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  ADRIATIC LEAGUE  


Standings

Adriatic League Standings
 1 Crvena Zvezda 16-0 
 2 Buducnost 13-3 
 3 Cedevita 11-5 
 4 Partizan 10-7 
 5 Cibona 9-7 
 6 Un.Olimpija 8-9 
 7 Zadar 7-8 
 8 Mega Leks 7-9 
 9 Metalac 7-9 
 10 Szolnok 7-10 
 11 Krka 7-10 
 12 MZT Skopje 6-11 
 13 Igokea 5-12 
 14 Levski Sofia 1-14 

Regular Season: Round 17

Jan. 10: Partizan - Un.Olimpija 81-74
Jan. 10: Krka - Igokea 78-67
Jan. 9: Szolnok - MZT Skopje 73-76
Jan. 11: Metalac - Cedevita
Jan. 12: Zadar - Cibona
Jan. 11: Mega Leks - Crvena Zvezda


Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 James FLORENCE
  Zadar
  (185-PG-88)
  Avg: 17.5
 1. Florence, Zadar17.5 
 2. Armstead, Krka16.2 
 3. Jokic, Mega Leks14.9 
 4. Vojvoda, Szolnok14.4 
 5. Bilan, Cedevita13.8 
 6. Miljenovic, Mega L.13.3 
 7. Blassingame, Energ.13.3 
 8. Sehovic, Buducnost12.9 
 9. Jones, Szolnok12.9 
 10. Markota, Istanbul.12.8 
Rebounds Per Game
 Josip SOBIN
  Zadar
  (203-G/F-89)
  Avg: 9.1
 1. Sobin, Zadar9.1 
 2. Jokic, Mega Leks8.9 
 3. Milutinov, Partizan8.6 
 4. Bilan, Cedevita8.3 
 5. Booker, Krka7.9 
 6. Sehovic, Buducnost7.8 
 7. Marjanovic, Crvena7.7 
 8. Macvan, Partizan7.1 
 9. Keller, Szolnok6.9 
 10. Markota, Istanbul.6.4 
Assists Per Game
 Nenad MILJENOVIC
  Mega Leks
  (194-G-93)
  Avg: 8.8
 1. Miljenovic, Mega L.8.8 
 2. Blassingame, Energ.7.2 
 3. Cook, Buducnost6.1 
 4. Williams, Crvena Z.5.7 
 5. Marinovic, Un.Olim.5.1 
 6. Cvetkovic, MZT S.5.1 
 7. Ukic, Cedevita4.4 
 8. Armstead, Krka4.4 
 9. Jokic, Mega Leks4.3 
 10. Gordic, Cedevita4.3 
Steals Per Game
 Josip SOBIN
  Zadar
  (203-G/F-89)
  Avg: 2.1
 1. Sobin, Zadar2.1 
 2. Muric, Partizan2.0 
 3. Dasic, Buducnost1.9 
 4. Armstead, Krka1.9 
 5. Cook, Buducnost1.7 
 6. Florence, Zadar1.5 
 7. Mahkovic, Un.Olimp.1.5 
 8. Miljenovic, Mega L.1.5 
 9. Jones, Szolnok1.5 
 10. Zahariev, Lukoil1.5 
Blocks Per Game
 Josip SOBIN
  Zadar
  (203-G/F-89)
  Avg: 1.3
 1. Sobin, Zadar1.3 
 2. Jokic, Mega Leks1.3 
 3. Kraljevic, Zadar1.0 
 4. Varbanov, Levski S.0.9 
 5. Majstorovic, Metal.0.9 
 6. Marelja, Oostende0.9 
 7. Mitrovic, Crvena Z.0.8 
 8. Marjanovic, Crvena0.8 
 9. Milutinov, Partizan0.8 
 10. Keller, Szolnok0.7 


Metalac lands Nemanja Protic - by Eurobasket News

Metalac Farmakom Valjevo (KLS) landed 29-year old guard Nemanja Protic (182-77kg-86). He played most recently at Borac in Serbian KLS league. In 31 games he averaged impressive 16.2ppg, 2.0rpg, 4.5apg and 1.0spg last season. Protic also played at Buducnost in Montenegrin league that season. In 9 Adriatic League games he had 3.2ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.0apg.
Protic's team won Montenegrin Cup.
The previous (12-13) season he played at Levski Sofia (NBL) in Bulgarian league. In 19 games he had 9.3ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.7apg in 2012-13 season. Protic also played 4 games in Balkan League where he had 10.5ppg, 2.8rpg and 3.5apg in 2012-13 season. He also spent pre-season at Eskisehir Basket (TBL) in Turkish league that year. In three games he had 4.3ppg, 1.7rpg, 2.0apg and 1.7spg in 2012-13 season.
In 2011-12 season Protic played at BC Nizhny Novgorod (VTB) in Russian league. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 18 VTB games he had 6.8ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.7apg in 2011-12 season. Protic also played 12 games in EuroChallenge where he had 10.9ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.6apg and 1.3spg in 2011-12 season. He also played 18 games in VTB United League where he had 7.9ppg, 1.6rpg and 3.2apg in 2011-12 season. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
In 2010-11 season Protic played at Khimik (Superleague) in Ukraine. In 15 games he had 8.5ppg, 1.3rpg, 3.2apg and 1.1spg in 2010-11 season. He also played 1 game in EuroChallenge where he recorded 4 points, 2 assists and 3 steals in 2010-11 season. He represented Serbia at the World University Games in Belgrade (Serbia) six years ago. Protic's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 7.9ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.6apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 38.9%, 3PT: 24.0%, FT: 69.2%.
Protic has played previously professionally in Germany (EWE Baskets) and Serbia (Crvena Zvezda and FMP II Beograd).

By Eurobasket Data Center

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  ARGENTINA  

Standings - LigaA

LigaA Standings
Norte
 1. Quimsa 18-3 
 2. Regatas C. 15-6 
 3. San Mart.C. 11-10 
 4. Olimpico LB 10-10 
 5. La Union 9-12 
 6. Atenas 9-14 
 7. Libertad S. 8-13 
 8. Estudian.Con. 8-14 
 9. Sionista 7-15 
Sur
 1. Obras 15-7 
 2. Quilmes MP 13-8 
 3. Penarol 13-9 
 4. Argentino 12-8 
 5. GECR Indalo 12-9 
 6. Boca Jrs 11-11 
 7. Lanus 7-12 
 8. Wuber-Est.Bahia 7-14 
 9. Ciclista 5-15 

Regular Season: Round 26

Jan. 9: La Union - Quilmes MP 93-102
Jan. 9: Ciclista - Boca Jrs 60-74
Jan. 10: Obras - Libertad S.
Jan. 10: Lanus - Penarol
Jan. 10: Olimpico LB - San Mart.C.


Stats Leaders - LigaA

Points Per Game
 Nicolas ROMANO
  Lanus
  (200-F-87)
  Avg: 22.8
 1. Romano, Lanus22.8 
 2. Baxley, Quilmes MP19.9 
 3. Wade, Lanus18.8 
 4. Garcia, Estudian.18.5 
 5. Garcia, Quimsa17.3 
 6. Phillip, Sionista17.2 
 7. Roberts, Olimpico.16.9 
 8. West, La Union16.6 
 9. DeGroat, San M.16.5 
 10. Sommerville, Rega.15.4 
Rebounds Per Game
 Sam CLANCY
  GECR I.
  (202-C-80)
  Avg: 12.1
 1. Clancy, GECR I.12.1 
 2. Roberts, Olimpico.10.1 
 3. Rasio, Wuber-Es.10.0 
 4. Phillip, Sionista9.7 
 5. Sandes, Boca Jrs9.0 
 6. Romano, Lanus8.8 
 7. Hernandez, Ciclista8.7 
 8. Delia, Obras8.3 
 9. Espinoza, Regat.8.1 
 10. Martina, La Union8.1 
Assists Per Game
 Javier MARTINEZ
  La Union
  (188-G-78)
  Avg: 5.9
 1. Martinez, La Union5.9 
 2. Hopson, Regatas C.5.8 
 3. Balbi, Argentino5.7 
 4. Aguirre, Quimsa4.7 
 5. Ciorciari, San M.4.5 
 6. Brussino, Olimpico.4.1 
 7. Palacios, Ciclista3.8 
 8. Cequeira, Quilm.3.8 
 9. Treise, Boca Jrs3.7 
 10. Labaque, Atenas3.7 
Steals Per Game
 Sebastian VEGA
  Quimsa
  (200-SF-88)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Vega, Quimsa2.2 
 2. Aguirre, Quimsa2.0 
 3. Garcia, Estudian.2.0 
 4. West, La Union1.9 
 5. Ciorciari, San M.1.8 
 6. Romano, Lanus1.8 
 7. Cosolito, Olimpico.1.7 
 8. Maldonado, Ciclista1.7 
 9. Balbi, Argentino1.7 
 10. Gerlero, San M.1.6 
Blocks Per Game
 Hakeem ROLLINS
  Regatas C.
  (201-C/F-83)
  Avg: 2
 1. Rollins, Regatas C.2.0 
 2. Clancy, GECR I.1.6 
 3. Clark, Quilmes MP1.3 
 4. Battle, Quimsa1.1 
 5. Williams, San M.1.0 
 6. Torres, Atenas1.0 
 7. Hernandez, Ciclista0.9 
 8. Vega, Quimsa0.9 
 9. Delia, Obras0.9 
 10. Aguerre, GECR I.0.8 


Standings - TNA

TNA Standings
Group 1
 1. Villa Angela 11-8 
 2. UNCAus 10-9 
 3. Obera TC 9-10 
 4. Sarmiento F. 7-8 
Group 2
 1. Instituto C. 16-3 
 2. San Isidro 11-9 
 3. Barrio Parque 8-10 
 4. BHY Tiro Federal 6-13 
Group 3
 1. Union SF 11-5 
 2. Rocamora 8-11 
 3. La Union 7-12 
 4. Echague 6-12 
Group 4
 1. 9 de Julio 16-3 
 2. Banda Norte 11-8 
 3. Espanola SL 7-13 
 4. Anzorena 1-19 
Group 5
 1. Ferrocarril O. 14-6 
 2. CASLA 12-6 
 3. Estudiantes O. 10-9 
 4. Sport Club 3-16 
Group 6
 1. MH Basket 15-4 
 2. Huracan 10-9 
 3. Alianza Viedma 8-11 
 4. Hispano Am. 8-11 

Regular Season: Round 28

Jan. 9: Banda Norte - Sport Club 96-80
Jan. 9: CASLA - Anzorena 95-79
Jan. 9: Estudiantes O. - Huracan 88-71
Jan. 9: Instituto C. - BHY Tiro Federal 81-76
Jan. 9: Villa Angela - San Isidro 80-71
Jan. 9: UNCAus - Obera TC 78-80
Jan. 9: Barrio Parque - Echague 67-65
Jan. 9: Alianza Viedma - Hispano Am. 102-77


Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Nate CARTER
  Hispano .
  (200-F-83)
  Avg: 22.4
 1. Carter, Hispano22.4 
 2. Mariani, Barrio P.19.9 
 3. Cowan, CA.19.0 
 4. King, Sport Club18.3 
 5. Gandoy, Villa Ange.16.7 
 6. Readus, Ferrocar.16.6 
 7. Rios, Alianza Vied.16.4 
 8. Fernandez, MH Ba.16.3 
 9. Mignani, San Isidro16.3 
 10. Pais, Rocamora15.6 
Rebounds Per Game
 Santiago GONZALEZ
  Echague
  (203-C-83)
  Avg: 12.5
 1. Gonzalez, Echague12.5 
 2. Maranguello, Hurac.9.6 
 3. Cowan, CA.9.5 
 4. Reinick, Union SF9.1 
 5. Vassirani, Barrio8.4 
 6. King, Sport Club8.4 
 7. Oprandi, Hispano8.4 
 8. Rivata, Barrio P.8.1 
 9. Readus, Ferrocar.8.1 
 10. Tabieres, Rocamora7.7 
Assists Per Game
 Victor Hugo CAJAL
  Obera TC
  (179-PG-80)
  Avg: 5.5
 1. Cajal, Obera TC5.5 
 2. Franco, Union SF4.5 
 3. Lozano, San Isidro4.2 
 4. Picarelli, Ferroc.4.1 
 5. Oprandi, Hispano4.0 
 6. Ceruti, BHY T.3.9 
 7. Baeza, Rocamora3.4 
 8. Luchino, 9 de Julio3.3 
 9. Titarelli, Banda N.3.3 
 10. Paletta, Estudian.3.3 
Steals Per Game
 Nicolas AGUILERA
  Anzorena
  (178-PG-91)
  Avg: 2.3
 1. Aguilera, Anzorena2.3 
 2. Eseverri, Alianz.2.2 
 3. Lauria, MH Basket2.1 
 4. Mansilla, Institut.2.0 
 5. Kelly, Instituto C.2.0 
 6. Mignani, San Isidro1.9 
 7. Bonini, Anzorena1.8 
 8. Dorsey, Union SF1.8 
 9. Titarelli, Banda N.1.7 
 10. Rivata, Barrio P.1.7 
Blocks Per Game
 Eduardo VASSIRANI
  Barrio P.
  (200-C-91)
  Avg: 1.8
 1. Vassirani, Barrio1.8 
 2. Lockett, UNCAus1.2 
 3. King, Sport Club1.2 
 4. Moya, San Isidro1.1 
 5. McCombs, San I.1.1 
 6. Raines, Villa Ange.1.0 
 7. Hunt, Alianza Vied.1.0 
 8. Fall, Anzorena1.0 
 9. Reinick, Union SF1.0 
 10. Alvarez, Villa An.0.9 



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  AUSTRALIA  

Standings - NBL

NBL Standings
 1. Breakers 15-5 
 2. Taipans 14-6 
 3. Wildcats 12-6 
 4. United 10-9 
 5. 36ers 8-11 
 6. Kings 7-11 
 7. Crocodiles 7-12 
 8. Hawks 3-16 

Regular Season: Round 14

Jan. 8: Breakers - Hawks 98-91 OT
Jan. 9: Taipans - Wildcats 91-76
Jan. 9: Kings - Crocodiles 89-98
Jan. 10: United - 36ers 89-91
Jan. 11: Crocodiles - Taipans
Jan. 11: Hawks - Breakers


Stats Leaders - NBL

Points Per Game
 Josh CHILDRESS
  Kings
  (203-F/G-83)
  Avg: 21.1
 1. Childress, Kings21.1 
 2. McRae, United20.9 
 3. Conklin, Crocodiles18.8 
 4. Wilson, 36ers18.6 
 5. Motum, 36ers17.1 
 6. Beal, Wildcats16.3 
 7. Carson, Hawks15.7 
 8. Madgen, Kings15.4 
 9. Jackson, Breakers14.8 
 10. Webster, Breakers14.4 
Rebounds Per Game
 Josh CHILDRESS
  Kings
  (203-F/G-83)
  Avg: 10.5
 1. Childress, Kings10.5 
 2. Gladness, Crocodil.7.9 
 3. Worthington, Uni.7.6 
 4. Daniels, Wildcats7.5 
 5. Knight, Wildcats6.8 
 6. Vukona, Breakers6.7 
 7. Conklin, Crocodiles6.4 
 8. Petrie, 36ers6.4 
 9. Coenraad, Hawks6.1 
 10. Nevill, Hawks6.1 
Assists Per Game
 Cedric JACKSON
  Breakers
  (191-G-86)
  Avg: 5.8
 1. Jackson, Breakers5.8 
 2. Gibson, 36ers5.5 
 3. Childress, Kings4.5 
 4. Wilbekin, Taipans4.3 
 5. Martin, Wildcats4.1 
 6. Dennis, United3.9 
 7. Markovic, Crocodil.3.7 
 8. Ervin, Hawks3.6 
 9. Martin, Hawks3.1 
 10. Norton, Crocodiles3.1 
Steals Per Game
 Damian MARTIN
  Wildcats
  (186-PG-84)
  Avg: 2.6
 1. Martin, Wildcats2.6 
 2. Jackson, Breakers2.4 
 3. Martin, Hawks1.8 
 4. Gibson, 36ers1.6 
 5. Worthington, Uni.1.4 
 6. Wilbekin, Taipans1.4 
 7. Gliddon, Taipans1.4 
 8. Dennis, United1.3 
 9. Perry, Kings1.1 
 10. Ibekwe, Breakers1.1 
Blocks Per Game
 Mickell GLADNESS
  Crocodiles
  (211-C-86)
  Avg: 2.3
 1. Gladness, Crocodil.2.3 
 2. Childress, Kings2.2 
 3. Ibekwe, Breakers1.4 
 4. Pledger, Breakers1.2 
 5. Daniels, Wildcats1.2 
 6. Garlepp, Kings1.1 
 7. Petrie, 36ers1.1 
 8. Abercrombie, Break.1.0 
 9. Jervis, Wildcats1.0 
 10. Nevill, Hawks0.9 



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  AUSTRIA  

Standings - A Bundesliga

A Bundesliga Standings
 1. Gmunden 14-5 
 2. Zepter Vienna 14-5 
 3. Gussing 13-7 
 4. Wels 12-8 
 5. Kapfenberg 12-8 
 6. Klosterneuburg 10-10 
 7. Oberwart 9-10 
 8. Arkadia 9-10 
 9. Furstenfeld 2-17 
 10. UBSC Graz 2-17 

Regular Season: Round 20

Jan. 10: Kapfenberg - Klosterneuburg 81-66
Jan. 10: Gussing - Wels 79-69
Jan. 10: Oberwart - UBSC Graz
Jan. 11: Furstenfeld - Zepter Vienna
Jan. 11: Arkadia - Gmunden


Adnan Bejtic (ex Hrastnik) is a newcomer at BK Mattersburg Rocks - by Eurobasket News

BK Mattersburg Rocks (2.Bundesliga) strengthened their roster with addition of 24-year old Slovenian forward Adnan Bejtic (200-91). He started the season at GD Hrastnik Zasavlje in Slovenian 2SKL. In 5 games he recorded 8.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.4apg and 1.2spg this season. Part of last season Bejtic spent at LTH Castings (2SKL) in Slovenian league. In 10 games he averaged just 2.8ppg and 1.7rpg. He also played at KK Litija (2SKL) in Slovenian league earlier that season. In 10 games he averaged 6.7ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.0spg.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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  BALTIC LEAGUE  

Standings - Men

Baltic League Standings
Group A
 1 Kalev/Cramo 6-2 
 2 P.Zvaigzdes 6-2 
 3 Pyrinto 5-5 
 4 Barons kv. 4-5 
 5 Parnu 3-6 
 6 Jurmala 2-6 
Group B
 1 Valmiera 8-2 
 2 Jekabpils 8-2 
 3 Lietkabelis 8-3 
 4 Tonybet 4-6 
 5 Valga Kalev 4-7 
 6 TTU 3-6 
 7 TLU/Kalev 1-10 
Group C
 1 Juventus 7-1 
 2 Liepaja/Triobet 6-2 
 3 Tarvas 5-3 
 4 Dynamo MO 3-5 
 5 Rapla 3-6 
 6 Nevezis 0-7 

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 10: TTU - TLU/Kalev 88-68
Jan. 13: Jurmala - Parnu
Jan. 14: P.Zvaigzdes - Kalev/Cramo
Jan. 14: TTU - Jekabpils
Jan. 14: Valga Kalev - Valmiera
Jan. 14: Lietkabelis - Tarvas


Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Brandis RALEY-ROSS
  Tarvas
  (188-G-87)
  Avg: 20.3
 1. Raley-Ross, Tarvas20.3 
 2. Kent, Pyrinto19.0 
 3. Jarvelainen, TTU17.9 
 4. Rutkauskas, Parnu17.9 
 5. Silavs, Parnu17.1 
 6. Aleksejevs, Valga16.9 
 7. Strupovics, Valga16.1 
 8. Grabauskas, TL.16.0 
 9. Jurevicus, Liepaj.15.7 
 10. Sirsnins, Jekabpi.15.6 
Rebounds Per Game
 Jurijs ALEKSEJEVS
  Valga K.
  (202-C-85)
  Avg: 10.4
 1. Aleksejevs, Valga10.4 
 2. Rutkauskas, Parnu10.1 
 3. Williams, Pyrinto8.7 
 4. Grabauskas, TL.8.6 
 5. Dabkus, Juventus8.0 
 6. Kupsas, Kalev/Cr.7.8 
 7. Jonats, Jurmala7.6 
 8. Haughton, Tarvas7.5 
 9. Camphor, Nevezis7.5 
 10. Puidet, TTU7.4 
Assists Per Game
 Andrius MAZUTIS
  Liepaj.
  (180-PG-81)
  Avg: 5.8
 1. Mazutis, Liepaj.5.8 
 2. Cizauskas, Valmiera5.3 
 3. Sirsnins, Jekabpils5.0 
 4. Lamonte, Brasilia5.0 
 5. Ivanauskas, Tonyb.5.0 
 6. Varanauskas, Tony.4.9 
 7. Viskontas, P.Zvaig.4.6 
 8. Zabas, Lietkabelis4.3 
 9. Jeromanovs, Jurma.4.1 
 10. Raap, Parnu4.1 
Steals Per Game
 Silver LEPPIK
  Parnu
  (188-PG-83)
  Avg: 2.8
 1. Leppik, Parnu2.8 
 2. Dorbek, Kalev/Cr.2.6 
 3. Salenga, Lietkabel.2.5 
 4. Mazutis, Liepaj.2.3 
 5. Antrops, Liepaj.2.3 
 6. Kent, Pyrinto2.3 
 7. Williams, Pyrinto2.1 
 8. Zakharov, Dynamo2.0 
 9. Vaenerberg, Pyrinto2.0 
 10. Laane, Rapla1.9 
Blocks Per Game
 Mindaugas KUPSAS
  Kalev/Cr.
  (217-C-91)
  Avg: 1.7
 1. Kupsas, Kalev/Cr.1.7 
 2. Staniulis, Tonybet1.6 
 3. Williams, Pyrinto1.6 
 4. Kairys, P.Zvaigzdes1.3 
 5. Selakovs, Jekabpils1.2 
 6. Cepukaitis, Juven.1.1 
 7. Raadik, TTU1.1 
 8. Arnold, TTU1.0 
 9. Monroe, Nevezis1.0 
 10. Rozitis, Barons k.0.9 


TLU/Kalev bring in Chukwudiebere Maduabum - by Eurobasket News

TLU/Kalev bolstered their frontcourt. They agreed on terms of contract with Chukwudiebere Maduabum. The Nigerian forward started the season in D-League. He played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Chukwudiebere Maduabum notched 4.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game in D-League. Previously Chukwudiebere Maduabum had stints in Estonia, Qatar, Mongolia and D-League.


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  BELARUS  

Standings - Premier League

Premier Standings
Places 1-6
 1. Grodno-93 10-1 
 2. GOCOR-Sozh 10-1 
 3. Tsmoki II 10-1 
 4. Rubon 7-4 
 5. Borisfen 6-5 
 6. BGU Minsk 4-7 
Places 7-12
 1. Impuls BGUIR 5-6 
 2. Rubon II 2-8 
 3. BGEU-RCOR 2-8 
 4. Prinemanye 2-9 
 5. Tsmoki III 1-9 
 6. Dynamo Polotsk 1-9 
Play in international cups:
 1. Tsmoki-Minsk - 
Stage One Standings

Second Stage: Round 1

Jan. 9: Tsmoki II - BGU Minsk 98-50
Jan. 9: GOCOR-Sozh - Rubon 97-86
Jan. 10: Prinemanye - Impuls BGUIR 65-80
Jan. 9: Borisfen - Grodno-93 59-91
Jan. 11: Prinemanye - Impuls BGUIR
Jan. 11: Rubon - Dynamo Polotsk



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  BELGIUM  

Standings - Division I

Scooore League Standings
 1. Oostende 13-1 
 2. Aalstar 9-5 
 3. Antwerp 8-5 
 4. Limburg United 8-6 
 5. Verviers-Pep. 8-6 
 6. Spirou 7-7 
 7. Mons-Hainaut 7-7 
 8. Liege 4-8 
 9. Brussels 4-9 
 10. Kangoeroes 4-11 
 11. Leuven 3-10 

Regular Season: Round 15

Jan. 9: Brussels - Aalstar 94-67
Jan. 10: Antwerp - Mons-Hainaut 85-64
Jan. 10: Oostende - Liege 84-70
Jan. 6: Kangoeroes - Mons-Hainaut 77-93
Jan. 9: Limburg United - Kangoeroes 76-79
Jan. 9: Spirou - Verviers-Pep. 69-73 OT

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 17: Mons-Hainaut - Liege
Jan. 17: Oostende - Brussels
Jan. 17: Leuven - Spirou
Jan. 17: Verviers-Pep. - Limburg United
Jan. 17: Kangoeroes - Antwerp


Stats Leaders - Division I

Points Per Game
 Rotnei CLARKE
  Aalstar
  (183-PG-89)
  Avg: 20.8
 1. Clarke, Aalstar20.8 
 2. Reid, Verviers-Pep.20.8 
 3. Sims, Brussels20.5 
 4. Page, Spirou16.6 
 5. Gamble, Brussels16.3 
 6. Braun, Aalstar16.2 
 7. Shelton, Kangoero.15.9 
 8. Fogg, Antwerp15.8 
 9. Pearson, Antwerp15.1 
 10. Boxley, Limburg14.9 
Rebounds Per Game
 Arizona REID
  Verviers-Pep.
  (196-F-86)
  Avg: 9.1
 1. Reid, Verviers-Pep.9.1 
 2. Lichodzijews., Bru.8.5 
 3. Fields, Liege8.3 
 4. Heath, Kangoeroes7.5 
 5. Love, Mons-Hainaut7.1 
 6. Shelton, Kangoero.7.0 
 7. Tofi, Aalstar6.9 
 8. Oliver, Limburg6.7 
 9. Gamble, Brussels6.5 
 10. Pearson, Antwerp6.1 
Assists Per Game
 Dusan DJORDJEVIC
  Ooste.
  (193-G-83)
  Avg: 5.6
 1. Djordjevic, Ooste.5.6 
 2. Sanders, Limburg5.2 
 3. Anderson, Liege4.8 
 4. Loubry, Brussels4.6 
 5. Clarke, Aalstar4.3 
 6. Holcomb Faye, Verv.4.2 
 7. Bosco, Mons-Hai.3.6 
 8. Braun, Aalstar3.4 
 9. Collins, Spirou3.3 
 10. Gibson, Kangoero.3.2 
Steals Per Game
 Jesse SANDERS
  Limburg .
  (190-PG-89)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Sanders, Limburg2.5 
 2. Dowdell, Spirou2.0 
 3. Stewart, Limburg2.0 
 4. Sims, Brussels1.8 
 5. Collins, Spirou1.7 
 6. Gibson, Kangoeroes1.7 
 7. Thomas, Limburg1.7 
 8. Nyakundi, Liege1.6 
 9. Oliver, Limburg1.6 
 10. Shelton, Kangoer.1.6 
Blocks Per Game
 Kevin TUMBA
  Leuven
  (206-C/F-91)
  Avg: 1.8
 1. Tumba, Leuven1.8 
 2. Heath, Kangoeroes1.5 
 3. Gamble, Brussels1.4 
 4. Love, Mons-Hainaut1.1 
 5. Berggren, Oostende1.1 
 6. Fields, Liege1.0 
 7. Enobakhare, Spirou0.8 
 8. Johnson, Aalstar0.8 
 9. Washburn, Brussels0.8 
 10. Marshall, Sagesse0.7 


Standings - Division II

Division II Standings
 1. Gembo BBC 13-2 
 2. Gent Hawks 13-3 
 3. Houthalen 12-3 
 4. Ieper 10-6 
 5. Oxaco 9-7 
 6. Soba 8-6 
 7. Giants II 7-7 
 8. Melsele 7-7 
 9. Waregem 7-9 
 10. Gistel 6-9 
 11. CEP Fleurus 6-10 
 12. St-Niklase 5-9 
 13. BAVI 3-13 
 14. NBC Alsavin 0-15 

Regular Season: Round 18

Jan. 10: Waregem - Gent Hawks 92-78
Jan. 9: CEP Fleurus - Ieper 91-71
Jan. 10: Oxaco - BAVI 71-82
Jan. 11: Soba - St-Niklase
Jan. 11: Houthalen - Gembo BBC
Jan. 11: Melsele - Giants II


Scooore League Round 15 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News

Spirou Charleroi (#6) forced the game against VOO Verviers-Pepinster (#5) into an overtime, but lost by four points 69-73 on Friday night. The game took place in Charleroi. But the guests from Verviers were better at the end. The best player for the winners was Arizona Reid who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. VOO Verviers-Pepinster have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Limburg United. Spirou Charleroi at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. VOO Verviers-Pepinster will face Limburg United (#4) at home in the next round. Spirou Charleroi will play against Leuven Bears and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 15 Mons-Hainaut was crushed by Antwerp in a road game 85-64. Oostende beat Liege at home 84-70. Mons-Hainaut won against Kangoeroes on the opponent's court 93-77. Brussels outscored Aalstar in a home game 94-67. Kangoeroes managed to beat Limburg United on the road 79-76.
The best stats of 15th round was 15 points and 16 rebounds by Aleksander Lichodzijewski of Brussels.

Antwerp - Mons-Hainaut 85-64

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Belfius Mons-Hainaut (7-7) was crushed on the road by fifth ranked Antwerp Giants (8-5) 85-64 on Saturday. The game without a history. Antwerp Giants led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. The best player for the winners was American forward Ryan Pearson (198-90, college: George Mason, agency: Court Side) who scored 22 points. International forward Jean-Marc Mwema (195-89, agency: Court Side) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four Antwerp Giants players scored in double figures. Antwerp Giants' coach Paul Vervaeck felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Jason Love (206-87, college: Xavier) who recorded 14 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import Austin Nichols (200-82, college: Humboldt St.) added 10 points respectively. Antwerp Giants moved-up to third place. Belfius Mons-Hainaut at the other side dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. Antwerp Giants will face Kangoeroes (#10) in Willebroek in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Belfius Mons-Hainaut will play at home against Liege Basket (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mons-Hainaut: J.Love 14+8reb+2ast, J.Cage 10+3reb, A.Nichols 10+3reb, J.Skeen 9+3reb, M.Smith 7+1reb+3ast, A.Gorgemans 5+2reb
Antwerp: R.Pearson 22+1reb+1ast, K.Fogg 19+2reb+1ast, J.Mwema 16+6reb+1ast, D.Kane 10+6reb+6ast, K.Archibeque 6+5reb+1ast, R.Moors 6+2ast
gschID: 324395


Oostende - Liege 84-70

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Oostende (13-1) defeated at home 8th ranked Liege Basket (4-8) 84-70 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Oostende. Liege Basket was better in third quarter 19-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Oostende forced 21 Liege Basket turnovers. The best player for the winners was international point guard Niels Marnegrave (191-87) who scored 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. International forward Pierre-Antoine Gillet (201-91) chipped in 17 points. Four Oostende players scored in double figures. Oostende's coach Dario Gjergja used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Maxime Gaudoux (200-90) who recorded 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American power forward John Fields (205-88, college: Tennessee, agency: Promotex) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Oostende have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 13-1 record. Liege Basket at the other side keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. Oostende will face Basic-Fit Brussels (#9) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Liege Basket will play against Belfius Mons-Hainaut in Quaregnon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Liege: R.Nyakundi 15+4reb, J.Fields 13+9reb, M.Gaudoux 13+6reb+5ast, Y.Hertay 9+1reb+1ast, G.Adams 7+4reb, J.Anderson 5+2ast
Oostende: P.Gillet 17+3reb+1ast, M.Ponitka 12+3reb+1ast, N.Marnegrave 12+6reb+6ast, K.Boukichou 10+9reb+1ast, J.Berggren 8+3reb, W.Wilkinson 7+1reb
gschID: 324394


Kangoeroes - Mons-Hainaut 77-93

Rather expected game in Willebroek where 10th ranked Kangoeroes (4-11) were defeated by seventh ranked Belfius Mons-Hainaut (7-7) 93-77 on Tuesday. The game was mostly controlled by Belfius Mons-Hainaut. Kangoeroes was better in second period 24-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Belfius Mons-Hainaut shot 61.1 percent from the field. Belfius Mons-Hainaut had a 28-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was Austin Nichols (200-82, college: Humboldt St.) who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Guard Mike Smith (198-87, college: E.Tenn.St.) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Belfius Mons-Hainaut players scored in double figures. Belfius Mons-Hainaut's coach Yves Defraigne used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was forward D.J. Shelton (208-91, college: Washington St.) who recorded 20 points and forward Jordan Heath (208-91, college: Canisius, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) added 7 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Belfius Mons-Hainaut moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Spirou. Kangoeroes at the other side keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. Belfius Mons-Hainaut will face Liege Basket (#8) in Liege in the next round. Kangoeroes will play at home against Antwerp Giants and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kangoeroes: D.Shelton 20+4reb, S.Geukens 16+1reb+1ast, G.Hockins 13+2ast, D.Gibson 8+2reb+2ast, J.Heath 7+11reb+2ast, R.Oveneke 5+5reb
Mons-Hainaut: A.Nichols 19+5reb+3ast, J.Love 14+5reb, M.Smith 14+6reb+5ast, J.Skeen 12+5reb+1ast, A.Gorgemans 12+2reb, T.Battle 11+6reb+2ast
gschID: 368676


Spirou - Verviers-Pep. 69-73 OT

Spirou Charleroi (#6) forced the game against VOO Verviers-Pepinster (#5) into an overtime, but lost by four points 69-73 on Friday night. The game took place in Charleroi. But the guests from Verviers were better at the end. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 19-13 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 9-5. VOO Verviers-Pepinster forced 19 Spirou Charleroi turnovers. Spirou Charleroi was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was American forward Arizona Reid (196-86, college: High Point) who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. French-American swingman John Wilkins (206-89, college: Illinois St., agency: Interperformances) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Zabian Dowdell (191-84, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) who recorded 23 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import forward Dylan Page (204-82, college: Wisc.-Milwaukee) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. VOO Verviers-Pepinster have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Limburg United. Spirou Charleroi at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. VOO Verviers-Pepinster will face Limburg United (#4) at home in the next round. Spirou Charleroi will play against Leuven Bears and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Spirou: Z.Dowdell 23+6reb+2ast, D.Page 14+7reb+4ast, L.Schwartz 9+6reb, W.Boss Mukubu 7+2reb, T.Francis 6+8reb, A.Collins 5+2reb+4ast
Verviers-Pep.: A.Reid 19+5reb+2ast, J.Wilkins 15+4reb, J.Olasewere 9+5reb+1ast, B.Freeman 8+6reb+1ast, B.Lemaire 7+4reb, A.Libert 6+6reb+3ast
gschID: 324392


Brussels - Aalstar 94-67

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Basic-Fit Brussels (4-9) outscored at home second-best Okapi Aalstar (9-5) 94-67 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Basic-Fit Brussels. Okapi Aalstar was better in second period 12-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Basic-Fit Brussels dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Okapi Aalstar's 32. Basic-Fit Brussels looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international Aleksander Lichodzijewski (204-84) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds. American power forward Julian Gamble (207-89, college: Miami, FL) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Basic-Fit Brussels players scored in double figures. Basic-Fit Brussels' coach Serge Crevecoeur felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Rotnei Clarke (183-89, college: Butler) who recorded 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import Taylor Braun (201-91, college: N.Dakota St., agency: Priority Sports) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Basic-Fit Brussels maintains ninth place with 4-9 record. Loser Okapi Aalstar keeps the second position with five games lost. Basic-Fit Brussels will face league's leader Oostende on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
Top scorers:
Aalstar: R.Clarke 19+5reb+4ast, T.Braun 13+6reb+2ast, V.Kesteloot 11+6reb, L.Cummard 9+4reb, N.El Khounchar 6+2reb+4ast, A.Lodwick 3+8reb+1ast
Brussels: D.Sims 17+4ast, A.Lichodzijewski 15+16reb+3ast, J.Gamble 14+11reb+3ast, R.Brown 13+8reb+4ast, M.Gorremans 10+3ast, D.Loubry 9+1reb+5ast
gschID: 324396


Limburg United - Kangoeroes 76-79

There was an upset when 3rd placed Limburg United (8-6) was edged at home by tenth ranked Kangoeroes (4-11) 79-76 on Friday. The guests trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 43-34 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Jordan Heath (208-91, college: Canisius, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Forward D.J. Shelton (208-91, college: Washington St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Seamus Boxley (201-82, college: Portland St.) who recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds and Devin Oliver (201-92, college: Dayton) added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Four Kangoeroes and five Limburg United players scored in double figures. Limburg United's coach Brian Lynch rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kangoeroes maintains tenth place with 4-11 record. Limburg United lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. Kangoeroes will face higher ranked Antwerp Giants (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Limburg United will play against VOO Verviers-Pepinster and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Limburg United: S.Boxley 18+7reb+3ast, J.Sanders 15+4reb+5ast, D.Donkor 12+2reb, D.Oliver 10+12reb+3ast, B.Stewart 10+2reb+1ast, H.Vanwijn 4+3reb
Kangoeroes: J.Heath 24+9reb+1ast, D.Shelton 15+11reb+1ast, S.Geukens 13+2reb+2ast, D.Gibson 13+3reb+4ast, B.Bowdry 5+1reb, R.Oveneke 5+6reb+2ast
gschID: 324393



Aleksander Lichodzijewski claims Belgian Scooore League weekly honour - by Eurobasket News

Experienced Naturalized Polish Power forward Aleksander Lichodzijewski (204-PF-84) had a very impressive game in the last round for Brussels and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 15.
The 30-year old power forward had a double-double of 15 points and sixteen rebounds, while his team outclassed Aalstar (#2, 9-5) with 27-point margin 94-67. Brussels maintains the 9th position in Belgian Scooore League. Brussels is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 4-9 record. In the team's last game Lichodzijewski had a remarkable 85.7% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Brussels and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Aleksander Lichodzijewski averages this season 11.5ppg and 8.5rpg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 23-year old American forward Jordan Heath (208-F-91, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) of Kangoeroes. Heath impressed basketball fans with 24 points and 9 rebounds. It was enough for Kangoeroes to edge the higher-ranked Limburg United (#4, 8-6) by 3 points 79-76. Kangoeroes' 10th position in the standings has not changed. 11 lost games are too many comparing to just four victories Kangoeroes managed to get this year. Heath is a newcomer at Kangoeroes and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.

The third best performed player last round was another Brussels' star - American Julian Gamble (207-F/C-89). Gamble scored 14 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was another key player of Brussels, helping his team with a 94-67 easy win against the higher-ranked Aalstar (#2, 9-5). The chances of Brussels not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 9 games, recording just four victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Gamble could try to bring Brussels' a little bit higher in the standings. Gamble has individually a great season in Belgium. After 11 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.3ppg (5th best) and rebounds with 6.5rpg (9th best). He also has 1.4bpg and FGP: 64.8%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Zabian Dowdell (191-PG-84) of Spirou - 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Rotnei Clarke (183-PG-89) of Aalstar - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Jason Love (206-F/C-87) of Mons-Hainaut - 14 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Jesse Sanders (190-PG-89) of Limburg United - 15 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists
8. Austin Nichols (200-SF-82) of Mons-Hainaut - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Rion Brown (198-SG-91) of Brussels - 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists
10. Niels Marnegrave (191-PG-87) of Oostende - 12 points, 6 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)


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  BOSNIA  

Standings - BIH League

Division Standings
 1. Spars Sarajevo 11-0 
 2. Leotar 9-3 
 3. Siroki Primorka 7-5 
 4. Gradanski 7-5 
 5. Kakanj 6-6 
 6. Sloboda Tuzla 6-7 
 7. Zrinjski HT 6-7 
 8. Mladost 5-7 
 9. HEO 5-7 
 10. Varda HE 4-9 
 11. Celik 4-9 
 12. Bosna-Royal 3-8 
Play in international cups:
 1. Igokea - 

Regular Season: Round 13

Jan. 10: Siroki Primorka - Sloboda Tuzla 87-74
Jan. 10: Celik - Varda HE 74-77
Jan. 10: Zrinjski HT - Kakanj 68-74
Jan. 10: Sloboda Tuzla - HEO
Jan. 10: Mladost - Bosna-Royal
Jan. 10: Gradanski - Leotar


D1 Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Almir HASANDIC
  Sloboda .
  (192-SG-90)
  Avg: 22.3
 1. Hasandic, Sloboda22.3 
 2. Opacak, Celik20.8 
 3. Negovanovic, HEO19.8 
 4. Svilar, Mladost17.0 
 5. Boljkovac, Grada.15.3 
 6. Katic, Siroki P.15.3 
 7. Novacic, Siroki P.15.3 
 8. Josipovic, Spars S.14.9 
 9. Sakotic, Leotar14.8 
 10. Bilinovac, Siroki14.7 
Rebounds Per Game
 Aldin DEDIC
  Celik
  (193-SG-88)
  Avg: 8.7
 1. Dedic, Celik8.7 
 2. Dujkovic, Bosna-Ro.8.4 
 3. Rizvic, Kakanj7.0 
 4. Bilinovac, Siroki6.7 
 5. Djurasovic, Spars6.5 
 6. Bulic, Spars S.6.5 
 7. Novacic, Siroki P.6.3 
 8. Tomic, Kakanj5.8 
 9. Vukovic, HEO5.7 
 10. Jankovic, Varda5.5 
Assists Per Game
 Nenad DJURDJEVIC
  Varda H.
  (180-PG-87)
  Avg: 5.2
 1. Djurdjevic, Varda5.2 
 2. Nikolic, Spars S.5.1 
 3. Boljkovac, Grada.4.7 
 4. Princ, Zrinjski HT4.7 
 5. Katic, Siroki P.4.5 
 6. Peljto, Kakanj4.1 
 7. Bilinovac, Siroki3.6 
 8. Zahiragic, Spars S.3.5 
 9. Sarajlic, Sloboda3.5 
 10. Svilar, Mladost3.4 
Steals Per Game
 Pavle BOLJKOVAC
  Grada.
  (190-G-85)
  Avg: 1.8
 1. Boljkovac, Grada.1.8 
 2. Novacic, Siroki P.1.7 
 3. Katic, Siroki P.1.6 
 4. Nikolic, Spars S.1.6 
 5. Erkic, Gradanski1.6 
 6. Milosevic, Mladost1.5 
 7. Sarajlic, Sloboda1.5 
 8. Lakic, Varda HE1.4 
 9. Naletilic, Siroki1.4 
 10. Bilinovac, Siroki1.3 
Blocks Per Game
 Marko DUJKOVIC
  Bosna-Ro.
  (226-C-90)
  Avg: 2.6
 1. Dujkovic, Bosna-Ro.2.6 
 2. Popovic, Kakanj1.3 
 3. Petric, Sloboda Tu.1.2 
 4. Alic, Celik1.0 
 5. Petkovic, HEO0.9 
 6. Buza, Spars S.0.9 
 7. Demic, Zrinjski HT0.9 
 8. Erkic, Gradanski0.9 
 9. Cvetkovic, Leotar0.8 
 10. Knezevic, Mladost0.7 


Adriatic League: Krka beat Igokea in Novo Mesto - by Eurobasket News

Krka - Igokea 78:67

Krka prevailed against visiting Igokea in the Adriatic League season today. Malcolm Armstead (183-PG-89, agency: Three Eye Sports, college: Wichita St.) stepped up with 19 points and 6 assists to lead the winners. The win became the seventh for the Slovenian team in the Adriatic League season.
Krka claimed a 22:14 lead after the opening frame. They poured in 27 points in the second stanza. Krka established a comfortable 49:36 halftime advantage. Igokea narrowed the gap in the third quarter. The Bosnian team pulled within 11 points at the final intermission. But Krka held their opponents to just 15 points in the final stanza and got away with the win. Christopher Booker (208-C/F-81, college: Purdue) produced 15 points, while Erjon Kastrati (198-SG-94) and Mirko Mulalic (195-F-88) netted 9 points each in the victory. Dusko Bunic (207-C-89, agency: Beo Basket) replied with 14 points replied with 14 points for Igokea. Nikola Dragovic (206-F-87, college: UCLA) tossed in 13 points in the loss.

Krka: Malcolm Armstead 19, Christopher Booker 15, Erjon Kastrati 9, Mirko Mulalic 9
Igokea: Dusko Bunic 14, Nikola Dragovic 13


KK Varda Hidroelektrana Visegrad inks Nemanja Karalic - by Eurobasket News

KK Varda Hidroelektrana Visegrad (Division I) signed 27-year old Serbian center Nemanja Karalic (208-105kg-88). He just played at KK Strumica in FYR Macedonian Prva Liga. In three games he had 10.7ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.0apg and 1.7bpg this season. Karalic also spent pre-season at BC Nokia (1st Division) in Finnish league earlier that year. He ended the last season at Smederevo (KLS) in Serbian league. In four games he recorded 5.0ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.0bpg. But the most of that year Karalic spent at Napredak Rubin (KLS) in Serbian league. In 13 games he recorded 6.8ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.1apg. The most of previous (12-13) season he spent at ABS Primorje (Erste Liga) in Montenegrin league. In 18 games he recorded 7.3ppg and 4.7rpg in 2012-13 season. The other team Karalic played shortly was Servitium (Division II). In 7 games he recorded 7.3ppg and 4.0rpg in 2012-13 season. He helped them to make it to the Slovenian Cup final in 2009.
Karalic has played previously professionally in Serbia (KK Beovuk 72 Beograd, Crnokosa, Tamis and Radnicki Obrenovac) and Slovenia (Elektra).
He could be described: Nemanja is very athletic, fast, natural strenght, great rebounder and blocker, 3pt shooter.

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Standings - BNL

NBB Standings
 1. Limeira 14-1 
 2. Bauru 11-2 
 3. Minas 10-5 
 4. Flamengo 9-4 
 5. Paulistano 9-6 
 6. S.Jose/Unimed 9-6 
 7. Vivo/Franca 9-6 
 8. Mogi das Cruzes 7-6 
 9. Pinheiros/Sky 7-7 
 10. Palmeiras 7-8 
 11. Brasilia 5-9 
 12. Macae 5-9 
 13. Uberlandia 4-10 
 14. Basquete Cearense 3-10 
 15. Rio Claro 3-12 
 16. Liga Sorocaba 2-13 

Regular Season: Round 15

Jan. 9: Basquete Cearense - Liga Sorocaba 90-78
Jan. 8: Pinheiros/Sky - Minas 89-78
Jan. 9: Brasilia - Paulistano 86-94
Jan. 9: Rio Claro - Macae 85-105
Jan. 8: Mogi das Cruzes - Vivo/Franca 80-82
Jan. 8: Palmeiras - Uberlandia 79-68
Jan. 9: Limeira - Flamengo 78-73
Jan. 8: S.Jose/Unimed - Bauru 71-90

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 20: Macae - Liga Sorocaba
Jan. 20: Flamengo - Paulistano
Jan. 20: Brasilia - Bauru
Jan. 20: Basquete Cearense - Vivo/Franca
Jan. 21: Pinheiros/Sky - Limeira
Jan. 21: Palmeiras - Rio Claro
Jan. 21: Minas - S.Jose/Unimed
Jan. 21: Uberlandia - Mogi das Cruzes

Round 3

Jan. 15: Macae - Bauru

Round 4

Jan. 13: Flamengo - Bauru

Round 7

Jan. 14: Basquete Cearense - Mogi das Cruzes
Jan. 14: Flamengo - Pinheiros/Sky

Round 8

Jan. 16: Brasilia - Mogi das Cruzes


Stats Leaders - BNL

Points Per Game
 Shamell STALLWORTH
  Mogi d.
  (195-SG-80)
  Avg: 20.8
 1. Stallworth, Mogi d.20.8 
 2. Giovannoni, Brasil.18.4 
 3. Smith, Macae17.8 
 4. Holloway, Paulista.17.5 
 5. Hettsheimer, Bauru17.1 
 6. Cipolini, Brasilia16.9 
 7. Dawkins, Paulistano16.6 
 8. Jackson, Limeira16.5 
 9. Meindl, Vivo/Fra.16.3 
 10. Parisotto, Uberla.15.9 
Rebounds Per Game
 Caio SILVEIRA
  S.Jose/U.
  (211-C-87)
  Avg: 9.1
 1. Silveira, S.Jose/U.9.1 
 2. Santos, Minas8.5 
 3. Toyloy, Palmeiras7.9 
 4. Santo, Mogi d.7.5 
 5. Andrade, Bauru6.7 
 6. Hettsheimer, Bauru6.5 
 7. Mata, Vivo/Franca6.5 
 8. Meyinsse, Flamengo6.4 
 9. Ansaloni, Minas6.2 
 10. Toledo, Pinheiro.6.2 
Assists Per Game
 Maximiliano STANIC
  Palmeiras
  (178-PG-78)
  Avg: 5.9
 1. Stanic, Palmeiras5.9 
 2. Dos Santos, Limei.5.8 
 3. de Assis, Brasilia5.5 
 4. Fischer, Bauru5.5 
 5. Figueroa, Vivo/Fra.5.3 
 6. Ribeiro, Bauru5.2 
 7. Rossetto, Basque.5.1 
 8. Brown, Rio Claro5.0 
 9. Smith, Pinheiro.4.9 
 10. Laprovittola, Fla.4.8 
Steals Per Game
 Worrel CLAHAR
  Liga S.
  (180-G-)
  Avg: 3.4
 1. Clahar, Liga S.3.4 
 2. Toledo, Pinheiro.2.6 
 3. Machado, Rio Claro2.3 
 4. Romualdo, Rio Claro2.1 
 5. Coelho, Minas1.9 
 6. Meindl, Vivo/Fra.1.9 
 7. Curnell, Mogi d.1.8 
 8. Brown, Uberlandia1.8 
 9. Brown, Rio Claro1.8 
 10. de Sousa, Basque.1.7 
Blocks Per Game
 Jerome MEYINSSE
  Flamengo
  (206-C-88)
  Avg: 1.4
 1. Meyinsse, Flamengo1.4 
 2. Santo, Mogi d.1.2 
 3. Mims, Uberlandia1.0 
 4. Morro, Pinheiro.0.8 
 5. Teichmann, Limeira0.8 
 6. Silveira, S.Jose/U.0.8 
 7. Mariano, Vivo/Fra.0.7 
 8. Giovannoni, Brasil.0.7 
 9. Reis, Brasilia0.7 
 10. Cipolini, Brasilia0.7 


NBB Round 15: Vivo/Franca beats Mogi by two after a very close game - by Eurobasket News

NBB is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 15 rounds left.

The most exciting game of round 15 in the NBB took place in Mogi das Cruzes. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Mogi (7-6) to seventh ranked Vivo/Franca (9-6) 82-80 on Thursday evening. The guests trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 82-80. 25 personal fouls committed by Mogi helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for international Leonardo Meindl (201-93) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 4 assists. Argentinian Marcos Mata (201-86) contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American Shamell Stallworth (195-80, college: USF, agency: Interperformances) answered with 23 points and 5 rebounds for Mogi. Mogi's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vivo/Franca moved-up to fifth place, which they share with S.Jose/Unimed and Paulistano. Mogi lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with six games lost. Vivo/Franca is looking forward to face SKY/Basquete (#14) in Aldeota in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mogi will play on the road against Brasilia (#11) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Minas (10-5) against ninth ranked Pinheiros (7-7) on Thursday night. Visiting Minas was defeated by Pinheiros in Sao Paolo 89-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Minas. It was a great evening for point guard Jefferson Campos (191-91) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points. Marcus Vinicius Toledo helped adding 13 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Robby Collum (185-81, college: W.Michigan) with 21 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pinheiros maintains ninth place with 7-7 record. Minas at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Pinheiros will play against higher ranked Flamengo (#4) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Minas will play at home against Sao Jose/Vinac and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Winner/Limeira (14-1) which hosted in Limeira 4th placed Flamengo (9-4). First ranked Winner/Limeira managed to get a 5-point victory 78-73. It was an exceptional evening for Welington Dos Santos who led the winners and scored 23 points and 5 assists. Marquinhos Vieira came up with 23 points and 5 assists for Flamengo in the defeat. Winner/Limeira have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-1 record. Defending champion Flamengo keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Winner/Limeira will meet Pinheiros (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Flamengo will play against Pinheiros (#9) and hope to secure a win.
The game in Sao Jose was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (11-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Sao Jose/Vinac (9-6). Paschoalotto/Bauru did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 90-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sao Jose/Vinac. The best player for the winners was Alex Ribeiro who scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Paschoalotto/Bauru. Defending champion maintains second place with 11-2 record having five points less than leader Limeira. Sao Jose/Vinac at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Paschoalotto/Bauru's next round opponent will be Macae (#12) on the road and are hoping to win another game. Sao Jose/Vinac will play against Minas (#3) in Belo Horizonte and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between 14th ranked Rio Claro (3-12) and twelfth ranked Macae (5-9) in Rio Claro on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Macae outscored Rio Claro 105-85. It was a good game for Eddy Carvalho who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Macae moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Brasilia. Rio Claro lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Macae will face league's second-placed Paschoalotto/Bauru at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rio Claro will play against Palmeiras (#10) in Sao Paulo and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 15: bottom-ranked Liga Sorocaba was beaten by Basquete Cearense on the road 90-78. Brasilia lost to Paulistano on its own court 86-94. Uberlandia unfortunately lost to Palmeiras in Sao Paulo 68-79.
The most impressive performance of 15th round was 20 points and 10 rebounds by Steven Toyloy of Palmeiras.

Basquete Cearense - Liga Sorocaba 90-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifteenth ranked SKY/Basquete's (3-10) home victory over bottom-ranked Liga Sorocaba (2-13) in Aldeota 90-78 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by SKY/Basquete. Liga Sorocaba was better in third quarter 25-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when SKY/Basquete won last quarter 30-20. They made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. Liga Sorocaba was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Andrezao de Sousa (198-90) who led his team to a victory with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Paraguayan center Guillermo Araujo (204-82) contributed with 15 points for the winners. point guard Thiago Carneiro (191-91, college: Colorado NW CC) answered with 19 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and swingman Gaucho Zilmer (197-86) added 15 points in the effort for Liga Sorocaba. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. SKY/Basquete moved-up to fourteenth place. Liga Sorocaba lost their seventh game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. SKY/Basquete will face higher ranked Mogi (#8) in Mogi das Cruzes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Liga Sorocaba will play on the road against Macae (#12) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Basquete Cearense: A.de Sousa 16+6reb+2ast, F.Fischer 15+3reb+2ast, G.Araujo 15+4reb+3ast, R.McLemore 11+5reb+3ast, J.Froehlich 10+2reb+2ast, D.Rossetto 9+3reb+7ast
Liga Sorocaba: T.Carneiro 19+1reb, G.Zilmer 15+3reb, V.Reis Lima 11+4reb, G.Hubner 10+5reb+3ast, M.Costa 9+2reb+1ast, M.Nocedal 7+2reb+2ast
gschID: 351494


Brasilia - Paulistano 86-94

Very expected game when 11th ranked Brasilia (5-9) lost at home to seventh ranked Paulistano (9-6) 94-86 on Friday. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Paulistano made 29-of-34 free shots (85.3 percent) during the game, while Brasilia only scored twelve points from the stripe. Brasilia was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Pilar Alves (201-84) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Desmond Holloway (191-90, college: Co.Carolina) contributed with 20 points for the winners. International Guilherme Giovannoni (203-80, agency: Interperformances) answered with 17 points and 4 assists and the former international Arthur Silva (196-82) added 16 points in the effort for Brasilia. Four Brasilia players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Paulistano. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with S.Jose/Unimed and Vivo/Franca. Loser Brasilia keeps the eleventh position with nine games lost. Paulistano will face higher ranked Flamengo (#4) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brasilia will play at home against Mogi (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Paulistano: D.Holloway 20+2reb, P.Alves 15+7reb, C.Araujo 14+2reb+2ast, K.Dawkins 9+4reb+7ast, A.Casimiro 9+3reb, F.Penna 9+2reb+4ast
Brasilia: G.Giovannoni 17+3reb+4ast, A.Silva 16+3reb+2ast, B.Felipe Viana 14+1reb+1ast, L.Cipolini 10+4reb+1ast, F.Lima 8+2reb+1ast, A.Alves 7
gschID: 351493


Limeira - Flamengo 78-73

An interesting game for Winner/Limeira (14-1) which hosted in Limeira 4th placed Flamengo (9-4). First ranked Winner/Limeira managed to get a 5-point victory 78-73. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Flamengo won third quarter 19-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Winner/Limeira made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for the former international point guard Welington Dos Santos (185-81) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 5 assists. The former international center Bruno Fiorotto (208-84) accounted for 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. The former international Marquinhos Vieira (207-84) came up with 23 points and 5 assists and Argentinian-Spanish forward Walter Herrmann (206-79) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Flamengo in the defeat. Winner/Limeira have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 14-1 record. Defending champion Flamengo keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Winner/Limeira will meet Pinheiros (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Flamengo will play against Pinheiros (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Limeira: W.Dos Santos 23+5ast, D.Jackson 18+3reb+2ast, B.Fiorotto 12+9reb+5ast, C.Hayes 9+4reb+1ast, d.Souza Ferreira 8+4reb, R.Ramon 5
Flamengo: M.Vieira 23+3reb+5ast, J.Meyinsse 10+3reb, V.Benite 10+1reb, W.Herrmann 9+9reb, N.Laprovittola 7+6ast, C.Felicio 6+6reb
gschID: 351492


Rio Claro - Macae 85-105

The game between 14th ranked Rio Claro (3-12) and twelfth ranked Macae (5-9) in Rio Claro on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Macae outscored Rio Claro 105-85. The game was mostly controlled by Macae. Rio Claro was better in second period 29-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. Macae forced 19 Rio Claro turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Macae especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. Rio Claro was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Eddy Carvalho (196-87) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). American point guard Jamaal Smith (175-85, college: N.Mexico) contributed with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international center Lucas Tischer (208-83) answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Eric Romualdo (185-83) added 18 points (perfect from the field making all six shots) in the effort for Rio Claro. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Macae moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Brasilia. Rio Claro lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Macae will face league's second-placed Paschoalotto/Bauru at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rio Claro will play against Palmeiras (#10) in Sao Paulo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Macae: E.Carvalho 22+6reb+1ast, A.de Mello 18+6reb+1ast, J.Smith 17+5reb+6ast, M.Dornelles 14+8reb+2ast, P.Wellausen 13+1reb+2ast, F.Alvim 12+3reb+1ast
Rio Claro: E.Romualdo 18+1reb+3ast, L.Tischer 15+9reb+3ast, B.Brown 13+1reb+5ast, E.Machado 10+4reb+4ast, A.Mosso 10+1reb+1ast, V.Oliveira 7+2reb+1ast
gschID: 351491


Mogi das Cruzes - Vivo/Franca 80-82

The most exciting game of round 15 in the NBB took place in Mogi das Cruzes. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 8th ranked Mogi (7-6) to seventh ranked Vivo/Franca (9-6) 82-80 on Thursday evening. The guests trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 82-80. 25 personal fouls committed by Mogi helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for international Leonardo Meindl (201-93) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 4 assists. Argentinian Marcos Mata (201-86) contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American Shamell Stallworth (195-80, college: USF, agency: Interperformances) answered with 23 points and 5 rebounds and the former international center Paulo Prestes (211-88) added 15 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Mogi. Mogi's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vivo/Franca moved-up to fifth place, which they share with S.Jose/Unimed and Paulistano. Mogi lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with six games lost. Vivo/Franca is looking forward to face SKY/Basquete (#14) in Aldeota in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Mogi will play on the road against Brasilia (#11) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Vivo/Franca: L.Meindl 24+3reb+4ast, M.Mata 17+9reb+2ast, A.Coimbra 12+1reb+1ast, C.Cobos 11+1reb+1ast, L.Mariano 8+7reb, H.Garcia 5+1reb+1ast
Mogi das Cruzes: S.Stallworth 23+5reb, P.Prestes 15+12reb, G.Filipin 13+1reb+1ast, G.Santo 8+6reb, A.Pinheiro 6+1reb+1ast, E.Corazza 5+3reb+7ast
gschID: 351490


S.Jose/Unimed - Bauru 71-90

The game in Sao Jose was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (11-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Sao Jose/Vinac (9-6). Paschoalotto/Bauru did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 90-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sao Jose/Vinac. The game was mostly controlled by Paschoalotto/Bauru. Sao Jose/Vinac was better in fourth quarter 25-23. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Paschoalotto/Bauru players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was international guard Alex Ribeiro (191-80, agency: Interperformances) who scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. The former international power forward Murilo Becker (211-83) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was center Rafael Mineiro Rodrigues (213-87) who recorded 13 points and 8 rebounds and American-Jordanian swingman Jimmy Baxter (193-80, college: S.Florida) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Five Paschoalotto/Bauru and four Sao Jose/Vinac players scored in double figures. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Paschoalotto/Bauru. Defending champion maintains second place with 11-2 record having five points less than leader Limeira. Sao Jose/Vinac at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Paschoalotto/Bauru's next round opponent will be Macae (#12) on the road and are hoping to win another game. Sao Jose/Vinac will play against Minas (#3) in Belo Horizonte and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bauru: M.Becker 19+6reb+1ast, R.Hettsheimer 18+6reb, A.Ribeiro 16+6reb+8ast, R.Day 11+6reb+2ast, R.Fischer 10+4reb+8ast, J.Andrade 8+5reb+1ast
S.Jose/Unimed: B.Nardi Duarte 13+5ast, R.Mineiro Rodrigues 13+8reb+1ast, J.Baxter 12+5reb+3ast, G.de Oliveira 12+2reb, V.Silva 9+5reb+3ast, A.Laws 6+3reb+4ast
gschID: 351489


Palmeiras - Uberlandia 79-68

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Palmeiras (7-8) won against 12th ranked Unitri (4-10) in Sao Paulo 79-68 on Thursday. The game without a history. Palmeiras led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Palmeiras outrebounded Unitri 43-22 including a 32-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for American power forward Steven Toyloy (203-87, college: Cincinnati) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Guard Arlindo Neto (187-86) contributed with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Palmeiras players scored in double figures. Palmeiras' coach Regis Marrelli used entire bench saving starting five for next games. The former international Audrei Parisotto (196-84) answered with 22 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the former international Luis Felipe Gruber (206-85) added 16 points in the effort for Unitri. Palmeiras maintains tenth place with 7-8 record. Unitri lost their seventh game in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with ten games lost. Palmeiras will face Rio Claro (#15) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Unitri will play against Mogi and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Palmeiras: S.Toyloy 20+10reb+1ast, N.Gianella 15+2reb+2ast, A.Neto 10+5reb+5ast, D.Pinheiro 10+7reb+2ast, F.Russo 9+6reb+1ast, M.Stanic 8+7reb+4ast
Uberlandia: A.Parisotto 22+3reb, L.Felipe Gruber 16+4reb, R.Leichtweis 13+4reb+1ast, O.Mims 9+1reb, I.Parisotto 3+4reb+3ast, R.Cesar Silva 3+1reb+1ast
gschID: 351488


Pinheiros/Sky - Minas 89-78

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Minas (10-5) against ninth ranked Pinheiros (7-7) on Thursday night. Visiting Minas was defeated by Pinheiros in Sao Paolo 89-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Minas. The game was mostly controlled by Pinheiros. Minas was better in second period 24-23. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a great evening for point guard Jefferson Campos (191-91) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points. The former international forward Marcus Vinicius Toledo (201-86) helped adding 13 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Robby Collum (185-81, college: W.Michigan) with 21 points and 4 assists and center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-87) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Five Pinheiros and four Minas players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pinheiros maintains ninth place with 7-7 record. Minas at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Pinheiros will play against higher ranked Flamengo (#4) in Rio de Janeiro in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Minas will play at home against Sao Jose/Vinac and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros/Sky: J.Campos 23+2reb+1ast, J.Smith 15+3reb+6ast, D.Kurtz 15+2reb+1ast, J.Smith 14+1reb+2ast, M.Vinicius Toledo 13+9reb+2ast, L.Dias Silva 6+10reb
Minas: R.Collum 21+4reb+4ast, A.Oliveira 16+2reb+2ast, R.Ansaloni 15+9reb, E.Cafferata 13+1reb+4ast, H.Coelho 6+1reb+2ast, L.Demetrio 4+4reb
gschID: 351487



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  BULGARIA  

Standings A1

NBL Standings
 1. Lukoil Acad. 12-0 
 2. Balkan 9-3 
 3. Levski Sofia 8-4 
 4. Rilski 6-5 
 5. Cherno More 6-5 
 6. Beroe 5-7 
 7. Yambol 5-7 
 8. Chernomorets 1-10 
 9. Spartak Pleven 0-11 

Regular Season: Round 13

Jan. 10: Lukoil Acad. - Spartak Pleven 97-69
Jan. 8: Levski Sofia - Balkan 70-88
Jan. 10: Beroe - Rilski 66-73
Jan. 10: Chernomorets - Yambol 63-85

Regular Season: Round 14

Jan. 14: Rilski - Levski Sofia
Jan. 17: Yambol - Cherno More
Jan. 17: Spartak Pleven - Beroe
Jan. 17: Balkan - Chernomorets


Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Dewayne JACKSON
  Beroe
  (203-F-90)
  Avg: 19.3
 1. Jackson, Beroe19.3 
 2. Lilov, Balkan18.6 
 3. Brnas, Yambol17.8 
 4. Laser, Yambol17.4 
 5. Johnson, Yambol16.6 
 6. Smith, Lukoil Acad.16.2 
 7. Taylor, Rilski16.1 
 8. Milutinovic, Trika.15.7 
 9. Thomas, Lukoil A.15.3 
 10. Black, Beroe15.2 
Rebounds Per Game
 Dewayne JACKSON
  Beroe
  (203-F-90)
  Avg: 9.9
 1. Jackson, Beroe9.9 
 2. Brnas, Yambol9.6 
 3. Pavic, Balkan9.2 
 4. Milutinovic, Trika.8.0 
 5. Gugino, Rilski7.5 
 6. Zahariev, Sparta.7.2 
 7. Sundov, Lukoil A.7.0 
 8. Daniel, Cherno M.6.4 
 9. Sulovic, Balkan6.3 
 10. Johnson, Yambol6.0 
Assists Per Game
 Pedja STAMENKOVIC
  Bal.
  (190-G-88)
  Avg: 6.5
 1. Stamenkovic, Bal.6.5 
 2. Avramov, JuveCase.5.6 
 3. Laser, Yambol5.5 
 4. Curry, Lukoil Acad.5.4 
 5. Ostrev, Spartak4.7 
 6. Velikov, Cherno M.4.5 
 7. Bozov, Rilski4.5 
 8. Smith, Lukoil Acad.4.0 
 9. Black, Beroe3.6 
 10. Karamfilov, Levsk.3.6 
Steals Per Game
 Ivan LILOV
  Balkan
  (196-SG-88)
  Avg: 2.4
 1. Lilov, Balkan2.4 
 2. Zahariev, Lukoil A.2.2 
 3. Taylor, Rilski1.8 
 4. Ostrev, Spartak1.7 
 5. Brnas, Yambol1.6 
 6. Zahariev, Sparta.1.6 
 7. Black, Beroe1.6 
 8. Petkov, Yambol1.5 
 9. Jackson, Beroe1.5 
 10. Laser, Yambol1.5 
Blocks Per Game
 Dewayne JACKSON
  Beroe
  (203-F-90)
  Avg: 1.3
 1. Jackson, Beroe1.3 
 2. Banev, Lukoil Acad.1.2 
 3. Daniel, Cherno M.1.1 
 4. Petkov, Yambol1.0 
 5. Georgiev, Rilski1.0 
 6. Milutinovic, Trika.0.9 
 7. Marshavelski, Yamb.0.9 
 8. Varbanov, Levski S.0.8 
 9. Sundov, Lukoil A.0.8 
 10. Johnson, Yambol0.6 


NBL Round 13 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News

The biggest surprise of round 13 was guest Balkan's (9-3) easy road victory over their biggest opponent Levski Sofia (8-4) 88-70 on Thursday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The guests trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 18 points. Balkan looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Levski Sofia's players. The former international Ivan Lilov (196-88) fired 26 points and 6 assists for the winners. Serbian guard Pedja Stamenkovic (190-88, agency: 011 Sports) chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. International Pavel Ivanov (200-88, agency: Interperformances) produced 20 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Balkan moved-up to second place. Defending champion Levski Sofia dropped to the third position with four games lost. Balkan are looking forward to face Chernomorets (#8) in Burgas in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Levski Sofia will play on the road against Rilski (#4) in Samokov and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Undefeated leader Lukoil Acad. delivered the twelfth consecutive victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Spartak Pleven (0-11) 97-69 in Sofia. Worth to mention a great performance of international Hristo Zahariev (199-90) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Terry Smith contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Lukoil Acad.'s coach Jovica Arsic felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Milen Zahariev (190-92) answered with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for Spartak Pleven. Undefeated Lukoil Acad. (12-0) have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 12 victories in a row. Spartak Pleven at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Lukoil Acad. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Spartak Pleven will play at home against Beroe (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in Stara Zagora was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Rilski (6-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Beroe (5-7). Rilski managed to secure a 7-point victory 73-66 on Saturday. Zarko Rakocevic stepped up and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Rilski's coach Rosen Barchovski used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Dewayne Jackson responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Rilski moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Cherno More. Loser Beroe keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Yambol. Rilski will meet at home higher ranked Levski Sofia (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Beroe will play against Spartak Pleven and hope to secure a win.
The game in Burgas supposed to be also worth to mention about. Seventh ranked Yambol (5-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Chernomorets (1-10). Yambol smashed Chernomorets 85-63. Tyler Laser nailed 17 points and 4 assists for the winning 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. Yambol moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Beroe. Chernomorets lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with ten games lost. Yambol's next round opponent will be higher ranked Cherno More (#5) in Varna and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chernomorets will play on the road against the league's second-placed Balkan in Botevgrad and hope to win that game.

