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  ABA LEAGUE  
Novak is back at Mega SoccerBet - by Eurobasket News
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BC Mega SoccerBet Beograd (KLS) added to their roster 25-year old Serbian point guard Jovan Novak (188-94, agency: BeoBasket). It is actually his comeback to Beograd as he has played here before. Novak has played for the last two seasons at SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels in German BBL league. In 20 games he had 8.3ppg, 3.0rpg and 8.9apg (leader !!!) last season. A very impressive year as he was named to Eurobasket.com German Bundesliga All-Bosmans Team.
Novak represented Serbia at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) five years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 9.5ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.5apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 51.7%, 3PT: 31.0%, FT: 70.0%.
Novak has played previously professionally in Poland (PGE Turow and MKS DG) and Serbia (Metalac, KK Vojvodina Novi Sad 2nd team, Vrsac and KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Novak's team made it to the Adriatic League Supercup Final Four in 2018. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Bosman Player of the Year in 2019.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Tags : JOVAN NOVAK, BC MEGA SOCCERBET BEOGRAD, SERBIAN BASKETBALL, SERBIAN TRANSACTIONS, ABA LEAGUE
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ARMENIA  
League A Round 3: Urartu defeat Mad Foxes - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Mad Foxes (3-1) in Yerevan on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by Urartu (5-0) 83-74. Mad Foxes trailed by 14 points after 3 quarters before a 25-20 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 74-83 at the end of the game. Urartu dominated on the defensive end, holding Mad Foxes to just 5 points in first quarter. They made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American guard Logan Primerano (193-96, college: Indiana Tech) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import forward David Bottenberg (203-97, college: SC State) contributed with 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American guard Damian Archer (183-96, college: Miles) answered with 28 points, 8 assists and 4 steals for Mad Foxes. Urartu are looking forward to face Vahakni City (#4) in the next round. Mad Foxes' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Yerevan BKMA.
Important game to mention about took place in Yerevan. Cilicia (1-3) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging Dvin (3-2) 94-93 on Tuesday evening. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for forward Dylan Spriggins (198-92, college: Limestone, agency: Epic Sports Consulting LLC) who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points and 9 rebounds. William Jenkins helped adding 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Demetrius Levarity (201-96, college: Pitt St.) with 38 points (!!!). Cilicia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Yerevan to the arena Supersonics.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Yerevan: Urartu (#1) and Erebuni (#6). Urartu (5-0) crushed visiting Erebuni (1-4) by 18 points 107-89. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for Logan Primerano who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Tavis-Pistol Smith came up with 24 points for Erebuni in the defeat. Urartu will meet Vahakni City (#4) in the next round. Erebuni will play against Dvin and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Vahakni City beat BKMA on the road 93-85. Vahakni City won against Erebuni on its own court 95-87. Supersonics unfortunately lost to Dvin in a road game 85-102.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists by Jamal Smith of Vahakni City.



BKMA - Vahakni City 85-93

There was a small surprise when Vahakni City (2-2) beat BKMA (0-3) in Yerevan 93-85 on Monday. The guests trailed by 7 points at the halftime before their 27-8 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Jamal Smith (190-97, college: Cal Poly, agency: Epic Sports Consulting LLC) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Darious Clark (193-90, college: Slippery Rock) accounted for 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Clark is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Vahakni City players scored in double figures. Center Reggie George (208-84, college: RMU) came up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds and guard Kyle Kincey (193-98, college: Clayton St.) added 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for BKMA in the defeat. Vahakni City will meet at home Urartu in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. BKMA's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Yerevan to the arena Mad Foxes.
Top scorers:
Vahakni City: J.Smith 27+15reb+4ast, D.Clark 27+8reb+3ast, A.Tatevosyan 18+6reb+1ast, J.Watts 13+9reb+5ast, R.Whitaker 6+1reb, S.Norayr 2+1reb+2ast
BKMA: R.George 27+14reb, K.Kincey 24+9reb+4ast, J.McCoy 23+8reb+4ast, O.Tovmas 8+5reb+1ast, B.Artyom 3+4reb+4ast, D.Razmik 0
gschID: 834715


Cilicia - Dvin 94-93

Important game to mention about took place in Yerevan. Cilicia (1-3) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging Dvin (3-2) 94-93 on Tuesday evening. Dvin cut a 13-point halftime deficit to one at the end of the game. Cilicia forced 22 Dvin turnovers. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for forward Dylan Spriggins (198-92, college: Limestone, agency: Epic Sports Consulting LLC) who led his team to a victory scoring 32 points and 9 rebounds. Forward William Jenkins (201-96, college: Virginia Union, agency: Epic Sports Consulting LLC) helped adding 17 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Spriggins attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Four Cilicia players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Demetrius Levarity (201-96, college: Pitt St.) with 38 points (!!!) and guard Jordan Watson (188-95, college: West Liberty) scored 28 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Cilicia's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Yerevan to the arena Supersonics.
Top scorers:
Cilicia: D.Spriggins 32+9reb+3ast, W.Jenkins 17+12reb+5ast, C.Robertson 13+5reb+6ast, L.Apraham 12+3reb+2ast, M.Varand 9+4reb+1ast, J.Harvey 8+6reb+2ast
Dvin: D.Levarity 38+4reb+2ast, J.Watson 28+6reb+8ast, K.Green 11+6reb+1ast, C.Burhannon 8+5reb+4ast, D.Khachatryan 6+3reb, V.Mkhitar 2+7reb+3ast
gschID: 834326


Mad Foxes - Urartu 74-83

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Mad Foxes (3-1) in Yerevan on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by Urartu (5-0) 83-74. Mad Foxes trailed by 14 points after 3 quarters before a 25-20 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 74-83 at the end of the game. Urartu dominated on the defensive end, holding Mad Foxes to just 5 points in first quarter. They made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American guard Logan Primerano (193-96, college: Indiana Tech) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import forward David Bottenberg (203-97, college: SC State) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Primerano is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Urartu players scored in double figures. American guard Damian Archer (183-96, college: Miles) answered with 28 points, 8 assists and 4 steals and the former international forward Arkadiy Mkrtychyan (204-95, college: Idaho) added 28 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Mad Foxes. Urartu are looking forward to face Vahakni City (#4) in the next round. Mad Foxes' supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Yerevan BKMA.
Top scorers:
Urartu: L.Primerano 33+11reb+5ast, D.Bottenberg 13+11reb+2ast, G.Podkolzin 11+5reb+1ast, L.Graham 10+2reb+2ast, A.Konstantinov 8+7reb+4ast, G.Daniil 6+6reb+1ast
Mad Foxes: A.Mkrtychyan 28+9reb, D.Archer 28+4reb+8ast, M.Little 9+8reb+2ast, K.Davit 5+5reb, A.McQuaige 4+6reb, S.Narek 0+3reb
gschID: 834327


Vahakni City - Erebuni 95-87

There was a minor upset when Erebuni (1-4) lost on the road to Vahakni City (2-2) 95-87 on Wednesday. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 29-15 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Erebuni outrebounded Vahakni City 49-37 including 35 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Darious Clark (193-90, college: Slippery Rock) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Jason Watts (201-96, college: Lambton) accounted for 22 points and 12 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side. Worth to mention Clark played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Four Vahakni City players scored in double figures. Forward Iwin Ellis (201-95, college: PVAMU) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 25 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and guard Tavis-Pistol Smith (190-99, college: Belm.Abbey) added 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Erebuni in the defeat. Vahakni City will meet at home Urartu in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Erebuni will play against Dvin (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Vahakni City: J.Watts 22+12reb+1ast, D.Clark 21+10reb+7ast, A.Tatevosyan 20+3reb+5ast, J.Smith 16+5reb+4ast, R.Whitaker 8+4reb, B.Andrey 6+1reb+1ast
Erebuni: T.Pistol Smith 34+5reb+4ast, I.Ellis 21+25reb+1ast, E.Fuller 10+2reb+5ast, A.Vazgen 6+4reb, V.Keledjian 6+2reb+3ast, J.Taylor 5+8reb+4ast
gschID: 834329


Urartu - Erebuni 107-89

Another exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Yerevan: Urartu (#1) and Erebuni (#6). Urartu (5-0) crushed visiting Erebuni (1-4) by 18 points 107-89. The game without a history. Urartu led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Logan Primerano (193-96, college: Indiana Tech) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Point guard Larenzo Graham (185-94, college: Alaska) accounted for 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Primerano is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Tavis-Pistol Smith (190-99, college: Belm.Abbey) came up with 24 points and forward Jordan Taylor (198-98, college: Stockton, agency: Big Game Management Inc.) added 24 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Erebuni in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Urartu will meet Vahakni City (#4) in the next round. Erebuni will play against Dvin and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Urartu: L.Primerano 36+10reb+6ast, L.Graham 28+7reb+7ast, D.Bottenberg 14+9reb+4ast, G.Daniil 10+3reb+2ast, G.Podkolzin 7, A.Konstantinov 6+6reb+4ast
Erebuni: T.Pistol Smith 24+3reb+3ast, J.Taylor 24+5reb, E.Fuller 18+3reb, I.Ellis 10+13reb+4ast, A.Nikolay 8+5reb+1ast, V.Keledjian 5+3reb+2ast
gschID: 834330


Dvin - Supersonics 102-85

Rather predictable result when Dvin (3-2) won against at home Supersonics (1-1) 102-85 on Thursday. The game was mostly controlled by Dvin. Supersonics managed to win second period 26-25. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Dvin dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Supersonics' 52. They outrebounded Supersonics 51-34 including a 37-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for forward Demetrius Levarity (201-96, college: Pitt St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Cameron Burhannon (190-95, college: Livingstone) accounted for 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Burhannon is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Guard Mark Hall (193-94, college: St.Cloud St.) came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds and guard Janai Raynor-Powell (182-97, college: SC State) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Supersonics in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dvin will meet at home Erebuni (#7) in the next round. Supersonics' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Yerevan Cilicia.
Top scorers:
Dvin: C.Burhannon 26+8reb+6ast, J.Watson 23+9reb+5ast, D.Levarity 23+17reb+3ast, D.Khachatryan 15+8reb+1ast, V.Mkhitar 8+3reb, S.Andrew 3+1reb+3ast
Supersonics: M.Hall 19+5reb+1ast, S.Whitt 14+5reb, J.Raynor-Powell 13+5reb+5ast, J.Vaughan 11+4reb+2ast, F.Slater 11+5reb+3ast, J.Mauro 7+2reb
gschID: 834331




Tags : LOGAN PRIMERANO, URARTU V-BET YEREVAN, ARMENIAN BASKETBALL
Primerano's double-double lands him Interperformances Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
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24-year old guard Logan Primerano (193-G-96) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's best team Urartu and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 3.
He had a double-double of 36 points and 10 rebounds, while his team crushed Erebuni (#8, 1-4) with 18-point margin 107-89. It allowed Urartu to consolidate first place in the Armenian league. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Urartu already had a very good start winning all 5 without losing a single one. In the team's last game Primerano had a remarkable 58.8% from 2-point range and got three three-pointers out of 6 attempts. He turned to be Urartu's top player in his first season with the team. Indiana Institute of Technology graduate has very impressive stats this year. Primerano is league's best scorer averaging so far 32.6ppg. Primerano is in league's top in rebounds (4th best: 10.6rpg), assists (3rd best: 6.2apg) and averages solid 3.0spg and 56.1% FGP. Worth to mention Primerano played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.

Second best performed player last round was Iwin Ellis (201-F-95) of Erebuni. He is American forward in his first season at Erebuni. In the last game Ellis recorded impressive double-double of 21 points and 25 rebounds. Bad luck as Erebuni lost that game 87-95 to Vahakni City (3-2). The season is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Ellis is a newcomer at Erebuni and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. Former Prairie View A&M University star Ellis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market.

Third place about best performers goes to forward Demetrius Levarity (201-F-96) of league's second-best Dvin. Levarity got into 30-points club by scoring 38 points in the last round. Despite Levarity's great performance Dvin lost 93-94 to Cilicia (#7, 1-4). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Dvin needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 3 victories and 2 lost games. Levarity has a great season in Armenia. After only 5 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 23.2ppg (8th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Reggie George (208-C-84) of BKMA - 27 points and 14 rebounds
5. Jamal Smith (190-G-97) of Vahakni City - 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Dylan Spriggins (198-F-92) of Cilicia - 32 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists
7. Damian Archer (183-G-96) of Mad Foxes - 28 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists
8. Larenzo Graham (185-PG-94) of Urartu - 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists
9. Darious Clark (193-G-90) of Vahakni City - 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists
10. Kyle Kincey (193-G-98) of BKMA - 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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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Tags : LOGAN PRIMERANO, URARTU V-BET YEREVAN, ARMENIAN BASKETBALL
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BALKAN LEAGUE  
Round 1: Ibar Rozaje defeat Teodo Tivat - by Eurobasket News
The Regular Season in Balkan League just started. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Teodo Tivat on the court of Ibar Rozaje on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Ibar Rozaje 82-76. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian point guard Nemanja Simovic (192-95) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Armin Kalic (193-92) contributed with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Bosnian forward Lazar Djurovic (203-97, college: Dominican, CA) answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds for Teodo Tivat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another exciting game for Academik Plovdiv which played in Stara Zagora against Beroe. Academik Plovdiv eked out just a narrow 1-point road win over Beroe 86-85. Beroe was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Croatian forward Jere Vucica (206-92, college: Miami, OH) stepped up and scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and Tony Gugino chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Academik Plovdiv's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side swingman Nikolay Stoyanov (194-94) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Academik Plovdiv will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Beroe will play on the road against TFT Skopje and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
One of the most interesting games of round 1 was a derby match between two teams from North Macedonia. Kumanovo won against visiting TFT Skopje 90-83. Aleksandar Andrejevic nailed a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Ty Harris came up with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for TFT Skopje in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kumanovo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. TFT Skopje will play against Beroe and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
One of the most interesting games of round 1 was a derby match between two teams from Montenegro. Teodo Tivat won against visiting Ibar Rozaje 85-72. Petar Kusovac fired 25 points and 5 assists for the winners. Teodo Tivat's coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.



Ibar Rozaje - Teodo Tivat 82-76

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Teodo Tivat on the court of Ibar Rozaje on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Ibar Rozaje 82-76. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian point guard Nemanja Simovic (192-95) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Armin Kalic (193-92) contributed with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Bosnian forward Lazar Djurovic (203-97, college: Dominican, CA) answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds and forward Petar Kusovac (195-93, college: S.Centar) added 16 points and 5 assists in the effort for Teodo Tivat. Four Teodo Tivat players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ibar Rozaje: N.Simovic 23+5reb+5ast, A.Nurkovic 18+1ast, D.Dickson 11+5reb, A.Kalic 9+6reb+7ast, M.Cicic 8+7reb+1ast, E.Cekic 6+3reb
Teodo Tivat: L.Djurovic 20+8reb+3ast, P.Kusovac 16+2reb+5ast, A.Vuckovic 15+4reb+1ast, B.Aleksandar 11+2reb, M.Mijovic 8+2reb+5ast, V.Vucinovic 4
gschID: 835594


Beroe - Akademik P. 85-86

Another exciting game for Academik Plovdiv which played in Stara Zagora against Beroe. Academik Plovdiv eked out just a narrow 1-point road win over Beroe 86-85. Beroe was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Academik Plovdiv made 17-of-17 charity shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Strangely Beroe outrebounded Academik Plovdiv 49-35 including 18 on the offensive glass. Croatian forward Jere Vucica (206-92, college: Miami, OH) stepped up and scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and American power forward Tony Gugino (207-86, college: Hillsdale) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. Academik Plovdiv's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side swingman Nikolay Stoyanov (194-94) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Cadarian Raines (205-90, college: Virginia Tech) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Academik Plovdiv will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Beroe will play on the road against TFT Skopje and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Akademik P.: J.Vucica 22+5reb+1ast, T.Gugino 15+8reb+1ast, V.Bachev 14+2reb+1ast, N.Nikolov 13+7reb+2ast, T.Minkov 8+4reb+1ast, A.Sekulov 6+4reb+3ast
Beroe: N.Stoyanov 19+7reb+2ast, R.Mitchell 18+5reb+3ast, C.Raines 12+13reb+3ast, K.Bishop 11+6reb+3ast, S.Iliev 9+5reb+2ast, B.Rose 6+1reb+2ast
gschID: 835595


Kumanovo - TFT Skopje 90-83

One of the most interesting games of round 1 was a derby match between two teams from North Macedonia. Kumanovo won against visiting TFT Skopje 90-83. Serbian center Aleksandar Andrejevic (212-91) nailed a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Gorjan Markovski (196-92) accounted for 12 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Ty Harris (188-91, college: Columbus St.) came up with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Australian forward Lachlan Anderson (203, college: EKU) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for TFT Skopje in the defeat. Five Kumanovo and four TFT Skopje players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kumanovo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. TFT Skopje will play against Beroe and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kumanovo: D.Robev 15+3reb+2ast, G.Markovski 12+6reb+3ast, A.Andrejevic 11+12reb, J.Crnic 10+4reb+2ast, G.Boyanov 10+5reb+2ast, O.Dvojakovski 10+2reb+1ast
TFT Skopje: L.Anderson 20+5reb, T.Harris 17+5reb+4ast, I.Sapundziev 16+4reb, N.Strahil 10+4reb+2ast, C.Shellman 8+7reb+5ast, A.Smith 5+4reb+1ast
gschID: 835596


Round 6
Teodo Tivat - Ibar Rozaje 85-72

One of the most interesting games of round 1 was a derby match between two teams from Montenegro. Teodo Tivat won against visiting Ibar Rozaje 85-72. Teodo Tivat shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Forward Petar Kusovac (195-93, college: S.Centar) fired 25 points and 5 assists for the winners. Bosnian forward Arsenije Vuckovic (204-98) chipped in 18 points. Teodo Tivat's coach used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Swingman Armin Kalic (193-92) produced 16 points and American forward Deandre Dickson (206, college: WWU) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Teodo Tivat: P.Kusovac 25+4reb+5ast, A.Vuckovic 18+4reb, L.Djurovic 14+5reb+2ast, V.Vucinovic 7+1reb+2ast, B.Aleksandar 7+2reb+3ast, D.Bozovic 4+2reb+1ast
Ibar Rozaje: A.Kalic 16+3reb+3ast, D.Dickson 14+7reb, N.Simovic 13+3reb+3ast, E.Cekic 9+2reb, N.Felec 8+1reb+2ast, E.Huremovic 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 835602




Tags : NEMANJA SIMOVIC, KK IBAR ROZAJE, BALKAN LEAGUE BASKETBALL
Holon inks Frederic Bourdillon - by Eurobasket News
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Hapoel Holon (Winner League) agreed terms with 29-year old naturalized French guard Frederic Bourdillon (193-91). He played last season at Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv. But in three Winner League games he did not score anything and had only 1 rebound and 2 assists. Bourdillon also played for Rishon that season where in 12 Winner League games he recorded 7.2ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.8apg and 1.5spg. He helped them to win the league title. Bourdillon also played 6 games in Eurocup where he averaged 12.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.5apg and 1.7spg.
He represented France at the World Maccabiah Games three years ago.
Bourdillon has played previously professionally also in France (Olympique Antibes, CFBB, Chalon/Saor, Rueil and Charleville Mezieres) and Israel (Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Eilat).

By Eurobasket Data Center

(via @Be_BasketFr)

Tags : FREDERIC BOURDILLON, HAPOEL HOLON, ISRAELI BASKETBALL, ISRAELI TRANSACTIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, BALKAN LEAGUE
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Devon Hall to sign at Bamberg - by Eurobasket News
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Brose Bamberg (BBL) reportedly agreed terms 25-year old American international guard Devon Hall (196-95kg-95, college: Virginia, agency: Octagon Europe). He played most recently at OKC Thunder in the NBA. But in 11 games he averaged just 1.8ppg and 1.2apg last season. Hall also played for the Thunder in NBA where in 11 games he had only 1.7ppg. The other team he played that season for was Blue in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 30 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.6ppg, 5.7rpg and 4.1apg.
Two years ago Hall was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) in second round (53rd overall). The former University of Virginia star is in his third season in pro basketball. Hall was called to USA Senior National Team this year.
He has played also professionally in Australia (Cairns Taipans).
Among many awards Hall won NBA G League Midwest Division championship title in 2019. He received also ACC All-Tournament 1st Team award in 2018 at his college time.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Tags : DEVON HALL, BROSE BAMBERG, GERMAN BASKETBALL, GERMAN TRANSACTIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Demetrius Jackson left Rytas - by Eurobasket News
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26-year old American point guard Demetrius Jackson (186-88kg-94, college: Notre Dame) left BC Rytas Vilnius (LKL). In 6 games he had 13.5ppg, 3.3rpg, 5.2apg and 2.3spg this season. Good year as he was named League Player of the Week. Jackson also played 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 14 points, 6 assists and 4 steals.
The last season Jackson played at Lakers in U.S. NBA-G-League. In four games he averaged 10.0ppg, 1.0rpg and 5.5apg.
In 2016 Jackson was drafted by Boston Celtics (NBA) in second round (45th overall). The former University of Notre Dame standout is in his fifth season in pro basketball.
Jackson is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in China (Ducks), NBA (Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers), NBA G League (Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Maine Red Claws and Delaware Blue Coats) and NBA Summer League (Portland Trail Blazers).
Jackson was voted NABC All-District 2 2nd Team back in 2016 at his college time.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : DEMETRIUS JACKSON, BC RYTAS VILNIUS, LITHUANIAN BASKETBALL, LITHUANIAN TRANSACTIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Lavoropiu Fortitudo Bologna tabs Marco Cusin - by Eurobasket News
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Lavoropiu Fortitudo Bologna (Serie A) inked experienced 35-year old former international center Marco Cusin (211-109kg-85, agency: Interperformances). He played most recently at Sporting Club JuveCaserta in Serie B. However his team was relegated to Serie C. In 20 Serie A2 games he averaged 7.9ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.8apg last season.
The previous (18-19) season Cusin played at Reale Mutua Basket Torino where in 28 Serie A games he had 4.0ppg and 3.2rpg. He helped them to make it to the Supercup final. Cusin also played 8 games in Eurocup where he recorded 3.4ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.4apg.
Cusin was also a member of Italian international program for some years. He played for Italian Senior National Team between 2004 and 2017 and previously for U20 National Team between 2003 and 2005.
Cusin also represented Italy at the European Championships three years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.3ppg, 3.1rpg.
Cusin has spent his entire career in Italy playing for eight other teams: Armani Milano, Cantu, Pesaro, Trieste, Fabriano, Sassari, Ferrara and Biella.
Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com Italian SerieA All-Domestic Players Team award back in 2012.
Cusin's game is described as: Can play the 4 and the 5 positions, runs well the court, passes the ball well; has the athletic skills to become a star player in a year or two, but needs to improve defensively and to add experience and playing time;.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : MARCO CUSIN, LAVOROPIU FORTITUDO BOLOGNA, ITALIAN BASKETBALL, ITALIAN TRANSACTIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Andre Lockhart (London Lions) It's About Sacrificing To Win And Not About Starting Games But Finishing Them - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber
Andre Lockhart (183-PG-86, college: Queens, NC) is a 34 year old 183 cm point guard that has the Barbados/British citizenship and is a professional basketball player. He played most of his basketball career in Barbados, UK and Germany. He played the last 5 seasons in the UK with The lOndon Lions playing 151 games and will play a sixth season for them in 20-21. He played two seasons in Germany. He split the 2013-2014 season with BG Biggessee (Germany-2.Regionalliga) in Nov.'13 signed at Giants Duesseldorf (Germany-Regionalliga) playing 10 games averaging 11.4ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.5apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 34.1%, 3PT: 21.4%, FT: 55.6%, in Feb.'14 signed at Essex Leopard. He also in 2014-2015 played for BG Topstar Leitershofen/Stadtbergen (Germany-Regionalliga) playing 26 games: 16.8ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.5apg, 2.7spg, FGP: 50.6%, 3PT: 29.4%, FT: 80.7%. He played his college career at Rust (NCAA3) and Queens NC (NCAA2). Other stops as a professional have been Sagicor Tridents (Premier League), Newcastle Eagles (United Kingdom-BBL) and Lumber Company Lakers (Premier League). He spoke to eurobasket about basketball.

Where are you at the moment and how has your summer been despite the COVID_19 crisis?


I'm currently in the UK with my family, we are just trying to stay safe and healthy as possible. My summer has been a strange one. Normally I would only take two weeks off at the end of a season then I would quickly get back to working out. The pandemic cause things in the UK to be closed longer than other countries as we've been hit hard with the virus. Players have been forced to workout on outside courts as gyms have been closed until the 25th of July. I'm just eager to get back training as this season is huge and exciting.

Our last interview is 5 years ago. Has time flown by since then and finding a second home with London?


I was born in London so it has always been home. I enjoyed traveling while I was younger to other countries, at the time was even planning on staying in Germany longer term but things didn't plan out that way and I couldn't be more grateful to the Lions Organisation for giving me the chance to realize home is where I want to be and playing the game I love with my family.

In the summer of 2015 you were coming off a season in Germany. If someone had told you then that you would play for the same team London Lions in 2020-2021 then what would you have said?

Germany I had a good season, I enjoyed it. Things didn't workout how I would of liked. Playing for London Lions everything worked out how it was supposed to and I couldn't be more pleased how they have panned out. I'm happy in London and with my club, the organization is like family. So, still being with my family couldn't be happier.

I remember the last and only interview we ever did in 2015, you were looking for a team. At that time young German Fabian Beierlein was helping you out. Do you still have contact to him and have you followed his path as an agent?


Fabian is my guy!! He is a great person and we still speak to this day. Actually spoke to him last week and we both still follow each other careers and support each other. He has grown in his career and I'm proud of him.

You will be going into your sixth season with the London Lions. How blessed do you feel to have been able to play so long for this club?


Full of energy and excitement. The pandemic has put so many things into perspective for me, I know my role with my team when my number is called I'll be ready. I feel extremely blessed to be able to play this long period, God has truly blessed me and I'm so thankful.

What has been the secret to your longevity with London Lions? You have never averaged more than 6,5ppg in a season, but still the club always wants you back.

Not much of a secret, I'm a hard worker and I know my role with this team. Being one of the veteran guys for this club, we take pride in the culture that has been set and when my number is called I try to just play my game .

How important was head coach Nigel Lloyd in your early time there for being able to find yourself and be able to be successful?


Head coach Nigel Lloyd was huge for my career. Being a young kid watching him, then him being a mentor. The Head coach for the Barbados national team and also recruiting me to the Lions. I am nothing but extremely grateful for Nigel towards my career. I'm also happy that in the last national tour he coached, I was on the team that helped him finish with a bronze medal.

In your second season you were teammates with BBL legend Alex Owumi. He wrote a book and seems to always have lasting impressions on teammates. What kind of an experience was it sharing the court with him?


Sharing the court with Alex was cool, he was a good leader always talking to guys and wanting the best for them. He showed me that never to judge a book by it's cover hahaha, I'm not talking about his actual book by the way which is a great read. Alex is a guy when your in a fight he has your back.

Do you have a special story to tell about Alex Owumi which clearly illustrates the kind of player and person he is?


Alex, great teammate off the court but ultra competitive when on the court. He is one of those players that if you judge him from watching him play you would think he isn't a nice guy but soon as the game or practice is over genuinely one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

In Germany you were a consistent scorer and player but in the UK BBL you have had a different kind of role. Was that a tough adjustment having to play behind Justin Robinson for the last 3 years?


In Germany yeah I was mainly the guy and I enjoyed being the leader of those teams. My role would of only been tough if I never accepted it. I wanted to be back in the BBL after I didn't return to Germany. Justin is very talented and deserve all that he gets. I match up with him everyday in practice , so I know first hand. It's doesn't bother me coming off the bench on this team, it's about sacrificing to win and not about starting games but finishing them.

You have played with many talented big men in your career, but has Brandon Peel belonged to the best of them who will ball in Finland this season.

Brandon is a good player, when he first joined Lions he lacked confidence but that grew over time. It's hard to say as I've played with really talented players. He will do well in Finland, I'm happy for him.

Last season you played with Jules Akodo a guy I covered for some years in Frankfurt. Is he a player that came to you for the important pointers as he saw a mentor in you?


Jules is a good person and works hard at his game, reminds me of myself. Always early and one of the last guys to leave. We have good communication. He is a young player and I'm always willing to help the younger guys as that's what my vets did for me. Hopefully one day he will pass on his knowledge also to the next generation when that time comes.

How much of an effect do you feel has COVID-19 had on players signings this summer. Do you feel the fact that the London Lions could sign a guy like ex NBA player Deandre Liggins has something to do with it?


I'm not sure to be honest how it has affected players, as I know teams are still operating like normal for the new season. Having an ex NBA player is always good for any club in Europe and to be honest Liggins signjng with the Lions is huge but we are a club on the come up and it's great to have a guy proven in the NBA joining us.

You have played with so much talent in the UK BBL in the last 5 years. You have molded your game after Chris Paul. How do you feel has your game progressed in this time?


I've learnt from so many players and still learning to this day. I'm a vet now and I know my role. Everyone wants to play big mins and show what they can do, but I'm at the point in my career I'm happy with my role and doing my part. Chris Paul I still study but I also study other small guards like Fred Van Fleet, Shabazz Napier and other small guards to see how they can impact the game, also those two mainly because they come off the bench and impact the games by scoring or getting others involved.

You will be playing your sixth season with the London Lions. Is this a club where you feel you will end your career with?


I know all good things come to and end but I never put that in my thought process. I love this club and it has become my family. Let's say I hope when I'm ready to hang it up this club will be the club my last game will be with.

You had many great personal games like your 18 point game against Surrey, 17 point game against Manchester and scored 16 points twice against Sheffield. Was one of these your most memorable games or did you have another?


Honestly having a high scoring game doesn't make games a great game. I've had games in the BBL when I've scored more than 20 also but in the BBL we have different competitions like the trophy, cup, championships and playoffs. Not sure if it was the cup or trophy I had my highest scoring game. Winning the championship was my most exciting moment. It was against the team where I started my pro career so to win on that floor was very special as I still have fans there that I love dearly.

You have been a resident of London for 5 years. How cool has it been being able to call London home and what has been your coolest experience living in the capital of Great Britain?

It's very cool as I was born in London, so to be able to play for this club is beyond a blessing. My family is here and I've made numerous friends who I've become close with. I don't really have a coolest experience, being born here and leaving at young age, I would always spend my summers in West London until I moved to the USA. So here has always been my home.

Will you be following end of NBA season? Do you feel like a surprise team might win it all?

Yeah definitely! I'm a Lakers fan since 96 so Lakers all day!

Please name your best 5 teammates of all-time:

Some of my best never made it pro, but here I go
Ormond Haynes- Junior level in Barbados national team
Daniel Bailey- Pro / College teammate
Joe Ikimwin - London lions teammate
Junior Moore- Barbados national player
Kai Williams - former teammate

Please construct your personal own NBA Mount Rushmore with 4 heads past or present?


MJ, Kobe, Magic and Shaq.

Where were you when you heard about the death of Kobe Bryant? How much of an influence did he have on your game growing up?


I was at home on the couch, when someone messaged me, I thought they were joking so I quickly went on social media and then Google, still don't want to accept it. He had a huge influence on me, his mentality, work ethic and ability just inspired a kid without having a real relationship or idea that I existed.

Why isn't Kobe Bryant mentioned more in the debate between the best of all-time between Michael Jordan and Lebron James?


I think he is. We live in a world of what happens right this minute seem to take precedence. Lebron is that guy still and Jordan is still seen as that Goat. Kobe is a better player than Lebron even with their different skill sets. If Kobe is supposed to be a clone of MJ then how couldn't Kobe be rated highly. I get it tho different era and different criteria for who is the Goat.

What was the last movie that you saw?


The last movie I saw was Fatal Attraction with my girl, it wasn't a great movie but you know how it does when you start something you just have to finish it.

Thanks Andre for the chat.


