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EUROBASKET NEWS REPORT - 3/8/2011

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ABA

Admirals defeat Stars, advancing in Playoffs - by Gianni Pascucci
After that North West Indiana Magical Stars had eliminated from the playoff rush, 126-100 the Detroit Hoops, the Lake Michigan Admirals took a 112-104 win over the Magical Stars, advancing to the North Central Playoff Final. At the beginning of the game, the Stars came out on fire behind Sean Smith (6'7'-F-85, college: N.Illinois) who had 11 of his 19 points in the first quarter and outscored the Admirals 28-22. Then the Admirals answered with a run of their own outscoring the Stars 27-18 to go into halftime 49-46. The teams were neck to neck going into the fourth quarter and the Admirals caught on fire behind All-Star Odgra Bobo (6'6'-F-85, college: Oakland CC) scoring 15 of his 29pts in the 2nd half. The Admirals went on to win the game 112-104 over the Magical Stars.
Next game will be Saturday, March 12th at South Suburban College against rivalry foe, the Chicago Steam. The game will be the North Central PLayoff Final, and the winner will play in the ABA Championship Quarterfinals.

Surf defeat LA Slam, advance towards San Diego Derby - by Gianni Pascucci
Despite only dressing six men on the team last night and missing three starters, the The San Diego Surf outplayed the Los Angeles Slam in all aspects of the game for a 112-91 victory in the first round of the ABA playoffs. Guard Tim Denson (6'1'-G-86, college: Cal.St.-San Bernar.) was a true floor general on the court, directing the offense the whole game without hardly a breather on the bench. Denson paced the Surf with 21 points and 11 assists, including five three-pointers. Erwin Dunson (6'7'-F), coming off the bench scored a career high 42 points with the Surf, driving to the hoop, mid-range and even three 3-pointers. Additionally, Dunson was a human highlight reel with several highflying dunks. Kalonji Kadima (6'3'-G-78, college: Wisc.-Stevens Point) shot lights out in the first half. After the slam adjusted to his hot hand in the second half, Kadima dished off to Dunson to keep the shooting alive. Kadima scored 22 points and had 12 rebounds. Dunson also pulled down 17 rebounds. Anthony Bruner (6'2'-G-77) also firgured heavily in the rout with 20 points mostly from six three pointers. Papa Samba Guisse (6'8'-F-85, college: Cal.St. Fullerton), the newest Surf and originally from Senegal, dominated the boards with 21 rebounds. Kenny Wright (6'1'-G-81) led the Slam with 24 points and 17 rebounds.
The Surf advance to the Southern California championship Sunday night to face off against the cross-town rivals, A.B.A.'s 7th ranked San Diego Sol, who handedly beat the Mid Valley Titans of near Fresno in the first game 130-73.
The championship game is slated for an 8pm tipoff and will be played at Alliant International University.

Mavericks win 19th straight game - by Gianni Pascucci
The #1 Ranked Southeast Texas Mavericks defeated the Houston All-Stars, a travel team that has only lost once this season 139-82 on Saturday night at their NJEC Arena in Winnie, TX. The SETX Maverick won their 19th straight game of the season (this is also the most wins in a single season by the Mavericks). SETX came out running at a fast and furious pace that surprised Houston. The Mavs famed pressure defense was out in full force as the Mavs held a very talented Houston team to 8 first quarter points. Nine Mavericks players scored double figures. Currye Todd (6'4'-G-85, college: Lamar) led the way with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Mike Nichols led Houston in scoring with 20 points.
This game marked the final regular season game for the Mavericks. The Mavs will begin a series of Preliminary Games to stay active and to prepare for the ABA Championship Finals, which will be hosted by the Mavericks at their Nutty Jerry's Entertainment Center on March 23rd thru 29th. The first of these Preliminary Games will be on Thursday night, as they will host the Houston Stallions

Standings

ABA Standings

1. Colorado Kings		17-0
2. Arlington B.		2-3
3. NY Prime Time		1-4
4. Santa Barbara		0-0
5. Texas RR		0-1
6. Shizuoka Gym.		0-4
Gulf Coast
1. SE Texas M.		28-1
2. Gulf Coast F.		8-5
3. Mobile Bay H.		4-2
4. Louisiana U.		1-5
5. Cypress		0-0
6. Houston R.S.		0-9
Mid-Atlantic
1. Seven Cities		16-2
2. Atlanta V.		0-0
3. Charlotte		0-0
4. College Park		0-0
5. Fayetteville F.		0-0
6. Georgia G.		0-0
7. Georgia K.		0-0
NoCal
1. E.Bay Pitbulls		14-5
2. Bay Area M.		13-7
3. Modesto H.		9-9
4. Sacramento H.		8-6
5. California SK		8-7
6. S.Francisco R.		5-3
7. Clayton		0-0
North Central
1. Chicago Steam		13-3
2. Lake Michigan		11-5
3. NWI M.Stars		4-6
4. Detroit Hoops		4-7
5. Elkhart E.		0-0
6. Indianapolis		0-0
7. Kansas City S.		0-0
8. Pittsburgh P.		0-0
Northeast
1. Jersey Expr.		8-6
2. NY Red Riders		0-0
3. NY Thunder		0-0
4. S.Jersey		0-0
5. Tri-City Suns		0-0
Northwest
1. Seattle M.		14-1
SoCal
1. San Diego Sol		15-3
2. Las Vegas A.		9-1
3. LA Slam		8-6
4. San Diego S.		7-6
5. Compton C.		0-0
6. S.Valley Fever		0-0
7. Mid-Valley		0-1
8. Riverside R.		0-1
9. SoCal Swish		0-4
South Central
1. E.Kentucky En.		16-1
2. St. Louis		8-3
3. Columbus Diesel		8-4
4. W.Virginia B.		8-8
5. Kentucky B.		0-0
6. Kentucky C.		0-0
Southeast
1. Jacksonville		19-0
2. Columbus Life		11-3
3. Savannah Storm		11-6
4. Heartland P.		8-3
5. Bahama PS		0-0
6. Florida M.		0-0
7. Florida Th.		0-0
8. Orlando Kings		0-0
9. Team Haiti		0-0
Southwest
1. Texas Fuel		15-4
2. North Dallas		12-6
3. Oklahoma		8-6
4. West Texas W.		8-6
5. N.Texas F.		1-5
6. Dallas Impact		0-0

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ADRIATIC LEAGUE

Adriatic League round 23 best performance: Luka Zoric - by Eurobasket News
Luka Zoric (211-C/F-84) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for KK Zagreb Croatia Osiguranje, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 23.
The 26-year old player was the main contributor (29 points, eight rebounds and two assists) to as his team KK Zagreb CO moved-up to the 5th position in the Adriatic League . They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. KK Zagreb CO will need to avoid more loses keep or improve their 13-10 record. Zoric has many years of experience at KK Zagreb CO, through which he has constantly improved. Luka Zoric has solid league stats. He is in league's top in points (2nd best: 20.1ppg) and averages impressive 1.4bpg and 57.5% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was young Bosnia and Herzegovina Bojan Bogdanovic (202-G/F-89) of KK Cibona VIP Zagreb. Bogdanovic had a very good evening with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Bad luck as Cibona lost that game 88-93 to the lower-ranked Zadar (#14, 7-16). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Cibona keeps 11th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 10-13 record. Bogdanovic is well-known at Cibona and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.3ppg (#3). He also registered 4.1 boards per game.

Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Michael Lee (207-F-86) of Radnicki Kragujevac (#6). Lee scored 21 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Radnicki, leading his team to a 66-59 win against the lower-ranked Hemofarm (#9, 11-12). Radnicki needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 12 victories and 11 lost games. Lee has a great season in Adriatic League. After 22 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.2ppg (best scorer). He also has 2.2spg and FGP: 56.4%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Goran Jagodnik (203-F-74) of Union Olimpija - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Goran Vrbanc (194-G-84) of Cibona - 30 points and 2 rebounds
6. Devan Downey (175-G-87) of Zadar - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists
7. Goran Ikonic (196-G-80) of Krka - 27 points
8. Dontaye Draper (180-G-84) of Cedevita - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
9. Marko Scekic (207-F-81) of Buducnost - 22 points and 6 rebounds
10. Sinisa Stemberger (195-G-79) of Siroki TT - 24 points

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Cibona locks Radosevic and Zubcic until 2014 - by Eurobasket News
Cibona made important move for the future. The Croatian champion extended contracts of Leon Radosevic (208-C-90) and Tomislav Zubcic (214-C/F-90, agency: Beo Basket) until the end of 2013/2014 season. Both players are products of Cibona.
Leon Radosevic appeared 9 times in Euroleague this season averaging 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds. Almost the same numbers he had for 21 games in Adriatic league. Radosevic was a member of U20 Croatia last summer. Before that, he also played for U19, U18 and U16 National Team.
Tomislav Zubcic averaged 9 points and 5.1 rebounds for 10 Euroleague games this season. In Adriatic league he added 9.3 ppg and 5.4 rpg for 23 games. Zubcic also was a member of U20 Croatia last summer and together with Leosevic played for U19, U18 and U16 NT in the past.

Partizan lands Nikola Pesakovic - by Zoran Popovic
Serbian Champion sings four year contract with young prospect Nikola Pesakovic (193-G-91). Pesakovic started career in Borac Cacak and played for them last two seasons. This season Pesakovic played for Borac Cacak on 17 games in Serbian league and average scored 15.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Also, Nikola Pesakovic had excellent percent of three points shot 43.2%. Pesakovic will join his new team after the end of Serbian league.

Dontaye Draper extends with Cedevita - by Eurobasket News
According to the reports from Croatian media, Cedevita has signed a two-year contract extension with Dontaye Draper (180-G-84, college: Charleston). The American arrived to Cedevita at the start of this season and has established himself as one of the key players averaging 17.8 points and 5.4 assists in Adriatic League.
Dontaye Draper played collegiate basketball at Division I Charleston University. In his final year, he posted averages of 16.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in 33 games. Draper signed his first professional contract at the start of 2007-2008 when he became member of Sydney Kings. There he played in 30 games and has averaged 14.5 points and 4.4 assists per contest. Following season, Draper moved to France where he joined Hyeres- Toulon. He appeared in 10 league matches and has averaged 11.4 points and 3.6 rebounds. Still in December of 2008, he moved to Belgian outfit Oostende. There, he dished out 4.6 assists and scored 11.8 points in 22 league matches. Last season, Draper played for Italian Lega 2 outfit Prima Veroli.

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ARGENTINA

Regatas Corrientes wins Liga de las Americas - by Facundo Iatzky
Regatas Corrientes won Liga de las americas, the most important tournament of latinamerican basketball. It was a huge surprisse because they were not favorites to reach final four and even less to win the league. But they showed that a good estrategy plus a great chemistry in the team were enough to beat solid teams like Capitanes de arecibo and Halcones Xalapa. Federico Kammerichs (203-F/C-80) was the MVP. it was a very special achievement for him because he was born in Corrientes, a province at northeast of Argentina. it was the most important sport result for this province in their history. Federico said after the final: ' I want to share it with my teammates because they made it possible. One like to be awarded but this is for the team. Regatas showed tonight that is a great team and this was what guided us to the title'. He also mentioned: 'since I came back to corrientes, after playing in Europe, I have always dreamt with this moment. I wanted to be champion with this club because to me this club represents Corrientes'.
Head coach Fabio Demti said: ' we have to enjoy this moment. We had to battle a lot to get this title due to the quality of teams that participated in it and due to the players with physical problems so we are very happy'.
Source: Regatas prensa

Regatas Corrientes triumph in Liga Americas - by Eurobasket News
Regatas Corrientes - Capitanes de Arecibo 89:73

Regatas Corrientes are the new Liga Americas champions. They toppled Capitanes de Arecibo in the key clash on the third day of Final Four action in Xalapa. Federico Kammerichs (203-F/C-80) scored 23 points to lead the Argentinean team to the glory. He was named the MVP after the game.
Regatas shocked the Puerto Rican side early as they went on a 10:0 run to take 20:10 lead. Regatas entered the second term up by eight points 20:12. Capitanes struggled to get any closer in the second quarter. They faced a 33:45 halftime deficit. Federico Kammerichs stepped up for the Argentinean side in the third term as he unloaded 10 points. Regatas Corrientes headed into the fourth frame up by as many as 18 points 70:52. Capitanes fought eagerly in the final minutes but came up short of victory. Eduardo Villares (188-G-79) knocked down 14 points for the winners. Javier Martinez (189-G-78, agency: Dream Team Management) contributed 12 points, 14 assists and 5 boards for Regatas. Danilo Pinnock (196-G-83, agency: SportsTalent, college: George Washington) responded with 19 points and 6 boards for Capitanes de Arecibo. Larry Ayuso (190-G-77, agency: Global Sports Plaza, college: USC) provided 16 points in defeat.

Regatas Corrientes: Federico Kammerichs 23, Eduardo Villares 14, Javier Martinez 12+14 assists
Capitanes de Arecibo: Danilo Pinnock 19, Larry Ayuso 16

Stats Leaders - LigaA

Points Per Game

David JACKSON
  La Union
  (196-G-82)
  Avg: 20.3

1. Jackson, La Union	20.3
2. Bunn, Argentino	19.0
3. Johnson, Monte H.	17.2
4. Lo Grippo, Quimsa	17.1
5. Meyinsse, Club 9	16.8
6. Gutierrez, Obras	16.7
7. Galindo, Libertad S.	15.8
8. Taylor, Lanus	14.8
9. Gutierrez, Penarol	14.4
10. Salles, Monte H.	14.0

Rebounds Per Game

Juan GUTIERREZ
  Obras
  (205-F/C-83)
  Avg: 10.4

1. Gutierrez, Obras	10.4
2. Kammerichs, Regat.	9.9
3. Rollins, Gimnasia.	9.0
4. Battle, Libertad S.	9.0
5. Kante, Olimpico LB	8.6
6. Williams, Atenas	8.3
7. Johnson, Monte H.	8.1
8. Alston, Boca Jrs	7.5
9. Leiva, Penarol	7.4
10. Mikulas, La Union	7.3

Assists Per Game

Pepe SANCHEZ
  Estudiantes
  (193-G-77)
  Avg: 6.4

1. Sanchez, Estudian.	6.4
2. Martinez, Regat.	5.8
3. Labaque, Atenas	5.1
4. Salles, Monte H.	4.7
5. Ginobili, Libertad S.	4.5
6. Cequeira, Obras	4.3
7. Franco, Sionista	3.6
8. Sartorelli, Argentino	3.3
9. Treise, Quimsa	3.2
10. Laws, Olimpico LB	3.0

Steals Per Game

Pepe SANCHEZ
  Estudiantes
  (193-G-77)
  Avg: 3.4

1. Sanchez, Estudian.	3.4
2. Sciutto, Monte H.	2.5
3. Cequeira, Obras	2.5
4. Martinez, Regat.	2.4
5. Salles, Monte H.	2.4
6. Williams, Atenas	2.3
7. Lamonte, Penarol	2.3
8. Selleaze, Libertad S.	2.3
9. Ibarra, Libertad S.	2.2
10. Okosa, Gimnasia CR	2.2

Blocks Per Game

Robert BATTLE
  Libertad S.
  (204-C-81)
  Avg: 1.9

1. Battle, Libertad S.	1.9
2. Johnson, Monte H.	1.4
3. Meyinsse, Club 9	1.3
4. Kammerichs, Regat.	1.2
5. Gutierrez, Obras	1.1
6. Alston, Boca Jrs	1.0
7. Williams, Atenas	0.9
8. Aguerre, Estudian.	0.8
9. Levy, Lanus	0.8
10. Tintorelli, Quimsa	0.7

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AUSTRALIA

Khazzouh's 28 points give him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
24-year old center Julian Khazzouh (211-C-86) put on an amazing game in the last round for Sydney Kings and receives a Australiabasket.com Player of the Week award for round 21.
He had the game-high 28 points adding five rebounds and two assists for Sydney Kings in his team's victory, helping them to beat Tigers (#7, 9-14) 95-86. Sydney Kings maintains the 9th position in Australian league. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked at the very bottom. They already lost 17 games and recorded just seven victories. In the team's last game Khazzouh had a remarkable 81.8% from 2-point range. He turned to be Sydney Kings' top player in his first season with the team. Khazzouh has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (4th best: 17.5ppg) and averages solid 1.8bpg and 55.9% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Larry Davidson (207-C-83) of Wollongong Hawks. He is Australian center in his 4th season at Hawks. In the last game Davidson recorded impressive double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds. Of course Hawks cruised to a 87-77 relatively comfortable win over slightly higher-ranked Crocodiles (#3, 14-10). Hawks' 5th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 12-12 record is not bad and everything may still change. Davidson is one of the most experienced players at Hawks and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to forward Matthew Knight (204-F/C-85) of league's second-best Wildcats. Knight scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds. He was a key player of Wildcats, leading his team to a 83-60 easy win against #4 ranked Taipans in a game of the week. Wildcats needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 15 victories and 10 lost games. Knight has a very solid season. In 12 games in Australia he scored 11.2ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Daniel Johnson (212-C-88) of 36ers - 13 points and 9 rebounds
5. Alexander Loughton (205-F/C-83) of Taipans - 21 points and 11 rebounds
6. Mika Vukona (197-F-82) of Breakers - 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists
7. Ben Knight (203-F-76) of Sydney K. - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Gary Ervin (186-G-83) of Hawks - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists
9. Ben Madgen (193-G-85) of Sydney K. - 22 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Ian Crosswhite (212-C-82) of Taipans - 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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AUSTRIA

Standings - A Bundesliga

A Standings

Group A
1. Gmunden		21-6
2. Arkadia		18-9
3. Furstenfeld		17-10
4. Oberwart		16-11
5. Kapfenberg		14-13
6. Klosterneub.		14-13
Group B
1. Wels		16-11
2. UBSC Graz		13-14
3. BC Vienna		11-15
4. Gussing		11-16
5. St.Polten		8-18
6. Worthersee		2-25

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Stjepan STAZIC
  Furstenfeld
  (199-G-78)
  Avg: 26.4

1. Stazic, BC Vienna	26.4
2. Vay, Arkadia	20.4
3. Kennedy, Worth.	19.4
4. Brokenboroug., Wel.	18.8
5. Houston, Arkadia	18.8
6. Shavies, Furstenf.	18.1
7. Mayes, Gmunden	17.4
8. Heard, Gussing	17.2
9. Miletic, UBSC G.	17.0
10. Ray, Furstenfeld	16.2

Rebounds Per Game

Russell HICKS
  Furstenfeld
  (213-C-85)
  Avg: 9.7

1. Hicks, BC Vienna	9.7
2. Heard, Gussing	9.1
3. Johnson, Oberwart	8.5
4. Stazic, BC Vienna	7.9
5. Volcic, Oberwart	7.8
6. Vay, Arkadia	7.8
7. Graham, UBSC G.	7.6
8. Mayer, Gmunden	7.6
9. Stegnjaic, UBSC G.	7.4
10. Djuric, Gussing	7.3

Assists Per Game

Anthony SHAVIES
  Furstenfeld
  (191-G-83)
  Avg: 8

1. Shavies, Furstenf.	8.0
2. Carr, BC Vienna	7.5
3. Holcomb-Faye, Wels	6.6
4. Danek, Arkadia	6.1
5. Schreiner, St.Po.	6.0
6. Miletic, UBSC G.	4.7
7. Parker, Oberwart	4.4
8. Stazic, BC Vienna	4.4
9. Boylan, Gmunden	4.4
10. Lanegger, Kapfe.	4.1

Steals Per Game

Thomas SCHREINER
  St.Polten
  (195-G-87)
  Avg: 2.5

1. Schreiner, St.Po.	2.5
2. Shavies, Furstenf.	2.3
3. Boylan, Gmunden	2.3
4. Jandl, St.Polten	2.1
5. Parker, Oberwart	2.1
6. Ray, Furstenfeld	2.1
7. Vay, Arkadia	1.8
8. Fields, Wels	1.7
9. Danek, Arkadia	1.7
10. Bachlechner, Worth.	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Russell HICKS
  Furstenfeld
  (213-C-85)
  Avg: 2.3

1. Hicks, BC Vienna	2.3
2. Graham, UBSC G.	1.5
3. Hampton, Furstenf.	1.4
4. Pekovic, BC Vienna	1.0
5. Slack, Gmunden	1.0
6. Vay, Arkadia	1.0
7. Miljkovic, BC Vi.	0.9
8. Heard, Gussing	0.8
9. Koch, Gussing	0.7
10. N'Diaye, BC.	0.7

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BALTIC LEAGUE

Vytenis Lipkevicius claims Baltic League weekly honour - by Eurobasket News
Talented Vytenis Lipkevicius (198-F-89) had an amazing evening in the last round for Rudupis Prienu and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 23.
The 21-year old forward had the game-high 16 points adding five rebounds and three assists for Rudupis in his team's victory, helping them to outclass Liepaja (#10, 7-15) with 32-point margin 110-78. Rudupis maintains the 4th position in Baltic League . They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Rudupis will need more victories to improve their 14-8 record. Lipkevicius turned to be Rudupis' top player in his first season with the team. Vytenis Lipkevicius averages this season 13.2ppg and 5.5rpg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young center Martins Meiers (203-C-91) of Liepaja. Meiers impressed basketball fans with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Bad luck as Liepaja lost that game 78-110 to the higher-ranked Rudupis (#4, 14-8). Liepaja managed to keep the same 10th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 7-15 record. Meiers is one of the most experienced players at Liepaja and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

The third best performed player last round was another Rudupis Prienu's star - Adas Juskevicius (194-G/F-89). Juskevicius scored 14 points and passed four assists. He was another key player of Rudupis, helping his team with a 110-78 easy win against the lower-ranked Liepaja (#10, 7-15). Rudupis needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 14 victories and 8 lost games. Juskevicius has a great season in Baltic League. After 21 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.5ppg (7th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Saulius Kuzminskas (210-C/F-82) of Ventspils - 13 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Artsiom Parakhouski (211-C-87) of VEF Riga - 16 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Mareks Mejeris (199-F-91) of Liepaja - 14 points and 8 rebounds
7. Dairis Bertans (192-G/F-89) of VEF Riga - 19 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Rashad Anderson (195-G/F-83) of Ventspils - 20 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists
9. Vallo Allingu (206-C-78) of TU/Rock - 14 points and 9 rebounds
10. Lukas Brazdauskis (203-F-88) of Nevezis - 17 points and 7 rebounds

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Pierce CALDWELL
  Liepaja
  (191-G-88)
  Avg: 19.1

1. Caldwell, Liepaja	19.1
2. Bergmanis, Zemgale	19.0
3. Jurevicus, Liepaja	19.0
4. Osby, TT.	18.9
5. Vasylius, Neptunas	16.9
6. Talts, TU/Rock	15.5
7. Juskevicius, Rudupis	15.5
8. Parakhouski, VEF R.	15.3
9. Dimsa, Nevezis	14.9
10. Vasiliauskas, Aiscai K.	14.8

Rebounds Per Game

Bambale OSBY
  TTU/Kalev
  (203-F-86)
  Avg: 11.7

1. Osby, TT.	11.7
2. Kieza, Juventus	9.8
3. Eziukwu, TU/Rock	9.0
4. Cipruss, Valmiera	8.3
5. Dunigan, Kalev/Cr.	8.0
6. Matulis, Sakalai	8.0
7. Dumbliauskas, Alytus A.	7.9
8. Rozitis, Zemgale	7.5
9. Cepukaitis, Juven.	7.4
10. Kuzminskas, Ventspils	7.4

Assists Per Game

Evaldas DAINYS
  Rudupis
  (180-G-82)
  Avg: 5.4

1. Dainys, Rudupis	5.4
2. Ezerskis, Techasas	5.1
3. Broadus, Siauliai	5.0
4. Varanauskas, Sakal.	4.9
5. Kriisa, TT.	4.9
6. Alijevas, Nevezis	4.6
7. Rinkevicius, Techasas	4.5
8. Gaidamaviciu., Norrko.	4.3
9. Viskontas, Perlas	4.3
10. Jasikevicius, Aiscai K.	4.2

Steals Per Game

Rashaun BROADUS
  Siauliai
  (182-G-84)
  Avg: 2.3

1. Broadus, Siauliai	2.3
2. Leonavicius, Techa.	2.3
3. Dorbek, Kalev/Cr.	1.9
4. Vasylius, Neptunas	1.9
5. Saage, Rakvere	1.9
6. Dainys, Rudupis	1.9
7. Chunda, Barsy A.	1.9
8. Leppik, TU/Rock	1.8
9. Anderson, Ventspils	1.7
10. Veideman, TU/Rock	1.7

Blocks Per Game

Callistus EZIUKWU
  TU/Rock
  (208-F/C-85)
  Avg: 2.2

1. Eziukwu, TU/Rock	2.2
2. Rozitis, Zemgale	1.9
3. Dunigan, Kalev/Cr.	1.9
4. Kjellbom, Norrkoping	1.6
5. Parakhouski, VEF R.	1.4
6. Silinskis, Techasas	1.4
7. Cresnar, Nevezis	1.3
8. Osby, TT.	1.2
9. Hanke, Norrkoping	1.2
10. Cain, VEF Riga	1.1

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BELARUS

Standings - Premier League

Premier Standings

Group A
1. Minsk-2006		34-0
2. Grodno-93		22-12
3. OZAA Osipov.		21-13
4. Sozh Gomel		18-16
Group B
1. Lokomotiv		17-15
2. Borifsen		12-22
3. BGUIR-RCOR		6-26
4. Vitalyur		4-30

Premier League Round 6: BGUIR-RCOR is defeated by Vitalyur-RGUOR in a derby game - by Eurobasket News
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Minsk: Vitalyur-RGUOR (#4) and BGUIR-RCOR (#3). Vitalyur-RGUOR (4-30) won against visiting BGUIR-RCOR (6-26) 63-56. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 20-16. But BGUIR-RCOR won second period 11-10. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vitalyur-RGUOR maintains fourth position in League with 4-30 record. Newly promoted BGUIR-RCOR keeps the third place with 26 games lost. Vitalyur-RGUOR are looking forward to face league's leader Lokomotiv in Vitebsk in the next round and it may be the game of the week. BGUIR-RCOR will play on the road against the league's second-placed Borifsen in Mogilev and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Grodno. Second-best host Grodno-93 (22-12) was smashed by top-ranked Minsk-2006 (34-0) 116-74. Defending champion maintains first position in League with 34-0 record. Grodno-93 at the other side keeps the second place with 12 games lost. Minsk-2006 will play against Sozh Gomel (#4) at home in the next round. Grodno-93 will play against OZAA Osipovichi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Gomel. One of their biggest challengers host Sozh Gomel (18-16) was smashed by third ranked OZAA Osipovichi (21-13) 108-82. OZAA Osipovichi maintains third position in League with 21-13 record having just -6 point less than leader Lokomotiv. Loser Sozh Gomel keeps the fourth place with 16 games lost. OZAA Osipovichi will meet league's second-placed Grodno-93 on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sozh Gomel will play against the league's leader Minsk-2006 and hope to secure a win.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Mogilev. Second-best host Borifsen (12-22) was smashed by first ranked Lokomotiv (17-15) 86-66. Lokomotiv maintains first position in League with 17-15 record. Borifsen at the other side keeps the second place with 22 games lost. Lokomotiv's next round opponent will be Vitalyur-RGUOR (#4) in Minsk. Borifsen will play at home against BGUIR-RCOR in Minsk and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Group A

Grodno-93 - Minsk-2006 gschID: 123313

Sozh Gomel - OZAA Osipov.
gschID: 123314

Group B
Borifsen - Lokomotiv
gschID: 123315

Vitalyur - BGUIR-RCOR
gschID: 123316

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  BELGIUM

D2 Round 23: BBC Kangaroes-Boom edges Royal Aera Excelsior by one point - by Eurobasket News
The Regular Season in D2 is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.

Fourth-ranked Royal Aera Excelsior (13-9) made lots of trouble for first ranked BBC Kangaroes-Boom (18-3) on Saturday. BBC Kangaroes-Boom managed to secure only one-point victory 75-74. However their fans expected easier game. BBC Kangaroes-Boom maintains first place with 18-3 record. Royal Aera Excelsior at the other side dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. BBC Kangaroes-Boom are looking forward to face Belgacom Liege II (#13) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Royal Aera Excelsior will play against CEP Fleurus (#9) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Eighth-ranked CEP Fleurus (8-12) made lots of trouble for third ranked Jako Pitzemburg (14-7) in Mechelen. Jako Pitzemburg managed to secure only two-point victory 57-55. However their fans expected much easier game. Jako Pitzemburg maintains third place with 14-7 record having four points less than leader Kangar.-Boom. CEP Fleurus at the other side dropped to the ninth position with 12 games lost. Jako Pitzemburg will play against Gembo BBC (#12) in Borgerhout in the next round and are hoping to win another game. CEP Fleurus will play on the road against Royal Aera Excelsior in Brussels and hope to get back on the winning track.
Ninth-ranked KBBC Oostkamp (8-13) made lots of trouble for sixth ranked BBC De Westhoek (13-8) in Zwevezele on Saturday. BBC De Westhoek managed to secure only one-point victory 68-67. However their fans expected easier game. BBC De Westhoek moved-up to fourth place. KBBC Oostkamp lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. BBC De Westhoek will meet at home Waregem (#6) in the next round. KBBC Oostkamp will play against BC Carnieres (#14) and hope to secure a win.
A very interesting game took place in Liege. It ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 11th ranked Gembo BBC (7-14) to thirteenth ranked Belgacom Liege II (7-14) 72-69 in the game for the twelfth place. Belgacom Liege II have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Gembo. Belgacom Liege II's next round opponent will be league's leader BBC Kangaroes-Boom on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Quaregnon, where higher ranked Waregem (12-9) lost to twelfth ranked Dexia Mons Hainaut II (7-12) in a road game 74-88 on Friday. Dexia Mons Hainaut II moved-up to eleventh place. Loser Waregem dropped to the sixth position with nine games lost. Dexia Mons Hainaut II will face higher ranked Essor Charleroi (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.

In the last two games of round 23 Essor Charleroi were defeated by Sint-Jan Ant. in Antwerp 72-64. Bottom-ranked Carnieres was beaten by Zolder at home 61-65.

Liege II - Gembo
gschID: 101742

Pitzemburg - Fleurus
gschID: 101738

Standings - Division II
D2 Standings

1. Kangar.-Boom 18-3

2. Sint-Jan Ant. 16-6

3. Pitzemburg 14-7

4. De Westhoek 13-8

5. Excelsior 13-9

6. Waregem 12-9

7. Essor Charleroi 9-12

8. Zolder 9-12

9. Fleurus 8-12

10. Oostkamp 8-13

11. M.Hainaut II 7-12

12. Gembo 7-14

13. Liege II 7-14

14. Carnieres 5-15

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  BOSNIA

Standings - BIH League
D1 Standings

1. Bosna 17-4

2. Borac Nektar 15-6

3. Capljina 14-7

4. Mladost 14-7

5. Sloboda Dita 12-9

6. Zrinjski HT 12-9

7. SL IAT Leotar 12-10

8. Hercegovac 11-10

9. Celik 9-13

10. Kakanj 7-14

11. Varda HE 7-14

12. Brotnjo 6-16

13. Slavija 2-19

Play in international cups:

1. Igokea -

2. Siroki TT -

Josko Pulja resigns as Brotnjo Head Coach - by Eurobasket News
According to the reports from Bosnian media, BC Brotnjo is on the lookout for the new coach. Reportedly, Josko Pulja has resigned as Head Coach of Brotnjo only 2 rounds before the end of Stage One in Bosnian Championship. Pulja cited need for a change in order to help the club kick-start their relegation battle. It remains to be seen who will be in charge of the team which will try to avoid relegations in their upcoming matches against Celik and Kakanj.
Josko Pulja started his coaching career when he took over as Head coach of BC Puntamika back in 1981. After 12 years with the club he moved to Zadar in 1994. In his long career he has also coached the likes of Istra, Sibenka, Trigalv Osiguranje Rijeka and Peja. In November of 2010 he was appointed as Head Coach of Brotnjo Citluk. Pulja has also worked as Head coach of Croatian U18 and U20 Teams. In 2002, he won the U18 European Championships which was played in Germany. He also led U20 Croatia on U20 European Championship in Czech Republic in 2004.

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  BULGARIA

Bulgarian NBL round 20 best performance: Priest Lauderdale - by Eurobasket News
Naturalized American center Priest Lauderdale (221-C-73) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for second-ranked Levski, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 20.
The 37-year old player had a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds, while his team beat Rilski Sportist (#4, 10-11) 78-63. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Levski maintains the 2nd position in American NBL. They are still close to the very top. Levski would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 17-4 record. Lauderdale just recently signed at Levski, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former Central State University star has very solid stats this year. Lauderdale. Lauderdale is in league's top in points (2nd best: 18.8ppg) and averages impressive 1.3bpg and 83.3% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was 30-year old Stanislav Govedarov (185-G-80) of Tundja Yambol. Govedarov had a very good evening with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Of course Tundja cruised to a 90-81 relatively comfortable win over Cherno More (8-13). This victory allowed Tundja to move up to 5th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-13 record. Govedarov is one of the most experienced players at Tundja and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.8ppg (#8). His other stats are also decent: 4.3rpg and 4.3apg.

Third on the list of top players last round was former international swingman Hrisimir Dimitrov (197-G/F-74) of Spartak (#7). Dimitrov scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He was a key player of Spartak, leading his team to a 92-76 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Chernomorets (#8, 4-17). Spartak can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 5-16 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Dimitrov he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Dimitrov has individually a great season in Bulgaria. After 16 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.1ppg (4th best) and rebounds with 7.0rpg (9th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Nikolay Varbanov (209-C-85) of Tundja - 21 points and 11 rebounds
5. Martin Durchev (200-G-87) of Tundja - 23 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Lamont Mack (201-F-87) of Lukoil Academik - 13 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Tencho Banev (209-C-80) of Lukoil Academik - 9 points and 16 rebounds
8. Ivo Slavchev (198-F-90) of Chernomorets - 18 points and 8 rebounds
9. Nikolay Kolev (204-F/C-88) of Cherno More - 18 points and 9 rebounds
10. Dominic James (180-G-86) of Lukoil Academik - 16 points and 5 assists

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Ivan LILOV
  Rilski Sportist
  (196-F/G-88)
  Avg: 23.7
1. Lilov, Rilski S. 23.7
2. Lauderdale, Cherno. 23.2
3. Harper, Levski 22.3
4. Dimitrov, Spartak 19.1
5. Lauderdale, Levski 18.8
6. Bozov, Balkan 17.5
7. Naydenov, Chernomo. 16.8
8. Govedarov, Tundja 15.8
9. Davidov, Balkan 15.3
10. Yanev, Cherno More 14.8

Rebounds Per Game
Priest LAUDERDALE
  Levski
  (221-C-73)
  Avg: 13.1
1. Lauderdale, Cherno. 13.1
2. Varbanov, Tundja 11.5
3. Yanev, Cherno More 8.7
4. Radojevic, Rilski S. 7.6
5. Todorov, Spartak 7.5
6. Lauderdale, Levski 7.3
7. Georgiev, Levski 7.3
8. Kolev, Cherno More 7.1
9. Dimitrov, Spartak 7.0
10. Peterson, Lukoil A. 6.9

Assists Per Game
Jason CROWE
  Levski
  (193-G-76)
  Avg: 6
1. Crowe, Levski 6.0
2. Govedarov, Tundja 4.3
3. Alexiev, Cherno M. 4.3
4. Bozov, Balkan 4.3
5. Dyakovski, Spartak 4.1
6. James, Lukoil A. 4.1
7. Zahariev, Chernomo. 3.9
8. Heath, Lukoil A. 3.9
9. Gruev, Rilski S. 3.8
10. Gonner, Balkan 3.6

Steals Per Game
Jason CROWE
  Levski
  (193-G-76)
  Avg: 2.3
1. Crowe, Levski 2.3
2. Bozov, Balkan 2.1
3. Dimitrov, Spartak 1.9
4. Heath, Lukoil A. 1.9
5. James, Lukoil A. 1.7
6. Finzgar, Tundja 1.7
7. Zahariev, Chernomo. 1.7
8. Bowman, Lukoil A. 1.6
9. Lilov, Rilski S. 1.6
10. Marinov, Balkan 1.6

Blocks Per Game
Priest LAUDERDALE
  Levski
  (221-C-73)
  Avg: 2.4
1. Lauderdale, Cherno. 2.4
2. Doychinov, Balkan 1.4
3. Lauderdale, Levski 1.3
4. Varbanov, Tundja 1.1
5. Mijovic, Rilski S. 0.9
6. Radojevic, Rilski S. 0.9
7. Vaklinov, Rilski S. 0.8
8. Banev, Lukoil A. 0.7
9. Cole, Levski 0.7
10. Petkov, Tundja 0.7

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  CANADA

CanWest Summary 2010-11 - by Eurobasket
UBC gets gold over Huskies, TWU takes third
Led by a huge effort from their fifth-year seniors, the UBC Thunderbirds won the Canada West championship on home court on Saturday, downing the Saskatchewan Huskies 107-100 at War Memorial Gym.
UBC hit 34 of 40 free throw attempts on the night to prevent the Huskies from gaining ground in their comeback effort. Murphy finished with 34 points, eight assists and four steals. Fellow fifth-years Josh Whyte and Brent Malish had 19 and 14 points respectively.
Barrett and Chabot didn't make it easy on the 'Birds though. Chabot picked up 29 points and Barrett poured in a game-high 35 to go with seven assists.
Both sides will make the trip to Halifax next weekend for the CIS tournament. The Huskies beat UBC in last year's Canada West Final Four before downing them in the national title game as well, but this time the 'Birds have the momentum heading into nationals.
Seeding for nationals will be announced on Sunday. The CIS tournament runs from March 11-13 in Halifax.

Bronze: Trinity Western 82 Alberta 74
(TWU wins bronze; eligible to be CIS at-large team)
The Trinity Western Spartans downed the Alberta Golden Bears 82-74 on Saturday to win Canada West bronze, and will now wait to find out on Sunday if they get the wildcard berth to the CIS tournament in Halifax.
A 12-point third quarter from Kyle Coston helped the Spartans erase an 11-point deficit and get back to even terms with Alberta heading into the fourth.
Jacob Doerksen was his usual double-double self, leading the Spartans with 21 points and 11 rebounds on the night. But it was secondary contributors like Coston and Daniel Horner who may have made the difference. Coston fouled out in the fourth after his big third quarter but still managed 14 points and nine rebounds. Horner netted 13 points on 4-for-5 shooting while adding seven assists.
Jordan Baker posted game-highs with 23 points and 12 rebounds for Alberta. Daniel Ferguson added 15 points for the Bears.
The Spartans will find out on Sunday if their season is over or not. Their loss to Saskatchewan in the semifinals saw them miss out on the two guaranteed CIS berths from Canada West, but as the fourth-ranked team in the country, they still have a legitimate shot at being awarded the wildcard berth.
The CIS tournament runs March 11-13 in Halifax.

Courtesy of CanWest

Final: UBC - Saskatchewan 107-100
3rd Place: Trinity Western - Alberta 82-74
Semis:
UBC - Alberta 91-73
TWU - Saskatchewan 78-80

All-CanWest 1st Team 2010-11

#s#

Barrett

Doerksen

Whyte

Baker

Ferguson

#e#5

Player of the Year: Jamelle Barrett (180-G) of Saskatchewan
Rookie of the Year: Matt Letkeman (201-F-92) of Calgary
Defensive Player of the Year: Greg Stewart (218-C) of TRU
Ken Shields Award nominee: Tyrell Mara (198-F-87) of TWU
Coach of the Year: Kevin Hanson of UBC

1st Team
G: Jamelle Barrett (180) of Saskatchewan
F: Jacob Doerksen (200-87) of TWU
G: Josh Whyte (191-87) of UBC
G: Jordan Baker (193-91) of Alberta
F: Daniel Ferguson (191-G/F) of Alberta

2nd Team
G: Ryan Mackinnon (193-89) of Victoria
G: Rejean Chabot (183-87) of Saskatchewan
G: Tyler Fidler (206-89) of Calgary
G: Alex Murphy (185) of UBC
G: Joel Friesen (193) of UFV

2011 CIS mens basketball championship: UBC seeded No. 1, TWU earns wildcard - by Eurobasket News
OTTAWA (CIS) Fresh off a 107-100 win over defending national champion Saskatchewan in the Canada West final, the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds earned the No. 1 seed for next weekends CIS mens basketball championship tournament, which returns to the Halifax Metro Centre this season following a three-year stint in the nations capital.

Championship website: https://english.cis-sic.ca/championships/mbkb

The seeding was announced Sunday night for the 2011 CIS Final Eight, which kicks off Friday with the quarter-final round and culminates next Sunday at 5 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time with the gold medal final.

Five games will be televised on TSN2 including live broadcasts of the last two first-round matchups on Friday (6 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. AST) and the second semifinal on Saturday (8 p.m. AST). Saturdays first semifinal will air right after the conclusion of the second semi, while Sundays championship match is set to air on a two-hour tape delay.

Battling top-ranked UBC for CIS supremacy in Halifax will be the No. 2 Carleton Ravens (OUA finalists), No. 3 Saskatchewan Huskies (CWUAA finalists), No. 4 Lakehead Thunderwolves (OUA champions), No. 5 Trinity Western Spartans (CWUAA bronze medallists), No. 6 Dalhousie Tigers (AUS champions), No. 7 Concordia Stingers (RSEQ champions), and No. 8 Acadia Axemen (AUS finalists).

Trinity Western received the wildcard entry following a vote by a committee of CIS coaches. The Spartans were ranked in each of the 13 weekly national coaches polls this season including in the top 5 in each of the eight polls after the December break and finished second in the Canada West standing with a 21-3 mark before claiming bronze at the conference Final Four.

Fridays quarter-finals will see UBC face Acadia in the tourney opener at 1 p.m. AST, Lakehead battle Trinity Western at 3:15 p.m., Saskatchewan open its title defence against Dalhousie at 6 p.m., and Carleton take on Concordia at 8:15 p.m.

Looking for their first W.P. McGee Trophy victory since 1972, the Thunderbirds reached the national final each of the past two years at Ottawas Scotiabank Place, both times as the No. 3 seed. They lost 87-77 to Carleton in the 2009 gold medal game and 91-81 to the Huskies a year ago.

The triumph marked Saskatchewans first-ever CIS mens basketball title.

Perennial powerhouse Carleton, which has claimed six of the last eight McGee Trophies including the last five contested at the Metro Centre (2003-2007), goes in as the No. 2 seed following a surprising 77-62 loss to Lakehead in the OUA final, which marked the Ravens first loss in 30 overall contests against CIS opponents this season. The Ravens had been seeded No. 1 each of the past three years heading into the Final Eight.

The CIS all-Canadians and major award winners will be announced on Thursday.

Note: A complete championship preview will follow on Tuesday.

SEEDING

1. UBC Thunderbirds (CWUAA champions: 22-2 regular season / 4-0 playoffs)
2. Carleton Ravens (OUA finalists: 22-0 regular season / 2-1 playoffs)
3. Saskatchewan Huskies (CWUAA finalists: 20-4 regular season / 3-1 playoffs)
4. Lakehead Thunderwolves (OUA champions: 17-5 regular season / 3-0 playoffs)
5. Trinity Western Spartans (Wildcard: 21-3 regular season / 3-2 playoffs)
6. Dalhousie Tigers (AUS champions: 14-6 regular season / 2-0 playoffs)
7. Concordia Stingers (RSEQ champions: 12-4 regular season / 2-0 playoffs)
8. Acadia Axemen (AUS finalists: 7-13 regular season / 2-1 playoffs)

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE (all times ATLANTIC TIME)

Thursday, March 10

8:00 17:00 Team practices

Friday, March 11

13:00 Quarter-final #1: No. 8 Acadia vs. No. 1 UBC
15:15 Quarter-final #2: No. 5 Trinity Western vs. No. 4 Lakehead
18:00 Quarter-final #3: No. 6 Dalhousie vs. No. 3 Saskatchewan (Live on TSN2)
20:15 Quarter-final #4: No. 7 Concordia vs. No. 2 Carleton (Live on TSN2)

Saturday, March 12

12:00 Consolation #1: Loser QF #1 vs. Loser QF #2
14:15 Consolation #2: Loser QF #3 vs. Loser QF #4
17:00 Semifinal #1: Winner QF #1 vs. Winner QF #2 (TSN2 tape delayed to after SF #2)
20:00 Semifinal #2: Winner QF #3 vs. Winner QF #4 (Live on TSN2)

Sunday, March 13

10:30 Consolation final (5th place)
13:15 Bronze medal game
17:00 Championship final (TSN2 tape delayed to 19:00 AST)
Courtesy of: english.cis-sic.ca

All-Atlantic Division Summary 2010-11 - by Eurobasket
Final: Dalhousie - Acadia 78-47
Semis:
Acadia - Cape Breton 83-81 (OT)
StFX - Dalhousie 68-79

All-Atlantic Division 1st Team 2010-11

#s#

Haywood

Farine

Carter

Dorsey

Upshaw

#e#5

Player of the Year: Joey Haywood (186-G-84) of St.Mary's
Rookie of the Year: William McFee (191-G) of New Brunsw.
Defensive Player of the Year: Phillip Nkrumah (193-G-85) of Cape Breton
Student-Athlete Award: Scott Jaspers-Fayer (183-F) of Cape Breton
Coach of the Year: John Campbell of Dalhousie

1st Team
G: Joey Haywood (186-84) of St.Mary's
G: Simon Farine (188-87) of Dalhousie
G: Paris Carter (193) of Cape Breton
G: Jimmy Dorsey (188) of Cape Breton
G: Christian Upshaw (178-86) of St.Francis X.

2nd Team
F/C: Joseph Schow (206-83) of Dalhousie
G: William Silver (175-87) of St.Francis X.
F: Owen Klassen (208) of Acadia
F: Manock Lual (198-89) of UPEI
F: Tory Fassett () of St.Mary's

All-Rookie Team
William McFee (191-G) of New Brunsw.
Terry Thomas (193-G) of St.Francis X.
Aaron Robbins (201-F) of UPEI
Julien Smith (178-G) of Cape Breton
Geoff Doane (196-F) of UPEI

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  CHINA

Gaines' double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
29-year old forward Charles Gaines (201-F-81, agency: Gross Zeev ISA) put on an amazing game in the last round for Qingdao DS and receives a Asia-basket.com Player of the Week award for round 32.
He had a double-double of 42 points and 13 rebounds, while his team lost the game against DongGuan (#2, 24-6) 108-122. Qingdao DS maintains the 15th position in Chinese league. Qingdao DS is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. But it was their 20th lost game this season out of 30 games. Gaines turned to be Qingdao DS's top player in his first season with the team. University of Southern Mississippi graduate has very impressive stats this year. Gaines is league's best scorer averaging so far 33.5ppg. Gaines is in league's top in rebounds (6th best: 13.5rpg) and averages solid 2.4spg and 61.9% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Vernon Hamilton (183-G-84) of TianJin R.. He is American guard in his first season at TianJin R.. In the last game Hamilton recorded impressive double-double of 29 points and 16 rebounds. Bad luck as TianJin R. lost that game 101-114 to the higher-ranked Guandong (#3, 23-7). TianJin R. are still at the very bottom. 25 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories TianJin R. managed to get this year. Hamilton is one of the most experienced players at TianJin R. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 26.2ppg (#8). His other stats are also decent: 8.3rpg and 5.0apg.

Third place about best performers goes to forward James Singleton (203-F-81) of league's leader Xinjiang. Singleton scored 23 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Xinjiang, leading his team to a 111-68 easy win against the lower-ranked Zhejiang G.L. (#8, 16-14). Many experts and fans count Xinjiang as a contender for championship title. Another victory and another confirmation that they may be right. Just look at their record: 29 victories and only one lost games. They are currently at the very top of the standings. Singleton has a very solid season. In 29 games in China he scored 21.8ppg. He also has 10.2rpg, 1.5bpg and FGP: 73.3%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Wei Su (212-C-89) of Guandong - 31 points and 12 rebounds
5. Randolph Morris (211-F/C-86) of Beijing - 34 points and 15 rebounds
6. Josh-Emmanuel Akognon (180-G-86) of DongGuan - 39 points and 6 assists
7. Marcus Williams (201-F-86) of Zhejiang C. - 28 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists
8. Lester Hudson (191-G-84) of Guandong - 28 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Alexander Johnson (208-F-83) of Shanxi Zh. - 19 points and 14 rebounds
10. Dwayne Jones (211-C-83) of Fujian - 14 points and 22 rebounds

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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  CROATIA

Cibona locks Radosevic and Zubcic until 2014 - by Eurobasket News
Cibona made important move for the future. The Croatian champion extended contracts of Leon Radosevic (208-C-90) and Tomislav Zubcic (214-C/F-90, agency: Beo Basket) until the end of 2013/2014 season. Both players are products of Cibona.
Leon Radosevic appeared 9 times in Euroleague this season averaging 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds. Almost the same numbers he had for 21 games in Adriatic league. Radosevic was a member of U20 Croatia last summer. Before that, he also played for U19, U18 and U16 National Team.
Tomislav Zubcic averaged 9 points and 5.1 rebounds for 10 Euroleague games this season. In Adriatic league he added 9.3 ppg and 5.4 rpg for 23 games. Zubcic also was a member of U20 Croatia last summer and together with Leosevic played for U19, U18 and U16 NT in the past.

Dontaye Draper extends with Cedevita - by Eurobasket News
According to the reports from Croatian media, Cedevita has signed a two-year contract extension with Dontaye Draper (180-G-84, college: Charleston). The American arrived to Cedevita at the start of this season and has established himself as one of the key players averaging 17.8 points and 5.4 assists in Adriatic League.
Dontaye Draper played collegiate basketball at Division I Charleston University. In his final year, he posted averages of 16.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in 33 games. Draper signed his first professional contract at the start of 2007-2008 when he became member of Sydney Kings. There he played in 30 games and has averaged 14.5 points and 4.4 assists per contest. Following season, Draper moved to France where he joined Hyeres- Toulon. He appeared in 10 league matches and has averaged 11.4 points and 3.6 rebounds. Still in December of 2008, he moved to Belgian outfit Oostende. There, he dished out 4.6 assists and scored 11.8 points in 22 league matches. Last season, Draper played for Italian Lega 2 outfit Prima Veroli.

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  CZECH REPUBLIC

Stats Leaders - NBL

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Terry SMITH
  BC Kolin
  (185-G-86)
  Avg: 17.9
1. Smith, BC Kolin 17.9
2. Horak, Svitavy 15.7
3. Burke, NH Ostrava 15.7
4. Landry, BK Prost. 15.7
5. Hatcher, BK Decin 15.1
6. Kotas, USK Praha 14.7
7. Houska, BK Decin 14.7
8. Hampton, BK Pardu. 14.4
9. Muirhead, Novy Jicin 14.3
10. Sirina, B&W Opava 14.0

Rebounds Per Game
Boris MENO
  Svitavy
  (203-F-83)
  Avg: 10.4
1. Meno, Basketbo. 10.4
2. Burke, NH Ostrava 9.4
3. Spagrud, NH Ostrava 8.7
4. Houska, BK Decin 8.7
5. Landry, BK Prost. 8.2
6. Arnold, BK Pardu. 8.0
7. Kramny, Svitavy 7.8
8. Zagorac, BK Prost. 7.7
9. Frana, Plzen 7.4
10. Gadri, BK Prostejov 6.4

Assists Per Game
Stepan VRUBL
  Plzen
  (186-G-76)
  Avg: 5.7
1. Vrubl, Plzen 5.7
2. Lawrence, BK Prost. 4.9
3. Carnecky, B&W O. 3.8
4. Kotas, USK Praha 3.8
5. Hatcher, BK Decin 3.7
6. Jones, BC Kolin 3.5
7. Channels, Novy Jicin 3.3
8. Macela, Svitavy 3.0
9. Sanders, BK Decin 3.0
10. Sirina, B&W Opava 2.9

Steals Per Game
Lukas KOTAS
  USK Praha
  (194-F-84)
  Avg: 2
1. Kotas, USK Praha 2.0
2. Smith, BC Kolin 2.0
3. Wright, BK Pardu. 2.0
4. Field, BC Kolin 1.9
5. Holloway, Basket. 1.9
6. Hampton, BK Pardu. 1.9
7. Sirina, B&W Opava 1.8
8. Hatcher, BK Decin 1.6
9. Muirhead, Novy Jicin 1.5
10. Vrubl, Plzen 1.5

Blocks Per Game
Cezary TRYBANSKI
  NH Ostrava
  (218-C-79)
  Avg: 1.5
1. Trybanski, NH Os. 1.5
2. Hanke, USK Praha 1.1
3. Miklosik, B&W O. 1.1
4. Kramny, Svitavy 1.1
5. Pelikan, Novy Jicin 1.0
6. Gadri, BK Prostejov 1.0
7. Houska, BK Decin 0.9
8. Egwuatu, Svitavy 0.8
9. Meno, Basketbo. 0.8
10. Spagrud, NH Ostrava 0.7

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  DENMARK

Standings - 1st Division
1st Division Standings

1. Falcon 17-2

2. Stevnsgade 15-3

3. Lemvig 13-6

4. Haderslev 12-6

5. Virum 11-8

6. Solrod 10-10

7. Glostrup 9-7

8. Skt.Klemens 6-13

9. ALBA 6-13

10. Aarhus BF 6-14

11. Herlev 4-15

12. Hobas 3-15

Stats Leaders - Basketligaen

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Thomas SOLTAU
  SISU
  (210-F-82)
  Avg: 22.8
1. Soltau, SISU 22.8
2. Morris, Aabyhoj 22.5
3. Brasas, Amager BK 21.5
4. Hall, Aalborg 21.4
5. Colas, Vaerlose 19.8
6. Iversen, Svendborg 18.9
7. Roberts, Naestved 18.7
8. Dennis, SISU 18.5
9. McGinn, Aalborg 16.7
10. Falkner, Aalborg 16.6

Rebounds Per Game
Lee ROBERTS
  Naestved
  (201-F/C-87)
  Avg: 12.9
1. Roberts, Naestved 12.9
2. Colas, Vaerlose 10.5
3. St.John, Horsens IC 9.9
4. Morris, Aabyhoj 9.9
5. Johansen, Naestved 9.6
6. Falkner, Aalborg 9.4
7. Soltau, SISU 8.8
8. Williams, Svendborg 7.5
9. Ba, Vaerlose 7.0
10. Hakanowitz, Horsh. 7.0

Assists Per Game
D.J. SMEDLEY
  Naestved
  (180-G-84)
  Avg: 6.3
1. Smedley, Naestved 6.3
2. Claitt, Horsens IC 5.6
3. Hall, Aalborg 5.2
4. Dennis, SISU 4.7
5. Nielsen, Horsholm 4.1
6. Burgess, Bakken 4.1
7. Martin, Aabyhoj 4.0
8. Jensen, Vaerlose 3.7
9. Darboe, Svendborg 3.6
10. Nielsen, SISU 3.4

Steals Per Game
Marquis HALL
  Aalborg
  (183-G-87)
  Avg: 3.8
1. Hall, Aalborg 3.8
2. Kristiansen, Aalborg 2.1
3. Dennis, SISU 2.0
4. Nielsen, Horsholm 2.0
5. Jakobsen, Bakken 1.9
6. Colman, Svendborg 1.8
7. Jukic, Aabyhoj 1.8
8. Burgess, Bakken 1.8
9. Roberts, Naestved 1.8
10. Smedley, Naestved 1.8

Blocks Per Game
Edward MORRIS
  Aabyhoj
  (203-F-84)
  Avg: 2.1
1. Morris, Aabyhoj 2.1
2. Blackmon, Horsholm 1.6
3. Colas, Vaerlose 1.4
4. Christoffers., Bak. 1.4
5. Roberts, Naestved 1.1
6. St.John, Horsens IC 0.9
7. Johansen, Naestved 0.7
8. McGinn, Aalborg 0.7
9. Logan, Amager BK 0.7
10. Brown, SISU 0.6

Danish Ligaen round 26 best performance: Jonathan Gilling - by Eurobasket News
Forward Jonathan Gilling (203-F-91) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Horsholm 79ers, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 26.
The 19-year old player was the main contributor (25 points, nine rebounds and five assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Vaerlose (#8, 8-19) 84-71. Horsholm maintains the 4th position in Danish Ligaen. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Horsholm will need more victories to improve their 16-11 record. In the team's last game Gilling had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 8 attempts. He has many years of experience at Horsholm, through which he has constantly improved. Jonathan Gilling averages this season 14.5ppg.

The second best player in last round's games was 23-year old American Donald Rutherford (198-F-87) of SISU Copenhagen. Rutherford had a very good evening with a double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds. Of course he lead SISU to another comfortable win 96-81 over slightly higher-ranked Horsens IC (#5, 13-14) being unquestionably team leader. SISU's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 11-16 record. Rutherford is a newcomer at SISU, but is already one of team's top players.

Third on the list of top players last round was former international forward Hans Schur (203-F/C-83) of Horsens IC (#5). Schur scored 24 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). Despite Schur's great performance Horsens IC lost 81-96 to slightly lower-ranked SISU (#6, 11-16). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Horsens IC ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 14 games, recording just thirteen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Schur could help Horsens IC to bring them higher in the standings. Schur has a very solid season. In 27 games in Denmark he scored 12.3ppg. He also has 6.2rpg and FGP: 56.9%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Adama Darboe (190-G-86) of Svendborg - 21 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Barkley Falkner (203-F/C-86) of Aalborg - 18 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Mike St.John (203-F/C-84) of Horsens IC - 18 points and 14 rebounds
7. Mickey Dennis (190-G/F-78) of SISU - 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Marquis Hall (183-G-87) of Aalborg - 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists
9. Edward Morris (203-F-84) of Aabyhoj - 27 points and 4 rebounds
10. Matt Williams (200-F-77) of Svendborg - 22 points and 8 rebounds

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

1st Division Round 19: Leader Falcon gets another victory - by Eurobasket News
The Regular Season in 1st Division is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds.

Leader Falcon delivered the seventeenth win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 11th ranked Herlev (4-15) 127-43. Falcon (17-2) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Herlev at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Falcon are looking forward to face Lemvig (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Herlev will play against Solrod (#6) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Leader Falcon recorded the seventeenth victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Solrod (10-10) 100-61. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Falcon. They maintain first place with 17-2 record. Solrod lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with ten games lost. Falcon will play against Lemvig (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Solrod will play against Herlev and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Odense supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Stevnsgade (15-3) played at the court of 8th ranked Skt.Klemens (6-13). Stevnsgade smashed Skt.Klemens 93-59 on Friday. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Stevnsgade. They maintain second place with 15-3 record having just three points less than leader Falcon. Loser Skt.Klemens keep the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with ALBA. Stevnsgade will meet Aarhus BF (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Skt.Klemens will play against Haderslev and hope to secure a win.
Twelfth-ranked Hobas (3-15) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Haderslev (12-6). Haderslev managed to secure only two-point victory 100-98. However their fans expected much easier game. Newly promoted Haderslev maintains fourth place with 12-6 record. Hobas lost their sixth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. Haderslev's next round opponent will be Skt.Klemens (#8) in Odense. Hobas will play at home against Virum Vipers (#5).
We should mention about the upset which took place in Solrod, where 6th ranked Solrod (10-10) lost at home to ninth ranked Aarhus BF (6-14) 60-76 on Sunday. Despite that victory Aarhus BF went down to tenth position due to points difference. Solrod lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Aarhus BF will face league's second-placed Stevnsgade at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.

In the last two games of round 19 Virum was defeated by Lemvig in a road game 86-72. ALBA beat Aarhus BF at home 79-66.

Haderslev - Hobas
gschID: 110411

Falcon - Herlev
gschID: 110413

Solrod - Aarhus BF
gschID: 110414

Solrod - Falcon
gschID: 110410

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  D-LEAGUE

Daniels returns to BayHawks, Temple heads to Charlotte - by Eurobasket News
The Erie BayHawks have welcomed back their star forward from 2008-09, Erik Daniels (6'9'-G/F-82, college: Kentucky), who averaged 21.1 points and 10 rebounds per game during the team's inaugural season. Daniels, added to the team's ten-man roster today, is taking the roster spot vacated by guard Garrett Temple (6'6'-G-86, college: LSU) who was signed by the Charlotte Bobcats.

Daniels (6-8, 215) did it all for the BayHawks two seasons ago. He led the team in scoring, rebounding, assists (4.5) and minutes played (40.5). Daniels was named to the 2008-09 NBA Development League All-Star team and had the team's only double-double in the franchise's first-ever playoff game (15 pts, 11 assts) in a loss to the eventual champion Colorado 14ers.

Daniels, a University of Kentucky graduate, was most recently playing overseas and is returning to Erie by way of league rules that allow teams to retain the rights of former players for up to two years. Daniels will be in uniform when Erie faces the Springfield Armor on Tuesday morning at 11 am for the team's third annual School Kids Jam game.

Temple (6-5, 180) heads to Charlotte coming off a 20-point performance in Saturday's win over Tulsa. In 24 total games this season with Erie and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Temple, an NBA D-League All-Star, averaged 14.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists. After spending three games with the San Antonio Spurs to start the season, Temple was called up by the Milwaukee Bucks on Jan. 25. He appeared in nine games with the Bucks, averaging 1.9 points in 9.2 minutes.

Courtesy of www.oursportscentral.com

Standings
D-League Standings

Central Division

1. Iowa E. 31-11

2. Erie Bay H. 25-13

3. Ft.Wayne MA 17-22

4. Dakota W. 14-26

5. Sioux Falls S. 7-30

Southwest Division

1. Tulsa 66ers 28-11

2. Rio Grande 28-12

3. Texas L. 18-22

4. Austin T. 17-22

5. New Mexico 15-25

6. Maine RC 14-26

West Division

1. Reno Bighorns 25-14

2. Bakersfield J. 24-15

3. Utah F. 23-15

4. Idaho S. 17-22

5. Springfield A. 11-28

Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Trey JOHNSON
  Bakersfield J.
  (196-G-84)
  Avg: 26.1
1. Johnson, Bakersfi. 26.1
2. Jeffers, Iowa E. 21.2
3. Johnson, Erie B. 21.1
4. Alexander, Texas L. 19.9
5. Adrien, Rio Grande 19.9
6. McNeal, Rio Grande 19.5
7. Dentmon, Texas L. 19.4
8. Sims, Maine RC 19.0
9. Byars, Bakersfi. 18.6
10. Stinson, Iowa E. 17.9

Rebounds Per Game
Jeff ADRIEN
  Golde State W.
  (201-F-86)
  Avg: 12.2
1. Adrien, Rio Grande 12.2
2. Ewing, Sioux F. 10.8
3. Davidson, Idaho S. 10.0
4. Sims, Iowa E. 9.6
5. Johnson, Dakota W. 9.6
6. Williams, Texas L. 9.5
7. Phillips, Ft.Wayne. 9.3
8. Alexander, Texas L. 9.2
9. Jeffers, Iowa E. 9.0
10. Cousin, Austin T. 8.6

Assists Per Game
Curtis STINSON
  Iowa E.
  (187-G-83)
  Avg: 9.2
1. Stinson, Iowa E. 9.2
2. Daniels, Texas L. 8.9
3. Miles, Reno Bighorns 8.7
4. Russell, Ft.Wayne. 7.9
5. Jackson, Idaho S. 7.5
6. Jackson, Erie B. 6.6
7. Johnson, Austin T. 6.5
8. Ahearn, Erie Bay H. 6.1
9. Reynolds, Spring. 6.1
10. Bailey, Sioux F. 5.5

Steals Per Game
Aaron MILES
  Reno Bighorns
  (186-G-83)
  Avg: 2.5
1. Miles, Reno Bighorns 2.5
2. Dowdell, Tulsa 66ers 2.5
3. Lin, Reno Bighorns 2.3
4. Lofton, Iowa E. 2.1
5. Jackson, Erie B. 2.1
6. Greene, Utah F. 2.1
7. Lafayette, Ft.Wayne. 2.0
8. Jeffers, Iowa E. 1.9
9. Shakur, Rio Grande 1.9
10. Wilmont, Ft.Wayne. 1.9

Blocks Per Game
Chris JOHNSON
  Boston C.
  (211-C-85)
  Avg: 2.8
1. Johnson, Dakota W. 2.8
2. Williams, Texas L. 2.8
3. Aldrich, Tulsa 66ers 2.4
4. Whiteside, Reno B. 2.2
5. Atchley, Rio Grande 2.1
6. Naymick, Bakersfi. 2.1
7. Gladness, Dakota W. 2.0
8. Sykes, Sioux F. 1.8
9. O'Bryant, Reno B. 1.7
10. Pittman, Sioux F. 1.7

Exciting Sunday - by Eurobasket News
Iowa E. - Idaho S. 112-144
Luke Babbitt (6'9'-F-89, college: Nevada) scored 23 points and collected 12 rebounds as the Idaho Stampede took a 144-112 victory over the Iowa Energy on Sunday in Des Moines, Iowa. Seven players scored in double digits for the Stampede (17-22), who have won two in a row and beat an Iowa (31-11) team that has the best record in the NBADL and is the only team in the league that has clinched a playoff spot. Idaho set a new season high with its point total and recorded a season-high 60 rebounds. The Stampede led by as many as 40 during the game. *Courtesy of www.idahostatesman.com

Maine RC - Springfield A. 97-100
The new-look Maine Red Claws remain as enigmatic as ever, equally capable of dominating an opponent and looking lost in the same game. Sunday was a perfect example. The Red Claws ran out to a 14-point lead in the first quarter, squandered it in the middle two periods, fought back from an eight-point deficit to tie the game, then lost it in the final second. JamesOn Curry banked in a straight-on 3-pointer to lift the Springfield Armor to a 100-97 victory over the Red Claws before an announced crowd of 3,045 at the Portland Expo. It was Springfield's first win at the Expo in 10 games over two seasons. (box-score) *Courtesy of www.pressherald.com

Dakota W. - Reno Bighorns 103-105
Marcus Landry (6'7'-F-85, college: Wisconsin) sank two free throws with five seconds remaining to give the Reno Bighorns (25-14) a 105-103 come from behind victory over the Dakota Wizards (14-26) Sunday afternoon at the Bismarck Civic Center. Reno (25-14) jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter but relinquished the lead late as Dakota went on an 18-8 run and led 33-24 at the end of the first. Dakota led by 16 after an Anthony Goods three-pointer with 6.3 seconds left in the half but Donald Sloan countered with a three-pointer of his own as the horn sounded giving Dakota a 62-49 lead at the break. Reno trailed the entire second half until Salim Stoudamire hit a three with 50.9 seconds left to tie the game at 103-103. The Bighorns came up with a big defensive stop and would call timeout with 7.9 seconds left. Landry got fouled on a drive to the basket with 5.2 seconds left and calmly sank both free-throws. Darren Cooper's last second three-pointer rattled out securing the Bighorns 105-103 win and third straight road victory. Patrick O'Bryant (7'0'-C-86, college: Bradley) led the way for Reno with a season high 25 points and 17 rebounds and Danny Green (6'6'-F/G-87, college: N.Carolina) contributed a double-double of his own with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Marcus Landry finished with 21 points and Salim Stoudamire chipped in 17 off the bench going 3-of-4 from behind the arc. Javaris Crittenton came off the bench to lead Dakota with 26 points and Anthony Goods added 22 points shooting a season best 5-of-7 from behind the arc. The same two teams meet for the last time this season Monday night at 7 p.m. CT at the Bismarck Civic Center. *Courtesy of www.oursportscentral.com

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  EUROLEAGUE

Euroleague MVP for February: Rasho Nesterovic, Olympiacos Pireaus - by Eurobasket News
Maximum effect in a minimum amount of time is the definition of efficiency on the basketball court. Add to that great timing in crucial games and it could also define the difference that center Radoslav Nesterovic (212-C-76) of Olympiacos Pireaus, Euroleague Basketball's choice as the Sportingbet MVP for February, made for his team over the second half of the Top 16. After a one-week break in the phase, the Reds faced back-to-back road games against the teams directly above and below them in their group. But in both games, they were behind heading into the final quarter. Nesterovic helped solve each of those dilemmas. He scored 10 points in the final quarter - including a memorable trio of tip-ins - to hand Power Electronics Valencia its only home defeat in three months. The next week, Nesterovic did it again, reeling off 9 fourth-quarter points against Fenerbahce Ulker, which was unbeaten in the Top 16 until then. That victory clinched first place for Olympiacos in the Top 16's most volatile group. To finish up the phase, he led the Reds to a final Top 16 win at home over Zalgiris as that games best scorer. The bottom line: Olympiacos showed the fortitude and veteran know-how to go 3-0 in the second half of the Top 16. Nesterovic had plenty to do with that success at both ends of the floor as he was the Euroleague's second-best scorer and top shot-blocker over those three games, making him a more-than-deserving Sportingbet MVP for the Month of February.

The Sportingbet MVP of the Month award now is in its seventh season. Although statistics and performance ratings are taken into consideration for the award, they alone do not determine who is honored. The winner is named by Euroleague Basketball based on his and his team's performance. The award for February was based upon the two Top 16 games played during that month and another played on March 3. Sportingbet, a Euroleague Basketball partner, is the sponsor of the MVP of the Month award. Just as the best Euroleague player each month combines performance and leadership for success, so does Sportingbet's sponsorship communicate its conviction to be the best betting brand in European basketball.

Olympiacos returned from the Top 16 break facing a challenge to its aspiration of winning Group H. The Reds, with a 2-1 record, sat in second place, behind undefeated Fenerbahce Ulker and just a victory ahead of Power Electronics Valencia. And they had to play both those teams away. Valencia had not lost a Euroleague home game since Svetislav Pesic took over as head coach almost three months earlier. Nesterovic recorded 3 blocks in the game's first 18 minutes as Olympiacos took a 27-32 lead. Valencia rallied and led 59-53 early in the final quarter, however. Nesterovic re-entered the game then and soon turned around the scoreboard with a series of spectacular put-backs of his teammates' misses - one each in minute 36, 37 and 38 - giving Olympiacos in the lead for good on its way to a 79-85 victory. Nesterovic finished with 16 points, went 7-for-8 shooting two-pointers, matched the game-high of 6 rebounds, and posted the highest performance index rating, 22, all in just 23 minutes' work. A week later, on the road against Fenerbahce Ulker, the Reds had a score to settle, namely their 14-point home loss when the teams first met in the Top 16's opening week. Again, Olympiacos was in trouble, trailing 49-37 midway through the third quarter. This time, Nesterovic helped take the rally his teammates had started and, with his 9 points in the final quarter, turn it into a runaway 65-80 victory that clinched first-place in the group. He had 16 points again on 7-for-9 shooting to go with games-highs of 9 rebounds, 3 blocks and a 22 index rating. By the time the Reds finished up the Top 16 with a 78-64 home win over Zalgiris, with Nesterovic again posting game-highs of 20 points and 3 blocks, his impact could not have been clearer. He finished the three most important games of the season so far having averaged 17.3 points on 75% two-point shooting (75%), plus 6.3 rebounds and 3 blocks per game.

In addition to efficiency, Nesterovic showed remarkable consistency, too. He played almost the exact same time, between 23:31 and 23:36, while scoring between 16 and 20 points and blocking 3 shots in all three games. His presence on defense was such that, in the key games against Valencia and FB Ulker, no opposing big men reached double digits in scoring. On offense, thanks to all his tip-ins, Nesterovic produced many of his points on hustle alone. That combination of his efficiency, consistency and hustle will give Olympiacos fans plenty to cheer him about when Nesterovic receives his monthly MVP award at an upcoming home game during the Playoffs.

Courtesy of Euroleague

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  FINLAND

VTB United League: CSKA Moscow to Finland - by Rauno Hurmalainen
VTB United League, round 9: World famous Russian Team CSKA Moscow will visit Espoo, Finland on Wednesday, March 9, when meeting the hosting Honka at Barona Arena. CSKA Moscow will arrive to Finland on Tuesday with the new Lithuanian Head Coach Jonas Kazlauskas , 56. On the roster there is more international colours as Lithuanian G-F Ramunas Siskauskas (197-G-78) and three American Players (SG Trajan Langdon (192-G-76, agency: Alti Sport, college: Duke), SG Jamont Gordon (193-G/F-87, college: Mississippi St.), PG J.R. Holden (185-G-76, college: Bucknell)) are team's key players. Holden (USA-RUS) has actually two passports. CSKA Moscow was founded in the year 1924 and Team has won 41 National Championships, six EuroLeague and two VTB United League titles. This season record in VTB League is 7-1 by now (Honka 0-8), when there is one round left out of the regular season after Wednesday.

1st Division Round 22: Top-ranked Forssan Koripojat wins another game - by Eurobasket News
1st Division top team - Forssan Koripojat (18-4) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Kerava Energia Team (7-15) 93-61. The game without a history. Forssan Koripojat led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Forssan Koripojat dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Kerava Energia Team's 20. Forssan Koripojat forced 26 Kerava Energia Team turnovers and outrebounded them 40-23 including 27 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Markus Molenius (203-92) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Kwamena Brace (197-87) contributed with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American guard Justice Graham (195-79, college: Glenville St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for Kerava Energia Team. Kerava Energia Team's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Forssan Koripojat have a solid three-game winning streak. Forssan Koripojat maintains first position with 18-4 record. Kerava Energia Team at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Lahden NMKY is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their 22th consecutive match to third ranked Loimaan Korikonkarit (15-6) 86-62. Guard Santeri Latvala (187-91) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Janne Kinnunen chipped in 15 points during the contest. Loimaan Korikonkarit's coach Greg Gibson felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side swingman Jimi Koskinen (194-88) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Loimaan Korikonkarit have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-6 record having four points less than leader FoKoPo. Lahden NMKY at the other side still closes the standings. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Nokia was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Lapuan Korikobrat (14-8) played at the court of 5th ranked BC Nokia (11-11). Lapuan Korikobrat managed to secure a 7-point victory 86-79 on Sunday. Derick Nelson notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort. Lapuan Korikobrat's coach Tyrwone Still used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 23 points and 15 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) by Baboucarr Bojang did not help to save the game for BC Nokia. Lapuan Korikobrat maintains fourth position with 14-8 record. BC Nokia lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Honka. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Jyvaskyla was also worth to mention about. Seventh ranked Tapiolan Honka (11-11) played at the court of 8th ranked Saynatsalon Riento (9-12). Tapiolan Honka managed to secure a 6-point victory 75-69. Panu Vertio fired 17 points for the winners. Tapiolan Honka moved-up to sixth place, which they share with BC Nokia. Newly promoted Saynatsalon Riento keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last two games of round 22 Huima beat TomPo II on the road 102-90. Jyvaskyla won against Ura Basket on its own court 86-82.