The best stats of 13th round was 17 points and 17 rebounds by Dejan Bjelic of Chernomorets.

Beroe - Rilski 66-73

The game in Stara Zagora was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Rilski (6-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Beroe (5-7). Rilski managed to secure a 7-point victory 73-66 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 5 points at the halftime before their 44-32 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Rilski made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. Montenegrin forward Zarko Rakocevic (204-84) stepped up and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and American power forward Tony Gugino (207-86, college: Hillsdale) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Rilski players scored in double figures. Rilski's coach Rosen Barchovski used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American forward Dewayne Jackson (203-90, college: Morgan St.) responded with 20 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Mike Black (183-90, college: Albany) scored 18 points and 5 assists. Rilski moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Cherno More. Loser Beroe keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Yambol. Rilski will meet at home higher ranked Levski Sofia (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Beroe will play against Spartak Pleven and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Beroe: D.Jackson 20+5reb, M.Black 18+2reb+5ast, M.Carter 7+6reb, V.Petkov 7+5reb, T.Tenchev 6+6reb+1ast, V.Galabov 4+12reb
Rilski: Z.Rakocevic 22+8reb+1ast, T.Gugino 13+9reb+1ast, Y.Bozov 12+4reb+5ast, V.Taylor 10+8reb+2ast, Z.Georgiev 6+4reb+1ast, S.Iliev 6+1reb
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Chernomorets - Yambol 63-85

The game in Burgas supposed to be also worth to mention about. Seventh ranked Yambol (5-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Chernomorets (1-10). Yambol smashed Chernomorets 85-63. It looked good early as Chernomorets took an 1-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Yambol had a 33-16 second period charge getting the lead and Chernomorets was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 63-85. Yambol forced 24 Chernomorets turnovers. American point guard Tyler Laser (185-88, college: E.Illinois) nailed 17 points and 4 assists for the winning side and Croatian forward Toni Brnas (201-91) accounted for 13 points and 4 steals. Four Yambol players scored in double figures. Serbian center Dejan Bjelic (209-90) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds and forward Lyuben Paskov (197-90) added 19 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Chernomorets in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Yambol moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Beroe. Chernomorets lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with ten games lost. Yambol's next round opponent will be higher ranked Cherno More (#5) in Varna and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chernomorets will play on the road against the league's second-placed Balkan in Botevgrad and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Chernomorets: L.Paskov 19+11reb+2ast, D.Bjelic 17+17reb+2ast, D.Roshmanov 9, E.Binev 8+3reb+2ast, K.Koev 4+4reb+2ast, S.Kesov 3+1reb+2ast
Yambol: T.Laser 17+2reb+4ast, T.Brnas 13+3reb+2ast, M.Kostov 10+1reb+2ast, K.Johnson 10+6reb, D.Marshavelski 8+2reb, M.Durchev 7+4reb+4ast
gschID: 366806


Lukoil Acad. - Spartak Pleven 97-69

Undefeated leader Lukoil Acad. delivered the twelfth consecutive victory. This time they crushed bottom-ranked Spartak Pleven (0-11) 97-69 in Sofia. The game without a history. Lukoil Acad. led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Spartak Pleven's 36. Worth to mention a great performance of international Hristo Zahariev (199-90) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. American point guard Terry Smith (185-86, college: Mercyhurst) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Five Lukoil Acad. players scored in double figures. Lukoil Acad.'s coach Jovica Arsic felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Milen Zahariev (190-92) answered with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international center Krum Doychinov (206-86, agency: Interperformances) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Spartak Pleven. Lukoil Acad. (12-0) have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. They maintain first place with a perfect record of 12 victories in a row. Spartak Pleven at the other side still closes the standings with 11 games lost. Lukoil Acad. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Spartak Pleven will play at home against Beroe (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Spartak Pleven: K.Doychinov 15+5reb+3ast, M.Zahariev 12+8reb+4ast, V.Georgiev 10+2reb+3ast, T.Zahariev 9+3reb+3ast, S.Tsenov 8+4reb+4ast, I.Tilev 6+6reb
Lukoil Acad.: H.Zahariev 20+5reb+6ast, T.Smith 18+5reb+4ast, K.Minkov 16+2reb+1ast, N.Grozev 13+1reb+2ast, D.Dimitrov 10+9reb+2ast, B.Sundov 8+4reb
gschID: 366804


Levski Sofia - Balkan 70-88

The biggest surprise of round 13 was guest Balkan's (9-3) easy road victory over their biggest opponent Levski Sofia (8-4) 88-70 on Thursday evening. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The guests trailed by 12 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 18 points. Balkan looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Levski Sofia's players. The former international Ivan Lilov (196-88) fired 26 points and 6 assists for the winners. Serbian guard Pedja Stamenkovic (190-88, agency: 011 Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. International Pavel Ivanov (200-88, agency: Interperformances) produced 20 points and 6 rebounds and Aleks Simeonov (200-93) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Balkan and four Levski Sofia players scored in double figures. Balkan moved-up to second place. Defending champion Levski Sofia dropped to the third position with four games lost. Balkan are looking forward to face Chernomorets (#8) in Burgas in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Levski Sofia will play on the road against Rilski (#4) in Samokov and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Levski Sofia: P.Ivanov 20+6reb+3ast, A.Simeonov 20+7reb, P.Ivanov 10+2reb+4ast, D.Anguelov 10+6reb+4ast, S.Gjuroski 6+4reb, D.Karamfilov 4+5reb+2ast
Balkan: I.Lilov 26+6ast, M.Marinov 11+3reb+4ast, V.Pavic 11+13reb+1ast, N.Sulovic 11+6reb+2ast, D.Marincheshki 10+4reb, P.Stamenkovic 10+5reb+10ast
gschID: 366803



Zarko Rakocevic claims Bulgarian NBL weekly honour - by Eurobasket News

Experienced Montenegrin Zarko Rakocevic (204-F-84) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Rilski and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 13.
The 30-year old forward had the game-high 22 points adding eight rebounds for Rilski in his team's victory, helping them to beat Beroe (#6, 5-7) 73-66. Rilski is placed at 4th position in Bulgarian NBL. Rilski 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 6-5 record. Rakocevic turned to be Rilski's top player in his first season with the team. Zarko Rakocevic averages just after three games 15.3ppg and 7.0rpg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 24-year old Serbian center Dejan Bjelic (209-C-90) of Chernomorets. Bjelic impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 17 points and 17 rebounds. Bad luck as Chernomorets lost that game 63-85 to slightly higher-ranked Yambol (#7, 5-7). Chernomorets managed to keep the same 8th spot in the standings. 10 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Chernomorets managed to get this year. Bjelic is a newcomer at Chernomorets 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.

The third best performed player last round was international guard Hristo Zahariev (199-SG-90) of top-ranked Lukoil Acad.. Zahariev showcased his all-around game by recording 20 points, five rebounds and six assists in the last round. He was a key player of Lukoil Acad., leading his team to a 97-69 easy win against Spartak Pleven (#9, 0-11). Lukoil Acad. have amazing season winning all 12 games without a single defeat. Zahariev turns to be one of the very best players in the league while he is also a leader of the top team having his eyes on the championship title. Zahariev has a great season in Bulgaria. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 4.5rpg (6th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Ivan Lilov (196-SG-88) of Balkan - 26 points and 6 assists
5. Terry Smith (185-PG-86) of Lukoil Acad. - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Pedja Stamenkovic (190-G-88) of Balkan - 10 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists
7. Lyuben Paskov (197-F-90) of Chernomorets - 19 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Tyler Laser (185-PG-88) of Yambol - 17 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists
9. Toni Brnas (201-F-91) of Yambol - 13 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Milen Zahariev (190-G-92) of Spartak Pleven - 12 points, 8 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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  CANADA  

CIS Standings

CIS Standings
Atlantic
 1. UNB 7-2 
 2. UPEI 6-2 
 3. Dalhousie 5-2 
 4. St.Mary's 3-4 
 5. St.Francis X. 3-5 
 6. Cape Breton 3-5 
 7. Acadia 2-5 
 8. Memorial 1-5 
CanWest Explorer Division
 1. UFV 10-0 
 2. TRU 6-4 
 3. UNBC 4-6 
 4. Mount Royal 4-6 
 5. MacEwan 3-6 
 6. UBC Okanagan 2-7 
CanWest Pioneer Division
 1. Calgary 9-2 
 2. Victoria 8-2 
 3. Manitoba 8-4 
 4. Regina 7-5 
 5. Saskatchewan 6-4 
 6. Winnipeg 5-4 
 7. Alberta 5-5 
 8. UBC 5-5 
 9. Lethbridge 5-7 
 10. TWU 1-11 
 11. Brandon 1-11 
OUA Central
 1. McMaster 7-2 
 2. Lakehead 5-4 
 3. Guelph 4-3 
 4. Brock 2-7 
OUA East
 1. Ryerson 7-2 
 2. Queen's 4-4 
 3. York 4-4 
 4. Toronto 2-7 
OUA North
 1. Carleton 8-0 
 2. Ottawa 8-0 
 3. Laurentian 2-6 
 4. Nipissing 0-7 
OUA West
 1. Windsor 6-2 
 2. Western 5-4 
 3. Laurier 4-4 
 4. Waterloo 2-6 
 5. Algoma 0-8 
Quebec League
 1. McGill 4-1 
 2. Bishop's 3-3 
 3. Laval 3-3 
 4. UQAM 2-4 
 5. Concordia 1-2 

Regular Season: Round 25

Atlantic

Jan. 10: Dalhousie - UPEI 89-94
Jan. 10: St.Mary's - UNB
Jan. 10: St.Francis X. - Acadia
Jan. 10: Cape Breton - Memorial

CanWest Explorer

Jan. 10: UNBC - MacEwan 89-87
Jan. 10: Mount Royal - UFV 72-89
Jan. 10: UBC Okanagan - TRU 53-88

CanWest Pioneer

Jan. 10: Regina - TWU 96-81
Jan. 10: UBC - Lethbridge 91-69
Jan. 10: Saskatchewan - Brandon 90-82
Jan. 10: Victoria - Manitoba 85-55
Jan. 10: Alberta - Winnipeg

OUA

Jan. 10: Laurentian - Queen's 85-76
Jan. 10: Brock - Lakehead 79-86
Jan. 10: Algoma - Waterloo 70-73
Jan. 10: Carleton - Ottawa 66-68
Jan. 10: Nipissing - York 47-76
Jan. 10: McMaster - Ryerson
Jan. 10: Laurier - Guelph

Quebec League

Jan. 10: McGill - Bishop's 62-59


Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Tyler SCOTT
  UPEI
  (188-G-)
  Avg: 25.4
 1. Scott, UPEI25.4 
 2. Masters, UNB25.1 
 3. Berhanemeske., Ott.23.1 
 4. Faulkner, Queen's22.8 
 5. Simpson, Brock21.7 
 6. Tull, Regina21.3 
 7. Lawrence, Dalho.20.7 
 8. Tufegdzich, York20.6 
 9. Osuntola, Windsor20.5 
 10. Ogungbemi-J., Cal.19.8 
Rebounds Per Game
 Rotimi OSUNTOLA
  Windsor
  (196-G-92)
  Avg: 11.6
 1. Osuntola, Windsor11.6 
 2. Wolfram, TRU10.8 
 3. Tufegdzich, York10.5 
 4. Anders, Manitoba10.3 
 5. Walker, St.Franc.10.3 
 6. Moedt, UFV9.9 
 7. McLaughlin, Victor.9.6 
 8. Marshall, Brock9.6 
 9. Maynard, MacEwan9.5 
 10. Black, McMaster9.4 
Assists Per Game
 Jordan CLENNON
  Winnipeg
  (183-G-)
  Avg: 7
 1. Clennon, Winnipeg7.0 
 2. Kanza Mata, Dalho.6.6 
 3. Clayton, St.Mary's6.4 
 4. Masters, UNB5.9 
 5. Jensen-Whyte, UBC5.6 
 6. Scrubb, Carleton5.6 
 7. Ogungbemi-J., Calg.5.0 
 8. Berhanemeske., Ott.4.8 
 9. Carter-N., Laure.4.8 
 10. Baker, Saskatch.4.7 
Steals Per Game
 Reese PRIBILSKY
  TRU
  (183-G-)
  Avg: 3.3
 1. Pribilsky, TRU3.3 
 2. Ramsey, Brandon2.9 
 3. Tull, Regina2.7 
 4. Brooks, UFV2.6 
 5. Baker, Lethbridge2.6 
 6. Bakuteka, TWU2.6 
 7. Lawrence, Dalho.2.4 
 8. Antoine, St.Franc.2.4 
 9. Kanza Mata, Dalho.2.4 
 10. Agada, Ottawa2.3 
Blocks Per Game
 Nick TUFEGDZICH
  York
  (201-F-)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Tufegdzich, York2.5 
 2. Oirbans, Winnipeg1.9 
 3. Osuntola, Windsor1.9 
 4. Boney, McMaster1.8 
 5. Roughead, Alberta1.6 
 6. Brown, UFV1.5 
 7. States, UPEI1.5 
 8. Faulkner, Queen's1.3 
 9. Brine, Lethbridge1.3 
 10. Green, Ryerson1.3 


Nixon scorches Pronghorns for 36 in UBC win - by Eurobasket News

Led by a career high 36 points from senior forward Tommy Nixon (198-F), the UBC Thunderbirds rolled into in the Lethbridge and handed the Lethbridge Pronghorns a 92-77 loss. The game was both teams first contest following the winter break. Nixon's performance not only set a career high but extremely efficient, as he shot 11 for 13 from the field, including 3 for 4 from behind the arc. He also hit 11 of his 14 free throws. Nixon finished off his exceptional night with a double-double as well, grabbing 11 rebounds. Tonner Jackson (201-G) and Conor Morgan (203-F-94) chipped in with 13 and 12 respectively for the T-Birds. For the Pronghorns, they found themselves in foul trouble and struggled with their offensive flow all night. The 'Horns were led by Robbie Olson who scored a team high 21 points, while his backcourt counterpart Jared Baker (188-G) picked up 19 points. 'Horns leading scorer during the first semester Brandon Brine contributed with a 14 point performance. Despite both teams seeing non-conference action during the semester break, the opening minutes of the game were sluggish and after three minutes the game was knotted at four. Despite both teams' willingness to run, neither team could find much offensive rhythm. When the dust settled after 10 minutes the T-Birds held a one point lead 17-16 but the stats were not kind for either team, except for Nixon. Nixon was 3-3 from the floor with the rest of his T-Bird teammates shooting 3 for 13. The 'Horns in that opening quarter were a dismal 4 for 16 from the field but was able to keep the game close by taking care of the ball and hitting all but one of their eight free throws. The 'Horns only turned the ball over four times in the opening half. The Tommy Nixon Show continued in the second, with UBC expanding their lead eight at the break, 44-36. Nixon did not miss a shot in the entire half, finishing with 21 points and a perfect 6 for 6 from the floor and 8 for 8 from the charity stripe. The Pronghorns improved their shooting in the second but they could not keep pace with UBC. As a team they were 7 for 17 in the quarter but still lack an answer at the defensive end. Still feeling it after the break, Nixon opened the third with another three pointer, and that seemed to kick-start the rest of the T-Birds, as they poured in 32 third quarter points to take a strangle hold of the game and built a 21 point lead (76-55) at the end of third period. UBC cruised through the fourth quarter, never allowing the Pronghorns to get closer than 13 points before settling for a 15 point win, their third consecutive conference win. The win moves the Thunderbird to with one the 500 mark at 4-5 after opening the season 1-5. The loss marks the fourth consecutive conference loss for the 'Horns and drops their record to 5-6.
Courtesy of: canadawest.org


Bakuteka has career night in loss to Regina - by Eurobasket News

Regina posted its highest offensive output of the season as the visiting Cougars knocked off the Trinity Western men's basketball team 107-89 Friday at the Langley Events Centre. The Cougars (6-5) outscored the Spartans 31-28 in a high-flying first quarter and never trailed the rest of the way. TWU (1-10) closed the gap inside 10 points in the fourth quarter, but Regina pushed back down the stretch, pulling away for the 18-point win. Despite the loss, the Spartans Justin Bakuteka (183-G) (Toronto) had a career night as he collected 35 points, including going eight for 15 from beyond the arc, to lead TWU. Bakuteka also grabbed six rebounds. Taylor Heinrichs (201-F) (Port Moody, B.C.) added 14 points and seven rebounds while Peter Spangehl (Surrey, B.C.) also had a career game in earning 12 points while shooting six for six from the field. The Cougars were led by Mike Malecha (188-G), who had 28 points while Jonathan Tull (193-PG, college: Cent.Conn.St.) had 23 points and Brandon Tull (193-G) had 20 points. Will Tallman had a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. The win is the Cougars first victory against TWU in Langley since Nov. 20, 1999, when they won 88-80. "I think it was nice to see Justin do what he can do offensively and Peter did his role, but we're just not getting enough assists," said Spartans coach Scott Allen, whose Spartans team had 17 assists to Regina's 26. "It's a good learning experience but at least were scoring better now and shooting the ball better from the beginning of the season. "The guys are down of course, but we just have to measure the small successes that we're having and try to keep positive." Bakuteka came out flying in the first quarter, knocking down three shots from beyond the arc and picking up 13 points, but the tandem of Jonathan Tull and Malecha combined for 21 points to give the visitors a three-point lead after 10 minutes. "Justin is our best scorer and our number one option and he's recognizing that," Allen said. "He got into the flow and found a nice rhythm." In the second quarter, Regina took over, outscoring TWU 26-17 and building a 57-45 halftime lead. While in control of the contest the rest of the way, the Cougars cruised to an 82-66 third quarter lead. The Spartans pushed back in the fourth quarter led by Bakuteka, who remained hot all night, but the Cougars lead proved insurmountable. Regina ran away with it late and a 3-pointer in the dying seconds was the final dagger of the evening. The teams will meet in the rematch Saturday at 7 p.m. at the LEC.
Courtesy of: gospartans.prestosports.com


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  CBDL  


Spartans agree with 6 more players for training camp. - by CBDL

The South Florida Spartans have announced they have added a few additions to the training camp. "We know some players will attend and some will not so we are making sure we give all players an opportunity to come in and compete" said Coach Mireles. The players they have are added are as follows: PG Sherman Sharp 6'0, PG Naeem Gales 6'3, PG-2 guard Antonio Sullivan 6'4, PG-2 guard Davorn Bryant 6'4, 2-3-4 guard/forward Rick Johnson 6'6, and 2-3-4 guard/forward Denzel Hussain 6'7 have all been asked to attend as the list continues to grow. Its important to remember, some players will not be in shape, some will quit, some will have to have more time than others to train and develop and actually, some do get hurt (We hope they do not but it does happen).

Spartans News
Email: probballcoach@ymail.com
Website: www.spartansproball.yolasite.com
Phone: Coach Mireles - 727-645-9796

CBDL Sports News


Fort Pierce announces it has finanlized its programming for league. - by CBDL

The Fort Pierce Finest have fulfilled their obligations to have all programming within their franchise. The programs in place are World-Wide Radio, Local TV, and LIVE Stats. "We are very excited to be here and what the CBDL has to offer for the players and the teams" said CEO Mr.Banks. "The league is structured to supply our players with opportunity for exposure throughout the year and that is what we are committed in doing within our organization and with the CBDL". The Finest are now looking to fill ALL positions for Radio Broadcaster, TV broadcaster, film crew, statistician, and more. The team will be playing out of Fort Pierce in South Central Florida. If you would like more information on positions available, you may contact the team directly for more information you may contact the team directly.

Email: trbanks@trbanks.com
Mr.Banks - 772-240-1733

CBDL Sports News


The CBDL to be ONLY other Minor-League with Localized TV (Exception D-League) - by CBDL

The Central Basketball Development League has partnered with the Brooklyn Blackout Corporation and Everything Local Television and will become the only league (outside the NBA D-League) to offer localized TV in every market for its teams. "This is an exciting opportunity to give our teams this flexibility to not only promote their team, sponsors, and the players" said CEO Benjamin Mireles. "But this gives our teams an opportunity to sell a product within their local areas to companies to assist in financially securing sponsorship". The league maintains a high standard within its league and will continue to grow as years go on. For now, this is the first step in the right direction for a league trying to do things differently from everyone else. The ways of the industry have continued to fail these players and the CBDL looks to change that by offering programs in which these leagues fail to offer. Whether it be because of finances, reputation, history, players, or whatever, the CBDL wants to become the very first league to actually complete ALL 30 games on its schedule for each team in 2015. "If we can complete this 30 game season as a group and work together to complete this season, the CBDL will be in a league of its own doing something that no other league has been able to accomplish (With the exception of the D-League)" said CEO Benjamin Mireles. "You can find US leagues that may finish 10-12-maybe 15 game seasons with all its teams completing it but no other league (outside the D-League) has been able to finish a 30 game season". Well, we will continue to keep up the CBDL as it should be an exciting ride for 2015.

CBDL Sports News


The CBDL announces its new Apparel Deal with D-Elite International Sports Apparel - by CBDL

The CBDL is proud to announce a deal is finally been completed for an Apparel Partner for the league. D-Elite International Sports Apparel have agreed to terms with the CBDL right before the New Year. "We are happy to announce we are moving forward with a strong Apparel provider in which we will also be giving back at the same time" said CEO Benjmain Mireles. "The company funds a Down Syndrome Athletic program and gives back for at risk youth and teens and we wanted to definitely be apart of something we know is a nationwide issue". The terms of the agreement are that each player would receive: 2 SETS of SUBLIMATED UNIFORMS (Home /Away), 1 WARM-UP SET, PRACTICE GEAR, SHOOTING SHIRTS and even some sock for less that $160 per player. "This deal is unbelievable and when it came to our attention that this is what our teams were going to get for their investment, we said lets do it. Plus the quality of the merchandise is unbelievable and very professional.
D-Elite International Sportswear is a company who specializes in quality apparel for low cost. They control RokStarz Elite AAU youth teams, Semi-Pro Silverbacks, and youth programs which are outfitted by their company. They have the top artist and business minded specialist who pride themselves in delivering your merchandise in a timely manner. DIS offers an alternative to the mainstream mall stores.
"What sets us apart is our sales we fund our Down Syndrome Athletic and At-Risk Teen program (RokStarz Foundation) with 10% of all revenue" said CEO Everett Thomas. " We also believe if you look good, you would also perform good". Visit their website at: WWW.DELITEANDXTREME.COM on January 5th for updated apparel that fits your budget. They are quality...They are low cost...and they are fast...They are D-ELITE SPORTS APPAREL.

CBDL Sports News


CBDL Held Conference Call tonight - by CBDL

The CBDL had a conference call with all teams tonight to ensure a league working hard to build quality teams within the league. ALL teams were on the call this evening and were very excited about this opportunity for 2015. "This is great the way the CBDL has been promoting the teams as I have gotten a lot of exposure from it" said CEO of NJ Knights Kenneth Winberry. The league is about promoting and marketing its teams through all social networks provided and offering programs in place to ensure that the players can play on a professional level while getting that exposure and the teams can solidify its organization by providing a product to its companies and community. "This is a great way to build up a team and feel that this league helps in every way possible to gets teams to be solid and equal" said CEO of MD, DC, and VA Mr.Brown. The league will continue to develop and look for more ways to provide better professional basketball at this level. "WE want to be one of the top basketball leagues in the US within the next 2 years and not with the number of teams we can have, but the number of games that are played, the number of teams who get players internationally or to the D-League, but by having a league that has teams in place which actually COMPLETE the SEASON" said CEO Benjamin Mireles. "Its not about the amount of games you play or which team you play, its actually about the talent within the competition and if all teams can complete their schedule". That is what the CBDL looks for.

CBDL Sports News
www.centralbasketballleague.com


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  CHILE  

Stats Leaders - DIMAYOR

Points Per Game
 John DICKSON
  CDU C.
  (198-F-90)
  Avg: 27.1
 1. Dickson, CDU C.27.1 
 2. McCullough, Colo C.26.2 
 3. Arteaga, CDU C.23.1 
 4. Burke, AB Ancud22.1 
 5. Washington, Los L.21.2 
 6. Nelson, Los Leones20.9 
 7. Johnson, Obera TC20.9 
 8. Carcamo, Las A.20.6 
 9. Tyson, Puerto M.19.8 
 10. Goins, CD Valdivia19.8 
Rebounds Per Game
 Alex CARCAMO
  Las A.
  (200-F-77)
  Avg: 13.9
 1. Carcamo, Las A.13.9 
 2. Madera, CDE Talca13.4 
 3. Burke, AB Ancud12.0 
 4. Nelson, Los Leones11.7 
 5. Okoye, CD Castro11.4 
 6. Starke, Puente Al.10.9 
 7. Funderburke, Puert.10.5 
 8. Robinson, Estudian.10.3 
 9. Goins, CD Valdivia10.2 
 10. Thomas, CD Castro10.1 
Assists Per Game
 Francisco BRAVO
  CDE Talca
  (174-PG-87)
  Avg: 7.8
 1. Bravo, CDE Talca7.8 
 2. Carrasco, Colo Colo6.1 
 3. Thomas, CD Castro5.3 
 4. Munoz, Osorno4.9 
 5. Cruces, Las Animas4.8 
 6. Saez, CDU C.4.5 
 7. Morales, Colo Colo4.5 
 8. Ulloa, Puerto M.4.1 
 9. Marechal, CDU C.3.9 
 10. Sandoval, AB Anc.3.8 
Steals Per Game
 Erik CARRASCO
  Colo Colo
  (181-PG-83)
  Avg: 2.8
 1. Carrasco, Colo Colo2.8 
 2. Ulloa, Puerto M.2.2 
 3. Dickson, CDU C.2.2 
 4. Bravo, CDE Talca2.1 
 5. Toro, CDU Catolica1.9 
 6. Johnson, Obera TC1.9 
 7. Marechal, CDU C.1.7 
 8. Robinson, Estudian.1.7 
 9. Thomas, CD Castro1.7 
 10. Saez, CDU C.1.6 
Blocks Per Game
 Leonard WASHINGTON
  Los L.
  (201-F-88)
  Avg: 1.6
 1. Washington, Los L.1.6 
 2. Robinson, Estudian.1.2 
 3. Valencia, Colo Colo1.2 
 4. Johnson, Obera TC1.1 
 5. Okoye, CD Castro1.1 
 6. Nelson, Los Leones1.1 
 7. Funderburke, Puert.1.0 
 8. Carcamo, Las A.0.9 
 9. Pasco, Colo Colo0.9 
 10. Thomas, AB Ancud0.9 



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  CHINA  

Standings - CBA

CBA Standings
 1. Liaoning H. 28-3 
 2. Guangdong ST 26-3 
 3. Qingdao E. 22-7 
 4. Guangsha L. 22-8 
 5. Beijing Ducks 22-8 
 6. Shanxi Zh. 21-9 
 7. Xinjiang FT 20-10 
 8. DongGuan L. 19-10 
 9. Jilin NE T. 19-11 
 10. Foshan LL 14-16 
 11. Shandong FB 14-16 
 12. Shanghai S. 13-17 
 13. TianJin S. 11-19 
 14. Jiangsu D. 10-20 
 15. Zhejiang CB 9-21 
 16. Fujian QB 8-22 
 17. Jiangsu TX 7-23 
 18. Bayi R. 6-24 
 19. Sichuan BW 5-25 
 20. Chongqing FD 3-27 

Regular Season: Round 30

Jan. 9: Sichuan BW - Beijing Ducks 76-110
Jan. 9: Jilin NE T. - Foshan LL 137-123
Jan. 9: Guangsha L. - Chongqing FD 128-113
Jan. 9: Shanxi Zh. - Zhejiang CB 127-120
Jan. 9: Jiangsu TX - Jiangsu D. 119-121
Jan. 9: Qingdao E. - Shanghai S. 112-107
Jan. 9: Liaoning H. - Guangdong ST 111-114
Jan. 9: Fujian QB - Shandong FB 111-104
Jan. 9: Xinjiang FT - Bayi R. 109-83
Jan. 9: TianJin S. - DongGuan L. 100-112

Regular Season: Round 31

Jan. 11: Foshan LL - Shandong FB
Jan. 11: Fujian QB - Qingdao E.
Jan. 11: Bayi R. - Liaoning H.
Jan. 11: Shanxi Zh. - Jilin NE T.
Jan. 11: Chongqing FD - Beijing Ducks
Jan. 11: DongGuan L. - Jiangsu TX
Jan. 11: Shanxi Zh. - Guangsha L.
Jan. 11: TianJin S. - Guangdong ST
Jan. 11: Jiangsu D. - Shanghai S.
Jan. 11: Xinjiang FT - Zhejiang CB


Stats Leaders - CBA

Points Per Game
 Errick MCCOLLUM
  Zhejiang.
  (185-PG-88)
  Avg: 37.9
 1. McCollum, Zhejiang.37.9 
 2. Warren, Chongqin.37.7 
 3. Jones, Jilin NE T.37.0 
 4. Wafer, Shanxi Zh.31.6 
 5. Akognon, Foshan LL31.5 
 6. Hudson, Liaoning H.30.9 
 7. Douby, TianJin S.30.9 
 8. Brown, DongGuan L.30.1 
 9. Dentmon, Qingd.29.9 
 10. Beasley, Shanghai.29.9 
Rebounds Per Game
 Charles GAINES
  Zhejiang CB
  (201-F-81)
  Avg: 16.9
 1. Gaines, Zhejiang CB16.9 
 2. Blatche, Xinjiang.14.3 
 3. Haddadi, Qingdao E.14.3 
 4. Holman, Guangsha.14.1 
 5. Williams, TianJ.13.9 
 6. Kazemi, Chongqin.13.2 
 7. Singleton, Jiangsu12.6 
 8. James, Shanghai S.11.6 
 9. Tyler, Shanxi Zh.11.6 
 10. Wang, Fujian QB11.0 
Assists Per Game
 Dominique JONES
  Jilin NE T.
  (193-G-88)
  Avg: 8.3
 1. Jones, Jilin NE T.8.3 
 2. Lucas III, Fujian7.0 
 3. Hudson, Liaoning H.6.9 
 4. Brown, DongGuan L.6.8 
 5. Warren, Chongqin.6.6 
 6. Bynum, Guangdon.6.5 
 7. Wafer, Shanxi Zh.5.9 
 8. McCollum, Zhejiang.5.7 
 9. Kamrani, Jiang.5.5 
 10. Guo, Liaoning H.5.5 
Steals Per Game
 Lester HUDSON
  Liaoning H.
  (190-SG-84)
  Avg: 3.3
 1. Hudson, Liaoning H.3.3 
 2. Kazemi, Chongqin.3.2 
 3. Singleton, Jiangsu3.0 
 4. Kamrani, Jiang.2.9 
 5. Blatche, Xinjiang.2.7 
 6. Jones, Jilin NE T.2.6 
 7. Douglas, Jiangsu D.2.4 
 8. World Peace, Sichu.2.3 
 9. Hu, Jiangsu D.2.2 
 10. Akognon, Foshan2.1 
Blocks Per Game
 Qi ZHOU
  Xinjiang FT
  (217-C-96)
  Avg: 3.5
 1. Zhou, Xinjiang FT3.5 
 2. Zou, Bayi R.2.3 
 3. Haddadi, Qingdao E.2.3 
 4. Kravtsov, Foshan2.2 
 5. Williams, TianJ.1.9 
 6. Holman, Guangsha.1.9 
 7. Singleton, Jiangsu1.9 
 8. Zhang, Shanghai S.1.8 
 9. James, Shanghai S.1.7 
 10. Zhang, Zhejiang1.5 


CBA Round 30: #1 Liaoning Hunters are defeated by Guandong Tigers - by Eurobasket News

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Liaoning Hunters (28-3) in Yingkou on Friday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked Guandong Tigers (26-3) 114-111. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Liaoning Hunters. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Liaoning Hunters trailed by 13 points after 3 quarters before a 38-28 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 111-114 at the end of the game. Guandong Tigers made 27-of-29 free shots (93.1 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. American point guard Will Bynum (183-83, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Priority Sports) scored 46 points (!!!) and 6 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Jianlian Yi (212-87) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Guandong Tigers' coach Feng Du used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American Lester Hudson (190-84, college: Tenn-Martin, agency: Priority Sports) with 37 points (!!!) and 5 assists. Guandong Tigers have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 26-3 record having 2 victories less than leader Liaoning H. Liaoning Hunters at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. Guandong Tigers are looking forward to face TianJin Steel (#13) in Tianjin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Liaoning Hunters will play on the road against Bayi Rockets (#18) in Ningbo and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Jiangsu. Fourteenth ranked Jiangsu Dragons (10-20) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 17th ranked Jiangsu TX (7-23) 121-119 on Friday evening. American power forward Arnett Moultrie (208-90, college: Mississippi St., agency: David Lee services) notched 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and XueFeng Hu supported him with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Even a double-double of 40 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 6 assists by American forward Brandon Costner (206-87, college: N.Carolina St.) did not help to save the game for Jiangsu TX. Jiangsu Dragons maintains fourteenth position with 10-20 record. Jiangsu TX at the other side keeps the seventeenth place with 23 games lost. Jiangsu Dragons will play against higher ranked Shanghai Sharks (#12) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Jiangsu TX will play against DongGuan Leopards (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game took place in Jinjiang where higher ranked Shandong Bulls (14-16) were upset on the court of sixteenth ranked Fujian (8-22) 111-104 on Friday. The best player for the winners was John Lucas III who scored 30 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Eugene Jeter who recorded 39 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. Fujian maintains sixteenth position with 8-22 record. Loser Shandong Bulls keep the tenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Foshan LL. Fujian will meet at home higher ranked Qingdao Eagles (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shandong Bulls will play against Foshan (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
19th ranked Sichuan BW (5-25) was outscored at home by fifth ranked Beijing Ducks (22-8) with the biggest margin this round 110-76. It was a good game for Randolph Morris who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 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. Beijing Ducks have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Guangsha L. Sichuan BW lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 25 games lost. Beijing Ducks' next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Chongqing FD (#20) in Guangzhou which should be another easy win for them.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 30: Bayi R. were destroyed by Xinjiang FT on the opponent's court 109-83. Jilin NE T. managed to outperform Foshan LL in a home game 137-123. Zhejiang CB recorded a loss to Shanxi Zh. on the road 127-120. Guangsha L. defeated Chongqing FD on its own court 128-113. DongGuan L. beat TianJin S. in a road game 112-100. Qingdao E. won against Shanghai S. at home 112-107.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 52 points (!!!), 13 assists and 6 steals by Dominique Jones of Jilin NE T..

Xinjiang FT - Bayi R. 109-83

Very expected game in Urumqi where 18th ranked Bayi Rockets (6-24) were crushed by eighth ranked Xinjiang Flying Tige (20-10) 109-83. The game without a history. Xinjiang Flying Tige led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 18-of-20 charity shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Xinjiang Flying Tige forced 20 Bayi Rockets turnovers and outrebounded them 44-25 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for American-Filipino power forward Andray Blatche (211-86) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Center Wei Liu (210-89) contributed with 16 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international guard Shuo Han (196-86) replied with 14 points and 5 assists and the former international center ZhongHao Xu (212-90) added 12 points in the effort for Bayi Rockets. Four Xinjiang Flying Tige and five Bayi Rockets players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Xinjiang Flying Tige moved-up to seventh place. Bayi Rockets at the other side keep the eighteenth position with 24 games lost. Xinjiang Flying Tige's next round opponent will be Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank (#15) in Hangzhou and are hoping to win another game. Bayi Rockets will play at home against the league's leader Liaoning Hunters where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: B.Andray 31+12reb+4ast, L.Wei 16+4reb+4ast, K.Makhan 12+1reb+1ast, C.Fei 11+4reb+1ast, T.Sebastian 9+2reb+3ast, Y.Changdong 8+4reb
Bayi R.: H.Shuo 14+1reb+5ast, Z.Zuming 12+3reb, X.ZhongHao 12+4reb+2ast, W.Junlin 10+1reb+1ast, Z.Yuchen 10+3reb+1ast, W.Lei 9+2reb
gschID: 349723


Jilin NE T. - Foshan LL 137-123

The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Jilin Tigers' (19-11) home victory over 10th ranked Foshan (14-16) 137-123. Jilin Tigers players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for American guard Dominique Jones (193-88, college: S.Florida) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 52 points (!!!), 13 assists and 6 steals. The other American import power forward Denzel Bowles (208-89, college: JMU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Lebanese swingman Fadi Khatib (199-79) replied with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and Nigerian-American point guard Josh-Emmanuel Akognon (180-86, college: CS Fullerton) added 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) in the effort for Foshan. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Foshan's coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jilin Tigers maintains ninth position with 19-11 record. Foshan lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 16 games lost. Jilin Tigers' next round opponent will be higher ranked Shanxi Zhongyu (#6) in Taiyuan and it may be quite challenging game. Foshan will play at home against Shandong Bulls (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jilin NE T.: J.Dominique 52+4reb+13ast, B.Denzel 29+11reb+1ast, M.Michel 21+4reb+1ast, C.Jinming 13+1reb+3ast, Z.Biao 11+2reb, C.Yasong 7+2reb
Foshan LL: K.Fadi 37+13reb+1ast, A.Josh-Emmanuel 34+5reb+5ast, J.Mingxin 17+3reb+2ast, Z.LingXu 15+6reb+3ast, K.Viacheslav 13+6reb, Z.Chan 5+6reb
gschID: 349714


Jiangsu TX - Jiangsu D. 119-121

Important game to mention about took place in Jiangsu. Fourteenth ranked Jiangsu Dragons (10-20) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 17th ranked Jiangsu TX (7-23) 121-119 on Friday evening. Jiangsu TX was ahead by 12 points after three quarters before a 35-21 charge of Jiangsu Dragons, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 24 Jiangsu TX turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American power forward Arnett Moultrie (208-90, college: Mississippi St., agency: David Lee services) notched 30 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international point guard XueFeng Hu (185-80) supported him with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Even a double-double of 40 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 6 assists by American forward Brandon Costner (206-87, college: N.Carolina St.) did not help to save the game for Jiangsu TX. His fellow American import center Will McDonald (211-79, college: S.Florida) added 31 points and 8 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field). Five Jiangsu Dragons and four Jiangsu TX players scored in double figures. Jiangsu Dragons maintains fourteenth position with 10-20 record. Jiangsu TX at the other side keeps the seventeenth place with 23 games lost. Jiangsu Dragons will play against higher ranked Shanghai Sharks (#12) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Jiangsu TX will play against DongGuan Leopards (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Jiangsu D.: M.Arnett 30+8reb+5ast, M.Da 26+3reb+3ast, H.XueFeng 25+7reb+8ast, Y.Li 22+8reb+3ast, L.Yahui 11+2reb+1ast, H.Bei 4+1reb
Jiangsu TX: C.Brandon 40+11reb+6ast, M.Will 31+8reb+1ast, C.Lilong 22+7reb+1ast, F.Xin 12+1reb+2ast, K.Mahdi 6+3reb+6ast, X.LiBin 4+2reb
gschID: 349722


Shanxi Zh. - Zhejiang CB 127-120

Not a big story in a game in Taiyuan where 15th ranked Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank (9-21) was defeated by sixth ranked Shanxi Zhongyu (21-9) 127-120. It looked good early as Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank took an 12-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Shanxi Zhongyu took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 7 points. They dominated down low during the game scoring 84 of its points in the paint compared to Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank's 62 and made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. 29 personal fouls committed by Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Von Wafer (196-85, college: Florida St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 43 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Jordanian forward Zaid Abbas (203-83) contributed with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American forward Charles Gaines (201-81, college: S.Mississippi) replied with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 19 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import point guard Errick McCollum (185-88, college: Goshen) added 28 points and 9 assists in the effort for Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Shanxi Zhongyu maintains sixth position with 21-9 record. Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank at the other side keeps the fifteenth place with 21 games lost. Shanxi Zhongyu's next round opponent will be higher ranked Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (#4) in Hangzhou and it may be quite challenging game. Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank will play on the road against Xinjiang Flying Tige (#7) in Urumqi and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Shanxi Zh.: W.Von 43+10reb+7ast, A.Zaid 23+10reb+2ast, T.Jeremy 17+8reb+1ast, L.Zhi 17+4reb+2ast, D.JiangPeng 13+2reb+1ast, Z.XueWen 7+2ast
Zhejiang CB: M.Errick 28+9ast, G.Charles 25+19reb+4ast, W.Qian 20+6reb+5ast, J.Peng 16+6reb+1ast, Q.Biao 12+8reb+1ast, Z.Yixing 10+3reb
gschID: 349715


Guangsha L. - Chongqing FD 128-113

Everything went according to plan in Hangzhou where fourth ranked Zhejiang Guangsha Lions (22-8) beat bottom-ranked Chongqing FD (3-27) 128-113. The game was mostly controlled by Zhejiang Guangsha Lions. Chongqing FD was better in second period 33-32. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Zhejiang Guangsha Lions players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Chongqing FD's players. It was a good game for American power forward Elijah Holman (208-89, college: Detroit Mercy) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. The other American import guard Kevin Murphy (196-90, college: Tenn Tech, agency: Priority Sports) contributed with 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Willie Warren (193-89, college: Oklahoma, agency: Interperformances) replied with 40 points (!!!) and Iranian Arsalan Kazemi (200-90, college: Oregon) added 14 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) in the effort for Chongqing FD. Five Zhejiang Guangsha Lions and four Chongqing FD players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zhejiang Guangsha Lions have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 22-8 record, which they share with Beijing Ducks. Chongqing FD lost sixteenth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 27 lost games. Zhejiang Guangsha Lions' next round opponent will be Shanxi Zhongyu (#6) in Taiyuan. Chongqing FD will play at home against Beijing Ducks (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Guangsha L.: H.Elijah 24+14reb, M.Kevin 21+8reb+2ast, S.Henan 18+2reb+1ast, L.Jinglong 17+1ast, Z.Wei 11+5reb+7ast, L.Zhijie 11+1reb+2ast
Chongqing FD: W.Willie 40+2reb+1ast, K.Arsalan 14+10reb, L.Zhenan 10+3reb+4ast, L.DaPeng 10+3reb+2ast, Y.Peng 10+4reb+1ast, D.JunJiang 9+3reb+3ast
gschID: 349716


Sichuan BW - Beijing Ducks 76-110

19th ranked Sichuan BW (5-25) was outscored at home by fifth ranked Beijing Ducks (22-8) with the biggest margin this round 110-76. Beijing Ducks forced 19 Sichuan BW turnovers. They shot the lights out from three nailing 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. Beijing Ducks players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. It was a good game for American power forward Randolph Morris (211-86, college: Kentucky) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Gen Li (196-88) contributed with 28 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots) for the winners. Center Tao Xu (211-93, college: USF) replied with 16 points and 9 rebounds and Nigerian-American guard Michael Efevberha (193-84, college: CS Northridge) added 13 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Sichuan BW. Five Sichuan BW players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Beijing Ducks have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Guangsha L. Sichuan BW lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth position with 25 games lost. Beijing Ducks' next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Chongqing FD (#20) in Guangzhou which should be another easy win for them.
Top scorers:
Beijing Ducks: L.Gen 28+4reb+2ast, M.Randolph 21+14reb+3ast, Z.YanXi 13+1reb, S.Yue 9+2reb+4ast, Z.Xiaochuan 7+3ast, J.Zhe 7+7reb
Sichuan BW: J.Cheng 16+5reb, X.Tao 16+9reb, E.Michael 13+7reb+3ast, Y.Shulong 11+4reb+7ast, Y.KaiFu 10+1ast, Z.Zhennian 5+2reb
gschID: 349717


Liaoning H. - Guangdong ST 111-114

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Liaoning Hunters (28-3) in Yingkou on Friday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked Guandong Tigers (26-3) 114-111. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Liaoning Hunters. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Liaoning Hunters trailed by 13 points after 3 quarters before a 38-28 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 111-114 at the end of the game. Guandong Tigers made 27-of-29 free shots (93.1 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. American point guard Will Bynum (183-83, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Priority Sports) scored 46 points (!!!) and 6 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Jianlian Yi (212-87) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Guandong Tigers' coach Feng Du used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American Lester Hudson (190-84, college: Tenn-Martin, agency: Priority Sports) with 37 points (!!!) and 5 assists and his fellow American import forward Deon Thompson (203-88, college: N.Carolina) scored 22 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Guandong Tigers have an impressive 15-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 26-3 record having 2 victories less than leader Liaoning H. Liaoning Hunters at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. Guandong Tigers are looking forward to face TianJin Steel (#13) in Tianjin in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Liaoning Hunters will play on the road against Bayi Rockets (#18) in Ningbo and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Guangdong ST: B.Will 46+4reb+6ast, Y.Jianlian 19+8reb+1ast, W.ShiPeng 17+1reb, Z.FangYu 13+6reb+5ast, Z.Peng 7+1ast, C.Jianghua 4+3reb+3ast
Liaoning H.: H.Lester 37+4reb+5ast, T.Deon 22+3reb+2ast, H.TianJu 16+4reb+1ast, H.Dejun 14+4reb+2ast, Y.Ming 9+2reb+4ast, G.Ailun 8+5reb+6ast
gschID: 349718


Fujian QB - Shandong FB 111-104

An interesting game took place in Jinjiang where higher ranked Shandong Bulls (14-16) were upset on the court of sixteenth ranked Fujian (8-22) 111-104 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 5 points at the halftime before their 58-46 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Fujian made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Fujian outrebounded Shandong Bulls 49-37 including 19 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American point guard John Lucas III (180-82, college: Oklahoma St.) who scored 30 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. International Zhelin Wang (215-94) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Ukrainian point guard Eugene Jeter (180-83, college: Portland) who recorded 39 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and American forward Earl Clark (208-88, college: Louisville) added 20 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Five Fujian and four Shandong Bulls players scored in double figures. Fujian maintains sixteenth position with 8-22 record. Loser Shandong Bulls keep the tenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Foshan LL. Fujian will meet at home higher ranked Qingdao Eagles (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shandong Bulls will play against Foshan (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fujian QB: L.III John 30+9reb+8ast, W.Zhelin 20+17reb+4ast, W.D.J. 19+11reb+2ast, L.Linjian 17+2reb+1ast, Z.QiXin 15+5reb+2ast, Z.TaiLong 6+1reb
Shandong FB: J.Eugene 39+6reb+2ast, C.Earl 20+9reb+1ast, W.Ke 14+7reb+1ast, T.HanLin 11+7reb+1ast, L.JingYu 9+3reb+1ast, S.Ran 9+4reb+8ast
gschID: 349719


TianJin S. - DongGuan L. 100-112

There was no surprise in Tianjin where 13th ranked TianJin Steel (11-19) was defeated by ninth ranked DongGuan Leopards (19-10) 112-100. The game was mostly controlled by DongGuan Leopards. TianJin Steel was better in third quarter 28-26. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a good game for the former international center Kai Zhang (212-82) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. American point guard Bobby Brown (188-84, college: CS Fullerton) contributed with 23 points and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners. DongGuan Leopards' coach Brian Goorjian allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American point guard Dwight Buycks (191-89, college: Marquette) replied with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and center Ji Zhang (207-88) added 22 points and 14 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) in the effort for TianJin Steel. Five DongGuan Leopards and four TianJin Steel players scored in double figures. DongGuan Leopards moved-up to eighth place. TianJin Steel at the other side keeps the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. DongGuan Leopards' next round opponent will be Jiangsu TX (#17) at home and are hoping to win another game. TianJin Steel will play against the league's second-placed Guandong Tigers (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
DongGuan L.: B.Bobby 23+4reb+5ast, Z.Kai 22+10reb+1ast, D.Ikechukwu 18+13reb, H.ZhongMian 14+3reb, Z.Jie 11+4reb+1ast, S.TongLin 10+6reb+6ast
TianJin S.: B.Dwight 29+9reb+5ast, Z.Ji 22+14reb, W.Shelden 19+8reb+1ast, Z.Zhihan 14+1ast, L.Tian 7+2reb+1ast, T.Ye 3+1reb+1ast
gschID: 349720


Qingdao E. - Shanghai S. 112-107

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Qingdao Eagles (22-7) won against at home 12th ranked Shanghai Sharks (13-17) 112-107. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It looked good early as Shanghai Sharks took an 5-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Qingdao Eagles had a 38-26 second period charge getting the lead and Shanghai Sharks were not able to take back game control losing it eventually 107-112. Qingdao Eagles made 30-of-36 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Shanghai Sharks turnovers. Strangely Shanghai Sharks outrebounded Qingdao Eagles 41-28 including 26 on the defensive glass. 29 personal fouls committed by Shanghai Sharks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American point guard Justin Dentmon (183-85, college: Washington, agency: Comsport) who led his team to a victory with 42 points (!!!), 6 assists and 5 steals (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). Iranian center Hamed Haddadi (218-85) contributed with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Qingdao Eagles players scored in double figures. American power forward Bernard James (208-85, college: Florida St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 44 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 4 blocks and his fellow American import forward Michael Beasley (208-89, college: Kansas St.) added 25 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Shanghai Sharks. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Qingdao Eagles have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 22-7 record having eight points less than leader Liaoning H. Shanghai Sharks at the other side keep the twelfth place with 17 games lost. Qingdao Eagles' next round opponent will be Fujian (#16) in Jinjiang which should be an easy win for them. Shanghai Sharks will play on the road against Jiangsu Dragons (#14) in Nanjing and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: D.Justin 42+4reb+6ast, H.Hamed 30+10reb+1ast, H.Mike 17+5reb+3ast, L.Xudong 10+4reb+3ast, Y.GengLin 5, T.Hai 4+1reb
Shanghai S.: J.Bernard 44+15reb, B.Michael 25+7reb+1ast, G.SongLin 13+2reb+2ast, Y.Jingmin 7+5reb+2ast, Z.Wending 7+4reb, M.Lingyuan 6+1reb+1ast
gschID: 349721



Chinese CBA round 30 best performance: Dominique Jones - by Eurobasket News

American Guard Dominique Jones (193-G-88) had a very impressive game in the last round for Jilin NE T., receiving a Asia-basket.com Player of the Week award for round 30.
The 26-year old player got a double-double of 52 points and 13 assists, while his team beat Foshan LL (#10, 14-16) 137-123. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Jilin NE T. maintains the 9th position in Chinese CBA. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Jilin NE T. will need more victories to improve their 19-11 record. In the team's last game Jones had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 11 attempts. He turned to be Jilin NE T.'s top player in his first season with the team. Former University of South Florida star has very solid stats this year. Jones is in league's top in points (3rd best: 37.0ppg) and averages impressive 2.6spg and 58.5% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was 29-year old American Von Wafer (196-G-85) of Shanxi Zh.. Wafer had a very good evening with a double-double of 43 points and 10 rebounds. Of course Shanxi Zh. cruised to a 127-120 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Zhejiang CB (#15, 9-21). Shanxi Zh.'s 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 21-9 record is not bad and everything may still change. Wafer is a newcomer at Shanxi Zh., but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 31.6ppg (#4). His other stats are also decent: 6.0rpg and 5.9apg.

Third on the list of top players last round was American Bernard James (208-C/F-85) of Shanghai S. (#12). James got into 30-points club by scoring 44 points in the last round. He went also for fifteen rebounds . Despite James' great performance Shanghai S. lost 107-112 to the higher-ranked Qingdao E. (#3, 22-7). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Shanghai S. ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 17 games, recording just thirteen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, James could help Shanghai S. to bring them higher in the standings. James has a great season in China. After 18 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 11.6rpg (8th best). He also has 1.7bpg and FGP: 56.6%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Brandon Costner (206-F-87) of Jiangsu TX - 40 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists
5. Andray Blatche (211-F/C-86) of Xinjiang FT - 31 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Justin Dentmon (183-PG-85) of Qingdao E. - 42 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists
7. Fadi Khatib (199-F/G-79) of Foshan LL - 37 points and 13 rebounds
8. Will Bynum (183-PG-83) of Guangdong ST - 46 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists
9. Denzel Bowles (208-F/C-89) of Jilin NE T. - 29 points and 11 rebounds
10. Charles Gaines (201-F-81) of Zhejiang CB - 25 points, 19 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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First game of the Torneo de Clausura and first win for Ferreteria - by Maria Jose Serrano

The start of this second part of the tournament was given to Liceo de Costa Rica and Ferreteria Brenes Barva, they faced each other last night. Liceo de Costa Rica's objetive is to gain more experience and of course it was a fact that all eyes would be on Ferreteria Brenes Barva's new Head Coach Henry Martinez . Martinez and his team delivered by winning 110 - 47 in a very smooth game, great attitude from both teams it was a fun night.

When asked about how did they prepare for the game Martinez said: "we have had seven trainings so far and we have been implementing a different strategy so I think that we are going to take it one game at a time. I think that the players are adjusting to this." He also mentioned that Marcus Benitez (198-G, college: Albany St.) will be a great addition to the team and the goal is to work the different skills of every team member.

Marcus Benitez did not play but next week he will, about his expectations he said: "This team is already a good team, so just come in and help out the team. Hopefully we can win this tournament so we can qualify that's the expectation."

SCORING BY QUARTER Liceo vs Ferreteria Brenes
1st Q10 - 33
2nd Q 22 - 53
3rd Q 36 -81
4th Q 47 - 110

Highest Scorers:
Jeffry Spencer (190-F-80) 16 points Ferreteria Brenes Barva
Marco Chacon (196-PF-97): 24 points Liceo de Costa Rica


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A1 Standings

A1 Standings
 1. Kvarner 2010 9-3 
 2. Alkar Sinj 8-3 
 3. GKK Sibenik 8-4 
 4. KK Zagreb 7-4 
 5. Jolly JBS 6-6 
 6. Gorica 5-6 
 7. Zabok 5-6 
 8. Ribola Kastela 5-6 
 9. Osijek 4-7 
 10. KK Split 4-8 
Folded
 1. Slavonski Brod 2-10 
Play in international cups:
 1. Cedevita - 
 2. Cibona - 
 3. Zadar - 

Regular Season: Round 13

Jan. 10: GKK Sibenik - KK Split 95-86
Jan. 10: Kvarner 2010 - Gorica 93-69
Jan. 11: KK Zagreb - Ribola Kastela
Jan. 11: Alkar Sinj - Osijek


Stats Leaders - A1

Points Per Game
 Filip TONCINIC
  Osijek
  (212-F-84)
  Avg: 22.3
 1. Toncinic, Osijek22.3 
 2. Rancic, Ribola K.21.1 
 3. Vitali, Alkar Sinj18.3 
 4. Katura, Jolly JBS17.4 
 5. Krasic, Gorica17.3 
 6. Radic, CZG Veroli16.0 
 7. Zizic, Cibona15.6 
 8. Mimica, Siroki P.15.6 
 9. Masic, Feni I.15.3 
 10. Kedzo, Barons kv.15.3 
Rebounds Per Game
 Toni VITALI
  Alkar Sinj
  (203-F-91)
  Avg: 9.7
 1. Vitali, Alkar Sinj9.7 
 2. Cakarun, Kvarner8.5 
 3. Zizic, Cibona8.4 
 4. Toncinic, Osijek8.3 
 5. Radic, CZG Veroli7.8 
 6. Marcius, GKK S.7.3 
 7. Celebija, Zabok7.3 
 8. Cubela, Ribola K.6.0 
 9. Krasic, Gorica5.9 
 10. Vrlika, Jolly JBS5.9 
Assists Per Game
 Teo PETANI
  GKK Sibenik
  (190-G-88)
  Avg: 5.9
 1. Petani, GKK Sibenik5.9 
 2. Vladovic, Lietkabe.5.6 
 3. Rancic, Ribola K.5.6 
 4. Subotic, Jolly JBS4.5 
 5. Stemberger, Kvarne.4.3 
 6. Bilic, Alkar Sinj4.3 
 7. Veljacic, Kvarner4.3 
 8. Marcinkovic, KK Za.3.6 
 9. Rogic, Gorica3.6 
 10. Junakovic, GKK S.3.5 
Steals Per Game
 Teo PETANI
  GKK Sibenik
  (190-G-88)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Petani, GKK Sibenik2.2 
 2. Marcinkovic, KK Za.2.1 
 3. Dosen, Ribola Kast.2.0 
 4. Veljacic, Kvarner1.8 
 5. Vladovic, Lietkabe.1.7 
 6. Rancic, Ribola K.1.6 
 7. Cubela, Ribola K.1.6 
 8. Gulam, Jolly JBS1.6 
 9. Rogic, Gorica1.6 
 10. Herendic, Gorica1.5 
Blocks Per Game
 Ante ZIZIC
  Cibona
  (201-F/C-97)
  Avg: 1.8
 1. Zizic, Cibona1.8 
 2. Vitali, Alkar Sinj1.6 
 3. Krasic, Gorica1.5 
 4. Sipic, Ribola Kast.1.0 
 5. Toncinic, Osijek0.9 
 6. Cinac, Kvarner 20100.8 
 7. Vlaic, Zabok0.7 
 8. Milicevic, Kvarner0.7 
 9. Djugum, KK Split0.6 
 10. Sarlija, KK Zagreb0.6 


Gorica signs David Usic - by Eurobasket News

KK Velika Gorica (A1) signed American forward David Usic (206-100kg, college: Florida Tech). He just graduated from Florida Institute of Technology (NCAA2). In 28 games he had 6.6ppg and 5.0rpg last season.
As mentioned above Usic is just out of college, so it will be his first season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Standings - Division A

Division A Standings
 1. Apoel 8-1 
 2. AEK 7-3 
 3. Keravnos 6-4 
 4. Etha 5-3 
 5. Apollon 5-4 
 6. Enosis 4-7 
 7. Omonia 1-8 
 8. AEL 0-7 

Regular Season: Round 10

Jan. 10: AEK - Enosis 80-65
Jan. 11: Omonia - Keravnos
Jan. 11: Apoel - Etha


Div.A stats leaders

Points Per Game
 Tony WEEDEN
  Keravnos
  (183-SG-83)
  Avg: 20.3
 1. Weeden, Keravnos20.3 
 2. Duren, AEK18.7 
 3. Britton, Omonia18.6 
 4. Alexander, Enosis17.9 
 5. Kounas, Apoel16.6 
 6. Gray, Apollon16.3 
 7. Robinson, Apollon15.7 
 8. McFadden, AEK15.0 
 9. Kirk, Etha14.7 
 10. Bowden, Omonia14.0 
Rebounds Per Game
 Trey BRITTON
  Omonia
  (202-C/F-89)
  Avg: 9.9
 1. Britton, Omonia9.9 
 2. Kastropil, Apollon9.3 
 3. Ross, Etha9.1 
 4. Alexander, Enosis8.4 
 5. Harper, AEK8.3 
 6. Petrovic, AEK7.3 
 7. Trisokkas, Enosis6.8 
 8. Johnson, Keravnos6.8 
 9. Kirk, Etha6.1 
 10. Mason, Apollon5.9 
Assists Per Game
 Thomas MASSAMBA
  Etha
  (183-PG-85)
  Avg: 7.2
 1. Massamba, Etha7.2 
 2. Kounas, Apoel5.4 
 3. Tutt, Apoel4.4 
 4. Russell, Etha3.6 
 5. Gray, Apollon3.6 
 6. Weeden, Keravnos3.4 
 7. Duren, AEK3.3 
 8. Mason, Apollon2.9 
 9. Palalas, AEK2.7 
 10. Robinson, Apollon2.7 
Steals Per Game
 Nick RUSSELL
  Etha
  (193-G-91)
  Avg: 2.3
 1. Russell, Etha2.3 
 2. Britton, Omonia1.9 
 3. Harrison, Apoel1.9 
 4. Palalas, AEK1.8 
 5. Robinson, Apollon1.8 
 6. Duren, AEK1.8 
 7. Alexander, Enosis1.7 
 8. Williams, Omonia1.6 
 9. McFadden, AEK1.6 
 10. Pantouris, Keravn.1.5 
Blocks Per Game
 Michael HARRISON
  Apoel
  (206-F/C-84)
  Avg: 1.6
 1. Harrison, Apoel1.6 
 2. Mason, Apollon1.1 
 3. Alexander, Enosis1.1 
 4. Kirk, Etha1.1 
 5. Baptiste, AEK1.0 
 6. Kastropil, Apollon0.9 
 7. Petrovic, AEK0.7 
 8. Ross, Etha0.6 
 9. Britton, Omonia0.6 
 10. Evans, Apoel0.6 


Round 10: AEK beat Paralimni in the opener of the week. - by Chris Mammides

AEK Larnakas had no problem to thrash EN Paralimni with 80-65 in a game which ended a couple of hours ago. AEK was leading the game with 78-55 (23 points) three minutes before the end of the game when Coach Papadopoulos changed all his starters giving time to the younger athletes of the team and Paralimni found the chance to cut the deficit with a 2-10 to bring the game to the -15 at the end.
AEK Larnakas had an amazing Georgios Palalas (185-PG-81), the experienced Cyprus international point guard ended the game with 9 points, 8 assists, 3 rebounds, and 5 steals in less than 25 minutes in the court showing to everybody that is coming back stronger than ever and that AEK is adding another special key player towards the second bit of the league. The top performer for the home team though was Carl Baptiste (206-F-90, college: Delaware) in his top game this season, not only due to his 18 points and 6 rebounds but his overall performance in both the edges of the court, playing defense and giving many assistance to the team in both the positions played tonight.

On the other hand, Paralimni is obviously the team which will "fight" with Keravnos and Etha to enter into the top four teams since the top three posts will probably be gained by APOEL, AEK and Apollon and the weakest of all Omonoia Nicosia will end up in the last position of the league with (probably) no victory. Tonight, the team of Coach Yiannaras was not able to "defend" his team as his key players are only three (Cohn, Alexander and Traykov) and when these three players gets tired then the rest of the roster can do a lot in the court.

The periods tonight were as follows: 18-15, 39-28, 62-28 and the final 80-65
Top scorers for the two teams were:
AEK: Carl Baptiste 18, McFadden 15, Duren 12, Petrovic 11
Paralimni: Cohn 13, Traykov 13, Alexander 14



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Standings - NBL

NBL Standings
 1. BK Decin 19-5 
 2. Prostejov 18-7 
 3. BK Pardubice 17-9 
 4. BK Opava 16-10 
 5. J.Hradec 12-13 
 6. CEZ Nymburk 10-1 
 7. NH Ostrava 10-14 
 8. Svitavy 10-14 
 9. Usti n/Labem 10-14 
 10. BK Kolin 8-17 
 11. USK Praha 7-17 
 12. MMCITE Brno 4-20 

Regular Season: Round 27

Jan. 10: BK Kolin - MMCITE Brno 88-71
Jan. 10: BK Opava - J.Hradec 100-68
Jan. 12: Svitavy - NH Ostrava
Jan. 11: Prostejov - BK Decin
Jan. 11: Usti n/Labem - USK Praha

Round 16

Jan. 10: BK Pardubice - CEZ Nymburk 75-88


Stats Leaders - NBL

Points Per Game
 Donald ROBINSON
  J.Hradec
  (193-F-89)
  Avg: 19.4
 1. Robinson, J.Hradec19.4 
 2. Talley, Prostejov18.3 
 3. Autrey, J.Hradec17.8 
 4. Pandula, BK Pardu.17.6 
 5. Vette, Usti n.17.3 
 6. Rohde, NH Ostrava17.0 
 7. Abercrombie, Svita.17.0 
 8. Nikolic-S., USK P.16.3 
 9. Votroubek, Svitavy16.1 
 10. Dougherty, NH Os.16.0 
Rebounds Per Game
 Cory ABERCROMBIE
  Svita.
  (201-PF-85)
  Avg: 8
 1. Abercrombie, Svita.8.0 
 2. Vette, Usti n.7.8 
 3. Autrey, J.Hradec7.7 
 4. Rohde, NH Ostrava7.6 
 5. Necas, Prostejov7.3 
 6. Bohacik, BK Pardu.7.3 
 7. Houska, BK Decin7.0 
 8. Chan, BK Kolin6.9 
 9. Krusic, USK Praha6.9 
 10. Votroubek, Svita.6.8 
Assists Per Game
 Michal SOTNAR
  Svitavy
  (187-PG-92)
  Avg: 5.8
 1. Sotnar, Svitavy5.8 
 2. Sirina, BK Opava5.3 
 3. Ciz, NH Ostrava5.1 
 4. Laroche, Usti n.5.1 
 5. Autrey, J.Hradec5.0 
 6. Carnecky, Usti n.4.8 
 7. Sanders, BK Pardu.4.5 
 8. Hammond, BK Kolin4.4 
 9. Siska, MMCITE B.4.2 
 10. Marko, Prostejov3.7 
Steals Per Game
 Lamb AUTREY
  J.Hradec
  (190-G-)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Autrey, J.Hradec2.5 
 2. Marko, Prostejov2.0 
 3. Robinson, J.Hradec2.0 
 4. Klecka, BK Opava1.9 
 5. Muirhead, NH Os.1.9 
 6. Laroche, Usti n.1.7 
 7. Pandula, BK Pardu.1.7 
 8. Novak, J.Hradec1.7 
 9. Sotnar, Svitavy1.5 
 10. Necas, Prostejov1.5 
Blocks Per Game
 Ales CHAN
  BK Kolin
  (215-C-80)
  Avg: 1.5
 1. Chan, BK Kolin1.5 
 2. Voslajer, J.Hradec0.8 
 3. Votroubek, Svitavy0.7 
 4. Barber, Usti n.0.7 
 5. Dougherty, NH Os.0.7 
 6. Necas, Prostejov0.7 
 7. Steffel, Prostejov0.6 
 8. Houska, BK Decin0.6 
 9. Zuzak, J.Hradec0.5 
 10. Kohout, BK Pardu.0.5 



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  DENMARK  

Standings - Basketligaen

Ligaen Standings
 1. Bakken 13-1 
 2. Horsens IC 12-3 
 3. Svendborg 11-4 
 4. Wolfpack 10-5 
 5. Naestved 9-7 
 6. Randers 8-7 
 7. SISU 8-8 
 8. Vaerlose 3-13 
 9. Horsholm 3-13 
 10. Aalborg 0-16 

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 10: Horsholm - Aalborg 97-72
Jan. 8: Vaerlose - SISU 77-84
Jan. 8: Svendborg - Naestved 76-79
Jan. 12: SISU - Horsens IC
Jan. 12: Randers - Vaerlose
Jan. 12: Bakken - Wolfpack


Stats Leaders - Basketligaen

Points Per Game
 Darryl PARTIN
  SISU
  (198-G-87)
  Avg: 30.8
 1. Partin, SISU30.8 
 2. Maynard, Vaerlose26.6 
 3. Okorie, The I.23.2 
 4. Paul, Svendborg22.1 
 5. White, Wolfpack21.4 
 6. Burgess, Kormend19.6 
 7. Thorpe, Randers18.2 
 8. Stanojevic, Naest.17.7 
 9. Lundberg, Wolfpack17.6 
 10. Bowlin, Horsens IC17.4 
Rebounds Per Game
 Drew MAYNARD
  Vaerlose
  (200-F-89)
  Avg: 10.2
 1. Maynard, Vaerlose10.2 
 2. Smith, Wolfpack9.1 
 3. Iversen, Bakken9.0 
 4. Keita, Horsens IC8.3 
 5. Paul, Svendborg8.1 
 6. Rungby, SISU7.8 
 7. Thorpe, Randers7.6 
 8. Miskovic, Timba T.7.5 
 9. Potter, Svendborg7.0 
 10. Bergstedt, Bakken6.8 
Assists Per Game
 Antonio PORTA
  Svendborg
  (187-PG-83)
  Avg: 8.1
 1. Porta, Svendborg8.1 
 2. Bowlin, Horsens IC6.3 
 3. Smith, Svendborg5.5 
 4. Nielsen, Horsholm5.4 
 5. Stanojevic, Naest.5.3 
 6. Acker, Bakken5.3 
 7. White, Wolfpack5.0 
 8. Woodson, Vaerlose4.5 
 9. Colman, Maccabi Ha.4.2 
 10. Borovcanin, Horse.4.2 
Steals Per Game
 Vedran BOROVCANIN
  Horse.
  (199-G/F-85)
  Avg: 2.9
 1. Borovcanin, Horse.2.9 
 2. Addison, Horsens2.9 
 3. Partin, SISU2.9 
 4. Bowlin, Horsens IC2.6 
 5. Burgess, Kormend2.1 
 6. Maynard, Vaerlose2.1 
 7. Smith, Svendborg2.1 
 8. Lundberg, Wolfpack2.1 
 9. Stanojevic, Naest.2.1 
 10. White, Wolfpack2.1 
Blocks Per Game
 Jyles SMITH
  Wolfpack
  (206-F-92)
  Avg: 1.8
 1. Smith, Wolfpack1.8 
 2. Potter, Svendborg1.7 
 3. Miskovic, Timba T.1.6 
 4. McAlister, Naest.1.5 
 5. Keita, Horsens IC1.4 
 6. Midtgaard, Horsh.0.9 
 7. Christoffers., Bak.0.9 
 8. Paul, Svendborg0.9 
 9. Dejworek, Aalborg0.9 
 10. Maynard, Vaerlose0.8 


Standings - 1st Division

1st Division Standings
 1. Stevnsgade 12-0 
 2. Koge BK 9-2 
 3. BMI Bloodhounds 8-2 
 4. Virum 6-6 
 5. EBAA 4-6 
 6. Skjold 4-7 
 7. Wolfpack/BMS 3-7 
 8. Amager BK 3-8 
 9. Lemvig 3-8 
 10. Solrod 1-7 

Regular Season: Round 13

Jan. 10: Stevnsgade - Amager BK 93-77
Jan. 10: Virum - BMI Bloodhounds 66-77
Jan. 11: Solrod - EBAA
Jan. 11: Wolfpack/BMS - Lemvig


Chanan Colman named Player Of The Week - by Thomas Soltau

After a solid performance Danish point guard Chanan Colman (191-G-84, college: Chipola JC) has named Player Of The Week in Israel. This a good sign for the player as Colman started out the season returning to Denmark and suiting up for Randers Cimbria.