Tags : ANDRE LOCKHART, LONDON LIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BASKETBALL
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BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AMERICAS  
Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Davis_Dwayne Dwayne DAVIS
  Instituto
  (196-F-89)
  Avg: 23
 1. Davis Instituto23.0 
 2. De Jesus Real E22.0 
 3. Fuzaro Mogi21.5 
 4. Robinson Quimsa20.8 
 5. Jackson Franca17.7 
 6. Vieira Flamengo15.8 
 7. Silva Franca15.4 
 8. Hettsheimeir Franca14.9 
 9. Gruber Mogi14.8 
 10. Gaston Real E14.7 
Rebounds Per Game
deSouza_Alexandre_1 Alexandre DE SOUZA
  Mogi
  (202-F-92)
  Avg: 8.8
 1. de Souza Mogi8.8 
 2. Gaston Real E8.3 
 3. Rodriguez Flamengo8.3 
 4. Akindele Real E7.4 
 5. Espinoza Instituto7.2 
 6. Silva Franca6.7 
 7. Clancy Instituto6.6 
 8. Vargas Flamengo6.4 
 9. Batista San L6.3 
 10. Romero Quimsa6.1 
Assists Per Game
Balbi_Franco_1 Franco BALBI
  Flamengo
  (185-PG-89)
  Avg: 5.8
 1. Balbi Flamengo5.8 
 2. Bresolin Mogi5.3 
 3. de Assis Mogi4.6 
 4. Corazza Franca4.6 
 5. Parodi Franca4.5 
 6. Robinson Quimsa3.8 
 7. De Jesus Real E3.7 
 8. Jackson Franca3.6 
 9. Brussino Quimsa3.5 
 10. Vildoza San L3.4 
Steals Per Game
Goes_Andre_2 Andre BRESOLIN
  Mogi
  (195-SG-87)
  Avg: 2
 1. Bresolin Mogi2.0 
 2. Fuzaro Mogi1.8 
 3. Brussino Quimsa1.8 
 4. Jackson Franca1.7 
 5. Romero Quimsa1.5 
 6. Balbi Flamengo1.3 
 7. Whelan Instituto1.2 
 8. Parodi Franca1.2 
 9. Robinson Quimsa1.2 
 10. Doria Mogi1.0 
Blocks Per Game
Clancy_Sam_1 Sam CLANCY
  Instituto
  (203-C-80)
  Avg: 1.4
 1. Clancy Instituto1.4 
 2. Gruber Mogi1.2 
 3. Davis Instituto1.0 
 4. Silva Franca0.9 
 5. de Souza Mogi0.8 
 6. Akindele Real E0.8 
 7. Espinoza Instituto0.7 
 8. Hettsheimeir Franca0.6 
 9. Vargas Flamengo0.6 
 10. Gaston Real E0.6 
Quimsa beat Flamengo to claim the title - by Eurobasket News
Quimsa - Flamengo 92-86

Quimsa celebrated Basketball Champions League Americas title. They held off Flamengo in the title clash at the Estadio Antel Arena on Friday. Flamengo was trailing by 7 points at halftime but managed to get 5-point lead after three quarters before a 29-18 charge of Quimsa, which allowed them to win the game. Quimsa outrebounded Flamengo 41-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Flamengo helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American Brandon Robinson (196-89, college: Clayton St.) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 rebounds. He was named the Final MVP. His fellow American import forward Diamon Simpson (204-87, college: St.Mary's, CA) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Quimsa's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian point guard Franco Balbi (185-89) answered with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Marquinhos Vieira (207-84) added 20 points in the effort for Flamengo. Four Flamengo players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Robinson 26+5reb+2ast, D.Simpson 17+6reb, N.Copello 11+6reb+3ast, F.Ramirez 9+8reb+3ast, F.Baralle 9+1reb, T.Gaskins 8+1reb+2ast
Flamengo: M.Vieira 20+3reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 16+1reb+2ast, F.Balbi 14+6reb+5ast, R.Hettsheimeir 13+6reb+3ast, R.Mineiro 8+1reb, Y.Matheus 7+3reb+1ast
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Tags : BRANDON ROBINSON, QUIMSA SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AMERICAS BASKETBALL
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BELARUS  
Stats Leaders - Premier League
Points Per Game
Solyshko_Konstantin Konstantin SOLYSHKO
  Brest
  (196-F-96)
  Avg: 20
 1. Solyshko Brest20.0 
 2. Dashkevich SDUSHOR19.0 
 3. Kruk Grodno GrSU18.5 
 4. McBrayer Borisfen18.5 
 5. Kosko RGUOR17.8 
 6. Ignatiev Impuls B17.0 
 7. Potupchik Grodno16.6 
 8. Porolev Tsmo.16.6 
 9. Drukau Grodno G16.3 
 10. Shchurko Brest16.2 
Rebounds Per Game
Bliznets_Pavel_2 Pavel BLIZNEC
  Grodno G
  (211-C-94)
  Avg: 12.5
 1. Bliznec Grodno G12.5 
 2. DeBisschop Borisfen11.2 
 3. Solyshko Brest10.3 
 4. Vinakurau Grodno9.2 
 5. Pasko Tsmoki II9.2 
 6. Kosko RGUOR9.0 
 7. Ignatiev Impuls B9.0 
 8. Zahar Impuls B9.0 
 9. Drukau Grodno G8.5 
 10. Michailov RGUOR8.4 
Assists Per Game
Vabischevich_Sergej_1 Siarhei VABISHCHEVICH
  Impu.
  (191-G-88)
  Avg: 7
 1. Vabishchevich Impu.7.0 
 2. Miroshnichen., Grod.6.8 
 3. Milasheuski Tsmoki6.3 
 4. Shibaev Rubon6.3 
 5. Korattsov Tsmo.5.8 
 6. Mikulski Borisfen5.5 
 7. Balduev RGUOR5.4 
 8. Shustov Grodno5.3 
 9. Blizniuk Tsmo.5.2 
 10. McBrayer Borisfen5.0 
Steals Per Game
Zakhar_Genniadiy_1 Genadziy ZAHAR
  Impuls B
  (199-SF-92)
  Avg: 4
 1. Zahar Impuls B4.0 
 2. Matsal Impuls B4.0 
 3. Mikulski Borisfen4.0 
 4. Shchurko Brest3.4 
 5. Milasheuski Tsmoki3.3 
 6. Andreev RGUOR3.0 
 7. Ovsepyan Rubon3.0 
 8. Korattsov Tsmo.3.0 
 9. Michailov RGUOR2.8 
 10. Savostian Grodno2.8 
Blocks Per Game
DeBisschop_Brooks_1 Brooks DEBISSCHOP
  Borisfen
  (206-F/C-98)
  Avg: 2
 1. DeBisschop Borisfen2.0 
 2. Bliznec Grodno G1.8 
 3. Zahar Impuls B1.7 
 4. Hailo Brest1.3 
 5. Pishcheyko Rubon1.3 
 6. Stubeda Tsmo.1.2 
 7. Golubko SDUSHOR1.2 
 8. Savostian Grodno1.2 
 9. Michailov RGUOR1.0 
 10. Terehov Tsmoki II0.8 
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BOSNIA  
D1 Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Bozovic_Milivoj_2 Milivoje BOZOVIC
  Celik
  (210-F/C-85)
  Avg: 29.7
 1. Bozovic Celik29.7 
 2. Mijovic Leotar26.3 
 3. Vranjes Zrinjski23.7 
 4. Tanaskovic Borac20.3 
 5. Rikalo Bratunac19.0 
 6. Ervin II Zrinjski18.7 
 7. Wilson Promo18.0 
 8. Lobarev Mladost18.0 
 9. Djurasovic Leotar17.5 
 10. Mustapic Sloboda17.2 
Rebounds Per Game
Bozovic_Milivoj_2 Milivoje BOZOVIC
  Celik
  (210-F/C-85)
  Avg: 12
 1. Bozovic Celik12.0 
 2. Knezevic Zrinjski11.0 
 3. Kamenjas Spars10.0 
 4. Savkovic Capljina8.8 
 5. Mijovic Leotar8.3 
 6. Dreznjak Siroki8.0 
 7. Muflizovic Kakanj8.0 
 8. Danilovic Bratunac7.7 
 9. Tadic Bratunac7.5 
 10. Durmo Sloboda T.7.4 
Assists Per Game
Zahiragic_Adi_1 Adi ZAHIRAGIC
  Spars
  (187-PG-95)
  Avg: 6.8
 1. Zahiragic Spars6.8 
 2. Sokolovic Bosn.6.7 
 3. Ervin II Zrinjski6.7 
 4. Raicevic Leotar6.0 
 5. Nikolic Borac5.7 
 6. Loncar Borac5.7 
 7. Pilcevic Bratunac5.5 
 8. Mijovic Leotar5.3 
 9. Wilson Promo5.3 
 10. Dubinski Kakanj5.0 
Steals Per Game
ErvinII_Carlbe Carlbe ERVIN II
  Zrinjski
  (190-G-95)
  Avg: 4.3
 1. Ervin II Zrinjski4.3 
 2. Mitchell Promo3.3 
 3. Mijovic Leotar3.0 
 4. Sokolovic Bosn.2.7 
 5. Raicevic Leotar2.7 
 6. Durmo Sloboda T.2.4 
 7. Milidragovic Leotar2.3 
 8. Delalic Celik2.3 
 9. Zahiragic Spars2.3 
 10. Bozovic Celik2.3 
Blocks Per Game
Bozovic_Milivoj_2 Milivoje BOZOVIC
  Celik
  (210-F/C-85)
  Avg: 1.7
 1. Bozovic Celik1.7 
 2. Krajinic Sloboda1.0 
 3. Ervin II Zrinjski1.0 
 4. Pesic Bratunac1.0 
 5. Zlomislic Zrinjski1.0 
 6. Mitchell Promo0.8 
 7. Buljevic Siroki0.8 
 8. Savkovic Capljina0.8 
 9. Dreznjak Siroki0.8 
 10. Djurasovic Leotar0.7 
KK Gradina Tesanj sign a second USA player - by Harun Alispahic
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KK Gradina Tesanj (A2 Liga BiH) inked 28-year old American guard Ladon Singleton (196-98kg-92, college: Mt.Mercy). He joins another USA player Antonio Levy who is already in the roster.
Singleton played most recently at Celik in Division II. He helped his team get promotion to Division I. A2 Liga BiH will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. Singleton contributed to his team making it to the final.
Singleton has played also professionally in MBL (Cedar Valley CK).
He won MBL championship title in 2016.
He attended Mount Mercy University until 2014 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball.
Singleton's game is described as: LaDon Singleton is an avid basketball player. His dedication towards the game is focused and intense. He has an elite skill set, and constantly is working to improve and further his game to go to the next level. LaDon's junior year, he was the starting small forward and lead his team to the national tournament while being awarded the teams most improved player. LaDon's senior year he was appointed team captain and lead his team in scoring.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : LADON SINGLETON, KK GRADINA TESANJ, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA BASKETBALL, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA TRANSACTIONS
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BRAZIL  
Carioca Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Dias_Lucas_2 Lucas SILVA
  Franca
  (209-F-95)
  Avg: 20
 1. Silva Franca20.0 
 2. Pereira Bauru19.3 
 3. Siewert Corinthians18.5 
 4. Vezaro Corinthians18.3 
 5. Coleman Mogi17.0 
 6. de Paula Sao P15.5 
 7. Borges Bauru15.0 
 8. Bresolin Franca15.0 
 9. Silva Pinheiros14.2 
 10. Lessa Mogi14.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Teichmann_Guilherme_1 Guilherme TEICHMANN
  Pinheiros
  (206-PF-83)
  Avg: 9
 1. Teichmann Pinheiros9.0 
 2. Andrade Sao Paulo9.0 
 3. Caue Corinthians8.8 
 4. Hubner Franca8.3 
 5. Galvanini Bauru8.3 
 6. Cardoso Mogi7.3 
 7. Siewert Corinthians7.0 
 8. Camilo Paulistano7.0 
 9. de Paula Sao P6.8 
 10. Ferreira Mogi6.0 
Assists Per Game
Corazza_Elio_2 Elio CORAZZA
  Franca
  (193-PG-89)
  Avg: 8
 1. Corazza Franca8.0 
 2. de Assis Mogi7.5 
 3. Borges Bauru6.5 
 4. Bresolin Franca5.7 
 5. de Paula Sao P5.5 
 6. Borges Paulistano4.8 
 7. Bennett Sao Paulo4.8 
 8. Garcia Bauru4.5 
 9. Ramos Paulistano4.0 
 10. Almendra Cori.3.8 
Steals Per Game
Ramos_Deryk_1 Deryk RAMOS
  Paulistano
  (185-G-94)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Ramos Paulistano2.5 
 2. Borges Paulistano2.3 
 3. Borges Bauru2.0 
 4. Fuzaro Franca2.0 
 5. Pereira Bauru1.8 
 6. Vieira Osasco1.8 
 7. Taylor Bauru1.8 
 8. Siewert Corinthians1.8 
 9. Carneiro Osasco1.8 
 10. Almendra Cori.1.8 
Blocks Per Game
Siewert_Lucas_1 Lucas SIEWERT
  Corinthians
  (208-F-97)
  Avg: 1.3
 1. Siewert Corinthians1.3 
 2. Cardoso Mogi1.3 
 3. Marilia Franca1.0 
 4. Sena Pinheiros1.0 
 5. Dos Santos Mogi1.0 
 6. Mariano Sao Paulo0.8 
 7. Teichmann Pinheiros0.6 
 8. Lenz Sao Paulo0.5 
 9. Caue Corinthians0.5 
 10. Viana Osasco0.5 
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BULGARIA  
Div A stats leaders
Points Per Game
Ivkov_Ivko_1 Ivko IVKOV
  Chavdar
  (196-G/F-95)
  Avg: 28.5
 1. Ivkov Chavdar28.5 
 2. Stoyanov Sportist27.0 
 3. Gatev Enigma F26.0 
 4. Peychinov Fab F24.7 
 5. Raykov Mix24.0 
 6. Hunt Sportist S22.3 
 7. Kurshumov Champion21.3 
 8. Georgiev Slow &20.5 
 9. Arabadzhiyski Hebar20.3 
 10. Georgiev Slavia20.3 
Rebounds Per Game
Gatev_Hristo Hristo GATEV
  Enigma F
  (188-G/F-85)
  Avg: 14
 1. Gatev Enigma F14.0 
 2. Matrakov Lokomotiv13.0 
 3. Slavchev Enigma F13.0 
 4. Gospodinov Mix12.0 
 5. Georgiev Slow &11.5 
 6. Popov Lokomotiv S10.7 
 7. Natskin Lokomotiv10.5 
 8. Barzakov Hebar10.3 
 9. Todorov Champion10.0 
 10. Mihaylov Lokomotiv10.0 
Assists Per Game
Petkov_Denis_1 Denis PETKOV
  Slavia
  (183-PG-96)
  Avg: 7
 1. Petkov Slavia7.0 
 2. Petkov Polytechnica6.8 
 3. Cholakov MU Varna6.5 
 4. Paisiev Champion5.8 
 5. Barzakov Hebar5.7 
 6. Tsankov Athletic5.0 
 7. Stoyanov Sportist5.0 
 8. Stoitsov Enigma F5.0 
 9. Telcharov Lokomotiv4.7 
 10. Penchev Chavdar4.5 
Steals Per Game
Petrov_Dimitar Dimitar PETROV
  Showtime
  (180-G-93)
  Avg: 4.5
 1. Petrov Showtime4.5 
 2. Todorov Slow &4.0 
 3. Telcharov Lokomotiv3.7 
 4. Todorov Chardafon3.5 
 5. Ivanov Showtime3.0 
 6. Baychev Lokomotiv3.0 
 7. Tsankov Athletic3.0 
 8. Prokopiev Lokomotiv3.0 
 9. Tsenov Sportist S3.0 
 10. Petkov Polytechnica2.8 
Blocks Per Game
Not_Available Ventsislav GEORGIEV
  Slow &
  (198-F/C-94)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Georgiev Slow &2.5 
 2. Brendax Lokomotiv2.0 
 3. Oresharov Enigma2.0 
 4. Todorov Champion2.0 
 5. Dimitrov Slavia2.0 
 6. Avramov NSA1.7 
 7. Gospodinov Mix1.5 
 8. Natskin Lokomotiv1.5 
 9. Todorov Chardafon1.5 
 10. Petkov Showtime1.5 
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CAMEROON  
FAP and La Nkam start Final Four round with victories - by Eurobasket News
FAP and La Nkam started Final Four round with the victories in Cameroon. La Nkam overcame Onyx 70-62. Hans Ntamack (187-G-92) stepped up with 18 points and Bleg posted 11. Eyaga replied with 18 points and 12 rebounds in the losing effort.
FAR ease past Universite de Douala 64-50. Yassi and Ngaransou led the way with 10 points each. Ndjodo posted 15 points in the losing effort.

Tags : HANS NTAMACK, FAP DE YAOUNDE, CAMEROONIAN BASKETBALL
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CANADA  
ES Sahel signs rookie Matt Neufeld in his first year in pro basketball - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Etoile du Sahel (ProA) strengthened their roster with the addition of 24-year old Canadian center Matt Neufeld (211-102kg-96). Neufeld just graduated from UC Davis (NCAA). He has played there for the last three years.

Neufeld started his college career at Saint Louis University (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, KS.

As mentioned above Neufeld is just out of college and it will be his first season in pro basketball.

He represented Canada at the World Championships U19 in Heraklion (Greece) five years ago.



By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : MATT NEUFELD, ETOILE DU SAHEL, TUNISIAN BASKETBALL, TUNISIAN TRANSACTIONS
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CHINA  
Stats Leaders - CBA
Points Per Game
Todorovic_Dejan_1 Dejan TODOROVIC
  Tianjin
  (196-SF-94)
  Avg: 32
 1. Todorovic Tianjin32.0 
 2. Sun Guangsha L.30.3 
 3. Adams Qingdao E.28.0 
 4. Zhou Xinjiang FT25.8 
 5. Hu Guangsha L.25.2 
 6. Raduljica Guangsha25.0 
 7. Harris Shandong H24.2 
 8. Guo Liaoning FL23.7 
 9. Wu Zhejiang GB.22.8 
 10. Wang Fujian S.21.3 
Rebounds Per Game
Zhou_Qi_1 Qi ZHOU
  Xinjiang FT
  (217-C-96)
  Avg: 13.8
 1. Zhou Xinjiang FT13.8 
 2. Wang Fujian S.13.5 
 3. Todorovic Tianjin13.0 
 4. Han Liaoning FL11.8 
 5. Hu Guangsha L.11.2 
 6. Tao Shandong H.10.8 
 7. Zhai Beijing D.10.8 
 8. Don Shanghai S.10.7 
 9. Shen Shenzhen A.9.7 
 10. Liu Qingdao E.9.5 
Assists Per Game
Yuan_Tangwen Tangwen YUAN
  Sichuan BW
  (185-PG-0)
  Avg: 10.2
 1. Yuan Sichuan BW10.2 
 2. Wu Zhejiang GB.9.4 
 3. Sun Guangsha L.8.3 
 4. Franklin Shanxi L8.3 
 5. Yu Xinjiang FT8.3 
 6. Guo Liaoning FL8.2 
 7. Xin Guangsha L.8.0 
 8. Fang Beijing D.7.5 
 9. Zhao Guangdong ST7.0 
 10. Zeng Xinjiang FT6.3 
Steals Per Game
Gao_Shiyan_1 ShiYan GAO
  Shandong H.
  (186-PG-96)
  Avg: 4.5
 1. Gao Shandong H.4.5 
 2. Yuan Sichuan BW4.4 
 3. Sun Guangsha L.4.3 
 4. Lin Tianjin3.3 
 5. Zhao Guangsha L.3.0 
 6. Yao Guangzhou LL2.8 
 7. Zhao Liaoning FL2.8 
 8. Adams Qingdao E.2.5 
 9. Shuai Tianjin2.5 
 10. Wang Beijing RF2.5 
Blocks Per Game
Zhou_Qi_1 Qi ZHOU
  Xinjiang FT
  (217-C-96)
  Avg: 3.5
 1. Zhou Xinjiang FT3.5 
 2. Shen Shenzhen A.3.2 
 3. Sun Beijing RF2.3 
 4. Tao Shandong H.2.0 
 5. Hu Guangsha L.1.8 
 6. Zhu Liaoning FL1.8 
 7. Liu Qingdao E.1.7 
 8. Yan Shanxi L.1.5 
 9. Han Liaoning FL1.5 
 10. Guo Guangzhou LL1.5 
CBA Round 6: Top-ranked Jilin Tigers win another game - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

CBA top team - Jilin Tigers (6-0) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Royal Fighters (1-5) in Beijing 99-81. Jilin Tigers forced 19 Royal Fighters turnovers and outrebounded them 47-34 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Yuxing Jiang (193-95) who led his team to a victory with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. The former international point guard JinMing Cui (193-92) contributed with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Joseph Young (188-92, college: Oregon) replied with 27 points and 4 assists for Royal Fighters. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Jilin Tigers have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Liaoning FL and Zhejiang GB. Royal Fighters at the other side dropped to the fifteenth place with five games lost. They share the position with Jiangsu D. and Nanjing TX MK. Jilin Tigers is looking forward to face Heroes (#12) in Jinan in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Royal Fighters will play at home against Jiangsu Dragons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Sturgeons is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to seventh ranked Ducks (4-1) 80-71. The former international Xiaochuan Zhai (204-93) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and XiaoYu Liu chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Ducks' coach Simone Pianigiani allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was the former international center Zhelin Wang (213-94) with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Ducks have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 4-1 record. Sturgeons at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Ducks will play against higher ranked Golden Bulls (#3) in Hangzhou in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sturgeons will play on the road against Loongs (#10) in Taiyuan and hope to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Pioneers is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their sixth consecutive match to ninth ranked Long-Lions (3-3) 108-95 on Friday evening. Dallas Moore notched 23 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 30 points and 16 rebounds by Dejan Todorovic did not help to save the game for Pioneers. Long-Lions moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Shanghai S. Loser Pioneers still closes the standings with six games lost. Long-Lions will meet at home Monkey Kings (#17) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pioneers will play against Flying Tigers in Urumqi and look forward to get finally their first victory.
The game between top-ranked Flying Leopards (6-0) and 17th ranked Monkey Kings (1-5) in Yingkou ended with biggest points difference. Flying Leopards outscored guests from Jiangsu 125-99. The best player for the winners was Ailun Guo who had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Flying Leopards have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Zhejiang GB. and Jilin NE T. Monkey Kings lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with five games lost. Flying Leopards' next round opponent will be Eagles (#5) in Qingdao. Monkey Kings will play on the road against Long-Lions (#8) in Guangzhou and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Shanxi L. beat Guangsha L. on the road 113-103. Guangdong ST won against Shanghai S. on its own court 119-105. Jiangsu D. unfortunately lost to Xinjiang FT in Urumqi 100-113. Zhejiang GB. managed to beat Shenzhen A. at home 91-74. Shandong H. was defeated by Qingdao E. on the opponent's court 103-91.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 24 points and 7 rebounds by ShiYan Gao of Shandong H..



Guangsha L. - Shanxi L. 103-113

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Loongs (2-3) beat higher ranked Guangsha Lions (2-3) in Hangzhou 113-103. Loongs made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American Jamaal Franklin (196-91, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists. The former international Junwei Ren (203-90) chipped in 28 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Loongs' coach Wei Ding used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Serbian center Miroslav Raduljica (213-88) who recorded a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds and the former international center Jinqiu Hu (210-97) added 28 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Loongs moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Guangsha L. Loongs' next round opponent will be Sturgeons (#18) in Jinjiang and are hoping to win another game.
Top scorers:
Shanxi L.: R.Junwei 28+7reb+4ast, F.Jamaal 25+5reb+13ast, L.Guancen 11+8reb+2ast, Y.PengFei 11+3reb, X.Zhijiang 9+1reb+1ast, Y.Shuai 8+2reb
Guangsha L.: R.Miroslav 31+12reb+2ast, H.Jinqiu 28+7reb+1ast, L.Jinglong 22+5reb+4ast, X.Feng 12+3reb+17ast, Z.Jiayi 5+3reb+2ast, Z.Junlong 2+5reb+2ast
gschID: 833245


Guangdong ST - Shanghai S. 119-105

Very expected game when 8th ranked Sharks (3-3) lost to fourth ranked Guandong Tigers (5-1) in Dongguan 105-119. Guandong Tigers made 16-of-21 charity shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Sharks helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American MarShon Brooks (197-89, college: Providence) who scored 37 points (!!!). The other American import swingman Sonny Weems (198-86, college: Arkansas) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Guandong Tigers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jimmer Fredette (188-89, college: BYU) who recorded 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and center Zong Zan (208-89) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guandong Tigers have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains fourth position with 5-1 record, which they share with Xinjiang FT and Qingdao E. Sharks at the other side keep the eighth place with three games lost. Guandong Tigers will have a break next round. Sharks will play on the road against Aviators (#13) in Shenzhen and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Guangdong ST: B.MarShon 37+3reb+3ast, W.Sonny 17+6reb+7ast, R.JunFei 16+5reb+3ast, Z.Peng 13+2reb+3ast, Z.Hao 10+1reb, H.Mingxuan 7+6reb+3ast
Shanghai S.: F.Jimmer 22+8reb+5ast, Z.Zong 22+5reb+1ast, D.Hanlin 11+7reb+1ast, L.Zheng 9+4reb+5ast, O.Junxuan 8+1reb, M.Kelanbaike 8
gschID: 833246


Beijing D. - Fujian S. 80-71

Bottom-ranked Sturgeons is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fifth consecutive match to seventh ranked Ducks (4-1) 80-71. Ducks forced 22 Sturgeons turnovers. Sturgeons were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international Xiaochuan Zhai (204-93) had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard XiaoYu Liu (188-89) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Ducks' coach Simone Pianigiani allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was the former international center Zhelin Wang (213-94) with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and YiChao Huang (197-92) scored 16 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ducks have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain seventh position with 4-1 record. Sturgeons at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Ducks will play against higher ranked Golden Bulls (#3) in Hangzhou in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sturgeons will play on the road against Loongs (#10) in Taiyuan and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Beijing D.: H.Justin 16+8reb+1ast, Z.Xiaochuan 15+12reb+2ast, Z.YanXi 14+2reb, L.XiaoYu 14+6reb+7ast, F.Shuo 8+1reb+5ast, C.Lin 6+5reb+2ast
Fujian S.: H.YiChao 16+3reb+1ast, H.Long-Mao 13+5reb, T.Tang 12+3reb+2ast, L.Chen 11+2reb+3ast, W.Zhelin 9+12reb+4ast, Y.ChangChun 5+2reb+1ast
gschID: 833247


Beijing RF - Jilin NE T. 81-99

CBA top team - Jilin Tigers (6-0) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Royal Fighters (1-5) in Beijing 99-81. Jilin Tigers forced 19 Royal Fighters turnovers and outrebounded them 47-34 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Yuxing Jiang (193-95) who led his team to a victory with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. The former international point guard JinMing Cui (193-92) contributed with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Jilin Tigers players scored in double figures. American guard Joseph Young (188-92, college: Oregon) replied with 27 points and 4 assists and Yifan Hou (200-92) added 16 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Royal Fighters. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jilin Tigers have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Liaoning FL and Zhejiang GB. Royal Fighters at the other side dropped to the fifteenth place with five games lost. They share the position with Jiangsu D. and Nanjing TX MK. Jilin Tigers is looking forward to face Heroes (#12) in Jinan in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Royal Fighters will play at home against Jiangsu Dragons and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jilin NE T.: J.Yuxing 21+6reb+6ast, D.Huaibo 20+9reb+2ast, C.JinMing 18+6reb+8ast, J.Weize 14+3reb, G.JinLin 11+6reb+1ast, L.Ang 6+11reb+1ast
Beijing RF: Y.Joseph 27+3reb+4ast, H.Yifan 16+6reb+2ast, W.Shaojie 10+6reb+2ast, Z.Fan 9+3reb+5ast, Y.Changdong 9+4reb+1ast, W.Zirui 7+2reb+5ast
gschID: 833248


Tianjin - Guangzhou LL 95-108

Bottom-ranked Pioneers is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their sixth consecutive match to ninth ranked Long-Lions (3-3) 108-95 on Friday evening. Long-Lions looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by Pioneers' players. American-Albanian guard Dallas Moore (185-94, college: N.Florida) notched 23 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and forward TianYi Yao (200-93) supported him with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Even a double-double of 30 points and 16 rebounds by Bosnian-Serbian Dejan Todorovic (196-94) did not help to save the game for Pioneers. Jin Xin (196-95) added 18 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Long-Lions moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Shanghai S. Loser Pioneers still closes the standings with six games lost. Long-Lions will meet at home Monkey Kings (#17) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pioneers will play against Flying Tigers in Urumqi and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Guangzhou LL: M.Dallas 23+5reb+9ast, S.Ha 17+6reb, Z.Mingzhen 15+2reb+2ast, Y.TianYi 13+7reb+11ast, L.Yanzhe 10+6reb, J.Mingru 9+2reb+2ast
Tianjin: T.Dejan 30+16reb+1ast, S.Liu 19+4ast, X.Jin 18+9reb+2ast, L.Tingqian 10+4reb+4ast, H.Siyu 6+5reb+2ast, Y.Guze 6+4reb
gschID: 833249


Xinjiang FT - Jiangsu D. 113-100

Very predictable result when seventh ranked Flying Tigers (5-1) won against 15th ranked Jiangsu Dragons (1-5) in Urumqi 113-100. Flying Tigers made 34-of-41 charity shots (82.9 percent) during the game. Flying Tigers outrebounded Jiangsu Dragons 48-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Flying Tigers brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. 33 personal fouls committed by Jiangsu Dragons helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international center Qi Zhou (217-96) who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds. Center Lutu Bula (210-99) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Yuxuan Liu (207-99) who recorded 17 points and point guard Xiran Zhang (188-97) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively. Five Jiangsu Dragons players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Flying Tigers have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Guangdong ST and Qingdao E. Jiangsu Dragons at the other side keep the fifteenth position with five games lost. Flying Tigers' next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Pioneers (#19) in Tianjin which should be an easy win for them. Jiangsu Dragons will play on the road against Royal Fighters (#15) in Beijing and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Xinjiang FT: Z.Qi 31+11reb+1ast, B.Lutu 25+7reb, T.Caiyu 17+4reb+4ast, W.Zhengbo 11+4reb, L.Lipeng 10, Y.Dehao 8+7reb+10ast
Jiangsu D.: L.Yuxuan 17+3reb+1ast, Z.Xiran 13+3reb+4ast, T.Yanru 13+4reb+2ast, W.Yujia 12+5reb+2ast, H.Rongqi 11+3reb+5ast, W.Quanxi 10+5reb+2ast
gschID: 833250


Zhejiang GB. - Shenzhen A. 91-74

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Aviators (2-4) lost to top-ranked Golden Bulls (6-0) in Hangzhou 74-91. Golden Bulls players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. 28 personal fouls committed by Aviators helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was forward Xuhang Zhu (206-93) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Point guard Yibo Wang (190-97) chipped in 12 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Zijie Shen (210-97) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and Liang Yu (205-86) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Golden Bulls have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Liaoning FL and Jilin NE T. Aviators at the other side dropped to the twelfth place with four games lost. Golden Bulls' next round opponent will be Ducks (#7) in Beijing where they are favorite. Aviators will play at home against Sharks (#9) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zhejiang GB.: Z.Xuhang 21+11reb+3ast, L.Xiaotian 13+3reb+4ast, W.Lu 12+4reb+2ast, W.Yibo 12+4reb+5ast, Z.Dayu 11+3reb+1ast, Z.Wang 8+9reb+3ast
Shenzhen A.: S.Zijie 23+13reb+4ast, Y.Liang 11+6reb+2ast, G.QuAn 11+2reb+1ast, Z.Rong 10+2reb+4ast, L.Pengyu 5+1reb, L.Yiwen 5+7reb+4ast
gschID: 833251


Liaoning FL - Nanjing TX MK 125-99

The game between top-ranked Flying Leopards (6-0) and 17th ranked Monkey Kings (1-5) in Yingkou ended with biggest points difference. Flying Leopards outscored guests from Jiangsu 125-99. Flying Leopards made 25-of-33 charity shots (75.8 percent) during the game. Flying Leopards outrebounded Monkey Kings 48-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Monkey Kings helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international Ailun Guo (188-93) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists. The former international center Dejun Han (215-89) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Arnett Moultrie (208-90, college: MSU, agency: Interperformances) who recorded 18 points and 6 rebounds and the former international point guard Tal Co (191-91) added 12 points and 10 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who 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. Flying Leopards have an impressive six-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Zhejiang GB. and Jilin NE T. Monkey Kings lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with five games lost. Flying Leopards' next round opponent will be Eagles (#5) in Qingdao. Monkey Kings will play on the road against Long-Lions (#8) in Guangzhou and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Liaoning FL: G.Ailun 30+6reb+12ast, M.O.J. 21+2reb, H.Dejun 13+16reb+2ast, Z.Rongzhen 12+4reb, Z.Jiwei 11+2reb+4ast, L.Zhixuan 11+2reb+5ast
Nanjing TX MK: M.Arnett 18+6reb+1ast, L.Shengdong 15+6reb+1ast, S.Siyao 14+6reb+1ast, C.Tal 12+1reb+10ast, H.Yifeng 10+2reb+4ast, G.Kailun 9+1reb
gschID: 833252


Qingdao E. - Shandong H. 103-91

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Eagles (5-1) defeated 12th ranked Heroes (2-4) in Qingdao 103-91. Eagles forced 19 Heroes turnovers. The best player for the winners was Bulgarian-American point guard Darius Adams (188-89, college: Indianapolis) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international Cheng-Yu Zhang (192-89) chipped in 24 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Manny Harris (197-89, college: Michigan, agency: Network Sports International) who recorded 32 points and 4 assists and point guard ShiYan Gao (186-96) added 24 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Eagles moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Guangdong ST and Xinjiang FT. Heroes lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with four games lost. Eagles' next round opponent will be league's second-placed Flying Leopards in Yingkou and it may be the game of the week. Heroes will play on the road against the league's leader Jilin Tigers (#1) in Changchun and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Qingdao E.: A.Darius 33+10reb+4ast, Z.Cheng-Yu 24+2reb, S.Vladimir 11+8reb+1ast, L.Chuanxing 8+17reb, W.Qing-Ming 8+5reb+1ast, Z.Dapeng 8+1reb+1ast
Shandong H.: H.Manny 32+3reb+4ast, G.ShiYan 24+7reb+3ast, J.Haolong 12+14reb+2ast, L.JingYu 7+4reb+3ast, J.Cheng 6+8reb+1ast, Z.Hui 3+2ast
gschID: 833253




Tags : YUXING JIANG, JILIN NORTHEAST TIGERS, CHINESE BASKETBALL
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COLOMBIA  
Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Young_Anthony Anthony YOUNG
  Bucaros
  (200-C/F-89)
  Avg: 26.9
 1. Young Bucaros26.9 
 2. Merchant Sabios26.5 
 3. Givens Piratas21.4 
 4. De Leon Bucaros21.1 
 5. Rodriguez Titanes21.1 
 6. Suero Storm21.0 
 7. Glotta Condores20.3 
 8. Greene Storm19.9 
 9. King Trigrillos19.8 
 10. Shuler Sabios19.8 
Rebounds Per Game
Watkins_Mike Michael WATKINS
  Storm
  (206-F-95)
  Avg: 11.8
 1. Watkins Storm11.8 
 2. Merchant Sabios11.0 
 3. Palacios-T., Tita.9.4 
 4. Cutley Team Cali9.2 
 5. Almanza Storm7.9 
 6. Owens Condores7.8 
 7. Hernandez Team C7.7 
 8. Rojas Piratas7.7 
 9. Wineglass Condores7.5 
 10. Pena Condores7.4 
Assists Per Game
Smith_Jamaal_1 Jamaal SMITH
  Trigrillos
  (176-PG-85)
  Avg: 7
 1. Smith Trigrillos7.0 
 2. De Leon Bucaros6.0 
 3. Rojas Piratas5.1 
 4. Merchant Sabios4.8 
 5. Suero Storm4.3 
 6. Bacci Titanes4.3 
 7. Palacios-T., Tita.4.3 
 8. Cantero Team Cali3.7 
 9. Safar Titanes3.1 
 10. Shuler Sabios3.0 
Steals Per Game
Bacci_Gianluca Gianluca BACCI
  Titanes
  (182-G-89)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Bacci Titanes2.5 
 2. Jackson Team Cali2.4 
 3. Rojas Piratas1.9 
 4. Watkins Storm1.8 
 5. Crockrell Team C1.8 
 6. Merchant Sabios1.5 
 7. Glotta Condores1.5 
 8. King Trigrillos1.5 
 9. Rodriguez Titanes1.4 
 10. Forbes Storm1.3 
Blocks Per Game
Javes_Michael_1 Michael HINESTROZA
  Sabios
  (210-C-90)
  Avg: 2
 1. Hinestroza Sabios2.0 
 2. Trocha-M., Titanes1.9 
 3. Greene Storm1.4 
 4. Cardenas Trigrillos1.0 
 5. Watkins Storm1.0 
 6. Mendoza Piratas0.9 
 7. Marquez Sabios0.8 
 8. Young Bucaros0.6 
 9. Arboleda Sabios0.6 
 10. Perez Trigrillos0.6 
LPB Round 8: Trigrillos edge Piratas by one point - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Eighth-ranked Piratas (0-7) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Trigrillos (4-4) on Thursday. Trigrillos managed to secure only one-point victory 92-91. However their fans expected much easier game. Trigrillos had a 17-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was center Chris Ware (203-89, college: Indiana Tech) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Jamaal Smith (176-85, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 20 points and 8 assists. Trigrillos' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Center John-A Thomas (200-82, college: Columbus St.) produced 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Newly promoted Trigrillos maintains fourth position with 4-4 record. Piratas at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Trigrillos are looking forward to face higher ranked Team Cali (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Piratas will play against Sabios (#7) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Undefeated leader Titanes delivered the eighth consecutive victory. This time they beat 5th ranked Condores (3-5) 95-77 in Cundinamarca. Argentinian forward Selem Safar (191-87) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Juan Palacios-Tello contributed with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American center Malik Wineglass (203-0, college: Harris-Stowe St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for Condores. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Titanes (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Condores lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Storm. Titanes will play against Storm (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Condores will play against the league's second-placed Bucaros in Bucaramanga and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game in Manizales supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Team Cali (4-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Sabios (2-3). Team Cali smashed Sabios 92-45 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sabios. Worth to mention a great performance of Jhon Hernandez who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Maurice Jones responded with 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Team Cali maintains third position with 4-3 record having five points less than leader Titanes. Sabios at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the seventh place with three games lost. Team Cali will meet at home Trigrillos (#4) in the next round. Sabios will play against Piratas in Bogota and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Bucaros (5-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Storm (3-5). Bucaros defeated Storm 90-79. The winners were led by Anthony Young who scored that evening 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). Storm's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bucaros have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-2 record having four points less than leader Titanes. Newly promoted Storm dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. Bucaros' next round opponent will be Condores (#5) in Cundinamarca. Storm will play on the road against the league's leader Titanes in Barranquilla and hope to win that game.