BC Nokia - Lapua 79-86

The game in Nokia was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Lapuan Korikobrat (14-8) played at the court of 5th ranked BC Nokia (11-11). Lapuan Korikobrat managed to secure a 7-point victory 86-79 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 35-21 charge, which allowed them to win the game. American forward Derick Nelson (196-86, college: Oakland, agency: ACMT) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Benny Valentine (170-87, college: E.Washington) supported him with 23 points. Lapuan Korikobrat's coach Tyrwone Still used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 23 points and 15 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field) by Gambian forward Baboucarr Bojang (204-80, college: Illinois St.) did not help to save the game for BC Nokia. Guard Henri Jokinen (188-92) added 14 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Four Lapuan Korikobrat and five BC Nokia players scored in double figures. Lapuan Korikobrat maintains fourth position with 14-8 record. BC Nokia lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Honka. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lapua: B.Valentine 23+1reb, T.Still 17+1reb+2ast, D.Nelson 13+11reb+1ast, J.Turja 10+4reb+1ast, K.Siven 9+10reb+4ast, J.Salo 5+1ast
BC Nokia: B.Bojang 23+15reb+3ast, S.Kajander 15+3reb, H.Jokinen 14+5reb+2ast, V.Virtanen 13+5reb, T.Kankaanpaa 10+3reb+4ast, J.Koskinen 2+4reb
gschID: 106861

Kerava ET - FoKoPo 61-93

1st Division top team - Forssan Koripojat (18-4) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Kerava Energia Team (7-15) 93-61. The game without a history. Forssan Koripojat led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Forssan Koripojat dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Kerava Energia Team's 20. Forssan Koripojat forced 26 Kerava Energia Team turnovers and outrebounded them 40-23 including 27 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Markus Molenius (203-92) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Kwamena Brace (197-87) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Forssan Koripojat players scored in double figures. American guard Justice Graham (195-79, college: Glenville St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and guard Henry Alatyppo (191-94) added 13 points in the effort for Kerava Energia Team. Kerava Energia Team's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Forssan Koripojat have a solid three-game winning streak. Forssan Koripojat maintains first position with 18-4 record. Kerava Energia Team at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
FoKoPo: M.Molenius 24+6reb+4ast, K.Brace 18+10reb+1ast, S.Ikavalko 16+5reb+5ast, J.McCulloch 13+3reb+2ast, T.Viertola 7+5reb+4ast, O.Kaunomaki 6+2reb
Kerava ET: J.Graham 24+10reb+1ast, H.Alatyppo 13, S.Harjula 7+1reb, J.Aho 6+1reb, J.Ansas 5+7reb, R.Pahn 3+1reb
gschID: 106862

SayRi - Honka 69-75

The game in Jyvaskyla was also worth to mention about. Seventh ranked Tapiolan Honka (11-11) played at the court of 8th ranked Saynatsalon Riento (9-12). Tapiolan Honka managed to secure a 6-point victory 75-69. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Saynatsalon Riento won third quarter 25-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Strangely Saynatsalon Riento outrebounded Tapiolan Honka 40-26 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Swingman Panu Vertio (195-86) fired 17 points for the winners. Guard Kalle Naapi (187-93) chipped in 14 points. American center Eryk Thomas (200-85, college: E.Tenn.St.) produced 28 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import forward De Marcus Hall (201-85, college: CSU Bakersfield) added 15 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Tapiolan Honka moved-up to sixth place, which they share with BC Nokia. Newly promoted Saynatsalon Riento keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Honka: P.Vertio 17+3reb, K.Naapi 14+1reb+1ast, H.Hohteri 10+2reb+1ast, V.Tarjanne 9+2reb, O.Holst 8+3reb, I.Sirola 8+6reb
SayRi: E.Thomas 28+8reb+1ast, D.Marcus Hall 15+13reb, T.Viitamaki 13+9reb, J.Hiekkavirta 8+1reb, E.Pasanen 2+4reb+1ast, K.Naukkarinen 2+4reb
gschID: 106863

TomPo II - Huima 90-102

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Aanekosken Huima (12-10) beat 10th ranked Torpan Pojat (8-14) in Helsinki 102-90. It looked good early as Torpan Pojat took an 3-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Aanekosken Huima had a 24-20 second period charge getting the lead and Torpan Pojat was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 90-102. Aanekosken Huima dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Torpan Pojat's 46. Bahamas forward Jamal Douglas (201-85, college: E.Kentucky) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. American guard Treylon Manning (178, college: Texas Coll.) chipped in 22 points. Five Aanekosken Huima players scored in double figures. Center Mikael Sandberg (209-91) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and forward Juuso Kauppinen (188-94) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Torpan Pojat's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Aanekosken Huima moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Torpan Pojat keeps the tenth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Huima: T.Manning 22+2reb+3ast, L.Roberson 17+6reb+2ast, J.Douglas 16+17reb+3ast, M.Santa 13+4reb+1ast, P.Karvonen 12+1reb, L.Paanala 10+4reb+1ast
TomPo II: M.Sandberg 21+7reb, J.Heinikoski 14+1reb+3ast, J.Kauppinen 14+3reb+2ast, O.Lindqvist 9+6reb, V.Chepurnoy 8+8reb, M.Pehkonen 5+2reb+2ast
gschID: 106864

LoKoKo - Namika II 86-62

Bottom-ranked Lahden NMKY is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their 22th consecutive match to third ranked Loimaan Korikonkarit (15-6) 86-62. The game was mostly controlled by Loimaan Korikonkarit. Lahden NMKY was better in fourth quarter 25-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Loimaan Korikonkarit dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Lahden NMKY's 22. They outrebounded Lahden NMKY 50-27 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Santeri Latvala (187-91) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Janne Kinnunen (180-87) chipped in 15 points during the contest. Loimaan Korikonkarit's coach Greg Gibson felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side swingman Jimi Koskinen (194-88) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard Alexi Alanen (194-91) scored 18 points. Loimaan Korikonkarit have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-6 record having four points less than leader FoKoPo. Lahden NMKY at the other side still closes the standings. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
LoKoKo: S.Latvala 17+6reb+3ast, J.Kinnunen 15+4reb+1ast, J.Stamper 11+6reb, T.Karppinen 8, M.Horton 8+5reb+3ast, A.Lepola 7+5reb+1ast
Namika II: A.Alanen 18+2reb, J.Koskinen 16+7reb+2ast, S.Mert Cakici 8+4reb, S.Oja 7+3reb+1ast, O.Aalto 6+4reb+1ast, S.Rautavuori 5+1reb
gschID: 106865

Jyvaskyla - Ura Basket 86-82

Very expected game when 9th ranked Ura Basket (9-13) lost on the road to second ranked BC Jyvaskyla (17-5) 86-82. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It looked good early as Ura Basket took an 3-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then BC Jyvaskyla had a 29-8 second period charge getting the lead and Ura Basket was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 82-86. American forward Tracy Robinson (201-86, college: Loyola (IL)) fired 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Jarno Nissinen (194-77) chipped in 20 points. BC Jyvaskyla's coach Jari Laine used entire bench in such tough game. American forward Carlton Brown (198-79, college: Texas A&M) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and his fellow American import swingman Zach Ramey (191-81, college: Benedictine) added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Four Ura Basket players scored in double figures. BC Jyvaskyla have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-5 record behind leader FoKoPo. Ura Basket at the other side keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Jyvaskyla: T.Robinson 20+7reb+1ast, J.Nissinen 20+4reb+2ast, R.Ojanen 11+3reb+2ast, T.Naukkarinen 6+2reb+1ast, N.Pantsu 5+1reb, M.King 4+4reb
Ura Basket: C.Brown 17+14reb, J.Mattila 16+2reb+1ast, S.Salminen 13+3reb, Z.Ramey 10+8reb+8ast, N.Lehtila 9, J.Alanko 5+2reb
gschID: 106866

Standings - Division I
1st Division Standings

1. FoKoPo 18-4

2. Jyvaskyla 17-5

3. LoKoKo 15-6

4. Lapua 14-8

5. Huima 12-10

6. Honka 11-11

7. BC Nokia 11-11

8. SayRi 9-12

9. Ura Basket 9-13

10. TomPo II 8-14

11. Kerava ET 7-15

12. Namika II 0-22

Stats Leaders - Division I

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Derick NELSON
  Lapua
  (196-F-86)
  Avg: 24.4
1. Nelson, Lapua 24.4
2. Manning, Huima 22.9
3. Stamper, LoKoKo 22.4
4. Graham, Kerava ET 21.2
5. Valentine, Lapua 20.1
6. Bojang, BC Nokia 19.9
7. Douglas, Huima 19.6
8. Robinson, Jyvaskyla 19.6
9. Hall, SayRi 19.4
10. Towa, Kerava ET 18.4

Rebounds Per Game
Carlton BROWN
  Ura Basket
  (198-F-79)
  Avg: 14.9
1. Brown, Namika II 14.9
2. Bojang, BC Nokia 14.2
3. Douglas, Huima 13.9
4. Dantzler, LoKoKo 13.5
5. Towa, Kerava ET 13.1
6. Nelson, Lapua 12.4
7. Stamper, LoKoKo 11.4
8. Hall, SayRi 10.8
9. Wilson, Huima 10.6
10. Robinson, Jyvaskyla 9.9

Assists Per Game
Treylon MANNING
  Huima
  (178-G-)
  Avg: 6
1. Manning, Huima 6.0
2. Riihela, BC Nokia 5.2
3. Ramey, Ura Basket 5.2
4. Horton, LoKoKo 4.3
5. Ikavalko, FoKoPo 3.5
6. Ahila, Jyvaskyla 2.9
7. Valentine, Lapua 2.8
8. Graham, Kerava ET 2.7
9. Pasanen, SayRi 2.4
10. Viertola, FoKoPo 2.3

Steals Per Game
Lamar ROBERSON
  Huima
  (203-F-86)
  Avg: 2.9
1. Roberson, Huima 2.9
2. Horton, LoKoKo 2.6
3. Valentine, Lapua 2.5
4. Bojang, BC Nokia 2.1
5. Stamper, LoKoKo 1.9
6. Hall, SayRi 1.8
7. Pasanen, SayRi 1.8
8. Ramey, Ura Basket 1.8
9. Rainamaa, TomPo II 1.7
10. Foreman, FoKoPo 1.7

Blocks Per Game
Carlton BROWN
  Ura Basket
  (198-F-79)
  Avg: 0.8
1. Brown, Namika II 0.8
2. Setala, BC Nokia 0.7
3. Kopio, Honka 0.7
4. Stamper, LoKoKo 0.6
5. Rainamaa, TomPo II 0.6
6. Alanko, Ura Basket 0.6
7. Salminen, Ura B. 0.5
8. Koskinen, Namika I. 0.5
9. Alanen, Namika II 0.5
10. Dolenc, Honka 0.5

Stats Leaders - Korisliiga

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Jamar WILSON
  Honka
  (185-G-84)
  Avg: 22.4
1. Wilson, Honka 22.4
2. Heard, Tarmo 21.0
3. Lewis, LrNM. 20.7
4. Wood, Karhu 20.6
5. Bailey, LrNM. 19.6
6. Blanchard, ToPo 19.3
7. Walker, Kouvot 19.3
8. Williamson, Honka 19.2
9. Williams, Pyrinto 19.0
10. Baxley, Karhu 18.7

Rebounds Per Game
Jeremiah WOOD
  Karhu
  (200-F-85)
  Avg: 12.9
1. Wood, Karhu 12.9
2. Kaunisto, Kouvot 10.6
3. Doaks, Salon Vilpas 10.2
4. Mathis, Namika Lahti 9.9
5. Young, Tarmo 9.8
6. Williams, Pyrinto 9.6
7. Vinson, Kouvot 9.2
8. Blanchard, ToPo 9.1
9. Coleman, LrNM. 8.8
10. Belser, Honka 8.6

Assists Per Game
Malik MOORE
  LrNMKY
  (192-G-77)
  Avg: 4.7
1. Moore, LrNM. 4.7
2. Johnson, Karhu 4.6
3. Suonio, Namika Lahti 4.3
4. Williams, Pyrinto 4.3
5. Wood, Karhu 4.2
6. Virtanen, Kataja 4.1
7. Sarcevic, Korihait 3.7
8. Ivey, KTP 3.5
9. Fields, KTP 3.4
10. Okorie, Salon Vilpas 3.4

Steals Per Game
Jerald FIELDS
  KTP
  (201-F-82)
  Avg: 2.1
1. Fields, KTP 2.1
2. Wood, Karhu 2.1
3. Heard, Tarmo 1.8
4. Moore, Korihait 1.8
5. Conerly, Tarmo 1.8
6. Richards, ToPo 1.7
7. Sarcevic, Korihait 1.7
8. Lewis, LrNM. 1.7
9. Newson, Kataja 1.7
10. Williams, Pyrinto 1.7

Blocks Per Game
James REAVES
  Korihait
  (203-F-82)
  Avg: 0.9
1. Reaves, Korihait 0.9
2. Hendley, Namika Lahti 0.8
3. Bailey, LrNM. 0.7
4. Wilson, Honka 0.7
5. Heard, Tarmo 0.7
6. Makalainen, Karhu 0.6
7. Belser, Honka 0.6
8. Latimer, Namika Lahti 0.6
9. Suonio, Namika Lahti 0.6
10. Wood, Karhu 0.6

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Stats Leaders - ProA

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Tremmell DARDEN
  Nancy
  (194-G/F-81)
  Avg: 18.3
1. Darden, Nancy 18.3
2. Mejia, Cholet 18.2
3. Nichols, Vichy 18.0
4. Hughes, Hyeres-T. 17.7
5. Jefferson, AS. 16.8
6. Massie, Limoges 16.8
7. Woodside, Gravelines 15.8
8. King, Le Havre 15.8
9. Haynes, Chalon 15.4
10. Hamilton, Paris-. 15.1

Rebounds Per Game
Christophe MASSIE
  Limoges
  (206-F/C-77)
  Avg: 8.9
1. Massie, Limoges 8.9
2. Issa, Gravelines 8.8
3. Krupalija, Hyeres. 8.8
4. Akingbala, Nancy 8.8
5. Jones, Le Havre 8.5
6. Elegar, Vichy 8.2
7. Jefferson, AS. 7.6
8. Koffi, Le Mans 7.6
9. Falker, Cholet 7.3
10. Nsonwu-Amadi, Roa. 7.2

Assists Per Game
Kareem REID
  Rouen
  (178-G-75)
  Avg: 6.3
1. Reid, Vichy 6.3
2. King, Le Havre 6.2
3. Linehan, Nancy 6.2
4. Wright, Limoges 6.1
5. Woodside, Gravelines 5.9
6. Diabate, Roanne 5.2
7. Schilb, Chalon 4.8
8. Sciarra, Pau-La. 4.7
9. Walsh, AS. 4.3
10. Tchicamboud, Cha. 4.2

Steals Per Game
John LINEHAN
  Nancy
  (175-G-78)
  Avg: 3.7
1. Linehan, Nancy 3.7
2. Diot, Le Mans 2.5
3. Dobbins, Hyeres-T. 2.4
4. Darden, Nancy 2.2
5. Walsh, AS. 2.1
6. Diabate, Roanne 1.8
7. Elegar, Vichy 1.8
8. Albicy, Paris-Le. 1.7
9. Greer, Strasbourg 1.7
10. Woodside, Gravelines 1.6

Blocks Per Game
Cyril AKPOMEDAH
  Gravelines
  (203-F-79)
  Avg: 1.8
1. Akpomedah, Grave. 1.8
2. Issa, Gravelines 1.7
3. Sene, Gravelines 1.5
4. Jefferson, AS. 1.4
5. Akingbala, Nancy 1.3
6. Falker, Cholet 1.3
7. Pasco, Strasbourg 1.3
8. Wilkinson, Le Havre 1.2
9. Koffi, Le Mans 1.2
10. Fofana, AS. 1.1

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Stats Leaders - Superleague

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Darko MATIC
  Kumanovo 2009
  (-C-84)
  Avg: 22.7
1. Matic, Kumanovo. 22.7
2. Jovanovic, Ultima. 20.3
3. Mirakovski, Rabot. 17.3
4. Petkovski, Pelist. 16.8
5. Trajkovski, Torus S. 16.8
6. Morban, Lirija 16.8
7. Filipovic, Ovce Pole 16.4
8. Blazevski, Rabotnicki 16.2
9. Jelesijevic, Ovce P. 16.1
10. Nikolovski, MZT S. 15.8

Rebounds Per Game
Gjorgje JOVANOVIC
  Ultimate Basket
  (209-C-80)
  Avg: 10.6
1. Jovanovic, Ultima. 10.6
2. Jelesijevic, Ovce P. 9.9
3. Pavlovski, Lirija 9.3
4. Nikolovski, MZT S. 8.7
5. Talevski, Pelist. 8.1
6. Trajkovski, Torus S. 8.0
7. Chappell, ABA S. 7.7
8. Knezevic, Feni I. 7.2
9. Simic, Rabotnicki 7.2
10. Rejnerio, Lirija 7.2

Assists Per Game
Carlos MORBAN
  Lirija
  (187-G-82)
  Avg: 5.3
1. Morban, Lirija 5.3
2. Kostovski, Torus S. 5.2
3. Mirakovski, Rabot. 5.1
4. Petrovski, MZT S. 4.1
5. Blazevski, Rabotnicki 3.9
6. Mladenovic, Ultima. 3.7
7. Lazic, Ultimate. 3.3
8. Samardziev, Feni I. 3.1
9. Neal, ABA Strumica 3.0
10. Sokolov, Feni I. 2.9

Steals Per Game
Gjorgi ANAKIEVSKI
  Pelister Bitola
  (185-G-85)
  Avg: 2.5
1. Anakievski, Pelist. 2.5
2. Azemi, Lirija 1.8
3. Dimcevski, Torus S. 1.5
4. Morban, Lirija 1.4
5. Mladenovic, Ultima. 1.4
6. Petrovski, MZT S. 1.4
7. Blazevski, Rabotnicki 1.4
8. Stojanovski, Feni I. 1.3
9. Miljkovic, Torus S. 1.3
10. Stimson, ABA S. 1.3

Blocks Per Game
Bojan TRAJKOVSKI
  Torus Skopje
  (206-C/F-88)
  Avg: 2.2
1. Trajkovski, Torus S. 2.2
2. Chappell, ABA S. 1.8
3. Krstevski, Torus S. 1.2
4. Jelesijevic, Ovce P. 1.1
5. Petric, Kumanovo. 1.1
6. Avramovski, MZT S. 1.1
7. Gocevski, Rabotnicki 1.0
8. Frye, Feni Indistrija 0.9
9. Simic, Rabotnicki 0.9
10. Kurciev, Ultima. 0.6

Best players of FYR Macedonian Superleague round 2 (Second Stage) - by Eurobasket News
Experienced Serbian Nemanja Jelesijevic (209-C/F-79, agency: World Sport Agency) had an amazing evening in the last round for Torus Skopje and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 2 (Second Stage).
The 31-year old had a double-double of 16 points and fifteen rebounds, while his team beat Lirija (#6, 7-13) 92-78. Torus Skopje maintains the 4th position in FYR Macedonian Superleague. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier in Second Stage. Torus Skopje will need more victories to improve their 12-8 record. In the team's last game Jelesijevic had a remarkable 57.1% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Torus Skopje, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Jelesijevic has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (9th best: 16.3ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 9.5rpg) and averages solid 1.5bpg and 67.7% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 23-year old forward Jove Kurciev (197-F-87) of Ovce Pole. Kurciev impressed basketball fans with 26 points and 4 rebounds. Bad luck as Ovce Pole lost that game 82-98 to Kumanovo 2009 (9-11). The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Kurciev is one of the most experienced players at Ovce Pole and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

The third best performed player last round was Kiril Nikolovski (210-C-88, agency: Interperformances) of second-ranked MZT Skopje. Nikolovski scored 20 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of MZT Skopje, leading his team to a 82-71 win against #3 ranked Rabotnicki in a game of the week. MZT Skopje is closer and closer to the top of the standings in Superleague. They will still need more victories. But 16-4 record is not that bad... Nikolovski has a great season in FYR Macedonia. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.7rpg (4th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Jarrid Frye (194-G-85) of Feni Indistrija - 22 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Bojan Trajkovski (206-C/F-88) of Torus Skopje - 20 points and 12 rebounds
6. Milan Janjusevic (196-F-83) of Kumanovo 2009 - 26 points and 3 rebounds
7. Jeremiah Boswell (194-G-82) of ABA Strumica - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists
8. Daniel Zaharievski (206-C-87) of Ovce Pole - 16 points and 4 rebounds
9. John Chappell (208-C) of ABA Strumica - 15 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Nikola Karakolev (197-G-87) of Torus Skopje - 15 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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  GEORGIA

Superleague Round 16: MIA is defeated by Kutaisi - by Eurobasket News
The most important game in the last round took place in Kutaisi between second ranked MIA (11-4) and fourth ranked Kutaisi (11-4) on Friday night. MIA was defeated by Kutaisi on the road 81-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of MIA. The game was mostly controlled by Kutaisi. MIA managed to win third quarter 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Buba Kvimsadze (195-82) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and forward Rezo Didia (203-87) who added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Besik Lezhava (193-86) responded with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. MIA's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kutaisi moved-up to third place, which they share with MIA Tbilisi. Kutaisi is looking forward to face GSAU (#10) in Tbilisi in the next round and are hoping to win another game. MIA's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi GTU.
Superleague top team - Army Sport Klub (14-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat tenth ranked GSAU (4-12) in Tbilisi 81-72. The winners were led by the former international guard Kote Tugushi (192-84) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists and Anatoliy Boisa supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Even 23 points and 4 steals by guard Revaz Chachanidze (183-90) did not help to save the game for GSAU. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Army Sport Klub have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Newly promoted Army Sport Klub maintains first position with 14-1 record. GSAU at the other side keeps the tenth place with 12 games lost. Army Sport Klub's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena TSU.
The game in Rustavi supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked TSU (12-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Energy Invest (7-8). TSU did not have too big problems ending evening with a very confident victory 109-91 on Friday. Ilia Londaridze fired a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for the winners. Luka Khmelidze produced 30 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. TSU have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Energy Invest lost sixth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. TSU's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Army Sport Klub.
Fifth ranked Sokhumi (10-6) crushed at home 11th ranked Dinamo Tbilisi (1-15) by 47 points 121-74, which is the biggest margin this round. It was a very good performance for Eugene Harris who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 assists. Sokhumi maintains fifth position with 10-6 record. Dinamo Tbilisi lost fifteenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 15 games lost. Sokhumi's next round opponent will be Batumi (#8) on the road. Dinamo Tbilisi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Samedicino-Academia.

In the last game of round 16 Batumi lost to GTU Tbilisi on the opponent's court 73-86.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 27 points and 15 rebounds by Vasili Beruashvili of GTU Tbilisi.

GTU Tbilisi - Batumi 86-73

There was a minor upset in Tbilisi where 7th ranked Batumi (5-10) was defeated by ninth ranked GTU (5-11) 86-73. The game was mostly controlled by GTU. Batumi was better in second period 15-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when GTU won last quarter 32-11. They also forced 19 Batumi turnovers. It was a very good performance for forward Vasili Beruashvili (198-90) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Beqa Chikviladze (195-91) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. GTU's coach Zurab Tomaradze allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The former international forward Lasha Keshelava (200-81) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and guard Ivane Maisuradze (194-85) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Batumi. Five Batumi players scored in double figures. GTU maintains ninth position with 5-11 record. Batumi at the other side keeps the seventh place with ten games lost. GTU's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena MIA.
Top scorers:
GTU Tbilisi: V.Beruashvili 27+15reb+3ast, B.Chikviladze 20+7reb+2ast, A.Lomouri 11+2reb+4ast, G.Akhalkatsi 7+5reb, Z.Machaladze 7+6reb+3ast, G.Jangveladze 5+5reb+1ast
Batumi: I.Maisuradze 16+8reb+2ast, D.Sanadze 16+3reb+1ast, L.Keshelava 12+13reb+3ast, 12+8reb+3ast, G.Kvelashvili 11+8reb, N.Ramishvili 6+2reb
gschID: 114899

Sokhumi - Dinamo Tbilisi 121-74

Fifth ranked Sokhumi (10-6) crushed at home 11th ranked Dinamo Tbilisi (1-15) by 47 points 121-74, which is the biggest margin this round. The game without a history. Sokhumi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 20-of-24 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Sokhumi forced 19 Dinamo Tbilisi turnovers and outrebounded them 44-32 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sokhumi players were unselfish on offense dishing 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Dinamo Tbilisi's players. It was a very good performance for American guard Eugene Harris (188-86, college: High Point) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 assists. Forward Irakli Shanidze (199-82) contributed with 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Five Sokhumi players scored in double figures. Guard Irakli Ivaneishvili (194-89) replied with 20 points and power forward Giga Tvauri (204-90) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Dinamo Tbilisi. Sokhumi maintains fifth position with 10-6 record. Dinamo Tbilisi lost fifteenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 15 games lost. Sokhumi's next round opponent will be Batumi (#8) on the road. Dinamo Tbilisi's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Samedicino-Academia.
Top scorers:
Sokhumi: I.Shanidze 23+5reb+1ast, E.Harris 21+2reb+16ast, Z.Antadze 17+7reb+2ast, I.Chlaidze 17+1reb+1ast, I.Sordia 14+5reb+3ast, C.Damus 12+10reb
Dinamo Tbilisi: I.Ivaneishvili 20+2reb+3ast, G.Tvauri 15+5reb+2ast, T.Tavamaishvili 9+3reb+1ast, G.Pataraia 9+4reb+3ast, N.Chavelashvili 8+7reb+7ast, I.Alkhanaidze 6+8reb
gschID: 114900

Kutaisi - MIA Tbilisi 81-68

The most important game in the last round took place in Kutaisi between second ranked MIA (11-4) and fourth ranked Kutaisi (11-4) on Friday night. MIA was defeated by Kutaisi on the road 81-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of MIA. The game was mostly controlled by Kutaisi. MIA managed to win third quarter 18-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Buba Kvimsadze (195-82) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and forward Rezo Didia (203-87) who added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Five Kutaisi players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Besik Lezhava (193-86) responded with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Azerbaijan forward Davit Barbakadze (203-82) scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. MIA's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kutaisi moved-up to third place, which they share with MIA Tbilisi. Kutaisi is looking forward to face GSAU (#10) in Tbilisi in the next round and are hoping to win another game. MIA's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi GTU.
Top scorers:
Kutaisi: R.Didia 22+5reb+6ast, B.Kvimsadze 16+15reb+10ast, M.Bolkvadze 13+9reb+2ast, G.Barbakadze 13+3reb+3ast, T.Babunashvili 11+1reb, L.Tsekvava 3+3reb+2ast
MIA Tbilisi: B.Lezhava 18+6reb+5ast, D.Barbakadze 15+9reb+4ast, B.Tsivtsivadze 12+2reb+3ast, T.Toudjani 9+8reb, S.Shermadini 6+2reb, G.Markoishvili 5+4reb
gschID: 114896

Energy Rustavi - TSU Tbilisi 91-109

The game in Rustavi supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked TSU (12-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Energy Invest (7-8). TSU did not have too big problems ending evening with a very confident victory 109-91 on Friday. The game without a history. TSU led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 21 Energy Invest turnovers. Center Ilia Londaridze (205-89) fired a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Mikheil Berishvili (205-87) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Luka Khmelidze (195-92) produced 30 points and guard Malkhazi Abaishvili (183-91) added 21 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Four Energy Invest players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. TSU have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Energy Invest lost sixth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. TSU's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tbilisi Army Sport Klub.
Top scorers:
TSU Tbilisi: I.Londaridze 40+10reb, M.Berishvili 24+17reb+2ast, M.Panchulidze 21+3reb+3ast, M.Chitashvili 9+1reb, G.Gaprindashvili 8+8reb+5ast, S.Kokhreidze 3+3reb+5ast
Energy Rustavi: L.Khmelidze 30+4reb, M.Abaishvili 21+5reb+6ast, Z.Machavariani 10+4reb+6ast, D.Gugava 10+9reb+1ast, S.Lamu 9+8reb, Z.Tvaradze 4+1ast
gschID: 114897

Army - GSAU Tbilisi 81-72

Superleague top team - Army Sport Klub (14-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat tenth ranked GSAU (4-12) in Tbilisi 81-72. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 31-14. But GSAU won second period 24-23. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Army Sport Klub forced 21 GSAU turnovers and outrebounded them 48-33 including 20 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Army Sport Klub brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The winners were led by the former international guard Kote Tugushi (192-84) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists and international swingman Anatoliy Boisa (195-83, college: Lincoln Memorial, agency: World Sport Agency) supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Even 23 points and 4 steals by guard Revaz Chachanidze (183-90) did not help to save the game for GSAU. Guard Davit Artsividze (178-83) added 12 points and 8 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Army Sport Klub have an impressive 14-game winning streak. Newly promoted Army Sport Klub maintains first position with 14-1 record. GSAU at the other side keeps the tenth place with 12 games lost. Army Sport Klub's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tbilisi to the arena TSU.
Top scorers:
Army: Z.Babiashvili 17+4reb+1ast, A.Boisa 14+6reb+3ast, K.Tugushi 10+10reb+8ast, L.Moseshvili 10+2reb, R.Atanelishvili 8+8reb+1ast, B.Berishvili 7+4reb+5ast
GSAU Tbilisi: R.Chachanidze 23+4reb+3ast, G.Khaniashvili 13+4reb+1ast, D.Artsividze 12+2reb+8ast, K.Mumladze 8+7reb+2ast, G.Javakhshvili 6+10reb, R.Baakashvili 5+1reb+2ast
gschID: 114898

Highest League Standing
Superleague Standings

1. Army 14-1

2. TSU Tbilisi 12-4

3. Kutaisi 11-4

4. MIA Tbilisi 11-4

5. Sokhumi 10-6

6. Energy Rustavi 7-8

7. Samedicino 5-10

8. Batumi 5-10

9. GTU Tbilisi 5-11

10. GSAU Tbilisi 4-12

11. Dinamo Tbilisi 1-15

Geogian Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Mikheil BERISHVILI
  TSU Tbilisi
  (205-F-87)
  Avg: 23
1. Berishvili, TSU T. 23.0
2. Chikviladze, GTU T. 21.6
3. Parghalava, Sokhu. 21.0
4. Panchulidze, TSU T. 19.5
5. Matiashvili, TSU T. 17.7
6. Kvimsadze, Kutaisi 17.3
7. Keshelava, Batumi 16.7
8. Harris, Sokhumi 16.3
9. Tugushi, Army 16.2
10. Babiashvili, Army 16.1

Rebounds Per Game
Mikheil BERISHVILI
  TSU Tbilisi
  (205-F-87)
  Avg: 11.8
1. Berishvili, TSU T. 11.8
2. Damus, Sokhumi 11.5
3. Keshelava, Batumi 10.6
4. Matiashvili, TSU T. 10.4
5. Imnadze, MIA T. 9.6
6. Londaridze, TSU T. 9.3
7. Damus, Sokhumi 9.1
8. Tugushi, Army 8.9
9. Ugrekhelidze, Army 8.7
10. Antadze, GTU T. 8.6

Assists Per Game
Giorgi GAPRINDASHVILI
  TSU Tbilisi
  (190-G-88)
  Avg: 6.5
1. Gaprindashvi., TSU T. 6.5
2. Harris, Sokhumi 6.2
3. Tugushi, Army 6.1
4. Artsividze, GSAU T. 6.0
5. Kvimsadze, Kutaisi 5.2
6. Mikeladze, Batumi 4.4
7. Tavartkiladz., Samedi. 4.4
8. Tsivtsivadze, Energy R. 4.4
9. Parghalava, Sokhu. 4.3
10. Didia, Kutaisi 4.2

Steals Per Game
Vasili BERUASHVILI
  GTU Tbilisi
  (198-F-90)
  Avg: 3.1
1. Beruashvili, GTU T. 3.1
2. Gulisabedash., Samedi. 2.9
3. Berishvili, TSU T. 2.8
4. Tsekvava, Energy R. 2.8
5. Antadze, GTU T. 2.7
6. Berishvili, Kutaisi 2.6
7. Parghalava, Sokhu. 2.6
8. Panchulidze, TSU T. 2.6
9. Kokhreidze, TSU T. 2.4
10. Markhvashvil., TSU T. 2.1

Blocks Per Game
Samuel LAMU
  Energy Rustavi
  (204-C-81)
  Avg: 2
1. Lamu, Energy R. 2.0
2. Bekauri, Samedicino 1.5
3. Imnadze, MIA T. 1.4
4. Matiashvili, TSU T. 1.3
5. Damus, Sokhumi 1.3
6. Toudjani, Energy R. 1.2
7. Damus, Sokhumi 1.2
8. Tenieshvili, Batumi 1.0
9. Beruashvili, GTU T. 1.0
10. Atuashvili, Army 1.0

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Standings - ProA
ProA Standings

1. B.Muenchen 22-1

2. Wuerzburg 17-6

3. Chemnitz 16-7

4. Osnabrueck 14-8

5. Crailsheim 14-9

6. Braves 13-9

7. Kirchheim 13-10

8. Webmoebel 11-11

9. Karlsruhe 11-12

10. Heidelberg 9-13

11. Hannover 9-14

12. Freiburg 7-16

13. Cuxhaven 7-16

14. Jena 7-16

15. Dragons 6-17

16. ETB Wohnbau 6-17

Stats Leaders - 1.Bundesliga

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
DaShaun WOOD
  Dt.Bank SKY
  (185-G-85)
  Avg: 18.6
1. Wood, Dt. 18.6
2. Allen, ALBA 16.5
3. Benzing, ratio. 16.4
4. Rice, Art.Dragons 16.3
5. Bell, Phoenix Hagen 15.9
6. Ross, MBC 15.7
7. Harris, EnBW L. 15.5
8. Martin, Bremerha. 15.4
9. Dorris, Phoenix . 15.2
10. Callahan, Bremerha. 15.0

Rebounds Per Game
John BRYANT
  ratiopharm
  (208-C-87)
  Avg: 10.8
1. Bryant, ratiopharm 10.8
2. Ensminger, Teleko. 8.5
3. Reiner, Bayreuth 8.3
4. Watts, Walter T. 7.7
5. Stevic, EWE B. 7.2
6. Martin, Bremerha. 7.1
7. Ovcina, LTi 46ers 7.1
8. Peacock, LTi 46ers 6.6
9. Pleiss, Brose B. 6.5
10. Burtschi, Phoenix . 6.3

Assists Per Game
Branislav RATKOVICA
  Walter Tigers
  (193-G-85)
  Avg: 7.9
1. Ratkovica, Walter T. 7.9
2. Wood, Dt. 5.7
3. Joyce, TBB Trier 5.4
4. Rice, Art.Dragons 5.0
5. Jordan, MBC 4.3
6. Green, EnBW L. 4.2
7. Campbell, EWE B. 4.1
8. Gamqrelidze, LTi 4.1
9. Goldsberry, Brose B. 4.0
10. Hamilton, NY Phant. 4.0

Steals Per Game
Kevin HAMILTON
  NY Phantoms
  (193-G-84)
  Avg: 2
1. Hamilton, NY Phant. 2.0
2. Martin, Bremerha. 1.7
3. Pryor, Phoenix . 1.6
4. Goldsberry, Brose B. 1.6
5. Burtschi, Phoenix . 1.6
6. Wood, Dt. 1.5
7. Dorris, Phoenix . 1.5
8. Bailey, Art.Dragons 1.5
9. Wise, Telekom . 1.4
10. Oliver, Walter Tigers 1.3

Blocks Per Game
Ekene IBEKWE
  Bayreuth
  (206-F-85)
  Avg: 2.4
1. Ibekwe, Art.Drag. 2.4
2. Pleiss, Brose B. 1.9
3. Buechert, Phoenix . 1.6
4. Bryant, ratiopharm 1.5
5. Seward, Phoenix . 1.3
6. Brempong, Duesseld. 1.2
7. Scott, Goettingen 1.1
8. Goree, NY Phantoms 1.1
9. Hines, Brose B. 1.0
10. Boumtje, Art.Drag. 1.0

Stats Leaders - 2.Bundesliga

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Kejuan JOHNSON
  Webmoebel
  (193-G-85)
  Avg: 21.8
1. Johnson, Webmoebel 21.8
2. Shepherd, Osnab. 20.2
3. Roessler, Karlsruhe 18.5
4. Brooks, Kirchheim 18.3
5. Lewis, ETB Wohnbau 18.1
6. Watts, Dragons 18.0
7. Gause, Freiburg 17.7
8. Gray, Crailsheim 17.0
9. Samarco, Webmoebel 16.9
10. Wallace, B.Mue. 16.7

Rebounds Per Game
Marcus SMALLWOOD
  Kirchheim
  (198-F-82)
  Avg: 10.9
1. Smallwood, Cuxha. 10.9
2. Yearby, Cuxhaven 9.5
3. Smallwood, Kirchheim 9.5
4. Black, Karlsruhe 8.8
5. Watts, Dragons 8.7
6. Lewis, ETB Wohnbau 8.6
7. Schoo, Heidelberg 8.3
8. De Michael, Kirchheim 8.1
9. Wohlfarth-B., Drago. 7.8
10. Shaw, Chemnitz 7.7

Assists Per Game
Kameron GRAY
  Crailsheim
  (186-G-82)
  Avg: 6
1. Gray, Crailsheim 6.0
2. Brooks, Kirchheim 5.7
3. Zazai, Chemnitz 5.7
4. Cook, Cuxhaven 5.4
5. Jeka, Wuerzburg 4.8
6. Johnson, Webmoebel 4.7
7. Hamann, B.Muenchen 4.5
8. Burnette, Osnab. 4.5
9. Lowery, Braves 4.4
10. Larsen, Dragons 4.4

Steals Per Game
Kejuan JOHNSON
  Webmoebel
  (193-G-85)
  Avg: 3.1
1. Johnson, Webmoebel 3.1
2. Gause, Freiburg 3.0
3. Lewis, ETB Wohnbau 2.3
4. Johnson, Chemnitz 2.1
5. Zazai, Chemnitz 2.0
6. Brooks, Kirchheim 2.0
7. Burns, Webmoebel 1.9
8. Shaw, Chemnitz 1.8
9. Gray, Crailsheim 1.8
10. Mendez, Heidelberg 1.7

Blocks Per Game
Marcus SMALLWOOD
  Kirchheim
  (198-F-82)
  Avg: 2.1
1. Smallwood, Kirchheim 2.1
2. Schoo, Heidelberg 2.0
3. Wohlfarth-B., Drago. 1.9
4. Williams, Karlsruhe 1.8
5. Yearby, Cuxhaven 1.4
6. Shaw, Cuxhaven 1.3
7. Fleetwood, Osnab. 1.3
8. Henry, Hannover 1.2
9. Hill, Jena 1.2
10. De Michael, Kirchheim 1.1

ProA Round 23: Cuxhaven BasCats defeat s Oliver Baskets in the closest game of the week - by Eurobasket News
The most exciting game of round 23 in the ProA took place in Cuxhaven. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-ranked s Oliver Baskets (17-6) to thirteenth ranked Cuxhaven BasCats (7-16) 68-67 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. s Oliver Baskets trailed by 14 points after 3 quarters before a 23-10 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 67-68 at the end of the game. It was a great evening for American guard Aaron Cook (186-83, college: Hartford) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import forward Deilvez Yearby (198-87, college: IPFW) helped adding 18 points and 11 rebounds. American guard Timothy Burnette (188-82, college: Tarleton St.) responded with 12 points. s Oliver Baskets' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cuxhaven BasCats moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Freiburg and Jena. Newly promoted s Oliver Baskets keep the second position with six games lost. Cuxhaven BasCats is looking forward to face bottom-ranked ETB Wohnbau (#16) in Essen in the next round. s Oliver Baskets will play at home against Webmoebel Baskets (#8) in Paderborn and are hoping to win this game.
ProA top team - Bayern Muenchen (22-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixth ranked Kirchheim Knights (13-10) 82-61. It was a quality performance for Serbian forward Aleksandar Nadjfeji (203-76) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field). Bastian Doreth accounted for 8 points and 6 assists. Bayern Muenchen's coach Dirk Bauermann felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Marcus Smallwood (198-82, college: N.Illinois, agency: Court Side) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Kirchheim Knights in the defeat. Bayern Muenchen have an impressive series of seventeen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 22-1 record. Kirchheim Knights at the other side dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. Bayern Muenchen will play against Crailsheim Merlins (#5) on the road in the next round. Kirchheim Knights will play against GiroLive-Ballers in Osnabrueck and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game in Paderborn was also quite interesting. Third ranked BV Chemnitz 99 (16-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Webmoebel Baskets (11-11). BV Chemnitz 99 managed to secure a 8-point victory 87-79 on Friday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Webmoebel Baskets. The best player for the winners was Achmadschah Zazai who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 assists. Kejuan Johnson produced 21 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for BV Chemnitz 99. They maintain third place with 16-7 record having six points less than leader B.Muenchen. Loser Webmoebel Baskets keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. BV Chemnitz 99 will meet at home USC Freiburg (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Webmoebel Baskets will play against USC Heidelberg (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Fifteenth-ranked ETB Wohnbau (6-17) gave a tough game to fifth ranked GiroLive-Ballers (14-8) in Osnabrueck. GiroLive-Ballers managed to secure only one-point victory 83-82. However their fans expected much easier game. Aaron Fleetwood saved the victory by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. GiroLive-Ballers' coach Thorsten Leibenath allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. GiroLive-Ballers moved-up to fourth place. ETB Wohnbau at the other side dropped to the bottom position with 17 games lost. GiroLive-Ballers' next round opponent will be Kirchheim Knights (#7) on the road. ETB Wohnbau will play against Cuxhaven BasCats (#13).
An interesting game took place in Karlsruhe where 4th placed Crailsheim Merlins (14-9) were upseton the court of ninth ranked BG Karlsruhe (11-12) 75-70 on Friday. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Crailsheim Merlins. It was a great evening for Rouven Roessler who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Crailsheim Merlins' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. BG Karlsruhe maintains ninth place with 11-12 record. Loser Crailsheim Merlins dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. BG Karlsruhe will face higher ranked Saar-Pfalz Braves (#6) in Homburg in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Crailsheim Merlins will play at home against the league's leader Bayern Muenchen and will have a slim chance for a victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 23: Jena were destroyed by Braves on the opponent's court 86-41. Heidelberg unfortunately lost to Hannover in a home game 81-93. Dragons recorded a loss to Freiburg on the road 80-91.

B.Muenchen - Kirchheim 82-61

ProA top team - Bayern Muenchen (22-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixth ranked Kirchheim Knights (13-10) 82-61. The game without a history. Bayern Muenchen led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Kirchheim Knights' 34. It was a quality performance for Serbian forward Aleksandar Nadjfeji (203-76) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-12 shooting from the field). Guard Bastian Doreth (183-89) accounted for 8 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Bayern Muenchen's coach Dirk Bauermann felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Marcus Smallwood (198-82, college: N.Illinois, agency: Court Side) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized American power forward Ryan De Michael (205-77, college: Tennessee-Martin) added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Kirchheim Knights in the defeat. Bayern Muenchen have an impressive series of seventeen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 22-1 record. Kirchheim Knights at the other side dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. Bayern Muenchen will play against Crailsheim Merlins (#5) on the road in the next round. Kirchheim Knights will play against GiroLive-Ballers in Osnabrueck and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
B.Muenchen: A.Nadjfeji 22+10reb, C.Prewitt 11+3reb+1ast, B.Wyrick 9+1reb, B.Doreth 8+3reb+6ast, R.Garrett 8+2reb+2ast, S.Hamann 8+6ast
Kirchheim: M.Smallwood 15+8reb+1ast, C.Brooks 10+3reb+3ast, R.Tomasevic 9+2reb+1ast, G.Scott 7+1reb+1ast, R.De Michael 6+11reb, B.Lischka 5+6reb+1ast
gschID: 93545

Braves - Jena 86-41

Very expected game in Homburg where 12th ranked Science City Jena (7-16) was crushed by seventh ranked Saar-Pfalz Braves (13-9) 86-41 on Sunday. The game without a history. Saar-Pfalz Braves led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Science City Jena's 28. Science City Jena was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for American guard Stephen Cramer (188-84, college: Hope (MI)) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). His fellow American import guard Rob Lowery (188-87, college: Dayton) helped adding 7 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. American guard Melvin Hall (183-85, college: S.Indiana) responded with 10 points and power forward Christoph Roquette (203-82) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Saar-Pfalz Braves moved-up to sixth place. Loser Science City Jena keeps the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Saar-Pfalz Braves will face BG Karlsruhe (#9) on the road in the next round. Science City Jena will play against Hannover Tigers in Hannover and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Braves: S.Cramer 25+6reb, T.Carr 15+2reb+2ast, R.Oehle 13+5reb, M.Weber 10+1reb+1ast, R.Lowery 7+6reb+6ast, M.Damjanovic 6+7reb+4ast
Jena: C.Roquette 11+3reb+1ast, M.Hall 10+4reb+3ast, A.Hill 7+5reb+1ast, L.Cunningham 6+2reb+1ast, J.Eichler 3+2reb+1ast, T.Kepkay 2+2reb+1ast
gschID: 93546

Osnabrueck - ETB Wohnbau 83-82

Fifteenth-ranked ETB Wohnbau (6-17) gave a tough game to fifth ranked GiroLive-Ballers (14-8) in Osnabrueck. GiroLive-Ballers managed to secure only one-point victory 83-82. However their fans expected much easier game. ETB Wohnbau was ahead by 6 points after three quarters before a 24-17 charge of GiroLive-Ballers, which allowed them to win the game. They made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American forward Aaron Fleetwood (206-84, college: Delaware St., agency: Scorers 1st Sportmanagement) saved the victory by scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. Forward Tom Spoeler (206-88) contributed with 15 points for the winners. GiroLive-Ballers' coach Thorsten Leibenath allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American guard Chris Alexander (186-83, college: Southern) answered with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Steven Esterkamp (198-81, college: Ohio, agency: Limelight Hoops) added 19 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for ETB Wohnbau. Four GiroLive-Ballers and five ETB Wohnbau players scored in double figures. GiroLive-Ballers moved-up to fourth place. ETB Wohnbau at the other side dropped to the bottom position with 17 games lost. GiroLive-Ballers' next round opponent will be Kirchheim Knights (#7) on the road. ETB Wohnbau will play against Cuxhaven BasCats (#13).
Top scorers:
Osnabrueck: A.Fleetwood 18+7reb+4ast, T.Spoeler 15+3reb+3ast, T.Blackwood 12+1reb+7ast, A.Hird 10+3reb, S.Greene 10+3reb, I.Simin 9+5reb
ETB Wohnbau: S.Esterkamp 19+7reb, C.Alexander 15+7reb+4ast, K.Chones 13+7reb+1ast, D.Fiorentino 13+2reb, M.Buljevic 10+4reb+10ast, S.Schroter 6+6reb
gschID: 93542

Cuxhaven - Wuerzburg 68-67

The most exciting game of round 23 in the ProA took place in Cuxhaven. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-ranked s Oliver Baskets (17-6) to thirteenth ranked Cuxhaven BasCats (7-16) 68-67 on Friday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. s Oliver Baskets trailed by 14 points after 3 quarters before a 23-10 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 67-68 at the end of the game. It was a great evening for American guard Aaron Cook (186-83, college: Hartford) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import forward Deilvez Yearby (198-87, college: IPFW) helped adding 18 points and 11 rebounds. American guard Timothy Burnette (188-82, college: Tarleton St.) responded with 12 points and forward Kevin Wysocki (198-87) scored 12 points. Four s Oliver Baskets players scored in double figures. s Oliver Baskets' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cuxhaven BasCats moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Freiburg and Jena. Newly promoted s Oliver Baskets keep the second position with six games lost. Cuxhaven BasCats is looking forward to face bottom-ranked ETB Wohnbau (#16) in Essen in the next round. s Oliver Baskets will play at home against Webmoebel Baskets (#8) in Paderborn and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Cuxhaven: A.Cook 21+10reb+4ast, D.Yearby 18+11reb+2ast, J.Capel 14+1reb+1ast, J.Schaffrath 6+8reb+1ast, A.Hasenkamm 6+3reb+2ast, E.Shaw 3+4reb
Wuerzburg: K.Wysocki 12+2reb+2ast, T.Burnette 12+4reb+1ast, J.Levy 10+4reb+2ast, I.Elliott 10+5reb, P.Paelay 10+3reb, L.Jeka 6+2reb
gschID: 93543

Heidelberg - Hannover 81-93

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when eleventh ranked Hannover Tigers (9-14) defeated on the road 10th ranked USC Heidelberg (9-13) 93-81 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Hannover Tigers. USC Heidelberg was better in third quarter 28-23. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Hannover Tigers won last quarter 33-22. USC Heidelberg was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Canadian guard Stuart Turnbull (188-84) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. American forward Michael Nunnally (203-86, college: Pacific) helped adding 11 points and 11 rebounds. Five Hannover Tigers players scored in double figures. The former international power forward Bjorn Schoo (213-81, college: Northern St., agency: Court Side) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and power forward Oliver Komarek (210-86) scored 18 points. USC Heidelberg's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Hannover Tigers maintains eleventh place with 9-14 record. USC Heidelberg lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 13 games lost. Hannover Tigers will face Science City Jena (#14) at home in the next round.
Top scorers:
Hannover: S.Turnbull 17+5reb+7ast, S.Janzen 14+3reb+4ast, D.Arigbabu 13+6reb+2ast, B.Byerson 12+6reb, M.Nunnally 11+11reb, T.Evans 11
Heidelberg: B.Schoo 22+11reb+1ast, O.Komarek 18+1reb+2ast, J.Wright 16+1reb+4ast, J.Bohannon 9+3reb+2ast, L.Mendez 6+4reb+1ast, G.Baker 4+5reb+5ast
gschID: 93544

Webmoebel - Chemnitz 79-87

The game in Paderborn was also quite interesting. Third ranked BV Chemnitz 99 (16-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Webmoebel Baskets (11-11). BV Chemnitz 99 managed to secure a 8-point victory 87-79 on Friday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Webmoebel Baskets. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 24-13. But Webmoebel Baskets won second period 24-21. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. BV Chemnitz 99 made 26-of-34 free shots (76.5 percent) during the game. BV Chemnitz 99 outrebounded Webmoebel Baskets 36-25 including 23 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was naturalized Afghani guard Achmadschah Zazai (177-86) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 assists. American guard Gary Johnson (188-82, college: Cent.Florida) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Four BV Chemnitz 99 players scored in double figures. American guard Kejuan Johnson (193-85, college: Long Beach St.) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Martin Samarco (191-85, college: Bowling Green, agency: Scorers 1st Sportmanagement) added 23 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for BV Chemnitz 99. They maintain third place with 16-7 record having six points less than leader B.Muenchen. Loser Webmoebel Baskets keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. BV Chemnitz 99 will meet at home USC Freiburg (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Webmoebel Baskets will play against USC Heidelberg (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chemnitz: T.Harbut 18+5reb+1ast, G.Johnson 18+3reb+4ast, T.Shaw 14+11reb, A.Zazai 13+4reb+10ast, D.Lawson 7+8reb+1ast, J.Schmidt 7+4reb
Webmoebel: M.Samarco 23+1reb+2ast, K.Johnson 21+5reb+3ast, D.Burns 10+2reb+1ast, B.Spoeler 8+7reb, D.Lieneke 4+2reb, D.Malinowski 4+1reb
gschID: 93539

Freiburg - Dragons 91-80

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked USC Freiburg and 14th ranked Dragons Rhoendorf had identical 6-16 record. This time USC Freiburg used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Rhoendorf 91-80 on Saturday night. Dragons Rhoendorf was trailing by 3 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 23-9 charge of USC Freiburg, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 26 Dragons Rhoendorf turnovers. It was a great evening for American guard Paul Gause (180-86, college: Seton Hall) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. His fellow American import guard Jamar Nutter (188-84, college: Seton Hall) helped adding 23 points. Four USC Freiburg players scored in double figures. USC Freiburg's coach Toni Radic used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. American forward Sanijay Watts (193-87, college: Cent.Missouri, agency: Limelight Hoops) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds and center Jonas Wohlfarth-Bottermann (207-90) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. USC Freiburg (7-16) moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Jena and Cuxhaven. Dragons Rhoendorf lost their fifth game in a row. Newly promoted team dropped to the fifteenth position with 17 games lost. USC Freiburg will face higher ranked BV Chemnitz 99 (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Dragons Rhoendorf will play against USC Heidelberg (#10).
Top scorers:
Freiburg: J.Nutter 23+3reb+2ast, N.Khartchenkov 23+3reb, P.Gause 22+1reb+7ast, J.Heindel 10+9reb, B.McKenzie 4+5reb+5ast, A.Shoutvin 4
Dragons: S.Watts 25+12reb+2ast, J.Wohlfarth-Bottermann 13+13reb+1ast, K.Moore 13+1reb+3ast, R.Howard 9+8reb, D.Spraggins 9+1reb+1ast, N.Larsen 9+1reb+5ast
gschID: 93540

Karlsruhe - Crailsheim 75-70

An interesting game took place in Karlsruhe where 4th placed Crailsheim Merlins (14-9) were upseton the court of ninth ranked BG Karlsruhe (11-12) 75-70 on Friday. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Crailsheim Merlins. The hosts trailed by 10 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 5 points. It was a great evening for forward Rouven Roessler (200-80) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Flavio Stuckemann (187-85) helped adding 16 points. American forward Reggie Fuller (198-86, college: Binghamton) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import guard Kameron Gray (186-82, college: Oklahoma City) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Crailsheim Merlins' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. BG Karlsruhe maintains ninth place with 11-12 record. Loser Crailsheim Merlins dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. BG Karlsruhe will face higher ranked Saar-Pfalz Braves (#6) in Homburg in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Crailsheim Merlins will play at home against the league's leader Bayern Muenchen and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Karlsruhe: F.Stuckemann 16+3reb, R.Roessler 15+6reb+6ast, A.Rueck 12+3reb, J.Jones 8+5reb+1ast, J.Black 7+8reb+1ast, B.Johnson 6+1reb
Crailsheim: R.Fuller 19+9reb+3ast, K.Gray 14+5reb+7ast, B.Obiango 11+6reb, R.Ferguson 8+1reb, R.Anderson 7+2reb+1ast, F.Oladipo 5+4reb+2ast
gschID: 93541

Dane Watts (Walter Tigers Tuebingen) I Think We Have Matured As ATeam Since The Bamberg Loss So I Am Looking Forward To The Rematch - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber
Dane Watts (203-F-86, agency: Pro One Sports) is a 24 year old 203cm forward from Warrensburg. He played at Creighton (NCAA) from 2004-2008. In his senior year, he played 33 games: 11.3ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 53.4%, 3Pts: 42.5%, FT: 71.8%. In 2008, he came to Germany and started his professional basketball career with EnBW Ludwigsburg (Germany-1.Bundesliga, starting five): 32 games: 8.9ppg, 3.8rpg, FGP-1 (68.4%), 3PT: 30.8%, FT: 68.7%. Lasts eason, he played for The Walter Tigers Tuebingen playing 34 games: 10.2ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.5apg, FGP: 57.1%, 3PT: 37.6%, FT: 71.0%. He returns to Tuebingen for the 2010-2011 BEKO BBL season. At Creighton, he won awards such as MVC Tournament Winner -05, 07, MVC All-Freshman Team -05, MVC Regular Season Runner-Up -07, and MVC Tournament Semifinals -08. Watts sat down with eurobasket before the game against 2010 BEKO BBL champion Brose Baskets Bamberg March 8th.

Congrats on the 75-60 win against The Duesseldorf Giants. The Walter Tigers Tuebingen have won 6 games in a row. Is this the best basketball that you have been a part of in a long stretch since coming to Germany?

It feels pretty similar to last year right now, hopefully we can continue this and finish stronger than we did last year.

Did the team celebrate a bit after this game or is the mood a bit subdued and concentrated for the big game in Bamberg Tuesday?

We did not play our best basketball, we were happy that we got the victory but our focused definitely shifted to the game in Bamberg.

Tuebingen had the tight 30-28 lead at halftime. Why was the game so low scoring? Did Duesseldorf suprise the team a bit in the first half?

Dusseldorf slowed the game down with their zone and we did not do a good job of pushing the pace.

Tuebingen got on track in the third quarter with a 27 point outburst. What adjustments did Tuebingen make to get more on track on offense and defense?

We got more aggressive on defense which led to better offense for us.

You didnt lead the team in rebounding alone, but German Johannes Herber had 9 rebounds as well. Has Herber always been an adept rebounder?

Rebounding is more of a mentality and Joe is tough, he has been wanting to get more lately and has been stealing some of mine hahah.

What was your game highlight of the game?

For me it was the 360 lay up by Mladen Lukic

The next game is against The Brose Baskets Bamberg. What do you remember from the 105-84 loss earlier in the season.

I remember that they executed their offense very well and seemed to get an open shot every possession. I think we have matured as a team since that game so I am looking forward to the rematch.

Bamberg lost in Goettingen. They will be motivated to make amends at home against Tuebingen. What will be key in getting the 7th win in a row?

Limiting their open shots and keeping the crowd out of the game as much as possible. They are a good team but we are going with every intention to win the game.

Mike Bibby went to the Miami Heat. How do you see the guard duo of Bibby/Chalmers?

Bibby is a veteran and hopefully brings more stability to the Heat, Chalmers has been a good role player for them this season, need some consistent production from them both.

How will Troy Murphy fit in with Boston? Do you think the Celtics got better or worse with their trades? It seems like Nenad Kristic is fitting in well.

I think that Green was definitely a solid pick up, he is a legit starter that they have as a back up. Murphy has been solid in the league for years. They seem to have reloaded for a title run.

What movie do you really want to see at the moment

Just Go With It, Adam Sandler it was pretty funny.

Thanks Dane for the chat.

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  GREECE

Euroleague MVP for February: Rasho Nesterovic, Olympiacos Pireaus - by Eurobasket News
Maximum effect in a minimum amount of time is the definition of efficiency on the basketball court. Add to that great timing in crucial games and it could also define the difference that center Radoslav Nesterovic (212-C-76) of Olympiacos Pireaus, Euroleague Basketball's choice as the Sportingbet MVP for February, made for his team over the second half of the Top 16. After a one-week break in the phase, the Reds faced back-to-back road games against the teams directly above and below them in their group. But in both games, they were behind heading into the final quarter. Nesterovic helped solve each of those dilemmas. He scored 10 points in the final quarter - including a memorable trio of tip-ins - to hand Power Electronics Valencia its only home defeat in three months. The next week, Nesterovic did it again, reeling off 9 fourth-quarter points against Fenerbahce Ulker, which was unbeaten in the Top 16 until then. That victory clinched first place for Olympiacos in the Top 16's most volatile group. To finish up the phase, he led the Reds to a final Top 16 win at home over Zalgiris as that games best scorer. The bottom line: Olympiacos showed the fortitude and veteran know-how to go 3-0 in the second half of the Top 16. Nesterovic had plenty to do with that success at both ends of the floor as he was the Euroleague's second-best scorer and top shot-blocker over those three games, making him a more-than-deserving Sportingbet MVP for the Month of February.

The Sportingbet MVP of the Month award now is in its seventh season. Although statistics and performance ratings are taken into consideration for the award, they alone do not determine who is honored. The winner is named by Euroleague Basketball based on his and his team's performance. The award for February was based upon the two Top 16 games played during that month and another played on March 3. Sportingbet, a Euroleague Basketball partner, is the sponsor of the MVP of the Month award. Just as the best Euroleague player each month combines performance and leadership for success, so does Sportingbet's sponsorship communicate its conviction to be the best betting brand in European basketball.

Olympiacos returned from the Top 16 break facing a challenge to its aspiration of winning Group H. The Reds, with a 2-1 record, sat in second place, behind undefeated Fenerbahce Ulker and just a victory ahead of Power Electronics Valencia. And they had to play both those teams away. Valencia had not lost a Euroleague home game since Svetislav Pesic took over as head coach almost three months earlier. Nesterovic recorded 3 blocks in the game's first 18 minutes as Olympiacos took a 27-32 lead. Valencia rallied and led 59-53 early in the final quarter, however. Nesterovic re-entered the game then and soon turned around the scoreboard with a series of spectacular put-backs of his teammates' misses - one each in minute 36, 37 and 38 - giving Olympiacos in the lead for good on its way to a 79-85 victory. Nesterovic finished with 16 points, went 7-for-8 shooting two-pointers, matched the game-high of 6 rebounds, and posted the highest performance index rating, 22, all in just 23 minutes' work. A week later, on the road against Fenerbahce Ulker, the Reds had a score to settle, namely their 14-point home loss when the teams first met in the Top 16's opening week. Again, Olympiacos was in trouble, trailing 49-37 midway through the third quarter. This time, Nesterovic helped take the rally his teammates had started and, with his 9 points in the final quarter, turn it into a runaway 65-80 victory that clinched first-place in the group. He had 16 points again on 7-for-9 shooting to go with games-highs of 9 rebounds, 3 blocks and a 22 index rating. By the time the Reds finished up the Top 16 with a 78-64 home win over Zalgiris, with Nesterovic again posting game-highs of 20 points and 3 blocks, his impact could not have been clearer. He finished the three most important games of the season so far having averaged 17.3 points on 75% two-point shooting (75%), plus 6.3 rebounds and 3 blocks per game.

In addition to efficiency, Nesterovic showed remarkable consistency, too. He played almost the exact same time, between 23:31 and 23:36, while scoring between 16 and 20 points and blocking 3 shots in all three games. His presence on defense was such that, in the key games against Valencia and FB Ulker, no opposing big men reached double digits in scoring. On offense, thanks to all his tip-ins, Nesterovic produced many of his points on hustle alone. That combination of his efficiency, consistency and hustle will give Olympiacos fans plenty to cheer him about when Nesterovic receives his monthly MVP award at an upcoming home game during the Playoffs.

Courtesy of Euroleague

Macheras' double-double lands him A2 Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
25-year old center Kostas Macheras (205-C-85, agency: FCM) put on an amazing game in the last round for Pagrati and receives a Eurobasket.com A2 Player of the Week award for round 17.
He had a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds, while his team crushed Ermis Lagkada (#9, 8-9) with 16-point margin 82-66. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on the top of the standings. Pagrati is placed at 13th position in Greek A2. Pagrati is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 6-11 record. Macheras turned to be Pagrati's top player in his first season with the team. Macheras has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (5th best: 8.1rpg) and averages solid 63.8% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Dionysios Giannakopoulos (195-G/F-82) of Lavrio. He is a swingman in his 6th season at Lavrio. In the last game Giannakopoulos recorded impressive double-double of 25 points and 10 assists. Bad luck as Lavrio lost that game 81-103 to the higher-ranked KAOD (#1, 16-1). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Lavrio still maintains its place in the top 4 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 11-6 record is not bad at all. Giannakopoulos is one of the most experienced players at Lavrio and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to guard Nikos Pettas (195-G-81) of Koroivos (#15). Pettas scored 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Despite Pettas' great performance Koroivos lost 68-83 to the higher-ranked Periko/Arhelaos (#10, 8-10). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. Koroivos can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 5-12 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Pettas he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Pettas has a very solid season. In 17 games in Greece he scored 14.2ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Giannis Rodostoglou (197-G-83) of Periko/Arhelaos - 21 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists
5. Andronikos Gizogiannis (200-F/C-83) of AEK/Argous - 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Nikos Katsares (190-G-83) of KAOD - 12 points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists
7. Ivan Kartelo (208-C-79) of AEK/Argous - 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists
8. Giorgos Theodorakos (197-F-88) of AGOR - 14 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Savvas Kaberidis (187-G-78) of Ikaroi Serron - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists
10. Yiannis Kakiouzis (205-F-78) of Lavrio - 25 points and 3 rebounds

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Edward Basden to Marousi - by Giorgos Diploidis
Marousi BC was looking for a player to replace David Huertas who after the game against Panellinios will return to Puerto Rico. The 'one' will be Basden Edward (196-G/F-83, college: Charlotte) who sent his contract to the team of Vagelis Alexandris and he will be the new member of the team.

Basden started the season in China where was playing for Western Liaoning having 19.6ppg, 8.3rpg and 2.2apg. Basden is the second player who is coming the last days in Marousi BC because the start was made by Curtis Sumpter (201-F-84, college: Villanova) (already played in a friendly game) who will help as a small forward taking the place of Aleksandar Bojic

The club of Athens although it has a limited budget (this is the reason why some players go), they try to keep the team in high level until the end of the championship (having the 3rd place so far).

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Standings - Promotie Divisie
Prom.Divisie Standings

1. Dehoppers 18-2

2. Binnenland 17-3

3. Groene 14-6

4. Hoofddorp 14-8

5. Leiden 2 13-6

6. Red Giants 13-7

7. Cangeroes 12-9

8. Goba 11-10

9. Almonte 9-12

10. Akrides 7-14

11. Amsterdam 2 7-15

12. Punch 6-15

13. Black Eagles 2-19

14. Wildcats 2-19

Results Dutch Basketball League - by Sanders Jackson
This weekend in Dutch basketball action, it was a difficult week for the defending Dutch champions GasTerra Flames Groningen as they closed off carnaval week with their third loss in a row, this time at the hands of BS Weert. Meanwhile ZZ Leiden are breathing down the necks of GasTerra Flames Groningen, closing on the top of the league standings with a road win in Amsterdam, Eiffel Towers win in a thriller in Leeuwarden, while the two bottom teams Landstede Basketball and Rotterdam Challengers played, with Landstede winning a close one.

In the Boshoven, the team of BS Weert head coach Terence Stansbury played perhaps its finest game of the season, clicking on all clinders en route to an impressive 87-79 win. The Limburgers were able to establish a fastbreak game, taking advantage of the quickness off the dribble and prowess of quicksilver Glenn Stokes, who had little resistance in finding sight to the basket (25 pts.). The defending Dutch champs, despite the absence of suspended Steve Ross and injured Jason Ellis, were able to keep within striking distance at 60-58 through the strong play of guard Matt Bauscher (25 pts.), but three-pointers by Stokes and Junior Hairston kept the Flames at arm's length. Later a Stokes fifth three-pointer made it 81-69 for the Limburgers with one minute remaining to put the icing on the cake. The Limburgers also could count on the strong perimeter play of Trey McDowell, who added 15, including two vicious slam dunks. The win helped keep BS Weert in the race for the 5th playoff spot, while the Flames will look to regroup and get back on track as well as getting their health back after the All-Star break.

In the Sporthallen-Zuid ZZ Leiden won on Saturday what was esentially two games, themselves winning over ABC Amsterdam, coupled with Gas Terra Flames' road loss in Weert, with the score 70-55. The guests had the game tempo mostly under control, controlled the boards and were able to establish their fastbreak. ZZ were led by Seamus Boxley with 14 pts. Sergio den Randamie led ABC with 13 pts. ZZ Leiden are now only one game behind Gas Terra Flames with five games remaining in the regular season.

In Leeuwarden Eiffel Towers escaped town with a 74-73 win over De Friesland Aris. It was a topsy-turvy game, with dominant play first at the end of the 1st quarter from the guests, then in the 2nd quarter Aris stormed back, with a 33-13 difference to give them the lead at the half at 44-31. In the 3rd quarter Aris extended their lead to as much as 20 points before Eiffel closed the lead to within 61-45 on a Jeroen van der List score at the end of the quarter.

In the 4th quarter for Aris having a sizable lead became once again a bad omen, with after a Calvin Chitwood three-pointer to make the score 66-53 for Aris, the guests went on a 16-0 run to seize the momentum back. With two minutes remaining Aris would counter with a Todd Brown three-pointer, but in the last two minutes Eiffel would prevail, and take the two points back to Den Bosch. Rogier Jansen led the guests with 19 pts. Mark Sanchez led Aris with 15 pts. Eiffel improves to 22-9 while De Friesland Aris remain in a three-way fight for the 5th playoff spot.

In Zwolle, in a game with the two last place teams playing for pride, Landstede wins in a close one by the score of 75-72. Matthew Mullery (203-F-87, agency: Stanley International, college: Brown) led Landstede with 23 pts., Nate Rohnert added 16 pts., 15 rebounds and 7 assists. Robbie Sihota led the guests with 22 pts. and 10 rebounds, with Jeremy Ormskerk adding 18.

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A Division Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Robert JARVIS
  Soproni
  (180-G-87)
  Avg: 25
1. Jarvis, Salgotarjani 25.0
2. Doyne, Falco-Szova 23.6
3. El-Amin, PVSK P. 21.6
4. Bell, Kormend 21.2
5. Marshall, Marso-Va. 20.8
6. Townes, Soproni 20.0
7. Wilson, Kaposvari 19.6
8. Rubin, Szedeak 19.0
9. Mekongo, FS Debre. 18.8
10. Cunningham, Kapos. 18.7

Rebounds Per Game
Darian TOWNES
  Soproni
  (208-F/C-84)
  Avg: 11.5
1. Townes, Soproni 11.5
2. Sales, Atomeromu 11.3
3. Jones, Albacomp 9.7
4. Egemonye, PVSK P. 9.1
5. Werner, Kaposvari 9.1
6. Bader, Szolnok 8.9
7. Gosa, Falco-Szova 8.9
8. Bell, Kormend 8.6
9. McKenzie, Szedeak 8.4
10. Szabo, Soproni 8.4

Assists Per Game
Lorenzo WILLIAMS
  Khimik
  (191-G-84)
  Avg: 7.3
1. Williams, ZTE K. 7.3
2. Savic, Marso-Vagep 6.5
3. Trotter, Szolnok 6.3
4. Kelley, Soproni 6.3
5. Kalman, Falco-Sz. 6.1
6. Simon, Albacomp 5.8
7. Moore, Kormend 5.4
8. Rodgers, Salgotar. 5.1
9. Glavinic, PVSK P. 5.0
10. LaGrange, Kecsk. 4.3

Steals Per Game
Brane SAVIC
  Marso-Vagep
  (181-G-79)
  Avg: 3.5
1. Savic, Marso-Vagep 3.5
2. Hanga, Albacomp 3.1
3. Marshall, Marso-Va. 2.9
4. Czigler, Marso-Va. 2.6
5. Trotter, Szolnok 2.6
6. Williams, ZTE K. 2.5
7. Kaman, ZTE K. 2.4
8. Werner, Kaposvari 2.3
9. Townes, Soproni 2.3
10. Singletary, FS Debre. 2.3

Blocks Per Game
Ivory CLARK
  Szolnok
  (198-F-85)
  Avg: 2.5
1. Clark, Szolnok 2.5
2. Townes, Soproni 2.0
3. McKenzie, Szedeak 1.5
4. Egemonye, PVSK P. 1.2
5. Aliakseyeu, Falco-Sz. 1.1
6. Keller, Albacomp 1.0
7. Czigler, Marso-Va. 1.0
8. Orsulic, Kecskemeti 0.9
9. Langford, FS Debre. 0.9
10. Sales, Atomeromu 0.8

A Division Round 22: Falco-Szova beats ZTE KK by three after a very close game - by Eurobasket News
The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute susprises and upsets.

The most exciting game of round 22 in the A Division took place in Szombathely. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked ZTE KK (13-9) to seventh ranked Falco-Szova (12-10) 68-65 on Wednesday evening. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But ZTE KK won third quarter 19-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Falco-Szova won last quarter 16-15. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to ZTE KK's 24. 25 personal fouls committed by ZTE KK helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Jara Doyne (193-84, college: Mississippi) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 rebounds. The former international guard Laszlo Kalman (186-72, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) contributed with 14 points and 6 assists for the winners. Falco-Szova's coach Nikola Lazic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international swingman Tamas Kaman (200-79, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his thirteen free throws !!!) for ZTE KK. Falco-Szova have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 12-10 record. ZTE KK lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. Falco-Szova are looking forward to face league's leader Szolnok in Szolnok in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. ZTE KK will play at home against the league's second-placed Albacomp (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
A Division top team - Szolnok (19-3) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eighth ranked Soproni (11-11) 84-70. American players dominated the game. Guard Obie Trotter (186-84, college: Alabama A&M, agency: Court Side) scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Ivory Clark chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Thomas Kelley (188-77, college: Michigan St., agency: Avi Zilberman) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Szolnok have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-3 record, which they share with Albacomp. Soproni at the other side keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. Szolnok will play against Falco-Szova (#7) in Szombathely in the next round where they are favorite. Soproni will play at home against Atomeromu in Paks and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between tenth ranked Szedeak (9-13) and 14th ranked Salgotarjani (1-21) in Szeged on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Szedeak outscored guests from Salgotarjan 115-71. Janou Rubin notched 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Szedeak's coach Peter Fodor felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 21 points by De'Andre Mays did not help to save the game for Salgotarjani. Szedeak have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Szedeak maintains tenth position with 9-13 record. Salgotarjani lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. They share the position with FS Debrecen. Szedeak will meet Marso-Vagep (#11) in the next round. Salgotarjani will play against PVSK Pannon in Pecs.

Other games in round 22 were not that significant. PVSK Pannon beat FS Debrecen on the road 100-94. Albacomp won against Kecskemeti on its own court 77-73. Kaposvari was outscored by Kormend in a road game 103-77. Atomeromu rolled over Marso-Vagep at home 95-62.

FS Debrecen - PVSK Pannon 94-100

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked PVSK Pannon (10-11) beat on the road 13th ranked FS Debrecen (1-21) 100-94 on Sunday. FS Debrecen trailed by 20 points at halftime and as many as 25 after three quarters before a 37-18 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 94-100 at the end of the game. PVSK Pannon made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. American swingman Muhammad El-Amin (196-87, college: Stony Brook) notched 34 points (!!!) and 4 assists to lead the effort and Croatian guard Josip Glavinic (192-82) supported him with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. PVSK Pannon's coach Srecko Sekulovic allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 28 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) by Cameroonian forward Yves Mekongo (201-87, college: La Salle) did not help to save the game for FS Debrecen. American power forward Kevin Langford (204-85, college: TCU) added 19 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Four FS Debrecen players scored in double figures. PVSK Pannon maintains ninth position with 10-11 record. FS Debrecen lost eighteenth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Salgotarjani. PVSK Pannon will meet at home bottom-ranked Salgotarjani (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. FS Debrecen will play against Kaposvari and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
PVSK Pannon: M.El-Amin 34+4reb+4ast, B.Egemonye 18+2reb, J.Glavinic 11+6reb+5ast, N.Toth 8+8reb+1ast, A.Deak 8+2reb+1ast, G.Hosszu 5+1reb
FS Debrecen: Y.Mekongo 28+7reb+1ast, K.Langford 19+10reb+3ast, G.Toth 13+5reb+2ast, M.Mate 13+1reb+4ast, C.Kaluha 8+1reb, G.Boros 6+1ast
gschID: 109632

Albacomp - Kecskemeti 77-73

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Kecskemeti (13-8) lost to second ranked Albacomp (19-3) in Szekesfehervar 73-77 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 22-14 charge, which allowed them to win the game. American center Jonathan Jones (211-79) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and international guard Adam Hanga (201-89, agency: FCM) supported him with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Even 25 points and 8 rebounds by the former international guard Krisztian Wittmann (185-85, agency: FCM) did not help to save the game for Kecskemeti. Croatian swingman Ivan Siriscevic (198-87) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Albacomp have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Szolnok. Loser Kecskemeti keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Albacomp will meet ZTE KK (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Kecskemeti will play against Kormend and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Albacomp: J.Jones 22+16reb, A.Hanga 22+7reb+1ast, T.Crocker 13+3reb+2ast, D.Hollis 7+6reb, B.Simon 6+4reb+3ast, F.Bodi 3
Kecskemeti: K.Wittmann 25+8reb+2ast, I.Siriscevic 12+9reb, H.Orsulic 10+4reb+1ast, Z.Bencze 8+3reb, G.Denes 5+7reb+2ast, A.Csabay 5+1ast
gschID: 109633

Szolnok - Soproni 84-70

A Division top team - Szolnok (19-3) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat eighth ranked Soproni (11-11) 84-70. The game was mostly controlled by Szolnok. Soproni was better in third quarter 22-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Szolnok won last quarter 26-13. American players dominated the game. Guard Obie Trotter (186-84, college: Alabama A&M, agency: Court Side) scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Ivory Clark (198-85) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Szolnok players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Thomas Kelley (188-77, college: Michigan St., agency: Avi Zilberman) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Robert Jarvis (180-87, college: ORU) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Szolnok have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-3 record, which they share with Albacomp. Soproni at the other side keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. Szolnok will play against Falco-Szova (#7) in Szombathely in the next round where they are favorite. Soproni will play at home against Atomeromu in Paks and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Szolnok: A.Horvath 17+3reb+1ast, O.Trotter 17+7reb+7ast, I.Clark 15+6reb+4ast, Z.Vesztergom 11+4reb+1ast, M.Fodor 9+1reb, M.Bader 7+11reb+1ast
Soproni: T.Kelley 18+7reb+3ast, R.Jarvis 17+8reb, D.Townes 17+8reb, Z.Szabo 8+6reb+2ast, S.Pojbics 6+1reb, A.Helmeczi 2+1ast
gschID: 109634

Kormend - Kaposvari 103-77

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Kormend (15-7) rolled over at home 12th ranked Kaposvari (6-16) 103-77 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Kormend. Kaposvari managed to win fourth quarter 25-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Kormend shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 57.6 percentage. American players dominated also this game. Guard Marcus Moore (198-80, college: Washington St.) notched 15 points, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and forward Rashad Bell (201-82, college: Boston U.) supported him with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Five Kormend players scored in double figures. Kormend's coach Balazs Sabali felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds by center Kurt Cunningham (206-87, college: Boise St.) did not help to save the game for Kaposvari. Guard Josh Wilson (188-87, college: N.Arizona, agency: Beggs and Lane) added 18 points for lost side. Kormend maintains fourth position with 15-7 record. Kaposvari lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 16 games lost. Kormend will meet Kecskemeti (#5) on the road in the next round. Kaposvari will play against FS Debrecen (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kormend: C.Ferencz 17+2reb+1ast, M.Moore 15+4reb+6ast, R.Bell 15+8reb+1ast, E.Dies 14+5reb+2ast, I.Nemeth 12+4reb+5ast, R.Trummer 10+2reb+1ast
Kaposvari: K.Cunningham 26+15reb+2ast, J.Wilson 18+2reb+1ast, G.Kutasi 12+3reb, M.Medve 9+1reb+3ast, G.Fulop 4+3reb+1ast, S.Kovacs 4+1reb
gschID: 109635

Atomeromu - Marso-Vagep 95-62

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Marso-Vagep (8-14) was outscored by third ranked Atomeromu (16-6) in Paks 95-62 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 11 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 33 points. Atomeromu shot 63.9 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. Atomeromu looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Jibril Hodges (188-84, college: Long Beach St.) notched 17 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and the other American import power forward Brooks Sales (208-80, college: Villanova) supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Atomeromu players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 8 assists by Slovenian guard Brane Savic (181-79) did not help to save the game for Marso-Vagep. The former international center Laszlo Czigler (215-71, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) added 11 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atomeromu have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 16-6 record having just three points less than leader Szolnok. Marso-Vagep lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 14 games lost. Atomeromu will meet Soproni (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Marso-Vagep will play against Szedeak in Szeged and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Atomeromu: J.Hodges 17+7ast, D.Vojvoda 15+2reb+3ast, B.Sales 14+6reb+2ast, J.Pavlik 13+5reb, F.Morgen 9+3reb+1ast, A.Kovacs 9+1reb+3ast
Marso-Vagep: B.Savic 23+3reb+8ast, L.Czigler 11+10reb+1ast, D.Djogo 9+4reb+1ast, J.Siska 8+2reb, K.Nagy 7+1reb, Z.Czinger 2
gschID: 109636

Falco-Szova - ZTE KK 68-65

The most exciting game of round 22 in the A Division took place in Szombathely. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked ZTE KK (13-9) to seventh ranked Falco-Szova (12-10) 68-65 on Wednesday evening. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But ZTE KK won third quarter 19-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Falco-Szova won last quarter 16-15. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to ZTE KK's 24. 25 personal fouls committed by ZTE KK helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Jara Doyne (193-84, college: Mississippi) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 7 rebounds. The former international guard Laszlo Kalman (186-72, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) contributed with 14 points and 6 assists for the winners. Falco-Szova's coach Nikola Lazic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The former international swingman Tamas Kaman (200-79, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his thirteen free throws !!!) and international power forward Adam Toth (208-89, agency: FCM) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for ZTE KK. Falco-Szova have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 12-10 record. ZTE KK lost third consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. Falco-Szova are looking forward to face league's leader Szolnok in Szolnok in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. ZTE KK will play at home against the league's second-placed Albacomp (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Falco-Szova: J.Doyne 25+7reb+1ast, L.Kalman 14+4reb+6ast, T.Will 8+4reb, M.Aliakseyeu 6+4reb, T.Pankar 5+2reb, L.Simon 4+3reb+2ast
ZTE KK: T.Kaman 25+11reb+3ast, D.Gaspar 12+2reb+4ast, A.Toth 12+5reb+3ast, G.Toth 9+2reb, B.Delity 4+1reb, A.Vertetics 3+3reb
gschID: 109630

Szedeak - Salgotarjani 115-71

The game between tenth ranked Szedeak (9-13) and 14th ranked Salgotarjani (1-21) in Szeged on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Szedeak outscored guests from Salgotarjan 115-71. The game without a history. Szedeak led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Salgotarjani's 42. Szedeak forced 20 Salgotarjani turnovers and outrebounded them 38-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Salgotarjani's players. American guard Janou Rubin (193-82, college: UCLA) notched 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and the other American import center Bryson McKenzie (211-83, college: N.Illinois) supported him with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Szedeak's coach Peter Fodor felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 21 points by American guard De'Andre Mays (188-87, college: Youngstown St.) did not help to save the game for Salgotarjani. Forward Tamas Hartvich (200-74) added 10 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Szedeak have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Szedeak maintains tenth position with 9-13 record. Salgotarjani lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. They share the position with FS Debrecen. Szedeak will meet Marso-Vagep (#11) in the next round. Salgotarjani will play against PVSK Pannon in Pecs.
Top scorers:
Szedeak: B.McKenzie 21+10reb, J.Rubin 21+8reb+4ast, I.Nyilas 17+1reb+2ast, M.Molnar 13+2reb+2ast, N.Dukic 11+2reb+1ast, A.Tanacs 8+2reb+1ast
Salgotarjani: D.Mays 21+3reb, D.Koma 10+1reb+1ast, T.Hartvich 10+3reb+2ast, T.Sebok 10+3reb+2ast, E.Ukeagu 6+1reb, T.Kocsis 5+3reb
gschID: 109631

Standings - A Division
A Division Standings

1. Szolnok 19-3

2. Albacomp 19-3

3. Atomeromu 16-6

4. Kormend 15-7

5. Kecskemeti 13-8

6. ZTE KK 13-9

7. Falco-Szova 12-10

8. Soproni 11-11

9. PVSK Pannon 10-11

10. Szedeak 9-13

11. Marso-Vagep 8-14

12. Kaposvari 6-16

13. FS Debrecen 1-21

14. Salgotarjani 1-21

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  ICELAND

Stats Leaders (Men)

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Thomas SANDERS
  Keflavik
  (191-G-85)
  Avg: 24.6
1. Sanders, Keflavik 24.6
2. Inge, Haukar 23.1
3. Trifunovic, Keflavik 23.0
4. Springer, Fjolnir 22.7
5. Walker, KR 22.7
6. Bartolotta, IR 21.8
7. Biedler, IR 21.6
8. Sovic, IR 21.2
9. Dabney, Hamar 21.1
10. Smith, Njardvik 20.9

Rebounds Per Game
Gerald ROBINSON
  Haukar
  (204-F-84)
  Avg: 13.8
1. Robinson, Haukar 13.8
2. Biedler, IR 12.5
3. Pettinella, Grindavik 11.2
4. Ermolinskij, KR 10.9
5. Trifunovic, Keflavik 10.3
6. Springer, Fjolnir 10.0
7. Fain, Tindastoll 9.9
8. Stywall, Fjolnir 9.8
9. Amoroso, Snaefell 9.7
10. Jonsson, Snaefell 9.3

Assists Per Game
Aegir STEINARSSON
  Fjolnir
  (182-G-91)
  Avg: 8.6
1. Steinarsson, Fjolnir 8.6
2. Ermolinskij, KR 8.2
3. Vilhjalmsson, Kefla. 7.7
4. Burton, Snaefell 7.2
5. Shouse, Stjarnan 5.8
6. Haraldsson, Haukar 5.6
7. Inge, Haukar 5.3
8. Arnarson, Hamar 5.1
9. Cunningham, Tinda. 5.1
10. Schoen, KFI 5.1

Steals Per Game
Semaj INGE
  Haukar
  (193-G-87)
  Avg: 3.1
1. Inge, Haukar 3.1
2. Fain, Tindastoll 3.1
3. Dabney, Hamar 2.9
4. Schoen, KFI 2.9
5. Biedler, IR 2.7
6. Vilhjalmsson, Kefla. 2.6
7. Kitanovic, Tindastoll 2.6
8. Milicevic, KFI 2.4
9. Ermolinskij, KR 2.3
10. Viggosson, Tindastoll 2.2

Blocks Per Game
Christopher SMITH
  Svit
  (198-F-82)
  Avg: 3.2
1. Smith, Njardvik 3.2
2. Nathanaelsso., Ham. 2.6
3. Biedler, IR 1.8
4. Fain, Tindastoll 1.7
5. Inge, Haukar 1.5
6. Savarsson, Grind. 1.5
7. Pettinella, Grindavik 1.4
8. Thorsteinsso., Kefla. 1.4
9. Magnusson, KR 1.3
10. Lindmets, Stjarnan 1.3

17 points from Stefansson not enough - by Siggi Hjorleifsson
Jon Stefansson (196-G-82) on CB Granada in ACB, Spain is playing better and better after coming back from knee injury.
But still his team is loosing and is on the bottom of the league with only three wins.
In last game Granada lost to Cajasol in away game 82-63. Stefansson scored 17 points in 5/11 shooting from the floor and 5/5 from free throw line and took 3 rebounds.

In Sweden Logi Gunnarsson and Solna Vikings visited Helgi Magnusson and Uppsala Basket tonight.
Easy win for Uppsala 83-69
Both players did not shoot well tonight Magnusson 1/4 from the field but 4/4 from free throw line and ended up with 6 pts & 4 boards
Gunnarsson was even colder with 1/12 from the field but made all 5 free throws and ended up with 8 points 2 rebs & 4 assist

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  INDIA

KSBA to organize a state A-division basketball league - by M. Rajalingam

The Karnataka State Basketball Association (KSBA) will be organizing State 'A' Division League Basketball Championship. The championship will be held at the Sri Kanteerava Stadium Basketball Courts in Bangalore from March 11, 2011 to April 2, 2011.
The winners will be awarded with 'Prof. N.C .Parappa Memorial Trophy for Men'.
Games will be played in evening sessions from Friday-Sunday during this period.

Participating teams are:
Vijaya Bank
Madras Engineering Group (MEG) & Center
Army Service Group (ASC)
Karnataka State Police (KSP)
Jayanagara Sports Club (JSC)
Sports Hostel
Young Orions Sports Club
Hindustan Aeronatics Sports Club
Indiranagar Basketball Club (IBBC)
Southern Blues

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  IRELAND

Standings - EBS Superleague
SuperLeague Standings

North Conference

1. Killester 16-4

2. DCU Saints 13-7

3. Belfast Star 8-12

4. UCD Marian 8-12

5. Ulster Elks 4-16

South Conference

1. UL Eagles 14-4

2. UCC Demons 12-6

3. Neptune 11-8

4. Moycullen 1-18

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  ISRAEL

3rd One Always A Charme - Maccabi Thrashes Jerusalem, again - by David Pick
Just in case you forgot, Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv returned last night (Sunday) to their season long, outstanding form and gunning spirit, along with assistance from game MVP guard, Doron Perkins, who become the 6th player in Israeli basketball history to record a triple-double, crushed visiting Hapoel Jerusalem and their newly acquired forward, Jawad Williams, 107:66, at Nokia Arena.

Forward's Chuck Eidson and David Blu (who reached 1,000 career points with Maccabi) shot lights out (20 points each), while even Serbian, Milan Macvan, proved to earn his pay check as he took the chance he received from coach Blatt with two hands and responded with 14 points, including 2 sweet treys from beyond the arc.

The first quarter ended with no reflection of the outcome as the teams split the first 10 minutes while the hosts were down by one, 20:19. Guy Pnini scored a buzzer beating layup from a Perkins dish, and gave the home squad a promising lead at the break, 50:34. Nothing changed much in the third period, however, this time; it was Macvan who finished a slick pass from Perkins, making the scoreboard show 74:59 after three. The fourth quarter only continued the blow out and the final result was a third season trashing, 107:66 yellow and blue victory over Hapoel Jerusalem.

Scored for Maccabi: Eidson 20 points, 6 rebounds; Blu 20 points; Macvan 14 points; Schortsanitis 12 points, 7 rebounds; Pnini 12 points; Perkins 10 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists; Eliyahu 8 points; Pargo 7 points; Sharp 3 points; Hendrix 1 point.

Quotes:

This was the best answer we could have given all our doubters. We came in and played outstanding basketball. The guys played fantastic and showed commitment to the name on their jerseys', said head coach, David Blatt.

I think we crushed Jerusalem the entire game, not just in the second half. We were numb last week and didnt play well the last two games, as we lost one of them.
If, because of that, we won tonight by 41 points, it was worth it. Perkins was great tonight, and it's not for the first time this season, but he didnt play alone. Now were back to normal', added Blatt.

Blatt also referred to next weeks encounter against Lee Nailon's Bnei Hasharon: Its always tough against [coach] Dan Shamir and Bnei Hasharon, who are having an excellent season. They are in second place and rightfully so. They are a team that is super-skilled, superbly coached and with outstanding players'.

MVP Doron Perkinssaid on recording a triple double (10 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists): We played well, and I felt very comfortable out on the floor. We played good defense, and all in all it was a lot of fun. We did whatever we wanted, and Im proud of the team for getting the victory and the fact that we played aggressively. I hope well keep it going.

Milan Macvan referred to his teammate's outstanding performance: 'I had a good game because Perking looked for me every time I was on the floor. I worked hard lately and had many private practices. I also stay a lot after practices to shoot and work on my game'.