Randers presented a deadly team at the start of the season, but soon things began to go downhill as the club started to experience financial problems and came close to bankruptcy.

Many players were forced to leave the team as the team was not able to pay their salaries. Chanan Colman was one of the players leaving. He returned to Israel where he has played for several years.

This past week Colman put in a fine effort posting 13 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.

EuroBasket Denmark wishes Chanan Colman the best of luck for the remainder of the season.


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  D-LEAGUE  

Standings

D-League Standings
Atlantic Division
 1. Maine RC 16-4 
 2. Canton C. 13-9 
 3. Westchester K. 8-13 
 4. Delaware 87ers 7-11 
 5. Erie Bay H. 7-14 
Central Division
 1. Ft.Wayne MA 13-10 
 2. Grand Rapids Drive 11-9 
 3. Sioux Falls S. 10-10 
 4. Iowa E. 7-10 
Soutwest Division
 1. Austin T. 14-6 
 2. Texas L. 12-8 
 3. 66ers 11-10 
 4. Rio Grande VV 9-12 
West Division
 1. Bakersfield J. 14-8 
 2. Santa Cruz W. 12-7 
 3. Reno B. 8-10 
 4. Los Angeles D. 7-15 
 5. Idaho S. 4-17 

Regular Season: Round 49

Jan. 10: Sioux Falls S. - Los Angeles D. 99-124
Jan. 10: Canton C. - Westchester K. 96-102
Jan. 10: Erie Bay H. - Grand Rapids D. 93-96
Jan. 10: Oklahoma City B - Reno B. 130-127
Jan. 10: Maine RC - Santa Cruz W. 111-100
Jan. 10: Texas L. - Rio Grande VV 106-118
Jan. 10: Delaware 87ers - Ft.Wayne MA 103-114

Regular Season: Round 50

Jan. 11: Iowa E. - Idaho S.
Jan. 11: Austin S. - Reno B.


Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Seth CURRY
  Erie Bay H.
  (185-G-90)
  Avg: 26.1
 1. Curry, Erie Bay H.26.1 
 2. Heslip, Reno B.25.8 
 3. Harris, Eskise.25.7 
 4. Murphy, Guangsha.23.2 
 5. Wilkins, Iowa E.22.8 
 6. Green, Austin S.22.6 
 7. Alexander, Maccabi21.7 
 8. Brown, Los A.21.6 
 9. Williams, Utah Jazz21.3 
 10. Smith, Los A.21.2 
Rebounds Per Game
 Arinze ONUAKU
  Canton C.
  (206-F-87)
  Avg: 12.6
 1. Onuaku, Canton C.12.6 
 2. Smith, Los A.12.2 
 3. Benimon, Idaho S.11.8 
 4. Roberts, Delaware.11.6 
 5. Reed, Grand R.11.1 
 6. Zanna, Oklahoma.10.7 
 7. James, Texas L.10.6 
 8. Davis, Austin S.10.5 
 9. Barron, Bakersfi.10.5 
 10. Green, Austin S.10.4 
Assists Per Game
 Gary TALTON
  Ft.Wayne.
  (185-PG-90)
  Avg: 10.6
 1. Talton, Ft.Wayne.10.6 
 2. Drew, Sioux F.10.2 
 3. Stockton, Reno B.8.4 
 4. Frazier, Maine RC8.3 
 5. Williams, Utah Jazz7.7 
 6. Siva, Erie Bay H.7.5 
 7. Craft, Santa C.7.2 
 8. Wright, VL Pesaro5.9 
 9. Lee, Delaware.5.7 
 10. Jackson, Idaho S.5.4 
Steals Per Game
 Langston GALLOWAY
  New Y.
  (188-G-91)
  Avg: 2.6
 1. Galloway, New Y.2.6 
 2. Stockton, Reno B.2.4 
 3. Frazier, Maine RC2.3 
 4. Craft, Santa C.2.2 
 5. Edwin, Sioux F.2.2 
 6. Millsap, Utah Jazz2.1 
 7. Brown, Grand R.1.9 
 8. McAdoo, Santa C.1.8 
 9. Drew, Sioux F.1.8 
 10. Balkman, Texas L.1.8 
Blocks Per Game
 Clint CAPELA
  Rio G.
  (208-F/C-94)
  Avg: 2.9
 1. Capela, Rio G.2.9 
 2. Griffin, Texas L.2.7 
 3. McAdoo, Santa C.2.7 
 4. Birch, Sioux F.2.5 
 5. Jackson, Texas L.2.4 
 6. Reed, Grand R.1.8 
 7. Hyman, Ft.Wayne MA1.8 
 8. Thabeet, Grand R.1.8 
 9. Huestis, Oklaho.1.8 
 10. Green, Austin S.1.7 


Russell Jr. scores 20 for Westchester in first road win - by Eurobasket News

The Westchester Knicks had little time to rest after their 96-94 loss to Fort Wayne on Friday, boarding a 6 a.m. flight the following morning to Canton, Ohio. If there was any fatigue, it didn't seem to show on Saturday night, as the Knicks defeated the host Mad Ants 102-96 for the franchise's first-ever road win. Westchester led 57-51 at the end of the half, but Canton took a 79-77 lead with 1.3 seconds left in the third quarter thanks to a 3-pointer by Antoine Agudio. With 6:55 left in the game, Darnell Jackson (6'8'-PF-85, college: Kansas) hit a jump shot to put the Knicks up 88-86, a lead that they would not relinquish. Walker Russell (6'0'-PG-82, college: Jacksonville St.) Jr. led Westchester with 20 points, 15 of them coming in the first half. Marcus Ginyard (6'5'-F/G-87, college: N.Carolina) had 17 points and Orlando Sanchez had 14 points and 11 rebounds. Canton's Arinze Onuaku (6'9'-F-87, college: Syracuse) had 24 points and 15 rebounds, both game highs.
Courtesy of: lohud.com


Erie Bay Hawks tab rookie Mark McLaughlin in his first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News

Erie Bay Hawks inked guard Mark McLaughlin (198-96kg). McLaughlin just graduated from Cent.Washington (NCAA2). In 25 games he was the best scorer with impressive 27.1ppg and recorded 4.9rpg and 2.9apg last season. A very good year in his career as he was selected to All-GNAC 1st Team, Daktronics NCAA D2 All-West Region 1st Team and NABC NCAA D2 All-West Region 2nd Team. His team made it to the GNAC Tournament Semifinals in 2013.
So his pro career will start in the States.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Check also Complete Transfers List in D-League


Murry comes back to Rio Grande Valley Vipers - by Eurobasket News

Rio Grande Valley Vipers strengthened their roster with addition of 26-year old forward Toure Murry (196-91kg-89, college: Wichita State). It is actually his comeback to Rio Grande Valley Vipers as he played here before. Murry played recently at Utah Jazz in the NBA, but was released. But in only one game he did not score anything. He also played at Idaho Stampede. In 7 games he recorded 13.6ppg, 5.6rpg, 4.4apg and 2.1spg this season. The most of last season Murry spent at the Knicks. In 50 games he averaged just 2.8ppg. The other team he played shortly was Erie Bay Hawks. In only one game he had 10 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. The most of previous (12-13) season Murry spent at Rio Grande Valley Vipers. In 52 games he averaged 9.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.0apg and 1.8spg in 2012-13 season. He helped them to win the league title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. Great season indeed as he was voted to USBasket.com D-League All-Defensive 2nd Team. Murry also spent pre-season at Hapoel Tel-Aviv (Winner League) in Israel earlier that year.
Three years ago Austin Toros selected him as first overall pick in D-League draft.
Murry attended Wichita State until 2012 and it is his third season in pro basketball.
Among other achievements he received USBasket.com D-League All-Rookie 3rd Team award in 2013.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Check also Complete Transfers List in D-League


Drive edge BayHawks to snap three-game losing streak - by Eurobasket News

The Grand Rapids Drive (11-9) got back into the win column Saturday night, outlasting the Erie BayHawks (7-14) by a score of 96-93. This marked the Drive's first win in four contests, while the BayHawks dropped their sixth game in a row. Grand Rapids lead for almost the entirety of the game, as there were only three lead changes, but never was able to shake the BayHawks completely. The defecit stood at just one entering the fourth quarter. Seth Curry (6'1'-G-90, college: Duke)'s free throws with 9.9 seconds to go cut the Drive's lead to one, but L.D. Williams (6'4'-G/F-88, college: Wake Forest) hit both his free throws on the other end after an intentional foul to ice the game and finish off the BayHawks. Lorenzo Brown (6'5'-G-90, college: N.Carolina St.), making his third start of the year, had a huge all-around game for Grand Rapids with 27 points, six rebounds, five assists, four steals and two blocks. Adonis Thomas (6'6'-F-93, college: Memphis) added 19 points and Willie Reed had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Drive did a decent job of bottling up Seth Curry, the D-League's leading scorer. Curry came in averaging 26.5 points per game and scored just 18, but was still an effective presence as he provided seven rebounds and five assists. Drew Crawford (6'5'-G-90, college: Northwestern) was Erie's leading scorer with 19 points and also lead the team in rebounds with eight. Former Detroit Pistons draft pick Peyton Siva was unable to get much going against the affiliate of his former team due to foul trouble, scoring just five points. This marks the 11th time this season where Grand Rapids was able to hold their opponents to under 100 points, after failing to do so in each of their four previous contests. The Drive have a long break before their next game, which takes place on the road against the Iowa Energy on January 24. Erie travels to Fort Wayne to play the Mad Ants on January 13.
Courtesy of: mlive.com


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  DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  


Mitchell Cup Day 2: John Humphrey explodes for 36 points - by Ricardo Dominguez

Mitchell Cup Day 2
1/9/2015
Santago, DR

GIE Maile Matrix roll pass Pueblo Nuevo 89-56 last night in the 1st Annual Mitchell Cup. The success of GIE came from scoring machine John Humphrey (188-G/F-80, college: Middle Tenn.St.) better know as the "Helicopter". He was the games top scorer with 36 points on 10-16 shooting. Humphrey knocked down 7 three pointers in the first half finishing with 30. By the third quarter he was done with a total of 36 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the win.

John Humphrey was a late addition to the team after losing top pick Gideon Gamble to the NBA DL. Last season he played for the Broncos of Japan were he was the leagues top scorer. He was selected to BJ League All-Star Game along with Asiabasket.com All-Import Team in 2014.

He is also the Japan BJ Leagues all-time leading scorer with an career average of 23.4ppg.

The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Humphrey was named a BJ League all star 6 times and All- League honors in every season he played in Japan.

Humphrey is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Iran but is known for his great scoring and dunking ability with the AND 1 mixtape tour. He was named the worlds best dunker in 2004 by ESPN after show casing his great ability for the world to see.

He graduated from Middle Tennessee State, TN in 2004 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player.

John is looking to make a big impact on Santiago, I for one am looking forward to seeig him put on a show,


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Gastonia Crowns add Seven Players from Open Try Out January - by Igor Obradovic

The Gastonia Crowns held their first try outs on the 27th of December at the St Johns Outreach Center in Gastonia. Owner Mike Middleton announced the signing of the team's first seven players this past Monday after evaluating each players performances with Camp Coordinator Gabe Blair, coming up with five guards and two post players.
The inaugural signings consisted of Chris Owens, a Two Time NCAA Division II All Conference Player at Morris College, who also formerly played with the ECBL's Queen City Express. Ty Carter a 6'1" SG from Bessemer City HS, who last played at Caldwell Community College and also holds the North Carolina High School State Record for most three pointers made in a game was signed and will be counted on to fill up the stat sheet. The Crowns also signed two other local Gastonia players in Guards Avery Floyd 6'3" G/F who played at Clinton Junior College and Gevin Allison 6'2" G who played locally at North Gaston HS. Brian Ross 6'1" G from Aiken was also signed after Owner Mike Middleton evaluated the try out video, and stated he liked the passion Ross brings to the court.
The crowns rounded out the signings with two veteran Minor league players in Stetson Johnson a 6'7 F/C from Marion Military Institute who played with the North Carolina Coyotes in the ABA and is the son of former NBA player Chris Washburn. The final signing was Demetrius Williams a 6'5" F from Spartanburg Methodist College who has also played with Columbia Crusaders (CBL) and Greenville Galaxy (ABA)


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TLU/Kalev bring in Chukwudiebere Maduabum - by Eurobasket News

TLU/Kalev bolstered their frontcourt. They agreed on terms of contract with Chukwudiebere Maduabum (206-F-91). The Nigerian forward started the season in D-League. He played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Chukwudiebere Maduabum notched 4.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game in D-League. Previously Chukwudiebere Maduabum had stints in Estonia, Qatar, Mongolia and D-League.


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Bo McCalebb sidelined with injury - by Eurobasket News

Bayern Munich will have to deal without their starting point guard in the nearest games. Bo McCalebb (178-PG-85, college: New Orleans) will have to rest for several weeks. The point guard suffered a thumb injury. Bo McCalebb joined Bayern back in November. He tallies 13.6 points, 5.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game in BBL. In EuroLeague his stats read 9.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per appearance. In EuroCup game the guard posted 16 points and 4 assists.


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  FINLAND  

Standings - Korisliiga

Korisliiga Standings
 1. KTP Basket 16-4 
 2. Kauhajoki 13-7 
 3. Kouvot 12-9 
 4. Nilan Bisons 11-7 
 5. Kataja Basket 11-8 
 6. Pyrinto 10-10 
 7. Namika Lahti 10-10 
 8. Helsinki Seagulls 8-11 
 9. Salon Vilpas 6-14 
 10. Lapua 6-14 
 11. Tapiolan Honka 6-15 

Regular Season: Round 18

Jan. 7: Kauhajoki - Kataja Basket 90-88
Jan. 9: KTP Basket - Pyrinto 86-83
Jan. 9: Kataja Basket - Salon Vilpas 84-68
Jan. 10: Tapiolan Honka - Lapua 81-66
Jan. 10: Namika Lahti - Helsinki Seagulls 80-58
Jan. 7: Tapiolan Honka - Salon Vilpas 80-103
Jan. 7: KTP Basket - Namika Lahti 77-67
Jan. 10: Nilan Bisons - Kauhajoki 74-69

Regular Season: Round 19

Jan. 13: Nilan Bisons - Pyrinto
Jan. 16: Salon Vilpas - Pyrinto
Jan. 16: KTP Basket - Nilan Bisons
Jan. 16: Kataja Basket - Helsinki Seagulls
Jan. 16: Kouvot - Tapiolan Honka
Jan. 17: Kauhajoki - Namika Lahti
Jan. 18: Helsinki Seagulls - KTP Basket
Jan. 18: Kataja Basket - Lapua


Stats Leaders - Korisliiga

Points Per Game
 Robert ARNOLD
  Kataja B.
  (198-F-88)
  Avg: 22.8
 1. Arnold, Kataja B.22.8 
 2. Carter, Lapua21.0 
 3. Pattillo, Salon V.20.9 
 4. Ulmer, KTP Basket18.9 
 5. Basabe, Helsin.18.4 
 6. Ubilla, Tapiolan.18.1 
 7. Walker, Salon Vilp.18.1 
 8. Jefferson, KTP B.17.7 
 9. Bennerman, Namika17.3 
 10. Conley, Kouvot17.3 
Rebounds Per Game
 Paul CARTER
  Lapua
  (204-F-87)
  Avg: 13.3
 1. Carter, Lapua13.3 
 2. Basabe, Helsin.12.6 
 3. Udanoh, Tapiolan.10.9 
 4. Horton, Kataja B.10.1 
 5. Wright, Namika Lah.9.9 
 6. Williams, Pyrinto9.8 
 7. Kaunisto, Kouvot9.6 
 8. Pattillo, Salon V.9.4 
 9. Mangano, Kauhajoki9.1 
 10. Giles, Kauhajoki8.5 
Assists Per Game
 Teemu RANNIKKO
  Kataja B.
  (189-PG-80)
  Avg: 7.6
 1. Rannikko, Kataja B.7.6 
 2. Duncan, Salon Vilp.5.4 
 3. Sarcevic, Kauhajoki5.2 
 4. Johnson, Nilan Bis.5.0 
 5. Ubilla, Tapiolan.4.5 
 6. Seppala, Kouvot4.1 
 7. Vuori, Namika Lahti3.4 
 8. Williams, Pyrinto3.4 
 9. Nikkarinen, Nilan3.3 
 10. Arnold, Kataja B.3.0 
Steals Per Game
 Ike Joseph UDANOH
  Tapiolan.
  (203-PF-89)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Udanoh, Tapiolan.2.5 
 2. Pattillo, Salon V.2.2 
 3. Jefferson, KTP B.2.1 
 4. Ulmer, KTP Basket1.9 
 5. Johnson, Nilan Bis.1.8 
 6. Horton, Kataja B.1.8 
 7. Walker, Salon Vilp.1.7 
 8. Carter, Lapua1.7 
 9. Williams, Pyrinto1.7 
 10. Gonzalvez, Namika1.7 
Blocks Per Game
 Tom KNIGHT
  Kataja B.
  (208-F-91)
  Avg: 1.9
 1. Knight, Kataja B.1.9 
 2. Mangano, Kauhajoki1.6 
 3. Nelson, Nilan Biso.1.4 
 4. Horton, Kataja B.1.4 
 5. Lumpkins, Lapua1.3 
 6. Jones, Kouvot1.3 
 7. Williams, Pyrinto1.2 
 8. Madsen, Kouvot1.1 
 9. Simms, KTP Basket1.1 
 10. Ulmer, KTP Basket1.0 


Standings - Division I

1st Standings
Division A
 1. UU-Korihait 16-1 
 2. BC Nokia 13-4 
 3. Oulun NMKY 13-5 
 4. BC Jyvaskyla 8-9 
 5. Jarvenpaa 8-9 
 6. LrNMKY 5-11 
 7. FoKoPo 5-12 
 8. Porvoon Tarmo 5-13 
 9. Pyrinto II 4-13 
Division B
 1. HBA-Marsky 12-0 
 2. PeU-Basket 8-4 
 3. Espoo Basket 6-5 
 4. Ura Basket 6-6 
 5. Vaasan Salama 5-7 
 6. KaU Koris 5-7 
 7. Raholan Pyrkiva 5-8 
 8. PuHu 1-11 

Regular Season: Round 14

Division A

Jan. 8: UU-Korihait - BC Nokia 98-87
Jan. 10: Jarvenpaa - Porvoon Tarmo 86-87
Jan. 10: Oulun NMKY - Pyrinto II 86-55
Jan. 10: BC Jyvaskyla - LrNMKY
Jan. 11: Oulun NMKY - LrNMKY
Jan. 11: Pyrinto II - FoKoPo

Division B

Jan. 8: HBA-Marsky - Raholan Pyrkiva 108-72
Jan. 11: PuHu - Espoo Basket
Jan. 11: KaU Koris - Vaasan Salama
Jan. 11: Ura Basket - PeU-Basket


Stats Leaders - Division I

Points Per Game
 Paul HARRISON
  PeU-B.
  (203-C-89)
  Avg: 25.2
 1. Harrison, PeU-B.25.2 
 2. Jallow, Jarvenpaa25.2 
 3. Hill, Oulun N.24.0 
 4. Jackson, Pyrinto21.4 
 5. Jones, FoKoPo21.3 
 6. Graham, Huima20.7 
 7. Tolvanen, KaU Koris20.5 
 8. Wright, Oulun N.20.4 
 9. Coleman, KaU Koris20.3 
 10. Roseboro, FoKoPo20.2 
Rebounds Per Game
 HL COLEMAN
  KaU Koris
  (202-F-74)
  Avg: 15.5
 1. Coleman, KaU Koris15.5 
 2. Van, UU-Korihait15.5 
 3. Jallow, Jarvenpaa14.7 
 4. Roseboro, FoKoPo13.8 
 5. Harrison, PeU-B.13.2 
 6. Young, BC Jyvasky.13.1 
 7. Young, Porvoon9.8 
 8. Wright, Oulun N.9.4 
 9. Kennedy, Porvoon9.2 
 10. Towa, Jarvenpaa8.8 
Assists Per Game
 Mark HILL
  Oulun N.
  (180-PG-87)
  Avg: 6
 1. Hill, Oulun N.6.0 
 2. Jalonen, UU-Korih.4.7 
 3. Conerly, LrNM.4.2 
 4. Juvonen, BC Jyvas.3.9 
 5. Shchepkin, Rahola.3.5 
 6. McEachin, BC Jyva.3.5 
 7. Stewart, FoKoPo3.4 
 8. Savolainen, PeU-B.3.3 
 9. Harrison, PeU-B.3.3 
 10. Kivimaki, KaU K.3.2 
Steals Per Game
 Harold AIDOO
  HBA-Marsky
  (179-PG-96)
  Avg: 2.8
 1. Aidoo, HBA-Marsky2.8 
 2. McEachin, BC Jyva.2.5 
 3. Suomi, Ura Basket2.3 
 4. Moore, UU-Korihait2.2 
 5. Kennedy, Porvoon2.1 
 6. Wright, Oulun N.2.1 
 7. Jallow, Jarvenpaa2.0 
 8. Stewart, FoKoPo1.9 
 9. Conerly, LrNM.1.9 
 10. Chambers, Vaasan1.8 
Blocks Per Game
 Rickey YOUNG
  BC Jyvaskyla
  (205-F/C-90)
  Avg: 1.9
 1. Young, BC Jyvasky.1.9 
 2. Van, UU-Korihait1.6 
 3. Jones, FoKoPo1.4 
 4. Jallow, Jarvenpaa1.3 
 5. Young, Porvoon1.3 
 6. Baker, Oulun N.1.1 
 7. Harrison, PeU-B.0.9 
 8. Coleman, KaU Koris0.9 
 9. McEachin, BC Jyva.0.8 
 10. Roseboro, FoKoPo0.8 


KORISLIIGA: Honka winning again - by Rauno Hurmalainen

Korisliiga, round 20: Three contests tonight. Bisons (Loimaa) and Karhu from Kauhajoki had a very close game. Bisons won first after 16 lead changes and 10 ties 74-69 (39-35). Ian Hummer (201-F-90, college: Princeton) led Bisons (11-7) with 27 points. Matti Nuutinen (200-PF-90, agency: Blacktop Management) added 14pts/8rbs. Jermont Horton (198-F/G-84, college: Rutgers-Newark) scored 20pts for Karhu (13-7). Devonne Giles (203-F-83, college: Texas Tech) had again a double-double 15pts/10rbs.
YMCA Lahti beat Helsinki Seagulls 80-58 (29-24). The hosts won all four quarters. Ryan Wright (206-C/F-87, college: Oklahoma) led YMCA Lahti (10-10) with 20pts/8rbs. Matias Ojala added 14pts. Seagulls (8-11) had only two players over 10 points. Carl Lindbom (206-SF-91) netted 15 and Deremy Geiger (180-PG-90, agency: Blacktop Management, college: Idaho) 13 points.
Honka (Tapiola) can win again. Tonight Honka beat Korikopbrat (Lapua) 81-66 (38-31). The last win for Honka before this one took place on November 12 last year. Ike Joseph Udanoh (203-PF-89, college: Wayne St., MI) led Honka (6-15) with 19pts/10rbs. Anton Odabasi (206-F-95) added 18 and Villematti Kopio (182-PG-92) 17 points. Paul Carter (204-F-87, college: Ill.-Chicago) led Lapua (6-14) with 31pts (1 - 7/8, 2 - 9/19, 3 - 2/8) and13rbs. Newcomer Cole Dickerson (201-F-91, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management, college: USF) had 2pts/10rbs in 26:17 minutes.
Bisons - Kauhajoki 74-69 (39-35). (Ian Hummer 27/7, Matti Nuutinen 14/8, Anthony Hilliard 12 - Jermont Horton 20/7, Devonne Giles 15/10, Greg Mangano 14/8. A: 1050).
YMCA Lahti - Seagulls 80-58 (29-24). (Ryan Wright 20/8, Matias Ojala 14, Vesa Makalainen 13 - Carl Lindbom 15, Deremy Geiger 13, Melsahn Basabe 8/10. A: 717).
Honka - Lapua 81-66 (38-31). (Ike Udanoh 19/10, Anton Odabasi 18, Villematti Kopio 17 - Paul Carter 31/13, Juho Nenonen 13, Austen Rowland 6/4a. A: 536).



1.DIVISION: Buzzer beater Josh Nofflet - by Rauno Hurmalainen

Division 1 A, Round 18: American swingman Josh Nofflet (194-G/F-88, college: Lee) playing his first game on Tarmo (Porvoo) roster and being at once the hero of the contest. Nofflet became the buzzer beater at Jarvenpaa, when Tarmo defeated local JKS 86-87 (43-45) and Nofflet's lay up at 39:59 was the winning bucket. There were 12 lead changes and eight ties, when tough home team JKS (8-9) lost vs Tarmo (5-13), having a tough season. This was Tarmo's second win on the road during the regular season. Jesse Viita (186-G-93) led JKS with game high 28 points. Jermel Kennedy (201-PF-89, college: Lander) led Tarmo with 27pts. Nofflet scored 19pts in 36 minutes.
Timi Puittinen (193-F/G-94) was the hero of YMCA Lappeenranta, when Team YMCA LPR visited in Jyvaskyla. HoNsU Basket was ahead by one (67-66), but Puittinen made a 3-pointer at 39:46 and the visitors won 67-69 (37-37). Also this game was a thriller with 17 lead changes and seven ties. Guillermo De La Puente (197-F/C-91, agency: Dynamics Global Management) led HoNsU Basket (8-10) with 14pts. Antwan Carter (198-C, college: Longwood) had a double-double 19pts/11rbs for YMCA LPR (6-11).
In Oulu local YMCA beat Pyrinto II (Tampere) 86-55 (42-26). Mark Hill (180-PG-87, college: CS Northridge) helped YMCA Oulu (13-5) with 30 points (1 - 1/4, 2 - 1/2, 3 - 9/17). Jari Vanttaja (209-F/C-86, college: Baylor) added 15pts. David Jackson (201-F-88, college: Penn St.) led Pyrinto II (4-13) with 23pts.
JKS - Tarmo 86-87 (43-45). (Jesse Viita 28, Sami Syrjala 17, Arsene Towa 15/7 - Jermel Kennedy 27/8, Jerrah Young 24/9, Josh Nofflet 19. A: 319).
HoNsU Basket - YMCA LPR 67-69 (37-37). (Guillermo de la Puente 14/8, Rickey Young 13/11, Daniel Dolenc 13 - Antwan Carter 19/11, Aubrey Conerly 13, Anttoni Tapio 13. A: 175).
YMCA Oulu - Pyrinto II 86-55 (42-26). (Mark Hill 30/5a, Jari Vanttaja 15, Jussi Eskola 14/5a - David Jackson 23, Justus Kilpinen 14, Tuomas Sukanen 8. A: 221).


Lapua inks Cole Dickerson, ex Den Helder - by Eurobasket News

Lapuan Korikobrat (Korisliiga) agreed terms with 24-year old American forward Cole Dickerson (201-104kg-91, college: USF, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management). He supposed to play at The Bright Kings Den Helder in Dutch Eredivisie. In 10 games he had very impressive stats: 20.4ppg, 7.7rpg and 1.8apg this season. The last season Dickerson played at the University of San Francisco in West Coast Conference in the NCAA. In 31 games he recorded 14.9ppg, 7.6rpg and 1.7apg. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the conference (WCC). They also advanced to the league semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was named to All-WCC 1st Team and NABC Division I All-District 9 2nd Team.
Dickerson graduated from University of San Francisco in 2014 and it is his first season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Standings - ProA

ProA Standings
 1. Limoges 13-3 
 2. Nanterre 13-3 
 3. Strasbourg 13-3 
 4. Dijon 11-5 
 5. Le Mans 9-7 
 6. Nancy 9-7 
 7. Gravelines 8-8 
 8. ASVEL 8-8 
 9. Le Havre 8-8 
 10. Paris-Levallois 8-8 
 11. Rouen 8-8 
 12. Pau-Lacq-Orthez 8-8 
 13. Chalon 7-9 
 14. Cholet 7-9 
 15. Chalons-Reims 6-10 
 16. Orleans 4-12 
 17. Boulogne 2-14 
 18. Bourg 2-14 

Regular Season: Round 17

Jan. 10: Limoges - Cholet 83-73
Jan. 17: Bourg - Chalons-Reims
Jan. 17: Chalon - Orleans
Jan. 17: Cholet - Paris-Levallois
Jan. 17: Gravelines - Strasbourg
Jan. 17: Le Havre - Pau-Lacq-Orthez
Jan. 17: Le Mans - Limoges
Jan. 17: Nancy - Boulogne
Jan. 17: Nanterre - ASVEL
Jan. 17: Rouen - Dijon


Stats Leaders - ProA

Points Per Game
 Edwin JACKSON
  FC Barce.
  (191-SG-89)
  Avg: 18.4
 1. Jackson, FC Barce.18.4 
 2. Adams, Laboral18.3 
 3. Walker, Dijon16.8 
 4. Cox, Le Havre15.9 
 5. Sy, Gravelines15.4 
 6. Beaubois, Le Mans15.3 
 7. Gray, Dijon15.2 
 8. Traore, Strasbourg15.1 
 9. Shuler, Nanterre14.9 
 10. Smith, Limoges14.7 
Rebounds Per Game
 Randal FALKER
  Nancy
  (201-F-85)
  Avg: 10.1
 1. Falker, Nancy10.1 
 2. Ford, Paris-Levall.9.6 
 3. Moerman, Limoges9.1 
 4. King, Le Havre8.5 
 5. Dove, Chalon8.4 
 6. Cain, Pau-Lacq.8.2 
 7. Brun, Boulogne8.1 
 8. Trapani, Rouen7.8 
 9. Watkins, Chalons-.7.8 
 10. Greer, Le Havre7.4 
Assists Per Game
 Mike GREEN
  Paris-Le.
  (185-PG-85)
  Avg: 7.7
 1. Green, Paris-Le.7.7 
 2. Diot, Strasbourg6.2 
 3. Albicy, Gravelines5.9 
 4. Westermann, Limog.5.4 
 5. Walker, Dijon5.1 
 6. Pellin, Orleans4.9 
 7. Delaney, Cholet4.8 
 8. Banks, Cholet4.4 
 9. Hamilton, Rouen4.2 
 10. Schilb, Paris-Le.4.1 
Steals Per Game
 Rodrigue BEAUBOIS
  Le Mans
  (186-PG-88)
  Avg: 2.4
 1. Beaubois, Le Mans2.4 
 2. Hamilton, Rouen2.1 
 3. Carter, Boulogne2.0 
 4. Weems, Nanterre2.0 
 5. Adams, Laboral1.9 
 6. Riley, Nanterre1.9 
 7. Mendy, Dijon1.8 
 8. Albicy, Gravelines1.8 
 9. Cox, Le Havre1.7 
 10. Banks, Cholet1.6 
Blocks Per Game
 Abdoulaye LOUM
  Orleans
  (208-F-91)
  Avg: 1.9
 1. Loum, Orleans1.9 
 2. Ford, Paris-Levall.1.9 
 3. King, Le Havre1.7 
 4. Falker, Nancy1.5 
 5. Dove, Chalon1.2 
 6. Watkins, Chalons-.1.0 
 7. Weems, Nanterre0.9 
 8. de Jong, Cholet0.9 
 9. Sane, Paris-Levall.0.9 
 10. Flowers, Bourg0.9 


Standings - N1

NM1 Standings
 1. St Chamond 11-3 
 2. Chartres 10-4 
 3. Lourdes 10-4 
 4. Blois 10-4 
 5. Vichy 10-5 
 6. Bordeaux 9-6 
 7. La Rochelle 8-6 
 8. St Vallier 8-6 
 9. Challans 7-7 
 10. GET Vosges 7-7 
 11. Rueil 6-8 
 12. Avignon-Sorgues 5-9 
 13. Quimper 5-10 
 14. Mulhouse 4-10 
 15. Cognac 4-10 
 16. CFBB 0-15 

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 10: Quimper - Mulhouse 96-88
Jan. 10: Lourdes - Rueil 95-77
Jan. 10: Bordeaux - St Chamond 88-85
Jan. 10: La Rochelle - CFBB 88-67
Jan. 10: GET Vosges - St Vallier 79-97
Jan. 10: Chartres - Avignon-Sorgues 65-56 OT
Jan. 10: Blois - Vichy 44-67


Stats Leaders - N1

Points Per Game
 Benjamin SMITH
  Rueil
  (178-PG-87)
  Avg: 17.7
 1. Smith, Rueil17.7 
 2. Rutty, Bordeaux17.1 
 3. Cole, La Rochelle17.1 
 4. Creekmore, Quimper17.1 
 5. Pridotkas, Chartres16.7 
 6. Cunningham, St Va.15.7 
 7. Franklin, Chartres15.3 
 8. Gombauld, CFBB14.9 
 9. Williams, Vichy14.8 
 10. Wright, St Vallier14.6 
Rebounds Per Game
 Will CREEKMORE
  Quimper
  (205-C-89)
  Avg: 9.3
 1. Creekmore, Quimper9.3 
 2. Diame, Rueil8.9 
 3. Rutty, Bordeaux8.4 
 4. Simmons, Challans8.3 
 5. Kitts, Mulhouse8.2 
 6. Paumier, St Ch.8.0 
 7. Toney, Avignon-.7.6 
 8. Cunningham, St Va.7.6 
 9. Davis, Chartres7.6 
 10. Pelos, Lourdes7.5 
Assists Per Game
 Faycal SAHRAOUI
  La Rochelle
  (186-G-79)
  Avg: 7.1
 1. Sahraoui, La Roche.7.1 
 2. Franklin, Chartres6.0 
 3. Dalmeida, Lourdes5.7 
 4. Smith, Rueil5.2 
 5. Staelens, Quimper5.1 
 6. Darrigand, Bordeaux4.9 
 7. Guichard, St Ch.4.8 
 8. Bichard, Rueil4.7 
 9. Karaibrahimo., Avi.4.5 
 10. Choplin, Cognac4.4 
Steals Per Game
 Luc LOUBAKI
  CFBB
  (191-G-97)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Loubaki, CFBB2.5 
 2. Pistre, Chartres2.2 
 3. Bichard, Rueil2.2 
 4. Sahraoui, La Roche.2.1 
 5. Ward, Mississa.1.8 
 6. Freeman, Lourdes1.8 
 7. El Amrani, Vichy1.8 
 8. Sadiku, GET Vosges1.8 
 9. Tchouaffe, CFBB1.7 
 10. Temgoua, Bordeaux1.7 
Blocks Per Game
 Adrian FORBES
  Cognac
  (211-F/C-88)
  Avg: 2
 1. Forbes, Cognac2.0 
 2. Diame, Rueil1.5 
 3. Jeanne, CFBB1.5 
 4. Rinna, St Chamond1.2 
 5. Paumier, St Ch.1.2 
 6. Davis, Chartres1.1 
 7. Kitts, Mulhouse1.0 
 8. Pelos, Lourdes0.8 
 9. Stojiljkovic, GET0.8 
 10. Robertson, Cognac0.8 


Avignon-Sorgues add Jonusas to their roster, ex Lietkabelis - by Eurobasket News

Grand Avignon-Sorgues (NM1) added to their roster 33-year old Lithuanian forward Zygimantas Jonusas (201-98kg-82). He started the season at Lietkabelis in Lithuanian LKL league. In 20 games he recorded 10.5ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.3apg this season. Jonusas also played 9 games in Baltic League where he averaged 12.7ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.6apg and 1.0spg. The last season he played at Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys (LKL) in Lithuanian league. In 36 games he averaged 10.8ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.4apg and 1.2spg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Honorable Mention and to the All-Star Game. Jonusas also played 15 games in Baltic League where he averaged 8.9ppg and 3.6rpg. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
The previous (12-13) season Jonusas played at Juvecaserta (Serie A) in Italian league. In 27 games he averaged 8.9ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.2spg in 2012-13 season.
In 2011-12 season he played at Phoenix Hagen (BBL) in German league. In 33 games he averaged 14.8ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.7apg in 2011-12 season. A very spectacular year in his career as he was selected Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Bosman Player of the Year.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Jonusas' team won German 2.Bundesliga Pro B (Group North) Regular Season in 2011.
He is quite experienced player. Jonusas has played also professionally in Poland (Swiecie), Ukraine (Mykolaiv) and Germany (Eisbaeren Bremerhaven).
On Jonusas: Very strong player in offence. Reads defence very well and can score in a lot of different ways. Deadly outside shot and extremely quick first step with which he can get to the basket passed anybody makes �ygimantas a very dangerous player in offence. When its time to take over and score - he will do it. In addition �ygis is a great passer and good rebounder. Also gives a lot of his energy in defence. He plays tough defence and has often been used as the defensive stopper on the team whether he had to guard the 2 or the 3.

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Mulhouse inks Eric Boateng - by Eurobasket News

FC Mulhouse Basket (NM1) signed 30-year old British ex-international center Eric Boateng (208-116kg-85, college: Arizona State). He is a dual citizen owning also Ghanian passport. Boateng played last season at Pau-Lacq-Orthez in French ProA. In 5 games he had 3.8ppg and 4.4rpg. He also played at La Union (LigaA) in Argentinian league that season. In 14 games he recorded 7.4ppg and 7.9rpg.
The previous (12-13) season Boateng played at Basketball Loewen Braunschweig (BBL) in German league. In 31 games he recorded 7.7ppg and 5.8rpg in 2012-13 season.
In 2011-12 season he played at Peristeri (B) in Greek league. In 7 games he recorded 8.4ppg and 4.1rpg in 2011-12 season. The most of previous (10-11) season Boateng spent at Austin Spurs (previous name Austin Toros) in D-League. In 22 games he recorded 4.9ppg and 4.9rpg in 2010-11 season. The other team he played that season for was Idaho Stampede in D-League. In 16 games he recorded 5.4ppg and 5.1rpg in 2010-11 season.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Boateng's team was regular season runner-up in Pac-10 in 2010. He was selected to Reese's College All-Star Game back in 2010 at his college time. Boateng also represented United Kingdom at the Qualifications to European Championships 2015 last year. His stats at that event were 3 games: 4.3ppg, 2.7rpg.
Boateng has played also professionally in Greece (Peristeri GS Athens).
He attended Arizona State until 2010 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player.

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Bo McCalebb sidelined with injury - by Eurobasket News

Bayern Munich will have to deal without their starting point guard in the nearest games. Bo McCalebb (178-PG-85, college: New Orleans) will have to rest for several weeks. The point guard suffered a thumb injury. Bo McCalebb joined Bayern back in November. He tallies 13.6 points, 5.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game in BBL. In EuroLeague his stats read 9.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per appearance. In EuroCup game the guard posted 16 points and 4 assists.


Alba Berlin Keep Akeem Vargas Until 2017 - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber

Akeem Vargas (192-G-90, college: Iowa Lakes CC) continues to make strides in his young basketball career as he will continue to play in the German capital. According to bz-berlin.de, Alba Berlin have extended the contract of Vargas until 2017. Vargas is a 24 year old 192cm guard that is playing his second season with Alba Belrin. Last season he played Eurocup: 20 games: 3.7ppg, 2.2rpg; German League: 45 games: 3.3ppg, 2.3rpg. This season he is averaging 5,7ppg and 2,3rpg in 17 Beko BBL games. In Euroleague action he is averaging 1,7ppg. He has scored in double figures four times including a 15 point effort against Phoenix Hagen. "I am very happy and thankful that I can stay. There was no reason to go after the interest of other teams. There was also nothing worthwhile internationally for me to need to leave Berlin", stated Akeem Vargas (192-G-90, college: Iowa Lakes CC). Before coming to Berlin, the German played for Ehingen, Tuebingen and BG Goettingen.


Randal Holt (Weissenhorn) You Always Want To Compete At The Highest Level And Sometimes There Are Certain Steps You Have To Take - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber

Randal Holt (185-PG-91, college: Kent St.) is a 23 year old 185cm point guard from Bedford, Ohio that is a rookie playing for Weissenhorn. He started his basketball career at Kent St. (NCAA) in 2009 and played 131 NCAA games until 2013 and as a senior played 33 games averaging 14.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.5apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 36.4%, 3PT: 38.6%, FT: 86.0%. He spoke to eurobasket about basketball.

Randal thanks for talking to Eurobasket.com. Welcome to Germany. Welcome to Germany. You are a rookie playing your first season in Germany with Pro B team Weissenhorn. How do you like the country?


Germany is a great country and it wasn't hard for me to adjust at all with a many people speaking English I can also communicate really well with people

You finished at Kent State in 2013. You didn't play anywhere last season despite having a work out with the Cleveland Cavaliars. Why didn't you play last season? How tough was this period for you? How did you stay positive and focused with you basketball dream not dying?

That is correct and I'm not sure as to why I couldn't land on a roster last season. Yes of course this was a rough period for me but I just stayed in the gym and kept faith that God would bless with me an opportunity to play for a team I just made sure I was ready to take full advantage

Guards Ray McCallum, Jr. (Detroit), Michael Snaer (Florida State), and Nemanja Nedovic (Serbia), as well as centers Zeke Marshall (University of Akron) and Mike Muscala (Bucknell), also participated in the Cavaliers' pre-draft workout. Some are in the NBA now. How thin is the line drawn between players? You are playing in the third German league and some are in the NBA.

Yes that is a very talented group of players but everyone's situation is different and unique in its own way. Pro B Germany was a good situation for me to show people what I can do at the point guard position seeing I played primarily shooting guard in college. As a player you always want to compete at the highest level sometimes there are certain steps you have to take

You got signed very late into your rookie season. Were the offers limited or did you just not like the situations that were presented to you?

Yes the offers were limited to a certain extent but I also wanted to make sure I was patient enough to wait for the right opportunity to present itself

Why did you chose to come to Weissenhorn? Were you impressed with their dedication to the development of young players? Did you get any advice from ex teammate Carlton Guyton who is playing in Germany for Gotha?

I chose Weissenhorn because I felt like it was the right situation for me with already having good young players on the team adding what I can bring to the team I thought we could be a great team. I talk to Carlton Guyton a lot and get advice from him as far as being a professional and to check on him and see how he is doing while playing in Germany

You came in late to the team after the first game was played. Your averaging 20,2ppg, 3,7rpg and 4,2 apg. Did you see yourself as a leader type of guy when you came despite being a rookie?

Yes I think being a leader has always been a strength in my game and my coach also has a lot of confidence in me being the leader of the team and that helps a lot

How important has been the arrival of Canadian Jordan Baker. He also has been a guy that has had no problems to adjusting to the German Pro B as a rookie.

Jordan Baker is a really good player on both sides of the ball and he stretches the court for our team with his ability to play inside and on the perimeter he helps our team a lot

If one examines your stats one could say that you are a scoring point guard. What is a hidden strength in your game that doesn't always get noticed right away?

I would have to say my ability to make plays for my teammates and my ability to lead a team

With David Kramer and Soren Fritzke you have two other very young point guard teammates. Fritzke has been injured for two months. They must look up to you and how do you help each other get better on the floor?

Yes David and Soren are two very talented young players and we just compete to our best ability in practice making each other better and that translates to the games

You played at Kent State from 2009-2013 and was able to improve your season scoring average each season. What kind of experience was this 4 year journey for you?

College was a great experience for me I went from a boy to a man and learned a lot on and off the court. I think one of the biggest tools I took with me was how to get in the gym for extra time to improve my game.

How did Rob Senderhoff get you prepared for a professional basketball career the last two years at Kent State?

Playing for Rob Senderoff was a huge part of my success at Kent State I learned a lot from him not only in basketball but about life as well. I think playing for coach Senderoff helped me become a better player and person.

You seemed to have Buffalo's number as a senior beating them twice and having your best scoring games with 27 and 28. What will you cherish most form these two wins?

I will just cherish those moments you spend with your teammates after a big win and the feeling that comes with that

Who would win a one on one in practice you or Kris Brewer?

Me, no question about it

Where will the journey of the Cleveland Cavaliars end this season?

I'm hoping they win the NBA championship being a Cleveland native

What was the last DVD movie that you saw?

Think like a man.

Thanks Randal for the chat.


Elephants Grevenbroich complete Pauline signing - by Moritz Korff

The injury of playmaker Farid Sadek (188-G-83) prompted the Elephants Grevenbroich (Regionalliga West) to dip into the transfer market and sign Aleek Pauline (185-PG-87, college: Norfolk St.).

Pauline hails from South Jamaica, New York, and holds dual citizenship in France and the United States. He had started this current season at Cheshire Phoenix of the British Basketball League and was released in October after three games and averages of 3.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists a contest. This past season, Pauline posted impressive statistics of 16.9ppg, 7.3rpg, 4.7apg and 3.5spg for the Baskets Vilsbiburg, while earning Eurobasket.com All-Regionalliga South-East Honorable Mention status.

Prior to that, he had spent a single season in Iceland, playing for first division side Haukar and had completed his NCAA career at Norfolk State in 2011.


Frankfurt Skyliners Juniors sign Andrew Bock as third import player - by Moritz Korff

The Frankfurt Skyliners Juniors (2. Bundesliga ProB) have added Andrew Bock (185-G) to their roster, he is the team's third import player joining Canadian Kyle Fossman (183-PG-91, college: Alaska-Anch.) and British Jules Akodo (188-G-96).

Bock, a native of Rialto, California, completed his college career last spring, averaging 11.3 points, 2.9 assists and 2.2 rebounds a game for the University of the Pacific as a senior. He shot 35.2 percent (32-91) from long range on the season and ranked 13th in the NCAA Division 1 in free-throw percentage (88.8 percent). At Pacific, Bock played alongside German junior international David Taylor (190-G-95) last season.


Team International earn victory in BBL All-Star Game - by Eurobasket News

Team International - Team National 110:101

Team International celebrated victory in a traditional All-Star Game held at the Neu-Ulm Arena. Javon McCrea (201-F-92, college: Buffalo) nailed 19 points to pace the winners. Brad Wanamaker (193-G-89, college: Pittsburgh) was named the MVP with 16 points.
Team National recorded a 22:21 lead after ten minutes. Team International responded with a 36:20 run in the second quarter to pull ahead. Team National dropped 29 points in the third quarter to pull within nine points. The teams exchanged baskets throughout the fourth quarter as Team International cruised to the victory. Kerron Johnson (185-PG-90, college: Belmont) netted 16 points, while John Bryant had 15 points and 17 rebounds in the win. Tim Ohlbrecht (210-PF-88) responded with 17 points for Team National. Christian Standhardinger (203-F-89, college: Hawaii) produced 14 points in the loss.
The game was preceded by the traditional contests. Will Clyburn (201-F-90, college: Iowa St.) celebrated victory in the Slam Dunk Contest. He overcame David Brembly (197-G/F-93) in the Final. David Brembly however managed to succeed this evening. He clinched the Three-Point Shootout Contest title.

Team International: Javon McCrea 19, Kerron Johnson 16, Brad Wanamaker 16
Team National: Tim Ohlbrecht 17, Christian Standhardinger 14


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Mulhouse inks Eric Boateng - by Eurobasket News

FC Mulhouse Basket (NM1) signed 30-year old British ex-international center Eric Boateng (208-116kg-85, college: Arizona State). He is a dual citizen owning also Ghanian passport. Boateng played last season at Pau-Lacq-Orthez in French ProA. In 5 games he had 3.8ppg and 4.4rpg. He also played at La Union (LigaA) in Argentinian league that season. In 14 games he recorded 7.4ppg and 7.9rpg.
The previous (12-13) season Boateng played at Basketball Loewen Braunschweig (BBL) in German league. In 31 games he recorded 7.7ppg and 5.8rpg in 2012-13 season.
In 2011-12 season he played at Peristeri (B) in Greek league. In 7 games he recorded 8.4ppg and 4.1rpg in 2011-12 season. The most of previous (10-11) season Boateng spent at Austin Spurs (previous name Austin Toros) in D-League. In 22 games he recorded 4.9ppg and 4.9rpg in 2010-11 season. The other team he played that season for was Idaho Stampede in D-League. In 16 games he recorded 5.4ppg and 5.1rpg in 2010-11 season.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Boateng's team was regular season runner-up in Pac-10 in 2010. He was selected to Reese's College All-Star Game back in 2010 at his college time. Boateng also represented United Kingdom at the Qualifications to European Championships 2015 last year. His stats at that event were 3 games: 4.3ppg, 2.7rpg.
Boateng has played also professionally in Greece (Peristeri GS Athens).
He attended Arizona State until 2010 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Standings - A1

A1 Standings
 1. Olympiacos 10-1 
 2. Panathinaikos 9-2 
 3. PAOK 8-2 
 4. AGOR 7-5 
 5. Aris 6-4 
 6. Apollon Patras 6-6 
 7. AEK Athens 5-6 
 8. Nea Kifisia 5-7 
 9. Kolossos 5-7 
 10. Panelefsiniakos 4-7 
 11. Trikalla 4-8 
 12. KAOD 4-8 
 13. Koroivos 4-8 
 14. Panionios 3-9 

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 10: AGOR - Trikalla 81-83
Jan. 10: Koroivos - Nea Kifisia 79-70
Jan. 10: KAOD - Kolossos 68-72
Jan. 10: Panionios - Apollon Patras 68-71
Jan. 12: Panathinaikos - Panelefsiniakos
Jan. 12: Olympiacos - Aris
Jan. 11: PAOK - AEK Athens

Round 6

Jan. 4: PAOK - Panathinaikos 71-54


Standings - A2

A2 Standings
 1. Kavala 7-2 
 2. Lavrio 7-3 
 3. Arkadikos 7-4 
 4. Ethnikos 6-4 
 5. Psyhiko 5-3 
 6. Doxa Lefkadas 5-4 
 7. Aetos 5-5 
 8. Pagrati 5-5 
 9. Iraklis 4-6 
 10. Filippos Veroias 4-6 
 11. OFI 4-6 
 12. Livadia 2-7 
 13. Ermis Lagkada 2-9 
 14. Ilysiakos 1-7 

Regular Season: Round 11

Jan. 10: Arkadikos - Pagrati 85-71
Jan. 10: Ermis Lagkada - Aetos 84-86
Jan. 10: OFI - Lavrio 76-66
Jan. 10: Filippos Veroias - Iraklis 63-65
Jan. 10: Ilysiakos - Doxa Lefkadas
Jan. 10: Kavala - Livadia
Jan. 10: Ethnikos - Psyhiko


Stats Leaders - A2

Points Per Game
 Vagel SAKELLARIOU
  Lavrio
  (195-F/G-89)
  Avg: 20.7
 1. Sakellariou, Lavrio20.7 
 2. Dimakos, Psyhiko19.1 
 3. Kitsoulis, OFI16.6 
 4. Djordjevic, Arkad.16.4 
 5. Rodostoglou, Aetos15.6 
 6. Manousos, Ermis L.14.8 
 7. Karydas, Arkadikos14.8 
 8. Sklavos, Doxa L.14.6 
 9. Giannakopoul., Lav.14.6 
 10. Kokkalis, Aetos14.5 
Rebounds Per Game
 Savvas MANOUSOS
  Ermis L.
  (208-F/C-85)
  Avg: 11.3
 1. Manousos, Ermis L.11.3 
 2. Despos, Iraklis10.0 
 3. Raptis, Pagrati7.6 
 4. Latovic, Psyhiko7.5 
 5. Giannakopoul., Lav.7.0 
 6. Djordjevic, Arkad.6.8 
 7. Lianos, OFI6.7 
 8. Koutroulias, Pagra.6.6 
 9. Brozos, Lavrio6.5 
 10. Dimitriadis, Liva.6.3 
Assists Per Game
 Efthimis KOTHRAS
  Iraklis
  (193-G-81)
  Avg: 5.8
 1. Kothras, Iraklis5.8 
 2. Karydas, Arkadikos4.7 
 3. Kyriakopoulo., Dox.4.5 
 4. Pappas, Pagrati4.4 
 5. Razis, OFI4.1 
 6. Tzivelekas, Ilysia.4.0 
 7. Akepsimaidis, Ermi.3.9 
 8. Giannakopoul., Lav.3.9 
 9. Apostolidis, Doxa3.8 
 10. Koukas, Ethnikos3.7 
Steals Per Game
 Athanasios KARYDAS
  Arkadikos
  (182-G-79)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Karydas, Arkadikos2.5 
 2. Tsiotras, Ethnikos2.4 
 3. Katsares, Kavala2.0 
 4. Theodorakos, Ermis1.9 
 5. Anagnostakis, Ilys.1.9 
 6. Traianos, Filipp.1.7 
 7. Tzivelekas, Ilysia.1.6 
 8. Vukadinov, Livadia1.6 
 9. Kallinikidis, Arka.1.6 
 10. Apostolidis, Doxa1.5 
Blocks Per Game
 Nikolaos PAPANIKOLAOU
  Psyhiko
  (209-F-85)
  Avg: 1.6
 1. Papanikolaou, Psyh.1.6 
 2. Kasabalis, Filipp.1.3 
 3. Krstevski, Kavala1.0 
 4. Charismidis, Kavala1.0 
 5. Tsiokos, Ilysiakos0.9 
 6. Perakis, Lavrio0.8 
 7. Diallo, Pagrati0.8 
 8. Trepalovac, OFI0.7 
 9. Despos, Iraklis0.6 
 10. Koutroulias, Pagr.0.6 


AEK adds Hairston!! - by Chris Mammides

AEK Athens is continuing to impress with the total makeover of the roster and after Carl English (192-G-81, college: Hawaii) and Pops Mensah-Bonsu (206-PF-83, college: G.Washington) is adding the American Euroleague star Malik Hairston (198-G/F-87, college: Oregon). This last transaction is the first transaction which is taking place with a player of such quality from a team other than Panathinaikos and Olympiakos in the last decade!.
Malik was a member of the Turkish power house Galatasaray last season where he ended the season in 33 games with: 5.5ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 51.1%, 3PT: 30.4%, FT: 63.3%; Euroleague: 21 games: 8.4ppg, 2.5rpg, 1.6apg, FGP: 46.6%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 68.1% . AEK's proposal reached the American guard as a free agent and no time lost with the American doing (probably) his debut with the team of Coach Sakota next week.

Hairston was playing in the Italian league for three seasons with his last one being with EA7 Emporio Armani Milano where he had in the SerieA, as a starter and in 34 games: 12.5ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.9apg, FGP: 54.9%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 78.8%; Euroleague: 10 games: 11.4ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 41.4%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 68.0%. While in the season 2009-2010 was a member of the San Antonio Spurs in the NBa where he signed a contract of nearly 800.000 Dollars and in 38 games had: 2.6ppg, 1.3rpg;

Hairston will add his tremendous experience in the team while as a Eurolegue player will add some of the lost "fame" to the team of AEK Athens.


Round 11: A2 League - Kavala is all alone at the top seat of the board! - by Chris Mammides

After the 11th week and the new defeat of Lavrio (by OFI), Kavala is at the top of the board with a +1 from the second seated Lavrio, Psyhiko and Ethnikos Piraeus. Psyhiko and Arkadikos seems to be right now on the right track since both of them the last 2-3 weeks are tougher and stronger and their results are becoming even even more solid agaist difficult opponents. This week Psyhiko succeeded a great road win in Piraeus over the very strong team of Ethnikos Piraeus, while Arkadikos had no problem against Pagrati and added another positive result in its record. The results of the this week were as follows:
OFI - Lavrio 76-66
Filippos Veroias - Iraklis Thessaloniki 63-65
Kavala - Livadeia 88-58
Ethnikos - Psyhiko 63-67
Arkadikos - Pagrati 85-71
Ilysiakos - Doxa Dramas (the game was postponed)


Round 11: A2 League - Kavala is all alone at the top seat of the league! - by Chris Mammides

After the 11th week and the new defeat of Lavrio (by OFI), Kavala is at the top of the board with a +1 from the second seated Lavrio, Psyhiko and Ethnikos Piraeus. Psyhiko and Arkadikos seems to be right now on the right track since both of them the last 2-3 weeks are tougher and stronger and their results are becoming even even more solid agaist difficult opponents. This week Psyhiko succeeded a great road win in Piraeus over the very strong team of Ethnikos Piraeus, while Arkadikos had no problem against Pagrati and added another positive result in its record.
The results of the this week were as follows:
OFI - Lavrio 76-66
Filippos Veroias - Iraklis Thessaloniki 63-65
Kavala - Livadeia 88-58
Ethnikos - Psyhiko 63-67
Arkadikos - Pagrati 85-71
Ermis Lgkada - Aetos 84-86 after an overtime and with the regular season being 74-74
Ilysiakos - Doxa Dramas (the game was postponed)

The Games in more details where as follows:
Filippos Verias - Iraklis 63-65
Periods: 16-14, 31-32, 46-41 and 63-65
With an amazing comeback on the fourth period the visiting side of Coach Damalis succeeded an important road win over Filippos in Veroia and is now looking the future on a safe mode. With an amazing Apostolidis and a very good Dspos, Iraklis added another positive result in its record. On the other hand, Coach Gimas team was controlling the game for more than 35 minutes but in the last part of the game and when the ball was "heavier" the team of Filippos was lacking on the leading figure to take the team and drive it to the victory, Gioulekas and Haris Plioukas (200-F-89) tried their best but it wasn't enough.
Top scorers:
Filippos: Haris Plioukas and Gioulekas 12 per head, Petalotis 11
Iraklis: Apostolidis 20 points with absolute stats, Dimitris Despos (209-C-76) 14 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals!!

Arkadikos - PAgrati 85-71
Periods: 16-19, 40-29, 60-51 and 85-71.
With the second and the fourth periods being the top for the home team of Coach Kastritis where his troops in the second period outscored their opponents with 24-10 and 25-20, Arkadikos added another victory with the veteran Hatzis being the man of the match with his 19 points followed by Karydas, Kopsaftis and Djordjevic. Coach Kastritis saw five of his players having double digits against Coach Kalabakos team. On the other hand, Pagrati had only Alexandros Raptis (200-F-81) to try to defend his team but he was not enough to be able to have something more than a defeat with 14 points difference.
Top scorers:
Arkadikos: Nikos Chatzis (196-G-76) 19, Karidas 13, Kopsaftis 12, Kallinikidis 10 and Djordjevic 10
Pagrati: Alexandros Raptis 17, Koutroulias 11, Diallo 10, Psaropoulos 12

Ermis Lagkada - Aetos 84-86 (74-74 in the regular time)
Periods: 19-17, 38-35, 54-53, 74-74 and 84-86
An absolute derby took place in Lagkadas where the home team lost the chance to celebrate a great win, since Giannis Rodostoglou (197-G-83) and Kokkalis had a different opinion and push their team to succeed a great road win. Coach Mythou had the upper hand for more than 33 minutes but then and on the game was balanced with Vucicevic trying his best and together with Stamatis Benas (206-F/C-85) were almost ready to celebrate before Coach Katsounis troops grab the win at the very last second.
Top scorers:
Ermis: Stamatis Benas 23, Vucicevic 21, Kalogiannidis 11, Manousos 10
Aetos: Giannis Rodostoglou 20 with 5of6 three pointers, Kokkalis 20, Arapis 10 and Mitsakis 10

OFI - Lavrio 76-66
Periods: 15-12, 37-28, 53-47 and 76-66
With an amazing last part OFI took a heroic victory over the tough team of Coach Serellis which suffered its second consecutive loss after eight successful results. The score three minutes before the end was just a basket away but at the final bit the Cyprus international forward Nikolaos Stylianou (198-F-88, college: W.Texas A&M) and Bohoridis helped their team to take over and also to increase teh deficit finally reaching the ten points. Coach Takianos presented his team without two of its major and key players as Kitsoulis was operated earlier this week while the Cyprus international point guard Razis was injured too.
Top scorers:
OFI: Nikolaos Stylianou 24, Bohoridis 11, Stamboulis 13, Lianos 11, Chalaris 15
Lavrio: Brozos 11, Tsiros 10, Sakelariou 13, Dionysios Giannakopoulos (195-G/F-82) 20

Kavala - Livadeia 88-58
Periods: 20-12, 43-31, 62-48 and 88-58.
Not many words can describe a 30 point's game since in only the fourth period Coach Tzimas team succeeded a 26-10 to sealed the great victory. Coach Oikonomou team is of a much lower dynamics than the (nearly A1) team of Kavala.
Top scorers:
Kavala: Panagiotis Karamboulas (195-G-81) 22, Karapostolou 17
Livadeia: Vukadinov 13, Tasos Dimitriadis (204-C-82) 15

Ethnikos - Psyhiko 63-67
Periods: 21-20, 37-46, 51-52 and 63-67
Ethnikos tried his best and was very close to the win but the experience of Coach Remendelas players and the top scorer of the league Giannis Dimakos (192-G-94) couldn't leave their team to lose another game.
Top scorers:
Ethnikos: Giannis Demertzis (194-PG-83) 15, Gizogiannis 11
Psyhiko: Koronidis 11, Giannis Dimakos 22 and 9 rebounds





AEK to chase an agreement with Planinic - by Vangelis Stellakis

After the agreement with Malik Hairston (read more here), AEK Athens is pursuing one more significant signing. As Sport24.gr reports, the next target of the yellow-blacks is the 1.99 meters tall point guard Zoran Planinic. The veteran player from Croatia and former EuroCup champion remained inactive during the last months, as he didn't manage to find a club, after his one-year experience in TBL and Euroleague with powerhouse Anadolu Efes Istanbul.

Meanwhile, experienced coach Dragan Sakota wants to add an extra boost at his team's backcourt and Planinic is probably the name which stands first at his notepad. His case is difficult for the BasketLeague team, especially as about the economical part, however the management of the club seems capable to make a try in order to convince the 32-year-old star to come in the Greek capital.