Trigrillos - Piratas 92-91

Eighth-ranked Piratas (0-7) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Trigrillos (4-4) on Thursday. Trigrillos managed to secure only one-point victory 92-91. However their fans expected much easier game. Trigrillos had a 17-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was center Chris Ware (203-89, college: Indiana Tech) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Jamaal Smith (176-85, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 20 points and 8 assists. Trigrillos' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Center John-A Thomas (200-82, college: Columbus St.) produced 16 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Siaan Rojas (201-96, college: WWU) added 13 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals respectively for the guests. Five Piratas players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Trigrillos maintains fourth position with 4-4 record. Piratas at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Trigrillos are looking forward to face higher ranked Team Cali (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Piratas will play against Sabios (#7) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Piratas: P.Farris 21+3reb+2ast, B.Givens 20+2reb+1ast, J.A. Thomas 16+8reb+5ast, J.Mendoza 13+8reb+2ast, S.Rojas 13+7reb+7ast, V.Anders 5+1reb
Trigrillos: J.Cardenas 24+5reb+2ast, C.Ware 24+9reb, J.Smith 20+3reb+8ast, D.Perez 7+4reb+6ast, H.Mosquera-Perea 4+4reb+2ast, R.Lawrence 4+4reb+4ast
gschID: 831692


Sabios - Team Cali 45-92

The game in Manizales supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Team Cali (4-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Sabios (2-3). Team Cali smashed Sabios 92-45 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sabios. Team Cali dominated down low during the game scoring 36 of its points in the paint compared to Sabios' 16. They outrebounded Sabios 49-21 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Team Cali looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Sabios' players. Worth to mention a great performance of center Jhon Hernandez (208-84) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds and international Michaell Jackson (190-87) who added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Team Cali players scored in double figures. American forward Maurice Jones (199-95, college: NW Nazarene) responded with 10 points and international center Michael Hinestroza (210-90, college: UALR) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Team Cali maintains third position with 4-3 record having five points less than leader Titanes. Sabios at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keep the seventh place with three games lost. Team Cali will meet at home Trigrillos (#4) in the next round. Sabios will play against Piratas in Bogota and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sabios: M.Hinestroza 11+2reb, M.Jones 10+4reb+2ast, D.Soren 6+1reb+1ast, M.Juan 5, S.Betancur 5+3reb, R.Caicedo 3+4reb
Team Cali: M.Jackson 13+9reb+4ast, A.Mateo 12+3reb+2ast, J.Hernandez 12+15reb+3ast, L.Salazar 11+3reb+3ast, R.Putney 11+3reb+1ast, D.Ramis 10+1ast
gschID: 831693


Condores - Titanes 77-95

Undefeated leader Titanes delivered the eighth consecutive victory. This time they beat 5th ranked Condores (3-5) 95-77 in Cundinamarca. Titanes players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Condores' players. Argentinian forward Selem Safar (191-87) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international power forward Juan Palacios-Tello (206-85) contributed with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American center Malik Wineglass (203-0, college: Harris-Stowe St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and international Alvaro Pena (197-95) added 17 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Condores. Five Condores players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Titanes (8-0) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with a perfect record of 8 victories in a row. Condores lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keep the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Storm. Titanes will play against Storm (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Condores will play against the league's second-placed Bucaros in Bucaramanga and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Condores: A.Pena 17+5reb+1ast, M.Wineglass 12+10reb+1ast, D.Owens 11+4reb, C.Glotta 11+4reb+2ast, A.Salazar 10+4reb+3ast, M.Suarez 6+4reb
Titanes: S.Safar 26+7reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 18+3reb+3ast, J.Palacios-Tello 16+9reb+7ast, T.Trocha-Morelos 8+7reb+2ast, H.Diaz 7+2reb, R.Roque 6+4reb+1ast
gschID: 831694


Storm - Bucaros 79-90

The game in was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Bucaros (5-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Storm (3-5). Bucaros defeated Storm 90-79. Bucaros made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Strangely Storm outrebounded Bucaros 43-29 including 19 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by American power forward Anthony Young (200-89, college: KWC) who scored that evening 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and Dominican point guard Adris De-Leon (180-84, college: EWU) supported him with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Bucaros players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds by international power forward Luis Almanza (196-91) did not help to save the game for Storm. Center Brayan Almonte (206-91) added 8 points and 13 rebounds for the hosts. Storm's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bucaros have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 5-2 record having four points less than leader Titanes. Newly promoted Storm dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. Bucaros' next round opponent will be Condores (#5) in Cundinamarca. Storm will play on the road against the league's leader Titanes in Barranquilla and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Storm: L.Almanza 16+11reb+2ast, J.Miguel Suero 15+2reb+3ast, W.Emmil 12+2reb, A.Brayan 8+13reb+1ast, D.Greene 8+4reb, J.Downs 6+4reb+1ast
Bucaros: A.Young 22+6reb+4ast, A.De Leon 21+5reb+6ast, T.Tate 15+1reb+1ast, T.Harris 13+6reb, C.Yocsy 11+3reb, J.Zapata 4+2reb+1ast
gschID: 831695




Tags : CHRIS WARE, TRIGRILLOS DE ANTIOQUIA, COLOMBIAN BASKETBALL
Team Cali signs Alexis Elsener - by Eurobasket News
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Team Cali (LPB) signed 32-year old Italian forward Alexis Elsener (196-88, agency: Interperformances). He played last season at Plateros in Mexican LNBP. In 14 games he had 11.1ppg, 4.9rpg and 2.7apg.
Elsener represented Italy at the Panamerican Games in Guadalajara (Mexico) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 2.0ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.0spg.
Elsener has played previously professionally in Argentina (Atenas, Obras, La Union, MH Basket and Quimsa) and Uruguay (Malvin). He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian La Liga Honorable Mention in 2020.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Elsener played in the final of Argentinian LigaA in 2012 and 2016.
He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : ALEXIS ELSENER, TEAM CALI, COLOMBIAN BASKETBALL, COLOMBIAN TRANSACTIONS
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CROATIA  
Stats Leaders - A1
Points Per Game
Krapic_Ante Ante KRAPIC
  H.Analitica
  (203-F-85)
  Avg: 20.5
 1. Krapic H.Analitica20.5 
 2. Cvitkovic Sonik P18.2 
 3. Jordano Osijek18.1 
 4. Prkacin Cibona17.5 
 5. Gunjina Skrljevo17.3 
 6. Freeman Sibenik17.2 
 7. Mazalin Gorica17.0 
 8. Lukovic Split16.6 
 9. Frye Osijek16.3 
 10. Varence Alkar16.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Primorac_Mladen_1 Mladen PRIMORAC
  Zabok
  (210-C-90)
  Avg: 9.3
 1. Primorac Zabok9.3 
 2. Prkacin Cibona8.8 
 3. Varence Alkar8.7 
 4. Vucic Alkar8.0 
 5. Marcinkovic Split7.8 
 6. Mazalin Gorica7.5 
 7. Smolic Dubrava7.5 
 8. Gilbert Zadar7.4 
 9. Freeman Sibenik7.2 
 10. Brankovic Dubrava6.8 
Assists Per Game
Djokovic_Ilija Ilija DJOKOVIC
  Split
  (191-G-96)
  Avg: 5.7
 1. Djokovic Split5.7 
 2. Brzoja Dubrava5.7 
 3. Frye Osijek5.1 
 4. Brocic Alkar5.0 
 5. Lakic Osijek5.0 
 6. Primorac Zabok4.7 
 7. Jelenkovic Skrljevo4.6 
 8. Barnjak Skrljevo4.5 
 9. Kapusta Gorica4.3 
 10. Maric Zabok4.3 
Steals Per Game
Runjic_Lovre_1 Lovre RUNJIC
  Sonik P
  (193-G-0)
  Avg: 3.3
 1. Runjic Sonik P3.3 
 2. Vukovic Zadar2.3 
 3. Marcinkovic Split2.2 
 4. Frye Osijek2.1 
 5. Bjelanovic Skrljevo2.0 
 6. Majcunic Gorica2.0 
 7. Perkovic Split1.8 
 8. Brzoja Dubrava1.8 
 9. Barnjak Skrljevo1.8 
 10. Vucic Alkar1.7 
Blocks Per Game
Brankovic_Danko Danko BRANKOVIC
  Dubrava
  (215-C-0)
  Avg: 1.7
 1. Brankovic Dubrava1.7 
 2. Sarlija Sonik P1.5 
 3. Paic Osijek1.1 
 4. Smolic Dubrava1.0 
 5. Vukovic Zadar0.9 
 6. Lakic Osijek0.9 
 7. Bakovic Gorica0.8 
 8. Jerkovic Dubrava0.8 
 9. Vrgoc Skrljevo0.8 
 10. Robertson Skrljevo0.7 
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC  
Centauros sign Kelvin Pena, ex Club San Jose - by Francisco Vega
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Centauros de Portuguesa (SLB) signed experienced 40-year old Dominican-Venezuelan guard Kelvin Pena (193-80, college: Southeastern). He played last summer at Club San Jose in Higuey League in Dominican Republic.
Pena represented Dominican Republic at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz (Mexico) six years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 5 games: 6.2ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 38.5%, 3PT: 31.3%, FT: 66.7%.
Pena is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Colombia (Academia), Cyprus, France, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela (Toros and Araguenos) and Dominican Republic (Soles de Santo Domingo, Gregorio Urbano Gilbert, Caneros Del Este, Metros de Santiago and Madre Vieja).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Pena played in the final of Dominican Republic Santiago League in 2019. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Dominican Republic 2nd Team in 2019.
Pena attended Southeastern Community College until 2004 and it will be his 17th (!!!) season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : KELVIN PENA, CENTAUROS DE PORTUGUESA, VENEZUELAN BASKETBALL, VENEZUELAN TRANSACTIONS
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ESTONIA  
Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Gulbis_Maris_1 Maris GULBIS
  Ventspils
  (200-PF-85)
  Avg: 29.4
 1. Gulbis Ventspils29.4 
 2. Raley-Ross Kale.21.3 
 3. Elksnis VIA21.0 
 4. Rayman Tartu20.7 
 5. Ausejs Ventspils18.2 
 6. Rundles Ventspils18.2 
 7. Maxhuni Parnu17.0 
 8. Gromovs Liepaja16.0 
 9. Skele VEF Riga15.8 
 10. Freimanis Rapla14.8 
Rebounds Per Game
Freimanis_Roberts_2 Roberts FREIMANIS
  Rapla
  (204-PF-91)
  Avg: 9.5
 1. Freimanis Rapla9.5 
 2. Coffey Ventspils9.3 
 3. Gromovs Liepaja9.0 
 4. Jaunzems Parnu8.3 
 5. Rayman Tartu8.3 
 6. Dargais Ogre8.3 
 7. Wembi Kalev/TLU8.0 
 8. Selakovs Ventspils7.8 
 9. Metsalu TalTech7.3 
 10. Lips Kalev/TLU7.0 
Assists Per Game
Elksnis_Edmunds_1 Edmunds ELKSNIS
  VIA
  (188-PG-90)
  Avg: 9
 1. Elksnis VIA9.0 
 2. Raley-Ross Kale.6.8 
 3. Sutt Rapla6.0 
 4. Maxhuni Parnu6.0 
 5. Birkans Liepaja5.8 
 6. Ihring Rapla5.7 
 7. Banks Tartu5.3 
 8. Zunda LU5.2 
 9. Ausejs Ventspils5.0 
 10. Eelmae Tartu4.7 
Steals Per Game
Coffey_Chris Chris COFFEY
  Ventspils
  (201-F-97)
  Avg: 2.7
 1. Coffey Ventspils2.7 
 2. Rundles Ventspils2.3 
 3. Kajupank TalTech2.0 
 4. Walker Ogre2.0 
 5. Sutt Rapla1.8 
 6. Jaunzems Parnu1.7 
 7. Vitols VEF Riga1.7 
 8. Jansons Ogre1.7 
 9. Birkans Liepaja1.6 
 10. Raley-Ross Kale.1.5 
Blocks Per Game
Kyser_Michale_1 Michale KYSER
  VEF Riga
  (208-PF-91)
  Avg: 2
 1. Kyser VEF Riga2.0 
 2. Wembi Kalev/TLU2.0 
 3. Gromovs Liepaja1.5 
 4. Berzins Ogre1.5 
 5. Rayman Tartu1.3 
 6. Blaus Parnu1.3 
 7. Madsen VEF Riga1.3 
 8. McLaughlin Kale.1.0 
 9. Ziedins VIA1.0 
 10. Coffey Ventspils1.0 
1.Liiga Round 5: Tartu Ulikool lose to Kalev/TSK - by Eurobasket News
The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with defeat of the leader. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Tartu Ulikool (0-3) in Jogeva on Thursday night. Hosts were rolled over by Kalev/TSK (4-0) 111-68. Kalev/TSK have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Kadrina. Tartu Ulikool at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Kalev/TSK is looking forward to face Viimsi/Noto (#4) on the road in the next round. Tartu Ulikool will play against the league's leader Kadrina and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Important game to mention about took place in Paide. Third ranked Paide VW (2-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging leader Eesti M. (2-2) 95-92 on Friday evening. Despite that victory Paide VW went down to fifth position due to points difference. Newly promoted Eesti M. still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Tamsalu and Rae Koss. Paide VW will play against league's second-placed G4S Noorteliiga in Tallinn in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Eesti M. will play at home against the league's leader Keila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tartu. Second ranked Tartu Kalev/Estiko faced 3rd placed Viimsi/Noto. Host Tartu Kalev/Estiko (3-1) defeated guests from Viimsi (3-1) 73-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Viimsi/Noto. Tartu Kalev/Estiko have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Tartu Kalev/Estiko went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with defeated Viimsi/Noto. Tartu Kalev/Estiko will meet league's leader Nord/Cramo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Viimsi/Noto will play against the league's second-placed Kalev/TSK and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tallinn. First ranked G4S Noorteliiga faced their close opponent Nord/Cramo. Host G4S Noorteliiga (1-3) defeated guests from (0-4) 86-77. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Despite that victory G4S Noorteliiga went down to second position due to points difference. It was Nord/Cramo's fourth loss in a row. They still keep top with four games lost. G4S Noorteliiga's next round opponent will be Paide VW (#5) at home. Nord/Cramo will play against Tartu Kalev/Estiko (#3) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Keila. First ranked Rae Koss faced their close opponent Keila. Guests from (2-2) smashed host Keila (0-4) 89-68. Newly promoted Rae Koss maintains first place with 2-2 record, which they share with Tamsalu and Eesti M. Keila at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still keeps top with four games lost. Rae Koss will face league's leader Tamsalu in Tartu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Keila will play against the league's leader Eesti M. and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 5 Kadrina defeated Tamsalu in a road game 82-66.



Tartu Ulikool - Kalev/TSK 68-111

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Tartu Ulikool (0-3) in Jogeva on Thursday night. Hosts were rolled over by Kalev/TSK (4-0) 111-68. Kalev/TSK have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Kadrina. Tartu Ulikool at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Kalev/TSK is looking forward to face Viimsi/Noto (#4) on the road in the next round. Tartu Ulikool will play against the league's leader Kadrina and hopes to get finally their first victory.
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Tartu Kalev/Estiko - Viimsi/Noto 73-66

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tartu. Second ranked Tartu Kalev/Estiko faced 3rd placed Viimsi/Noto. Host Tartu Kalev/Estiko (3-1) defeated guests from Viimsi (3-1) 73-66. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Viimsi/Noto. Tartu Kalev/Estiko have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Tartu Kalev/Estiko went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with defeated Viimsi/Noto. Tartu Kalev/Estiko will meet league's leader Nord/Cramo in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Viimsi/Noto will play against the league's second-placed Kalev/TSK and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
gschID: 834078


G4S Noorteliiga - Nord/Cramo 86-77

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tallinn. First ranked G4S Noorteliiga faced their close opponent Nord/Cramo. Host G4S Noorteliiga (1-3) defeated guests from (0-4) 86-77. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Despite that victory G4S Noorteliiga went down to second position due to points difference. It was Nord/Cramo's fourth loss in a row. They still keep top with four games lost. G4S Noorteliiga's next round opponent will be Paide VW (#5) at home. Nord/Cramo will play against Tartu Kalev/Estiko (#3) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
gschID: 834079


Keila - Rae Koss 68-89

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Keila. First ranked Rae Koss faced their close opponent Keila. Guests from (2-2) smashed host Keila (0-4) 89-68. Newly promoted Rae Koss maintains first place with 2-2 record, which they share with Tamsalu and Eesti M. Keila at the other side, also newcomer in the league, still keeps top with four games lost. Rae Koss will face league's leader Tamsalu in Tartu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Keila will play against the league's leader Eesti M. and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
gschID: 834080


Tamsalu - Kadrina 66-82

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Tartu where leader Tamsalu (2-2) was defeated by leader Kadrina (4-0) 82-66 on Friday. Kadrina have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Kalev/TSK. Loser Tamsalu still keeps top place with two games lost. Kadrina will face Tartu Ulikool (#3) in Jogeva in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tamsalu will play against the league's second-placed Rae Koss and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
gschID: 834081


Paide VW - Eesti M. 95-92

Important game to mention about took place in Paide. Third ranked Paide VW (2-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging leader Eesti M. (2-2) 95-92 on Friday evening. Despite that victory Paide VW went down to fifth position due to points difference. Newly promoted Eesti M. still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with Tamsalu and Rae Koss. Paide VW will play against league's second-placed G4S Noorteliiga in Tallinn in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Eesti M. will play at home against the league's leader Keila and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
gschID: 834082


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Pierre Pelos gets MVP of the Week award for EuroCup - by Eurobasket News
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Pierre Pelos (205-C-92) had a very impressive game in the last round for league's second-best Bourg and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 5.
The 28-year old center had the game-high 28 points adding seven rebounds for Bourg in his team's victory, helping them to beat Partizan NiS (#5, 2-3) 89-76. Bourg is placed at 2nd position in EuroCup Group A. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Bourg will need more victories to improve their 2-1 record. In the team's last game Pelos had a remarkable 72.7% from 2-point range. It's his second year at Bourg and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Pelos has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (8th best: 17.0ppg) and averages solid 70.0% FGP and 41.7% from behind 3-point line.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 27-year old American guard Josh Adams (188-G-93) of league's best team Virtus BO. Adams impressed basketball fans with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course he led Virtus BO to another comfortable win 95-76 over Antwerp (#6, 0-5) being unquestionably team leader. Of course Virtus BO still keep Group C's top spot. A very good start of the season for his team, which won so far all 5 games without any defeat. Adams is a newcomer at Virtus BO 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 Senegalese Ibrahima Fall-Faye (207-PF-97) of Antwerp (#6). Fall-Faye scored 16 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). Despite Fall-Faye's great performance Antwerp lost 76-95 to the league's current leader Virtus BO (#1, 5-0). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Antwerp can only dream about fighting for top spots in Group C. They have awful season losing so far all 5 games. Fall-Faye has a very solid season. In 5 games in EuroCup he scored 12.8ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Jordan Morgan (204-C-91) of Unics - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Simon Birgander (209-C-97) of Joventut - 12 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Danilo Andjusic (194-G-91) of Bourg - 23 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Deon Thompson (204-C-88) of Unicaja - 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Jacob Pullen (183-G-89) of Mornar Bar - 23 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists
9. Alan Williams (201-C-93) of Lokomotiv - 13 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists
10. Alexander Perez Kaufmann (191-G-93) of Bahcesehir - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


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Coach Scepanovic left KK Partizan NiS Beograd - by Eurobasket News
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45-year old Montenegrin coach Vlado Scepanovic left KK Partizan NiS Beograd (KLS). Scepanovic has coached there for the last three years.
Scepanovic has coached previously in Germany (Brose Bamberg) and Montenegro (Buducnost). His team won Adriatic League Supercup.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Loyd_Jordan_1 Jordan LOYD
  Crvena Z
  (193-SG-93)
  Avg: 22.6
 1. Loyd Crvena Z22.6 
 2. Clyburn CSKA18.5 
 3. Wilbekin Maccabi18.0 
 4. James CSKA17.5 
 5. Rodriguez Milano16.3 
 6. Mirotic Barca16.3 
 7. Booker Khimki16.2 
 8. Lucic Bayern15.5 
 9. Giedraitis Baskonia15.5 
 10. Grigonis Zalgiris15.5 
Rebounds Per Game
Booker_Devin_2 Devin BOOKER
  Khimki
  (205-C-91)
  Avg: 8.4
 1. Booker Khimki8.4 
 2. Jerebko Khimki7.7 
 3. Mitoglou Pana.7.5 
 4. Mickey Khimki7.3 
 5. Polonara Baskonia7.3 
 6. Mirotic Barca7.0 
 7. Shengelia CSKA7.0 
 8. Reynolds Bayern6.7 
 9. Vesely Fenerbahce6.5 
 10. Fall ASVEL6.3 
Assists Per Game
Micic_Vasilje Vasilije MICIC
  Anadolu E
  (196-G-94)
  Avg: 6.6
 1. Micic Anadolu E6.6 
 2. Henry Baskonia6.5 
 3. Calathes Barca6.0 
 4. Sloukas Olympiacos5.8 
 5. James CSKA5.3 
 6. Delaney Milano5.3 
 7. Hall Crvena Z5.2 
 8. Granger ALBA5.0 
 9. Campazzo Real M4.7 
 10. Zaitcev Khimki4.7 
Steals Per Game
Mirotic_Nikola_1 Nikola MIROTIC
  Barca
  (208-PF-91)
  Avg: 2.7
 1. Mirotic Barca2.7 
 2. Baldwin IV Bayern2.2 
 3. Giedraitis Baskonia2.0 
 4. Polonara Baskonia2.0 
 5. Henry Baskonia1.8 
 6. Shields Milano1.8 
 7. Hall Crvena Z1.6 
 8. Caloiaro Maccabi1.5 
 9. Siva ALBA1.5 
 10. Wilbekin Maccabi1.5 
Blocks Per Game
Mickey_Jordan_1 Jordan MICKEY
  Khimki
  (203-C-94)
  Avg: 3.3
 1. Mickey Khimki3.3 
 2. Dunston Anadolu E1.8 
 3. Fall ASVEL1.7 
 4. Papagiannis Pana.1.5 
 5. Bolomboy CSKA1.3 
 6. Ellis Olympiacos1.2 
 7. Garuba Real M1.2 
 8. Tavares Real M1.0 
 9. Reath Crvena Z1.0 
 10. Lammers ALBA1.0 
Overview of Round 6 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News
There were just 6 rounds played in Regular Season of Euroleague and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with derby games, favorites losing the games and even winless team recording their first victory. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the Euroleague took place in Vitoria. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 10th ranked Baskonia (2-2) to second ranked FC Barcelona (5-1) 72-71 on Friday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Baskonia. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Baskonia won fourth quarter 15-14. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. FC Barcelona forced 21 Baskonia turnovers. It was a good game for Nikola Mirotic (208-91) who saved his team from a defeat with 18 points and 7 rebounds. American center Brandon Davies (208-91, college: BYU, agency: BeoBasket) contributed with 12 points for the winners. American guard Pierria Henry (193-93, college: Charlotte) replied with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for Baskonia. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. FC Barcelona have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Zalgiris. Defending Spanish champion Baskonia keeps the tenth place with two games lost. They share the position with Panathinaikos. FC Barcelona is looking forward to face ALBA Berlin (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Baskonia will play against ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (#18) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked German Bayern Muenchen (4-2) against sixteenth ranked Spanish Real Madrid (2-4) on Thursday night. Visiting Bayern Muenchen was defeated by Real Madrid in Madrid 100-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Bayern Muenchen. American forward Trey Thompkins (208-90, college: Georgia, agency: Wasserman) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jaycee Carroll chipped in 19 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Wade Baldwin-IV (193-96, college: Vanderbilt) with 18 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Madrid moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Maccabi T-A. Bayern Muenchen at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Real Madrid will play against league's second-placed Zalgiris in Kaunas in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bayern Muenchen will play at home against Crvena Zvezda and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Russian Khimki's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Serbian Crvena Zvezda (2-3) 83-77 on Friday. Alexey Shved notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the effort. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) by Jordan Loyd did not help to save the game for Crvena Zvezda. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Russian champion (1-5) left bottom position moving up to seventeenth place. Loser Crvena Zvezda keeps the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Anadolu Efes. Khimki will meet higher ranked Fenerbahce (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Crvena Zvezda will play against Bayern Muenchen (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Bottom-ranked French ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to second ranked Lithuanian Zalgiris (5-1) 83-74. The best player for the winners was Marius Grigonis who scored 25 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Zalgiris' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Lithuanian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Barca. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Zalgiris' next round opponent will be Real Madrid (#15) at home which should be an easy win for them. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket will play against Baskonia in Vitoria and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Spanish Valencia Basket (3-2) and Russian CSKA (3-3), which took place in Moscow. One of their biggest challengers Valencia Basket lost to eleventh ranked CSKA in a road game 75-84 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Valencia Basket. It was a good game for Mike James who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 5 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. CSKA moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Olympiacos and Fenerbahce. Loser Valencia Basket dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. CSKA will face Panathinaikos (#11) in Athens in the next round where they are favorite. Valencia Basket will play at home against Armani Milano (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 6 Fenerbahce beat Maccabi T-A on the road 75-65. Olympiacos lost to Turkish defending champion Anadolu Efes on its own court 79-84.



CSKA - Valencia 84-75

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Spanish Valencia Basket (3-2) and Russian CSKA (3-3), which took place in Moscow. One of their biggest challengers Valencia Basket lost to eleventh ranked CSKA in a road game 75-84 on Thursday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Valencia Basket. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Valencia Basket won third quarter 23-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a good game for American guard Mike James (185-90, college: Lamar) who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 5 assists. The other American import Will Clyburn (201-90, college: Iowa St.) contributed with 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four CSKA players scored in double figures. Serbian forward Nikola Kalinic (202-91) replied with 15 points and French forward Louis Labeyrie (209-92) added 10 points in the effort for Valencia Basket. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. CSKA moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Olympiacos and Fenerbahce. Loser Valencia Basket dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. CSKA will face Panathinaikos (#11) in Athens in the next round where they are favorite. Valencia Basket will play at home against Armani Milano (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valencia: N.Kalinic 15+3reb+3ast, L.Labeyrie 10+4reb+2ast, B.Dubljevic 9+5reb+1ast, K.Prepelic 7+1reb+2ast, J.Pradilla 7+4reb, V.Marinkovic 7+3ast
CSKA: M.James 17+2reb+5ast, W.Clyburn 15+5reb+2ast, D.Hilliard 12, J.Voigtmann 11+7reb+1ast, T.Shengelia 10+6reb+2ast, D.Hackett 9+1reb+2ast
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Maccabi T-A - Fenerbahce 65-75

Everything could happen in Tel-Aviv at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Turkish Fenerbahce and 12th ranked Israeli Maccabi T-A had identical 2-3 record. But Maccabi T-A was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Istanbul 75-65 on Thursday night. The guests trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 40-27 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. It was a good game for American-Turkish point guard Bobby Dixon (178-83, college: Troy, agency: BeoBasket) who led his team to a victory with 17 points. French guard Nando De-Colo (196-87) contributed with 13 points for the winners. Fenerbahce's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American-Turkish guard Scottie Wilbekin (188-93, college: Florida, agency: BeoBasket) replied with 23 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Croatian center Ante Zizic (209-97, agency: BeoBasket) added 11 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Maccabi T-A. Fenerbahce (3-3) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with CSKA and Olympiacos. Defending Israeli champion Maccabi T-A dropped to the fourteenth position with four games lost. Fenerbahce will face Khimki (#17) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Maccabi T-A will play against Anadolu Efes in Istanbul and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Maccabi T-A: S.Wilbekin 23+2reb+1ast, A.Zizic 11+10reb, C.Jones 10+1reb+1ast, E.Bryant 9+4reb+4ast, D.Bender 3+5reb+1ast, O.Hunter 3+8reb+1ast
Fenerbahce: B.Dixon 17+1reb+1ast, N.De Colo 13+2reb+3ast, J.Eddie 11+3reb+1ast, J.Vesely 8+4reb+4ast, D.Pierre 7+4reb+1ast, M.Mahmutoglu 6+1reb
gschID: 805681


ASVEL - Zalgiris 74-83

Bottom-ranked French ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket is still unable to win any game. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to second ranked Lithuanian Zalgiris (5-1) 83-74. It looked good early as ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket took a 10-point lead at the end of first quarter. Then Zalgiris took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 9 points. They made 18-of-18 charity shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was guard Marius Grigonis (198-94) who scored 25 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). American guard Thomas Walkup (193-92, college: SF Austin) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Zalgiris' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Guerschon Yabusele (201-95) who recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds and swingman David Lighty (198-88, college: Ohio St.) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively. Four ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket players scored in double figures. Defending Lithuanian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Barca. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Zalgiris' next round opponent will be Real Madrid (#15) at home which should be an easy win for them. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket will play against Baskonia in Vitoria and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
ASVEL: C.Kahudi 18+2reb, G.Yabusele 17+6reb+3ast, D.Lighty 16+4reb+4ast, P.Lacombe 10+2reb+4ast, M.Fall 7+8reb+4ast, A.Noua 3+3reb
Zalgiris: M.Grigonis 25+2reb+3ast, L.Lekavicius 13+1reb+2ast, T.Walkup 11+7reb+7ast, M.Geben 9+1reb+1ast, J.Lauvergne 6+3reb, A.Milaknis 5+2reb
gschID: 805682


Real Madrid - Bayern 100-82

Very important is a road loss of second ranked German Bayern Muenchen (4-2) against sixteenth ranked Spanish Real Madrid (2-4) on Thursday night. Visiting Bayern Muenchen was defeated by Real Madrid in Madrid 100-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Bayern Muenchen. The game was mostly controlled by Real Madrid. Bayern Muenchen was better in second period 28-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Strangely Bayern Muenchen outrebounded Real Madrid 36-20 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Bayern Muenchen was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Trey Thompkins (208-90, college: Georgia, agency: Wasserman) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American-Azerbaijani guard Jaycee Carroll (188-83) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Five Real Madrid players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Wade Baldwin-IV (193-96, college: Vanderbilt) with 18 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import center Jalen Reynolds (207-92, college: Xavier) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Madrid moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Maccabi T-A. Bayern Muenchen at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Real Madrid will play against league's second-placed Zalgiris in Kaunas in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bayern Muenchen will play at home against Crvena Zvezda and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bayern: W.Baldwin IV 18+2reb+4ast, J.Reynolds 15+7reb+1ast, M.Thomas 9+4reb, N.Dedovic 8+1reb+3ast, P.Zipser 8+4reb, V.Lucic 7+6reb
Real Madrid: J.Carroll 19, T.Thompkins 16+7reb+1ast, S.Llull 14+1reb+2ast, A.Randolph 13+3reb+2ast, A.Abalde 10+2reb+2ast, R.Fernandez 9+2ast
gschID: 805683


Khimki - Crvena Zvezda 83-77

Russian Khimki's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Serbian Crvena Zvezda (2-3) 83-77 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 83-77. Khimki made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Khimki made 7 blocks. Guard Alexey Shved (198-88, agency: Alti Sport) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and American guard Errick McCollum (188-88, college: Goshen) supported him with 23 points. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) by American Jordan Loyd (193-93, college: Indianapolis) did not help to save the game for Crvena Zvezda. His fellow American import power forward Johnny OBryant-III (204-93, college: LSU, agency: Wasserman) added 14 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Russian champion (1-5) left bottom position moving up to seventeenth place. Loser Crvena Zvezda keeps the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Anadolu Efes. Khimki will meet higher ranked Fenerbahce (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Crvena Zvezda will play against Bayern Muenchen (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Crvena Zvezda: J.Loyd 18+7reb+3ast, J.O'Bryant III 14+4reb, C.Walden 11+2ast, O.Kuzmic 8+3reb+1ast, T.Rochestie 7+3ast, B.Lazic 5+3reb
Khimki: E.McCollum 23+2reb+1ast, A.Shved 15+4reb+12ast, J.Mickey 11+11reb, G.Monroe 9+4reb+1ast, J.Timma 9+4reb, J.Jerebko 8+3reb+2ast
gschID: 805684