Standings - BSL
Premier League Standings

1. Maccabi T-A 19-1

2. Bnei Hasharon 13-7

3. Hapoel J-M 12-8

4. Maccabi Rishon 11-9

5. Galil Gilboa 11-9

6. Hapoel Holon 9-10

7. Maccabi Ashdod 9-11

8. Elitzur Netanya 7-13

9. Maccabi Haifa 4-14

10. Ironi Ashkelon 4-16

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  ITALY

Standings - B1
A Standings

Group A

1. Perugia 18-7

2. Piacenza 18-7

3. Trento 17-8

4. Brescia 17-8

5. Treviglio 16-9

6. Omegna 16-9

7. Moncalieri 14-11

8. Trieste 13-12

9. Castelletto 13-12

10. Comsum.it SI 12-13

11. Senigallia 11-14

12. Recanati 9-16

13. ASD Pavia 9-16

14. Riva del Garda 8-17

15. Ozzano 7-18

16. Osimo 2-23

Group B

1. Trapani 19-6

2. Ostuni 17-8

3. Ruvo 17-8

4. S.Antimo 16-9

5. Latina Basket 14-11

6. Ferentino 14-11

7. Matera 13-12

8. Massafra 12-13

9. Potenza 12-13

10. Anagni 12-13

11. Molfetta 11-14

12. Rieti 10-14

13. Bisceglie 10-15

14. Patti 9-16

15. Agrigento 7-18

16. Palestrina 6-18

Stats Leaders - Lega2

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Trent WHITING
  Aget Imola
  (185-G-76)
  Avg: 23.9
1. Whiting, Aget Imola 23.9
2. Crispin, Barcellona 22.0
3. Jackson, Prima Veroli 20.7
4. Gordon, Forli 19.5
5. Ebi, Aget Imola 19.2
6. Clark, Umana Reyer 18.9
7. Forte, Tuscany PT 18.2
8. Marigney, Assigeco 18.1
9. Slay, Umana Reyer 17.2
10. Hickman, Fastw. 17.2

Rebounds Per Game
Ndudi EBI
  Aget Imola
  (206-F-84)
  Avg: 9.2
1. Ebi, Aget Imola 9.2
2. Varnado, Tuscany PT 8.8
3. Dickens, San Severo 8.7
4. Filloy, Immobili. 8.6
5. Boykin, Assigeco 8.5
6. Lollis, Immobili. 8.1
7. Gordon, Forli 7.8
8. Johnson, San Severo 7.8
9. Waleskowski, Tezeni. 7.8
10. Dordei, Snaidero UD 7.8

Assists Per Game
Leemire GOLDWIRE
  Forli
  (180-G-84)
  Avg: 5.5
1. Goldwire, Forli 5.5
2. Crispin, Barcellona 5.2
3. Porta, Tezenis . 4.7
4. Farabello, N.Fer. 3.7
5. Clark, Umana Reyer 3.7
6. Hickman, Fastw. 3.6
7. Marigney, Assigeco 3.6
8. Whiting, Aget Imola 3.6
9. Mathis, Snaidero. 3.5
10. Levin, Sunrise . 3.5

Steals Per Game
Terrence RODERICK
  Immobiliare SR
  (195-G/F-88)
  Avg: 3.1
1. Roderick, Immobi. 3.1
2. Ebi, Aget Imola 2.9
3. Hunter, Sunrise . 2.8
4. Achara, Barcellona 2.6
5. Williams, Snaidero. 2.5
6. Cerella, Assigeco 2.5
7. Scarone, Immobili. 2.4
8. Filloy, Immobili. 2.4
9. Davis, Sunrise . 2.4
10. Radulovic, Sunris. 2.3

Blocks Per Game
Jarvis VARNADO
  Tuscany PT
  (206-F-88)
  Avg: 2.8
1. Varnado, Tuscany PT 2.8
2. Ebi, Aget Imola 1.4
3. Achara, Barcellona 1.1
4. Maggioli, Fileni B. 1.1
5. Boykin, Assigeco 0.8
6. Frosini, Trenkwalder 0.8
7. Bryan, Umana Reyer 0.7
8. Cutolo, San Severo 0.7
9. Cervi, Trenkwalder 0.7
10. Trepagnier, Tezeni. 0.7

stats leader

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Marco EVANGELISTI
  Trapani
  (198-G-84)
  Avg: 18.6
1. Evangelisti, Trapani 18.6
2. Ricciardi, Palestrina 17.4
3. Tassinari, Moncalieri 17.0
4. Reati, Treviglio 16.9
5. Musso, Perugia 16.7
6. Masper, Moncalieri 16.4
7. Vico, Matera 16.3
8. Marino, Treviglio 16.0
9. Rugolo, Molfetta 15.8
10. Benevelli, Trento 15.4

Rebounds Per Game
Simone BAGNOLI
  Potenza
  (206-F/C-81)
  Avg: 10.8
1. Bagnoli, Potenza 10.8
2. Rosignoli, Bisceglie 9.3
3. Corral, Molfetta 9.2
4. Capitanelli, Pales. 9.0
5. Basei, Ostuni 8.9
6. Zambon, Rieti 8.9
7. Chiaramello, Recanati 8.6
8. Facenda, Senigallia 8.2
9. De Min, Treviglio 8.2
10. Soloperto, Latina B. 8.1

Assists Per Game
Tommaso MARINO
  Treviglio
  (190-G-86)
  Avg: 4.9
1. Marino, Treviglio 4.9
2. Ferrarese, Trento 4.9
3. Virgilio, Rieti 4.1
4. Scarone, Piacenza 4.1
5. Marcante, ASD P. 3.7
6. Tomasiello, Comsum. 3.6
7. Gnaccarini, Senig. 3.4
8. Parente, Moncalieri 3.3
9. Lenardon, Massafra 3.2
10. Cantone, S.Antimo 3.1

Steals Per Game
Francesco GUARINO
  Trapani
  (182-G-79)
  Avg: 3.6
1. Guarino, Trapani 3.6
2. Marcante, ASD P. 3.2
3. Bushati, Brescia 3.1
4. Gullo, Patti 3.1
5. De Nicolao, Castelle. 3.1
6. Bonamente, Perugia 3.0
7. Malamov, Ruvo 2.8
8. Bonfiglio, Ruvo 2.8
9. Palombita, Castelle. 2.7
10. Casadei, Comsum.i. 2.7

Blocks Per Game
Andrea ZERINI
  Ruvo
  (201-F-88)
  Avg: 1.8
1. Zerini, Ruvo 1.8
2. Ancellotti, Patti 1.6
3. Corral, Molfetta 1.3
4. Raminelli, Castelle. 1.1
5. Biligha, ASD Pavia 1.0
6. Capitanelli, Pales. 1.0
7. Basei, Ostuni 1.0
8. Candido, Ferentino 1.0
9. Spippoli, Palestrina 0.9
10. Trapella, Piacenza 0.8

Hunter's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
24-year old forward Othello Hunter (203-F-86, agency: David Lee services) put on an amazing game in the last round for Dinamo Sassari and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 21.
He had a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds, while his team beat Scavolini PS (10-11) 80-75. Dinamo Sassari is placed at 8th position in Italian league. Dinamo Sassari is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 10-11 record. Hunter turned to be Dinamo Sassari's top player in his first season with the team. Ohio State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Hunter is in league's top in points (9th best: 15.0ppg), rebounds (8th best: 7.2rpg) and averages solid 1.3bpg,2.2spg and 59.9% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Omar Thomas (197-F-82) of Air Avellino. He is American forward in his first season at Air AV. In the last game Thomas recorded impressive 23 points and 9 rebounds. Bad luck as Air AV lost that game 67-91 to the higher-ranked Bennet Cantu (#2, 15-6). Air AV managed to keep the same 5th spot in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 11-10 record is not bad and everything may still change. Thomas is a newcomer at Air AV and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.1ppg (#2). He also registered 6.4 boards per game.

Third place about best performers goes to guard Drake Diener (196-G-81, agency: Priority Sports) of Banca Tercas Teramo (#15). Diener scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He was a key player of Banca Tercas, leading his team to a 78-72 win against the higher-ranked Benetton TV (#12, 9-12). Banca Tercas can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 6-15 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Diener he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Diener has individually a great season in Italy. After 21 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 3.0apg (2nd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Dejan Ivanov (205-F/C-86) of Fabi Shoes - 17 points and 11 rebounds
5. James White (198-G-84) of Dinamo Sassari - 24 points and 2 rebounds
6. Ronald Slay (203-F-81) of Cimberio VA - 20 points and 9 rebounds
7. Ksistof Lavrinovic (210-C-79) of Montepaschi - 17 points and 5 rebounds
8. Kristoffer Lang (211-F/C-79) of Enel Brindisi - 17 points and 11 rebounds
9. Mike Green (185-G-85) of Bennet Cantu - 16 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists
10. Ivan Zoroski (195-G-79) of Banca Tercas - 23 points and 5 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Hicks' 25 points and 7 rebounds give him Lega2 Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
34-year old guard Michael Hicks (193-G-76) put on an amazing game in the last round for Sigma Barcellona and receives a Eurobasket.com Lega2 Player of the Week award for round 22.
He had the game-high 25 points adding seven rebounds for Barcellona in his team's victory, helping them to crush Fileni BPA (#9, 10-12) with 23-point margin 88-65. Barcellona is placed at 4th position in Italian Lega2. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Barcellona will need more victories to improve their 15-7 record. In the team's last game Hicks had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Barcellona's top player in his first season with the team. Michael Hicks averages this season 15.1ppg and 6.2rpg.

Second best performed player last round was Dawan Robinson (189-G-82) of Trenkwalder. He is American guard in his first season at Trenkwalder. In the last game Robinson recorded impressive 28 points and 8 rebounds. Of course Trenkwalder cruised to a 68-61 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Snaidero UD (#3, 15-7). Trenkwalder's 14th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 7-15 record. Robinson is one of the most experienced players at Trenkwalder and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to guard Ricky Hickman (190-G-85, agency: Court Side) of league's second-best Fastweb Junior Casale Monferrato. Hickman scored 27 points and passed four assists. Despite Hickman's great performance Fastweb CM lost 83-94 to the lower-ranked Prima Veroli (#7, 13-9). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Fastweb CM needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 15 victories and 7 lost games. Hickman has a great season in Italy. After 22 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 3.6apg (6th best). He also has FGP: 66.3% and 3PT: 41.7%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Tamar Slay (204-F-80) of Umana Reyer - 28 points and 10 rebounds
5. Paul Marigney (192-G-82) of Assigeco - 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Ronald Davis (190-G-82) of Sunrise Scafati - 28 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Guido Rosselli (196-G-83) of Prima Veroli - 21 points and 3 rebounds
8. Trent Whiting (185-G-76) of Aget Imola - 33 points and 3 rebounds
9. Mitchell Poletti (205-F/C-88) of Forli - 17 points and 13 rebounds
10. Kaniel Dickens (203-F-78) of San Severo - 22 points and 11 rebounds

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Tomasiello's 25 points and 9 rebounds give him A dilettanti Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
30-year old guard Gianluca Tomasiello (188-G-80) put on an amazing game in the last round for Consum.IT Siena and receives a Eurobasket.com A dilettanti Player of the Week award for round 25.
He had the game-high 25 points adding nine rebounds and four assists for Comsum.it SI in his team's victory, helping them to beat Ozzano (#15, 7-18) 78-69. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on the top of the standings in group A. Comsum.it SI maintains the 10th position in Italian A dilettanti. Comsum.it SI is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 12-13 record. In the team's last game Tomasiello had a remarkable 88.9% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Comsum.it SI, through which he has constantly improved. Tomasiello has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in assists (6th best: 3.6apg) and averages solid 2.2spg.

Second best performed player last round was Andrea Capitanelli (203-C-86) of Palestrina. He is a center in his first season at Palestrina. In the last game Capitanelli recorded impressive double-double of 13 points and 17 rebounds. It was enough for Palestrina to edge the higher-ranked Rieti (#12, 10-14) by 3 points 90-87. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the top position in group B. Palestrina keeps 16th position. 18 lost games are too many comparing to just six victories Palestrina managed to get this year. Capitanelli is a newcomer at Palestrina and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often.

Third place about best performers goes to center Mattia Soloperto (209-C-80) of Latina Basket (#5). Soloperto scored 21 points and grabbed fourteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Latina Basket, leading his team to a 107-72 easy win against Ferentino (14-11). Latina Basket needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams in group B. Their record at this point is 14 victories and 11 lost games. Soloperto has a very solid season. In 23 games in Italy he scored 12.1ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Alessandro Garofalo (197-F-85) of Riva del Garda - 25 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Gints Antrops (202-F-82) of Rieti - 29 points and 10 rebounds
6. Bernardo Musso (193-G-86) of Perugia - 29 points and 5 rebounds
7. Fabio Ruini (186-G-80) of Latina Basket - 21 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists
8. Silvio Gigena (200-F-75) of Ostuni - 13 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Tommaso Raspino (196-G-89) of Trieste - 21 points and 8 rebounds
10. Francesco Guarino (182-G-79) of Trapani - 11 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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BJ League Round 39: Toyama Grouses edge Niigata Albirex by three points - by Eurobasket News
The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.

The most exciting game of round 39 in the BJ League took place in Toyama. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Niigata Albirex (19-17) to sixth ranked Toyama Grouses (12-24) 82-79 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Niigata Albirex. The hosts trailed by 13 points after three quarters before their 30-17 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was American swingman Brian Harper (208-85, college: Paine) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import center Matthew Kyle (211-86, college: Yale) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Trinidad and Tobago power forward Julius Ashby (205-82, college: Colorado) who recorded 24 points and 6 rebounds. Niigata Albirex's coach Masaya Hirose tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Toyama Grouses maintains sixth place with 12-24 record. Niigata Albirex at the other side keeps the third position with 17 games lost. Toyama Grouses are looking forward to face higher ranked Saitama Broncos (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Niigata Albirex will play against the league's second-placed Sendai 89ers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Shiga. Third ranked Shiga Lakestars faced 4th placed Tokyo Apache. Host Shiga Lakestars (22-16) smashed guests from Tokyo (18-14) 100-79. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for power forward Gary Hamilton (208-84, college: Miami (FL)) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Josh Peppers contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Robert Swift (213-85, college: High School) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for Tokyo Apache. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Shiga Lakestars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 22-16 record having ten points less than leader Osaka Evessa. Tokyo Apache lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 14 games lost. Shiga Lakestars will play against Oita Heat Devils (#7) at home in the next round. Tokyo Apache will play against Akita Happinets and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Okinawa. Second ranked Okinawa GK faced 4th placed Fukuoka Rizing. Host Okinawa GK (24-14) defeated guests from Fukuoka (21-17) 92-79. It was a great evening for Jeff Newton who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 7 rebounds. Okinawa GK's coach Dai Oketani used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Michael Parker with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Okinawa GK have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Osaka Evessa. Loser Fukuoka Rizing keeps the fourth place with 17 games lost. Okinawa GK will meet league's leader Hamamatsu Phoenix in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fukuoka Rizing will play against Takamatsu FA and hope to secure a win.
Leader Osaka Evessa delivered the twentieth fourth victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Shimane Magic (17-21) 83-64. The game was also dominated by American players. It was a quality performance for Lynn Washington who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds. Shimane Magic's coach let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Osaka Evessa maintains first place with 24-14 record, which they share with Okinawa GK. Shimane Magic at the other side keeps the sixth position with 21 games lost. Osaka Evessa's next round opponent will be Kyoto Hannaryz (#5) on the road. Shimane Magic will play against Miyazaki Shining Suns and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Leader Hamamatsu Phoenix recorded the 33th victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 7th ranked Akita Happinets (11-27) 82-65. American players dominated the game. The best player for the winners was Jeffrey Parmer who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hamamatsu Phoenix (33-4) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Loser Akita Happinets keep the seventh position with 27 games lost. Hamamatsu Phoenix will face league's second-placed Okinawa GK at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Akita Happinets will play against Tokyo Apache (#4).

Other games of round 39 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Sendai 89ers defeated Saitama Bron. in a road game 95-86. Takamatsu FA beat Oita H.Devils at home 82-77. Kyoto Hannaryz destroyed Miyazaki on the opponent's court 99-73.
The best stats of 39th round was 40 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 9 assists by Mac Hopson of Sendai 89ers.

Saitama Bron. - Sendai 89ers 86-95

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Saitama Broncos (14-24) were defeated at home by second ranked Sendai 89ers (24-12) 95-86 on Sunday. Saitama Broncos trailed 42-39 at halftime, rallying from a 29-16 deficit at the end of first quarter to trim the gap. Sendai 89ers looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Saitama Broncos were plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was American guard Mac Hopson (188-87, college: Idaho) who scored 40 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 9 assists. His fellow American import power forward Chris Holm (212-84, college: Vermont) chipped in 9 points and 19 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Kenny Satterfield (188-81, college: Cincinnati) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals and Guyanese-American forward Gordon Klaiber (206-83, college: Fairleigh Dickinson) added 26 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively. Sendai 89ers have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 24-12 record having ten points less than leader Osaka Evessa. Saitama Broncos lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with 24 games lost. Sendai 89ers will face Niigata Albirex (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Saitama Broncos will play against Toyama Grouses and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Saitama Bron.: G.Klaiber 26+5reb+2ast, K.Satterfield 17+6reb+12ast, D.Terashita 16+1reb+2ast, Y.Kitamuki 8+1reb+4ast, K.Hatano 6+4reb+1ast, B.Brown 6+6reb
Sendai 89ers: M.Hopson 40+6reb+9ast, M.Bell 22+5reb+2ast, T.Komoda 11+7reb+2ast, C.Holm 9+19reb+2ast, L.Hechon 8+1reb+4ast, H.Kusaka 5+2ast
gschID: 106017

Shiga Lakestars - Tokyo Apache 100-79

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Shiga. Third ranked Shiga Lakestars faced 4th placed Tokyo Apache. Host Shiga Lakestars (22-16) smashed guests from Tokyo (18-14) 100-79. The game without a history. Shiga Lakestars led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 23-of-30 charity shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Shiga Lakestars players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. It was a good game for power forward Gary Hamilton (208-84, college: Miami (FL)) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Josh Peppers (201-85, college: Cent.Florida, agency: Court Side) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Shiga Lakestars players scored in double figures. Power forward Robert Swift (213-85, college: High School) answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and forward Jeremy Tyler (209-91, college: High School) added 14 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Tokyo Apache. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Shiga Lakestars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 22-16 record having ten points less than leader Osaka Evessa. Tokyo Apache lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 14 games lost. Shiga Lakestars will play against Oita Heat Devils (#7) at home in the next round. Tokyo Apache will play against Akita Happinets and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Tokyo Apache: R.Swift 21+12reb, J.Tyler 14+11reb, C.Aoki 11, J.Johnson 9+5reb+5ast, T.Kensuke 8+3reb+5ast, J.Nakama 8+4reb+1ast
Shiga Lakestars: J.Peppers 17+6reb+3ast, G.Hamilton 17+13reb+3ast, M.Marshall 13+7reb+4ast, S.Ogawa 10+1reb+1ast, R.Schafer 10+4reb+1ast, L.Rice 9+4reb+5ast
gschID: 106018

Takamatsu FA - Oita H.Devils 82-77

There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Takamatsu FA (10-28) defeated at home 7th ranked Oita Heat Devils (16-22) 82-77 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 45-38 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Oita Heat Devils were plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. The best player for the winners was power forward Kirby Lemons (200-80, college: La-Monroe) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Jefferey Price (203-85, college: Miss.Valley St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Five Takamatsu FA players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Damian Johnson (201-87, college: Minnesota, agency: Edge Sports) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds and guard Matt Lottich (193-82, college: Stanford) added 22 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Oita Heat Devils' coach gave the chance to play for ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Takamatsu FA maintains ninth place with 10-28 record. Loser Oita Heat Devils keep the seventh position with 22 games lost. Takamatsu FA will face higher ranked Fukuoka Rizing (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
Oita H.Devils: M.Lottich 22+6reb+3ast, T.Finger 17+8reb+1ast, D.Johnson 17+14reb+2ast, C.Tate 8+4reb, Y.Suzuki 5, R.Howell 4+3reb
Takamatsu FA: S.Takeda 18+4reb+3ast, K.Lemons 16+14reb, S.Takada 15+4reb+1ast, M.Suzuki 14+1reb+1ast, J.Price 13+10reb+2ast, H.Kikuchi 4+1reb+1ast
gschID: 106019

Shimane - Osaka Evessa 64-83

Leader Osaka Evessa delivered the twentieth fourth victory. This time they crushed 6th ranked Shimane Magic (17-21) 83-64. It looked good early as Shimane Magic took an 8-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Osaka Evessa took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 19 points. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Shimane Magic to just 6 points in fourth quarter. Osaka Evessa shot 25 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Shimane Magic only scored six points from the stripe. 24 personal fouls committed by Shimane Magic helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The game was also dominated by American players. It was a quality performance for forward Lynn Washington (200-78, college: Indiana) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Lawrence Blackledge (203-86, college: Marquette) accounted for 7 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winning side. Blackledge is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Reggie Golson (201-81, college: SE Missouri St., agency: Court Side) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and center Jeral Davis (216-84) added 14 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Shimane Magic in the defeat. Shimane Magic's coach let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Osaka Evessa maintains first place with 24-14 record, which they share with Okinawa GK. Shimane Magic at the other side keeps the sixth position with 21 games lost. Osaka Evessa's next round opponent will be Kyoto Hannaryz (#5) on the road. Shimane Magic will play against Miyazaki Shining Suns and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shimane: T.Ishizaki 17+5reb+3ast, R.Golson 14+14reb+3ast, J.Davis 14+12reb+1ast, T.Yokoo 7+6reb, W.Caudle 4+1reb, S.Nakanishi 4+1reb+1ast
Osaka Evessa: L.Washington 28+10reb+3ast, K.Tyner 15+3reb, W.Tseng 10+1reb, D.Tamura 7+1reb, L.Blackledge 7+12reb+3ast, H.Takada 7+1reb+1ast
gschID: 106020

Miyazaki - Kyoto Hannaryz 73-99

Rather expected game when 8th ranked Miyazaki Shining Suns (12-26) were rolled over at home by fifth ranked Kyoto Hannaryz (20-18) 99-73 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 2-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 99-73. Kyoto Hannaryz dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Miyazaki Shining Suns' 50. They outrebounded Miyazaki Shining Suns 59-30 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kyoto Hannaryz looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Miyazaki Shining Suns' players. American players dominated the game. The best player for the winners was guard Wendell White (198-84, college: UNLV) who scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Reginald Warren (204-81, college: W.Florida) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Kyoto Hannaryz's coach Ano Kazuhito felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Brandon Cole (203-84, college: Xavier, agency: Global Sports Plaza) who recorded 21 points and 9 rebounds and forward Elijah Palmer (201-81, college: Duquesne, agency: Court Side) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kyoto Hannaryz maintains fifth place with 20-18 record. Miyazaki Shining Suns lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 26 games lost. Kyoto Hannaryz will face league's leader Osaka Evessa at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Miyazaki Shining Suns will play against Shimane Magic (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Miyazaki: B.Cole 21+9reb+1ast, E.Palmer 20+6reb+1ast, T.Shimizu 18+3reb+5ast, J.Manuel 11+3reb+4ast, T.Ito 2+5reb+3ast, Y.Tsubasa 1+1ast
Kyoto Hannaryz: W.White 24+9reb+6ast, K.Trim 21+7reb, T.Kawabe 18+4reb+2ast, R.Warren 16+11reb+5ast, M.Fey 6+13reb+3ast, Y.Inoue 4+4reb
gschID: 106021

Okinawa GK - Fukuoka Rizing 92-79

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Okinawa. Second ranked Okinawa GK faced 4th placed Fukuoka Rizing. Host Okinawa GK (24-14) defeated guests from Fukuoka (21-17) 92-79. The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 52-38 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. It was a great shooting night for Okinawa GK especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. It was a great evening for American center Jeff Newton (205-81, college: Indiana) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman Carlos Dixon (202-81, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Strategic Sports) helped adding 20 points and 8 rebounds. Okinawa GK's coach Dai Oketani used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American swingman Michael Parker (200-81, college: Evergreen St.) with 20 points and 9 rebounds and Nigerian forward Abdullahi Kuso (206-84, college: Tallahassee CC) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Okinawa GK have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Osaka Evessa. Loser Fukuoka Rizing keeps the fourth place with 17 games lost. Okinawa GK will meet league's leader Hamamatsu Phoenix in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fukuoka Rizing will play against Takamatsu FA and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fukuoka Rizing: M.Parker 20+9reb+1ast, J.Nakanishi 14+5reb, A.Kuso 13+6reb+1ast, N.Murry 13+3reb, I.Hoger 8+2reb, A.Takeno 4+1reb+2ast
Okinawa GK: J.Newton 22+7reb+2ast, C.Dixon 20+8reb+2ast, N.Kosuge 16+4reb+1ast, D.Palmer 12+3reb, A.McHenry 6+4reb+7ast, S.Kinjo 4+2reb+1ast
gschID: 123362

Akita - Hamamatsu P. 65-82

Leader Hamamatsu Phoenix recorded the 33th victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 7th ranked Akita Happinets (11-27) 82-65. The game was mostly controlled by Hamamatsu Phoenix. Akita Happinets was better in third quarter 21-20. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Hamamatsu Phoenix looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Akita Happinets were plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. The best player for the winners was forward Jeffrey Parmer (203-85, college: Florida Atlantic) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Guard Jermaine Dixon (191-87, college: Pittsburgh) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. Four Hamamatsu Phoenix players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Will Graves (198-88, college: N.Carolina) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and forward Paul Butorac (208-83, college: E.Washington) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hamamatsu Phoenix (33-4) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Loser Akita Happinets keep the seventh position with 27 games lost. Hamamatsu Phoenix will face league's second-placed Okinawa GK at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Akita Happinets will play against Tokyo Apache (#4).
Top scorers:
Akita: P.Butorac 16+6reb+2ast, W.Graves 14+10reb+1ast, A.Burks 9+4reb, K.Shoji 5+2ast, M.Sawaguchi 5+1reb, A.Akingbade 4+8reb+1ast
Hamamatsu P.: J.Parmer 18+10reb+3ast, J.Dixon 14+3reb+4ast, W.Arnold 13+2reb+3ast, D.Larkai 12+4reb, M.Ohguchi 8+1reb+3ast, S.Okada 7+2reb+1ast
gschID: 106015

Toyama Grouses - Niigata Albirex 82-79

The most exciting game of round 39 in the BJ League took place in Toyama. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Niigata Albirex (19-17) to sixth ranked Toyama Grouses (12-24) 82-79 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Niigata Albirex. The hosts trailed by 13 points after three quarters before their 30-17 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was American swingman Brian Harper (208-85, college: Paine) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import center Matthew Kyle (211-86, college: Yale) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Trinidad and Tobago power forward Julius Ashby (205-82, college: Colorado) who recorded 24 points and 6 rebounds and American power forward Zachary Andrews (203-85, college: Bradley) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Five Toyama Grouses and four Niigata Albirex players scored in double figures. Niigata Albirex's coach Masaya Hirose tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Toyama Grouses maintains sixth place with 12-24 record. Niigata Albirex at the other side keeps the third position with 17 games lost. Toyama Grouses are looking forward to face higher ranked Saitama Broncos (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Niigata Albirex will play against the league's second-placed Sendai 89ers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Niigata Albirex: J.Ashby 24+6reb+1ast, W.Veasley 14+2ast, Y.Ikeda 13+1reb, Z.Andrews 12+10reb+1ast, N.DeWitz 9+3reb, N.Takushi 5+5reb+5ast
Toyama Grouses: B.Harper 22+17reb+4ast, T.Mito 17+1reb+1ast, M.Kyle 15+9reb+3ast, H.Johnson 12+5reb+3ast, M.Kato 11+3reb+3ast, J.Smith 5+3reb
gschID: 106016

Best players of Japanese JBL round 36 - by Eurobasket News
Former international Kosuke Takeuchi (205-C/F-85) had an amazing evening in the last round for league's leader Aishin Sea Horses and that's him to receive a Asia-basket.com Player of the Week award for round 36.
The 25-year old had the game-high 24 points adding nine rebounds and four assists for Aishin in his team's victory, helping them to beat Toshiba (#4, 17-19) 83-76. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Aishin to consolidate first place in the Japanese JBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Aishin has a very solid 26-10 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. Takeuchi has many years of experience at Aishin, through which he has constantly improved. Takeuchi has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (3rd best: 16.8ppg) and averages solid 1.7bpg and 58.8% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 28-year old American center Scott Merritt (208-C-82) of Tochigi Brex. Merritt impressed basketball fans with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Of course he lead Tochigi Brex to another comfortable win outscoring the higher-ranked Toyota (#3, 23-13) 89-65. Tochigi Brex's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 15-21 record. Merritt is well-known by Tochigi Brex fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players.

The third best performed player last round was American Jai Lewis (201-F-83, agency: Scorers 1st Sportmanagement) of Rera Kamuy Hokkaido (#8). Lewis scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds. He was a key player of Hokkaido, leading his team to a 76-66 win against the higher-ranked Hitachi S. (#5, 16-20). Hokkaido can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 10-26 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Too bad for Lewis he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Lewis has individually a great season in Japan. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.8ppg (4th best) and rebounds with 8.9rpg (3rd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Jeff Gibbs (188-F-80) of Toyota - 13 points and 11 rebounds
5. Shinsuke Kashiwagi (183-G-81) of Aishin - 19 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists
6. Takuya Kawamura (193-G-86) of Tochigi Brex - 12 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists
7. Tomoo Amino (196-F-80) of Aishin - 8 points and 10 rebounds
8. Ron Hale (203-F-77) of Mitsubishi - 12 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Ryota Sakurai (194-G-83) of Hokkaido - 12 points and 10 rebounds
10. Makoto Nagayama (184-G-77) of Panasonic - 22 points and 4 rebounds

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Japanese BJ League round 38 best performance: Jeff Newton - by Eurobasket News
American center Jeff Newton (205-C-81) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for second-ranked Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa, receiving a Asia-basket.com BJ League Player of the Week award for round 38.
The 29-year old player had a double-double of 24 points and 15 rebounds, while his team beat Fukuoka Rizing (#4, 21-16) 106-95. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Okinawa GK maintains the 2nd position in Japanese BJ League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Okinawa GK will need more victories to improve their 23-14 record. Newton has many years of experience at Okinawa GK, through which he has constantly improved. Former Indiana University star has very solid stats this year. Newton is in league's top in rebounds (6th best: 11.2rpg) and averages impressive 1.5bpg.

The second best player in last round's games was 25-year old Brazilian Thiago Cordeiro (208-C-85) of Fukuoka Rizing. Cordeiro had a very good evening with a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Fukuoka Rizing lost that game 95-106 to slightly higher-ranked Okinawa GK (#2, 23-14). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Fukuoka Rizing still maintains its place in the top 4 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 21-16 record is not bad at all. Cordeiro is well-known at Fukuoka Rizing and is a proven leader in his second season with the team.

Third on the list of top players last round was American swingman Brian Harper (208-F/G-85) of Toyama Grouses (#6). Harper scored 20 points and grabbed seventeen rebounds (!!!). Despite Harper's great performance Toyama Grouses lost 61-86 to the higher-ranked Niigata Albirex (#3, 19-16). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Toyama Grouses not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 24 games, recording just eleven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Harper could try to bring Toyama Grouses' a little bit higher in the standings. Harper has individually a great season in Japan. After 35 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.5ppg (6th best). He also has 1.3bpg and FGP: 51.3%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Lawrence Blackledge (203-F-86) of Osaka Evessa - 15 points and 15 rebounds
5. Wayne Arnold (193-G-84) of Hamamatsu-Higashi Mikawa Phoenix - 34 points and 9 rebounds
6. Chris Holm (212-C/F-84) of Sendai 89ers - 15 points and 19 rebounds
7. Taj Finger (203-F-86) of Oita H.Devils - 14 points and 14 rebounds
8. Michael Parker (200-G/F-81) of Fukuoka Rizing - 16 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Carlos Dixon (202-G/F-81) of Okinawa GK - 22 points and 8 rebounds
10. Jackie Manuel (196-G/F-83) of Miyazaki - 27 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Standings - BJ League
BJ Standings

Eastern

1. Hamamatsu P. 33-4

2. Sendai 89ers 24-12

3. Niigata Albirex 19-17

4. Tokyo Apache 18-14

5. Saitama Bron. 14-24

6. Toyama Grouses 12-24

7. Akita 11-27

Western

1. Osaka Evessa 24-14

2. Okinawa GK 24-14

3. Shiga Lakestars 22-16

4. Fukuoka Rizing 21-17

5. Kyoto Hannaryz 20-18

6. Shimane 17-21

7. Oita H.Devils 16-22

8. Miyazaki 12-26

9. Takamatsu FA 10-28

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  JORDAN

Standings - Premier League
Premier League Standings

1. Arena 3-0

2. ASU 3-0

3. Orthodox 1-0

4. Al Wehdat 1-1

5. College SC 1-1

6. Al Riyadi Am. 1-2

7. Kofer Yoba 1-2

8. Al Jalil 0-3

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  KOSOVO

Standings - Superleague
SuperLeague Standings

1. Sigal Prishtina 18-1

2. Bambi 15-3

3. Peja 14-4

4. Trepca 10-8

5. K.EuroSporti 6-13

6. Kosova 6-13

7. Bashkimi 5-14

8. Mitrovica 0-18

SuperLeague: Round 18 - by Eurobasket News
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Prishtine: Sigal Prishtina (#1) and College EuroSporti (#5). College EuroSporti was smashed at home by 42 points 70-112 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Sigal Prishtina (18-1) have an impressive 18-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position. College EuroSporti lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Kosova. Sigal Prishtina are looking forward to face Trepca (#4) in Mitrovice in the next round. College EuroSporti will play on the road against Kosova in Vushtrri and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Mitrovice: Trepca (#4) and Bambi (#2). Trepca (10-8) won against visiting Bambi (15-3) 83-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Bambi. Trepca maintains fourth position with 10-8 record. Bambi at the other side keeps the second place with three games lost. Trepca will play against league's leader Sigal Prishtina in Prishtine in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Bambi will play at home against Peja in Peje and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked KB Mitrovice is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their 18th consecutive match to seventh ranked Kosova (6-13) 100-53 on Saturday evening. Kosova moved-up to fifth place, which they share with K.EuroSporti. Newly promoted KB Mitrovice still closes the standings. Kosova will meet at home College EuroSporti (#5) in the next round. KB Mitrovice will play against Bashkimi in Prizren and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 18 Bashkimi was smashed by Peja on the road 108-71.

Mitrovica - Kosova gschID: 114634

K.EuroSporti - Sigal Prishtina gschID: 114635

Trepca - Bambi
gschID: 114636

Peja - Bashkimi
gschID: 114637

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  LATVIA

LBL Standing
LBL Standings

1. Ventspils 14-2

2. Liepaja 14-7

3. Barons 14-8

4. VEF Riga jrs 12-8

5. Valmiera 11-8

6. Zemgale 7-12

7. Turiba 5-17

8. LU 3-18

Play in international cups:

1. VEF Riga -

Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Mareks JUREVICUS
  Tezenis Verona
  (198-G/F-85)
  Avg: 22.1
1. Jurevicus, Liepaja 22.1
2. Wilson, Zemgale 16.1
3. Bergmanis, Zemgale 15.1
4. Stimac, Ventspils 15.0
5. Willjam, Barons 14.9
6. Mitchell, Liepaja 14.6
7. Mednis, Turiba 14.6
8. Laksa, VEF Riga jrs 14.0
9. Veselovs, Valmiera 13.8
10. Peiners, LU 13.7

Rebounds Per Game
Arturas VALEIKA
  Caceres
  (206-F-85)
  Avg: 8.7
1. Valeika, Valmiera 8.7
2. Mednis, Turiba 8.2
3. Stimac, Ventspils 7.7
4. Berzins, VEF R. 7.7
5. Wilson, Zemgale 7.2
6. Rozitis, Zemgale 7.2
7. Aleksejevs, Liepaja 7.0
8. Selakovs, VEF R. 6.3
9. Piternieks, LU 5.9
10. Strelnieks, Ventspils 5.9

Assists Per Game
Derek WILLJAM
  Barons
  (185-G-85)
  Avg: 4.9
1. Willjam, Barons 4.9
2. Jurevicus, Liepaja 4.9
3. Bertans, VEF R. 4.6
4. Gabrans, Valmiera 4.1
5. Strelnieks, Ventspils 3.8
6. Bergmanis, Zemgale 3.7
7. Mitchell, Liepaja 3.5
8. Gailitis, VEF R. 3.5
9. Piternieks, LU 3.2
10. Feldmanis, Barons 3.2

Steals Per Game
Mareks JUREVICUS
  Tezenis Verona
  (198-G/F-85)
  Avg: 2.6
1. Jurevicus, Liepaja 2.6
2. Jahovics, VEF R. 2.1
3. Cavars, Barons 2.0
4. Gailitis, VEF R. 1.9
5. Mitchell, Liepaja 1.9
6. Gabrans, Valmiera 1.7
7. Slisans, LU 1.7
8. Strelnieks, Ventspils 1.7
9. Motivans, Turiba 1.6
10. Bertans, VEF R. 1.6

Blocks Per Game
Kaspars BERZINS
  VEF Riga
  (213-F/C-85)
  Avg: 2.2
1. Berzins, VEF R. 2.2
2. Rozitis, Zemgale 1.8
3. Beard, Liepaja 1.2
4. Skirmants, Barons 1.1
5. Mejeris, Liepaja 1.1
6. Meiers, Liepaja 1.0
7. Pishchalniko., Barons 0.8
8. Piternieks, LU 0.8
9. Blaus, Ventspils 0.8
10. Kuzminskas, Ventspils 0.8

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  LEBANON

Alpha Bangura Escaped from Anibal secretly and went To Philipines!! - by Rabih Khoury
In a very strange move, Alpha Bangura (197-F/G-80, agency: Interperformances, college: St.John's) disappeared Sunday from Lebanon after acting that he is injured in a very important game for his team Anibal on Saturday against Hoops. Bangura played just 13 minutes in the game, and then acted to have a sprained Ankle and left the game. Anibal management found out on sunday that Alpha left the country without notifying the club. Then on monday, it was published that Bangura went to Philipines to join Air 21 in the PBA League. It was a strange move from the veteran professional player, noting that his contract with Anibal Zahle ends in May and he don't have his release.!!! Will FIBA allows him to play in PBA??

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  LIGA AMERICAS

Liga-Americas Round: 3 (Top 4). Regatas Corrientes crowned new champions! - by Eurobasket News
Regatas C. - Capitanes 89-73
Regatas Corrientes are the new Liga Americas champions. They toppled Capitanes de Arecibo in the key clash on the third day of Final Four action in Xalapa. Federico Kammerichs (203-F/C-80) scored 23 points to lead the Argentinean team to the glory. He was named the MVP after the game. Regatas shocked the Puerto Rican side early as they went on a 10:0 run to take 20:10 lead. Regatas entered the second term up by eight points 20:12. Capitanes struggled to get any closer in the second quarter. They faced a 33:45 halftime deficit. Federico Kammerichs stepped up for the Argentinean side in the third term as he unloaded 10 points. Regatas Corrientes headed into the fourth frame up by as many as 18 points 70:52. Capitanes fought eagerly in the final minutes but came up short of victory. Eduardo Villares knocked down 14 points for the winners. Javier Martinez (189-G-78, agency: Dream Team Management) contributed 12 points, 14 assists and 5 boards for Regatas. Danilo Pinnock (196-G-83, agency: SportsTalent, college: George Washington) responded with 19 points and 6 boards for Capitanes de Arecibo. Larry Ayuso (190-G-77, agency: Global Sports Plaza, college: USC) provided 16 points in defeat.

Halc.Xalapa - Halc.Rojos 87-81
Halcones Xalapa claimed the third position in the Liga Americas. They outscored Halcones Rojos on the final day of the Final Four tournament. Louis Roe (200-F-72, college: Massachusetts) provided 17 points and 10 boards for the hosts. Halcones Xalapa started the game aggressively. They fired 26 points in the opening term to take a 4-point lead. Xalapa maintained the advantage in the second term. They piled up a comfortable 53:41 halftime lead. The home team tipped off the third term with ten points in a row to boost the gap. But Halcones Rojos stayed in the game as they went on a 13:0 rally to trail by just six points with ten minutes left. Halcones Rojos outgunned Xalapa 21:20 in the fourth period but it was not enough to celebrate victory. Adam Parada added 14 points, while Leandro Garcia Morales (186-G-80, college: Texas A&M) contributed 13 points in the win. Jaime Lloreda (201-F/C-80, college: LSU) responded with 27 points and 10 rebounds for Halcones Rojos. Anthony Pedroza (191-G-79, agency: Edge Sports, college: Oregon) netted 13 points in the losing effort.

Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Blake WALKER
  Gigantes
  (196-G/F-82)
  Avg: 27
1. Walker, Mavort 27.0
2. Machado, Flamengo 25.2
3. Matthews, Defensor 21.0
4. Carter, Caneros 20.7
5. Lloreda, Halc.Rojos 19.8
6. Giovannoni, BRB/B. 19.7
7. Ayuso, Capitanes 18.8
8. Romero, Espartanos 18.7
9. Henning, Toros 18.3
10. Brown, Sionista 18.3

Rebounds Per Game
Jack Michael MARTINEZ
  Cocodrilos
  (203-F/C-81)
  Avg: 14.7
1. Martinez, Cocodrilos 14.7
2. Kvietek, Dep.Espa. 13.0
3. Matthews, Defensor 10.7
4. Jackson, Mavort 10.3
5. Zilli, Sionista 10.0
6. Roe, Halc.Xalapa 9.3
7. Henning, Toros 9.3
8. Giovannoni, BRB/B. 9.2
9. Teichmann, Flame. 9.0
10. Araujo, Dep.Espanol 9.0

Assists Per Game
Javier MARTINEZ
  Regatas C.
  (189-G-78)
  Avg: 6.4
1. Martinez, Regat. 6.4
2. dos Santos, BRB/B. 6.3
3. Gonzalez, Defensor 6.0
4. Franco, Sionista 5.3
5. Garcia, BR. 5.2
6. Hernandez, Halc.Xal. 4.7
7. Mazzaro, Quimsa 4.5
8. Elliott, Cocodrilos 4.0
9. Machado, Flamengo 3.8
10. Harris, Halc.Xalapa 3.7

Steals Per Game
Reinaldo GARCIA
  Mavort
  (186-G-)
  Avg: 3
1. Garcia, Mavort 3.0
2. Montas, Caneros 2.7
3. Woodward, Defensor 2.7
4. Teichmann, Flame. 2.3
5. Machado, Flamengo 2.2
6. Campazzo, Penarol 2.2
7. Garcia Moral., Halc.X. 2.1
8. Morales, Dep.Espa. 2.0
9. Garcia, BR. 2.0
10. Hill, Halc.Rojos 2.0

Blocks Per Game
Adrian HENNING
  Toros
  (203-F-82)
  Avg: 3
1. Henning, Toros 3.0
2. Jackson, Mavort 2.3
3. Hill, Halc.Rojos 2.3
4. Roe, Halc.Xalapa 2.1
5. Kammerichs, Regat. 1.9
6. Traylor, Halc.Xalapa 1.7
7. Mata, Halc.Xalapa 1.7
8. Robinson, Halc.. 1.5
9. Teichmann, Flame. 1.5
10. Santiago, Capitanes 1.4

Standings
Liga Americas Standings

Group A

1. Regatas C. 2-1

2. Capitanes 2-1

3. Halc.Rojos 1-2

4. Halc.Xalapa 1-2

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  LITHUANIA

Stats Leaders - LKL

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Aurimas KIEZA
  Juventus
  (202-F-82)
  Avg: 17.2
1. Kieza, Juventus 17.2
2. Dilys, Naglis-Adakris 16.4
3. Alijevas, Nevezis 15.8
4. Dimsa, Nevezis 15.4
5. Vasylius, Neptunas 15.0
6. Juskevicius, Rudupis 14.8
7. Mikalauskas, Naglis. 14.7
8. Kazevicius, Alytus A. 14.5
9. Ruikis, Neptunas 14.5
10. Viskontas, Perlas 14.4

Rebounds Per Game
Aurimas KIEZA
  Juventus
  (202-F-82)
  Avg: 11.1
1. Kieza, Juventus 11.1
2. Sarakauskas, Siauliai 9.5
3. Valanciunas, Lietuv. 8.5
4. Dimsa, Nevezis 7.4
5. Matulis, Sakalai 7.1
6. Jankunas, Zalgiris 7.1
7. Mikalauskas, Naglis. 6.7
8. Klimavicius, Zalgiris 6.6
9. Adomavicius, Alytus A. 6.5
10. Valukonis, Techasas 6.5

Assists Per Game
Rolandas ALIJEVAS
  Nevezis
  (192-G-85)
  Avg: 6.4
1. Alijevas, Nevezis 6.4
2. Rinkevicius, Techasas 5.7
3. Juskevicius, Rudupis 5.4
4. Broadus, Siauliai 5.3
5. Collins, Zalgiris 4.5
6. El-Amin, Lietuvos. 4.4
7. Viskontas, Perlas 4.2
8. Kalnietis, Zalgiris 4.1
9. Janavicius, Siauliai 4.1
10. Lowe, Naglis-Adakris 4.1

Steals Per Game
Tomas RINKEVICIUS
  Techasas
  (178-G-78)
  Avg: 2.3
1. Rinkevicius, Techasas 2.3
2. Razutis, Naglis-A. 1.9
3. Alijevas, Nevezis 1.9
4. Juskevicius, Rudupis 1.9
5. Lowe, Naglis-Adakris 1.8
6. Valukonis, Techasas 1.8
7. Ruikis, Neptunas 1.7
8. Jasikevicius, Aiscai K. 1.7
9. Vasylius, Neptunas 1.7
10. Vene, Aiscai Kaunas 1.6

Blocks Per Game
Mirza BEGIC
  Real Madrid
  (216-C-85)
  Avg: 2.4
1. Begic, Zalgiris 2.4
2. Valanciunas, Lietuv. 2.2
3. Silinskis, Techasas 2.0
4. Cresnar, Nevezis 1.5
5. Klimavicius, Zalgiris 1.1
6. Volkus, Techasas 1.1
7. Zelionis, Rudupis 0.9
8. Jankauskas, Rudupis 0.9
9. Cepukaitis, Juven. 0.9
10. Kieza, Juventus 0.8

Stats Leaders - NKL

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Vidmantas SRAGAUSKIS
  LKKA-Atletas
  (200-F-86)
  Avg: 22.3
1. Sragauskis, LKKA-. 22.3
2. Petraitis, Delikate. 21.7
3. Vingelis, LKKA-. 20.4
4. Tarvydas, Puntukas 18.1
5. Jurkus, Silute 17.8
6. Sebeziovas, Triobe. 16.8
7. Cizauskas, Zalgir. 16.4
8. Mineikis, Radviliskis 16.3
9. Jacevicius, Perla. 16.2
10. Girdziunas, Nafta U. 15.6

Rebounds Per Game
Egidijus MOCKEVICIUS
  Akademija
  (204-C-92)
  Avg: 10.8
1. Mockevicius, Akade. 10.8
2. Pikalavicius, Delika. 10.1
3. Oladimeji, Radvilis. 9.4
4. Warren, Mazeikiai 8.7
5. Nedzinskas, Silute 8.5
6. Brusokas, Perla. 8.4
7. Mineikis, Radviliskis 7.7
8. Jucikas, Delikatesas 7.3
9. Kaupaitis, Silute 7.2
10. Kupsas, Zalgir. 7.2

Assists Per Game
Bryan HARRISON
  Mazeikiai
  (188-G-84)
  Avg: 6.9
1. Harrison, Mazeikiai 6.9
2. Vingelis, LKKA-. 5.1
3. Kuklierius, Radvilis. 4.9
4. Sapiega, Erelita 4.9
5. Cizauskas, Zalgir. 4.6
6. Kutra, Delikatesas 4.4
7. Leonard, Pieno Z. 4.3
8. Vasiliauskas, Triobe. 4.1
9. Virsilas, Silute 4.1
10. Zymantas, Nafta U. 4.0

Steals Per Game
Bryan HARRISON
  Mazeikiai
  (188-G-84)
  Avg: 2.8
1. Harrison, Mazeikiai 2.8
2. Zymantas, Nafta U. 2.5
3. Petraitis, Delikate. 2.5
4. Metelica, Erelita 2.4
5. Vasiliauskas, Triobe. 2.3
6. Vileita, Pieno Z. 2.3
7. Sapiega, Erelita 2.2
8. Radavicius, Meres. 2.2
9. Leonard, Pieno Z. 2.2
10. Pauliukenas, Akade. 2.1

Blocks Per Game
Egidijus MOCKEVICIUS
  Akademija
  (204-C-92)
  Avg: 2.6
1. Mockevicius, Akade. 2.6
2. Urbonas, LK. 2.2
3. Kupsas, Zalgir. 1.9
4. Jucikas, Delikatesas 1.7
5. Oladimeji, Radvilis. 1.3
6. Pupinis, Erelita 1.3
7. Ramanauskas, Sil. 1.2
8. Ramasauskas, ABRO-. 1.0
9. Bernataviciu., Triobe. 0.9
10. Milinskas, Triobe. 0.9

Warren's double-double lands him NKL Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
26-year old swingman Jason Warren (201-F/G-84) put on an amazing game in the last round for Mazeikiai and receives a Eurobasket.com NKL Player of the Week award for round 40.
He had a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds, while his team outclassed Zalgiris-Sabonio (#6, 21-17) with 41-point margin 100-59. Mazeikiai maintains the 4th position in Lithuanian NKL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Mazeikiai will need more victories to improve their 23-15 record. In the team's last game Warren had a remarkable four three-pointers out of 7 attempts. He just recently signed at Mazeikiai, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Missouri Western State College graduate has very impressive stats this year. Warren is in league's top in rebounds (4th best: 8.7rpg). Worth to mention Warren played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.

Second best performed player last round was Aivaras Kvedaravicius (184-G-88) of ABRO-Universitetas Siauliai. He is a guard in his 3rd season at ABRO-Universitetas Siauliai. In the last game Kvedaravicius recorded impressive 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Of course ABRO-Universitetas Siauliai cruised to a 83-75 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Silute (#2, 15-21). ABRO-Universitetas Siauliai's 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 12-25 record. Kvedaravicius is one of the most experienced players at ABRO-Universitetas Siauliai and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to forward Rokas Cepanonis (207-F/C-89) of Erelita (#3). Cepanonis scored 19 points and grabbed thirteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Cepanonis' great performance Erelita lost 72-83 to the lower-ranked Puntukas (#7, 10-27). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Erelita not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 23 games, recording just fourteen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Cepanonis could try to bring Erelita's a little bit higher in the standings. Cepanonis has a very solid season. In 17 games in Lithuania he scored 14.1ppg. He also has 6.1rpg and FGP: 58.2%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Tomas Balciunas (186-G-79) of Meresta - 23 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Erikas Kaupaitis (202-F/C-84) of Silute - 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Vytautas Nedzinskas (196-G/F-87) of Silute - 12 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists
7. Darius Griskenas (194-F-84) of Pieno Zvaigzdes - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Saulius Raziulis (183-G-76) of Meresta - 18 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists
9. Vidmantas Sragauskis (200-F-86) of LKKA-Atletas - 29 points and 5 rebounds
10. Matas Sapiega (180-G-90) of Erelita - 17 points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Kh. El-Amin is out, Rytas searching point guard - by Aurimas Rimselis
Khalid El-Amin (178-G-79, agency: Beo Basket, college: Connecticut) got injury in the past Euroleague game. El-Amin was injured at the end of the match, when invaded towards the basket, but on his fell one of the Caja Laboral players.
'The American received a serious knee injury. This season it really is over, but only after the operation will be to guess how much time needed for rehabilitation, said Lietuvos Rytas team doctor Tomas Vorobjovas. Performed magnetic resonance imaging definitively showed that Kh.El-Amin will have to lie down on the operating table. After such a serious knee injury, Kh. El -Amin is waiting a very long rehabilitation. All treatments can take from 6 to 12 months - said Vorobjovas. Lietuvos Rytas, having lost the main point guard don't sleeps and is looking for his replacement. The team can register players to LKL and BBL till start of playoffs. The team have already started negotiations with the three candidates, but don't want to sign the contract in a hurry - said general director M. Purlys. After Kh. El -Amin's injury Lietuvos Rytas don't have the real point guard, because DJ Strawberry and M. Gecevicius is more like shooting guards. So as expected, new player should join the team till 15 March, because that day Lietuvos Rytas is starting BBL quarterfinal with Siauliai.

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Halcones Xalapa edge Halcones Rojos on final day of Liga Americas - by Eurobasket News
Halcones Xalapa - Halcones Rojos 87:81

Halcones Xalapa claimed the third position in the Liga Americas. They outscored Halcones Rojos on the final day of the Final Four tournament. Louis Roe (200-F-72, college: Massachusetts) provided 17 points and 10 boards for the hosts.
Halcones Xalapa started the game aggressively. They fired 26 points in the opening term to take a 4-point lead. Xalapa maintained the advantage in the second term. They piled up a comfortable 53:41 halftime lead. The home team tipped off the third term with ten points in a row to boost the gap. But Halcones Rojos stayed in the game as they went on a 13:0 rally to trail by just six points with ten minutes left. Halcones Rojos outgunned Xalapa 21:20 in the fourth period but it was not enough to celebrate victory. Adam Parada (213-C-81, college: Cal-Irvine) added 14 points, while Leandro Garcia Morales (186-G-80, college: Texas A&M) contributed 13 points in the win. Jaime Lloreda (201-F/C-80, college: LSU) responded with 27 points and 10 rebounds for Halcones Rojos. Anthony Pedroza (191-G-79, agency: Edge Sports, college: Oregon) netted 13 points in the losing effort.

Halcones Xalapa: Louis Roe 17+10 boards, Adam Parada 14, Leandro Garcia Morales 13
Halcones Rojos: Jaime Lloreda 27+10 boards, Anthony Pedroza 13

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SSAC Men's Championship: Emmanuel rallies past Southern Poly for first SSAC title - by Eurobasket
Teddy Hudson poured in a game-high 19 points as Emmanuel (GA) rallied from a 14-point first half deficit to win its first Southern States Athletic Conference championship with a 67-63 victory over Southern Polytechnic State University in the SSAC Men's Basketball Championship on Saturday night at The Forum in Rome.
The Lions (26-7), the second-seed out of the SSAC East Division, will represent the SSAC in the NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship in Kansas City, Mo., as the league champion.
Southern Poly (23-9), which was denied a second straight SSAC crown, is also on its way to the Midwest as the conference's second automatic qualifier.
Emmanuel took the defending champion's best shot, but used a second half surge to make history under SSAC Coach of the Year, T.J. Rosene.
Poly went on a 14-2 spurt over a 4:11 span in the first half to take a 21-10 lead Darrien Beacham's 3-pointer with 12:00 left until halftime. The Hornets' lead ballooned to 14 on a layup by Jordan Lemons and later back to 14 on a Julian Jones free throw at the 1:02 mark of the first half.
That's when Emmanuel made its move.
The Lions closed the first half on a 6-0 run to go into the locker room down 43-35 and then scored the first eight points of the second half to take a 44-43 lead on a Graham Maxwell field goal with 15:22 to play.
Poly reasserted itself, embarking on an 11-4 tear capped by a pair of foul shots from Rashad Gill to go up 54-47, but Emmanuel again clawed its way back, as a 3-pointer and offensive rebound and stick back by Chase Procuro on back-to-back possessions ignited an 11-0 run by the Lions that left them up four with 6:06 left.
The lead switched hands just one more time - Beacham completed an old-fashioned 3-point play to put his Hornets up 59-58 with 5:00 left - before Hudson, named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, gave Emmanuel the lead for good with a jumper at the 4:31 mark.
Hudson made 1 of 2 from the foul line to put Emmanuel up 65-63 with 15 seconds left and after Beacham misfired on a pair from the charity stripe with nine seconds to go, Michael Stanley iced the victory for Emmanuel with two freebies with three ticks remaining.
Hudson, who added nine rebounds to his stat line, was joined in double figures by Stanley (13 points), Maxwell (12) and Procuro (10). The Lions shot 39 percent (18-for-46) and held a 42-31 advantage on the glass while shooting an efficient 5-for-9 from the 3-point line.
Beacham led the Hornets with 18 points and six rebounds. Lemons chipped in with 12 points while leading scorer Brent Jennings dealt with foul trouble throughout the evening and finished with just eight points on 2-for-7 shooting. Poly shot 36 percent (19-for-53) from the floor and made 19 of 32 from the foul line.
EC Lions who made the history: Charles Johnson, Milos Bucalo, Michael Brantley, Isaiah Tyus, Chase Procuro, Graham Maxwell, Jonathan Mattox, Svetomir Ilic, Asmatiek Fields, Michael Stanley, Darrell Adams,Tedrick Hudson, and Joey Moon

M.Ninkovich

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  NBA

Sunday's games - by Eurobasket News
Milwaukee B. - Boston C. 83-89
Paul Pierce (6'7'-F-77, college: Kansas) scored 23 points and Kevin Garnett (6'10'-F-76, agency: Pro Management Agency) added 14 points and 11 rebounds, lifting the Boston Celtics over the Milwaukee Bucks, 89-83 on Sunday night for their fifth straight win. The Celtics (46-15) held Milwaukee without a field goal in the final 3 minutes, proving they have no problem closing out games even with just nine players dressed. Boston remained three games up on Chicago atop the Eastern Conference. With the game tied at 82, Boston's Big Three came through. Ray Allen hit a 17-foot jumper, Garnett made an 11-foot fadeaway jumper while being heavily defended and Pierce converted a three-point play with 18 seconds left to seal it. Brandon Jennings scored 23 points for the similarly short-handed Bucks, who have lost 12 of the last 16. Boston also got 17 points from Nenad Krstic and 11 points from Jeff Green, two of the Celtics' five new players acquired in the last 10 days. *Courtesy of www.ktvn.com

Philadelph.76 - Golde State W. 125-117 OT
Andre Iguodala (6'6'-G-84, college: Arizona) 's eyes lit up when he saw Evan Turner alone in the open court. Iguodala's perfect pass to Turner was turned into a game-closing dunk -- and a 10th assist. Iguodala needed 5 extra minutes to earn his second straight triple-double with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Golden State Warriors 125-117 in overtime on Sunday night. 'Took overtime to get it tonight,' Iguodala said, smiling. 'It just feels good to see these guys have success winning in the NBA.' Iguodala had 22 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds Friday in a win over Minnesota. He's the first Sixer with two straight triple-doubles since Aaron McKie in the 2000-01 season, and he has three this season. *Courtesy of www.cbssports.com

Cleveland C. - N.Orleans H. 81-96
The New Orleans Hornets were more concerned with the condition of their star point guard than with talking about a win that was crucial to their playoff hopes. Chris Paul (6'0'-G-85, college: Wake Forest) left the court on a stretcher in the Hornets' 96-81 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The Hornets said the four-time All-Star was taken to the Cleveland Clinic, where tests showed that Paul had a concussion. Paul rejoined the Hornets at the arena and accompanied them on their charter flight to Chicago. He will miss Monday's game. David West (6'8'-F-80, college: Xavier) scored 23 points, and Paul had 13 points and 11 assists in 26 minutes. West played with a sprained left ankle that occurred Friday in Memphis. It was uncertain whether West would play, but his ankle felt better at Sunday morning's shootaround. *Courtesy of www.ktvn.com

Oklah.City T. - Phoenix Suns 122-118 OT
Russell Westbrook (6'3'-G-88, college: UCLA) had 32 points and 11 assists, James Harden (6'5'-G-89, college: Arizona St.) matched his career high with 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame an off night by NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-118 in overtime on Sunday night. Vince Carter led Phoenix with 29 points but missed two of three free throws with the chance to put the Suns ahead with 17.4 seconds left. Steve Nash missed a potential tying 3-pointer after that, and the Thunder were able to close it out from the foul line. Durant made a season-low three baskets on 14 attempts and scored 18 points, 11 of them on free throws. Reserves Marcin Gortat and Mickael Pietrus each added 20 points for Phoenix. *Courtesy of www.chicagotribune.com

Dallas M. - Memphis G. 103-104
Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins already had seen his club score more points in the third quarter than they did in the first half. He'd seen them erase an 18-point deficit against a team that had lost just once in its last 19 games. So in a timeout with 3.1 seconds left, he asked for one more improbable feat. He wanted Zach Randolph (6'9'-C-81, college: Michigan St.) to make a long jumper from the corner, even though he'd be covered by a 7-footer and probably have a guard chasing him, too. Randolph made it work, putting extra arch on a 17-foot jumper and dropping it straight through the net with 0.3 seconds left, lifting Memphis to a 104-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. *Courtesy of www.cbssports.com

San Antonio S. - LA Lakers 83-99
Kobe Bryant (6'6'-G-78) agreed it might have been the Lakers' best game so far. It technically wasn't the worst for the San Antonio Spurs, though it often looked that way. The Lakers may not catch the NBA's winningest team for the No. 1 seed in time for the playoffs, but they handed the Spurs a blunt reminder that the Western Conference is still theirs to surrender, beating San Antonio 99-83 in a blowout Sunday. Bryant, who finished with 26 points, didn't make much of it. 'I don't think it's that big of a message that we sent today,' he said. It was the seventh straight victory for the Lakers, who are playing as well as any point this season. Coach Phil Jackson concedes that San Antonio's 6 1/2-game lead in the West may be too big to overcome with 18 games left. But the Lakers still made a few marks. One is emphatically ending San Antonio's franchise-record home winning streak at 22 games. Another is beating the Spurs for the first time in three tries, including last month's stunning loss in Los Angeles when Antonio McDyess (6'9'-F-74, college: Alabama) tipped in the game-winner at the buzzer. *Courtesy of www.comcast.net

Atlanta H. - New York K. 79-92
Carmelo Anthony (6'8'-F-84, college: Syracuse) didn't look like himself without his trademark NBA headband. Turns out New York's star forward didn't feel like himself, either, in a 92-79 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. 'When I got poked in the eye, it messed my vision up,' Anthony said. 'I had a migraine throughout the whole game. I was just trying to fight through it. The headband was too tight on my head at that point. I'll be ready for Utah tomorrow night.' Amare Stoudemire (6'10'-F-82) scored 26 points and Landry Fields added 15 for the Knicks. Anthony, who was poked in the eye in the first quarter and later hit in the head in the first half, finished with 14 points, his lowest total since New York acquired him in a Feb. 22 trade. He took off the headband to relieve pressure. 'I really couldn't see,' Anthony said. 'My eye was blurry. I was seeing double almost the whole game. I was shooting the ball, just trying to get it up to the basket.' Josh Smith scored 17 and Kirk Hinrich added 15 for Atlanta, which has lost two straight and three of four. The Hawks host the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. *Courtesy of www.cbssports.com

Detroit P. - Washington W. 113-102
Charlie Villanueva (6'10'-F-84, college: Connecticut) scored all 16 of his points in the second quarter, helping the Detroit Pistons build a lead they wouldn't relinquish in a 113-102 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Villanueva made three 3-pointers, then added a conventional three-point play that started a 10-0 run that put Detroit ahead 60-49 shortly before halftime. Tayshaun Prince (6'9'-F-80, college: Kentucky), who has been bothered by back problems, added 20 points for the Pistons in his first appearance in five games. John Wall had 24 points and seven assists for the Wizards, who dropped to 1-29 on the road. Detroit has won eight straight over Washington. The Wizards went on a 13-5 run early in the fourth quarter, cutting Detroit's lead to three with 6:55 remaining, but Washington lost track of Greg Monroe near the basket, and the rookie's three-point play made it 92-86. *Courtesy of www.miamiherald.com

Miami Heat - Chicago B. 86-87
The perspectives could not have been more different. Luol Deng (6'7'-F-85, agency: Interperformances, college: Duke) either got pushed in the back by Mike Miller on what became one of the final two game-deciding moments, or tripped over his own feet stumbling for a rebound. That point could be argued. What's inarguable, however, is this: Another final-second opportunity slipped away from the Miami Heat, and the Chicago Bulls - spurned last summer in their bids to land Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh - swept all three regular-season meetings from the team that signed them. The Big 3? They're No. 3 in the East at this point, after Derrick Rose (6'4'-G-88, college: Memphis) scored 27 points, Deng capped an 18-point effort with two free throws on a debated play with 15.9 seconds remaining, and the Bulls beat Miami 87-86 on Sunday to hand the Heat their fourth straight loss. *Courtesy of www.miamiherald.com

Sherron Collins loses offer with Bobcats for missing flights, Temple gets contract - by Eurobasket News
Two missed flights have ended guard Sherron Collins' (5'11'-G-87, college: Kansas) chance of returning to the Charlotte Bobcats.

Coach Paul Silas says they planned to bring back the undrafted rookie from Kansas after waiving him, but withdrew the offer last week after Collins missed two flights the team had arranged from his hometown of Chicago.

The Bobcats filled the roster spot Monday by signing guard Garrett Temple (6'6'-G-86, college: LSU) of the NBA Development League to a 10-day contract. Silas says he'll be the No. 3 point guard behind D.J. Augustin and Shaun Livingston.

Collins had been in that role, averaging less than a point in 20 games. But Silas says after the second missed flight, That was kind of it.

Collins was waived Feb. 24 after two trades left Charlotte with 18 players.

Courtesy of www.kansascity.com

Chris Paul suffers concussion - by Eurobasket News
Chris Paul (6'0'-G-85, college: Wake Forest) left last night's game at Cleveland at the 4:36 mark in the third quarter following a collision with the Cavaliers Ramon Sessions. Pauls forehead went into Sessions shoulder on the play.

Paul was taken from the court on a stretcher after alerting trainers of neck pain. He was fully conscious and did not lose feeling anywhere at any time. Paul was taken to the Cleveland Clinic for precautionary tests.

All tests taken at the hospital were negative and revealed that Paul suffered a concussion.

He rejoined the team at the arena and will accompany them to Chicago on tonights charter. He is listed as out.

Courtesy of www.insidehoops.com

Heat players cry in locker room after loss to Bulls, says Erik Spoelstra - by Eurobasket News
Sure, the Heat's 87-86 loss to the Bulls today was painful, and just the latest in a long series of disappointments for a squad that seems to be 98% great when it needs to be 100%. But players crying about it in the locker room, while rational and natural, is probably not something those players want the world to know. That makes what Erik Spoelstra told ESPN's Brian Windhorst a little awkward at the very least.

Spoelstra said some Heat players are crying in the locker room at the moment.

I'm not the person who's going to take the Heat to task for softness because players get emotional after losses; I think that's probably perfectly in character for some of the competitors the Heat have, and might actually be a catharsis for a team that could benefit from one. But some pundits will, and they'll lump it in with the Heat's bizarre struggles late in games to brand this as a team full of 'bullies' and 'wimps' without the 'killer instinct' necessary to be 'closers.'

And, what's more, you can be sure that every other player in the NBA will know about these tears - and, probably, who shed them - and remind the Heat of it in every future meeting. (I'd also guess that there will be some short-term blowback for Spoelstra if his players don't take kindly to the violation of locker room secrecy.)

This is the problem with crying in sports, or in other 'masculine' pursuits: while it's not bad, unless you think 'soft' is as damning an adjective as there is, it does create an opportunity for a ruthlessly cruel culture full of 'winners' and 'killers' to take its jabs. The way to shut those folks up, though, is by winning, even tearfully.

If the Heat can do that, these tears will be the last thing critics can hold on to, rather than the first of many knocks. If they can't, they should expect the critical beatdown to get louder.

Courtesy of www.sbnation.com

Eric Gordon's injury again throws Clippers' lineup into disarray - by Eurobasket News
Team had just gotten back to full strength when shooting guard re-aggravated his injured right wrist in a hard foul against Denver. Early indications are that he will be out seven to 10 days.

So much for getting to see the complete and healthy Clippers roster for an extended look.

That vision lasted, oh, a game and one-plus quarter.

(Nice team, by the way.)

Chances for a decent, late-season evaluation period evaporated when shooting guard Eric Gordon (6'4'-G-88, college: Indiana) clattered to the court, victim of a hard foul from Denver center Timofey Mozgov in the second quarter of the Clippers' 106-103 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday night.

Gordon, the Clippers' leading scorer, landed hard and re-aggravated his injured right wrist and did not return. There was no flagrant foul called on the play. Although X-rays were negative, he did not travel with the Clippers to Charlotte on Sunday. They begin a five-game trip against the Bobcats on Monday night, finishing at Memphis on March 14.

Early indications are that Gordon could be out seven to 10 days.

However, the first time he injured the wrist, Gordon was out for a substantial stretch. He missed 18 games and nearly six weeks until returning Wednesday against Houston. Gordon sprained his right wrist against the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 22 and was also found to have a small bone chip fracture.

The development will mean increased playing time on the trip for rookie reserve guard Eric Bledsoe, who figured to be the odd man out following the recent acquisition of point guard Mo Williams and the return of Gordon. He played just under eight minutes against the Rockets and went scoreless.

After Gordon left the game Saturday, Bledsoe played one of his best games as a Clipper with a career-high 20 points in 22-plus minutes of action, scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter. His previous high was 18 points against Detroit on Nov. 12.

Courtesy of www.latimes.com

Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Kevin DURANT
  Oklah.City T.
  (206-G/F-88)
  Avg: 28.2
1. Durant, Oklah.Ci. 28.2
2. James, Miami Heat 26.2
3. Stoudemire, New Y. 26.2
4. Wade, Miami Heat 25.4
5. Anthony, Denver N. 25.2
6. Bryant, LA Lakers 25.1
7. Ellis, Golde S. 25.0
8. Rose, Chicago B. 24.6
9. Gordon, LA Clippers 23.7
10. Howard, Orlando M. 23.1

Rebounds Per Game
Kevin LOVE
  Minnesota T.
  (208-C-88)
  Avg: 15.7
1. Love, Minnesota T. 15.7
2. Howard, Orlando M. 13.9
3. Randolph, Memph. 13.0
4. Griffin, LA Clipp. 12.5
5. Noah, Chicago B. 11.6
6. Bogut, Milwauke. 11.5
7. Camby, Portland TB 11.1
8. Gasol, LA Lakers 10.4
9. Okafor, N.Orlean. 9.9
10. Horford, Atlanta H. 9.9

Assists Per Game
Rajon RONDO
  Boston C.
  (186-G-86)
  Avg: 12.2
1. Rondo, Boston C. 12.2
2. Nash, Phoenix Suns 11.4
3. Williams, Utah Jazz 9.7
4. Paul, N.Orleans H. 9.6
5. Calderon, Toron. 9.3
6. Felton, New Y. 9.0
7. Wall, Washington W. 8.9
8. Westbrook, Oklah.. 8.4
9. Kidd, Dallas M. 8.3
10. Rose, Chicago B. 8.1

Steals Per Game
Chris PAUL
  N.Orleans H.
  (183-G-85)
  Avg: 2.4
1. Paul, N.Orleans H. 2.4
2. Rondo, Boston C. 2.3
3. Ellis, Golde S. 2.2
4. Westbrook, Oklah.. 1.8
5. Felton, New Y. 1.8
6. Evans, Sacramen. 1.7
7. Gay, Memphis G. 1.7
8. Allen, Memphis G. 1.7
9. Conley, Memphis G. 1.7
10. Kidd, Dallas M. 1.7

Blocks Per Game
Andrew BOGUT
  Milwaukee B.
  (212-F/C-84)
  Avg: 2.8
1. Bogut, Milwauke. 2.8
2. Howard, Orlando M. 2.3
3. Milicic, Minnesota T. 2.2
4. McGee, Washingt. 2.2
5. Stoudemire, New Y. 2.1
6. Ibaka, Oklah.Ci. 2.1
7. Duncan, San A. 2.0
8. Jefferson, Utah J. 2.0
9. Bynum, LA Lakers 1.9
10. Okafor, N.Orlean. 1.8

Standings
NBA Standings

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Div.

1. Boston C. 46-15

2. New York K. 32-29

3. Philadelph.76 32-30

4. New Jersey N. 19-43

5. Toronto R. 17-46

Central Div.

1. Chicago B. 43-18

2. Indiana P. 27-35

3. Milwaukee B. 23-38

4. Detroit P. 23-41

5. Cleveland C. 12-50

Southeast Div.

1. Miami Heat 43-20

2. Orlando M. 40-23

3. Atlanta H. 37-26

4. Charlotte B. 26-36

5. Washington W. 16-46

Western Conference

Northwest Div.

1. Oklah.City T. 39-22

2. Denver N. 37-27

3. Portland TB 35-27

4. Utah Jazz 33-30

5. Minnesota T. 15-49

Pacific Div.

1. LA Lakers 45-19

2. Phoenix Suns 32-29

3. Golde State W. 27-35

4. LA Clippers 23-40

5. Sacramento K. 15-45

Southwest Div.

1. San Antonio S. 51-12

2. Dallas M. 45-17

3. N.Orleans H. 37-28

4. Memphis G. 35-29

5. Houston R. 32-32

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Texas Tech fires coach Knight today - by Eurobasket News
Texas Tech fired Pat Knight on Monday, ending a disappointing three-year run for a coach who failed to lead the Red Raiders to the NCAA tournament after taking over for his famous father.

Knight will coach the Red Raiders at this week's Big 12 tournament and then step down, school spokesman Blayne Beal said.

Knight is 50-60 in his first Division I coaching job and his third full year as head coach. He had only one winning season (19-16 in 2009-10) at Texas Tech after taking over for Bob Knight at midseason in February 2008.

Knight, who did not immediately return a call seeking comment Monday, seemed to know he might be dismissed in comments about the Red Raiders program following a 71-68 home loss to Colorado on Feb. 23.

'We've lost seven games in the last minute,' he said. 'This program is competitive. But that's not for me. I mean, honestly, I'm going to be coaching here, I'm going to be coaching somewhere else. I've proven I can coach. I run a clean program, I don't cheat, my players graduate and we have discipline. So if you don't want me here there's going to be someone else that wants me.'

Knight met with Texas Tech president Guy Bailey early Monday, associated head coach Chris Beard said on the Big 12 conference call. Bailey said it was time for a change.

'I appreciate everything Pat has done for our university, not only as a head coach, but also throughout his career as an assistant,' Bailey said in a prepared statement. 'I wish him success and the best moving forward.'

Knight played under his father at Indiana University from 1991-1995 and later worked as a scout for the Phoenix Suns. He was an assistant for the CBA's Connecticut Pride and was a coach in both the International Basketball Association and the U.S. Basketball League.

Pat Knight was also at Indiana and at Akron University before joining his father as an assistant at Texas Tech in 2001.

The elder Knight took the Red Raiders to the NCAA tournament, but the success didn't come as easily for Pat Knight . The Red Raiders got to the quarterfinals of the NIT last season, losing at Mississippi 90-87 in double overtime.

At the beginning of the season, with six seniors on his squad, Knight said he didn't deserve a contract extension if he did not get the team to the NCAA tournament. Going into the league tournament, Texas Tech is 13-18 overall and 5-11 in the Big 12.

Beard said he hasn't had much time to reflect on the firing.

'Right now, we really are just concerned about the players' well being, concerned about our families, make sure everybody's on the same page,' he said. 'That's all you can do. We're still the coaches here. We've got some guys we owe that to. We've got six seniors on this team that have been playing some really good basketball down the stretch. We can be a factor in the Big 12 tournament, we believe.'

The Red Raiders are seeded 11th in the tournament in Kansas City, Mo., and play No. 6 seed Missouri on Wednesday night.

Knight's team won just three Big 12 regular season games in 2008-09 - one was against No. 9 Kansas - and he openly criticized officiating twice in a three-week span. The Big 12 slapped him with a public reprimand and a one-game suspension.

Last season, the Red Raiders won just four regular season conference games.

In 2009, Texas Tech took 10 wins into its Big 12 opener, one a 167-115 victory against East Central, the most points ever scored by the Red Raiders. The worst of five losses to that point, though, was a 111-66 rout at Stanford that gave Pat Knight the three biggest defeats in school history after Texas Tech lost at Kansas by 58 and at Texas A&M by 44 in 2008.

In his comments Feb. 23, Knight said he's never shied away from his famous pedigree.

'I'd have been smart if I'd just played baseball and never got into coaching,' he said. 'The two things I'm most proud of that I've done: I went to Indiana and played at Indiana, for my dad. And I took over for him here. So people can write and say whatever they want about me but the one thing they can't say is that I ever took the safe or easy way out.'

Beard said Knight's possibly firing was never discussed with the players.

'I can honestly tell you there hasn't been a lot of sitting around wondering what's going to happen,' Beard said. 'Pat has been a great leader since he took over, and especially this year during a tough season. He's been a real backbone through this. It's been business as usual up until 9:25 this morning.'

Bob Knight declined to comment, ESPN spokeswoman Keri Potts wrote in an e-mail.

Courtesy of https://sportsillustrated.cnn.com

North Carolina sheds sleeper label, wins ACC championship - by Eurobasket News
As soon as the first wave of North Carolina students reached the midcourt circle after Saturday night's 81-67 victory over Duke, critics immediately blasted the Tar Heels for behavior not befitting a blue blood.

'Court storm really not needed,' wrote one. 'Duke didn't do so after they won in Cameron,' echoed another.

It was admittedly eye-opening to see North Carolina fans stream onto the court to celebrate a regular season victory, but perhaps the crowd reaction was symptomatic of how unfathomable the final six weeks of the season have been for the Tar Heels.

Remember when the ACC appeared to be Duke and the 11 dwarfs and North Carolina wasn't necessarily even considered the best of the also-rans? Well, the Tar Heels won the conference championship outright by a game over the Blue Devils on Saturday night, capping an impressive stretch of 12 victories in their final 13 games.

The impact of Saturday's victory is that North Carolina can no longer be considered a sleeper Final Four pick anymore. The Tar Heels won't be sneaking up on anyone now that they've played their way into at least a No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament and they could even land a No. 2 seed perhaps just by making it to the ACC tournament title game.

North Carolina's transformation from underachiever to conference champion can largely be attributed to the maturation of two prized freshmen: Harrison Barnes (6'8'-F) and Kendall Marshall (6'3'-G).

While Barnes hasn't quited lived up to his preseason all-American hype, the 6-foot-8 forward has blossomed into a formidable defender, a capable scorer and a clutch shooter during the second half of the season. And Marshall has played with poise and assertiveness since entering the starting lineup in late January, running North Carolina's fast break to perfection and demonstrating an ability to get his teammates involved that predecessor Larry Drew II always lacked.

Barnes scored 18 points against Duke and Kendall Marshall added 15 points and 11 assists as the Tar Heels this time protected the double-digit halftime lead they let slip away in the first meeting with the Blue Devils. Nolan Smith and Seth Curry combined for 50 of Duke's 67 points, but they couldn't counteract North Carolina's balance or make up for Kyle Singler's continued offensive struggles.

Harrison Barnes scored 18 points for the Tar Heels (24-6, 14-2), who earned the top seed in next week's league tournament in Greensboro. Kendall Marshall added 15 points and 11 assists as North Carolina avenged last month's loss at Duke in which the Tar Heels blew a 16-point lead in the first half.

In spite of North Carolina's brilliance on Saturday, there are still reasons not to pencil the Tar Heels into the Elite Eight just yet. Marshall is susceptible to quick guards defensively, the backcourt lacks a lights-out outside shooter as a result of Reggie Bullock's absence and the lack of perimeter shooting could spell problems against an opponent who can force the Tar Heels to play a half-court tempo.

Still, considering where North Carolina was a year ago or even two months ago, those problems don't sound so bad.

The Tar Heels were once underachievers. Then they were dark horses. And now suddenly they've returned to their usual status as full-fledged Final Four contenders again.

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Bears Come Up Short in MVC Finals, Fall 60-56 to Upstart Sycamores - by Eurobasket
ST. LOUIS -- In a game of streaks and runs, the third-seeded Indiana State Sycamores (20-13) struck last and captured the 2011 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title here Sunday with a 60-56 win over top-seeded Missouri State (25-8).
The Bears roared out to a 9-0 lead early in the game and led 31-28 at the half before the Sycamores got on track. ISU started the second stanza on an 8-0 run to lead 36-31 and never trailed again.
While the Sycamores were rallying, the Bears went cold from the field and did not score a field goal until a layup by Adam Leonard with 9:19 to go in the contest. That shot and stingy defense, however, kept the Bears close, and that shot made it a 46-41 game.
After a layup by Jake Kelly pushed ISU's lead back to seven, tournament MVP Jermaine Mallett knocked down a three-pointer to keep it close. Jordan Printy answered with eight minutes to go on a leaner from the left baseline to make it a 50-44 contest. Indiana State would not make another field goal the rest of the way, but with a 23-14 foul discrepancy, the Bears could not close the gap down the stretch.
Still, Mallett who finished with 17 points and 8 rebounds, made it interesting. His third trey of the afternoon with 4:33 to go made it a 54-53 game. Later, After Jake Odum made three of four free throws, Leonard knocked down a three from the left corner to make it 57-56 with 25.8 seconds to go.
The Bears defended well on the in-bound play, forcing ISU into a timeout, and then a loose ball on the floor that was eventually tied up by Missouri State. However, the possession arrow pointed to Indiana State, and the Sycamores kept possession with 20.4 to go.
After Odum was fouled with 19.2 to go and made one free throw, the Bears had a chance to tie with the final possession in a 58-56 game. MSU called timeout with 6.5 seconds left after not finding a seam in the ISU defense. The final play of the night found Mallett alone on the left baseline, but when he ripped to attack the basket for the potential game-tying shot, the ball slipped from his hands and out of bounds with 2.4 ticks to go.
Jake Kelly iced to free throws from there to give Indiana State a 60-56 win.
Aaron Carter led the Sycamores with 15 points, while Odum added 12. ISU shot 17-for-34 (.500) from the field and 5-of-12 (.417) from beyond the arc. ISU also shot 15 more free throws than the Bears, making 21-of-32 (.656).
Missouri State dominated the boards, 39-30, including 20 offensive boards that led to 21 second-chance points. The Bears finished 18-for-59 (.305) from the field, including just 6-of-31 (.194) in the second half. MSU was 8-for-27 from three-point range and took advantage of 12-of-17 (.706) free throw opportunities.
Mallett was joined by Weems and Leonard in double figures with 11 points apiece. The trio were all named to the all-tournament team along with Adum and Carter from Indiana State.
The Bears, who entered Championship Sunday, at No. 37 in the official NCAA RPI rankings after a remarkable regular-season run, will now play the waiting game in hopes of their first NCAA Tournament bid since 1999 when the field of 68 is announced next Sunday afternoon.
In the first half, Missouri State scored the first nine points of the game and out-rebounded Indiana State by seven in the opening period to take a 31-28 lead into the intermission. Odum started a 7-0 run by the Sycamores with a layup at the 13:31 mark, and three-pointers by Carter and Printy pushed ISU into a 12-12 tie just over a minute later.
The Bears pushed ahead 17-12 on a jumper and NBA-range three-pointer by Weems over the next one minute, 12 seconds before another 7-0 run by the No. 3 seeded Indiana State club gave the lead back to ISU, 19-17.
The lead would change hands five times over the next six minutes before a Nafis Ricks layup in transition and jumper off the glass by reserve Calbe Patterson put the Bears up by three at the break.

Courtesy of MVC

MVC Regular Season Standings
1 Missouri St. 15-3 24-7
2 Wichita St. 14-4 24-7
3 Indiana St. 12-6 18-13
4 N.Iowa 10-8 19-13
5 Creighton 10-8 19-13
6 Evansville 9-9 15-15
7 Drake 7-11 13-18
8 S.Illinois 5-13 13-19
9 Illinois St. 4-14 12-19
9 Bradley 4-14 12-20

MVC Tournament Final: Missouri State - Indiana State 56-60
MVC Tournament Semifinals:
Missouri State - Creighton 60-50
Wichita State - Indiana State 54-61

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Player of the Year: Kyle Weems (6'6'-F-89) of Missouri St.
All-Tournament MVP: Jermaine Mallett (6'3'-G-88) of Missouri St.
Defensive Player of the Year: Kwadzo Ahelegbe (6'2'-G-88) of N.Iowa
Freshman of the Year: Doug McDermott (6'7'-F) of Creighton
Newcomer of the Year: Doug McDermott (6'7'-F) of Creighton
Sixth Man of the Year: Ben Smith (6'5'-F) of Wichita St.
Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Will Creekmore (6'9'-C-89) of Boston U.
Coach of the Year: Cuonzo Martin of Missouri St.