Malik Hairston (ex Galatasaray) may sign at AEK Athens - by Eurobasket News

AEK Athens (A1) is close to land 28-year old American swingman Malik Hairston (198-100kg-87, college: Oregon) who played last time at Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul in Turkey. In 33 TBL games he averaged 5.5ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.2apg last season. He helped them to make it to the final and cup semifinals. Hairston also played 21 games in Euroleague where he had 8.4ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.6apg. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
The previous (12-13) season Hairston played at Armani Milano (Serie A) in Italian league. In 34 games he had 12.5ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.9apg in 2012-13 season. He also played 10 games in Euroleague where he had 11.4ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.8apg in 2012-13 season.
In 2008 Hairston was drafted by Phoenix Suns (NBA) in second round (48th overall). The former University of Oregon star is in his seventh season in pro basketball.
Among other achievements Hairston received Eurobasket.com Italian SerieA All-Imports Team award back in 2012.
He has played also professionally in NBA (San Antonio Spurs), Italy (Montepaschi Siena) and D-League (Austin Spurs).
Let's have closer look into Hairston's outlook: To borrow a phrase from baseball, a "five tool player" with unlimited potential. Willing to do whatever it takes to win, be it scoring, rebounding, defending or setting up his teammates.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Standings - Eredivisie

Eredivisie Standings
 1. Leiden 11-4 
 2. Den Bosch 10-2 
 3. Zwolle 10-3 
 4. Groningen 10-4 
 5. Rotterdam 6-8 
 6. Leeuwarden 4-9 
 7. Weert 2-11 
 8. Amsterdam 1-13 
Folded
 1. Den Helder 8-3 

Regular Season: Round 17

Jan. 10: Rotterdam - Zwolle 88-92
Jan. 10: Groningen - Amsterdam 79-55
Jan. 7: Zwolle - Amsterdam 77-47
Jan. 11: Den Bosch - Weert


Standings - Promotie Divisie

Prom.Divisie Standings
 1. De Groene 11-1 
 2. Red Giants 9-2 
 3. CobraNova 8-3 
 4. Binnenland 8-4 
 5. Black Eagles 7-3 
 6. Cangeroes 7-5 
 7. Lions 6-5 
 8. Punch 3-6 
 9. Jugglers 3-9 
 10. Rotterdam 2 2-8 
 11. Leiden 2 2-10 
 12. De Hoppers 1-11 

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 10: De Hoppers - Leiden 2 87-73
Jan. 10: Binnenland - Lions 76-79
Jan. 10: Cangeroes - Red Giants 67-64
Jan. 10: De Groene - Jugglers 67-53
Jan. 11: Rotterdam 2 - CobraNova
Jan. 11: Black Eagles - Punch


Lapua inks Cole Dickerson, ex Den Helder - by Eurobasket News

Lapuan Korikobrat (Korisliiga) agreed terms with 24-year old American forward Cole Dickerson (201-104kg-91, college: USF, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management). He supposed to play at The Bright Kings Den Helder in Dutch Eredivisie. In 10 games he had very impressive stats: 20.4ppg, 7.7rpg and 1.8apg this season. The last season Dickerson played at the University of San Francisco in West Coast Conference in the NCAA. In 31 games he recorded 14.9ppg, 7.6rpg and 1.7apg. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the conference (WCC). They also advanced to the league semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was named to All-WCC 1st Team and NABC Division I All-District 9 2nd Team.
Dickerson graduated from University of San Francisco in 2014 and it is his first season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Standings - A Division

A Standings
 1. Atomeromu 12-2 
 2. Sopron KC 12-2 
 3. KTE-Duna Aszfalt 11-2 
 4. Falco KC 10-4 
 5. Kaposvari 9-5 
 6. PVSK Pannon 8-7 
 7. Alba 7-8 
 8. Szedeak 6-8 
 9. Jaszberenyi 5-10 
 10. Kormend 4-10 
 11. Marso NYKK 4-11 
 12. MAFC 3-11 
 13. ZTE KK 2-13 
Play in international cups:
 1. Szolnok - 

Regular Season: Round 17

Jan. 10: Kormend - Alba 90-88
Jan. 10: MAFC - Falco KC 87-88 OT
Jan. 10: PVSK Pannon - Marso NYKK 82-68
Jan. 10: ZTE KK - Jaszberenyi 74-72
Jan. 10: Atomeromu - Kaposvari
Jan. 10: KTE-Duna Aszfalt - Sopron KC
Jan. 13: Falco KC - ZTE KK



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Standings - 1 Division

D1 Standings
 1. Hottur 10-2 
 2. FSU 8-2 
 3. Hamar 7-4 
 4. IA 5-4 
 5. Breidablik 4-5 
 6. Valur 4-6 
 7. KFI 2-9 
 8. Thor AK 1-9 

Regular Season: Round 11

Jan. 9: Hamar - Hottur 95-102
Jan. 8: FSU - Breidablik 82-93
Jan. 10: KFI - Thor AK 71-77
Jan. 9: Valur - IA 67-70

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 15: IA - Hamar
Jan. 16: Hottur - FSU
Jan. 16: Breidablik - KFI
Jan. 18: Thor AK - Valur


Standings - D1 League

Points Per Game
 Tobin CARBERRY
  Hottur
  (193-G-91)
  Avg: 29.4
 1. Carberry, Hottur29.4 
 2. Warren, IA29.3 
 3. Nelson, Hamar23.1 
 4. Knezevic, KFI22.3 
 5. Pryor, FSU21.2 
 6. Petursson, KFI18.2 
 7. Gylfason, FSU18.2 
 8. Helgason, IA17.6 
 9. Gunnlaugsson, Ham.17.1 
 10. Thomas, Valur17.0 
Rebounds Per Game
 Collin PRYOR
  FSU
  (198-F-)
  Avg: 15.3
 1. Pryor, FSU15.3 
 2. Gunnlaugsson, Ham.13.5 
 3. Petursson, KFI13.2 
 4. Helgason, IA12.1 
 5. Carberry, Hottur10.6 
 6. Audunsson, Valur9.9 
 7. Thomas, Valur8.9 
 8. Vignisson, Breidab.8.6 
 9. Jonsson, Breidablik8.4 
 10. Garth, Breidablik8.0 
Assists Per Game
 Tobin CARBERRY
  Hottur
  (193-G-91)
  Avg: 6.2
 1. Carberry, Hottur6.2 
 2. Garth, Breidablik5.8 
 3. Hreinsson, FSU5.1 
 4. Olafsson, Valur4.0 
 5. Blondal, Valur3.9 
 6. Thor Sverris., Ham.3.5 
 7. Warren, IA3.5 
 8. Stefansson, FSU3.3 
 9. Halldorsson, Hamar3.3 
 10. Thomas, Valur3.1 
Steals Per Game
 Danero THOMAS
  Valur
  (193-F-86)
  Avg: 3.2
 1. Thomas, Valur3.2 
 2. Gylfason, FSU2.4 
 3. Garth, Breidablik2.4 
 4. Pryor, FSU2.3 
 5. Warren, IA2.2 
 6. Audunsson, Valur2.1 
 7. Knezevic, KFI2.0 
 8. Gunnlaugsson, Ham.1.9 
 9. Blondal, Valur1.9 
 10. Carberry, Hottur1.7 
Blocks Per Game
 Illugi AUDUNSSON
  Valur
  (196-F-92)
  Avg: 2.4
 1. Audunsson, Valur2.4 
 2. Birgisson, Hottur2.0 
 3. Helgason, IA1.3 
 4. Jonsson, Breidablik1.2 
 5. Sigurdarson, Hamar1.2 
 6. Gudgeirsson, Hottur1.0 
 7. Petursson, KFI0.9 
 8. Garth, Breidablik0.9 
 9. Jonsson, IA0.8 
 10. Fridriksson, KFI0.8 



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  IRAQ  

Standings - D1

Superleague Standings
 1. Nift Al-Janoub 6-2 
 2. Al Karkh 6-2 
 3. Al Nift 5-2 
 4. Al Shurtah 5-2 
 5. Duhok 4-1 
 6. Al Kahraba 4-4 
 7. Al Mina 4-4 
 8. Al-Tadamoun 3-4 
 9. Zakho 1-5 
 10. Al Hilla 1-7 
 11. Al Suleikh 0-6 

Regular Season: Round 10

Jan. 10: Al Kahraba - Al Karkh 70-98
Jan. 8: Al Mina - Al-Tadamoun
Jan. 9: Nift Al-Janoub - Al Suleikh
Jan. 11: Al Hilla - Al Shurtah



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  ITALY  


Cimberio Varese may land Eric Maynor - by Eurobasket News

OpenjobMetis Varese (Serie A) is considering to add to their roster 28-year old American point guard Eric Maynor (190-77kg-87, college: VCU) who played last time at Philadelphia 76ers in NBA. In 8 games he recorded 3.8ppg, 1.9rpg and 1.5apg last season. Maynor also played at the Wizards in NBA that season. In 23 games he averaged just 2.3ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.7apg.
He ended the previous (2012-13) season at the Trail Blazers in NBA. In 27 games he averaged 6.9ppg, 1.0rpg and 4.0apg in 2012-13 season. But the most of that year Maynor spent at the Thunder in NBA. In 37 games he averaged only 2.8ppg and 2.0apg in 2012-13 season.
In 2009 he was drafted by Utah Jazz (NBA) in first round (20th overall). Maynor attended Virginia Commonwealth University and it is his sixth season in pro basketball.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won NBA Northwest Division championship title in 2011. Maynor was also voted All-CAA Player of the Year and All-CAA 1st Team back in 2007,2008 and 2009 at his college time. Maynor represented USA at the Panamerican Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 0pts.
Maynor has played also professionally in NBA (Oklahoma City Thunder).
On Maynor: (by Matthew Maurer for NBADraft.net in 2009)
Extremely patient on the offensive end, allowing plays to unfold- no predetermined decisions ... Tremendous basketball IQ and understanding of court geometry. Foot speed and explosiveness are not optimal.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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  KENYA  


Promote Emyba, Don Bosco to Div One, Says NBA Chief - by Eurobasket News

NAIROBI Basketball Association (NBA) chairman Ronnie Owino has written to Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) asking them to include Emyba and Don Bosco in the expanded Division One. Emyba and Don Bosco battled it out in the NBA finals last November with the former emerging winners after staging a remarkable recovery that saw them come from behind to claim the best of five series on a 3-2 basis. "The NBA runs a serious league that has over 30 teams and it is only fair that KBF grant us two slots for our champions and the runners up in the expanded league," said Owino, adding that he was sure of a positive response. KBF fixtures secretary Joseph Amoko announced earlier in the week that the lower tier will be expanded to accommodate 20 teams from 16 with the new format being divided into two conferences namely Eastern and Western. Already two other teams -- Mount Kenya University (MKU) Thika and 4-Christ-- have bagged the two automatic tickets by finishing winners and runners up respectively in the Inter Provincial play-offs in Kisumu. Amoko also disclosed that Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) have been dropped from the league after failing to honour five consecutive matches. The stakeholders also want KBF to increase the number of teams in the Premier League to 20 and introduce the conferences. This, they argue is the only way to cut on the number of matches and make the league end earlier than December.
Courtesy of: the-star.co.ke


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  KOSOVO  


Peja lands Pektovic - by Dren Shporta

26 year old croatian Luka Petkovic (190-PG-88) is KB Peja's new signing for the second part of the season in Super league and Balkan League.

The team that is joint leader of Super league with Sigal Prishtina is trying to enter stronger to the season after losing slovenian Jan Mocnik during the holidays.

Petkovic recent club was Handlova from Slovakia, where he averaged with 5.7 points per game, 2 assist per game and 2.7 rebounds per game.

Petkovic is KB Peja's first international signing during the winter transfer window in Kosovan Super league.


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  LATVIA  

LBL Standing

LBL Standings
 1. Jurmala 13-3 
 2. Liepaja/Triobet 13-3 
 3. Jekabpils 10-8 
 4. Ventspils 8-1 
 5. Barons kv. 8-8 
 6. Jelgava 7-10 
 7. Valmiera 5-11 
 8. LU 3-13 
 9. VEF Riga 2-1 
 10. Saldus 2-13 

Regular Season: Round 36

Jan. 10: Liepaja/Triobet - Barons kv. 89-69
Jan. 10: Jekabpils - Jurmala 83-90
Jan. 9: Ventspils - Jelgava 78-57
Jan. 11: LU - Valmiera



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  LEBANON  

Standings - Division A

Division A Standings
 1. Al Riyadi 6-0 
 2. Sagesse 5-1 
 3. Homenetm. B 4-3 
 4. UBA 4-3 
 5. Tadamon 3-4 
 6. Champville 3-4 
 7. Moutahed 2-5 
 8. Hoops 0-7 

Regular Season: Round 7

Jan. 9: Champville - Moutahed 88-81
Jan. 10: UBA - Hoops 87-59
Jan. 10: Homenetm. B - Tadamon 83-77 OT
Jan. 11: Sagesse - Al Riyadi


Stats Leaders - Men

Points Per Game
 Terrell STOGLIN
  Sagesse
  (185-G-91)
  Avg: 26.2
 1. Stoglin, Sagesse26.2 
 2. Petty, Moutahed24.6 
 3. Youngblood, UBA24.1 
 4. McCants, Homenetm.24.0 
 5. Tskitishvili, Cham.23.6 
 6. Penigar, Sagesse21.0 
 7. Fraser, Homenetm.19.9 
 8. Terry, Tadamon19.1 
 9. Vukosavljevi., Tad.17.7 
 10. Bawji, Champville17.0 
Rebounds Per Game
 Michael FRASER
  Homenetm.
  (203-C-84)
  Avg: 14.3
 1. Fraser, Homenetm.14.3 
 2. Tskitishvili, Cham.11.3 
 3. Tabet, Moutahed10.7 
 4. Nelson, Hoops10.5 
 5. Vukosavljevi., Tad.9.9 
 6. Bawji, Champville9.9 
 7. Terry, Tadamon9.9 
 8. Vogel, Homenetm. B9.7 
 9. Watkins, Moutahed9.1 
 10. Khazzouh, Sagesse9.0 
Assists Per Game
 Mohammed IBRAHIM
  UBA
  (196-G-83)
  Avg: 6.1
 1. Ibrahim, UBA6.1 
 2. Youngblood, UBA6.1 
 3. Petty, Moutahed6.0 
 4. Mezher, Hoops5.7 
 5. Ketenjian, Homenet.5.6 
 6. Akl, Sagesse5.2 
 7. Ismail, Al Riyadi5.0 
 8. Stoglin, Sagesse4.7 
 9. Terry, Tadamon4.7 
 10. McCants, Homenet.3.7 
Steals Per Game
 Tyrone NELSON
  Hoops
  (206-F-85)
  Avg: 2.8
 1. Nelson, Hoops2.8 
 2. Stoglin, Sagesse2.5 
 3. Ismail, Al Riyadi2.3 
 4. Saoud, Al Riyadi2.3 
 5. Petty, Moutahed2.3 
 6. Ketenjian, Homenet.2.3 
 7. Mezher, Hoops2.1 
 8. Youngblood, UBA2.0 
 9. Massey, Al Riyadi1.8 
 10. Penigar, Sagesse1.7 
Blocks Per Game
 Hamady N'DIAYE
  UB.
  (212-C-87)
  Avg: 3.3
 1. N'Diaye, UB.3.3 
 2. Watkins, Moutahed2.1 
 3. Khazzouh, Sagesse2.0 
 4. Vogel, Homenetm. B2.0 
 5. Tskitishvili, Cham.1.7 
 6. Terry, Tadamon1.7 
 7. Tabet, Tadamon1.7 
 8. Ismail, Al Riyadi1.3 
 9. Vukosavljevi., Tad.1.0 
 10. Tabet, Moutahed0.9 



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  LITHUANIA  

Standings - LKL

LKL Standings
 1. Zalgiris 18-1 
 2. Neptunas 18-2 
 3. Lietuvos rytas 16-3 
 4. Juventus 13-7 
 5. Dzukija 10-10 
 6. Siauliai 9-9 
 7. P.Zvaigzdes 9-10 
 8. Lietkabelis 8-14 
 9. Tonybet 6-14 
 10. Nevezis 3-19 
 11. Mazeikiai 0-21 

Regular Season: Round 24

Jan. 10: Tonybet - Lietkabelis 79-87
Jan. 11: Neptunas - Nevezis 106-78
Jan. 11: Siauliai - Juventus
Jan. 12: Zalgiris - Lietuvos rytas
Jan. 14: Tonybet - Dzukija


Standings - NKL

NKL Standings
 1. Ezerunas-Karys 20-6 
 2. Perlas-MRU 20-6 
 3. Suduva-Mantinga 16-10 
 4. Trakai 16-10 
 5. Petrochema 15-11 
 6. Nafta-Uni. 14-12 
 7. Zanavykas 13-13 
 8. Delikatesas 13-13 
 9. Palanga 13-13 
 10. Zalgiris II 12-14 
 11. Rasai 11-15 
 12. Silute 9-17 
 13. Vilniaus 6-20 
 14. JAZZ-Diremta 4-22 

Regular Season: Round 26

Jan. 10: Rasai - JAZZ-Diremta 99-84
Jan. 10: Suduva-Mantinga - Perlas-MRU 75-84
Jan. 10: Silute - Zalgiris II 74-84
Jan. 10: Delikatesas - Zanavykas 72-76
Jan. 10: Trakai - Nafta-Uni. 71-83
Jan. 10: Ezerunas-Karys - Vilniaus 71-60
Jan. 10: Palanga - Petrochema 67-72


Vingelis' 33-point game gives him NKL Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News

25-year old guard Sarunas Vingelis (191-G-89) had a very impressive game in the last round for Zanavykas and receives a Eurobasket.com NKL Player of the Week award for round 25.
He had the game-high 33 points adding six rebounds and two assists for Zanavykas in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Ezerunas-Karys (#1, 20-6) 79-76. Zanavykas is placed at 7th position in Lithuanian NKL. Zanavykas 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 13-13 record. In the team's last game Vingelis had a remarkable 72.2% from 2-point range. He turned to be Zanavykas' top player in his first season with the team. Sarunas Vingelis averages this season 21.7ppg.

Second best performed player last round was Deividas Anuzis (181-PG-92) of Palanga. He is a guard in his second season at Palanga. In the last game Anuzis recorded impressive 21 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Of course Palanga cruised to a 96-84 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked JAZZ-Diremta (#14, 4-22). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Palanga dropped in the standings to 9th position. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 13-13 record is not bad and everything may still change. Anuzis is well-known at Palanga and he already established his position as one of the team's leaders.

Third place about best performers goes to forward Ignas Dauksys (197-F-93) of Vilnius Palanga (#13). Dauksys got into 30-points club by scoring 34 points in the last round. He went also for five rebounds . He was a key player of Vilniaus, leading his team to a 87-75 win against the higher-ranked Trakai (#4, 16-10). Vilniaus can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 6-20 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Dauksys he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Dauksys has a very solid season. In 25 games in Lithuania he scored 13.0ppg. He also has 4.6rpg and FGP: 53.2%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Zilvinas Petraitis (194-G/F-88) of Delikatesas - 30 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Antanas Udras (203-F-92) of Perlas-MRU - 23 points and 9 rebounds
6. Jermaine Love-Roberts (188-G-89) of Vilniaus - 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Karolis Guscikas (205-C-92) of Rasai - 19 points and 12 rebounds
8. Sarunas Kulevicius (194-G-89) of Delikatesas - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Paulius Kleiza (194-G-88) of Suduva-Mantinga - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
10. Erikas Kubilius (192-G-95) of Palanga - 27 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)


Avignon-Sorgues add Jonusas to their roster, ex Lietkabelis - by Eurobasket News

Grand Avignon-Sorgues (NM1) added to their roster 33-year old Lithuanian forward Zygimantas Jonusas (201-98kg-82). He started the season at Lietkabelis in Lithuanian LKL league. In 20 games he recorded 10.5ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.3apg this season. Jonusas also played 9 games in Baltic League where he averaged 12.7ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.6apg and 1.0spg. The last season he played at Pieno Zvaigzdes Pasvalys (LKL) in Lithuanian league. In 36 games he averaged 10.8ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.4apg and 1.2spg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Honorable Mention and to the All-Star Game. Jonusas also played 15 games in Baltic League where he averaged 8.9ppg and 3.6rpg. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
The previous (12-13) season Jonusas played at Juvecaserta (Serie A) in Italian league. In 27 games he averaged 8.9ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.2spg in 2012-13 season.
In 2011-12 season he played at Phoenix Hagen (BBL) in German league. In 33 games he averaged 14.8ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.7apg in 2011-12 season. A very spectacular year in his career as he was selected Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Bosman Player of the Year.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Jonusas' team won German 2.Bundesliga Pro B (Group North) Regular Season in 2011.
He is quite experienced player. Jonusas has played also professionally in Poland (Swiecie), Ukraine (Mykolaiv) and Germany (Eisbaeren Bremerhaven).
On Jonusas: Very strong player in offence. Reads defence very well and can score in a lot of different ways. Deadly outside shot and extremely quick first step with which he can get to the basket passed anybody makes �ygimantas a very dangerous player in offence. When its time to take over and score - he will do it. In addition �ygis is a great passer and good rebounder. Also gives a lot of his energy in defence. He plays tough defence and has often been used as the defensive stopper on the team whether he had to guard the 2 or the 3.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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  LUXEMBOURG  

Standings

Total League Standings
 1. Amicale 15-1 
 2. T71 15-1 
 3. Etzella 10-6 
 4. Basket Esch 8-8 
 5. Soleuvre 8-8 
 6. Musel Pikes 8-8 
 7. Sparta 6-10 
 8. Larochette 4-12 
 9. Contern 4-12 
 10. Black Star 2-14 

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 9: T71 - Basket Esch 93-67
Jan. 9: Musel Pikes - Soleuvre 86-92
Jan. 9: Amicale - Etzella 77-68
Jan. 9: Sparta - Larochette 72-67 OT
Jan. 9: Black Star - Contern 70-73

Regular Season: Round 17

Jan. 11: Larochette - Amicale
Jan. 11: Basket Esch - Sparta
Jan. 11: Etzella - Black Star
Jan. 11: Soleuvre - T71
Jan. 11: Musel Pikes - Contern


Scoring Leaders - DBBL

Points Per Game
 Reggie EVANS
  Larochette
  (194-G/F-89)
  Avg: 25.8
 1. Evans, Larochette25.8 
 2. Barden, Soleuvre24.7 
 3. Miller, Soleuvre23.1 
 4. Lewis-Briggs, Blac.22.9 
 5. Brown, Massagno22.7 
 6. Gulley, Musel Pikes22.3 
 7. Williams, Basket E.22.1 
 8. Hasquet, Contern21.9 
 9. Schumacher, T7120.8 
 10. Franklin, Black S.19.5 
Rebounds Per Game
 Ryan SHARRY
  T71
  (203-F/C-89)
  Avg: 14.4
 1. Sharry, T7114.4 
 2. Barden, Soleuvre13.5 
 3. McDaniel, Amicale12.9 
 4. Jones, Larochette12.9 
 5. McNutt, Etzella12.8 
 6. Rugg, Musel Pikes12.1 
 7. Evans, Larochette11.4 
 8. Svitek, Basket Es.11.2 
 9. Lewis-Briggs, Blac.10.9 
 10. Simpson, Etzella10.7 
Assists Per Game
 Pitt KOSTER
  Soleuvre
  (182-PG-89)
  Avg: 5.5
 1. Koster, Soleuvre5.5 
 2. Schumacher, T715.1 
 3. Schartz, Amicale4.9 
 4. Melcher, Amicale4.5 
 5. Evans, Larochette4.2 
 6. Ruffato, T714.1 
 7. Beasley, Sparta3.3 
 8. Brown, Massagno3.1 
 9. Arbaut, Sparta3.0 
 10. Nunes, Larochette2.9 
Steals Per Game
 Christopher JONES
  Contern
  (186-G-90)
  Avg: 3.4
 1. Jones, Contern3.4 
 2. Williams, Basket E.2.7 
 3. Evans, Larochette2.4 
 4. Jones, Larochette2.2 
 5. Nunes, Larochette2.1 
 6. Beasley, Sparta1.9 
 7. Simpson, Etzella1.9 
 8. Stephens, T711.8 
 9. Gulley, Musel Pikes1.8 
 10. Brown, Massagno1.8 
Blocks Per Game
 Billy MCNUTT
  Etzella
  (203-C/F-85)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. McNutt, Etzella2.5 
 2. Jones, Larochette2.1 
 3. Miller, Soleuvre2.0 
 4. Beasley, Sparta1.5 
 5. Steffeck, Sparta1.4 
 6. Sharry, T711.3 
 7. Rugg, Musel Pikes1.1 
 8. Melcher, Amicale1.1 
 9. McDaniel, Amicale0.9 
 10. Simpson, Etzella0.9 


Standings - Nationale 2

N2 Standings
 1. Residence 18-0 
 2. Heffingen 14-3 
 3. Bascharage 12-4 
 4. Racing 11-5 
 5. Kordall Steelers 7-9 
 6. Grengewald 5-11 
 7. Telstar Hesperange 4-11 
 8. BBC Nitia 4-13 
 9. Black Frogs 4-13 
 10. BC Mess 3-13 

Regular Season: Round 17

Jan. 10: Heffingen - Residence 80-98
Jan. 10: Black Frogs - BBC Nitia 76-85
Jan. 11: Telstar Hesperange - Bascharage
Jan. 11: Racing - Kordall Steelers
Jan. 11: BC Mess - Grengewald


McDaniel's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News

30-year old power forward Billy McDaniel (199-F/C-84, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) had an amazing evening in the last round for league's best team Amicale and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 16.
He had a double-double of 21 points and 18 rebounds, while his team beat Etzella (#3, 10-6) 77-68. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Amicale to consolidate first place in the Luxembourg league. Amicale has a very good season and are considered to have a run for the championship title. They improved their record to 15-1. In the team's last game McDaniel had a remarkable 52.9% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Amicale and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Arkansas-Monticello graduate has very impressive stats this year. McDaniel is in league's top in rebounds (3rd best: 12.9rpg) and averages solid 50.7% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Clancy Rugg (203-PF, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) of Musel Pikes. He is American forward in his first season at Musel Pikes. In the last game Rugg recorded impressive double-double of 26 points and 16 rebounds. Bad luck as Musel Pikes lost that game 86-92 to slightly higher-ranked Soleuvre (8-8). This loss caused Musel Pikes to drop to 6th position in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 8-8 record is not bad and everything may still change. Rugg is a newcomer at Musel Pikes and quickly became one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to forward Derrick Barden (196-F, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) of Soleuvre (#5). Barden got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. He went also for sixteen rebounds . He was a key player of Soleuvre, leading his team to a 92-86 win against Musel Pikes (8-8). Soleuvre needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 8 victories and 8 lost games. Barden has a great season in Luxembourg. After 16 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 24.7ppg (2nd best) and rebounds with 13.5rpg (2nd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Maurice Lewis-Briggs (203-C/F-90) of Black Star - 28 points and 11 rebounds
5. Jordan Hasquet (206-F-85) of Contern - 22 points and 14 rebounds
6. Mike Jones (203-F/C-83) of Larochette - 24 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists
7. Roger Franklin (195-F/G-90) of Black Star - 20 points and 10 rebounds
8. Anthony Simpson (202-F/C-87) of Etzella - 21 points and 16 rebounds
9. Reggie Evans (194-G/F-89) of Larochette - 20 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists
10. Pitt Koster (182-PG-89) of Soleuvre - 18 points, 10 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)


Total League Round 16 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News

Larochette (#8) forced the game against Sparta (#7) into an overtime, but lost by five points 67-72 on Friday night. Worth to mention a great performance of Patrick Arbaut who helped to win the game recording 21 points. Larochette's coach Helge Patzak rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sparta maintains seventh position with 6-10 record. Larochette at the other side keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost. Sparta will face higher ranked Basket Esch (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Larochette will play against the league's leader Amicale (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.

The most impressive performance of 16th round was 26 points and 16 rebounds by Clancy Rugg of Musel Pikes.

Musel Pikes - Soleuvre 86-92

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when sixth ranked Soleuvre (8-8) beat 5th ranked Musel Pikes (8-8) in Stadrbredimus 92-86 on Friday. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Soleuvre outrebounded Musel Pikes 42-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Derrick Barden (196, college: N.Colorado, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Malcolm Miller (198, college: Southern, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Clancy Rugg (203, college: Vermont, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) replied with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds and guard Jarmar Gulley (196-91, college: Missouri St., agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) added 19 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Musel Pikes. Four Soleuvre and five Musel Pikes players scored in double figures. Soleuvre moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Musel Pikes and Basket Esch. Soleuvre will face league's second-placed T71 in Dudelange in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Musel Pikes will play at home against Contern and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Musel Pikes: C.Rugg 26+16reb, J.Gulley 19+6reb+1ast, L.Schwartz 13+1reb+4ast, A.Schammo 11+2reb, J.Kox 11+2ast, T.Welter 4+3reb
Soleuvre: D.Barden 30+16reb+1ast, M.Miller 24+10reb+2ast, P.Koster 18+10reb+4ast, D.Benseghir 18+3reb, C.Weisen 2, E.Bissener 0+3reb
gschID: 355170


T71 - Basket Esch 93-67

Rather expected game when 4th ranked Basket Esch (8-8) was smashed by second ranked T71 (15-1) in Dudelange 93-67 on Friday. The game without a history. T71 led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Basket Esch's 30. They outrebounded Basket Esch 49-20 including a 38-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. T71 looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Ryan Sharry (203-89, college: Middlebury, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Gilles Ruffato (181-85) contributed with 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. Four T71 players scored in double figures. T71's coach Tim Collins felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international point guard Pit Biever (185-91) replied with 14 points and American forward Jerrell Williams (203-88, college: La Salle) added 17 points and 4 steals in the effort for Basket Esch. T71 have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Amicale. Basket Esch lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. T71 will face Soleuvre (#5) in Belvaux in the next round. Basket Esch will play at home against Sparta and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Basket Esch: J.Williams 17+1reb, P.Biever 14+3reb+1ast, T.Donnersbach 11+1ast, J.Hodges 10+4reb+3ast, J.Biever 9+2reb+3ast, S.Svitek 4+9reb+1ast
T71: G.Ruffato 18+3reb+4ast, R.Sharry 16+13reb, C.Laures 13+7reb+1ast, T.Schumacher 10+2reb+9ast, M.M'Putu 8+2reb, D.Stephens 8+9reb
gschID: 355169


Amicale - Etzella 77-68

Rather predictable result when first ranked Amicale (15-1) won against 3rd ranked Etzella (10-6) in Steinsel 77-68 on Friday. Etzella trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 19-16 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 68-77 at the end of the game. Amicale made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Amicale outrebounded Etzella 49-38 including a 40-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international power forward Billy McDaniel (199-84, college: Ark.-Monticello, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman John Reimold (198-81, college: Bowling Green) contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Anthony Simpson (202-87, college: Kent St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and Canadian power forward Billy McNutt (203-85) added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Etzella. Etzella's coach Jan Enjebo rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Amicale have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 15-1 record, which they share with T71. Etzella at the other side keeps the third place with six games lost. Amicale will face Larochette (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Etzella will play against Black Star (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Etzella: A.Simpson 21+16reb+1ast, B.McNutt 18+5reb+3ast, N.Delgado 16+3reb, D.Wilson 6+1reb+2ast, G.Polfer 3+7reb+5ast, C.Ittenbach 2
Amicale: E.Jeitz 22+3reb+1ast, B.McDaniel 21+18reb+4ast, J.Reimold 18+8reb+2ast, S.Picard 6+3reb+1ast, A.Laurent 5+9reb, C.Schartz 4+3reb+5ast
gschID: 355168


Sparta - Larochette 72-67 OT

Larochette (#8) forced the game against Sparta (#7) into an overtime, but lost by five points 67-72 on Friday night. The hosts trailed by 5 points after three quarters before their 15-10 charge, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time and get a 5-point victory in overtime. Sparta forced 19 Larochette turnovers and outrebounded them 58-36 including a 42-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sparta made 16 blocks. Larochette was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Patrick Arbaut (181-87) who helped to win the game recording 21 points. American forward Brandon Beasley (196-88, college: William Penn, agency: Warren Sports International) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Beasley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American power forward Mike Jones (203-83, college: N.Texas) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import swingman Reggie Evans (194-89, college: Metro St., agency: Two Points) added 20 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Larochette. Larochette's coach Helge Patzak rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sparta maintains seventh position with 6-10 record. Larochette at the other side keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost. Sparta will face higher ranked Basket Esch (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Larochette will play against the league's leader Amicale (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Larochette: M.Jones 24+12reb+3ast, R.Evans 20+13reb+5ast, G.Kayser 7+1reb, J.Pedro Nunes 4+3reb+2ast, T.Becker 4+2reb, L.Kirpach 3+1ast
Sparta: P.Arbaut 21+4reb+2ast, B.Beasley 14+10reb+2ast, D.Gindt 13+5reb+2ast, J.Kalmes 5+5reb, X.Engel 4+2reb+2ast, T.Abdiu 2+3reb
gschID: 355167


Black Star - Contern 70-73

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Black Star's (2-14) home loss to ninth ranked Contern (4-12) in Mersch 70-73 on Friday. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 20-10. But Black Star won second period 22-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a very good performance for American forward Jordan Hasquet (206-85, college: Montana, agency: Dynamics Global Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds. International swingman Rene Wolzfeld (194-91) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Contern players scored in double figures. Contern's coach Mike Smith used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Maurice Lewis-Briggs (203-90, college: Slippery Rock, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import swingman Roger Franklin (195-90, college: N.Texas, agency: R.H.Consultancy) added 20 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Black Star. Contern moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Larochette. Black Star lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Contern will face higher ranked Musel Pikes (#6) in Stadrbredimus in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Black Star will play on the road against Etzella (#3) in Ettelbruck and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Black Star: M.Lewis-Briggs 28+11reb, R.Franklin 20+10reb+1ast, O.Haan 8+5reb+2ast, T.Schmit 7+1reb, B.Melcher 4+3reb+1ast, M.Schmit 2+4reb+3ast
Contern: J.Hasquet 22+14reb, N.Thompson 19+6reb, R.Wolzfeld 15+10reb, C.Jones 10+1reb+2ast, R.Birenbaum 5+3reb+1ast, D.Torres 2
gschID: 355171



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  MEXICO  

Standings - LNBP

LNBP Standings
 1. Halc.Rojos 24-3 
 2. Pioneros 21-6 
 3. Soles 21-9 
 4. Halc.Xalapa 19-6 
 5. Fuerza Regia 14-13 
 6. Huracanes 14-14 
 7. Jefes 14-15 
 8. Abejas 13-15 
 9. Titanicos 12-16 
 10. Gigantes 11-17 
 11. Panteras 10-17 
 12. Correcaminos 9-21 
 13. Gansos 8-21 
 14. Barreteros 5-22 

Regular Season: Round 30

Jan. 10: Gansos - Huracanes 94-91
Jan. 10: Soles - Correcaminos 91-64
Jan. 10: Pioneros - Barreteros 85-67
Jan. 10: Halc.Rojos - Halc.Xalapa 80-78
Jan. 10: Gigantes - Panteras 77-61
Jan. 10: Abejas - Jefes 117-94
Jan. 10: Titanicos - Fuerza Regia 107-82

Regular Season: Round 31

Jan. 15: Huracanes - Abejas
Jan. 15: Correcaminos - Titanicos
Jan. 15: Panteras - Soles
Jan. 15: Barreteros - Gansos
Jan. 15: Halc.Rojos - Pioneros
Jan. 15: Halc.Xalapa - Gigantes



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  MITCHELL CUP  


Mitchell Cup Day 1: Sameji and Plaza win - by Ricardo Dominguez

Mitchell Cup day 1
1/8/2015

Sameji 89-Havoc 85

Opening day of the Mitchell Cup had two shocking victories for Sameji and Plaza. Sameji pass the Cleveland Havok of the UBA 89-85. The Dominicans led from start to finish. Jose Brito (194-F-90) led all scores with 28 points on 10-17 shooting, he added 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the win. They now move into the winners circle of the tournament. The Havok were led by UBA All-Star Will Richard (190-G-84) Richard finished the game with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 steals. The Havoc now move into the losers bracket and will have to win out to advance to the finals.

Plaza 83- GIE 77

Plaza pass GIE on opening night 83-77. The home team were down most of the game but took control late in the 4th. Plaza was led by national team member Oliver Garcia (188-SG-96). He scored a game high 35 points knocking down 6 three pointers. Garcia also added 6 assists and 5 steals in the win. JJose Delgado added 20 points and 6 rebounds in the win. Plaza moves in the winners circle with this big win. GIE led for most of the game but came up short in the 4th. Freddie Williams (188-G-87, college: Clayton St.) and John Humphrey (188-G/F-80, college: Middle Tenn.St.) led the team with a combine score of 52 points. Humphrey finished with 26 points and 5 rebounds while Williams added 22 points and 5 steals. Quin Humphrey (196-G/F-84, college: Youngstown St.) had a double double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. GIE will have to win out to advance to the finals.



Mitchell Cup Day 2: GIE and GUG rack up wins and advance - by Ricardo Dominguez

Mitchell Cup Day 2
1/9/2015
Santiago, DR

GUG 77-Havok 69

Day 2 of the Mitchell Cup had two impressive victories for GUG and GIE. GUG pass the Cleveland Havok of the UBA 77-69. The Dominicans led from start to finish. Adris Rodriguez ed all scores with 20 points on 10-21 shooting, he added 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the win. They now move into the winners circle of the tournament. The Havok were led by UBA All-Star Will Richard. Richard finished the game with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals. Tony Omotayo (194-F-85, college: Ft.Valley St.) added 14 points in a losing effort. The Havok are now out of the tournament.

Pueblo Nuevo 56- GIE Maile Matrix 89

GIE Maile Matrix roll pass Pueblo Nuevo 89-56 last night in the 1st Annual Mitchell Cup. The success of GIE came from scoring machine John Humphrey (188-G/F-80, college: Middle Tenn.St.) better know as the "Helicopter". He was the games top scorer with 36 points on 10-16 shooting. Humphrey knocked down 7 three pointers in the first half finishing with 30. By the third quarter he was done with a total of 36 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the win. Freddie Williams (188-G-87, college: Clayton St.) dominated on the defensive end racking up 6 steals to go with his 14 points. Freddie Riley (198-G-89, college: Massachusetts) came off the bench and sparked the Matrix with 22 points knocking down 5 three points in the win. The Matrix now control their own fate now. One more win and they advance.


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Ersid Ljuca returned to Tunisia - by Darko Pekic

Experienced Montenegrin big man Ersid Ljuca (210-C-81, agency: 011 Sports) returned to Tunisia and joined his old club ES Sahel, where he already played during the season 2011-2012. Ljuca, who also holds the passport of Kosovo, started the season in his home town playing for Jedinstvo and averaged good numbers- 11.8 ppg and 9.9 rpg. He played last season in Balkan League for Peja.

Ljuca has also played professionally in Saudi Arabia, Romania, Macedonia, Lebanon, Albania, Hungary and Bosnia.


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  MPBA  

MPBA Standings

MPBA Standings
 1. St.Louis RS 3-0 
 2. Windy City G. 1-0 
 3. Gateway S. 1-2 
 4. Champaign S. 0-0 
 5. Bloomington F. 0-1 
 6. Chicago F. 0-2 

Regular Season: Round 2

Jan. 10: Windy City G. - Gateway S. 92-91
Jan. 10: Chicago F. - St.Louis RS 100-111
Jan. 11: Bloomington F. - Gateway S.
Jan. 11: Champaign S. - St.Louis RS



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  NBA  

Standings

NBA Standings
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Div.
 1. Toronto R. 25-11 
 2. Brooklyn N. 16-21 
 3. Boston C. 12-23 
 4. Philadelph.76 7-29 
 5. New York K. 5-35 
Central Div.
 1. Chicago B. 26-12 
 2. Milwaukee B. 20-19 
 3. Cleveland C. 19-18 
 4. Indiana P. 15-24 
 5. Detroit P. 13-24 
Southeast Div.
 1. Atlanta H. 28-8 
 2. Washington W. 25-11 
 3. Miami Heat 15-21 
 4. Charlotte H. 15-24 
 5. Orlando M. 13-27 
Western Conference
Northwest Div.
 1. Portland TB 29-8 
 2. Oklah.City T. 18-19 
 3. Denver N. 17-20 
 4. Utah Jazz 13-25 
 5. Minnesota T. 5-31 
Pacific Div.
 1. Golden St.W. 29-5 
 2. LA Clippers 25-12 
 3. Phoenix Suns 22-17 
 4. Sacramento K. 15-21 
 5. LA Lakers 12-25 
Southwest Div.
 1. Houston R. 26-11 
 2. Dallas M. 26-12 
 3. Memphis G. 25-11 
 4. San Antonio S. 23-15 
 5. N.Orleans P. 18-18 

Regular Season: Round 70

Jan. 10: Detroit P. - Brooklyn N. 98-93
Jan. 10: Houston R. - Utah Jazz 97-82
Jan. 10: Chicago B. - Milwaukee B. 95-87
Jan. 10: Philadelph.76 - Indiana P. 93-92
Jan. 10: Minnesota T. - San Antonio S. 93-108
Jan. 10: New York K. - Charlotte H. 82-110
Jan. 10: LA Clippers - Dallas M. 120-100
Jan. 10: Toronto R. - Boston C. 109-96
Jan. 10: Portland TB - Orlando M. 103-92

Regular Season: Round 71

Jan. 11: Washington W. - Atlanta H.
Jan. 11: Miami Heat - LA Clippers
Jan. 11: Phoenix Suns - Memphis G.
Jan. 11: Cleveland C. - Sacramento K.
Jan. 11: Portland TB - LA Lakers


Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 James HARDEN
  Houston R.
  (196-SG-89)
  Avg: 26.3
 1. Harden, Houston R.26.3 
 2. Westbrook, Oklah..26.2 
 3. James, Clevelan.25.2 
 4. Anthony, New Y.23.9 
 5. Cousins, Sacramen.23.8 
 6. Davis, N.Orleans P.23.8 
 7. Aldridge, Portland.23.1 
 8. Wade, Miami Heat23.0 
 9. Bryant, LA Lakers23.0 
 10. Curry, Golden S.22.9 
Rebounds Per Game
 DeAndre JORDAN
  LA Clippers
  (211-C-88)
  Avg: 13.7
 1. Jordan, LA Clippers13.7 
 2. Drummond, Detro.13.0 
 3. Cousins, Sacramen.12.3 
 4. Chandler, Dallas M.12.0 
 5. Howard, Houston R.11.6 
 6. Randolph, Memph.11.4 
 7. Gasol, Chicago B.11.3 
 8. Vucevic, Orlan.11.1 
 9. Aldridge, Portland.10.5 
 10. Davis, N.Orleans10.5 
Assists Per Game
 John WALL
  Washington W.
  (193-PG-90)
  Avg: 10.3
 1. Wall, Washington W.10.3 
 2. Lawson, Denver N.10.0 
 3. Rondo, Dallas M.9.9 
 4. Paul, LA Clippers9.6 
 5. Curry, Golden S.8.0 
 6. James, Clevelan.7.6 
 7. Lowry, Toronto R.7.6 
 8. Carter-W., Philad.7.5 
 9. Teague, Atlanta H.7.2 
 10. Holiday, N.Orlean.7.2 
Steals Per Game
 Stephen CURRY
  Golden S.
  (190-PG-88)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Curry, Golden S.2.2 
 2. Allen, Memphis G.2.2 
 3. Westbrook, Oklah..2.2 
 4. Wall, Washington W.2.1 
 5. Ariza, Houston R.2.0 
 6. Paul, LA Clippers2.0 
 7. Leonard, San A.2.0 
 8. Brewer, Houston R.1.9 
 9. Young, Minnesot.1.8 
 10. Harden, Houston1.8 
Blocks Per Game
 Anthony DAVIS
  N.Orleans P.
  (208-C-93)
  Avg: 2.9
 1. Davis, N.Orleans P.2.9 
 2. Ibaka, Oklah.Ci.2.4 
 3. Jordan, LA Clippers2.3 
 4. Gobert, Utah Jazz2.2 
 5. Gasol, Chicago B.2.2 
 6. Duncan, San A.2.0 
 7. Bogut, Golden S.2.0 
 8. Hibbert, Indiana P.1.9 
 9. Drummond, Detro.1.8 
 10. Dieng, Minnesot.1.8 


Grizzlies, Pelicans and Celtics traded players - by Igor Obradovic

The Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans have agreed on a five-player trade that would send forward Jeff Green (6'9'-F-86, college: Georgetown) from Boston to Memphis, a person familiar with the situation said Saturday.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade hasn't been announced and formal approval by the NBA is not expected until Monday morning.
Forward Tayshaun Prince (6'9'-F-80, college: Kentucky) would go from Memphis to Boston and forward Quincy Pondexter (6'6'-F-88, college: Washington) from Memphis to New Orleans.
The trade also would send guard Austin Rivers (6'4'-G-92, college: Duke), the 10th overall pick in 2012, from New Orleans to Boston, and 2014 second-round pick Russ Smith (6'0'-G-91, college: Louisville), a point guard, from New Orleans to Memphis. Memphis also will send a protected first-round draft choice to Boston and a second-rounder to New Orleans.
The trade is expected to provide more offense for Memphis, which is in a tight race for the Southwest Division lead. The Grizzlies (25-11) were leading the division until losing at New Orleans on Friday night, marking Memphis' sixth loss in 10 games.
Green is averaging a team-high 17.6 points for Boston, but the Celtics (12-23) are rebuilding. The Grizzlies are firmly in the Western Conference playoff picture and narrowly behind Dallas for the lead in their division.
Pondexter started his career in New Orleans, which acquired him in a trade with Oklahoma City during the first-round of the 2010 draft.
The following season, however, New Orleans needed an experienced point guard after a trade that sent All-Star Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, so Pondexter was dealt to Memphis in exchange for Greivis Vasquez, who now plays for Toronto.
This season, however, the Pelicans had a glut at guard and have been thin at small forward, rotating several players into the starting lineup at that spot this season, including Tyreke Evans, whose more natural position is at guard. Dante Cunningham, who was signed in December, started at small forward against Memphis on Friday.
Now the 6-foot-7 Pondexter returns to a team where he is expected to either start or at least be in the regular rotation with Cunningham.
Pondexter is known more for his defensive acumen, making him a good fit on a Pelicans squad which already has a handful of scorers including Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday, Tyreke Evans, Ryan Anderson and Eric Gordon.
New Orleans next plays Monday night in Boston, the beginning of a five-game Northeastern swing that comes as the Pelicans (18-18) try to stay within striking distance of a Western Conference playoff spot.
Prince has an expiring $7.7 million contract, which should strengthen Boston's ability to bid for free agents next off-season. Rivers was struggling to earn consistent minutes on New Orleans backcourt and has an expiring $2.4 million contract after the Pelicans decided not to exercise a team option on him for the 2015-16 season.

Courtesy of NBA


Raptors snap four-game losing streak with 109-96 victory over Celtics - by Eurobasket News

Kyle Lowry (6'0'-PG-86, college: Villanova) scored 10 of 19 points in the fourth quarter to lead Toronto to a 109-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Saturday, lifting the Raptors out of their four-game funk. Louis Williams (6'1'-SG-86) added 19 points, while James Johnson, Amir Johnson, and Jonas Valanciunas (7'0'-C-92) finished with 15 apiece for Toronto (25-11). Patrick Patterson finished with 10 points. Kelly Olynyk (7'0'-PF-91, college: Gonzaga) of Kamloops, B.C., had 23 points to top the Celtics (12-23), while Avery Bradley added 17. The Raptors had been mired in their worst slump in over a year, losers of four straight and five of their previous seven games before Saturday. Prior to this cold spell, they hadn't lost more than two in a row this season. Coach Dwane Casey, perhaps sensing an end to their funk, told reporters before tipoff that everyone would know when his team had its edge back. "You'll see it. Everybody will see it. It's that obvious," Casey said. That moment seemingly came in the third quarter of a game that saw the Raptors get off to another sluggish start, but pick it up through the second and third quarters. A step back jumper from Lowry capped a 23-6 Raptors run that put Toronto up by 15 points and brought the capacity crowd of 19,800 at the Air Canada Centre out of their seats. The Raptors, who were playing Game 2 of a six-game homestand, took an 82-65 lead into the fourth, and back-to-back three-pointers by Lowry, Amir Johnson, then Lowry again, gave them a 100-80 lead with 5:29 to play. The Celtics responded with threes from Olynyk and Jared Sullinger to cut Toronto's lead to 12 points, but that was as close as Boston would come. Casey said every team goes through a funk at some point of the season. "I'm watching the games last night, and there are teams that look like they're playing in mud. They're trying. They're running. Their arms are flailing. But they're just not going anywhere. In an 82-game season, you have stretches," Casey said. "But you go through that. Every year I've been in the league I've gone through it." The Raptors played their 20th game without Demar DeRozan (6'7'-F/G-89, college: USC). The all-star had targeted this week for his return, but he and the team are playing it safe rather than taking any risks by rushing him back. DeRozan said he's looking to play "some time next week." It was a strong performance in what was a homecoming of sorts for Olynyk. He was born in Toronto, where his mom Arlene was a scorekeeper for the Raptors and his dad Ken was the head basketball coach at the University of Toronto. The family moved to Kamloops when he was 12. The rebuilding Celtics were playing the day after sending Brandan Wright to Phoenix in a trade for a protected first-round draft pick. Wright came to Boston in the Dec. 18 trade that sent guard Rajon Rondo to Dallas. The Raptors got off to yet another woeful start -- the ninth time in 11 games they've been outscored in the first quarter. A running layup by Olynyk put the Celtics up by nine midway through the frame, and they led 26-19 going into the second. Toronto used a 12-0 run in the second to take a three-point lead with a minute-and-a-half to play in the first half. Williams finished off a steal and pass from Patterson with a slam dunk to send the Raptors into halftime with a 47-43 lead. The Raptors kept their foot on the gas in the third, outscoring the Celtics 35-22 in the quarter to lead by 17 at the end of the period. Toronto hosts Detroit on Monday, then Philadelphia, and Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta, before capping its homestand Jan. 18 versus New Orleans. Courtesy of: ctvnews.ca


Gasol Powers Bulls Past Bucks, 95-87 - by Eurobasket News

Pau Gasol (7'0'-F/C-80) had a career-high 46 points to go along with 18 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls bounced back from a pair of ugly losses with a 95-87 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Gasol was 17 for 30 from the field and 12 for 13 at the line. Kirk Hinrich (6'4'-G-81, college: Kansas) added 16 points for Chicago, and Jimmy Butler (6'7'-G/F-89, college: Marquette) had nine points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in the opener of a three-game homestand. The Bulls were coming off a pair of bad losses to Utah and Washington, when they shot a combined 36 percent from the field. They weren't much better against Milwaukee, finishing at 40 percent (35 for 88), but Gasol's big performance was enough to hold off the Bucks. Brandon Knight (6'3'-G-91, college: Kentucky) scored 20 points for Milwaukee, which had won its last five road games. Jared Dudley (6'7'-F-85, agency: Priority Sports, college: Boston Coll.) had 15 points, and fellow reserve O.J. Mayo (6'4'-G-87, college: USC) finished with 12. Milwaukee trailed for the entire first half, but moved in front with a 12-2 run to begin the third quarter. Knight had two jumpers in the surge. The Bulls responded with a 10-0 run of their own for a 60-51 lead with 4:43 to go. Butler capped the surge with two free throws after he drew a foul on Khris Middleton while shooting a 3 as the shot clock expired. Gasol then helped the Bulls close it out in the final period. He had a driving layup that made it 87-75 with 4:01 remaining. He finished with four straight free throws, surpassing his previous career best of 44 points for Memphis against Seattle on March 28, 2006. The Bulls played without starters Derrick Rose and Mike Dunleavy. Rose, who missed much of the last 2 1/2 seasons due to a series of injuries, was sidelined by left knee soreness, and Dunleavy missed his fifth straight game with a right ankle injury. Dunleavy had an MRI and was scheduled to see team physician Dr. Brian Cole on Saturday night. Rose also was expected to meet with Cole, and coach Tom Thibodeau said the point guard also could be headed for an MRI depending on the result of Cole's examination. Milwaukee's visit to the United Center was supposed to be Jabari Parker's first NBA game in his hometown, but the rookie forward is out for the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee last month. The Bulls went right inside to Gasol on their first possession, and just kept feeding the big man. He scored the first seven points of the game and had 28 points on 11-for-18 shooting at the break. Milwaukee shot 37 percent (15 for 41) from the field on its way to a 48-39 deficit at halftime. Dudley helped the Bucks stay in the game with 11 points in the first two quarters. Courtesy of: abcnews.com


Clippers look sharp in 120-100 victory over Dallas Mavericks - by Eurobasket News

If Blake Griffin (6'10'-F-89, college: Oklahoma) could design the Clippers' schedule, it would include ample practices between games. That would mean extra time for the power forward to work with shooting coach Bob Thate to refine the stroke of one of the most dynamic players in the NBA. "I'm a big believer in putting in the work," Griffin said, "and any time I get to get in the gym and get consecutive days or more days than not in the gym, it just gives me confidence." An assured Griffin continued to be an unstoppable one Saturday afternoon at Staples Center in the Clippers' 120-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Griffin made 11 of 15 shots on the way to 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and it didn't qualify as an anomaly. Over the last two games, he has averaged 24.5 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while making 20 of 28 shots (71.4%). What's sparked the surge in accuracy? Well, for one thing, some practice time. A lighter game schedule allowed the Clippers to squeeze three practices into six days last week after not having practiced once in the preceding 28 days. The Clippers looked sharper all the way around for a second consecutive game, continuing to play at an accelerated pace largely generated by defensive stops. "We're a very talented team offensively," said Clippers forward Matt Barnes, who scored 18 points. "When we add that defensive energy and get out in transition, we're the best team in the world." The Clippers held Rajon Rondo, the Mavericks' recently acquired point guard, to two points on one-for-11 shooting in his first game against former mentor Doc Rivers since the coach departed Boston in the summer of 2013. Clippers reserve forward-center Spencer Hawes (7'1'-C-88, college: Washington) picked up two of his three blocks while defending Rondo and center DeAndre Jordan (6'11'-C-88, college: Texas A&M) blocked a shot by Dallas' Chandler Parsons without even jumping. Jordan (13 points, 15 rebounds) saved much of his hopping for the game's final minutes, when fans chanted "We want Turkoglu!" in reference to increasingly seldom-used forward Hedo Turkoglu. Rivers did not oblige, though the chant prompted a smile from the veteran player. A game that was taut in the early going turned into a rout after the Clippers (25-12) scored the final seven points of the second quarter and opened the third quarter with a 14-2 run. "That's a killer," said Dallas Coach Rick Carlisle, who was put out of his misery when he was ejected midway through the third quarter after picking up his second technical foul. Chris Paul (6'0'-PG-85, college: Wake Forest) added 17 points and 13 assists for the Clippers, who finished with all five starters scoring at least 13 points. That was more than enough to offset Dallas star Dirk Nowitzki (7'0'-F-78)'s 25 points. Rivers said the Mavericks' plan to trap Griffin whenever he caught the ball in the post backfired because of his smart passing and prompted the Clippers to seek him inside even more than usual. "We knew that would create a two-on-one and he kept making the right decision," Rivers said of Griffin. "It's a good weapon to have." Rivers said the Clippers had hardly arrived, even after putting together their most impressive back-to-back victories while resembling the team many had expected to see earlier this season. "We're not there," he said. "We're just getting better." Griffin credited the resurgence to spending as much time on the practice court as the home court. "I just believe that when you prepare for a game it just kind of clears your head, it clears any doubts, it gives you confidence if you have been struggling," Griffin said. "That's just kind of how it is for me." Courtesy of: latimes.com


Rockets 97, Jazz 82 - by Eurobasket News

After reentering the game, James Harden (6'5'-SG-89, college: Arizona St.) hit two fourth-quarter 3-pointers to restore order and help lift the Houston Rockets to a 97-82 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night at Toyota Center. Harden finished with a game-high 30 points, with his late-game 3s finally staving off the persistent Jazz (13-25). After trailing by as many as 21 points, Utah cut the deficit to 84-75 before Harden struck twice. The Rockets (26-11) mixed in a pair of stellar defensive possessions, twice forcing Utah into shot-clock violations, to salt away the victory. Jazz guard Trey Burke (6'1'-PG-92, college: Michigan) sparked the late rally and finished with 16 points. Utah center/forward Enes Kanter (6'11'-C-92, college: Kentucky) added 16 points and six rebounds off the bench while forward Derrick Favors scored 15. Utah committed 31 turnovers, the most in the NBA since Nov. 8, 2000 when the Golden State Warriors reached that total against Sacramento. Rockets forward Donatas Motiejunas (7'0'-F/C-90) chipped in a double-double (14 points, 10 rebounds). Houston finished with 16 steals. After hitting just 4 of 14 3-pointers in the first half, the Rockets sank 5 of 8 in the third quarter, with three coming in succession following two Burke free throws that pulled the Jazz to within 54-49 at the 7:06 mark. Harden, guard Patrick Beverley and forward Trevor Ariza drilled 3s on successive possessions, with Beverley assisting on the first and last 3s while Ariza added a steal and an assist on the Beverley trey. Suddenly, the Rockets led by 14 and they maintained a double-digit lead for the remainder of the period, aided by another Harden three and one from reserve forward Corey Brewer with 51.1 seconds left in the quarter. Utah shot a respectable 46.9 percent (15 for 32) in the first half but was undone by 18 turnovers prior to the intermission, miscues the Rockets turned into 16 points. Houston scored 15 points in transition by the half to offset its subpar shooting from the floor (15 for 40 overall). Favors carried the Jazz with nine of his points on 3-for-3 shooting by the break, but he couldn't offset the influence of Harden, whose 11 first-half points came largely from the charity stripe, where he was 7-for-7. Courtesy of: koat.com


Jennings' 20 in 2nd half helps Pistons down Nets, 98-93 - by Eurobasket News

The Pistons and Nets were both out of gas by the end of Saturday night's game. Detroit was just able to coast a little further. Playing for the fourth time in five nights, the Pistons put together an 8-0 run in the final three minutes to beat the Nets 98-93. The Nets, who were in action for the fifth time in seven days, had two key turnovers in that stretch. 'Those are the type of games that get people talking about changing the NBA schedule,' said Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy. 'We didn't have any energy and neither did they, and this is the kind of game you get in that situation. You just keep trying to get good shots and hope something goes in, even though you don't have any legs, and you keep working on defense.' Detroit's confidence also may have helped down the stretch, something that would have been hard to imagine a month ago. The Pistons have won eight of nine since releasing Josh Smith after a December loss to the Nets, while Brooklyn has lost five in a row. 'We played good defense, but we had 10 turnovers in the second half,' said Nets coach Lionel Hollins. 'Every game, the turnovers are hurting us and the missed shots are hurting us. We had shots tonight that would have put us ahead or further ahead, and we couldn't hit them.' Brandon Jennings (6'1'-PG-89) had 20 points despite going scoreless in the first half, and Detroit also got 16 points and 17 rebounds from Greg Monroe (6'11'-C-90, college: Georgetown) and 14 points and nine boards from Andre Drummond (6'10'-C-93, college: Connecticut). Joe Johnson (6'7'-G-81, college: Arkansas) led the Nets with 17 points, while Brook Lopez had 11 points and 15 rebounds. The Pistons set a franchise-record with 43 3-point attempts in Friday's 106-103 loss to Atlanta. The previous high was 33. And it didn't take long for Saturday's game to turn into an outside-shooting duel. The teams combined to go 10-for-33 from outside the arc in the first half, which ended at 47-47. Johnson and Kyle Singler both went 3-for-4 on threes in the half, while the rest of their teammates struggled. 'There was a little bit of trying to get a rhythm and a flow, but I thought we hit our stride in the fourth quarter,' Singler said. 'This was big, because Coach told us after last night that we weren't going to fall back into losing a game and going backward.' Jennings scored 13 points in the third, but the Pistons still needed a buzzer-beating dunk by Drummond to take a 74-69 lead into the fourth. With both teams continuing to bomb away from outside with little success, the game remained close until the Pistons turned a pair of turnovers into fast-break baskets. Jennings then hit a 3-pointer to make it 91-84 with 2:30 to play. Mason Plumlee (6'11'-F-90, agency: Priority Sports, college: Duke) was called for a charge at the other end, and Greg Monroe's layup gave Detroit a nine-point lead, its biggest of the game. After that, the only excitement was Lopez's late 3-pointer - the first of his 369-game career. 'We gave ourselves an opportunity, and we just have to keep going,' Lopez said. 'We know what this league is like. Courtesy of: msn.com


The Knicks tab Louis Amundson - by Eurobasket News

New York Knicks inked 33-year old power forward Louis Amundson (206-104kg-82, college: UNLV) on a 10-day deal. He played recently at Cleveland Cavaliers , but released. But in 12 NBA games he averaged just 0.9ppg and 1.7rpg this season. The last season Amundson played at the Bulls. In only one game he did not score anything. He also played at the Pelicans. In 18 games he had only 2.1ppg and 3.1rpg. Amundson also spent pre-season at the Clippers earlier that year.
The previous (12-13) season he played at the Timberwolves. In 20 games he had only 1.6ppg and 2.4rpg in 2012-13 season.
In 2011-12 season Amundson played at the Pacers. In 71 games he had 3.4ppg and 3.5rpg in 2011-12 season. He helped them to make it to the conference semifinals.
Amundson has never been drafted by the NBA. But in 2006 Great Falls Explorers selected him in third round (23rd overall) in the CBA draft.
He attended University of Nevada - Las Vegas and it is his ninth season in pro basketball.
Among other achievements Amundson played in the final of D-League in 2007. He received also All-D-League Rookie of the Year award back in 2007.
Amundson has played previously for six other NBA teams: Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz, LA Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers.
His game is described as: A strong athlete who runs the floor well, crashes the boards, and plays with lots of energy. An explosive leaper, who can beat
taller players for putbacks.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Hornets Recall Jeffery Taylor From Austin Spurs - by Eurobasket News

Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has recalled forward Jeffery Taylor (6'7'-SF-89, college: Vanderbilt) from the Austin Spurs of the NBA D-League. The Hornets assigned Taylor to Austin, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule, on Dec. 28. Taylor will be available for the Hornets game tomorrow against the New York Knicks. Taylor played in four games with the Spurs, averaging 11.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.2 minutes per game. He shot .333 from the field (15-45) and .750 from the free-throw line (12-16). Taylor, a 6-7 forward in his third season in Charlotte, has seen action in three games for the Hornets this season, averaging 1.0 point and 1.3 rebounds in 6.0 minutes Hornets Sports & Entertainment owns the Charlotte Hornets and operates Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena.
Courtesy of: chatsports.com


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  NBLCANADA  

NBLC Standings

NBL Standings
Atlantic Division
 1. The Island S. 11-6 
 2. Halifax R. 8-9 
 3. St.John M.R. 7-12 
 4. Moncton M. 6-11 
Central Division
 1. Windsor Exp. 13-4 
 2. London L. 11-7 
 3. Brampton A's 9-10 
 4. Mississauga P. 5-11 

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 10: Windsor Exp. - St.John M.R. 124-112
Jan. 10: London L. - Halifax R. 107-111
Jan. 8: Windsor Exp. - Brampton A's 104-90
Jan. 9: Brampton A's - Halifax R. 102-92
Jan. 10: Moncton M. - Mississauga P. 100-94
Jan. 8: St.John M.R. - The Island S. 100-103
Jan. 11: London L. - St.John M.R.
Jan. 11: The Island S. - Mississauga P.


Big Lead Vanishes, But Express Stay Unbeaten at Home - by Eurobasket News

Windsor's 29 point lead nearly disappeared in the fourth quarter, but three clutch shots from Ryan Anderson (6'4'-G-87, college: Nebraska) sent the Express to a 124-112 victory over the Saint John Mill Rats on Saturday night at the WFCU Centre. The Express dominated the first half, taking the first quarter 34-26 and following that with a 32-24 second quarter to put themselves in the drivers seat, up 15 points ahead at halftime. The trend continued early in the third, when guard, Tony Bennett hit a jumper with six minutes left to give Windsor a game high 29 point advantage, but that's when things turned. Saint John's guard, Darin Mency (6'2'-G-89, college: Merrimack) brought his team back almost single handedly, scoring 16 points in the second half, pulling the Mill Rats as close as four points in the final frame. That's when Anderson came off the bench and knocked down three straight three pointers to end the slide and bring Windsor back up by 13. "Ryan was an all-star last year, he can shoot the lights out." Windsor Express Head Coach and Director of Basketball Operations, Bill Jones said, "When he knocked those threes down it was tough for them to get any momentum back after that". Anderson ended with 15 points and shot 5-for-5 from three point land. Windsor's DeAndre Thomas (6'8'-C-86, college: Robert Morris) muscled his way to a team high 26 points, while Quinnel Brown (6'6'-PF-83, college: Auburn) followed up with 24 points of his own. Windsor is now 9-0 at the WFCU Centre this season and take their record up to 13-4, leading the Central Conference by 2.5 games over the London Lightning. The Express now venture away from home, as they travel to Brampton for a battle with the A's on Tuesday, January 13th before a three game east coast trip next weekend. Windsor's next home game is Wednesday, January 21th when the Express and Halifax Rainmen set up for "Clash at the Colosseum II" at Caesars Windsor.
Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com


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  NCAA1  

Top 25 - Men

Ind Standings
 1. NJIT 0-0 (9-9) 

Regular Season: Round 56

Jan. 10: Cornell - Alfred State 107-29
Jan. 10: Radford - Presbyterian 95-82
Jan. 10: VCU - St.Joseph's 89-74
Jan. 10: Davidson - St.Louis 89-54
Jan. 10: Butler - Xavier 88-76
Jan. 10: Air Force - Colorado St. 87-92
Jan. 10: LSU - Georgia 87-84 OT
Jan. 10: Wagner - LIU Brooklyn 87-82
Jan. 10: SE Louisiana - Houston Baptist 87-67
Jan. 10: Idaho - E.Washington 86-89
Jan. 10: Kansas - Texas Tech 86-54
Jan. 10: Auburn - Missouri 85-79
Jan. 10: BYU - Loyola Mary 85-72
Jan. 10: Manhattan - Niagara 84-75
Jan. 10: N.Colorado - Sacramento St. 84-73
Jan. 10: E.Illinois - Belmont 84-73
Jan. 10: Lamar - Cent.Arkansas 84-65
Jan. 10: Ball St. - Cent.Michigan 83-65
Jan. 10: Miami, OH - E.Michigan 82-81 OT
Jan. 10: W.Carolina - NC-Greensboro 82-72
Jan. 10: Arkansas - Vanderbilt 82-70
Jan. 10: Middle Tenn.St. - Florida Atlantic 82-58
Jan. 10: William - JMU 81-73
Jan. 10: Villanova - De Paul 81-64
Jan. 10: Lipscomb - N.Kentucky 80-61
Jan. 10: Iona - Canisius 79-76
Jan. 10: Gonzaga - Santa Clara 79-57
Jan. 10: Princeton - Pennsylvania 78-74
Jan. 10: W.Michigan - Buffalo 78-68
Jan. 10: Portland - USF 77-89
Jan. 10: Prairie View A&M - Texas Southern 77-81
Jan. 10: Washington - Washington St. 77-80
Jan. 10: Georgia St. - Troy 77-72
Jan. 10: Texas Arlington - Arkansas St. 77-50
Jan. 10: Wake Forest - Georgia Tech 76-69
Jan. 10: N.C.Central - S.Carolina St. 76-45
Jan. 10: N.Dakota - Portland St. 75-82
Jan. 10: Tenn-Martin - Morehead St. 75-72 OT
Jan. 10: Detroit Mercy - Oakland 74-54
Jan. 10: Mercer - Citadel 74-51
Jan. 10: UTEP - S.Mississippi 74-40
Jan. 10: UNLV - San Jose St. 74-40
Jan. 10: Miss.Valley St. - Alabama A 73-86
Jan. 10: Furman - VMI 73-83
Jan. 10: S.Alabama - Georgia South 73-81
Jan. 10: Grand Canyon - CSU Bakersfield 73-65
Jan. 10: Bryant - Fair Dickinson 73-60
Jan. 10: UTSA - Louisiana Tech 72-84
Jan. 10: Marshall - Charlotte 72-77
Jan. 10: W.Virginia - Iowa St. 72-74
Jan. 10: N.Carolina - Louisville 72-71
Jan. 10: W.Kentucky - ODU 72-65
Jan. 10: Wofford - Samford 72-62
Jan. 10: Tenn Tech - Austin Peay St. 72-56
Jan. 10: FGCU - Stetson 72-50
Jan. 10: Florida - Mississippi St. 72-47
Jan. 10: E.Tenn.St. - Chattanooga 71-74 OT
Jan. 10: Ark.-Pine Bluff - Alabama St. 71-74
Jan. 10: American - Colgate 71-69 OT
Jan. 10: Howard - Coppin St. 71-69
Jan. 10: Texas A - McNeese St. 71-61
Jan. 10: Mt.St.Mary's - St.Francis, NY 71-61
Jan. 10: Vermont - Stony Brook 71-57
Jan. 10: Abil.Christian - Nicholls St. 71-54
Jan. 10: N.Arizona - S.Utah 70-67
Jan. 10: UAB - FIU 70-53
Jan. 10: Utah Valley - Seattle 70-52
Jan. 10: Delaware St. - Morgan St. 69-73
Jan. 10: Indiana - Ohio St. 69-66
Jan. 10: High Point - Campbell 69-62
Jan. 10: Oklahoma St. - Texas 69-58
Jan. 10: Cal-Irvine - Cal-Riverside 69-55
Jan. 10: Bowling Green - Ohio 69-54
Jan. 10: Nebraska-Omaha - S.Dakota St. 68-87
Jan. 10: Sacred Heart - St.Francis, PA 68-77
Jan. 10: USC Upstate - Kennesaw St. 68-65
Jan. 10: Rider - St.Peter's 68-55
Jan. 10: Charleston So. - Longwood 68-54
Jan. 10: N.Carolina A - Savannah St. 68-47
Jan. 10: Creighton - Seton Hall 67-68
Jan. 10: Army - Navy 66-75
Jan. 10: Nevada - Fresno St. 66-69
Jan. 10: N.Illinois - Kent St. 65-67
Jan. 10: Gardner-Webb - Winthrop 65-64
Jan. 10: Holy Cross - Bucknell 65-62 OT
Jan. 10: Weber St. - Montana St. 65-62
Jan. 10: Wyoming - Boise St. 65-54
Jan. 10: Mississippi - S.Carolina 65-49
Jan. 10: Binghamton - Maine 65-46
Jan. 10: Idaho St. - Montana 64-90
Jan. 10: Texas A - Kentucky 64-70 OT
Jan. 10: UTPA - Chicago St. 64-59
Jan. 10: NC-Wilmington - Drexel 64-57
Jan. 10: Jackson St. - Alcorn St. 64-54
Jan. 10: UALR - Appalachian St. 64-46
Jan. 10: Jacksonville - N.Florida 63-86
Jan. 10: Oklahoma - Kansas St. 63-66 OT
Jan. 10: Rice - N.Texas 63-66
Jan. 10: La Salle - G.Washington 63-50
Jan. 10: N.Mexico St. - UMKC 63-45
Jan. 10: Pittsburgh - Clemson 62-71
Jan. 10: New Orleans - Sam Houston St. 62-68
Jan. 10: IPFW - S.Dakota 62-64
Jan. 10: Boston U. - Lafayette 62-63
Jan. 10: Michigan - Minnesota 62-57
Jan. 10: Connecticut - Cincinnati 62-56
Jan. 10: Elon - Hofstra 61-79
Jan. 10: Cent.Conn.St. - Robert Morris 60-72
Jan. 10: Purdue - Maryland 60-69
Jan. 10: Utah St. - N.Mexico 60-66
Jan. 10: Lehigh - Loyola, MD 60-65
Jan. 10: Duquesne - Rhode Island 60-61
Jan. 10: Providence - Georgetown 60-57 OT
Jan. 10: Miami, FL - Boston Coll. 60-56
Jan. 10: TCU - Baylor 59-66 OT
Jan. 10: Texas St. - La-Monroe 59-62
Jan. 10: Oregon - Arizona St. 59-56
Jan. 10: Fordham - Dayton 58-76
Jan. 10: Charleston - Delaware 58-64
Jan. 10: Valparaiso - Cleveland St. 58-56
Jan. 10: W.Illinois - ORU 57-66
Jan. 10: Bradley - Evansville 56-66
Jan. 10: Temple - Tulsa 56-63
Jan. 10: Notre Dame - Virginia 56-62
Jan. 10: S.Illinois - Indiana St. 56-59
Jan. 10: Beth.-Cookman - Hampton 56-58
Jan. 10: SE Missouri St. - E.Kentucky 55-68
Jan. 10: Liberty - Co.Carolina 54-69
Jan. 10: Grambling St. - Southern 53-59
Jan. 10: IUPUI - Denver 52-49
Jan. 10: Florida A - Norfolk St. 51-75
Jan. 10: Mass.-Lowell - Albany 51-64
Jan. 10: Towson - Northeastern 49-52
Jan. 10: San Diego - Pepperdine 47-59
Jan. 10: Dartmouth - Harvard 46-57
Jan. 10: Cal Poly - SLO - UCSB 45-50
Jan. 10: SIU Edwardsville - Tennessee St. 45-38
Jan. 10: Drake - N.Iowa 40-64
Jan. 10: Tennessee - Alabama 38-56
Jan. 10: Columbia - Cent.Penn 112-63
Jan. 10: Northwestern St. - Incarnate Word 103-101
Jan. 10: Yale - Daniel Webster 102-47

Regular Season: Round 57

Jan. 11: Quinnipiac - Marist
Jan. 11: Illinois St. - Missouri St.
Jan. 11: S.Florida - Tulane
Jan. 11: SMU - Cent.Florida
Jan. 11: Florida St. - Syracuse
Jan. 11: Siena - Fairfield
Jan. 11: Wichita St. - Loyola, IL
Jan. 11: Duke - N.Carolina St.
Jan. 11: Memphis - Houston
Jan. 11: Wisconsin - Rutgers
Jan. 11: Youngstown St. - Green Bay
Jan. 11: New Hampshire - UMBC
Jan. 11: Fairfield - Siena
Jan. 11: California - UCLA
Jan. 11: Illinois - Nebraska
Jan. 11: Arizona - Oregon St.
Jan. 11: Northwestern - Michigan St.
Jan. 11: Marist - Quinnipiac
Jan. 11: Massachusetts - George Mason
Jan. 11: St.Bonaventure - Richmond
Jan. 11: Murray St. - Jacksonville St.
Jan. 11: Stanford - USC


Stats Leaders - NCAA1

Points Per Game
 Tyler HARVEY
  E.Washin.
  (193-G-93)
  Avg: 23.4
 1. Harvey, E.Washin.23.4 
 2. Livingston, Incarn.22.8 
 3. Woodley, Northw.22.3 
 4. Haws, BYU21.6 
 5. Balentine, Evansvi.21.4 
 6. Newbill, Penn St.21.3 
 7. Henton, Providence21.2 
 8. Lee, Drexel20.8 
 9. Harrison, St.John's20.6 
 10. English, Iona20.6 
Rebounds Per Game
 Jameel WARNEY
  Stony B.
  (203-F-94)
  Avg: 12.2
 1. Warney, Stony B.12.2 
 2. Williams, UCSB12.1 
 3. Guidry, McNeese11.7 
 4. Gray, Delaware St.11.6 
 5. Thompson, George11.4 
 6. Ndoye, St.Bonav.11.3 
 7. Bowers, Auburn11.3 
 8. Gathers, Baylor11.2 
 9. Hawkinson, Washin.11.0 
 10. Mockevicius, Evan.10.8 
Assists Per Game
 Kenneth SMITH
  Louisiana Tech
  (190-G-93)
  Avg: 7.7
 1. Smith, Louisiana T.7.7 
 2. West, Northwes.7.6 
 3. Scott, Ohio St.7.5 
 4. Dunn, Providence7.4 
 5. Strange, Gardner-.7.3 
 6. Comer, FGCU7.2 
 7. Felder, Oakland6.9 
 8. Williams-G., Washi.6.7 
 9. Anderson, San Die.6.5 
 10. Grant, Notre Dame6.3 
Steals Per Game
 Briante WEBER
  VCU
  (188-PG-92)
  Avg: 4.1
 1. Weber, VCU4.1 
 2. Payton II, Oregon2.9 
 3. Hammond, Ark.-P.2.9 
 4. McKinney, Sacram.2.9 
 5. Walden, E.Kentucky2.8 
 6. Hewitt, Georgia2.8 
 7. Greene, USC Upsta.2.7 
 8. Henry, Charlotte2.6 
 9. Dunn, Providence2.6 
 10. Forte, Oklahoma.2.6 
Blocks Per Game
 Robert UPSHAW
  Washington
  (213-C-94)
  Avg: 4.1
 1. Upshaw, Washington4.1 
 2. Obekpa, St.John's3.9 
 3. Bell, Oregon3.7 
 4. Tuoyo, Chattanooga3.6 
 5. Nichols, Memphis3.5 
 6. Mickey, LSU3.5 
 7. Roberts, NC-Ashev.3.3 
 8. Kyser, Louisian.3.2 
 9. Gray, Delaware St.3.2 
 10. Drame, Quinnipiac3.1 


UNC rallies past Louisville 72-71 - by Eurobasket News

Marcus Paige (6'1'-PG-93) hit a scooping layup with 8.5 seconds left to help No. 18 North Carolina rally to beat No. 5 Louisville 72-71 on Saturday. Paige's layup capped a frantic comeback from 13 down in the final 8 minutes for the Tar Heels (12-4, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who looked as if they were heading for a second-straight home ACC loss this week.
Instead, Paige answered a shot for the lead from Terry Rozier (6'1'-G-94) in the final minute, then the Tar Heels survived two shots for the win - a 3-pointer from Wayne Blackshear (6'5'-G/F-92) and an off-balance stick-back attempt from Rozier - on the wild final-play sequence. Paige, mired in a slow start to the season, finished with 10 points on 4-for-12 shooting and shook off a right-ankle injury that sidelined him briefly after halftime. Rozier scored 25 points to lead the Cardinals (14-2, 2-1), while Chris Jones (5'10'-PG-91) scored 19 in a strong performance from Louisville's backcourt. But the Tar Heels contained Montrezl Harrell (6'8'-F-94), who finished with nine points and five rebounds in 38 minutes. Brice Johnson led the defensive effort on Harrell and finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds. He also hit a huge shot, taking a pass from Paige and scoring in the lane with 38.1 seconds left to give UNC a 70-69 lead - the Tar Heels' first of the second half. It didn't look like a very likely outcome considering the way Louisville dominated the start of the second half. The Cardinals made 13 of their first 20 shots - coming against a team that had held 13 of its first 15 opponents to lower than 40 percent shooting - and led 63-50 on Blackshear's 3 with 8:43 left. But the Cardinals cooled off and had a couple of turnovers that helped the Tar Heels find some momentum that recharged the home crowd and helped them inch their way back into the game. UNC closed within 69-66 on Johnson's basket, then closed the gap to one when J.P. Tokoto (6'6'-F-93) tipped in his own miss near the 2-minute mark.
Courtesy of: journalnow.com


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  NEW ZEALAND  


Kirk Penney (ex Trabzonspor) could agree terms with Sevilla - by Eurobasket News

Baloncesto Sevilla (Liga Endesa) is close to land 35-year old New Zealander guard Kirk Penney (196-100kg-80, college: Wisconsin, agency: Duran International) who played last time at Trabzonspor Basketbol in Turkey. In 28 games he averaged 14.2ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.1apg last season. It was a very successful year in his career as he was selected to Turkish League All-Star Game and became All-Star Game 3-Point Shootout Winner.
The previous (12-13) season Penney played at Ronesans TED Kolejliler Ankara (TBL) in Turkish league. In 33 games he was third best scorer with impressive 18.3ppg and recorded 3.6rpg and 2.1apg in 2012-13 season. He can count that year as a very successful as was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League 1st Team and All-Imports Team.
In 2011-12 season he played at Montakit Fuenlabrada (previous name Mad-Croc). In 28 Liga Endesa games he was fifth best scorer with 14.4ppg and averaged 2.2rpg and 1.1apg in 2011-12 season. Impressive indeed as was selected to Eurobasket.com Spanish ACB All-Imports Team and 2nd Team. He also played 14 games in EuroChallenge where he had 12.4ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.3apg in 2011-12 season. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
In 2010-11 season Penney played at New Zealand Breakers (NBL) in Australian league. In 29 games he was second best scorer with remarkable 20.0ppg and averaged 4.0rpg, 2.3apg and 1.0spg in 2010-11 season. He contributed to his team winning the league title. It was a very successful season in his career as he was awarded Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL Domestic Player of the Year, Guard of the Year and selected to 1st Team.
In 2009-10 season Penney played at Sioux Falls Skyforce in D-League. In 7 games he had high stats: 22.7ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.1apg and 1.4spg in 2009-10 season. He represented New Zealand at the World Championships in Turkey five years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: Score-2 (24.7ppg), 2.0rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 55.3%, 3PT: 36.7%, FT: 76.4%.
Penney is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (ALBA Berlin), Israel (Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv), Lithuania (Zalgiris), NBA (LA Clippers) and NBDL (Asheville A.).
Penney is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Sevilla.
Penney attended University of Wisconsin until 2003 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball.
Let's have closer look into His outlook: Good technique. Smart player. You'd better not leave him alone. He does not hesitate too much to get open shot.
A tough, smart, clutch player whose skills, leadership, and poise will be an asset to any team. Unusually strong and a very good rebounder for such a solid catch-and-shoot player. Capable of exploding offensively at any time.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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TLU/Kalev bring in Chukwudiebere Maduabum - by Eurobasket News

TLU/Kalev bolstered their frontcourt. They agreed on terms of contract with Chukwudiebere Maduabum (206-F-91). The Nigerian forward started the season in D-League. He played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Chukwudiebere Maduabum notched 4.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game in D-League. Previously Chukwudiebere Maduabum had stints in Estonia, Qatar, Mongolia and D-League.