Olympiacos - Anadolu Efes 79-84

There was an upset when higher ranked Greek Olympiacos (3-3) lost to fifteenth ranked Turkish Anadolu Efes (2-3) in Pireus 79-84 on Friday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Olympiacos won fourth quarter 22-21. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Olympiacos were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Serbian guard Vasilije Micic (196-94, agency: BeoBasket) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 7 assists. American-Turkish guard Shane Larkin (182-92, college: Miami, FL) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Four Anadolu Efes players scored in double figures. Guard Kostas Sloukas (190-90) replied with 10 points and 7 assists and American center Hassan Martin (201-95, college: URI) added 11 points and 6 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) in the effort for Olympiacos. Olympiacos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending Turkish champion moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Crvena Zvezda. Loser Olympiacos dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Anadolu Efes will face Maccabi T-A (#14) in Tel-Aviv in the next round.
Top scorers:
Olympiacos: H.Martin 11+6reb, S.McKissic 10+3reb+4ast, K.Sloukas 10+1reb+7ast, G.Printezis 9+1reb, O.Ellis 8, A.Harrison 7+3reb+1ast
Anadolu Efes: V.Micic 20+2reb+7ast, S.Larkin 15+3reb+1ast, R.Beaubois 15+1reb+2ast, K.Simon 11+5reb+2ast, B.Dunston 8+5reb+2ast, C.Singleton 7+4reb
gschID: 805685


Baskonia - Barca 71-72

The most exciting game of round 6 in the Euroleague took place in Vitoria. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of 10th ranked Baskonia (2-2) to second ranked FC Barcelona (5-1) 72-71 on Friday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Baskonia. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Baskonia won fourth quarter 15-14. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. FC Barcelona forced 21 Baskonia turnovers. It was a good game for Nikola Mirotic (208-91) who saved his team from a defeat with 18 points and 7 rebounds. American center Brandon Davies (208-91, college: BYU, agency: BeoBasket) contributed with 12 points for the winners. American guard Pierria Henry (193-93, college: Charlotte) replied with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Italian center Achille Polonara (202-91) added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Baskonia. Four Baskonia players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. FC Barcelona have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Zalgiris. Defending Spanish champion Baskonia keeps the tenth place with two games lost. They share the position with Panathinaikos. FC Barcelona is looking forward to face ALBA Berlin (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Baskonia will play against ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (#18) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Baskonia: Z.Dragic 15+2reb, A.Polonara 14+6reb+3ast, Y.Fall 11+3reb+1ast, T.Jekiri 10+4reb+3ast, P.Henry 8+8reb+7ast, L.Vildoza 8+2reb+3ast
Barca: N.Mirotic 18+7reb+2ast, B.Davies 12+4reb+1ast, A.Abrines 10+3reb+1ast, K.Kuric 9+1ast, T.Heurtel 5+1reb+3ast, A.Hanga 5+1reb
gschID: 805687




Tags : NIKOLA MIROTIC, FC BARCELONA LASSA, EUROLEAGUE BASKETBALL
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FINLAND  
Stats Leaders - Korisliiga
Points Per Game
Mangano_Greg_1 Greg MANGANO
  KTP B
  (208-PF-89)
  Avg: 27.4
 1. Mangano KTP B27.4 
 2. Odomes Kataja22.0 
 3. Burton KTP Basket22.0 
 4. Loveridge Kobrat20.4 
 5. Lewis Pyrinto19.4 
 6. Malcolm Kauhajoki19.4 
 7. Gaines Jr. Kobrat19.0 
 8. Fayne Kataja18.4 
 9. McCullough Lahti18.3 
 10. Bracy-Davis Ura B18.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Grimes_Nate Nate GRIMES
  Kobrat
  (203-F-96)
  Avg: 12
 1. Grimes Kobrat12.0 
 2. Mangano KTP B10.4 
 3. Burton KTP Basket9.8 
 4. Peel Lahti9.0 
 5. Skeens Pyrinto9.0 
 6. Ballard Kouvot9.0 
 7. Holyfield Kauhajoki8.8 
 8. Fayne Kataja8.8 
 9. Stephens Vilpas8.6 
 10. Johnson Pyrinto8.5 
Assists Per Game
Nikkarinen_Antto_1 Antto NIKKARINEN
  Kobrat
  (185-PG-91)
  Avg: 9.2
 1. Nikkarinen Kobrat9.2 
 2. Sarcevic Kauhajoki7.0 
 3. Washpun Nokia6.4 
 4. McCullum Seagulls6.4 
 5. Hirvonen Kouvot6.4 
 6. Lewis Pyrinto6.2 
 7. Wilson Kataja6.0 
 8. Zeigler Korihait5.8 
 9. Gonzalvez Pyrinto5.2 
 10. Wood Vilpas5.0 
Steals Per Game
McCullum_Kendale Kendale MCCULLUM
  Seagulls
  (194-G-96)
  Avg: 3.8
 1. McCullum Seagulls3.8 
 2. Lewis Pyrinto3.2 
 3. Walton Kataja2.8 
 4. Nuutinen Ura B2.5 
 5. Johnson Pyrinto2.5 
 6. Holyfield Kauhajoki2.2 
 7. Gaines Jr. Kobrat2.2 
 8. Odomes Kataja2.0 
 9. Hirvonen Kouvot2.0 
 10. Washpun Nokia2.0 
Blocks Per Game
Johnson_Marlon_1 Marlon JOHNSON
  Pyrinto
  (208-F-94)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Johnson Pyrinto2.5 
 2. Griffin Vilpas1.6 
 3. Washpun Nokia1.6 
 4. Skeens Pyrinto1.6 
 5. Fayne Kataja1.4 
 6. Greenwood Kouvot1.2 
 7. Holyfield Kauhajoki1.2 
 8. Peel Lahti1.0 
 9. Grimes Kobrat1.0 
 10. Wood Vilpas1.0 
Stats Leaders - Division I
Points Per Game
Gill_Anton Anton GILL
  Kipina
  (191-G-94)
  Avg: 41
 1. Gill Kipina41.0 
 2. Permanto Korikouvot31.0 
 3. Hillsman Oulun B29.7 
 4. Bivins Kipina27.0 
 5. Moultrie Ura B26.5 
 6. Ahvenjarvi Pyrinto26.0 
 7. Marouf Westside E26.0 
 8. Wilchcombe Raiders26.0 
 9. Scott Huima25.5 
 10. Natesan FoKoPo25.5 
Rebounds Per Game
Jamison_Saiquan_1 Saiquan JAMISON
  PeU-Basket
  (203-F-98)
  Avg: 19.5
 1. Jamison PeU-Basket19.5 
 2. Moultrie Ura B18.5 
 3. Luosmaa Karkkila18.5 
 4. Wilchcombe Raiders15.7 
 5. Scott Huima15.0 
 6. Liukko Jyvaskyla14.7 
 7. Jacks Raiders B14.0 
 8. Pohjonen Huima12.0 
 9. Puittinen Pyrinto12.0 
 10. Martin FoKoPo12.0 
Assists Per Game
Conerly_Aubrey_2 Aubrey CONERLY
  LrNMKY
  (183-PG-83)
  Avg: 10
 1. Conerly LrNMKY10.0 
 2. Rautasalo MuKi7.5 
 3. Waxlax HNMKY7.0 
 4. Permanto Korikouvot7.0 
 5. Jacks Raiders B6.0 
 6. Salmi Huima6.0 
 7. Laine ToPo J6.0 
 8. Luosmaa Karkkila5.5 
 9. Jamsen Huima5.0 
 10. Leino Korikouvot5.0 
Steals Per Game
Conerly_Aubrey_2 Aubrey CONERLY
  LrNMKY
  (183-PG-83)
  Avg: 5.5
 1. Conerly LrNMKY5.5 
 2. Natesan FoKoPo4.5 
 3. Gibson LoKoKo B4.0 
 4. Ahvenjarvi Pyrinto4.0 
 5. Boyd Jyvaskyla BA4.0 
 6. Towa HNMKY3.5 
 7. Gill Kipina3.5 
 8. Suomi Kristika T3.5 
 9. Jacks Raiders B3.3 
 10. Bivins Kipina3.0 
Blocks Per Game
Cantyx_Jalen_1 Jalen CANTY
  LoKoKo B
  (203-F-95)
  Avg: 3.5
 1. Canty LoKoKo B3.5 
 2. Lehtonen Pyrinto3.5 
 3. Martin FoKoPo2.0 
 4. Rainamaa ToPo J2.0 
 5. Syrjamaki Kori.2.0 
 6. Liukko Jyvaskyla1.7 
 7. Aalto Ura B1.5 
 8. Pohjonen Huima1.5 
 9. Porvari LrNMKY1.5 
 10. Cross Oulun Bball1.5 
Marcus Lewis claims Finnish Korisliiga Interperformances weekly honour - by Eurobasket News
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American Marcus Lewis (193-SF-92) had a great game in the last round for league's leader Pyrinto and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 4.
The 28-year old had the game-high 25 points adding six rebounds and nine assists for Pyrinto in his team's victory, helping them to outclass, the league's bottom-ranked team Korihait (#11, 0-4) with 26-point margin 103-77. It allowed Pyrinto to jump to the first place in the Finnish Korisliiga. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Pyrinto already had a very good start winning all 4 without losing a single one. In the team's last game Lewis had a remarkable 64.7% from 2-point range. He turned to be Pyrinto's top player in his first season with the team. Eastern Kentucky University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Lewis is in league's top in points (6th best: 19.5ppg), assists (5th best: 6.3apg) and averages solid 4.0spg and 58.8% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 31-year old American power forward Greg Mangano (208-PF-89) of KTP-Basket. Mangano impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 31 points and 14 rebounds. Bad luck as KTP Basket lost that game 89-122 to the lower-ranked Kauhajoki (#7, 2-2). This loss caused KTP Basket to drop to 3rd position in the standings. His team's 3-1 record is not bad at all. Mangano is a newcomer at KTP 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 28.8ppg (#1). He also registered 11.0 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was Canadian Wayne McCullough (195-G-94) of Lahti Basketball (#4). McCullough showcased his all-around game by recording 22 points, ten rebounds and six assists in the last round. He was a key player of Lahti, leading his team to a 85-69 easy win against the lower-ranked Kouvot (#10, 1-3). Lahti needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 3 victories and 1 lost game. McCullough has a great season in Finland. After only 4 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.3ppg (8th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Brady Skeens (201-PF-95) of Pyrinto - 17 points and 14 rebounds
5. Matti Nuutinen (200-F-90) of Ura Basket - 22 points and 7 rebounds
6. Bojan Sarcevic (190-PG-88) of Kauhajoki - 14 points, 4 rebounds and 13 assists
7. Moses Greenwood (201-F-97) of Kouvot - 19 points and 12 rebounds
8. Collin Malcolm (200-F-97) of Kauhajoki - 22 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists
9. TJ Holyfield (203-PF-95) of Kauhajoki - 26 points and 2 rebounds
10. Jeff Garrett (201-F-94) of Nokia - 28 points and 7 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : MARCUS LEWIS, PYRINTO TAMPERE, FINNISH BASKETBALL
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FRANCE  
NM1 Round 7: Avignon/Pontet still unable to win any game - by Eurobasket News
Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Bottom-ranked Avignon/Pontet (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 75-63 loss to seventh ranked Mulhouse (3-2) in Mulhouse on Tuesday evening. 24 personal fouls committed by Avignon/Pontet helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Central African power forward Johan Grebongo (202-94) fired 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guinean center Daouda Conde (210-92) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. American point guard Greg Pryor-Jr (188-95, college: Chattanooga) produced 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals for lost side. Mulhouse moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Le Havre. Avignon/Pontet at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Mulhouse is looking forward to face C'Chartres (#7) at home in the next round. Avignon/Pontet will play against Besancon (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Bordeaux, where higher ranked Toulouse (2-2) lost to eleventh ranked JSA Bordeaux (2-4) in a road game 67-76. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Jeffrey Dalmat (191-91) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Quentin Hanck contributed with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Adrien Thimon (188-94) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for Toulouse. Toulouse's coach Stephane Dao rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. JSA Bordeaux moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Angers. Toulouse at the other side keeps the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with Vanves and Chartres. JSA Bordeaux will play against higher ranked Union Rennes (#9) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toulouse will play against Tours and hopes to get back on the winning track.

In the last game of round 7 Kaysersberg was defeated by Boulogne in Boulogne-sur-Mer 69-62.
The best stats of 7th round was 21 points and 15 rebounds by Mickael Var of Boulogne.



Round 1
Mulhouse - Avignon/Pontet 75-63

Bottom-ranked Avignon/Pontet (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 75-63 loss to seventh ranked Mulhouse (3-2) in Mulhouse on Tuesday evening. 24 personal fouls committed by Avignon/Pontet helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Central African power forward Johan Grebongo (202-94) fired 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guinean center Daouda Conde (210-92) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. American point guard Greg Pryor-Jr (188-95, college: Chattanooga) produced 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and point guard Geoffrey Bourcier (182-88) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Mulhouse moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Le Havre. Avignon/Pontet at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Mulhouse is looking forward to face C'Chartres (#7) at home in the next round. Avignon/Pontet will play against Besancon (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mulhouse: J.Grebongo 16+7reb+2ast, D.Conde 15+9reb+1ast, G.Payen-Boucard 10+7reb+2ast, L.Plasse 9+2reb+6ast, A.Ekani 8+4reb, C.Andre 7+5reb
Avignon/Pontet: G.Pryor Jr 20+8reb+5ast, G.Bourcier 15+7reb+2ast, A.Fraser 10+4reb, Y.Mendy 6+8reb, M.Djo Ebala 6+4reb+3ast, M.Bernaoui 4+3reb
gschID: 829112


Bordeaux - Toulouse 76-67

We should mention about the upset which took place in Bordeaux, where higher ranked Toulouse (2-2) lost to eleventh ranked JSA Bordeaux (2-4) in a road game 67-76. JSA Bordeaux players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Jeffrey Dalmat (191-91) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Point guard Quentin Hanck (192-93) contributed with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Adrien Thimon (188-94) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and American-Mali forward Ibrahim Djambo (208-92, college: Hofstra) added 18 points in the effort for Toulouse. Five JSA Bordeaux and four Toulouse players scored in double figures. Toulouse's coach Stephane Dao rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. JSA Bordeaux moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Angers. Toulouse at the other side keeps the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with Vanves and Chartres. JSA Bordeaux will play against higher ranked Union Rennes (#9) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Toulouse will play against Tours and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bordeaux: J.Dalmat 17+4reb+6ast, T.Van Ounsem 12+3reb+2ast, A.Vialaret 12+4reb+3ast, Q.Hanck 11+7reb+5ast, G.Meyniel 11+2reb+2ast, W.Mackey 7+4reb
Toulouse: I.Djambo 18+4reb, A.Thimon 13+10reb+2ast, J.Kennedy 11+1reb, V.Mopsus 10+2reb+4ast, F.Sahraoui 8+3reb+2ast, L.Kouyate 4+5reb+1ast
gschID: 829113


Boulogne - Kaysersberg 69-62

There was no surprise in Boulogne-sur-Mer where 10th ranked Kaysersberg (1-3) was defeated by fourth ranked SO Maritime Boulogne (4-2) 69-62. SO Maritime Boulogne forced 19 Kaysersberg turnovers. It was a very good performance for power forward Mickael Var (205-90) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds. American-DR Congolese forward Cedric Kuakumensah (204-93, college: Brown) contributed with 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Center Melvyn Govindy (212-97) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and Lithuanian point guard Dovydas Redikas (193-92) added 3 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Kaysersberg. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SO Maritime Boulogne have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Stade Rochelais and Lorient. Kaysersberg lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. SO Maritime Boulogne will play against CFBB (#9) in Paris in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Kaysersberg will play at home against the league's second-placed Andrezieux to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Boulogne: M.Var 21+15reb+2ast, C.Kuakumensah 13+8reb+1ast, M.Boyer 11+10reb+1ast, M.Durand 6+2reb+1ast, L.Akono 5+3reb+4ast, W.Davis 5+3reb+4ast
Kaysersberg: M.Govindy 15+10reb, C.Lopez 11+3reb+1ast, S.Cabarkapa 9+6reb, M.Diagne 7+6reb+3ast, K.Walter 6+2ast, B.Hugo 5+2reb+2ast
gschID: 835254




Tags : JOHAN GREBONGO, MULHOUSE BASKET AGGLOMERATION, FRENCH BASKETBALL
Mickael Var claims French NM1 weekly honour - by Eurobasket News
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Mickael Var (205-F/C-90) put on an amazing game in the last round for Boulogne and that's him to receive a Interperformances NM1 Player of the Week award for round 7.
The 30-year old power forward had a double-double of 21 points and fifteen rebounds, while his team beat Kaysersberg (#11, 1-3) 69-62. Boulogne is placed at 3rd position in French NM1. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Regular Season. Boulogne will need more victories to improve their 4-2 record. Var turned to be Boulogne's top player in his first season with the team. Var has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (3rd best: 9.5rpg) and averages solid 52.8% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 25-year old American point guard Greg Pryor Jr (188-PG-95) of Avignon/Pontet. Pryor Jr impressed basketball fans with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Avignon/Pontet lost that game 63-75 to the higher-ranked Mulhouse (#5, 3-2). Avignon/Pontet managed to keep the same 14th spot in Round 1. 4 lost games are too many considering they did not win any game. Pryor Jr is a newcomer at Avignon/Pontet 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 Jeffrey Dalmat (191-F-91) of BORDEAUX (#11). Dalmat scored 17 points and passed six assists. He was a key player of Bordeaux, leading his team to a 76-67 win against the higher-ranked Toulouse (#6, 2-2). The chances of Bordeaux not to end season at such low position in Round 1, however are less than slim as they have already lost 4 games, recording just two victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Dalmat could try to bring Bordeaux's a little bit higher in the standings. Dalmat has a very solid season. In 6 games in France he scored 10.0ppg. He also has 3.5apg and and 3PT: 50.0%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Ibrahim Djambo (208-F-92) of Toulouse - 18 points and 4 rebounds
5. Adrien Thimon (188-SG-94) of Toulouse - 13 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Daouda Conde (210-C-92) of Mulhouse - 15 points and 9 rebounds
7. Johan Grebongo (202-F/C-94) of Mulhouse - 16 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Geoffrey Bourcier (182-PG-88) of Avignon/Pontet - 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Mathieu Boyer (208-C-95) of Boulogne - 11 points and 10 rebounds
10. Melvyn Govindy (212-C-97) of Kaysersberg - 15 points and 10 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : MICKAEL VAR, SO MARITIME BOULOGNE, FRENCH BASKETBALL
Holon inks Frederic Bourdillon - by Eurobasket News
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Hapoel Holon (Winner League) agreed terms with 29-year old naturalized French guard Frederic Bourdillon (193-91). He played last season at Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv. But in three Winner League games he did not score anything and had only 1 rebound and 2 assists. Bourdillon also played for Rishon that season where in 12 Winner League games he recorded 7.2ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.8apg and 1.5spg. He helped them to win the league title. Bourdillon also played 6 games in Eurocup where he averaged 12.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.5apg and 1.7spg.
He represented France at the World Maccabiah Games three years ago.
Bourdillon has played previously professionally also in France (Olympique Antibes, CFBB, Chalon/Saor, Rueil and Charleville Mezieres) and Israel (Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Eilat).

By Eurobasket Data Center

(via @Be_BasketFr)

Tags : FREDERIC BOURDILLON, HAPOEL HOLON, ISRAELI BASKETBALL, ISRAELI TRANSACTIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, BALKAN LEAGUE
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GEORGIA  
Geogian Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Davis_Mike2_1 Mike DAVIS
  Rustavi
  (193-G-96)
  Avg: 24
 1. Davis Rustavi24.0 
 2. Sly TSU22.7 
 3. White Rustavi22.0 
 4. Wright Kutaisi22.0 
 5. Kadaria Vera20.5 
 6. Aranitovic Batumi20.3 
 7. Thompson Olimpi20.0 
 8. Birts Titebi20.0 
 9. Ransom Kutaisi20.0 
 10. Sumbry Cactus19.5 
Rebounds Per Game
Vujovic_Nikola Nikola VUJOVIC
  Batumi
  (211-C-93)
  Avg: 12.3
 1. Vujovic Batumi12.3 
 2. Gognadze Mgzavrebi12.0 
 3. Tvalabeishvi., Rust.11.0 
 4. Williams Dinamo11.0 
 5. Dvalishvili Kutaisi10.7 
 6. Williams Cactus10.5 
 7. Sumbry Cactus10.0 
 8. White Rustavi10.0 
 9. Bekauri Batumi10.0 
 10. Kadaria Vera10.0 
Assists Per Game
White_Maliek_1 Maliek WHITE
  Rustavi
  (190-G-98)
  Avg: 15
 1. White Rustavi15.0 
 2. Bitsadze Mgzavrebi7.3 
 3. Sly TSU6.3 
 4. Ransom Kutaisi5.7 
 5. Pkhakadze Olimpi5.5 
 6. Darbaidze Dinamo5.5 
 7. Bakradze Vera5.5 
 8. Williams Dinamo5.0 
 9. Sanadze Cactus5.0 
 10. Babunashvili Titebi5.0 
Steals Per Game
White_Maliek_1 Maliek WHITE
  Rustavi
  (190-G-98)
  Avg: 7
 1. White Rustavi7.0 
 2. Machaladze Tskh.3.5 
 3. Davis Rustavi3.0 
 4. Gogodze Tskh.3.0 
 5. Haynes-Jones Cactus3.0 
 6. Ransom Kutaisi2.7 
 7. Tavakarashvi., Dina.2.5 
 8. Sanadze Cactus2.5 
 9. Babunashvili Titebi2.0 
 10. Lomidze Titebi2.0 
Blocks Per Game
Aughburns_Branden Branden AUGHBURNS
  Titebi
  (206-F-96)
  Avg: 4
 1. Aughburns Titebi4.0 
 2. Bekauri Batumi2.7 
 3. Sumbry Cactus2.5 
 4. Chechelashvi., Tskh.1.5 
 5. Darbaidze Dinamo1.5 
 6. Gognadze Mgzavrebi1.3 
 7. Londaridze Kutaisi1.0 
 8. Kopadze Batumi1.0 
 9. Davis Rustavi1.0 
 10. Johnson Batumi1.0 
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GERMANY  
Stats Leaders - 2.Bundesliga
Points Per Game
Britt_Nathaniel_1 Nate BRITT
  Schwenningen
  (185-PG-94)
  Avg: 25
 1. Britt Schwenningen25.0 
 2. Leufroy Kirchheim25.0 
 3. Wolf Jena21.0 
 4. Geist Heidelberg19.0 
 5. Davis Bremerhaven18.7 
 6. Abrom Ehingen18.5 
 7. Simmons Art.Dragons18.5 
 8. DeLaney Hagen18.0 
 9. Bucknor Trier18.0 
 10. Willett Schw.17.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Willett_Shaun Shaun WILLETT
  Schw.
  (193-PF-96)
  Avg: 13
 1. Willett Schw.13.0 
 2. Geist Heidelberg11.0 
 3. Edigin Bayer G11.0 
 4. Heinzmann Bayer G8.5 
 5. McGaughey Heid.8.0 
 6. Alte Paderborn7.5 
 7. Bohannon Brem.7.0 
 8. Jorch Schwenningen7.0 
 9. Carter Rostock7.0 
 10. Grof Trier7.0 
Assists Per Game
Nixon_Zamal Zamal NIXON
  Jena
  (185-PG-89)
  Avg: 11
 1. Nixon Jena11.0 
 2. Cushingberry Pade.9.0 
 3. Holland Jena8.0 
 4. Ely Heidelberg6.0 
 5. Ward Paderborn6.0 
 6. Carter Rostock5.5 
 7. Williams Kirchheim5.5 
 8. Davis Bremerhaven5.3 
 9. Geist Heidelberg5.0 
 10. Pongo Nuernberg5.0 
Steals Per Game
Gilder-Tilbury_Kavin Kavin GILDER-TILBURY
  Karl.
  (201-PF-94)
  Avg: 4
 1. Gilder-T., Karl.4.0 
 2. Britt Schwenningen3.0 
 3. Williams Kirchheim3.0 
 4. Smith Jena3.0 
 5. Gruen Trier3.0 
 6. Pongo Nuernberg2.5 
 7. Mann Bayer Giants2.5 
 8. Jostmann Jena2.0 
 9. Adams Trier2.0 
 10. Smit Trier2.0 
Blocks Per Game
Heinzmann_Dennis Dennis HEINZMANN
  Bayer G
  (216-C-91)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Heinzmann Bayer G2.5 
 2. Nortmann Trier2.0 
 3. Gruen Trier2.0 
 4. Bohannon Brem.1.7 
 5. Knauf Art.Dragons1.5 
 6. Spohr Hagen1.0 
 7. Gille Ehingen1.0 
 8. Hankerson Ehingen1.0 
 9. Heyden Heidelberg1.0 
 10. Sams Paderborn1.0 
Euroleague: Real ease past Bayern in Madrid - by Eurobasket News
Real Madrid - Bayern 100-82

Real registered just the second win in Euroleague regular season. The Spanish powerhouse outgunned Bayern at Wizink Center on Thursday. Five players scored in double digits for the hosts. Jaycee Carroll (188-G-83) chipped in 19 points for Real.
The hosts drained 27 points in the first period to open a 10-point lead. Bayern responded with a 28-point effort in the second stanza to pull within 4 at halftime 45-49. But Real were back in the driver's seat in the third quarter. The home side boosted the lead to 9 points 70-61 at the final intermission. Real unloaded 30 points in the fourth stanza to race to the win. Trey Thompkins (208-F-90, college: Georgia, agency: Wasserman) tossed in 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for Real. Wade Baldwin IV (193-G-96, college: Vanderbilt) answered with 18 points for Bayern.

Tags : JAYCEE CARROLL, REAL MADRID, SPANISH BASKETBALL
Devon Hall to sign at Bamberg - by Eurobasket News
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Brose Bamberg (BBL) reportedly agreed terms 25-year old American international guard Devon Hall (196-95kg-95, college: Virginia, agency: Octagon Europe). He played most recently at OKC Thunder in the NBA. But in 11 games he averaged just 1.8ppg and 1.2apg last season. Hall also played for the Thunder in NBA where in 11 games he had only 1.7ppg. The other team he played that season for was Blue in U.S. NBA-G-League. In 30 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.6ppg, 5.7rpg and 4.1apg.
Two years ago Hall was drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) in second round (53rd overall). The former University of Virginia star is in his third season in pro basketball. Hall was called to USA Senior National Team this year.
He has played also professionally in Australia (Cairns Taipans).
Among many awards Hall won NBA G League Midwest Division championship title in 2019. He received also ACC All-Tournament 1st Team award in 2018 at his college time.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Tags : DEVON HALL, BROSE BAMBERG, GERMAN BASKETBALL, GERMAN TRANSACTIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Crailsheim adds Radosavljevic to their roster - by Eurobasket News
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HAKRO Merlins Crailsheim (BBL) added to their roster 27-year old German center Bogdan Radosavljevic (213-106kg-93). Radosavljevic was about to sign at SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels. The last season he played at Hamburg Towers where in 7 BBL games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.3ppg, 3.6rpg and 2.1apg. Radosavljevic also played for ALBA Berlin earlier that season. In only one Euroleague game he averaged just 2 points. The other team he played shortly was Happy Casa Brindisi in Italian Serie A. In two games he had 4.5ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.0spg. His team made it to the Supercup semifinals. Radosavljevic also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 7.3ppg and 2.0rpg.
He is a dual citizen owning also Serbian passport.
He was also a member of German international program for some years. Radosavljevic played for German Senior National Team between 2014 and 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013.
He also represented Germany at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) five years ago. Radosavljevic's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 8.9ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 40.9%, FT: 53.3%.
Radosavljevic has played also professionally in Spain (Real Betis), Germany (EnBW Ludwigsburg, ratiopharm Ulm, Bayern Muenchen, Walter Tigers and FC Bayern Muenchen 2nd team) and Austria (SKN St. Poelten Basketball).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of German Bundesliga in 2018. Radosavljevic was also voted Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U20 Honorable Mention back in 2013.

By Eurobasket Data Center

(via @DDPronos)

Tags : BOGDAN RADOSAVLJEVIC, HAKRO MERLINS CRAILSHEIM, GERMAN BASKETBALL, GERMAN TRANSACTIONS
Joshua Braun claims German ProA weekly honour - by Eurobasket News
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American Joshua Braun (193-SG-94) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's leader Bremerhaven and that's him to receive a Interperformances ProA Player of the Week award for round 2.
The 26-year old shooting guard had the game-high 23 points adding five rebounds and three assists for Bremerhaven in his team's victory, helping them to outclass, the league's bottom-ranked team Ehingen (#14, 0-2) with 34-point margin 106-72. It allowed Bremerhaven to jump to the first place in the German ProA. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Bremerhaven won both games without losing any. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. It's Braun's second year at Bremerhaven and it's hard to imagine this team without him.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 27-year old power forward Julius Wolf (203-PF-93) of Jena. Wolf impressed basketball fans with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course he led Jena to another comfortable win outscoring Kirchheim (0-1) 111-81. His team has extremely good start of the season. They won their first game. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Wolf is one of the most experienced players at Jena and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.0ppg (#3). He also registered 7.0 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was Iranian Behnam Yakhchali (196-SG-95) of Rostock (#6). Yakhchali scored 26 points and grabbed five rebounds. He was a key player of Rostock, leading his team to a 86-83 win against Bayer Giants (1-1). Rostock needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 1 victory and 1 lost game. Yakhchali has a very solid season. In 2 games in Germany he scored 16.5ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Jordan Geist (188-SG-97) of Heidelberg - 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists
5. Daniel Norl (191-SG-95) of Karlsruhe PS - 23 points and 4 rebounds
6. Ivan Buntic (208-C-91) of Paderborn - 18 points and 3 rebounds
7. Kyle Leufroy (190-SG-96) of Kirchheim - 22 points and 6 assists
8. John Bohannon (210-C-91) of Bremerhaven - 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists
9. Dennis Heinzmann (216-C-91) of Bayer Giants - 7 points and 12 rebounds
10. Jonathan Maier (211-C-92) of Nuernberg - 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : JOSHUA BRAUN, EISBAEREN BREMERHAVEN, GERMAN BASKETBALL
Andre Lockhart (London Lions) It's About Sacrificing To Win And Not About Starting Games But Finishing Them - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber
Andre Lockhart (183-PG-86, college: Queens, NC) is a 34 year old 183 cm point guard that has the Barbados/British citizenship and is a professional basketball player. He played most of his basketball career in Barbados, UK and Germany. He played the last 5 seasons in the UK with The lOndon Lions playing 151 games and will play a sixth season for them in 20-21. He played two seasons in Germany. He split the 2013-2014 season with BG Biggessee (Germany-2.Regionalliga) in Nov.'13 signed at Giants Duesseldorf (Germany-Regionalliga) playing 10 games averaging 11.4ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.5apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 34.1%, 3PT: 21.4%, FT: 55.6%, in Feb.'14 signed at Essex Leopard. He also in 2014-2015 played for BG Topstar Leitershofen/Stadtbergen (Germany-Regionalliga) playing 26 games: 16.8ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.5apg, 2.7spg, FGP: 50.6%, 3PT: 29.4%, FT: 80.7%. He played his college career at Rust (NCAA3) and Queens NC (NCAA2). Other stops as a professional have been Sagicor Tridents (Premier League), Newcastle Eagles (United Kingdom-BBL) and Lumber Company Lakers (Premier League). He spoke to eurobasket about basketball.

Where are you at the moment and how has your summer been despite the COVID_19 crisis?


I'm currently in the UK with my family, we are just trying to stay safe and healthy as possible. My summer has been a strange one. Normally I would only take two weeks off at the end of a season then I would quickly get back to working out. The pandemic cause things in the UK to be closed longer than other countries as we've been hit hard with the virus. Players have been forced to workout on outside courts as gyms have been closed until the 25th of July. I'm just eager to get back training as this season is huge and exciting.

Our last interview is 5 years ago. Has time flown by since then and finding a second home with London?


I was born in London so it has always been home. I enjoyed traveling while I was younger to other countries, at the time was even planning on staying in Germany longer term but things didn't plan out that way and I couldn't be more grateful to the Lions Organisation for giving me the chance to realize home is where I want to be and playing the game I love with my family.

In the summer of 2015 you were coming off a season in Germany. If someone had told you then that you would play for the same team London Lions in 2020-2021 then what would you have said?

Germany I had a good season, I enjoyed it. Things didn't workout how I would of liked. Playing for London Lions everything worked out how it was supposed to and I couldn't be more pleased how they have panned out. I'm happy in London and with my club, the organization is like family. So, still being with my family couldn't be happier.

I remember the last and only interview we ever did in 2015, you were looking for a team. At that time young German Fabian Beierlein was helping you out. Do you still have contact to him and have you followed his path as an agent?


Fabian is my guy!! He is a great person and we still speak to this day. Actually spoke to him last week and we both still follow each other careers and support each other. He has grown in his career and I'm proud of him.

You will be going into your sixth season with the London Lions. How blessed do you feel to have been able to play so long for this club?


Full of energy and excitement. The pandemic has put so many things into perspective for me, I know my role with my team when my number is called I'll be ready. I feel extremely blessed to be able to play this long period, God has truly blessed me and I'm so thankful.

What has been the secret to your longevity with London Lions? You have never averaged more than 6,5ppg in a season, but still the club always wants you back.

Not much of a secret, I'm a hard worker and I know my role with this team. Being one of the veteran guys for this club, we take pride in the culture that has been set and when my number is called I try to just play my game .

How important was head coach Nigel Lloyd in your early time there for being able to find yourself and be able to be successful?


Head coach Nigel Lloyd was huge for my career. Being a young kid watching him, then him being a mentor. The Head coach for the Barbados national team and also recruiting me to the Lions. I am nothing but extremely grateful for Nigel towards my career. I'm also happy that in the last national tour he coached, I was on the team that helped him finish with a bronze medal.

In your second season you were teammates with BBL legend Alex Owumi. He wrote a book and seems to always have lasting impressions on teammates. What kind of an experience was it sharing the court with him?


Sharing the court with Alex was cool, he was a good leader always talking to guys and wanting the best for them. He showed me that never to judge a book by it's cover hahaha, I'm not talking about his actual book by the way which is a great read. Alex is a guy when your in a fight he has your back.

Do you have a special story to tell about Alex Owumi which clearly illustrates the kind of player and person he is?


Alex, great teammate off the court but ultra competitive when on the court. He is one of those players that if you judge him from watching him play you would think he isn't a nice guy but soon as the game or practice is over genuinely one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

In Germany you were a consistent scorer and player but in the UK BBL you have had a different kind of role. Was that a tough adjustment having to play behind Justin Robinson for the last 3 years?