1st Team
G: Kwadzo Ahelegbe (6'2'-88) of N.Iowa
F/C: J.T. Durley (6'8'-88) of Wichita St.
F: Doug McDermott (6'7') of Creighton
G: Andrew Warren (6'5'-87) of Bradley
F: Kyle Weems (6'6'-89) of Missouri St.

2nd Team
C: Will Creekmore (6'9'-89) of Boston U.
G: Colt Ryan (6'5'-90) of Evansville
G: Jermaine Mallett (6'3'-88) of Missouri St.
G: Toure Murry (6'4'-89) of Wichita St.
G: Antoine Young (6'0'-89) of Creighton

Honorable Mention
Carlton Fay (6'8'-F-88) of S.Illinois
Anthony James (6'0'-G) of N.Iowa
Jake Odum (6'4'-G) of Indiana St.
Rayvonte Rice (6'4'-G) of Drake
Carl Richard (6'5'-G/F-89) of Indiana St.

All-Defensive Team
Kwadzo Ahelegbe (6'2'-G-88) of N.Iowa
Gregory Echenique (6'9'-C-90) of Rutgers
Jermaine Mallett (6'3'-G-88) of Missouri St.
Lucas O'Rear (6'6'-F-80) of N.Iowa
Jake Odum (6'4'-G) of Indiana St.

All-Newcomers Team
Gregory Echenique (6'9'-C-90) of Rutgers
Doug McDermott (6'7'-F) of Creighton
Jake Odum (6'4'-G) of Indiana St.
Rayvonte Rice (6'4'-G) of Drake
Mamadou Seck (6'6'-F) of SE Illinois JC

All-Tournament Team
Jermaine Mallett (6'3'-G-88) of Missouri St.
Kyle Weems (6'6'-F-89) of Missouri St.
Adam Leonard (6'1'-G-87) of E.Kentucky
Jake Odum (6'4'-G) of Indiana St.
Aaron Carter (6'4'-G-88) of Indiana St.

All-Freshman Team
Doug McDermott (6'7'-F) of Creighton
Jahenns Manigat (6'1'-G) of Creighton
Jake Odum (6'4'-G) of Indiana St.
Rayvonte Rice (6'4'-G) of Drake
Nathan Scheer (6'5'-F) of Missouri St.

Most-Improved Team
Anthony James (6'0'-G) of N.Iowa
Will Creekmore (6'9'-C-89) of Boston U.
David Kyles (6'4'-G-89) of Wichita St.
Dyricus Simms-Edwards (6'2'-G) of Bradley
Antoine Young (6'0'-G-89) of Creighton

All-Bench Team
Ben Smith (6'5'-F) of Wichita St.
Ned Cox (6'1'-G) of Evansville
Jahenns Manigat (6'1'-G) of Creighton
Jordan Printy (6'4'-G-88) of Indiana St.
Garrett Stutz (7'0'-C-90) of Wichita St.

Saint Peter's 62, Iona 57 - by Milord Nikolic
Jeron Belin scored 17 points, and Saint Peter's fended off a late Iona rally to clinch the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title with a 62-57 victory. Nick Leon added 15 points and Wesley Jenkins had 14 for the fourth-seeded Peacocks, who nearly squandered a 13-point lead in the second half. Mike Glover posted a game-high 23 points for the second-seeded Gaels, who entered the contest having won nine in a row. Saint Peter's captured its third tournament crown and first since 1995.

Diebler scores 27 as top-ranked Ohio State gets even for loss to No. 10 Wisconsin, 93-65 - by Eurobasket News
In the midst of a raucous locker room after No. 1 Ohio State's 93-65 payback victory over 10th-ranked Wisconsin, Jon Diebler said he was sorry to his teammates.

'I apologize for missing that one,' he said.

Everyone laughed.

Diebler lived up to his '3-bler' nickname Sunday by hitting 7 of 8 shots behind the arc while scoring 27 points, as Ohio State (29-2, 16-2 Big Ten) set NCAA Division I records by making 14 of 15 3-pointers (93.3 percent) and hitting 14 in a row after missing the first.

'On our best day this year, we hit 11 of 17 and thought we'd hit the jackpot,' Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan said. 'Fourteen of 15? I don't think people do that very often. Either that, or I'm living in the wrong part of the country.'

Still smarting from their first loss of the year, a 71-67 setback at Wisconsin on Feb. 12, the Buckeyes unleashed their best game of the season shutdown defense at one end and 68-percent shooting from the field at the other.

'I don't know if you could script it much better,' said Ohio State coach Thad Matta. 'Our defensive energy was incredible ... and offensively the shots were falling. It was incredible how well we shot the basketball.'

Freshman Jared Sullinger had 22 points just weeks after accusing a Wisconsin fan of spitting in his face as he left the floor at the Kohl Center. He had told several people that he not only wanted to beat the Badgers, but that he wanted to beat them by 50 points.

The final score only seemed that lopsided.

'That first loss in college, I didn't take that too lightly,' Sullinger said. 'I wanted to win, and I wanted to win big, too.'

William Buford added 18 points and David Lighty 13 for the Buckeyes, who won their 22nd straight home game while dropping Wisconsin to just 4-5 in Big Ten road games this season.

Ryan had been the focal point for many fans in a capacity crowd of 18,809 who felt he had disrespected the Buckeyes after the first meeting when he said, 'We won the game. Deal with it.'

Ohio State officials fueled the fans' enmity by handing out 1,400 scarlet towels that read, 'Deal With It.' When Ryan's picture was shown on the monitors at midcourt before the game, there was a large chorus of boos, and the Buckeyes student section immediately behind the Wisconsin bench yelled at the coach most of the day.

Asked after the game about the towels, Ryan said, 'What towels? ... I know one thing, towels didn't blow the ball in on all those 3s.'

The Buckeyes built a 47-32 halftime lead the exact score they led by in the second half of the first game before Wisconsin came roaring back thanks to 6-of-7 shooting behind the arc.

Topping that, Ohio State hit all eight 3s in the second 20 minutes.

Diebler, who tied the Big Ten record by hitting 10 shots behind the arc in a win at Penn State on Tuesday night, is 17 of 20 on 3-pointers in his last two games for the Buckeyes, who had clinched the outright Big Ten title a day earlier thanks to No. 6 Purdue's loss at Iowa.

Josh Gasser had 17 points, Jon Leuer 16 and Keaton Nankivil 10 for the Badgers (23-7, 13-5). Jordan Taylor, who had scored 21 of his 27 points to lead the comeback in the second half of the first meeting, was limited to eight points on 2-of-9 shooting. He was shadowed throughout the game by Ohio State freshman Aaron Craft.

'Aaron did a tremendous job,' said Matta, whose teams have won four Big Ten titles in the last six years. 'He'd studied so much film. What might go unnoticed is the job the other guys did in helping Aaron. But he was a pit bull out there today.'

Wisconsin drew as close as 56-45 on Nankivil's 3 with 14:15 left before the Buckeyes put the game on ice. Diebler was at the heart of it, starting things with a 3. He later hit one off an inbounds play and then dribbled around a defender and stepped back for yet another to push the lead to 69-48 and cap a 10-0 run midway through the second half.

The rest of the game was a matter of killing time until the Buckeyes could cut down the nets and raise the Big Ten trophy. They'll be the top seed in the Big Ten tournament this week in Indianapolis, and are all but assured of a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

Lighty, who played his final home game along with Diebler and Dallas Lauderdale, said the victory was nothing more than a step toward bigger goals.

'Our first mission was a regular-season Big Ten championship. That's complete,' Lighty said. 'Now we'll turn our focus on a three-day tournament that we need to win and that will get us ready for the NCAA tournament. That's just step two of our three-step mission.'

Courtesy of www.startribune.com

No. 20 Kentucky holds off Tennessee in 64-58 win - by Eurobasket News
Kentucky's first half against Tennessee may have aged coach John Calipari a bit. His young Wildcats did some maturing of their own in the second half.

No. 20 Kentucky survived poor shooting and weak rebounding before halftime to beat Tennessee 64-58 on Sunday and finish second in the Southeastern Conference's East Division.

'What I told them was we grew up today,' Calipari said. 'For the first time this year we did not play the way we started.'

At the heart of that effort was freshman Brandon Knight (6'3'-G), who was held scoreless for the first 19:57 but finished with 19 points.

The victory kept Kentucky from having to play an extra game in the SEC tournament, which starts Thursday. The Wildcats (22-8, 10-6) will get a bye for the first round and ended a four-game road losing skid.

The Volunteers (18-13, 8-8) could have finished second in the SEC East by beating Kentucky, despite a dramatic season overshadowed by the NCAA's unethical conduct and recruiting violation charges against coach Bruce Pearl. Instead, Tennessee dropped to fifth behind Vanderbilt and Georgia and will face Arkansas in the opening round of the SEC tournament.

'To leave second place on the table and not finish with Kentucky is disappointing. ... Getting swept by Kentucky is disappointing,' Pearl said. 'I do feel it's a benchmark I should be judged on, and I obviously have not done my job in our rivalry with Kentucky.'

Knight, who played all 40 minutes, set the tone for a second-half comeback when he took a pass from DeAndre Liggins down the floor to hit a layup just before the halftime buzzer. The basket cut Tennessee's advantage to 29-22 after the Vols opened the game with a 7-0 run and led by as many as 10 points.

The Wildcats came out of halftime by scoring the first seven points as part of a 20-4 run spanning both halves. Knight hit three 3-pointers in the opening 5 minutes of the half, the second of which tied the score at 29-29 with 18:15 to play.

'Right before we stepped onto the court (after halftime) we all huddled up and said we are really going to put in a 110 (percent) effort and just play our best,' forward Terrence Jones (6'9'-F-85, college: Livingstone) said. 'I think we got a good run to tie the game up. We just started moving the ball better, not really worrying about the bumps and just knocking down the open shots.'

The Wildcats led by eight points with 11:23 to go after a fast-break layup by Knight, but three Kentucky fouls in 45 seconds sent Tobias Harris (6'8'-F-92) to the line once and Scotty Hopson twice. They hit all six of their free throws to end the Wildcats' run, and Kenny Hall hit a jumper to give the Vols a 52-51 lead with 5:56 left.

Jones answered with a layup 36 seconds later to retake the lead for Kentucky, which used free throws and a 3 by Darius Miller to hold off the Vols.

Jones had 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Miller also scored 15.

The loss marred Tennessee's celebration to honor all-time scoring leader Allan Houston. The Vols retired Houston's No. 20 at halftime and unveiled a banner with his name and number hanging from the rafters of Thompson-Boling Arena.

Kentucky's early struggles on the boards combined with five missed shots to open the game helped Tennessee jump out to a 7-0 lead. The Vols were able to hit short jumpers and get to the rim, and a dunk by Cameron Tatum gave them a 16-6 lead with 11:07 left in the first half.

Harris scored 18 points for Tennessee, which finished the season with eight home losses for the first time since 1994-95. Hopson, who had averaged 24 points in his last five games against Kentucky, finished with 13, though nine of his points were on free throws.

'Everybody from the coaching staff to the bench - we've got to look ourselves in the mirror and just ask ourselves, 'What have we done and what can we do to get better?' Hall said.

Courtesy of https://scores.nbcsports.msnbc.com

Young leads Saint Mary's past Santa Clara 73-64 - by Eurobasket News
Mitchell Young (6'9'-F-90) scored 17 points off the bench and freshman Stephen Holt (6'3'-G-91) added 15 to lead No. 1 seed Saint Mary's to a 73-64 victory over No. 4 seed Santa Clara in the semifinals of the West Coast Conference tournament Sunday night.

The Gaels (24-7) will face Gonzaga in Monday's championship game. Saint Mary's is seeking its third straight WCC tournament title.

Marc Trasolini (6'9'-F-90) led Santa Clara (19-14) with 22 points, and Kevin Foster (6'2'-G) added 18 points, but made only 5-of-18 shots.

Saint Mary's led 31-29 at halftime and never trailed in the second half.

'It was a tough game, a gritty game,' Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett said. 'In the first half it was hard to get away from them, but we survived some foul trouble.'

The win was the Gaels' third this season against the Broncos.

Early in the second half Saint Mary's went on a 9-3 run to take a 42-34 lead with 17:08 remaining. Holt started it with a jumper, Rob Jones converted a three-point play and Young capped it with a putback.

Santa Clara answered with Trasolini beating the shot clock, Evan Roquemore (6'3'-G) hitting a pull-up jumper and Foster draining a 3-pointer to pull the Broncos within 44-41.

Santa Clara later got within 53-50 after a jumper by Trasolini with 6:25 remaining, but Saint Mary's then went on a 7-0 run. Matthew Dellavedova, who had 13 points, made a pair of free throws and Young scored the next five to give Saint Mary's a 60-50 lead.

'Mitch really stepped up. That's how it's been all year; guys picked each other up,' Bennett said.

Saint Mary's held a 25-4 advantage in bench scoring with Kenton Walker (6'9'-F-84, college: Montana St. - Billin) II adding eight points in 16 minutes.

Holt came into the game averaging six points a game, but had 12 midway through the second half.

Bennett made the decision to start Holt at guard in an effort to slow down Foster.

'I didn't want Foster to get going right away,' Bennett said.

Foster, who leads the WCC in scoring and the nation in 3s attempted and made, was just 4 of 12 from 3-point range.

The game was tied five times and saw eight lead changes in the first half.

Courtesy of www.sfgate.com

Gators beat Vanderbilt, set record for SEC wins - by Eurobasket News
Billy Donovan admits he had some doubts when Florida was picked to win the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division before the season.

The 14th-ranked Gators and their three seniors erased any questions about their potential and showed just how far theyve come by beating No. 21 Vanderbilt 86-76 on Saturday night. The win clinched the third outright regular-season SEC championship for Florida and the first since the 2007 team of future NBA stars won the national championship.

'I was cautiously optimistic because I didnt know if we could take some of the steps weve taken this year because we havent shown that', Donovan said. 'And now we've got to be able to put this behind us and move on to the next thing.'

The next thing is the SEC tournament, where the Gators own a first-round bye.

Kenny Boynton (6'2'-G-89) scored 17 points, and seniors Chandler Parsons (6'9'-F), Alex Tyus (6'8'-F) and Vernon Macklin (6'10'-F/C) each scored 13 points and made key plays down the stretch against Vanderbilt to help the Gators (24-6, 13-3) set a school record for conference wins.

We dont have three players going in the lottery this year, so it was a totally different team, Donovan said. This has been really, really as rewarding as any team Ive had to coach because of where theyve come from, not only from November and December, but where Chandler and Alex and Vern have come from two or three years ago.

Florida pulled away after a technical foul on Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings midway through the second half. That wiped out a potential tie for the Commodores (21-9, 9-7) and gave the Gators a six-point swing.

The loss knocked Vanderbilt out of position for a first-round bye in next weeks SEC tournament. The Commodores must now hope that No. 20 Kentucky beats Tennessee today to help them remain the Eastern Divisions No. 3 seed. Vanderbilt, which was led by John Jenkins (6'4'-G-91) 22 points, is 1-11 in season finales under Stallings.

The Commodores had wiped away a 14-point deficit behind a spirited 16-6 run and strong second-half play from Jenkins and Rod Odom, and seemed set to tie the game with 9:19 left. Jenkins appeared to make a layup and draw a blocking foul on Parsons. But a second referee simultaneously called charging on Jenkins and before the officials could confer, Stallings walked about 12 feet onto the court and put his hand on his hips, indicating to the official that his crewmate had called a blocking foul.

The official called a technical foul on Stallings, and Boynton made both shots. Instead of a 56-all tie had Jenkins made his foul shot, the Commodores were down 58-53. The Gators inbounded the ball and Tyus hit a layup to make it 60-53.

Boynton then hit a 3-pointer a minute later to make it 65-54 with 8:05 left and Vanderbilt never seriously threatened again.

I thought that was a turning point certainly, and for the life of me I didnt think it was a very good call, Stallings said. Ill have to go back and look at the film to see if I was right or not.

Courtesy of www.bradenton.com

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Harding Men Collect GSC Tournament Title - by Greg
Arkansas Tech had easily dispatched its two opponents in Gulf South Conference Tournament and was one win away from securing a third straight league title. Harding, though, had other ideas.
Using a second straight scintillating shooting performance, the Bisons dominated the Wonder Boys 80-61 to secure their first GSC Tournament title. The win gives Harding the league's automatic berth in the NCAA South Region field and avenged the two regular season losses suffered at the hands of Arkansas Tech.
Kevin Brown had a monster effort, making 7-of-8 shots en route to a 19-point, seven-rebound, five-blocked shot performance. As a team, Harding shot 58 percent from the field and scored half its points in the paint on an assortment of layups, dunks and short jumpers. The Bisons were even hot from beyond the 3-point arc, making 8-of-15 from downtown.
Arkansas Tech did not turn the ball over much (12 turnovers), but Harding turned those miscues into 22 points. The Wonder Boys' shooting left a little to be desired as well, making just 35 percent of their shots from the field.
Harding made nine of its first 12 shots to open a 20-10 lead less than nine minutes into the contest. A Matt Haney 3-pointer trimmed the lead to seven points but the Bisons would go on a 13-2 run over the next four minutes that gave HU its biggest lead of the first half, 33-15.
Down 39-26 at the half, Arkansas Tech made a last-ditch assault on the Harding advantage. The Wonder Boys cut the deficit to seven less than five minutes into the final period. But a 27-6 jaunt over a seven-minute span midway through the second half put the game out of reach. The Bisons led by as many as 25 in the second half.
Sam Brown scored 17 points, Hayden Johnson had 11 points, nine rebounds and four assists off the bench and tournament Most Outstanding Player Stephen Blake added 10 points. Jeremy Dunbar led Arkansas Tech with 14 points, James Causey added 13 and Jared Williamson finished with 12

Courtesy of GSC

All-GSC Summary 2010-2011

GSC Regular Season Standings
East
1 Al.-Huntsville 11-1
2 Valdosta St. 7-5
3 W.Georgia 6-6
4 N.Alabama 6-6
5 W.Alabama 5-7
6 W.Florida 2-10

West
1 Arkansas Tech 13-1
2 Harding 12-2
3 Delta St. 9-5
4 Ark.-Monticello 6-8
5 Ouachita Baptist 6-8
6 Christian Brothers 5-9
7 S.Arkansas 3-11
8 Henderson St. 2-12

GSC Tournament Final: Harding - Arkansas Tech 80-61
GSC Tournament Semifinals:
Harding - Alabama-Huntsville 82-51
Arkansas Tech - Valdosta State 82-64

GSC All-Tournament Team

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GSC All-Tournament MVP: Stephen Blake of Harding University
GSC All-Tournament Team
G: Stephen Blake (5'8'-89) of Harding University
F: Kevin Brown/a> (6'4'-87) of Harding University
G: Sam Brown (6'1'-87) of Harding University
G: Laithe Massey (6'4') of Arkansas Tech
G/F: Jeremy Dunbar (6'5'-88) of Arkansas Tech
G: Johnie Davis (6'2') of Arkansas Tech

All-GSC East Division Player of the Year: Zane Campbell (6'8'-F) of Al.-Huntsville
All-GSC East Division Freshman of the Year: Wes Long (6'2'-F) of N.Alabama
All-GSC East Division Coach of the Year: Lennie Acuff of Al.-Huntsville

All-GSC East Division 1st Team
G: Josh Magette (6'1') of Al.-Huntsville
F: Zane Campbell (6'8') of Al.-Huntsville
G: Ricky Davison (6'2'-89) of UALR
G: Kevin Harris (5'11') of Valdosta St.
G: Alquan Mendenhall (5'11'-88) of High Point
F: Da'Ron Sims (6'6'-90) of W.Georgia

All-GSC East Division 2nd Team
G: Jaime Smith (6'2') of Al.-Huntsville
C: Marcus Landry (6'6') of N.Alabama
G: Christian Hunter (6'3') of ZHampton RC
G/F: Jamar Moore (6'6') of W.Florida
F: Marquis Mathis (6'7') of W.Florida

All-GSC West Division Player of the Year: Phil Turner (6'3'-G-87) of Mississippi St.
All-GSC West Division Freshman of the Year: Harry Green (6'0'-G) of Christian Brothers
All-GSC West Division Coach of the Year: Doug Karleskint of Arkansas Tech

All-GSC West Division 1st Team
G: La Farmer (6'1') of Ark.-Monticello
G: Johnie Davis (6'2') of Arkansas Tech
G: Laithe Massey (6'4') of Arkansas Tech
G: Phil Turner (6'3'-87) of Mississippi St.
G: Stephen Blake (5'8'-89) of Harding
F: Kevin Brown (6'4'-87) of Harding

All-GSC West Division 2nd Team
F: Ricardo Hall (6'4') of Ark.-Monticello
G/F: Jeremy Dunbar (6'5'-88) of SE Louisiana
G: Scott Dennis (6'5') of Christian Brothers
F: Josh French (6'7') of N.Arkansas CC
G: G: Channin Hardin (6'3') of S.Arkansas

Fort Hays State Wins Men's Tournament Title - by Greg
MIAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player Dominique Jones took over in the second half, tying a championship game record with 30 points and leading Fort Hays State to an 89-83 victory over Missouri Southern Sunday afternoon in the 2011 MIAA Men's Basketball Tournament Championship Game at Municipal Auditorium.
The tournament title is the first-ever MIAA championship in any sport for Fort Hays State (25-6), which earns the conference's automatic bid into the NCAA South Central Regional Championship.
Jones hit big shot after big shot, finishing the game 12-of-19 from the field (3-of-7 from three-point range) and dished out seven assists to go along with his historic scoring performance, which included 20 points in the second half.
He shares the record for most points in an MIAA men's championship game with Ronny Rankin of Southeast Missouri State, who scored 30 in the 1985 title game against Central Missouri, and LaKeith Humphrey of Central Missouri, who netted 30 in the 1991 championship game against Southwest Baptist.
Missouri Southern (25-4) got off to a quick start, jumping out to a 7-2 lead after Marquis Addison hit a three-pointer at the 18:11 mark of the opening half. As it turns out, that would prove to be Southern's largest lead of the game.
Fort Hays State went on a 20-13 run to take the lead for good at 22-20 on a Ben Congiusta three-pointer with 8:47 to play in the first half.
The Tigers were able to extend the lead to nine on one of the plays of the game at the 3:09 mark of the first half, a play that set the tone for the rest of the contest.
Congiusta missed a three-point attempt, but Karron McKenzie flew through the lane for a thunderous follow-up slam, sending the FHSU faithful into a frenzy.
Fort Hays State went into the locker room with a 39-34 lead, and came out with a sense of urgency to put its stamp on the game.
Holding a 43-38 lead early in the second stanza, the Tigers went on an 8-1 spurt led by two Jones three-pointers to stretch the lead to 51-39 with 16:49 to play. Hays kept Southern at arms length for the majority of the second half, and when Corbin Kuntzsch hit one of his two three-pointers at the 7:04 mark, the Tigers led by their largest margin of the game, 76-58.
Missouri Southern battled back, but the closest the Lions would get would be on the final free throw of the game by Kevin Hinsey that provided the final margin.
Kuntzsch, an all-tournament team selection, had another big night for Fort Hays State, scoring 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Dijon Smith controlled the paint for the Tigers with 14 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks, earning all-tournament team honors as well.
Missouri Southern was led on the afternoon by its two all-tournament team selections, Skyler Bowlin and Keane Thomann.
Bowlin scored 22 points to lead the Lions, while Thomann had 20 points to go along with seven rebounds and three blocks.
Both Fort Hays State and Missouri Southern will compete in the 2011 NCAA South Central Regional Tournament.

Courtesy of MIAA

ALL-MIAA Summary 2010-2011

MIAA Regular Season Standings
1 Missouri So. 19-3 25-4
2 Ft.Hays State 16-6 25-6
3 Nebraska-Omaha 15-7 19-9
3 Washburn 15-7 18-9
5 Cent.Missouri 13-9 18-11
6 Emporia St. 12-10 16-14
7 Missouri Western 10-12 12-16
8 Pittsburg St. 9-13 13-13
8 SW Baptist 9-13 12-17
10 NW Missouri St. 8-14 10-16
11 Truman St. 5-17 7-19
12 Lincoln (MO) 1-21 3-23

MIAA Tournament Final: Fort Hays St. - Mo. Southern St. 89-83
MIAA Tournament Semifinals:
Fort Hays St. - Emporia St. 74-71
Mo. Southern St. - Neb.-Omaha 88-85

All-MIAA 1st Team

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Jones

Bowlin

Stutz

Bullock

Adams

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All-Tournament MVP: Dominique Jones (5'9'-G) of Ft.Hays State
Player of the Year: Skyler Bowlin (6'3'-G-89) of Missouri So.
Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Skyler Bowlin (6'3'-G-89) of Missouri So.
Co-Defensive Player of the Year: Dijon Smith (6'8'-F) of Ft.Hays State
Freshman of the Year: Marquis Addison (6'4'-G) of Missouri So.
Coach of the Year: Robert Corn of Missouri So.

1st Team
G: Skyler Bowlin (6'3'-89) of Missouri So.
G: Dominique Jones (5'9') of Ft.Hays State
F: Logan Stutz (6'9'-88) of Washburn
G: Tyler Bullock (6'2'-88) of Denver
G/F: Jason Adams (6'5'-89) of Missouri So.

2nd Team
F: De'Andre Washington (6'5'-89) of Valdosta St.
F: Dijon Smith (6'8') of Ft.Hays State
G: Boo Hunter (6'3'-89) of SW Tennessee
G: Tomas Brock (6'1'-88) of Missouri St.
G: Deshaun Cooper (5'7') of NW Missouri St.

3rd Team
C: Keane Thomann (6'11'-89) of Missouri So.
G: Mitch Albers (6'4'-88) of Nebraska-Omaha
F: Ethan Freeman (6'6'-88) of Truman St.
F: Elijah Allen (6'4') of NW Missouri St.
G: Matt Boswell (6'6') of Emporia St.

Honorable Mention
Xavier Burnette (6'1'-G-85) of Northeastern St.
Adam Holthaus (6'7'-F) of Emporia St.
Ken Bowman (6'9'-F) of Ft.Hays State
Corbin Kuntzsch (6'4'-G) of Ft.Hays State
Pierre Declue (5'9'-G) of Lincoln (MO)
P'Allen Stinnett (6'3'-G-87) of Creighton
T.J. Johnson (6'3'-G) of Missouri Western
Eric Ray (6'1'-G-90) of Pittsburg St.
Andra Bailey (6'4'-F-85) of Pittsburg St.
Alex Henderson (6'0'-G-88) of Truman St.

All-Defensive Team
Skyler Bowlin (6'3'-G-89) of Missouri So.
Dijon Smith (6'8'-F) of Ft.Hays State
Torrian Harris (6'1'-G-87) of Nebraska-Omaha
Reggie Stallings (6'3'-G-89) of Wayne St., MI
Arunas Simanavicius (6'6'-F-88) of E.Wyoming JC

All-Tournament Team
Dominique Jones (5'9'-G) of Ft.Hays State
Skyler Bowlin (6'3'-G-89) of Missouri So.
Dijon Smith (6'8'-F) of Ft.Hays State
Keane Thomann (6'11'-C-89) of Missouri So.
Corbin Kuntzsch (6'4'-G) of Ft.Hays State

UCO Caps Off Bartlesville In Style; Claims LSC Title - by Greg
Central Oklahoma claimed the first-ever LSC Championship in Bartlesville back in 2008. Thanks to a balanced scoring effort, a 14-0 second-half run and an all-around performance from a star player, UCO made sure it won the last won as well.
In a battle of No. 1 seeds, the Bronchos (28-3) were too strong for Tarleton State once again, running past the Texans 68-52 Sunday in the LSC Championship final game at Bruin Fieldhouse. UCO has now defeated Tarleton seven straight times and nine of the last 10 meetings.
Dauntae Williams was named MVP of the tournament for this three-game effort. Williams scored 14 points, grabbed four rebounds and three assists on Sunday, while teammates Brent Friday and Victor Driver were also on the all-tournament team. Friday led UCO in scoring against TSU with 16 points while Driver added 14 off the bench. Driver entered the weekend averaging 4.5 points but had three straight games of double-figure scoring.
Corin Henry led the Texans (24-5) with 19 points and was TSU's only representative on the all-tournament squad. Henry led all LSC scorers this weekend with 69 points.
The game was tight in the early going but by the end of the first half, UCO stretched the lead out to seven at 35-28 That was a dangerous spot for the Texans considering Central Oklahoma was a perfect 25-0 this year when leading at the half.
The Bronchos made sure that number went to 26 as they opened the second half with a 3-pointer by Williams to push the 10. Tarleton did trim the lead to two with an 11-3 run.
But that's when the Bronchos reeled off 14 straight points.
While UCO needed two overtimes to beat West Texas A&M in Saturday's semifinal game, it was actually Tarleton that looked to run out of steam. The Texans used a remarkable run Saturday in their semifinal game for a 38-point turnaround in a 24-point win over Midwestern State.
In the second half Sunday, Tarleton shot just 22.2 percent from the floor (6 of 27 field goals), including 2 of 14 from beyond the arc.
On the flip side, UCO shot 56.8 percent from the field and was 11 of 18 (61.1 percent) in the second half.
With UCO eventually headed to the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, the Bronchos leave the LSC with their fifth championship on the men's side.
Tarleton State failed to land its second LSC Championship, but as the No. 3 seed in the South Central Regional, the Texans will certainly try to regroup in next week's tournament.
That event could be possibly be held in Edmond, Okla. with UCO playing host. The Bronchos entered the weekend with a No. 2 regional record, but with three straight wins, including two over ranked teams (West Texas A&M and Tarleton State), UCO could surpass Missouri Southern, who lost to Fort Hays State in the finals of the MIAA tournament.
Regional pairings for the men's bracket will be announced tonight at NCAA.com at 9 p.m. (CST). The women's pairings will be announced at 8:30, with both UCO and Tarleton's women's teams expected to get bids.

Courtesy of LSC

All-LSC Summary 2010-2011

LSC Regular Season Standings
North Division
1 Cent.Oklahoma 11-1 28-3
2 Tex.A&M-Comm. 8-4 18-9
3 Cameron 7-5 17-11
4 SW Oklahoma St. 7-5 16-13
5 Northeastern St. 4-8 9-17
6 East Central 3-9 10-17
7 SE Oklahoma 2-10 3-23

South Division
1 Tarleton St. 13-1 24-5
2 W.Texas A&M 9-5 23-6
3 Midwestern St. 9-5 22-8
4 E.New Mexico 8-6 13-14
5 Angelo St. 7-7 11-15
6 Incarnate World 5-9 16-10
7 Tex.A&M-Kingsv. 4-10 9-17
8 Abil.Christian 1-13 9-17

LSC Tournament Final: UCO - Tarleton 68-52
LSC Tournament Semifinals:
UCO - West Texas A&M 66-63
Tarleton State - Southwestern Oklahoma 74-65

All-Tournament Team 2010-2011

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Williams

Friday

Driver

Henry

Hall

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All-Tournament MVP: Dauntae Williams of University of Central Oklahoma
All-Tournament Team
G: Dauntae Williams (6'4'-G-88) of University of Central Oklahoma
G: Brent Friday (6'2'-G-90) of University of Central Oklahoma
G: Victor Driver (5'10'-G) of University of Central Oklahoma
G: Corin Henry (5'11'-G-88) of Tarleton State University
G: Ladarius Hall (6'2'-G) of West Texas A&M University

LSC North Division Player of the Year: Dauntae Williams (6'4'-G-88) of Cent.Oklahoma
LSC North Division Defensive Player of the Year: Jarrod McDaniel (5'10'-G) of Stephen F. Austin
LSC North Division Freshman of the Year: Desmond Henry (6'4'-G) of Cameron
LSC North Division Newcomer of the Year: Desmond King (6'7'-F-88) of Paris JC
LSC North Division Coach of the Year: Terry Evans of Cent.Oklahoma

LSC North Division 1st Team
G: Dauntae Williams (6'4'-88) of Cent.Oklahoma
F: Desmond King (6'7'-88) of Paris JC
G: Milton Garner (6'1') of Cameron
G: Antoine Branch (5'10') of Northeastern St.
F: Urald King (6'6'-90) of SE Oklahoma

LSC North Division 2nd Team
G: Charleston Flemmings (6'0'-88) of SW Oklahoma St.
G: Brad Hambrick (5'11'-90) of Tex.A&M-Comm.
G: Tyler Phillips (6'5'-87) of Cent.Oklahoma
G: Denarius Darby (6'2'-88) of East Central
G: Ross Moore (6'0'-89) of SW Oklahoma St.

LSC North Division Honorable Mention
Nathan Murray (6'6'-F) of Cameron
Brent Friday (6'2'-G-90) of Cent.Oklahoma
Chancellor Jones (6'2'-G-89) of SW Oklahoma St.
Tyris Dowell (6'3'-G-87) of Tex.A&M-Comm.

LSC South Division Player of the Year: Chris Hagan (5'9'-G-89) of Rice
LSC South Division Defensive Player of the Year: Corin Henry (5'11'-G-88) of Tarleton St.
LSC South Division Freshman of the Year: Andre Adams (5'8'-G) of Angelo St.
LSC South Division Newcomer of the Year: Richard Thomas (6'5'-G-87) of N.Texas
LSC South Division Coach of the Year: Lonn Reisman of Tarleton St.

LSC South Division 1st Team
G: Chris Hagan (5'9'-89) of Rice
G: Ladarius Hall (6'2') of South Plains JC
G: Richard Thomas (6'5'-87) of N.Texas
G: Corin Henry (5'11'-88) of Tarleton St.
G: Stefan Mirabal (6'3') of W.New Mexico

LSC South Division 2nd Team
F: Tracy Robinson (6'6'-87) of Incarnate World
G: Michael Loyd (6'1'-88) of BYU
G: Lionel Foster (6'1'-89) of UALR
G: Antwan Mullins (5'9') of Richland CC
G: Shaun Umeh (6'3'-90) of Incarnate World

LSC South Division Honorable Mention
Preston Davis (6'2'-G-88) of Stephen F. Austin
Steve Moore (6'9'-C) of Missouri
Ridge McKeither (6'6'-F-88) of Chattanooga
Max Carrier (6'7'-F) of E.New Mexico
Chris Johnson (6'7'-F-90) of Incarnate World
David Terrell (6'5'-F-88) of Morehead St.
Wes Dipprey (6'8'-F/C-89) of Cal Poly - SLO
Jacquiese Holcombe (6'6'-F) of Mississippi St.

Warriors Win GLIAC Tournament Championship - by Eurobasket
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Wayne State University men's basketball team (22-7 overall) won its first GLIAC tournament title since 1999 with a last second 73-71 triumph at Ferris State University (22-7 overall) Sunday afternoon.
Sophomore guard Mike Hollingsworth (Utica, Mich.) tipped in a missed Warrior shot with 1.5 seconds left to put WSU ahead and Bulldog Kenny Brown's half-court shot was off the mark.
Hollingsworth was named to the GLIAC All-Tournament team along with Findlay's Nathan Hyde, Michigan Tech's Ali Haidar, and Ferris State's Justin Keenan and Darien Gay. WSU senior guard Bryan Smothers (Pontiac, Mich./Northern) was voted to the tournament's Most Valuable Player after scoring 51 points in Wayne State's three post-season victories.
The first half was a see-saw affair with four lead changes and five tied scores. WSU had the largest advantage (8, 32-24) with 4:11 left, but FSU closed the opening 20 minutes on an 11-4 run.
Seven different players scored for the Warriors before intermission led by eight each from Hollingsworth and senior forward Jerry Oden (Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech). WSU shot 53 percent (16-of-30) from the floor while limiting FSU to 36 percent (10-of-28). Keenan had 10 points but was just 2-of-7 from the field.
Wayne State tallied the first five points of the second half with junior guard Dale Brundidge (Southfield, Mich./Detroit Country Day) hitting a jumper and adding a pair of foul shots. A Hollingsworth jumper on an in-bounds play at the 16:40 mark gave the Warriors an eight point lead (45-37).
WSU's lead remained between six and eight points until an 8-2 Bulldog run cut the visitors advantage to two (51-49) with 12:51 remaining.
Wayne State's lead was between two and five points for the next four minutes until junior guard Stacey Waters (Detroit, Mich./Renaissance) drained a long triple just as the shot clock was about to expire pushing the lead to six (61-55) with 8:46 left.
FSU responded with a 7-0 spurt to take its first lead since 16-15. After a Hollingsworth free throw tied the game at 62, Keenan made a pair of foul shots. Hollingsworth answered at the other end with a jumper in the paint. Two more Keenan free throws preceded a triple by Hollingsworth with 2:41 left. Keenan went to the foul line again and split a pair to tie the game at 67 with 2:16 remaining.
Hollingsworth went to the foul line as Matt DeHart was whistled for an over-the-back call on Keenan's missed free throw. Hollingsworth sank both shots from the charity stripe to put the Warriors ahead 69-67 also at the 2:16 mark as the clock did not move on the missed free throw by FSU. A jumper by Brown with 59.6 seconds left tied the game at 69.
Brundidge's lay-up regained the WSU lead at the 25.7 mark. Keenan answered at the other end with exactly 10.0 seconds remaining setting up the final sequences.
FSU only made three field goals in the final seven minutes, meanwhile Hollingsworth tallied 10 of WSU's final 12 points.
Hollingsworth finished with a team-high 22 points and a game-best 15 rebounds. Smothers contributed 11 points and nine assists.
Keenan led all scorers with 25 points (6-15 FG, 13-17 FT) as he attempted just three free throws less than the Warriors squad.

Courtesy of WSU

GLIAC Regular Season Standings
North Division
1 Ferris St. 16-3 22-7
2 Grand Valley St. 14-5 19-8
3 Michigan Tech 11-8 17-11
4 L.Superior 9-10 15-12
4 Saginaw Valley 9-10 13-14
6 Northwood 7-12 10-18
7 N.Michigan 4-15 9-17
South Division
1 Findlay (OH) 16-3 24-4
2 Hillsdale 14-5 20-6
2 Wayne St., MI 14-5 22-7
4 Ashland 7-12 13-13
5 Tiffin 6-13 8-18
6 Lake Erie 3-16 7-19
6 Ohio Dominican 3-16 6-20

GLIAC Tournament Final: Wayne State - Ferris State 73-71
GLIAC Tournament Semifinals:
Ferris State - Michigan Tech 73-64
Wayne State - Findlay 73-64

Player of the Year: Justin Keenan (6'7'-F/C-88) of Ferris St.
All-Tournament MVP: Bryan Smothers (5'10'-G-88) of Wayne St., MI
Freshman of the Year: Joe Graessle (6'3'-G-92) of Tiffin
Coach of the Year: Bill Sall of Ferris St.

All-Tournament Team
Bryan Smothers (5'10'-G-88) of Wayne St., MI
Nathan Hyde (6'3'-G-88) of Findlay (OH)
Ali Haidar (6'7'-F-90) of Michigan Tech
Darien Gay (5'10'-G-89) of Ferris St.
Mike Hollingsworth (6'1'-G) of Wayne St., MI
Justin Keenan (6'7'-F/C-88) of Ferris St.

All-GLIAC North Division 1st Team 2010-11

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Keenan

Foster

Gay

Haidar

Ringler

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1st Team
G: Greg Foster (6'2'-89) of Saginaw Valley
G: Darien Gay (5'10'-89) of Ferris St.
F: Ali Haidar (6'7'-90) of Michigan Tech
F/C: Justin Keenan (6'7'-88) of Ferris St.
G/F: Justin Ringler (6'4') of Grand Valley St.

2nd Team
C: Jared Benson (6'10'-89) of N.Michigan
F: Mike Hojnacki (6'7'-90) of Michigan Tech
G: Kyle Hunt (6'3') of L.Superior
G: James Thomas (6'2') of Grand Valley St.
G/F: Lou Williams (6'7') of Ferris St.

All-Defensive Team
Dontae Molden (5'11'-G) of Ferris St.
Justin Ringler (6'4'-G/F) of Grand Valley St.
Alvin Storrs (6'2'-G) of Grand Valley St.
Chris Webb (6'1'-G-91) of Saginaw Valley
Lou Williams (6'7'-G/F) of Ferris St.

All-GLIAC South Division 1st Team 2010-11

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Smothers

Caiola

Eaton

Hollingsworth

Hyde

#e#5

1st Team
G: Kyle Caiola (5'11'-90) of Mass.-Lowell
G: Brent Eaton (6'5'-89) of Wisc.-Green Bay
G: Mike Hollingsworth (6'1') of Wayne St., MI
G: Nathan Hyde (6'3'-88) of Findlay (OH)
G: Bryan Smothers (5'10'-88) of Wayne St., MI

2nd Team
G: Ethan Bradshaw (6'1'-87) of Lake Erie
G: Tyler Gerber (5'10'-90) of Hillsdale
G: Aaron Gibbs (6'3'-88) of Presbyterian
F: Kale Richardson (6'8'-87) of Ashland
C: Evan Yates (6'6') of Ashland

All-Defensive Team
Tyler Gerber (5'10'-G-90) of Hillsdale
Nick Meinert (6'2'-G) of Hillsdale
Aaron Robinson (6'2'-G-90) of Findlay (OH)
Bryan Smothers (5'10'-G-88) of Wayne St., MI
Ike Udanoh (6'8'-C-89) of LIU Brooklyn

Limestone men's basketball wins first ever Conference Carolinas Championship 68-59 over Coker - by Emiliano
Limestone men's basketball wins first ever Conference Carolinas Championship 68-59 over Coker
No. 2 Limestone College (23-6, 14-4) capped off the most successful Division II season in program history with a thrilling 68-59 victory over No. 4 Coker to win the 2011 Conference Carolinas Men's Basketball Tournament and earn the program's first-ever bid to the NCAA Division II Tournament. It is the first conference championship in program history.
With Limestone leading 58-47 with 5:06 to play, Coker mounted a tremendous comeback as they used a 12-2 run to close to within 60-59 with 1:33 to play. A basket by redshirt-junior forward Jarrell Douglass (Leesburg, Fla.) then sparked an 8-0 run, highlighted by 6-of-6 shooting from the line by junior guard Stewart Clark (Atlanta, Ga.), that clinched the 68-59 victory and the first-ever Conference Carolinas Championship for Limestone.
Jarrell Douglass earned Most Valuable Player honors for the tournament and was joined on the All-Tournament team by redshirt-senior forward Danny Friend (Morrow, Ga.) and junior guard Michael Barrett (Virginia Beach, Va.).
In the first half, with the game tied at 6-6 at the 16:12 mark, Limestone used an 8-0 run fueled by five points from Jarrell Douglass to take a 14-6 advantage. Trailing 19-13 with 7:43 to play, Coker used a 7-2 run to pull back to within 21-20. A pair of free throws and a layup then stretched LC's lead to 25-20 before the Cobras tied up the game with a 5-0 run of their own.
A Douglass layup gave Limestone back the lead but it was a Douglass miss that provided the highlight of the half. Michael Barrett then crashed the boards and slammed home the rebound to close out the half with a 29-25 lead.
Leading 34-31 at the 16:16 mark, the Saints put together a 10-3 run over the next 2:44 to take a 44-33 lead. They would stretch their lead to 11 on several occasions and maintain at least an eight-point advantage until Coker clawed to within 52-45 with 6:19 to play. A 6-2 Limestone run then made it 58-47 and set the stage for their late game heroics.
Liam Kyle led all scorers with 22 on the night and added five rebounds and four assists while Joselle Bracy finished with 12 points. Tom Wright added 10 points and a team-high tying five rebounds and Delonte Doles, playing in foul trouble much of the night, chipped in with eight points, four assists and three boards.
Jarrell Douglass led Limestone with a near triple-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to go along with four blocks while Michael Barrett had 15 points. Danny Friend added 11 points, nine rebounds and two blocks and Stewart Clark finished with eight points on perfect 8-of-8 foul shooting, including 6-of-6 down the stretch.
With the win, Limestone has earned the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and will await word on what regional they will be placed in and who they will face. The NCAA Selection Show will be aired live on NCAA.com at 10 p.m. on Sunday, March 6.
Courtesy of Golimestonesaints.com

Conf.Carolinas Summary 2010-11:

Regular Season Standings 2010-11:

1 Queens (NY) 16-2 20-7
2 Limestone 14-4 22-6
3 Barton (NC) 12-6 18-10
4 Coker 10-8 14-13
5 Mount Olive 9-9 14-13
5 St.Andrews 9-9 13-14
5 Pfeiffer 9-9 11-16
8 Belm.Abbey 8-10 14-14
9 Lees-McRae 2-16 6-20
10 Erskine 1-17 3-23

Conf.Carolinas Tournament Final: Limestone - Coker 68-59
Conf.Carolinas Tournament Semifinals:
Limestone - Barton College 81-77
Coker - Belmont 87-80

All-Conf.Carolinas Top Players 2010-11

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Woods

Hopkins

Dunn

Barbee

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All-Tournament MVP: Jarrell Douglass (6'5'-F) of Limestone
Player of the Year: Chris Woods (6'5'-F) of Pfeiffer
Rookie of the Year: Brent Evans (6'8'-F-92) of Queens (NC)
Rookie of the Year: Dory Hines (6'3'-G) of Mount Olive
Coach of the Year: Wes Long of Queens (NC)

1st Team
F: Chris Woods (6'5') of Pfeiffer
G: Reggie Hopkins (5'11'-88) of Queens (NC)
F: Jarrell Douglass (6'5') of Limestone
F: L.J. Dunn (6'3') of Barton (NC)
G: Richard Barbee (6'3') of Belm.Abbey

2nd Team
G: Derek Staton (5'9') of Mount Olive
F: Marvin Jackson (6'5') of St.Andrews
G: Daniel Bailey (6'4'-90) of Queens (NC)
G: Tom Wright (6'2'-88) of Augusta St.
G: Gerald Boston (5'10') of Barton (NC)

3rd Team
F: Danny Friend (6'6'-88) of D.O.T.S.
G: Jaren Haley (6'1') of Wagner
F: Kyle Phillips (6'9') of Belm.Abbey
F: Liam Kyle (6'7') of W.Liberty St.
F: Adam McFerran (6'4'-88) of Wheeling Jesuit

All-Tournament Team
Kyle Phillips (6'9'-F) of Belm.Abbey
L.J. Dunn (6'3'-F) of Barton (NC)
Liam Kyle (6'7'-F) of W.Liberty St.
Tom Wright (6'2'-G-88) of Augusta St.
Michael Barrett (5'11'-G) of Limestone
Danny Friend (6'6'-F-88) of D.O.T.S.

All-Academic Team
Mihai Petcu (6'6'-F-88) of
Matthew Beerse (6'1'-G) of Belm.Abbey
Ryan Conrad (5'10'-G) of Wagner
Ian Parry (6'5'-F) of Belm.Abbey
Tom Wright (6'2'-G-88) of Augusta St.
John Mark Taylor (6'6'-C) of Erskine
Nick Debnam (6'3'-G) of Limestone
Aleks Mitrovic (6'7'-F) of Mount Olive
David Cheek (6'3'-G/F-88) of Queens (NC)
Sean Eads (5'11'-G-90) of Queens (NC)

Daye named MVP as Bloomfield wins CACC Men's Basketball Championship - by Emiliano
Gage Daye netted 24 points in leading Bloomfield College to the 2010-11 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Men's Basketball Championship with a 94-81 victory over Goldey-Beacom College Saturday night at Holy Family University. With the win, Bloomfield has captured the CACC's automatic bid to the NCAA Division II East Region Tournament, which will commence next week.
Three Deacons tallied at least 20 points, led by Daye's 24. Junior forward Matt Wafula registered a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds, while senior guard Ryan Rodrigues scored 20 points and added seven boards. Daye, Wafula and Rodriguez were named to the All-Tournament team. Bloomfield (21-8) shot 48.4-percent (31-of-64) from the field and 76.3-percent (29-of-38) from the charity stripe.
Goldey-Beacom (19-11) was led by senior forward Terrence Parkes, who registered 23 points and eight rebounds. Classmate Azeez Ellegood added 19 points, five assists and three rebounds, while Darnell Cephas contributed 15 points. The Lightning have now advanced to two consecutive CACC Championship games, falling to Felician College in the 2009-10 finale.

CCAC Summary 2010-11:

Regular Season Standings 2010-11

North Division
1 Bloomfield 15-3 19-8
2 Post 14-4 17-10
3 Dominican (NY) 12-6 16-13
4 Felician 10-8 14-13
5 Concordia (NY) 9-9 10-16
6 Caldwell 7-11 10-16
7 Nyack 0-18 2-24
South Division
1 Goldey-Beacom 12-5 18-10
2 Philadelphia 10-7 15-12
3 Chestnut Hill 8-9 12-15
4 Univ.Sciences 7-10 12-13
5 Wilmington 6-11 8-18
6 Holy Family 4-13 6-21

CACC Tournament Final: Bloomfield - Goldey-Beacom 94-81
CACC Tournament Semifinals:
Goldey-Beacom - Post 74-63
Bloomfield - Chestnut Hill 82-80

All-CACC 1st team 2010-11

Daye

Adefemi

Hodzic

Parkes

Young

All-Tournament MVP: Gage Daye (6'2'-F) of Bloomfield
Player of the Year: Gage Daye (6'2'-F) of Bloomfield
Rookie of the Year: Tyrone Mann-Barnes (6'0'-G) of Univ.Sciences
Rookie of the Year: Khaleev Ginyard (5'8'-G) of Dominican (NY)
Coach of the Year: Al Sokaitis of Post

1st Team
F: Adewale Adefemi (6'4') of Univ.Sciences
F: Gage Daye (6'2') of Bloomfield
C: Almin Hodzic (6'10') of Dominican (NY)
F: Terrence Parkes (6'6'-87) of Delaware St.
G/F: Devon Young (6'3'-89) of Felician

2nd Team
F/C: Dan Comas (6'6') of Chestnut Hill
G: Jim Connolly (6'3'-90) of Philadelphia
F: Garvin McAlister (5'9') of Post
G/F: Samuel McDuffie (6'5') of Goldey-Beacom
G: Leon Porter (5'6') of Dominican (NY)

3rd Team
G: Ahmad Harris (5'9') of Bloomfield
F: James Oyamo (6'5') of Nyack
G: Ryan Rodrigues (6'0') of St.Michael's
G: Tim Smith (6'2') of Holy Family
G: Brandon Whitaker (6'1') of Concordia (NY)

Honorable Mention
Temi Adebayo (7'0'-C-88) of St.Joseph's
Azeez Ellegood (5'8'-G) of Goldey-Beacom
Corey Francisco (6'5'-G/F-89) of Philadelphia
Suquan Gary (6'6'-F-88) of Felician
Nikola Otovic (6'1'-G-89) of Sloga

All-Tournament Team
Gage Daye (6'2'-F) of Bloomfield
Ryan Rodrigues (6'0'-G) of St.Michael's
Matt Wafula (6'6'-F) of Molloy
Terrence Parkes (6'6'-F-87) of Delaware St.
Azeez Ellegood (5'8'-G) of Goldey-Beacom
Josh Lopez (5'11'-G) of Post
Uros Kovacevic (6'5'-G-86) of Seminole CC
Adewale Adefemi (6'4'-F) of Univ.Sciences

Bellarmine Collects Back-to-Back GLVC Titles - by Eurobasket
ST. LOUIS - The Bellarmine men's basketball team claimed its second straight GLVC Championship on Sunday afternoon with an 87-81 overtime win against second-seeded Southern Indiana at Moloney Arena. With the win, the second-ranked Knights secured the league's automatic berth to the NCAA Division II Tournament.
Senior forward Nick Holmes converted a three-point play with just under one minute in regulation to knot the score at 62-62 and force the extra session.
After the two teams exchanged baskets through the first three minutes of the overtime session Bellarmine (27-2) seized the lead and control of the game on back-to-back three-point baskets by Chris Dowe and Braydon Hobbs.
The two buckets gave the Knights a 77-72 lead with 1:04 to play and Bellarmine converted eight straight free throw conversions down the stretch to seal the win.
Bellarmine's Justin Benedetti, the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, paced the Knights in the second half as he scored his team's first nine points after the break to help them to a 40-32 lead. He finished the game with 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting and added four rebounds and four assists.
Hobbs, who joined Benedetti on the All-Tournament Team, notched a double-double with 19 points and 10 assists and Dowe came off the bench to score a game-high 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting.
In all, five Knights reached double figures on the afternoon as the team shot 49.1 percent from the field. Bellarmine canned 21-of-22 free throws and shot 54.5 percent from the three-point line (12-22).
Behind Benedetti's nine-point surge to open the second half, the Knights made a 12-2 run and took a 43-34 advantage on a Hobbs three-pointer with 12:37 to play.
Southern Indiana's Mohammed Ntumba scored six of his team-high 20 points as the Eagles (24-5) roared back over the next three minutes. USI capped the run and tied the score at 47-47 with a pair of Kevin Gant free throws.
The teams traded buckets until Holmes managed to tie the game at the end of regulation.
The cleanly played first half featured five lead changes with Southern Indiana opening the contest on an 11-5 run highlighted by four points each by Ntumba and Hogg.
Bellarmine responded with a significant run of their own led by Chris Dowe off the bench who had seven points in the spurt including a bucket at the 5:10 mark to give the Knights a 26-20 advantage.
In addition to Benedetti, Hobbs and Ntumba, USI's Brandon Hogg and Kentucky Wesleyan's Anthony Young were also selected to the All-Tournament Team.
The NCAA Midwest Regional, in which Bellarmine and likely Southern Indiana will be competing, will begin on Saturday.

Courtesy of GLVC

CLVC Regular Season Standings
East
1 Bellarmine 17-1
2 S.Indiana 14-4
3 N.Kentucky 12-6
3 Indianapolis 12-6
5 Ky Wesleyan 10-8
West
1 Drury 13-5
2 Mo.-St.Louis 10-8
3 Rockhurst 6-12
4 Missouri S&T 3-15
4 Maryville Coll. 3-15
North
1 Quincy 9-9
1 Lewis 9-9
3 St.Joseph (IN) 7-11
4 Wisc.-Parkside 6-12
5 Ill.-Springfield 4-14

GLVC Tournament Final: Bellarmine - S.Indiana 87-81
GLVC Tournament Semifinals:
Southern Indiana - Drury 88-74
Bellarmine - Kentucky Wesleyan 86-73

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Player of the Year: Jeremy Kendle (6'1'-G) of Bellarmine
All-Tournament MVP: Justin Benedetti (6'7'-G) of Bellarmine
Freshman of the Year: Jordan Mach (6'2'-G) of Wisc.-Parkside
Coach of the Year: Scott Davenport of Bellarmine

1st Team
G: Darius Adams (6'0'-89) of Indianapolis
G: Gerald Fulton (6'2'-88) of Mo.-St.Louis
G: Braydon Hobbs (6'5') of Bellarmine
G: Jeremy Kendle (6'1') of Bellarmine
C: Mohamed Ntumba (6'7'-85) of SE Illinois JC

2nd Team
G: Alex Hall (6'2') of Drury
F: Jajuan Maxwell (6'6'-88) of SE Missouri St.
G: Dennis Thomas Jr. (6'2') of Lewis
G: C.J. Trotter (6'3') of S.Indiana
C: Anthony Young (6'7'-89) of Ky Wesleyan

3rd Team
G: Justin Benedetti (6'7') of Bellarmine
G: Chris Dowe (6'2') of Bellarmine
G: Josh Edmonds (6'5'-88) of Quincy
G: Malcolm Eleby (6'3'-89) of St.Bonaventure
C: Michael Fakuade (6'7') of N.Illinois
G: Kevin Gant (5'8'-89) of S.Indiana
G: Cardell McFarland (6'0'-87) of Missouri St.
G: Dennon Mitchell (6'2'-90) of Drury
G: Adrian Moss (5'9'-88) of IUPUI
G: Josh Tabb (6'4'-86) of Tennessee

All-Tournament Team
Justin Benedetti (6'7'-G) of Bellarmine
Braydon Hobbs (6'5'-G) of Bellarmine
Mohamed Ntumba (6'7'-C-85) of SE Illinois JC
Brandon Hogg (6'1'-G) of S.Indiana
Anthony Young (6'7'-C-89) of Ky Wesleyan

Lincoln Memorial Captures Men's Basketball Tournament Title With 68-58 Victory Over Wingate - by Greg
Lincoln Memorial Univerisity built a 16-point halftime lead, and then held off a late Wingate rally to defeat the Bulldogs 68-58 in the championship game of the 2011 Food Lion South Atlantic Conference men's basketball tournament on Sunday afternoon at Catawba Valley Community College.
The 12th-ranked Railsplitters win their first-ever Food Lion SAC title and improve to 27-2 overall, while Wingate falls to 19-10 on the season.
The Railsplitters receive the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs will have to wait until later Sunday night to see if they receive an at-large bid to the tournament. The selection show can be seen live via webcast at 10 p.m. by going to the ncaa.com.
Junior forward Desmond Johnson (Lynch, Ky.) led the LMU attack with 24 points and 10 rebounds. The SAC Player of the Year hit seven-of-14 shots from the field and 10-of-12 free throws, while also handing out a team-high four assists, earning All-SAC Tournament honors. Junior guard Darryl Garrett (Detroit, Mich.) added 15 points, while senior forward D'Mario Curry (Detroit, Mich.) had 12 points and five boards, earning SAC Tournament MVP honors.
Sophomore forward Odell Turner (Charlotte, N.C.) had 18 points and nine rebounds to lead the Wingate attack, hitting eight-of-12 shots from the field while earning all-tournament accolades. Junior guard Jaime Vaughn (Tallahassee, Fla.) added 12 points, four rebounds and three assists, joining Turner on the all-tournament squad.
The Railsplitters relied on their defense in the first half, holding Wingate scoreless for the final 3:33 of the opening stanza to stretch the lead to 14 points at halftime. Johnson hit a pair of free throws and a jumper to start the closing spurt for LMU, while junior guard Carlos Sanford (Durham, N.C.) added a three. Armstrong knocked down a jumper with three seconds remaining to give the Railsplitters a 36-22 halftime lead.
An alley-oop to Curry on the opening play of the second half put LMU on top by 16. The Railsplitters maintained their lead over the next few minutes, holding a 54-40 advantage with 12 minutes remaining in the game. The Bulldogs used a 9-0 run to cut the lead down to three. Junior guard Chase Smith (Upper Marlboro, Md.) drained a three to start the spurt, while Vaughn added with a three-point play to cut the deficit to six. A Turner free throw, followed by Turner layup made it 54-51 with 9:15 to go.
LMU got a big bucket from Garrett on the next possession, followed by a jumper from sophomore guard Cam Carden (Clearwater, Fla.) to push the lead back to seven. The Bulldogs cut the lead back down to four on a three from sophomore guard Paidrick Matilus (Boynton Beach, Fla.) at the 4:32 mark. The Railsplitters had the answer once again, scoring the next seven points to push the lead to 11. Five points in the stretch came via free throws, while Garrett added a layup in the run which made it 67-56 with 48 seconds remaining.
LMU shot 41.1 percent from the field, while holding a 40-28 rebounding advantage. The Railsplitters compiled 12 second-chance points, compared to Wingate's four. The Bulldogs shot 42.3 percent from the field, while knocking down five-of-18 from three-point range (27.8 percent). Lincoln Memorial also had a big advantage at the free throw line, knocking down 20-of-28 while the Bulldogs hit just nine-of-12 for the day.
Catawba College's Dominick Reid, who averaged 24.5 points in two tournament games, rounds out the All-Tournament team.

Courtesy of SAC

All-SAC Summary 2010-2011

SAC Regular Season Standings
1 Lincoln Memorial 16-2
2 Wingate 12-6
2 Anderson 12-6
4 Brevard 8-10
4 Newberry 8-10
4 Catawba 8-10
4 Carson-Newman 8-10
4 Tusculum 8-10
9 Mars Hill 7-11
10 Lenoir-Rhyne 3-15

SAC Tournament Final: LMU - Wingate 68-58
SAC Tournament Semifinals:
LMU - Tusculum 62-56
Wingate - Catawba 65-60

All-SAC 1st Team

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Roper

Reid

Johnson

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All-Tournament MVP: D'Mario Curry (6'7'-F-85) of Lincoln Memorial
Player of the Year: Desmond Johnson (6'6'-F-90) of Lincoln Memorial
Freshman of the Year: Keon Moore (6'4'-G) of Catawba
Student-Athlete of the Year: Nick Trull (6'2'-G) of Anderson
Coach of the Year: Josh Schertz of Lincoln Memorial

1st Team
G: Brandon Young (6'3') of Anderson
G: Josh Roper (6'0') of Pfeiffer
G: Dominick Reid (5'10') of Catawba
F: D'Mario Curry (6'7'-85) of Lincoln Memorial
F: Desmond Johnson (6'6'-90) of Lincoln Memorial
F: Odell Turner (6'6') of Wingate

2nd Team
G: Kevis Cornwell (6'2') of Anderson
G/F: Sammy Emile (6'5') of Mars Hill
F: Dion Malachi (6'6') of Mars Hill
F: Tony Davis (6'10') of Cent.Florida
F: Robert Troutman (6'5'-89) of Tusculum
G: Jamie Vaughn (6'0'-90) of Wingate

All-Tournament Team
D'Mario Curry (6'7'-F-85) of Lincoln Memorial
Desmond Johnson (6'6'-F-90) of Lincoln Memorial
Odell Turner (6'6'-F) of Wingate
Jamie Vaughn (6'0'-G-90) of Wingate
Dominick Reid (5'10'-G) of Catawba

All-Freshman Team
Denzail Jones () of Clark Atlanta
Ishmael Sanders (6'2'-G) of Carson-Newman
Keon Moore (6'4'-G) of Catawba
Allan Jones (6'4'-G/F) of Lenoir-Rhyne
Vincent Bailey (6'6'-F) of Lincoln Memorial

Winona State Wins NSIC/Sanford Health Men's Basketball Tournament Title - by Greg
Fifth seeded Winona State won the 2011 NSIC/Sanford Health Men's Basketball Tournament Championship with a 58-41 win over sixth seeded St. Cloud State. The Warriors earn an automatic bid to next week's NCAA Division II Central Region Tournament, while the Huskies lose their first NSIC Tournament game (8-1) after winning the previous two NSIC Tournament Championships.
The Warriors lead nearly the entire way as they claimed their fifth NSIC/Sanford Health Tournament Championship and removed all doubt from its postseason destination.
The Warriors received a huge game from Clayton Vette and strong senior leadership from Ben Fischer to earn a 58-41 victory over St. Cloud State. The championship will be added to a WSU trophy case that already contains tournament titles from 2001, 2006, 2007 and 2008. The win also punches Winona State's ticket to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh consecutive season.
Vette was a workhorse as WSU built a second half advantage that reached as many as 20. The junior scored 17 and grabbed nine rebounds, with 11 points and six assists after halftime, earning all-tournament honors.
The MVP of the NSIC/Sanford Health Tournament went to Ben Fischer who scored eight points and dished out seven assists. Jon Walburg added 12 points and six rebounds.
Winona State held the Huskies to just 23 percent shooting in the first half, building a 22-15 lead. St. Cloud State shot 28 percent for the game and hit just six of 17 3-point attempts. The Warriors shot the ball at a 43 percent clip on their way to the win.
WSU is now 20-9 on the season, the seventh consecutive year the Warriors have reached at least 20 wins.

Courtesy of NSIC

All-NSIC Summary 2010-2011

NSIC Regular Season Standings
1 Minnesota St. 19-3
2 Mary 18-4
3 Augustana (SD) 15-7
4 Winona St. 13-9
4 Concordia-St.Paul 13-9
6 MSU Moorhead 12-10
6 St.Cloud St. 12-10
8 Wayne St., NE 9-13
8 SW Minnesota St. 9-13
10 Northern St. 8-14
10 Bemidji St. 8-14
10 Minn.-Duluth 8-14
13 Upper Iowa 7-15
14 Minn.-Crookston 3-19

NSIC Tournament Final: Winona State - St. Cloud State 58-41
NSIC Tournament Semifinals:
Winona State - Minnesota State 82-74
St. Cloud State - U-Mary 65-59

All-NSIC 1st Team

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McCaffrey

Schilling

Olafeso

Erdmann

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All-Tournament MVP: Ben Fischer (6'1'-G) of Winona St.
Player of the Year: Anthony Moody (6'0'-G) of Mary
Defensive Player of the Year: Cameron Hodges (6'5'-G-87) of Minnesota St.
Freshman of the Year: Brett Ervin (6'7'-F) of Minn.-Duluth
Newcomer of the Year: Peter Olafeso (6'2'-G-85) of Concordia-St.Paul
Coach of the Year: Matt Margenthaler of Minnesota St.

1st Team
G: Cameron McCaffrey (6'1'-90) of Augustana (SD)
G: Cody Schilling (6'5'-89) of Augustana (SD)
G: Peter Olafeso (6'2'-85) of Concordia-St.Paul
F: Eric Erdmann (6'5') of Mary
G: Anthony Moody (6'0') of Mary
G: Marcus Hill (5'9'-89) of Minnesota St.
G: Jefferson Mason (6'6'-88) of N.Colorado
F: Collin Pryor (6'6') of Northern St.
G: Taylor Witt (6'3'-88) of St.Cloud St.
G: Ben Fischer (6'1') of Winona St.

2nd Team
F: James Ellisor (6'5'-90) of Bemidji St.
F: Brent Barz (6'10'-89) of Tyler JC
G: Ryan Rasmussen (6'2'-89) of Minn.-Duluth
G: Cameron Hodges (6'5'-87) of Minnesota St.
F: Alex Novak (6'8') of MSU Moorhead
F: Scott Roehl (6'7'-87) of SW Minnesota St.
F: Andrew Bernstetter (6'6'-89) of St.Cloud St.
G: Amry Shelby (5'11'-91) of Wayne St., NE
G: Anthony Tucker (6'4'-89) of Iowa
F: Clayton Vette (6'8') of Iowa St.

All-Tournament Team
Anthony Moody (6'0'-G) of Mary
Marcus Hill (5'9'-G-89) of Minnesota St.
Taylor Witt (6'3'-G-88) of St.Cloud St.
Clayton Vette (6'8'-F) of Iowa St.
Ben Fischer (6'1'-G) of Winona St.

Augusta State Claims PBC Men's Tournament Title 76-59 - by Greg
Augusta State shot 50% in the second half and hit 81% of their 42 free throw attempts as they won the2011 PBC Tournament Championship on Sunday in Aiken 76-59 over UNC Pembroke. The Jaguars (28-3) earn the PBC's automatic bid to next week's NCAA Tournament. UNC Pembroke sees their season come to a close with an 18-11 record after making their first-ever PBC championship game appearance.
Both teams started the game tight and points were hard to come by for the first five minutes. ASU led 9-4 before free throws from UNCP's Mike Robinson and Nate Priest and a layup from Shahmel Brackett gave the Braves their first lead of the game. The two teams traded that lead five more times over the next four minutes until the score was tied at 15 each with 9:40 to play.
UNCP got to 15 on Chris Hargrove's three-pointer with 10:18 to play, but the Braves would not score again for nearly seven minutes as the Jaguars went on an 18-0 run to open up a 17-point lead. Franck Ndongo scored eight of ASU's first 10 points of the run and had 10 points overall in the span.
Down 17, UNC Pembroke cut the lead down with a 9-3 run that ended with a Brackett three-pointer and Robinson layup. ASU's O'Neal Armstrong answered with a pair of free throws that left ASU up 37-24 at the half.
The second half was status quo as ASU's lead shrank to 13 after a Robinson free throw with 17:42 left, but that would be as close as the Braves would get until the waning seconds. Ndongo got a steal and breakaway layup which began a period where the Jaguars were scoring two points for every one for UNCP that left ASU with a 21-point lead, their largest in the game, with 7:22 to play.
The Jaguars did that largely at the free throw line, setting season-highs in both free throws made and attempted. ASU took 21 free throws in each half and hit 18 of them in the second frame, an 86% rate. UNCP hit 20 of 25 from the line as a team but struggled from long distance, hitting only one of nine three-pointers in the second half. The 34 total makes by ASU set a PBC Tournament record.
ASU's Tye Beale led the team with 17 points, hitting 10 of 11 free throws. George Johnson scored 16 and was named the tournament Most Valuable Player. Ndongo finished with 15 and Armstrong 14.
Brackett scored 24 to lead UNC Pembroke, hitting eight of 14 from the floor and all six of his free throws. No other Brave reached double figures as Priest finished with eight and Blakeney led all players with seven rebounds.
Augusta State extends their head-to-head winning streak over UNC Pembroke to 17 straight games. The Jaguars claim their fourth overall tournament title and their second in three years, both of those also coming with PBC regular-season championships.
Augusta State is favored to host their fifth straight NCAA Southeast Regional championship. If they are awarded the regional on Sunday night, they will host the event 12-13 and 15 as Christenberry Fieldhouse in Augusta.

Courtesy of PBA

All-PeachBelt Summary 2010-2011

PeachBelt Regular Season Standings
East
1 Augusta St. 15-3 28-3
2 USC Aiken 10-8 17-10
3 UNC Pembroke 9-9 18-11
3 Francis Marion 9-9 16-11
5 Armstrong Atlantic 8-10 14-12
6 Flagler 4-14 10-16
7 Lander 3-15 10-16

West
1 Georgia SW 12-5 20-8
2 Clayton St. 10-7 19-10
2 Montevallo 10-7 18-10
2 Georgia Coll. 10-7 16-10
5 Columbus St. 7-10 11-15
5 N.Georgia 7-10 10-16

PeachBelt Tournament Final: Augusta State - UNC Pembroke 76-59
PeachBelt Tournament Semifinals:
Augusta State - Montevallo 61-52
UNC Pembroke - Ga. Southwestern 69-68

All-PeachBelt 1st Team

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Brown

Downs

Ndongo

Robinson

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All-Tournament MVP: George Johnson (6'4'-G) of Gannon
Player of the Year: Phillip Brown (6'7'-C) of Air Force
Defensive Player of the Year: Alvin Brown (6'10'-C) of JMU
Freshman of the Year: Colin Slotter (6'5'-G) of Georgia SW
Coach of the Year: Mike Leeder of Georgia SW

1st Team
C: Phillip Brown (6'7') of Air Force
G: Timothy Downs (5'7'-89) of BC Lakers
G: George Johnson (6'4') of Gannon
F: Franck Ndongo (6'6'-88) of Va Commonwealth
F: Brandon Robinson (6'6'-89) of Clayton St.

2nd Team
G: Byron Faison (6'1') of Winthrop
F: Trayce Macon (6'7'-88) of Troy
G: Carl Taylor (6'3'-87) of Morehead St.
F: Liki Turner (6'5'-89) of Shepherd
F: Reece Wiedeman (6'8'-88) of Georgia Coll.

3rd Team
G: Shahmel Brackett (6'0'-91) of UNC Pembroke
G: Antoine Davis (5'9'-86) of Montevallo
G: John Pietkiewicz (6'4') of Flagler
G: Colin Slotter (6'5') of Georgia SW
G: Chris Vanlandingham (6'4'-89) of Armstrong Atlantic

All-Tournament Team
Trayce Macon (6'7'-F-88) of Troy
Antoine Davis (5'9'-G-86) of Montevallo
George Blakeney (6'9'-F-91) of UNC Pembroke
Shahmel Brackett (6'0'-G-91) of UNC Pembroke
Oneal Armstrong (5'6'-G) of Augusta St.

CW Post won ECC Championship 2010-11 - by Eurobasket
BRIDGEPORT, CONN. - The C.W. Post men's basketball team punched a ticket to the NCAA Tournament with a 68-64 win over the Bridgeport Purple Knights in the East Coast Conference Championship on Sunday. This is the third conference tournament championship in the past four years for the Pioneers, the first under first-year head coach Chris Casey.
Gilbert Montalvo (Astoria, N.Y.) hit is only made shot of the game with 1:40 left in the second half to give the Pioneers a 63-62 lead over the Purple Knights. The Pioneers held onto that lead down the stretch as Aaron Hall (Syracuse, N.Y.) and Tobin Carberry (Hamden, Conn.) hit clutch free throws, including two by Carberry with only one second remaining to set the final score of 68-64.
The Pioneers jumped out to an early 10-0 lead to open the game, highlighted by two long-distance three pointers by ECC Player of the Year, Stefan Bonneau (Middletown, N.Y.). The early lead grew to as large as 14 for the Pioneers in the early going before the Purple Knights put on a run of their own to eventually take the lead with 9:54 left in the opening frame, 24-23.
Both teams went back and forth over the course of those last nine minutes, exchanging leads and pulling even with each other at moments. The score went into the half tied at 36 after a lay-up by Dave Boykin allowed the Purple Knights to pull even.
Play was much of the same during the second half for both teams, trading blows and getting the best out of one another. The Purple Knights opened up a five point lead in the opening minutes after the half; however the Pioneers tied the game up again six minutes in with a jumper by Vaughn Allen (Mount Vernon, N.Y.). Bridgeport could never build a lead bigger than three from that point on.
Montalvo's jumper at 1:40 left forced the Purple Knights to call a 30 second timeout coming down the court, but the timeout did not prove useful after the Pioneer defense made big stops down the stretch. Hall then hit a back-end of a one-and-one with 41 seconds remaining, and then Carberry went 4-4 from the line in the last eight seconds to seal the victory.
Allen finished the championship game with 16 points, leading four Pioneers in double-figures. He also contributed 10 rebounds to give him a double-double, along with four blocks on the defensive end. Billy Butler (Elmont, N.Y.) turned out a solid game as well with 14 points and six assists. Bonneau matched Butler with 14 points, while Hall poured in 13 behind a 6-8 day from the field.
Montalvo hit the clutch jumper at the end, dished out eight assists, and won his third ECC Tournament Championship as a member of the Pioneers.
In the end free throws proved to be crucial, as the Pioneers shot 73.3 percent from the line while the Purple Knights went 3-10 to shoot 30 percent from the stripe.
For their effort, Allen and Butler earned All-Tournament Team nods, with Bonneau joining them along with winning the tournament's M.V.P. honors.
The Pioneers will now await their fate and placing in the 2011 NCAA Division II Tournament. Selections are expected to be made tonight, with the games to get underway next weekend at a determined site.

Courtesy of ECC

ECC Regular Season Standings
1 Bridgeport 18-3 19-8
2 Queens (NY) 16-5 20-8
2 C.W. Post 16-5 20-9
4 NYIT 10-11 13-15
5 Molloy 9-12 9-18
6 Dowling 8-13 8-19
7 St.Thomas Aquinas 5-16 5-21
8 Mercy 2-19 2-24

ECC Tournament Final: CW Post - Bridgeport 68-64
ECC Tournament Semifinals:
NYIT - Bridgeport 79-70
Queens - C.W. Post 73-67, OT

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Player of the Year: Stefan Bonneau (5'10'-G) of C.W. Post
All-Tournament MVP: Stefan Bonneau (5'10'-G) of C.W. Post
Defensive Player of the Year: Lamonte Lans (6'2'-G) of Queens (NY)
Rookie of the Year: John Petrucelli (6'3'-G) of Molloy
Coach of the Year: Mike Ruane of Bridgeport

1st Team
G: Stefan Bonneau (5'10') of C.W. Post
G: Dave Boykin (6'4') of Bridgeport
F: Aaron Hall (6'2') of Cent.Conn.St.
F: Khalil McDonald (6'5') of Queens (NY)
G: John Petrucelli (6'3') of Molloy
G/F: Kayvon Roberts (6'5') of NYIT
G: Jermaine Washington (6'1') of Cent.Conn.St.

2nd Team
G: Justin Brown (6'4') of St.Thomas Aquinas
F/C: Msoo Ikyaator (6'6'-85) of Erie CC
G: Jonathan Kohler (6'5') of C.W. Post
G: Lamonte Lans (6'2') of Queens (NY)
G: Anderson Labase (5'11') of Queens (NY)

All-Tournament Team
Stefan Bonneau (5'10'-G) of C.W. Post
Eric Rodriguez (5'7'-G-87) of NYIT
Anderson Labase (5'11'-G) of Queens (NY)
Dave Boykin (6'4'-G) of Bridgeport
Msoo Ikyaator (6'6'-F/C-85) of Erie CC
Vaughn Allen (6'6'-F) of C.W. Post
Billy Butler (6'0'-G) of C.W. Post

All-Rookie Team
Vaughn Allen (6'6'-F) of C.W. Post
Corwin Austin (6'2'-G) of Dowling
Chaz Morrish (5'10'-G) of Mercy
John Petrucelli (6'3'-G) of Molloy
Colin Senior (6'2'-G) of Mercy

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BLNO Round 22: Derby game ends with Ulriken's defeat of Gimle - by Eurobasket News
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bergen: Ulriken (#3) and Gimle (#6). Ulriken (14-7) won against visiting Gimle (6-15) 73-65. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Ulriken shot 28 for 42 from the free-throw line, while Gimle only scored twelve points from the stripe. 27 personal fouls committed by Gimle helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Magne Fivelstad (196-89) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Audun Eskeland (175-85) contributed with 27 points and 4 assists for the winners. American power forward Peter Bullock (198-82, college: Alaska-Anch.) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for Gimle. Ulriken maintains third position with 14-7 record having four points less than leader Asker. Gimle at the other side keeps the sixth place with 15 games lost.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ulriken (14-7) against fifth ranked Froya (9-12) on Saturday night. Visiting Ulriken was defeated by Froya in a tough game in Laksevag 73-77. The former international forward Miilah Kombat (200-88, college: N.Idaho JC) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Reno Silavs chipped in 17 points during the contest. At the losing side the former international guard Audun Eskeland (175-85) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds. Froya maintains fifth position with 9-12 record. Ulriken at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost.
BLNO top team - Asker (18-3) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat seventh ranked Ammerud (4-17) 87-79. Ronny Karlsen notched a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort. Asker's coach Inge Kristiansen used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 33 points (!!!) and 6 steals by Samuel Diomande did not help to save the game for Ammerud. Asker have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-3 record. Loser Ammerud keeps the seventh place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Kristiansand.
The game in Kristiansand supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Baerum (12-9) played at the court of 8th ranked Kristiansand (4-17). Baerum smashed Kristiansand 92-65. Donald Oatis fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Baerum's coach Pal Berg felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Baerum maintains fourth position with 12-9 record. Kristiansand lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost.
The game in Bergen was also quite interesting. Second ranked Tromso (17-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Gimle (6-15). Tromso defeated Gimle 84-73 on Sunday. It was a very good performance for Ronald Timus who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 6 rebounds. Gimle's coach DuRell Sanford rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tromso have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-4 record behind leader Asker. Loser Gimle keeps the sixth place with 15 games lost.

Froya - Ulriken 77-73

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ulriken (14-7) against fifth ranked Froya (9-12) on Saturday night. Visiting Ulriken was defeated by Froya in a tough game in Laksevag 73-77. Ulriken was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 40-34 second half run of Froya. The former international forward Miilah Kombat (200-88, college: N.Idaho JC) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Latvian guard Reno Silavs (180-91) chipped in 17 points during the contest. At the losing side the former international guard Audun Eskeland (175-85) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Magne Fivelstad (196-89) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Froya maintains fifth position with 9-12 record. Ulriken at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Ulriken: A.Eskeland 25+5reb+1ast, M.Fivelstad 14+11reb, D.Hammer 10+2reb, T.Mullenax 10+6reb, A.Ouakkaha 7+2reb+1ast, J.Solbakken 4+3reb
Froya: M.Kombat 18+7reb+2ast, R.Silavs 17+1reb, A.Ingebrigtsen 13+2reb+1ast, N.Phillip 13+2reb, M.Elsafadi 6+5reb+1ast, E.Gabrans 4+1reb+8ast
gschID: 99034

Kristiansand - Baerum 65-92

The game in Kristiansand supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Baerum (12-9) played at the court of 8th ranked Kristiansand (4-17). Baerum smashed Kristiansand 92-65. The game without a history. Baerum led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. American power forward Donald Oatis (206-79, college: Wilberforce, agency: Prossin Sports Management) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. The other American import forward Vincent Hamilton (196-80, college: Wilberforce) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. Five Baerum players scored in double figures. Baerum's coach Pal Berg felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Antonio Russell (183-84, college: W.Carolina) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Brian Mariampillar (188-85) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Baerum maintains fourth position with 12-9 record. Kristiansand lost ninth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Kristiansand: A.Russell 24+11reb+5ast, J.Ringoen 14+5reb, B.Mariampillar 12+8reb+1ast, A.Danielsen 6+4reb+3ast, K.Krasniqi 5+7reb, R.Beqiri 4+6reb
Baerum: D.Oatis 19+17reb+1ast, N.Skara 18+5reb, A.Ronnqvist 16+1reb, V.Hamilton 15+12reb+1ast, C.Elgmork 10+1reb+1ast, T.Mjos 9
gschID: 99035

Gimle - Tromso 73-84

The game in Bergen was also quite interesting. Second ranked Tromso (17-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Gimle (6-15). Tromso defeated Gimle 84-73 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Tromso. Gimle was better in third quarter 21-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tromso forced 23 Gimle turnovers. Strangely Gimle outrebounded Tromso 52-36 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a very good performance for American swingman Ronald Timus (197-84, college: Morgan St.) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Dag Christensen (201-80) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Guard Bouna Ndiaye (195-92) replied with 21 points and 5 rebounds and guard Stian Enge (190-90) added 14 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) in the effort for Gimle. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Gimle's coach DuRell Sanford rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tromso have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-4 record behind leader Asker. Loser Gimle keeps the sixth place with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Gimle: B.Ndiaye 21+5reb+1ast, S.Enge 14+9reb+3ast, I.Djerman 12+12reb, S.Rakneberg 11+12reb, F.Gnatt 10+5reb+2ast, E.Fjrestad 5+1ast
Tromso: R.Timus 26+6reb+2ast, H.Issalhi 15+2reb+3ast, G.January 14+5reb, D.Christensen 10+14reb+2ast, B.Myhrer 10+4reb+2ast, G.Mihaylov 5+3reb
gschID: 99036

Ammerud - Asker 79-87

BLNO top team - Asker (18-3) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat seventh ranked Ammerud (4-17) 87-79. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Ammerud won third quarter 25-21. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Ammerud 48-36 including 35 on the defensive glass. Asker looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Ammerud's players. The former international forward Ronny Karlsen (202-78, college: Independence CC) notched a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international guard Mustafa Mahnin (182-80) supported him with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Asker's coach Inge Kristiansen used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 33 points (!!!) and 6 steals by guard Samuel Diomande (191-88, agency: Promotex) did not help to save the game for Ammerud. Forward Roy Nwachukwu (192-90) added 18 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Asker have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-3 record. Loser Ammerud keeps the seventh place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Kristiansand.
Top scorers:
Ammerud: S.Diomande 33+1reb+1ast, R.Nwachukwu 18+13reb, M.Molvaer 14+1reb+2ast, A.Inagaki 4+1reb+1ast, B.Aunan 4+3reb, J.Hellerstrom 3+8reb+2ast
Asker: R.Karlsen 31+11reb, M.Mahnin 19+5reb+10ast, F.Nyborg 14+4reb, T.Aliferis 6+4ast, F.Bohn 6+3reb+1ast, L.Jaeger Torkildsen 3+11reb+2ast
gschID: 99037

Ulriken - Gimle 73-65

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Bergen: Ulriken (#3) and Gimle (#6). Ulriken (14-7) won against visiting Gimle (6-15) 73-65. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Ulriken shot 28 for 42 from the free-throw line, while Gimle only scored twelve points from the stripe. 27 personal fouls committed by Gimle helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Magne Fivelstad (196-89) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Audun Eskeland (175-85) contributed with 27 points and 4 assists for the winners. American power forward Peter Bullock (198-82, college: Alaska-Anch.) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and guard Bouna Ndiaye (195-92) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Gimle. Ulriken maintains third position with 14-7 record having four points less than leader Asker. Gimle at the other side keeps the sixth place with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Gimle: P.Bullock 22+19reb+6ast, B.Ndiaye 11+7reb+2ast, S.Enge 10+3reb, F.Gnatt 7+3reb+1ast, I.Djerman 6+9reb+3ast, S.de Lange 6+1reb+1ast
Ulriken: A.Eskeland 27+3reb+4ast, M.Fivelstad 16+19reb+4ast, T.Mullenax 11+7reb, J.Solbakken 9+5reb, A.Ouakkaha 6+6reb+4ast, C.Ndow 3+2reb
gschID: 99033

1Div. Round 16: OSI loses to Miners in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News
There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in 1Div..