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  PBL  

Standings

PBL Standings
East Division
 1. Rochester R. 5-0 
 2. Buffalo 716ers 3-3 
 3. Carolina Pee Dee 2-1 
 4. Erie Hurricane 2-2 
 5. Philadelphia F. 0-3 
 6. Lynchburg T. 0-6 
Midwest Division
 1. Lake Michigan 4-2 
 2. Racine S. 4-2 
 3. Lima E. 3-2 
 4. Danville R. 2-3 
 5. Indiana D. 2-3 
 6. Grand Rapids C. 1-4 

Regular Season: Round 11

Jan. 10: Racine S. - Lima E. 113-100
Jan. 10: Lake Michigan - Grand Rapids C.
Jan. 10: Carolina Pee Dee - Buffalo 716ers
Jan. 11: Rochester R. - Philadelphia F.
Jan. 11: Erie Hurricane - Lynchburg T.



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  PHILIPPINES  

PBA Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 June Mar FAJARDO
  San M.
  (210-C-89)
  Avg: 18.6
 1. Fajardo, San M.18.6 
 2. Cervantes, KIA S.16.6 
 3. Taulava, NLEX R.16.2 
 4. Cardona, NLEX R.16.1 
 5. Abueva, Alaska Ac.15.9 
 6. Santos, San M.15.8 
 7. Romeo, Globalport15.5 
 8. William, Talk N.15.1 
 9. Pringle, Globalport15.0 
 10. Slaughter, Barang.14.7 
Rebounds Per Game
 June Mar FAJARDO
  San M.
  (210-C-89)
  Avg: 12.6
 1. Fajardo, San M.12.6 
 2. Slaughter, Barang.12.1 
 3. Abueva, Alaska Ac.11.4 
 4. Taulava, NLEX R.11.2 
 5. Aguilar, Barang.9.8 
 6. Hodge, Meralco9.6 
 7. Faundo, Blackwater8.0 
 8. Anthony, Meralco7.8 
 9. Santos, San M.7.8 
 10. Ballesteros, Blac.7.4 
Assists Per Game
 Stanley PRINGLE
  Globalport
  (184-PG-87)
  Avg: 4.9
 1. Pringle, Globalport4.9 
 2. William, Talk N.4.5 
 3. Villanueva, NLEX R.4.3 
 4. Lutz, San M.4.1 
 5. Yeo, Barangay.3.9 
 6. Tenorio, Barang.3.8 
 7. Devance, Purefood.3.5 
 8. Casio, Alaska Aces3.2 
 9. Dalistan, Rain o.2.9 
 10. Miranda, Barako B.2.9 
Steals Per Game
 Chico LANETE
  Barako Bull
  (183-G-79)
  Avg: 2
 1. Lanete, Barako Bull2.0 
 2. Pringle, Globalport1.9 
 3. Buensuceso, KIA S.1.8 
 4. Uyloan, Rain or Sh.1.7 
 5. Reyes, Talk N Text1.6 
 6. Ross, San M.1.6 
 7. Barroca, Purefood.1.3 
 8. Anthony, Meralco1.3 
 9. Villanueva, NLEX R.1.3 
 10. William, Talk N.1.3 
Blocks Per Game
 June Mar FAJARDO
  San M.
  (210-C-89)
  Avg: 2.1
 1. Fajardo, San M.2.1 
 2. Aguilar, Barang.1.9 
 3. Mamaril, Barang.1.5 
 4. Ganuelas, Talk N.1.5 
 5. Santos, San M.1.4 
 6. Ballesteros, Black.1.3 
 7. Hodge, Meralco1.2 
 8. Erram, Blackwater1.2 
 9. Washington, Talk N.0.9 
 10. Taha, Purefoods0.9 



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  POLAND  

Standings - DBE

TBL Standings
 1. PGE Turow 13-1 
 2. Stelmet ZG 11-3 
 3. AZS Koszalin 11-3 
 4. Slask Wroclaw 11-4 
 5. Rosa Radom 10-5 
 6. Trefl Sopot 9-6 
 7. Energa Czarni 9-6 
 8. Asseco 8-7 
 9. Anwil 6-9 
 10. Polfarmex KT 6-9 
 11. MKS DG 5-9 
 12. Torun 5-10 
 13. Polpharma 4-11 
 14. Wilki Morskie 4-11 
 15. Stabill Jezioro 3-12 
 16. Wikana-Start 3-12 

Regular Season: Round 15

Jan. 10: Energa Czarni - Polpharma 90-85
Jan. 10: AZS Koszalin - Anwil 89-64
Jan. 10: Wilki Morskie - MKS DG 80-86
Jan. 10: Polfarmex KT - Torun 70-80
Jan. 10: Stabill Jezioro - Rosa Radom 69-85
Jan. 10: Asseco - Slask Wroclaw 67-60
Jan. 9: Trefl Sopot - Wikana-Start 111-94
Jan. 11: Stelmet ZG - PGE Turow


DBE Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Kwamain MITCHELL
  Polfarme.
  (178-PG-89)
  Avg: 21.2
 1. Mitchell, Polfarme.21.2 
 2. Johnson, Stabil.20.7 
 3. Allen, Wikana-Start19.4 
 4. Woods, AZS K.19.2 
 5. Ravenel, Polpharma18.5 
 6. Releford, Wilki M.18.3 
 7. Rosario, Wilki M.17.3 
 8. Walton, Asseco17.3 
 9. Simon, Anwil16.7 
 10. Burtt, Fuenlabrada16.6 
Rebounds Per Game
 Darrell HARRIS
  Wilki Morskie
  (205-C-84)
  Avg: 11.6
 1. Harris, Wilki Mors.11.6 
 2. Galdikas, Asseco11.1 
 3. Johnson, Polfarme.11.1 
 4. Ravenel, Polpharma9.3 
 5. Denison, Torun8.7 
 6. Wysocki, Anwil7.6 
 7. Kulig, PGE Turow7.5 
 8. Woods, AZS K.7.0 
 9. Szewczyk, AZS K.7.0 
 10. Kinnard, Slask W.6.5 
Assists Per Game
 Dante SWANSON
  AZS K.
  (178-PG-81)
  Avg: 6.4
 1. Swanson, AZS K.6.4 
 2. Koszarek, Stelm.6.0 
 3. Franklin, Torun5.9 
 4. Mitchell, Polfarme.5.3 
 5. Miller, Stabill5.1 
 6. Laczynski, Rosa R.4.9 
 7. Releford, Wilki M.4.9 
 8. Walton, Asseco4.9 
 9. Sapp, Polpharma4.9 
 10. Vaughn, Anwil4.6 
Steals Per Game
 Kwamain MITCHELL
  Polfarme.
  (178-PG-89)
  Avg: 2.7
 1. Mitchell, Polfarme.2.7 
 2. Walton, Asseco2.6 
 3. Releford, Wilki M.2.1 
 4. Trice, Slask Wrocl.2.1 
 5. McKay, MKS D.2.0 
 6. Hosley, Stelmet ZG1.9 
 7. Johnson, Stabil.1.7 
 8. Simon, Anwil1.7 
 9. Swanson, AZS K.1.6 
 10. Sapp, Polpharma1.6 
Blocks Per Game
 Ovidijus GALDIKAS
  Asseco
  (217-C-88)
  Avg: 2.8
 1. Galdikas, Asseco2.8 
 2. Kulig, PGE Turow1.5 
 3. Denison, Torun1.5 
 4. Johnson, Polfarme.1.5 
 5. Eziukwu, Energa C.1.5 
 6. Metelski, MKS D.1.4 
 7. Wright, PGE Turow1.3 
 8. Crosariol, Anwil1.3 
 9. Harris, Wilki Mors.1.0 
 10. Gregory, Phoenix1.0 


Standings - 1 Liga

1Liga Standings
 1. Stal Ostrow 11-4 
 2. Sokol Lancut 11-4 
 3. Krosno 11-4 
 4. Rosa II Radom 9-6 
 5. Legia 9-6 
 6. Spojnia 8-6 
 7. Znicz Basket 8-7 
 8. Zaglebie 8-7 
 9. Astoria Bydg. 6-8 
 10. GTK Gliwice 6-9 
 11. GKS Tychy 5-10 
 12. Pogon Prudnik 5-10 
 13. SKK Siedlce 4-11 
 14. AZS PP 3-12 

Regular Season: Round 15

Jan. 10: Legia - Znicz Basket 97-68
Jan. 10: Stal Ostrow - SKK Siedlce 83-69
Jan. 10: AZS PP - GKS Tychy 75-73 OT
Jan. 10: Pogon Prudnik - Zaglebie 72-84
Jan. 10: GTK Gliwice - Rosa II Radom 71-72
Jan. 10: Sokol Lancut - Krosno 67-64
Jan. 13: Astoria Bydg. - Spojnia


Stats Leaders - 1Liga

Points Per Game
 Marcin DYMALA
  Astoria .
  (188-G-90)
  Avg: 17.5
 1. Dymala, Astoria17.5 
 2. Rduch, Sokol Lanc.16.2 
 3. Piechowicz, Zagleb.16.1 
 4. Ochonko, Stal O.16.1 
 5. Bogdanowicz, Zagle.15.8 
 6. Oczkowicz, Krosno15.4 
 7. Kobus, Legia15.1 
 8. Bierwagen, Legia14.4 
 9. Bonarek, Rosa I.14.1 
 10. Sobilo, SKK Siedl.13.7 
Rebounds Per Game
 Rafal BIGUS
  Spojnia
  (214-C-76)
  Avg: 11.4
 1. Bigus, Spojnia11.4 
 2. Trybanski, Legia8.8 
 3. Fras, GTK Gliwice8.4 
 4. Zurawski, Stal O.8.1 
 5. Linowski, Znicz B.7.9 
 6. Paul, GTK Gliwice7.8 
 7. Debski, SKK Siedlce7.7 
 8. Nowerski, Zaglebie7.5 
 9. Rostalski, AZS P.7.4 
 10. Kulikowski, Sokol7.3 
Assists Per Game
 Lukasz WILCZEK
  Legia
  (190-PG-86)
  Avg: 7.1
 1. Wilczek, Legia7.1 
 2. Schenk, Rosa Radom5.3 
 3. Mordzak, Zaglebie4.9 
 4. Chmielarz, Pogon P.4.8 
 5. Baran, Krosno4.8 
 6. Stoklosa, Spojnia4.6 
 7. Ochonko, Stal O.4.5 
 8. Kosinski, Zaglebie4.5 
 9. Hybiak, Znicz B.4.4 
 10. Dymala, Astoria4.3 
Steals Per Game
 Lukasz ZYTKO
  Spojnia
  (185-PG-81)
  Avg: 2.4
 1. Zytko, Spojnia2.4 
 2. Rostalski, AZS P.2.3 
 3. Wilczek, Legia2.2 
 4. Dymala, Astoria2.2 
 5. Kosinski, Zaglebie2.0 
 6. Ochonko, Stal O.1.9 
 7. Rduch, Sokol Lanc.1.9 
 8. Tokarski, Znicz B.1.9 
 9. Baszak, AZS P.1.8 
 10. Prostak, Astoria1.8 
Blocks Per Game
 Cezary TRYBANSKI
  Legia
  (217-C-79)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Trybanski, Legia2.2 
 2. Nowerski, Zaglebie1.9 
 3. Wyka, Krosno1.8 
 4. Pisarczyk, Sokol L.1.5 
 5. Klima, Sokol Lancut1.3 
 6. Kulikowski, Sokol1.2 
 7. Put, Znicz Basket1.2 
 8. Fras, GTK Gliwice1.1 
 9. Linowski, Znicz B.0.9 
 10. Bogdanowicz, Zagl.0.9 



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  PORTUGAL  

Standings - LPB

LPB Standings
 1. Benfica 10-1 
 2. Vitoria SC 9-2 
 3. Barcelos 7-3 
 4. Oliveirense 6-5 
 5. Ovarense 5-6 
 6. CAB Madeira 4-4 
 7. Maia Basket 4-6 
 8. Lusitania 4-6 
 9. Illiabum 4-7 
 10. Sampaense 3-7 
 11. Alges 3-7 
 12. Galitos-Tley 3-8 

Regular Season: Round 11

Jan. 10: Benfica - Oliveirense 95-51
Jan. 10: Vitoria SC - Maia Basket 85-60
Jan. 10: Illiabum - Ovarense 72-70
Jan. 10: Galitos-Tley - Alges 66-78
Jan. 10: Lusitania - Sampaense
Jan. 10: CAB Madeira - Barcelos


Stats Leaders - UZO Liga

Points Per Game
 Jordan AARON
  CAB Madeira
  (178-PG-92)
  Avg: 21
 1. Aaron, CAB Madeira21.0 
 2. Clark, Galitos-Tley20.9 
 3. McNeaill, Oliveire.20.3 
 4. Barnett, Sampaense20.1 
 5. Oliveira, Barcelos18.8 
 6. Marcal, Maia B.18.8 
 7. Minhava, Galitos-T.18.5 
 8. Thomas, Benfica17.8 
 9. Loncovic, Barcelos17.2 
 10. Catarino, Maia B.17.1 
Rebounds Per Game
 Nuno MARCAL
  Maia B.
  (205-F-75)
  Avg: 12.7
 1. Marcal, Maia B.12.7 
 2. Poole, Lusitania11.2 
 3. Nwaukoni, Illiabum10.3 
 4. Barnett, Sampaense9.0 
 5. Robbins, Galitos-T.8.2 
 6. Loncovic, Barcelos8.1 
 7. Hall, Lusitania7.9 
 8. Momplaisir, Vitor.7.8 
 9. Camara, Lusitania7.7 
 10. Djukovic, Barcelos7.7 
Assists Per Game
 Miguel MINHAVA
  Galitos-Tley
  (195-G-83)
  Avg: 7.1
 1. Minhava, Galitos-T.7.1 
 2. Barbosa, Ovarense5.3 
 3. Figueiredo, Illiab.5.2 
 4. Aaron, CAB Madeira4.9 
 5. Thomas, Benfica4.4 
 6. Fernandes, Benfica4.4 
 7. Wiggins, Vitor.4.3 
 8. Pinto, Vitoria SC3.7 
 9. Pires, Alges3.6 
 10. McNeaill, Oliveir.3.5 
Steals Per Game
 Joao BALSEIRO
  Vitor.
  (192-F-87)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Balseiro, Vitor.2.2 
 2. Silva, Ovarense2.2 
 3. Minhava, Galitos-T.2.0 
 4. Tavares, Maia B.1.9 
 5. Fernandes, Benfica1.9 
 6. Ventura, Sampaense1.9 
 7. Andrade, Benfica1.8 
 8. Oliveira, Barcelos1.7 
 9. Barbosa, Ovarense1.7 
 10. Coelho, Barcelos1.7 
Blocks Per Game
 Marcel MOMPLAISIR
  Vitor.
  (205-C-81)
  Avg: 2.3
 1. Momplaisir, Vitor.2.3 
 2. Coelho, CAB M.1.8 
 3. Fonseca, Benfica1.4 
 4. Fall, Ovarense1.3 
 5. Viana, Galitos-Tley1.3 
 6. Marcal, Maia B.1.1 
 7. Robbins, Galitos-T.1.1 
 8. Sousa, Barcelos0.9 
 9. Gentry, Benfica0.9 
 10. Jacobsen, Sampa.0.8 



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  RUSSIA  

Standings - Higher League

Higher Standings
Group A
 1. Cheliabinsk 15-4 
 2. Stroitiel Engels 15-4 
 3. Ruskon-Mord. 14-4 
 4. Dynamo-MGTU 11-8 
 5. Samara-2 10-8 
 6. Cheboksari 9-8 
 7. Musson 8-11 
 8. Stary Sobol NT 6-12 
 9. Tegas DR 2-16 
 10. Magnitka-Univ. 2-17 
Group B
 1. Sojuz Zaretchny 16-2 
 2. Tambov 14-4 
 3. Sogdiana-Skif 14-5 
 4. Dynamo-CBK 10-9 
 5. Dynamo-YUZGU 9-10 
 6. Elbrus Cherk. 7-12 
 7. Kamit-Univ. 7-12 
 8. Neftekhimik T. 7-12 
 9. BK 1716 5-14 
 10. MBA-Runa 5-14 

Regular Season: Round 22

A

Jan. 10: Magnitka-Univ. - Dynamo-MGTU 69-73
Jan. 10: Musson - Stroitiel Engels 65-71
Jan. 10: Cheliabinsk - Tegas DR 100-67
Jan. 11: Cheliabinsk - Tegas DR
Jan. 11: Musson - Stroitiel Engels
Jan. 11: Magnitka-Univ. - Dynamo-MGTU

B

Jan. 10: BK 1716 - Dynamo-YUZGU 94-97
Jan. 10: Neftekhimik T. - Sogdiana-Skif 72-82
Jan. 10: Kamit-Univ. - Dynamo-CBK 65-93
Jan. 10: MBA-Runa - Elbrus Cherk. 57-58
Jan. 11: Neftekhimik T. - Sogdiana-Skif
Jan. 11: BK 1716 - Dynamo-YUZGU
Jan. 11: Kamit-Univ. - Dynamo-CBK
Jan. 11: MBA-Runa - Elbrus Cherk.


Higher League stats leaders

Points Per Game
 Alexander MATVEEV
  Musson
  (190-G-91)
  Avg: 18.8
 1. Matveev, Musson18.8 
 2. Zagnoyko, Ruskon-.18.4 
 3. Baklenev, Sogdiana.18.1 
 4. Kobylinskiy, Stroi.17.9 
 5. Tatevosyan, Kamit.16.9 
 6. Semerninov, Ruskon.16.1 
 7. Bogdan, Cheboksari16.1 
 8. Vagner, Stary S.16.0 
 9. Chernov, Dy.15.9 
 10. Korotkov, Dy.15.9 
Rebounds Per Game
 Nikolay EREMIN
  Dy.
  (206-C-85)
  Avg: 11.3
 1. Eremin, Dy.11.3 
 2. Malyshev, Cheliabi.10.6 
 3. Kharitonov, BK 17.10.5 
 4. Adediran, Elbrus C.10.0 
 5. Lidyaev, Ruskon-M.9.8 
 6. Pishchalniko., Mus.9.3 
 7. Voron, Tambov9.1 
 8. Dubinin, Magnitka.9.0 
 9. Kochnev, Sogdiana.8.5 
 10. Vagner, Stary S.8.4 
Assists Per Game
 Kirill BAKLENEV
  Sogdiana.
  (184-PG-88)
  Avg: 5.1
 1. Baklenev, Sogdiana.5.1 
 2. Osokin, Cheliabinsk4.9 
 3. Beygelzimer, Nefte.4.7 
 4. Gaposhin, Dy.4.6 
 5. Tochilkin, Cheboks.4.5 
 6. Shegoyan, Musson4.5 
 7. Podobedov, Dynam.4.4 
 8. Zagnoyko, Ruskon-.4.3 
 9. Voskresenski., Sta.4.2 
 10. Kaminskiy, Tambov4.1 
Steals Per Game
 Anton VOSKRESENSKIY
  Stary S.
  (189-G-87)
  Avg: 3.2
 1. Voskresenski., Sta.3.2 
 2. Semerninov, Ruskon.3.0 
 3. Muskulis, Tegas DR3.0 
 4. Beygelzimer, Nefte.2.7 
 5. Nikiforov, Cheboks.2.4 
 6. Samokhin, Dynam.2.4 
 7. Osokin, Cheliabinsk2.4 
 8. Shegoyan, Musson2.3 
 9. Zagnoyko, Ruskon-.2.3 
 10. Kharitonov, BK 1.2.2 
Blocks Per Game
 Ruslan ABDULBASIROV
  Dynamo.
  (211-C-93)
  Avg: 2
 1. Abdulbasirov, Dyna.2.0 
 2. Kautin, Neftekhi.1.5 
 3. Gapochka, Elbrus C.1.4 
 4. Nikiforov, Cheboks.1.2 
 5. Lanchakov, Sojuz1.2 
 6. Moskin, Dy.1.2 
 7. Boiko, Sojuz Z.1.2 
 8. Kochnev, Sogdiana.1.1 
 9. Gurev, Neftekhi.1.1 
 10. Denisov, Kamit-Un.1.1 


Sukhinin number one in Russian Superleague for round 20 - by Eurobasket News

Point guard Igor Sukhinin (188-PG-81) had a very impressive game in the last round for Irkutsk, receiving a Eurobasket.com Superleague Player of the Week award for round 20.
The 33-year old player got a double-double of 15 points and 12 assists, while his team crushed MBA Moscow (#16, 1-14) with 25-point margin 77-52. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Irkutsk maintains the 13th position in Russian Superleague. Irkutsk is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 5-10 record. In the team's last game Sukhinin had a remarkable 57.1% from 2-point range. It was one of impressive evenings for him as usually he does not deliver so high stats. Igor Sukhinin has solid league stats. He is in league's top in assists (4th best: 5.0apg) and averages impressive 48.0% from behind 3-point line.

The second best player in last round's games was another Irkutsk's star - 26-year old Vladislav Solovyev (192-SF-88). Solovyev had a very good evening with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course together with Sukhinin he helped Irkutsk with another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked MBA Moscow (#16, 1-14) 77-52. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Irkutsk keeps 13th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 5-10 record. Solovyev is a newcomer at Irkutsk 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 guard Iliya Syrovatko (193-G-88) of Ryazan (#6). Syrovatko scored 22 points. He was a key player of Ryazan, leading his team to a 94-73 easy win against the lower-ranked Izhevsk (#14, 4-11). Ryazan needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 9 victories and 5 lost games. Syrovatko has a great season in Russia. After 13 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.6ppg (3rd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Vladimir Pichkurov (193-G-90) of Samara-SGEU - 24 points and 4 rebounds
5. Andrey Kirdyachkin (207-F/C-90) of Samara-SGEU - 23 points and 5 rebounds
6. Maxim Dybovskiy (192-PG-87) of Parma - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Andrey Kuzmenkin) of Irkutsk - 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists
8. Dmitry Sviridov (212-C-85) of Alma-Ata - 15 points and 16 rebounds
9. Nikola Lepojevic (195-SG-82) of Univ.Surgut - 23 points and 5 rebounds
10. Oleg Bartunov (197-F-85) of TEMP-SUMZ - 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 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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Standings

National League Standings
 1. C.Eriksson F. 12-0 
 2. Boroughmuir 10-1 
 3. St.Mirren S. 9-2 
 4. Edinburgh U. 8-3 
 5. Edinburgh K. 7-5 
 6. Glasgow Storm 7-6 
 7. Glasgow Univ. 4-8 
 8. Glasgow R. II 3-8 
 9. Stirling K. 3-9 
 10. Troon T. 3-9 
 11. Dunfermline R. 3-10 
 12. Tayside 3-11 

Regular Season: Round 14

Jan. 10: Tayside - Edinburgh U. 61-86
Jan. 10: Edinburgh K. - C.Eriksson F. 55-60
Jan. 10: Glasgow Storm - Stirling K. 101-74

Regular Season: Round 15

Jan. 17: C.Eriksson F. - Boroughmuir
Jan. 17: Glasgow Storm - Glasgow Univ.
Jan. 17: Glasgow R. II - Stirling K.
Jan. 17: Edinburgh U. - St.Mirren S.
Jan. 17: Dunfermline R. - Tayside
Jan. 17: Troon T. - Edinburgh K.


National League Round 14: Leader Clark Eriksson Fury gets another victory - by Eurobasket News

Undefeated leader Clark Eriksson Fury delivered the twelfth consecutive win on Saturday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Edunburgh Kings (7-5) 60-55. Undefeated Clark Eriksson Fury (12-0) have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 12 victories in a row. Edunburgh Kings at the other side keep the fifth place with five games lost. Clark Eriksson Fury are looking forward to face league's second-placed Boroughmuir in Edunburgh in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Edunburgh Kings will play on the road against Troon T. and are hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Glasgow. Local Glasgow Storm (7-6) outscored 9th ranked Stirling K. (3-9) 101-74. Glasgow Storm have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 7-6 record. Stirling K. lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Troon T.. Glasgow Storm's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Glasgow Glasgow.

In the last game of round 14 Edinburgh U. crushed Tayside in a road game 86-61.

Tayside - Edinburgh U.
gschID: 332576


Glasgow Storm - Stirling K.
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Seck is back at Plasencia - by Eurobasket News

Plasencia Extremadura (EBA) agreed terms with 25-year old Senegalese center Serigne Seck (205-90). It is actually his comeback to Plasencia as he played here before. Seck just played at La Gallofa Cantbasket 04 in Spanish EBA league. In 5 games he had only 2.6ppg, 6.2rpg and 1.2bpg this season. He also played at Estela earlier that season. But in two games he recorded only 1.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.0bpg. The most of last season Seck spent at Ciudad de Mostoles. In 12 games he recorded 4.3ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.0bpg. The other team he played that season for was Seguros Soliss Alcazar Basket. In 11 games he recorded only 2.9ppg and 4.4rpg.
The previous (12-13) season Seck played at Plasencia Extremadura. In 23 games he recorded 7.8ppg, 9.9rpg, 1.4spg and 1.0bpg in 2012-13 season.
In 11-12 season he played at Pielagos. In 23 games he recorded 7.9ppg, 6.2rpg and 1.7bpg in 2011-12 season. Seck's team was Runner-Up of EBA Group D Regular Season 2013.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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  SERBIA  

Standings - A Liga

KLS Standings
 1. Vojvodina 11-1 
 2. FMP 11-1 
 3. Konstantin 10-2 
 4. Tamis 7-5 
 5. Spartak 5-6 
 6. OKK Beograd 5-7 
 7. Vrsac 5-7 
 8. Borac 4-8 
 9. Smederevo 4-8 
 10. Sloga 4-8 
 11. Jagodina 3-8 
 12. Napredak K. 2-10 
Play in international cups:
 1. Crvena Zvezda - 
 2. Mega Leks - 
 3. Metalac - 
 4. Partizan - 

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 10: Konstantin - Borac 98-89 2OT
Jan. 10: OKK Beograd - FMP 92-102
Jan. 10: Tamis - Sloga 78-56
Jan. 10: Vrsac - Smederevo 77-52
Jan. 10: Napredak K. - Vojvodina 62-68
Jan. 11: Jagodina - Spartak


Radivoj Korac Cup participants - by Ivan Milenkovic

Once again, eight teams will participate in final tournament of Radivoj Korac Cup. Crvena Zvezda Telekom, Partizan Nis, Mega Leks and Metalac Farmakom received automatic berths as participating teams in ABA League. Vrsac Swisslion qualified through Serbian Cup qualifying tournament after defeating Borac Cacak in the final - 93-88. Finally, FMP Zeleznik, Vojvodina Srbijagas and Konstantin earned their spots as three top teams in Serbian League standings halfway through regular season. Final tournament of Serbian Cup will be held from 19th to 22nd of February in Nis. Hosts are Konstantin, while Crvena Zvezda Telekom are defending trophy won in Belgrade last year.


KK Varda Hidroelektrana Visegrad inks Nemanja Karalic - by Eurobasket News

KK Varda Hidroelektrana Visegrad (Division I) signed 27-year old Serbian center Nemanja Karalic (208-105kg-88). He just played at KK Strumica in FYR Macedonian Prva Liga. In three games he had 10.7ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.0apg and 1.7bpg this season. Karalic also spent pre-season at BC Nokia (1st Division) in Finnish league earlier that year. He ended the last season at Smederevo (KLS) in Serbian league. In four games he recorded 5.0ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.0bpg. But the most of that year Karalic spent at Napredak Rubin (KLS) in Serbian league. In 13 games he recorded 6.8ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.1apg. The most of previous (12-13) season he spent at ABS Primorje (Erste Liga) in Montenegrin league. In 18 games he recorded 7.3ppg and 4.7rpg in 2012-13 season. The other team Karalic played shortly was Servitium (Division II). In 7 games he recorded 7.3ppg and 4.0rpg in 2012-13 season. He helped them to make it to the Slovenian Cup final in 2009.
Karalic has played previously professionally in Serbia (KK Beovuk 72 Beograd, Crnokosa, Tamis and Radnicki Obrenovac) and Slovenia (Elektra).
He could be described: Nemanja is very athletic, fast, natural strenght, great rebounder and blocker, 3pt shooter.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Nemanja Miljkovic (ex Trikalla) joins Levice - by Eurobasket News

BK Levicki Patrioti (SBL) agreed terms with 25-year old Serbian power forward Nemanja Miljkovic (204-90). He just played at Trikalla in Greek A1 league. But in only one game he did not score anything and had only 2 rebounds. Miljkovic also played at KK Vrsac Swisslion (KLS) in Serbian league earlier that season. In four games he recorded 7.3ppg and 3.0rpg this season. The last season he played at KK Parnu (Alexela KML) in Estonian league. In 29 games he recorded 12.1ppg, 7.7rpg and 1.4bpg. Quite impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Estonian League 2nd Team and All-Bosmans Team. Miljkovic also played 11 games in Baltic League where he recorded 8.7ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.2apg and 1.2bpg.
The previous (12-13) season he played at GA Grosuplje (Telemach League) in Slovenia. In 26 games he recorded 7.1ppg and 3.1rpg in 2012-13 season.
In 2011-12 season Miljkovic was tested by Stelmet (TBL) in Polish league.
He has played previously professionally in Austria (Zepter Vienna) and Serbia (Zemun).

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Metalac lands Nemanja Protic - by Eurobasket News

Metalac Farmakom Valjevo (KLS) landed 29-year old guard Nemanja Protic (182-77kg-86). He played most recently at Borac in Serbian KLS league. In 31 games he averaged impressive 16.2ppg, 2.0rpg, 4.5apg and 1.0spg last season. Protic also played at Buducnost in Montenegrin league that season. In 9 Adriatic League games he had 3.2ppg, 1.0rpg and 1.0apg.
Protic's team won Montenegrin Cup.
The previous (12-13) season he played at Levski Sofia (NBL) in Bulgarian league. In 19 games he had 9.3ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.7apg in 2012-13 season. Protic also played 4 games in Balkan League where he had 10.5ppg, 2.8rpg and 3.5apg in 2012-13 season. He also spent pre-season at Eskisehir Basket (TBL) in Turkish league that year. In three games he had 4.3ppg, 1.7rpg, 2.0apg and 1.7spg in 2012-13 season.
In 2011-12 season Protic played at BC Nizhny Novgorod (VTB) in Russian league. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 18 VTB games he had 6.8ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.7apg in 2011-12 season. Protic also played 12 games in EuroChallenge where he had 10.9ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.6apg and 1.3spg in 2011-12 season. He also played 18 games in VTB United League where he had 7.9ppg, 1.6rpg and 3.2apg in 2011-12 season. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
In 2010-11 season Protic played at Khimik (Superleague) in Ukraine. In 15 games he had 8.5ppg, 1.3rpg, 3.2apg and 1.1spg in 2010-11 season. He also played 1 game in EuroChallenge where he recorded 4 points, 2 assists and 3 steals in 2010-11 season. He represented Serbia at the World University Games in Belgrade (Serbia) six years ago. Protic's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 7 games: 7.9ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.6apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 38.9%, 3PT: 24.0%, FT: 69.2%.
Protic has played previously professionally in Germany (EWE Baskets) and Serbia (Crvena Zvezda and FMP II Beograd).

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Standings - D1

Extraliga Standings
 1. Prievidza 20-5 
 2. Inter Bratislava 20-5 
 3. Rieker KN 20-5 
 4. Handlova 13-12 
 5. Iskra Svit 11-14 
 6. Karlovka 11-14 
 7. Levice 9-15 
 8. Nova Ves 9-16 
 9. B.Bystrica 8-17 
 10. Nitra 3-21 

Regular Season: Round 25

Jan. 10: B.Bystrica - Handlova 86-89
Jan. 10: Prievidza - Nitra 80-52
Jan. 10: Inter Bratislava - Rieker KN 78-87
Jan. 10: Levice - Karlovka 78-79 OT
Jan. 10: Iskra Svit - Nova Ves 75-82

Regular Season: Round 26

Jan. 14: Levice - Inter Bratislava
Jan. 14: Rieker KN - Iskra Svit
Jan. 14: Nitra - B.Bystrica
Jan. 14: Nova Ves - Prievidza
Jan. 14: Karlovka - Handlova


Lakeem Jackson gets MVP of the Week award for Slovakian Extraliga - by Eurobasket News

American Lakeem Jackson (196-G-90, agency: Octagon Europe) had a very impressive game in the last round for Iskra Svit and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 25.
The 24-year old guard had a double-double of 20 points and thirteen rebounds, while his team lost the game against Nova Ves (#8, 9-16) 75-82. Iskra Svit maintains the 5th position in Slovakian Extraliga. Iskra Svit is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. But it was their 14th lost game this season out of 25 games. It's Jackson's second year at Iskra Svit and it's hard to imagine this team without him. University of South Carolina graduate has very impressive stats this year. Jackson is in league's top in points (4th best: 18.7ppg), rebounds (3rd best: 9.1rpg) and averages solid 65.2% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 29-year old former international power forward Peter Sedmak (207-F/C-85, agency: 011 Sports) of second-ranked Inter Bratislava. Sedmak impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds. Bad luck as Inter Bratislava lost that game 78-87 to Rieker KN (20-5). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Inter Bratislava still maintains its place in the top 2 of the standings, even despite this loss. It was just his team's 5th loss this season, while they won 20 other games. Sedmak is a newcomer at Inter Bratislava and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.6ppg (#5). He also registered 7.3 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was American Stan Brown (204-F-90) of Nova Ves (#8). Brown scored 24 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Nova Ves, leading his team to a 82-75 win against the higher-ranked Iskra Svit (#5, 11-14). The chances of Nova Ves 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 nine victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Brown could try to bring Nova Ves' a little bit higher in the standings. Brown has individually a great season in Slovakia. After 24 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.2ppg (8th best) and rebounds with 9.7rpg (2nd best). Brown attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Patrick Agho (203-F) of Levice - 16 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Sasa Jankovic (204-F-84) of Rieker KN - 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Martin Rancik (205-F/C-78) of Inter Bratislava - 18 points and 13 rebounds
7. P.J. Alawoya (203-F-88) of Rieker KN - 14 points and 12 rebounds
8. Luka Drezga (196-G/F-87) of Handlova - 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists
9. Luka Igrutinovic (193-PG-92) of Levice - 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists
10. Jontel Evans (180-PG-90) of Prievidza - 16 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)


SBL Round 25: Prievidza is a new leader - by Eurobasket News

The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with extra overtimes, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Prievidza as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Prievidza smashed 10th ranked Nitra at home 80-52. The game without a history. Prievidza 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 Nitra's 34 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Prievidza forced 33 Nitra turnovers. Strangely Nitra outrebounded Prievidza 37-24 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Croatian power forward Drazen Klaric (205-80) fired 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Jontel Evans (180-90, college: Virginia) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. The former international Roman Vido (204-88) produced 22 points and 9 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. Prievidza (20-5) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Inter Bratislava and Rieker KN. Nitra at the other side stay dead last with 21 lost games. Nitra will play next round against SKP Banska Bystrica trying to get back on the winning streak. Prievidza will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Nova Ves on the road.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Inter Bratislava (20-5) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Rieker KN (20-5) 87-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Inter Bratislava. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard T.J. Bannister (180-84, college: Liberty, agency: KMG Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 assists. Sasa Jankovic contributed with 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international power forward Peter Sedmak (207-85, agency: 011 Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Inter Bratislava. Inter Bratislava's coach Frantisek Ron rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Rieker KN. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Prievidza and Inter Bratislava. Rieker KN will play against Iskra Svit (#5) at home in the next round. Inter Bratislava will play against Levice (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.

The best stats of 25th round was 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists by Lakeem Jackson of Iskra Svit.

B.Bystrica - Handlova 86-89

There was no surprise when 8th ranked SKP Banska Bystrica (8-17) was edged at home by fourth ranked Handlova (13-12) 89-86 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 9 points at the halftime before their 27-14 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Handlova made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 SKP Banska Bystrica turnovers. Croatian swingman Luka Drezga (196-87, agency: XL Basketball Agency) fired 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Serbian point guard Sasa Djordjevic (190-85) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Handlova's coach Branko Maksimovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Latvian forward Martins Berkis (198-85) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and international guard Richard Korner (197-90) added 22 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Handlova maintains fourth place with 13-12 record. SKP Banska Bystrica lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with 17 games lost. Handlova will face Karlovka (#6) in Bratislava in the next round. SKP Banska Bystrica will play on the road against Nitra in Nitra and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
B.Bystrica: R.Korner 22+1reb+1ast, M.Berkis 18+6reb+2ast, M.Ziak 14+2reb+1ast, L.Munks 14+2reb+3ast, G.Moliva 6+4reb+1ast, K.Thompson 6+8reb
Handlova: L.Drezga 22+5reb+5ast, S.Djordjevic 16+3reb+4ast, M.Savic 15+4reb, B.Stanojevic 10+2reb+2ast, K.Bjelica 10+2reb+3ast, M.Djurisic 5+10reb+2ast
gschID: 331490


Prievidza - Nitra 80-52

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Prievidza as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Prievidza smashed 10th ranked Nitra at home 80-52. The game without a history. Prievidza 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 Nitra's 34 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Prievidza forced 33 Nitra turnovers. Strangely Nitra outrebounded Prievidza 37-24 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Croatian power forward Drazen Klaric (205-80) fired 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Jontel Evans (180-90, college: Virginia) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. Four Prievidza players scored in double figures. The former international Roman Vido (204-88) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Justin Ward (203-91, college: Lakeland) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Prievidza (20-5) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Inter Bratislava and Rieker KN. Nitra at the other side stay dead last with 21 lost games. Nitra will play next round against SKP Banska Bystrica trying to get back on the winning streak. Prievidza will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked Nova Ves on the road.
Top scorers:
Nitra: R.Vido 22+9reb+3ast, J.Ward 11+10reb, J.Novysedlak 10, J.Janosik 4+2reb, J.Simoncik 2+2reb+2ast, L.Bukovic 2
Prievidza: J.Evans 16+1reb+5ast, D.Klaric 16+6reb+1ast, M.Vasilic 11+1reb+2ast, U.Zadnik 10+2reb+2ast, M.Miljkovic 8+7reb, M.Jass 7+2reb
gschID: 331491


Iskra Svit - Nova Ves 75-82

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Nova Ves (9-16) defeated on the road higher ranked Iskra Svit (11-14) 82-75 on Saturday. Iskra Svit was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 25-14 charge of Nova Ves, which allowed them to win the game. They made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. American forward Stan Brown (204-90, college: Lamar) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winners. Serbian power forward Aco Mandic (204-84, agency: 011 Sports) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Brown is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard Lakeem Jackson (196-90, college: S.Carolina, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Chris Fouch (188, college: Drexel) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Iskra Svit players scored in double figures. Nova Ves moved-up to eighth place. Iskra Svit lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifth position with 14 games lost. Nova Ves will face league's leader Prievidza at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Iskra Svit will play against Rieker KN (#3) in Komarno and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Iskra Svit: L.Jackson 20+13reb+4ast, G.Fodor 20+1reb+2ast, C.Fouch 17+2reb+4ast, J.Vojtek 11+8reb+3ast, R.Jugo 5+1reb+4ast, M.Bachan 2
Nova Ves: S.Brown 24+11reb, A.Mandic 20+5reb+2ast, A.Hrkac 10+2reb+1ast, P.Pipiska 9+6reb+2ast, B.Kovalik 7, G.Bulatovic 5+4reb+7ast
gschID: 331492


Inter Bratislava - Rieker KN 78-87

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Inter Bratislava (20-5) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Rieker KN (20-5) 87-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Inter Bratislava. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It looked good early as Inter Bratislava took an 2-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Rieker KN had a 29-22 second period charge getting the lead and Inter Bratislava was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 78-87. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard T.J. Bannister (180-84, college: Liberty, agency: KMG Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 assists. Croatian forward Sasa Jankovic (204-84) contributed with 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Rieker KN players scored in double figures. The former international power forward Peter Sedmak (207-85, agency: 011 Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international power forward Martin Rancik (205-78, college: Iowa St.) added 18 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Inter Bratislava. Inter Bratislava's coach Frantisek Ron rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Rieker KN. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Prievidza and Inter Bratislava. Rieker KN will play against Iskra Svit (#5) at home in the next round. Inter Bratislava will play against Levice (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Inter Bratislava: P.Sedmak 19+10reb+5ast, M.Rancik 18+13reb+1ast, N.Milosevic 13+1reb+6ast, M.Bilik 7+3reb+1ast, P.Babic 7+4ast, J.Graham 6+3reb+1ast
Rieker KN: T.Bannister 22+4reb+7ast, S.Jankovic 21+8reb+3ast, F.Halada 16+3reb+2ast, P.Alawoya 14+12reb, S.Bilic 9+5reb+4ast, J.Kratochvil 3+1reb
gschID: 331493


Levice - Karlovka 78-79 OT

L/Hoferica scored 17 points to pace Karlovka past Levice in overtime. MZilik added 16 points for the visitors as they improved at 11-14 record. Luka Igrutinovc answered with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for Levice. P.Agho contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds in the defeat.
Top scorers:
Levice: L.Igrutinovic 19+9reb+4ast, P.Agho 16+14reb+2ast, N.Miljkovic 15+8reb+1ast, M.Story 14+3reb+3ast, E.Jurjevic 6+9reb+1ast, V.Klar 4+4reb
Karlovka: L.Hoferica 17+5reb+1ast, M.Zilik 16+5reb+1ast, M.Kozar 14+4reb+4ast, D.Abrham 12+1ast, I.Zidzik 8+8reb+3ast, R.Becarik 7+1reb+2ast
gschID: 331489



Nemanja Miljkovic (ex Trikalla) joins Levice - by Eurobasket News

BK Levicki Patrioti (SBL) agreed terms with 25-year old Serbian power forward Nemanja Miljkovic (204-90). He just played at Trikalla in Greek A1 league. But in only one game he did not score anything and had only 2 rebounds. Miljkovic also played at KK Vrsac Swisslion (KLS) in Serbian league earlier that season. In four games he recorded 7.3ppg and 3.0rpg this season. The last season he played at KK Parnu (Alexela KML) in Estonian league. In 29 games he recorded 12.1ppg, 7.7rpg and 1.4bpg. Quite impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Estonian League 2nd Team and All-Bosmans Team. Miljkovic also played 11 games in Baltic League where he recorded 8.7ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.2apg and 1.2bpg.
The previous (12-13) season he played at GA Grosuplje (Telemach League) in Slovenia. In 26 games he recorded 7.1ppg and 3.1rpg in 2012-13 season.
In 2011-12 season Miljkovic was tested by Stelmet (TBL) in Polish league.
He has played previously professionally in Austria (Zepter Vienna) and Serbia (Zemun).

By Eurobasket Data Center

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  SLOVENIA  

Standings - 1A

Telemach Standings
 1. Tajfun 12-0 
 2. Zlatorog 9-3 
 3. Rogaska 8-4 
 4. Grosuplje 7-5 
 5. Krka 6-5 
 6. Sencur Gor. 6-6 
 7. Hopsi Polzela 5-6 
 8. Portoroz 4-8 
 9. Helios 4-8 
 10. Maribor 4-8 
 11. Elektra 0-12 
Play in international cups:
 1. Un.Olimpija 0-0 

Regular Season: Round 13

Jan. 10: Portoroz - Zlatorog 77-86
Jan. 10: Sencur Gor. - Helios 77-66
Jan. 10: Tajfun - Rogaska 76-65
Jan. 10: Maribor - Elektra 72-67
Jan. 7: Krka - Grosuplje 64-55

Regular Season: Round 14

Jan. 17: Hopsi Polzela - Portoroz
Jan. 17: Zlatorog - Sencur Gor.
Jan. 17: Helios - Tajfun
Jan. 17: Rogaska - Maribor
Jan. 17: Elektra - Krka


1B Stats Leaders

2SKL Standings
 1. Lastovka 9-1 
 2. LTH Castings 8-2 
 3. Terme Olimia 8-2 
 4. Parklji 7-3 
 5. Crnomelj 6-4 
 6. Geoplin Slovan 5-5 
 7. Elektro Gorenjska 5-5 
 8. Plama Pur 3-7 
 9. Luxuris Celje 3-7 
 10. Litija 3-7 
 11. Ajdovscina 2-8 
 12. Hrastnik 1-9 

Regular Season: Round 10

Jan. 10: Parklji - Geoplin Slovan 93-88
Jan. 10: Litija - Crnomelj 89-83
Jan. 10: Lastovka - Luxuris Celje 87-75
Jan. 10: Plama Pur - Hrastnik 87-67
Jan. 10: Elektro Gorenjska - LTH Castings 72-100
Jan. 10: Ajdovscina - Terme Olimia 59-79

Regular Season: Round 11

Jan. 17: Terme Olimia - Lastovka
Jan. 17: Crnomelj - Ajdovscina
Jan. 17: Geoplin Slovan - Litija
Jan. 17: Hrastnik - Elektro Gorenjska
Jan. 17: Luxuris Celje - Plama Pur
Jan. 17: LTH Castings - Parklji


Adriatic League: Krka beat Igokea in Novo Mesto - by Eurobasket News

Krka - Igokea 78:67

Krka prevailed against visiting Igokea in the Adriatic League season today. Malcolm Armstead (183-PG-89, agency: Three Eye Sports, college: Wichita St.) stepped up with 19 points and 6 assists to lead the winners. The win became the seventh for the Slovenian team in the Adriatic League season.
Krka claimed a 22:14 lead after the opening frame. They poured in 27 points in the second stanza. Krka established a comfortable 49:36 halftime advantage. Igokea narrowed the gap in the third quarter. The Bosnian team pulled within 11 points at the final intermission. But Krka held their opponents to just 15 points in the final stanza and got away with the win. Christopher Booker (208-C/F-81, college: Purdue) produced 15 points, while Erjon Kastrati (198-SG-94) and Mirko Mulalic (195-F-88) netted 9 points each in the victory. Dusko Bunic (207-C-89, agency: Beo Basket) replied with 14 points replied with 14 points for Igokea. Nikola Dragovic (206-F-87, college: UCLA) tossed in 13 points in the loss.

Krka: Malcolm Armstead 19, Christopher Booker 15, Erjon Kastrati 9, Mirko Mulalic 9
Igokea: Dusko Bunic 14, Nikola Dragovic 13


Adnan Bejtic (ex Hrastnik) is a newcomer at BK Mattersburg Rocks - by Eurobasket News

BK Mattersburg Rocks (2.Bundesliga) strengthened their roster with addition of 24-year old Slovenian forward Adnan Bejtic (200-91). He started the season at GD Hrastnik Zasavlje in Slovenian 2SKL. In 5 games he recorded 8.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.4apg and 1.2spg this season. Part of last season Bejtic spent at LTH Castings (2SKL) in Slovenian league. In 10 games he averaged just 2.8ppg and 1.7rpg. He also played at KK Litija (2SKL) in Slovenian league earlier that season. In 10 games he averaged 6.7ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.0spg.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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KBL Team edge South Korea in KBL All-Star Game - by Eurobasket News

KBL Selection - South Korea 115:112

KBL Selection celebrated victory in the traditional KBL All-Star Game. The game was held at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. Moon Tae-Jong (198-F-75, agency: Alti Sport, college: Richmond) nailed 27 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and issued 7 assists to pace KBL Selection. He was named the MVP of the game.
South Korea recorded a 32:24 lead after the opening quarter. The local players stretched the margin at 11-point mark at the interval 54:43. But KBL Selection turned things around in the third term. The imports unleashed 43 points in the quarter and spurred ahead for a 5-point lead. South Korea dropped 31 points in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the defeat. Akins Tony (180-G-80, agency: Court Side, college: Georgia Tech) had 22 points, while Powell Ricardo (199-F-83, college: S.Carolina) added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Kim Sun-Hyung (187-G-88) responded with 23 points for South Korea. Heo Il-Young (197-F-85) delivered 19 points in the loss.

KBL Selection: Moon Tae-Jong 27+11 boards, Akins Tony 22, Powell Ricardo 16+10 boards
South Korea: Kim Sun-Hyung 23, Heo Il-Young 19


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  SPAIN  

Standings - ACB

Liga Endesa Standings
 1. Unicaja 13-2 
 2. Bilbao Basket 11-4 
 3. FIATC Joventut 11-4 
 4. Real Madrid 11-4 
 5. FC Barcelona 10-5 
 6. Valencia 9-6 
 7. CAI Zaragoza 9-6 
 8. G.Canaria 2014 8-7 
 9. UCAM Murcia 8-7 
 10. Rio Natura Mnb. 8-8 
 11. Laboral Kutxa 7-8 
 12. Iberostar Tener. 6-9 
 13. Estudiantes 5-10 
 14. Gipuzkoa 5-10 
 15. Andorra 5-11 
 16. La Bruixa d'Or 4-11 
 17. Fuenlabrada 3-12 
 18. Sevilla 3-12 

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 10: Rio Natura Mnb. - Andorra 78-73
Jan. 11: Fuenlabrada - Iberostar Tener.
Jan. 11: UCAM Murcia - FIATC Joventut
Jan. 11: Sevilla - Gipuzkoa
Jan. 11: CAI Zaragoza - G.Canaria 2014
Jan. 11: Estudiantes - La Bruixa d'Or
Jan. 11: Real Madrid - Laboral Kutxa
Jan. 11: FC Barcelona - Unicaja
Jan. 11: Bilbao Basket - Valencia

Round 14

Jan. 7: Estudiantes - Andorra 58-55


Standings - LEB Gold

LEB Gold Standings
 1. Palencia 11-4 
 2. Ourense 11-5 
 3. Breogan 11-5 
 4. Planasa NV 10-5 
 5. Burgos 10-6 
 6. Valladolid 9-6 
 7. Palma 9-6 
 8. Forca Lleida 8-7 
 9. Melilla 8-8 
 10. Coruna 7-9 
 11. Oviedo 6-10 
 12. Penas Huesca 5-10 
 13. Cocinas.com 4-11 
 14. Clinicas Rincon 4-12 
 15. Prat 3-12 

Regular Season: Round 17

Jan. 10: Breogan - Oviedo 88-78
Jan. 10: Ourense - Melilla 80-56
Jan. 9: Coruna - Valladolid 72-61
Jan. 9: Penas Huesca - Burgos 51-76
Jan. 9: Clinicas Rincon - Palencia 48-77
Jan. 11: Prat - Planasa NV
Jan. 11: Palma - Cocinas.com


Stats Leaders - LEB Gold

Points Per Game
 Shawn GLOVER
  Palma
  (201-PF-90)
  Avg: 15.1
 1. Glover, Palma15.1 
 2. Hernandez-S., Buca.15.0 
 3. Abalde, Prat13.8 
 4. Llorca, Breogan13.6 
 5. Guillen, Clinic.13.6 
 6. Kahlig, Forca Llei.13.0 
 7. Brizuela, Penas H.12.8 
 8. Bertone, Palma12.7 
 9. Burjanadze, Coruna12.7 
 10. Almazan, Plana.12.5 
Rebounds Per Game
 Eduardo HERNANDEZ-SONSECA
  Bucan.
  (212-C-83)
  Avg: 9.4
 1. Hernandez-S., Buca.9.4 
 2. Rowley, Coruna9.2 
 3. Arteaga, Palencia8.6 
 4. Otegui, Palencia7.8 
 5. De La Fuente, Vall.7.1 
 6. Mugica, Forca Llei.6.9 
 7. Garcia, Oviedo6.9 
 8. Coppenrath, Burgos6.4 
 9. Rejon, Ourense6.3 
 10. Lucas, Valladolid6.2 
Assists Per Game
 Mikel URIZ
  Valladolid
  (182-PG-89)
  Avg: 5.7
 1. Uriz, Valladolid5.7 
 2. Bassas, Oviedo4.7 
 3. Forcada, Palencia4.2 
 4. Lopez, Breogan4.1 
 5. Llorente, Palma3.9 
 6. Simeon, Forca Llei.3.7 
 7. Garrido, Melilla3.7 
 8. Vilanova, Prat3.5 
 9. Rivero, Ourense3.3 
 10. Arevalo, Cocinas..3.3 
Steals Per Game
 Alex LLORCA
  Breogan
  (192-G-89)
  Avg: 2.3
 1. Llorca, Breogan2.3 
 2. Xavier, Burgos2.3 
 3. Soluade, Unicaja2.2 
 4. Rivero, Ourense2.2 
 5. Otegui, Palencia2.1 
 6. DiBartolomeo, Palma2.0 
 7. Uriz, Valladolid1.9 
 8. Glover, Palma1.9 
 9. Arevalo, Cocinas..1.8 
 10. Sans, FIATC J.1.7 
Blocks Per Game
 Laszlo DOBOS
  Coruna
  (222-C-93)
  Avg: 1.8
 1. Dobos, Coruna1.8 
 2. Troutman, Penas H.1.3 
 3. Fakuade, Forca L.1.2 
 4. Hernandez-S., Buca.1.2 
 5. Orukpe, Penas H.1.1 
 6. Diouf, Burgos1.1 
 7. Gatell, Melilla1.1 
 8. Serrano, Prat0.9 
 9. Lucas, Valladolid0.9 
 10. Marti, Prat0.9 


Standings - LEB Silver

LEB Silver Standings
 1. Castello 13-2 
 2. Lucentum 11-4 
 3. Guadalajara 11-4 
 4. Caceres 10-4 
 5. Zornotza 9-5 
 6. Fuenlabrada 8-6 
 7. Avila 8-6 
 8. Marin 8-7 
 9. Cambados 7-7 
 10. Azpeitia 7-8 
 11. Canarias 5-10 
 12. CB Tarragona 5-10 
 13. FC Barcelona II 3-11 
 14. Opentach Pla 2-12 
 15. Araberri 2-13 

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 10: Araberri - Canarias 75-77
Jan. 10: Guadalajara - Castello 72-71
Jan. 10: Marin - Azpeitia 66-75
Jan. 10: CB Tarragona - Lucentum 56-74
Jan. 11: Fuenlabrada - Cambados
Jan. 11: Zornotza - Caceres
Jan. 11: FC Barcelona II - Avila


Stats Leaders-LEB Silver

Points Per Game
 Adam HERMAN
  Plasencia
  (199-F-91)
  Avg: 26.9
 1. Herman, Plasencia26.9 
 2. Sanchez, Cantbask.24.7 
 3. Graessle, CAM E.24.6 
 4. Diaz-Morera, L'Hos.24.3 
 5. Simon, Tormes20.8 
 6. Greven, Opentach.20.6 
 7. Hailey, Estela20.4 
 8. Fernandez, Granada20.2 
 9. Bowie, Cordoba19.8 
 10. Marti, Gandia B.19.4 
Rebounds Per Game
 Jesus FERNANDEZ
  Granada
  (204-C-75)
  Avg: 13.4
 1. Fernandez, Granada13.4 
 2. Niang, Tenerife.12.4 
 3. Vasco, Coin12.2 
 4. Marti, Gandia B.11.9 
 5. Garcia, Andujar11.6 
 6. Rozas, Betanzos11.6 
 7. Vazquez, Novascho.11.4 
 8. Hamilton, Quintanar11.4 
 9. Sims, Badajoz11.0 
 10. Romera, Cazorla10.9 
Assists Per Game
 Carlos CALVO
  Alcazar
  (178-PG-94)
  Avg: 5.9
 1. Calvo, Alcazar5.9 
 2. Ballester, Benidorm5.8 
 3. Terron, CAM E.5.7 
 4. Seco, Naron5.3 
 5. Vasco, Coin5.3 
 6. Balboa, Martorell5.2 
 7. Morgan, Plasencia5.2 
 8. Dieguez, Agustino.5.1 
 9. Fernandez, Granada4.5 
 10. Sanchez, Cazorla4.4 
Steals Per Game
 Carlos SANCHEZ
  Cazorla
  (--90)
  Avg: 4.1
 1. Sanchez, Cazorla4.1 
 2. Bataller, Quart3.2 
 3. Bowie, Cordoba3.0 
 4. Dieguez, Agustino.3.0 
 5. Aguilar, Unicaja II3.0 
 6. Azaldegi, TAKE T.3.0 
 7. Lorenzo, Mikeldi2.8 
 8. Morgan, Plasencia2.8 
 9. Mendez Ferna., Coi.2.7 
 10. Perez, Tormes2.7 
Blocks Per Game
 Mamadou NIANG
  Tenerife.
  (209-C-94)
  Avg: 2.9
 1. Niang, Tenerife.2.9 
 2. Barbero, Mondragon2.6 
 3. Romera, Cazorla1.9 
 4. Gueye, Novaschool1.8 
 5. Diop, Villarrobledo1.8 
 6. Martinez, Agusti.1.7 
 7. Gil, Alcobendas1.5 
 8. Kane, Ferrol1.5 
 9. Hamilton, Quintanar1.5 
 10. Iglesias, Santurt.1.5 


Seck is back at Plasencia - by Eurobasket News

Plasencia Extremadura (EBA) agreed terms with 25-year old Senegalese center Serigne Seck (205-90). It is actually his comeback to Plasencia as he played here before. Seck just played at La Gallofa Cantbasket 04 in Spanish EBA league. In 5 games he had only 2.6ppg, 6.2rpg and 1.2bpg this season. He also played at Estela earlier that season. But in two games he recorded only 1.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.0bpg. The most of last season Seck spent at Ciudad de Mostoles. In 12 games he recorded 4.3ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.0bpg. The other team he played that season for was Seguros Soliss Alcazar Basket. In 11 games he recorded only 2.9ppg and 4.4rpg.
The previous (12-13) season Seck played at Plasencia Extremadura. In 23 games he recorded 7.8ppg, 9.9rpg, 1.4spg and 1.0bpg in 2012-13 season.
In 11-12 season he played at Pielagos. In 23 games he recorded 7.9ppg, 6.2rpg and 1.7bpg in 2011-12 season. Seck's team was Runner-Up of EBA Group D Regular Season 2013.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Kirk Penney (ex Trabzonspor) could agree terms with Sevilla - by Eurobasket News

Baloncesto Sevilla (Liga Endesa) is close to land 35-year old New Zealander guard Kirk Penney (196-100kg-80, college: Wisconsin, agency: Duran International) who played last time at Trabzonspor Basketbol in Turkey. In 28 games he averaged 14.2ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.1apg last season. It was a very successful year in his career as he was selected to Turkish League All-Star Game and became All-Star Game 3-Point Shootout Winner.
The previous (12-13) season Penney played at Ronesans TED Kolejliler Ankara (TBL) in Turkish league. In 33 games he was third best scorer with impressive 18.3ppg and recorded 3.6rpg and 2.1apg in 2012-13 season. He can count that year as a very successful as was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League 1st Team and All-Imports Team.
In 2011-12 season he played at Montakit Fuenlabrada (previous name Mad-Croc). In 28 Liga Endesa games he was fifth best scorer with 14.4ppg and averaged 2.2rpg and 1.1apg in 2011-12 season. Impressive indeed as was selected to Eurobasket.com Spanish ACB All-Imports Team and 2nd Team. He also played 14 games in EuroChallenge where he had 12.4ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.3apg in 2011-12 season. He helped them to make it to the quarterfinals.
In 2010-11 season Penney played at New Zealand Breakers (NBL) in Australian league. In 29 games he was second best scorer with remarkable 20.0ppg and averaged 4.0rpg, 2.3apg and 1.0spg in 2010-11 season. He contributed to his team winning the league title. It was a very successful season in his career as he was awarded Australiabasket.com All-Australian NBL Domestic Player of the Year, Guard of the Year and selected to 1st Team.
In 2009-10 season Penney played at Sioux Falls Skyforce in D-League. In 7 games he had high stats: 22.7ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.1apg and 1.4spg in 2009-10 season. He represented New Zealand at the World Championships in Turkey five years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: Score-2 (24.7ppg), 2.0rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 55.3%, 3PT: 36.7%, FT: 76.4%.
Penney is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany (ALBA Berlin), Israel (Maccabi Electra Tel-Aviv), Lithuania (Zalgiris), NBA (LA Clippers) and NBDL (Asheville A.).
Penney is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Sevilla.
Penney attended University of Wisconsin until 2003 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball.
Let's have closer look into His outlook: Good technique. Smart player. You'd better not leave him alone. He does not hesitate too much to get open shot.
A tough, smart, clutch player whose skills, leadership, and poise will be an asset to any team. Unusually strong and a very good rebounder for such a solid catch-and-shoot player. Capable of exploding offensively at any time.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Standings - BasketEttan

Basketettan Standings
Superettan
 1. Malbas 2-1 
 2. KFUM Uppsala 2-1 
 3. 08 2-1 
 4. Trelleborg 2-1 
 5. Boras II 1-2 
 6. Alvik Basket 1-2 
 7. Fryshuset 1-2 
 8. IK Eos 1-2 
BEHS forts
 1. BG Lulea 1-0 
 2. Taby/Djursholm 1-0 
 3. Talje 0-0 
 4. Brahe Basket 0-0 
 5. Eskilstuna 0-0 
 6. Haga Haninge 0-0 
 7. Helsingborg 0-0 
 8. Huddinge 0-0 
 9. Sanda 0-0 
 10. Jarfalla 0-0 
 11. LF Future 0-0 
 12. Orongo 0-0 
 13. Polisen 0-0 
 14. KFUM Blackeberg 0-1 
 15. Solna Branten 0-1 
Stage One Standings

Second Stage: Round 1

Superettan

Jan. 10: Trelleborg - Fryshuset
Jan. 10: IK Eos - Alvik Basket
Jan. 11: Malbas - 08
Jan. 11: KFUM Uppsala - Boras II

BEHS forts

Jan. 10: BG Lulea - KFUM Blackeberg 71-63
Jan. 10: Taby/Djursholm - Solna Branten 67-64
Jan. 10: Sanda - Eskilstuna
Jan. 10: Orongo - Jarfalla
Jan. 10: Huddinge - Brahe Basket
Jan. 11: Talje - Helsingborg
Jan. 11: LF Future - KFUM Blackeberg


Norrort finishes strong - by Donevan Washington

Emotions ran high today in the home of Norrort as they squared off in an action packed season starter against Solna Branten. Norrort started off knocking down their first 3 field goals, shortly after Solna would respond taking the lead to head into half time. Hampus Ahlin (194-F-95) Ahlin was red hot with 16 Points in the first half to lead Norrort but it was a battle through out the entire game with several lead Changes and niether team able to go up by double digits. Kasper Adolfsson got off to a rough start for Norrort but came though huge in the 4th quarter sparking the momentum with several highlight dunks but it would come down to wire with seconds left on the clock giving Solna a chance to tie or win the game with a 3 pointer. Solna got a good look at the basket but it just did not fall and Norrort finishes on top 67-64 *Hampus Ahlin Ahlin leading Norrort with 26pts,7reb,4ast Kasper Adolfsson 20pts and Mattias Herlitz 10pts 8ast for Solna Jonathan Gunnarsson and Daniel Johanssoon both finished with 10pts each.