In Germany yeah I was mainly the guy and I enjoyed being the leader of those teams. My role would of only been tough if I never accepted it. I wanted to be back in the BBL after I didn't return to Germany. Justin is very talented and deserve all that he gets. I match up with him everyday in practice , so I know first hand. It's doesn't bother me coming off the bench on this team, it's about sacrificing to win and not about starting games but finishing them.

You have played with many talented big men in your career, but has Brandon Peel belonged to the best of them who will ball in Finland this season.

Brandon is a good player, when he first joined Lions he lacked confidence but that grew over time. It's hard to say as I've played with really talented players. He will do well in Finland, I'm happy for him.

Last season you played with Jules Akodo a guy I covered for some years in Frankfurt. Is he a player that came to you for the important pointers as he saw a mentor in you?


Jules is a good person and works hard at his game, reminds me of myself. Always early and one of the last guys to leave. We have good communication. He is a young player and I'm always willing to help the younger guys as that's what my vets did for me. Hopefully one day he will pass on his knowledge also to the next generation when that time comes.

How much of an effect do you feel has COVID-19 had on players signings this summer. Do you feel the fact that the London Lions could sign a guy like ex NBA player Deandre Liggins has something to do with it?


I'm not sure to be honest how it has affected players, as I know teams are still operating like normal for the new season. Having an ex NBA player is always good for any club in Europe and to be honest Liggins signjng with the Lions is huge but we are a club on the come up and it's great to have a guy proven in the NBA joining us.

You have played with so much talent in the UK BBL in the last 5 years. You have molded your game after Chris Paul. How do you feel has your game progressed in this time?


I've learnt from so many players and still learning to this day. I'm a vet now and I know my role. Everyone wants to play big mins and show what they can do, but I'm at the point in my career I'm happy with my role and doing my part. Chris Paul I still study but I also study other small guards like Fred Van Fleet, Shabazz Napier and other small guards to see how they can impact the game, also those two mainly because they come off the bench and impact the games by scoring or getting others involved.

You will be playing your sixth season with the London Lions. Is this a club where you feel you will end your career with?


I know all good things come to and end but I never put that in my thought process. I love this club and it has become my family. Let's say I hope when I'm ready to hang it up this club will be the club my last game will be with.

You had many great personal games like your 18 point game against Surrey, 17 point game against Manchester and scored 16 points twice against Sheffield. Was one of these your most memorable games or did you have another?


Honestly having a high scoring game doesn't make games a great game. I've had games in the BBL when I've scored more than 20 also but in the BBL we have different competitions like the trophy, cup, championships and playoffs. Not sure if it was the cup or trophy I had my highest scoring game. Winning the championship was my most exciting moment. It was against the team where I started my pro career so to win on that floor was very special as I still have fans there that I love dearly.

You have been a resident of London for 5 years. How cool has it been being able to call London home and what has been your coolest experience living in the capital of Great Britain?

It's very cool as I was born in London, so to be able to play for this club is beyond a blessing. My family is here and I've made numerous friends who I've become close with. I don't really have a coolest experience, being born here and leaving at young age, I would always spend my summers in West London until I moved to the USA. So here has always been my home.

Will you be following end of NBA season? Do you feel like a surprise team might win it all?

Yeah definitely! I'm a Lakers fan since 96 so Lakers all day!

Please name your best 5 teammates of all-time:

Some of my best never made it pro, but here I go
Ormond Haynes- Junior level in Barbados national team
Daniel Bailey- Pro / College teammate
Joe Ikimwin - London lions teammate
Junior Moore- Barbados national player
Kai Williams - former teammate

Please construct your personal own NBA Mount Rushmore with 4 heads past or present?


MJ, Kobe, Magic and Shaq.

Where were you when you heard about the death of Kobe Bryant? How much of an influence did he have on your game growing up?


I was at home on the couch, when someone messaged me, I thought they were joking so I quickly went on social media and then Google, still don't want to accept it. He had a huge influence on me, his mentality, work ethic and ability just inspired a kid without having a real relationship or idea that I existed.

Why isn't Kobe Bryant mentioned more in the debate between the best of all-time between Michael Jordan and Lebron James?


I think he is. We live in a world of what happens right this minute seem to take precedence. Lebron is that guy still and Jordan is still seen as that Goat. Kobe is a better player than Lebron even with their different skill sets. If Kobe is supposed to be a clone of MJ then how couldn't Kobe be rated highly. I get it tho different era and different criteria for who is the Goat.

What was the last movie that you saw?


The last movie I saw was Fatal Attraction with my girl, it wasn't a great movie but you know how it does when you start something you just have to finish it.

Thanks Andre for the chat.


Tags : ANDRE LOCKHART, LONDON LIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BASKETBALL
On Halloween Mr Regionalliga Ricky Easterling (Sunkings Saarlouis) Was A Ninja And On The Court Is Always A Timeless Explosive Scorer - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber
Ricky Easterling (189-G-83, college: Bridgewater) is a 36 year 189cm guard form Baltimore, Maryland playing his 15th professional season and 13th season with the Sunkings Saarlouis (Germany-Regionalliga). He has made a name for himself in the Regionalliga over the years as he averaged over 30,0ppg twice and led the Pro B in scoring from 2014-2016. Last season he averaged 24.9ppg), 6.3rpg, 5.0apg, 2.0spg, FGP: 56.8%, 3PT: 38.3%, FT: 83.2%. He began his basketball career with Bridgewater College (NCAA3) and as a professional also has had experience with the the Baltimore Pearls (ABA), TSG Reutlingen (Germany-Oberliga) and the Bergheim Bandits (Germany-Regionalliga). He spoke to eurobasket shortly before a Regionalliga game in Limburg, but shortly after the game was called due to COVID-19. The interview has been edited and left the way it is as a pre game interview.

Welcome back to Limburg. Today is Halloween. What is the perfect Halloween costume for Ricky Easterling in 2020 if he were a kid?


It's a pleasure to hear from you again Miles! Thanks for the warm welcome! If I was a kids I would probably be a ninja for Halloween. That was my go to costume back in the day!

What were your favorite Halloween moments as a kid? Can you list some costumes that you wore when you were a kid?


Some of my favorite moments as a kids on Halloween was definitely going to the Haunted dungeons or the Haunted houses back in my home town. Even thought they are staged with actors and I knew it all was fake it still scared the mess out of my friends and I. I remember my football team and I took a trip to Pennsylvania and went to this place called the Haunted Hayride. You had to first navigate through the mansion with your small group, alone without a tour guide. Once you made it through there you ended up outside. There was a tracker with a big trailer filled with Hay would pick your group up and send you on a ride through the woods. After that it would drop you off in the middle of the woods and you had to find your way back. That was probably the best Halloween event I ever took part in. Normally on Halloween I was a ninja. I was in karate as a kid so that was the reason I liked to be a ninja most of the time on Halloween.

Back in the 2017-2018 season you swept Limburg. Can you remember the 77-75 win here where you scored 21 points?



Yes, I remember this season. I also remember this particular game you mentioned. It was a overtime game and it was tied up with only seconds left in the game. We had The ball The last possession and the play was originally drawn up for me to have a Isolation situation at the top of the key. I started to do my thing and the defense pinched the gaps to help out my defender. So I noticed it and kicked it out to one of my teammates Alan Bedirhan and he knocked down a clutch 3 pointer to win the game.

Here is some trivia that was the 12th time since October 2017 where you played the whole 40 minutes. Included in those 12 times was a 45 minute and 42 minute game. What is the biggest challenge for you personally of playing the whole game?


The challenge about playing 40 plus minutes is having enough energy at the end of close games. So I always had to make sure I was in top shape. In my situation teams use multiple defenders to guards me throughout the game. None of them are playing 40 minutes. So that means all these dudes get a chance to rest during the game. Understanding the situation, I dedicated myself to being as fit as possible so at the end of games I could help my team close out games without being fatigued.

Do you see yourself sometimes as an extra coach on the floor? What piece of advice do you like giving your teammates most?



I been around for a while so it is my duty to be a leader and an extension of the coach on the floor. There is not a favorite thing I like to do or say when I am leading my team during the game. I just believe it is important to huddle as much as possible during the game to make sure we are all on the same page and to talk quickly about previous and upcoming possessions. In my opinion this makes a big difference as your playing the game. I like to think of these moments as mini timeouts. Good teams do this a lot during the game and I always try to make sure my team is taking advantage of these opportunities.


I couldn't find any box scores from you before 2015. What memories do you have of playing Limburg in your early career? Do you feel like you came out the winner most?


I remember playing them a couple times before we moved up to Pro B some years ago. There was one game where I had a hard collision with a Limburg player on the floor resulting in stitches and a concussion. Somehow I played through it and ended up with 39pts. All I can remember is that I totally blacked out and had to rewatch the film to remember what happened in the game. After this game I had to stay 2 nights in the hospital because of the concussion. If I remember correctly we are winning the head to head match up vs Limburg. I actually don't remember ever losing to Limburg. At least in my time in Saarlouis. Maybe I could be forgetting a game but I don't think so.

Saarlouis continue to play with a 6 man rotation and after that very young Germans on the bench with little minutes. Is this not risky should 1 or possibly even 2 of the starting 5 players get injured?


Yeah it can be risky but at the moment it is not too much we can do about that. This is our team and we will go out and play as hard as we can with what we have.

What is it like battling American KJ Sherrill on the floor? Is he another one of those guys like you that is way to good for the Regionalliga?


He is a beast! He has size, he is strong and he is very skilled. It is going to be a issue trying to slow him down out there but we are going to try our best. It is always a pleasure to come across him during the season and I am looking forward to playing against him again.

How much of a challenge is it getting in the paint and using your mid range game with a guy like Sherril always lurking in the shadows?



It's a great challenge. But it is something I have grown used to! Over the years I have had the pleasure to compete against many good post players in the Pro B, Pro A (in cup and charity games) and also summer leagues back at home in the states. So I am always prepared for a situation like this but at the same time I respect his abilities as a rim protector.

In the first game loss against Kronberg it was the least amount of points 10 in a game that you scored since March 25, 2017 your last season in the Pro B. How strange is it having a low scoring game like that?



For me, to be honest it is something I do not enjoy seeing but every now and then it happens. Teams know about me and always concentrate on me. Most of the time I am able to overcome these special type of defenses designed to slow me down. Then there are some games where the team plays good defense against me and are able to slow me down. This was one of those games. But best believe I will be ready to come back strong after a game like that.

Will you study film of that game longer than games where you score 30 points? What do you look for most on film when you have a low scoring game?

I will watch this game like I do all games. I know what they were doing against me. Wasn't anything I haven't seen before. They face guarded me and eventually went box and 1. I have seen these defenses before. My team and I we just not able to counter it effectively this time. Like I mentioned in the previous question we will be ready the next time we come across a situation like this.


You have played many many years with 39 year old German Jimmy Peter Lauter? What have you appreciated most about his play and character?



Jimmy is my guy! He is one of my day one teammates here in Saarlouis. He is a great person and a good friend of mine. We don't have to talk often But when we meet or talk we know we are brothers. We all know he has a deadly jump shot but what I also appreciate about his game is that he is a fighter. He doesn't take plays off and he plays every possession as hard as he possibly can. I can allows step out on the court with confidence when I have a teammate like that on the court with me.

Does his long career and staying power motivate you to keep going and have that drive to keep playing for many more years and until your legs fall off?



Yes at times I forget that he is a little bit older than me. The last year's without him I was always the oldest so I got used to that. And now I can finally say I'm not the oldest anymore haha! I'm motivated to play until my legs fall off but to have a live example with me on the team of course motivates me a little bit more.


What was the last movie that you saw?



Last movie I seen was 'The Old Guard'.

Thanks Ricky for the chat.



Tags : RICKY EASTERLING, SUNKINGS SAARLOUIS, GERMAN BASKETBALL
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Stats Leaders - A1
Points Per Game
Papagiannis_Georgios_1 Georgios PAPAGIANNIS
  Pana.
  (220-C-97)
  Avg: 22
 1. Papagiannis Pana.22.0 
 2. Toliopoulos Ionikos19.5 
 3. Artis Kolossos HH18.0 
 4. Flionis Aris18.0 
 5. Love PAOK16.0 
 6. Goodwin Larissa B16.0 
 7. Mavrokefalid., Peri.16.0 
 8. Smith Larissa BC16.0 
 9. Green Charilaos15.5 
 10. Zisis AEK15.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Kavvadas_Vasileios_1 Vasilis KAVVADAS
  Iraklis
  (205-C-91)
  Avg: 14
 1. Kavvadas Iraklis14.0 
 2. Webb III Larissa12.0 
 3. Goodwin Larissa B10.0 
 4. Brown Charilaos9.0 
 5. Goins Kolossos HH8.5 
 6. Hollowell Ionikos7.0 
 7. Papagiannis Pana.6.0 
 8. Fitzpatrick Ionikos6.0 
 9. Margaritis PAOK6.0 
 10. Langford AEK6.0 
Assists Per Game
Artis_Dominic Dominic ARTIS
  Kolossos HH
  (192-G-93)
  Avg: 5.5
 1. Artis Kolossos HH5.5 
 2. Smith Ionikos N5.5 
 3. Bowlin Iraklis5.0 
 4. Foster Pana.5.0 
 5. Zisis AEK5.0 
 6. Flionis Aris5.0 
 7. Sant-Roos Pana.5.0 
 8. Gaddy Peristeri G5.0 
 9. Ferguson Charilaos4.5 
 10. Bentil Pana.4.0 
Steals Per Game
Papantoniou_Epameinondas_1 Nontas PAPANTONIOU
  PAOK
  (192-PG-90)
  Avg: 5
 1. Papantoniou PAOK5.0 
 2. Brown Larissa BC4.0 
 3. Webb III Larissa3.0 
 4. Agravanis Charilaos2.5 
 5. Sykes Panathinaikos2.0 
 6. DeCosey Aris2.0 
 7. Suggs Iraklis2.0 
 8. Katsivelis AEK2.0 
 9. Smith Larissa BC2.0 
 10. Rush Larissa BC2.0 
Blocks Per Game
Kavvadas_Vasileios_1 Vasilis KAVVADAS
  Iraklis
  (205-C-91)
  Avg: 2
 1. Kavvadas Iraklis2.0 
 2. DeCosey Aris2.0 
 3. Chrysikopoul., AEK2.0 
 4. Papagiannis Pana.2.0 
 5. Brown Charilaos1.5 
 6. Jones Peristeri G1.5 
 7. Love PAOK1.0 
 8. Mitoglou Pana.1.0 
 9. Moreira AEK1.0 
 10. Bochoridis Pana.1.0 
Stats Leaders - A2
Points Per Game
Gagaloudis_Yannis Yannis GAGALOUDIS
  Marousi
  (192-G-78)
  Avg: 24
 1. Gagaloudis Marousi24.0 
 2. Kiritsis Psychiko22.3 
 3. Kokkalis Tritonas18.0 
 4. Filippakos Pane.16.8 
 5. Milentigievi., Psyc.16.7 
 6. Tsiloulis Elef.16.5 
 7. Dimakos Elef.16.3 
 8. Molfetas Apollon16.0 
 9. Marousits Enosi K15.5 
 10. Melissaratos Olym.15.5 
Rebounds Per Game
Diamantakos_Giorgos_1 Georgios DIAMANTAKOS
  Apollon
  (215-C-95)
  Avg: 11
 1. Diamantakos Apollon11.0 
 2. Papanikolaou Psyc.9.7 
 3. Kanonidis Amyntas8.7 
 4. Kallinikidis Napf.8.3 
 5. Kalles Karditsas8.3 
 6. Antonakis Apollon7.8 
 7. Gripsios Agriniou7.8 
 8. Matalliotakis Pagr.7.8 
 9. Paparegkas Kard.7.8 
 10. Papadimitriou Trit.7.7 
Assists Per Game
Nikou_Thomas_1 Thomas NIKOU
  Elef.
  (185-PG-80)
  Avg: 9
 1. Nikou Elef.9.0 
 2. Koumpouras Napfliou6.3 
 3. Athanasoulas Pane.5.5 
 4. Xydas Marousi5.5 
 5. Gagaloudis Marousi4.8 
 6. Papadionysiou Koro.4.7 
 7. Koufopoulos Pagrati4.6 
 8. Antonakis Apollon4.5 
 9. Kaklamanos Kard.4.3 
 10. Nikolaidis Olym.4.3 
Steals Per Game
Tsiloulis_Theodoros Theodoros TSILOULIS
  Elef.
  (193-G-93)
  Avg: 3.3
 1. Tsiloulis Elef.3.3 
 2. Nikolaidis Agriniou2.4 
 3. Saleh Amyntas D.2.3 
 4. Papadionysiou Koro.2.0 
 5. Pelekanos Napfliou2.0 
 6. Mantzaris Tritonas2.0 
 7. Dimakos Elef.2.0 
 8. Stasinos Marousi1.8 
 9. Grekas Karditsas1.8 
 10. Paparegkas Kard.1.8 
Blocks Per Game
Kassioumis_Andreas Andreas KASSIOUMIS
  Enosi
  (211-C-98)
  Avg: 1.8
 1. Kassioumis Enosi1.8 
 2. Pelekanos Napfliou1.3 
 3. Theodorou Tritonas1.3 
 4. Melissaratos Olym.1.3 
 5. Matalliotakis Pagr.1.2 
 6. Moukas Agriniou1.2 
 7. Simitzis Napfliou1.0 
 8. Kalles Karditsas1.0 
 9. Tsamis Olympiacos1.0 
 10. Niforas Apollon P1.0 
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HIGH SCHOOLS  
Four-star class of 2021 forward Trey Kaufman commits to Purdue - by Eurobasket News
Indiana whiffed on four-star power forward Trey Kaufman (6'9'-F/C) as he announced his commitment to Purdue Friday night. Kaufman made the announcement on 98.5 WJHI with his childhood friend Wyatt Williams. 'I think first off just the their system and the way they like to play,' Kaufman said Friday evening. 'I think that this suits me and the way I like to play. Just having the ability to not only score but facilitate for others and just having that experience with coach (Micah) Shrewsberry and just their ability to develop guys. And hopefully I can go there and get to the next level and just develop as a player and try to maximize my potential.' A major factor in Kaufman's decision was Purdue's plan for him to play at the small forward position, rather than strictly in the post. After working with his trainer, Kaufman said his body is trending toward the hybrid-forward position on wing. Indiana had been considered a favorite for a majority of Kaufman's recruitment. The 6-foot 8-inch, 210 pound Kaufman has been one of Indiana's top priorities in the 2021 class. He visited Bloomington multiple times after Indiana offered him two summers ago. Kaufman's teammate on Indiana Elite, center Logan Duncomb, committed to the Hoosiers in April. Kaufman is ranked as the No. 41 overall prospect in the nation and No. 2 recruit in Indiana, according to the 247Composite. As a junior last season, Kaufman averaged 25.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game for Silver Creek High School and helped lead the team to a 25-2 record before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He's an early front runner for this year's Indiana Mr. Basketball. In early September, Kaufman released a top five list of Indiana, Purdue, Virginia, North Carolina and Indiana State. North Carolina and Virginia both emerged as contenders this past spring, spurring Kaufman two take self-guided tours to Chapel Hill and Charlottesville in the Fall. 'You wake up everyday and you have a different team that you could see yourself, and see the pros of this team,' Kaufman told Inside the Hall last month. 'There's not one team that's in the lead, but I think these five teams, every other day I'll switch and say 'oh, maybe I want to go to this team, or maybe I want to go to that team.' Two weeks ago, Kaufman vacationed in Hilton Head, South Carolina thinking that Purdue was the right fit. When they returned to Indiana, Kaufman's mother asked him if anything changed. 'When I came back it was the same,' Kaufman said. 'It was Purdue.' Kaufman's decision represents a slight shift in recruiting power in the state of Indiana. Starting with Romeo Langford in 2018, Archie Miller has swayed the last three Indiana Mr. Basketball winners to come to Indiana. It's a part of Miller's 'inside out' recruiting approach, convincing top in-state talent to attend IU. For the most part, it has worked. Kaufman has been viewed as a priority for Indiana, especially with the uncertain future surround Indiana's backcourt. Senior forward Joey Brunk will have exhausted his last year of eligibility, barring his decision to utilize the extra year granted by the NCAA. There's also a chance that sophomore forward Trayce Jackson-Davis will have departed for the NBA if he performs at the preseason All-American level that many expect him to. That would leave redshirt junior Race Thompson as the only established big man left on Indiana's roster. Duncomb, who's a four-star center, will be added to the mix as a freshman. Now, a larger emphasis is placed on the recruitment of 2021 four-star forward Mason Miller. The recruitment of Miller has been fairly silent lately, but the commitment of Kaufman to Purdue could strengthen Indiana's pursuit. Miller, who's the son of former NBA player Mike Miller, is ranked as the No. 66 player in the nation, according to the 247Composite. Indiana is still targeting 2021 five-star small forward Aminu Mohammed, as well. Mohammed is an all-around star that could have an immediate impact at Indiana, although it wouldn't add to the program's post depth. The Hoosiers are considered to be in solid position for Mohammed, who's planning to make a decision this winter. After missing out on Kaufman, Miller and Mohammed's recruitment will become even more important as Indiana looks to piece together its 2021 class.
Courtesy of: insidethehall.com



Tags : TREY KAUFMAN, SILVER CREEK, USA BASKETBALL, USA TRANSACTIONS
Top 150 big man Logan Landers headed to the Big 12 - by Eurobasket News
One of the top 150 ranked players by 247Sports in the class of 2022, Wisconsin big man Logan Landers has made his college choice. Ranked No. 136 overall, the product of Cedarsburg (Wisc.) has picked Kansas State based off of a strong relationship with Bruce Weber and the Wildcats staff. 'When I first started talking to Kansas State I had a natural love for them," Landers told 247Sports. "I love the atmosphere, it is like my hometown. I have a great connection with the staff and with the guys coming they are going to have a lot of great success." Landers said that he spent a lot of time talking with current members of the Kansas State team and they told him that what the coaching staff was telling him is exactly how he will be treated. 'They've always taken into account the things I need, the things I ask for and they have been straight up with me.' A skilled and strong big man who can shoot with some range, Landers development has been a fast one. He initially thought he would be playing baseball in college but things changed after joining Antonio Curro's Phenom U-Team Herro summer program. 'It's been a long drawn out process. If you told me a year ago this would be going on I would have looked at you like you were crazy," said Landers. "A year and a half ago I was playing baseball and trying to go to college with that." 'Since I was little, I've enjoyed basketball and it was one of my loves. But with baseball God blessed me with an arm that I could throw a little bit and with my height it was something you don't always see. But I kept pursuing basketball and decided to switch over. I joined Phenom and through the connections Antonio Curro has I got some great options that led me to Kansas State. Though he is currently rated in the class of 2022, Landers will now graduate with the class of 2021 instead of spending a year in prep school. He'll be the Wildcats first commit in the class of 2021. 'I'm high motor and very excited player. A guy who is going to embrace the role of doing the dirty work when asked to and called upon. I have a friendly face but I'm all business once I'm on the court."
Courtesy of: 247sports.com
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Five-star Canadian Houstan picks Michigan - by Eurobasket News
Canadian Five-star basketball recruit Caleb Houstan (6'9'-F/G-03) has committed to Michigan, he told ESPN's Jonathan Givony on Friday. "I was down to four great schools, but one definitely stood out to me the most. I decided to commit to coach Juwan Howard and the University of Michigan," Houstan said. "I was recruited by a lot of great schools, and I appreciate all the time they all spent with me and my family." "At 6-foot-8, Houstan has excellent size for a small forward with a versatile offensive skill set and is considered one of the best perimeter shooters in the high school game," Givony wrote in his article announcing Houstan's commitment. Givony notes that the Mississauga, Ont., native was the second-leading scorer at the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship, averaging 23 points in 29 minutes per game and ranking among the top players at the event in both made 3-pointers and free throw attempts en route to leading Canada to a 5-1 record and a berth in the championship game where they lost to the United States. "Michigan really showed that they wanted me and that I was going to be a key part of their program," Houstan said. "They were invested in me as a player and really took the time to get to know my game. They run a system that I know I can do well in. I also developed great relationships with their coaching staff. Coach Howard led my recruitment and was involved throughout the entire process; Coach [Saddi] Washington as well and Coach [Phil] Martelli were all great too." Houstan, who currently attends famous basketball powerhouse Montverde Academy in Florida - the same school that fellow Canadian and current New York Knick R.J. Barrett attended - was originally slated to graduate high school in 2022 but reclassified over the summer, making him eligible for the 2022 NBA draft. The Canadian told Givony that Howard, who coached for several years at the NBA level as an assistant after his playing career in the league was over, was a factor in his decision. "Coach Howard was a big part of my decision -- his background and our relationship," Houstan said. "He played in the NBA for 19 years and knows what it takes to get there and stay there. I think he can help me both on and off the court and in preparing to get to the next level. I know he's going to push me every single day in order for me to get better and develop as a player." As a one of the top high school players in the world, Houstan is confident in his abilities and said he expects to be able to make an impact for Michigan from day one. "I expect to be a key part of their offense," Houstan said. "They need me to step in right away and be a big contributor, and I want to do that. I want to be able to show who I am as a player and have [an] impact right away."
Courtesy of: tsn.ca

Tags : CALEB HOUSTAN, MONTVERDE ACADEMY, USA BASKETBALL, USA TRANSACTIONS
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HOLLAND  
Menno Dijkstra's double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Dutch players playing currently abroad: - by Eurobasket Center2
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Dutch players who are currently playing abroad.

Menno Dijkstra
Menno Dijkstra
   #1. This week's number one is former U20 international center Menno Dijkstra (213-97, college: UC Riverside, currently plays in Spain). Dijkstra was the major contributor in Menorca's victory against the tenth-ranked Jairis (0-1) 77-59 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) last Saturday. He recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 10 rebounds. Dijkstra also added 2 blocks. Hestia Menorca (3-0) is placed first in East group. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Dijkstra has relatively good stats this year: 13.3ppg, 8.0rpg, 1.3apg, 1.3bpg, 2FGP: 61.9%(13-21), 3FGP: 22.2%. He played for the Dutch U20 national team five years ago.

Joey van Zegeren
Joey van Zegeren
   #2. Second place goes to an international forward Joey van Zegeren (208-90, agency: Duran International, college: Northwestern, currently plays in Spain). van Zegeren contributed to Valladolid's victory against the 13th-ranked Leyma Basquet (0-1) 80-67 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) on Saturday night. He had a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting 11 rebounds in 25 minutes. Clinica Sur-Aspasia RVB Valladolid (0-2) is placed 11th in Group A. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's van Zegeren's first year with the team. This season van Zegeren has relatively solid stats: 12.5ppg, 8.0rpg and FT: 33.3% in two games he played so far. He is in the roster of the Dutch senior national team.

Keye Van Der Vuurst
Keye Van Der Vuurst
   #3. The Dutch player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced international shooting guard Keye Van Der Vuurst (190-1, currently plays in Basketball Champions League). Van Der Vuurst could not help Oostende (0-1) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite his good performance Oostende was defeated 79-74 on the road by the leading Dacka. Van Der Vuurst scored 11 points, made 4 passes and 3 steals. It was his first game for Oostende this season. Van Der Vuurst is also a member of the Dutch senior national team.

Tyson Kanseyo
Tyson Kanseyo
   #4. Forward Tyson Kanseyo (203-95, college: Azusa Pacific, currently plays in Germany) was not able to help Recklinghausen (0-0) in their game against Ibbenbueren (4-1) in the German Regionalliga (fourth division), despite his very good performance last Saturday. He had a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 10 rebounds. Kanseyo also added 3 assists in 25 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. ButHis team was edged 68-67 on the opponent's court by the leading Ibbenbueren in the West group. It's Kanseyo's first year with the team. Kanseyo has reliable stats this season: 13.6ppg, 12.4rpg, 1.8apg and 1.4spg in five games. He used to play for the Dutch U20 national team back in 2015.

Roeland Schaftenaar
Roeland Schaftenaar
   #5. International power forward Roeland Schaftenaar (211-88, college: Oregon St., currently plays in Spain) led Caceres Basket to a 1-point victory against the 18th-ranked Melilla (0-2) 75-74 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) on Friday night. Schaftenaar scored 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. It was his first game for Caceres Basket this season. His team is placed fifth in Group A. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Schaftenaar's first year with the team. He plays currently for the Dutch national team.

Lucas N'Guessan
Lucas N'Guessan
   #6. Center Lucas N'Guessan (213-97, college: ETSU, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for Basquet (17-8) in their game against HLA Alicante (2-0) in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division), despite his good performance in Friday night's game. N'Guessan scored 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 17 minutes. But the fifth-placed Basquet (17-8) was badly defeated 82-65 in Alicante by the leading HLA Alicante in the Group B. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's N'Guessan's first year with the team. This season his overall stats are: 5.0ppg and 5.5rpg in two games. N'Guessan is a former U18 international player as he played for the Dutch team five years ago.

Yannick Franke
Yannick Franke
   #7. International guard Yannick Franke (194-96, currently plays in France) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Sluc Nancy (2-1) in their game against ADA Blois (3-0) in the French ProB (second division). He cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. Franke scored only 2 points. Sluc Nancy was defeated 87-76 in Blois by the leading ADA Blois. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Franke's total stats this season are: 5.7ppg and 2.3rpg. He is also Dutch national team player.

Kevin van Wijk
Kevin van Wijk
   #8. Forward Kevin van Wijk (203-89, college: Valpo, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Ourense's victory against the 15th-ranked Palencia (0-1) 75-68 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) last Saturday. van Wijk scored 6 points in 18 minutes. Ibereolica Renovables Ourense (1-1) is placed sixth in Group A. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year van Wijk averages: 6.0ppg and 2.0rpg in two games. He used to play for the Dutch U16 national team back in 2005.

Olaf Schaftenaar
Olaf Schaftenaar
   #9. International forward Olaf Schaftenaar (208-93, college: Oregon St., currently plays in Spain) managed to help Basquet Girona to win against the bottom-ranked Palma (0-2) 81-78 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) last Sunday. He scored only 4 points. Basquet Girona (6-1) is placed third in Group B. It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Schaftenaar's first year with the team. Schaftenaar's total stats this season are: 5.0ppg and 2.0rpg. He is also in the roster of the Dutch national team.

Terrence Bieshaar
Terrence Bieshaar
   #10. Center Terrence Bieshaar (208-97, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Austria) couldn't help Gunners Oberwart (17-1) in their game against Raiffeisen Flyers Wels (3-0) in the Austrian BSL. Bieshaar recorded 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 21 minutes. The league leader Gunners Oberwart was edged in an overtime 90-88 in Wels by the second-ranked Raiffeisen Flyers. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Bieshaar's first year with the team. This season his total stats are: 8.5ppg and 7.0rpg in four games. Bieshaar is a former international player as two years ago he still played for the Dutch senior national team.

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

   #1. Experienced Aaron Doornekamp (201-F-85, college: Carleton, currently plays in Spain) led CB Canarias to a victory over the 12th-ranked Unicaja Malaga (3-4) 86-79 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Doornekamp recorded 22 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 33 minutes. Iberostar Tenerife CB Canarias (6-0) is placed second in the Liga Endesa. So far his team won all six games in the Regular Season. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Doornekamp has relatively good stats this year: 13.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.7apg and 1.2spg in six games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Dutch.

   #2. Logan Schilder (213-F-96, agency: Scorers 1st Sportmanagement, college: WWU, currently plays in Austria) managed to help SKN St. Poelten Basketball to win against the closely-ranked Kapfenberg Bulls (1-2) 87-86 in the Austrian BSL last Monday. He recorded only 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. SKN St. Poelten Basketball (3-1) is placed fourth in the BSL. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Schilder's first year with the team. Schilder's total stats this season are: 8.0ppg and 4.8rpg.

   #3. Derrik Smits (216-C-96, college: Butler, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Valladolid's victory against the 13th-ranked Leyma Basquet (0-1) 80-67 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) on Saturday night. He scored only 2 points in 8 minutes on the court. Clinica Sur-Aspasia RVB Valladolid (0-2) is placed 11th in Group A. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Smits' first year with the team. This season Smits averages just 2.0ppg in two games.

   #4. Deion Bute (206-C-95, agency: Duran International, college: CCSU, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the ninth-ranked Alcobendas (1-2) crushing them 106-74 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) on Sunday night. Bute scored 13 points. Azpeitia Juaristi Iraurgi Saski Baloia (2-1) is placed third in West group. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Bute's total stats this season are: 7.3ppg and 2.3rpg.

   #5. Kai Edwards (206-F-97, college: N.Colorado, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the ninth-ranked Real Canoe (1-1) crushing them 92-63 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Friday night's game. He scored 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 20 minutes. TAU Castello (2-0) is placed second in Group B. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Edwards' first year with the team. Edwards averaged so far 11.5ppg and 6.0rpg in two games.

   #6. Shaquille Doorson (213-C-94, college: Rutgers, currently plays in Spain). He could not help Melilla to beat Caceres Basket. Doorson cannot count Friday's game as one of the best ones. He scored only 2 points. His team was edged 75-74. This season Doorson averages just 2.0ppg.

   #7. Jordy Kuiper (206-F-95, agency: Inception Sports, college: UNCG, currently plays in France) contributed to Lorient's victory against the 12th-ranked Vendee Challans 92-85 in the French NM1 (third division) last Saturday. He scored 8 points in 23 minutes. Kuiper has averaged so far 9.8ppg and 2.2rpg in six games.

   #8. Sven Cikara (188-PG-1, currently plays in Germany) was not able to help Wolfenbuettel in their last game on Sunday. Despite his good performance his team was crushed 87-59 on the road by the lower-ranked WSG Koenigs (#5) in the North group. Cikara scored 11 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists. He averaged so far 12.6ppg, 2.6rpg, 3.4apg and 3.2spg.