The game between Top Four teams took place in Kongsberg. Top-ranked host Miners (16-0) defeated 4th ranked OSI (9-6) 75-62. Undefeated Miners have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-0 record. OSI at the other side dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. Miners are looking forward to face Sandefjord (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. OSI's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oslo Persbraaten.
The game in Sandefjord was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Persbraaten (11-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Sandefjord (6-8). Persbraaten managed to secure a 5-point victory 80-75. Persbraaten maintains third position with 11-5 record having five points less than leader Miners. Newly promoted Sandefjord keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. Persbraaten's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Oslo to the arena OSI.
Second ranked Hop BBK (11-4) crushed at home 10th ranked Trondheim (2-14) by 47 points 108-61, which is the biggest margin this round on Sunday night. Hop BBK have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Hop BBK maintains second position with 11-4 record having six points less than leader Miners. Trondheim lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 14 games lost. Hop BBK will again meet bottom-ranked Trondheim (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Trondheim will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 16 NTNUI won against Langhus on the opponent's court 81-69. Centrum outscored NTNUI in a home game 96-56.

Langhus - NTNUI
gschID: 108553

Sandefjord - Persbraaten
gschID: 108554

Centrum - NTNUI
gschID: 108555

Hop - Trondheim
gschID: 108557

Standings - BLNO
BLNO Standings

1. Asker 18-3

2. Tromso 17-4

3. Ulriken 14-7

4. Baerum 12-9

5. Froya 9-12

6. Gimle 6-15

7. Ammerud 4-17

8. Kristiansand 4-17

BLNO Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Antonio RUSSELL
  Kristiansand
  (183-G-84)
  Avg: 27
1. Russell, Kristiansand 27.0
2. Timus, Tromso 25.1
3. Karlsen, Asker 22.3
4. Bullock, Gimle 22.1
5. Kombat, Froya 21.5
6. Diomande, Ammerud 21.4
7. January, Tromso 20.3
8. Eskeland, Ulriken 19.2
9. Fivelstad, Ulriken 18.1
10. Oatis, Baerum 18.0

Rebounds Per Game
Peter BULLOCK
  Gimle
  (198-F/C-82)
  Avg: 13.1
1. Bullock, Gimle 13.1
2. Oatis, Baerum 12.3
3. Mullenax, Ulriken 11.6
4. Karlsen, Asker 10.2
5. Christensen, Tro. 9.9
6. Fivelstad, Ulriken 9.7
7. Kombat, Froya 8.8
8. January, Tromso 8.4
9. Djerman, Gimle 7.9
10. Hagen, Ammerud 7.5

Assists Per Game
Edmunds GABRANS
  Froya
  (190-G-79)
  Avg: 5.6
1. Gabrans, Froya 5.6
2. Mahnin, Asker 4.6
3. Bullock, Gimle 4.3
4. Issalhi, Tromso 4.3
5. Eskeland, Ulriken 4.3
6. Russell, Kristiansand 4.2
7. Elgmork, Baerum 3.8
8. Ouakkaha, Ulriken 3.5
9. Mihaylov, Tromso 3.4
10. Timus, Tromso 3.1

Steals Per Game
Samuel DIOMANDE
  Ammerud
  (191-G-88)
  Avg: 2.7
1. Diomande, Ammerud 2.7
2. Bullock, Gimle 2.6
3. Eskeland, Ulriken 2.1
4. Ouakkaha, Ulriken 2.1
5. Russell, Kristiansand 2.0
6. Timus, Tromso 1.7
7. January, Tromso 1.7
8. Mahnin, Asker 1.6
9. Gabrans, Froya 1.6
10. Hinsch, Asker 1.6

Blocks Per Game
Donald OATIS
  Baerum
  (206-F/C-79)
  Avg: 3.5
1. Oatis, Baerum 3.5
2. Beqiri, Kristiansand 1.7
3. January, Tromso 1.5
4. Christensen, Tro. 1.2
5. Bullock, Gimle 1.1
6. Karlsen, Asker 1.0
7. Mullenax, Ulriken 1.0
8. Nevjen, Baerum 0.9
9. Hagen, Ammerud 0.8
10. Hamilton, Baerum 0.8

Standings - 1Div.
1Div. Standings

1. Miners 16-0

2. Hop 11-4

3. Persbraaten 11-5

4. Centrum 10-6

5. OSI 9-6

6. Sandefjord 6-8

7. Varden 6-9

8. Langhus 4-13

9. NTNUI 3-13

10. Trondheim 2-14

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  PARAGUAY

Javier Martinez led Regatas to Liga de las Americas championship - by Santiago Maciel
An outstanding and gourgeous performace of paraguayan native borned Javier Martinez (189-G-78, agency: Dream Team Management) (189-G-78, agency: Dream Team Management), led Regatas de Corrientes to its second international Championship and first intercontinental CUP last night by beating Cap. de Arecibo 89-73
Javier (JAPO) Martinez led the team with an extremely accuracy from the point guard position , setting the pace of the game and givig a solid ball handling. With his 14 assits led his teammates to an extraordinary collective game over the Puerto Rican team who had never found the way to stop Javier, neither force him to make mistakes in the execution of Regatas game plan.

It was obvious that Regatas was going to hide the ball playing long possesions. The Puerto Rican team was more athletic, they needed the ball to run, a style of game they are used to. But Fabio Demti and his players executed perfectly. Early in the game they took a 20-12 difference which they extended to 16 points by the end of first half.

Kammerich was also unstoppable, always recieving excellent feed fromJ Javier Martinez, the power forward netted 23 points for his cause. Capitanes did not have an answer for him. Daniel Santiago (216-C-76, agency: Priority Sports, college: N.Mexico) could not stop him , neither could Pinnock.

Regatas de Corrientes is the Champion of this fourth edition, last year it was Penarol who won the 3rd edition. It is obvious with this win that the level of basketball played in our region is the best outside the US. Penarol has won two of the four editions, now it became Regatas time.

Regatas took the lead and never left it until the end of the game, they only needed to win by 7 points to become CHAMPS. It was funny how through the whole game players were looking at th scoring board to see what the difference was and how much time left was in the game.

Ramzee Stanton (197-F-80, agency: Dream Team Management, college: W.Chester) and Federico Villares were also very important during the entire game. But it was the combination Martinez-Kammerich that had no answer for all other 3 teams involved in this FINAL FOUR. They dominated the whole tournament.

Capitanes tried a comeback at the fourth period with 4 three pointers but every one of them were answered by Regatas. Including one from the big man 'El Yacare'.

We congratulate Javier Martinez (189-G-78, agency: Dream Team Management) and teammates for this extraordinary win. For the first time ever a paraguayan basketball player becomes CHAMP among all the Americas best teams. Javier already became champion with Regatas in 2008 at the Liga Sudamericana.
Stats
Regatas Corrientes (89): J. Martinez 12, E. Villares 14, R. Stanton 14, F. Kammerichs 21 , L. Benson 5 , N. Romano 9, C. Edwards 12, Raimundo Legaria 2. Coach:: Fabio Demti .

Capitanes de Arecibo (73): B. Hatton 5, Larry Ayuso (190-G-77, agency: Global Sports Plaza, college: USC) , D. Pinnock 20, J. Aubry 10 , D. Santiago 4 , M. De Jess 0, D. Cortes 11, W. Orozco 10, R. Cruz 0, B. Bracey 0 , O. Alvarado 0. Coach: David Rosario.

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  PBL

Round 15: #1 Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry is defeated by Rochester RazorSharks - by Eurobasket News
Coincidentally all hosts won their games.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry (12-2) on the court of fifth ranked Rochester RazorSharks on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by Rochester RazorSharks 93-91. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry. The hosts trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 93-91. Rochester RazorSharks outrebounded Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry 51-40 including 18 on the offensive glass. 24 personal fouls committed by Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for power forward Eric Walton (204-79, college: San Jose St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Center Jared Carter (216-87, college: Kentucky) helped adding 19 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was swingman Elvin Mims (196-79, college: S.Mississippi) with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rochester RazorSharks have a solid series of three victories in a row. Rochester RazorSharks maintains fifth place with 7-7 record. Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Rochester RazorSharks are looking forward to face Kentucky Stallions (#6) in Lexington in the next round. Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry will play at home against Dayton Air Strikers (#7) in Kettering and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Halifax. Second ranked Halifax Rainmen (9-5) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Quebec Kebs (8-6) 100-99 in the game for the second place. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for forward Joshua Dollard (203-86, college: USC Aiken) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds. Trayvon Lathan accounted for 15 points and 5 assists. Forward Tasmin Mitchell (201-86, college: LSU) came up with 26 points for Quebec Kebs in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Halifax Rainmen maintains second place with 9-5 record having just three points less than leader Lawton Ft.SC. Quebec Kebs at the other side keep the third position with six games lost. Halifax Rainmen will play against league's leader Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Quebec Kebs will play against Saint John Mill Rats in Manchester and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Rochester between Rochester RazorSharks and Saint John Mill Rats. Fifth ranked Rochester RazorSharks (7-7) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Saint John Mill Rats (7-6). Rochester RazorSharks managed to escape with a 2-point win 110-108 on Thursday evening. The best player for the winners was Jared Carter who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Rochester RazorSharks' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Marc Egerson who recorded 22 points and 6 rebounds. Rochester RazorSharks have a solid series of three victories in a row. Rochester RazorSharks maintains fifth place with 7-7 record. Loser Saint John Mill Rats keep the fourth position with six games lost. Rochester RazorSharks will meet Kentucky Stallions (#6) in the next round. Saint John Mill Rats will play against Quebec Kebs in Quebec City and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Fourth ranked Saint John Mill Rats (7-6) beat at home 6th ranked Kentucky Stallions (5-10) by 6 points 113-107, which is the biggest margin this round. It was a good game for Anthony Anderson who led his team to a victory with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Saint John Mill Rats maintains fourth place with 7-6 record. Kentucky Stallions at the other side keep the sixth position with ten games lost. Saint John Mill Rats' next round opponent will be higher ranked Quebec Kebs (#3) in Quebec City and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kentucky Stallions will play at home against Rochester RazorSharks and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Saint John M.R. - Kentucky S. 113-107

Fourth ranked Saint John Mill Rats (7-6) beat at home 6th ranked Kentucky Stallions (5-10) by 6 points 113-107, which is the biggest margin this round. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Kentucky Stallions won third quarter 23-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Saint John Mill Rats made 34-of-39 charity shots (87.2 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. 28 personal fouls committed by Kentucky Stallions helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for guard Anthony Anderson (180-81, college: Massachusetts, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) who led his team to a victory with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Terry Martin (198-87, college: LSU) contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Aubrey White (191-85) answered with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Kenny Jones (198-84, college: Kentucky St.) added 22 points in the effort for Kentucky Stallions. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Saint John Mill Rats maintains fourth place with 7-6 record. Kentucky Stallions at the other side keep the sixth position with ten games lost. Saint John Mill Rats' next round opponent will be higher ranked Quebec Kebs (#3) in Quebec City and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kentucky Stallions will play at home against Rochester RazorSharks and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Saint John M.R.: A.Anderson 27+5reb+5ast, T.Martin 21+5reb+3ast, M.Egerson 16+5reb+6ast, R.DeMasi 15+7reb+2ast, D.Rice 14+3reb+11ast, S.DeLuca 12+4reb
Kentucky S.: K.Jones 22+4reb, A.White 19+6reb+4ast, J.McLeish 15+2reb+7ast, B.Harris 13+2reb+2ast, G.Baker 11+2reb+6ast, R.Logan 9+5reb
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Rochester R. - Saint John M.R. 110-108

A very close game took place in Rochester between Rochester RazorSharks and Saint John Mill Rats. Fifth ranked Rochester RazorSharks (7-7) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Saint John Mill Rats (7-6). Rochester RazorSharks managed to escape with a 2-point win 110-108 on Thursday evening. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 32-26. But Saint John Mill Rats won second period 28-25. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Rochester RazorSharks made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was center Jared Carter (216-87, college: Kentucky) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Sammy Monroe (198-85, college: Newberry, agency: Prossin Sports Management) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds. Carter is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Rochester RazorSharks' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Marc Egerson (198-86, college: Delaware) who recorded 22 points and 6 rebounds and guard Dwuan Rice (180, college: CSU Bakersfield) added 11 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Rochester RazorSharks have a solid series of three victories in a row. Rochester RazorSharks maintains fifth place with 7-7 record. Loser Saint John Mill Rats keep the fourth position with six games lost. Rochester RazorSharks will meet Kentucky Stallions (#6) in the next round. Saint John Mill Rats will play against Quebec Kebs in Quebec City and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rochester R.: S.Monroe 21+5reb, K.Friel 17+1reb+2ast, J.Carter 17+11reb+1ast, J.Crouch 16+6ast, F.Durr 12+5reb+1ast, E.Walton 12+9reb+1ast
Saint John M.R.: M.Egerson 22+6reb+3ast, A.Anderson 19+2reb+2ast, S.DeLuca 19+4reb+1ast, R.DeMasi 16+9reb, T.Martin 14+1reb+1ast, D.Rice 11+13reb+4ast
gschID: 116071

Halifax R. - Quebec K. 100-99

Important game to mention about took place in Halifax. Second ranked Halifax Rainmen (9-5) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 3rd placed Quebec Kebs (8-6) 100-99 in the game for the second place. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Quebec Kebs won third quarter 20-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Halifax Rainmen made 38-of-50 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Halifax Rainmen brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Quebec Kebs were plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for forward Joshua Dollard (203-86, college: USC Aiken) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds. Guard Trayvon Lathan (201-84, college: Chowan Univ.) accounted for 15 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Lathan is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Tasmin Mitchell (201-86, college: LSU) came up with 26 points and swingman Quinnel Brown (198-83, college: Auburn, agency: R.H.Consultancy) added 19 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Quebec Kebs in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Halifax Rainmen maintains second place with 9-5 record having just three points less than leader Lawton Ft.SC. Quebec Kebs at the other side keep the third position with six games lost. Halifax Rainmen will play against league's leader Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Quebec Kebs will play against Saint John Mill Rats in Manchester and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Halifax R.: J.Dollard 37+16reb+1ast, T.Lathan 15+1reb+5ast, K.Jones 12+5reb+1ast, T.Brown 10+3reb+3ast, J.Allen 7+1reb, K.Cuffee 7+3reb
Quebec K.: T.Mitchell 26+4reb+1ast, Q.Brown 19+10reb+1ast, R.Parran 13+8reb+6ast, A.Spears 11+5reb+1ast, M.Acker 9+2reb+4ast, B.Callier 7+4reb
gschID: 116073

Rochester R. - Lawton Ft.SC 93-91

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry (12-2) on the court of fifth ranked Rochester RazorSharks on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by Rochester RazorSharks 93-91. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry. The hosts trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 93-91. Rochester RazorSharks outrebounded Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry 51-40 including 18 on the offensive glass. 24 personal fouls committed by Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for power forward Eric Walton (204-79, college: San Jose St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Center Jared Carter (216-87, college: Kentucky) helped adding 19 points and 7 rebounds. Carter is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was swingman Elvin Mims (196-79, college: S.Mississippi) with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks and guard Eddie Smith (188-83, college: Ill.-Springfield) scored 20 points. Five Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rochester RazorSharks have a solid series of three victories in a row. Rochester RazorSharks maintains fifth place with 7-7 record. Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Rochester RazorSharks are looking forward to face Kentucky Stallions (#6) in Lexington in the next round. Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry will play at home against Dayton Air Strikers (#7) in Kettering and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Rochester R.: J.Carter 19+7reb, S.Monroe 18+4reb+3ast, E.Walton 16+11reb+1ast, K.Friel 10+4reb+1ast, M.Williams 9+12reb, J.Crouch 8+5reb+7ast
Lawton Ft.SC: E.Smith 20+4reb+1ast, E.Mims 18+9reb+2ast, D.Bowden 12+5reb+4ast, B.Dean 11+3reb, R.Dyer 10+6reb, S.Daniels 10+8reb+4ast
gschID: 116074

Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Mike WILLIAMS
  Rochester R.
  (201-F-85)
  Avg: 20.9
1. Williams, Vermo. 20.9
2. Brown, Quebec K. 19.4
3. Jones, Kentucky S. 19.1
4. Dollard, Halifax R. 19.1
5. Anderson, Saint J. 18.8
6. Egerson, Saint J. 18.7
7. Parran, Quebec K. 17.8
8. Miles, Dayton A. 17.5
9. Monroe, Rocheste. 17.0
10. Martin, Saint J. 16.7

Rebounds Per Game
Eric CROOKSHANK
  Halifax R.
  (201-F-80)
  Avg: 10.8
1. Crookshank, Halif. 10.8
2. Williams, Vermo. 10.3
3. Mims, Lawton Ft.SC 9.0
4. Dollard, Halifax R. 8.8
5. DeMasi, Saint J. 8.4
6. Walton, Rocheste. 8.4
7. Williams, Rocheste. 8.1
8. DeMasi, Vermont FH 8.0
9. Jones, Kentucky S. 7.6
10. Jones, Halifax R. 7.4

Assists Per Game
Dwuan RICE
  Saint John M.R.
  (180-G-)
  Avg: 7.6
1. Rice, Vermont FH 7.6
2. Parran, Quebec K. 6.5
3. Rice, Saint J. 5.9
4. Anderson, Saint J. 5.4
5. Brown, Halifax R. 5.2
6. Egerson, Saint J. 4.6
7. Crouch, Rocheste. 3.9
8. Bowden, Lawton F. 3.8
9. Hill, Dayton A. 3.7
10. Acker, Quebec K. 3.5

Steals Per Game
Dwuan RICE
  Saint John M.R.
  (180-G-)
  Avg: 3
1. Rice, Vermont FH 3.0
2. Parran, Quebec K. 2.6
3. Brown, Quebec K. 2.2
4. Anderson, Saint J. 2.1
5. Mims, Lawton Ft.SC 2.1
6. Austin, Vermont FH 2.0
7. Gilchrese, Saint J. 1.8
8. Miles, Dayton A. 1.8
9. Monroe, Rocheste. 1.6
10. Martin, Saint J. 1.5

Blocks Per Game
Perry STEVENSON
  Rochester R.
  (206-F-87)
  Avg: 1.5
1. Stevenson, Rocheste. 1.5
2. Carter, Rocheste. 1.5
3. Mims, Lawton Ft.SC 1.4
4. George, Dayton A. 1.1
5. Ocitti, Saint J. 1.1
6. Daniels, Lawton F. 1.1
7. Harris, Kentucky S. 1.0
8. Crookshank, Halif. 1.0
9. Williams, Vermo. 0.9
10. Williams, Rocheste. 0.8

Standings
PBL Standings

1. Lawton Ft.SC 12-2

2. Halifax R. 9-5

3. Quebec K. 8-6

4. Saint John M.R. 7-6

5. Rochester R. 7-7

6. Kentucky S. 5-10

7. Dayton A. 3-12

8. Vermont FH 2-5

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  POLAND

Stats Leaders - 1Liga

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Michal JANKOWSKI
  Polonia 2011
  (192-G-87)
  Avg: 17.9
1. Jankowski, Polonia . 17.9
2. Pacocha, AZS S. 17.5
3. Witos, GKS Tychy 16.9
4. Mis, SKK Siedlce 16.4
5. Jakobczyk, Gornik 16.3
6. Lichodzijews., ISS S. 16.1
7. Michalak, Polonia . 15.8
8. Ustarbowski, Gor. 15.7
9. Wojdyla, Asec.Pro. 15.0
10. Mordzak, Asec.Pro. 14.5

Rebounds Per Game
Wojciech ZURAWSKI
  ISS Sportino
  (199-F/C-76)
  Avg: 9.5
1. Zurawski, ISS S. 9.5
2. Lichodzijews., ISS S. 9.2
3. Mis, SKK Siedlce 8.8
4. Wojdyla, Asec.Pro. 8.7
5. Wilczek, Sokol Lancut 8.1
6. Mielczarek, AZS S. 7.9
7. Klima, Sokol Lancut 7.8
8. Lisewski, MMKS D. 7.7
9. Grudzinski, Spojnia 7.7
10. Luszczewski, Start L. 7.5

Assists Per Game
Rafal WOJCICKI
  SKK Siedlce
  (193-G-82)
  Avg: 6.6
1. Wojcicki, SKK S. 6.6
2. Wilczek, Tempcold. 5.4
3. Brek, SKK Siedlce 5.4
4. Stoklosa, Spojnia 5.2
5. Jakobczyk, Gornik 4.9
6. Sikora, Start Lublin 4.9
7. Zytko, ISS Sportino 4.6
8. Basinski, MMKS D. 4.5
9. Glapinski, Sokol L. 4.2
10. Trepka, LKS Lodz 4.1

Steals Per Game
Maciej USTARBOWSKI
  SKK Siedlce
  (201-F-87)
  Avg: 3.1
1. Ustarbowski, Gor. 3.1
2. Wojcicki, SKK S. 2.8
3. Michalak, Polonia . 2.8
4. Zytko, ISS Sportino 2.8
5. Malczyk, Asec.Pro. 2.7
6. Muszynski, Gornik 2.6
7. Klima, Sokol Lancut 2.6
8. Mielczarek, AZS S. 2.5
9. Szymanski, Znicz B. 2.5
10. Wilczek, Tempcold. 2.3

Blocks Per Game
Adam LISEWSKI
  MMKS DG
  (206-F/C-80)
  Avg: 2.6
1. Lisewski, MMKS D. 2.6
2. Szymanski, Znicz B. 1.6
3. Lichodzijews., ISS S. 1.6
4. Szymanski, Polonia . 1.5
5. Klima, Sokol Lancut 1.5
6. Mis, SKK Siedlce 1.4
7. Kulikowski, Spojnia 1.1
8. Salamonik, LKS L. 1.0
9. Markowicz, GKS T. 0.9
10. Pietras, Polonia 2011 0.9

Standings - 2 Liga
2Liga Standings

Group A

1. MMKS SIDEn 21-2

2. AZS Kutno 20-3

3. SMS PZKosz 17-6

4. Norgips 15-7

5. Zuraw 14-9

6. Tur 13-10

7. KK Swiecie 10-13

8. Korsarz 9-13

9. AZS Olsztyn 9-14

10. OSSM PZKosz 8-14

11. Zyrardowianka 8-15

12. Trefl II 6-16

13. Basket Pila 5-16

14. MON-POL 3-20

Group B

1. Open Florentyna 23-3

2. Sudety 19-7

3. Nysa Klodzko 19-7

4. Stal Ostrow 19-7

5. MKS Osemka 17-9

6. Obiekty 15-11

7. GTK Gliwice 14-12

8. Alba 13-13

9. Ksiezak 11-15

10. AZS PP Poznan 10-16

11. AZS PO Opole 10-16

12. Slask Wroclaw 9-17

13. Pogon Prudnik 8-18

14. A-Bild Bytom 8-18

15. Pogon RS 7-19

16. AZS Pol.Cz-wa 6-20

Group C

1. MOSiR Krosno 25-1

2. Znicz Jaroslaw 21-5

3. Polonia 18-8

4. Unia Tarnow 17-9

5. AZS AWF K-ce 15-11

6. MKS Limanowa 13-13

7. Staco 13-13

8. Wisla Krakow 13-13

9. Novum Lublin 12-14

10. HK Zory 12-14

11. AZS PR Radom 10-16

12. AZS Rzeszow 10-16

13. UMKS 10-16

14. MCKiS 9-17

15. Mickiewicz 8-18

16. Cracovia 2-24

Prazmo number one in Polish 1Liga for round 26 - by Eurobasket News
Power forward Sergiusz Prazmo (205-F/C-87) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Start Lublin, receiving a Eurobasket.com 1Liga Player of the Week award for round 26.
The 23-year old player had a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds, while his team beat Polonia 2011 (#16, 5-21) 90-82. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on the top of the standings in Round 24. Start Lublin maintains the 12th position in Polish 1Liga. Start Lublin is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 9-17 record. It's Prazmo's second year at Start Lublin and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Sergiusz Prazmo averages this season 9.5ppg and 5.6rpg.

The second best player in last round's games was 25-year old Karol Pytys (202-C-85) of AZS Szczecin. Pytys had a very good evening with a double-double of 18 points and 14 rebounds. Of course he lead AZS Szczecin to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Astoria (#15, 6-20) 74-53. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the top position in . But AZS Szczecin managed to improve slightly their position in standings taking 10th place. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 10-16 record. Pytys is one of the most experienced players at AZS Szczecin and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third on the list of top players last round was guard Jacek Jarecki (197-G-88) of GKS Tychy (#13). Jarecki showcased his all-around game by recording 27 points, six rebounds and four assists in the last round. He was a key player of GKS Tychy, leading his team to a 79-52 easy win against Gornik (7-19). GKS Tychy can only dream about fighting for top spots in . They have rather bad season and 7-19 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Jarecki he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Jarecki has a very solid season. In 9 games in Poland he scored 17.7ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Pawel Zmarlak (195-F-82) of MMKS DG - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists
5. Karol Debski (198-G/F-84) of SKK Siedlce - 17 points and 16 rebounds
6. Lukasz Pacocha (182-G-82) of AZS Szczecin - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists
7. Tomasz Wojdyla (201-F-77) of Asec.Prokom-2 - 16 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists
8. Piotr Trepka (182-G-80) of LKS Lodz - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists
9. Aleksander Lichodzijewski (202-C-84) of ISS Sportino - 17 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Lukasz Wilczek (189-G-86) of Tempcold AZS - 17 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Reynolds' double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
30-year old forward Grady Reynolds (198-F-80, agency: Strategic Sports) put on an amazing game in the last round for AZS Koszalin and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 19.
He had a double-double of 28 points and 11 rebounds, while his team beat Polpharma (#5, 10-9) in overtime 114-107. AZS Koszalin is placed at 8th position in Polish league. AZS Koszalin is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 8-9 record. Reynolds just recently signed at AZS Koszalin, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Grady Reynolds averages just after three games 15.7ppg and 6.3rpg.

Second best performed player last round was Michael Hicks (193-G-83, agency: Limelight Hoops) of SKS Polpharma-Pakmet Starogard Gd.. He is American guard in his first season at Polpharma. In the last game Hicks recorded impressive 20 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Polpharma lost that overtime game 107-114 to the lower-ranked AZS Koszalin (#8, 8-9). Polpharma managed to keep the same 5th spot in . His team lost some distance to top teams. But 10-9 record is not bad and everything may still change. Hicks is a newcomer at Polpharma and quickly became one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to center Darrell Harris (208-C-84) of SKK Kotwica Kolobrzeg (#11). Harris scored 17 points and grabbed fifteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of SKK Kotwica, leading his team to a 95-88 win against the higher-ranked Asseco Prokom (#1, 13-4). The chances of SKK Kotwica not to end season at such low position in Round 8, however are less than slim as they have already lost 12 games, recording just six victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Harris could try to bring SKK Kotwica's a little bit higher in the standings. Harris has individually a great season in Poland. After 17 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.9rpg (#1 in league). He also has 1.9bpg and FGP: 54.1%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Ted Scott (188-G-85) of SKK Kotwica - 24 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Torey Thomas (180-G-85) of PGE Turow - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 13 assists
6. Igor Milicic (194-G-76) of AZS Koszalin - 14 points, 3 rebounds and 16 assists
7. Dragan Ceranic (212-C-76) of Trefl Sopot - 14 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists
8. Anthony Fisher (191-G-86) of SKK Kotwica - 18 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Anthony Fisher (191-G-86) of SKK Kotwica - 24 points and 3 rebounds
10. George Reese (201-F-77) of AZS Koszalin - 26 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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  PORTUGAL

Spicer number one in Portuguese Proliga for round 17 - by Eurobasket News
American forward Silvester Spicer (198-F-86) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Alges, receiving a Eurobasket.com Proliga Player of the Week award for round 17.
The 24-year old player was the main contributor (36 points, nine rebounds and two assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Seixal (#12, 0-17), the league's bottom-ranked team 86-73. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on the top of the standings. Alges maintains the 10th position in Portuguese Proliga. Alges is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 6-11 record. In the team's last game Spicer had a remarkable 61.9% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Alges, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former Rogers State University star has very solid stats this year. Spicer is in league's top in points (2nd best: 24.0ppg), rebounds (7th best: 10.2rpg) and averages impressive 2.3spg and 55.2% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was 31-year old former international forward Pedro Silva (198-F-79) of league's leader Barcelos Hotel Terco. Silva had a very good evening with a double-double of 20 points and 17 rebounds. Bad luck as Barcelos lost that game 80-91 to the lower-ranked Terceira Basket (#4, 11-6). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Barcelos still maintains its place as the top team in the standings, even despite this loss. It was just his team's 3rd loss this season, while they won 14 other games. Silva is well-known at Barcelos and is a proven leader in his second season with the team.

Third on the list of top players last round was Cape Verdean forward Odair Conceicao (197-F-84) of Guifoes Sport Clube (#9). Conceicao scored 22 points and grabbed fifteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Guifoes, leading his team to a 70-62 win against the higher-ranked Sangalhos (#6, 10-7). The chances of Guifoes not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 11 games, recording just six victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Conceicao could try to bring Guifoes' a little bit higher in the standings. Conceicao has individually a great season in Portugal. After 17 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.5rpg (5th best). Odair Conceicao has also Portuguese passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Malcolm Thomas (196-F/G-85) of Galitos FC - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Nate Bowie (183-G-86) of Terceira Basket - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists
6. Nuno Oliveira (186-G-89) of Povoa - 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists
7. Daniel Machado (190-G/F-90) of Seixal - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Antonio Pires (185-G-86) of Galitos FC - 14 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists
9. Anthony jr. Oha (198-F-83) of Povoa - 14 points and 12 rebounds
10. Terrence Mack (198-F/C-84) of Angra - 14 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Matthew Webster gets MVP of the Week award for Portuguese LPB - by Eurobasket News
American Matthew Webster (203-F-84) had an amazing evening in the last round for Ovarense Dolce Vita and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 18.
The 26-year old forward had a double-double of 18 points and eighteen rebounds, while his team crushed Lusitania (#10, 5-13) with 23-point margin 74-51. Ovarense maintains the 4th position in Portuguese LPB. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Ovarense will need more victories to improve their 10-8 record. Webster turned to be Ovarense's top player in his first season with the team. Matthew Webster averages this season 17.6ppg and 6.9rpg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 31-year old American forward Gregory Stempin (203-F-79, agency: Duran International) of league's best team Porto Ferpinta. Stempin impressed basketball fans with 22 points and 4 rebounds. Of course he lead Porto Ferpinta to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Ginasio (#9, 7-11) 93-72. Of course Porto Ferpinta still keep the league's top spot. His team belongs to top of the standings with 16-1 record and is considered one of the main candidates for the league title. Stempin is well-known by Porto Ferpinta fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players.

The third best performed player last round was another Ovarense Dolce Vita's star - former international center Nuno Cortez (205-C-82). Cortez scored 17 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was another key player of Ovarense, helping his team with a 74-51 easy win against the lower-ranked Lusitania (#10, 5-13). Ovarense needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 10 victories and 8 lost games. Cortez has a great season in Portugal. After 18 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.3rpg (3rd best). He also has 2.9spg and FGP: 56.1%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Matthew Shaw (201-F-86) of Academica - 22 points and 10 rebounds
5. Joao Reveles (187-G-80) of Ginasio - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Jabyron Wilson (202-F/C-87) of Barreirense - 19 points and 12 rebounds
7. Jorge Coelho (200-C-78) of CAB - 19 points and 9 rebounds
8. Kyle Austin (203-F-88) of Vitoria SC - 20 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Jeremy Goode (175-G-87) of Penafiel - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists
10. Jorge Sing (192-G/F-77) of Sampaense - 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

7 In A Row. Are You Serious - by Nate Bowie
As I get on the plane and back from Porto to Lisbon it just hit me that we beat the number 1 team in the league again. It was a huge win for us because it put us in the 4th position in the league and put us in the driver seat. Once again we came in as the underdogs but came out as the winners. Going into the game we knew it would be difficult to beat Barcelos at home but it could be done. Winning the game 91 to 80 gave us another victory in our win columns. Things is starting to really come into perspective as we continue to beat teams and head into the playoffs with 5 more games left in the regular season. Inside of me is alot of joy but for some reason I can not let it out into actions. As I ride in the van and talking to my teammates I see nothing but happy faces, people filled with joy but Im not content yet, NEVER. I want more, I want it all. A long travel from Porto to Lisbon and then back to the Island gave me alot of time to think about things in the season and what we could do to make history. I board the plane and put my head phones on and thats when it finally hit me that we my team are doing alot of things that wasnt expected of us. We turning alot of heads as we continue this extroadinary season. Everybody is stepping up as they fulfill the roles they are giving and especially our bench players is giving us well needed help off the bench. We have a week off this week and then 2 games the following week. I will use a few days off to rest my body then back to business.
Stay safe and stay tune until next time. And always remember....... A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be. If you always do what you've always done, you will always be where you've always been. Nate Bowie (183-G-86, college: Cent.Arkansas)

Stats Leaders - UZO Liga

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Tyrone CURNELL
  Barreirense
  (201-F-88)
  Avg: 20.9
1. Curnell, Barreirense 20.9
2. Luettgerodt, Sampa. 20.9
3. Oruche, Ginasio 20.6
4. Jackson, Sampaense 19.8
5. Shaw, Academica 19.4
6. Austin, Vitoria SC 18.7
7. Goode, Penafiel 18.3
8. Robert, Lusitania 17.9
9. Johnson, Barreire. 17.6
10. Webster, Ovarense 17.6

Rebounds Per Game
Kevin MARTIN
  Vitoria SC
  (208-C-83)
  Avg: 10.6
1. Martin, Vitoria SC 10.6
2. Robert, Lusitania 10.4
3. Cortez, Ovarense 10.3
4. Shaw, Academica 9.9
5. Terrell, Porto F. 9.4
6. Nolen, Penafiel 9.2
7. Momplasir, Lusitania 8.8
8. Jackson, Sampaense 8.8
9. Harris, Illiabum 8.5
10. Eddie, Academica 8.5

Assists Per Game
Nuno MANARTE
  Ovarense
  (184-G-75)
  Avg: 6.4
1. Manarte, Ovarense 6.4
2. Sing, Sampaense 6.0
3. Reveles, Ginasio 5.9
4. Minhava, Benfica 5.5
5. Monteiro, Lusitania 5.2
6. Simoes, Academica 5.2
7. Fernandes, CAB 4.5
8. Silva, CAB 4.0
9. Andrade, Porto F. 3.9
10. Barroso, Ginasio 3.8

Steals Per Game
Tyrone CURNELL
  Barreirense
  (201-F-88)
  Avg: 3.5
1. Curnell, Barreirense 3.5
2. Cortez, Ovarense 2.9
3. Goode, Penafiel 2.9
4. Holland, Academica 2.5
5. Felix, Illiabum 2.1
6. Tavares, Vitoria SC 2.1
7. Eddie, Academica 2.1
8. Jackson, CAB 2.1
9. Gentry, CAB 1.9
10. Barroso, Ginasio 1.9

Blocks Per Game
Marcel MOMPLASIR
  Lusitania
  (205-C-81)
  Avg: 3.8
1. Momplasir, Lusitania 3.8
2. Nolen, Penafiel 1.3
3. Gentry, CAB 1.2
4. Jackson, Sampaense 1.2
5. Gray, Sampaense 1.2
6. Stempin, Porto F. 1.1
7. Harris, Illiabum 1.1
8. Coelho, CAB 1.1
9. Austin, Vitoria SC 1.0
10. Willis, Illiabum 1.0

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  PUERTO RICO

Regatas Corrientes triumph in Liga Americas - by Eurobasket News
Regatas Corrientes - Capitanes de Arecibo 89:73

Regatas Corrientes are the new Liga Americas champions. They toppled Capitanes de Arecibo in the key clash on the third day of Final Four action in Xalapa. Federico Kammerichs (203-F/C-80) scored 23 points to lead the Argentinean team to the glory. He was named the MVP after the game.
Regatas shocked the Puerto Rican side early as they went on a 10:0 run to take 20:10 lead. Regatas entered the second term up by eight points 20:12. Capitanes struggled to get any closer in the second quarter. They faced a 33:45 halftime deficit. Federico Kammerichs stepped up for the Argentinean side in the third term as he unloaded 10 points. Regatas Corrientes headed into the fourth frame up by as many as 18 points 70:52. Capitanes fought eagerly in the final minutes but came up short of victory. Eduardo Villares (188-G-79) knocked down 14 points for the winners. Javier Martinez (189-G-78, agency: Dream Team Management) contributed 12 points, 14 assists and 5 boards for Regatas. Danilo Pinnock (196-G-83, agency: SportsTalent, college: George Washington) responded with 19 points and 6 boards for Capitanes de Arecibo. Larry Ayuso (190-G-77, agency: Global Sports Plaza, college: USC) provided 16 points in defeat.

Regatas Corrientes: Federico Kammerichs 23, Eduardo Villares 14, Javier Martinez 12+14 assists
Capitanes de Arecibo: Danilo Pinnock 19, Larry Ayuso 16

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  QATAR

Sadd tame Jaysh in overtime - by Eurobasket News
Sadd overcame Jaysh in the game of the week in QBF. The teams entered the game tied at 7-2 record in the second place in the ladder. The game lived up to the highest expectations. Sadd came out an overtime winners 90:88 at the end. Jaysh trailed by 12 points in the fourth term but went on a furious comeback rally to send the game into overtime. Sadd held off their opponents in the extra period claiming a tough win at the end. Khalid Suliman Abdi (198-F/G-87) came up with 23 points and 14 boards for Sadd. Efran Ali Saeed (200-F-83) and Daoud Musa (193-G-82) finished with 19 points each in the victory. Ali Turki (201-F-82) responded with 28 points for Jaysh. Alioni Se accounted for 20 points in the loss.
Rayyan improved at 9-1 record on top of the standings. The defending champions prevailed against Qatar Club 78:71. Qatar Club put up a decent fight as they led for the bigger part of the first half. But Rayyan used all of their experience to escape with a difficult victory at the end. Targuy Ngombo (196-F-89, agency: Court Side) produced 29 points and 12 boards for the winning team. Mohammed Nadiye had 21 points in the victory. Mike Cook (193-G/F-84, college: Pittsburgh) answered with 21 points for Qatar Club.
Ahli outscored Arabi 81:63 behind 22 points, 9 assists, 8 steals and 5 boards from Maurice Hargrow (195-G-83, college: Minnesota). Manyacka Eyoum added 18 points in the winning case. Michael Cuffee (193-F-83, college: Middle Tenn.St.) top-scored with 20 points for Arabi.
Gharrafah returned to the winning ways with a 72:63 success against Wakrah. Ousseynou N'Diaye (195-G/F-85, agency: Court Side) accounted for 26 points for Gharrafah. Chudney Gray (188-G-78, agency: Promotex, college: St.John's) contributed 23 points for the winners. Jayson Obazuaye (188-G-84, college: Colorado) delivered 22 points for winless Wakrah.

Standings
D1 Standings

1. Al Rayyan 9-1

2. As Sadd 8-2

3. Al Jaysh 7-3

4. Al Ahli 6-4

5. Al Gharrafah 6-4

6. Qatar 3-7

7. Al Arabi 1-9

8. Al Wakrah 0-10

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  ROMANIA

Stats Leaders - Men

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Kyndall DYKES
  U.Mobitel.CN
  (191-F-87)
  Avg: 20.8
1. Dykes, U.Mobite. 20.8
2. Dawson, Polite. 20.6
3. Krstanovic, U.Mobi. 20.5
4. Vujacic, Pitesti 19.8
5. Pesic, Timisoara 19.2
6. Hannah, Miercurea 19.2
7. Scott, Otopeni 18.7
8. Tomic, CSM B. 18.3
9. Popovic, Otopeni 18.0
10. Darby, Rovinari 17.9

Rebounds Per Game
Kenneth SIMMS
  Craiova
  (203-C-)
  Avg: 12.1
1. Simms, Craiova 12.1
2. Nicoara, Gaz Metan 10.3
3. Coleman, Miercurea 9.9
4. Forte, Mures 9.2
5. Krstanovic, U.Mobi. 9.0
6. Bigus, Rovinari 8.3
7. Burlacu, Ploiesti 8.0
8. Mladenovic, Mures 7.9
9. Bennett, CSM B. 7.9
10. Tomic, CSM B. 7.6

Assists Per Game
JuJuan COOLEY
  Mures
  (175-G-82)
  Avg: 8.3
1. Cooley, Mures 8.3
2. Dzambic, CSM B. 7.9
3. Hannah, Miercurea 5.8
4. Howell, Gaz Metan 5.7
5. Stojakovic, Craiova 5.2
6. Blidaru, Ploiesti 5.1
7. Maric, Oradea 5.0
8. Cuic, U.Mobitel.CN 5.0
9. Medvedj, Otopeni 4.9
10. Gennie, Pitesti 4.9

Steals Per Game
JuJuan COOLEY
  Mures
  (175-G-82)
  Avg: 2.6
1. Cooley, Mures 2.6
2. Stojakovic, Craiova 2.5
3. Howell, Gaz Metan 2.5
4. Mitchell, Gaz Metan 2.3
5. Gennie, Pitesti 2.3
6. Medvedj, Otopeni 2.3
7. Dykes, U.Mobite. 2.3
8. Harrison, CSU Sibiu 2.2
9. Markovic, CSU S. 2.1
10. Blidaru, Ploiesti 2.1

Blocks Per Game
Michael HARRISON
  CSU Sibiu
  (206-F/C-84)
  Avg: 1.9
1. Harrison, CSU Sibiu 1.9
2. Eichelberger, Pitesti 1.7
3. Capusan, Rovinari 1.6
4. Mladenovic, Mures 1.5
5. Masiulis, CSU S. 1.5
6. Lazar, Oradea 1.4
7. Simms, Craiova 1.3
8. Bennett, CSM B. 0.9
9. Anghel, Polite. 0.9
10. Thomson, U.Mobite. 0.9

Milos Mladenovic appears in CSM Bucuresti - by Eurobasket News
Milos Mladenovic (204-C/F-82) appears in CSM Bucuresti and already debuted for his new team. He scored 6 points and grabbed 2 rebounds, whileCSM Bucuresti lost to fourteenth ranked Politehnica Iasi in a road game 84-97. The game was mostly controlled by Politehnica Iasi. CSM Bucuresti was better in third quarter 20-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Politehnica Iasi made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game.
Over the last few years Milos Mladenovic played in 2008-2009 for Borac Nektar Banja Luka (Bosnia-D1), left in April '09: EuroChallenge: 2 games: 8.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.5spg. The season 2009-2010 started for BC Steaua Turabo Bucuresti (Romania-Div.A), but was released in Dec.'09. In his top game in Romania he nailed 14 points as Dinamo Bucuresti fired past Steaua Turabo on the road. Claudiu Fornetescu notched 24 points and 6 boards to lead Dinamo. Viorel Mocanu contributed 20 points for the winners. Ronald Timus answered with 24 points in defeat.

Brice Kabengele moves to Politehnica Iasi - by Eurobasket News
Brice Kabengele-Kalala (196-G-81) moves to Politehnica Iasi and erupted with 24 points in his opener. Higher ranked CSM Bucuresti lost to fourteenth ranked Politehnica Iasi in a road game 84-97. The game was mostly controlled by Politehnica Iasi. CSM Bucuresti was better in third quarter 20-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Politehnica Iasi made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American swingman Bryan McCullough who scored 32 points and 9 rebounds. The other American import guard LeRoy Dawson chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists. Four Politehnica Iasi players scored in double figures.
The season 2010-2011 Brice Kabengele-Kalala started for BC Timisoara (Romania-Div.A) and averaged only 0.7 points per game. Romanian League All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest Winner of 2008 had a great first game and should continue in the same level.

McCullough's 32-point game gives him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
27-year old swingman Bryan McCullough (198-F/G-83, agency: 011 Sports) put on an amazing game in the last round for Politehnica Iasi and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 24.
He had the game-high 32 points adding nine rebounds and three assists for Politehnica Iasi in his team's victory, helping them to beat CSM Bucuresti (#10, 11-12) 97-84. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on the top of the standings. Politehnica Iasi is placed at 13th position in Romanian league. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked such low. They already lost 18 games and recorded just five victories. In the team's last game McCullough had a remarkable 57.1% from 2-point range. He turned to be Politehnica Iasi's top player in his first season with the team. Bryan McCullough averages this season 17.5ppg and 5.3rpg.

Second best performed player last round was Branislav Tomic (205-F/C-80) of CSM Bucuresti. He is Serbian forward in his first season at CSM Bucuresti. In the last game Tomic recorded impressive double-double of 33 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as CSM Bucuresti lost that game 84-97 to the lower-ranked Politehnica Iasi (#13, 5-18). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. CSM Bucuresti keeps 10th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 11-12 record. Tomic is a newcomer at CSM Bucuresti and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.3ppg (#7). He also registered 7.6 boards per game.

Third place about best performers goes to another Politehnica Iasi's star - guard LeRoy Dawson (188-G-81, agency: Global Sports Plaza). Dawson showcased his all-around game by recording 21 points, five rebounds and thirteen assists (!!!) in the last round. He was another key player of Politehnica Iasi, helping his team with a 97-84 easy win against the higher-ranked CSM Bucuresti (#10, 11-12). Politehnica Iasi can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 5-18 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Dawson he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Dawson has individually a great season in Romania. After 18 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.6ppg (2nd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Michael Harrison (206-F/C-84) of CSU Sibiu - 14 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Andelko Mandic (198-F-76) of Oradea - 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Porter Troupe (196-G/F-83) of Rovinari - 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Louis Darby (196-G-84) of Rovinari - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Darko Vujacic (201-G-79) of Pitesti - 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists
9. Zoran Krstanovic (205-C-82) of U.Mobitel.CN - 25 points and 5 rebounds
10. Kenneth Simms (203-C) of Craiova - 23 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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  RUSSIA

Superleague Round 31: Severstal and Saransk keep leadership positions - by Eurobasket News
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Severstal as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Severstal defeated 9th ranked Irkut Irkutsk in Cherepovec 83-76. The hosts trailed by 5 points at the halftime before their 45-33 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Severstal (21-7) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Saransk. Irkut Irkutsk lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 20 games lost. Irkut Irkutsk will play next round against TEMP-SUMZ Revda trying to get back on the winning streak. Severstal will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Spartak-Primorie in Vladivostok.
Important game to mention about took place in Revda. Sixth ranked TEMP-SUMZ Revda (12-14) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 4th placed Spartak-Primorie (19-9) 71-70 on Thursday evening. TEMP-SUMZ Revda maintains sixth place with 12-14 record. Spartak-Primorie at the other side keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. TEMP-SUMZ Revda will play against Irkut Irkutsk (#9) at home in the next round. Spartak-Primorie will play against the league's leader Severstal (#1) in Cherepovec and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Revda was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Spartak-Primorie (19-9) played at the court of 6th ranked TEMP-SUMZ Revda (12-14). Spartak-Primorie defeated TEMP-SUMZ Revda 67-52 on Friday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of TEMP-SUMZ Revda. Spartak-Primorie maintains fourth place with 19-9 record. Loser TEMP-SUMZ Revda keeps the sixth position with 14 games lost. Spartak-Primorie will meet league's leader Severstal in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TEMP-SUMZ Revda will play against Irkut Irkutsk (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Eighth ranked Rjazan (11-16) crushed at home 11th ranked Sojuz Zaretchny (4-25) by 23 points 96-73, which is the biggest margin this round. Rjazan maintains eighth place with 11-16 record. Sojuz Zaretchny lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 25 lost games. Rjazan's next round opponent will be again bottom-ranked Sojuz Zaretchny (#11) at home.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 31: Irkutsk lost to Severstal on the opponent's court 52-61. Lokomotiv unfortunately lost to Ural Ekaterinb. in a home game 65-70. Metallurg-Univ. recorded a loss to Univ.Surgut on the road 57-71.

Revda - Spartak-Primorie
gschID: 104231

Severstal - Irkutsk gschID: 104232

Revda - Spartak-Primorie
gschID: 104233

Severstal - Irkutsk
gschID: 104234

Lokomotiv - Ural Ekaterinb. gschID: 104235

Univ.Surgut - Metallurg-Univ.
gschID: 104236

Rjazan - Zaretchny
gschID: 104237

Standings - Superleague B
Superleague Standings

1. Univ.Surgut 22-8

2. Severstal 21-7

3. Saransk 21-7

4. Ural Ekaterinb. 19-8

5. Spartak-Primorie 19-9

6. Revda 12-14

7. Rjazan 12-16

8. Metallurg-Univ. 12-18

9. Irkutsk 8-20

10. Lokomotiv 5-22

11. Zaretchny 4-26

Stats Leaders - Superleague A

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Keith LANGFORD
  Khimky
  (193-G/F-83)
  Avg: 19.3
1. Langford, Khimky 19.3
2. Domercant, Spart. 16.3
3. Williams, Enisey 16.1
4. Popovic, Unics 15.7
5. Labovic, Enisey 14.7
6. Wilkinson, Lokomotiv 14.7
7. Baxter, Enisey 14.1
8. Lyday, Unics 13.9
9. Lampe, Unics 13.9
10. Vyaltsev, Triumph 13.9

Rebounds Per Game
Jeremiah MASSEY
  Lokomotiv
  (202-F-82)
  Avg: 7.3
1. Massey, Lokomotiv 7.3
2. Zhukanenko, Dynamo 7.1
3. Monya, Khimky 6.3
4. Beverley, Spart. 6.3
5. Baxter, Enisey 6.2
6. Paunic, N.Novgorod 5.9
7. Brezec, Krasnie . 5.9
8. Labovic, Enisey 5.7
9. Wilkinson, Lokomotiv 5.7
10. Plisnic, N.Novgorod 5.7

Assists Per Game
Anton PONKRASHOV
  Spartak SP
  (200-G-86)
  Avg: 6.1
1. Ponkrashov, Spart. 6.1
2. Williams, Enisey 6.0
3. Bremer, Krasnie . 5.6
4. Khvostov, Dynamo 4.5
5. Vyaltsev, Triumph 4.3
6. Popovic, Unics 4.2
7. Planinic, Khimky 3.7
8. Samoylenko, Unics 3.4
9. Rush, Krasnie Krilya 3.4
10. Aleksic, N.Novgorod 3.0

Steals Per Game
Patrick BEVERLEY
  Spartak SP
  (185-G-88)
  Avg: 2.4
1. Beverley, Spart. 2.4
2. Thompson, Spart. 2.3
3. Voronov, Dynamo 1.8
4. Ponkrashov, Spart. 1.6
5. Surovtsev, Lokom. 1.6
6. Wilkinson, Lokomotiv 1.5
7. Siskauskas, CSKA 1.4
8. Chalmers, Lokom. 1.4
9. Massey, Lokomotiv 1.4
10. Green, Krasnie Krilya 1.4

Blocks Per Game
Sergey MONYA
  Khimky
  (203-F-83)
  Avg: 1.3
1. Monya, Khimky 1.3
2. Varlamov, Triumph 1.3
3. Likhodey, Triumph 1.2
4. Eze, Khimky 1.1
5. Zabelin, CSKA 1.0
6. Yakovenko, N.Nov. 0.9
7. Sokolov, CSKA 0.9
8. Beverley, Spart. 0.9
9. Antonov, N.Novgorod 0.9
10. Davidson, Krasni. 0.9

Surovtsev number one in Russia for round 16 - by Eurobasket News
Guard Aleksei Surovtsev (202-G-84) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for second-ranked Lokomotiv Kuban, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 16.
The 26-year old player was the main contributor (14 points, nine rebounds and eight assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat CSKA (#5, 10-6) 74-68. Lokomotiv is placed at 2nd position in Russian PBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Lokomotiv will need more victories to improve their 11-5 record. It's Surovtsev's second year at Lokomotiv and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Aleksei Surovtsev averages this season 6.9ppg.

The second best player in last round's games was 31-year old American Lonny Baxter (204-C-79, agency: Priority Sports) of Enisey Krasnoyarsk. Baxter had a very good evening with a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Enisey lost that game 63-71 to slightly lower-ranked Krasnie Krilya (#7, 6-10). Enisey managed to keep the same 6th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 6-9 record. Baxter is a newcomer at Enisey, but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 14.1ppg (#7). He also registered 6.2 boards per game.

Third on the list of top players last round was international forward Alexey Zhukanenko (210-F-86, agency: Alti Sport) of Dynamo Moscow (#9). Zhukanenko scored 19 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Dynamo, leading his team to a 88-77 win against slightly lower-ranked Triumph (#10, 4-11). The chances of Dynamo not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 11 games, recording just five victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Zhukanenko could try to bring Dynamo's a little bit higher in the standings. Zhukanenko has individually a great season in Russia. After 14 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 7.1rpg (2nd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Victor Keyru (199-G-84) of Dynamo - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Valery Likhodey (204-F-86) of Triumph - 22 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Egor Vyaltsev (192-G-85) of Triumph - 11 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists
7. Sasha Kaun (211-C-85) of CSKA - 18 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Dragan Labovic (207-C/F-87) of Enisey - 20 points and 7 rebounds
9. Gerald Green (202-G/F-86) of Krasnie Krilya - 19 points and 8 rebounds
10. Semen Antonov (202-F-89) of N.Novgorod - 10 points and 10 rebounds

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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  SAUDI ARABIA

Rashad Ace Woods first blog from Saudi Arabia - by Rashad Woods
This is my first blog from Saudi Arabia. Its my first time in the middle east and to be honest when i first got here it was really a big culture shock. I arrived here back in December but from that time to now the entire transition has really been well. The entire country is Muslim so coming from the USA today a country like this is very different. The Muslim tradition pray 5 times a day and their are loud horns that go off in the entire city. I can remember my first experience with the prayer tradition dealing with the horn. I was out at a restaurant and they close everything in the city down and I just sat out side it was like a from the movies and it just was a great experience. My time here Ive been to see Camels and I had the opportunity to ride one.On the court has been well and my team is really playing well. The slogan for this season is 'Trust' so I try to make sure all the guys can believe in their self and each other. I look forward to updating you guys in the near future. Thanks for your time .

Rashad Woods (195-G/F-86, college: Kent St.) is an American pro player actually in Saudi Arabia with Al Nahda Al Khobar

Life in KSA - by Rashad Woods
Hello Everyone. I hope all of you are having a bless day. Well life here in Saudi Arabia has been very interesting since our last game. We faced the AL Ithihad which is the number one team. We played a great game until we turned the ball over to much and they capitalized from each one. Currently we are in 6th place so we are in good standings to make the playoffs. We have a no games this week so the games will continue on the 17th of March. With this time off I have been training and polishing my game, so that when we return from the break we will be ready to have a successful finish. The Club that I'm playing for has its advantages because I live within feet of the basketball court, the weight room, the track, and even the swimming pool. This is a major advantage for me because when i was in Europe you couple only go to the gym at set times because the other teams were using it during the day. I'll keep you guys posted on the results of the next game.

Rashad 'Ace'Woods Rashad Woods (195-G/F-86, college: Kent St.)

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  SERBIA

Partizan lands Nikola Pesakovic - by Zoran Popovic
Serbian Champion sings four year contract with young prospect Nikola Pesakovic (193-G-91). Pesakovic started career in Borac Cacak and played for them last two seasons. This season Pesakovic played for Borac Cacak on 17 games in Serbian league and average scored 15.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Also, Nikola Pesakovic had excellent percent of three points shot 43.2%. Pesakovic will join his new team after the end of Serbian league.

Stats Leaders - 1A

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Branko MILISAVLJEVIC
  Mega Vizura
  (193-G-76)
  Avg: 20.8
1. Milisavljevi., Mega V. 20.8
2. Koprivica, Super. 20.7
3. Janjusevic, Crnok. 18.8
4. Sinovec, Metalac 18.2
5. Zekovic, Beograd 18.0
6. Micevic, Sloboda . 17.6
7. Bozovic, Sloga 17.4
8. Bunic, Novi Sad 16.8
9. Kovacevic, Super. 16.3
10. Sulovic, Napredak 16.2

Rebounds Per Game
Nikola MARKOVIC
  FMP
  (208-F/C-89)
  Avg: 7.8
1. Markovic, FMP 7.8
2. Ljubicic, Metalac 7.4
3. Jelovac, Mega V. 7.4
4. Cantekin, Mega V. 7.0
5. Misanovic, Beograd 6.9
6. Cubrilo, Sloga 6.4
7. Bozovic, Sloga 6.4
8. Majkic, Prolet. 6.4
9. Djurovic, Crnokosa 6.3
10. Zekovic, Beograd 6.3

Assists Per Game
Vid ZARKOVIC
  Proleter Naftagas
  (189-G-75)
  Avg: 6
1. Zarkovic, Prolet. 6.0
2. Ljubicic, Metalac 5.9
3. Radivojevic, FMP 5.3
4. Vlahovic, Sloga 5.1
5. Milisavljevi., Mega V. 4.8
6. Covic, FMP 4.7
7. Kocergin, Superfund 4.3
8. Atanackovic, Prolet. 4.3
9. Mitrovic, Beograd 4.1
10. Kovacevic, Novi Sad 3.7

Steals Per Game
Slobodan DUNDJERSKI
  Beograd
  (190-G-88)
  Avg: 2.8
1. Dundjerski, Beograd 2.8
2. Kuzeta, Novi Sad 2.7
3. Gagovic, Prolet. 2.2
4. Ljubicic, Metalac 2.2
5. Mukanovic, Crnok. 2.1
6. Marjanovic, Vojvo. 2.0
7. Jovic, Sloga 1.9
8. Kovacevic, Novi Sad 1.9
9. Vulin, Prolet. 1.8
10. Tresac, Borac 1.8

Blocks Per Game
Nenad MISANOVIC
  T.E.Kashan
  (217-C-84)
  Avg: 1.9
1. Misanovic, Beograd 1.9
2. Ilic, FMP 1.4
3. Bircevic, Metalac 1.3
4. Majkic, Prolet. 1.1
5. Cantekin, Mega V. 1.0
6. Marjanovic, Vojvo. 0.9
7. Ljubojevic, Slobod. 0.8
8. Buric, Tamis 0.8
9. Dramicanin, Mega V. 0.7
10. Kalinic, Novi Sad 0.7

Stats Leaders - 1B

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Dragan BJELICA
  Viva Basket
  (198-G-81)
  Avg: 27.8
1. Bjelica, Viva Basket 27.8
2. Svilar, Smederevo 20.8
3. Dukanac, Mladost . 19.4
4. Radic, Spartak 18.8
5. Blagojevic, KG 06 17.1
6. Trailovic, Sindje. 17.1
7. Tesanovic, KK Nis 16.9
8. Lalic, Radnicki BG 16.3
9. Ivosev, Vojvodina 15.7
10. Stanisavljev., Jagod. 15.3

Rebounds Per Game
Nemanja KNEZEVIC
  Vojvodina
  (203-F-87)
  Avg: 9.5
1. Knezevic, Vojvodina 9.5
2. Vuletic, Viva Basket 9.4
3. Ivosev, Vojvodina 7.9
4. Petrovic, Viva B. 7.4
5. Dukanac, Mladost . 7.1
6. Gugleta, Zeleznicar 7.0
7. Koprivica, Radnicki. 7.0
8. Glisovic, Student 6.7
9. Trailovic, Sindje. 6.6
10. Zivanovic, Smede. 6.4

Assists Per Game
Dragan BJELICA
  Viva Basket
  (198-G-81)
  Avg: 6.8
1. Bjelica, Viva Basket 6.8
2. Karic, Radnicki BG 6.4
3. Kasabasic, Zeleznicar 5.4
4. Boltic, Radnicki BG 4.6
5. Dinic, Spartak 4.2
6. Tanasijevic, Stude. 4.2
7. Mijovic, Radnicki. 4.2
8. Stanisavljev., Jagod. 4.1
9. Sparovic, Smede. 4.1
10. Vukasovic, Radnic. 4.0

Steals Per Game
Negoslav GACIC
  Radnicki BG
  (--)
  Avg: 2.8
1. Gacic, Radnicki BG 2.8
2. Karic, Radnicki BG 2.8
3. Zivanovic, Smede. 2.3
4. Kuntic, Spartak 2.0
5. Ivosev, Vojvodina 2.0
6. Tomasevic, Vojvo. 1.9
7. Radic, Spartak 1.9
8. Kasabasic, Zeleznicar 1.9
9. Sparovic, Smede. 1.9
10. Stojacic, KG 06 1.8

Blocks Per Game
Slobodan GUGLETA
  Zeleznicar
  (--83)
  Avg: 2.3
1. Gugleta, Zeleznicar 2.3
2. Karahodzic, Spartak 1.5
3. Knezevic, Vojvodina 1.4
4. Petrovic, Viva B. 1.1
5. Vasilic, Radnic. 1.0
6. Marelja, KG 06 1.0
7. Markovic, Sindjeli. 0.9
8. Savic, Student 0.9
9. Mirkovic, KG 06 0.8
10. Blagojevic, KG 06 0.8

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  SLOVENIA

Zlatorog inks prospect Ziga Dimec - by Zeljko Zule
Zlatorog fortified its roster with an eye on the future with the signing of prospect Ziga Dimec (208-F-93) to a contract that last through the 2014-15 season. He was loaned to Konjice in B-1 League and averaged 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks per game this season. He also joined Union Olimpija junior team for the 2011 Nike International Junior Tournament, for whom he averaged 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.0 blocks in five games. He is also young brother of Luka Dimec.

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  SOUTH KOREA

South Korean KBL round 48 best performance: Chris Alexander - by Eurobasket News
American center Chris Alexander (216-C-80, agency: Priority Sports) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for LG Sakers, receiving a Asia-basket.com Player of the Week award for round 48.
The 30-year old player had a double-double of 16 points and 20 rebounds, while his team LG Sakers maintains the 6th position in South Korean KBL. LG Sakers is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. But it was their 28th lost game this season out of 50 games. It's Alexander's second year at LG Sakers and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Former Iowa State University star has very solid stats this year. Alexander leads league in rebounds with 9.9rpg. Alexander is in league's top in and averages impressive 1.9bpg and 67.0% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was 29-year old American Terrence Leather (204-C-81) of SK Knights. Leather had a very good evening with a double-double of 29 points and 10 rebounds. Bad luck as SK Knights lost that game 77-82 to the lower-ranked Daegu Orions (#10, 13-37). SK Knights managed to keep the same 7th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 21-29 record. Leather is a newcomer at SK Knights, but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.1ppg (#3). He also registered 9.6 boards per game.

Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Amal McCaskill (211-F/C-73) of Daegu Orions (#10). McCaskill scored 22 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Daegu Orions, leading his team to a 82-77 win against the higher-ranked SK Knights (#7, 21-29). Daegu Orions can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 13-37 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Too bad for McCaskill he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. McCaskill has a very solid season. In 14 games in South Korea he scored 14.7ppg. He also has 6.5rpg, 3.3apg and FGP: 54.0%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Dong-Geun Yang (182-G-81) of Mobis Phoebus - 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists
5. Sang-Oh Park (196-F-81) of Sonic Boom KT - 21 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Aaron Haynes (201-F-81) of Samsung Th. - 23 points and 8 rebounds
7. Herbert Hill (203-F-84) of Elephants - 18 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Rod Benson (208-F/C-84) of Dongbu Promy - 23 points and 7 rebounds
9. Jarod Stevenson (200-F-75) of Elephants - 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists
10. Seung-Jin Ha (222-C-85) of KCC Egis - 16 points and 12 rebounds

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Standings
KBL Standings

1. Sonic Boom KT 36-14

2. Elephants 36-14

3. KCC Egis 32-19

4. Dongbu Promy 30-20

5. Samsung Th. 26-23

6. LG Sakers 22-28

7. SK Knights 21-29

8. Mobis Phoebus 18-32

9. Anyang KGC 16-34

10. Daegu Orions 13-37

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  SPAIN

Styles abound... - by Ross Schraeder
The number of hours in my life that I spent sitting in airports or riding on buses or just generally passing the time of road trips is really too much to fathom. So where do I find myself at this moment? Thats right. Sitting in another airport, this time in Gran Canaria part of the Canary Islands, for a three hour layover before we can head back to Barcelona. The only solace I can take away from this layover is that a) we won our game in La Palma last night thus inching us one step closer to salvation in the league and b) it gives me time to update this blog which I have been slacking on recently.

Passing the time in airports can lead to some thought provoking revelations and observations. The people watching in which one can participate will, indeed, provide some of the best sights and sounds of the week. And sitting in this very airport in which I currently am allows me to admire the many differing fashions that one can find here in Spain. Take the man standing in front of me at the moment. He is wearing white pants (they love their pantalones blancos here) that cannot be conducive to blood flow throughout his legs. I have steered away from the baggy clothes I wore as a youth, but my mans pants here are just a little too form fitting for my tastes. If it was a girl in white pants I would be all for it, the postive points that pantalones blancos on the female figure provide is one thing that I believe many men can agree upon. But back to my man here. Up top he is rocking the argyle pattern sweater that I assume is still popular Im no fashion expert that could be tighter than his pants. And he tops it off with the scarf even though we are on an island and it is about 75 degrees outside. I am a fan of the scarf myself, but only when the weather calls for it. I dont see it is a comfortable accessory to wear when there is plentiful sunshine and blue in the sky. His hair is a classic over here. Shaved closely on the sides on back, a little spike up top showing off the subtle highlights he has in his hair. And he caps the outfit off with some bright orange Pumas on his feet. All in all, this guy could be a typical example of someone in their 20s, mostly likely shaves all of his body hair and looks to Christiano Ronaldo as his hero.

On to the next character. This time it is a female, most likely in early 30s. Although determining the age of Spanish females is sometimes quite difficult. You can think she is 26 and she is really 41 or you think she is 45 and she is really 31. It is rather deceiving. I dont know what it is, they usually all have a pretty solid figure, but the look on the their face sometimes depends on how many packs of cigarettes they have put down on a daily basis throughout their life. But to my girl sitting here in the airport. At first glance, she would be worth a second look. I find this true of many of the females here. She is a brunette, wearing a blouse up top, skirt down low with the black leggings underneath and some boots with three inch heels on her feet. This is a classic look among the Spanish ladies. It is one that I like very much. And while her face may not be all that cute, it is something about the way she carries herself that makes it worth a second look. This is inevitably my answer when someone asks me how the ladies are in Spain. Compared to the US, the one thing I always say is that it is how the carry themselves here that is the biggest difference. And it is not to say that one group is better or worse than the other. Just different. Over here, it doesnt matter where you are, the grocery store, the airport, the mall, you are going to see females dressed to the nines at all times.

Next up to bat we have a man most likely in his mid-40s. This is yet another staple of Spanish style. He is wearing a long sleeve button-up collared shirt, most likely Polo, with a pink sweater draped around his shoulders and back with the arms of the sweater tied in front. The idea behind this look is color, color, color. The brighter the sweater the better. Blues, pinks, reds, occasionally a yellow, you have to stand out. Now down low he has just a standard pair of jeans, probably some designer brand followed with some leather shoes (if I was more of a fashion guru I could tell you the brands, but I like to keep things basic with some jeans, a t-shirt, and some tennis shoes). And my man here is only at the starting phase of this look. It is one that can be developed in your 20s or 30s, but once you go with it, it stays rather consistent in nature until you reach your 50s. Once at that age, the jeans transform into slacks, maybe your basic khaki or black, but many times so much more. This is where maybe my favorite item in the Spanish wardrobe comes into play the colored slacks. They can run from reds to greens to yellows and anything in between. I saw a man the other day with a purple sweater and some gold pants. Practical if you are cheering for the CK Rams baseball team, but questionable as a daily look in my opinion. But I have maintained throughout my time here that I am going to purchase a pair of yellow or red pants to wear home one day, but I have yet to take that step. Be on the lookout when I step off the plane one of these days, though.

So this brings us to our final fashion candidate here in el aeropuerto, and he has been sighted by an important organization the MULLET PATROL. Oh boy, how the Spaniards love to give us a good mullet. Im not sure who has determined that this is an acceptable look, but I dont think you can walk 100 yards in a Spanish airport without coming across a mullet. And they come in varying shapes, flows, colors, and overall styles. First you have your basic. The mullet we all know and love. Typical length hair in the front and on the sides, but then maybe a flow in the back extending to shoulder length or beyond. Could have a little curl to it, usually rather greasy, not very styled, just hanging as it may. I think the guy who wears this sees as just your average, run of the mill cut. Now we move on to the I am the flyest man alive mullet. This is commonly found in the south of Spain, many times amongst teenagers. There is some style to this mullet. They might have it closely cropped on the sides, maybe a little spike up top, then heavily gelled flow in the back. It might also involve some kind of shape or line shaved into the side, a bold statement expressing ones individuality. It almost always involves a generous amount of hair product to keep ones style fresh throughout the day. I generally think of a mullet as something that doesnt need much attention, but this group bucks that trend. And finally we move on to my absolute favorite in the mullet game, the Natty Dread mullet. I assume if Bob Marley was forced to rock a mullet, this is the one he would go with. Again, your typical sides and top, nothing special there, the basic look incorporated. But in back the mullet is fashioned into sometimes a single, while other times multiple dread locks. This could be one of the most common mullets you will see throughout the country. Of all the time spent in creating a mullet, whichever fashion it might be, this one has to take some careful creation, even though when looking at it you would think opposite. Im no dread lock expert, but I believe its formation takes a lack of hair-washing into the process. So to just leave the party in the back to a wash-less life takes dedication and awareness. Bravo, Natty Dreads, bravo

So that concludes my people watching for the day here in the airport. Fun as always and hopefully somewhat insightful as to some of the fashions Im so lucky to encouter in Espaa. So well wrap it up with that, Ill give you all a little more of a basketball update in the near future. Hasta la proxima!!

Rost's 14 points and 6 rebounds give him LEB Gold Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
27-year old forward Levi Rost (201-F-83) put on an amazing game in the last round for Sant Josep Girona and receives a Eurobasket.com LEB Gold Player of the Week award for round 27.
He had the game-high 14 points adding six rebounds and two assists for Girona in his team's victory, helping them to crush Clinicas Rincon (#14, 10-17) with 16-point margin 88-72. Girona is placed at 7th position in Spanish LEB Gold. Girona is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 14-13 record. Rost turned to be Girona's top player in his first season with the team. Levi Rost averages this season 12.7ppg.

Second best performed player last round was Albert Moncasi (209-C-86) of Lleida. He is a center in his first season at Lleida. In the last game Moncasi recorded impressive double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds. Bad luck as Lleida lost that game 65-73 to the higher-ranked Leon (#4, 17-10). Lleida managed to keep the same 10th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 12-15 record. Moncasi is one of the most experienced players at Lleida and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to forward Alexander Franklin (196-F-88) of CB Tarragona (#13). Franklin scored 25 points. He was a key player of CB Tarragona, leading his team to a 82-71 win against slightly higher-ranked La Palma (#11, 11-16). The chances of CB Tarragona not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 17 games, recording just ten victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Franklin could try to bring CB Tarragona's a little bit higher in the standings. Franklin has individually a great season in Spain. After 26 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.3ppg (6th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Oriol Junyent (207-C-76) of Obradoiro - 16 points and 11 rebounds
5. Ignacio Ordin (183-PG-78) of Girona - 21 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists
6. Ricardo Guillen (205-F/C-76) of La Laguna - 18 points and 10 rebounds
7. Stevie Johnson (198-F/C-78) of Huesca - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Julio Alberto Gonzalez (196-G/F-81) of Leon - 22 points and 4 rebounds
9. Jose Amador (210-F/C-83) of Breogan - 20 points and 6 rebounds
10. Dwayne Curtis (203-C-85) of Lleida - 13 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Caner-Medley's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
27-year old forward Nik Caner-Medley (203-F-83, agency: Priority Sports) put on an amazing game in the last round for Estudiantes and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 23.
He had a double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds, while his team beat Unicaja (#12, 11-12) 78-69. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on the top of the standings. Estudiantes maintains the 9th position in Spanish league. Estudiantes is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 12-11 record. It's Caner-Medley's second year at Estudiantes and it's hard to imagine this team without him. University of Maryland graduate has very impressive stats this year. Caner-Medley is in league's top in points (8th best: 14.0ppg), rebounds (3rd best: 7.2rpg) and averages solid 54.9% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Jimmy Baron (191-G-86) of Lagun Aro Gipuzkoa BC. He is American guard in his first season at Lagun Aro GBC. In the last game Baron recorded impressive 27 points and 4 rebounds. Bad luck as Lagun Aro GBC lost that overtime game 86-92 to the higher-ranked Bizkaia Bilbao (#4, 14-9). Lagun Aro GBC is still in a red zone at 14th spot in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 9-14 record. Baron is a newcomer at Lagun Aro GBC and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.2ppg (#3).

Third place about best performers goes to forward Mirza Teletovic (206-F-85, agency: Beo Basket) of Caja Laboral Vitoria (#6). Teletovic got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. He went also for seven rebounds . He was a key player of Caja Laboral, leading his team to a 79-61 easy win against the lower-ranked CAI Zaragoza (#13, 9-14). Caja Laboral needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 14 victories and 9 lost games. Teletovic has a great season in Spain. After 23 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 14.1ppg (7th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Gustavo Ayon (209-F/C-85) of Fuenlabrada - 24 points and 8 rebounds
5. Marcus Slaughter (204-C/F-85) of Valladolid - 17 points and 7 rebounds
6. Aaron Jackson (193-G-86) of Bizkaia Bilbao - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Ivan Radenovic (208-F-84) of Menorca - 17 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists
8. Stanko Barac (217-C-86) of Caja Laboral - 16 points and 12 rebounds
9. Justin Doellman (206-F-85) of Meridiano - 15 points and 10 rebounds
10. Cuthbert Victor (196-F-83) of Menorca - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Charles Ramsdell claims Spanish LEB Silver weekly honour - by Eurobasket News
American Charles Ramsdell (208-F/C-85, agency: Court Side) had an amazing evening in the last round for Fontedoso Carrefour El Bulevar de Avila and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com LEB Silver Player of the Week award for round 24.
The 25-year old power forward had a double-double of 31 points and eleven rebounds, while his team beat Guadalajara (#12, 7-15) in overtime 90-83. The game was not the highest importance and did not have significant influence on the top of the standings. Avila is placed at 9th position in Spanish LEB Silver. Avila is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 9-13 record. In the team's last game Ramsdell had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Avila's top player in his first season with the team. The University of Tulsa graduate has very impressive stats this year. Ramsdell is in league's top in points (3rd best: 15.7ppg), rebounds (9th best: 7.4rpg) and averages solid 54.6% FGP and 43.9% from behind 3-point line.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 27-year old center Sidnei De Santana (215-C-83) of league's best team Clavijo. De Santana impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 18 points and 18 rebounds. Of course he lead Clavijo to another comfortable win 96-82 over the lower-ranked Prat Juventud (#7, 12-11) being unquestionably team leader. Of course Clavijo still keep the league's top spot. His team lost just three games this season, while they won 19 matches. De Santana is one of the most experienced players at Clavijo and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

The third best performed player last round was Marcos Casado (183-G-83) of Santurtzi (#15). Casado showcased his all-around game by recording 15 points, eight rebounds and nine assists in the last round. Despite Casado's great performance Santurtzi lost 55-68 to the higher-ranked Regal FC II (#8, 10-12). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Santurtzi not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 16 games, recording just seven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Casado could try to bring Santurtzi's a little bit higher in the standings. Casado has a very solid season. In 22 games in Spain he scored 10.3ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Eduard Riu (202-C-82) of ADT Tarragona - 22 points and 12 rebounds
5. Kim Adams (203-F/C-82) of Coruna - 20 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Kim Adams (203-F/C-82) of Coruna - 20 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Marco Todorovic (199-F-92) of Prat Juventud - 22 points and 3 rebounds
8. Xavier Lopez (191-G-83) of Avila - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists
9. Cristopher Mortellaro (206-F/C-82) of Lan Mobel ISB - 14 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Anthony Paez (198-F-84) of Lan Mobel ISB - 25 points and 5 rebounds

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Stats Leaders - ACB

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Jaycee CARROLL
  Gran Canaria
  (188-G-83)
  Avg: 17.6
1. Carroll, Gran Canaria 17.6
2. Navarro, Regal B. 16.5
3. Baron, Lagun A. 15.2
4. English, DKV J. 15.1
5. McDonald, DKV J. 14.8
6. Martinez, Valencia 14.7
7. Teletovic, Caja L. 14.1
8. Caner-Medley, Estudi. 14.0
9. Kurz, Granada 13.9
10. Bullock, Cajasol 13.2

Rebounds Per Game
Robert KURZ
  Art.Dragons
  (206-F-85)
  Avg: 9.1
1. Kurz, Granada 9.1
2. Batista, Fuenlabr. 8.4
3. Caner-Medley, Estudi. 7.2
4. Barac, Caja Laboral 7.2
5. Donaldson, Menorca 7.0
6. Trias, DKV Joventut 6.5
7. Miralles, Lagun A. 6.4
8. Doellman, Meridiano 6.3
9. Freeland, Unicaja 6.2
10. Wallace, Gran Canaria 6.2

Assists Per Game
Marcelinho HUERTAS
  Caja Laboral
  (191-G-83)
  Avg: 5.7
1. Huertas, Caja L. 5.7
2. Cook, Valencia 5.2
3. Rubio, Regal Barca 4.8
4. Valters, Fuenlabr. 4.7
5. Ciorciari, Menorca 4.5
6. Colom, Fuenlabrada 3.9
7. San Miguel, Manre. 3.8
8. Uriz, Lagun A. 3.7
9. Green, Gran Canaria 3.7
10. McIntyre, Unicaja 3.6

Steals Per Game
Tariq KIRKSAY
  Cajasol
  (199-F-79)
  Avg: 2.1
1. Kirksay, Cajasol 2.1
2. Calloway, Cajasol 1.9
3. Batista, Fuenlabr. 1.8
4. Robinson, DKV J. 1.7
5. Hosley, DKV J. 1.7
6. Victor, Menorca 1.7
7. San Miguel, Manre. 1.7
8. Cook, Valencia 1.7
9. Van Lacke, Valladolid 1.7
10. Rubio, Regal Barca 1.7

Blocks Per Game
Bismack BIYOMBO
  Fuenlabrada
  (204-C-92)
  Avg: 2.1
1. Biyombo, Fuenlabr. 2.1
2. Fischer, Real Madrid 1.7
3. Vazquez, Regal B. 1.4
4. Kurz, Granada 1.3
5. Barnes, Valladolid 1.3
6. Ayon, Fuenlabrada 1.2
7. Andriuskevic., Meridi. 1.2
8. Majstorovic, Manre. 1.2
9. Savane, Gran C. 1.1
10. Batista, Fuenlabr. 1.1

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  SWEDEN

Basketettan Round 20: Nassjo is defeated by Norrkoping BK - by Eurobasket News
There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Basketettan. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with derby games, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.

The most important game in the last round took place in Norrkoping between third ranked Nassjo (12-6) and sixth ranked Norrkoping BK (8-10) on Sunday night. Nassjo was defeated by Norrkoping BK in a tough game on the road 73-82. Norrkoping BK maintains sixth position in South with 8-10 record. Nassjo at the other side dropped to the fourth place with six games lost. They share the position with Helsingborg. Norrkoping BK are looking forward to face higher ranked Helsingborg (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Nassjo will play against the league's second-placed Hoganas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Basketettan top team - Taby Basket (18-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Hallsta (4-16) 118-74. Taby Basket have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Taby Basket maintains first position in North with 18-2 record. Hallsta lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Lidingo. Taby Basket will play against KFUM Uppsala (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Hallsta will play against Haga Haninge and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Basketettan top team - Srbija (14-3) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eighth ranked IK Eos (6-12) in Malmo 105-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of IK Eos. Srbija maintains first position in South with 14-3 record. Loser IK Eos keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Sanda. Srbija will meet at home Fryshuset (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. IK Eos will play against Sanda Basket in Huskvarna and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Uppsala was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Haga Haninge (17-2) played at the court of 7th ranked KFUM Uppsala (8-12). Haga Haninge did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 86-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of KFUM Uppsala. Haga Haninge have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place in North, which they share with Eagles. KFUM Uppsala at the other side keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. Haga Haninge's next round opponent will be Hallsta (#10) in Hallstahammar and are hoping to win another game. KFUM Uppsala will play at home against the league's leader Taby Basket.
The game in Solna was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Malbas (10-6) played at the court of 7th ranked Solna Branten (6-11). Malbas did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 75-57 on Sunday. Malbas have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Malbas maintains fifth position in South with 10-6 record. Loser Solna Branten keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Malbas will face Fryshuset (#10) in Stockholm in the next round where they are favorite. Solna Branten will play on the road against the league's leader Srbija in Malmo.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 20:
In North Talje lost to Eagles on the opponent's court 64-72. Akropol outscored Lidingo in a home game 75-56. BG Lulea managed to beat Lulea Steel on the road 74-69. Blackeberg defeated Orongo on its own court 92-75.
In South Brahe Basket was beaten by Hoganas in a road game 88-83. Sanda lost to Helsingborg at home 73-75.