Christopher McKnight gets MVP of the Week award for Swedish Basketligan - by Eurobasket News

American Christopher McKnight (201-PF-87) had a great game in the last round for league's second-best Boras and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 24.
The 27-year old power forward had a double-double of 27 points and ten rebounds, while his team beat Norrkoping (#3, 13-6) 100-87. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Boras is placed at 2nd position in Swedish Basketligan. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Boras will need more victories to improve their 13-5 record. McKnight has many years of experience at Boras, through which he has constantly improved. The University of Akron graduate has very impressive stats this year. McKnight is in league's top in rebounds (7th best: 7.8rpg) and averages solid 55.3% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 29-year old Bahamas forward Jaraun Burrows (203-F-85) of LF Basket. Burrows impressed basketball fans with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Of course he led LF Basket to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Eco Orebro (#11, 3-16) 92-63. This victory allowed LF Basket to move up to 5th position in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 12-6 record is not bad and everything may still change. Burrows is a newcomer at LF Basket and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.2ppg (#4). His other stats are also decent: 7.6rpg and 3.7apg.

The third best performed player last round was former international center Joakim Kjellbom (212-C-79) of Norrkoping (#3). Kjellbom scored 15 points and grabbed nineteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Kjellbom's great performance Norrkoping lost 87-100 to #2 ranked Boras. But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Norrkoping needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 13 victories and 6 lost games. Kjellbom has a great season in Sweden. After 19 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.3rpg (2nd best). He also has 2.8bpg and FGP: 57.8%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Christian Maraker (206-PF-82) of Boras - 16 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists
5. Anton Gaddefors (200-F-89) of Uppsala - 26 points and 6 rebounds
6. Axel Nordstrom (193-F/G-91) of Uppsala - 18 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Sigurdur Thorsteinsson (204-C-88) of Solna - 15 points and 10 rebounds
8. Dino Butorac (192-G-90) of Sodertalje - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Aaron Anderson (201-F-91) of Sodertalje - 8 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Darko Jukic (198-G-90) of Sodertalje - 21 points, 5 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)


Hornets Recall Jeffery Taylor From Austin Spurs - by Eurobasket News

Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has recalled forward Jeffery Taylor (6'7'-SF-89, college: Vanderbilt) from the Austin Spurs of the NBA D-League. The Hornets assigned Taylor to Austin, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule, on Dec. 28. Taylor will be available for the Hornets game tomorrow against the New York Knicks. Taylor played in four games with the Spurs, averaging 11.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 26.2 minutes per game. He shot .333 from the field (15-45) and .750 from the free-throw line (12-16). Taylor, a 6-7 forward in his third season in Charlotte, has seen action in three games for the Hornets this season, averaging 1.0 point and 1.3 rebounds in 6.0 minutes Hornets Sports & Entertainment owns the Charlotte Hornets and operates Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena.
Courtesy of: chatsports.com


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  SWITZERLAND  

Standings - LNA

LNA Standings
 1. Neuchatel 11-4 
 2. Lugano Tigers 11-4 
 3. Geneve Lions 10-4 
 4. Fribourg 10-5 
 5. Starwings 8-7 
 6. Monthey 4-11 
 7. Massagno 3-12 
 8. Boncourt 2-12 

Regular Season: Round 15

Jan. 10: Lugano Tigers - Monthey 80-73
Jan. 10: Neuchatel - Massagno 80-66
Jan. 10: Fribourg - Starwings 106-76
Jan. 11: Boncourt - Geneve Lions


Standings - LNB

LNB Standings
 1. Lausanne 13-5 
 2. BBC Nyon 13-5 
 3. Winterthur 13-5 
 4. Swiss Central 12-4 
 5. BC AKA 12-5 
 6. Vevey 12-6 
 7. Pully 10-8 
 8. BCKE 8-9 
 9. Villars 7-11 
 10. Meyrin Basket 6-11 
 11. Martigny 5-13 
 12. Acad.Fribourg 4-13 
 13. Bern 4-14 
 14. Chene 4-14 

Regular Season: Round 18

Jan. 10: Winterthur - Martigny 81-61
Jan. 10: BBC Nyon - Swiss Central 79-73
Jan. 10: Bern - Pully 69-85
Jan. 10: Lausanne - BC AKA 66-69
Jan. 10: Chene - Vevey 46-93
Jan. 9: Villars - Meyrin Basket 43-79


LNB Round 18: BC AKA defeats leader Lausanne - by Eurobasket News

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Lausanne (13-5) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by fifth ranked BC AKA (12-5) 69-66. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Lausanne. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 24-13 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. BC AKA have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 12-5 record. Lausanne at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. They share the position with BBC Nyon and Winterthur. BC AKA are looking forward to face higher ranked Winterthur (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lausanne will play against Meyrin Basket in Geneve and is hoping to win this game.
An interesting game for BBC Nyon (13-5) which hosted in Nyon second-best Swiss Central (12-4). Third ranked BBC Nyon managed to get a 6-point victory 79-73. It ended at the same time the 11-game winning streak of Swiss Central. It was a key game for the top position in the league. BBC Nyon keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Lausanne and Winterthur. Swiss Central at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. BBC Nyon will play against bottom-ranked Chene (#14) in Geneve in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Swiss Central will play at home against BCKE (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between 14th ranked Chene (4-14) and sixth ranked Vevey (12-6) in Geneve on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Vevey outscored Chene 93-46. Vevey maintains sixth position with 12-6 record. Chene lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Bern. Vevey will meet at home Villars (#9) in the next round. Chene will play against the league's second-placed BBC Nyon (#2) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 18: Martigny were smashed by Winterthur on the road 81-61. Bern lost to Pully on its own court 69-85. Meyrin Basket outscored Villars in Geneve 79-43.

Winterthur - Martigny
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Villars - Meyrin Basket
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  TAIWAN  

Standings - SBL

SBL Standings
 1. Pure Youth 13-4 
 2. Taiwan Mobile 13-5 
 3. Taiwan Beer 10-8 
 4. Yulon Luxgen 8-10 
 5. KKL 7-11 
 6. Bank of Taiwan 6-11 
 7. Dacin Tigers 5-13 

Regular Season: Round 10

Jan. 10: Yulon Luxgen - Taiwan Beer 75-83
Jan. 10: KKL - Pure Youth 71-81
Jan. 10: Dacin Tigers - Bank of Taiwan 61-66
Jan. 11: Yulon Luxgen - KKL
Jan. 11: Bank of Taiwan - Taiwan Mobile
Jan. 11: Dacin Tigers - Pure Youth


Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Bryan DAVIS
  KKL
  (206-F/C-86)
  Avg: 28.9
 1. Davis, KKL28.9 
 2. Townes, Taiwan Mob.24.0 
 3. O'Bryant, Taiwan B.20.4 
 4. Tyler, Bank o.18.0 
 5. Chen, Bank o.15.9 
 6. Liu, Taiwan Beer15.5 
 7. Davis, Pure Youth14.7 
 8. Lu, Yulon Luxgen14.4 
 9. Pelle, Dacin Tigers13.6 
 10. Chu, Dacin Tigers12.4 
Rebounds Per Game
 Darian TOWNES
  Taiwan Mobile
  (208-F/C-84)
  Avg: 17.9
 1. Townes, Taiwan Mob.17.9 
 2. Tyler, Bank o.15.7 
 3. Davis, KKL15.7 
 4. Pelle, Dacin Tigers13.9 
 5. O'Bryant, Taiwan B.13.6 
 6. Davis, Pure Youth13.4 
 7. Pettway, Yulon L.13.0 
 8. Tsai, Pure Youth8.1 
 9. Chanj, Bank o.6.3 
 10. Liu, Taiwan Beer6.2 
Assists Per Game
 Chih-Wei WU
  Taiwan Mobile
  (182-G-87)
  Avg: 4
 1. Wu, Taiwan Mobile4.0 
 2. Lin, KKL3.7 
 3. Liu, Taiwan Beer2.9 
 4. Chu, Dacin Tigers2.9 
 5. Davis, KKL2.8 
 6. Shih-Feng, Yulon L.2.7 
 7. Wu, Taiwan Mobile2.6 
 8. Chen, Bank o.2.3 
 9. Peng, Pure Youth2.2 
 10. Tyler, Bank o.2.2 
Steals Per Game
 Bryan DAVIS
  KKL
  (206-F/C-86)
  Avg: 2.7
 1. Davis, KKL2.7 
 2. Liu, Taiwan Beer2.6 
 3. Lin, KKL2.1 
 4. Chanj, Bank o.2.0 
 5. Wu, Taiwan Mobile1.8 
 6. Chu, Dacin Tigers1.6 
 7. Lin, Pure Youth1.6 
 8. Tsai, Pure Youth1.5 
 9. Yu-Ann, Taiwan B.1.5 
 10. Chou, Yulon Luxg.1.4 
Blocks Per Game
 James TYLER
  Bank o.
  (218-C-88)
  Avg: 3.5
 1. Tyler, Bank o.3.5 
 2. Pelle, Dacin Tigers2.7 
 3. Townes, Taiwan Mob.2.5 
 4. Davis, Pure Youth2.3 
 5. O'Bryant, Taiwan B.2.1 
 6. Pettway, Yulon L.2.0 
 7. Davis, KKL1.6 
 8. Chou, Yulon Luxgen1.1 
 9. Chen, KKL0.7 
 10. Yueh, Dacin Tigers0.6 


SBL Round 9: Taiwan Mobile keeps a leadership position - by Eurobasket News

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Taiwan Mobile as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Taiwan Mobile defeated 7th ranked Dacin Tigers at home 78-71. Taiwan Mobile trailed by 5 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 78-71. Taiwan Mobile dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Dacin Tigers' 36 and made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Taiwan Mobile forced 21 Dacin Tigers turnovers. American power forward Darian Townes (208-84) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 20 rebounds for the winners and guard Chih-Wei Wu (182-87) chipped in 6 points. The best for the losing side was American forward Norvel Pelle (208-93, college: Iona) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Taiwan Mobile have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Dacin Tigers lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Dacin Tigers will play next round against strong Pure Youth trying to get back on the winning streak. Taiwan Mobile will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Bank of Taiwan on the road.
Leading Pure Youth (12-4) recorded its fourth loss against fourth ranked Yulon Luxgen. Yulon Luxgen were defeated by fourth ranked Yulon Luxgen (8-9) 80-68. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Pure Youth. Guard Kai-Xiang Hu (190-91) nailed 20 points for the winning side and Te-Wei Lee accounted for 8 points and 12 rebounds. Center Hong-Xing Wu (202-88) came up with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Pure Youth in the defeat. Pure Youth's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Yulon Luxgen maintains fourth place with 8-9 record. Defending champion Pure Youth dropped to the second position with four games lost. Yulon Luxgen will play against KKL (#5) in the next round. Pure Youth will play against Dacin Tigers and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very significant was Taiwan Mobile's (#2, 13-5) victory against 3rd placed Taiwan Beer (9-8) 64-59. The best player for the winners was Darian Townes who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 21 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Patrick O'Bryant who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Taiwan Mobile have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Taiwan Beer at the other side keeps the third place with eight games lost. Taiwan Mobile will meet Bank of Taiwan (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Taiwan Beer will play against Yulon Luxgen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked KKL (7-10) played at the court of 6th ranked Bank of Taiwan (5-11). KKL managed to secure a 8-point victory 86-78. It was a good game for Bryan Davis who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. KKL's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. KKL maintains fifth place with 7-10 record. Bank of Taiwan lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. KKL's next round opponent will be higher ranked Yulon Luxgen (#4) and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bank of Taiwan will play against the league's leader Taiwan Mobile and hope to win that game.


Taiwan Beer - Taiwan Mobile 59-64

Very significant was Taiwan Mobile's (#2, 13-5) victory against 3rd placed Taiwan Beer (9-8) 64-59. Taiwan Beer trailed by 11 points at halftime and as many as 14 after three quarters before a 23-14 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 59-64 at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was American power forward Darian Townes (208-84) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 21 rebounds. The former international swingman Jung-Hsuan Chang (194-87) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four Taiwan Mobile players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Central African-American center Patrick O'Bryant (213-86, college: Bradley) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and international forward Cheng Liu (192-90) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Taiwan Mobile have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Taiwan Beer at the other side keeps the third place with eight games lost. Taiwan Mobile will meet Bank of Taiwan (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Taiwan Beer will play against Yulon Luxgen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Taiwan Beer: J.Yu-Ann 17+2reb, P.O'Bryant 16+13reb+1ast, C.Liu 11+9reb+1ast, B.Zhou 6+9reb+1ast, Y.Yu Chang 5+2reb, T.Zuo 2+4reb+1ast
Taiwan Mobile: J.Chang 16+5reb+3ast, C.Wu 15+1reb+2ast, Y.Wu 14+1reb+2ast, D.Townes 12+21reb+1ast, J.Cheng 4+6reb+1ast, S.Liu 2+1ast
gschID: 356026


Bank of Taiwan - KKL 78-86

The game in was also worth to mention about. Fifth ranked KKL (7-10) played at the court of 6th ranked Bank of Taiwan (5-11). KKL managed to secure a 8-point victory 86-78. KKL was already 12 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 21-17 Bank of Taiwan's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 86-78 at the end of the game. KKL dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Bank of Taiwan's 36. It was a good game for American power forward Bryan Davis (206-86, college: Texas A&M) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. Point guard Wei-Han Lin (178-90) contributed with 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. KKL's coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American center James Tyler (218-88) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 21 rebounds and guard Jian-Yi Zhou (185-90) added 22 points in the effort for Bank of Taiwan. KKL maintains fifth place with 7-10 record. Bank of Taiwan lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 11 games lost. KKL's next round opponent will be higher ranked Yulon Luxgen (#4) and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bank of Taiwan will play against the league's leader Taiwan Mobile and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bank of Taiwan: J.Zhou 22+2reb+2ast, J.Tyler 22+21reb+3ast, P.Chanj 10+7reb+1ast, W.Liu 8+1reb, C.Hsu 6, J.Huang 5+1reb
KKL: B.Davis 33+10reb+3ast, C.Huang 10+4reb, Y.Sung 8+1reb+1ast, C.Yang 7+4reb+1ast, K.Chen 6+3reb, W.Lin 6+6reb+5ast
gschID: 356025


Pure Youth - Yulon Luxgen 68-80

Leading Pure Youth (12-4) recorded its fourth loss against fourth ranked Yulon Luxgen. Yulon Luxgen were defeated by fourth ranked Yulon Luxgen (8-9) 80-68. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Pure Youth. The game was mostly controlled by Yulon Luxgen. Pure Youth was better in fourth quarter 17-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Guard Kai-Xiang Hu (190-91) nailed 20 points for the winning side and international center Te-Wei Lee (201-91) accounted for 8 points and 12 rebounds. Four Yulon Luxgen players scored in double figures. Center Hong-Xing Wu (202-88) came up with 18 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Kan Hiroshi (195-85) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Pure Youth in the defeat. Pure Youth's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Yulon Luxgen maintains fourth place with 8-9 record. Defending champion Pure Youth dropped to the second position with four games lost. Yulon Luxgen will play against KKL (#5) in the next round. Pure Youth will play against Dacin Tigers and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Pure Youth: H.Wu 18+9reb, K.Hiroshi 9+6reb, C.Peng 9+3reb+2ast, C.Huang 8+6reb, Y.Lin 6+5reb, C.Jian-En 5+6reb+3ast
Yulon Luxgen: K.Hu 20+3reb+2ast, D.Caracter 10+10reb+2ast, C.Lu 10+2reb, P.Chou 10+5reb+1ast, S.Chou 8+2reb+1ast, T.Lee 8+12reb+3ast
gschID: 356024


Taiwan Mobile - Dacin Tigers 78-71

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Taiwan Mobile as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Taiwan Mobile defeated 7th ranked Dacin Tigers at home 78-71. Taiwan Mobile trailed by 5 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 78-71. Taiwan Mobile dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Dacin Tigers' 36 and made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Taiwan Mobile forced 21 Dacin Tigers turnovers. American power forward Darian Townes (208-84) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 20 rebounds for the winners and guard Chih-Wei Wu (182-87) chipped in 6 points. The best for the losing side was American forward Norvel Pelle (208-93, college: Iona) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and forward Chia-Jung Chang (194-88) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Taiwan Mobile have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Dacin Tigers lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. Dacin Tigers will play next round against strong Pure Youth trying to get back on the winning streak. Taiwan Mobile will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Bank of Taiwan on the road.
Top scorers:
Dacin Tigers: N.Pelle 16+10reb+1ast, C.Chang 14+4reb, Y.Yueh 8+5reb+1ast, Y.Chu 8+3reb+4ast, Y.Lo 7+3reb+5ast, L.Bolin 5+5reb
Taiwan Mobile: D.Townes 36+20reb+1ast, J.Cheng 10+2reb, J.Chang 6+5reb+1ast, Y.Chang 6+1reb+1ast, C.Wu 6+4reb+2ast, S.Liu 4+1reb
gschID: 356023



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  TRBL  

TRBL standings

TRBL Standings
Eastern Conference
 1. Cary Invasion 6-1 
 2. Wilmington SD 6-2 
 3. Raleigh R. 3-1 
 4. Bull City L. 3-2 
 5. Robeson Co S. 2-3 
 6. Triangle RnG 0-3 
 7. All American B. 0-6 
Western Conference
 1. Charlotte E. 3-0 
 2. Georgia Kings 2-1 
 3. HoopForLyfe 2-1 
 4. Winston-Salem C. 1-2 
 5. Greensboro C. 0-0 
 6. Palmetto F. 0-0 
 7. D-Elite F. 0-2 
 8. High Point Heat 0-4 
Travel Teams
 1. Burlington K. 0-0 
 2. Stealth AllStars 0-0 

Regular Season: Round 8

Jan. 10: Cary Invasion - Triangle RnG 137-112
Jan. 10: Robeson Co S. - All American B. 126-112
Jan. 10: Charlotte E. - High Point Heat 121-111
Jan. 10: D-Elite F. - Atlantic Dragons



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  TURKEY  

Standings - TBL

TBL Standings
 1. Anadolu Efes 11-3 
 2. Darussafaka 11-4 
 3. Besiktas 10-4 
 4. Fener.Ulker 10-4 
 5. Banvit BK 9-5 
 6. Karsiyaka 9-6 
 7. Galatasaray 7-7 
 8. Trabzonspor 7-8 
 9. Turk Telekom 6-8 
 10. Torku Konyaspor 6-8 
 11. TED Kolejliler 6-8 
 12. Royal Hali 6-8 
 13. Usak 6-9 
 14. Istanbul BSB 5-10 
 15. Tofas 4-10 
 16. Eskisehir Basket 2-13 

Regular Season: Round 15

Jan. 10: Darussafaka - Istanbul BSB 83-61
Jan. 10: Eskisehir Basket - Trabzonspor 80-83
Jan. 10: Usak - Karsiyaka 78-88
Jan. 11: Fener.Ulker - Besiktas
Jan. 12: Anadolu Efes - Turk Telekom
Jan. 11: Torku Konyaspor - Royal Hali
Jan. 11: Banvit BK - Tofas
Jan. 11: TED Kolejliler - Galatasaray


Stats Leaders - D1

Points Per Game
 Troy DEVRIES
  Torku K.
  (193-G-82)
  Avg: 22
 1. DeVries, Torku K.22.0 
 2. Walsh, Eskisehi.19.7 
 3. Wood, Tofas19.0 
 4. Dixon, Karsiyaka18.2 
 5. Higgins, Royal Hali16.3 
 6. Warren, Usak16.2 
 7. Carter, Turk T.16.2 
 8. Arroyo, Galatasaray16.1 
 9. Mayo, Torku K.16.0 
 10. Tucker, TED K.15.6 
Rebounds Per Game
 Alex STEPHESON
  Istanbul.
  (208-F/C-87)
  Avg: 9.7
 1. Stepheson, Istanb.9.7 
 2. Bjelica, Fener.Ulk.9.0 
 3. Homan, Eskisehi.8.3 
 4. Williams, Torku K.8.2 
 5. Buckner, Usak8.0 
 6. Palacios, Karsiyaka7.1 
 7. Stevic, Royal Hali6.8 
 8. Walsh, Eskisehi.6.5 
 9. Johnson, Besiktas6.4 
 10. Carter, Galatasar.6.4 
Assists Per Game
 Marques GREEN
  TED K.
  (165-PG-82)
  Avg: 9
 1. Green, TED K.9.0 
 2. Ermis, Turk T.6.2 
 3. Gordon, Darussafa.5.6 
 4. Arroyo, Galatasaray5.1 
 5. Mayo, Torku K.4.8 
 6. Wood, Tofas4.6 
 7. Rowland, Banvit BK4.4 
 8. Randle, Eskise.4.3 
 9. Calloway, Royal Ha.4.2 
 10. Mejia, Banvit BK4.2 
Steals Per Game
 Jamon Lukas GORDON
  Darussafaka
  (191-SG-84)
  Avg: 2.4
 1. Gordon, Darussafa.2.4 
 2. Draper, Anadolu2.0 
 3. Dixon, Karsiyaka2.0 
 4. Green, TED K.1.9 
 5. Wright, Istanbul.1.9 
 6. Fells, Usak1.9 
 7. Tucker, TED K.1.7 
 8. Wood, Tofas1.6 
 9. Guler, Galatasaray1.5 
 10. Walsh, Eskisehi.1.5 
Blocks Per Game
 Sean WILLIAMS
  Torku K.
  (208-F-86)
  Avg: 2.3
 1. Williams, Torku K.2.3 
 2. Buckner, Usak1.8 
 3. Gabriel, Karsiyaka1.6 
 4. Elonu, Tofas1.6 
 5. Lasme, Anadolu1.6 
 6. Johnson, Besiktas1.4 
 7. Armstrong, Besik.1.2 
 8. Lawal, Trabzonspor1.2 
 9. Vesely, Fener.Ulker1.1 
 10. Carter, Galatasar.1.1 


Standings - TB2L

TB2L Standings
 1. Denizli 14-2 
 2. Buyukcekmece 13-3 
 3. Sakarya BSB 12-3 
 4. Balikesir 11-5 
 5. Akhisar Bld 11-5 
 6. Socar Petkim 9-7 
 7. Gelisim 9-7 
 8. Adanaspor 8-7 
 9. Yesilgiresun 8-8 
 10. Gediz 8-8 
 11. Meliksah 8-8 
 12. I.T.U. 6-10 
 13. Final Genclik 6-10 
 14. Mamak DSI 5-11 
 15. Istanbul DSI 4-12 
 16. Afyon 4-12 
 17. Pertevniyal 4-12 
 18. Mersin 3-13 

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 10: Final Genclik - Pertevniyal 98-89
Jan. 10: Socar Petkim - Mamak DSI 86-82
Jan. 10: Afyon - Gediz 82-104
Jan. 10: Buyukcekmece - Gelisim 80-91
Jan. 10: Istanbul DSI - Mersin 75-83
Jan. 10: Akhisar Bld - Meliksah 64-65
Jan. 10: Yesilgiresun - I.T.U. 59-77
Jan. 10: Balikesir - Denizli 55-76
Jan. 11: Adanaspor - Sakarya BSB


TB2L Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 LaceDarius DUNN
  Sakarya BSB
  (193-SG-87)
  Avg: 24.5
 1. Dunn, Sakarya BSB24.5 
 2. Sykes, Afyon23.6 
 3. Holmes, Final Genc.23.5 
 4. Ingram, Adanaspor22.8 
 5. Bradley, Yesilgire.20.7 
 6. Davis, Adanaspor19.8 
 7. Coleman, Balikesir19.8 
 8. Williams, Gelisim19.6 
 9. Kloof, Istanbul D.19.4 
 10. Osby, Socar Petk.18.9 
Rebounds Per Game
 Tyler SMITH
  Socar P.
  (201-F-86)
  Avg: 12.9
 1. Smith, Socar P.12.9 
 2. Kinloch, Final G.11.6 
 3. Hassell, Sakarya10.4 
 4. Moses, I.T.U.10.2 
 5. Jefferson, Gelisim9.6 
 6. Davis, Adanaspor9.6 
 7. Sykes, Afyon9.3 
 8. Osby, Socar Petkim9.1 
 9. Dendy, Meliksah8.9 
 10. Wiggins, Balikesir8.7 
Assists Per Game
 Henry Antwan DOBIE
  Mersin
  (183-G-78)
  Avg: 5.9
 1. Dobie, Mersin5.9 
 2. Turna, Sakarya BSB5.9 
 3. Goldwire, Meliksah5.8 
 4. Koseoglu, Socar P.5.6 
 5. Thompson, Buyukce.5.3 
 6. Williams, Gelisim4.5 
 7. Ilter, Akhisar Bld4.4 
 8. Parker, Gediz4.1 
 9. Crawford, Pertevni.3.9 
 10. Gen, Adanaspor3.9 
Steals Per Game
 Leemire GOLDWIRE
  Meliksah
  (182-PG-85)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Goldwire, Meliksah2.5 
 2. Coleman, Balikesir2.1 
 3. Dunn, Sakarya BSB1.9 
 4. Moses, I.T.U.1.9 
 5. Eldridge, Denizli1.8 
 6. Thompson, Buyukce.1.8 
 7. Dendy, Meliksah1.7 
 8. Jones, Akhisar Bld1.6 
 9. Ulubay, Pertevniyal1.6 
 10. Azizmahmutog., Me.1.6 
Blocks Per Game
 Damien KINLOCH
  Final G.
  (203-F-80)
  Avg: 2.8
 1. Kinloch, Final G.2.8 
 2. Sykes, Afyon2.2 
 3. Frease, Yesilgires.2.2 
 4. Ozdemir, Sakarya1.3 
 5. Bozkurt, Mersin1.3 
 6. Kosut, Anadolu Ef.1.3 
 7. Jefferson, Gelisim1.2 
 8. Yetim, Gelisim1.1 
 9. Azizmahmutog., Mer.1.1 
 10. Jones, Akhisar Bld1.0 


Smith left Tofas - by Eurobasket News

30-year old American power forward Andre Smith (204-110kg-85, college: North Dakota State) left Tofas Bursa (TBL). In 13 games he recorded 12.7ppg, 5.2rpg and 2.1apg this season. Smith also played 5 games in EuroChallenge where he averaged 14.4ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.0spg.
The last season he played at Umana Venezia (Serie A) in Italian league. In 29 games he averaged impressive 17.4ppg, 7.2rpg and 2.0apg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian SerieA 2nd Team.
The previous (12-13) season Smith played at Krasnie Krilya (VTB) in Russian league. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 12 VTB games he averaged 11.5ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.4apg and 1.0spg in 2012-13 season. Smith also played 12 games in EuroChallenge where he averaged 14.0ppg, 6.6rpg (#3 in the league) and 1.7apg in 2012-13 season. He helped them to win the EuroChallenge championship. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com EuroChallenge All-Imports Team and 2nd Team. Smith also played 19 games in VTB United League where he averaged 11.3ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.5apg and 1.0spg in 2012-13 season. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
In 2011-12 season Smith played at Juvecaserta (Serie A) in Italian league. In 32 games he averaged remarkable 18.4ppg, 7.7rpg, 1.1apg and 1.4spg in 2011-12 season. Great year indeed as he was voted to Italian SerieA All-Star Game.
In 2010-11 season he played at Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir. In 22 games he averaged high stats: 18.8ppg, 7.8rpg, 1.6apg and 1.9spg in 2010-11 season. A very good year in his career as he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Import Player of the Year, Forward of the Year and voted to 1st Team. Smith also played 12 games in EuroChallenge where he was fifth best scorer with high stats: 17.7ppg and recorded 9.0rpg (#4 in the league), 1.6apg and 1.3spg (in top 5) in 2010-11 season. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. It was a very successful season as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-EuroChallenge 3rd Team. Smith was voted All-Independent Player of the Year back in 2007 at his college time.
Smith is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Germany, Japan (Niigata Albirex), Poland, Switzerland (Rh.Herens) and United Kingdom (Liverpool Mersey Tigers).
Smith attended North Dakota State until 2007 and it is his eighth season as a professional player.
The scouts decsribe him following way: Quick jumper with a nose for the ball on the offensive end...Can rebound out of his area and finish strong with the dunk.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Malik Hairston (ex Galatasaray) may sign at AEK Athens - by Eurobasket News

AEK Athens (A1) is close to land 28-year old American swingman Malik Hairston (198-100kg-87, college: Oregon) who played last time at Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul in Turkey. In 33 TBL games he averaged 5.5ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.2apg last season. He helped them to make it to the final and cup semifinals. Hairston also played 21 games in Euroleague where he had 8.4ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.6apg. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals.
The previous (12-13) season Hairston played at Armani Milano (Serie A) in Italian league. In 34 games he had 12.5ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.9apg in 2012-13 season. He also played 10 games in Euroleague where he had 11.4ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.8apg in 2012-13 season.
In 2008 Hairston was drafted by Phoenix Suns (NBA) in second round (48th overall). The former University of Oregon star is in his seventh season in pro basketball.
Among other achievements Hairston received Eurobasket.com Italian SerieA All-Imports Team award back in 2012.
He has played also professionally in NBA (San Antonio Spurs), Italy (Montepaschi Siena) and D-League (Austin Spurs).
Let's have closer look into Hairston's outlook: To borrow a phrase from baseball, a "five tool player" with unlimited potential. Willing to do whatever it takes to win, be it scoring, rebounding, defending or setting up his teammates.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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  UGANDA  


Falcons, StarTimes ink three-year deal - by Eurobasket News

With a league-leading six titles, Falcons are in many ways expected to set the pace on the domestic basketball scene. With the league season still months away, Falcons showed a statement of intent by signing a new sponsorship deal with Pay TV giants Star Times. The three-year renewable deal worth Shs250 million will see the pay TV company take over the naming rights of the club in a deal that will be reviewed depending on its success after the first season. 'The game is growing rapidly as shown by the qualification of our national teams, the Gazelles and Silverbacks to the Afro Basketball championships. As record champions we have always strived to be at the forefront of basketball's growth,' Falcons' Club Chairman, Friday Kagoro stated. 'The rate at which the game has grown over the last five years has convinced us it is worth rendering moral and financial support to take it to the next level,' Star Times Marketing Director, Aldrine Nsubuga added. Falcons were ejected by UCU Canons after losing the quarterfinal series 2-1.
Courtesy of: monitor.co.ug


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  UKRAINE  

Standings - Superleague

Superleague Standings
 1. Khimik 19-0 
 2. Budivelnyk 16-3 
 3. Dnipro 11-8 
 4. Cherkasy 10-8 
 5. Mykolaiv 9-8 
 6. BC Kyiv 9-10 
 7. Ferro-ZNTU 8-9 
 8. BC Odessa 6-10 
 9. Hoverla 6-12 
 10. DniproAzot 4-13 
 11. Halychyna 1-18 

Regular Season: Round 23

Jan. 10: Khimik - Ferro-ZNTU 106-63
Jan. 11: Hoverla - Budivelnyk
Jan. 11: Halychyna - BC Kyiv
Jan. 13: Cherkasy - Mykolaiv


Stats Leaders - Men

Points Per Game
 Ruslan OTVERCHENKO
  BC Ky.
  (192-SG-90)
  Avg: 21
 1. Otverchenko, BC K.21.0 
 2. Konate, Fe.19.5 
 3. Harris, DniproAzot17.5 
 4. McKnight, Hoverla16.2 
 5. Krutous, BC Kyiv15.3 
 6. Hamilton, Cherkasy15.1 
 7. Rundles, Cherkasy14.8 
 8. Moore, Khimik14.8 
 9. Downs, Mykolaiv14.3 
 10. Kolchenko, Budive.13.9 
Rebounds Per Game
 Maks Adam KONATE
  Fe.
  (200-F-91)
  Avg: 10.4
 1. Konate, Fe.10.4 
 2. Sandul, BC Kyiv8.8 
 3. Tymofeyenko, Dni.8.4 
 4. Ferguson, Dnipr.8.3 
 5. Agafonov, Crailshe.7.3 
 6. Shvets, BC Kyiv7.2 
 7. Kushnirov, Mykolaiv6.9 
 8. Glenn, Hoverla6.6 
 9. Kondratyev, Dnipr.6.6 
 10. Korniyenko, Khimik6.6 
Assists Per Game
 Klym ARTAMONOV
  BC Od.
  (186-PG-93)
  Avg: 6.7
 1. Artamonov, BC Od.6.7 
 2. Rundles, Cherkasy6.3 
 3. McKnight, Hoverla6.1 
 4. Rybalko, Fe.5.9 
 5. Lukashov, Budiv.5.8 
 6. Chigrinov, Dnipro5.6 
 7. Tkachuk, DniproAz.5.6 
 8. Burenko, Barons kv.5.5 
 9. Harris, DniproAzot5.2 
 10. Slipenchuk, BC Od.5.1 
Steals Per Game
 Klym ARTAMONOV
  BC Od.
  (186-PG-93)
  Avg: 2.3
 1. Artamonov, BC Od.2.3 
 2. Rybalko, Fe.2.1 
 3. Lukashov, Budiv.2.0 
 4. Rundles, Cherkasy1.8 
 5. Tymofeyenko, Dni.1.8 
 6. Hamilton, Cherkasy1.8 
 7. McKnight, Hoverla1.8 
 8. Ferguson, Dnipr.1.7 
 9. Alferov, Hoverla1.7 
 10. Needham, Khimik1.6 
Blocks Per Game
 Chris FERGUSON
  Dnipr.
  (206-F-89)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Ferguson, Dnipr.2.2 
 2. Pustovyi, Khimik1.5 
 3. Tsikaliuk, Mykolaiv1.4 
 4. Sandul, BC Kyiv1.4 
 5. Cherepovsky, Kaspi.1.2 
 6. Anikenko, Budiveln.1.1 
 7. Zagreba, Dnipro1.1 
 8. Konate, Fe.0.9 
 9. Minchenko, BC Od.0.9 
 10. Zaytsev, Khimik0.9 



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  UNITED KINGDOM  

Standings - BBL

BBL Standings
 1. Newcastle E. 16-2 
 2. Worcester W. 15-4 
 3. Cheshire P. 13-5 
 4. Leicester R. 12-3 
 5. London Lions 9-7 
 6. Sheffield S. 8-8 
 7. Manchester G. 8-11 
 8. Durham W. 7-12 
 9. Bristol AF 7-12 
 10. Glasgow Rocks 6-9 
 11. Plymouth R. 6-12 
 12. Leeds Force 4-15 
 13. Surrey United 4-15 

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 9: Worcester W. - Newcastle E. 99-91
Jan. 9: Sheffield S. - Cheshire P. 82-95
Jan. 9: Leeds Force - Plymouth R. 80-93
Jan. 10: Surrey United - Durham W. 80-78
Jan. 10: Bristol AF - Leicester R. 59-82

Regular Season: Round 17

Jan. 16: Leeds Force - Manchester G.
Jan. 16: Sheffield S. - Leicester R.
Jan. 16: Bristol AF - Worcester W.


BBL Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Taylor KING
  Cheshire P.
  (203-F-88)
  Avg: 20.9
 1. King, Cheshire P.20.9 
 2. Benson, Plymouth.20.8 
 3. Watt, Cheshire P.19.6 
 4. Thurman, Worceste.18.6 
 5. DiNunno, Cheshire.18.4 
 6. Smith, Newcastl.18.4 
 7. Holmes, Worceste.18.0 
 8. Herring Jr., Brist.17.7 
 9. Owumi, Worceste.17.4 
 10. Hassan, Leiceste.17.2 
Rebounds Per Game
 Demond WATT
  Cheshire P.
  (200-F-89)
  Avg: 12.1
 1. Watt, Cheshire P.12.1 
 2. Knutson, Surrey U.11.6 
 3. Thurman, Worceste.10.9 
 4. Bucci, Durham W.9.9 
 5. Achara, Glasgow9.2 
 6. King, Cheshire P.8.5 
 7. Bland, Bristol AF8.3 
 8. Eaves, Manchest.8.2 
 9. Stibbins, London L.7.8 
 10. Hall, Leeds Force7.1 
Assists Per Game
 Neil WATSON
  Leiceste.
  (180-PG-91)
  Avg: 7.9
 1. Watson, Leiceste.7.9 
 2. Fletcher, Newcastl.6.4 
 3. Wilcher, Plymouth6.3 
 4. McCann, Leeds F.5.5 
 5. Holmes, Worceste.5.5 
 6. Jones, Durham W.5.4 
 7. DiNunno, Cheshire.5.1 
 8. Smith, Glasgow4.9 
 9. Jones, Manchest.4.3 
 10. Herring Jr., Bris.4.1 
Steals Per Game
 Mike DINUNNO
  Cheshire.
  (180-PG-90)
  Avg: 2.4
 1. DiNunno, Cheshire.2.4 
 2. Holmes, Worceste.1.9 
 3. Herring Jr., Brist.1.8 
 4. Lasker, Newcastl.1.8 
 5. Smith, Newcastl.1.7 
 6. Watson, Leiceste.1.7 
 7. Bernardini, Leices.1.7 
 8. Taylor, London L.1.6 
 9. Lewis, Sheffield S.1.5 
 10. Jones, Newcastl.1.5 
Blocks Per Game
 Alif BLAND
  Bristol AF
  (203-C-89)
  Avg: 2.1
 1. Bland, Bristol AF2.1 
 2. Knutson, Surrey U.2.0 
 3. Stibbins, London L.1.5 
 4. Thurman, Worceste.1.3 
 5. Achara, Glasgow1.3 
 6. Watt, Cheshire P.1.2 
 7. Sullivan, London L.0.9 
 8. Bernard, Manchest.0.9 
 9. Tuck, Sheffield S.0.7 
 10. Hassan, Leiceste.0.7 


BBL Round Up Sat 10 Jan - by Paul Nilsen

Saturday night saw movements at the top and bottom of the BBL Championship table as Leicester Riders and Surrey United recorded important wins.

Riders won 59-82 on their first visit to Bristol Flyers in the BBL, making it three wins in a row and inflicting Bristol's heaviest home defeat of the season. The win meant the Riders moved back into third place in the table, having been displaced by Cheshire Phoenix on Friday night; while Bristol remain level with Durham Wildcats in a scrap for eighth, the final playoff spot.

And it was Wildcats who were the victims of United's first win in six outings, as they won 80-78 courtesy of Kramer Knutson (205-F/C-89, college: Portland) and his buzzer-beater in the South East. The game was tight throughout and looked destined for overtime, but Knutson's double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds proved to be the difference.


Mulhouse inks Eric Boateng - by Eurobasket News

FC Mulhouse Basket (NM1) signed 30-year old British ex-international center Eric Boateng (208-116kg-85, college: Arizona State). He is a dual citizen owning also Ghanian passport. Boateng played last season at Pau-Lacq-Orthez in French ProA. In 5 games he had 3.8ppg and 4.4rpg. He also played at La Union (LigaA) in Argentinian league that season. In 14 games he recorded 7.4ppg and 7.9rpg.
The previous (12-13) season Boateng played at Basketball Loewen Braunschweig (BBL) in German league. In 31 games he recorded 7.7ppg and 5.8rpg in 2012-13 season.
In 2011-12 season he played at Peristeri (B) in Greek league. In 7 games he recorded 8.4ppg and 4.1rpg in 2011-12 season. The most of previous (10-11) season Boateng spent at Austin Spurs (previous name Austin Toros) in D-League. In 22 games he recorded 4.9ppg and 4.9rpg in 2010-11 season. The other team he played that season for was Idaho Stampede in D-League. In 16 games he recorded 5.4ppg and 5.1rpg in 2010-11 season.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Boateng's team was regular season runner-up in Pac-10 in 2010. He was selected to Reese's College All-Star Game back in 2010 at his college time. Boateng also represented United Kingdom at the Qualifications to European Championships 2015 last year. His stats at that event were 3 games: 4.3ppg, 2.7rpg.
Boateng has played also professionally in Greece (Peristeri GS Athens).
He attended Arizona State until 2010 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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  URUGUAY  

Standings - LUB

LUB Standings
Places 1-8
 1. Malvin 16-4 
 2. Trouville 13-7 
 3. Hebraica 12-8 
 4. Defensor 12-8 
 5. Atenas 12-8 
 6. Aguada 11-8 
 7. Bohemios 10-10 
 8. Goes 10-11 
Places 9-13
 1. Larre Borges 9-9 
 2. Bigua 5-12 
 3. Sayago 4-11 
 4. Olimpia 4-11 
 5. Montevideo 3-14 
Stage One Standings

Second Stage: Round 8

Places 1-8

Jan. 9: Aguada - Trouville 88-78
Jan. 9: Hebraica - Bohemios 80-61
Jan. 8: Goes - Malvin 73-71
Jan. 7: Defensor - Atenas 67-76

Places 9-13

Jan. 7: Montevideo - Bigua 92-90
Jan. 8: Olimpia - Larre Borges 72-81

Second Stage: Round 9

Places 1-8

Jan. 13: Atenas - Goes
Jan. 13: Bohemios - Defensor
Jan. 13: Trouville - Hebraica
Jan. 13: Malvin - Aguada

Places 9-13

Jan. 14: Sayago - Olimpia
Jan. 14: Larre Borges - Montevideo


Stats Leaders - LUB

Points Per Game
 Anthony YOUNG
  Montevideo
  (200-SF-89)
  Avg: 22.1
 1. Young, Montevideo22.1 
 2. Clarkson, Larre B.21.4 
 3. Alvarez, Larre B.20.1 
 4. Hicks, Hebraica19.8 
 5. Villegas, Atenas19.6 
 6. Hornsby, Bucaneros18.8 
 7. Cervi, Olimpia17.8 
 8. Adeleke, Goes17.8 
 9. Colmenares, Trouvi.17.4 
 10. Polynice, Bohemios17.0 
Rebounds Per Game
 Kenny ADELEKE
  Goes
  (205-C-83)
  Avg: 14.2
 1. Adeleke, Goes14.2 
 2. Passos, Hebraica10.6 
 3. Feeley, Gigantes10.4 
 4. Curtis, Bohemios10.3 
 5. Wachsmann, Defen.10.0 
 6. Ruiz, Trotamundos9.5 
 7. Colmenares, Trouvi.9.5 
 8. Shelman, Sayago9.1 
 9. Young, Trouville8.8 
 10. Goree, Aguada8.5 
Assists Per Game
 Martin OSIMANI
  Aguada
  (194-G-81)
  Avg: 7.8
 1. Osimani, Aguada7.8 
 2. Vidal, Trouville6.5 
 3. Parodi, Hebraica6.2 
 4. Mazzarino, Malvin5.2 
 5. Izuibejeres, Trouv.4.6 
 6. Shelman, Sayago4.5 
 7. Marotta, Bohemios3.8 
 8. Alvarez, Larre B.3.8 
 9. Bavosi, Malvin3.4 
 10. Cambon, Atenas3.3 
Steals Per Game
 Eniel POLYNICE
  Bohemios
  (195-G-88)
  Avg: 3
 1. Polynice, Bohemios3.0 
 2. Vidal, Trouville2.5 
 3. Parodi, Hebraica2.5 
 4. Ruiz, Trotamundos2.1 
 5. Shelman, Sayago2.1 
 6. Cabot, Defensor2.0 
 7. Bertolini, Montevi.1.9 
 8. Clarkson, Larre B.1.9 
 9. Izuibejeres, Trouv.1.8 
 10. Colmenares, Trouv.1.8 
Blocks Per Game
 Mathias CALFANI
  Malvin
  (202-C-92)
  Avg: 1.8
 1. Calfani, Malvin1.8 
 2. Dobbins, Defensor1.6 
 3. Feeley, Gigantes1.5 
 4. Clay, Montevideo1.4 
 5. Shelman, Sayago1.3 
 6. Ruiz, Trotamundos1.3 
 7. Clarkson, Larre B.1.2 
 8. Newsome, Malvin1.2 
 9. Izaguirre, Hebraica1.1 
 10. Boston, Larre B.1.1 


Double-Double for Michael Hicks - by Hector Lopez

Hebraica Macabi defeated Bohemios 80-61 for the Uruguayan League (1-8), with a double double by Michael Hicks (196-F-76, college: Texas A&M-CC) with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Also for Hebraica, Hatila Passos (211-C-85, college: N.Mexico St.) 6 points and 10 rebounds and Sebastian Izaguirre (207-C-85) 12 points 8 rebounds 6 assists. For Bohemios: Eniel Polynice (195-G-88, college: Seton Hall) 14 points 9 rebounds, 4 assists, Brian Craig (206-C-79, college: Miles) 10 points and 3 rebounds, and Dwayne Curtis (203-C-85, college: Mississippi) 8 points 7 rebounds. Also por Uruguayan League (1-8) Aguada won its 4th game in a row defeating Trouville 88-78. For Aguada, Martin Osimani (194-G-81, college: Duquesne) 21 points 7 rebounds 7 assists, Marcus Elliott (191-G-84, college: Louisiana Tech) 19 points 11 rebounds and Marcus Goree (203-F/C-77, college: W.Virginia) 17 points 5 rebounds. For Trouville, Claudio Bascou (189-G-89) 22 points and 5 assists, Nestor Colmenares (203-PF-87, college: Campbellsville) 12 points 8 rebounds 4 assists, Kevin Young (206-C-84, college: Missouri) 8 points 6 rebounds.
Standings (1-8) Malvin 25 points, Atenas and Trouville 22.5 Hebraica and Aguada 22, Defensor Sporting 21.5, Goes 20.5, Bohemios 20.
For the positions 9-13, Larre Borges beat Olimpia 81-72. For Larre Borges, Kristian Clarkson (202-F-84, college: Widener) 20 points 15 rebounds and Jimmy Boston (201-F-77, college: N.C.Central) 20 points and 8 rebounds. For Olimpia, Alexander Galindo (200-PF-85, college: FIU) 13 points 13 rebounds, Gregory Dilligard (203-F-85, agency: Warren Sports International) 10 points 7 rebounds.
Standings (9-13) Larre Borges 17.5, Bigua and Olimpia 14.5, Sayago 13.5, Montevideo 13.


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  VTB UNITED LEAGUE  

Standings

VTB United League Standings
 1 CSKA 13-1 
 2 Khimky 12-1 
 3 N.Novgorod 11-2 
 4 Lokomotiv 9-5 
 5 Unics 8-4 
 6 Zenit 7-5 
 7 Avtodor 7-7 
 8 Astana 6-7 
 9 Kalev/Cramo 5-8 
 10 Krasny Oktyabr 5-8 
 11 Krasnie Krilya 5-8 
 12 VEF Riga 5-9 
 13 Enisey 4-10 
 14 CEZ Nymburk 4-10 
 15 Nilan Bisons 4-11 
 16 Tsmoki-Minsk 2-11 

Regular Season: Round 14

Jan. 10: Tsmoki-Minsk - Lokomotiv 65-82
Jan. 11: Zenit - VEF Riga
Jan. 11: Krasny Oktyabr - Khimky
Jan. 12: Kalev/Cramo - Unics
Jan. 12: Avtodor - CSKA
Jan. 12: N.Novgorod - CEZ Nymburk




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Women News

Standings - WNBL

WNBL Standings
 1. Townsville F. 11-3 
 2. Bendigo S. 10-4 
 3. Dandenong R. 9-7 
 4. Bulleen B. 9-7 
 5. Sydney UF 8-7 
 6. Canberra C. 7-9 
 7. West Coast 4-12 
 8. Adelaide 3-12 

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 10: Bulleen B. - Adelaide 96-66
Jan. 10: Townsville F. - Dandenong R. 87-92
Jan. 9: Canberra C. - West Coast 87-52
Jan. 10: Sydney UF - West Coast 80-55
Jan. 11: Bendigo S. - Adelaide



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  BELARUS  

Standings - Women

Premier League Standings
 1. Gorizont 11-0 
 2. Tsmoki-Minsk 10-1 
 3. Olimpia 7-3 
 4. BrGU 6-5 
 5. Gorizont II 3-9 
 6. RGUOR 2-8 
 7. Sozh-GGU 2-8 
 8. Victoria 2-9 

Regular Season: Round 12

Dec. 27: BrGU - RGUOR 83-61
Jan. 10: Gorizont - Gorizont II 69-53
Jan. 10: Sozh-GGU - Victoria 67-87
Jan. 9: Gorizont II - RGUOR 55-48
Dec. 24: Victoria - Gorizont II 54-66
Jan. 10: BrGU - Tsmoki-Minsk 50-82
Jan. 11: RGUOR - Olimpia



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  BELGIUM  

Standings - Women

Division I Standings
 1. Castors Braine 11-0 
 2. Sint Katelijne 10-2 
 3. Waregem 10-2 
 4. Belfius Namur 10-3 
 5. Kangoeroes 9-4 
 6. Liege 5-7 
 7. Tulikivi Deerlijk 5-8 
 8. Spirou Monceau 4-8 
 9. Jeugd Gentson 4-9 
 10. Houthalen 3-10 
 11. Willebroek 2-10 
 12. CEP Fleurus 1-11 
 13. Blue Cats 0-0 

Regular Season: Round 14

Jan. 10: Kangoeroes - Houthalen 68-52
Jan. 9: Tulikivi Deerlijk - Spirou Monceau 65-57
Jan. 10: Jeugd Gentson - Belfius Namur 44-69
Jan. 10: Castors Braine - CEP Fleurus
Jan. 10: Liege - Sint Katelijne
Jan. 11: Willebroek - Waregem


D1 Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Shanavia DOWDELL
  Waregem
  (188-F-87)
  Avg: 21.8
 1. Dowdell, Waregem21.8 
 2. Leemans, Sint K.20.8 
 3. Trahan-Davis, Cast.20.5 
 4. Mayombo, Liege18.5 
 5. Rosseel, Kangoero.15.5 
 6. Boucquey, Tuliki.14.6 
 7. Gilbreath, Belfiu.14.5 
 8. Strubbe, Sint K.13.9 
 9. Mestdagh, Castor.13.7 
 10. Aleksandravi., Be.12.7 
Rebounds Per Game
 Shanavia DOWDELL
  Waregem
  (188-F-87)
  Avg: 12.2
 1. Dowdell, Waregem12.2 
 2. Sissoko, Belfius8.8 
 3. Aleksandravi., Bel.8.6 
 4. Trahan-Davis, Cast.8.5 
 5. Raman, Kangoeroes8.1 
 6. Gilbreath, Belfiu.8.0 
 7. Leemans, Sint K.7.4 
 8. Michiels, Jeugd G.6.8 
 9. Ippersiel, Spirou6.5 
 10. Mununga, Liege6.5 
Assists Per Game
 Marjorie CARPREAUX
  Castor.
  (165-PG-87)
  Avg: 4.8
 1. Carpreaux, Castor.4.8 
 2. Van Driel, Kango.3.4 
 3. Devliegher, Wareg.3.3 
 4. Celus, Waregem3.3 
 5. Mestdagh, Castor.2.9 
 6. Ballau, Castors2.6 
 7. Mayombo, Liege2.3 
 8. Raman, Kangoeroes2.1 
 9. Meylemans, Waregem2.0 
 10. Ouahabi, Spirou M.1.9 
Steals Per Game
 Sarah DOCHEZ
  Spirou M.
  (183-F-89)
  Avg: 3.2
 1. Dochez, Spirou M.3.2 
 2. Smolders, Houth.2.9 
 3. Devliegher, Wareg.2.5 
 4. Mayombo, Liege2.5 
 5. Orekhova, Belfius2.4 
 6. Carpreaux, Castor.2.4 
 7. Celus, Waregem2.4 
 8. Meylemans, Waregem2.4 
 9. Kurtozi, CEP F.2.3 
 10. Allemand, Castor.2.1 
Blocks Per Game
 Sofija ALEKSANDRAVICIUS
  Belfiu.
  (196-F-91)
  Avg: 1.3
 1. Aleksandravi., Bel.1.3 
 2. Dochez, Spirou M.1.3 
 3. Dowdell, Waregem1.2 
 4. Mununga, Liege1.2 
 5. Linskens, Castor.1.1 
 6. Linskens, Tuliki.0.9 
 7. Decroos, Willebroek0.7 
 8. Spencer, Castors0.6 
 9. Lentacker, Jeugd0.5 
 10. Kurtozi, CEP F.0.5 



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  BRAZIL  

Standings - CNBF

LBF Standings
 1. UNINASSAU/America 5-0 
 2. Americana 4-0 
 3. Maranhao 2-1 
 4. Sao Jose 2-2 
 5. Recife 2-3 
 6. APAB/Barretos 1-2 
 7. Pres.Valceslau 1-2 
 8. Brasilia 1-2 
 9. Santo Andre 1-3 
 10. Jaragua 0-4 

Regular Season: Round 7

Jan. 9: Americana - Brasilia 90-59
Jan. 9: Santo Andre - Recife 75-83
Jan. 9: Jaragua - UNINASSAU/America 55-93

Regular Season: Round 8

Jan. 12: Pres.Valceslau - APAB/Barretos
Jan. 13: Americana - Jaragua
Jan. 14: Brasilia - Maranhao


Stats Leaders - Women

Points Per Game
 Erica WHEELER
  Recife
  (170-G-91)
  Avg: 21.5
 1. Wheeler, Recife21.5 
 2. Wells, AP.20.0 
 3. Castro Marqu., Mar.19.3 
 4. Do Amaral, Ameri.19.0 
 5. Carcavalli, Santo18.8 
 6. Hayes, UNINA.18.4 
 7. Nascimento, Brasil.18.3 
 8. Thomas, Jaragua17.3 
 9. Dantas, Maranhao17.0 
 10. Baker, Recife16.7 
Rebounds Per Game
 Clarissa DOS SANTOS
  Ameri.
  (184-C-88)
  Avg: 11.3
 1. Dos Santos, Ameri.11.3 
 2. Baker, Recife10.3 
 3. Do Amaral, Ameri.10.0 
 4. De Souza, UNINA.9.8 
 5. Jacob, Sao Jose9.5 
 6. Rodriguez, Jaragua8.8 
 7. Nascimento, Brasil.8.7 
 8. Bazilio, APAB/.8.0 
 9. Irvin, UNINA.8.0 
 10. Castro Marqu., Ma.7.7 
Assists Per Game
 Adriana PINTO
  UNINA.
  (170-SG-78)
  Avg: 7
 1. Pinto, UNINA.7.0 
 2. Generoso, Ameri.5.8 
 3. Mares Burian, Pres.5.7 
 4. Martins, Brasilia4.0 
 5. Dantas, Maranhao4.0 
 6. Goncalves, Santo4.0 
 7. Carcavalli, Santo3.8 
 8. Do Amaral, Ameri.3.7 
 9. Silva, Brasilia3.7 
 10. Wheeler, Recife3.5 
Steals Per Game
 Yasmim GONCALVES
  Santo A.
  (175-F/G-93)
  Avg: 3
 1. Goncalves, Santo3.0 
 2. Young, UNINA.2.8 
 3. Wheeler, Recife2.8 
 4. Valente, Pres.Val.2.7 
 5. Martins, Brasilia2.7 
 6. Wells, AP.2.7 
 7. Camargo, Pres.Val.2.3 
 8. Lima, Santo Andre2.3 
 9. Carcavalli, Santo2.3 
 10. Pinto, UNINA.2.3 
Blocks Per Game
 Katia DA SILVA
  Maranhao
  (190-C-77)
  Avg: 2
 1. Da Silva, Maranhao2.0 
 2. Irvin, UNINA.1.3 
 3. De Souza, UNINA.1.0 
 4. Da Silva, Jaragua1.0 
 5. Lima, Santo Andre1.0 
 6. Carcavalli, Santo0.8 
 7. Dos Santos, Ameri.0.8 
 8. Rodriguez, Jaragua0.8 
 9. Bazilio, APAB/.0.7 
 10. Wells, AP.0.7 



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  BULGARIA  

Standings - Women

NBL Standings
 1. Haskovo 2012 9-2 
 2. Neftochimic 9-2 
 3. Dunav 8806 7-4 
 4. Montana 2003 3-7 
 5. Levski 2-8 
 6. Rilski Sportist 2-9 

Regular Season: Round 11

Jan. 10: Dunav 8806 - Haskovo 2012 88-72
Jan. 10: Rilski Sportist - Neftochimic 75-87


Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Cierra WARREN
  Haskovo .
  (193-C-91)
  Avg: 27
 1. Warren, Haskovo27.0 
 2. Ivanova, Montana24.6 
 3. Santiago, Dunav20.1 
 4. Perostiyska, Nefto.20.0 
 5. Dubrovina, Haskovo19.5 
 6. Naneva, Haskovo15.9 
 7. Peteva, Montana15.9 
 8. Roberts, Rilski S.15.6 
 9. Teilane, Haskovo15.3 
 10. Djikova, Rilski S.15.0 
Rebounds Per Game
 Cierra WARREN
  Haskovo .
  (193-C-91)
  Avg: 16.6
 1. Warren, Haskovo16.6 
 2. Teilane, Haskovo11.9 
 3. Santiago, Dunav9.4 
 4. Zlatanova, Dunav8.0 
 5. Perostiyska, Nefto.7.7 
 6. Gobeljic, Neftochi.6.9 
 7. Allen, Neftochimic6.8 
 8. Bouman, Rilski S.6.6 
 9. Dubrovina, Haskovo6.4 
 10. Roberts, Rilski S.6.2 
Assists Per Game
 Ivelina VRANCHEVA
  Neftochi.
  (175-G-80)
  Avg: 7.7
 1. Vrancheva, Neftoch.7.7 
 2. Dubrovina, Haskovo7.6 
 3. Stoycheva, Montana5.7 
 4. Kostova, Dunav 88.5.1 
 5. Djuric, Montana4.7 
 6. Terzieva, Rilski S.3.6 
 7. Nikolova, Montana3.6 
 8. Kocheva, Dunav 88.3.5 
 9. Pasheva, Haskovo3.3 
 10. Allen, Neftochimic3.2 
Steals Per Game
 Olga DUBROVINA
  Haskovo .
  (170-G-87)
  Avg: 2.7
 1. Dubrovina, Haskovo2.7 
 2. Kostova, Dunav 88.2.4 
 3. Roberts, Rilski S.2.1 
 4. Nikolova, Montana1.9 
 5. Allen, Neftochimic1.7 
 6. Peteva, Montana1.6 
 7. Dimitrova, Montana1.6 
 8. Naneva, Haskovo1.5 
 9. Vrancheva, Neftoch.1.3 
 10. Djuric, Montana1.3 
Blocks Per Game
 Anita TEILANE
  Haskovo .
  (196-C-85)
  Avg: 3.4
 1. Teilane, Haskovo3.4 
 2. Warren, Haskovo2.1 
 3. Yancheva, Montana1.4 
 4. Santiago, Dunav1.4 
 5. Bouman, Rilski S.1.4 
 6. Perostiyska, Nefto.1.2 
 7. Dimitrova, Montana1.1 
 8. Dimitrova, Dunav0.9 
 9. Zlatanova, Dunav0.7 
 10. Hristova, Neftoch.0.3 


NBL Round 11: Leader Haskovo 2012 loses to Dunav 8806 - by Eurobasket News

Top ranked Haskovo 2012 (9-2) recorded its second loss in Ruse on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Dunav 8806 (7-4) 88-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Haskovo 2012. The game was mostly controlled by Dunav 8806. Haskovo 2012 managed to win third quarter 19-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international Jaklin Zlatanova (190-88) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international Radostina Dimitrova (185-85) chipped in 18 points. Ukrainian guard Olga Dubrovina (170-87) produced 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Dunav 8806 have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains third place with 7-4 record having just two points less than leader Haskovo 2012. Haskovo 2012 at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Neftochimic.
The game in Samokov was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Neftochimic (9-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Rilski Sportist (2-9). Neftochimic defeated Rilski Sportist 87-75. The former international center Vera Perostiyska (195-82, college: FIU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 8 rebounds (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field). Lidia Milkova contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Neftochimic's coach Detcho Koeshinov allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Veronika Djikova (180-90) answered with 29 points for Rilski Sportist. Neftochimic have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They used an opportunity after Haskovo 2012 lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Rilski Sportist lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost.