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HUNGARY  
A Division Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Donaldson_Donovan_1 Donovan DONALDSON
  JP-Auto
  (185-G-96)
  Avg: 23
 1. Donaldson JP-Auto23.0 
 2. Thompson Sopron K21.0 
 3. Dzeletovic Szedeak20.4 
 4. Abell OSE Lions20.0 
 5. Moody DEAC18.0 
 6. Brown Szedeak17.0 
 7. Dillard Sopron KC17.0 
 8. Rivers Kaposvari15.8 
 9. Curry Kaposvari15.5 
 10. Bailey OSE Lions15.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Dickey_James_1 James DICKEY
  Szedeak
  (208-F-96)
  Avg: 15
 1. Dickey Szedeak15.0 
 2. Hendlein Kaposvari9.3 
 3. Hayes OSE Lions8.7 
 4. Toth DEAC8.0 
 5. Eilingsfeld Atom.7.5 
 6. Karahodzic KTE-Duna7.2 
 7. Bailey OSE Lions7.0 
 8. Jackson Atomeromu6.8 
 9. Hines DEAC6.7 
 10. Lorant Atomeromu6.3 
Assists Per Game
Govens_Darrin_1 Darrin GOVENS
  Szedeak
  (185-PG-88)
  Avg: 6.6
 1. Govens Szedeak6.6 
 2. Donaldson JP-Auto6.3 
 3. Moody DEAC6.3 
 4. Curry Kaposvari6.2 
 5. Anderson OSE L6.0 
 6. Dillard Sopron KC5.3 
 7. Wittmann KTE-Duna4.2 
 8. Hines DEAC3.7 
 9. Kovacs Atomeromu3.7 
 10. Milisavljevic Kapo.3.6 
Steals Per Game
Thompson_Bernard1 Bernard THOMPSON
  Sopron K
  (191-G-93)
  Avg: 3
 1. Thompson Sopron K3.0 
 2. Biro OSE Lions2.3 
 3. Penn JP-Auto JKSE2.3 
 4. Moody DEAC2.3 
 5. Borisov Sopron KC2.0 
 6. Anderson OSE L2.0 
 7. Wittmann KTE-Duna1.8 
 8. Donaldson JP-Auto1.7 
 9. Drenovac DEAC1.7 
 10. Toth DEAC1.7 
Blocks Per Game
Dickey_James_1 James DICKEY
  Szedeak
  (208-F-96)
  Avg: 1.8
 1. Dickey Szedeak1.8 
 2. Bailey OSE Lions1.3 
 3. Karahodzic KTE-Duna1.2 
 4. Valerio-Bodon Atom.1.0 
 5. Hayes OSE Lions1.0 
 6. Brbaklic JP-Auto1.0 
 7. Rivers Kaposvari0.8 
 8. Toth DEAC0.7 
 9. Jogela Sopron KC0.7 
 10. Penn JP-Auto JKSE0.7 
Dzeletovic's 23 points and 8 rebounds give him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
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27-year old center Djordje Dzeletovic (204-C-93, agency: Alti Sport) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's best team Szedeak and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 8.
He had the game-high 23 points adding eight rebounds and two assists for Szedeak in his team's victory, helping them to beat OSE Lions (#9, 1-2) 91-84. It allowed Szedeak to take over top position in the Hungarian league. Szedeak have a solid 4-1 record. In the team's last game Dzeletovic had a remarkable 87.5% from 2-point range. He turned to be Szedeak's top player in his first season with the team. Dzeletovic has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (3rd best: 20.4ppg) and averages solid 57.7% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Remy Abell (193-G-92, agency: Inception Sports) of OSE Lions. He is American guard in his first season at OSE Lions. In the last game Abell recorded impressive 20 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Bad luck as OSE Lions lost that game 84-91 to the higher-ranked Szedeak (#1, 4-1). This loss caused OSE Lions to drop to 9th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 1-2 record. Abell is a newcomer at OSE Lions and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.0ppg (#4).

Third place about best performers goes to another Szedeak's star - forward Zach Brown (198-F-95). Brown scored 23 points. He was another key player of Szedeak, helping his team with a 91-84 win against the lower-ranked OSE Lions (#9, 1-2). Szedeak confirms their top position in the standings. Brown has a great season in Hungary. After only 5 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.0ppg (6th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. James Dickey (208-F-96) of Szedeak - 11 points, 19 rebounds and 2 assists
5. C.J. Anderson (196-G-96) of OSE Lions - 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists
6. Josip Jukic (205-C-96) of Kaposvari - 16 points and 7 rebounds
7. Morris Curry (178-G-87) of Kaposvari - 14 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists
8. Veljko Brkic (206-C-95) of PVSK-Veolia - 16 points and 8 rebounds
9. Darrin Govens (185-PG-88) of Szedeak - 19 points and 10 assists
10. Andras Rujak (189-G-88) of PVSK-Veolia - 7 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : DJORDJE DZELETOVIC, NATURTEX-SZTE-SZEDEAK SZEGED, HUNGARIAN BASKETBALL
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ISRAEL  
Euroleague: Fenerbahce upset Maccabi in Tel Aviv - by Eurobasket News
Maccabi - Fenerbahce 65-75

Fenerbahce snapped three-game losing skid in Euroleague as they beat Maccabi in Tel Aviv on Thursday. Bobby Dixon (178-PG-83, college: Troy, agency: BeoBasket) stepped up with 17 points to lead the winners.
Maccabi stayed in front throughout the opening quarter. The hosts established a 22-18 lead at the first break. Fenerbahce cut the distance to 3 points at the big break 35-38. The Turkish side surged ahead in the third quarter. Fenerbahce snatched a 56-54 advantage at the final intermission. They held Maccabi to just 11 points in the fourth stanza and raced to the victory. Nando De Colo (196-G-87) chipped in 13 points for Fenerbahce. Scottie Wilbekin (188-G-93, college: Florida, agency: BeoBasket) answered with game-high 23 points for Maccabi. Ante Zizic (209-C-97, agency: BeoBasket) had 11 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

Tags : BOBBY DIXON, FENERBAHCE DOGUS ISTANBUL, TURKISH BASKETBALL
Holon inks Frederic Bourdillon - by Eurobasket News
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Hapoel Holon (Winner League) agreed terms with 29-year old naturalized French guard Frederic Bourdillon (193-91). He played last season at Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv. But in three Winner League games he did not score anything and had only 1 rebound and 2 assists. Bourdillon also played for Rishon that season where in 12 Winner League games he recorded 7.2ppg, 2.1rpg, 2.8apg and 1.5spg. He helped them to win the league title. Bourdillon also played 6 games in Eurocup where he averaged 12.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.5apg and 1.7spg.
He represented France at the World Maccabiah Games three years ago.
Bourdillon has played previously professionally also in France (Olympique Antibes, CFBB, Chalon/Saor, Rueil and Charleville Mezieres) and Israel (Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Eilat).

By Eurobasket Data Center

(via @Be_BasketFr)

Tags : FREDERIC BOURDILLON, HAPOEL HOLON, ISRAELI BASKETBALL, ISRAELI TRANSACTIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE, BALKAN LEAGUE
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ITALY  
Lavoropiu Fortitudo Bologna tabs Marco Cusin - by Eurobasket News
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Lavoropiu Fortitudo Bologna (Serie A) inked experienced 35-year old former international center Marco Cusin (211-109kg-85, agency: Interperformances). He played most recently at Sporting Club JuveCaserta in Serie B. However his team was relegated to Serie C. In 20 Serie A2 games he averaged 7.9ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.8apg last season.
The previous (18-19) season Cusin played at Reale Mutua Basket Torino where in 28 Serie A games he had 4.0ppg and 3.2rpg. He helped them to make it to the Supercup final. Cusin also played 8 games in Eurocup where he recorded 3.4ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.4apg.
Cusin was also a member of Italian international program for some years. He played for Italian Senior National Team between 2004 and 2017 and previously for U20 National Team between 2003 and 2005.
Cusin also represented Italy at the European Championships three years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 2.3ppg, 3.1rpg.
Cusin has spent his entire career in Italy playing for eight other teams: Armani Milano, Cantu, Pesaro, Trieste, Fabriano, Sassari, Ferrara and Biella.
Among many awards he received Eurobasket.com Italian SerieA All-Domestic Players Team award back in 2012.
Cusin's game is described as: Can play the 4 and the 5 positions, runs well the court, passes the ball well; has the athletic skills to become a star player in a year or two, but needs to improve defensively and to add experience and playing time;.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : MARCO CUSIN, LAVOROPIU FORTITUDO BOLOGNA, ITALIAN BASKETBALL, ITALIAN TRANSACTIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Team Cali signs Alexis Elsener - by Eurobasket News
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Team Cali (LPB) signed 32-year old Italian forward Alexis Elsener (196-88, agency: Interperformances). He played last season at Plateros in Mexican LNBP. In 14 games he had 11.1ppg, 4.9rpg and 2.7apg.
Elsener represented Italy at the Panamerican Games in Guadalajara (Mexico) nine years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 2.0ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.0spg.
Elsener has played previously professionally in Argentina (Atenas, Obras, La Union, MH Basket and Quimsa) and Uruguay (Malvin). He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian La Liga Honorable Mention in 2020.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Elsener played in the final of Argentinian LigaA in 2012 and 2016.
He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : ALEXIS ELSENER, TEAM CALI, COLOMBIAN BASKETBALL, COLOMBIAN TRANSACTIONS
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JAPAN  
Stats Leaders - JBL Superleague
Points Per Game
Rice_Rayvonte_1 Rayvonte RICE
  Kyoto H.
  (193-G-92)
  Avg: 26.8
 1. Rice, Kyoto H.26.8 
 2. Simon, Kyoto H.25.3 
 3. Mayo, Hokkaido L.24.0 
 4. Hamilton, Shiga L23.3 
 5. Gardner, Sea H23.1 
 6. Mavunga, Toyama G22.6 
 7. Allen, Niigata A.22.5 
 8. Hawkinson, Shinshu22.3 
 9. Fazekas, Kawasaki21.5 
 10. Solomon, Toyama G20.7 
Rebounds Per Game
Solomon_Richard_2 Richard SOLOMON
  Toyama G
  (208-C-92)
  Avg: 15.3
 1. Solomon, Toyama G15.3 
 2. Cooley, Ryukyu GK12.6 
 3. Echenique, Hiro.11.7 
 4. Hawkinson, Shinshu11.1 
 5. Saiz, Chiba J.10.1 
 6. Harrellson, Osaka9.9 
 7. Fazekas, Kawasaki9.8 
 8. Mayo, Hokkaido L.9.7 
 9. Burrell, Nagoya D9.3 
 10. Brown, Osaka E.9.1 
Assists Per Game
Hamilton_Jordan_2 Jordan HAMILTON
  Shiga L
  (201-F-90)
  Avg: 6.7
 1. Hamilton, Shiga L6.7 
 2. Ito, Osaka E.6.1 
 3. Uto, Toyama G.6.0 
 4. Mavunga, Toyama G6.0 
 5. Togashi, Chiba J.5.8 
 6. Morii, Yokohama B5.4 
 7. Saito, Nagoya DD5.2 
 8. McHenry, Shinshu5.2 
 9. Tanaka, Alvark T.4.9 
 10. Nishiyama, Shinshu4.9 
Steals Per Game
Kawashima_Hayato_1 Hayato KAWASHIMA
  San-en
  (186-G-90)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Kawashima, San-en2.5 
 2. Aguilar, Kawasaki2.3 
 3. Davis, Akita NH2.0 
 4. Saito, Nagoya DD1.9 
 5. Suzuki, San-en NP1.6 
 6. Hendrix, Niigata1.6 
 7. Mavunga, Toyama G1.5 
 8. Rice, Kyoto H.1.5 
 9. Shorter, Chiba J.1.5 
 10. McHenry, Shinshu1.5 
Blocks Per Game
Davis_Alex4_1 Alex DAVIS
  Akita NH
  (206-F-92)
  Avg: 3.3
 1. Davis, Akita NH3.3 
 2. Traylor, Hiroshima1.6 
 3. McHenry, Shinshu1.5 
 4. Calfani, Kawasaki1.4 
 5. Heath, Kawasaki B1.4 
 6. Brown, Osaka E.1.4 
 7. Mayo, Hokkaido L.1.3 
 8. Simon, Kyoto H.1.3 
 9. Cooley, Ryukyu GK1.3 
 10. Scott, Tochigi B.1.3 
Charles Mitchell (ex Niigata A.) is a newcomer at Nacional - by Eurobasket News
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Nacional De Futbol Montevideo (LUB) strengthened their roster with addition of 27-year old American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-122kg-93, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports). He already started the season at Niigata Albirex in Japanese B1 League. In only one game he had 12 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block this season.
The most of last season Mitchell spent at Bank of Taiwan in Taiwanese SBL where in 30 games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.5ppg, 12.0rpg, 2.7apg and 1.3spg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Asia-basket.com All-Taiwanese SBL Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He also spent pre-season at Ferro (La Liga) in Argentinian league.
Thanks to Mitchell's pro career he managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Mitchell has played previously professionally in Holland, Czech Republic (Olomoucko) and The Basketball Tournament (Angel's Atlanta).
Among many awards Mitchell's team made it to the La Liga Semifinals in 2019. He received also USBasket.com All-UBA Center of the Year award in 2019.
He attended Georgia Institute of Technology until 2016 and it is his fifth season in pro basketball.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : CHARLES MITCHELL, NACIONAL DE FUTBOL MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAYAN BASKETBALL, URUGUAYAN TRANSACTIONS, LIGA SUDAMERICANA
Japanese B2 League round 9 best performance: Trey McKinney-Jones (by Interperformances) - by Eurobasket News
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American Guard Trey McKinney-Jones (198-G-90) had a great game in the last round for second-ranked Gunma, receiving a Interperformances B2 League Player of the Week award for round 9.
The 30-year old player was the main contributor (21 points, six rebounds and nine assists) to his team's victory, helping them to crush Fukushima (#5, 6-3) with 20-point margin 94-74. Gunma is placed at 2nd position in Japanese B2 League. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Regular Season. Gunma will need more victories to improve their 7-2 record. In the team's last game McKinney-Jones had a remarkable 76.9% from 2-point range. He turned to be Gunma's top player in his first season with the team. Trey McKinney-Jones averages this season 14.9ppg and 5.9apg.

The second best player in last round's games was 33-year old Senegalese Cheikh Mbodj (208-C-87, agency: Octagon Europe) of Nishinomiya S.. Mbodj had a very good evening with a double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds. Bad luck as Nishinomiya S. lost that game 68-79 to the higher-ranked Fukuoka R. (#2, 6-3). Nishinomiya S. managed to keep the same 5th spot in West. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 4-5 record. Mbodj is a newcomer at Nishinomiya S., but is already one of team's top players.

Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Kevin Kotzur (203-F-89) of Kagawa FA (#8). Kotzur showcased his all-around game by recording 17 points, eighteen rebounds (!!!) and six assists in the last round. Despite Kotzur's great performance Kagawa FA lost 84-93 to the higher-ranked Kumamoto V. (#3, 6-3). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Kagawa FA can only dream about fighting for top spots in West. They have rather bad season and 1-8 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Kotzur has individually a great season in Japan. After only 9 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 14.2rpg (#1 in league).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Joshua Crawford (211-C-88) of Aomori W. - 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists
5. Ryan Stephan (208-C-94) of Ehime OV - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Tshilidzi Nephawe (208-C-89) of Fukushima - 18 points and 12 rebounds
7. Rhys Vague (206-F-96) of Kagawa FA - 20 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists
8. Sean O'Mara (208-F/C-95) of Bambitious N. - 19 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Isaac Butts (208-C-89) of Koshigaya A. - 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists
10. Andrew Randall (198-F-90) of Yamagata - 24 points and 8 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : TREY MCKINNEY-JONES, GUNMA CRANE THUNDERS, JAPANESE BASKETBALL
Japanese B1 League round 10 best performance: Kadeem Coleby - by Eurobasket News
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Bahamas Kadeem Coleby (206-C/F-89) had a very impressive game in the last round for Akita NH, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 10.
The 31-year old player had a double-double of 30 points and 15 rebounds, while his team Akita NH maintains the 6th position in their group in Japanese B1 League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Akita NH will need to avoid more loses keep or improve their 6-4 record. Coleby has many years of experience at Akita NH, through which he has constantly improved. Kadeem Coleby averages this season 15.2ppg and 7.4rpg. Worth to mention Coleby played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.

The second best player in last round's games was 28-year old American Richard Solomon (208-C-92, agency: Pensack Sports) of Toyama G.. Solomon had a very good evening with a double-double of 24 points and 14 rebounds. Of course he led Toyama G. to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Yokohama BC (#10, 2-8) 84-64. Toyama G.'s 4th position in East has not changed. His team lost just two games this season, while they won 8 matches. Solomon is a newcomer at Toyama G., but is already one of team's top players.

Third on the list of top players last round was Spanish forward Sebastian Saiz (205-F-94) of league's second-best Chiba J.. Saiz scored 27 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Chiba J., leading his team to a 82-73 win against the lower-ranked Alvark T. (#5, 7-3). Chiba J. is closer and closer to top of the standings in East. They will still need more victories. But 8-2 record is not that bad... Saiz has a great season in Japan. After 10 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.1rpg (5th best). He also has 1.1bpg and FGP: 57.6%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Davante Gardner (203-F/C-91) of Sea Horses M. - 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists
5. Nick Mayo (206-F-97) of Hokkaido L. - 25 points and 11 rebounds
6. Justin Burrell (207-F-88) of Nagoya DD - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Gregory Echenique (206-C-90) of Hiroshima D. - 17 points and 16 rebounds
8. Shannon Shorter (193-G-89) of Chiba J. - 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
9. Julian Mavunga (203-F-90) of Toyama G. - 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists
10. Charles Jackson (208-C-93) of Hitachi SRT - 19 points and 10 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : KADEEM COLEBY, AKITA NORTHERN HAPPINETS, JAPANESE BASKETBALL
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KAZAKHSTAN  
Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Dougherty_Colin Colin DOUGHERTY
  Kaspiy
  (193-G-96)
  Avg: 22.8
 1. Dougherty Kaspiy22.8 
 2. Sizov Barsy A21.5 
 3. Lagutin Alma.18.5 
 4. Carter Barsy A18.5 
 5. Azizov Aktobe16.5 
 6. Gusak Aktobe15.0 
 7. Sviridov Alma.13.0 
 8. Utegen Barsy A12.5 
 9. Cook Barsy Atyrau12.5 
 10. Balashov Barsy A12.5 
Rebounds Per Game
Sviridov_Dmitry_1 Dmitry SVIRIDOV
  Alma.
  (212-C-85)
  Avg: 13.5
 1. Sviridov Alma.13.5 
 2. Marchuk Alma.9.5 
 3. Orlenko Kaspiy A8.0 
 4. Azizov Aktobe7.0 
 5. Utegen Barsy A7.0 
 6. Ponomarev Astana7.0 
 7. Bormatenkov Aktobe6.5 
 8. Nasriddinov Aktobe6.0 
 9. Carter Barsy A6.0 
 10. Papshiv Aktobe5.5 
Assists Per Game
Marinin_Evgeny_1 Evgeny MARININ
  Barsy A
  (192-PG-92)
  Avg: 7.5
 1. Marinin Barsy A7.5 
 2. Carter Barsy A7.0 
 3. Lagutin Alma.6.0 
 4. Gusak Aktobe5.0 
 5. Utegen Barsy A5.0 
 6. Dougherty Kaspiy4.3 
 7. Toktarov Aktobe4.0 
 8. Murzagaliyev Astana3.5 
 9. Shkirov Alma.3.5 
 10. Korzhov Alma.3.5 
Steals Per Game
Utegen_Rustam Rustam UTEGEN
  Barsy A
  (191-SG-96)
  Avg: 3.5
 1. Utegen Barsy A3.5 
 2. Bormatenkov Aktobe3.0 
 3. Carter Barsy A2.5 
 4. Korzhov Alma.2.5 
 5. Papshiv Aktobe2.0 
 6. Marchuk Alma.2.0 
 7. Kodola Almat.Legion2.0 
 8. Marchuk Astana2.0 
 9. Marat Barsy A2.0 
 10. Gusak Aktobe1.5 
Blocks Per Game
Kurochkin_Vladimir_1 Vladimir KUROCHKIN
  Kaspiy
  (192-G-97)
  Avg: 1
 1. Kurochkin Kaspiy1.0 
 2. Orlenko Kaspiy A1.0 
 3. Nasriddinov Aktobe1.0 
 4. Ponomarev Astana0.5 
 5. Sviridov Alma.0.5 
 6. Orazbekov Kaspiy0.5 
 7. Petrishinets Aktobe0.5 
 8. Artison Kaspiy A0.5 
 9. Zhukov Kaspiy A0.3 
 10. Satkeev Kaspiy A0.3 
Kazakhstan Higher League round 3 best performance: Maksim Nalagov - by Eurobasket News
Power forward Maksim Nalagov (198-F/C-94) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for top-ranked Bars, receiving a Interperformances Higher League Player of the Week award for round 3.
The 26-year old player was the main contributor (22 points, seven rebounds and five assists) to his team's victory, helping them to crush Barsy 2 (#3, 2-4) with 20-point margin 72-52. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Bars to consolidate first place in the Kazakhstan Higher League. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Bars already had a very good start winning all 6 without losing a single one. In the team's last game Nalagov had a remarkable 80.0% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Bars, through which he has constantly improved. Maksim Nalagov has solid league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 22.2ppg. Nalagov is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 10.8rpg), assists (5th best: 4.3apg) and averages impressive 62.7% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was another Bars' star - young Artem Kozyrkin (185-G-98). Kozyrkin had a very good evening with a double-double of 16 points and 12 assists. Of course together with Nalagov he helped Bars with another comfortable win outscoring Aktobe 2 (0-6) 100-41. A very good start of the season for his team, which won so far all 6 games without any defeat. Kozyrkin is one of the most experienced players at Bars and similarly like Maksim Nalagov has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.8ppg (#3). His other stats are also decent: 6.3rpg and 11.7apg.

Third on the list of top players last round was center Timur Tangiev (193-C-03) of Barsy 2 (#3). Tangiev scored 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Despite Tangiev's great performance Barsy 2 lost 52-72 to #1 ranked Bars. 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 chances of Barsy 2 not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 4 games, recording just two victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Tangiev could try to bring Barsy 2's a little bit higher in the standings. Tangiev has individually a great season in Kazakhstan. After only 6 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 12.3ppg (9th best) and rebounds with 7.7rpg (6th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Alexey Alyonushka (190-F-95) of Karaganda - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists
5. Ilyas Shakir (188-G) of Karaganda - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Ramazan Samsin (198-F-02) of Aktobe 2 - 14 points and 19 rebounds
7. Dias Katarbay (183-SG-01) of Karaganda - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Vladimir Pitko (202-C-01) of Bars - 13 points and 11 rebounds
9. Yernar Zheksenbayev (187-SG-01) of Barsy 2 - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Roman Dedov (193-F-99) of Bars - 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : MAKSIM NALAGOV, MBK BARS PETROPAVLOVSK, KAZAKHSTAN BASKETBALL
National League Round 2: Almat.Legion keeps a leadership position - by Eurobasket News
There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in National League. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Almat.Legion defeated Kaspiy Aktau in Alma-Ata 68-62. Uzbekistani center Dmitry Sviridov (212-85) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Roman Lagutin (195-95) contributed with 21 points for the winners. American guard Colin Dougherty (193-96, college: Hobart) replied with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for Kaspiy Aktau. Kaspiy Aktau's coach Mikhail Karpenko rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Kaspiy Aktau will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Almat.Legion will try to continue on its current victory against Kaspiy Aktau on the road.

In the last game of round 2 winless Kaspiy Aktau lost to undefeated Almat.Legion on the road 65-71.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 10 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists by Denis Orlenko of Kaspiy Aktau.



Almat.Legion - Kaspiy Aktau 68-62

Almat.Legion defeated Kaspiy Aktau in Alma-Ata 68-62. Uzbekistani center Dmitry Sviridov (212-85) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Roman Lagutin (195-95) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Four Almat.Legion players scored in double figures. American guard Colin Dougherty (193-96, college: Hobart) replied with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and his fellow American import Eugene Artison (206-95, college: USAO, agency: One Motive Sports) added 11 points in the effort for Kaspiy Aktau. Kaspiy Aktau's coach Mikhail Karpenko rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Kaspiy Aktau will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Almat.Legion will try to continue on its current victory against Kaspiy Aktau on the road.
Top scorers:
Almat.Legion: R.Lagutin 21+2reb+3ast, D.Sviridov 14+13reb+2ast, T.Dzhunusov 11+6reb, V.Korzhov 10+5reb+3ast, K.Alexander 8+2reb+2ast, R.Marchuk 4+6reb
Kaspiy Aktau: C.Dougherty 27+7reb+7ast, E.Artison 11+4reb+3ast, S.Aymurat 6+4reb+4ast, A.Orazbekov 6+2ast, D.Orlenko 6+8reb+2ast, V.Kurochkin 3+3reb+1ast
gschID: 834785


Almat.Legion - Kaspiy Aktau 71-65

No shocking result in a game when Almat.Legion beat Kaspiy Aktau in Alma-Ata 71-65 on Saturday. Almat.Legion forced 20 Kaspiy Aktau turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Uzbekistani center Dmitry Sviridov (212-85) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Roman Lagutin (195-95) contributed with 16 points and 9 assists for the winners. Five Almat.Legion players scored in double figures. American guard Colin Dougherty (193-96, college: Hobart) replied with 22 points and Russian center Denis Orlenko (216-93) added 10 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Kaspiy Aktau. Kaspiy Aktau's coach Mikhail Karpenko tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Almat.Legion is again looking forward to face Kaspiy Aktau on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Kaspiy Aktau will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Almat.Legion: R.Lagutin 16+2reb+9ast, V.Korzhov 14+2reb+4ast, K.Alexander 13+2reb+3ast, D.Sviridov 12+14reb+2ast, R.Marchuk 10+13reb+4ast, K.Marzan 2+1reb
Kaspiy Aktau: C.Dougherty 22+4reb+3ast, D.Orlenko 10+12reb+6ast, A.Orazbekov 9+3reb+4ast, S.Aymurat 6+5reb+5ast, D.Degtyarev 6+3reb+1ast, G.Zhukov 6+4reb
gschID: 834786




Tags : DMITRY SVIRIDOV, MBK ALMATYNSKI LEGION ALMA-ATA, KAZAKHSTAN BASKETBALL
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KOSOVO  
Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Jones_Marvin Marvin JONES
  Rahoveci
  (193-G-94)
  Avg: 32.5
 1. Jones Rahoveci32.5 
 2. Morina Prishtina28.0 
 3. Zekiqi Ylli26.0 
 4. Hajrizi Peja26.0 
 5. Traylor Rahoveci25.0 
 6. Hortman Vellaznimi25.0 
 7. Qallaku Prishtina24.0 
 8. John Ylli24.0 
 9. Hajdari Prizreni23.0 
 10. Vukcevic Bashkimi22.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Martin_Josh1_1 Josh MARTIN
  Prizreni
  (201-F-95)
  Avg: 13.5
 1. Martin Prizreni13.5 
 2. Karanezi Bashkimi12.0 
 3. McKay Ylli11.0 
 4. Council Vellaznimi11.0 
 5. Hajrizi Peja10.0 
 6. Ikpeze Rahoveci10.0 
 7. Zenelaj Prizreni10.0 
 8. Fisher Trepca/AS9.0 
 9. Hortman Vellaznimi9.0 
 10. Mehmeti Prishtina9.0 
Assists Per Game
Nichols_Ty Ty NICHOLS
  Prizreni
  (190-G-)
  Avg: 8
 1. Nichols Prizreni8.0 
 2. Malaj Bashkimi7.0 
 3. Cartwright Peja6.5 
 4. Hoehn Bashkimi6.0 
 5. Berisha Peja5.5 
 6. Fisher Trepca/AS5.0 
 7. John Ylli5.0 
 8. Balluku Vellaznimi5.0 
 9. Jones Rahoveci4.5 
 10. Qallaku Prishtina4.0 
Steals Per Game
Ewuosho_Tobi Tobi EWUOSHO
  Trepca/AS
  (196-G-97)
  Avg: 4
 1. Ewuosho Trepca/AS4.0 
 2. Morina Prishtina3.0 
 3. Hortman Vellaznimi3.0 
 4. Zekiqi Trepca/AS3.0 
 5. Council Vellaznimi3.0 
 6. Jones Rahoveci2.5 
 7. Ikpeze Rahoveci2.5 
 8. Syla Trepca/AS2.0 
 9. Fisher Trepca/AS2.0 
 10. Kryeziu Rahoveci2.0 
Blocks Per Game
Haygood_Devin Devin HAYGOOD
  Trepca/AS
  (203-PF-)
  Avg: 7
 1. Haygood Trepca/AS7.0 
 2. Mehmeti Prishtina2.0 
 3. Ikpeze Rahoveci2.0 
 4. Karanezi Bashkimi1.0 
 5. McKay Ylli1.0 
 6. Carter Bashkimi1.0 
 7. Morina Prishtina1.0 
 8. Regis Ylli1.0 
 9. Kuljuhovic Peja0.5 
 10. Hajrizi Peja0.5 
Superliga Round 1: Bashkimi roll past Trepca - by Eurobasket News
The Regular Season in Superliga just started. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Bashkimi edged Trepca/AS in Prizren 73-72. They outrebounded Trepca/AS 42-25 including a 34-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Montenegrin point guard Nikola Vukcevic (187-97) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and Ujkan Karanezi (202-95) chipped in 13 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side American Devin Haygood (203, college: NC A&T) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 blocks. Trepca/AS will play next round against Prishtina trying to get back on the winning streak. Bashkimi will try to continue on its current victory against Xhebrailat in Therande.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Prizreni at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Xhebrailat 85-77. The former international forward Samir Zekiqi (202-95) nailed 26 points for the winning side and Cody John accounted for 24 points and 5 assists. American guard Ty Nichols (190, college: Keene St.) came up with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Prizreni in the defeat. Xhebrailat will play against Bashkimi in Prizren in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Prizreni will play on the road against Vellaznimi in Gjakove to get more than just one victory in their record.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Peja. host Peja smashed Prishtina 107-86. Drilon Hajrizi fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Arian Qallaku produced 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Peja will meet at home Rahoveci in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Prishtina will play against Trepca/AS and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Rahoveci crushed at home Vellaznimi by 23 points 88-65, which is the biggest margin this round. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of Marvin Jones who helped to win the game recording 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Rahoveci's coach Bujar Loci felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rahoveci's next round opponent will be Peja on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vellaznimi will play against Prizreni and it may be a tough game between close rivals.



Prizreni - Ylli 77-85

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Prizreni at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Xhebrailat 85-77. Xhebrailat had a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international forward Samir Zekiqi (202-95) nailed 26 points for the winning side and Canadian guard Cody John (190-96, college: Weber St.) accounted for 24 points and 5 assists. American guard Ty Nichols (190, college: Keene St.) came up with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import guard Justin Jones (188, college: Bethany, KS) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Prizreni in the defeat. Xhebrailat will play against Bashkimi in Prizren in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Prizreni will play on the road against Vellaznimi in Gjakove to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Ylli: S.Zekiqi 26+4reb+3ast, C.John 24+2reb+5ast, V.Bunjaku 16+6reb+4ast, B.Avdili 5+4reb+2ast, R.Krasniqi 5+4reb, D.Regis 4+8reb+1ast
Prizreni: J.Jones 22+5reb+2ast, T.Nichols 22+5reb+5ast, A.Hajdari 19+2reb+5ast, J.Martin 6+11reb+2ast, U.Zenelaj 6+9reb+5ast, B.Matoshi 2+2reb
gschID: 823210


Bashkimi - Trepca/AS 73-72

Bashkimi edged Trepca/AS in Prizren 73-72. They outrebounded Trepca/AS 42-25 including a 34-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Montenegrin point guard Nikola Vukcevic (187-97) stepped up and scored 22 points for the winners and Ujkan Karanezi (202-95) chipped in 13 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side American Devin Haygood (203, college: NC A&T) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 blocks and Finnish guard Kalin Fisher (188-96, college: Hampton) scored 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Trepca/AS will play next round against Prishtina trying to get back on the winning streak. Bashkimi will try to continue on its current victory against Xhebrailat in Therande.
Top scorers:
Bashkimi: N.Vukcevic 22+4reb+1ast, S.Carter 16+9reb+1ast, U.Karanezi 13+12reb+2ast, M.Malaj 12+5reb+7ast, S.Hoehn 6+6reb+6ast, Q.Biraj 4+6reb+1ast
Trepca/AS: T.Ewuosho 21+3reb+2ast, D.Haygood 20+7reb, B.Zekiqi 14+2reb+2ast, K.Fisher 13+9reb+5ast, S.Shpat 4, G.Anid 0
gschID: 823211


Peja - Prishtina 107-86

The game between Top Four teams took place in Peja. host Peja smashed Prishtina 107-86. Peja looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international forward Drilon Hajrizi (203-91) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international Dardan Berisha (191-88) chipped in 25 points and 5 assists. The former international guard Arian Qallaku (196-92) produced 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard Altin Morina (194-92) added 28 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Peja will meet at home Rahoveci in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Prishtina will play against Trepca/AS and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Peja: D.Berisha 25+4reb+5ast, D.Hajrizi 24+11reb+5ast, R.Cartwright 22+4reb+6ast, A.Kuljuhovic 16+12reb, M.Perovic 8+6reb+1ast, B.Ermal 6+1reb+2ast
Prishtina: A.Morina 28+5reb+2ast, A.Qallaku 24+8reb+4ast, D.Haxhosaj 15+7reb+1ast, A.Mehmeti 10+9reb+3ast, M.Ismaili 4, A.Koshi 3+1reb+3ast
gschID: 823212


Rahoveci - Vellaznimi 88-65

Rahoveci crushed at home Vellaznimi by 23 points 88-65, which is the biggest margin this round. Rahoveci forced 21 Vellaznimi turnovers and had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Marvin Jones (193-94, college: UWF) who helped to win the game recording 38 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Center Amadi Ikpeze (208, college: St.Bonaventure, agency: GoEmpire Group) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Rahoveci players scored in double figures. Rahoveci's coach Bujar Loci felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Cedric Council (203-97, college: Coppin St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and guard Chris Hortman (190-88, college: UW-Stout) added 20 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Vellaznimi. Rahoveci's next round opponent will be Peja on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vellaznimi will play against Prizreni and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rahoveci: M.Jones 38+6reb+6ast, E.Kryeziu 15+3reb+3ast, A.Ikpeze 12+11reb+1ast, R.Bardh 12+6reb, V.Ejupi 7+5reb+1ast, F.Juniku 4+4ast
Vellaznimi: C.Hortman 20+7reb+1ast, C.Council 18+12reb+1ast, A.Balluku 11+2reb+5ast, K.Roni 8+1reb+2ast, K.Avdija 4+3reb, B.Qeku 3+1reb
gschID: 823213




Tags : NIKOLA VUKCEVIC, KB BASHKIMI PRIZREN, KOSOVAN BASKETBALL
Kosovan Superliga round 1 best performance: Marvin Jones (by Interperformances) - by Eurobasket News
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American Guard Marvin Jones (193-G-94) had an amazing evening in the last round for Rahoveci, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 1.
The 26-year old player was the main contributor (38 points, six rebounds and six assists) to his team's victory, helping them to crush, the league's bottom-ranked team Vellaznimi (#8, 0-1) with 23-point margin 88-65. Rahoveci is placed at 3rd position in Kosovan Superliga. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Rahoveci won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. In the team's last game Jones had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range and got seven three-pointers out of 11 attempts. He turned to be Rahoveci's top player in his first season with the team. Former University of West Florida star has very solid stats this year. Jones is league's best scorer averaging so far 38.0ppg. Jones is in league's top in assists (2nd best: 6.0apg) and averages impressive 3.0spg,75.0% FGP and 63.6% from behind 3-point line. Worth to mention Jones played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.