Group North
Uppsala KFUM - Haga Haninge
gschID: 108824

Eagles - Talje
gschID: 108822

Taby - Hallsta
gschID: 117152

Srbija - Eos
gschID: 117154

Standings - Basketligan
Basketligan Standings

1. Sundsvall 27-6

2. LF Basket 23-10

3. Norrkoping 20-9

4. Sodertalje 19-14

5. Uppsala 16-16

6. Solna 16-17

7. Jamtland 13-19

8. Boras 13-20

9. 08 8-24

10. Eco Orebro 6-26

Stats Leaders - Basketligan

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Darius HARGROVE
  Jamtland
  (193-G-82)
  Avg: 22.5
1. Hargrove, Jamtland 22.5
2. Brown, 08 21.1
3. Smith, Sodertalje 20.4
4. Rush, Sundsvall 20.0
5. Smith, Uppsala 19.6
6. Palm, Boras 18.8
7. McCoy, Boras 18.8
8. Wesby, Sundsvall 18.5
9. Gunnarsson, Solna 18.2
10. Kjellbom, Norrkoping 16.8

Rebounds Per Game
Hlynur BAERINGSSON
  Sundsvall
  (200-F/C-82)
  Avg: 10.3
1. Baeringsson, Sunds. 10.3
2. Palm, Boras 9.9
3. McKnight, Boras 9.1
4. Kosmalski, Solna 8.6
5. Brown, 08 8.2
6. Kjellbom, Norrkoping 7.8
7. Constantine, Solna 7.5
8. Cipriano, Eco O. 7.3
9. Walker, Solna 7.3
10. Kohlmaier, Uppsala 7.1

Assists Per Game
Rudy MBEMBA
  LF Basket
  (181-G-87)
  Avg: 6.4
1. Mbemba, LF Basket 6.4
2. Pleick, Eco Orebro 5.7
3. Beck, 08 5.0
4. Mitchell, Norrkoping 4.7
5. Smith, Uppsala 4.6
6. McCoy, Boras 4.5
7. Chuk, Sodertalje 4.4
8. Gaidamaviciu., Norrko. 4.4
9. Hellgren, Jamtland 4.4
10. Baeringsson, Sunds. 4.1

Steals Per Game
Johnell SMITH
  Sodertalje
  (186-G-80)
  Avg: 3.4
1. Smith, Sodertalje 3.4
2. Mbemba, LF Basket 3.2
3. Smith, Uppsala 1.9
4. Rush, Sundsvall 1.9
5. Baeringsson, Sunds. 1.8
6. McCoy, Boras 1.8
7. Brown, 08 1.8
8. Hellgren, Jamtland 1.8
9. Hargrove, Jamtland 1.7
10. Pleick, Eco Orebro 1.7

Blocks Per Game
John ROSENDAHL
  LF Basket
  (203-F/C-77)
  Avg: 1.9
1. Rosendahl, LF Ba. 1.9
2. Salaam, Jamtland 1.9
3. Kjellbom, Norrkoping 1.7
4. Palm, Boras 1.5
5. Kohlmaier, Uppsala 1.2
6. Cipriano, Eco O. 1.2
7. Constantine, Solna 1.2
8. Ayuba, Norrkoping 1.1
9. Walker, Solna 1.0
10. Galick, Sodertalje 0.8

Standings - BasketEttan
Basketettan Standings

North

1. Taby 18-2

2. Eagles 17-2

3. Haga Haninge 17-2

4. Akropol 14-6

5. Blackeberg 11-9

6. Talje 8-11

7. Uppsala KFUM 8-12

8. Lulea Steel 8-12

9. Orongo 6-14

10. Hallsta 4-16

11. Lidingo 4-16

12. BG Lulea 3-16

South

1. Srbija 14-3

2. Hoganas 14-5

3. Helsingborg 12-6

4. Nassjo 12-6

5. Malbas 10-6

6. Norrkoping BK 8-10

7. Solna Branten 6-11

8. Eos 6-12

9. Sanda 6-12

10. Fryshuset 5-11

11. Brahe Basket 5-14

12. Kvarnby 2-7

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  SWITZERLAND

Standings - LNA
LNA Standings

1. Lugano Tigers 22-2

2. Fribourg 17-7

3. Geneve Lions 17-7

4. Monthey 14-10

5. SAV Vacallo 14-10

6. Starwings 12-12

7. Boncourt 11-13

8. SAM Massagno 8-16

9. BBC Nyon 4-20

10. Zurich Wildcats 1-23

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  TAIWAN

Standings - SBL
SBL Standings

1. Taiwan Beer 21-5

2. Pure Youth 17-9

3. Dacin Tigers 13-12

4. Yulon Luxgen 13-12

5. Taiwan Mobile 9-15

6. Bank of Taiwan 8-16

7. KKL 7-17

Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Shawn HAWKINS
  KKL
  (198-G/F-82)
  Avg: 27.6
1. Hawkins, KKL 27.6
2. Foyle, Dacin Tigers 20.0
3. Dove, Taiwan Mobile 18.7
4. Chen, Bank o. 18.4
5. Jones, Taiwan Beer 18.0
6. Chen, KKL 17.9
7. Tien, Dacin Tigers 17.8
8. Jennings, Pure Y. 17.0
9. Vaudreuil, Bank o. 16.7
10. Gayden, Dacin T. 16.2

Rebounds Per Game
Rashad JENNINGS
  Pure Youth
  (203-F-84)
  Avg: 21.7
1. Jennings, Pure Y. 21.7
2. Dailey, Yulon Luxgen 16.4
3. Gayden, Dacin T. 12.7
4. Hawkins, KKL 12.1
5. Dove, Taiwan Mobile 11.3
6. Jones, Taiwan Beer 11.2
7. Foyle, Dacin Tigers 10.8
8. Vaudreuil, Bank o. 10.3
9. Tseng, Yulon Luxgen 9.8
10. Tien, Dacin Tigers 7.8

Assists Per Game
Chih-Chung CHEN
  Yulon Luxgen
  (185-G-77)
  Avg: 4.2
1. Chen, Yulon Luxgen 4.2
2. Chen, Taiwan Beer 3.6
3. Wu, Taiwan Mobile 3.5
4. Chang, Dacin Tigers 3.3
5. Tseng, Yulon Luxgen 3.3
6. Su, Taiwan Mobile 3.2
7. Hsu, Dacin Tigers 3.0
8. Chen, KKL 2.8
9. Yang, Taiwan Beer 2.8
10. Lin, Bank o. 2.6

Steals Per Game
Marcus DOVE
  Taiwan Mobile
  (206-G/F-85)
  Avg: 2.3
1. Dove, Taiwan Mobile 2.3
2. Chang, Dacin Tigers 1.8
3. Jones, Taiwan Beer 1.8
4. Lin, Bank o. 1.6
5. Vaudreuil, Bank o. 1.4
6. Foyle, Dacin Tigers 1.4
7. Chou, Yulon Luxgen 1.4
8. Su, Taiwan Mobile 1.4
9. Yang, Taiwan Beer 1.3
10. Chen, Taiwan Beer 1.3

Blocks Per Game
Wen-Ting TSENG
  Osaka Evessa
  (202-C/F-84)
  Avg: 3.5
1. Tseng, Yulon Luxgen 3.5
2. Dove, Taiwan Mobile 1.9
3. Tien, Dacin Tigers 1.7
4. Wu, Taiwan Beer 1.6
5. Jones, Taiwan Beer 1.6
6. Jennings, Pure Y. 1.4
7. Dailey, Yulon Luxgen 1.4
8. Cheng, Taiwan Beer 1.0
9. Lee, KKL 0.8
10. Gayden, Dacin T. 0.8

SBL Round 10: #1 Taiwan Beer is defeated by Pure Youth - by Eurobasket News
There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in SBL. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with defeat of the leader, extra overtimes and games ending by tiny margin.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Taiwan Beer (21-5) against second ranked Pure Youth on Wednesday night. Pure Youth were defeated by Pure Youth 77-70. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Pure Youth trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 43-34 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. American forward Rashad Jennings (203-84, college: UALR) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 22 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international swingman Chia En Mao (196-82) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) during the contest. At the losing side American forward Emmanuel Jones (200-85, college: UTPA) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks. Taiwan Beer's coach Chia-Hua Yan rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Pure Youth maintains second position with 17-9 record having four points less than leader Taiwan Beer. Taiwan Beer at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. Pure Youth are looking forward to face bottom-ranked KKL (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Taiwan Beer will play against KKL (#7) and is hoping to win this game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Taiwan Beer won against Pure Youth 82-69. Taiwan Beer managed to outperform Yulon Luxgen 87-81. Bottom-ranked KKL recorded a loss to Yulon Luxgen 100-98. Bank of Taiwan was defeated by Taiwan Mobile 66-79. Dacin Tigers beat Yulon Luxgen 82-74. Bottom-ranked KKL lost to Taiwan Mobile 81-95. Pure Youth managed to outperform Dacin Tigers 82-76. Bottom-ranked KKL managed to beat Bank of Taiwan 78-70.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 38 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds by Alexus Foyle of Dacin Tigers.

Pure Youth - Taiwan Beer 69-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with their biggest opponent Pure Youth's (17-9) loss to first ranked Taiwan Beer (21-5) 69-82 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Taiwan Beer. Pure Youth was better in second period 19-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American forward Emmanuel Jones (200-85, college: UTPA) had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Shou-Cheng Ho (197-83) chipped in 14 points during the contest. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Taiwan Beer players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Rashad Jennings (203-84, college: UALR) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 24 rebounds and international swingman Chia En Mao (196-82) scored 12 points (made all of his eight free throws). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Taiwan Beer maintains first position with 21-5 record. Loser Pure Youth keeps the second place with nine games lost. Taiwan Beer will face bottom-ranked KKL (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Pure Youth will play against KKL (#7).
Top scorers:
Taiwan Beer: S.Ho 14+4reb+3ast, E.Jones 14+11reb+1ast, D.Creighton 12+2reb+1ast, H.Ha 10+6reb, J.Pan 7+2ast, S.Chen 7+2reb+4ast
Pure Youth: R.Jennings 19+24reb+1ast, C.En Mao 12+4reb+1ast, S.Chen 8+2reb, C.Ke 8+2reb+3ast, C.Lin 7+1reb+1ast, C.Huang 7+3reb+2ast
gschID: 118784

Taiwan Beer - Yulon Luxgen 87-81

Rather predictable result when first ranked Taiwan Beer (21-5) defeated 3rd ranked Yulon Luxgen (13-12) 87-81 on Saturday. Taiwan Beer trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 28-14 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Taiwan Beer made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Strangely Yulon Luxgen outrebounded Taiwan Beer 46-33 including a 23-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Yulon Luxgen was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Emmanuel Jones (200-85, college: UTPA) scored 33 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners and international swingman Ching-Min Yang (188-84) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest (made all of his ten free throws !!!). Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Taiwan Beer's coach Chia-Hua Yan used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American forward Jermaine Dailey (203-86, college: Ill.-Chicago, agency: SportsList Inc.) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 23 rebounds and the former international forward Cheng-Ju Lu (194-86) scored 23 points. Taiwan Beer maintains first position with 21-5 record. Loser Yulon Luxgen keeps the third place with 12 games lost. Taiwan Beer will face bottom-ranked KKL (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Yulon Luxgen will play against Dacin Tigers (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Taiwan Beer: E.Jones 33+4reb, C.Yang 20+5reb, S.Chen 15+3reb+1ast, S.Ho 6+4reb+2ast, H.Ha 4+9reb, Y.Yang 3+1reb+1ast
Yulon Luxgen: C.Lu 23+4reb+1ast, J.Dailey 18+23reb, C.Yang 12+2reb+2ast, C.Wu 9+4reb, C.Lee 7+4reb+2ast, F.Wu 4+1reb
gschID: 118781

Bank of Taiwan - Dacin Tigers 78-82 OT

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Top scorers:
Dacin Tigers: C.Chang 30+7reb+3ast, L.Tien 22+9reb, A.Foyle 14+17reb+1ast, Y.Lo 7+7reb+1ast, Y.Yueh 5+3reb+2ast, H.Hsu 4+4reb+5ast
Bank of Taiwan: S.Chen 20+7reb+4ast, J.Vaudreuil 19+18reb+3ast, Y.Chen 15+6reb, J.Lin 11+5reb+2ast, P.Chang 11+2reb+2ast, J.Liu 2+3reb+2ast
gschID: 118782

Yulon Luxgen - KKL 100-98

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked KKL (7-17) was edged by third ranked Yulon Luxgen (13-12) 100-98 on Sunday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Yulon Luxgen started the game with a very strong first quarter 29-15. But KKL won second period 22-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. KKL was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Jermaine Dailey (203-86, college: Ill.-Chicago, agency: SportsList Inc.) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Cheng-Ju Lu (194-86) chipped in 30 points during the contest. Worth to mention Dailey played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Four Yulon Luxgen players scored in double figures. At the losing side American swingman Shawn Hawkins (198-82, college: Long Beach St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 40 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists and international forward Ching-Hwan Chen (190-86) scored 29 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!). KKL's coach Tien-Chin Lo tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Yulon Luxgen have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-12 record having nine points less than leader Taiwan Beer, which they share with Dacin Tigers. Loser KKL stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost. Yulon Luxgen will face Dacin Tigers (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. KKL will play against the league's leader Taiwan Beer (#1).
Top scorers:
Yulon Luxgen: C.Lu 30+2reb, J.Dailey 19+15reb+2ast, C.Yang 18+6reb+2ast, L.Canopy 12+5reb+1ast, C.Chen 8+2reb+5ast, F.Wu 7+2reb
KKL: S.Hawkins 40+13reb+4ast, C.Chen 29+4reb+2ast, C.Lee 12+5reb, C.Hung 5+2reb+1ast, C.Huang 5+3reb+1ast, W.Shang 3+2reb
gschID: 118783

Bank of Taiwan - Taiwan Mobile 66-79

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Taiwan Mobile and 5th ranked Bank of Taiwan had identical 8-15 record. This time Taiwan Mobile beat the opponent 79-66 on Friday night. The game was mostly controlled by Taiwan Mobile. Bank of Taiwan was better in third quarter 19-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Bank of Taiwan to just 7 points in second quarter. Taiwan Mobile dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Bank of Taiwan's 28. Taiwan Mobile forced 19 Bank of Taiwan turnovers. American swingman Marcus Dove (206-85, college: Oklahoma St.) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Sheng-Yao Liu (190-83) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American power forward John Vaudreuil (203-85, college: Minn.-Duluth, agency: Warren Sports International) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and international forward Shun-Hsiang Chen (190-85) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Taiwan Mobile and four Bank of Taiwan players scored in double figures. Bank of Taiwan's coach Liang-Chung Lai tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Taiwan Mobile (9-15) moved-up to fifth place. Loser Bank of Taiwan dropped to the sixth position with 16 games lost. Taiwan Mobile will face higher ranked Yulon Luxgen (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bank of Taiwan will play against the league's leader Taiwan Beer.
Top scorers:
Taiwan Mobile: M.Dove 18+12reb+4ast, S.Liu 18+6reb, Y.Su 14+2reb+4ast, A.Teng 11+9reb+2ast, C.Ouyang 10+1reb+2ast, Y.Wu 6+3reb
Bank of Taiwan: S.Chen 19+5reb+3ast, J.Vaudreuil 15+14reb+2ast, H.Chuan 12+5reb, P.Chang 10+3reb+1ast, Y.Chen 4+2reb, J.Lin 2+4reb+1ast
gschID: 118777

Yulon Luxgen - Dacin Tigers 74-82

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when one of their biggest challengers Yulon Luxgen (13-12) was defeated by fourth ranked Dacin Tigers (13-12) 82-74 on Friday. Yulon Luxgen trailed by 12 points at halftime and as many as 13 after three quarters before a 24-19 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 74-82 at the end of the game. Dacin Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Yulon Luxgen's 40. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Vincentian-American forward Alexus Foyle (198-78, college: BYU-Hawaii, agency: Prossin Sports Management) had a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds (on 19-of-25 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Lei Tien (203-83) chipped in 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Cheng-Ju Lu (194-86) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds and the former international forward Che-Yi Yang (193-78) scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Yulon Luxgen players scored in double figures. Dacin Tigers moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Yulon Luxgen. Dacin Tigers will face bottom-ranked KKL (#7) in the next round. Yulon Luxgen will play again against Dacin Tigers (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dacin Tigers: A.Foyle 38+11reb, L.Tien 17+10reb+6ast, C.Chang 9+6reb+8ast, T.Chen 9+1reb, Y.Yueh 4+3reb+2ast, Y.Lo 3
Yulon Luxgen: C.Lu 25+13reb+2ast, C.Yang 16+6reb+4ast, J.Dailey 11+11reb, C.Wu 10+1ast, L.Canopy 5+2reb+1ast, C.Lee 3+5reb+2ast
gschID: 118778

KKL - Taiwan Mobile 81-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Taiwan Mobile's (9-15) victory over bottom-ranked KKL (7-17) 95-81 on Saturday. Taiwan Mobile trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 2-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 95-81. KKL was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international swingman Ching-Heng Ouyang (191-79) scored 24 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Marcus Dove (206-85, college: Oklahoma St.) chipped in 13 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks during the contest. Five Taiwan Mobile players scored in double figures. At the losing side American swingman Shawn Hawkins (198-82, college: Long Beach St.) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds and international forward Ching-Hwan Chen (190-86) scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. KKL's coach Tien-Chin Lo tested twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Taiwan Mobile moved-up to fifth place. Loser KKL stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. Taiwan Mobile will face higher ranked Yulon Luxgen (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. KKL will play against the league's leader Taiwan Beer.
Top scorers:
Taiwan Mobile: C.Ouyang 24+6reb+1ast, Y.Wu 14+4reb+2ast, M.Dove 13+14reb+3ast, Y.Su 11+2reb+3ast, A.Teng 11+5reb+2ast, S.Liu 8+3reb
KKL: S.Hawkins 26+9reb, C.Chen 21+8reb+4ast, J.Chang 15+1ast, W.Shang 5+2reb+3ast, C.Lee 4+2reb, C.Lin 4+6reb+4ast
gschID: 118779

Dacin Tigers - Pure Youth 76-82

Rather expected game when one of their biggest challengers Dacin Tigers (13-12) were defeated by second ranked Pure Youth (17-9) 82-76 on Saturday. Dacin Tigers trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 26-20 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 76-82 at the end of the game. They outrebounded Dacin Tigers 46-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. American forward Rashad Jennings (203-84, college: UALR) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international forward Chia-Hong Chien (197-87) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Pure Youth's coach Chin-Tse Hsu used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international guard Chih-Feng Chang (183-81) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Lei Tien (203-83) scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pure Youth maintains second position with 17-9 record having four points less than leader Taiwan Beer. Loser Dacin Tigers dropped to the third place with 12 games lost. Pure Youth will face bottom-ranked KKL (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Dacin Tigers will play against Yulon Luxgen (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pure Youth: C.Chien 16+8reb+2ast, C.Ke 16+1ast, R.Jennings 15+16reb+1ast, C.En Mao 11+4reb+2ast, C.Lin 6+6reb+1ast, S.Chen 6
Dacin Tigers: L.Tien 18+3reb+3ast, A.Foyle 16+5reb, H.Hsu 15+4reb+3ast, C.Chang 14+10reb+3ast, T.Chen 7+1reb+1ast, Y.Lo 6+5reb+3ast
gschID: 118780

Pure Youth - Taiwan Beer 77-70

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Taiwan Beer (21-5) against second ranked Pure Youth on Wednesday night. Pure Youth were defeated by Pure Youth 77-70. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Pure Youth trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 43-34 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. American forward Rashad Jennings (203-84, college: UALR) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 22 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international swingman Chia En Mao (196-82) chipped in 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) during the contest. Four Pure Youth players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Emmanuel Jones (200-85, college: UTPA) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks and international forward Jen-Wei Cheng (194-87) scored 6 points and 9 rebounds. Taiwan Beer's coach Chia-Hua Yan rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Pure Youth maintains second position with 17-9 record having four points less than leader Taiwan Beer. Taiwan Beer at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. Pure Youth are looking forward to face bottom-ranked KKL (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Taiwan Beer will play against KKL (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Pure Youth: C.En Mao 20+8reb+4ast, R.Jennings 18+22reb, C.Ke 11+6reb+2ast, C.Lin 10+5reb, C.Huang 7+4reb, C.Chien 6+2reb+1ast
Taiwan Beer: E.Jones 16+15reb+1ast, Y.Yang 10+2reb+2ast, T.Chou 8+3reb+2ast, C.Yang 7+2reb, J.Cheng 6+9reb+2ast, S.Ho 6+1reb+1ast
gschID: 118775

KKL - Bank of Taiwan 78-70

There was a small surprise when seventh ranked KKL (7-17) defeated 5th ranked Bank of Taiwan (8-16) 78-70 on Wednesday. KKL took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 26-18. But Bank of Taiwan won second period 20-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. KKL made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American swingman Shawn Hawkins (198-82, college: Long Beach St.) had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international forward Ching-Hwan Chen (190-86) chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American power forward John Vaudreuil (203-85, college: Minn.-Duluth, agency: Warren Sports International) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and international forward Shun-Hsiang Chen (190-85) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KKL have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 7-17 record. Loser Bank of Taiwan dropped to the sixth place with 16 games lost. KKL will face league's leader Taiwan Beer in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game.
Top scorers:
KKL: S.Hawkins 29+14reb+2ast, W.Shang 11+3reb, C.Chen 10+5reb+2ast, C.Lin 8+2reb+2ast, C.Huang 7+4reb, C.Hung 7+4reb+1ast
Bank of Taiwan: J.Vaudreuil 17+11reb+2ast, S.Chen 16+4reb+1ast, H.Chuan 11+7reb+2ast, J.Lin 9+3reb+4ast, Y.Chen 7+7reb, C.Yang 5+1reb
gschID: 118776

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  TURKEY

TB2L Round 20: TED Istanbul edges Kepez Bld by one point - by Eurobasket News
There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in TB2L.

The most exciting game of round 20 in the TB2L took place in Istanbul. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Kepez Bld (14-6) to tenth ranked TED Istanbul (7-13) 72-71 on Saturday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. 28 personal fouls committed by Kepez Bld helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American center Christopher Garnett (211-80, college: Indiana SE) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Admir Kan (185-83) chipped in 16 points. American guard Marcus Hall (185-85, college: Colorado) produced 21 points and 6 assists for the guests. TED Istanbul moved-up to ninth place in Group B. Kepez Bld at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. TED Istanbul's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Beykoz.
Leader Genc Banvit delivered the seventeenth victory. This time they beat 12th ranked Izmir B.B. (2-18) 86-77 in Balikesir. Center Ufuk Gurgen (205-77) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Marko Kolaric contributed with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Forward Omur Gokcepinar (196-80) replied with 24 points and 5 rebounds for Izmir B.B.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Genc Banvit (17-3) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position in Group A. Newly promoted Izmir B.B. keeps the twelfth place with 18 games lost. Genc Banvit will play against league's second-placed Vestel in Manisa in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Izmir B.B. will play at home against Genc Telekom (#3) in Ankara and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader Optimum TED recorded the eighteenth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 12th ranked ITU Istanbul (2-18) 86-73. Worth to mention a quality performance of Mehmet Nezih who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds. Enver Enis Ekmen responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Optimum TED maintains first position in Group B with 18-2 record. ITU Istanbul lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 18 games lost. Optimum TED will meet at home Gelisim (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. ITU Istanbul's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Istanbulspor.
The game in Istanbul was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Usak (14-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Darussafaka (9-11). Usak managed to secure a 7-point victory 65-58. The winners were led by Mahir Bayrak who scored that evening 7 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Usak have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place in Group A, which they share with Genc Telekom. Darussafaka at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. Usak's next round opponent will be Final Genclik (#6) in Bursa. Darussafaka's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Istanbul B.B..
The game in Izmir was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Gaziantep (12-8) played at the court of 7th ranked Gelisim (10-10). Gaziantep defeated Gelisim 74-61 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Arif Erhan Kocamis who scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Gaziantep's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Newly promoted Gaziantep maintains fourth position in Group B with 12-8 record, which they share with Selcuk Univ. Loser Gelisim dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. Gaziantep will face higher ranked Kepez Bld (#3) in Antalya in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Gelisim will play on the road against the league's leader Optimum TED in Ankara.

Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
In Group A Pertevniyal was crushed by Genc Telekom in Ankara 81-62. FMV Isikspor beat Orman Genc at home 86-72. Vestel won against Istanbul B.B. on the opponent's court 74-64. Adanaspor unfortunately lost to Final Genclik in a home game 65-73.
In Group B Basaksehir was rolled over Akhisar Bld on the road 76-96. Hacettepe Univ. defeated Istanbulspor on its own court 70-58. Selcuk Univ. smashed Beykoz in Konya 82-45.
The best stats of 20th round was 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks by Arthur Johnson of Vestel.

Group A
Genc Banvit - Izmir B.B. 86-77

Leader Genc Banvit delivered the seventeenth victory. This time they beat 12th ranked Izmir B.B. (2-18) 86-77 in Balikesir. They outrebounded Izmir B.B. 40-26 including 25 on the defensive glass. Center Ufuk Gurgen (205-77) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Serbian power forward Marko Kolaric (213-84, college: Chaminade) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Four Genc Banvit players scored in double figures. Forward Omur Gokcepinar (196-80) replied with 24 points and 5 rebounds and Erman Demirer (-88) added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Izmir B.B.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Genc Banvit (17-3) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position in Group A. Newly promoted Izmir B.B. keeps the twelfth place with 18 games lost. Genc Banvit will play against league's second-placed Vestel in Manisa in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Izmir B.B. will play at home against Genc Telekom (#3) in Ankara and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Izmir B.B.: O.Gokcepinar 24+5reb+2ast, E.Demirer 14+6reb+2ast, O.Topcu 12+3reb+7ast, F.Deniz 6+3reb+1ast, M.Surmen 5+3reb, O.Yildirim 5+3reb
Genc Banvit: E.Cinko 19+3reb+4ast, M.Kolaric 17+10reb+2ast, U.Gurgen 15+10reb+8ast, C.Sekeroglu 14+3reb, M.Gizir 8+5reb+2ast, M.Turkyilmaz 7+4reb+1ast
gschID: 112517

Genc Telekom - Pertevniyal 81-62

There was no surprise in Ankara where 7th ranked Pertevniyal (9-11) was crushed by third ranked Genc Telekom (14-6) 81-62 on Saturday. Genc Telekom outrebounded Pertevniyal 43-24 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Gokhan Karabiyik (205-88) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Azerbaijan power forward Orhan Haciyeva (201-89) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Ali Isik (205-90) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds and guard Bulut Altin (185-93) added 11 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Genc Telekom have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position in Group A with 14-6 record having four points less than leader Optimum TED, which they share with Usak. Pertevniyal lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 11 games lost. Genc Telekom will face Izmir B.B. (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pertevniyal's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul FMV Isikspor.
Top scorers:
Pertevniyal: A.Isik 14+8reb, B.Altin 11+1reb+2ast, R.Tekin 9+2reb, Y.Can 8+3reb+1ast, C.Korkmaz 6+1reb+5ast, B.Can 6+2reb+1ast
Genc Telekom: O.Haciyeva 19+8reb, G.Karabiyik 15+10reb+5ast, C.Ugur Ogut 11+2reb+7ast, M.Erensoy 8+1reb, I.Gokalp 8+2reb+1ast, Y.Akcay 7+3reb+3ast
gschID: 112518

FMV Isikspor - Orman Genc 86-72

There was a surprise result in Istanbul where eleventh ranked FMV Isikspor (4-16) defeated higher ranked Orman Genc (12-8) 86-72 on Saturday. FMV Isikspor forced 19 Orman Genc turnovers. Orman Genc was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was guard Serhat Ugur (192-85) who scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Ozcan Surucu (200-83) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Four FMV Isikspor players scored in double figures. Canadian forward Ryan Wright (206-87, college: Oklahoma) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and forward Hasan Karabulut (202-81) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. FMV Isikspor maintains eleventh position in Group A with 4-16 record. Orman Genc lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with eight games lost. FMV Isikspor will face higher ranked Pertevniyal (#7) in Istanbul in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Orman Genc will play at home against Adanaspor.
Top scorers:
Orman Genc: R.Wright 20+7reb, S.Ozgur 16+2reb+1ast, H.Karabulut 10+7reb+2ast, B.Demirci 9+2reb+2ast, O.Nart 4+2reb+1ast, M.Alemdar 4+1reb+1ast
FMV Isikspor: S.Ugur 26+7reb+5ast, K.Tutuncu 13+2reb+2ast, D.Harris 13+2reb, O.Surucu 11+7reb+4ast, L.Demirhan 8+4reb+1ast, G.Tokatli 7+4reb+2ast
gschID: 112519

Istanbul B.B. - Vestel 64-74

Very expected game when 9th ranked Istanbul B.B. (8-12) was defeated at home by second ranked Vestel (15-5) 74-64 on Saturday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Vestel made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was American power forward Arthur Johnson (206-81, college: Missouri) who scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks. Swingman Hakan Erol (200-83) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Vestel's coach Murat Polat used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Center Ibrahim Daloglu (203-84) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and guard Erden Eryuz (188-80) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Four Istanbul B.B. players scored in double figures. Vestel maintains second position in Group A with 15-5 record having just three points less than leader Optimum TED. Loser Istanbul B.B. keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. Vestel will face league's leader Genc Banvit in Balikesir in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Istanbul B.B.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Darussafaka.
Top scorers:
Istanbul B.B.: I.Daloglu 16+5reb, R.Dogrusoz 11+4reb+1ast, E.Eryuz 11+4reb+4ast, D.Johnson 11+6reb, A.Ozer 6+4reb+3ast, S.Tasdelen 3+1reb
Vestel: A.Johnson 29+6reb+3ast, H.Erol 13+10reb, S.Ugrasan 10+3reb+1ast, H.Gungor 6+2reb, S.Eris 5+3reb+3ast, B.Gacemer 4+2reb+1ast
gschID: 112520

Darussafaka - Usak 58-65

The game in Istanbul was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Usak (14-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Darussafaka (9-11). Usak managed to secure a 7-point victory 65-58. Usak outrebounded Darussafaka 44-29 including a 39-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Darussafaka helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The winners were led by guard Mahir Bayrak (180-79) who scored that evening 7 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals and center Cem Coskun (209-87) supported him with 9 points and 13 rebounds. Even 12 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by American guard Enique Clemons (180-80, college: Missouri, agency: Strategic Sports) did not help to save the game for Darussafaka. Forward Burak Selen (202-88) added 10 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Four Darussafaka players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Usak have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place in Group A, which they share with Genc Telekom. Darussafaka at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. Usak's next round opponent will be Final Genclik (#6) in Bursa. Darussafaka's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Istanbul B.B..
Top scorers:
Darussafaka: Z.Yarkan 14+2reb, E.Clemons 12+7reb+5ast, E.Elhan 11+4reb+1ast, B.Selen 10+8reb+1ast, A.Turgut 4+1reb, U.Yilmaz 3+1reb
Usak: U.Yanar 12+2reb+1ast, G.Sunter 12+6reb+1ast, L.Smith 10+8reb+2ast, C.Coskun 9+13reb, M.Bayrak 7+9reb+9ast, C.Alp 7+1reb
gschID: 112521

Adanaspor - Final Genclik 65-73

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Final Genclik (10-10) beat on the road 10th ranked Adanaspor (6-14) 73-65 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Costa Rican center Hernold Gardener (205-82, college: Lon Morris JC) who scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Oguzhan Sungur (201-91) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Final Genclik players scored in double figures. Final Genclik's coach Ali Ozbay used entire bench and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American center Jason Keep (208-78, college: San Diego) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 22 rebounds and naturalized Uzbekistani guard Denktas Guney (190-78) added 23 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Final Genclik maintains sixth position in Group A with 10-10 record. Newly promoted Adanaspor keeps the tenth place with 14 games lost. Final Genclik will face higher ranked Usak (#4) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Adanaspor will play against Orman Genc (#5) in Ankara.
Top scorers:
Adanaspor: D.Guney 23+5ast, J.Keep 18+22reb, D.Gokay 14+8reb+1ast, T.Aktulgali 7+3reb+2ast, U.Koksal 3+5reb+4ast, V.Tokcan 0
Final Genclik: E.Ilter 14+1reb+3ast, H.Gardener 13+7reb+1ast, O.Sungur 12+6reb+1ast, M.Esen 12+3reb+2ast, H.Guler 7+5reb+1ast, G.Senol 7+2reb+1ast
gschID: 112522

Group B
Gelisim - Gaziantep 61-74

The game in Izmir was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Gaziantep (12-8) played at the court of 7th ranked Gelisim (10-10). Gaziantep defeated Gelisim 74-61 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was forward Arif Erhan Kocamis (196-86, agency: 1x1 Sports) who scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Nikolay Pastal (202-83) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. Gaziantep's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American forward Jayme Miller (203-85) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds and center Cihan Mumcuogullari (207-83, college: Concordia (MI), agency: 1x1 Sports) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Newly promoted Gaziantep maintains fourth position in Group B with 12-8 record, which they share with Selcuk Univ. Loser Gelisim dropped to the sixth place with ten games lost. Gaziantep will face higher ranked Kepez Bld (#3) in Antalya in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Gelisim will play on the road against the league's leader Optimum TED in Ankara.
Top scorers:
Gelisim: J.Miller 13+16reb, D.Deniz Yigit 10+2reb+3ast, S.Topcu 10+2reb+3ast, C.Mumcuogullari 9+6reb, O.Kaya 8+5reb+1ast, C.Terzioglu 6+3reb
Gaziantep: A.Erhan Kocamis 21+7reb+7ast, N.Pastal 17+9reb+1ast, S.Akyol 12+6reb+2ast, M.Dogan 9+2reb+3ast, D.Michael Hardin 8+9reb, O.Bugra Dag 4+4reb+1ast
gschID: 112528

Akhisar Bld - Basaksehir 96-76

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Basaksehir's (6-14) road loss to eighth ranked Akhisar Bld (10-10) 76-96 on Saturday. Akhisar Bld shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. The best player for the winners was American forward Tyrone Nelson (206-85, college: N.Mexico St.) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Guven Esmer (193-80) chipped in 26 points. Four Akhisar Bld players scored in double figures. American guard Tyrone Anderson (193-84, college: Concord) produced 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Sahin Ekmen (203-89) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Basaksehir's coach Zafer Cavusoglu rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Akhisar Bld moved-up to sixth place in Group B, which they share with Istanbulspor and Gelisim. Newly promoted Basaksehir dropped to the tenth position with 14 games lost. Akhisar Bld will face higher ranked Selcuk Universitesi (#5) in Konya in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Basaksehir will play at home against the league's second-placed Hacettepe Univ. (#2) in Ankara.
Top scorers:
Basaksehir: T.Anderson 19+7reb+4ast, S.Ekmen 19+6reb+1ast, O.Ozkundilli 18+1reb+1ast, A.Sevda 7+5reb+2ast, M.Yildizhan 5+3reb+3ast, V.Incekara 4+1reb+3ast
Akhisar Bld: G.Esmer 26+2reb+1ast, T.Nelson 22+17reb, O.Akis 15+1reb+4ast, M.Eken 12+2reb+2ast, B.Sahillioglu 7+1reb+4ast, E.Yenice 6+1reb+1ast
gschID: 112523

Hacettepe Univ. - Istanbulspor 70-58

Everything went according to plan in Ankara where third ranked Hacettepe Univ. (15-5) won against 6th ranked Istanbulspor (10-10) 70-58 on Saturday. Hacettepe Univ. dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Istanbulspor's 22. Hacettepe Univ. forced 20 Istanbulspor turnovers. The best player for the winners was American power forward Jermaine Dearman (202-80, college: S.Illinois) who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Adnan Onder Kulcebas (205-81, agency: 1x1 Sports) chipped in 9 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Nusret Yildirim (202-89, agency: EM-PA) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and forward Orcun Okkali (201-87) added 10 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hacettepe Univ. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place in Group B. Newly promoted Istanbulspor keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. Hacettepe Univ. will face Basaksehir (#10) in Istanbul in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Istanbulspor's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul ITU Istanbul.
Top scorers:
Istanbulspor: O.Sonsirma 14, N.Yildirim 13+11reb+2ast, O.Okkali 10+11reb+1ast, C.Bayrak 9+3reb+2ast, I.Demircioglu 4+5reb+4ast, F.Celebioglu 3+1reb
Hacettepe Univ.: J.Dearman 18+5reb+1ast, C.Erdeniz 10+2reb+1ast, A.Onder Kulcebas 9+9reb+4ast, O.Altinmakas 8, D.Yannier 8+3reb+5ast, C.Ozcan 6+1reb
gschID: 112524

ITU - Optimum TED 73-86

Leader Optimum TED recorded the eighteenth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 12th ranked ITU Istanbul (2-18) 86-73. Optimum TED forced 23 ITU Istanbul turnovers. Worth to mention a quality performance of center Mehmet Nezih (206-80) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and guard Burak Erol (196-88) who added 11 points during the contest. Center Enver Enis Ekmen (207-83, agency: EM-PA) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Tolga Tekinalp (202-74, agency: 1x1 Sports) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Optimum TED maintains first position in Group B with 18-2 record. ITU Istanbul lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 18 games lost. Optimum TED will meet at home Gelisim (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. ITU Istanbul's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Istanbulspor.
Top scorers:
ITU: E.Enis Ekmen 16+10reb+2ast, F.Senel 10+4reb, T.Tekinalp 9+10reb+3ast, B.Yener 9+2reb+2ast, A.Ugur 6+2reb, O.Bostanci 6+7reb+1ast
Optimum TED: M.Nezih 22+7reb+1ast, B.Erol 11+4reb+2ast, R.Ozturk 8+7reb+1ast, B.Omer 8+3reb+1ast, O.Onver 7+1ast, H.Yapar 7+5reb+2ast
gschID: 112525

Beykoz - Selcuk Univ. 45-82

There was no surprise in Istanbul where 11th ranked Beykoz (4-16) was crushed by fifth ranked Selcuk Universitesi (12-8) 82-45 on Saturday. Selcuk Universitesi dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Beykoz's 24. They outrebounded Beykoz 42-28 including a 27-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Eric Devendorf who scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Azizcan Ozdemir (201-88, agency: 1x1 Sports) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Erkan Inan (192-89) produced 17 points and Osman Sarisoy (-88) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Selcuk Universitesi have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place in Group B, which they share with Gaziantep. Beykoz lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 16 games lost. Selcuk Universitesi will face Akhisar Bld (#6) at home in the next round. Beykoz's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul TED Istanbul.
Top scorers:
Beykoz: E.Inan 17+3reb, O.Sarisoy 11+5reb, B.Cagliyan 5+5reb+2ast, E.Bayrak 4+4reb+1ast, D.Keskin 3+2reb+3ast, C.Yilmaz 3+1reb+1ast
Selcuk Univ.: E.Devendorf 22+5reb+3ast, A.Ozdemir 14+7reb+3ast, M.Unlu 14+5reb, H.Uskuplu 8+4reb+3ast, K.Isbilen 8+2reb, A.Guney 5+8reb+3ast
gschID: 112526

TED Istanbul - Kepez Bld 72-71

The most exciting game of round 20 in the TB2L took place in Istanbul. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Kepez Bld (14-6) to tenth ranked TED Istanbul (7-13) 72-71 on Saturday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. 28 personal fouls committed by Kepez Bld helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American center Christopher Garnett (211-80, college: Indiana SE) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Admir Kan (185-83) chipped in 16 points. American guard Marcus Hall (185-85, college: Colorado) produced 21 points and 6 assists and naturalized Serbian power forward Mesut Ademoglu (207-82, college: NW Nazarene) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. TED Istanbul moved-up to ninth place in Group B. Kepez Bld at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. TED Istanbul's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Beykoz.
Top scorers:
Kepez Bld: M.Hall 21+3reb+6ast, M.Ademoglu 16+10reb, C.Amasyali 14+2reb+2ast, G.Karamahmut 9+1reb+2ast, O.Gulveren 4+1reb, E.Yetim 3+4reb
TED Istanbul: C.Garnett 18+10reb+2ast, A.Kan 16+3reb+3ast, G.Naldoven 13+4reb+2ast, M.Gunes 7+6reb, S.Tulek 7+4reb, C.Uzun 6+5reb
gschID: 112527

TBL Round 20: Efes Pilsen is defeated by Galatasaray in a derby game - by Eurobasket News
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Istanbul: Galatasaray (#3) and Efes Pilsen (#4). Galatasaray (16-4) smashed visiting Efes Pilsen (14-6) by 16 points 80-64. Efes Pilsen was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian center Luksa Andric (210-C-85, agency: Beo Basket) who helped to win the game recording 23 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American guard Preston Shumpert (198-79, college: Syracuse) added 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. International power forward Kerem Gonlum (208-77) responded with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Galatasaray have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Banvit. Efes Pilsen at the other side keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Galatasaray is looking forward to face Mersin (#15) in Akdeniz in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Efes Pilsen will play at home against Trabzonspor (#9) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
TBL top team - Fenerbahce Ulker (18-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat ninth ranked Trabzonspor (8-12) 86-74. The winners were led by the former international power forward Kaya Peker (207-80, agency: Court Side) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Roko-Leni Ukic supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 27 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Ali Karadeniz (203-80, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Trabzonspor. Fenerbahce Ulker have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-2 record. Newly promoted Trabzonspor keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Turk Telekom. Fenerbahce Ulker will play against Besiktas (#5) in Istanbul in the next round. Trabzonspor will play on the road against Efes Pilsen (#4) in Istanbul and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Eleventh-ranked Erdemir (7-13) gave a tough game to third ranked Banvit (16-4) on Saturday. The visitors from Balikesir managed to secure only six-point victory 98-92. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Erdemir. The best player for the winners was Baris Ermis who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 assists. Antwain Barbour produced 22 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Banvit moved-up to second place, which they share with Galatasaray. Loser Erdemir keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Tofas. Banvit will meet at home Karsiyaka (#6) in the next round. Erdemir will play against Aliaga (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Fifth ranked Besiktas (13-7) crushed at home 16th ranked Oyak Renault (3-17) by 21 points 89-68, which is the biggest margin this round. Marcelus Kemp orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Besiktas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 13-7 record, which they share with Karsiyaka. Oyak Renault lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost. Besiktas' next round opponent will be league's leader Fenerbahce Ulker in Istanbul and it may be quite challenging game. Oyak Renault will play at home against Olin Edirne (#7).

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 20: Turk Telekom lost to Karsiyaka on the opponent's court 86-101. Antalya managed to outperform Aliaga in a home game 91-80. Mersin recorded a loss to Tofas on the road 82-73. Olin Edirne defeated Bornova on its own court 81-68.

Karsiyaka - Turk Telekom 101-86

Very expected game when 10th ranked Turk Telekom (8-12) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Karsiyaka (13-7) 101-86. The game was mostly controlled by Karsiyaka. Turk Telekom was better in fourth quarter 29-26. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Karsiyaka players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American forward Andre Smith (203-85, college: N.Dakota St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import guard Osiris Eldridge (191-88, college: Illinois St., agency: N.E.T.) contributed with 20 points for the winners. Four Karsiyaka players scored in double figures. Slovenian-Italian guard Sani Becirovic (195-81) replied with 19 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and American power forward KZell Wesson (201-77, college: La Salle) added 8 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Turk Telekom. Turk Telekom's coach Faruk Akagun rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Karsiyaka have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Besiktas. Turk Telekom lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 12 games lost. Karsiyaka's next round opponent will be higher ranked Banvit (#3) in Balikesir and it may be quite challenging game. Turk Telekom will play at home against Tofas (#12) in Bursa.
Top scorers:
Karsiyaka: A.Smith 27+8reb+3ast, O.Eldridge 20+4reb+1ast, B.Batuk 16+2reb+3ast, D.Holston 12+2reb+8ast, J.Stanojevic 8+4reb+3ast, A.Ali Erdogan 6+1reb+2ast
Turk Telekom: C.Altay 20+1reb+1ast, S.Becirovic 19+3reb+5ast, J.Randle 17+2reb+4ast, K.Wesson 8+9reb+6ast, C.Ugur Ogut 7+2reb+1ast, G.Stiemsma 6+5reb+1ast
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Trabzonspor - Fener.Ulker 74-86

TBL top team - Fenerbahce Ulker (18-2) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat ninth ranked Trabzonspor (8-12) 86-74. The game was mostly controlled by Fenerbahce Ulker. Trabzonspor was better in second period 20-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Fenerbahce Ulker dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Trabzonspor's 38. They outrebounded Trabzonspor 46-32 including 17 on the offensive glass. Fenerbahce Ulker brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The winners were led by the former international power forward Kaya Peker (207-80, agency: Court Side) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Croatian guard Roko-Leni Ukic (195-84) supported him with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Fenerbahce Ulker players scored in double figures. Even 27 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Ali Karadeniz (203-80, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Trabzonspor. His fellow American import guard Alvin Snow (188-81, college: E.Washington) added 14 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Fenerbahce Ulker have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-2 record. Newly promoted Trabzonspor keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Turk Telekom. Fenerbahce Ulker will play against Besiktas (#5) in Istanbul in the next round. Trabzonspor will play on the road against Efes Pilsen (#4) in Istanbul and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Fener.Ulker: R.Ukic 15+5reb+5ast, K.Peker 15+12reb+2ast, E.Preldzic 13+7reb+3ast, O.Onan 12+3reb+1ast, T.Kinsey 10+5reb, O.Savas 9+7reb
Trabzonspor: A.Karadeniz 27+9reb, A.Snow 14+4reb+5ast, I.Milosevic 9+2reb+1ast, H.Ozdemir 8+6reb+2ast, G.Cakic 6+2reb+1ast, D.Obasohan 4+4reb+2ast
gschID: 111230

Besiktas - Oyak Renault 89-68

Fifth ranked Besiktas (13-7) crushed at home 16th ranked Oyak Renault (3-17) by 21 points 89-68, which is the biggest margin this round. The game without a history. Besiktas led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Besiktas had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Marcelus Kemp (196-84, college: Nevada) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 5 rebounds. The other American import guard Mire Chatman (187-78, college: UTPA, agency: Higher Vision Sports) contributed with 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Five Besiktas players scored in double figures. American guard William Conroy (187-82, college: Washington, agency: ZAG Advocates) replied with 20 points and swingman Ogun Sevinc (198-88, agency: 1x1 Sports) added 14 points in the effort for Oyak Renault. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Besiktas have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 13-7 record, which they share with Karsiyaka. Oyak Renault lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost. Besiktas' next round opponent will be league's leader Fenerbahce Ulker in Istanbul and it may be quite challenging game. Oyak Renault will play at home against Olin Edirne (#7).
Top scorers:
Besiktas: M.Ignerski 16+2reb+2ast, M.Kemp 15+5reb+2ast, M.Chatman 13+6reb+2ast, S.Erdogan 11+1reb+3ast, F.Likholitov 10+8reb+1ast, C.Ozer 9+2reb+2ast
Oyak Renault: W.Conroy 20+3reb+3ast, O.Sevinc 14+4reb+1ast, K.Ozkan 12+4reb+3ast, J.Mays 8+4reb+1ast, S.Inan 8+5reb+2ast, U.Yenice 2+3reb
gschID: 111231

Erdemir - Banvit 92-98 OT

Eleventh-ranked Erdemir (7-13) gave a tough game to third ranked Banvit (16-4) on Saturday. The visitors from Balikesir managed to secure only six-point victory 98-92. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Erdemir. Erdemir was tied after three quarters and then recorded another tie at the end of regular time. They were eventually defeated in overtime 4-10s. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Baris Ermis (194-85) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 assists. American guard Keith Simmons (196-85, college: Holy Cross, agency: Interperformances) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. American-Lebanese swingman Antwain Barbour (196-82, college: Kentucky, agency: Court Side) produced 22 points and 5 assists and American forward Mike Hall (203-84, college: George Washington, agency: SportsTalent) added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Five Banvit and four Erdemir players scored in double figures. Banvit moved-up to second place, which they share with Galatasaray. Loser Erdemir keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Tofas. Banvit will meet at home Karsiyaka (#6) in the next round. Erdemir will play against Aliaga (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Banvit: B.Ermis 26+3reb+10ast, K.Simmons 19+10reb+1ast, C.Davis 15+3reb, L.Williams 14+7reb, V.Golubovic 12+5reb+1ast, M.Akpinar 7+1reb
Erdemir: A.Barbour 22+4reb+5ast, M.Hall 20+6reb+5ast, E.Veyseloglu 17+4reb+4ast, J.Thomas 16+12reb+1ast, A.Erol 9+6reb+1ast, H.Demirel 4+3reb+4ast
gschID: 111224

Galatasaray - Efes Pilsen 80-64

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Istanbul: Galatasaray (#3) and Efes Pilsen (#4). Galatasaray (16-4) smashed visiting Efes Pilsen (14-6) by 16 points 80-64. Efes Pilsen was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian center Luksa Andric (210-85, agency: Beo Basket) who helped to win the game recording 23 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American guard Preston Shumpert (198-79, college: Syracuse) who added 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. International power forward Kerem Gonlum (208-77) responded with 10 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Ronald Murray (193-79, college: Shaw) scored 12 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Galatasaray have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Banvit. Efes Pilsen at the other side keeps the fourth position with six games lost. Galatasaray is looking forward to face Mersin (#15) in Akdeniz in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Efes Pilsen will play at home against Trabzonspor (#9) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Galatasaray: L.Andric 23+3reb+1ast, P.Shumpert 13+6reb+3ast, J.Shipp 10+3reb+2ast, J.Johnson 9+4reb+2ast, T.Acik 9+6ast, C.Topaloglu 5+2reb
Efes Pilsen: R.Murray 12+3reb+1ast, I.Rakocevic 10+1reb+2ast, K.Gonlum 10+7reb+2ast, K.Tunceri 8+3reb+3ast, N.Vujcic 8+5reb+2ast, S.Guler 7+3reb+3ast
gschID: 111225

Antalya - Aliaga 91-80

Very predictable result when eighth ranked Antalya (10-10) defeated at home 14th ranked Aliaga (5-15) 91-80. The game without a history. Antalya led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 22-of-29 charity shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Antalya outrebounded Aliaga 33-20 including 23 on the defensive glass. American guard Gerrod Henderson (192-78, college: Louisiana Tech) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 6 assists. The other American import guard Patrick Christopher (196-88, college: California) contributed with 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Latvian center Kaspars Kambala (206-78, college: UNLV, agency: Alti Sport) replied with 24 points and American swingman Jarvis Hayes (201-81, college: Georgia, agency: David Lee services) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Aliaga. Four Antalya and five Aliaga players scored in double figures. Aliaga's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Antalya maintains eighth position with 10-10 record. Aliaga lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 15 games lost. Antalya's next round opponent will be Bornova (#13) on the road where they are favorite. Aliaga will play against Erdemir.
Top scorers:
Antalya: G.Henderson 26+3reb+6ast, P.Christopher 24+8reb+2ast, B.Buckman 17+5reb+2ast, M.Guler 11+11reb+4ast, P.Kocaoglu 9+3reb+2ast, H.Dogan 3
Aliaga: K.Kambala 24+1reb, J.Hayes 14+5reb+1ast, M.James 11+1reb+3ast, E.Turetken 11+3reb, L.Bilgin 10+4reb, B.Hunter 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 111226

Tofas - Mersin 82-73

Not a big story in a game in Bursa where 15th ranked Mersin (4-16) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Tofas (7-13) 82-73. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 26-17. But Mersin won second period 24-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Mersin 38-20 including a 26-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. American swingman Austin Nichols (198-82, college: Humboldt St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 7 rebounds. The other American import guard Jason Rowe (178-78, college: Loyola (MD)) contributed with 13 points and 8 assists for the winners. Four Tofas players scored in double figures. Tofas' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Nedim Yucel (203-79) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and American swingman Vincent Grier (195-83, college: Minnesota, agency: SportsTalent) added 16 points and 4 steals in the effort for Mersin. Tofas moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Erdemir. Mersin lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 16 games lost. Tofas' next round opponent will be higher ranked Turk Telekom (#10) in Ankara and it may be quite challenging game. Mersin will play at home against the league's second-placed Galatasaray (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Tofas: A.Nichols 21+7reb+2ast, J.Zuza 16+6reb, J.Rowe 13+3reb+8ast, O.Aydin 11+5reb, C.Ozcan 6+4reb, T.Ruzic 6+4reb
Mersin: A.Grundy 20+2ast, N.Yucel 17+11reb, V.Grier 16+3reb+3ast, H.Koseoglu 8+3reb+7ast, N.Kommatos 7+2reb, A.Pars 3+1ast
gschID: 111227

Olin Edirne - Bornova 81-68

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Olin Edirne (12-8) beat at home 12th ranked Bornova (6-14) 81-68. It looked good early as Bornova took an 1-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Olin Edirne had a 21-17 second period charge getting the lead and Bornova was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 68-81. Olin Edirne players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Bornova's players. Lithuanian guard Renaldas Seibutis (196-85) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points. FYR Macedonian center Predrag Samardjiski (214-86, agency: Interperformances) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Jamaican center Kimani Ffriend (211-77, college: Nebraska, agency: Court Side) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and American guard Mardy Collins (197-84, college: Temple) added 20 points in the effort for Bornova. Olin Edirne have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Olin Edirne maintains seventh position with 12-8 record. Bornova lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with 14 games lost. Olin Edirne's next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Oyak Renault (#16) in Bursa and are hoping to win another game. Bornova will play at home against Antalya.
Top scorers:
Olin Edirne: R.Seibutis 26+1reb+3ast, P.Samardjiski 14+10reb+3ast, S.Doliboa 12+6reb, V.Ginevicius 8+4reb+4ast, R.Oz 8+4reb+1ast, E.Bibo 5+4ast
Bornova: M.Collins 20+4reb+2ast, K.Ffriend 19+12reb+1ast, T.Smith 10+7reb+2ast, S.Senturk 6+5reb+2ast, U.Sonkol 6+7reb+1ast, J.Sensley 4
gschID: 111228

TB2L Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Tyrone ANDERSON
  Basaksehir
  (193-G-84)
  Avg: 22.9
1. Anderson, Basak. 22.9
2. Johnson, Vestel 21.1
3. Hall, Kepez Bld 20.0
4. Nelson, Akhisar Bld 19.6
5. Boddicker, Selcuk U. 19.4
6. Gardener, Final G. 18.6
7. Boswell, Basaksehir 18.3
8. Boykin, Gaziantep 17.5
9. Tekinalp, ITU 17.4
10. Dearman, Hacett. 17.1

Rebounds Per Game
Jason KEEP
  Adanaspor
  (208-C-78)
  Avg: 13
1. Keep, Adanaspor 13.0
2. Terell, Adanaspor 11.9
3. Gardener, Final G. 11.3
4. Lewis, Beykoz 11.0
5. Nelson, Akhisar Bld 10.6
6. Johnson, Istanbul. 10.1
7. Isik, Pertevniyal 9.9
8. Johnson, Vestel 9.8
9. Wright, Orman Genc 9.3
10. Miller, Gelisim 9.2

Assists Per Game
Marcus HALL
  Kepez Bld
  (185-G-85)
  Avg: 6.2
1. Hall, Kepez Bld 6.2
2. Kan, TED Istanbul 5.9
3. Ogut, Genc Telekom 5.8
4. Erdogan, Adanaspor 5.2
5. Topcu, Gelisim 5.0
6. Bayrak, Usak 4.9
7. Eris, Vestel 4.9
8. Topcu, Izmir B.B. 4.8
9. Kavut, Optimum TED 4.8
10. Gucyetmez, Selcuk U. 4.7

Steals Per Game
Marcus HALL
  Kepez Bld
  (185-G-85)
  Avg: 2.9
1. Hall, Kepez Bld 2.9
2. Anderson, Basak. 2.7
3. Yonder, Genc Banvit 2.3
4. Nelson, Akhisar Bld 1.9
5. Karabulut, Orman G. 1.8
6. Demircioglu, Istanb. 1.8
7. Yikilmaz, Pertevniyal 1.8
8. Ademoglu, Kepez B. 1.8
9. Delicay, Gaziantep 1.7
10. Terzioglu, Gelisim 1.7

Blocks Per Game
Ater MAJOK
  Blaze
  (208-F-87)
  Avg: 3.1
1. Majok, FMV I. 3.1
2. Anderson, Basak. 2.3
3. Johnson, Vestel 2.2
4. Kulcebas, Hacett. 1.9
5. McGowan, Akhisar . 1.8
6. Smith, Usak 1.6
7. Clarkson, TED I. 1.6
8. Boswell, Basaksehir 1.5
9. Johnson, Istanbul. 1.4
10. Turkyilmaz, Genc B. 1.4

Standings - TB2L
TB2L Standings

Group A

1. Genc Banvit 17-3

2. Vestel 15-5

3. Genc Telekom 14-6

4. Usak 14-6

5. Orman Genc 12-8

6. Final Genclik 10-10

7. Pertevniyal 9-11

8. Darussafaka 9-11

9. Istanbul B.B. 8-12

10. Adanaspor 6-14

11. FMV Isikspor 4-16

12. Izmir B.B. 2-18

Group B

1. Optimum TED 18-2

2. Hacettepe Univ. 15-5

3. Kepez Bld 14-6

4. Gaziantep 12-8

5. Selcuk Univ. 12-8

6. Akhisar Bld 10-10

7. Istanbulspor 10-10

8. Gelisim 10-10

9. TED Istanbul 7-13

10. Basaksehir 6-14

11. Beykoz 4-16

12. ITU 2-18

Stats Leaders - D1

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Ali KARADENIZ
  Trabzonspor
  (203-F-80)
  Avg: 22
1. Karadeniz, Trabzons. 22.0
2. Smith, Karsiyaka 19.3
3. Kambala, Aliaga 19.3
4. Seibutis, Olin Edirne 19.0
5. Gibson, Oyak R. 18.1
6. Mays, Oyak Renault 17.6
7. Randle, Aliaga 17.5
8. Scales, Mersin 17.4
9. Barbour, Erdemir 17.1
10. Christopher, Antal. 17.1

Rebounds Per Game
Nedim YUCEL
  Mersin
  (203-F-79)
  Avg: 11.3
1. Yucel, Mersin 11.3
2. Thomas, Erdemir 11.2
3. Mays, Oyak Renault 9.9
4. Samardjiski, Olin E. 9.8
5. Wesson, Turk T. 9.2
6. Aldemir, Karsiyaka 8.5
7. Smith, Bornova 8.3
8. Smith, Karsiyaka 8.2
9. Karadeniz, Trabzons. 8.1
10. Sonkol, Bornova 8.0

Assists Per Game
David HOLSTON
  Karsiyaka
  (170-G-86)
  Avg: 5.7
1. Holston, Karsiyaka 5.7
2. Ermis, Banvit 5.6
3. Chatman, Besiktas 5.4
4. Rasic, Trabzonspor 5.4
5. Conroy, Oyak R. 5.3
6. Rowe, Tofas 4.9
7. Iverson, Besiktas 4.7
8. Acik, Galatasaray 4.6
9. Seibutis, Olin Edirne 4.4
10. Akin, Olin Edirne 4.1

Steals Per Game
Aubrey COLEMAN
  Austin T.
  (193-G-87)
  Avg: 3.1
1. Coleman, Aliaga 3.1
2. Mays, Oyak Renault 2.4
3. Holston, Karsiyaka 2.4
4. Grier, Mersin 2.1
5. Waller, Oyak Renault 2.1
6. Gibson, Oyak R. 2.0
7. Guler, Antalya 2.0
8. Rowe, Tofas 1.9
9. Prince, Antalya 1.9
10. Chatman, Besiktas 1.8

Blocks Per Game
Predrag SAMARDJISKI
  Olin Edirne
  (214-C-86)
  Avg: 2
1. Samardjiski, Olin E. 2.0
2. Stiemsma, Turk T. 1.9
3. Simpsons, Turk T. 1.5
4. Francis, Bornova 1.3
5. Likholitov, Besiktas 1.3
6. Johnson, Erdemir 1.3
7. Besok, Besiktas 1.2
8. Aldemir, Karsiyaka 1.2
9. Ogilvy, Besiktas 1.1
10. Mays, Oyak Renault 1.1

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  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

Hart scores 14 to lead Sanford to victory - by David Edole
NEWARK -- First impressions were not lasting ones, which is why Sanford remained a very formidable threat to win a second straight state boys basketball title on Sunday at the Carpenter Center.

The Warriors shrugged off Delcastle's apparent early superiority with some defensive adjustments, then quickly cast the dangerous Cougars aside in what became a 53-42 runaway in the DIAA state tournament quarterfinals.

From the last 2 1/2 minutes of the second quarter through the third period, Sanford outscored Delcastle 20-4.

But the Warriors, who carried a 33-26 edge into the fourth quarter, didn't let up there, quickly stretching their lead to 13 and putting the outcome in the hands of their free-throw shooters and defense.

Neither let them down, and Sanford (20-2) moved into a hold-on-to-your-seats 8 p.m. semifinal showdown with Concord (22-1) back here Thursday. It's a rematch of a 2010 semifinal Sanford won 55-49.

The Warriors are trying to become the sixth team in the tournament's 45-year history to win a second straight title.

Coach Stan Waterman attributed the Warriors' strong finish to 'turning up the intensity defensively.'

'Right at the end of the second quarter, we'd started in the 2-3 and then we'd gone man and they'd solved that,' Waterman added. 'So we went to a little half-court trap to get it jump started and we finished that half on a 12-0 run. That got us going, and then I thought we played great defense in the second half.'

Delcastle had hustled out to a 12-2 lead. When Sanford threatened, the Cougars put together a 9-3 run midway through the second quarter, fed by four Warriors turnovers, and had momentum and a 22-12 advantage.

But that turned quickly as three Cougars turnovers fueled Sanford's 10-0 run to close the first half and sent the teams into halftime tied at 22.

'We started clicking all together on defense,' junior guard Khallid Hart said.

The second half was all Sanford.

Sanford had nipped Delcastle 46-44 Feb. 23 and, Waterman said, 'I didn't think they were the kind of team that could run away from you. We've been in a few games where we've played pretty well from behind and we didn't panic. We maintained our composure.'

Sanford exhibited exemplary balance, as Hart and senior forward Deon Jones scored 14 points each and senior guard Trevor Cooney and sophomore guard Sabri Thompson supplied 10 points each. The Syracuse-bound Cooney led Sanford with nine rebounds.

Thompson's 5-for-6 aim from the field was 'a huge lift,' Waterman said, and Hart's 8-for-10 free-throw accuracy was also crucial. Sanford shot 16-for-31 from the field (51.6 percent).

Senior guard Briean Boddy had 13 of his team-high 15 points in the first half for Delcastle (17-6). But the Cougars failed to take advantage of their 16 offensive rebounds and, despite many close-range chances, shot just 32 percent (16-for-50). Cougars standout Terrance Bobb-Jones was limited to nine points.

'[Saturday] we were able to watch the film from the last game,' Cooney said, 'and they like to get the ball to T-Bobb down low. We did a good job double teaming him and making sure he had to really work for what he got. That definitely worked in our favor.'

Sanford 53, Delaware 42
Delcastle 12 10 4 16-42

Sanford 7 15 11 20-53

DELCASTLE-Johnson 1 0-0 2, Wilson 2 2-4 8, Hackett 2 0-1 4, Boddy 6 1-2 15, Bobb-Jones 3 3-3 9, Curtis 0 0-0 0, Davis 0 0-0 0, Drennon 2 0-0 4, Newsome 0 0-0 0, Golon 0 0-0 0. Totals 16 6-10 42.

SANFORD-Jones 5 4-10 14, Ford 0 0-0 0, Thompson 5 0-0 10, Hart 2 8-10 14, Cooney 3 3-5 10, Powell 1 3-3 5, Mosley 0 0-0 0, Blake 0 0-0 0, Rose 0 0-0 0. Totals 16 18-28 53.

Three-point goals-D 4 (Wilson 2, Boddy 2), S 3 (Hart 2, Cooney).

Written by
KEVIN TRESOLINI

Red Lion Christian boys too tall for Hodgson - by David Edole
NEWARK -- If it was an alley-oop from near halfcourt, a rim-rattling dunk or tip-in on the offensive glass, it came from the Red Lion Christian basketball team.

If it was an extra pass that led to an open look or a well-executed screen, it came from Hodgson.

For a half Sunday in the DIAA boys basketball tournament quarterfinals, eighth-seeded Hodgson countered Red Lion's size with patient ball movement and sharp shooting in its half-court sets.

But Red Lion flexed its muscle after the break. The tournament's top seed dominated inside in a 63-57 triumph at the Carpenter Center. The Lions face St. Elizabeth at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the semifinals at the Bob Carpenter Center.

'If we play like we've played throughout our good games this season, we can't be beat,' said senior forward Angelo Blackson, one of four Lions in double figures with 10 points. 'Nobody's as big as we are, as fast as we are and as aggressive as we are.'

With three frontcourt starters at 6-foot-3 or taller, the Red Lions turned to their commanding inside presence to wipe out an eight-point halftime deficit. They outscored the Silver Eagles 41-27 after the break.

The Lions staged a 14-6 run to start the second half and closed the third quarter on a 7-3 run, then never relinquished the lead. They shot 9-of-14 from the field in the quarter and held a 16-4 advantage in the paint. Hodgson made just 4 of 17 shots in the frame.

Red Lion led by four when Deon Edwin found Blackson in transition for a thunderous, one-handed dunk with 4:08 to play.

The Silver Eagles missed three of their next four shots as fatigue and frustration settled in. Hodgson hit just 4 of 12 from the foul line for the game.

'Second half, third quarter, fourth -- our shots started to get short,' Silver Eagles coach Ed Sobocinksi said. 'Basically, their size wore us down -- obviously with rebounding, but also on the offensive end.'

Lions forward Javier Martinez pulled down 16 rebounds, more than twice as many as any Hodgson player. Norville Carey led the Lions with 16 points.

'We were calm [at halftime],' Carey said. 'We weren't getting the ball inside and we made dumb passes.'

On the flip side, Hodgson guard Tyaire Hudson's court vision helped the Silver Eagles find their touch early. He found Parris Ridgeway-Higgs and Anthony Bowers for open 3-pointers as the Eagles jumped to an early 8-2 lead.

Another big 3-pointer by Ridgeway-Higgs on another nice dish from Hudson keyed a 9-0 that boosted Hodgson's lead to 17-6. The Silver Eagles made 7 of 13 shots in the quarter, while Red Lion made just 3 of 11.

The Lions rallied to pull within one with 2:14 to go in the half. But Hodgson ended with a 7-0 run, with Jerrin Herring hitting a short jumper and Hudson burying a 3 from the right wing.

Of Hodgson's 30 first-half points, 25 came from the trio of Hudson, Ridgeway-Higgs and Bowers.

'They made us come out of our zone,' Lions coach Ton Purse said. 'They were moving the basketball and hitting open shots.'

But that changed after the break, when the Lions decided to exert themselves on the inside against Hodgson, which had just one player taller than 6 feet.

'We were able to get the ball inside,' Purse said. '[Hodgson] played so hard, but I think our big guys kind of wore them down.'

Red Lion Christian 63, Hodgson 57
Hodgson 17 13 9 18-57

Red Lion Christian 6 16 21 20-63

HODGSON-Bowers 4 0-0 9, Herring 4 0-0 10, Jalloh 0 0-0 0, Ridgeway-Higgs 6 1-4 16, Hudson 6 1-4 13, Pittman 2 1-2 6, Cannon 1 1-2 3, Sanders 0 0-0 0. Totals 23 4-12 57.

RED LION CHRISTIAN-Carey 5 6-8 16, Blackson 5 0-0 10, Martinez 4 5-9 13, Swanston 2 0-0 4, Edwin 5 2-2 12, Wilson 0 1-2 1, Creamer 0 0-0 0, Bradley 3 0-0 7, Bigelow 0 0-0 0. Totals 24 14-21 63.

3-point goals-H 7 (Ridgeway-Higgs 3, Herring 2, Bowers, Pittman), RLC 1 (Bradley).

Written by
GEOFF MOSHER

Utah Jazz: Raja Bell dashes off to be with family after big game - by David Edole
SALT LAKE CITY --Playing in overtime almost ruined Raja Bell (196-F/G-76, agency: Interperformances, college: Florida Intern.) night.

Bell, who has struggled with his shooting for much of the season, hit two clutch jumpers in overtime to help the Jazz to a 109-102 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night. Bell finished with 16 points, his highest total since Feb. 7, which was the last time the Jazz played the Kings.

Afterward, Bell bolted out of the locker room, through the tunnel inside EnergySolutions Arena and to his car. He wasn't avoiding the media. He just had better things to do.

'His wife and kids had a flight and had to be at the airport,' said Jazz forward C.J. Miles. 'Best believe we asked why he was getting out of here so fast.'

A second overtime would have been destructive to the travel plans of the Bell family. He made sure it didn't happen.

Bell's jumpers put the Jazz ahead 103-100, and then 105-100. He then stole a Kings pass, and started a possession that culminated with a dunk by Al Jefferson. That slam put Utah up 107-100 with 8.2 seconds left in the game.

'Great to see him hit some shots,' said Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin. 'He's taken some good shots, and they've rimmed out on him. But tonight they went in for him and it's great to see that big one at the end go in for him because he works really hard on his shot.'

Bell was coming off of two single-digit scoring games at home during the week. He had two points against Boston on Monday and six against the Nuggets on Thursday. He's only shooting 42.9 percent this season, which has been a source of frustration for the veteran guard.

'A little bit (frustrated), but at the same time Raj is the type of guy where it's over the next day,' Miles said. 'He's in practice and you can't do anything about it.'

Bell has just kept working to start hitting shots more consistently. All shooters go through slumps and ups-and-downs.

'I've been there trust me,' Miles said. 'That's what happens with shooters sometimes. You go through it sometimes where some shots just won't go in, they'll rattle in-and-out, and you won't feel good for two days. It always evens back out though. It always does. You always seem to find it at the right time and make shots.'

That's exactly what Bell did against the Kings. He made four of his last five shots and scored nine of his points in the fourth quarter and overtime.

'It was great,' Miles said. 'We know he can shoot the basketball. He got some good looks late in the game, he stepped up and shot them. He's a vet and did what he's supposed to do make open shots and make the right plays and he did.'

'He had that big steal at the end which closed the game off,' Corbin said. 'That locked it up for us. He's a good defensive player. He's always going to be in the right spot on defense. But to see his shots (falling) was more pleasing than anything.'

Bell's steal to ice the game was just icing on the cake. The Jazz know they can always rely on Bell's defense. When his shot consistently comes around, it'll make Utah a better team.

Concord shooters heat up, burn Smyrna - by David Edole
NEWARK -- Even after its first five 3-point attempts never saw the bottom of the net, the Concord High boys basketball team didn't get gun-shy.

Quite the opposite, actually.

And when that first one finally splashed through -- from Keith Yancey in the second quarter -- the Concord shooters were just heating up. The second-seeded Raiders buried a flurry of 3s in the third quarter Sunday afternoon to sink seventh-seeded Smyrna 49-33 in the DIAA boys basketball tournament quarterfinals at the Carpenter Center.

Concord returns to the Carpenter Center on Thursday for a semifinal showdown against No. 3 Sanford, a rematch of last season's semifinal game, won by defending champion Sanford.

'At halftime we told the guys, 'You are good shooters, you've got to keep your confidence up,' ' Raiders coach Ralph Flowers said.

No problem there.

Yancey, who led all scorers with a season-high 21 points, and backcourt mate Aaron Burton (13 points) had the hottest hands from behind the arc, each making three of six attempts.

The tandem combined for 34 of the team's 49 total points -- almost 70 percent of the team's scoring. The Raiders shot 6 of 14 -- a respectable 43 percent -- from 3-point terrain after their 0-for-5 start.

Once the Raiders found holes in Smyrna's 3-2 zone by working the ball inside-out, those forced jumpers that rattled out in the first half turned into picturesque, squared-up shots that generated an offensive rhythm.

'We started driving it and kicking it,' Yancey said.

Concord's first four field goals of second half came from behind the arc, with Burton and Yancey sinking two apiece. The Raiders' signature defensive pressure limited Smyrna to two points in the third as they turned an 18-18 halftime score into a 35-20 edge.

'Our coach told us to attack the basket [at halftime],' senior guard Quincy Pettiford said. 'And when we started attacking, it opened it up [on the outside]. Once one guy gets hot, everyone gets hot.'

Neither team scorched the nets from the perimeter at the start. Smyrna missed all four attempts from behind the arc in the first and Concord didn't sink one until Yancey's with 3:09 to go in the second.

A tip-in by forward Amadius Der-Weer, an X-factor off the bench, and a transition layup by Yancey after a steal at halfcourt tied the game at 10-10 after the first.

Both teams traded leads early in the second until Smyrna guard Andre Gibbs, who led the Eagles with 13 points, knocked down 1 of 2 foul shots to tie the game at 15-15.

Concord responded with Burton's first 3 for an 18-15 lead but the Eagles struck back with Timothy Stewart's 3 with about 2:30 left to play.

Yancey missed a last-second drive on the final possession of the half and both teams jogged to the lockers with the score knotted at 18-18.

But the Eagles went cold in the third and couldn't keep pace with Concord's shooters in the second half.

'They knocked 'em in,' Eagles coach Mike Starkey said. 'You don't go 19-1 in the regular season, win your conference and go through states the way they did if you don't have good shooters.'

Concord 49, Smyrna 33
Smyrna 10 8 2 13-33

Concord 10 8 17 14-49

SMYRNA-Hughes 2 0-0 4, Stewart 2 0-0 5, Boyd 2 1-4 5, Motyl 1 0-0 2, Gibbs 2 9-10 13, Amato 1 0-0 3, Hazel 0 1-2 1, Livingston 0 0-0 0, Garnett 0 0-0 0. Totals 10 11-16 33.

CONCORD-Stansbury 0 0-0 0, Pettiford 1 2-2 4, Swift 0 1-2 1, Lowman 0 0-2 0, Burton 5 0-0 13, Yancey 8 2-3 21, Taylor 0 0-0 0, Der-Weer 4 0-0 8, Kleiber 0 0-0 0, Butler 0 0-0 0, Gosa 1 0-0 2. Totals 19 5-9 49.

3-point goals-S 2 (Stewart, Amato), C 6 (Yancey 3, Burton 3).

Written by
GEOFF MOSHER

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  UBA

Frayles inks Rasheem Barrett (Mexico) - by UBA media

Frayles de Guasave added to their roster 24-year old American guard Rasheem Barrett (6'5'-G-87, agency: SportsList Inc., college: Auburn). Barrett was signed by the Southern Generals in the January and was currently selected to the UBA all-star game. Barrett is averaging an impressive 26.6ppg (tied 1-UBA), 8.5rpg and 2.5 steals in 10 games. Rasheem Barrett is one of the best players in the UBA and was ranked in the top 3 of MVP voting.

Barrett's best performance came February 21st versus the VOF Hawks. He tailed 44 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Barrett was also named UBA Player of the Month (February).

Barrett will be joined by cross rival Jermaine Barnes (6'5'-G/F-82, agency: SportsList Inc., college: Atlanta Christian) who was also signed by the Frayles de Guasave club. Barrett and Barnes are the top players in the UBA and look to continue there great play in Mexico.

Jermaine Barnes signs to Frayles (Mexico) - by UBA media

Frayles de Guasave added to their roster UBA star guard Jermaine Barnes (6'5'-G/F-82, agency: SportsList Inc., college: Atlanta Christian). Barnes played for the UBA defending champion GIE Morrow Disciples and was currently selected to the UBA all-star game. Barnes is currently leading the UBA in scoring averaging an impressive 26.6ppg (tied 1-UBA), 6.5rpg and 5.3 ast in 29 games. Jermaine Barnes is one of the best players in the UBA and was ranked in the top 3 of MVP voting.

Barnes' best performance came January 20th versus the VOF Hawks. He tailed 40 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Barnes was also named UBA Player of the Month (November). With all of the personal award Barnes was also selected to pose in Eastbay as the May issue of the Basketball section of the catalog. 'I'm just grateful to God, said Barnes. I turned down alot of jobs but I couldn't pass on a chance to play with a guy like Rasheem Barrett (6'5'-G-87, agency: SportsList Inc., college: Auburn).

Barnes will be joined by cross rival Rasheem Barrett who was also signed by the Frayles de Guasave club. Barrett and Barnes are the top players in the UBA and look to continue there great play in Mexico.

URBL Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Jermaine BARNES
  (194-G/F-82)
  Avg: 26.7
1. Barnes, GIE M. 26.7
2. Barrett, S.Generals 26.6
3. Sloan, S.Generals 25.6
4. Perkins, Austin K. 23.8
5. Kearse, Dallas S. 22.9
6. Holmes, Atlanta A. 22.8
7. Allison, Norman E. 22.3
8. Clark, St.Mount. 21.1
9. James, DFW W. 20.6
10. Grismore, C.Tex. 20.5

Rebounds Per Game
Sylvester MORGAN
  USA
  (208-C-83)
  Avg: 13.1
1. Morgan, GIE M. 13.1
2. Dailey, GIE M. 12.2
3. Williams, Norman E. 11.7
4. Hall, St.Mount. 10.8
5. Hill, DFW Warriors 10.2
6. Akpele, S.Generals 10.0
7. Holmes, Atlanta A. 9.9
8. Davis, Dallas Stars 9.6
9. Shewmake, Tennesse. 9.6
10. Stroud, GIE M. 9.5

Assists Per Game
DeAndre BRAY
  (168-G-85)
  Avg: 10.5
1. Bray, S.Generals 10.5
2. De La Cruz, S.Gen. 8.9
3. Williams, GIE M. 8.3
4. Haskins, C.Texas C. 8.2
5. Belton, Atlanta A. 8.0
6. Belton, GIE M. 7.9
7. Douglas, DFW W. 7.0
8. Beaulah, GIE M. 6.6
9. Taylor, Tennesse. 6.0
10. Brown, Norman E. 5.9

Steals Per Game
Freddie WILLIAMS
  (185-G-87)
  Avg: 3.4
1. Williams, S.Generals 3.4
2. Kearse, Dallas S. 3.3
3. Williams, GIE M. 3.3
4. Bray, S.Generals 3.1
5. Haskins, C.Texas C. 2.9
6. Brown, Norman E. 2.9
7. Taylor, Tennesse. 2.7
8. Barnes, GIE M. 2.4
9. Snell, Atlanta A. 2.4
10. Sloan, S.Generals 2.2

Blocks Per Game
Demario WILLIAMS
  (216-C-85)
  Avg: 6.2
1. Williams, GIE M. 6.2
2. Williams, Norman E. 5.7
3. Moore, S.Generals 5.5
4. Morgan, GIE M. 5.0
5. Davis, Dallas Stars 3.2
6. Hall, St.Mount. 2.9
7. Wilson, Tennesse. 2.7
8. Dailey, GIE M. 2.5
9. Hill, DFW Warriors 2.5
10. Stokes, Dallas S. 2.4

Standings
UBA Standings

Eastern

1. Southeast H. 9-1

2. Cleveland V. 7-3

3. Columbus C. 6-6

4. Colonial F. 1-7

5. NE Air Soul 1-10

Southern

1. S.Generals 26-4

2. GIE Morrow D. 21-10

3. Atlanta A. 11-9

4. Georgia L. 9-11

5. St.Mountain H. 2-15

Western

1. C.Texas C. 15-1

2. Tennessee D. 13-9

3. Austin K. 8-5

4. DFW Warriors 8-7

5. Norman E. 5-7

D-League

1. Irie M. 0-0

2. Proline 0-0

3. Team Japan 0-0

Travel Teams

1. Columbus Crush 9-2

2. Dallas Star 6-11

3. Houston X. 3-0

4. Nashville B. 0-8

5. Oklahoma S. 0-12

6. Metro Atlanta 0-17

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  UKRAINE

Stats Leaders - Men

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Steve BURTT
  Dnipro
  (185-G-84)
  Avg: 23.1
1. Burtt, Dnipro 23.1
2. Burns, Fe. 17.7
3. Curry, Azovmash 16.9
4. Washington, BC Od. 16.9
5. Flores, BC Donetsk 16.8
6. Williams, Halychyna 14.8
7. Wiggins, Halychyna 14.7
8. Bakic, Kryvbasb. 14.5
9. Millage, Khimik 14.4
10. Fraser, DniproAzot 14.1

Rebounds Per Game
Michael FRASER
  DniproAzot
  (203-C/F-84)
  Avg: 10.7
1. Fraser, DniproAzot 10.7
2. Wiggins, Halychyna 9.4
3. Burns, Fe. 8.3
4. Saltovets, BC Kyiv 7.8
5. Austin, Dnipro 7.4
6. Morrison, Halyc. 7.2
7. Hunter, Fe. 6.9
8. Owens, Azovmash 6.8
9. Greene, Mykolaiv 6.4
10. Chappell, Hoverla 6.2

Assists Per Game
Todd ABERNETHY
  Halychyna
  (185-G-84)
  Avg: 5.2
1. Abernethy, Halyc. 5.2
2. Zimmerman, Hoverla 5.1
3. Burtt, Dnipro 4.9
4. Vasiljevic, BC Do. 4.9
5. Millage, Khimik 4.8
6. Funn, Halychyna 4.7
7. Brewer, BC Odessa 4.5
8. Sirsnins, DniproAzot 4.1
9. Curry, Azovmash 4.0
10. Hinnant, Kryvbasb. 3.7

Steals Per Game
Curtis MILLAGE
  Khimik
  (185-G-81)
  Avg: 2.5
1. Millage, Khimik 2.5
2. House, Azovmash 1.8
3. Sirutavicius, Dnipro. 1.6
4. Burns, Fe. 1.5
5. Love, Mykolaiv 1.5
6. Mazutis, Mykolaiv 1.5
7. Zimmerman, Hoverla 1.5
8. Chappell, Hoverla 1.4
9. Gliebov, BC Donetsk 1.4
10. Greene, Mykolaiv 1.4

Blocks Per Game
Viacheslav KRAVTSOV
  BC Donetsk
  (212-C-87)
  Avg: 2.2
1. Kravtsov, BC Do. 2.2
2. Hughes, Mykolaiv 2.2
3. Hunter, Fe. 1.7
4. Morrison, Halyc. 1.4
5. Agafonov, Budiv. 1.4
6. Zaitsev, Kryvbasb. 1.4
7. Turner, BC Odessa 1.3
8. Pettway, Dnipro 1.3
9. Balashov, BC Odessa 1.2
10. Owens, Azovmash 1.2

Love number one in Ukraine for round 38 - by Eurobasket News
American guard Justin Love (188-G-78) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Mykolaiv, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 38.
The 32-year old player was the main contributor (31 points, four rebounds and two assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Kryvbasbasket (#7, 18-18) 66-57. Mykolaiv maintains the 8th position in Ukrainian Superleague. Mykolaiv is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 17-18 record. In the team's last game Love had a remarkable 80.0% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Mykolaiv and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Justin Love averages this season 14.0ppg.

The second best player in last round's games was 25-year old American Christian Burns (203-F-85, agency: Hart Sports Mngm) of Ferro-ZNTU Zaporozhye. Burns had a very good evening with 25 points and 9 rebounds. Of course he lead Ferro-ZNTU to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked BC Kyiv (#13, 9-27) 86-60. This victory allowed Ferro-ZNTU to move up to 5th position in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 19-17 record is not bad and everything may still change. Burns is a newcomer at Ferro-ZNTU, but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.7ppg (#2). He also registered 8.3 boards per game.

Third on the list of top players last round was American guard Derrick Zimmerman (189-G-81, agency: Pro One Sports) of Hoverla Ivano-Frankivsk (#3). Zimmerman showcased his all-around game by recording 17 points, ten rebounds and four assists in the last round. He was a key player of Hoverla, leading his team to a 93-88overtime win against the lower-ranked Halychyna (#11, 12-26). Hoverla needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 23 victories and 13 lost games. Zimmerman has a great season in Ukraine. After 36 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 5.1apg (2nd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Curtis Millage (185-G-81) of Khimik - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists
5. Viacheslav Kravtsov (212-C-87) of BC Donetsk - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Branko Cvetkovic (200-G/F-84) of BC Donetsk - 22 points and 7 rebounds
7. Michael Fraser (203-C/F-84) of DniproAzot - 21 points and 14 rebounds
8. Sergiy Gorbenko (200-F-85) of DniproAzot - 18 points and 9 rebounds
9. Alan Wiggins (206-F-84) of Halychyna - 18 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Artem Slipenchuk (192-G-89) of Kryvbasbasket - 6 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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  UNITED KINGDOM

BBL Sunday 06 March Round Up - by Paul Nilsen
A thrilling evening's basketball on Sunday night saw the Newcastle Eagles reclaim the top spot in the BBL Championship table, while the Worcester Wolves kept up their play-off aspirations, the Cheshire Jets keep themselves in contention for a top four finish and the One Health Sharks Sheffield win a thriller on the road.