Rilski Sportist - Neftochimic 75-87

The game in Samokov was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Neftochimic (9-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Rilski Sportist (2-9). Neftochimic defeated Rilski Sportist 87-75. It looked good early as Rilski Sportist took an 1-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Neftochimic had a 28-18 second period charge getting the lead and Rilski Sportist was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 75-87. Neftochimic dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Rilski Sportist's 20. They outrebounded Rilski Sportist 36-23 including a 28-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Neftochimic players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The former international center Vera Perostiyska (195-82, college: FIU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points and 8 rebounds (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field). International center Lidia Milkova (192-70) contributed with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Five Neftochimic players scored in double figures. Neftochimic's coach Detcho Koeshinov allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Veronika Djikova (180-90) answered with 29 points and American swingman Cleandra Roberts (183, college: LIU Brooklyn) added 15 points in the effort for Rilski Sportist. Neftochimic have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They used an opportunity after Haskovo 2012 lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Rilski Sportist lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Rilski Sportist: V.Djikova 29+2reb+1ast, C.Roberts 15+4reb+2ast, T.Dineva 9+1reb+2ast, T.Nikolova 8+5reb+1ast, I.Terzieva 7+3reb+3ast, K.Peychinova 5+1reb+3ast
Neftochimic: V.Perostiyska 27+8reb+2ast, L.Milkova 14+6reb+5ast, M.Zhelyazkova 12+3reb+1ast, C.Allen 11+8reb+4ast, B.Hristova 10+2reb+1ast, D.Gobeljic 10+5reb+2ast
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Dunav 8806 - Haskovo 2012 88-72

Top ranked Haskovo 2012 (9-2) recorded its second loss in Ruse on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Dunav 8806 (7-4) 88-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Haskovo 2012. The game was mostly controlled by Dunav 8806. Haskovo 2012 managed to win third quarter 19-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was the former international Jaklin Zlatanova (190-88) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international Radostina Dimitrova (185-85) chipped in 18 points. Four Dunav 8806 players scored in double figures. Ukrainian guard Olga Dubrovina (170-87) produced 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Porsha Harris (188-90, college: Bethel, TN) added 18 points and 14 rebounds respectively for the guests. Dunav 8806 have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains third place with 7-4 record having just two points less than leader Haskovo 2012. Haskovo 2012 at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Neftochimic.
Top scorers:
Haskovo 2012: O.Dubrovina 29+7reb+4ast, P.Harris 18+14reb, A.Teilane 12+10reb, R.Naneva 9+5reb+3ast, N.Pasheva 4+3ast, Z.Dimitrova 0
Dunav 8806: J.Zlatanova 20+14reb+6ast, R.Dimitrova 18+3reb+3ast, V.Kocheva 18+2reb+3ast, K.Santiago 14+6reb, Z.Kostova 9+1reb+3ast, T.Bajic 7+4reb+2ast
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  CANADA  

CIS Standings

CIS Standings
Atlantic
 1. St.Mary's 7-0 
 2. UPEI 5-3 
 3. UNB 5-4 
 4. Dalhousie 4-3 
 5. Memorial 3-3 
 6. Cape Breton 3-5 
 7. St.Francis X. 3-5 
 8. Acadia 0-7 
CanWest Explorers Division
 1. TRU 9-0 
 2. MacEwan 7-2 
 3. UFV 5-4 
 4. Mount Royal 4-5 
 5. UBC Okanagan 1-8 
 6. UNBC 1-8 
CanWest Pioneers Division
 1. Alberta 8-2 
 2. Regina 8-3 
 3. Saskatchewan 6-3 
 4. UBC 6-3 
 5. Winnipeg 6-3 
 6. Calgary 6-5 
 7. TWU 5-6 
 8. Lethbridge 4-7 
 9. Victoria 3-6 
 10. Brandon 3-8 
 11. Manitoba 1-10 
OUA Central
 1. McMaster 6-3 
 2. Guelph 5-2 
 3. Lakehead 5-3 
 4. Brock 3-5 
OUA East
 1. Ryerson 6-3 
 2. Queen's 5-3 
 3. Toronto Univ. 5-4 
 4. York 1-7 
OUA North
 1. Ottawa 6-3 
 2. Carleton 5-4 
 3. Laurentian 4-4 
 4. Nipissing 0-7 
OUA West
 1. Windsor 8-0 
 2. Laurier 7-1 
 3. Waterloo 2-6 
 4. Western 2-7 
 5. Algoma 0-8 
Quebec League
 1. McGill 4-0 
 2. UQAM 4-2 
 3. Laval 3-3 
 4. Concordia 1-2 
 5. Bishop's 0-5 

Regular Season: Round 24

Atlantic

Jan. 9: Dalhousie - UPEI 76-57
Jan. 9: St.Mary's - UNB 58-52

CanWest Explorer

Jan. 9: Mount Royal - UFV 58-85
Jan. 9: UBC Okanagan - TRU 58-106
Jan. 9: UNBC - MacEwan 48-81

CanWest Pioneer

Jan. 9: UBC - Lethbridge 81-60
Jan. 9: Saskatchewan - Brandon 76-48
Jan. 9: Alberta - Winnipeg 75-83
Jan. 9: Victoria - Manitoba 72-57
Jan. 9: Regina - TWU 70-69

OUA

Jan. 9: Laurentian - York 84-65
Jan. 9: Brock - Lakehead 55-65
Jan. 9: Algoma - Waterloo 51-85
Jan. 9: Carleton - Ottawa 48-53
Jan. 9: Nipissing - Queen's 34-90

Quebec League

Jan. 9: UQAM - Laval 71-67

Regular Season: Round 25

Atlantic

Jan. 10: St.Mary's - UNB
Jan. 10: Dalhousie - UPEI
Jan. 10: Cape Breton - Memorial
Jan. 10: St.Francis X. - Acadia
Jan. 11: Cape Breton - Memorial

CanWest Explorer

Jan. 10: UNBC - MacEwan
Jan. 10: UBC Okanagan - TRU
Jan. 10: Mount Royal - UFV

CanWest Pioneer

Jan. 10: Saskatchewan - Brandon
Jan. 10: Victoria - Manitoba
Jan. 10: Alberta - Winnipeg
Jan. 10: UBC - Lethbridge
Jan. 10: Regina - TWU

OUA

Jan. 10: Laurier - Guelph
Jan. 10: McMaster - Ryerson
Jan. 10: Brock - Lakehead
Jan. 10: Nipissing - York
Jan. 10: Laurentian - Queen's
Jan. 10: Algoma - Waterloo

Quebec League

Jan. 10: McGill - Bishop's


CIS Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Jylisa WILLIAMS
  Lakehead
  (173-G-89)
  Avg: 29.3
 1. Williams, Lakehead29.3 
 2. Thompson, Dalho.22.1 
 3. Veldman, Lethb.21.3 
 4. Wood, MacEwan19.4 
 5. Williams, Windsor19.0 
 6. Wierks, UFV17.9 
 7. Young, UBC17.9 
 8. Noonan, Winnipeg17.3 
 9. Lessard, St.Franc.16.9 
 10. Macdonald, Ottawa16.8 
Rebounds Per Game
 Sarah WIERKS
  UFV
  (188-F-)
  Avg: 13.8
 1. Wierks, UFV13.8 
 2. Bos, TRU12.7 
 3. Fagan, MacEwan11.6 
 4. Shotbolt, Carleton10.6 
 5. Williams, Lakehead10.5 
 6. Louka, UNBC9.8 
 7. Van Ginhoven, Albe.9.6 
 8. Mactavish, Guelph9.3 
 9. Berry, Acadia9.1 
 10. Keough, Cape Bre.9.0 
Assists Per Game
 Cassandra GOODIS
  Victoria
  (170-G-)
  Avg: 7.6
 1. Goodis, Victoria7.6 
 2. Crone, Regina5.1 
 3. Bruni, Lakehead4.9 
 4. Lydon, MacEwan4.9 
 5. Lee, UBC4.8 
 6. Howard, Saskatch.4.6 
 7. Farhat, Carleton4.6 
 8. Williams, Windsor4.4 
 9. Fairbanks, Alberta4.4 
 10. Wade, UNB4.3 
Steals Per Game
 Danielle BOIAGO
  McMaster
  (170-G-)
  Avg: 3.9
 1. Boiago, McMaster3.9 
 2. Williams, Windsor3.9 
 3. Pingue-Giles, Ryer.3.7 
 4. Williams, Lakehead3.4 
 5. Celestin, UQAM3.3 
 6. Luberisse, St.Ma.3.1 
 7. Duxbury, TRU3.1 
 8. Macdonald, Ottawa3.0 
 9. Dixon, Queen's2.9 
 10. Tatti, Brock2.8 
Blocks Per Game
 Kelly FAGAN
  MacEwan
  (183-F/C-)
  Avg: 3
 1. Fagan, MacEwan3.0 
 2. Mangold, UNB2.8 
 3. Coppola, Regina2.2 
 4. Louka, UNBC2.0 
 5. Ellenor, Laurier1.8 
 6. Lubin, UQAM1.3 
 7. Boulanger, Winnipeg1.3 
 8. Lindsay, Carleton1.3 
 9. Jacobs, Laurier1.3 
 10. Killeen, Waterloo1.3 


Wesmen Upset No. 2 Ranked Pandas - by Eurobasket News

The University of Winnipeg Wesmen kicked off their second half schedule with an upset. A determined Wesmen team defeated the No 2 ranked University of Alberta Pandas 83-75 Friday evening in the Dr. David F. Anderson Gymnasium in Winnipeg. With the win the Wesmen improve their record to 6-3. The Pandas, who sit at the top of the Pioneer Division fall to 8-2. Winnipeg was led by the duo of third year guard Megan Noonan (173-G) and second year guard Samantha Donald (168-G-93, college: NW Florida St.), who combined for 49 points in the contest. Noonan poured in 25 points, including four three pointers. Donald followed with 24 points, including three-three pointers. She was also 11-of-12 from the free throw line and finished the game with a team high seven assists. Taylor Thorkelsson (178-F) led the team in rebounds with nine. Fifth year forward Kendra Asleson (183-F-91) led the Pandas with 16 points. Jessilyn Fairbanks (170-PG) added 14. Saskia Van Ginhoven finished with a double-double consisting of 11 points and a game high 12 rebounds. In a high scoring opening quarter, Winnipeg started the contest on a positive note leading 23-19, including a last second three-pointer by Samantha Donald. At the four minute mark of the second quarter, Donald hit another three-pointer to give Winnipeg their largest lead of the first half at 35-26. Winnipeg went into the halftime break with a 42-38 lead. Winnipeg took control early on in the third quarter, running off eight straight points to extend their lead to double-digits at 50-38. The Wesmen continued their strong play and led 63-52 after three quarters of play. The Pandas made the game interesting in the early stages of the fourth quarter. A quick 9-0 run cut the Wesmen lead to 63-61 1:30 into the final frame. Winnipeg was able hold off the Pandas in the late stages and capped the game sinking 7-of-8 free throws down the stretch.
Courtesy of: canadawest.org


Bobcats outpaced by Huskies - by Eurobasket News

The Bobcats started strong, but couldn't maintain their pace, losing 76-48 against the visiting #6 University of Saskatchewan Huskies Friday night. The Bobcats were able to keep the game close in the first quarter, but couldn't maintain their intensity and were out scored in the second quarter 22-13. Saskatchewan increased their lead in the third and didn't look back, keeping Brandon to only seven points in the fourth quarter. The Huskies notched 55 rebounds, while the Bobcats only managed to grab 29. Second-year forward Amy Williams (185-F) picked up her first double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 boards. Alyssa Montgomery (180-F) added 12 points and five boards, while fellow import Mikaela Stanton (163-G) added 11 points for the Bobcats. Dalyce Emmerson (191-F-93) led the Huskies with 15 points and eight rebounds. Kelsey Trulsrud (178-G) added a double-double with 12 points and 10 boards. Bobcats head coach Novell Thomas is already looking forward to tomorrow night. "We have to come back to outwork the Huskies in every aspect of the game," says Thomas. "It's just fight. It's our will versus their will. We need to be determined to fight for the next ball no matter what." The win brings Saskatchewan's record to 6-3, while the Bobcats fall to 3-8. Both teams will face off again tomorrow night in Brandon. Tip-off is at 5 pm in the Brandon University Healthy Living Centre.
Courtesy of: canadawest.org


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  CHINA  

Standings - WCBA

WCBA Standings
Places 1-8
 1. Beijing 18-6 
 2. Shanxi 17-7 
 3. Jiangsu 16-7 
 4. Shanghai 16-8 
 5. Bayi 13-11 
 6. Guangdong 9-14 
 7. Shenyang 9-15 
 8. Heilongjiang 5-10 
Places 9-12
 1. Liaoning 12-11 
 2. Henan 7-15 
 3. Sichuan 7-15 
 4. Zhejiang 6-16 
Stage One Standings

Second Stage: Round 17

Jan. 10: Shenyang - Guangdong 83-75
Jan. 10: Jiangsu - Bayi 77-65
Jan. 10: Beijing - Shanxi 71-72
Jan. 10: Shanghai - Liaoning 68-65

Second Stage: Round 18

Jan. 13: Beijing - Jiangsu
Jan. 13: Bayi - Shanxi
Jan. 13: Shanghai - Shenyang
Jan. 13: Guangdong - Liaoning



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  CROATIA  

Standings - Women

A1 Standings
 1. Kvarner 10-1 
 2. Ragusa 10-1 
 3. Medvescak 8-2 
 4. Rockwool Pula 6-4 
 5. Tresnjevka 6-4 
 6. Zadar 5-6 
 7. Croatia 2006 4-6 
 8. Split 4-7 
 9. ZKK Novi Zagreb 3-8 
 10. Sibenik 1-9 
 11. Gospic 0-9 

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 10: Ragusa - Novi Zagreb 87-28
Jan. 10: Medvescak - Zadar 84-46
Jan. 10: Split - Kvarner 56-88
Jan. 14: Croatia 2006 - Tresnjevka
Jan. 11: Sibenik - Rockwool Pula


A1 Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Jovana VUKOJE
  Ragusa
  (174-G-86)
  Avg: 25
 1. Vukoje, Ragusa25.0 
 2. Butina, Croatia18.9 
 3. Marin, Zadar18.2 
 4. Packovski, Rockwo.17.1 
 5. Begic, Medvescak16.8 
 6. Dosen, Gospic16.5 
 7. Zovko, Split16.2 
 8. Cigic, Sibenik16.1 
 9. Slonjsak, Tresn.15.8 
 10. Blazevic, Rockwoo.15.2 
Rebounds Per Game
 Ana-Marija BEGIC
  Medvescak
  (190-C-94)
  Avg: 11.4
 1. Begic, Medvescak11.4 
 2. Chiabov, Croatia10.5 
 3. Serjanovic, Novi Z.10.3 
 4. Kelava, Tresnjevka9.6 
 5. Tikvic, Medvescak9.2 
 6. Zubak, Rockwool.9.0 
 7. Nikpalj, Zadar8.9 
 8. Erslan, Zadar8.7 
 9. Belosevic, Croatia8.2 
 10. Bogoje, Ragusa7.9 
Assists Per Game
 Carmen MILOGLAV
  Ragusa
  (170-G-91)
  Avg: 6.3
 1. Miloglav, Ragusa6.3 
 2. Vukoje, Ragusa5.3 
 3. Packovski, Rockwo.5.2 
 4. Slonjsak, Tresn.4.6 
 5. Plavljanin, Tresn.4.3 
 6. Butina, Croatia4.0 
 7. Tosic, Sibenik3.7 
 8. Goles, Split3.6 
 9. Juric, Rockwool Pu.3.4 
 10. Zivadinovic, Kvar.3.4 
Steals Per Game
 Jovana VUKOJE
  Ragusa
  (174-G-86)
  Avg: 4.6
 1. Vukoje, Ragusa4.6 
 2. Bosilj, Kvarner4.0 
 3. Zivadinovic, Kvarn.3.4 
 4. Puljic, Split3.3 
 5. Begic, Medvescak3.1 
 6. Todoric, Medvescak2.9 
 7. Ples, Croatia 20062.7 
 8. Juric, Rockwool Pu.2.7 
 9. Miloglav, Ragusa2.7 
 10. Goles, Split2.4 
Blocks Per Game
 Ivana TIKVIC
  Medvescak
  (189-C-94)
  Avg: 1.4
 1. Tikvic, Medvescak1.4 
 2. Bogoje, Ragusa1.3 
 3. Kelava, Tresnjevka1.2 
 4. Begic, Medvescak1.1 
 5. Zovko, Split0.9 
 6. Belosevic, Croatia0.8 
 7. Maric, Tresnjevka0.7 
 8. Skara, Tresnjevka0.6 
 9. Stojsavljevi., Tre.0.6 
 10. Trehub, Rockwool.0.5 



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  CZECH REPUBLIC  

Standings - ZBL (W)

ZBL Standings
 1. Sokol HK 10-2 
 2. Valosun Brno 9-3 
 3. Kara Trutnov 7-4 
 4. IMOS Brno 7-5 
 5. USK Praha 6-0 
 6. Nymburk 6-4 
 7. Strakonice 5-5 
 8. BLK Praha 5-5 
 9. VS Praha 3-8 
 10. SBS Ostrava 2-9 
 11. Lokomotiva 2-9 
 12. Slovanka MB 2-10 

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 10: VS Praha - Lokomotiva 76-66
Jan. 10: BLK Praha - USK Praha 68-106
Jan. 10: Nymburk - Valosun Brno 65-81
Jan. 10: Slovanka MB - Sokol HK 65-80
Jan. 10: IMOS Brno - Kara Trutnov 58-70
Jan. 11: SBS Ostrava - Strakonice


Stats Leaders - Women

Points Per Game
 Marissa KASTANEK
  Strak.
  (175-G-90)
  Avg: 20.5
 1. Kastanek, Strak.20.5 
 2. Simmons, Slovanka.17.6 
 3. Likhtarovich, Soko.16.9 
 4. Lowenthal, BLK P.16.3 
 5. Pazderova, Kara T.16.0 
 6. Johnova, BLK Praha14.9 
 7. Rolle, Nymburk14.8 
 8. Vlkova, Valosun14.8 
 9. Leary, BLK Praha14.8 
 10. Zavazalova, Sokol14.3 
Rebounds Per Game
 Sam OSTARELLO
  Kara T.
  (188-G/F-91)
  Avg: 12.7
 1. Ostarello, Kara T.12.7 
 2. Smith, IMOS B.11.0 
 3. Rolle, Nymburk9.7 
 4. Leary, BLK Praha8.6 
 5. Pazderova, Kara T.8.5 
 6. Lima, SBS Ostrava8.5 
 7. Monroe, Nymburk8.4 
 8. Milligan, Strakoni.8.3 
 9. Vrancic, Strakonice8.1 
 10. Jones, Valosun B.8.0 
Assists Per Game
 Veronika BORTELOVA
  Nymburk
  (172-G-78)
  Avg: 5.2
 1. Bortelova, Nymburk5.2 
 2. Vrancic, Strakonice4.4 
 3. Sedlakova, Valosun3.9 
 4. Nezdarilova, BLK P.3.7 
 5. Mann, Kara Trutnov3.4 
 6. Aili, IMOS B.3.0 
 7. Ramirez, Lokom.2.7 
 8. Misurova, Nymburk2.7 
 9. Zaplatova, VS Pra.2.5 
 10. Pazderova, Kara T.2.5 
Steals Per Game
 Katerina ZAVAZALOVA
  Sokol H.
  (172-F/G-90)
  Avg: 2
 1. Zavazalova, Sokol2.0 
 2. Ramirez, Lokom.2.0 
 3. Bortelova, Nymburk1.9 
 4. Simmons, Slovanka.1.9 
 5. Halasz, Lokomotiva1.9 
 6. Ovsikova, Kara T.1.9 
 7. Monroe, Nymburk1.8 
 8. Vlkova, Valosun1.8 
 9. Sedlakova, Valosun1.8 
 10. Smith, IMOS B.1.6 
Blocks Per Game
 Waltiea ROLLE
  Nymburk
  (198-C-90)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Rolle, Nymburk2.2 
 2. Sprague, Valosun1.3 
 3. Hartigova, Sokol HK1.3 
 4. Mainclova, IMOS B.1.2 
 5. Simmons, Slovanka.1.1 
 6. Jones, Valosun Br.1.0 
 7. Ostarello, Kara T.1.0 
 8. Pazderova, Kara T.0.7 
 9. Novakova, VS Praha0.7 
 10. Monroe, Nymburk0.6 


Ulrica Holmqvist (ex Samorin) agreed terms with Lokomotiva - by Eurobasket News

BK Lokomotiva Karlovy Vary (ZBL) inked 22-year old Swedish ex-international power forward Ulrica Holmqvist (186-93). She started the season at SBK Samorin in Slovakian Extraliga. The last season Holmqvist played at Rucon (Extraliga) in Slovakian league. In 29 games she recorded 11.7ppg and 5.0rpg. She helped them to make it to the Slovakian Cup Semifinals. Holmqvist also played 18 games in Middle European League where she averaged 10.9ppg and 4.2rpg.
The previous (12-13) season she played at Telge Basketball (Damligan) in Swedish league. In 20 games she averaged 8.1ppg and 4.7rpg in 2012-13 season. She contributed to her team winning the regular season. Holmqvist also played 4 games in Eurocup where she averaged 4.8ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.0apg in 2012-13 season. She also played at Telge Basket in Sweden earlier that season. In 20 games she averaged 8.1ppg and 4.7rpg in 2012-13 season.
Among other achievements Holmqvist won Swedish Damligan championship title for two years in a row (2011 and 2012).
She was also a member of Swedish international program for some years. Holmqvist played for Swedish Senior National Team last year and previously for U18 National Team between 2009 and 2011. She represented Sweden at the European Championships U20 in Samsun (Turkey) two years ago. Her stats at that event were 8 games: 1.6ppg, 2.4rpg.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Kara Trutnov adds Adams to their roster, ex Satu Mare - by Eurobasket News

Kara Trutnov (ZBL) added to their roster American center Ashley Adams (196, college: Ohio State, agency: Interperformances). She started the season at CS Municipal Satu Mare in Romanian Liga Nationala. In 15 games she recorded 11.3ppg, 9.3rpg, 3.6apg, 1.2spg and 1.5bpg this season. The last season Adams played at Ohio State University in Big Ten Conference in the NCAA. In 31 games she averaged 5.2ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.3apg and 1.8bpg.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others her team was regular season runner-up in Big Ten in 2012. Adams was also voted Big Ten All-Freshman Team back in 2011 at her college time.
Adams graduated from Ohio State in 2014 and it is her first season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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  DENMARK  

Standings - Dameligaen

Dameligaen Standings
 1. Lemvig 9-2 
 2. Horsholm 8-2 
 3. Stevnsgade 6-3 
 4. Amager 6-5 
 5. SISU 2-6 
 6. Aabyhoj 2-8 
 7. Falcon 2-9 

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 10: Lemvig - SISU 90-66
Jan. 10: Aabyhoj - Amager 76-91
Jan. 10: Falcon - Stevnsgade 55-78

Regular Season: Round 13

Jan. 20: SISU - Stevnsgade
Jan. 20: Amager - Horsholm
Jan. 21: Lemvig - Aabyhoj


Stats Leaders - Damenligaen

Points Per Game
 Natalie DAY
  Lemvig
  (182-G/F-90)
  Avg: 27.8
 1. Day, Lemvig27.8 
 2. Miller, Lemvig22.2 
 3. Pretzmann, Stevn.21.3 
 4. Hansen, Falcon20.3 
 5. Sullivan, Stevnsga.19.6 
 6. Mortensen, Falcon19.1 
 7. Jensen, Amager18.3 
 8. Ballestero, Aabyhoj18.0 
 9. Gregory, Amager17.2 
 10. Burke, Horsholm14.7 
Rebounds Per Game
 Natalie DAY
  Lemvig
  (182-G/F-90)
  Avg: 12.9
 1. Day, Lemvig12.9 
 2. Sullivan, Stevnsga.10.8 
 3. Mortensen, Falcon9.2 
 4. Burke, Horsholm9.1 
 5. Fisker, Aabyhoj9.0 
 6. Jensen, Amager7.8 
 7. Okako, Lemvig7.5 
 8. Gregory, Amager7.3 
 9. Homann, Stevnsgade7.2 
 10. Preetzmann, Aaby.6.9 
Assists Per Game
 Joanna MILLER
  Lemvig
  (173-G-91)
  Avg: 4.6
 1. Miller, Lemvig4.6 
 2. Dinesen, Amager4.5 
 3. Udovalieva, Lemvig4.4 
 4. Pretzmann, Stevn.3.8 
 5. Lund, SISU3.6 
 6. Jensen, Amager3.3 
 7. Ballestero, Aabyhoj2.9 
 8. Dyszkant, SISU2.7 
 9. Day, Lemvig2.5 
 10. Kristensen, Horsh.2.3 
Steals Per Game
 Ida PRETZMANN
  Stevn.
  (178-F/G-90)
  Avg: 2.9
 1. Pretzmann, Stevn.2.9 
 2. Mollerup, Horsholm2.4 
 3. Colding-P., SI.2.3 
 4. Day, Lemvig2.3 
 5. Preetzmann, Aabyh.2.3 
 6. Udovalieva, Lemvig2.3 
 7. Lund, SISU1.9 
 8. Jensen, Amager1.7 
 9. Kristiansen, Lemvig1.7 
 10. Mortensen, Falcon1.7 
Blocks Per Game
 Natalie DAY
  Lemvig
  (182-G/F-90)
  Avg: 2.4
 1. Day, Lemvig2.4 
 2. Burke, Horsholm1.9 
 3. Dyszkant, SISU1.2 
 4. Sullivan, Stevnsga.0.8 
 5. Dokkedal, Stevn.0.7 
 6. Pretzmann, Stevn.0.7 
 7. Wich, Aabyhoj0.7 
 8. White, Lemvig0.5 
 9. Kristiansen, Lemvig0.5 
 10. Laursen, SISU0.5 


Jordan Sullivan claims Danish Dameligaen weekly honour - by Eurobasket News

American Jordan Sullivan (188-F-91) put on an amazing game in the last round for Stevnsgade and that's her to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 12.
The 23-year old forward had a double-double of 20 points and thirteen rebounds, while her team crushed Falcon (#7, 2-9) with 23-point margin 78-55. Stevnsgade maintains the 3rd position in Danish Dameligaen. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Stevnsgade will need more victories to improve their 6-3 record. Sullivan turned to be Stevnsgade's top player in her first season with the team. University of Montana graduate has very impressive stats this year. Sullivan is in league's top in points (5th best: 19.6ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 10.8rpg) and averages solid 50.9% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 24-year old U.S. Virgin Islands swingman Natalie Day (182-G/F-90) of league's best team Lemvig. Day impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds. Of course she led Lemvig to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked SISU (#5, 2-6) 90-66. Of course Lemvig still keep the league's top spot. Her team lost just two games this season, while they won 9 matches. Day is a newcomer at Lemvig 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 27.8ppg (#1). She also registered 12.9 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was Catharina Jensen (183-G/F-89) of Amager (#4). Jensen showcased her all-around game by recording 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the last round. She was a key player of Amager, leading her team to a 91-76 easy win against slightly lower-ranked Aabyhoj (#6, 2-8). Amager needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 6 victories and 5 lost games. Jensen has a great season in Denmark. After 10 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.3ppg (7th best), rebounds with 7.8rpg (6th best) and assists with 3.3apg (6th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Lauren Gregory (185-F-87) of Amager - 19 points and 10 rebounds
5. Helle Kristiansen (179-F-92) of Lemvig - 27 points and 2 assists
6. Mathilde Colding-Poulsen (178-SG-95) of SISU - 26 points and 6 rebounds
7. Nicole Ballestero (173-PG-92) of Aabyhoj - 27 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Ida Pretzmann (178-F/G-90) of Stevnsgade - 26 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Cecilie Homann (185-F-89) of Stevnsgade - 13 points and 6 rebounds
10. Camilla Blands (180-G-85) of SISU - 8 points, 10 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)


Dameligaen Round 12: Leader Lemvig gets another victory - by Eurobasket News

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Dameligaen.

Leader Lemvig delivered the ninth win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked SISU (2-6) 90-66. The game without a history. Lemvig led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 21 SISU turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Helle Kristiansen (179-92) who scored 27 points and 4 steals. U.S. Virgin Islands-American swingman Natalie Day (182-90, college: Portland) chipped in 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks. Lemvig's coach Peter Jensen felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Mathilde Colding-Poulsen (178-95) who recorded 26 points and 6 rebounds. Lemvig maintains first position with 9-2 record. SISU lost sixth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fifth place with six games lost. Lemvig are looking forward to face Aabyhoj (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. SISU will play against Stevnsgade and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Aabyhoj was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Amager (6-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Aabyhoj (2-8). Amager defeated Aabyhoj 91-76. It was a good game for swingman Catharina Jensen (183-89) who led her team to a victory with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Lauren Gregory contributed with 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Nicole Ballestero (173-92, college: Vanguard) replied with 27 points for Aabyhoj. Aabyhoj's coach Thomas Johansen rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Amager have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-5 record. Aabyhoj at the other side keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. Amager will play against league's second-placed Horsholm at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Aabyhoj will play against the league's leader Lemvig (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Falcon supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Stevnsgade (6-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Falcon (2-9). Stevnsgade smashed Falcon 78-55 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Jordan Sullivan who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Coach Igor Gavrilovic's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Elisabeth Hansen with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Stevnsgade maintains third position with 6-3 record having five points less than leader Lemvig. Falcon lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Stevnsgade will meet SISU (#5) in the next round. Falcon will have a break next round.


Aabyhoj - Amager 76-91

The game in Aabyhoj was also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Amager (6-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Aabyhoj (2-8). Amager defeated Aabyhoj 91-76. The game was mostly controlled by Amager. Aabyhoj was better in second period 16-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Aabyhoj's 42. Amager players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Aabyhoj's players. It was a good game for swingman Catharina Jensen (183-89) who led her team to a victory with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Lauren Gregory (185-87, college: Vanguard) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Amager players scored in double figures. American point guard Nicole Ballestero (173-92, college: Vanguard) replied with 27 points and forward Kia Fisker (185-95) added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Aabyhoj. Aabyhoj's coach Thomas Johansen rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Amager have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-5 record. Aabyhoj at the other side keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. Amager will play against league's second-placed Horsholm at home in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Aabyhoj will play against the league's leader Lemvig (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Aabyhoj: N.Ballestero 27+4reb+2ast, K.Fisker 12+10reb, T.Laursen 8+4reb+3ast, S.Bersang 7+2reb+2ast, J.Hoier 7+4reb+1ast, A.Sturlason 4+2reb
Amager: E.Fogelstrom 19+2reb+4ast, L.Gregory 19+10reb, C.Jensen 18+9reb+8ast, M.Dinesen 11+1reb+8ast, M.Elmgreen 8+6reb+2ast, I.Klussmann 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 326418


Lemvig - SISU 90-66

Leader Lemvig delivered the ninth win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 5th ranked SISU (2-6) 90-66. The game without a history. Lemvig led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 21 SISU turnovers. The best player for the winners was forward Helle Kristiansen (179-92) who scored 27 points and 4 steals. U.S. Virgin Islands-American swingman Natalie Day (182-90, college: Portland) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks. Four Lemvig players scored in double figures. Lemvig's coach Peter Jensen felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Mathilde Colding-Poulsen (178-95) who recorded 26 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Katrine Dyszkant (183-86) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Lemvig maintains first position with 9-2 record. SISU lost sixth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the fifth place with six games lost. Lemvig are looking forward to face Aabyhoj (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. SISU will play against Stevnsgade and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SISU: M.Colding-Poulsen 26+6reb, K.Dyszkant 14+7reb+3ast, K.Lund 11+1reb+2ast, C.Blands 8+10reb+4ast, M.Hamann 3+1reb+1ast, V.Mikkelsen 2+3reb
Lemvig: H.Kristiansen 27+1reb+2ast, J.Miller 19+3reb+6ast, N.Day 17+12reb+1ast, E.White 11+13reb, I.Udovalieva 9+2reb+9ast, A.Okako 7+7reb
gschID: 326417


Falcon - Stevnsgade 55-78

The game in Falcon supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Stevnsgade (6-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Falcon (2-9). Stevnsgade smashed Falcon 78-55 on Saturday. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Stevnsgade made 22-of-22 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. They also forced 19 Falcon turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jordan Sullivan (188-91, college: Montana) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and swingman Ida Pretzmann (178-90, college: TCU) who added 26 points and 5 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) during the contest. Four Stevnsgade players scored in double figures. Coach Igor Gavrilovic's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was guard Elisabeth Hansen (176-93) with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and forward Tone Heiberg (184-92) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Stevnsgade maintains third position with 6-3 record having five points less than leader Lemvig. Falcon lost sixth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Stevnsgade will meet SISU (#5) in the next round. Falcon will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Falcon: E.Hansen 19+10reb, T.Heiberg 8+8reb, C.Jakobsen 7+1ast, M.Gadeberg 6+4reb, A.Sofie Carrara 5+2reb+2ast, C.Shiffer 5+4reb
Stevnsgade: I.Pretzmann 26+4reb+3ast, J.Sullivan 20+13reb+2ast, C.Homann 13+6reb, H.Sheikh 12+5reb+1ast, A.Dokkedal 4, E.Andersen 3+3reb+3ast
gschID: 326416



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  FINLAND  

Standings - Women

SM-sarja Standings
 1. Catz 14-1 
 2. PeKa 11-4 
 3. Huima 10-5 
 4. ToPo 9-5 
 5. HyPo 7-8 
 6. Pyrinto 6-8 
 7. Honka 6-9 
 8. ViVe 5-10 
 9. FoA 4-11 
 10. TuRi 2-13 

Regular Season: Round 15

Jan. 10: Catz - TuRi 94-54
Jan. 10: Honka - ToPo 83-95
Jan. 10: Pyrinto - Huima 80-87
Jan. 10: ViVe - HyPo 78-75
Jan. 10: PeKa - FoA 73-61

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 11: Honka - Huima
Jan. 11: ViVe - Pyrinto
Jan. 11: TuRi - PeKa
Jan. 11: HyPo - Catz
Jan. 11: FoA - ToPo



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  FRANCE  

Standings - LFB

LFB Standings
 1. Bourges 13-1 
 2. Villeneuve 11-3 
 3. Lattes Montp. 10-3 
 4. Landes 10-4 
 5. Arras 10-4 
 6. Tarbes 9-5 
 7. Angers 7-7 
 8. Mondeville 5-8 
 9. Toulouse 5-8 
 10. Flammes Carolo 5-9 
 11. Lyon 4-10 
 12. Nantes 4-10 
 13. Union Hainaut 2-12 
 14. COB Calais 1-12 

Regular Season: Round 14

Jan. 10: Tarbes - Nantes 88-64
Jan. 10: Lyon - Union Hainaut 86-52
Jan. 10: Landes - Angers 72-77
Jan. 10: Villeneuve - Flammes Carolo 58-51
Jan. 10: Arras - Bourges 53-65
Jan. 11: Toulouse - Mondeville
Jan. 11: Bourges - Lattes Montp.


LFB Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Courtney HURT
  Mondeville
  (185-F-90)
  Avg: 20.7
 1. Hurt, Mondeville20.7 
 2. Lucas, Arras18.7 
 3. Tobin, Angers17.2 
 4. Traore, Union H.17.1 
 5. Bentley, Tarbes16.6 
 6. Akonga Nsimb., Uni.16.4 
 7. Murphy, Angers16.0 
 8. Diawara, Arras14.9 
 9. Bass, Lattes M.14.8 
 10. Page, Landes14.5 
Rebounds Per Game
 Courtney HURT
  Mondeville
  (185-F-90)
  Avg: 10.2
 1. Hurt, Mondeville10.2 
 2. Diawara, Arras10.1 
 3. Bonnan, Nantes10.0 
 4. Page, Landes9.3 
 5. Plouffe, Arras8.6 
 6. Tobin, Angers8.5 
 7. Ciak, Bourges8.3 
 8. DeVaughn, Tarbes8.0 
 9. Akonga Nsimb., Uni.7.9 
 10. Epoupa, Toulouse7.8 
Assists Per Game
 Shona THORBURN
  Union H.
  (178-G-82)
  Avg: 6.8
 1. Thorburn, Union H.6.8 
 2. Epoupa, Toulouse5.8 
 3. Bremont, Villeneuve5.3 
 4. Dumerc, Bourges5.2 
 5. Bouderra, Flamme.4.9 
 6. Bonnan, Nantes4.9 
 7. Aubert, Angers4.1 
 8. Dieme, Lyon3.9 
 9. Guzman, Landes3.9 
 10. Leedham, Bourges3.8 
Steals Per Game
 Olivia EPOUPA
  Toulouse
  (165-PG-94)
  Avg: 2.9
 1. Epoupa, Toulouse2.9 
 2. Michel, Nantes2.7 
 3. Dabovic, Lyon2.6 
 4. Loyd, Tarbes2.6 
 5. Bremont, Villeneuve2.2 
 6. Gomis-H., Villeneu.2.1 
 7. Leedham, Bourges2.1 
 8. Thorburn, Union H.2.1 
 9. Cibert, COB Calais2.0 
 10. Bouderra, Flamme.1.8 
Blocks Per Game
 Helena CIAK
  Bourges
  (197-C-89)
  Avg: 2
 1. Ciak, Bourges2.0 
 2. Tobin, Angers1.4 
 3. Page, Landes1.4 
 4. Tolo, Bourges1.3 
 5. Ayim, Toulouse1.1 
 6. Godin, Lattes M.0.8 
 7. Adams, Bourges0.8 
 8. Diawara, Arras0.8 
 9. Plouffe, Arras0.8 
 10. Tchatchouang, Bo.0.8 


Standings - NF1 (Women) - by Eurobasket News

LF2 Standings
 1. Roche 11-2 
 2. Nice 11-2 
 3. Dunkerque 10-3 
 4. Limoges 8-5 
 5. Pays d'Aix 7-5 
 6. Charnay 7-6 
 7. Avenir 6-7 
 8. SIG 6-7 
 9. Reims 6-7 
 10. LTB 29 5-7 
 11. Le Havre 5-8 
 12. Aulnoye 5-8 
 13. CFBB 1-11 

Regular Season: Round 13

Jan. 10: Limoges - LTB 29 88-68
Jan. 10: Dunkerque - Avenir 82-60
Jan. 10: SIG - Charnay 77-53
Jan. 10: Le Havre - Aulnoye 71-64
Jan. 10: Roche - Nice 69-55
Jan. 10: Reims - Pays d'Aix 61-79


LF2 Round 13 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News

LF2 is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 13 rounds left.

Round 13 in LF2 means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in La Roche where host Roche (11-2) beat league's leader Nice (11-2) 69-55 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Nice. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game without a history. Roche led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 19 Nice turnovers. Slovakian guard Gabriela Kubatova (171-84) fired 20 points for the winners. Power forward Aurelie Carmona (185-87) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Shenita Landry (188-87, college: Temple, agency: Two Points) produced 19 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Nice's coach Rachid Meziane rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Roche keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Nice. Nice will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Roche will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Le Havre at home.
The game in Reims was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Pays d'Aix (7-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Reims (6-7). Pays d'Aix did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 79-61. Pays d'Aix moved-up to fifth place. Reims at the other side dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with SIG and Avenir. Pays d'Aix will play against higher ranked Limoges (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Reims will play against CFBB and hopes to get back on the winning track.
We should mention about the upset which took place in llkirch-Graff., where higher ranked Charnay (7-6) was outleveled in a road game by tenth ranked SIG (6-7) 77-53 on Saturday. Darline NSoki stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. SIG's coach Philippe Breitenbucher felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Awa Niangane responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. SIG moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Reims and Avenir. Loser Charnay dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. SIG will meet at home Aulnoye (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Charnay will play against Avenir (#7) in Chartres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 13 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Aulnoye was defeated by Le Havre in a road game 71-64. Dunkerque smashed Avenir at home 82-60. LTB 29 was destroyed by Limoges on the opponent's court 88-68.
The best stats of 13th round was 23 points and 18 rebounds by Krystal Vaughn of Limoges.

Reims - Pays d'Aix 61-79

The game in Reims was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Pays d'Aix (7-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Reims (6-7). Pays d'Aix did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 79-61. Pays d'Aix moved-up to fifth place. Reims at the other side dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with SIG and Avenir. Pays d'Aix will play against higher ranked Limoges (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Reims will play against CFBB and hopes to get back on the winning track.
gschID: 324609


Roche - Nice 69-55

Round 13 in LF2 means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in La Roche where host Roche (11-2) beat league's leader Nice (11-2) 69-55 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Nice. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The game without a history. Roche led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 19 Nice turnovers. Slovakian guard Gabriela Kubatova (171-84) fired 20 points for the winners. Power forward Aurelie Carmona (185-87) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Four Roche players scored in double figures. American forward Shenita Landry (188-87, college: Temple, agency: Two Points) produced 19 points and 6 rebounds and Mali center Astan Dabo (203-92, agency: Comsport) added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Nice's coach Rachid Meziane rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Roche keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Nice. Nice will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Roche will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Le Havre at home.
Top scorers:
Roche: G.Kubatova 20+4reb+1ast, B.Mukoko 13+1ast, A.Carmona 11+5reb+2ast, M.Dia 10+5reb+2ast, A.Nar Diop 8+6reb+1ast, S.Bouzenna 5+3reb+5ast
Nice: S.Landry 19+6reb+1ast, M.Paget 10+3reb+1ast, A.Dabo 7+7reb+1ast, I.Strunc 7+2reb, J.Bekkering 6+3reb, M.Vidal-Geneve 4
gschID: 324608


Le Havre - Aulnoye 71-64

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 11th ranked Aulnoye (5-8) was defeated on the road by twelfth ranked Le Havre (5-8) 71-64 on Saturday. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 24-10. But Aulnoye won second period 19-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Le Havre made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game, while Aulnoye only scored four points from the stripe. Forward Fabienne Constant (186-86) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Slovakian forward Adriana Gresnerova (180-86) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side forward Celine Girard (185-90) responded with 15 points and 5 steals and forward Carole Leclair (185-89) scored 8 points and 9 rebounds. Le Havre moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with defeated Aulnoye. Le Havre will meet league's leader Roche in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aulnoye will play against SIG (#8) in llkirch-Graff. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Le Havre: F.Constant 20+11reb+1ast, A.Gresnerova 17+5reb+3ast, M.Micaletto 11+2reb+6ast, M.Mendes 9+6reb+1ast, K.Garrett 5+7reb, J.Belleka 5+3reb+4ast
Aulnoye: C.Girard 15+3reb+2ast, C.Plust 13+3reb, C.Duval 10+4reb, C.Leclair 8+9reb+1ast, C.Nowacki 8+5reb+4ast, A.Konate 5+3reb+3ast
gschID: 324607


Dunkerque - Avenir 82-60

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Dunkerque (10-3) smashed at home 7th ranked Avenir (6-7) 82-60 on Saturday. The game without a history. Dunkerque led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. American forward Keisha Hampton (187-90, college: De Paul, agency: LBM Management) stepped up and scored 28 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and power forward Dace Pierre-Joseph (187-81) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds (made all of her seven free throws). Four Dunkerque players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Magali Mendy (177-90) responded with 14 points and guard Swanne Gauthier (171-86) scored 8 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Dunkerque have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain third place with 10-3 record behind leader Roche. Avenir lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Reims and SIG. Dunkerque will meet at home LTB 29 (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Avenir will play against Charnay and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Dunkerque: K.Hampton 28+8reb+3ast, S.Bal 19+1reb, D.Pierre-Joseph 15+10reb+2ast, E.Gorjeu 11+7reb+9ast, A.Pagnier 7+3ast, C.Turin 2+2reb+3ast
Avenir: M.Mendy 14+4reb+3ast, J.Borde 13+1reb+2ast, S.Gauthier 8+5reb+7ast, A.Cheron 8+2reb+1ast, M.Rosche 7+6reb+1ast, R.Ciss 4+6reb+1ast
gschID: 324612


SIG - Charnay 77-53

We should mention about the upset which took place in llkirch-Graff., where higher ranked Charnay (7-6) was outleveled in a road game by tenth ranked SIG (6-7) 77-53 on Saturday. The game without a history. SIG led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game, while Charnay only scored five points from the stripe. SIG forced 23 Charnay turnovers. Forward Darline NSoki (182-89) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and power forward Amelie Voynet (181-94) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Five SIG players scored in double figures. SIG's coach Philippe Breitenbucher felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side forward Awa Niangane (179-94) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and guard Julie Legoupil (173-84) scored 6 points and 6 rebounds. SIG moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Reims and Avenir. Loser Charnay dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. SIG will meet at home Aulnoye (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Charnay will play against Avenir (#7) in Chartres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SIG: A.Voynet 17+5reb+1ast, A.Fischbach 14+2reb+2ast, A.Dobbins 13+4reb+3ast, D.NSoki 12+15reb+4ast, L.Dambach 11+4reb+1ast, K.Bourdin 7+2reb+2ast
Charnay: A.Niangane 19+12reb+2ast, E.Decker 9+4reb, M.Joret 7+2reb+2ast, C.Ducos 6+8reb, J.Legoupil 6+6reb+3ast, L.Lambert 3+3reb
gschID: 324611


Limoges - LTB 29 88-68

Very expected game when 9th ranked LTB 29 (5-7) was rolled over on the road by fourth ranked Limoges (8-5) 88-68 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Limoges. LTB 29 managed to win second period 19-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Limoges outrebounded LTB 29 39-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Krystal Vaughn (185-86, college: VCU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 18 rebounds for the winners and guard Cyrielle Recoura (172-91) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side guard Marie Butard (174-86) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Ukrainian center Oleksandra Chek (191-93) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Limoges and five LTB 29 players scored in double figures. Limoges have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 8-5 record. LTB 29 lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with seven games lost. Limoges will meet at home Pays d'Aix (#5) in the next round. LTB 29 will play against Dunkerque (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Limoges: K.Vaughn 23+18reb+3ast, A.Meszaros 16+2reb+2ast, C.Recoura 15+6reb+2ast, M.Devaux 13+4reb+5ast, C.Michel 8+1reb, M.Sinico 5+3reb+7ast
LTB 29: M.Butard 17+7reb+2ast, L.Matanga 12+2reb+3ast, C.Boag 11+4reb, O.Chek 10+9reb+2ast, W.Miguel 10+2reb+5ast, M.Stervinou 4+2reb+2ast
gschID: 324610



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  GERMANY  

Standings - Women

DBBL Standings
 1. Wasserburg 13-0 
 2. Saarlouis 10-2 
 3. Herner 9-3 
 4. BG 89 Avides 8-5 
 5. Halle 8-5 
 6. Donau-Ries 7-5 
 7. Freiburg 6-7 
 8. Oberhausen 4-9 
 9. Marburg 4-9 
 10. Rhein MB 3-9 
 11. Chemnitz 3-10 
 12. Bad Aibling 1-12 

Regular Season: Round 13

Jan. 10: Freiburg - Oberhausen 83-79
Jan. 10: BG 89 Avides - Marburg 81-59
Jan. 10: Chemnitz - Herner 77-81 OT
Jan. 10: Bad Aibling - Wasserburg 63-85
Jan. 11: Saarlouis - Rhein MB
Jan. 11: Donau-Ries - Halle


Stats Leaders - Women

Points Per Game
 Melissa JELTEMA
  Donau.
  (175-SF-88)
  Avg: 20.3
 1. Jeltema, Donau.20.3 
 2. Raincock-E., Donau.19.8 
 3. Tetschlag, Saarlou.17.8 
 4. Menz, Chemnitz17.1 
 5. Reid, Oberhausen17.1 
 6. Lucet, Freiburg16.6 
 7. Williams, Bad Aibl.16.4 
 8. Wright, Herner15.9 
 9. Greunke, Rhein MB15.6 
 10. Young, BG 89 Avi.15.5 
Rebounds Per Game
 Nayo RAINCOCK-EKUNWE
  Donau.
  (188-F/C-91)
  Avg: 10.6
 1. Raincock-E., Donau.10.6 
 2. Greunke, Rhein MB10.0 
 3. Porter-T., Halle10.0 
 4. Mallard, BG 89 A.9.8 
 5. Valentine, Halle9.5 
 6. Tetschlag, Saarlou.9.1 
 7. Schlemer, Chemnitz9.0 
 8. Cannon, Wasserburg9.0 
 9. Wright, Herner8.6 
 10. Reid, Oberhausen8.5 
Assists Per Game
 Lena-Marie BRADARIC
  Bad Aibling
  (166-PG-93)
  Avg: 4.5
 1. Bradaric, Bad Aibl.4.5 
 2. Menz, Chemnitz4.5 
 3. Mersch, Oberhausen3.8 
 4. Davis, Herner3.4 
 5. Porter-T., Halle3.1 
 6. Reid, Oberhausen3.0 
 7. Peddy, Wasserburg3.0 
 8. Parsons, Donau-Ri.3.0 
 9. Brunckhorst, Wasse.2.8 
 10. Lucet, Freiburg2.7 
Steals Per Game
 Quenese DAVIS
  Herner
  (178-PG-88)
  Avg: 4.4
 1. Davis, Herner4.4 
 2. Peddy, Wasserburg2.8 
 3. Porter-T., Halle2.6 
 4. Tetschlag, Saarlou.2.3 
 5. Lucet, Freiburg2.3 
 6. Menz, Chemnitz2.3 
 7. Young, BG 89 Avid.2.3 
 8. Karic, Herner2.2 
 9. Flasarova, BG 89 A.2.0 
 10. Raincock-E., Dona.2.0 
Blocks Per Game
 Mekia VALENTINE
  Halle
  (193-C/F-88)
  Avg: 1.6
 1. Valentine, Halle1.6 
 2. Mallard, BG 89 A.1.5 
 3. Baker, Marburg1.1 
 4. Jurcenkova, Wasse.0.9 
 5. Raincock-E., Donau.0.9 
 6. Pieczynski, Rhein0.8 
 7. Cannon, Wasserburg0.8 
 8. Koop, Marburg0.8 
 9. Lucet, Freiburg0.8 
 10. Greunke, Rhein MB0.7 


Standings - 2.Bundesliga - by Eurobasket News

2.Bundesliga Standings
North
 1. Osnabruck 10-1 
 2. Opladen 8-3 
 3. Wolfenbuettel 8-3 
 4. Veilchen 7-4 
 5. Braunschweig 7-5 
 6. Barmer TV 6-5 
 7. Neuss 6-5 
 8. Lichterfelde 5-6 
 9. Hannover 4-7 
 10. Gruenberg 3-8 
 11. Hagen Phoenix 3-8 
 12. Zehlendorf 0-12 
South
 1. Keltern 11-0 
 2. Bamberg 11-1 
 3. Wuerzburg 8-3 
 4. Heidelberg 7-4 
 5. Speyer 7-4 
 6. Mainz 7-5 
 7. Weiterstadt 5-7 
 8. Viernheim 4-7 
 9. Rhein MB II 3-8 
 10. Jahn Muenchen 3-9 
 11. Muenchen B. 1-10 
 12. Trier 1-10 

Regular Season: Round 12

North

Jan. 10: Zehlendorf - Braunschweig 53-75
Jan. 11: Lichterfelde - Wolfenbuettel
Jan. 11: Hannover - Neuss
Jan. 11: Veilchen - Barmer TV
Jan. 11: Opladen - Osnabruck
Jan. 11: Gruenberg - Hagen Phoenix

South

Jan. 10: Mainz - Jahn Muenchen 79-82
Jan. 10: Bamberg - Weiterstadt 71-40
Jan. 11: Heidelberg - Viernheim
Jan. 11: Wuerzburg - Trier
Jan. 11: Keltern - Rhein MB II
Jan. 11: Speyer - Muenchen B.



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  HOLLAND  

Standings - Women

Eredivisie Standings
 1. Lekdetec.nl 11-2 
 2. Loon Lions 9-3 
 3. Den Helder 7-5 
 4. CTO 7-6 
 5. Binnenland 6-7 
 6. Grasshoppers 4-9 
 7. Amazone 0-12 

Regular Season: Round 15

Jan. 10: Lekdetec.nl - Binnenland 79-75
Jan. 10: CTO - Grasshoppers 76-64
Jan. 10: Amazone - Loon Lions


Kourtney Treffers' double-double lands her Player of the Week award among Dutch players playing currently abroad - by Eurobasket Center

Here is the weekly review of the top performing Dutch players, who play currently abroad.

Kourtney Treffers
Kourtney Treffers
   #1. This week's number one is an international power forward Kourtney Treffers (187-94, agency: Court Side, currently plays in Italy). She could not help Battipaglia (7-7) in their last game. Despite Treffers' good performance Battipaglia lost 45-53 at home to the higher-ranked (#6) Napoli. She had a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting 12 rebounds. Treffers also added and 3 steals in 37 minutes on the court. Treffers belongs to league's best rebounders and is ranked #2 with 9.2rpg. She also averaged so far 11.7ppg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 48.8%, 3FGP: 9.5% and FT: 56.3% in 14 games she played so far. Treffers is currently a member of the Dutch senior national team.

Chatilla Van Grinsven
Chatilla Van Grinsven
   #2. Second place goes to an international forward Chatilla Van Grinsven (190-89, college: St.Joseph's, currently plays in Turkey). She was not able to help Ormanspor (1-10) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Van Grinsven's good performance the bottom-ranked Ormanspor was defeated 78-70 on their home court in Ankara by the much higher-ranked Besiktas (#3). She recorded 13 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. It's Van Grinsven's first season with the team. Van Grinsven has relatively good stats this year: 11.1ppg, 6.3rpg, 2FGP: 44.3% and FT: 53.8%. She is in the roster of the Dutch senior national team.

Naomi Halman
Naomi Halman
   #3. The Dutch player who performed third best last week abroad was former international power forward Naomi Halman (191-86, college: Cal-Irvine, currently plays in France). Halman managed to help Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration Basket in a victory against the 12th-ranked Lyon (3-10) 79-67 in the French LFB on Saturday night. She recorded only 2 points in 3 minutes on the court. Lattes Montpellier Agglomeration Basket (10-3) is placed third in the LFB. This year Halman averages: 4.4ppg, 1.7rpg, 2FGP: 38.9% and FT: 70.6% in nine games. She played for the Dutch national team three years ago.

Isabella Slim
Isabella Slim
   #4. Forward Isabella Slim (183-95, currently plays college basketball in the States) was not able to secure a victory for the Syracuse (2-0) in their game against the Duke University (2-0) in the NCAA. Slim's contribution was not very remarkable in Thursday's game. She scored only 3 points. The Syracuse was edged 74-72 on the road by the Duke University. Slim's overall stats this season are: 4.4ppg and 1.7rpg. She is also Dutch national team player.

Other top Dutch players, who play abroad:

Marlou De Kleijn (182-F-92) plays for Cadi La Seu in Spanish LFB
Loyce Bettonvil (185-F/C-93) plays for Declercq Stortbeton in Belgian Division I
Jamailah Adams (180-G/F-93) plays for TV Saarlouis Royals in German DBBL
Natalie Van Den Adel (185-G-90) plays for Zamarat in Spanish LFB
Janelle Bekkering (180-SF-88) plays for Nice in French LF2
Francis Donders (170-PG-89) plays for Nottingham Wildcats in British WBBL
Kirsten Daamen (190-C) plays for Garnache in French NF1


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  HUNGARY  

Standings - Women

A Division Standings
 1. UNIQA Eurol. 11-0 
 2. UNI Gyor 9-2 
 3. PINKK-Pecsi 8-3 
 4. PEAC-Pecs 7-4 
 5. Miskolc 6-5 
 6. ZTE NKK 4-6 
 7. Cegledi EKK 4-7 
 8. Atomeromu 3-7 
 9. MTK 1-9 
 10. MKB Eurl.Vasas 0-10 

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 10: ZTE NKK - UNIQA Eurol. 79-89
Jan. 10: UNI Gyor - PEAC-Pecs 78-68
Jan. 10: Cegledi EKK - PINKK-Pecsi 64-75
Jan. 10: Atomeromu - Miskolc 44-77
Jan. 10: MTK - MKB Eurl.Vasas


Stats Leaders - Women

Points Per Game
 Brankica HADZOVIC
  Cegledi .
  (175-G-81)
  Avg: 20.6
 1. Hadzovic, Cegledi20.6 
 2. Skoric, Cegledi EKK19.7 
 3. Zele, ZTE N.19.7 
 4. Radocaj, UNI Gyor17.5 
 5. Vajda, UNI Gyor17.5 
 6. Faulkner, PI.17.1 
 7. McBride, UNIQA E.16.6 
 8. Hatar, MKB E.16.0 
 9. Nagy, ZTE N.14.6 
 10. Jovanovic, PE.13.6 
Rebounds Per Game
 Naignouma COULIBALY
  Miskolc
  (191-C-89)
  Avg: 10.3
 1. Coulibaly, Miskolc10.3 
 2. Williams, PE.9.6 
 3. Vajda, UNI Gyor9.3 
 4. Jovanovic, PE.8.4 
 5. Stewart, PI.8.4 
 6. Barnai, MTK7.8 
 7. Hatar, MKB E.7.6 
 8. McBride, UNIQA E.7.6 
 9. Zele, ZTE N.7.5 
 10. Putnina, San M.7.5 
Assists Per Game
 Dora MEDGYESSY
  MTK
  (174-G-86)
  Avg: 6.7
 1. Medgyessy, MTK6.7 
 2. Hurst, PE.5.7 
 3. Hadzovic, Cegledi4.8 
 4. Faulkner, PI.4.8 
 5. Ciglar, UNIQA E.4.4 
 6. Radocaj, UNI Gyor3.8 
 7. Simon, UNIQA E.3.5 
 8. Czirjak, UNI Gyor3.4 
 9. Skoric, Cegledi EKK3.4 
 10. Aho, MKB E.2.8 
Steals Per Game
 Dora NAGY
  ZTE N.
  (170-PG-95)
  Avg: 4
 1. Nagy, ZTE N.4.0 
 2. Faulkner, PI.2.6 
 3. Skoric, Cegledi EKK2.5 
 4. Varga, ZTE N.2.3 
 5. Jovanovic, PE.2.2 
 6. Szecsi, Miskolc2.2 
 7. Szelesy, ZTE N.2.1 
 8. Raksanyi, PE.2.1 
 9. Snytsina, Canik Bld2.0 
 10. Studer, Atomeromu2.0 
Blocks Per Game
 Tina JOVANOVIC
  PE.
  (190-F/C-91)
  Avg: 1.6
 1. Jovanovic, PE.1.6 
 2. Putnina, San M.1.3 
 3. Barnai, MTK1.3 
 4. Bagi, MKB E.1.3 
 5. Stewart, PI.1.2 
 6. Vajda, UNI Gyor1.1 
 7. Skoric, Cegledi EKK1.0 
 8. Williams, PE.0.8 
 9. Coulibaly, Miskolc0.7 
 10. Toth, MKB E.0.7 


Atomeromu tabs Anna Mansare - by Eurobasket News

Atomeromu KSC Szekszard (A Division) inked 23-year old former international power forward Anna Mansare (188-92, agency: Interperformances). She started the season at UNI Gyor (A Division). In 8 games she averaged just 2.0ppg and 1.4rpg this season. Mansare also played 4 games in Eurocup but she had only 0.8ppg. The last season she played also at CMB Cargo UNI Gyor. In 20 A Division games she had 3.6ppg and 2.7rpg. Mansare also played 10 games in Euroleague where she had only 1.9ppg.
She was also a member of Hungarian international program for some years. Mansare played for Hungarian Senior National Team between 2013 and 2014 and previously for U20 National Team between 2011 and 2013. She also represented Hungary at the World University Games in Kazan (Russia) two years ago.
Mansare has played previously for another Hungarian team MKB Eurl.Vasas.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Check also Complete Transfers List in Hungary


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  ISRAEL  


Ashdod signed Taisiia Bovykina ! - by Gil Goshen



The Israeli champion have signe Ukraine Center
Taisiia Bovykina for the Eurocup games.

Taisiia have played this seasaon for SBK Olimpia Grodno from Belarus
and have released on the end of December, she played 7 games
and had 17.4 points and 12 rbs.
She will join to Tiffany Jackson and Allison Hightower.
Ashdod defeated Ramla in the Israeli cup 57:40.
Ashdod will play vs. Chavakata from Russia next week
in the Eurocup games.
 Taisiia Bovykina (190-C-89)


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  ITALY  


Virtus La Spezia withdraws from A1 championship - by Carlo Grilli

Due to financial reasons, Virtus La Spezia withdraws from A1 championship. The players are free to find a contract elsewhere (Lauma Reke, first one, agreed terms with Cagliari).

The team of Northern Italy had all season long a lot of problems with the gyms for training sessions. The President Brunetto announced legal actions against the local administrators.

Therefore the game scheduled for today (Umbertide vs La Spezia) and the next ones are cancelled; the A1 championship will go on with 13 teams.

The previous La Spezia games are cancelled from standings and results.



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  LITHUANIA  

Standings - LMKL

LMKL Standings
 1. Utena 17-0 
 2. Suduva 12-4 
 3. Aistes-LSU 10-7 
 4. Fortuna 9-8 
 5. Kibirkstis-VICI 9-8 
 6. H-Sirenos 6-11 
 7. Jaunieji Talentai 4-13 
 8. Ruta-Univ. 0-16 

Regular Season: Round 17

Jan. 9: H-Sirenos - Jaunieji Talentai 87-64
Jan. 9: Utena - Aistes-LSU 79-51
Jan. 10: Kibirkstis-VICI - Fortuna 64-79
Jan. 13: Suduva - Ruta-Univ.



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  LUXEMBOURG  

Standings - Women

Total League Standings
 1. Etzella 11-2 
 2. Musel Pikes 10-2 
 3. Amicale 10-3 
 4. T71 Dudelange 6-6 
 5. AB Contern 6-7 
 6. Basket Esch 4-8 
 7. Sparta 2-10 
 8. Telstar 1-12 

Regular Season: Round 16

Jan. 9: Amicale - Etzella 89-75
Jan. 9: T71 Dudelange - Basket Esch 79-81 OT
Jan. 9: Musel Pikes - Telstar 79-60

Regular Season: Round 17

Jan. 15: Basket Esch - Sparta
Jan. 15: Telstar - T71 Dudelange
Jan. 15: Musel Pikes - AB Contern


Stats Leaders - Women

Points Per Game
 Yvonne ANDERSON
  Amicale
  (170-G-90)
  Avg: 30.8
 1. Anderson, Amicale30.8 
 2. Dunham, Basket E.26.7 
 3. Wurtz, Sparta26.3 
 4. Winton, Musel Pikes23.6 
 5. Conicelli, Etzella23.0 
 6. Grieb, AB Contern20.6 
 7. Marinacci, T71 D.19.4 
 8. Charlston, Amicale19.4 
 9. Yoerger, AB Contern16.5 
 10. Brown, Telstar15.7 
Rebounds Per Game
 Jessilyn CONICELLI
  Etzella
  (180-F-89)
  Avg: 17.5
 1. Conicelli, Etzella17.5 
 2. Marinacci, T71 D.14.1 
 3. Grieb, AB Contern13.0 
 4. Dunham, Basket E.13.0 
 5. Brown, Telstar12.8 
 6. Wurtz, Sparta12.7 
 7. Winton, Musel Pikes11.2 
 8. Skrijelj, Sparta10.6 
 9. Charlston, Amicale10.5 
 10. Yoerger, AB Conte.9.8 
Assists Per Game
 Yvonne ANDERSON
  Amicale
  (170-G-90)
  Avg: 7.4
 1. Anderson, Amicale7.4 
 2. Schmit, Musel Pikes5.3 
 3. Yoerger, AB Contern5.0 
 4. Skrijelj, Sparta4.6 
 5. Wagener, T71 D.3.6 
 6. Dunham, Basket E.3.3 
 7. Wagener, T71 D.3.2 
 8. Winton, Musel Pikes3.2 
 9. Conicelli, Etzella2.9 
 10. Mossong, Etzella2.7 
Steals Per Game
 Yvonne ANDERSON
  Amicale
  (170-G-90)
  Avg: 4.1
 1. Anderson, Amicale4.1 
 2. Yoerger, AB Contern3.8 
 3. Brown, Telstar3.8 
 4. Schmit, Musel Pikes3.3 
 5. Dunham, Basket E.2.6 
 6. Wurtz, Sparta2.4 
 7. Wagener, T71 D.2.3 
 8. Winton, Musel Pikes2.3 
 9. Marinacci, T71 D.2.2 
 10. Grieb, AB Contern2.2 
Blocks Per Game
 Alyssa CHARLSTON
  Amicale
  (185-G/F-)
  Avg: 1.8
 1. Charlston, Amicale1.8 
 2. Winton, Musel Pikes1.3 
 3. Jablonowski, Telst.1.0 
 4. Bedalov, Sparta0.8 
 5. Marinacci, T71 D.0.7 
 6. Yoerger, AB Contern0.6 
 7. Wurtz, Sparta0.6 
 8. Orban, T71 D.0.5 
 9. Conicelli, Etzella0.5 
 10. Grieb, AB Contern0.5 


Total League Round 16: #1 Etzella is defeated by Amicale - by Eurobasket News

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Total League.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Etzella (11-2) in Steinsel on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Amicale (10-3) 89-75. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Etzella. The game was mostly controlled by Amicale. Etzella managed to win second period 25-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Amicale looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Etzella helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Yvonne Anderson (170-90, college: Texas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 14 assists (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) and the other American import swingman Alyssa Charlston (185, college: Idaho, agency: LBM Management) who added 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Jessilyn Conicelli (180-89, college: Biola, CA, agency: LBM Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Amicale have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-3 record behind leader Etzella. Etzella at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.


Musel Pikes - Telstar 79-60

Very expected game in Stadrbredimus where 8th ranked Telstar (1-12) was crushed by third ranked Musel Pikes (10-2) 79-60 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Musel Pikes. Telstar was better in fourth quarter 21-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Musel Pikes dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Telstar's 32. Musel Pikes forced 21 Telstar turnovers. Strangely Telstar outrebounded Musel Pikes 40-26 including a 21-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Shalonda Winton (180-91, college: Cleveland St.) who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 7 rebounds and international Magaly Meynadier (170-91) who added 13 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Elan Brown (183-91, college: Vanderbilt) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds and international center Lisa Jablonowski (186-97) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to second place. Telstar lost tenth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Musel Pikes will face AB Contern (#5) at home in the next round. Telstar will play against T71 Dudelange and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Musel Pikes: S.Winton 28+7reb+3ast, M.Meynadier 13+4reb+4ast, L.Diederich 12+1reb+2ast, C.Sitz 6+2reb+2ast, C.Schmit 5+3reb+6ast, M.Platte 4+5reb
Telstar: E.Brown 25+14reb+1ast, L.Jablonowski 15+6reb+4ast, C.Ransquin 9+10reb, F.Muller 3+3reb+2ast, L.Walter 3+2reb+1ast, N.Schroeder 2+4reb
gschID: 321880


T71 Dudelange - Basket Esch 79-81 OT

Basket Esch used overtime to steal road win over T71 Dudelange. H.Dunham stepped up with 27 points and 17 rebounds to pace teh winners. L.Hetting contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds for Basket Esch. C.Marinacci replied with 24 points and 11 rebounds for T71 Dudelange. Rachel Wagener had 21 points in the losing effort.
Top scorers:
Basket Esch: H.Dunham 27+17reb+1ast, L.Hetting 14+9reb+3ast, A.Szaboova 14+4reb, B.Schulte 14+3reb, A.Leonard 6+1ast, T.Hetting 4+4reb+2ast
T71 Dudelange: C.Marinacci 24+11reb+2ast, R.Wagener 21+2reb+4ast, A.Wagener 15+1reb+8ast, M.Orban 11+10reb, K.Bruck 6+2reb, P.Hut 2+1reb+2ast
gschID: 321879


Amicale - Etzella 89-75

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Etzella (11-2) in Steinsel on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Amicale (10-3) 89-75. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Etzella. The game was mostly controlled by Amicale. Etzella managed to win second period 25-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Amicale looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Etzella helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Yvonne Anderson (170-90, college: Texas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 14 assists (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) and the other American import swingman Alyssa Charlston (185, college: Idaho, agency: LBM Management) who added 18 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Amicale players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Jessilyn Conicelli (180-89, college: Biola, CA, agency: LBM Management) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international guard Lynn Schreiner (165-91) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Amicale have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 10-3 record behind leader Etzella. Etzella at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Amicale: Y.Anderson 38+2reb+14ast, A.Charlston 18+8reb+1ast, L.Schmitz 11+11reb+1ast, M.Klepper 11+3reb+1ast, L.Weber 8+6reb+1ast, J.McMinimy 3+2reb
Etzella: J.Conicelli 20+14reb+4ast, L.Schreiner 18+7reb+2ast, N.Mossong 15+4reb+1ast, J.Schreiner 9+2reb+2ast, A.Neiertz 7+1reb, J.Haentges 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 321878



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  MONTENEGRO  


Eshaya Murphy selected the top Montenegrin playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center

We bring you last week's top performances from Montenegrins who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

Eshaya Murphy
Eshaya Murphy
   #1. This week's number one is an international swingman Eshaya Murphy (181-85, college: USC, currently plays in Euroleague). She contributed to an easy victory against the fifth-ranked Familia Schio (3-5) 75-58 in the Euroleague in Wednesday night's game. Murphy scored 9 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 31 minutes on the court. Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca (7-1) is placed first in group B. It was her team's fifth consecutive victory in a row. Murphy is currently sixth on the list of top scorers and also on the list of most steals (fourth place). She has individually a very good year with high stats. Murphy averages: 15.9ppg, 4.0rpg, 2.3apg, 2.8spg, 2FGP: 44.6%, 3FGP: 34.3% and FT: 86.2% in eight games she played so far. She is a naturalized American. Murphy is currently a member of the Montenegrin senior national team. Strangely she has never played in Montenegro.

Jelena Dubljevic
Jelena Dubljevic
   #2. Second place goes to an international center Jelena Dubljevic (191-87, agency: Josep and Nicolas, currently plays in Euroleague). Dubljevic contributed to Galatasaray's victory against the fourth-ranked Lattes Montpellier (3-4) 59-48 in the Euroleague last Wednesday. She scored 8 points, made 3 passes and 3 steals. Galatasaray M.P. Istanbul (2-5) is placed sixth in group A. It's Dubljevic's first season with the team. Dubljevic has relatively good stats this year: 11.1ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.4apg, 1.9spg, 2FGP: 41.7%, 3FGP: 66.7% and FT: 87.0%. She is in the roster of the Montenegrin senior national team.

Iva Perovanovic
Iva Perovanovic
   #3. The Montenegrin player who performed third best last week abroad was an international power forward Iva Perovanovic (188-83, agency: Fly Basketball, currently plays in Turkey). Perovanovic could not help Orduspor (4-6) in their last game. Despite her good performance Orduspor lost 66-70 on the road to the higher-ranked (#8) Edirne. Perovanovic recorded 11 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 37 minutes. This year Perovanovic has relatively solid stats: 14.0ppg, 6.1rpg, 2FGP: 58.2%(57-98) and FT: 89.7% in 10 games. She is also a member of the Montenegrin senior national team.

Milka Bjelica
Milka Bjelica
   #4. An experienced forward Milka Bjelica (193-81, currently plays in Turkey) was not able to help Hatay in their game against Osmaniye (1-9) in the Turkish TKBL. Despite her very good performance in Monday night's game Bjelica recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and getting 11 rebounds. She also added 2 blocks. It was her first game for Hatay this season. Bjelica used to play for the Montenegrin national team back in 2013.

Ana Dabovic
Ana Dabovic
   #5. Former U18 international shooting guard Ana Dabovic (183-89, currently plays in Turkey) was not able to secure a victory for Ormanspor (1-9) in their game against Besiktas (10-4) in the Turkish TKBL, despite her very good performance last Saturday. She was the top scorer with 17 points. Dabovic also added 3 assists and 3 steals in 33 minutes. But Ormanspor lost 70-78 at home to the much higher-ranked (#3) Besiktas. It was Ormanspor's sixth consecutive loss in a row. Dabovic belongs to league's top scorers (ranked #6) and also on the list of most steals (third place). She has very impressive stats this year: 17.1ppg, 3.8rpg, 3.2apg and 2.4spg in 10 games. Dabovic used to play for the Montenegrin U18 national team eight years ago.

Milica Jovanovic
Milica Jovanovic
   #6. Power forward Milica Jovanovic (189-89, currently plays in Turkey) couldn't help Adana ASKI (5-5) in their game against Galatasaray (7-7) in the Turkish TKBL. She recorded 6 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks. Adana ASKI was defeated 76-67 on their home court in Mersin by the lower-ranked Galatasaray (#7). Jovanovic has reliable stats this season: 12.8ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.3apg. She is a former international player as she played for the Montenegrin senior team two years ago.

Jelena Skerovic
Jelena Skerovic
   #7. International guard Jelena Skerovic (176-80, also represented by Josep and Nicolas, currently plays in Turkey) faced previously mentioned Milka Bjelica in the Turkish TKBL last game. Skerovic managed to help Osmaniye Genclik in a victory against the closely-ranked Hatay (1-9) 66-50. She recorded only 3 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 26 minutes. This year Skerovic's overall stats are: 8.0ppg, 4.6rpg and 3.9apg in 10 games. She is also Montenegrin national team player.

Other top Montenegrin players, who play abroad:

Jovana Sofranac (180-F-95) plays for Radivoj Korac in Serbian 1 ZLS
Marija Vujadinovic (175-G-90) plays for Vojvodina in Serbian 1 ZLS
Jelena Vucetic (178-G-93) plays for Vojvodina in Serbian 1 ZLS
Jovana Pasic (180-F-92) plays for Vojvodina in Serbian 1 ZLS
Ana Baletic (185-G/F-85) plays for Kibirkstis-VICI in Lithuanian LMKL
Sladjana Rakovic (182-F/C-96) plays for Sumadija KG in Serbian 1 ZLS
Jelena Culafic (172-G-89) plays for Sumadija KG in Serbian 1 ZLS
Kristina Rakovic (186-F/C-94) plays for Sumadija KG in Serbian 1 ZLS
Aleksandra Vujovic (184-G-80) plays for Rivas Ecopolis in Spanish LFB
Snezana Aleksic (173-G-89) plays for Canik Bld in Turkish TKBL
Milica Cvetanovic (195-C-86) plays for Radnicki KG in Serbian 1 ZLS

Notice: The list above includes only some of the Montenegrin playing currently abroad. Go to Montenegrin Abroad Page to see completed list.