The second best player in last round's games was 29-year old former international forward Drilon Hajrizi (203-F-91) of league's second-best Peja. Hajrizi had a very good evening with a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds. Of course he led Peja to another comfortable win outscoring Prishtina (0-1) 107-86. His team has extremely good start of the season. They won their first game. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Hajrizi is well-known at Peja and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 24.0ppg (#5). His other stats are also decent: 11.0rpg and 5.0apg.

Third on the list of top players last round was another Peja's star - American guard Robert Cartwright (188-G-95). Cartwright scored 22 points and passed six assists. He was another key player of Peja, helping his team with a 107-86 easy win against Prishtina (#5, 0-1). Peja has a very good start of the season. But there was just one game played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Cartwright also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. The season just started for Cartwright as he played only first game. But it already looks like he can be another team's leader.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Amel Kuljuhovic (208-F) of Peja - 16 points and 12 rebounds
5. Devin Haygood (203-PF) of Trepca/AS - 20 points and 7 rebounds
6. Dardan Berisha (191-SG-88) of Peja - 25 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists
7. Samir Zekiqi (202-F-95) of Ylli - 26 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
8. Arian Qallaku (196-G-92) of Prishtina - 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists
9. Cody John (190-G-96) of Ylli - 24 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists
10. Arian Mehmeti (202-PF-95) of Prishtina - 10 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : MARVIN JONES, KB RAHOVECI, KOSOVAN BASKETBALL
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LITHUANIA  
Stats Leaders - LKL
Points Per Game
Miniotas_Regimantas_2 Regimantas MINIOTAS
  Prienai
  (208-C/F-96)
  Avg: 19
 1. Miniotas Prienai19.0 
 2. Wright Prienai C18.6 
 3. Kariniauskas Neve.16.7 
 4. Vinales Lietkabelis16.5 
 5. Fridriksson Siau.15.9 
 6. Valinskas Liet.15.7 
 7. Kalaitzakis Nevezis15.4 
 8. Jucikas Dzukija15.1 
 9. Jomantas Dzukija14.6 
 10. Goudelock Rytas13.6 
Rebounds Per Game
Miniotas_Regimantas_2 Regimantas MINIOTAS
  Prienai
  (208-C/F-96)
  Avg: 12.3
 1. Miniotas Prienai12.3 
 2. Echodas Rytas9.0 
 3. Kazakauskas Nevezis8.3 
 4. Cepukaitis Nevezis6.6 
 5. Amigo P.Zvaigzdes6.2 
 6. Lekunas P.Zvaigzdes6.0 
 7. Jasaitis Dzukija6.0 
 8. Petrilevicius P.Zv.5.8 
 9. Masiulis Liet.5.6 
 10. Vaitkus Juventus5.6 
Assists Per Game
Zemaitis_Kristupas_2 Kristupas ZEMAITIS
  Dzukija
  (192-G-96)
  Avg: 7.6
 1. Zemaitis Dzukija7.6 
 2. Kariniauskas Neve.7.3 
 3. Fridriksson Siau.7.3 
 4. Domarkas Prienai5.3 
 5. Jackson Rytas5.2 
 6. Gecevicius Juventus5.1 
 7. Wright Prienai C5.1 
 8. Bickauskis Rytas4.3 
 9. Crawford Juventus4.3 
 10. Pazera Neptunas4.2 
Steals Per Game
Wright_Marquis1_1 Marquis WRIGHT
  Prienai C
  (185-PG-95)
  Avg: 2.3
 1. Wright Prienai C2.3 
 2. Jackson Rytas2.3 
 3. Kalaitzakis Nevezis2.1 
 4. Tamulis Nevezis1.8 
 5. Manigat P.Zvaigzdes1.5 
 6. Lipkevicius Liet.1.4 
 7. Fridriksson Siau.1.4 
 8. Kazakauskas Nevezis1.4 
 9. Susinskas Prienai1.4 
 10. Normantas Liet.1.4 
Blocks Per Game
Skucas_Zygimantas_2 Zygimantas SKUCAS
  Juventus
  (201-F/C-92)
  Avg: 1.1
 1. Skucas Juventus1.1 
 2. Geben Zalgiris1.0 
 3. Jucikas Dzukija1.0 
 4. Matulis Juventus0.9 
 5. Lukosius Nevezis0.9 
 6. Cepukaitis Nevezis0.9 
 7. Jogela Neptunas0.8 
 8. Tubutis Prienai C0.8 
 9. McCullough Rytas0.7 
 10. Petrilevicius P.Zv.0.7 
Stats Leaders - NKL
Points Per Game
Harler_Chase_1 Chase HARLER
  Palanga
  (191-G-98)
  Avg: 21.7
 1. Harler Palanga21.7 
 2. Kumpys Gargzdu20.0 
 3. Pukelis Vytis18.8 
 4. Ruikis Gargzdu17.7 
 5. Staniulis Jonava17.5 
 6. Pacevicius Vilnius17.0 
 7. Stasys Silute16.5 
 8. Tarvydas Jonava16.3 
 9. Uzupis Vytis16.0 
 10. Rubinas Vilnius15.8 
Rebounds Per Game
Mikalauskas_Laurynas_2 Laurynas MIKALAUSKAS
  Palanga
  (205-PF-85)
  Avg: 11
 1. Mikalauskas Palanga11.0 
 2. Kumpys Gargzdu10.7 
 3. Staniulis Jonava10.3 
 4. Gaidys Vilkaviskis9.3 
 5. Narusevicius Maze.9.0 
 6. Mineikis Nept.8.5 
 7. Juskevicius Ezer.8.3 
 8. Thomas Silute8.3 
 9. Kozys Zalgiris II8.3 
 10. Pukelis Vytis8.3 
Assists Per Game
Rubinas_Jokubas Jokubas RUBINAS
  Vilnius
  (187-G-2)
  Avg: 7.8
 1. Rubinas Vilnius7.8 
 2. Razutis Telsiai7.5 
 3. Kliucinykas Sudu.7.3 
 4. Semaska Vytis6.8 
 5. Anuzis Gargzdu6.7 
 6. Viskontas Palanga6.7 
 7. Lekavicius Silute5.8 
 8. Gaidys Mazeikiai5.3 
 9. Ruikis Gargzdu5.3 
 10. McCarthur Deli.5.0 
Steals Per Game
Kliucinykas_Tautvyda_2 Tautvydas KLIUCINYKAS
  Sudu.
  (190-G-95)
  Avg: 3.3
 1. Kliucinykas Sudu.3.3 
 2. Zdanavicius Telsiai3.0 
 3. Birgelis Vilk.2.5 
 4. Lesciauskas Nept.2.5 
 5. Nausedas Sudu.2.3 
 6. Bruzas Gargzdu2.0 
 7. Kymantas Silales1.8 
 8. Dumasius Gargzdu1.7 
 9. Baslyk Mazeikiai1.7 
 10. Zukauskas Palanga1.7 
Blocks Per Game
Juskevicius_Ignas_1 Ignas JUSKEVICIUS
  Ezer.
  (201-C-91)
  Avg: 1.7
 1. Juskevicius Ezer.1.7 
 2. Kancleris Deli.1.7 
 3. Maceikis Nept.1.5 
 4. Pleikys Gargzdu1.3 
 5. Sederevicius Silute1.3 
 6. Staniulis Jonava1.3 
 7. Jocius Vilnius1.0 
 8. Maciulis Ezerunas1.0 
 9. Lavrinovic Vytis1.0 
 10. Uzupis Vytis1.0 
Demetrius Jackson left Rytas - by Eurobasket News
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26-year old American point guard Demetrius Jackson (186-88kg-94, college: Notre Dame) left BC Rytas Vilnius (LKL). In 6 games he had 13.5ppg, 3.3rpg, 5.2apg and 2.3spg this season. Good year as he was named League Player of the Week. Jackson also played 1 game in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 14 points, 6 assists and 4 steals.
The last season Jackson played at Lakers in U.S. NBA-G-League. In four games he averaged 10.0ppg, 1.0rpg and 5.5apg.
In 2016 Jackson was drafted by Boston Celtics (NBA) in second round (45th overall). The former University of Notre Dame standout is in his fifth season in pro basketball.
Jackson is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in China (Ducks), NBA (Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers), NBA G League (Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Maine Red Claws and Delaware Blue Coats) and NBA Summer League (Portland Trail Blazers).
Jackson was voted NABC All-District 2 2nd Team back in 2016 at his college time.

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Tags : DEMETRIUS JACKSON, BC RYTAS VILNIUS, LITHUANIAN BASKETBALL, LITHUANIAN TRANSACTIONS, BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Eimantas Bendzius selected the top Lithuanian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Lithuanians who are currently playing abroad.

Eimantas Bendzius
Eimantas Bendzius
   #1. This week's number one is an international forward Eimantas Bendzius (203-90, currently plays in Italy). He could not help Sassari (4-2) in their last game. Despite Bendzius' very good performance the first-placed Sassari (4-2) lost 92-99 on the road to the lower-ranked (#3) Umana Venezia in the Group D. He was the top scorer with 29 points in 29 minutes on the court. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Bendzius has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.8ppg, 2.6rpg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 63.6%(14-22), 3FGP: 47.8%(11-23) and FT: 75.0% in five games he played so far. Bendzius is currently a member of the Lithuanian senior national team.

Laurynas Birutis
Laurynas Birutis
   #2. Second place goes to an international center Laurynas Birutis (213-97, currently plays in Spain). He was the major contributor in a Blusens Monbus' victory against the 16th-ranked Gran Canaria (1-7) 85-75 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Sunday. Birutis recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 12 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks. Rio Natura Monbus Obradoiro CAB (5-3) is placed sixth in the Liga Endesa. This season Birutis has very high stats. He averages: 15.6ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.5bpg, 2FGP: 67.6%(48-71) and FT: 72.5%. Birutis is in the roster of the Lithuanian senior national team.

Edgaras Ulanovas
Edgaras Ulanovas
   #3. The Lithuanian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international forward Edgaras Ulanovas (199-92, currently plays in Turkey). He led Fenerbahce to an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams Socar Petkim (1-4) crushing them 93-70 in the Turkish BSL on Sunday night. Ulanovas scored 13 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 25 minutes. Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul (6-0) is placed first in the BSL. So far his team won all six games in the Regular Season. But the season just started, so everything may happen. This year Ulanovas' overall stats are: 9.7ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.0apg, 2FGP: 45.5% and FT: 63.6% in three games. He played for the Lithuanian national team one years ago.

Mindaugas Kuzminskas
Mindaugas Kuzminskas
   #4. Forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas (205-89, currently plays in VTB United League) led his Russian team Lokomotiv to an easy victory against the bottom-ranked Zastal Enea BC (0-4) 114-99 in the VTB United League in Sunday night's game. Kuzminskas scored 19 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Lokomotiv Kuban (4-1) is placed second in group A. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Kuzminskas has relatively good stats this season: 11.3ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.0apg. He is also Lithuanian national team player.

Mantas Kalnietis
Mantas Kalnietis
   #5. An experienced international guard Mantas Kalnietis (195-86, agency: Players Group, currently plays in VTB United League) is a teammate of previously mentioned Mindaugas Kuzminskas and both played together in the last VTB United League game. Kalnietis led his Russian team Lokomotiv to an easy victory against the bottom-ranked Zastal Enea BC (0-4) 114-99. He had a double-double by scoring 11 points and making 17 passes. Kalnietis also added 4 rebounds in 28 minutes. This year Kalnietis' total stats are: 8.3ppg, 4.3rpg and 11.0apg in three games. He plays currently for the Lithuanian national team.

Jonas Maciulis
Jonas Maciulis
   #6. Forward Jonas Maciulis (198-85, currently plays in Greece) led AEK to a victory against the ninth-ranked Ionikos Nikaias (0-1) 81-68 in the Greek A1 on Saturday night. Maciulis recorded 11 points. It was his first game for AEK this season. His team is placed first in the A1. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Maciulis is an international player who is currently on the senior Lithuanian National Team roster.

Arnas Velicka
Arnas Velicka
   #7. Former international point guard Arnas Velicka (192-99, currently plays in France) led Chalons-Reims to a surprising victory over the 11th-ranked Le Mans (2-2) 87-84 in the French Jeep ELITE ProA in Saturday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Velicka had a double-double by scoring 25 points and making 10 passes. He also added 5 rebounds in 35 minutes. Champagne Chalons-Reims Basket (1-5) is placed second from the bottom (#17) in the Jeep ELITE ProA. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Velicka's first year with the team. This season Velicka has relatively solid stats: 11.8ppg, 3.7rpg and 5.8apg in six games. He used to play for the Lithuanian national team three years ago.

Rokas Giedraitis
Rokas Giedraitis
   #8. Forward Rokas Giedraitis (200-92, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help one of league's weakest teams Baskonia (5-3) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Giedraitis' good performance Baskonia was edged 83-82 in Badalona by the higher-ranked Joventut (#4). He recorded 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Giedraitis has reliable stats this season: 13.8ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.4apg. He used to play for the Lithuanian national team last year.

Aurimas Majauskas
Aurimas Majauskas
   #9. Former U18 international center Aurimas Majauskas (202-93, agency: Octagon Europe, college: SHSU, currently plays in Ukraine) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Cherkasy (0-6) crushing them 98-66 in the Ukrainian Superleague on Friday night. Majauskas recorded 9 points in 22 minutes. BC Zaporizhye-ZOG (5-0) is placed second in the Superleague. So far his team won all five games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Majauskas' first year with the team. His stats this season are: 10.3ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.8apg in four games. Majauskas used to play for the Lithuanian U18 national team nine years ago.

Laurynas Beliauskas
Laurynas Beliauskas
   #10. Guard Laurynas Beliauskas (192-97, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Laurynas Birutis. But that was another game of his team in Spanish Liga Endesa which we would like to mention. Beliauskas was not able to secure a victory for Blusens Monbus (5-3) in their game against Valencia Basket (8-0). He scored 9 points in 20 minutes. But Blusens Monbus was edged 78-77 in Valencia by the second-ranked Basket. It's Beliauskas' first season with the team. Beliauskas' stats this year are: 11.4ppg, 2.1rpg and 1.4apg in eight games. He is a former U20 international player as three years ago he still played for the Lithuanian national team.

   #11. Former U20 international shooting guard Martynas Paliukenas (191-93, currently plays in Poland) couldn't help Trefl in their game against GTK in the Polish EBL. Paliukenas recorded 8 points and added 5 passes. His team was crushed by 30 points 110-80. He has averaged so far 5.3ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.8apg and 1.1spg. Paliukenas used to play for the Lithuanian U20 national team seven years ago.

   #12. Former U22 international guard Paulius Dambrauskas (195-91, also represented by Players Group, currently plays in Poland) contributed to a Enea Astoria's victory against the closely-ranked Spojnia 95-86 in the Polish EBL in Sunday night's game. He recorded 15 points in 28 minutes. Dambrauskas averaged so far 11.0ppg, 1.6rpg and 2.4apg in five games. He used to play for the Lithuanian U22 national team back in 2015.

   #13. U19 international guard Dovydas Giedraitis (193-0, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Movil Estudiantes in their game against Real Madrid in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Giedraitis recorded 8 points. His team was badly defeated by 16 points 93-77. He has averaged so far 7.8ppg and 1.3rpg. Giedraitis used to play for the Lithuanian U19 national team last year.

   #14. Former U17 international power forward Tomas Balciunas (203-0, currently plays in Estonia) helped Tartu win their game against the ninth-ranked TalTech 79-67 in the Estonian EstLatBL on Saturday night. He scored 6 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 25 minutes. Balciunas has averaged so far 6.3ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.3apg in three games. He used to play for the Lithuanian U17 national team back in 2016.

   #15. Former U20 international point guard Karolis Babkauskas (184-91, currently plays in Germany) helped RSV Eintracht win their game against the tenth-ranked Itzehoe 110-101 in the German ProB (third division) in Sunday night's game. Babkauskas recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and making 12 passes. This season he has very high stats. Babkauskas averages: 19.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 10.0apg. He used to play for the Lithuanian U20 national team nine years ago.

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

   #1. John Shurna (204-PF-90, college: Northwestern, currently plays in Spain) could not help one of league's weakest teams Gran Canaria in their last game on Sunday. Despite his good performance his team was defeated 85-75 at home by the lower-ranked Blusens Monbus (#6). Shurna was the second best scorer with 11 points. Shurna has averaged so far 5.3ppg and 3.0rpg. He is a naturalized American. Despite Shurna's Lithuanian passport, he previously played for the USA U19 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Lithuanian team. Strangely Shurna has never played in Lithuania.

   #2. Donatas Sabeckis (197-PG-92, currently plays in Switzerland) contributed to an easy victory against the seventh-ranked Monthey (0-1) crushing them 89-48 in the Swiss SBL in Saturday night's game. Sabeckis scored 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 25 minutes. Lions de Geneve (2-0) is placed second in the SBL. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Sabeckis has averaged so far 8.5ppg, 3.0rpg and 3.0apg in two games he played so far.

   #3. Mantvydas Staniulis (187-PG-97, currently plays in Estonia) was not able to help Kalev/TLU in their game against Rapla (0-12) in the Estonian EstLatBL. He scored 8 points. Kalev/TLU was badly defeated 92-76 on the road by the higher-ranked Rapla (#8). The Regular Season already ended. Staniulis has averaged so far 5.5ppg and 2.3apg.

   #4. Experienced Titas Janusevicius (188-PG-1, currently plays in Spain) was the major contributor in Zornotza's victory against the fifth-ranked Ponferrada (2-1) 89-79 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) in Saturday night's game. He scored 15 points. Zornotza Saskibaloi Taleda (2-1) is placed fourth in West group. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Janusevicius has averaged so far 10.0ppg and 1.7rpg.

   #5. Dainius Zvinklys (203-F-90, currently plays in Germany) led Herford to a victory over the 11th-ranked Dorsten (2-4) 94-84 in the German Regionalliga (fourth division) on Saturday night. He was the best player in that game. Zvinklys had a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 10 rebounds in 29 minutes. BBG Herford (3-2) is placed sixth in West group. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Zvinklys has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 19.6ppg, 9.4rpg and 2.0apg in five games.

   #6. Paulius Grebliunas (203-PF-93, currently plays in Norway) was not able to secure a victory for Asker Aliens in their game against Ammerud Bskt in the Norwegian BLNO. Grebliunas recorded 7 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 30 minutes. His team lost 88-98. Grebliunas has averaged so far 2.8ppg and 4.0rpg in four games.

   #7. Robertas Grabauskas (208-C-90, college: Northwood, currently plays in Portugal) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams CAB Madeira in their game against Sporting in the Portuguese LPB. He scored only 4 points in 14 minutes. His team lost 72-87. Grabauskas has averaged so far 2.5ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.5apg in two games.

   #8. Vilius Sumskis (215-F-84, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Norway) couldn't help Fyllingen BBK in their game against Gimle BBK in the Norwegian BLNO, despite his good performance last Wednesday. He recorded 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a mere 16 minutes. But his team was edged 106-105. Sumskis has averaged so far 6.5ppg and 4.3rpg in four games.

   #9. Andrius Mikutis (195-SG-88, agency: Players Group, college: John Brown, currently plays in Germany) contributed to Duesseldorf's victory against the 12th-ranked Iserlohn 94-81 in the German ProB (third division) in Saturday night's game. He had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 11 rebounds in 26 minutes. Mikutis has very impressive stats this year: 16.5ppg, 8.5rpg and 2.5spg in two games.

   #10. Vilius Sermokas (188-G-90, currently plays in Germany) contributed to an easy victory against the eighth-ranked Stuttgart crushing them 83-47 in the German Regionalliga (fourth division) last Sunday. He scored 10 points, made 6 passes and 3 steals in 19 minutes. It was his first game for Fellbach this season. Sermokas has a dual citizenship: Lithuanian and German.

NKL Round 5: Neptunas-Akv. still not able to record any victory - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Bottom-ranked Neptunas-Akv. is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their second consecutive match to sixth ranked Zalgiris II (4-1) 92-78 on Thursday evening. Zalgiris II made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Neptunas-Akv. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Matas Repsys (205-2) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Forward Justinas Ramanauskas (193-0) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Lukas Kreismontas (197-1) answered with 19 points and 6 rebounds for Neptunas-Akv.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zalgiris II have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. Neptunas-Akv. at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Zalgiris II are looking forward to face league's second-placed Vytis in Sakiai in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Neptunas-Akv. will play at home against the league's leader Suduva-Mantinga (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.



Zalgiris II - Neptunas-Akv. 92-78

Bottom-ranked Neptunas-Akv. is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their second consecutive match to sixth ranked Zalgiris II (4-1) 92-78 on Thursday evening. Zalgiris II made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Neptunas-Akv. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward Matas Repsys (205-2) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Forward Justinas Ramanauskas (193-0) contributed with 17 points for the winners. Four Zalgiris II players scored in double figures. Lukas Kreismontas (197-1) answered with 19 points and 6 rebounds and forward Nojus Mineikis (201-0) added 16 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Neptunas-Akv.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Zalgiris II have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place. Neptunas-Akv. at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Zalgiris II are looking forward to face league's second-placed Vytis in Sakiai in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Neptunas-Akv. will play at home against the league's leader Suduva-Mantinga (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Zalgiris II: R.Matas 23+7reb, J.Ramanauskas 17+2reb+3ast, G.Bergaudas 14+4reb+1ast, R.Mantas 13+5reb, M.Paulius 9+5reb+2ast, K.Radvilas 7+2reb+3ast
Neptunas-Akv.: L.Kreismontas 19+6reb+1ast, N.Mineikis 16+7reb+2ast, V.Matas 9+2reb, L.Gediminas 9+4reb+1ast, A.Sidarevicius 8+2reb+4ast, M.Gabrielius 6+3reb+2ast
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Tags : MATAS REPSYS, ZALGIRIS KAUNAS 2ND TEAM, LITHUANIAN BASKETBALL
Repsys' 23 points and 7 rebounds give him Interperformances NKL Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
18-year old forward Matas Repsys (205-F-02) had a very impressive game in the last round for Zalgiris II and receives a Interperformances NKL Player of the Week award for round 5.
He had the game-high 23 points adding seven rebounds for Zalgiris II in his team's victory, helping them to beat Neptunas-Akv. (#11, 0-2), the league's bottom-ranked team 92-78. Zalgiris II is placed at 3rd position in Lithuanian NKL. They are still close to the very top. Zalgiris II would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 4-1 record. It's Repsys' second year at Zalgiris II and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Matas Repsys averages this season 8.5ppg.

Second best performed player last round was Lukas Kreismontas (197-SF-01) of Neptunas-Akv.. He is a in his 3rd season at Neptunas-Akv.. In the last game Kreismontas recorded impressive 19 points and 6 rebounds. Bad luck as Neptunas-Akv. lost that game 78-92 to the higher-ranked Zalgiris II (#3, 4-1). Neptunas-Akv. is still in a red zone at 11th spot in the standings. 2 lost games are too many considering they did not win any game. Kreismontas is one of the most experienced players at Neptunas-Akv. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to another Neptunas-Akv.'s star - forward Nojus Mineikis (201-F). Mineikis scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Despite Mineikis' great performance Neptunas-Akv. lost 78-92 to the higher-ranked Zalgiris II (#3, 4-1). But his team cannot count on just these two top stars as they also need help of the other teammates. Neptunas-Akv. can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have awful season losing so far all 2 games. Mineikis has individually a great season in Lithuania. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.5rpg (6th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Mantas Rubstavicius (198-G/F-02) of Zalgiris II - 13 points and 5 rebounds
5. Justinas Ramanauskas (193-F) of Zalgiris II - 17 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Adomas Sidarevicius (188-G-01) of Neptunas-Akv. - 8 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Matas Vaitkus (183-G) of Neptunas-Akv. - 9 points and 2 rebounds
8. Giedrius Bergaudas (212-C) of Zalgiris II - 14 points and 4 rebounds
9. Paulius Murauskas (203-F-04) of Zalgiris II - 9 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Gabrielius Mazeika (205-C-03) of Neptunas-Akv. - 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : MATAS REPSYS, ZALGIRIS KAUNAS 2ND TEAM, LITHUANIAN BASKETBALL
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Ibrahim Saounera selected the top Malian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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We bring you last week's top performances from Malians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

Ibrahim Saounera
Ibrahim Saounera
   #1. This week's number one is an experienced former international point guard Ibrahim Saounera (179-87, currently plays in France). He led Lorient to a victory against the 12th-ranked Vendee Challans (1-4) 92-85 in the French NM1 (third division) on Saturday night. Saounera scored 12 points and added 4 passes in 30 minutes on the court. CEP Lorient Basket (4-2) is placed fourth in Group A. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Saounera has relatively good stats this year: 10.7ppg, 1.5rpg, 3.8apg, 2FGP: 57.1%, 3FGP: 33.3% and FT: 87.5% in six games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Mali and French. Saounera played for the Mali senior national team two years ago.

Baba Samake
Baba Samake
   #2. Second place goes to former international power forward Baba Samake (200-94, currently plays in France). He was the major contributor in a GET Vosges' victory against the 14th-ranked Avignon/Pontet (0-4) crushing them 85-58 in the French NM1 (third division) in Saturday night's game. Samake scored 12 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Golbey Epinal Thaon Vosges (3-3) is placed sixth in Group B. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Samake's first year with the team. This season he averages: 5.2ppg, 4.5rpg, 2FGP: 54.2% and FT: 45.5%. Samake played for the Mali national team in 2017.

Sourata Cisse
Sourata Cisse
   #3. The Mali player who performed third best last week abroad was an international swingman Sourata Cisse (196-86, currently plays in France) is a teammate of previously mentioned Ibrahim Saounera and both played together in the last French NM1 game. Cisse managed to help CEP Lorient Basket in a victory against the 12th-ranked Vendee Challans (1-4) 92-85. He scored 5 points in 16 minutes. It was his first game for Lorient this season. Cisse is another player who holds two passports: Mali and French. He played for the Mali national team one years ago.

Ibrahim Djambo
Ibrahim Djambo
   #4. Forward Ibrahim Djambo (208-92, college: Hofstra, currently plays in France) could not help Toulouse (2-0) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite Djambo's very good performance the fifth-placed Toulouse (2-0) was defeated 76-67 on the road by the lower-ranked JSA Bordeaux (#11) in the Group A. He was the top scorer with 18 points. Djambo also added 4 rebounds. It was his first game for Toulouse this season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Djambo has both American and Mali nationalities. He used to play for the Mali national team last year.

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

   #1. Mambi Diawara (198-G-94, college: Calgary, currently plays in Finland) led Seagulls to an easy victory against the league outsider Ura Basket (0-4) 102-86 in the Finnish Korisliiga in Wednesday night's game. He recorded 14 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in a mere 16 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Diawara's second season in pro basketball. Helsinki Seagulls (4-0) is placed second in the Korisliiga. So far his team won all four games in the Regular Season. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It's Diawara's first year with the team. This season he averages: 6.5ppg and 3.3rpg in four games he played so far. Diawara has a dual citizenship: Mali and Canadian.

   #2. Bakary Konate (211-C-93, college: Minnesota, currently plays in Portugal) could not help Academica (0-3) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his good performance Academica was badly defeated 93-74 at home by the leading Benfica. Konate scored 11 points. But the season just started, so everything may happen. This year Konate averages: 4.3ppg and 3.3rpg.

Other top Mali players, who play abroad:

Sagaba Konate (203-F-97) plays for Zaragoza in Spanish Liga Endesa
Bandja Sy (204-C-90) plays for Andorra in Spanish Liga Endesa
Cheick Diallo (206-C/F-96) plays for Phoenix Suns in the NBA
Kone Sidiki (208-F/C-1) plays for Sloga in Serbian KLS
Samba Balayera (195-G/F-96) plays for Saint-Quentin in French ProB
Abdramane Camara (206-PF-0) plays for Chorale de Roanne in French Jeep ELITE ProA
Mohamed Sidibe (196-F-2) plays for Sluc Nancy in French ProB
Siriman Kanoute (181-PG-1) plays for Sluc Nancy in French ProB
Nianta Diarra (201-F/C-93) plays for Cholet Basket in French Jeep ELITE ProA
Tim Troussel (203-PF-95) plays for The Hague in Dutch DBL
Sanounou Dabo (204-F-0) plays for Ravenna in Italian Serie A2
Moustapha Diarra (205-C-87) plays for C'Chartres in French NM1
Mamadou Sy (196-F/G-85) plays for Pontoise in French NM2

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

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MALTA  
Bupa signs rookie Kyree Elder in his first year in pro basketball - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Bupa Luxol (BOV League D1) strengthened their roster with the addition of American forward Kyree Elder (196-93kg). Elder just graduated from Shawnee State University (NAIA). In 30 games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.1ppg, 6.9rpg, and 2.8apg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.

He started his college career at The University of Arkansas Fort Smith (NCAA2). Then Elder moved to the University of Texas Permian Basin (NCAA2). His high school career he had spent at Cane Ridge in Nashville, TN.

As mentioned above Elder is just out of college and it will be his first season in pro basketball.



By Eurobasket Data Center



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Arsenio Arrington joins Bupa - by Dimitri Chelidze

Bupa Luxol (BOV League D1) agreed on terms with 24-year old American forward Arsenio Arrington (206-82kg-96, college: Aquinas). He played last summer at Grand Rapids Danger (NABL) in the U.S. In 9 games he had 14.0ppg, 6.2rpg, and 2.0apg. The last season Arrington was tested by WSG Koenigs in German Regionalliga where in only one game he recorded 9 points and 3 rebounds.

Arrington has played also professionally in Germany (HAKRO Merlins Crailsheim 2nd team).

The list of past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of the WHAC Tournament in 2017. Arrington was also voted All-WHAC 1st Team in 2018 at his college time.

He attended Aquinas until 2018 and it will be his third season as a professional player.



By Eurobasket Data Center



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Sierra inks at Depiro at the beginning of his pro career - by Dimitri Chelidze

Depiro (BOV League D1) added to their roster American forward Marlon Sierra (201-102kg). Sierra just graduated from Bowling Green State University (NCAA). In 31 games he recorded 3.8ppg and 4.5rpg last season.

Sierra started his college career at Western Nebraska Community College (JUCO). His high school career he had spent at Miami Senior in Miami, FL.

As mentioned above Sierra is just out of college and it will be his first season as a pro.



By Eurobasket Data Center



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Thomas inks at Depiro at the beginning of his pro career - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Depiro (BOV League D1) strengthened their roster with the addition of 22-year old American forward Clifford Thomas (203-105kg-98). Thomas just graduated from High Point (NCAA). He has played there for the last four years. His high school career he had spent at Jefferson Davis in Montgomery, AL.

As mentioned above Thomas is just out of college and it will be his first season as a pro.



By Eurobasket Data Center



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Bojan Dubljevic selected the top Montenegrin playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Montenegrins who are currently playing abroad.

Bojan Dubljevic
Bojan Dubljevic
   #1. This week's number one is an international center Bojan Dubljevic (205-91, agency: BeoBasket, currently plays in Spain). He led Valencia Basket to a victory over the tenth-ranked Zaragoza (3-4) 93-84 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Saturday night's game. Dubljevic was MVP of the game. He recorded 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 24 minutes on the court. Valencia Basketis placed in the Liga Endesa. It's Dubljevic's eighth season with the team. Dubljevic has relatively good stats this year: 13.7ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.9apg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 62.2%(28-45), 3FGP: 41.2% and FT: 90.5%(19-21) in seven games he played so far. He played for the Montenegrin senior national team one years ago.

Nemanja Radovic
Nemanja Radovic
   #2. Second place goes to an international power forward Nemanja Radovic (208-91, also represented by BeoBasket, currently plays in Spain). Radovic contributed to an UCAM Murcia's victory against the third-ranked FC Barcelona (5-2) 77-73 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Tuesday. He scored 9 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (4-3) is placed eighth in the Liga Endesa. It's Radovic's first season with the team. This year Radovic averages: 9.9ppg, 6.3rpg, 2FGP: 61.7%(29-47), 3FGP: 18.2%. He played for the Montenegrin national team in 2019.

Marko Simonovic
Marko Simonovic
   #3. The Montenegrin player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Marko Simonovic (210-99, another player represented by BeoBasket, currently plays in ABA League). Simonovic could not help one of league's weakest teams Mega SoccerBet (3-1) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Mega SoccerBet was edged 76-73 in a derby game by the second-ranked Crvena Zvezda. Simonovic was the second best scorer with 16 points. He also added 8 rebounds in 29 minutes. They ended the series of three consecutive victories. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. This year Simonovic has relatively solid stats: 14.5ppg, 8.0rpg, 1.5apg, 1.3bpg, 2FGP: 59.1%(13-22), 3FGP: 25.0% and FT: 79.3% in four games. He is also a member of the Montenegrin senior national team.

Milija Mikovic
Milija Mikovic
   #4. Power forward Milija Mikovic (205-94, currently plays in Croatia) was not able to help Sibenik (3-1) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Mikovic's very good performance Sibenik was defeated 112-102 on the road by the lower-ranked Alkar (#8). He was the second best scorer with 25 points. Mikovic also added 6 rebounds. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Mikovic has reliable stats this year: 14.2ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.7apg and 1.5spg. He used to play for the Montenegrin national team back in 2017.

Filip Samojlovic
Filip Samojlovic
   #5. Former U20 international point guard Filip Samojlovic (183-90, currently plays in Serbia) was the major contributor in Sloga's victory against the tenth-ranked Napredak (2-3) 83-76 in the Serbian KLS last Saturday. Samojlovic scored 19 points and added 5 assists in 32 minutes. KK Sloga Societe Generale Kraljevo (2-3) is placed 14th in the KLS. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Samojlovic's stats this year are: 14.0ppg, 5.0apg and 1.5spg in two games. He has a dual citizenship: Montenegrin and Serbian. Samojlovic used to play for the Montenegrin U20 national team ten years ago.