The Eagles enjoyed a somewhat comfortable afternoon at Sport Central on Sunday as they picked up an impressive 105-83 victory over the UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders. An equally impressive 32-point haul from Trey Moore (192-G-75, college: Mississippi St.) was enough to help them to victory as they climbed into top spot on their own in the Championship table.

A 12-2 burst midway through the third quarter and a further 9-0 run to close it out saw the home side leading 81-58 heading into the final stanza, and they held on for the comfortable victory.

The Sharks had to work a lot harder than the Eagles in order to claim their 91-92 victory over the Prestige Homes MK Lions at the MK Basketball Centre on Sunday evening. With the visitors leading 85-90 with 1:17 remaining in the game, Demarius Bolds got the home side right back into the contest with six quick points, including an 'and-1' to give the Lions the slender lead at 91-90 with 13 seconds remaining.

A Stefan Gill foul on Marcus Stout sent the Sharks man to the line with 11 seconds left and he held his nerve to sink both of his bonus shots to give the visitors a 91-92 lead. Shawn Myers had the opportunity to clinch the game for the Lions, but his two-point attempt hit the ring and Olu Babalola pulled down the defensive rebound to secure the Sharks victory.

The Cheshire Jets enjoyed a good trip north of the border and are returning back to Cheshire with a 71-80 victory under their belts over the Glasgow Rocks at Kelvin Hall. An impressive third quarter from the visitors broke the game open as they restricted their hosts to just 11 points and netted 24 of their own as they took the score out to 46-63 heading into the final stanza.

The Rocks got themselves back into the game and trailed by just five points at 68-73 with 40 seconds remaining, but four free-throws from Jeremy Bell helped the visitors secure the victory down the stretch.

In the final game on Sunday, the Worcester Wolves enjoyed a comfortable 70-97 victory over Worthing Thunder at the Worthing Leisure Centre.

The Wolves also used the third quarter to their advantage as six points from Rod Middleton helped the visitors into a 14-7 finish to the period and lead 55-65 heading into the final ten minutes. A 17-6 burst from the Wolves put the game beyond doubt as they took the score out to 67-94 with two minutes remaining and secure the victory.

Richard Claims Eagles Rolling Again - by Paul Nilsen

High flying Newcastle Eagles forward Kadiri Richard (203-F-80, college: Virginia Union) believes the reigning champions have what it takes to finish to of the podium again after they got back to winning ways over the weekend with an impressive performance against UCP Marjon Plymouth Raiders.

The Eagles returned after an extended break from action without Fab Flournoy but nevertheless looking rejuvenated and hungry under the watchful eye of Dave Forrester as they crushed the Raiders 105-83 at Sport Central with Richard as good as anyone on show.

The former Worthing Thunder star threw down a bunch of spectacular dunks but also did the hard work on the glass to rack up an impressive double-double as the Newcastle players embarked on the final run-in as they bid to defend their crown.

We practiced really hard all last week having not had any games the weekend before and it was a nice time for us to play Plymouth. Eeverything we did in the game was a continuation of the hard work.

Reggie Jackson has come in and that has helped us. You just cant replace someone like Joe Chapman in terms of his scoring or reproduce the sheer intensity Fab (Flournoy) brings to our team as a player.

However, all of the guys are stepping up and trying to deliver whatever they can for the team. All over the floor guys are really doing their thing right now and its working for us.

Coach Forrester has also been really excellent for us too.

Having dropped a couple of games before we had our break we were definitely hurting and so it was nice to get the winning feeling back.

We feel like we are rolling again now exactly where we wanted to be heading down the season stretch - out at the front of the race which is always the best place to be.

With fellow front-runners Mersey Tigers focusing on securing the Franklin & Marshall BBL Trophy, it gave a big opportunity for the chasing clubs to take advantage but there were mixed fortunes for those in the pack.

One Health Sharks Sheffield made up some ground with a pivotal win double as they firstly despatched Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders and then dodged a bullet at Prestige Homes MK Lions to sneak a 92-91 success.

Glasgow Rocks were also searching for back to back wins over the weekend and completed the first part of that task with a comfortable home win over Essex Pirates but then couldnt follow it up as the they were beaten by closest rivals Cheshire Jets by 80-71 at Kelvin Hall.

In the race for play-off positioning, Worcester Wolves were the big winners of he weekend after claiming two victories while their nearest rivals faltered.

EBL Round 18: #1 Bristol Acadamy Flyers are defeated by Leeds Carnegie - by Eurobasket News
The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 3 rounds. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with defeat of the leader and favorites losing the games.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Bristol Acadamy Flyers (13-3) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by fifth ranked Leeds Carnegie (9-7) 73-70. Leeds Carnegie moved-up to fourth place. Bristol Acadamy Flyers at the other side still keep top position with three games lost. Leeds Carnegie are looking forward to face Paws London Capitals (#8) at home in the next round. Bristol Acadamy Flyers will have a break next round.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Reading Rockets (10-4) against sixth ranked Brixton Topcats (8-7) on Sunday night. Visiting Reading Rockets were defeated by Brixton Topcats in a tough game in Brixton 76-82. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Reading Rockets. Newly promoted Brixton Topcats maintains sixth position with 8-7 record. Reading Rockets at the other side keep the third place with four games lost. Brixton Topcats will play against league's second-placed London Leopards on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Reading Rockets will play against Coventry Crusaders and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game between Top Four teams took place in London. Second ranked host London Leopards (11-4) defeated 4th ranked Durham Wildcats (9-8) 75-60. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Durham Wildcats. London Leopards have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-4 record having just three points less than leader Bristol. Newly promoted Durham Wildcats dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. London Leopards will meet at home Brixton Topcats (#6) in the next round. Durham Wildcats will play against Brixton Topcats and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Durham. 4th ranked host Durham Wildcats (9-8) lost to first ranked Bristol Acadamy Flyers (13-3) 93-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Durham Wildcats. Bristol Acadamy Flyers maintains first position with 13-3 record. Newly promoted Durham Wildcats dropped to the fifth place with eight games lost. Bristol Acadamy Flyers will have a break next round. Durham Wildcats will play on the road against Brixton Topcats (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Derby was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Leeds Carnegie (9-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Derby Trailblazers (5-11). Leeds Carnegie defeated Derby Trailblazers 84-73 on Saturday. Leeds Carnegie moved-up to fourth place. Loser Derby Trailblazers dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. Leeds Carnegie will face Paws London Capitals (#8) at home in the next round. Derby Trailblazers will play against Leicester Warriors.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Manchester lost to Leicester on the opponent's court 69-81. London Capitals managed to outperform Derby in a home game 69-65. London Capitals was rolled over Reading on the road 94-62.

Leopards - Durham
gschID: 123363

Leicester - Manchester
gschID: 94964

Bristol - Leeds 1. Bristol 13-3 2. Leopards 11-4 3. Reading 10-4 4. Leeds 9-7 5. Durham 9-8 6. Brixton 8-7 7. Leicester 6-11 8. London Capitals 6-11 9. Manchester 5-9 10. Derby 5-11 11. Coventry 3-10

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  VENEZUELA

Gaiteros sign Dominic Calegari - by Eurobasket News
Gaiteros are looking for the ways to improve their game after 0-3 start of LPB season. They bolstered their frontcourt with addition of Dominic Calegari (208-F, college: Cal-Davis). The forward comes from Ukraine. He signed the first pro contract with Khimik in February. He tallied 2.0 boards per game in two appearances before leaving the team. Dominic Calegari spent pre-season with Anwil but never signed with the Polish team. The forward graduated from the University of California Davis in 2010. He tallied 16.6 points, 5.3 boards, 2.0 assists and 1.1 steals per game in his senior season with the Aggies. Dominic Calegari participated at Reese's College All-Star Game in 2010. He also made into All-Big 2nd Team last year.

LPB 2011 - Week 2 (Mar. 4th): Marinos and Guaiqueries prevailed - by Francisco Vega
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Marinos de Anzoategui made it three in a row and extended Gigantes de Guayana's loosing streak to four matches in the beginning of the LPB 2011 season, while Guaiqueries de Margarita was able to get back at Panteras de Miranda, a team that had taken one game as visitors against them. This time, it was Guaiqueries's time to smile.

MARINOS DE ANZOATEGUI 81 - GIGANTES DE GUAYANA 57
Hermanas Gonzalez Arena - Puerto Ordaz, Bolivar

Quarter by quarter
GIG: 18-16-12-11= 57
MAR: 20-8-24-29= 81

MAR: Axiers Sucre (198-F-78) 24 points, Leonardo Cappare (186-G-80) 16 points, Jeremis Smith (203-F-86) 14 points and 7 rebounds, Gregory Vargas (182-PG-86) 11 points and 11 assists, Mauricio Aguiar (197-F-83) 8 points, Robert Yriarte (201-F-89) 4 points, Maurice Carter (183-G-83) 2 points, Carlos Morris (194-G-76) 2 points, Diego Guevara (184-G-77) 0 points, Luis Julio (202-F-80) 0 points, Jose Manaure 0 points, Jorge Prada (182-G-90) 0 points
GIG: Blake Walker (196-G/F-82) 17 points, Andrew Feeley (206-F/C-83) 12 points, Timothy Jennings (193-G-83) 11 points, Daniel Macuare (190-F-84) 8 points, Jose Juan Bravo (200-C-80) 5 points, Jader Fernandez (197-F-82) 4 points, Elvis Baez (189-PG-89) 0 points, Marlon Patino (204-F/C-80) 0 points, Douglas Rodriguez (185-PG-79) 0 points, Jorge Leon (186-PG-79) 0 points, Jose Ramos (198-F-71) 0 points, Randy Vasquez (190-G-78) 0 points

GUAIQUERIES DE MARGARITA 99 - PANTERAS DE MIRANDA 78
Jose Joaquin Carrillo Arena - Caracas, D.C.

Quarter by quarter
PAN: 14-18-25-21= 78
GUAI: 30-23-24-22= 99

GUAI: Carlos Cedeno (193-G/F-85) 22 points and 4 steals, Tulio Cobos (196-F-86) 13 points, Rogers Washington (198-F-77) 12 points, Cesar Silva (187-G-81) 12 points, O'Louis McCullough (198-G/F-82) 11 points, Edgar Arteaga (200-F-80) 10 points, Pablo Machado (207-C-77) 7 points and 8 rebounds, Jorge Rondon (193-G/F-90) 5 points, Douglas Chiquito (193-G-86) 5 points, Carlos Rodriguez (206-C-89) 2 points, Derwin Ramirez (191-F-82) 0 points, Francisco Sanabria (190-G-77) 0 points
PAN: DeAndre Coleman (201-F-86) 20 points and 16 rebounds, Kojo Mensah (185-PG-85) 18 points, 10 assists and 5 steals, Victor David Diaz (195-F-68) 8 points, Darwin Cristopher (192-F-86) 8 points, Eduardo Torres (195-F-81) 7 points and 8 rebounds, Elvis Burguillos (194-G/F-82) 5 points, Albert Jackson (211-F/C-88) 4 points, Roque Osorio (206-C-76) 4 points, Michaell Flores (192-G-85) 3 points, Richard Mejias (187-G-78) 1 point, Rosmel Blanco (205-C-76) 0 points, Gustavo Montoya (197-F-86) 0 points

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  AUSTRIA - Women

AWBL Round 5 (Second Stage): Flying Foxes defeat BK Duchess in the game between Top 4 teams - by Eurobasket News
AWBL is at the halfway of the Second Stage and there are still another 5 rounds left.

An interesting game for Flying Foxes (20-0) which played road game in Klosterneuburg against second-ranked BK Duchess (18-3). Leader Flying Foxes had an easy win 96-55. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of BK Duchess. The game without a history. Flying Foxes led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Undefeated Flying Foxes have an impressive series of twenty victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 20-0 record. BK Duchess at the other side keep the second position with three games lost.
The game in Wien supposed to be also worth to mention about. 4th placed UBI Graz (10-10) played at the court of fifth ranked BC Vienna (11-10). BC Vienna smashed UBI Graz 88-56. BC Vienna moved-up to fourth place. UBI Graz at the other side dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost.
The game in Innsbruck supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked UBBC (12-9) played at the court of 6th ranked Sparkasse Innsbruck (7-14). UBBC smashed Sparkasse Innsbruck 77-44 on Sunday. The victory was the third consecutive win for UBBC. Newly promoted UBBC maintains third place with 12-9 record having seven points less than leader Gratkorn. Sparkasse Innsbruck lost their sixth game in a row. Sparkasse Innsbruck at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the sixth position with 14 games lost.

Group A
BC Vienna - UBI Graz gschID: 121640

BK Duchess - Fl.Foxes gschID: 121641

Innsbruck - UBBC gschID: 121642

Standings - AWBL
AWBL Standings

Group A

1. Fl.Foxes 20-0

2. BK Duchess 18-3

3. UBBC 12-9

4. BC Vienna 11-10

5. UBI Graz 10-10

6. Innsbruck 7-14

Group B

1. Gratkorn 2-0

2. Salzburg 1-0

3. Kammer 1-1

4. DBBC Graz 0-3

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  BELARUS - Women

Standings - Women
Premier League Standings

1. Minsk-2006 23-1

2. Gorizont 21-3

3. Olimpia 16-8

4. Sozh Gomel 14-10

5. Berezina 8-16

6. BrGU 7-15

7. Mogilev 4-20

8. Victoria 3-23

Premier League Round 23: Leader Minsk-2006 gets another victory - by Eurobasket News
Leader Minsk-2006 delivered the twentieth second win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked Victoria-UOR (3-22) 92-64 in Grodno. Minsk-2006 maintains first place with 22-1 record. Victoria-UOR lost third consecutive game. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. Minsk-2006 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Victoria-UOR will play again at home against the league's leader Minsk-2006 (#1) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
The game in Borisovo was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Sozh Gomel (13-10) played at the court of 5th ranked Berezina-RCOR (8-15). Sozh Gomel defeated Berezina-RCOR 79-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Berezina-RCOR. Sozh Gomel have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 13-10 record. Defending champion Berezina-RCOR keeps the fifth position with 15 games lost. Sozh Gomel will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Berezina-RCOR will play again at home against Sozh Gomel (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Minsk. Local Gorizont (20-3) outscored 7th ranked Borisfen (4-19) 97-56 on Saturday night. Gorizont have a solid series of four victories in a row. Newly promoted Gorizont maintains second place with 20-3 record having just two points less than leader Minsk-2006. Borisfen lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 19 games lost. Gorizont will again meet at home Borisfen (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game.

In the last game of round 23 BrGU was crushed by Olimpia in Grodno 69-49.

Olimpia - BrGU gschID: 116480

Gorizont - Mogilev gschID: 116481

Berezina - Sozh Gomel gschID: 116478

Victoria - Minsk-2006
gschID: 116479

Premier League Round 24: No surprise as #1 Minsk-2006 defeats Victoria-UOR - by Eurobasket News
Premier League top team - Minsk-2006 (23-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Victoria-UOR (3-23) in Grodno 98-52. Minsk-2006 maintains first position with 23-1 record. Victoria-UOR lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 23 lost games. Minsk-2006 are looking forward to face Sozh Gomel (#4) at home in the next round. Victoria-UOR will play against Borisfen (#7) in Mogilev and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Borisovo was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Sozh Gomel (14-10) played at the court of 5th ranked Berezina-RCOR (8-16). Sozh Gomel did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 70-51. Sozh Gomel have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 14-10 record. Defending champion Berezina-RCOR keeps the fifth place with 16 games lost. Sozh Gomel will play against league's leader Minsk-2006 on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Berezina-RCOR will play against Olimpia GrGAU (#3) in Grodno and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 24 BrGU was destroyed by Olimpia on the opponent's court 78-48. Gorizont outscored Mogilev in a home game 91-54.

Olimpia - BrGU
gschID: 116484

Gorizont - Mogilev gschID: 116485

Berezina - Sozh Gomel
gschID: 116482

Victoria - Minsk-2006 gschID: 116483

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D1: Round 21 review - by Eurobasket News
There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in D1.

Leader Sint Kateline Waver delivered the sixteenth win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Blue Cats (10-10) 106-59 in Ieper. The game without a history. Sint Kateline Waver led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Blue Cats to just 6 points in first quarter. Sint Kateline Waver dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Blue Cats' 38. Sint Kateline Waver forced 21 Blue Cats turnovers and outrebounded them 47-17 including a 37-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was international swingman Sara Leemans (178-88) who scored 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. International swingman Miete Celus (176-91) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was guard Marieke Versavel (167-92) who recorded 19 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sint Kateline Waver have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-3 record, which they share with Waregem. Blue Cats at the other side keep the fifth position with ten games lost. Sint Kateline Waver is looking forward to face Point Chaud (#9) in Sprimont in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Blue Cats will play at home against R.Spirou Monceau (#6) in Charleroi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Houthalen supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Dexia Namur (13-7) played at the court of 7th ranked Houthalen (7-13). Dexia Namur did not have too big problems ending evening with a very confident victory 68-48. It was a good game for American center Katryna Gaither (191-75, agency: LBM Management) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Laurence VanMalderen contributed with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. International swingman Nina Crelot (170-87) answered with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Houthalen. Dexia Namur have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 13-7 record. Houthalen at the other side keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. Dexia Namur will play against Jeugd Gentson (#8) on the road in the next round. Houthalen will have a break next round.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Sprimont, where 6th ranked R.Spirou Monceau (8-11) lost to ninth ranked Point Chaud (6-13) in a road game 55-65 on Saturday. Chinyere Ibekwe stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Virginie Michiels with 5 points and 15 rebounds. Point Chaud moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Jeugd Gentson. Loser R.Spirou Monceau keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. Point Chaud will meet at home league's leader Sint Kateline Waver in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. R.Spirou Monceau will play against Blue Cats (#5) in Ieper and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 21 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Willebroek was crushed by Waregem in a road game 75-47. Bottom-ranked Deerlijk was beaten by BBC Boom at home 49-66. Jeugd Gentson lost to Houthalen on the opponent's court 41-46. Bottom-ranked Deerlijk unfortunately lost to Ieper in a home game 53-71.

Waregem - Willebroek 75-47

There was no surprise in Waregem where 10th ranked Basket Groot (5-14) was crushed by second ranked Declercq Stortbeton (16-3) 75-47 on Saturday. The game without a history. Declercq Stortbeton led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Basket Groot to just 7 points in first quarter. They outrebounded Basket Groot 39-23 including 24 on the defensive glass. Declercq Stortbeton looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Basket Groot's players. Guard Lisa Foucart (170-92) stepped up and scored 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and the former international forward Angele Boucquey (175-81) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was center Trui Bijnens (187-84) with 12 points and center Kristien Callebaut (182-80) scored 5 points and 5 rebounds. Declercq Stortbeton have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sint Kateline. Basket Groot lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth place with 14 games lost. Declercq Stortbeton will meet bottom-ranked Tulikivi (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Basket Groot will play against BBC Boom and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Waregem: A.Boucquey 14+6reb+1ast, L.Foucart 13+5reb+3ast, L.Biebuyck 10+3reb+4ast, S.Bogaert 9+5reb+1ast, I.Medvedeva 8+6reb, N.Deyaert 8+1reb+5ast
Willebroek: T.Bijnens 12+1reb, M.Van Breedam 8+2reb+2ast, I.Beaurang 6+4reb, K.De Vos 6+2reb+1ast, K.Hendrickx 6, K.Callebaut 5+5reb+3ast
gschID: 101499

Deerlijk - BBC Boom 49-66

No shocking result in a game in Deerlijk where third ranked BBC Boom (15-4) defeated bottom-ranked Tulikivi (4-15) 66-49 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by BBC Boom. Tulikivi managed to win third quarter 22-9. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Tulikivi to just 5 points in first quarter. Center Corina Arts (188-76) stepped up and scored 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and guard Antonia Delaere (174-94) chipped in 16 points. The best for the losing side was center Eline Verbeest (186-86) with 16 points and 7 rebounds and center Evelien Maes (184-80) scored 10 points. Tulikivi's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. BBC Boom maintains third place with 15-4 record behind leader Sint Kateline. Tulikivi lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. BBC Boom will meet Basket Groot (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tulikivi will play against the league's second-placed Declercq Stortbeton in Waregem and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
BBC Boom: A.Delaere 16+1reb+1ast, D.Boonen 13+5reb, C.Arts 10+7reb+2ast, A.Lydia Boel 8+1reb, E.Decroos 7+4reb, I.Meylemans 6+2ast
Deerlijk: E.Verbeest 16+7reb, E.Maes 10+3reb, S.Storme 7+3reb+3ast, A.Boucherie 6+2reb+1ast, C.Mortier 5+1reb, M.Remmerie 3+1reb
gschID: 101500

Houthalen - Jeugd Gentson 46-41

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Jeugd Gentson's (6-13) road loss to seventh ranked Houthalen (7-13) 41-46 on Wednesday. The hosts trailed by 5 points after three quarters before their 17-7 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Houthalen dominated on the defensive end, holding Jeugd Gentson to just 6 points in first quarter. Forward Wendy Bas (180-86) stepped up and scored 18 points for the winners and the former international forward Annelies Blommaers (176-83) chipped in 8 points and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Nele Poffyn (173-91) with 12 points and power forward Evi Wezenbeek (185-87) scored 6 points. Jeugd Gentson's coach Benny Mertens rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Houthalen maintains seventh place with 7-13 record. Loser Jeugd Gentson keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Point Chaud. Houthalen will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jeugd Gentson will play against Dexia Namur (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Houthalen: W.Bas 18+1reb+1ast, K.Bartholomeeus 9+1reb+1ast, A.Blommaers 8+1reb+6ast, C.Custermans 4, E.Geraedts 4+2reb, N.Crelot 3+1reb+3ast
Jeugd Gentson: N.Poffyn 12+1reb+1ast, E.Wezenbeek 6+2reb+1ast, L.Malfait 6+1reb+2ast, E.VanHonacker 5+1ast, L.Platteau 4+1reb+1ast, L.Lentacker 4+1reb+1ast
gschID: 122771

Deerlijk - Ieper 53-71

Very predictable result in Deerlijk where fifth ranked Blue Cats (10-10) beat bottom-ranked Tulikivi (4-15) 71-53 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Blue Cats. Tulikivi managed to win second period 21-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Tulikivi to just 7 points in first quarter. International center Emma Meesseman (188-93) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and guard Marieke Versavel (167-92) chipped in 17 points. Blue Cats' coach Philip Mestdagh used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was center Evelien Maes (184-80) with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and forward Ann-Sofie Boucherie (175-81) scored 16 points. Blue Cats maintains fifth place with 10-10 record. Tulikivi lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 15 games lost. Blue Cats will meet at home R.Spirou Monceau (#6) in the next round. Tulikivi will play against the league's second-placed Declercq Stortbeton (#2) in Waregem and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ieper: M.Versavel 17+1reb, M.Versavel 12+2reb, E.Meesseman 10+13reb, S.Devliegher 7+7reb, A.Plasman 6+3reb, A.Lerooy 6+5reb
Deerlijk: A.Boucherie 16+3reb, E.Maes 10+11reb, E.Verbeest 8+8reb, C.Mortier 7+4reb+1ast, S.Storme 5+1reb, L.Mestdagh 4
gschID: 122772

Point Chaud - R.Spirou M. 65-55

We should mention about the upset which took place in Sprimont, where 6th ranked R.Spirou Monceau (8-11) lost to ninth ranked Point Chaud (6-13) in a road game 55-65 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Point Chaud. R.Spirou Monceau managed to win third quarter 20-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Nigerian-American power forward Chinyere Ibekwe (193-87, college: UCLA, agency: LBM Management) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and power forward Hilde Kreemers (180-79) chipped in 12 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Point Chaud players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was international forward Virginie Michiels (182-87) with 5 points and 15 rebounds and guard Krystel Ballau (168-84, agency: LBM Management) scored 18 points. Point Chaud moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Jeugd Gentson. Loser R.Spirou Monceau keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. Point Chaud will meet at home league's leader Sint Kateline Waver in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. R.Spirou Monceau will play against Blue Cats (#5) in Ieper and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Point Chaud: C.Ibekwe 17+12reb+2ast, N.Mayombo 12+3reb+2ast, H.Kreemers 12+12reb+5ast, E.Mayombo 11+5reb+1ast, A.Salvi 5+2reb+1ast, A.Tatham 5+7reb+2ast
R.Spirou M.: K.Ballau 18+4reb, S.Signore 9+2reb, M.Hamaide 8+2reb+2ast, K.Kurtozi 6+4reb+1ast, V.Michiels 5+15reb+3ast, V.Kara 5+5reb
gschID: 101497

Houthalen - Dexia Namur 48-68

The game in Houthalen supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Dexia Namur (13-7) played at the court of 7th ranked Houthalen (7-13). Dexia Namur did not have too big problems ending evening with a very confident victory 68-48. The game without a history. Dexia Namur led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Houthalen to just 7 points in third quarter. Dexia Namur dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Houthalen's 26. They outrebounded Houthalen 36-25 including 25 on the defensive glass. Dexia Namur players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was a good game for American center Katryna Gaither (191-75, agency: LBM Management) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. International center Laurence VanMalderen (193-81, agency: LBM Management) contributed with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Dexia Namur players scored in double figures. International swingman Nina Crelot (170-87) answered with 15 points and 7 rebounds and forward Wendy Bas (180-86) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Houthalen. Dexia Namur have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 13-7 record. Houthalen at the other side keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. Dexia Namur will play against Jeugd Gentson (#8) on the road in the next round. Houthalen will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dexia Namur: K.Gaither 19+10reb+3ast, L.VanMalderen 18+6reb+6ast, B.Ray 13+7reb+4ast, S.Dubuc 12+5reb+4ast, C.Ippersiel 6+2reb+1ast, M.Humblet 0
Houthalen: N.Crelot 15+7reb, W.Bas 11+5reb+5ast, A.Blommaers 7+1reb+4ast, L.Gielen 6+1reb+2ast, C.Custermans 3+1reb, K.Bartholomeeus 2+1reb+1ast
gschID: 101498

Ieper - Sint Kateline 59-106

Leader Sint Kateline Waver delivered the sixteenth win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked Blue Cats (10-10) 106-59 in Ieper. The game without a history. Sint Kateline Waver led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Blue Cats to just 6 points in first quarter. Sint Kateline Waver dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Blue Cats' 38. Sint Kateline Waver forced 21 Blue Cats turnovers and outrebounded them 47-17 including a 37-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was international swingman Sara Leemans (178-88) who scored 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. International swingman Miete Celus (176-91) chipped in 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Five Sint Kateline Waver players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Marieke Versavel (167-92) who recorded 19 points and the former international center Ann Plasman (188-83) added 15 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sint Kateline Waver have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 16-3 record, which they share with Waregem. Blue Cats at the other side keep the fifth position with ten games lost. Sint Kateline Waver is looking forward to face Point Chaud (#9) in Sprimont in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Blue Cats will play at home against R.Spirou Monceau (#6) in Charleroi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sint Kateline: M.Celus 22+9reb+1ast, S.Leemans 21+9reb+5ast, M.Dennett 18+12reb+1ast, H.Mestdagh 13+6reb+2ast, F.Mertens 12+2reb, M.Jakupaj 6+3reb+1ast
Ieper: M.Versavel 19+2ast, A.Plasman 15+4reb, V.Boydens 10+3reb, S.Devliegher 8+1reb+1ast, M.Versavel 3+1reb+1ast, S.Norman 2+2reb+1ast
gschID: 101496

D1 Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Sara LEEMANS
  Sint Kateline
  (178-G/F-88)
  Avg: 20.6
1. Leemans, Sint K. 20.6
2. Tatham, Point C. 19.0
3. Meesseman, Ieper 18.8
4. Gaither, Dexia N. 16.2
5. Dennett, Sint K. 16.1
6. VanMalderen, Dexia N. 15.4
7. Wilkins, Point Chaud 15.1
8. Decroos, BBC Boom 14.8
9. Mayombo, Point C. 14.3
10. Blommaers, Houth. 14.0

Rebounds Per Game
Rhona MCKENZIE
  Houthalen
  (183-F-76)
  Avg: 13.4
1. McKenzie, Houth. 13.4
2. Meesseman, Ieper 11.4
3. Dennett, Sint K. 9.8
4. Wilkins, Point Chaud 9.0
5. Gaither, Dexia N. 8.7
6. Ibekwe, Point C. 8.7
7. Hoehne, R.Spirou. 8.4
8. Van Respaill., Wareg. 8.3
9. Kurtozi, R.Spirou. 8.0
10. Tatham, Point C. 7.9

Assists Per Game
Sara LEEMANS
  Sint Kateline
  (178-G/F-88)
  Avg: 3.1
1. Leemans, Sint K. 3.1
2. Ballau, R.Spirou. 2.2
3. Deyaert, Waregem 2.1
4. Van Dessel, Sint K. 2.0
5. Devliegher, Ieper 2.0
6. Dubuc, Dexia Namur 1.9
7. Mayombo, Point C. 1.9
8. Van Driel, BBC B. 1.9
9. Vanloo, Waregem 1.8
10. Blommaers, Houth. 1.8

Steals Per Game
Emma MEESSEMAN
  Ieper
  (188-C-93)
  Avg: 2.3
1. Meesseman, Ieper 2.3
2. Gaither, Dexia N. 2.3
3. Van De Bruae., Deerl. 2.1
4. Van Driel, BBC B. 2.1
5. Van den Vond., BBC B. 2.1
6. Deyaert, Waregem 2.0
7. Medvedeva, Waregem 1.9
8. Ballau, R.Spirou. 1.9
9. Leemans, Sint K. 1.8
10. De Bondt, Deerlijk 1.8

Blocks Per Game
Emma MEESSEMAN
  Ieper
  (188-C-93)
  Avg: 3.1
1. Meesseman, Ieper 3.1
2. Dennett, Sint K. 1.6
3. Boonen, BBC Boom 1.6
4. Theunissen, Point C. 1.2
5. Kurtozi, R.Spirou. 1.1
6. Gaither, Dexia N. 1.0
7. Lentacker, Jeugd G. 0.9
8. Van Respaill., Wareg. 0.8
9. Malfait, Jeugd G. 0.8
10. Dochez, Dexia N. 0.8

Standings - Women
D1 Standings

1. Sint Kateline 16-3

2. Waregem 16-3

3. BBC Boom 15-4

4. Dexia Namur 13-7

5. Ieper 10-10

6. R.Spirou M. 8-11

7. Houthalen 7-13

8. Jeugd Gentson 6-13

9. Point Chaud 6-13

10. Willebroek 5-14

11. Deerlijk 4-15

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  BOSNIA - Women

Standings - Women
D1 Standings

1. Zeljeznicar 16-1

2. Mladi Krajisnik 15-2

3. Jedinstvo 11-6

4. Igman 11-6

5. Sloboda 9-8

6. Tomislav 8-9

7. Banovici 7-10

8. Borac ML-IEFK 5-12

9. Rudar 3-14

10. Trebinje 0-17

Play in international cups:

1. Celik -

A1 Liga Herceg-Bosna: Regular Season Finished - by Joko Zuber
With the 10th Round last weekend, the Regular Season just finished in the A1 Liga Herceg-Bosna. Brotnjo, Tomislav II, Rama and Violeta Livno are qualified for the play-offs. The semi-finals will be played 12./13.03.2011, 09./10.04.2011, and if needed 16./17.04.2011. The First matchup will be Brotnjo (1) vs. Violeta Livno (4), the other semifinal will feature Tomislav II (2) vs. Rama (3).

Final Standing

1. Brotnjo 10 9 1 709:386 19 (+323)
2. Tomislav II 10 6 4 567:547 16 (+20)
3. Rama 10 6 4 570:562 16 (+8)
4. Violeta Livno 10 5 5 512:569 15 (-57)
5. Posusje 10 4 6 578:567 14 (+11)
6. Zrinjski 2010 10 0 10 406:711 10 (-305)

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  BULGARIA - Women

Ward's double-double lands her Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
24-year old guard Juanita Ward (180-G-86, agency: Merit Sports) put on an amazing game in the last round for Beroe 07 and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 18.
She had a double-double of 26 points and 14 rebounds, while her team was edged out by Levski (#2, 12-6) 84-80. Beroe 07 maintains the 5th position in Bulgarian NBL. Beroe 07 is currently ranked second from the bottom. But it was their 12th lost game this season out of 18 games. Ward turned to be Beroe 07's top player in her first season with the team. Syracuse University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Ward is league's best scorer averaging so far 24.4ppg. Ward is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 9.2rpg) and averages solid 56.8% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Zornitsa Kostova (176-G-82) of top-ranked Dunav Ruse. She is former international guard in her 3rd season at Dunav. In the last game Kostova recorded impressive 13 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course she lead Dunav to another comfortable win outscoring Slavia (#6, 0-18) 84-57. This victory allowed Dunav to move up to 1st position in the standings. Her team has currently 12-6 record. Kostova is one of the most experienced players at Dunav and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to center Aleksandra Delcheva (202-C-87) of Slavia Sofia (#6). Delcheva scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Despite Delcheva's great performance Slavia lost 57-84 to the higher-ranked Dunav (#1, 12-6). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. Slavia can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have awful season losing so far all 18 games. Too bad for Delcheva she does not play for a better team. But maybe if she did, her season stats would not be that high. Delcheva has a very solid season. In 18 games in Bulgaria she scored 9.7ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. DeTrina White (180-F-80) of Lukoil - 11 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Camellia Mihalkova (182-F-80) of Montana 2003 - 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Olena Samburska (172-G-89) of Lukoil - 25 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Tamara Bowie (183-F/C-81) of Lukoil - 14 points and 10 rebounds
8. Diana Naydenova (171-G-73) of Levski - 11 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists
9. Hristina Minkova (184-C/F-72) of Dunav - 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists
10. Katya Kordova (176-G/F-86) of Dunav - 18 points and 3 rebounds

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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  CANADA - Women

Quebec League Summary 2010-11 - by Eurobasket
Final: Laval - UQAM 75-62
Semis:
Laval - McGill 72-68
Concordia - UQAM 54-65

All-Quebec League 1st Team 2010-11

#s#

Him-Lazarenko

Genois

Auger-Bellemare

Martin

Barrett

#e#5

Player of the Year: Anneth Him-Lazarenko (178-F) of McGill
Rookie of the Year: Kaylah Barrett (173-G) of Concordia
Defensive Player of the Year: Kaylah Barrett (173-G) of Concordia
Tracy MacLeod Award nominee: Jessica Roy (173-G) of Bishop's
Coach of the Year: Ryan Thorne of McGill

1st Team
F: Anneth Him-Lazarenko (178) of McGill
F: Marie-Michelle Genois (188-86) of Laval
G: Michelle Auger-Bellemare () of UQAM
G: Marie-Eve Martin (173) of McGill
G: Kaylah Barrett (173) of Concordia

2nd Team
G: Jessica Roy (173) of Bishop's
G: Yasmin Jean-Philippe (168) of Concordia
G: Jessica Bibeau-Cote (175-88) of UQAM
G: Elyse Jobin (180-90) of Laval
G: Francoise Charest (168) of McGill

All-Rookie Team
Kaylah Barrett (173-G) of Concordia
Roya Assadi (178-G) of McGill
Gabrielle Chamberland (F) of Bishop's
Bailey Trafford (C) of Bishop's
Catherine Groleau (175-G-90) of Laval

CanWest Summary 2010-11 - by Eurobasket
Gold: Saskatchewan 77 Regina 74
For the second time in history, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies were crowned Canada West champions after a 77-74 win over provincial foe the University of Regina Cougars Saturday night in front of a crowd of 2,237 at the PAC in Saskatoon.
Veteran Huskie players Marci Kiselyk, Kim Tulloch, Jill Humbert and Katie Miyazaki guided the Huskies to the win each scoring double digits. Fifth-year forward Kiselyk led the way with a double-double scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Canada West MVP Tulloch followed with 17 points, while Humbert chipped in 15 and Miyazaki 11.
Gabrielle Gheyssen was 5-for-8 from three-point land and led the Cougars with 17 points. Lindsay Ledingham had 16 for the U of R, while Carly Graham scored 15 and Joanna Zalesiak had 12 points and nine assists.
Saskatchewan heads straight to the CIS Championship in Windsor, March 18-20. It will be the Huskies, fifth trip to CIS Championship in six seasons.
Regina will have another shot at a spot in the Final 8 as hosts of the CIS West Regional March 11-12. The four-team tournament will included UQAM, Wilfrid Laurier, and a recipient of an at-large bid to be announced Sunday. The winner will earn a berth in the CIS championship.

Bronze: Alberta 77 Fraser Valley 64
With 39 points in the second half, the Alberta Pandas won the bronze medal after a 77-64 win over the Fraser Valley Cascades on Saturday night at the PAC.
It is the 10th Canada West bronze medal in Alberta Pandas' history. The fourth-place Canada West finish is also a best-ever for the Cascades, who played in their first-ever Canada West Final Four since entering the conference in 2006-07.
Both teams will move on to the CIS Regional rounds March 11-12. Alberta will compete in the Central Regional hosted by the Ontario University Athletics team that finishes second, while Fraser Valley will compete in the Atlantic Regional hosted by the second place Atlantic University Sport team.
Canada West First Team All-Star Marisa Haylett led the Pandas with 18 points on the night, while Sally Hillier and Georgia Popovici each added 12 points. Popovici also had a game-high eight rebounds.
Fraser Valley's Tessa Klassen finished with a game-high 21 points and Aieisha Luyken added another 16. Sarah Wierks nabbed six rebounds in the game for the Cascades.

Courtesy of CanWest

Final: Saskatchewan - Regina 77-74
Bronze: Alberta - Fraser Valley 77-64
Semis:
Saskatchewan - UFV 88-59
Regina - Alberta 72-68

All-CanWest 1st Team 2010-11

#s#

Tulloch

Zalesiak

Gooch

Haylett

Humbert

#e#5

Player of the Year: Kim Tulloch (175-G-88) of Saskatchewan
Rookie of the Year: Stephanie Kleysen (175-G) of Winnipeg
Defensive Player of the Year: Katie Miyazaki (175-F) of Saskatchewan
Tracy MacLeod Award nominee: Nicole Clarke (180-G-90) of Alberta
Sylvia Sweeney Award nominee: Jill Humbert (170-G-88) of Saskatchewan
Coach of the Year: Lisa Thomaidis of Saskatchewan

1st Team
G: Kim Tulloch (175-88) of Saskatchewan
G: Joanna Zalesiak (174-88) of Regina
G: Caitlin Gooch (168) of Winnipeg
G: Marisa Haylett (178-88) of Alberta
G: Jill Humbert (170-88) of Saskatchewan

2nd Team
F: Ashley Hill (178-87) of Calgary
C: Zara Huntley (188-89) of UBC
G/F: Lindsay Ledingham (183-90) of Regina
G: Debbie Yeboah (170) of Victoria
G: Amy Ogidan (183) of Winnipeg

CIS women's basketball Sunday roundup: Capers claim third straight AUS title - by Eurobasket News
StFX 56 Memorial 35 Final Boxscore
AUS third place
The Sea~Hawks gave it all they had, but the tank was empty as they fell to the St. Francis Xavier X-Women 56-35 to end their season in the third place game at the 2011 Subway AUS Women's Basketball Championship. Post Kirsten Jones was instrumental in the St. FX win as she poured in 20 points on 9-18 shooting, and grabbed 10 rebounds in just 18 minutes of action. AUS defensive player of the year Ashley Stephen (178-G-87, college: St.Francis X.) had a strong defensive game with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. Brittany Dalton was the high scorer for the Sea~Hawks with 14 points and 7 rebounds.
In the first half the Sea~Hawks shot just over 23% from the field, and missed all four three-point attempts.

The halftime score was 27-16 for the X-Women. The third quarter would prove to be no different as the Sea~Hawks managed to put up only 8 points in each of the first three quarters.

Both teams did not shoot the ball particularly well, as the Sea~Hawks shot 28% on the game and the X-Women shot slightly better hitting on 35% of their attempts. With the loss, the Sea~Hawks season has come to an end, while the St. FX team will now advance the CIS central regional tournament for a chance to play in the CIS tournament.

Source: Memorial Sports Info

Cape Breton 65 UNB 60 Final Boxscore
AUS final
The Cape Breton Capers claimed their third consecutive women's basketball championship on Sunday, defeating the UNB Varsity Reds by a score of 65-60.
The Capers built a six-point lead at the half with Kari Everett leading the way. UNB battled back in the second half, gradually cutting into the Caper lead, until with 30 seconds to go the Varsity Reds knotted the game at sixty on a Leah Corby (168-G) three.

On the next Caper possession Jahlica Kirnon would drive to the hoop for a basket plus an unsportsmanlike foul. The hoop and ensuing foul shot put the Capers up three with the ball, leaving the Varsity Reds no choice but to foul. Kirnon would once again find herself at the foul line where she calmly sealed the game and the 2011 Subway AUS Championship for the Capers.

Kirnon, a tournament all-star, led the way for CBU with 17 points in the win. Kari Everett, the tournament MVP, added 16 points in the win.

Tournament all-stars Amanda Sharpe (183-F) and Leah Corby led the Varsity Reds with 20 and 18 points respectively.

The other members of the tournament all-star team were Brittany Dalton from Memorial and Kirsten Jones from St. FX. UNB will now play host to the CIS Eastern Regional Qualifier next weekend where they will have another opportunity at qualifying for the CIS Championship taking place in two weeks time at the University of Windsor.

Source: Memorial Sports info

2011 CIS womens basketball championship: Hosts, wildcard announced for Regionals - by Eurobasket News
OTTAWA (CIS) The host teams were confirmed and the at-large berth announced on Sunday for next weekends CIS womens basketball Regionals.

The CIS womens hoops playoffs feature a new-look format in 2010-11 as a trio of regional tournaments will decide three of the last four tickets for the national Final Eight, to be hosted by the University of Windsor from March 18-20. A wildcard entry will be announced on March 13 to fill the final spot.

Twelve teams are still in contention to join conference champions Windsor (OUA), Saskatchewan (Canada West), Laval (Quebec) and Cape Breton (AUS) at the Final Eight.

The Regina Cougars, Carleton Ravens and UNB Varsity Reds, all of whom were defeated in their respective conference finals, will host the Regionals on Friday (semifinals) and Saturday (finals).

Travelling to Regina for the Western tournament will be UQAM (Quebec finalist), Wilfrid Laurier (OUA fourth-place finisher) and Victoria, which received the at-large berth following a vote by a committee of CIS coaches.

Joining Carleton in the nations capital for the Central tourney will be Alberta (Canada West bronze), Winnipeg (Canada West 5), as well as St. Francis Xavier (AUS bronze).

Finally, in the Eastern Regional, UNB will host Toronto (OUA bronze), Western Ontario (OUA 5) and Fraser Valley (Canada West 4) in Fredericton.

SSN Canada will have live webcasts of all games from the three events. The webcasts are available through www.ssncanada.ca or https://english.cis-sic.ca/championships/wbkb.

Following is a complete Regionals schedule including first-round matchups.

REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS SCHEDULE

Western Regional at University of Regina (all times CST)

Friday, March 11
18:15 Semifinal #1: Victoria vs. Regina
20:00 Semifinal #2: Wilfrid Laurier vs. UQAM

Saturday, March 12
19:00 Final

Central Regional at Carleton University (all times EST)

Friday, March 11
18:00 Semifinal #1: StFX vs. Alberta
20:00 Semifinal #2: Winnipeg vs. Carleton

Saturday, March 12
19:00 Final

Eastern Regional at University of New Brunswick (all times AST)

Friday, March 11
18:00 Semifinal #1: Western Ontario vs. UNB
20:00 Semifinal #2: Fraser Valley vs. Toronto

Saturday, March 12
TBD Final

Courtesy of:english.cis-sic.ca

All-Atlantic Division Summary 2010-11 - by Eurobasket
Final: Cape Breton - UNB 65-60
Semifinals:
Memorial - Cape Breton 66-72
StFX - UNB 58-78

All-Atlantic Division 1st Team 2010-11

#s#

Sharpe

Colley

Stephen

Kirnon

Duinker

#e#5

Player of the Year: Amanda Sharpe (183-F) of New Brunsw.
Rookie of the Year: Claire Colborne (183-G) of New Brunsw.
Defensive Player of the Year: Ashley Stephen (178-G-87) of St.Francis X.
Tracy MacLeod Award Nominee: Brittany Dalton (175-G-88) of Memorial
Student-Athlete Award: Amanda Sharpe (183-F) of New Brunsw.
Coach of the Year: Fabian McKenzie of Cape Breton

1st Team
F: Amanda Sharpe (183) of New Brunsw.
G: Justine Colley (175-91) of St.Mary's
G: Ashley Stephen (178-87) of St.Francis X.
G: Jahlica Kirnon (170) of Cape Breton
F: Emma Duinker (191-89) of Acadia

2nd Team
F: Grace Fishbein (180-90) of Memorial
G: Leah Corby (168) of New Brunsw.
F: Ally Forsey (191-90) of Memorial
G: Nicole Works (178) of Cape Breton
G: Sheryl Chisholm (173-87) of St.Francis X.

All-Rookie Team
Claire Colborne (183-G) of New Brunsw.
Courtney Thompson (175-G) of Dalhousie
Kristy Moore (170-G) of Acadia
Amy Gough (178-G) of UPEI
Kayla McCarron (170-G) of Cape Breton

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  CHINA - Women

The favorites sweep the Quarterfinal series - by Eurobasket News
The favorites sweep the Quarterfinal series and will meet in the Semifinals that will start on March 8th. Liaoning beat Beijing 65:59 to sweep the series 2-0. Liaoning will face Shenyang that won over Zhejiang 93:81 in Game 2. Another Semifinal clash will see Bayi and Guangdong. Bayi rolled over Yunnan 78:69 to win the series 2-0. Guangdong advanced to the Semifinals due to 71:68 over Jiangsu.

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  CROATIA - Women

Standings - Women
A1 Standings

Group A

1. Lupa Promot. 2-0

2. Gospic 1-0

3. Studenec O. 1-1

4. Jolly 0-0

5. Biska Pula 0-1

6. Medvescak 0-2

Group B

1. Croatia 2006 2-0

2. Pozega 1-1

3. Zadar 1-1

4. Split 1-1

5. Agram 0-2

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  CZECH REPUBLIC - Women

Stats Leaders - Women

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Frida ELDEBRINK
  Frisco Sika
  (174-G-88)
  Avg: 20.8
1. Eldebrink, Frisco S. 20.8
2. Milton-Jones, USK P. 19.5
3. Reisingerova, Strako. 18.7
4. Vlkova, Valosun . 16.9
5. Halvarsson, Frisco S. 16.5
6. Johnova, Strakonice 16.3
7. Snajdrova-Z., Trutn. 15.4
8. Viteckova, USK P. 15.2
9. Misurova, Trutnov 15.0
10. Stepanova, VS Praha 14.7

Rebounds Per Game
Cheryl FORD
  Frisco Sika
  (191-F/C-81)
  Avg: 12
1. Ford, Frisco Sika 12.0
2. Reisingerova, Strako. 10.9
3. Vecerova, Valosun . 9.8
4. Kulichova, USK P. 8.0
5. Skerovic, Frisco Sika 7.9
6. Snajdrova-Z., Trutn. 7.7
7. Horakova, Hradec K. 7.6
8. Milton-Jones, USK P. 7.1
9. Sipova, Slovanka. 7.0
10. Stepanova, VS Praha 7.0

Assists Per Game
Hana NEZDARILOVA-STANKOVA
  Slovanka MB
  (170-G-84)
  Avg: 5.9
1. Nezdarilova-S., Slovan. 5.9
2. Skerovic, Frisco Sika 5.2
3. Uhrova, Strakonice 4.8
4. Johnova, Strakonice 3.2
5. Whalen, USK Praha 3.1
6. Kysilkova, Hradec K. 2.9
7. Viteckova, USK P. 2.9
8. Eldebrink, Frisco S. 2.8
9. Brantlova, VS Praha 2.7
10. Hrabakova, Karlovy . 2.3

Steals Per Game
Hana NEZDARILOVA-STANKOVA
  Slovanka MB
  (170-G-84)
  Avg: 3.4
1. Nezdarilova-S., Slovan. 3.4
2. Brantlova, VS Praha 2.7
3. Skerovic, Frisco Sika 2.6
4. Johnova, Strakonice 2.5
5. Uhrova, Strakonice 2.5
6. Novotna, Slovanka. 2.3
7. Milton-Jones, USK P. 2.1
8. Quintana, Pardubice 2.0
9. Whalen, USK Praha 1.9
10. Kulichova, USK P. 1.9

Blocks Per Game
Michaela HARTIGOVA
  Hradec Kralove
  (192-C-83)
  Avg: 1.9
1. Hartigova, Hradec K. 1.9
2. Kulichova, USK P. 1.7
3. Horakova, Hradec K. 1.0
4. Vecerova, Valosun . 0.9
5. Milton-Jones, USK P. 0.9
6. Ferancikova, USK P. 0.8
7. Stepanova, VS Praha 0.7
8. Halvarsson, Frisco S. 0.7
9. Novakova, Trutnov 0.7
10. Hanusova, Frisco S. 0.6

Czech Republic ZBL round 4 (Second Stage) best performance: Louice Halvarsson - by Eurobasket News
Swedish center Louice Halvarsson (189-C-89, agency: Josep and Nicolas) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for top-ranked Frisco Sika Brno, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 4 (Second Stage).
The 21-year old player had a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds, while her team outclassed Slovanka MB (#3, 12-8) with 46-point margin 96-50. It allowed Frisco Sika to consolidate first place in the Czech Republic ZBL. Frisco Sika has a very good season and are considered to have a run for the championship title. They improved their record to 19-1. Halvarsson turned to be Frisco Sika's top player in her first season with the team. Louice Halvarsson has solid league stats. She is in league's top in points (5th best: 16.5ppg) and averages impressive 54.4% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was 26-year old former international center Petra Kulichova (198-C-84) of league's second-best ZVVZ USK Praha. Kulichova had a very good evening with a double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds. Of course she lead USK Praha to another comfortable win 93-74 over slightly lower-ranked Trutnov (#4, 10-10) being unquestionably team leader. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in A1. USK Praha consolidated its place in top 2 of the standings. Her team belongs to top of the standings with 19-1 record and is considered one of the main candidates for the league title. Kulichova is a newcomer at USK Praha and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often.

Third on the list of top players last round was center Kamila Stepanova (191-C-88) of A2 top team VS Praha. Stepanova showcased her all-around game by recording 22 points, twelve rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. She was a key player of VS Praha, leading her team to a 84-67 easy win against #0 ranked Karlovy Vary. The chances of VS Praha not to end season at such low position in A2, however are less than slim as they have already lost 16 games, recording just seven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Stepanova could try to bring VS Praha's a little bit higher in the standings. Stepanova has a very solid season. In 21 games in Czech Republic she scored 14.7ppg. She also has 7.0rpg and FGP: 51.0%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Ivana Vecerova (194-C-79) of Valosun Brno - 11 points and 18 rebounds
5. Tereza Brantlova (172-G-82) of VS Praha - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists
6. Delisha Milton-Jones (186-F-74) of USK Praha - 26 points and 5 rebounds
7. Cheryl Ford (191-F/C-81) of Frisco Sika - 13 points and 14 rebounds
8. Jitka Musilova (184-C/F-84) of Strakonice - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Veronika Vlkova (175-G/F-84) of Valosun Brno - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Frida Eldebrink (174-G-88) of Frisco Sika - 24 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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  DENMARK - Women

Danish Dameligaen round 20 best performance: Jessica Fuller - by Eurobasket News
American center Jessica Fuller (193-C-87) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Falcon, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 20.
The 23-year old player had a double-double of 30 points and 15 rebounds, while her team edged out Aabyhoj (#7, 7-12) 71-67. Falcon is placed at 6th position in Danish Dameligaen. Falcon is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 8-12 record. Fuller turned to be Falcon's top player in her first season with the team. Former Hofstra University star has very solid stats this year. Fuller. Fuller is in league's top in points (9th best: 14.5ppg) and averages impressive 3.0bpg and 54.6% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was -year old American Lauren Beckley (181-F/C) of league's second-best Lemvig. Beckley had a very good evening with a double-double of 28 points and 12 rebounds. It was enough for Lemvig to edge the lower-ranked Horsens (#5, 8-12) 76-71. This victory allowed Lemvig to move up to second position in the standings. Her team's 13-7 record is not bad at all. Beckley is a newcomer at Lemvig, but is already one of team's top players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.6ppg (#1). She also registered 10.0 boards per game.

Third on the list of top players last round was American center Jessica Smith (191-C-86) of Horsens BC (#5). Smith scored 17 points and grabbed ten rebounds. Despite Smith's great performance Horsens lost 71-76 to the higher-ranked Lemvig (#2, 13-7). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Horsens ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 12 games, recording just eight victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Smith could help Horsens to bring them higher in the standings. Smith has a great season in Denmark. After 15 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.8ppg (5th best) and rebounds with 9.2rpg (6th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Emilie Hesseldal (185-F/C-90) of Aabyhoj - 19 points and 7 rebounds
5. Shay Holmes (185-F) of Aabyhoj - 15 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Mathilde Gilling (186-F-93) of Horsholm - 11 points and 7 rebounds
7. Mie Burlin (178-G) of Lemvig - 22 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Morgan Robertson (183-F-88) of Horsholm - 12 points and 7 rebounds
9. Lauren Aitch (185-C-87) of SISU - 8 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Kiki Lund (178-G-83) of SISU - 12 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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  EUROLEAGUE - Women

Ekaterinburg will host the EuroLeague Women Final Four - by Carlo Grilli
In Gdynia, Poland, FIBA Europe announced on Monday that the city of Ekaterinburg will host the 2011 EuroLeague Women Final Four (April, 8th to 10th).

UMMC Ekaterinburg have never hosted a EuroLeague Women Final Four, but have been one of the power houses in the last years with three consecutive Final Four appearances.

Hosts UMMC Ekaterinburg and reigning EuroLeague Women champions Sparta&K Moscow Region will face each other in the first semi-final, while in the second-one there will be the two Spanish outfits Ros Casares and Halcon Avenida Salamanca.

Both semi-finals are planned on Friday 8th April, with the game for third place and the final following on Sunday 10th April.

FIBA Europe will announce later this week a new competition format for the EuroLeague Women, starting with the 2011/12 season.

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  FINLAND - Women

ToPo took a tough win over Huima - by Elina Koskinen
Huima lost two valuable points for ToPo at home court in Aanekoski. This 67-70 victory lifted ToPo over Huima in league table. The match started evenly and points were scored by turns. However Huima won the first quarter by numbers 24-21. In the second period visitors came behind and took the lead finishing the numbers 8-19. Half-time score was 32-40 for ToPo. In second half Huima started to narrow the lead and made 16-0 run. Despite the black moment ToPo kept their lead. Leading characters of ToPo were Dandra Moss (183-F-88, college: Va Commonwealth) and Taru Tuukkanen (190-C-77, college: Xavier). Moss finished 19 points and 10 rebounds while Tuukkanen netted 16 points and reached for 9 rebounds. Also Ellen Nurmi (182-F-93) and Hanna Valkeinen (168-G-87) scored 13 and 12 points for ToPo. Best performance from Huima was made by Judie Lomax (180-F-88, college: Columbia) who scored the game highest 22 points and 15 rebounds. Also Michele Jones (186-F/C-87, college: Cincinnati) had a good day finishing 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Espoo Team beat HoNsU - by Elina Koskinen
Espoo team took an easy 93-61 victory over HoNsU in Espoo on Sunday afternoon. Home team took the lead in the beginning and added their lead evenly throughout the game winning every quarter 31-16, 19-16, 24-12 and 19-17. In addition Espoo Team won the rebounds 38-27. Game highest 19 points were netted by Espoo Team's Maija Lahde (183-F-83, college: St.Mary's (CA)). Niina Laaksonen (185-F/C-85) assisted her by 17 points and 11 rebounds. Annika Holopainen (186-F/C-93) and Evita Iiskola (181-F-93) as well had a good day scoring 15 and 16 points respectively. Highest points for HoNsU were netted by Katja Summala (173-G-89) along with Laura Lahtinen (174-G-86) who both scored 15 points.

Finnish D1 round 26 best performance: Kenya Robinson - by Eurobasket News
American center Kenya Robinson (182-C-70) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Huima, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 26.
The 40-year old player had a double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds, while her team The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Huima maintains the 3rd position in Finnish D1. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Huima will need to avoid more loses keep or improve their 15-11 record. Robinson has many years of experience at Huima, through which he has constantly improved. Former University of New Orleans star has very solid stats this year. Robinson. Robinson is in league's top in points (5th best: 18.8ppg), assists (7th best: 2.7apg) and averages impressive 2.7spg.

The second best player in last round's games was 26-year old American Lisa Lee (183-F-84) of league's second-best Catz. Lee had a very good evening with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. It was enough for Catz to edge slightly higher-ranked PeKa (#1, 20-7) 71-68. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Catz consolidated its place in top 2 of the standings. Her team's 18-9 record is not bad at all. Lee is one of the most experienced players at Catz and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third on the list of top players last round was international forward Dionne Pounds (174-F-84) of HoNsU Jyvaskyla (#7). Pounds scored 25 points. Despite Pounds' great performance HoNsU lost 60-80 to the higher-ranked Catz (#2, 18-9). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. HoNsU can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 7-19 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Pounds she does not play for a better team. But maybe if she did, her season stats would not be that high. Pounds has individually a great season in Finland. After 26 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 24.1ppg (3rd best) and assists with 3.6apg (best passer).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Dandra Moss (183-F-88) of ToPo - 24 points and 18 rebounds
5. Amanda Lassiter (186-F-79) of PeKa - 26 points, 17 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Niina Laaksonen (185-F/C-85) of Espoo Team - 14 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Linda-Lotta Lehtoranta (175-G-91) of PeKa - 23 points
8. Heila Rosenfeldt (173-G-83) of FoA - 16 points and 11 rebounds
9. Venlakaisa Holtta (178-G-84) of Espoo Team - 20 points and 3 rebounds
10. Lisa Lee (183-F-84) of Catz - 13 points and 6 rebounds

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Stats Leaders - Women

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Krystal VAUGHN
  PeKa
  (185-G-86)
  Avg: 24.4
1. Vaughn, PeKa 24.4
2. Moss, ToPo 24.1
3. Pounds, HoNsU 24.1
4. Tuukkanen, ToPo 19.4
5. Karcic, Kerava 18.7
6. Robinson, Huima 18.7
7. Lassiter, PeKa 17.3
8. Laaksonen, Espoo T. 17.3
9. Wright, FoA 16.9
10. Roundtree, HoNsU 15.4

Rebounds Per Game
Kenya ROBINSON
  Huima
  (182-C-70)
  Avg: 14.6
1. Robinson, Huima 14.6
2. Lomax, Huima 13.6
3. Moss, ToPo 13.0
4. Karcic, Kerava 11.7
5. Vaughn, PeKa 11.5
6. Lassiter, PeKa 11.2
7. Laaksonen, Espoo T. 10.8
8. Jones, Huima 10.4
9. Tuukkanen, ToPo 9.6
10. Kityzina, Catz 9.0

Assists Per Game
Dionne POUNDS
  HoNsU
  (174-F-84)
  Avg: 3.6
1. Pounds, HoNsU 3.6
2. Wright, FoA 3.5
3. Karcic, Kerava 3.0
4. Moss, ToPo 3.0
5. Lassiter, PeKa 2.7
6. Robinson, Huima 2.7
7. Piipari, Catz 2.7
8. Lomax, Huima 2.6
9. Dettmann, Espoo T. 2.4
10. Morris, Huima 2.1

Steals Per Game
Lisa KARCIC
  Kerava
  (185-F/C-86)
  Avg: 5.3
1. Karcic, Kerava 5.3
2. Pounds, HoNsU 4.0
3. Lassiter, PeKa 3.1
4. Wright, FoA 2.9
5. Lee, Catz 2.8
6. Dettmann, Espoo T. 2.7
7. Robinson, Huima 2.6
8. Morris, Huima 2.4
9. Roundtree, HoNsU 1.9
10. Lomax, Huima 1.9

Blocks Per Game
Judie LOMAX
  Huima
  (180-F-88)
  Avg: 0.9
1. Lomax, Huima 0.9
2. Moss, ToPo 0.9
3. Laaksonen, Espoo T. 0.8
4. Jahilo, FoA 0.6
5. Karcic, Kerava 0.6
6. Pounds, HoNsU 0.6
7. Holopainen, Espoo T. 0.6
8. Iiskola, Espoo T. 0.5
9. Robinson, Huima 0.5
10. Makitalo, Espoo T. 0.5

Standings - Women
D1 Standings

1. PeKa 20-7

2. Catz 18-9

3. Espoo Team 15-10

4. ToPo 15-11

5. Huima 15-12

6. FoA 13-12

7. HoNsU 7-20

8. Kerava 2-24

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  FRANCE - Women

LFB Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Mistie BASS-WILLIAMS
  Challes
  (191-C-83)
  Avg: 18.5
1. Bass-W., Challes 18.5
2. Humphrey, Landes 16.5
3. Akonga Nsimb., Arr. 16.2
4. Grima, Aix-en-P. 15.9
5. Mann, Charleville 15.3
6. Sharp, Mondeville 15.0
7. Covington, Union H. 14.8
8. Sanni, Villeneuve 14.6
9. Dubljevic, Tarbes 14.6
10. Hurst, Aix-en-P. 14.5

Rebounds Per Game
Aurelie BONNAN
  Mondeville
  (187-F-83)
  Avg: 10.9
1. Bonnan, Mondeville 10.9
2. Diawara, Charleville 10.2
3. Neaves, Aix-en-P. 9.9
4. Humphrey, Landes 9.5
5. Bass-W., Challes 9.5
6. Sanni, Villeneuve 9.1
7. Bales, Union Hainaut 8.9
8. Kamba, Union H. 8.5
9. Matic, Tarbes 7.1
10. Thomas, Villeneuve 6.8

Assists Per Game
Natalie HURST
  Aix-en-Provence
  (163-G-83)
  Avg: 5.1
1. Hurst, Aix-en-P. 5.1
2. Aubert, Nantes 4.9
3. Lepron, Tarbes 4.4
4. Manic, Landes 4.2
5. Bar, Challes 4.0
6. Mitchell, Arras 4.0
7. Tanqueray, Villeneuve 3.9
8. Sharp, Mondeville 3.6
9. Dubljevic, Tarbes 3.6
10. Carpreaux, Villeneuve 3.4

Steals Per Game
Romy BAR
  Challes
  (189-F-87)
  Avg: 2.9
1. Bar, Challes 2.9
2. Gomis, Arras 2.7
3. Skrela, Lattes M. 2.1
4. Milovanovic, Toulouse 2.0
5. Bonnan, Mondeville 1.9
6. Poto, Lattes M. 1.9
7. Kamba, Union H. 1.8
8. Cibert, COB Calais 1.8
9. Beikes, Union Hainaut 1.8
10. Lepron, Tarbes 1.8

Blocks Per Game
Alison BALES
  Union Hainaut
  (201-C-85)
  Avg: 2.3
1. Bales, Union Hainaut 2.3
2. Ndongue, Bourges 1.8
3. Neaves, Aix-en-P. 1.4
4. Gay, Aix-en-P. 0.8
5. Sy-Diop, Nantes 0.8
6. Dowdell, Toulouse 0.7
7. Smith, Tarbes 0.7
8. Bass-W., Challes 0.6
9. Jones, Toulouse 0.6
10. Bonnan, Mondeville 0.6

LFB Round 20 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News
5th ranked Nantes Reze (12-8) fell to sixth ranked Basket Landes (11-9) in overtime by four points 72-76 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Nantes Reze. Jennifer Humphrey (191-C-84, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: Kentucky) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Basket Landes maintains sixth position with 11-9 record, which they share with Arras. Nantes Reze at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Basket Landes will face bottom-ranked Toulouse (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nantes Reze will play against Tarbes (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 20: Bourges beat Tarbes on the road 59-54. COB Calais lost to Arras on its own court 60-69. Aix-en-Provence outscored Mondeville in Les Milles 85-66. Charleville recorded a loss to Lattes Montp. at home 63-66. Union Hainaut was defeated by Villeneuve on the opponent's court 78-65. Challes smashed Toulouse in a home game 80-49.
The most impressive performance of 20th round was 22 points and 17 rebounds by Mistie Bass-Williams of Challes.

Tarbes - Bourges 54-59

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Bourges (19-1) beat on the road 3rd ranked Tarbes (13-6) 59-54 on Sunday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Tarbes won third quarter 12-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American guard Catherine Joens (180-82) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points. International center Emmeline Ndongue (190-83) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Montenegrin center Jelena Dubljevic (192-87) replied with 14 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Roneeka Hodges (180-82, college: Florida St.) added 13 points in the effort for Tarbes. Bourges have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-1 record. Defending champion Tarbes keeps the third place with six games lost. Bourges will face Villeneuve D'Asco (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tarbes will play against Nantes Reze (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bourges: C.Joens 17+4reb+2ast, E.Ndongue 13+8reb, E.Miyem 10+3reb, P.Salagnac 6+1reb, A.Lardy 4+2reb+2ast, S.Kaltsidou 4+5reb+4ast
Tarbes: J.Dubljevic 14+7reb+3ast, R.Hodges 13+2reb+3ast, F.Lepron 9+2reb+1ast, B.Smith 8+3reb+1ast, P.Lo 3+3reb+1ast, I.Arrondo 3+1reb+1ast
gschID: 101066

Landes - Nantes 76-72 OT

5th ranked Nantes Reze (12-8) fell to sixth ranked Basket Landes (11-9) in overtime by four points 72-76 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Nantes Reze. The hosts trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 17-6 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 7-3. Basket Landes dominated on the defensive end, holding Nantes Reze to just 6 points in third quarter. American center Jennifer Humphrey (191-84, college: Kentucky, agency: Josep and Nicolas) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Serbian guard Katarina Manic (181-80) contributed with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Four Basket Landes players scored in double figures. Croatian center Emilija Podrug (190-79) replied with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Senegalese forward Mame-Marie Sy-Diop (185-85) added 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Nantes Reze. Basket Landes maintains sixth position with 11-9 record, which they share with Arras. Nantes Reze at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Basket Landes will face bottom-ranked Toulouse (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nantes Reze will play against Tarbes (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Landes: J.Humphrey 22+10reb+3ast, A.Le Gluher 15+4reb+3ast, K.Manic 13+5reb+6ast, T.Young 12+8reb, B.Diouf 9+3reb, M.Laborde 5+1reb
Nantes: M.Sy-Diop 16+6reb+3ast, E.Podrug 15+9reb+4ast, C.Aubert 11+4reb+6ast, M.Plust 9+4reb+1ast, J.Smith 7+2reb+2ast, A.Hightower 7+1ast
gschID: 101067

COB Calais - Arras 60-69

Very expected game when 13th ranked COB Calais (4-16) lost at home to seventh ranked Arras (11-9) 69-60 on Sunday. COB Calais trailed by 15 points after 3 quarters before a 23-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 60-69 at the end of the game. Arras made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. COB Calais was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. DR Congolese power forward Pauline Akonga Nsimbo (187-82, agency: LBM Management) orchestrated the victory by scoring 13 points and 5 rebounds. International guard Johanne Gomis (177-85) contributed with 12 points for the winners. Arras' coach Bruno Blier used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Sylvie Gruszczynski (171-86) replied with 14 points and guard Aurelie Cibert (168-85, agency: Josep and Nicolas) added 6 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for COB Calais. Arras moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Landes. COB Calais lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. Arras will face Mondeville (#8) at home in the next round. COB Calais will play against the league's second-placed Lattes Montpellier (#2).
Top scorers:
Arras: O.Malashenko 15+2reb, P.Akonga Nsimbo 13+5reb, J.Gomis 12+4reb+1ast, L.Mitchell 9+2reb+4ast, S.Michel 8+3ast, M.Amant 4+6reb
COB Calais: M.Sinico 14+1reb, S.Gruszczynski 14+4reb+1ast, N.Ndiaye 8+7reb, P.Papamichail 8+3reb, A.Cibert 6+7reb+5ast, M.Arnaud 5+7reb
gschID: 101068

Mondeville - Aix-en-Provence 66-85

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked Aix-en-Provence (9-11) rolled over on the road 8th ranked Mondeville (9-10) 85-66 on Saturday. The game without a history. Aix-en-Provence led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. The former international forward Sabrina Reghaissia (188-83) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. Australian guard Natalie Hurst (163-83) contributed with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The former international forward Aurelie Bonnan (187-83, agency: Josep and Nicolas) replied with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Latvian center Aija Brumermane (191-86) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Mondeville. Four Aix-en-Provence and five Mondeville players scored in double figures. Aix-en-Provence have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 9-11 record. Loser Mondeville keeps the eighth place with ten games lost. Aix-en-Provence will face higher ranked Challes-les-Eaux (#4) at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game.
Top scorers:
Aix-en-Provence: S.Reghaissia 18+9reb+3ast, H.Grima 17+8reb, Z.Dimitrakou 17+6reb+2ast, N.Hurst 16+6reb+7ast, C.Tomaszewski 5+3reb+1ast, C.Gay 4+1reb+1ast
Mondeville: A.Bonnan 14+9reb+3ast, L.Williams 11+2ast, Y.Sene 10+3reb+2ast, K.Sharp 10+3reb+3ast, A.Brumermane 10+8reb+2ast, V.Berezhynska 4+6reb+2ast
gschID: 101063

Charleville - Lattes Montp. 63-66

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Charleville-Mezieres (8-12) was edged at home by third ranked Lattes Montpellier (14-6) 66-63 on Saturday. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Lattes Montpellier outrebounded Charleville-Mezieres 31-18 including 22 on the defensive glass. Croatian swingman Ana Lelas (183-83) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Gaelle Skrela (177-83, agency: Josep and Nicolas) contributed with 11 points for the winners. Mali center Djene Diawara (192-85) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and guard Amel Bouderra (160-89) added 10 points and 7 assists in the effort for Charleville-Mezieres. Charleville-Mezieres' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Lattes Montpellier moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Charleville-Mezieres keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost. Lattes Montpellier will face COB Calais (#13) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Charleville-Mezieres will play against Union Hainaut in Saint-Amand and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lattes Montp.: A.Lelas 18+10reb+4ast, G.Skrela 11+1ast, I.Perovanovic 8+4reb, V.Bremont 7+2reb+1ast, A.Poto 7+4reb, S.Dijon 6+4reb+1ast
Charleville: D.Diawara 19+10reb+4ast, K.Mann 11+4reb+1ast, A.Bouderra 10+1reb+7ast, B.Mboma 6+1reb, C.Contessi 5, E.Dimitrova 5+1reb
gschID: 101064

Villeneuve - Union Hainaut and 11th ranked Union Hainaut had identical 7-12 record. This time Villeneuve D'Asco used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Saint-Amand 78-65 on Sunday night. Villeneuve D'Asco (8-12) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Charleville. Union Hainaut lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with 13 games lost. Villeneuve D'Asco will face league's leader Bourges on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Union Hainaut will play against Charleville-Mezieres (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
gschID: 101065

Challes - Toulouse 80-49

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Toulouse (1-19) was outleveled on the road by fifth ranked Challes-les-Eaux (13-7) 80-49 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Challes-les-Eaux. Toulouse was better in fourth quarter 15-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Challes-les-Eaux dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Toulouse's 38. Challes-les-Eaux forced 26 Toulouse turnovers and outrebounded them 41-26 including 19 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Toulouse's players. American center Mistie Bass-Williams (191-83, college: Duke) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The former international guard Sabrina Palie (177-81, agency: Josep and Nicolas) contributed with 12 points, 8 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Four Challes-les-Eaux players scored in double figures. Challes-les-Eaux's coach Aldo Corno felt very confident using entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Camille Aubert (170-89) replied with 12 points and guard Leslie Matanga (170-90) added 11 points in the effort for Toulouse. Challes-les-Eaux moved-up to fourth place. Toulouse lost fifteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 19 lost games. Challes-les-Eaux will face Aix-en-Provence (#9) in Les Milles in the next round where they are favorite. Toulouse will play at home against Basket Landes (#6) in Mont de Marsan.
Top scorers:
Challes: M.Bass-Williams 22+17reb+3ast, B.Thomas 12+5reb+1ast, S.Palie 12+1reb+8ast, R.Bar 11+3reb+3ast, M.Lacroix 8+6reb+2ast, C.Costaz 8+2reb+2ast
Toulouse: C.Aubert 12+1reb, L.Matanga 11, C.Jones 7+2reb, E.Maurice 5+4reb+2ast, S.Milovanovic 4+5reb+1ast, L.De Angelis 4+6reb
gschID: 101062

Round 2
Challes - Tarbes 75-64

There was a small surprise when fifth ranked Challes-les-Eaux (13-7) beat at home one of their biggest challengers Tarbes (13-6) 75-64 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Challes-les-Eaux. Tarbes was better in fourth quarter 15-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. German forward Romy Bar (189-87, agency: LBM Management) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. American center Mistie Bass-Williams (191-83, college: Duke) contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five Challes-les-Eaux players scored in double figures. International power forward Pauline Lo (193-87) replied with 21 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and forward Naura El Gargati (192-80, agency: Josep and Nicolas) added 12 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Tarbes. Challes-les-Eaux moved-up to fourth place. Defending champion Tarbes keeps the third position with six games lost. Challes-les-Eaux will face Aix-en-Provence (#9) in Les Milles in the next round where they are favorite. Tarbes will play on the road against Nantes Reze (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Challes: M.Bass-Williams 15+7reb+2ast, S.Palie 14+3reb+3ast, C.Costaz 13+1reb+1ast, R.Bar 12+8reb+6ast, M.Lacroix 11+4reb+3ast, J.Fleisher 6+3reb+1ast
Tarbes: P.Lo 21+2reb+1ast, N.El Gargati 12+11reb, B.Smith 10+7reb+1ast, I.Matic 6+4reb, J.Dubljevic 6+1reb+4ast, F.Lepron 4+1reb+3ast
gschID: 120817

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  FYR MACEDONIA - Women

Standings - Women
D1 Standings

1. Vigor Skopje 12-1

2. Klubski Junior 9-4

3. Mladinec Skopje 8-4

4. Baden Kroatia 7-4

5. Trokal 7-5

6. Kolibri Ohrid 5-6

7. Struga 2009 5-7

8. Panteri Skopje 4-8

9. V.Lisici Skopje 1-9

10. Student Skopje 1-11

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  GERMANY - Women

Standings - 2.Bundesliga - by Eurobasket News
2.Bundesliga Standings

North

1. Rotenburg/Sch 16-3

2. Osnabruck 15-3

3. Quakenbrueck 14-5

4. Rist Scala 9-9

5. Neuss 8-10

6. Opladen 8-10

7. Gruenberg 8-11

8. Bielefeld 7-11

9. Hagen Phoenix 5-12

10. Jena 5-13

11. Dorsten 4-14

South

1. Viernheim 15-5

2. Speyer 14-6

3. Bamberg 12-8

4. Sandhausen 12-8

5. Leimen 12-8

6. Germering 11-9

7. Heidelberg 11-9

8. Mainz 10-10

9. Ludwigsburg 7-13

10. Wuerzburg 7-13

11. Herzogenaurach 6-14

12. Keltern 3-15

Stats Leaders - Women

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Ofa TULIKIHIHIFO
  Wolfenbuettel
  (180-G/F-84)
  Avg: 17.8
1. Tulikihihifo, Wolfen. 17.8
2. Williams, Leipzig 17.8
3. Tatham, Halle 17.0
4. Hayes, Freiburg 16.8
5. Turner, Freiburg 16.6
6. Holmes, Wasserburg 16.4
7. Terzic, Herner 15.8
8. Austmann, Oberh. 15.4
9. Hollinquest, Saarl. 15.1
10. Nikagbatse, Wolfen. 14.7

Rebounds Per Game
Tamara TATHAM
  Halle
  (187-F-85)
  Avg: 9.3
1. Tatham, Halle 9.3
2. Holmes, Wasserburg 7.9
3. Haughian, Leipzig 7.4
4. Rajecka, Donau-Ries 7.2
5. Williamson, Halle 7.2
6. Hollinquest, Saarl. 7.1
7. Almind, Oberhausen 7.0
8. Williams, Leipzig 7.0
9. Tracey, Freiburg 7.0
10. Landry, Marburg 7.0

Assists Per Game
Amanda REGO
  Donau-Ries
  (170-G-86)
  Avg: 4.9
1. Rego, Donau-Ries 4.9
2. Comtesse, Saarl. 4.4
3. Paige, Halle 3.9
4. Pace, Leipzig 3.7
5. Austmann, Oberh. 3.5
6. O'Rourke, Chemnitz 3.3
7. Mersch, Oberhausen 3.3
8. Davidson, Marburg 2.9
9. Barnert, Saarlouis 2.8
10. Thoresen, Wasse. 2.7

Steals Per Game
Amanda REGO
  Donau-Ries
  (170-G-86)
  Avg: 3.3
1. Rego, Donau-Ries 3.3
2. Baker, Herner 3.0
3. Hayes, Freiburg 2.7
4. Pace, Leipzig 2.6
5. Austmann, Oberh. 2.5
6. Hightower, Wasse. 2.4
7. Nikagbatse, Wolfen. 2.3
8. Tracey, Freiburg 2.2
9. Tatham, Halle 2.2
10. Turner, Freiburg 2.1

Blocks Per Game
Shenita LANDRY
  Marburg
  (188-F-)
  Avg: 1
1. Landry, Marburg 1.0
2. Holmes, Wasserburg 1.0
3. Zberch, Oberhausen 0.9
4. Muurinen, Rhein MB 0.8
5. Greunke, Rhein MB 0.8
6. Bondarenko, Freib. 0.7
7. Wohlberg, Leipzig 0.7
8. Tracey, Freiburg 0.7
9. Smith, Saarlouis 0.7
10. Gohrke, Marburg 0.6

Melissa Jeltema claims German DBBL weekly honour - by Eurobasket News
American Melissa Jeltema (175-G-88) had an amazing evening in the last round for Chemnitz and that's her to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 21.
The 22-year old guard had a double-double of 16 points and twelve rebounds, while her team crushed Donau-Ries (#4, 13-8) with 24-point margin 78-54. Chemnitz is placed at 10th position in German DBBL. The season is in a full swing, so it's only a dream for the team to make it into top half of the standings. For contrary they may face relegation if the situation turns from bad to worse. Chemnitz have already lost 15 games and recorded just six victories. Jeltema turned to be Chemnitz's top player in her first season with the team. Melissa Jeltema averages this season 13.9ppg and 6.7rpg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 25-year old Canadian forward Tamara Tatham (187-F-85) of Halle. Tatham impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 20 points and 17 rebounds. Bad luck as Halle was edged by slightly lower-ranked Rhein MB (#9, 7-14) 71-68. Halle is still in a red zone at 8th spot in the standings. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-13 record. Tatham is a newcomer at Halle and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.0ppg (#3). She also registered 9.3 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was international swingman Sarah Austmann (179-G/F-85) of Oberhausen (#7). Austmann scored 26 points and passed six assists. She was a key player of Oberhausen, leading her team to a 79-71 win against the higher-ranked Marburg (#1, 18-3). The chances of Oberhausen ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 12 games, recording just nine victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Austmann could help Oberhausen to bring them higher in the standings. Austmann has a great season in Germany. After 21 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.4ppg (8th best) and assists with 3.5apg (5th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Lisa Koop (197-C-85) of Marburg - 16 points and 14 rebounds
5. Corrie Cromer (185-F-86) of Chemnitz - 12 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Yvonne Turner (174-G-87) of Freiburg - 26 points and 5 rebounds
7. Tiffany Porter-Talbert (175-G-84) of Wasserburg - 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Desire Almind (182-F-82) of Oberhausen - 15 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Ofa Tulikihihifo (180-G/F-84) of Wolfenbuettel - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
10. Candace Williams (183-F-88) of Leipzig - 22 points and 3 rebounds

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

2.Bundesliga Round 20: #1 TSV Amicitia is defeated by TG 1889 Sandhausen - by Eurobasket News
There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in 2.Bundesliga. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with defeat of the leader and favorites losing the games.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked TSV Amicitia (15-5) in Viernheim on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by fifth ranked TG 1889 Sandhausen (12-8) 59-58. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of TSV Amicitia. TG 1889 Sandhausen moved-up to third place in South, which they share with Bamberg and Leimen. TSV Amicitia at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. TG 1889 Sandhausen is looking forward to face TG Chooza Ladybaskets (#10) in Wuerzburg in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TSV Amicitia will play on the road against TS Herzogenaurach 1861 (#11) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Speyer / Schifferstadt (14-6) against seventh ranked BasCats Heidelberg (11-9) on Sunday night. Visiting Speyer / Schifferstadt was crushed by BasCats Heidelberg in Heidelberg 85-66. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Speyer / Schifferstadt. BasCats Heidelberg have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place in South, which they share with Germering. Speyer / Schifferstadt at the other side keeps the second position with six games lost. BasCats Heidelberg will play against ASC Theresianum Mainz (#8) on the road in the next round. Speyer / Schifferstadt will play against KuSG Leimen (#5) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked KuSG Leimen (12-8) against fourth ranked Don Bosco Bamberg (12-8) on Saturday night. Visiting KuSG Leimen was defeated by Don Bosco Bamberg in a tough game in Bamberg 54-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of KuSG Leimen. Don Bosco Bamberg moved-up to third place in South, which they share with Leimen and Sandhausen. Don Bosco Bamberg will meet at home Friendsfactory Germering (#6) in the next round. KuSG Leimen will play against the league's second-placed Speyer / Schifferstadt in Dudenhofen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Quakenbrueck. 3rd ranked host Quakenbrueck Dragons (14-5) lost to second ranked Rotenburg/Scheessel (16-3) 84-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Quakenbrueck Dragons. Rotenburg/Scheessel have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They keep a position of North leader. Quakenbrueck Dragons at the other side keep the third place with five games lost. Rotenburg/Scheessel's next round opponent will be SG BBZ Opladen (#6) in Leverkusen where they are favorite.
The game in Leverkusen supposed to be also quite interesting. One of their biggest challengers Rist Scala (9-9) played at the court of sixth ranked SG BBZ Opladen (8-10). SG BBZ Opladen did not have too big problems ending evening with a very confident victory 66-46 on Sunday. SG BBZ Opladen moved-up to fifth place in North, which they share with Neuss. Loser Rist Scala keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. SG BBZ Opladen will face league's leader Rotenburg/Scheessel at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rist Scala will play against Dolphins Bielefeld.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 20:
In North Gruenberg destroyed Dorsten on the opponent's court 83-49. Jena managed to outperform Neuss in a home game 77-64. Hagen Phoenix recorded a loss to Bielefeld on the road 73-63.
In South Germering crushed Herzogenaurach on its own court 68-40. Mainz smashed Ludwigsburg in a road game 82-38. Wuerzburg won against Keltern at home 68-63.