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  NCAA1  

Top 25 - Women

Sthl Standings
 1. Northwestern St. 4-0 (9-6) 
 2. Cent.Arkansas 2-1 (9-6) 
 3. SF Austin 2-1 (9-6) 
 4. McNeese St. 2-1 (8-6) 
 5. SE Louisiana 2-1 (6-8) 
 6. Lamar 2-1 (4-8) 
 7. Sam Houston St. 2-2 (3-11) 
 8. Texas A&M-CC 1-1 (5-7) 
 9. Nicholls St. 1-1 (5-8) 
 10. Incarnate Word 1-2 (4-10) 
 11. Abil.Christian 0-2 (7-5) 
 12. New Orleans 0-3 (2-10) 
 13. Houston Baptist 0-4 (6-9) 

Regular Season: Round 55

Jan. 10: SW Illinois JC - South Dakota 87-101
Jan. 10: NE Illinois - Belmont 77-72
Jan. 10: G.Washington - Idaho 71-65
Jan. 10: Akron - Lake Michigan 65-48
Jan. 10: IPFW - S.Dakota St. 64-65
Jan. 10: UNC Greensboro - Samford 56-62
Jan. 10: UNC Greensboro - Samford
Jan. 10: Tenn-Martin - Morehead St. 99-70
Jan. 10: SIU Edwardsville - Tennessee St. 91-83
Jan. 10: CSU Bakersfield - Grand Canyon 90-67
Jan. 10: Oakland - Wisc.-Milwaukee 89-56
Jan. 10: Georgia St. - Troy 87-96
Jan. 10: St.Mary's, CA - Pacific 86-88 OT
Jan. 10: USF - Portland 85-68
Jan. 10: Princeton - Pennsylvania 83-54
Jan. 10: Bryant - Fair Dickinson 82-77
Jan. 10: Sacred Heart - St.Francis, PA 82-77
Jan. 10: High Point - Winthrop 81-55
Jan. 10: Louisiana Tech - UTSA 79-74
Jan. 10: Tulsa - Memphis 79-69
Jan. 10: Co.Carolina - Presbyterian 78-84 OT
Jan. 10: Pepperdine - BYU 78-84
Jan. 10: Jacksonville St. - Murray St. 78-73 OT
Jan. 10: Texas Arlington - Arkansas St. 77-80 OT
Jan. 10: G.Washington - Richmond 77-67
Jan. 10: Montana - Idaho St. 77-65
Jan. 10: Sacramento St. - N.Colorado 76-71
Jan. 10: Texas A - McNeese St. 76-65
Jan. 10: Wright St. - Detroit Mercy 76-57
Jan. 10: N.Carolina St. - Clemson 76-50
Jan. 10: Tenn Tech - Austin Peay St. 75-71
Jan. 10: Charlotte - Marshall 74-56
Jan. 10: Portland St. - N.Dakota 73-70
Jan. 10: Binghamton - Vermont 73-62
Jan. 10: Seattle - Utah Valley St. JC 73-58
Jan. 10: Northwestern St. - Incarnate Word 73-51
Jan. 10: Furman - E.Tenn.St. 72-73
Jan. 10: Wagner - LIU Brooklyn 72-69
Jan. 10: Cal-Riverside - Cal-Irvine 71-58
Jan. 10: Arizona St. - Arizona 71-54
Jan. 10: Lipscomb - N.Kentucky 70-81
Jan. 10: Santa Clara - Gonzaga 70-78
Jan. 10: TCU - Oklahoma St. 70-66
Jan. 10: Texas St. - La-Monroe 70-64
Jan. 10: Gardner-Webb - Charleston So. 70-54
Jan. 10: Cincinnati - Cent.Florida 70-54
Jan. 10: Jackson St. - Alcorn St. 69-76
Jan. 10: UALR - Appalachian St. 69-48
Jan. 10: Florida Atlantic - Middle Tenn.St. 69-101
Jan. 10: San Jose St. - UNLV 68-72 OT
Jan. 10: Howard - Coppin St. 68-66
Jan. 10: Lafayette - Boston U. 67-60
Jan. 10: SE Louisiana - Houston Baptist 67-59
Jan. 10: New Hampshire - UMBC 67-45
Jan. 10: Green Bay - Youngstown St. 66-43
Jan. 10: Ohio - Toledo 65-58
Jan. 10: Fresno St. - Nevada 65-43
Jan. 10: Loyola, MD - Lehigh 64-52
Jan. 10: USC Upstate - Kennesaw St. 63-72
Jan. 10: Prairie View A&M - Texas Southern 63-61
Jan. 10: Long Beach St. - Cal-Davis 63-60
Jan. 10: S.Utah - N.Arizona 63-53
Jan. 10: Cent.Conn.St. - Robert Morris 63-46
Jan. 10: W.Virginia - Baylor 62-66
Jan. 10: Montana St. - Weber St. 62-54
Jan. 10: Colorado St. - Air Force 62-42
Jan. 10: Harvard - Dartmouth 61-76
Jan. 10: Longwood - Radford 60-78
Jan. 10: ODU - W.Kentucky 60-76
Jan. 10: Chicago St. - UTPA 60-75
Jan. 10: Monmouth - Marist 60-63
Jan. 10: N.Mexico - Utah St. 60-59
Jan. 10: Campbell - NC-Asheville 60-55
Jan. 10: New Orleans - Sam Houston St. 59-75
Jan. 10: S.Mississippi - UTEP 59-71
Jan. 10: Loyola Mary - San Diego 59-67
Jan. 10: Boise St. - Wyoming 59-64
Jan. 10: Iowa St. - Texas 59-57
Jan. 10: Texas Tech - Oklahoma 58-75
Jan. 10: Colgate - American 58-66
Jan. 10: Miss.Valley St. - Alabama A 58-63
Jan. 10: Hartford - Maine 57-68
Jan. 10: Grambling St. - Southern 57-56
Jan. 10: FGCU - Stetson 57-55
Jan. 10: Valparaiso - Ill.-Chicago 56-86
Jan. 10: Delaware St. - Morgan St. 56-64
Jan. 10: N.Carolina A - Savannah St. 56-59
Jan. 10: N.C.Central - S.Carolina St. 56-54 OT
Jan. 10: Mt.St.Marys - St.Francis, NY 56-48
Jan. 10: Cent.Michigan - N.Illinois 56-43
Jan. 10: Kent St. - Bowling Green 55-48
Jan. 10: Beth.-Cookman - Hampton 54-61
Jan. 10: SE Missouri St. - E.Kentucky 54-57
Jan. 10: Jacksonville - N.Florida 54-52
Jan. 10: Ball St. - W.Michigan 54-36
Jan. 10: S.Alabama - Georgia South 53-67
Jan. 10: Ark.-Pine Bluff - Alabama St. 53-64
Jan. 10: N.Texas - Rice 53-48
Jan. 10: CS Northridge - Hawaii 53-46
Jan. 10: Bucknell - Holy Cross 52-53
Jan. 10: Miami, OH - Buffalo 51-71
Jan. 10: Penn St. - Rutgers 51-71
Jan. 10: W.Carolina - Mercer 51-68
Jan. 10: Florida A - Norfolk St. 50-68
Jan. 10: Army - Navy 50-53
Jan. 10: UMKC - N.Mexico St. 48-60
Jan. 10: St.Joseph's - Massachusetts 47-65
Jan. 10: Houston - E.Carolina 46-87
Jan. 10: Wofford - Chattanooga 43-70
Jan. 10: UCSB - Cal Poly - SLO 41-56


NCAA1 Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Kelsey MITCHELL
  Ohio St.
  (173-G-)
  Avg: 25.7
 1. Mitchell, Ohio St.25.7 
 2. Plum, Washington24.4 
 3. Holmes, W.Virginia22.5 
 4. Loyd, Notre Dame22.2 
 5. Alston, Ohio St.21.9 
 6. Davis, Baylor21.7 
 7. Hamby, Wake Forest20.7 
 8. Davis, Georgia Tech20.6 
 9. Powers, Michigan.20.3 
 10. Hrynko, De Paul19.9 
Rebounds Per Game
 Jillian ALLEYNE
  Oregon
  (190-F-)
  Avg: 14.9
 1. Alleyne, Oregon14.9 
 2. Laney, Rutgers12.1 
 3. Powers, Michigan.11.9 
 4. Zahui, Minnesota11.5 
 5. Imovbioh, Virginia11.4 
 6. Faleru, Mississippi10.8 
 7. Johnson, Stanford10.6 
 8. Bays, Purdue10.6 
 9. Day, Syracuse10.4 
 10. Enemkpali, Texas10.4 
Assists Per Game
 Niya JOHNSON
  Baylor
  (173-G-93)
  Avg: 8.5
 1. Johnson, Baylor8.5 
 2. Boyd, California8.1 
 3. Moody, Iowa St.7.1 
 4. Jones, Texas A&M6.4 
 5. Logic, Iowa6.3 
 6. Stepney, W.Virginia6.2 
 7. Johnson, Oklahoma.5.4 
 8. Wiese, Oregon St.5.4 
 9. Theriot, Nebraska5.4 
 10. Davis, Arizona St.5.4 
Steals Per Game
 Ashley DEARY
  Northwes.
  (163-G-)
  Avg: 4.2
 1. Deary, Northwes.4.2 
 2. Davis, Rutgers3.6 
 3. Boyd, California3.5 
 4. Galdeira, Washin.3.4 
 5. Johnson, Oklahoma.3.2 
 6. Buss, Indiana3.0 
 7. Sisk, Mississippi2.8 
 8. Martin, Oklahoma.2.8 
 9. Carter, Tennessee2.8 
 10. Schimmel, Louisvi.2.8 
Blocks Per Game
 Amanda ZAHUI
  Minnesota
  (196-C-93)
  Avg: 4.1
 1. Zahui, Minnesota4.1 
 2. Stokes, Connectic.3.8 
 3. Hart, Ohio St.3.7 
 4. Montgomery, W.Vir.3.5 
 5. Hamblin, Oregon S.3.5 
 6. Williams, Duke3.5 
 7. Lewis, Kansas St.3.4 
 8. Day, Syracuse2.9 
 9. Turner, Notre Dame2.7 
 10. Mavunga, N.Car.2.7 


Iowa State stuns No. 3 Texas 59-57 - by Eurobasket News

Third-ranked Texas couldn't miss. Then the Longhorns couldn't hit anything while Iowa State hit every shot. The Cyclones went cold themselves, but Seanna Johnson (5'10'-G-95) hit a layup with 19 seconds left, and Texas's unbeaten start is history after Iowa State rallied from an 18-point deficit to stun third-ranked Texas 59-57 on Saturday. "They were better than we were at just a lot of the little things," Texas coach Karen Aston said. "We came out really flat out of halftime. I'll take responsibility for that. I probably didn't keep them on edge. "Nikki Moody (5'8'-G-93) had 17 points to lead Iowa State (11-3, 2-1 Big 12), which defeated a top-three team at home for the first time in 12 years. The way the Cyclones did it sure was a head scratcher though. Texas led by 37-19 late in the first half. But Iowa State answered with a 38-13 run and the Longhorns went cold in the second half, hitting just 8 of 38 shots. Brady Sanders (5'11'-G) had 16 points for Texas (13-1, 2-1), which held Iowa State to just Johnson's basket in the final 8:10 and still lost. Texas let Iowa State erase its massive lead in less than 10 minutes - and Kidd Blaskowsky's 3 gave the Cyclones a 50-47 lead with 10:57 left. Instead of responding, the Longhorns folded. Texas scored just six points in a stretch spanning nearly 10 minutes in the second half until Brooke McCarty (5'4'-PG)'s 3 made it 57-56 Iowa State with 3:30 left. But McCarty, Sanders and Nneka Enemkpali (6'1'-F-92) all missed shots just before the buzzer, completing a stunning turnaround for the Cyclones. Nekia Jones had 15 points off the bench for the Longhorns, who lost despite outrebounding Iowa State 49-36. "The magic of this program came out," Iowa State coach Bill Fennelly said. "It's an amazing effort by our team." After a surprisingly narrow win over West Virginia in Austin, Texas looked primed to be upset.
Courtesy of: midco.net


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Angela Marino selected the top New Zealander playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center

Here is the weekly review of the top performing New Zealand players, who play currently abroad.

Angela Marino
Angela Marino
   #1. This week's number one is former international point guard Angela Marino (166-86, currently plays in Australia). She was the major contributor in an Adelaide Lightning's victory against one of league's weakest teams West Coast Waves (4-12) 78-61 in the Australian WNBL in Sunday night's game. Marino scored 17 points and added 6 assists in 33 minutes on the court. Adelaide Link Lightning (3-12) is located at the very bottom in the WNBL. It's Marino's eighth season with the team. She is ranked seventh on the list of the best passers in the league with 3.4apg. Marino also averaged so far 8.7ppg, 2.1rpg, 2FGP: 33.3%, 3FGP: 22.9% and FT: 69.1% in 15 games she played so far. She has a dual citizenship: New Zealand and Italian. Marino played for the New Zealand senior national team seven years ago.

Penina Davidson
Penina Davidson
   #2. Second place goes to former international forward Penina Davidson (190-95, currently plays college basketball in the States). She led California to an easy victory against the University of Utah (3-0) 67-49 in the NCAA last Saturday. Davidson scored 15 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. The University of California has 1-2 conference record this season. It's Davidson's first year with the team. This year she averages: 8.7ppg, 2.1rpg, 2FGP: 33.3%, 3FGP: 22.9% and FT: 69.1%. Davidson played for the New Zealand national team in 2013.

Micaela Cocks
Micaela Cocks
   #3. The New Zealand player who performed third best last week abroad was former international guard Micaela Cocks (174-86, college: Oregon, currently plays in Australia). She led Townsville Fire to an easy victory against the sixth-ranked Canberra Capitals (7-9) crushing them 106-58 in the Australian WNBL on Friday night. Cocks scored 15 points in 23 minutes. Townsville Fire (11-3) is placed first in the WNBL. It was her team's sixth consecutive victory in a row. This year Cocks' overall stats are: 9.5ppg, 1.4rpg, 1.6apg, 2FGP: 46.8% and FT: 75.0% in 14 games. She played for the New Zealand national team two years ago.

Antonia Edmondson
Antonia Edmondson
   #4. Forward Antonia Edmondson (181-87, currently plays in Australia) could not help West Coast Waves (4-12) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Edmondson's good performance West Coast Waves was defeated 83-70 on the road by the second-ranked Bendigo Spirit. She scored 10 points. Edmondson's total stats this season are: 6.2ppg and 2.1rpg. She is also New Zealand national team player.

Jillian Harmon
Jillian Harmon
   #5. Former international forward Jillian Harmon (185-87, agency: Players Group, college: Stanford, currently plays in Australia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Micaela Cocks and both played together in the last Australian WNBL game. Harmon contributed to an easy victory against the sixth-ranked Canberra Capitals (7-9) crushing them 106-58. She scored 8 points in 20 minutes. This year Harmon's total stats are: 6.6ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.1apg in 14 games. She is a naturalized American. Harmon used to play for the New Zealand national team three years ago. Strangely she has never played in New Zealand.

Other top New Zealand players, who play abroad:

Erin Rooney (173-G-90) plays for Arras in French LFB
Noni Wharemate (171-G-82) plays for Wanneroo in Australian State League


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  NIGERIA  


Toluwani Omotola selected the top Nigerian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center

We bring you last week's top performances from Nigerians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

Toluwani Omotola
Toluwani Omotola
   #1. This week's number one is former international power forward Toluwani Omotola (190-91, college: Liberty, currently plays in Brazil). Omotola led Recife to a victory against the league outsider Jaragua (0-4) 79-72 in the Brazilian LBF on Wednesday night. She scored 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 29 minutes on the court. Sport Club do Recife (2-3) is placed fifth in the LBF. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. It's Omotola's first season with the team. Omotola has relatively good stats this year: 12.0ppg, 7.5rpg, 2FGP: 47.6% and FT: 57.1% in two games she played so far. She has a dual citizenship: British and Nigerian. Omotola played for the Nigerian senior national team two years ago.

Olayinka Sanni
Olayinka Sanni
   #2. Second place goes to former international center Olayinka Sanni (188-86, agency: Josep and Nicolas, college: W.Virginia, currently plays in France). She could not help Flammes Carolo (5-9) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Sanni's good performance Flammes Carolo was defeated 59-55 at home by the higher-ranked Basket Landes (#4). She was the top scorer with 14 points. This season Sanni has relatively solid stats: 11.4ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 47.9%. She played for the Nigerian national team in 2007.

Uju Ugoka
Uju Ugoka
   #3. The Nigerian player who performed third best last week abroad was former U19 international forward Uju Ugoka (185-93, agency: Interperformances, college: Virginia Tech, currently plays in Italy). Ugoka was not able to help Vigarano (5-9) in their last game. Despite her good performance Vigarano was badly defeated 76-59 on their home court in Vigarano by the second-ranked Familia Schio. Ugoka was the second best scorer with 12 points. She also added 8 rebounds in 35 minutes. Ugoka belongs to league's top scorers (ranked #4) and also on the list of best rebounders (sixth place). She has individually a very good year with high stats. Ugoka averages: 16.2ppg, 8.2rpg, 1.7spg, 2FGP: 45.0% and FT: 65.6% in 12 games. She played for the Nigerian U19 national team four years ago.

Chineze Nwagbo
Chineze Nwagbo
   #4. An experienced guard Chineze Nwagbo (183-82, agency: LBM Management, college: Syracuse, currently plays in Poland) contributed to a 2-point Sleza Wroclaw's victory against the closely-ranked Widzew (3-11) 76-74 in the Polish BLK on Saturday night. Nwagbo recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting the same number of rebounds. It was her first game for Sleza Wroclaw this season. Her team is placed seventh in the BLK. Nwagbo is another player who holds two passports: Nigerian and American. She used to play for the Nigerian national team back in 2006.

Promise Amukamara
Promise Amukamara
   #5. Former U19 international guard Promise Amukamara (173-93, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to an Arizona St.'s surprising victory against the University of Arizona (2-0) crushing them 88-41 in the NCAA in Thursday night's game. Amukamara scored 16 points and added 3 assists in 20 minutes. It was her first game for Arizona St. this season. Her team has 0-2 conference record this season. Amukamara is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's her fourth year in Arizona St.'s roster. She used to play for the Nigerian U19 national team four years ago.

Sarah Imovbioh
Sarah Imovbioh
   #6. Center Sarah Imovbioh (188-92, currently studies in the States) contributed to an easy victory against the Virginia Tech (0-2) 62-47 in the NCAA last Sunday. Imovbioh recorded 9 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. It was her first game for Virginia this season. Her team has 3-0 conference record this season. So far Virginia won all three games in the conference. Imovbioh has been at the team for four years. She is a former international player as she played for the Nigerian senior team two years ago.

Mactabene Amachree
Mactabene Amachree
   #7. Former international swingman Mactabene Amachree (190-78, currently plays in Turkey) contributed to Osmaniye's victory against the 18th-ranked Mersin (3-13) 73-66 in the Turkish TKBL on Saturday night. Amachree scored 13 points in 20 minutes. Osmaniye Genclik (2-9) is placed 12th in the TKBL. Amachree has reliable stats this year: 11.7ppg, 6.0rpg and 1.7apg in 11 games. She used to play for the Nigerian national team six years ago.

The list of other players, who all have Nigerian passport but never been selected to any of Nigerian national teams:

   #1. Nnemkadi Ogwumike (189-F/C-90, college: Stanford, currently plays in Russia) led Dynamo Kursk to a victory over the eighth-ranked Energy Ivanovo (3-8) crushing them 91-48 in the Russian PBL in Sunday night's game. She was MVP of the game. Ogwumike recorded 19 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 22 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only her third season in pro basketball. Dynamo Kursk (8-3) is placed third in the PBL. It's Ogwumike's first year with the team. Ogwumike belongs to league's top scorers and is ranked #3 with 16.8ppg. She also averaged so far 7.9rpg, 1.3apg and 1.2spg in nine games she played so far. Ogwumike has a dual citizenship: Nigerian and American.

   #2. Atonye Nyingifa (180-F-90, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: UCLA, currently plays in Israel) could not help Hap.Petah Tikva (5-7) in their last game on Monday. Despite her very good performance Hap.Petah Tikva was defeated in an overtime 87-82 at home by the higher-ranked Bnot Hertzeliya (#3). Nyingifa recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 10 rebounds. She also added 4 assists. It's Nyingifa's first season with the team. Nyingifa is currently first on the league's list of top scorers and also on the list of best rebounders (first place). She has individually a very good season with high stats. Nyingifa averages: 20.9ppg, 14.7rpg, 2.4apg and 1.7spg. She is another player who holds two passports: Nigerian and American.

   #3. Chinwe Okorie (196-C-94, currently plays college basketball in the States) managed to help Mississippi State University to win against the University of Missouri (1-0) 53-47 in the NCAA in Sunday night's game. Okorie recorded only 2 points and had 3 steals. The Mississippi State University has 0-1 conference record this season. Okorie's stats this year are: 11.7ppg, 6.0rpg and 1.7apg.


Cadi La Seu inks Ndidi Madu, ex First Bank - by Eurobasket News

Cadi La Seu D'urgell (LFB) agreed terms with 26-year old Nigerian ex-international power forward Ndidi Madu (185-89, college: Florida, agency: Josep and Nicolas). She is a dual citizen owning also American passport. Madu played last summer at First Bank in Nigerian D1 league. In 6 African Champions Cup games she had 10.0ppg and 3.3rpg. The last season she played at GDKO Bizkaia Ibaizabal Galdakao. In 5 games she recorded 8.4ppg, 6.8rpg and 1.0apg. Madu also spent pre-season at Gernika Bizkaia (LF2) that year. The other team she played that season for was Embutidos Pajariel Bembibre PDM. In 16 games she recorded 4.1ppg and 3.0rpg.
The previous (12-13) season Madu played at Al-Qazeres (LF2). In 23 games she recorded 14.4ppg and 8.8rpg in 2012-13 season. She helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. Quite impressive season as she was named to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF2 1st Team and All-Imports Team. Madu also represented Nigeria at the African Championships in Maputo (Mozambique) two years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 9.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.4spg, FGP: 56.8%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 78.6%.
Madu has played previously for another Spanish team Socinsa Bembibre.
She attended University of Florida until 2012 and it will be her third season as a professional player.
Madu could be described: A very good inside player, sha is a fighter who needs a consistent playmaker so she can make the most of her big presence in the paint.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Check also Complete Transfers List in Spain


Sleza Wroclaw signs Chineze Nwagbo - by Eurobasket News

ITS Sleza Wroclaw (BLK) signed 33-year old Nigerian ex-international guard Chineze Nwagbo (183-82, college: Syracuse, agency: LBM Management). She started the season at Artego Bydgoszcz (BLK). In 13 games she had 13.5ppg, 8.6rpg and 1.0apg this season. The last season Nwagbo played at AZS Gorzow Wielkopolski. In 25 games she was second best scorer with impressive 16.8ppg and averaged 10.1rpg (leader !!!), 1.0apg and 1.4spg. A very impressive season as she was named to Polish BLK All-Star Game.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others her team was regular season runner-up in Portuguese League in 2011. Nwagbo was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Import Player of the Year back in 2011. She represented Nigeria at the World Championships in Sao Paulo (Brazil) nine years ago.
Nwagbo has played previously professionally in Spain (Real Canoe, Cadi La Seu, Alvargomez Guadalajara, CB Pio XII Santiago de Compostela and Mencey Uni) and Portugal (AD Vagos).
She attended Syracuse University until 2005 and it is her tenth season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Kvinneligaen Round 10: Ullern beats Hoybraten in a derby game - by Eurobasket News

Hoybraten - Ullern 27-85

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Oslo: Ullern (#1) and Hoybraten (#7). Hoybraten was smashed at home by 58 points 27-85 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The game without a history. Ullern led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Hoybraten to just 4 points in second quarter and to 9 points in first half. Ullern held Hoybraten to an opponent 23.4 percent shooting from the field compared to 39.5 percent accuracy of the winners. Ullern forced 39 Hoybraten turnovers and had a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Hoybraten's players. The former international guard Tina Moen (180-86, college: IPFW) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals for the winners. The former international guard Jeanine Flaaten (169-85) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Ullern players scored in double figures. Forward Sigrid Davidsen (185-95) produced 8 points and 11 rebounds and Astrid Gjersvik (172-96) added 2 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Hoybraten's coach Martin Raz gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-1 record. Newly promoted Hoybraten still closes the standings with ten games lost. Ullern will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hoybraten's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Oslo to the arena Ullern.
Top scorers:
Hoybraten: A.Fraas 8, S.Davidsen 8+11reb+3ast, J.Holmqvist 6+1reb, F.Kelmendi 3+4reb+2ast, A.Gjersvik 2+9reb+1ast, H.Binyam 0+1reb+1ast
Ullern: T.Moen 19+11reb+9ast, J.Flaaten 17+5reb+6ast, T.Halvorsen 13+8reb+4ast, E.Hergot 11+3reb, A.Allen 9+6reb+2ast, P.Gudmundsen 8+2reb
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  POLAND  

Standings - PLKK

BLK Standings
 1. Wisla Krakow 14-0 
 2. Energa Torun 11-2 
 3. Artego Bydg. 10-3 
 4. CCC Polkowice 10-4 
 5. Gorzow 9-4 
 6. Rybnik 7-7 
 7. Sleza Wroclaw 6-8 
 8. MKK Siedlce 5-9 
 9. AZS UMCS 4-9 
 10. Widzew 3-11 
 11. Gdynia 2-12 
 12. Konin 0-12 

Regular Season: Round 14

Jan. 10: CCC Polkowice - AZS UMCS 80-67
Jan. 10: Widzew - Sleza Wroclaw 74-76
Jan. 10: Gdynia - Rybnik 64-75
Jan. 10: MKK Siedlce - Wisla Krakow 59-73
Jan. 11: Artego Bydg. - Gorzow
Jan. 11: Energa Torun - Konin


Stats Leaders - PLKK

Points Per Game
 Jhasmin PLAYER
  Sleza Wroclaw
  (178-G-87)
  Avg: 23.8
 1. Player, Sleza Wroc.23.8 
 2. Brewer, Gorzow22.0 
 3. Zoll-Norman, Gor.20.5 
 4. Lavender, Wisla K.19.2 
 5. Metcalf, Rybnik18.3 
 6. Ellenberg, Konin18.0 
 7. Reid, Energa Torun16.7 
 8. McBride, Artego B.16.6 
 9. Sutherland, CCC P.16.3 
 10. Mingo, Rybnik16.2 
Rebounds Per Game
 Amisha CARTER
  Artego B.
  (186-PF-82)
  Avg: 10.5
 1. Carter, Artego B.10.5 
 2. Boothe, Widzew9.6 
 3. Zarytska, MKK S.9.3 
 4. Lavender, Wisla K.9.2 
 5. Sutherland, CCC P.9.1 
 6. Brewer, Gorzow9.0 
 7. Dorogobuzova, Gdy.9.0 
 8. Nwagbo, Sleza W.8.7 
 9. Rymarenko, Rybnik8.6 
 10. Player, Sleza Wro.8.5 
Assists Per Game
 Sharnee ZOLL-NORMAN
  Gor.
  (170-PG-86)
  Avg: 9.8
 1. Zoll-Norman, Gor.9.8 
 2. McBride, Artego B.6.4 
 3. Vandersloot, Wisla5.2 
 4. Pawlak, Sleza Wroc.5.1 
 5. Metcalf, Rybnik4.8 
 6. Swanier, CCC P.4.0 
 7. Ouvina, Wisla Krak.4.0 
 8. Brown, Gdynia3.9 
 9. Reid, Energa Torun3.8 
 10. Owczarzak, CCC P.3.6 
Steals Per Game
 Maurita REID
  Energa Torun
  (172-PG-85)
  Avg: 3.6
 1. Reid, Energa Torun3.6 
 2. Ross, Sleza W.2.9 
 3. Metcalf, Rybnik2.8 
 4. Carter, Artego B.2.6 
 5. Swanier, CCC P.2.4 
 6. Player, Sleza Wroc.2.3 
 7. Vandersloot, Wisla2.2 
 8. Ouvina, Wisla Krak.2.1 
 9. Zoll-Norman, Gor.2.0 
 10. Brooks, MKK S.2.0 
Blocks Per Game
 Agnieszka MAJEWSKA
  CCC P.
  (195-C-82)
  Avg: 2.9
 1. Majewska, CCC P.2.9 
 2. Brown, Sleza W.1.4 
 3. Petronyte, Wisla K.1.4 
 4. Boothe, Widzew1.2 
 5. Brewer, Gorzow1.0 
 6. Ogorodnikova, Gor.0.9 
 7. Simon, Gdynia0.8 
 8. Okoye, Widzew0.8 
 9. Zapart, Widzew0.8 
 10. Koc, Artego Bydg.0.7 


Agnieszka Bibrzycka selected the top Polish players playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center

Here is the weekly review of the top performing Polish players, who play currently abroad.

Agnieszka Bibrzycka
Agnieszka Bibrzycka
   #1. This week's number one is an experienced former international swingman Agnieszka Bibrzycka (184-82, college: Abil.Christian, currently plays in Euroleague). She contributed to an easy victory against the sixth-ranked Abdullah Gul (3-5) 73-57 in the Euroleague last Wednesday. Bibrzycka scored 10 points. Fenerbahce Spor Kulubu (7-1) is placed second in group B. It was her team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. This season Bibrzycka averages: 9.8ppg, 2.6rpg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 53.8%, 3FGP: 38.7% and FT: 73.7%. She played for the Polish senior national team six years ago.

Magdalena Zietara
Magdalena Zietara
   #2. Second place goes to an international swingman Magdalena Zietara (180-92, currently plays in Euroleague). Zietara could not help Good Angels (1-6) in their last game. Despite her good performance the seventh-placed Good Angels (1-6) was badly defeated 70-50 on the road by the higher-ranked (#5) Wisla Krakow in the group A of Euroleague. Zietara was the second best scorer with 10 points. She also added 7 rebounds in 31 minutes. It was Good Angels' fifth consecutive loss in a row. This year Zietara's overall stats are: 4.3ppg, 2.5rpg, 2FGP: 35.3%, 3FGP: 30.8% and FT: 66.7% in six games she played so far. She is in the roster of the Polish senior national team.

Ewelina Kobryn
Ewelina Kobryn
   #3. The Polish player who performed third best last week abroad was former international center Ewelina Kobryn (193-82, currently plays in Russia). Kobryn contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Spartak Noginsk (1-10) crushing them 96-66 in the Russian PBL in Monday night's game. She recorded 7 points. UMMC Ekaterinburg (11-0) is placed first in the PBL. So far her team won all eleven games in the Regular Season. Kobryn has relatively good stats this season: 11.2ppg, 6.5rpg, 2.0spg, 2FGP: 59.1%(26-44) and FT: 83.3%. She played for the Polish national team five years ago.

Katarzyna Cymmer
Katarzyna Cymmer
   #4. Guard Katarzyna Cymmer (172-89, currently plays in Hungary) was not able to help the league outsider MKB Eurl.Vasas in their game against PEAC-Pecs (7-4) in the Hungarian A Division. Cymmer scored 5 points and added 3 assists in 25 minutes. The bottom-ranked MKB Eurl.Vasas was crushed 82-42 at home by the higher-ranked (#4) PEAC-Pecs. So far MKB Eurl.Vasas lost all ten games in the Regular Season. This year Cymmer's total stats are: 7.6ppg, 6.1rpg, 2.6apg and 1.4spg in 10 games. She used to play for the Polish U20 national team back in 2009.

The list of other players, who all have Polish passport but never been selected to any of Polish national teams:

   #1. Helena Ciak (197-C-89, agency: Comsport, currently plays in Euroleague) led her French team Bourges to a victory over the eighth-ranked IMOS Brno (0-8) crushing them 79-48 in the Euroleague in Wednesday night's game. She was MVP of the game. Ciak had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 12 rebounds. She also added 2 blocks in 29 minutes. Tango Bourges Basket (5-3) is placed fourth in group B. It's Ciak's first season with the team. Ciak is currently third on the list of best blockers with 1.6bpg. She also averaged so far 9.4ppg and 8.9rpg in eight games she played so far. Ciak has a dual citizenship: Polish and French.

   #2. Bar Gilinski (185-PF-92, currently plays in Israel) contributed to a Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion's victory against one of league's weakest teams Elitzur Holon (2-10) 99-91 in the Israeli D1 last Monday. Gilinski had a double-double by scoring 16 points and getting 13 rebounds in 31 minutes. Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion (6-6) is placed fifth in the D1. It was her team's first victory after five consecutive loses. It's Gilinski's first season with the team. This year she has relatively solid stats: 13.3ppg, 8.4rpg, 1.5apg and 1.2spg in 12 games. Gilinski is another player who holds two passports: Polish and Israeli.

   #3. Pauline Krawczyk (182-F-85, also represented by Comsport, currently plays in France). She could not help Mondeville (5-8) to beat Tarbes (9-5). Krawczyk recorded only 4 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Mondeville was defeated 81-70 at home by the higher-ranked Tarbes (#6). Krawczyk's total stats this season are: 10.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.4apg. She has both Polish and French nationalities.

Other top Polish players, who play abroad:

Daria Mieloszynska (188-F-83) plays for Zamarat in Spanish LFB
Bianka Vaigl (179-F-95) plays for Samorin in Slovakian Extraliga
Nataliya Trafimava (185-F-79) plays for Gorizont in Belarusian Premier League
Nadzeya Drozd (174-G-83) plays for Olimpia GrGAU in Belarusian Premier League
Marta Mankowska (179-F-90) plays for Vega 1 in Latvian NBL
Mirela Damaschek (186-F) plays for Friendsfactory Germering in German 2.Bundesliga
Klaudia Grudzien (184-F-90) plays for Wolfpack Wolfenbuettel in German 2.Bundesliga
Sylwia Blaszyk (164-G-84) plays for BC Asker in Norwegian Kvinneligaen

Notice: The list above includes only some of the Polish playing currently abroad. Go to Polish Abroad Page to see completed list.


Rodriguez starts her pro career at Widzew - by Eurobasket News

Widzew Lodz (BLK) agreed terms with 24-year old American guard Angela Rodriguez (173-91, agency: Merit Management Group). Rodriguez just graduated from Wisc.-Milwaukee (NCAA). In 30 games she had very impressive stats: 17.1ppg, 3.3rpg, 5.6apg and 1.1spg last season. A very spectacular year in her career as she was named to All-Horizon League 2nd Team. She represented USA at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz (Mexico) last year. Rodriguez's team won Bronze and her stats at that event were 5 games: 12.2ppg, 2.2rpg, Assists-4(3.8apg), FGP: 46.7%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 83.3%.
As mentioned above Rodriguez is just out of college, so it will be her first season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Sleza Wroclaw signs Chineze Nwagbo - by Eurobasket News

ITS Sleza Wroclaw (BLK) signed 33-year old Nigerian ex-international guard Chineze Nwagbo (183-82, college: Syracuse, agency: LBM Management). She started the season at Artego Bydgoszcz (BLK). In 13 games she had 13.5ppg, 8.6rpg and 1.0apg this season. The last season Nwagbo played at AZS Gorzow Wielkopolski. In 25 games she was second best scorer with impressive 16.8ppg and averaged 10.1rpg (leader !!!), 1.0apg and 1.4spg. A very impressive season as she was named to Polish BLK All-Star Game.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others her team was regular season runner-up in Portuguese League in 2011. Nwagbo was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese League Import Player of the Year back in 2011. She represented Nigeria at the World Championships in Sao Paulo (Brazil) nine years ago.
Nwagbo has played previously professionally in Spain (Real Canoe, Cadi La Seu, Alvargomez Guadalajara, CB Pio XII Santiago de Compostela and Mencey Uni) and Portugal (AD Vagos).
She attended Syracuse University until 2005 and it is her tenth season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Standings - Women

Liga Feminina Standings
 1. CAB Madeira 14-0 
 2. Lombos Quinta 11-1 
 3. Uniao Sportiva 9-5 
 4. Boa Viagem 8-5 
 5. GDESSA 6-5 
 6. Benfica 6-7 
 7. AD Vagos 6-7 
 8. Olivais 5-8 
 9. Lousada 3-9 
 10. Alges 3-9 
 11. CD Torres N. 2-9 
 12. Academico FC 2-10 

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 10: CD Torres N. - Olivais 75-58
Jan. 10: Boa Viagem - CAB Madeira 64-61
Jan. 10: Lousada - Alges 64-46
Jan. 10: Uniao Sportiva - CAB Madeira 61-72
Jan. 10: GDESSA - AD Vagos 60-64
Jan. 10: Academico FC - Lombos Quinta 33-84
Jan. 11: Uniao Sportiva - Benfica
Jan. 11: Boa Viagem - CAB Madeira



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Standings - Women

Liga Nationala Standings
 1. Sf.Gheorghe 15-2 
 2. Alba Iulia 14-3 
 3. Targoviste 13-3 
 4. ICIM Arad 13-4 
 5. Galati 11-6 
 6. Alexandria 11-6 
 7. Brasov 9-7 
 8. Satu Mare 8-8 
 9. Timisoara 8-9 
 10. Targu Mures 6-11 
 11. Cluj Napoca 3-14 
 12. Craiova 3-14 
 13. Oradea 2-14 
 14. Rapid 1-16 

Regular Season: Round 17

Jan. 10: Timisoara - Oradea 81-37
Jan. 10: ICIM Arad - Alexandria 74-70
Jan. 10: Targu Mures - Galati 65-77
Jan. 10: Targoviste - Alba Iulia 59-69
Jan. 10: Cluj Napoca - Satu Mare 45-70
Jan. 10: Sf.Gheorghe - Craiova 110-47

Regular Season: Round 18

Jan. 17: Alexandria - Sf.Gheorghe
Jan. 17: Galati - Craiova
Jan. 17: Oradea - ICIM Arad
Jan. 17: Brasov - Targu Mures
Jan. 17: Alba Iulia - Timisoara
Jan. 17: Cluj Napoca - Rapid
Jan. 17: Satu Mare - Targoviste

Round 16

Jan. 14: Satu Mare - Brasov
Jan. 15: Oradea - Targoviste


Kara Trutnov adds Adams to their roster, ex Satu Mare - by Eurobasket News

Kara Trutnov (ZBL) added to their roster American center Ashley Adams (196, college: Ohio State, agency: Interperformances). She started the season at CS Municipal Satu Mare in Romanian Liga Nationala. In 15 games she recorded 11.3ppg, 9.3rpg, 3.6apg, 1.2spg and 1.5bpg this season. The last season Adams played at Ohio State University in Big Ten Conference in the NCAA. In 31 games she averaged 5.2ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.3apg and 1.8bpg.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others her team was regular season runner-up in Big Ten in 2012. Adams was also voted Big Ten All-Freshman Team back in 2011 at her college time.
Adams graduated from Ohio State in 2014 and it is her first season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Standings Women D1

PBL Standings
 1. UMMC 11-0 
 2. Nadezhda O. 9-1 
 3. Dynamo K. 8-3 
 4. Sparta&K MR 7-4 
 5. Dynamo M. 5-5 
 6. Chevakata 4-7 
 7. Enisey 3-7 
 8. Energy Ivanovo 3-8 
 9. Dyn.-GUVD 2-8 
 10. Spartak N. 1-10 

Regular Season: Round 11

Jan. 10: Chevakata - Dynamo K. 82-74
Jan. 10: Energy Ivanovo - Spartak N. 75-65
Jan. 10: Sparta&K MR - Dynamo M. 74-64
Jan. 10: Dyn.-GUVD - Nadezhda O. 59-75
Jan. 10: Enisey - UMMC 48-80

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 18: Spartak N. - Chevakata
Jan. 18: Nadezhda O. - Sparta&K MR
Jan. 18: Dynamo K. - Dynamo M.
Jan. 18: Enisey - Dyn.-GUVD


Samantha Prahalis (ex Energy Ivanovo) joins Mersin - by Eurobasket News

Mersin BSH Bld (TKBL) agreed terms with 25-year old American point guard Samantha Prahalis (170-90, college: Ohio State, agency: LBM Management). She started the season at Energy Ivanovo in Russian PBL league. In 8 games she had 12.8ppg, 3.9rpg, 3.5apg and 1.6spg this season. The last summer Prahalis was tested by Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA. In two games she recorded just 2.0ppg and 1.5rpg. The last (2014) season she played at ASC Sepsi SIC Sfantu Gheorghe (Liga Nationala) in Romanian league. In 29 games she was third best scorer with impressive 20.0ppg and averaged 5.3rpg, 5.3apg (leader !!!) and 2.7spg. She helped them to make it to the cup final and to the league semifinals. Quite impressive season as she was selected Eurobasket.com All-Romanian League Guard of the Year, named to 1st Team and named to All-Imports Team. Prahalis also played 6 games in Eurocup where she recorded very remarkable stats: 21.0ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.8apg and 2.3spg.
The previous (2013) summer she played at New York in WNBA. But in three games she did not score anything and had only 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. The last (2013) season Prahalis was tested by Maccabi Ramat Hen (D1) in Israeli league. The last (2013) summer she played at Phoenix in WNBA. In 8 games she recorded only 2.3ppg, 1.0rpg and 2.0apg in 2013 season.
Three years ago Prahalis was drafted by Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) in first round (6th overall).
She attended Ohio State until 2012 and it is her third season in pro basketball.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Prahalis' team was regular season runner-up in Big Ten in 2012. She was also voted All-Big Ten Player of the Year back in 2012 at her college time. Prahalis represented USA at the World Championships U19 in Thailand six years ago. Her team won Gold and her stats at that event were 9 games: 10.7ppg, 2.3rpg, Assists-2(3.8apg), Steals-5(1.8spg), FGP: 45.6%, 3PT: 38.1%, FT: 62.5%.
Prahalis has played also professionally in WNBA (New York Liberty).

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Standings - Women

National League Standings
 1. Edinburgh KK 7-0 
 2. Lady Rocks 5-1 
 3. St.Mirren RKC 5-3 
 4. Tayside 5-3 
 5. Edinburgh Univ. 3-3 
 6. Polonia Phoenix 2-7 
 7. Clark Eriksson 1-5 
 8. Gracemount 0-6 

Regular Season: Round 11

Jan. 10: Gracemount - St.Mirren RKC 68-81
Jan. 11: Edinburgh Univ. - Polonia Phoenix
Jan. 11: Lady Rocks - Clark Eriksson



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  SERBIA  

Standings - Women

1 ZLS Standings
 1. Radivoj Korac 13-0 
 2. Vojvodina 11-2 
 3. Vrbas Medela 10-3 
 4. Partizan 9-4 
 5. Sumadija KG 8-5 
 6. Vrsac 7-5 
 7. Radnicki KG 5-8 
 8. Crvena Zvezda 4-8 
 9. Sabac 4-9 
 10. Spartak 3-10 
 11. Bor 3-10 
 12. Srbobran 0-13 

Regular Season: Round 13

Jan. 10: Vojvodina - Spartak 96-72
Jan. 10: Sumadija KG - Radnicki KG 87-78
Jan. 10: Sabac - Srbobran 87-68
Jan. 10: Radivoj Korac - Bor 81-46
Jan. 10: Vrbas Medela - Partizan 70-76
Jan. 13: Crvena Zvezda - Vrsac


Marina Markovic (ex Lyon) signs at Gernika - by Eurobasket News

Gernika Bizkaia (LFB) landed 24-year old Serbian ex-international swingman Marina Markovic (185-91). She started the season at Union Lyon Basket Feminin in French LFB league. In 11 games she averaged 5.6ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.5apg and 1.0spg this season. The last season Markovic played at Sumadija (1 ZLS) in Serbian league. In 9 games she had very impressive stats: 16.0ppg, 11.9rpg, 3.2apg and 3.4spg.
The previous (12-13) season she played at Mladi Krajisnik in Bosnia and Herzegovina league. In 7 Adriatic League games she had 14.4ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.1spg in 2012-13 season.
In 11-12 season Markovic played at Radivoj Korac (1 ZLS) in Serbian league. In two games she had 4.0ppg and 1.5rpg in 2011-12 season. She also played 17 games in Adriatic League where she had 6.4ppg and 3.5rpg in 2011-12 season.
Among other achievements Markovic won Serbian B League championship title in 2012. She received also Eurobasket.com All-Serbian League Honorable Mention award in 2013.
Markovic was also a member of Serbian international program for some years. She played for Serbian Senior National Team last year and previously for U20 National Team between 2010 and 2012. Markovic represented Serbia at the World Championships for Women in Turkey last year. Her stats at that event were 6 games: 0.8ppg, 1.0rpg.
Markovic has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like ZKK Vrsac and Kovin.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Standings - WKBL

WKBL Standings
 1. Woori Hansae 20-2 
 2. S-Birds 14-8 
 3. KB Stars 12-10 
 4. Bichumi 11-11 
 5. Hanabank 6-17 
 6. Winnus 4-19 

Regular Season: Round 23

Jan. 9: Woori Hansae - KB Stars 69-73
Jan. 10: Winnus - Hanabank 57-63
Jan. 11: S-Birds - Bichumi


WKBL Stats Leaders

Points Per Game
 Alyssa THOMAS
  Hanabank
  (188-F-92)
  Avg: 19.4
 1. Thomas, Hanabank19.4 
 2. Houston, Woori H.17.1 
 3. Currie, Bichumi16.2 
 4. Christmas, S-Birds15.5 
 5. Kim, S-Birds14.7 
 6. Kim, Hanabank13.4 
 7. Baugh, KB Stars13.2 
 8. Stricklen, KB Stars13.0 
 9. Taylor, Winnus12.7 
 10. Breland, S-Birds12.6 
Rebounds Per Game
 Alyssa THOMAS
  Hanabank
  (188-F-92)
  Avg: 10.7
 1. Thomas, Hanabank10.7 
 2. Christmas, S-Birds8.0 
 3. Baugh, KB Stars7.6 
 4. Goodlett, Woori H.7.0 
 5. Houston, Woori H.6.9 
 6. Breland, S-Birds6.8 
 7. Kim, S-Birds6.7 
 8. Taylor, Winnus6.7 
 9. Sin, Winnus6.6 
 10. Currie, Bichumi6.0 
Assists Per Game
 Mi Sun LEE
  Bichumi
  (175-G-79)
  Avg: 4.2
 1. Lee, Bichumi4.2 
 2. Thomas, Hanabank4.1 
 3. Choi, S-Birds3.6 
 4. Lim, Woori Hansae3.6 
 5. Lee, Winnus3.0 
 6. Hong, KB Stars3.0 
 7. Lee, Woori Hansae2.7 
 8. Kim, S-Birds2.7 
 9. Lee, Woori Hansae2.6 
 10. Park, Woori Hansae2.6 
Steals Per Game
 Mi Sun LEE
  Bichumi
  (175-G-79)
  Avg: 1.7
 1. Lee, Bichumi1.7 
 2. Currie, Bichumi1.5 
 3. Jeong, KB Stars1.5 
 4. Hong, KB Stars1.4 
 5. Shin, Hanabank1.4 
 6. Thomas, Hanabank1.3 
 7. Christmas, S-Birds1.3 
 8. Bae, Bichumi1.2 
 9. Park, Woori Hansae1.1 
 10. Kim, S-Birds1.1 
Blocks Per Game
 Jessica BRELAND
  S-Birds
  (190-F-88)
  Avg: 1.3
 1. Breland, S-Birds1.3 
 2. Taylor, Winnus1.3 
 3. Cain, Bichumi1.2 
 4. Houston, Woori H.1.1 
 5. Currie, Bichumi1.1 
 6. Kim, S-Birds1.0 
 7. Yang, Woori Hansae0.9 
 8. Baugh, KB Stars0.8 
 9. Goodlett, Woori H.0.7 
 10. Kim, Hanabank0.6 



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  SPAIN  

Standings - LFB

LFB Standings
 1. Girona 13-1 
 2. Perfumerias 12-2 
 3. Conquero 12-2 
 4. Cadi La Seu 10-4 
 5. Bembibre 8-5 
 6. Gernika 8-6 
 7. Rivas Ecopolis 6-8 
 8. Zamarat 6-8 
 9. Gipuzkoa UPV 5-9 
 10. Ferrol 5-9 
 11. Gran Canaria 4-10 
 12. Mann Filter 3-11 
 13. Al-Qazeres 3-11 
 14. Campus Promete 2-11 

Regular Season: Round 14

Jan. 10: Gernika - Gipuzkoa UPV 79-70
Jan. 10: Rivas Ecopolis - Zamarat 78-68
Jan. 10: Cadi La Seu - Ferrol 77-52
Jan. 10: Girona - Perfumerias 75-53
Jan. 10: Al-Qazeres - Gran Canaria 68-66
Jan. 10: Conquero - Mann Filter 63-46
Jan. 11: Campus Promete - Bembibre


Stats Leaders - LFB

Points Per Game
 Bernice MOSBY
  Gernika
  (186-SF-84)
  Avg: 19.6
 1. Mosby, Gernika19.6 
 2. Ibekwe, Girona17.2 
 3. Peters, Ferrol16.9 
 4. Parks, Gran Canaria16.8 
 5. Elonu, Conquero16.1 
 6. Gomez, Gipuzkoa.15.7 
 7. Stallworth, Ferrol15.4 
 8. Gidden, Girona15.4 
 9. Salvadores, Rivas15.1 
 10. Murphy, Perfumer.14.6 
Rebounds Per Game
 Vanessa GIDDEN
  Girona
  (192-C/F-85)
  Avg: 11.7
 1. Gidden, Girona11.7 
 2. Ibekwe, Girona10.5 
 3. Robinson, Perfumer.10.0 
 4. Weaver, Rivas E.9.0 
 5. Stallworth, Ferrol9.0 
 6. Montenegro, Bembi.8.8 
 7. Walker, Gran C.8.5 
 8. Mosby, Gernika8.4 
 9. Manzanares, Zamar.7.9 
 10. Comfort, Rivas E.7.9 
Assists Per Game
 Maria GOMEZ
  Gipuzkoa.
  (170-PG-82)
  Avg: 4.6
 1. Gomez, Gipuzkoa.4.6 
 2. Asurmendi, Conqu.4.6 
 3. Ocete, Rivas Ecopo.4.5 
 4. Jordana, Girona4.1 
 5. Pedrals, Ferrol3.9 
 6. Gomez, Bembibre3.6 
 7. Diaz, Gran Canaria3.5 
 8. Buch, Bembibre3.2 
 9. Delgado, Zamarat2.9 
 10. Chambers, Girona2.8 
Steals Per Game
 Eshaya MURPHY
  Perfumer.
  (181-G/F-85)
  Avg: 3.2
 1. Murphy, Perfumer.3.2 
 2. Ibekwe, Girona2.8 
 3. Parham, Conquero2.7 
 4. Gil, Cadi La Seu2.6 
 5. Perez, Cadi La Seu2.2 
 6. Suarez, Cadi La S.2.2 
 7. Asurmendi, Conqu.2.1 
 8. Junio, Gran Canaria2.1 
 9. Sarr, Gipuzkoa UPV2.1 
 10. Xargay Casad., Pe.1.9 
Blocks Per Game
 Marija REZAN
  Perfumerias
  (198-C-89)
  Avg: 1.2
 1. Rezan, Perfumerias1.2 
 2. Pirsic, Zamarat1.1 
 3. Comfort, Rivas E.1.1 
 4. Robinson, Perfumer.1.0 
 5. Elonu, Conquero0.9 
 6. Tanner, Cadi La S.0.9 
 7. Parham, Conquero0.9 
 8. Garcia, Campus P.0.8 
 9. Ibekwe, Girona0.8 
 10. Stallworth, Ferrol0.8 


LF2 Standings - by Eurobasket News

LF2 Standings
Group A
 1. Ensino 9-0 
 2. GDKO Bizkaia 8-1 
 3. Arxil Pontev. 7-2 
 4. Cortegada 6-3 
 5. Aros Leon 5-4 
 6. Celta Selmark 4-5 
 7. Araski AES 4-5 
 8. ADBA 4-5 
 9. Badajoz 4-5 
 10. Oviedo 2-7 
 11. Valladolid 1-8 
 12. Ourense P. 0-9 
Group B
 1. Sant Adria 8-0 
 2. Alcobendas 7-1 
 3. CREF Hola 6-1 
 4. Dist.Olimpico 6-2 
 5. Leganes 5-4 
 6. IF Air Europa 5-4 
 7. Segle XXI 4-5 
 8. Estudiantes 4-5 
 9. Andratx 3-5 
 10. UCAM Jairis 1-7 
 11. Almeria 0-7 
 12. C.Adelantados 0-8 

Regular Season: Round 9

A

Jan. 10: Oviedo - Ourense P. 74-56
Jan. 10: Ensino - Aros Leon 72-70
Jan. 10: GDKO Bizkaia - Arxil Pontev. 71-50
Jan. 9: Araski AES - Cortegada 69-60
Jan. 10: Badajoz - Valladolid 58-40
Jan. 10: ADBA - Celta Selmark 55-60

B

Jan. 10: Leganes - Segle XXI 62-53
Jan. 10: Estudiantes - Andratx 60-40
Jan. 10: C.Adelantados - IF Air Europa 56-81
Jan. 11: Dist.Olimpico - Alcobendas
Jan. 11: Sant Adria - CREF Hola
Jan. 11: Almeria - UCAM Jairis


Marina Markovic (ex Lyon) signs at Gernika - by Eurobasket News

Gernika Bizkaia (LFB) landed 24-year old Serbian ex-international swingman Marina Markovic (185-91). She started the season at Union Lyon Basket Feminin in French LFB league. In 11 games she averaged 5.6ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.5apg and 1.0spg this season. The last season Markovic played at Sumadija (1 ZLS) in Serbian league. In 9 games she had very impressive stats: 16.0ppg, 11.9rpg, 3.2apg and 3.4spg.
The previous (12-13) season she played at Mladi Krajisnik in Bosnia and Herzegovina league. In 7 Adriatic League games she had 14.4ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.1spg in 2012-13 season.
In 11-12 season Markovic played at Radivoj Korac (1 ZLS) in Serbian league. In two games she had 4.0ppg and 1.5rpg in 2011-12 season. She also played 17 games in Adriatic League where she had 6.4ppg and 3.5rpg in 2011-12 season.
Among other achievements Markovic won Serbian B League championship title in 2012. She received also Eurobasket.com All-Serbian League Honorable Mention award in 2013.
Markovic was also a member of Serbian international program for some years. She played for Serbian Senior National Team last year and previously for U20 National Team between 2010 and 2012. Markovic represented Serbia at the World Championships for Women in Turkey last year. Her stats at that event were 6 games: 0.8ppg, 1.0rpg.
Markovic has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like ZKK Vrsac and Kovin.

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Cadi La Seu inks Ndidi Madu, ex First Bank - by Eurobasket News

Cadi La Seu D'urgell (LFB) agreed terms with 26-year old Nigerian ex-international power forward Ndidi Madu (185-89, college: Florida, agency: Josep and Nicolas). She is a dual citizen owning also American passport. Madu played last summer at First Bank in Nigerian D1 league. In 6 African Champions Cup games she had 10.0ppg and 3.3rpg. The last season she played at GDKO Bizkaia Ibaizabal Galdakao. In 5 games she recorded 8.4ppg, 6.8rpg and 1.0apg. Madu also spent pre-season at Gernika Bizkaia (LF2) that year. The other team she played that season for was Embutidos Pajariel Bembibre PDM. In 16 games she recorded 4.1ppg and 3.0rpg.
The previous (12-13) season Madu played at Al-Qazeres (LF2). In 23 games she recorded 14.4ppg and 8.8rpg in 2012-13 season. She helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. Quite impressive season as she was named to Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LF2 1st Team and All-Imports Team. Madu also represented Nigeria at the African Championships in Maputo (Mozambique) two years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 9.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.4spg, FGP: 56.8%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 78.6%.
Madu has played previously for another Spanish team Socinsa Bembibre.
She attended University of Florida until 2012 and it will be her third season as a professional player.
Madu could be described: A very good inside player, sha is a fighter who needs a consistent playmaker so she can make the most of her big presence in the paint.

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Standings - Damligan

Damligan Standings
 1. Umea 13-0 
 2. Northland 12-1 
 3. Sallen 10-3 
 4. Mark Basket 7-6 
 5. Alvik Basket 6-5 
 6. Telge 6-7 
 7. Norrkoping 5-6 
 8. Eos 5-6 
 9. Visby 3-9 
 10. Akropol 3-10 
 11. 08 2-10 
 12. Solna Vikings 1-10 

Regular Season: Round 13

Jan. 10: Umea - Akropol 86-47
Jan. 9: Northland - Mark Basket 72-54
Jan. 10: Telge - Sallen 49-59
Jan. 11: 08 - Norrkoping
Jan. 11: Visby - Alvik Basket
Jan. 11: Solna Vikings - Eos


Stats Leaders - Damligan

Points Per Game
 Dajana BUTULIJA
  Sallen
  (176-SG-86)
  Avg: 19.8
 1. Butulija, Sallen19.8 
 2. Ljunggren, Mark B.16.3 
 3. Bussey, Northland16.2 
 4. Rosanio, Umea16.0 
 5. Kallman, Norrkoping15.2 
 6. Ferm, Akropol15.0 
 7. Angel, Eos14.4 
 8. Rogers, Visby14.2 
 9. Buzov, Visby13.9 
 10. Nordstrom, Umea13.5 
Rebounds Per Game
 Shawnice WILSON
  Alvik Basket
  (198-C-90)
  Avg: 12.1
 1. Wilson, Alvik Bask.12.1 
 2. Daniels, Mark B.11.1 
 3. Angel, Eos10.2 
 4. Brown, Umea9.1 
 5. Vesterberg, North.8.8 
 6. Goransson, Solna V.8.7 
 7. Andersson, Sallen8.5 
 8. Patricia, Visby8.3 
 9. Stjarnstrom, Telge8.3 
 10. Ferm, Akropol8.3 
Assists Per Game
 Agnes NORDSTROM
  Umea
  (180-G-88)
  Avg: 4.6
 1. Nordstrom, Umea4.6 
 2. Buzov, Visby4.4 
 3. Langlois, Northland4.2 
 4. Stalvant, Northland3.9 
 5. Aasa, Norrkoping3.7 
 6. Ilic, Telge3.6 
 7. Baresso, Akropol3.5 
 8. Ciric, Akropol3.5 
 9. Butulija, Sallen3.3 
 10. Vidakovic, Sallen3.3 
Steals Per Game
 Pernilla HANSON
  Norrkoping
  (181-F-90)
  Avg: 3.5
 1. Hanson, Norrkoping3.5 
 2. Alkan, Akropol3.4 
 3. Langlois, Northland3.3 
 4. Nordstrom, Umea2.8 
 5. Zanoni, Umea2.7 
 6. Ciric, Akropol2.4 
 7. Rosanio, Umea2.4 
 8. Daniels, Mark B.2.4 
 9. Butulija, Sallen2.4 
 10. Ljunggren, Mark B.2.2 
Blocks Per Game
 Lina PIKCIUTE
  Umea
  (192-F-90)
  Avg: 2
 1. Pikciute, Umea2.0 
 2. Angel, Eos1.6 
 3. Andersson, Sallen1.6 
 4. Daniels, Mark B.1.5 
 5. Patricia, Visby1.4 
 6. Brown, Umea1.2 
 7. Lundahl, Eos1.1 
 8. Rogers, Visby1.0 
 9. Milenkovic, Solna1.0 
 10. Loob, Alvik Bask.1.0 


Ulrica Holmqvist (ex Samorin) agreed terms with Lokomotiva - by Eurobasket News

BK Lokomotiva Karlovy Vary (ZBL) inked 22-year old Swedish ex-international power forward Ulrica Holmqvist (186-93). She started the season at SBK Samorin in Slovakian Extraliga. The last season Holmqvist played at Rucon (Extraliga) in Slovakian league. In 29 games she recorded 11.7ppg and 5.0rpg. She helped them to make it to the Slovakian Cup Semifinals. Holmqvist also played 18 games in Middle European League where she averaged 10.9ppg and 4.2rpg.
The previous (12-13) season she played at Telge Basketball (Damligan) in Swedish league. In 20 games she averaged 8.1ppg and 4.7rpg in 2012-13 season. She contributed to her team winning the regular season. Holmqvist also played 4 games in Eurocup where she averaged 4.8ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.0apg in 2012-13 season. She also played at Telge Basket in Sweden earlier that season. In 20 games she averaged 8.1ppg and 4.7rpg in 2012-13 season.
Among other achievements Holmqvist won Swedish Damligan championship title for two years in a row (2011 and 2012).
She was also a member of Swedish international program for some years. Holmqvist played for Swedish Senior National Team last year and previously for U18 National Team between 2009 and 2011. She represented Sweden at the European Championships U20 in Samsun (Turkey) two years ago. Her stats at that event were 8 games: 1.6ppg, 2.4rpg.

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  SWITZERLAND  

Standings - LNF

LNA Standings
 1. Helios 8-1 
 2. Fribourg 6-3 
 3. Riva 5-3 
 4. Bellinzona 2-7 
 5. Pully 1-8 

Regular Season: Round 11

Jan. 10: Pully - Fribourg 60-63
Jan. 10: Bellinzona - Helios 52-88

Regular Season: Round 12

Jan. 24: Riva - Pully
Jan. 24: Fribourg - Bellinzona



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  TURKEY  

Standings - TBBL

TKBL Standings
 1. Galatasaray 10-1 
 2. Abdullah Gul 9-2 
 3. Istanbul Univ. 8-3 
 4. Fenerbahce 7-3 
 5. Besiktas 6-4 
 6. Adana ASKI 6-5 
 7. Botas 6-5 
 8. Edirne 6-5 
 9. Mersin 5-6 
 10. Canik Bld 4-6 
 11. Orduspor 4-7 
 12. Osmaniye 2-9 
 13. Hatay 1-9 
 14. Ormanspor 1-10 

Regular Season: Round 11

Jan. 10: Orduspor - Abdullah Gul 76-89
Jan. 10: Edirne - Istanbul Univ. 70-62
Jan. 10: Mersin - Osmaniye 66-73
Jan. 10: Botas - Adana ASKI 65-66
Jan. 10: Galatasaray - Ormanspor 107-54
Jan. 11: Besiktas - Canik Bld
Jan. 11: Hatay - Fenerbahce


Stats Leaders - Women

Points Per Game
 Frida ELDEBRINK
  Besiktas
  (174-G-88)
  Avg: 19.3
 1. Eldebrink, Besiktas19.3 
 2. McCoughtry, Fener.18.5 
 3. Coleman, Edirne18.2 
 4. Harding, Edirne17.5 
 5. Johnson, Istanbul.16.8 
 6. Frazee, Orduspor16.6 
 7. Dabovic, Ormanspor15.9 
 8. Charles, Fenerbahce15.2 
 9. January, Adana A.15.2 
 10. Snow, Mersin14.9 
Rebounds Per Game
 Courtney PARIS
  Istanbul Univ.
  (191-C-87)
  Avg: 13.2
 1. Paris, Istanbul Un.13.2 
 2. Ervin, Botas10.7 
 3. Larkins, Adana A.10.6 
 4. Lyttle, Galatasaray10.3 
 5. Sanders, Abdullah9.9 
 6. Snow, Mersin9.9 
 7. Nevlin, Istanbul.9.2 
 8. Tinkle, Canik Bld8.4 
 9. Braxton, Ormanspor8.3 
 10. Santos, Osmaniye8.3 
Assists Per Game
 Natasha LACY
  Mersin
  (178-PG-85)
  Avg: 7.8
 1. Lacy, Mersin7.8 
 2. Kartaltepe Y., Ada.5.9 
 3. Wright, Abdullah G.5.2 
 4. Chaney, Botas4.6 
 5. Eldebrink, Besiktas4.6 
 6. White, Orduspor4.4 
 7. Martinez, Galatasa.4.2 
 8. Johnson, Istanbul.4.2 
 9. Hodges-Lewis, Mer.4.2 
 10. Yavas, Istanbul.4.1 
Steals Per Game
 Queralt CASAS
  Galatasaray
  (177-G/F-92)
  Avg: 3.5
 1. Casas, Galatasaray3.5 
 2. McCoughtry, Fener.2.6 
 3. White, Orduspor2.2 
 4. Dabovic, Ormanspor2.2 
 5. Wright, Abdullah G.2.2 
 6. Coleman, Edirne2.0 
 7. Lacy, Mersin2.0 
 8. Lyttle, Galatasaray1.9 
 9. Cakir, Fenerbahce1.6 
 10. Chaney, Botas1.6 
Blocks Per Game
 Luca IVANKOVIC
  Edirne
  (198-C-87)
  Avg: 2.4
 1. Ivankovic, Edirne2.4 
 2. Braxton, Ormanspor1.2 
 3. Nevlin, Istanbul.1.0 
 4. Lacy, Mersin1.0 
 5. Paris, Istanbul Un.1.0 
 6. Sanders, Abdullah1.0 
 7. Plaisance, Botas0.9 
 8. White, Orduspor0.9 
 9. Snow, Mersin0.8 
 10. Tinkle, Canik Bld0.8 


TBB2L Standings - by Eurobasket News

TKB2L Standings
Group A
 1. Gelistirenler 10-0 
 2. Bursa BSB 7-2 
 3. Fenerbahce Koleji 7-2 
 4. Istanbulgucu 6-3 
 5. Yalova Vip 5-5 
 6. Dinc 2-7 
 7. Tekirdag 1-9 
 8. Sakarya 0-10 
Group B
 1. Yakin Dogu 12-0 
 2. Mersin Basketbal 10-3 
 3. Koleji 9-3 
 4. Mersin Univ. 8-4 
 5. Mersin Kurtulus 7-5 
 6. Meski 5-7 
 7. Harran Univ. 2-10 
 8. Turk Telekom 2-10 
 9. Harranspor 0-13 
Group C
 1. Nevsehir Univ. 10-0 
 2. Cankaya 9-1 
 3. TED Ankara 6-4 
 4. 55 Genclik 5-5 
 5. Kastamonu 5-5 
 6. Nevsehir GHSIM 4-6 
 7. Elazig 2-8 
 8. Mepsan Spor 0-10 
Group D
 1. Urla Eda 11-1 
 2. Urla BLD 9-4 
 3. Edremit 8-3 
 4. Yildizlari 8-3 
 5. Anadolu Univ. 6-7 
 6. Izmir BSB 5-7 
 7. Alanya Bld 4-8 
 8. Denizli 2-9 
 9. Doga Kultur 0-11 

Regular Season: Round 14

A

Jan. 10: Yalova Vip - Tekirdag 83-42
Jan. 10: Sakarya - Gelistirenler 28-106
Jan. 12: Dinc - Bursa BSB
Jan. 11: Istanbulgucu - Fenerbahce Koleji

B

Jan. 9: Mersin Univ. - Turk Telekom 86-61
Jan. 10: Mersin Basketbal - Meski 76-43
Jan. 10: Harranspor - Yakin Dogu 33-101
Jan. 11: Mersin Kurtulus - Koleji

C

Jan. 10: Nevsehir Univ. - Elazig 77-50
Jan. 10: TED Ankara - Cankaya 63-79
Jan. 10: Nevsehir GHSIM - Kastamonu 58-66
Jan. 10: Mepsan Spor - 55 Genclik 42-69

D

Jan. 10: Anadolu Univ. - Alanya Bld 76-62
Jan. 10: Izmir BSB - Urla BLD 48-62
Jan. 11: Edremit - Yildizlari
Jan. 11: Denizli - Doga Kultur


Samantha Prahalis (ex Energy Ivanovo) joins Mersin - by Eurobasket News

Mersin BSH Bld (TKBL) agreed terms with 25-year old American point guard Samantha Prahalis (170-90, college: Ohio State, agency: LBM Management). She started the season at Energy Ivanovo in Russian PBL league. In 8 games she had 12.8ppg, 3.9rpg, 3.5apg and 1.6spg this season. The last summer Prahalis was tested by Los Angeles Sparks in WNBA. In two games she recorded just 2.0ppg and 1.5rpg. The last (2014) season she played at ASC Sepsi SIC Sfantu Gheorghe (Liga Nationala) in Romanian league. In 29 games she was third best scorer with impressive 20.0ppg and averaged 5.3rpg, 5.3apg (leader !!!) and 2.7spg. She helped them to make it to the cup final and to the league semifinals. Quite impressive season as she was selected Eurobasket.com All-Romanian League Guard of the Year, named to 1st Team and named to All-Imports Team. Prahalis also played 6 games in Eurocup where she recorded very remarkable stats: 21.0ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.8apg and 2.3spg.
The previous (2013) summer she played at New York in WNBA. But in three games she did not score anything and had only 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. The last (2013) season Prahalis was tested by Maccabi Ramat Hen (D1) in Israeli league. The last (2013) summer she played at Phoenix in WNBA. In 8 games she recorded only 2.3ppg, 1.0rpg and 2.0apg in 2013 season.
Three years ago Prahalis was drafted by Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) in first round (6th overall).
She attended Ohio State until 2012 and it is her third season in pro basketball.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Prahalis' team was regular season runner-up in Big Ten in 2012. She was also voted All-Big Ten Player of the Year back in 2012 at her college time. Prahalis represented USA at the World Championships U19 in Thailand six years ago. Her team won Gold and her stats at that event were 9 games: 10.7ppg, 2.3rpg, Assists-2(3.8apg), Steals-5(1.8spg), FGP: 45.6%, 3PT: 38.1%, FT: 62.5%.
Prahalis has played also professionally in WNBA (New York Liberty).

By Eurobasket Data Center

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