North
Dorsten - Gruenberg gschID: 116795

Quakenbrueck - Rotenburg/Sch
gschID: 116796

Opladen - Rist Scala
gschID: 116797

Jena - Neuss
gschID: 116793

Bielefeld - Hagen Phoenix Dolphins Bielefeld (7-11) 63-73 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Dolphins Bielefeld. Hagen Phoenix was better in third quarter 25-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Hagen Phoenix to just 4 points in second quarter. Dolphins Bielefeld maintains eighth position in North with 7-11 record. Loser Hagen Phoenix keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. Dolphins Bielefeld will face higher ranked Rist Scala (#4) in Wedel in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hagen Phoenix will play at home against BG Dorsten (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
gschID: 116794

South
Germering - Herzogenaurach
gschID: 116800

Heidelberg - Speyer gschID: 116801

Ludwigsburg - Mainz ASC Theresianum Mainz (10-10) 38-82 on Sunday. ASC Theresianum Mainz maintains eighth position in South with 10-10 record. mhplus Ludwigsburg lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 games lost. ASC Theresianum Mainz will face higher ranked BasCats Heidelberg (#7) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. mhplus Ludwigsburg will play against Gruner Stern Keltern.
gschID: 116802

Viernheim - Sandhausen gschID: 116803

Bamberg - Leimen
gschID: 116798

Wuerzburg - Keltern Gruner Stern Keltern (3-15) 68-63 on Saturday. TG Chooza Ladybaskets moved-up to ninth place in South, which they share with Ludwigsburg. Gruner Stern Keltern lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 15 games lost. TG Chooza Ladybaskets will face higher ranked TG 1889 Sandhausen (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gruner Stern Keltern will play against mhplus Ludwigsburg (#9).
gschID: 116799

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  HUNGARY - Women

A League: Round 25 review - by Eurobasket News
There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in A League.

The game had a very big importance for MKB Euroleasing as it allowed them to keep a leadership position. MKB Euroleasing defeated 3rd placed SEAT Lami in Sopron 78-62. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. MKB Euroleasing made 23-of-24 free shots (95.8 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by SEAT Lami helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American swingman Amber Holt (183-85, college: Middle Tenn.St.) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds (made all of her eight free throws) for the winners. International guard Diana Furesz (174-84, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Essence Carson (183-86, college: Rutgers) produced 25 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. SEAT Lami's coach Peter Tapodi rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. MKB Euroleasing (22-1) have an impressive series of seventeen victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Pecs 2010. SEAT Lami at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. MKB Euroleasing will meet Pecs 2010 on the road in the last round.
BEAC-Ujbuda (#13) forced the game against BSE (#10) into an overtime, but lost by five points 66-71. The game took place in Budapest. But the guests were better at the end. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Klara Tiba (193-81) who helped to win the game recording 29 points. Monika Hegedus contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Szilvia Horvath (179-86) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds for BEAC-Ujbuda. BEAC-Ujbuda's coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. BSE maintains tenth place with 5-18 record. BEAC-Ujbuda lost their seventeenth game in a row. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. BSE's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Budapest Vasas-Csata.
The game in Szeged supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Pecs 2010 (22-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Szeged (14-10). Pecs 2010 smashed Szeged 78-54 on Saturday. Kelsey Griffin stepped up and scored 26 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Pecs 2010's coach Zeljko Dokic felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Olena Zherzherunova responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for Pecs 2010. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with MKB Eurol. Loser Szeged keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. Pecs 2010 will meet at home league's leader MKB Euroleasing in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Szeged will have a break next round.

Other games of round 25 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Vasas-Csata was defeated by Bajai NKK in a road game 58-49. Nanette FTC beat Szolnok at home 76-70. Atomeromu won against Cegledi EKK on the opponent's court 87-76.

BEAC - BSE 66-71 OT

BEAC-Ujbuda (#13) forced the game against BSE (#10) into an overtime, but lost by five points 66-71. The game took place in Budapest. But the guests were better at the end. BEAC-Ujbuda was ahead by 13 points after three quarters before a 19-6 charge of BSE, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 10-5. They dominated on the defensive end, holding BEAC-Ujbuda to just 6 points in fourth quarter. BSE forced 28 BEAC-Ujbuda turnovers. Strangely BEAC-Ujbuda outrebounded BSE 45-23 including a 28-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Klara Tiba (193-81) who helped to win the game recording 29 points. Forward Monika Hegedus (178-82) contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four BSE players scored in double figures. Forward Szilvia Horvath (179-86) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Melinda Bagi (190-86) added 8 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for BEAC-Ujbuda. BEAC-Ujbuda's coach tested ten players in this game, but that didn't help. BSE maintains tenth place with 5-18 record. BEAC-Ujbuda lost their seventeenth game in a row. They stay dead last with 22 lost games. BSE's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Budapest Vasas-Csata.
Top scorers:
BEAC: S.Horvath 18+7reb+1ast, B.Kisvari 11+3reb, J.Zsamar 10+6reb+2ast, M.Bagi 8+13reb, Z.Katona 6+2reb+3ast, R.Szamosi 6+3reb+1ast
BSE: K.Tiba 29+3reb+3ast, S.Pusztai 15+2reb+1ast, M.Hegedus 11+7reb+3ast, V.Gadnai 10+2reb+1ast, K.Sule 3+5reb+3ast, E.Goracz 2+1reb
gschID: 91596

Bajai NKK - Vasas-Csata 58-49

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Vasas-Csata (4-19) was defeated on the road by eighth ranked Bajai NKK (10-13) 58-49 on Thursday. The game without a history. Bajai NKK led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Guard Gina Szepsi (175-85) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners and forward Reka Balint (181-91) chipped in 6 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side forward Lilla Adamecz (181-92) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and power forward Anna Mansare (188-92) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Bajai NKK moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Szolnok. Vasas-Csata lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the eleventh position with 19 games lost. Bajai NKK will meet Atomeromu (#9) in the next round. Vasas-Csata will play against BSE in Budapest and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vasas-Csata: L.Adamecz 15+12reb+2ast, A.Mansare 14+5reb+1ast, K.Velkey 10+7reb+1ast, B.Barta 6+5reb+1ast, V.Bajnoczi 2+2ast, J.Manyoky 2+2reb
Bajai NKK: G.Szepsi 17+10reb+4ast, P.Szabo 8+8reb, B.Bozoki 7+1reb+1ast, J.Budimir 7+3reb+2ast, K.Furtos 6+7reb+2ast, R.Balint 6+9reb+2ast
gschID: 91597

MKB Eurol. - SEAT Lami 78-62

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked MKB Euroleasing as it allowed them to take a leadership position. MKB Euroleasing defeated 3rd placed SEAT Lami in Sopron 78-62. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. MKB Euroleasing made 23-of-24 free shots (95.8 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by SEAT Lami helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American swingman Amber Holt (183-85, college: Middle Tenn.St.) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds (made all of her eight free throws) for the winners. International guard Diana Furesz (174-84, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Four MKB Euroleasing players scored in double figures. American guard Essence Carson (183-86, college: Rutgers) produced 25 points and 6 rebounds and international forward Anna Vida (184-85) added 15 points respectively for lost side. SEAT Lami's coach Peter Tapodi rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. MKB Euroleasing (22-1) have an impressive series of seventeen victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Pecs 2010. SEAT Lami at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. There is only one round left in the Regular Season. strong Nanette FTC trying to get back on the winning streak. MKB Euroleasing will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Pecs 2010 on the road.
Top scorers:
SEAT Lami: E.Carson 25+6reb+1ast, A.Vida 15+1reb+1ast, I.Kublina 7+6reb+1ast, Q.Hollingsworth 6+1reb+2ast, Z.Horvath 5+4reb+1ast, O.Englert 2+3reb
MKB Eurol.: A.Holt 27+11reb+2ast, D.Furesz 12+5reb+1ast, T.Krivacevic 10+3reb+1ast, Z.Tamane 10+5reb+1ast, E.Eordogh 7+2reb+1ast, K.Honti 6+2reb+8ast
gschID: 91593

Nanette FTC - Szolnok 76-70

No shocking result in a game in Budapest where fourth ranked Nanette FTC (17-6) defeated 7th ranked Szolnok (10-13) 76-70 on Thursday. The hosts trailed by 10 points at the halftime before their 39-23 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Nanette FTC dominated on the defensive end, holding Szolnok to just 7 points in third quarter. Guard Csilla Darida (175-78) stepped up and scored 12 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals for the winners and international forward Hajnalka Szlimak (182-82) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. At the losing side Serbian guard Marija Boskovic (173-81) responded with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Slovenian guard Katarina Ristic (174-84) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Nanette FTC. Newly promoted Nanette FTC maintains fourth place with 17-6 record. Szolnok lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Bajai NKK. Nanette FTC will meet higher ranked SEAT Lami (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Szolnok will play against BEAC-Ujbuda (#13) in Budapest and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Szolnok: M.Boskovic 19+7reb+4ast, K.Ristic 15+4reb+10ast, M.Cvetanovic 15+8reb, A.Serban 10+1reb+1ast, K.Pungor 9+3reb, D.Szondy 2+7reb+1ast
Nanette FTC: H.Szlimak 17+2reb+4ast, R.Hegedus 13+7reb+1ast, C.Darida 12+7reb+8ast, N.Turoczi 10+4reb+1ast, P.Russai 8+3reb+3ast, A.Somogyi 6+1reb
gschID: 91594

Cegledi EKK - Atomeromu 76-87

Rather expected game when 12th ranked Cegledi EKK (3-20) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Atomeromu (8-15) 87-76 on Wednesday. The game without a history. Atomeromu led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Strangely Cegledi EKK outrebounded Atomeromu 39-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Guard Dora Medgyessy (174-86) stepped up and scored 19 points and 9 assists for the winners and swingman Jekatyerina Szavercsenko (180-86, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) chipped in 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side Serbian center Danijela Varda (195-74) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Regina Pap (186-94) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cegledi EKK's coach Salamon Endre let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Atomeromu maintains ninth place with 8-15 record. Loser Cegledi EKK keeps the twelfth position with 20 games lost. Atomeromu will meet at home higher ranked Bajai NKK (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cegledi EKK will play against ZTE (#5) in Zalaegerszeg and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cegledi EKK: R.Pap 16+5reb+1ast, B.Baksa 12+5reb+2ast, K.Orban 11+1reb+2ast, D.Varda 10+11reb+4ast, B.Szabo 9+2reb, O.Kavaliauskaite 8+5reb+2ast
Atomeromu: J.Szavercsenko 20+6reb+5ast, K.Szemeredi 20+4reb+1ast, D.Medgyessy 19+4reb+9ast, V.Vincze 16+3reb+1ast, A.Papp 7+1reb, A.Ievtushenko 3+2reb+1ast
gschID: 91595

Szeged - Pecs 2010 54-78

The game in Szeged supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Pecs 2010 (22-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Szeged (14-10). Pecs 2010 smashed Szeged 78-54 on Saturday. The game without a history. Pecs 2010 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Szeged's 34. They outrebounded Szeged 39-21 including a 28-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Kelsey Griffin (188-87, college: Nebraska) stepped up and scored 26 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international forward Nora Bujdoso (185-85, agency: Laszlo Vinko Services) chipped in 8 points and 12 rebounds. Pecs 2010's coach Zeljko Dokic felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Ukrainian forward Olena Zherzherunova (191-78, agency: LBM Management) responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds and Serbian forward Iva Roglic (189-88) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for Pecs 2010. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with MKB Eurol. Loser Szeged keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. Pecs 2010 will meet at home league's leader MKB Euroleasing in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Szeged will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Szeged: O.Zherzherunova 24+5reb+2ast, I.Roglic 14+5reb+3ast, D.Lengyel 9+3reb+2ast, O.Farkasinszki 4+3reb, R.Rasheed 3+2reb, B.Bekefi 0
Pecs 2010: K.Griffin 26+7reb, A.Quigley 15+4reb+1ast, D.Ivanyi 9+7reb+6ast, N.Bujdoso 8+12reb+3ast, Z.Fegyverneky 7+3ast, R.Palusna 6+1reb+1ast
gschID: 91592

Best players of Hungarian A round 25 - by Eurobasket News
American Amber Holt (183-G/F-85) had an amazing evening in the last round for league's leader MKB Euroleasing Sopron and that's her to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 25.
The 25-year old swingman had a double-double of 27 points and eleven rebounds, while her team crushed SEAT Lami (#3, 18-5) with 16-point margin 78-62. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed MKB Euroleasing Sopron to jump to the first place in the Hungarian A. MKB Euroleasing Sopron has a very good season and are considered to have a run for the championship title. They improved their record to 22-1. Holt turned to be MKB Euroleasing Sopron's top player in her first season with the team. Middle Tennessee State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Holt is in league's top in points (5th best: 15.6ppg) and averages solid 59.0% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 23-year old American forward Kelsey Griffin (188-F-87) of second-ranked Pecs 2010. Griffin impressed basketball fans with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Of course she lead Pecs 2010 to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Szeged (#6, 14-10) 78-54. Pecs 2010's second position in the standings has not changed. Her team belongs to top of the standings with 22-1 record and is considered one of the main candidates for the league title. Griffin is a newcomer at Pecs 2010 and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 14.6ppg (#6). She also registered 5.9 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was Ukrainian Olena Zherzherunova (191-F-78, agency: LBM Management) of Szeged (#6). Zherzherunova scored 24 points and grabbed five rebounds. Despite Zherzherunova's great performance Szeged lost 54-78 to the higher-ranked Pecs 2010 (#2, 22-1). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Szeged needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 14 victories and 10 lost games. Zherzherunova has a very solid season. In 7 games in Hungary she scored 18.9ppg. She also has 12.1rpg, 2.6spg and 1.9bpg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Klara Tiba (193-F-81) of BSE - 29 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Jekatyerina Szavercsenko (180-G/F-86) of Atomeromu - 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists
6. Essence Carson (183-G-86) of SEAT Lami - 25 points and 6 rebounds
7. Gina Szepsi (175-G-85) of Bajai NKK - 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Marija Boskovic (173-G-81) of Szolnok - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists
9. Dora Medgyessy (174-G-86) of Atomeromu - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists
10. Csilla Darida (175-G-78) of Nanette FTC - 12 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Stats Leaders - Women

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Danielle PAGE
  ZTE
  (188-F-86)
  Avg: 19.2
1. Page, ZTE 19.2
2. Hollingswort., SEAT L. 17.3
3. Carson, SEAT L. 16.6
4. Tamane, MKB Eurol. 15.8
5. Holt, MKB Eurol. 15.6
6. Griffin, Pecs 2010 14.6
7. Cvetanovic, Szolnok 14.3
8. Quigley, Pecs 2010 14.0
9. Kublina, SEAT L. 13.8
10. Nemeth, Szeged 13.6

Rebounds Per Game
Olena ZHERZHERUNOVA
  Szeged
  (191-F-78)
  Avg: 12.1
1. Zherzherunov., Sze. 12.1
2. Hollingswort., SEAT L. 9.8
3. Page, ZTE 8.9
4. Tamane, MKB Eurol. 8.0
5. Pal, Vasas-Csata 7.3
6. Olajuwon, SEAT L. 7.3
7. Krnjic, Pecs 2010 6.8
8. Cvetanovic, Szolnok 6.6
9. Kublina, SEAT L. 6.5
10. Balla, Vasas-Csata 6.1

Assists Per Game
Katarina RISTIC
  Szolnok
  (174-G-84)
  Avg: 5
1. Ristic, Szolnok 5.0
2. Medgyessy, Atome. 5.0
3. Ivanyi, Pecs 2010 4.8
4. Bukovszki, ZTE 4.7
5. Darida, Nanette FTC 4.5
6. Nemeth, Szeged 4.3
7. Honti, MKB Eurol. 4.1
8. Boskovic, Szolnok 3.9
9. Laczi, Szeged 3.8
10. Eordogh, Vasas-Cs. 3.4

Steals Per Game
Monika BUKOVSZKI
  ZTE
  (171-G-79)
  Avg: 3.6
1. Bukovszki, ZTE 3.6
2. Szepsi, Bajai NKK 3.5
3. Griffin, Pecs 2010 3.1
4. Darida, Nanette FTC 3.1
5. Laczi, Szeged 3.0
6. Nemeth, Szeged 2.8
7. Medgyessy, Atome. 2.7
8. Russai, Nanette FTC 2.7
9. Demeter, Atomeromu 2.7
10. Szelesy, ZTE 2.6

Blocks Per Game
Danielle PAGE
  ZTE
  (188-F-86)
  Avg: 2
1. Page, ZTE 2.0
2. Zherzherunov., Sze. 1.9
3. McCoughtry, MKB E. 1.4
4. Cvetanovic, Szolnok 1.3
5. Tamane, MKB Eurol. 1.3
6. Ievtushenko, Atome. 1.3
7. Hollingswort., SEAT L. 1.1
8. Kublina, SEAT L. 1.0
9. Griffin, Pecs 2010 0.9
10. Pap, Cegledi EKK 0.9

Standings - Women
A Standings

1. MKB Eurol. 22-1

2. Pecs 2010 22-1

3. SEAT Lami 18-5

4. Nanette FTC 17-6

5. ZTE 16-7

6. Szeged 14-10

7. Szolnok 10-13

8. Bajai NKK 10-13

9. Atomeromu 8-15

10. BSE 5-18

11. Vasas-Csata 4-19

12. Cegledi EKK 3-20

13. BEAC 1-22

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  ICELAND - Women

stats leader

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Monique MARTIN
  Snaefell
  (180-G-83)
  Avg: 30
1. Martin, Snaefell 30.0
2. Adamshick, Keflavik 26.1
3. Harris, Fjolnir 25.2
4. Fields, Njardvik 24.4
5. Butler, Hamar 23.5
6. Snodgrass, Haukar 22.6
7. Boyd, Grindavik 21.0
8. Sturludottir, KR 19.2
9. Sigurjonsdot., Ham. 17.4
10. Liepkalne, Njardvik 17.2

Rebounds Per Game
Monique MARTIN
  Snaefell
  (180-G-83)
  Avg: 16.4
1. Martin, Snaefell 16.4
2. Adamshick, Keflavik 15.7
3. Butler, Hamar 15.2
4. Buzoka, Fjolnir 13.0
5. Liepkalne, Njardvik 11.3
6. Hallgrimsdot., Grinda. 10.6
7. Muciniece, Snaefell 10.3
8. Brynjarsdott., Hau. 10.3
9. Demirer, Njardvik 10.0
10. Boyd, Grindavik 9.1

Assists Per Game
Natasha HARRIS
  Fjolnir
  (177-G-86)
  Avg: 7.6
1. Harris, Fjolnir 7.6
2. Dimovska, Hamar 6.2
3. Reke, Grindavik 5.5
4. Fields, Njardvik 4.2
5. Siguraardott., KR 4.2
6. Clark, Grindavik 4.0
7. Gunnlaugsdot., Kefla. 4.0
8. Liepkalne, Njardvik 3.6
9. Valgarasdott., Kefla. 3.6
10. Sturludottir, KR 3.5

Steals Per Game
Natasha HARRIS
  Fjolnir
  (177-G-86)
  Avg: 5.5
1. Harris, Fjolnir 5.5
2. Martin, Snaefell 4.3
3. Reke, Grindavik 3.9
4. Dimovska, Hamar 3.8
5. Logan, Snaefell 3.0
6. Liepkalne, Njardvik 2.9
7. Boyd, Grindavik 2.9
8. Butler, Hamar 2.9
9. Sturludottir, KR 2.7
10. Valgarasdott., Kefla. 2.7

Blocks Per Game
Jaleesa BUTLER
  Hamar
  (183-F-87)
  Avg: 3.3
1. Butler, Hamar 3.3
2. Buzoka, Fjolnir 3.2
3. Martin, Snaefell 2.9
4. Muciniece, Snaefell 2.1
5. Hermannsdott., KR 2.1
6. Logan, Snaefell 1.7
7. Valgarasdott., Kefla. 1.2
8. Adamshick, Keflavik 1.1
9. Ragnarsdotti., KR 1.0
10. Sturludottir, KR 0.8

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  IRELAND - Women

Standings - Women
Superleague Standings

1. UL Aughinish 10-1

2. Montenotte 8-2

3. Mercy 8-3

4. Dynamos 5-6

5. Wildcats 4-7

6. Killester 2-10

7. Meteors 1-9

Superleague Round 14: 11890 Killester edges Peugeot Meteors by two points - by Eurobasket News
The Regular Season in Superleague just ended.

The most exciting game of round 14 in the Superleague took place in Dublin. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Peugeot Meteors (1-9) to seventh ranked 11890 Killester (2-10) 43-41 in the game for the sixth place. 11890 Killester moved-up to sixth place. Peugeot Meteors lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with nine games lost.
An exciting game was played in Limerick. First ranked UL Aughinish faced 4th ranked Dynamos. Host UL Aughinish (10-1) smashed guests from Dublin (5-6) 99-49. UL Aughinish have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They clinched the first position with 10-1 record. Newly promoted Dynamos remained in the fourth place with six games lost. The teams will meet again in the upcoming semifinals.

In the last game of round 14 Wildcats were crushed by Montenotte in Cork 76-53.

UL Aughinish - Dynamos - by Eurobasket News
28-year old center Janel McCarville (188-C-82) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's best team Familia Schio and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 20.
She had a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds, while her team outclassed Umana Reyer (#7, 10-10) with 40-point margin 93-53. It allowed Familia Schio to consolidate first place in the Italian A1. Familia Schio has a very good season and are considered to have a run for the championship title. They improved their record to 17-1. It was one of impressive evenings for McCarville as usually she does not deliver so high stats. University of Minnesota graduate has very impressive stats this year. McCarville is in league's top in rebounds (7th best: 8.2rpg) and averages solid 2.1spg and 52.7% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Angela Zampella (170-G-78) of Pool Comense. She is naturalized American guard in her first season at Comense. In the last game Zampella recorded impressive 23 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. It was enough for Comense to edge the lower-ranked Priolo (#8, 8-12) by 3 points 76-73. This victory allowed Comense to move up to 5th position in the standings. Her team lost some distance to top teams. But 10-10 record is not bad and everything may still change. Zampella is a newcomer at Comense and despite he is not a team leader yet, every game he becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often.

Third place about best performers goes to Nicole Antibe (187-C/F-74) of Basket Parma (#9). Antibe scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds. She was a key player of Basket Parma, leading her team to a 61-55 win against slightly lower-ranked Lucca (#10, 7-12). The chances of Basket Parma ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 12 games, recording just eight victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Antibe could help Basket Parma to bring them higher in the standings. Antibe has a great season in Italy. After 20 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.3ppg (best scorer) and rebounds with 7.9rpg (8th best). She also has 3.4spg and FGP: 52.6%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Laura Macchi (187-F-79) of Familia Schio - 16 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Tiffany Stansbury (191-F/C-83) of Umbertide - 12 points and 13 rebounds
6. Dubravka Dacic (201-C-85) of Taranto - 18 points and 6 rebounds
7. Jenifer Nadalin (187-F/C-83) of Familia Schio - 16 points and 5 rebounds
8. Clarisse Machanguana (194-C/F-73) of Basket Parma - 8 points and 10 rebounds
9. Vaida Sipaviciute (193-C-85) of Faenza - 13 points and 6 rebounds
10. Melissa Fazio (182-F-79) of Comense - 10 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Stats Leaders - Women

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Nicole ANTIBE
  Basket Parma
  (187-C/F-74)
  Avg: 15.3
1. Antibe, Basket P. 15.3
2. Hicks, Comense 14.5
3. Cirov, Priolo 14.4
4. Moises Pinto, Fae. 13.8
5. Ervin, Faenza 13.6
6. Dixon, Pozzuoli 13.6
7. Pascalau, Priolo 13.4
8. Walker, Pozzuoli 13.4
9. Summerton, Bracco G. 13.2
10. Ballardini, Umbertide 13.1

Rebounds Per Game
Lauren ERVIN
  Faenza
  (191-F-85)
  Avg: 11
1. Ervin, Faenza 11.0
2. Ujhelyi, Bracco G. 10.2
3. Gidden, Vomero NA 10.1
4. Walker, Pozzuoli 9.8
5. Willis, Lucca 8.7
6. Robert, Umbertide 8.5
7. McCarville, Famili. 8.2
8. Antibe, Basket P. 7.9
9. Stansbury, Umber. 7.6
10. Ohlde, Umana Reyer 7.6

Assists Per Game
Adriana MOISES PINTO
  Faenza
  (169-G-78)
  Avg: 4.1
1. Moises Pinto, Fae. 4.1
2. Cohen, Familia Schio 3.5
3. Andrade, Lucca 3.4
4. Sottana, Umana R. 2.9
5. Wambe, Taranto 2.6
6. Soli, Lucca 2.4
7. Zara, Umbertide 2.3
8. Haynie, Bracco Geas 2.3
9. Dixon, Pozzuoli 2.3
10. Mahoney, Taranto 2.3

Steals Per Game
Marija ERIC
  Priolo
  (164-G-83)
  Avg: 4.4
1. Eric, Priolo 4.4
2. Moises Pinto, Fae. 4.3
3. Ohlde, Umana Reyer 4.1
4. Sottana, Umana R. 3.9
5. Andrade, Lucca 3.9
6. Kostaki, Umana R. 3.7
7. Willis, Lucca 3.6
8. Donvito, Comense 3.5
9. Gidden, Vomero NA 3.4
10. Ballardini, Umbertide 3.4

Blocks Per Game
Elodie GODIN
  Taranto
  (190-C-85)
  Avg: 1.1
1. Godin, Taranto 1.1
2. Zherzherunov., Fae. 0.9
3. Ujhelyi, Bracco G. 0.8
4. Antibe, Basket P. 0.7
5. Sowinski, Comense 0.7
6. McCarville, Famili. 0.7
7. Wabara, Bracco G. 0.6
8. Ohlde, Umana Reyer 0.6
9. Aziz, Basket Parma 0.6
10. Drljaca, Umbertide 0.6

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  KOSOVO - Women

Standings - Women
A1 Standings

1. Penza Peja 7-0

2. Trepca 5-2

3. Bashkimi 5-3

4. Drita Gjilan 5-3

5. Sigal Prishtine 4-4

6. Vellaznimi 1-7

7. Gezimi 0-8

A1 Round 9: Penza Peja beats Bashkimi in the most crucial game of the week - by Eurobasket News
An exciting game was played in Peja. Leader Penza Peja faced 3rd placed Bashkimi. Host Penza Peja (7-0) defeated guests from Prizren (5-3) 82-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Bashkimi. Undefeated Penza Peja have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Defending champion Bashkimi keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Drita Gjilan. Penza Peja are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Gezimi (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bashkimi will play against the league's second-placed Trepca (#2) in Mitrovice and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Gezimi (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 124-17 loss to fourth ranked Drita Gjilan (5-3) in Gjilan. The victory was the third consecutive win for Drita Gjilan. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Bashkimi. Gezimi lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with eight games lost. Drita Gjilan will play against Vellaznimi (#6) in Gjakove in the next round. Gezimi will play at home against the league's leader Penza Peja and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 9 Vellaznimi was crushed by Sigal Prishtine in a road game 71-34.

Sigal Prishtine - Vellaznimi Sigal Prishtine (4-4) 34-71. Sigal Prishtine maintains fifth place with 4-4 record. Vellaznimi lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with seven games lost. Sigal Prishtine will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vellaznimi will play at home against Drita Gjilan (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
gschID: 114712

Penza Peja - Bashkimi
gschID: 114714

Drita Gjilan - Gezimi
gschID: 114711

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  LATVIA - Women

Stats Leaders - Women

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Ieva KRASTINA
  LU
  (176-G/F-90)
  Avg: 22.1
1. Krastina, LU 22.1
2. Krumberga, TTT R. 19.6
3. Lisnere, Cesis 19.4
4. Hollingswort., TTT R. 18.4
5. Jakobsone, Cesis 17.8
6. Teilane, RTU-Merks 15.4
7. Eibele, TTT Riga 15.4
8. Surkusa, TTT J. 15.3
9. Egle, Daugavpils 14.7
10. Butler, TTT Riga 14.5

Rebounds Per Game
Liga SURKUSA
  TTT Riga
  (192-C-91)
  Avg: 12
1. Surkusa, TTT J. 12.0
2. Teilane, RTU-Merks 11.3
3. Lisnere, Cesis 11.3
4. Lagzdina, TTT J. 10.6
5. Hollingswort., TTT R. 10.2
6. Butler, TTT Riga 9.5
7. Pavlovska, RTU-M. 8.5
8. Nimane, TTT Riga 8.4
9. Veidere, TTT K. 8.2
10. Zarina, LU 8.1

Assists Per Game
Anda EIBELE
  TTT Riga
  (170-G-84)
  Avg: 6.3
1. Eibele, TTT Riga 6.3
2. Jevsejeva, Dauga. 4.5
3. Krastina, LU 4.2
4. Karklina, TTT Riga 3.8
5. Neimane, TTT J. 3.2
6. Butler, TTT Riga 3.0
7. Staugaitiene, TTT R. 2.8
8. Sarja, TTT Juniores 2.7
9. Kazakevica, Dauga. 2.6
10. Bridina, TTT K. 2.4

Steals Per Game
Ieva KRASTINA
  LU
  (176-G/F-90)
  Avg: 4.1
1. Krastina, LU 4.1
2. Karklina, TTT Riga 3.4
3. Eibele, TTT Riga 3.0
4. Butler, TTT Riga 2.9
5. Nimane, TTT Riga 2.7
6. Krumberga, TTT R. 2.7
7. Zeltina, Cesis 2.4
8. Bridina, TTT K. 2.4
9. Kazakevica, Dauga. 2.4
10. Jevsejeva, Dauga. 2.0

Blocks Per Game
Anita TEILANE
  Satu Mare
  (196-C-85)
  Avg: 3.4
1. Teilane, RTU-Merks 3.4
2. Veidere, TTT K. 3.1
3. Surkusa, TTT J. 2.2
4. Hollingswort., TTT R. 1.7
5. Nimane, TTT Riga 1.5
6. Lisnere, Cesis 1.2
7. Lazdeniece, RTU-M. 1.2
8. Egle, Daugavpils 1.1
9. Egle, Daugavpils 0.9
10. Vitola, RTU-Merks 0.9

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  LUXEMBOURG - Women

Stats Leaders - Women

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Siarre EVANS
  Racing
  (178-G/F-88)
  Avg: 32.1
1. Evans, Racing 32.1
2. Fitz, Basket Esch 29.9
3. Bingham, Amicale 28.4
4. Geehan, AB Contern 25.9
5. Fisher, Musel Pikes 23.9
6. Samis, Basket Esch 23.3
7. Spencer, Heffingen 23.1
8. Donovan, Etzella 23.1
9. Underwood, Resid. 23.0
10. Walton, Black Star 22.2

Rebounds Per Game
Siarre EVANS
  Racing
  (178-G/F-88)
  Avg: 18.2
1. Evans, Racing 18.2
2. Fitz, Basket Esch 15.6
3. Geehan, AB Contern 14.6
4. Samis, Basket Esch 14.1
5. Bingham, Amicale 14.0
6. Walton, Black Star 12.4
7. Underwood, Resid. 12.3
8. Spencer, Heffingen 12.2
9. Fisher, Musel Pikes 11.9
10. Barnes, T71 D. 11.4

Assists Per Game
Andrea HARIS
  Basket Esch
  (169-G-78)
  Avg: 4.8
1. Haris, Basket Esch 4.8
2. Donovan, Etzella 3.6
3. Schmit, Musel Pikes 3.4
4. Bingham, Amicale 3.1
5. Schreiner, Etzella 2.8
6. Hinger, AB Contern 2.8
7. Kugener, T71 D. 2.8
8. Cigrang, Musel Pikes 2.6
9. Petrova, Black Star 2.6
10. Evans, Racing 2.4

Steals Per Game
Cathy SCHMIT
  Musel Pikes
  (169-G-90)
  Avg: 3.8
1. Schmit, Musel Pikes 3.8
2. Underwood, Resid. 3.2
3. Fisher, Musel Pikes 3.0
4. Wagener, T71 D. 3.0
5. Evans, Racing 2.9
6. Geehan, AB Contern 2.9
7. Petrova, Black Star 2.9
8. Meynadier, Musel P. 2.3
9. Cigrang, Musel Pikes 2.2
10. Bingham, Amicale 2.1

Blocks Per Game
Stephanie GEEHAN
  AB Contern
  (191-F-88)
  Avg: 2.2
1. Geehan, AB Contern 2.2
2. Fitz, Basket Esch 1.9
3. Bingham, Amicale 1.5
4. Hetto, Heffingen 1.3
5. Mazjoukhina, Musel P. 1.1
6. Bertrand, Musel P. 0.9
7. Spencer, Heffingen 0.8
8. Evans, Racing 0.8
9. Samis, Basket Esch 0.6
10. Barnes, T71 D. 0.6

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  MONTENEGRO - Women

Standings - Women League
Superleague Stage Two Standings

1. Buducnost 0-0

2. Heceg Novi 0-0

3. Jedinstvo BP 0-0

4. Rudar 0-0

Stage One Standings

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  NCAA1 - Women

Ohio State Wins Third Straight Big Ten Tournament Championship - by Eurobasket
Ohio State's Jantel Lavender already had scrip ted the final chapter of her record-setting Big Ten career.
Leave Indianapolis as a champion - again.
The four-time Big Ten player of the year and junior Samantha Prahalis delivered on the promise Sunday, each scoring 23 points to lead fifth-seeded Ohio State past second-seeded Penn State 84-70 for the Buckeyes' record-tying third consecutive tourney title.
'That's a three-peat,' fans chanted before the trophy presentation.
As if Lavender and her teammates needed a reminder.
A month earlier, the Buckeyes (22-9) had lost their third straight game and their run of Big Ten domination appeared to be in jeopardy.
But the Buckeyes regrouped behind their inside-outside tag-team tandem and re-emerged at the tourney as a different team. They've now won nine straight, are headed to their ninth consecutive NCAA tourney and became the only second team in the 17-year history of the Big Ten tourney to win three titles in a row. Purdue also did it from 1998-2000.
And Lavender became the first player in tourney history to win three Most Outstanding Player awards.
'I just really enjoy this part of it (winning),' she said. 'The championships and the cutting down the nets, it can never get old.'
Not surprisingly, Prahalis and Lavender led the celebration, too.
Prahalis scored 14 points in the first half when the Buckeyes took control.
Lavender matched that total in the second half, extending her NCAA record of consecutive double-figure scoring games to 133. She is one game away from tying Courtney Paris' overall record for a career (134).
The Buckeyes also set a new championship game scoring record, breaking Purdue's mark set in an 80-76 victory over Illinois in the 1999 title game.
As usual, though, Lavender and Prahalis did more than just score.
Prahalis' quick moves and nifty passes led to nine assists, leaving her only six behind Penn State's Helen Darling as the career leader in Big Ten tourney play.
Lavender finished with 15 rebounds and six assists, wrapping up her career as the Big Ten tourney career leader in points (234) and rebounds (116).
For Penn State (24-9), it was a frustrating day.
Mia Nickson led the regular-season runner-ups with 17 points and Indy native Alex Bentley had 16 points. But after shooting 43 percent from 3-point range this season, Penn State was just 6 of 19 from beyond the arc Sunday - losing its fifth straight title game since winning the first two crowns.
'I felt like Ohio State played like a team with seniors and juniors who have been here many times before. We tried to make 10-point plays instead of being patient and understanding how long the game is,' said Nittany Lions coach Coquese Washington, who played two seasons in Indy with the WNBA's Fever.
It was a struggle all the way.
Ohio State took control with an early 9-0 run, turning a 12-8 deficit into a 17-12 lead. The Buckeyes still led 44-39 at the break, and then Lavender dominated the second half.
She scored six straight points during one early flurry, turning a five-point cushion into a 55-44 Ohio State lead.
After Prahalis' steal and coast-to-coast layup, Lavender, the trailer on a fast break, put in another layup. She followed that with a 15-foot turnaround jumper and Taylor Hill then hit a 15-footer to give Ohio State a 63-48 lead with 12:40 to go.
The Nittany Lions never got closer than nine the rest of the game.
'Ohio State has a lot of talent on their team,' Washington said. 'You have to pick your poison with them. They've struggled at times this year, but it's not because of a lack of talent. Once that talent is clicking on all cylinders, they're tough to defend.'
Especially when Lavender and Prahalis have something to prove - like they did in this tournament.
'I just think it's fun to win this with my teammates, especially this year, with where we came from,' Lavender said. 'People just kind of gave up on our team and we just all stuck together. That's what makes it feel that much better.'

Courtesy of Big Ten

Big Ten Regular Season Standings
1 Michigan St. 13-3
2 Penn St. 11-5
3 Iowa 10-6
3 Ohio St. 10-6
3 Maggie Lucas 10-6
3 Wisconsin 10-6
7 Purdue 9-7
8 Northwestern 6-10
9 Minnesota 4-12
10 Indiana 3-13
11 Illinois 2-14

Big Ten Tournament Final: Ohio St. - Penn State 84-70
Big Ten Tournament Semifinals:
Michigan State - Ohio State 57-72
Penn State - Illinois 79-64

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Player of the Year: Kalisha Keane (6'1'-F-89) of
All-Tournament MVP: Jantel Lavender (6'4'-C-88) of Ohio St.
Defensive Player of the Year: Lykendra Johnson (6'1'-F-89) of Michigan St.
Freshman of the Year: Maggie Lucas (5'9'-G) of Penn St.
Sixth Player of the Year: Maggie Lucas (5'9'-G) of Penn St.
Coach of the Year: Suzy Merchant of Michigan St.

1st Team
G: Kachine Alexander (5'9'-89) of Iowa
F: Kalisha Keane (6'1'-89) of
C: Amy Jaeschke (6'5'-89) of Northwestern
C: Jantel Lavender (6'4'-88) of Ohio St.
G: Alex Bentley (5'7'-90) of Penn St.

2nd Team
G: Jori Davis (5'9'-89) of Indiana
G: Jaime Printy (5'11'-90) of Iowa
F: Lykendra Johnson (6'1'-89) of Michigan St.
G: Alyssa Karel (5'7'-89) of Wisconsin
F: Lin Zastrow (6'4'-89) of Wisconsin

3rd Team
F: Karisma Penn (6'2'-91) of Illinois
G: Samantha Prahalis (5'7'-90) of High School USA
G: Maggie Lucas (5'9') of Penn St.
F: Drey Mingo (6'2') of Maryland
G: Brittany Rayburn (6'0'-90) of Purdue

Honorable Mention
Kamille Wahlin (5'8'-G-89) of Iowa
Veronica Hicks (5'9'-G-89) of Michigan
Brittney Thomas (5'10'-G-89) of Michigan St.
Kiara Buford (5'11'-G-89) of Minnesota
Tayler Hill (5'10'-G-90) of Ohio St.
Julia Trogele (6'2'-G/F-89) of Penn St.

All-Defensive Team
Kachine Alexander (5'9'-G-89) of Iowa
Lykendra Johnson (6'1'-F-89) of Michigan St.
Amy Jaeschke (6'5'-C-89) of Northwestern
Tayler Hill (5'10'-G-90) of Ohio St.
Nikki Greene (6'4'-F/C-90) of Penn St.
Lin Zastrow (6'4'-F-89) of Wisconsin

All-Tournament Team
Alex Bentley (5'7'-G-90) of Penn St.
Maggie Lucas (5'9'-G) of Penn St.
Jantel Lavender (6'4'-C-88) of Ohio St.
Samantha Prahalis (5'7'-G-90) of High School USA

All-Freshman Team
Amber Moore (5'11'-G-90) of Illinois
Kionna Kellogg (6'1'-F) of Minnesota
Ashley Adams (6'5'-C) of Ohio St.
Courtney Moses (5'7'-G) of Purdue
Maggie Lucas (5'9'-G) of Penn St.

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  NORWAY - Women

Stats Leaders

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Hailey DUNHAM
  Ulriken
  (188-G-87)
  Avg: 24.5
1. Dunham, Ulriken 24.5
2. Wood, Gimle 18.2
3. Eskeland, Gimle 16.7
4. Kristiansen, Ullern 16.7
5. Austgulen, Ulriken 15.9
6. Sand, Asker/BV 15.2
7. Austgulen, Ulriken 14.7
8. Gronas, Ulriken 14.5
9. Nyquist, Ullern 13.7
10. Skorpen, Asker/BV 13.4

Rebounds Per Game
Martina WOOD
  Gimle
  (188-F/C-)
  Avg: 10.8
1. Wood, Gimle 10.8
2. Austgulen, Ulriken 10.5
3. Sand, Asker/BV 8.9
4. Dunham, Ulriken 8.4
5. Gris, NT. 8.0
6. Eskeland, Gimle 7.5
7. Nesse, Asker/BV 7.1
8. Selvik, Gimle 6.8
9. Hager, Ullern 6.8
10. Grindelid, Asker/BV 6.1

Assists Per Game
Hailey DUNHAM
  Ulriken
  (188-G-87)
  Avg: 4.8
1. Dunham, Ulriken 4.8
2. Austgulen, Ulriken 3.9
3. Kristiansen, Ullern 3.7
4. Sand, Asker/BV 3.5
5. Gronas, Ulriken 3.3
6. Aas, Nordstrand 3.1
7. Flaaten, Gimle 3.0
8. Hager, Ullern 2.7
9. Stenvik, Asker/BV 2.7
10. Austgulen, Ulriken 2.5

Steals Per Game
Kristine KRISTIANSEN
  Ullern
  (-G-75)
  Avg: 4.3
1. Kristiansen, Ullern 4.3
2. Dunham, Ulriken 3.7
3. Aas, Nordstrand 2.6
4. Brekke, Gimle 2.4
5. Austgulen, Ulriken 2.4
6. Eskeland, Gimle 2.3
7. Andersson, Asker/BV 2.1
8. Gran, Gimle 2.1
9. Gronas, Ulriken 1.9
10. Ankarstrand, Nords. 1.9

Blocks Per Game
Sigrun ESKELAND
  Gimle
  (-G-83)
  Avg: 1.4
1. Eskeland, Gimle 1.4
2. Kroge, Nordstrand 1.2
3. Wood, Gimle 1.1
4. Nesse, Asker/BV 1.1
5. Gris, NT. 1.0
6. Austgulen, Ulriken 1.0
7. Grindelid, Asker/BV 0.9
8. Sand, Asker/BV 0.7
9. Oloughlin, Nordstrand 0.7
10. Veiksane, Gimle 0.7

Kvinneligaen Round 17: Asker/BV defeats leader Gimle - by Eurobasket News
The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Gimle (14-3) in Bergen on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Asker/BV (12-3) 64-61. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The guests trailed by 7 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 64-61. Asker/BV forced 19 Gimle turnovers. Strangely Gimle outrebounded Asker/BV 39-25 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Karianne Oysted (-80) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points. The former international forward Siri Andersen (180-78) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Asker/BV's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Martina Wood (188, college: N.Carolina) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds for Gimle. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Ulriken. Gimle at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Asker/BV is looking forward to face Ullern (#4) in Oslo in the next round. Gimle will have a break next round.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Oslo: Ullern (#4) and Oslo (#7). Ullern (9-7) crushed visiting Oslo (0-15) by 52 points 95-43. International guard Hege Blikra (173-91) stepped up and scored 18 points and 6 assists for the winners and Elinor Englund chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Eeva-Maria Mannikkoe responded with 10 points. Oslo's coach Bilal Rodgers gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Ullern have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 9-7 record. Newly promoted Oslo still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Ullern will play against league's second-placed Asker/BV in Rykkinn in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Oslo will play at home against Nordstrand (#5) in Oslo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
An interesting game for Asker/BV (12-3) which played road game in Bergen against second-ranked Ulriken (12-3). Third ranked Asker/BV managed to get a 7-point victory 62-55. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Ulriken. Nanna Sand nailed 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Asker/BV's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Hailey Dunham came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for Ulriken in the defeat. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Ulriken. Asker/BV will meet Ullern (#4) in the next round. Ulriken will play against NTNUI in Trondheim and hope to secure a win.

The most impressive performance of 17th round was 12 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals by Kristine Kristiansen of Ullern.

Ulriken - Asker/BV 55-62

An interesting game for Asker/BV (12-3) which played road game in Bergen against second-ranked Ulriken (12-3). Third ranked Asker/BV managed to get a 7-point victory 62-55. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Ulriken. The guests trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 22-8 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The former international forward Nanna Sand (181-77, college: Arizona St.) nailed 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and international guard Sigrid Skorpen (175-91) accounted for 14 points. Asker/BV's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Hailey Dunham (188-87, college: USC, agency: Merit Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and international swingman Maren Hoff Austgulen (183-91) added 16 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Ulriken in the defeat. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Ulriken. Asker/BV will meet Ullern (#4) in the next round. Ulriken will play against NTNUI in Trondheim and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ulriken: H.Dunham 21+12reb+2ast, M.Hoff Austgulen 16+11reb+1ast, A.Grimstad 8+6reb+2ast, E.Gronas 6+7reb+4ast, S.Austgulen 4+1reb+3ast, I.Edvardsen 0
Asker/BV: S.Skorpen 14+2reb+2ast, N.Sand 13+8reb+4ast, S.Andersen 9+4reb+1ast, A.Hammer 8+5reb, T.Nesse 7+5reb+2ast, S.Grindelid 4+7reb+1ast
gschID: 108470

Ullern - Oslo 95-43

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Oslo: Ullern (#4) and Oslo (#7). Ullern (9-7) crushed visiting Oslo (0-15) by 52 points 95-43. The game without a history. Ullern led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Oslo's 30 and made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Ullern forced 24 Oslo turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Oslo's players. International guard Hege Blikra (173-91) stepped up and scored 18 points and 6 assists for the winners and guard Elinor Englund (-89) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Ullern players scored in double figures. Guard Eeva-Maria Mannikkoe responded with 10 points and guard Anab Ovidie scored 8 points and 6 rebounds. Oslo's coach Bilal Rodgers gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Ullern have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 9-7 record. Newly promoted Oslo still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Ullern will play against league's second-placed Asker/BV in Rykkinn in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Oslo will play at home against Nordstrand (#5) in Oslo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Oslo: E.Mannikkoe 10+4reb+1ast, A.Ovidie 8+6reb+1ast, R.Riis 6+4reb+2ast, C.Brown 6+3reb+2ast, U.Ifejilika 5+2reb+1ast, A.Gudmundsen 4+2reb
Ullern: T.Hager 21+3reb+3ast, H.Blikra 18+4reb+6ast, E.Englund 16+6reb+5ast, K.Kristiansen 12+5reb+9ast, K.Fadnes 10+6reb+2ast, P.Gudmundsen 8+3reb+5ast
gschID: 108471

Gimle - Asker/BV 61-64

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Gimle (14-3) in Bergen on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Asker/BV (12-3) 64-61. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The guests trailed by 7 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 64-61. Asker/BV forced 19 Gimle turnovers. Strangely Gimle outrebounded Asker/BV 39-25 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Karianne Oysted (-80) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points. The former international forward Siri Andersen (180-78) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Asker/BV's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Martina Wood (188, college: N.Carolina) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and the former international guard Sigrun Eskeland (-83) added 17 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Gimle. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Ulriken. Gimle at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Asker/BV is looking forward to face Ullern (#4) in Oslo in the next round. Gimle will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gimle: M.Wood 20+13reb+1ast, S.Eskeland 17+12reb+3ast, J.Flaaten 15+1reb+2ast, I.Selvik 10+5reb+2ast, M.Henriksen 4+4reb+2ast, A.Veiksane 2+2reb
Asker/BV: K.Oysted 18+2reb, S.Andersen 17+3reb, N.Sand 13+3reb, S.Grindelid 11+5reb+2ast, S.Skorpen 10+1reb, L.Hellander 7+1reb+6ast
gschID: 108469

Standings - Women
Kvinneligaen Standings

1. Gimle 14-3

2. Asker/BV 12-3

3. Ulriken 12-3

4. Ullern 9-7

5. Nordstrand 4-10

6. NTNUI 3-13

7. Oslo 0-15

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  POLAND - Women

Lotos Gdynia celebrate Polish Cup title - by Eurobasket News
Lotos Gdynia - Energa Torun 78:50

Lotos Gdynia claimed the Polish Cup title. They rallied past Energa Torun in the title game yesterday. Monica Wright (180-F-88, agency: LBM Management, college: Virginia) came up with a sizzling performance of 28 points and 12 boards to pace Lotos.
Lotos surged ahead right from the start. They piled up a comfortable 22:11 lead after ten minutes. Lotos Gdynia stayed in front in the second quarter. They arrived at halftime up by as many as 12 points 40:28. Things got even worse for Energa Torun in the third period. Lotos outgunned them 23:8 to enjoy an insurmountable 27-point lead with ten minutes remaining. Lotos Gdynia coasted to the victory in the final period. Elina Babkina (172-G-89, agency: LBM Management) provided 17 points for Lotos. Olivia Tomialowicz (185-G-90) contributed 12 points in the winning case. Natalia Malaszewska (178-G-84, agency: Promotex) answered with 9 points for Energa Torun. Emilia Tlumak (183-F-82) had 7 points in the loss.

Lotos Gdynia: Monica Wright 28+12 boards, Elina Babkina 17, Olivia Tomialowicz 12
Energa Torun: Natalia Malaszewska 9, Emilia Tlumak 7

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  ROMANIA - Women

Stats Leaders - Women

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Florina DIACONA
  Rapid
  (176-G-82)
  Avg: 23.1
1. Diacona, Rapid 23.1
2. Stoenescu, Timis. 17.8
3. Saponjic, Alexandria 17.4
4. Vass, Sf.Gheorghe 15.9
5. Rus, Alexandria 15.3
6. Tarta, Craiova 14.9
7. Klein, Satu Mare 14.8
8. Cursaru, Olimpia 14.8
9. Sipos, Craiova 14.4
10. Walker, Iasi 13.9

Rebounds Per Game
Fatou KANE
  Craiova
  (198-C-85)
  Avg: 14.1
1. Kane, Craiova 14.1
2. Walker, Sf.Gheor. 12.8
3. Terglav-T., Sf.Gheor. 11.1
4. Saponjic, Alexandria 10.3
5. Teilane, Satu Mare 10.2
6. Rus, Alexandria 10.0
7. Vescan, Sf.Gheorghe 9.2
8. Ducker, Satu Mare 9.0
9. Tkachenko, Iasi 8.8
10. Ivan, Brasov 8.5

Assists Per Game
Annemarie PARAU
  Sf.Gheorghe
  (175-G-84)
  Avg: 5.3
1. Parau, Sf.Gheorghe 5.3
2. Ciocan, ICIM A. 4.2
3. Tarta, Craiova 4.2
4. Diacona, Rapid 3.8
5. Mehmedic, Satu M. 3.6
6. Budean, Timisoara 3.0
7. Boriga, ICIM A. 2.9
8. Vass, Sf.Gheorghe 2.9
9. Bucica, Alexandria 2.8
10. Sipos, Craiova 2.8

Steals Per Game
Anca SIPOS
  Craiova
  (185-F/C-85)
  Avg: 4.2
1. Sipos, Craiova 4.2
2. Diacona, Rapid 3.7
3. Chivu, Alexandria 3.1
4. Stoenescu, Timis. 3.1
5. Ardeleanu, Sf.Gheor. 2.9
6. Budean, Timisoara 2.7
7. Boriga, ICIM A. 2.6
8. Ciobanu, Brasov 2.4
9. Dinca, Alba Iulia 2.3
10. Mehmedic, Satu M. 2.3

Blocks Per Game
Anita TEILANE
  Satu Mare
  (196-C-85)
  Avg: 4.2
1. Teilane, Satu Mare 4.2
2. Walker, Sf.Gheor. 3.1
3. Terglav-T., Sf.Gheor. 1.9
4. Kane, Craiova 1.7
5. Craciun, Olimpia 1.3
6. Toma, ICIM A. 1.1
7. Huff, Craiova 1.0
8. Rus, Alexandria 0.9
9. Sipos, Craiova 0.9
10. Ionescu, Olimpia 0.8

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  RUSSIA - Women

Anastasiya Veremeenko gets MVP of the Week award for Russian PBL - by Eurobasket News
Belarusian Anastasiya Veremeenko (192-C-87) had an amazing evening in the last round for Nadezhda Orenburg and that's her to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 16.
The 23-year old center had a double-double of 17 points and thirteen rebounds, while her team edged out Spartak SP (#8, 4-11) 84-81. Nadezhda Orenburg maintains the 3rd position in Russian PBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Nadezhda Orenburg will need more victories to improve their 12-4 record. In the team's last game Veremeenko had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Nadezhda Orenburg, through which he has constantly improved. Veremeenko has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in rebounds (4th best: 7.7rpg) and averages solid 2.5bpg and 58.5% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 24-year old American power forward Candace Parker (193-F/C-86) of league's best team UMMC. Parker impressed basketball fans with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Of course UMMC cruised to a 74-64 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Dynamo K. (#4, 10-6). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. UMMC consolidated its place in the very top position of the standings. She plays for the best team in the league and UMMC managed to win all 16 games keeping perfect record. Parker is a newcomer at UMMC and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.3ppg (#7). She also registered 5.7 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was Svetlana Makhlina (180-G-85) of Spartak-SHVSM Moscow (#9). Makhlina showcased her all-around game by recording 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the last round. Despite Makhlina's great performance Spartak-SHVSM Moscow lost 76-83 to the higher-ranked Dynamo M. (#6, 7-9). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. Spartak-SHVSM Moscow can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 3-13 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Makhlina she does not play for a better team. But maybe if she did, her season stats would not be that high. Makhlina has a very solid season. In 16 games in Russia she scored 14.0ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Liubov Paskalenko (205-C-90) of Spartak SP - 11 points and 17 rebounds
5. Sandra Linkeviciene (176-G-82) of Dynamo Kursk - 11 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Maria Stepanova (202-C-79) of UMMC - 10 points and 10 rebounds
7. Liudmila Sapova (185-F-84) of Nadezhda O. - 24 points and 2 rebounds
8. Olga Klyukina (191-C-88) of Chevakata - 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Tina Charles (193-C-88) of Nadezhda O. - 16 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Mariya Korovkina (178-G-87) of Chevakata - 12 points and 8 rebounds

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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  SCOTLAND - Women

Standings - Women
National Standings

1. Edinburgh KK 12-2

2. Glasgow Rocks 11-3

3. Polonia Phoenix 10-3

4. St.Mirren RKC 5-9

5. Clark Eriksson 3-10

6. Grampian LF 0-14

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1. St Maurice's R. 0-0

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  SLOVENIA - Women

Stats Leaders - Women

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Teja OBLAK
  Hit K.Gora
  (172-G-90)
  Avg: 21
1. Oblak, Hit K.Gora 21.0
2. Kure, AJM Maribor 19.2
3. Turcinovic, Merkur C. 18.3
4. Mikic, Grosuplje 18.1
5. Komplet, Hit K. 16.9
6. Baric, Merkur C. 16.2
7. Dover, AJM Maribor 14.3
8. Baltic, AJM M. 14.3
9. Skof, Ilrija 14.3
10. Trebec, Hit K.Gora 14.0

Rebounds Per Game
Ajda GABROVSEK
  Odeja KED
  (188-C-84)
  Avg: 12.5
1. Gabrovsek, Odeja K. 12.5
2. Turcinovic, Merkur C. 12.3
3. Skof, Ilrija 9.7
4. Ljubenovic, Triglav 8.5
5. Macura, Jezica 8.4
6. Baltic, AJM M. 8.3
7. Vene, Ilrija 7.7
8. Zdolsek, Triglav 7.2
9. Klancnik, GVT K. 7.0
10. Furman, AJM M. 7.0

Assists Per Game
Nika BARIC
  Merkur Celje
  (169-G-92)
  Avg: 5.8
1. Baric, Merkur C. 5.8
2. Oberc, Ilrija 4.4
3. Panic, Hit K.Gora 4.3
4. Jurse, Kozmetik. 4.1
5. Oblak, Hit K.Gora 3.7
6. Kolman, Grosuplje 3.4
7. Abramovic, Merkur C. 2.8
8. Zdolsek, Triglav 2.7
9. Baltic, AJM M. 2.7
10. Radulovic, Hit K. 2.6

Steals Per Game
Maja DROZG
  AJM Maribor
  (179-F/C-81)
  Avg: 4.1
1. Drozg, AJM Maribor 4.1
2. Oblak, Odeja KED 3.6
3. Abramovic, Merkur C. 3.0
4. Gabrovsek, Jezica 2.9
5. Zalar, Ilrija 2.9
6. Oblak, Hit K.Gora 2.8
7. Oberc, Ilrija 2.6
8. Rupnik, Jezica 2.4
9. Turcinovic, Merkur C. 2.4
10. Zupancic, Grosuplje 2.4

Blocks Per Game
Ajda GABROVSEK
  Odeja KED
  (188-C-84)
  Avg: 1.1
1. Gabrovsek, Odeja K. 1.1
2. Pavli, Jezica 0.8
3. Srot, GVT Konjice 0.7
4. Vene, Ilrija 0.6
5. Baltic, AJM M. 0.6
6. Gjerkes, Grosuplje 0.6
7. Klancnik, GVT K. 0.6
8. Stevovska, Jezica 0.5
9. Furman, AJM M. 0.5
10. Macura, Jezica 0.5

Standings - Women
SKL Standings

1. Merkur Celje 20-2

2. Hit K.Gora 19-0

3. AJM Maribor 14-7

4. Ilrija 12-5

5. Triglav 12-7

6. Jezica 9-10

7. Grosuplje 7-13

8. GVT Konjice 6-12

9. Odeja KED 5-14

10. Kozmetika Afr. 2-17

11. Domzale 0-19

Kranjska Gora easily over Konjice - by Zeljko Zule
Hit Kranjska Gora outscored GVT Konjice 36-7 in the opening quarter as they went on to a 93-44 victory in the last game of Round 21. All five starters scored in double figures. Teja Oblak (172-G-90)k finished with 26 points, Tina Trebec had 15, Natasa Radulovic 14 and Eva Komplet and Martina Osterman 11 apiece. Konjice was led by Ajsa Zdovc and Spela Javornik with 12 points each and Neja Klancnik added 10.

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  SOUTH KOREA - Women

WKBL Round 34: Leader S-Birds lose to KB Savers - by Eurobasket News
There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in WKBL.

Top ranked S-Birds (29-5) recorded its fifth loss in Seoul on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fifth ranked KB Savers (12-22) 70-53. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of S-Birds. KB Savers have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 12-22 record. Defending champion S-Birds still keep top place with five games lost. KB Savers are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Woori Hansae (#6) in Chuncheon in the next round. S-Birds will play at home against Winnus (#4) in Guri and are hoping to win this game.
Fifth-ranked KB Savers (12-22) made lots of trouble for third ranked Cool Cats (18-16) in Seoul. The visitors from Bucheon managed to secure only one-point victory 68-67. However their fans expected easier game. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of KB Savers. Cool Cats have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 18-16 record having eleven points less than leader S-Birds. KB Savers at the other side keep the fifth place with 22 games lost. Cool Cats will play against league's second-placed Bichumi in Yongin in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. KB Savers will play on the road against Woori Hansae in Chuncheon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in Anshan. First ranked S-Birds faced their biggest opponent Bichumi. Host S-Birds (29-5) defeated guests from Yongin (21-12) 73-65. S-Birds have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 29-5 record. Bichumi lost third consecutive game. They keep the second place with 12 games lost. S-Birds will meet at home Winnus (#4) in the next round. Bichumi will play against Winnus in Guri and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 34 bottom-ranked Woori Hansae was defeated by Winnus in Guri 72-59.

Winnus - Woori Hansae
gschID: 115607

KB Savers - S-Birds
gschID: 115606

Standings - WKBL
WKBL Standings

1. S-Birds 29-5

2. Bichumi 21-12

3. Cool Cats 18-16

4. Winnus 17-16

5. KB Savers 12-22

6. Woori Hansae 4-30

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  SPAIN - Women

Murphy's double-double lands her Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
25-year old swingman Eshaya Marie Murphy (180-G/F-85) put on an amazing game in the last round for Soller Joventud Mariana and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 21.
She had a double-double of 33 points and 12 rebounds, while her team beat Ibiza (#7, 10-11) 77-64. Mariana is placed at 5th position in Spanish LFB. Mariana is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 11-10 record. Murphy turned to be Mariana's top player in her first season with the team. University of Southern California graduate has very impressive stats this year. Murphy is league's best scorer averaging so far 25.4ppg. Murphy is in league's top in rebounds (7th best: 7.9rpg) and averages solid 2.2spg.

Second best performed player last round was Gisela Vega (188-C-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas) of Girona. She is Argentinian center in her first season at Girona. In the last game Vega recorded impressive double-double of 20 points and 12 rebounds. Bad luck as Girona lost that game 67-74 to the higher-ranked Ros Casares (#2, 19-1). This loss caused Girona to drop to 6th position in the standings. Her team lost some distance to top teams. But 10-10 record is not bad and everything may still change. Vega is one of the most experienced players at Girona and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to guard DeWanna Bonner (193-G-87) of Rivas Ecopolis (#3). Bonner scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds. She was a key player of Rivas Ecopolis, leading her team to a 92-52 easy win against the lower-ranked Olesa (#14, 4-17). Rivas Ecopolis needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 15 victories and 6 lost games. Bonner has a great season in Spain. After 21 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.6ppg (3rd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Clara Bermejo (178-G-81) of Rivas Ecopolis - 15 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists
5. Licet Castillo (175-G-73) of Cadi la Seu - 21 points and 2 rebounds
6. Natasha Lacy (178-G-85) of Hondar.-Irun - 12 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Cristina Ouvina (173-G-90) of Mann Filter - 14 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists
8. Kristen Rasmussen (188-C-78) of Ibiza - 16 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Shona Thorburn (178-G-82) of Ibiza - 12 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists
10. Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85) of Mariana - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Stats Leaders - LFB

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Eshaya Marie MURPHY
  Mariana
  (180-G/F-85)
  Avg: 25.4
1. Murphy, Mariana 25.4
2. Brunson, Ros C. 15.6
3. Bonner, Rivas E. 15.6
4. Traore, Olesa 15.2
5. Valdemoro, Rivas E. 14.9
6. Sliskovic, Real C. 14.4
7. Chones, Navarra 14.1
8. Ferrari, Mariana 14.0
9. Nascimento, Cadi l. 14.0
10. Lyttle, Perfumer. 13.8

Rebounds Per Game
Rebekkah BRUNSON
  Ros Casares
  (191-F/C-81)
  Avg: 8.8
1. Brunson, Ros C. 8.8
2. Paris, Rivas Ecopolis 8.5
3. Lyttle, Perfumer. 8.4
4. Ress, Gran Canaria 8.4
5. Vega, Mariana 8.2
6. DeSouza, Perfumer. 8.0
7. Murphy, Mariana 7.9
8. Sliskovic, Real C. 7.7
9. Rasmussen, Ibiza 7.3
10. Staknevicien., Real C. 7.2

Assists Per Game
Paola FERRARI
  Mariana
  (178-G/F-85)
  Avg: 3.9
1. Ferrari, Mariana 3.9
2. Infantes, Olesa 3.6
3. Morales, Ibiza 3.5
4. Ocete, Mariana 3.4
5. Lacy, Hondar.-Irun 3.3
6. Sanchez, Gran C. 3.3
7. Ouvina, Mann Filter 3.2
8. Thorburn, Ibiza 3.2
9. Jordana, Real C. 3.0
10. Antoja, Girona 2.9

Steals Per Game
Eshaya Marie MURPHY
  Mariana
  (180-G/F-85)
  Avg: 2.2
1. Murphy, Mariana 2.2
2. Lyttle, Perfumer. 2.1
3. Bermejo, Rivas E. 2.1
4. Ouvina, Mann Filter 2.0
5. Lacy, Hondar.-Irun 2.0
6. Morales, Ibiza 2.0
7. Thorburn, Ibiza 1.9
8. Feaster-S., Mann F. 1.8
9. Zlatanova, Mann F. 1.7
10. Cruz, Rivas Ecopolis 1.7

Blocks Per Game
Aneika HENRY
  Mann Filter
  (191-C-86)
  Avg: 1.6
1. Henry, Mann Filter 1.6
2. Podkovalniko., Olesa 1.3
3. DeSouza, Perfumer. 1.1
4. Kerr, Olesa 0.9
5. Lyttle, Perfumer. 0.8
6. Bavendam, Hondar.-. 0.8
7. Brunson, Ros C. 0.8
8. Lacy, Hondar.-Irun 0.8
9. Paris, Rivas Ecopolis 0.7
10. Denti, Olesa 0.7

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  SWEDEN - Women

Standings - Damligan
Damligan Standings

Group A

1. Telge 3-2

2. Solna Vikings 3-2

3. Lulea BBK 2-3

4. Norrkoping 2-3

Group B

1. Marbo Basket 4-1

2. 08 3-2

3. Visby 3-2

4. Kvarnby 0-5

Stats Leaders - Damligan

PPG

RPG

APG

SPG

BPG

Points Per Game
Pamela ROSANIO
  Umea
  (178-G/F-86)
  Avg: 26
1. Rosanio, Umea 26.0
2. Smart, Kvarnby 24.5
3. Saunders, Visby 21.6
4. Key, Marbo Basket 21.2
5. Abdi, 08 19.7
6. Ferm, Eos 18.0
7. Zahui, Telge 18.0
8. Glaser, Kvarnby 17.3
9. Metcalf, Telge 15.5
10. Frieson, Kvarnby 15.0

Rebounds Per Game
Amanda ZAHUI
  Telge
  (191-C-93)
  Avg: 10.5
1. Zahui, Telge 10.5
2. Atkinson, Norrk. 10.3
3. Tattersdill, Sallen 9.9
4. Frieson, Kvarnby 9.8
5. Brown, Visby 9.0
6. Scott, Lulea BBK 8.7
7. Forsman-Goga, Tel. 8.7
8. Smart, Kvarnby 8.4
9. Gustavsson, Brahe 8.1
10. Bacon, Solna Vikings 7.9

Assists Per Game
Leah METCALF
  Telge
  (173-G-83)
  Avg: 4.7
1. Metcalf, Telge 4.7
2. Smart, Kvarnby 4.1
3. Johansen, Sallen 4.1
4. Key, Marbo Basket 3.8
5. Kabengano, Telge 3.5
6. Saunders, Visby 3.5
7. Rivero, Kvarnby 3.4
8. Johansen, 08 3.4
9. Kucukkaya, Telge 3.2
10. Persson, Brahe 2.9

Steals Per Game
Anette JOHANSEN
  08
  (176-F-82)
  Avg: 4.3
1. Johansen, Sallen 4.3
2. Key, Marbo Basket 3.4
3. Metcalf, Telge 3.3
4. Brooks, Solna Vikings 3.2
5. Abdi, 08 3.2
6. Atkinson, Norrk. 2.9
7. Johansen, 08 2.8
8. Otamiri, Eos 2.5
9. Nekmouche, Sallen 2.4
10. Forsman-Goga, Tel. 2.3

Blocks Per Game
Katarina ANDERSSON
  Solna Vikings
  (191-C-83)
  Avg: 2
1. Andersson, Solna V. 2.0
2. Frieson, Kvarnby 1.6
3. Zahui, Telge 1.5
4. Cesnaviciute, Visby 1.4
5. Stjarnstroem, Norrko. 1.0
6. Smart, Kvarnby 0.9
7. Atkinson, Norrk. 0.9
8. Risto, 08 0.8
9. Forsman-Goga, Tel. 0.7
10. Lidgren, 08 0.7

Damligan Round 5 of Second Stage - by Eurobasket News
There will be only one (last) round of the Second Stage in Damligan.

Round 5 most important game was a victory of Telge over 4th placed Norrkoping Dolphins 63-59 on Monday night. It was a key game for the top position in Group A. Norrkoping Dolphins were trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 17-8 charge of Telge, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 19 Norrkoping Dolphins turnovers. Center Amanda Zahui (191-C-93) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Leah Metcalf (173-83, college: N.Carolina) contributed with 19 points, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American swingman LaTangela Atkinson (188-84, college: N.Carolina) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for Norrkoping Dolphins. Norrkoping Dolphins' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Telge maintains first place in Group A with 3-2 record, which they share with Solna Vikings. Norrkoping Dolphins lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Lulea BBK. Telge will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Norrkoping Dolphins will play on the road against Lulea BBK (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Solna Vikings (3-2) which hosted in Solna second-ranked Lulea BBK (2-3). Third ranked Solna Vikings managed to get a 12-point victory 71-59. It was a key game for the top position in Group A. American guard Eureka Brooks (170-86, college: Florida) stepped up and scored 24 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and Katarina Andersson chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. American center Sabrina Scott (190-81, college: Colorado) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Solna Vikings have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of Group A leader, which they share with Telge. Lulea BBK at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Norrkoping. Solna Vikings' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Solna Solna Vikings.
An interesting game for Marbo Basket (4-1) which played road game in Kvarnby against 4th placed Kvarnby (0-5). First ranked Marbo Basket had an easy win 90-72. Ashley Key nailed a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 10 assists and 8 steals for the winning side. Marbo Basket's coach Dan Thuresson used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Petra Glaser came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for Kvarnby in the defeat. Marbo Basket have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place in Group B with 4-1 record. Newly promoted Kvarnby still closes the standings with five games lost. Marbo Basket will meet at home league's second-placed 08 Stockholm in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kvarnby will play against Visby Ladies and hopes to get finally their first victory.
An interesting game for Visby Ladies (3-2) which played road game in Stockholm against second-ranked 08 Stockholm (3-2). Third ranked Visby Ladies managed to get a 4-point victory 74-70. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of 08 Stockholm. The best player for the winners was Jeannie Saunders who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Visby Ladies moved-up to second place in Group B, which they share with 08. Visby Ladies' next round opponent will be Kvarnby (#4) at home. 08 Stockholm will play against the league's leader Marbo Basket in Kinna and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Group A
Solna Vikings - Lulea BBK 71-59

An interesting game for Solna Vikings (3-2) which hosted in Solna second-ranked Lulea BBK (2-3). Third ranked Solna Vikings managed to get a 12-point victory 71-59. It was a key game for the top position in Group A. The game without a history. Solna Vikings led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 19-of-22 charity shots (86.4 percent) during the game. American guard Eureka Brooks (170-86, college: Florida) stepped up and scored 24 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and the former international center Katarina Andersson (191-83) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. American center Sabrina Scott (190-81, college: Colorado) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and guard Stina Nilsson (177-86) scored 18 points. Solna Vikings have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of Group A leader, which they share with Telge. Lulea BBK at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Norrkoping. Solna Vikings' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Solna Solna Vikings.
Top scorers:
Lulea BBK: S.Nilsson 18+3reb+3ast, S.Scott 14+12reb+3ast, J.Andersson 8+9reb+1ast, J.Olheim 8+3reb+4ast, L.Angefjord 6+1reb, E.Nilsson 3+1reb+1ast
Solna Vikings: E.Brooks 24+8reb+2ast, K.Andersson 18+8reb+2ast, J.Nilsson 11+2reb+1ast, M.Gultekin 6+2ast, K.Mindell Kidanu 5+4reb, R.Mason 4+2reb+1ast
gschID: 123024

Norrkoping - Telge 59-63

Round 5 most important game was a victory of Telge over 4th placed Norrkoping Dolphins 63-59 on Monday night. It was a key game for the top position in Group A. Norrkoping Dolphins were trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 17-8 charge of Telge, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 19 Norrkoping Dolphins turnovers. Center Amanda Zahui (191-93) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Leah Metcalf (173-83, college: N.Carolina) contributed with 19 points, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. American swingman LaTangela Atkinson (188-84, college: N.Carolina) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and swingman Maria Nilsson (183-84) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Norrkoping Dolphins. Norrkoping Dolphins' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Telge maintains first place in Group A with 3-2 record, which they share with Solna Vikings. Norrkoping Dolphins lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Lulea BBK. Telge will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Norrkoping Dolphins will play on the road against Lulea BBK (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Norrkoping: F.Maddox 18+4reb, M.Nilsson 15+7reb, L.Atkinson 14+12reb+5ast, M.Aasa 6+2reb+3ast, F.Jern Bruhn 4+3reb, H.Findley 2+2reb
Telge: A.Zahui 27+7reb+1ast, L.Metcalf 19+3reb+7ast, C.Forsman-Goga 9+3reb+2ast, B.Drammeh 4+2reb, S.Kabengano 4+3reb+4ast, E.Eldebrink 0+8reb+3ast
gschID: 123025

Group B
Kvarnby - Marbo Basket 72-90

An interesting game for Marbo Basket (4-1) which played road game in Kvarnby against 4th placed Kvarnby (0-5). First ranked Marbo Basket had an easy win 90-72. The game without a history. Marbo Basket led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Marbo Basket forced 36 Kvarnby turnovers. American guard Ashley Key (180-85, college: N.Carolina St.) nailed a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 10 assists and 8 steals for the winning side and her fellow American import center Rachel Maenpaa (185-84, college: Indiana St.) accounted for 16 points and 10 rebounds. Marbo Basket's coach Dan Thuresson used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. German power forward Petra Glaser (196-81, college: Long Beach St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and American forward Vivian Frieson (183-88, college: Gonzaga) added 15 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Kvarnby in the defeat. Marbo Basket have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place in Group B with 4-1 record. Newly promoted Kvarnby still closes the standings with five games lost. Marbo Basket will meet at home league's second-placed 08 Stockholm in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kvarnby will play against Visby Ladies and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Kvarnby: P.Glaser 21+11reb+1ast, V.Frieson 15+13reb+3ast, M.Omerovic 13+6reb, L.Noaksson 9+4reb, R.Banfield 4+2reb+3ast, A.Rivero 4+4reb+4ast
Marbo Basket: A.Key 36+2reb+10ast, R.Maenpaa 16+10reb, T.Broman 9+2reb, K.Mikkelsen 6+5reb+1ast, L.Fredriksson 6+1reb, K.Nybom 5+5reb+1ast
gschID: 123026

08 - Visby 70-74

An interesting game for Visby Ladies (3-2) which played road game in Stockholm against second-ranked 08 Stockholm (3-2). Third ranked Visby Ladies managed to get a 4-point victory 74-70. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of 08 Stockholm. The best player for the winners was American guard Jeannie Saunders (173-86, college: Salem Intern.) who scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Her fellow American import swingman Ashleigh Brown (183-87, college: Miami (OH)) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Visby Ladies players scored in double figures. Forward Farhiya Abdi (187-92) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Nathalie Fontaine (183-93) added 20 points respectively for the hosts. Visby Ladies moved-up to second place in Group B, which they share with 08. Visby Ladies' next round opponent will be Kvarnby (#4) at home. 08 Stockholm will play against the league's leader Marbo Basket in Kinna and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
08: F.Abdi 23+13reb+7ast, N.Fontaine 20+4reb+3ast, N.Risto 18+5reb+2ast, A.Asoro 6+1reb+2ast, H.Itze Nunez 3+1reb+3ast, J.Sundberg 0
Visby: J.Saunders 20+6reb+4ast, A.Brown 14+10reb+2ast, M.Gustavsson 11+2reb+3ast, M.Soederberg 11+3reb+1ast, E.Hagg-Myntti 7+3reb+2ast, K.Cesnaviciute 7+6reb
gschID: 123027

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  TURKEY - Women

Paris' double-double lands her Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
23-year old forward Ashley Paris (191-F-87) put on an amazing game in the last round for Istanbul Universitesi SK and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 21.
She had a double-double of 26 points and 16 rebounds, while her team crushed Alanya BLD (#12, 2-19) with 21-point margin 74-53. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on the top of the standings. Istanbul Universitesi SK maintains the 10th position in Turkish TKBL. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked such low. They already lost 15 games and recorded just six victories. Paris turned to be Istanbul Universitesi SK's top player in her first season with the team. The University of Oklahoma graduate has very impressive stats this year. Paris is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 10.8rpg) and averages solid 53.8% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was LaToya Pringle (191-F/C-86, agency: 540 Sports) of TED Kayseri. She is American forward in her second season at TED Kayseri. In the last game Pringle recorded impressive 20 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course she lead TED Kayseri to another comfortable win 79-63 over slightly lower-ranked Botas (#5, 12-9) being unquestionably team leader. TED Kayseri's 4th position in the standings has not changed. Her team's 15-6 record is not bad at all. Pringle is well-known at TED Kayseri and she already established her position as one of the team's leaders.

Third place about best performers goes to center Sylvia Fowles (198-C-85) of league's leader Galatasaray Istanbul. Fowles scored 18 points and grabbed fifteen rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of Galatasaray, leading her team to a 74-63 win against the lower-ranked Ceyhan Bld (#9, 6-15). Many experts and fans count Galatasaray as a contender for championship title. Another victory and another confirmation that they may be right. Just look at their record: 19 victories and only two lost games. They are currently at the very top of the standings. Fowles has a great season in Turkey. After 20 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.2ppg (6th best) and rebounds with 9.3rpg (6th best). She also has 1.4bpg and FGP: 59.8%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Kristi Toliver (170-G-87) of Samsun - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Erlana Larkins (185-F-86) of Mersin - 19 points and 12 rebounds
6. Tatum Brown (193-C-78) of Samsun - 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Kelly Santos (192-C-79) of Besiktas - 18 points and 13 rebounds
8. Shyra Elly (188-F-83) of Tarsus Bld - 19 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Vickie Johnson (177-G/F-72) of TED Kayseri - 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists
10. Miranda Ayim (191-F/C-88) of Alanya BLD - 18 points and 9 rebounds

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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  U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - Women

HIGHLANDERS FALL IN OVERTIME DESPITE HAMILTON'S BUZZER BEATER - by David Edole
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. Despite a game-tying basket at the buzzer, Radford fell in its regular season finale at Gardner-Webb, 79-67 in overtime, Sunday afternoon from Paul Porter Arena.

With the victory by the RunninBulldogs (20-10, 11-5), they tied the Highlanders (14-15, 11-5) for second place in the league, but by virtue of a tiebreaker, Radford will be the second seed at 2011 Advance Auto Parts Big South Championships held March 11-13 at High Point University.

A time and opponent for the tournament are yet to be determined as two more contests will be played tomorrow night

'I'm really proud of how hard we battled tonight,' said head coach Tajama Abraham Ngongba. We just didnt make plays down the stretch in overtime.'

In a wild final 16 seconds of regulation, Radford tied the game twice. DaNaria Erwin Spencer (Charlotte, N.C./East Mecklenburg) hit a foul line jumper with 16 ticks on the clock to tie it at 57.

That was followed by Gardner-Webbs Sandra Vaitkute hit a go-ahead layup with 6.9 seconds left in regulation.

After a timeout, Victoria Hamilton (177-G-91) (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands/Antilles School) sent the game into overtime with a basket after a loose ball scramble. The shot was originally waved off, but replay overruled and the Highlanders went into overtime for the second straight game and three of the last four.

In the extra session, 15 of Gardner-Webbs 20 points came from the charity stripe as it outscored Radford, 20-8 which included a 9-1 run to start overtime.

'Despite the tough loss today, these ladies have worked hard the entire regular season and I could not be more proud of them,' commented Ngongba.

Erwin Spencer tied for a game-high 18 points and was one of four Highlanders in double figures. Denay Wood (Bailey's Crossroads, Va./Annandale) recorded her second straight double-double with 14 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Hamilton and Brooke McElroy (Richmond, Va./Thomas Dale) added 10 points apiece with McElroy contributing with eight rebounds and three steals.

Dominique Hudson matched Erwin Spencer with a game-high 18 points with LaTroya Pope adding a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Gardner-Webb took a 29-19 into halftime behind 10 points from Hudson and a poor shooting half by the Highlanders (28.6%).

Wood hit two of her four trifectas to start the second half and ignite a 22-7 run over the first eight minutes as the Highlanders roared back to take a 41-36 lead. During the run, Radford (8-13 FG) hit its first three triples and added an old-fashioned three-point play to grab its first lead of the game.

Trailing by six (49-43), Gardner-Webb stormed back with a 12-0 run and took a 55-49 lead with just under four minutes on the clock.

However Radford battled back and took advantage of missed free throws to send the game into overtime.

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  USBA - Women

Outback Steakhouse and the WUSBA will partner in the 2011 basketball season - by USBA Media

Atlanta, Ga. (March 7, 2011) ---Outback Steakhouse and the Women's United States Basketball Association (WUSBA) today signed an agreement to secure the restaurant chain as one the league's official restaurant sponsors . This partnership is now in effect and will remain until the end of the 2011 basketball season. The sponsorship will be implemented in all WUSBA team cities, which are located in nine southern states.

WUSBA dominates the women's basketball minor league landscape in the Southeast United States. The league operates from early June through early September. This new agreement allows Outback Steakhouse to offer sponsorship and promotion prizes to the local fans as they support their hometown teams competing for a chance to make it to the WUSBA League Championship. The WUSBA Championship playoff series are held in Atlanta, Georgia from August 28, 2011 through September 4, 2011.

'Combining Outbacks great food and savvy service with the WUSBA will translate into an unprecedented collaboration, our fans will be able to consume some fantastic food and at the same time they'll be able to soak in some great atmosphere, it was an easy fit us,' said Duane Jenkins, President, and C.E.O. of the Women's United States Basketball Association, Inc. 'My family eats at Outback Steakhouse, my children and I love the food and the fulfilled atmosphere. The Blooming Onion is awesome and the Shrimp on the Barbie is mouth watering'.

'The WUSBA provides exciting, wholesome, athletic competition for young aspiring professional basketball players from around the world. Our new partnership with the WUSBA enables our restaurant to play a significant role in offering their fans quality entertainment and pleasurable dining. We'll enjoy watching the fans receive these wonderful sponsorship prizes. To tap into the local basketball sports market gives our company an opportunity to expand our customer base and to help maintain tremendous consumer appeal of the hometown team.'said Josh Murphy a spokesmen for Outback Steakhouse. 'We will also sponsor a Halftime Promotion in each of the cities'.

Outback Steakhouse is an international restaurant chain that features a hand carved steaks and freshly grilled seafood. Their most famous dish is the world renowned Blooming Onion appetizer. The company web address is www.outbacksteakhouse.com.

As a part of Game Day Give -Away Promotion packages, the WUSBA gives fans any opportunity to win $25.00 gift cards at all home game, of all twenty basketball teams, during the course of the season. Outback Steakhouse has also agreed to take part in the 2011 WUSBA Season Ticket Extravaganza and the 2011 Single Ticket Extravaganza, the leagues season and single ticket promotions. The league will give away 1000 gift cards to fans during this promotion. 'This company has vast, universal appeal among all age groups and is a perfect brand association for the WUSBA because they are widely known for a sparkling clean environment, coupled with a huge variety of great selections and like the WUSBA, their core audience consists mainly of families', said Jenkins, 'The Outback Steakhouse brand represents all-American fun, a sense of pride, great food and connection with family and friends.'

The Women's United States Basketball Association (WUSBA) is a minor league women's professional basketball association. The league has twenty teams, split into four division spread over nine southern states. The basketball season runs from early June through early September. The league provides an opportunity for young basketball players to showcase their skills to other leagues like the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the wide variety of International Leagues. The WUSBA was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.