Taylor Rochestie
Taylor Rochestie
   #6. An experienced point guard Taylor Rochestie (186-85, college: WSU, currently plays in Euroleague) was not able to secure a victory for Crvena Zvezda (2-3) in their game against Khimki (1-5) in the Euroleague. He scored 7 points and added 3 passes. Crvena Zvezda was defeated 83-77 on the opponent's court by the one of league's weakest teams Khimki (#17). But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Rochestie's overall stats this season are: 4.5ppg and 4.0apg. He is a naturalized American. Rochestie is a former international player as he played for the Montenegrin senior team six years ago. Strangely he has never played in Montenegro.

Marko Grkovic
Marko Grkovic
   #7. Former U20 international forward Marko Grkovic (200-97, currently plays in Serbia) contributed to a Dunav SB's victory against the 13th-ranked Pirot (2-3) 86-72 in the Serbian KLS in Saturday night's game. Grkovic scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) in 28 minutes. KK Dunav Stari Banovci (2-3) is placed eighth in the KLS. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Grkovic's overall stats are: 5.6ppg and 2.4rpg in five games. He used to play for the Montenegrin U20 national team three years ago.

Nemanja Djurisic
Nemanja Djurisic
   #8. Power forward Nemanja Djurisic (203-92, college: Georgia, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Movil Estudiantes in their game against Real Madrid (7-0) in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Djurisic recorded 9 points. ButHis team was badly defeated 93-77 in a derby game by the leading Real Madrid. Djurisic's total stats this season are: 4.7ppg and 1.3rpg. He plays currently for the Montenegrin national team.

Dino Radoncic
Dino Radoncic
   #9. International power forward Dino Radoncic (202-99, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Gipuzkoa (1-6) in their last game. Despite Radoncic's good performance Gipuzkoa was badly defeated 80-61 in Madrid by the much higher-ranked (#5) Movil Estudiantes. He was the second best scorer with 10 points. Radoncic also added made 3 passes and 3 steals in 28 minutes. It was Gipuzkoa's fourth consecutive loss in a row. This year Radoncic's total stats are: 6.9ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.1apg and 1.1spg in seven games. He is also in the roster of the Montenegrin national team.

Bojan Tomasevic
Bojan Tomasevic
   #10. Center Bojan Tomasevic (200-1, currently plays in Serbia) couldn't help Dynamic VP (2-3) in their game against Vojvodina NS (5-0) in the Serbian KLS. Tomasevic scored 8 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 31 minutes. Dynamic VP lost 74-80 in Novi Sad to the leading Vojvodina NS. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Tomasevic averaged so far 11.4ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.2apg in five games. He is U18 international player as one years ago he still played for the Montenegrin national team.

   #11. Former international forward Vladimir Dragicevic (206-86, currently plays in Greece) couldn't help Aris (0-1) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Dragicevic's good performance Aris was edged 73-70 in Mesolongi by the second-ranked Charilaos. He was the second best scorer with 10 points. Dragicevic also added 5 rebounds. It was his first game for Aris this season. Dragicevic used to play for the Montenegrin national team six years ago.

   #12. Former U20 international guard Filip Bakic (193-97, currently plays in Bosnia) couldn't help Mladost (1-2) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Bakic's good performance Mladost was defeated 91-76 in Zenica by the higher-ranked Celik (#7). He recorded 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Bakic has averaged so far 5.0ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.3apg. He used to play for the Montenegrin U20 national team back in 2017.

   #13. Former U18 international forward Nemanja Gavranic (203-93, currently plays in Bosnia) couldn't help Kakanj in their game against Bratunac in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I. He recorded 7 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. His team was defeated 78-63. Gavranic averaged so far 11.0ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.5apg. He used to play for the Montenegrin U18 national team nine years ago.

   #14. Former U20 international center Marko Perovic (204-92, currently plays in Kosovo) helped Peja win their game against the closely-ranked Prishtina crushing them 107-86 in the Kosovan Superliga on Wednesday night. Perovic recorded 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. It was his first game for Peja this season. Perovic used to play for the Montenegrin U20 national team back in 2011.

   #15. U20 international forward Bogdan Bojic (201-99, currently plays in Bosnia) managed to help OKK Sloboda Tuzla to win against the eighth-ranked Bosna-Royal 96-77 in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I last Sunday. He recorded only 4 points. This season Bojic averages just 4.5ppg. He used to play for the Montenegrin U20 national team last year.

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

   #1. Stefan Ljubenkovic (198-F-95, currently plays in Serbia) could not help Konstantin (3-1) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Ljubenkovic's good performance the first-placed Konstantin (3-1) was edged 79-78 on the road by the lower-ranked Mladost SP (#7) in the South group. He recorded 12 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Ljubenkovic averaged so far 14.8ppg, 7.3rpg and 2.5apg. He has a dual citizenship: Montenegrin and Serbian. Despite Ljubenkovic's Montenegrin passport, he previously played for the Serbian U18 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Montenegrin team.

   #2. Experienced Nemanja Calasan (206-C-85, college: Purdue, currently plays in Switzerland) led Boncourt to an easy victory against the league outsider Starwings (0-2) 87-69 in the Swiss SBL in Saturday night's game. He scored 13 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 29 minutes. BC Boncourt Red Team (2-2) is placed third in the SBL. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Calasan averaged so far 14.5ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.8apg in four games he played so far. He is another player who holds two passports: Serbian and Montenegrin.

   #3. Dragan Bjeletic (204-F/C-92, currently plays in Slovakia) contributed to a 1-point Prievidza's victory against the closely-ranked Levice (4-4) 76-75 in the Slovakian SBL on Saturday night. Bjeletic had a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting 14 rebounds in 25 minutes. BC Prievidza (3-5) is placed fifth in the SBL. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Bjeletic averaged so far 13.8ppg, 8.9rpg and 1.3spg in eight games.

   #4. Goran Bulatovic (186-PG-88, currently plays in Slovakia) was not able to help Handlova in their game against Nova Ves (7-1) in the Slovakian SBL. Bulatovic scored 9 points and added 11 assists in 34 minutes. But Handlova was edged 78-76 at home by the leading Nova Ves. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Bulatovic has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 16.3ppg, 2.9rpg, 12.3apg and 1.3spg in seven games.

   #5. Milan Markovic (190-G-86, currently plays in Serbia) managed to help KK Kolubara Lazarevac 2003 in a victory against the ninth-ranked Metalac (2-3) 77-70 in the Serbian KLS in Saturday night's game. He scored only one point in 6 minutes on the court. KK Kolubara Lazarevac 2003 (3-2) is placed fifth in the KLS. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Markovic has averaged so far 3.2ppg and 2.2rpg in five games.

   #6. Milos Kostic (191-SG-99, currently plays in Bosnia) was not able to secure a victory for Promo in their game against Leotar in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I. Kostic recorded 5 points in 13 minutes. His team was crushed by 29 points 102-73. Kostic has averaged so far 2.3ppg and 2.3rpg in three games.

   #7. Milo Vukcevic (200-C-96, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Tormes' victory against the sixth-ranked Filipenses 84-75 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) on Saturday night. He recorded 9 points in 25 minutes. Vukcevic has averaged so far 7.5ppg and 3.0rpg in two games.

   #8. Miki Novovic (208-C-92, currently plays in Denmark) couldn't help Naestved in their game against Bakken in the Danish BasketLigaen. He cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. Novovic scored only 2 points. His team was crushed by 30 points 110-80. Novovic has averaged so far 1.6ppg and 1.4rpg.

   #9. Nemanja Kovanusic (204-C-93, agency: Octagon Europe, currently plays in France) couldn't help Vendee Challans in their game against Lorient in the French NM1 (third division). He scored 9 points. His team was defeated 92-85. Kovanusic averaged so far 12.0ppg and 6.6rpg. He has both Serbian and Montenegrin nationalities.

Nikola Rakocevic (ex Caceres) is a newcomer at Handlova - by Michal Duchovic
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MBK Banik Handlova (SBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old Montenegrin guard Nikola Rakocevic (191-91). He has played for the last four years at Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad in Spanish LEB Gold. In 22 games he recorded 11.0ppg and 2.6rpg last season.
Rakocevic represented Montenegro at the European Championships U20 in Crete (Greece) three years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.3ppg, 3.9rpg, FGP: 46.9%, FT: 70.0%.
Rakocevic has played previously professionally in Spain (Real Madrid, Leche Rio Breogan, Valladolid, Zaragoza and Real Madrid 2nd team) and Montenegro (KK Zeta 2011 Golubovci).
Among many awards Rakocevic's team made it to the LEB Gold Play-Off Semifinals in 2012 and 2015. He received also Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Honorable Mention award in 2019.



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Coach Scepanovic left KK Partizan NiS Beograd - by Eurobasket News
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45-year old Montenegrin coach Vlado Scepanovic left KK Partizan NiS Beograd (KLS). Scepanovic has coached there for the last three years.
Scepanovic has coached previously in Germany (Brose Bamberg) and Montenegro (Buducnost). His team won Adriatic League Supercup.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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NBA  
Source: Sixers hiring former Clippers assistant Sam Cassell to join Doc Rivers' staff - by Eurobasket News
The Sixers are expected to add Sam Cassell to head coach Doc Rivers ' coaching staff, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Philadelphia's John Clark. Cassell, 50, has spent the last decade as an assistant coach in the league. He spent six years as an assistant coach in Los Angeles under Rivers, after spending five years as an assistant with the Wizards. Cassell, a first-round pick in 1993, played in the NBA from 1993 to 2009 across eight different teams, winning three NBA championships and earning an All-Star nod in 2004. Cassell was long rumored to be one of the leading candidates for the Clippers' head coaching job after Rivers parted ways with Los Angeles. The Clippers hired fellow former Clippers assistant Tyronn Lue as their next head coach instead of Cassell. Cassell was also rumored as a candidate for the Rockets' head coaching job, but after Lue's hiring by Los Angeles, Cassell was expected to join Rivers' staff here in Philadelphia. Casell is regarded around the league as one of the top assistants, and a potential head coach-in-waiting. Cassell joins a rather impressive bench of assistant coaches behind Rivers. The Sixers hired former Grizzlies and Kings head coach Dave Joerger earlier this month, and they are reportedly adding former Pacers assistant coach Dan Burke, who brings decades of experience as an assistant coach and defensive specialist. These moves all come with the organization expected to hire former Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to run its basketball operations in tandem with general manager Elton Brand. After a frustrating 2019-20 season, Sixers ownership has undertaken quite a revamp and made some dramatic (and impressive) moves to put this team back on a championship course.
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Malcolm Brogdon: NBA, union expected to push back Friday deadline as talks continue - by Eurobasket News
Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (6'5'-G-92, college: Virginia) said that he "absolutely" expects Friday's deadline for the NBA or the National Basketball Players Association to opt out of the collective bargaining agreement to be pushed back, as both sides work through several issues before returning to play for the 2020-21 season. Brogdon, an NBPA vice president, said "absolutely" in an appearance on ESPN's The Jump when asked Thursday if he expected the deadline to be extended. "The way talks are going, this is a super-complicated issue, and there's a lot to balance. [There's] a lot of minds working on this collaboratively, on both sides. So it's going to take some time. "I don't think a few weeks, but I think it will take at least a few more days." One significant issue is determining when next season will begin. Sources have told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe that the league is looking at the possibility of returning as soon as Dec. 22 in order to have games played on Christmas Day -- the biggest day of the league's regular-season calendar -- and to get back on its former schedule for the 2021-22 season. The sources also told ESPN another possibility is to begin on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in mid-January, though that would mean not playing on Christmas and would make getting back on schedule and finishing the season before the Summer Olympics difficult, if not impossible. Brogdon said that, ultimately, an agreement will be reached to return on one of those two dates, and that discussions are centered around how revenue for each team would be impacted "I think those are the two options," Brogdon said. "We're either going to start MLK Day, which I think a lot of the players are leaning towards, or we're going to start the 22nd, Christmastime. But the huge difference is revenue. Revenue, and trying to get the season back on track to start in that September-October range. So I think calculations are being done on both sides on how much revenue would be lost for each potential date, and we'll have to come to some type of agreement and go from there." The Pacers hired Nate Bjorkgren as coach last week, choosing the Toronto Raptors' assistant to replace Nate McMillan, whom the Pacers fired in August after being swept in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight season. Brogdon said he had lunch with Bjorkgren earlier Thursday in Atlanta and said he was excited about getting the chance to work with him. "He's going to be terrific," Brogdon said. "Toronto has a great culture, as we all know, and a lot of bright young minds, and he's one of them, so I'm super excited to have him on board." Brogdon, who is coming off career highs of 16.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.1 assists, said he has two personal goals for next season: to stay healthy and improve his 3-point shooting. Brogdon has missed at least 18 games each of the past three seasons, and he saw his 3-point shooting drop by 10 percentage points after taking on a more ball-dominant role in his first season with the Pacers. He had spent most of his first three NBA seasons in Milwaukee playing off the ball alongside two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (6'11'-G/F-94, agency: Octagon Europe). "For me, a big piece of me is being healthy," Brogdon said. "My only fully healthy season has been my rookie year, and then the past three years I've sat out 15 to 20 games. So that's really hurt me, and I think it's really hurt my team. The second piece is making shots. "This league is all about making shots, it's all about shooting that 3-ball now, and I've been a good, I've been an excellent spot-up shooter in the past from the 3-ball, but now I'm not playing with Giannis. Now I'm not sitting on the perimeter waiting to get an open shot. I'm having to create, I'm having to create for my teammates, I'm having to shoot off the dribble, so that's what I've been working on, and shooting the ball from range. I think shooting the 3-ball consistently this season will be the difference for me."
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Report: Victor Oladipo would stay with Pacers on big new contract,' otherwise prefers Heat - by Eurobasket News
Victor Oladipo (6'4'-G-92, college: Indiana) reportedly wants to leave the Pacers and sign a max contract. Which is more important to him? Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald: "A source said Oladipo likes Indiana and would be happy staying there with a big new contract, but that if he were to leave, Miami would be No. 1 on his list."
So, Oladipo's relationship with the Pacers apparently isn't completely ruined. Remember, when asked about rumors he wanted to leave, Oladipo didn't deny them. But he's at least trying to pressure Indiana into paying him. Oladipo, who's entering the final year of his contract, can sign an extension worth up to $112,896,000 over four years. However, his max in 2021 free agency, would be about $131 million over four years - even if the salary cap remains flat for two years and he signs with a new team. If the salary cap increases and/or Oladipo re-signs, he could get even more. Would Oladipo take the largest-possible extension from the Pacers now? Maybe a better question: Would they offer it? Oladipo is coming off major injury and struggled in his return. That's understandable given his long layoffs (for the injury and the coronavirus-forced hiatus). But it's still not encouraging. If not extending him, Indiana could always trade Oladipo before he becomes a free agent. But for the same reasons the Pacers might not extend his contract, other teams would be reluctant to trade for him. Oladipo would boost his stock if he returns to form next season. But he also risks continuing to flounder on the court, dropping his value even further. Perhaps, he and Indiana can find fair extension terms that mitigate risk on both sides. Oladipo could guarantee a large payday, and Indiana could lock in a franchise cornerstone. But it's also easy to see both sides preferring to play out the season and gain more information. The Heat are reportedly prioritizing Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021 free agency and view Oladipo as a fallback option. But if Oladipo plays well, he'll have no shortage of suitors - likely including the Pacers.
Courtesy of: nbcsports.com


Tags : VICTOR OLADIPO, INDIANA PACERS, NBA BASKETBALL
Nets Officially Announce Coaching Staff - by Eurobasket News
The Nets have officially announced the coaching staff for new head coach Steve Nash , confirming in a press release that Mike D'Antoni and Ime Udoka will be assistants, while Amar'e Stoudmire is coming aboard as a player development coach. Those hires were all previously reported. In addition to the newcomers, Nash will retain former interim head coach Jacque Vaughn, as expected. Assistant coaches Adam Harrington , Jordan Ott , and Tiago Splitter (agency: Interperformances ) will also remain with the team, as will player development coordinator Ryan Forehan-Kelly. 'We've assembled an experienced staff of high-character individuals with varied backgrounds, both on and off the court, that will help create a solid foundation for me and our players,' Nash said in a statement. 'When I set out to build this staff, I wanted to put together a committed group that would connect with our players and help put them in the best position to succeed as a team. With coaching and playing experience at the highest level and a deep background in player development, I'm confident that we've put the right people in place to lead us forward.' Nash, a first-time head coach, has plenty of veteran experience on his new staff, including a pair of former head coaches in D'Antoni and Vaughn. He'll likely lean on D'Antoni to help run the offense, while Udoka focuses primarily on Brooklyn's defense, as Chris Milholen of NetsDaily writes.
Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com
Report: NBA could play 50-game season if players don't agree to Dec. 22 start - by Eurobasket News
The NBA wants to play a 72-game season beginning Dec. 22. Players are balking at starting so soon. So, the league is making threats - like a 50-game season. Marc Stein of The New York Times:
"NBA players may only be offered a 50-game season, I'm told, if the union insists on a mid-January start rather than the Dec. 22 proposal, because the league's television partners do not want the 2020-21 season to stray past mid-July ... or clash with the Tokyo Olympics."
This would explain the $500 million difference between starting Dec. 22 and starting later (most likely Martin Luther King Day [Jan. 18]). The union can and should check the league's math. But the basic principle holds true: More games, more money. If the priorities are finishing the season by the Tokyo Olympics (which are scheduled to begin July 23) and starting the following season in October, beginning later would leave less time for games. But shortening the season by 27 days would mean each team plays 22 fewer games? That doesn't add up. This sounds like an exaggerated threat by the NBA. Of course, the NBA also has a very-real card in its hand - terminating the Collective Bargaining Agreement and causing a lockout. Most likely, things won't devolve that far. The system ties owners and players with split revenue. Both sides just showed strong cooperation with the bubble. Today is the deadline for terminating the CBA. Players will probably allow that deadline to be pushed back again. A deal could be reached soon. But each day, it becomes more difficult to maximize the number of games (i.e., the amount of revenue) next season. Both sides are negotiating through the media. It's getting more tense.
Courtesy of: nbcsports.com
NBA, NBPA Agree To Extend CBA Termination Deadline To Nov. 6 - by Eurobasket News
The NBA and NBPA have extended today's deadline for either side to serve notice on terminating the collective bargaining agreement until Friday, November 6th. Both sides are continuing to negotiate a number of issues ahead of the 20-21 season and are expected to maintain a dialogue over the weekend. The main issues for the sides to come agreement on are when the season will start and the percentage of salary that will be withheld to players in escrow. The NBA would like to begin the season on December 22nd, while the players have pushed for a January 18th start date. The NBA and union have essentially agreed to a salary cap of $109 million for the 20-21 season.
Courtesy of: realgm.com
Nate McMillan Could Land With Hawks - by Eurobasket News
Former Pacers coach Nate McMillan is a candidate to join the Hawks as an assistant under Lloyd Pierce , Marc Stein of the New York Times tweets. McMillan will apparently have options on where he wants to coach next season. He's also a candidate to join the Rockets as an assistant to new head coach Stephen Silas. McMillan, 56, initially planned to take a season off after the Pacers dismissed him as their head coach following the season. McMillan had a 183-136 (.574) record over the last four seasons in Indiana. President of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard said the Indiana's players and staff at times looked 'defeated' while getting swept by the Heat in the playoffs, leading to McMillan's firing. McMillan had one year left on his contract. McMillan was also the head coach of the SuperSonics (200-05) and Trail Blazers (2005-12). He was an assistant in Indiana from 2013-16 until he was hired as its head coach after Frank Vogel was fired.
Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com
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Detroit Pistons' new G League team named Motor City Cruise, paying homage to local roots - by Eurobasket News
In July, the Detroit Pistons purchased their own G League team that'll begin playing on Wayne State's campus during the 2021-22 season. On Friday, that team received a new name. The Pistons G League affiliate is named the Motor City Cruise - a shout to Detroit's history as the the center of the automobile industry - and feature a red, white and blue logo aligning the team with the Pistons' traditional colors. The logo is a basketball with flaming twin tailpipes, a nod to the team's branding during the "Goin To Work" era of the early 2000s.
'After considering many clever submissions, we are excited to announce the Motor City Cruise as the next professional sports franchise for the city of Detroit,' team owner Tom Gores said in a statement. 'We wanted Pistons fans to help us with the naming process and engage with our new brand from the beginning. Our new G League team will create an affordable entertainment option in Detroit and also play an important role in our player development goals. 'We thank those who took time to offer suggestions.' The Cruise will replace the Grand Rapids Drive as the Pistons' G League affiliate after next season. For the Pistons, having a G League team less than two miles away from both the Little Caesars Arena and the Henry Ford Pistons Performance Center will have several benefits from a player development and convenience standpoint. 'Grand Rapids, the fan base there was good and it was good for our program," Pistons head coach Dwayne Casey told reporters in July. "This is going to make it so much easier. Say we have a veteran player who needs to get a rehab workout in or practice in, and he doesn't have to go two and half hours or jump on a plane to go anywhere. He can just go out to practice, not in a training room, to rehab with our G League affiliate. We can also use it for that. It's such a huge plus to have it right there.' The Cruise will play its 24 home games at a new arena currently being constructed on Wayne State's campus.
Courtesy of: freep.com

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Nevada lands Oregon transfer Addison Patterson - by Eurobasket News
Nevada's backcourt just got deeper. Just two weeks after Oregon head coach Dana Altman announced that he was not on the Oregon roster, transfer Addison Patterson (6'6'-G-01) has committed to the Nevada Wolf Pack, according to college basketball insider Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. Patterson appeared in 28 games last year. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 4.6 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.5 assists on 56.3 percent from the floor and 35.7 percent from 3-point range. He has three years of eligibility remaining. In his second career game versus Boise State, Patterson dropped a career-high 17 points on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting in 18 minutes. He was the first Oregon player since 2017 to shoot perfect from the floor (with a minimum of seven field goal attempts). As a four-star recruit out originally slated to come out of the class of 2020, Patterson re-classified to the class of 2019 to join Oregon earlier. He ranked No. 42 from 247Sports.com's rankings and No. 45 on ESPN's class of 2019 rankings. Patterson chose Oregon over Arizona State, Florida, Georgia Tech and Illinois, among others. He played with Bella Vista College Prep in Scottsdale, Ariz., for the 2018-19 season after playing at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario. He averaged 16.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals per contest on the 2019 Nike EYBL circuit. Patterson was also a member of Canada's U17 National Team. Patterson joins Grant Sherfield as the team's second transfer in the Pack's 2020 recruitment class. He joins a backcourt Desmond Cambridge (Brown transfer) and Khristion Courseault (Pasadena City College transfer), Kane Milling, Gabe Bansuelo, Alem Huseinovic and Daniel Foster. Barring a waiver from the NCAA, he will have to sit out this season due to NCAA's transfer policy. Patterson fills Nevada's final scholarship position, which replaces freshman Je'Lani Clark - who failed to enroll in classes this fall.
Courtesy of: mwcconnection.com

Tags : ADDISON PATTERSON, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, USA BASKETBALL, USA TRANSACTIONS, NCAA1
Top 150 big man Logan Landers headed to the Big 12 - by Eurobasket News
One of the top 150 ranked players by 247Sports in the class of 2022, Wisconsin big man Logan Landers has made his college choice. Ranked No. 136 overall, the product of Cedarsburg (Wisc.) has picked Kansas State based off of a strong relationship with Bruce Weber and the Wildcats staff. 'When I first started talking to Kansas State I had a natural love for them," Landers told 247Sports. "I love the atmosphere, it is like my hometown. I have a great connection with the staff and with the guys coming they are going to have a lot of great success." Landers said that he spent a lot of time talking with current members of the Kansas State team and they told him that what the coaching staff was telling him is exactly how he will be treated. 'They've always taken into account the things I need, the things I ask for and they have been straight up with me.' A skilled and strong big man who can shoot with some range, Landers development has been a fast one. He initially thought he would be playing baseball in college but things changed after joining Antonio Curro's Phenom U-Team Herro summer program. 'It's been a long drawn out process. If you told me a year ago this would be going on I would have looked at you like you were crazy," said Landers. "A year and a half ago I was playing baseball and trying to go to college with that." 'Since I was little, I've enjoyed basketball and it was one of my loves. But with baseball God blessed me with an arm that I could throw a little bit and with my height it was something you don't always see. But I kept pursuing basketball and decided to switch over. I joined Phenom and through the connections Antonio Curro has I got some great options that led me to Kansas State. Though he is currently rated in the class of 2022, Landers will now graduate with the class of 2021 instead of spending a year in prep school. He'll be the Wildcats first commit in the class of 2021. 'I'm high motor and very excited player. A guy who is going to embrace the role of doing the dirty work when asked to and called upon. I have a friendly face but I'm all business once I'm on the court."
Courtesy of: 247sports.com
Five-star Canadian Houstan picks Michigan - by Eurobasket News
Canadian Five-star basketball recruit Caleb Houstan (6'9'-F/G-03) has committed to Michigan, he told ESPN's Jonathan Givony on Friday. "I was down to four great schools, but one definitely stood out to me the most. I decided to commit to coach Juwan Howard and the University of Michigan," Houstan said. "I was recruited by a lot of great schools, and I appreciate all the time they all spent with me and my family." "At 6-foot-8, Houstan has excellent size for a small forward with a versatile offensive skill set and is considered one of the best perimeter shooters in the high school game," Givony wrote in his article announcing Houstan's commitment. Givony notes that the Mississauga, Ont., native was the second-leading scorer at the 2019 FIBA Americas U16 Championship, averaging 23 points in 29 minutes per game and ranking among the top players at the event in both made 3-pointers and free throw attempts en route to leading Canada to a 5-1 record and a berth in the championship game where they lost to the United States. "Michigan really showed that they wanted me and that I was going to be a key part of their program," Houstan said. "They were invested in me as a player and really took the time to get to know my game. They run a system that I know I can do well in. I also developed great relationships with their coaching staff. Coach Howard led my recruitment and was involved throughout the entire process; Coach [Saddi] Washington as well and Coach [Phil] Martelli were all great too." Houstan, who currently attends famous basketball powerhouse Montverde Academy in Florida - the same school that fellow Canadian and current New York Knick R.J. Barrett attended - was originally slated to graduate high school in 2022 but reclassified over the summer, making him eligible for the 2022 NBA draft. The Canadian told Givony that Howard, who coached for several years at the NBA level as an assistant after his playing career in the league was over, was a factor in his decision. "Coach Howard was a big part of my decision -- his background and our relationship," Houstan said. "He played in the NBA for 19 years and knows what it takes to get there and stay there. I think he can help me both on and off the court and in preparing to get to the next level. I know he's going to push me every single day in order for me to get better and develop as a player." As a one of the top high school players in the world, Houstan is confident in his abilities and said he expects to be able to make an impact for Michigan from day one. "I expect to be a key part of their offense," Houstan said. "They need me to step in right away and be a big contributor, and I want to do that. I want to be able to show who I am as a player and have [an] impact right away."
Courtesy of: tsn.ca

Tags : CALEB HOUSTAN, MONTVERDE ACADEMY, USA BASKETBALL, USA TRANSACTIONS
Four-star class of 2021 forward Trey Kaufman commits to Purdue - by Eurobasket News
Indiana whiffed on four-star power forward Trey Kaufman (6'9'-F/C) as he announced his commitment to Purdue Friday night. Kaufman made the announcement on 98.5 WJHI with his childhood friend Wyatt Williams. 'I think first off just the their system and the way they like to play,' Kaufman said Friday evening. 'I think that this suits me and the way I like to play. Just having the ability to not only score but facilitate for others and just having that experience with coach (Micah) Shrewsberry and just their ability to develop guys. And hopefully I can go there and get to the next level and just develop as a player and try to maximize my potential.' A major factor in Kaufman's decision was Purdue's plan for him to play at the small forward position, rather than strictly in the post. After working with his trainer, Kaufman said his body is trending toward the hybrid-forward position on wing. Indiana had been considered a favorite for a majority of Kaufman's recruitment. The 6-foot 8-inch, 210 pound Kaufman has been one of Indiana's top priorities in the 2021 class. He visited Bloomington multiple times after Indiana offered him two summers ago. Kaufman's teammate on Indiana Elite, center Logan Duncomb, committed to the Hoosiers in April. Kaufman is ranked as the No. 41 overall prospect in the nation and No. 2 recruit in Indiana, according to the 247Composite. As a junior last season, Kaufman averaged 25.8 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game for Silver Creek High School and helped lead the team to a 25-2 record before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He's an early front runner for this year's Indiana Mr. Basketball. In early September, Kaufman released a top five list of Indiana, Purdue, Virginia, North Carolina and Indiana State. North Carolina and Virginia both emerged as contenders this past spring, spurring Kaufman two take self-guided tours to Chapel Hill and Charlottesville in the Fall. 'You wake up everyday and you have a different team that you could see yourself, and see the pros of this team,' Kaufman told Inside the Hall last month. 'There's not one team that's in the lead, but I think these five teams, every other day I'll switch and say 'oh, maybe I want to go to this team, or maybe I want to go to that team.' Two weeks ago, Kaufman vacationed in Hilton Head, South Carolina thinking that Purdue was the right fit. When they returned to Indiana, Kaufman's mother asked him if anything changed. 'When I came back it was the same,' Kaufman said. 'It was Purdue.' Kaufman's decision represents a slight shift in recruiting power in the state of Indiana. Starting with Romeo Langford in 2018, Archie Miller has swayed the last three Indiana Mr. Basketball winners to come to Indiana. It's a part of Miller's 'inside out' recruiting approach, convincing top in-state talent to attend IU. For the most part, it has worked. Kaufman has been viewed as a priority for Indiana, especially with the uncertain future surround Indiana's backcourt. Senior forward Joey Brunk will have exhausted his last year of eligibility, barring his decision to utilize the extra year granted by the NCAA. There's also a chance that sophomore forward Trayce Jackson-Davis will have departed for the NBA if he performs at the preseason All-American level that many expect him to. That would leave redshirt junior Race Thompson as the only established big man left on Indiana's roster. Duncomb, who's a four-star center, will be added to the mix as a freshman. Now, a larger emphasis is placed on the recruitment of 2021 four-star forward Mason Miller. The recruitment of Miller has been fairly silent lately, but the commitment of Kaufman to Purdue could strengthen Indiana's pursuit. Miller, who's the son of former NBA player Mike Miller, is ranked as the No. 66 player in the nation, according to the 247Composite. Indiana is still targeting 2021 five-star small forward Aminu Mohammed, as well. Mohammed is an all-around star that could have an immediate impact at Indiana, although it wouldn't add to the program's post depth. The Hoosiers are considered to be in solid position for Mohammed, who's planning to make a decision this winter. After missing out on Kaufman, Miller and Mohammed's recruitment will become even more important as Indiana looks to piece together its 2021 class.
Courtesy of: insidethehall.com



Tags : TREY KAUFMAN, SILVER CREEK, USA BASKETBALL, USA TRANSACTIONS
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Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Ruakawa_Derone Derone RAUKAWA
  Moun.
  (181-G-94)
  Avg: 23.9
 1. Raukawa, Moun.23.9 
 2. Jones, Mountainairs22.7 
 3. Vodanovich, Jets22.4 
 4. Mauriohooho, Husk.20.5 
 5. Britt, Rams19.6 
 6. Hunt, Nuggets19.6 
 7. Ngatai, Nuggets18.2 
 8. Kelman-Poto, Bulls18.0 
 9. Samuel, Jets17.9 
 10. Murray, Huskies17.8 
Rebounds Per Game
Jones_Marcel_1 Marcel JONES
  Mountainairs
  (203-F-85)
  Avg: 12.8
 1. Jones, Mountainairs12.8 
 2. Harris, Jets11.8 
 3. Henry, Huskies10.8 
 4. Vodanovich, Jets10.0 
 5. Talma, Rams7.9 
 6. Smith-Milner, Husk.7.9 
 7. Kelman-Poto, Bulls7.5 
 8. Timmins, Bulls7.1 
 9. Temara, Moun.6.3 
 10. Britt, Rams6.0 
Assists Per Game
Ruakawa_Derone Derone RAUKAWA
  Moun.
  (181-G-94)
  Avg: 7.3
 1. Raukawa, Moun.7.3 
 2. Harris, Jets5.8 
 3. Mauriohooho, Husk.5.2 
 4. Kenny, Nuggets5.1 
 5. Jones, Mountainairs4.8 
 6. Britt, Rams4.6 
 7. Ngatai, Nuggets4.5 
 8. Bezzant, Jets3.6 
 9. Smith, Rams2.9 
 10. Stubbins, Bulls2.7 
Steals Per Game
Harris_Hyrum_1 Hyrum HARRIS
  Jets
  (198-F-96)
  Avg: 2.8
 1. Harris, Jets2.8 
 2. Mauriohooho, Husk.2.5 
 3. Bezzant, Jets1.8 
 4. Henry, Huskies1.7 
 5. Ngatai, Nuggets1.6 
 6. Bloxham, Giants1.5 
 7. Timmins, Bulls1.5 
 8. Raukawa, Moun.1.4 
 9. Kenny, Nuggets1.4 
 10. Kelman-Poto, Bulls1.4 
Blocks Per Game
Timmins_Sam_1 Samuel TIMMINS
  Bulls
  (211-F/C-97)
  Avg: 1.7
 1. Timmins, Bulls1.7 
 2. Temara, Moun.1.1 
 3. Henry, Huskies1.0 
 4. Hunt, Nuggets0.9 
 5. Leger, Giants0.9 
 6. Gillooly, Rams0.8 
 7. Brooks, Giants0.8 
 8. Jones, Mountainairs0.8 
 9. Wilson, Huskies0.8 
 10. Harris, Jets0.7 
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LSB Round 17: Jinotega defeat Real Esteli - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Real Esteli (13-3) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by fifth ranked Jinotega (10-7) 90-88. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Real Esteli. Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 9 rebounds. American center Dominic Woodson (211-95, college: Tennessee) contributed with 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Puerto Rican guard Jared Ruiz (188-92) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals for Real Esteli. Real Esteli's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Jinotega moved-up to third place. Real Esteli at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Jinotega are looking forward to face Indigenas (#6) in Matagalpa in the next round. Real Esteli will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Chinandega managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of five consecutive losses. This time they won against seventh-ranked Rivas 70-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rivas. American players dominated the game. Marcus Faison (196-94, college: Salem St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Marc Montavious chipped in 10 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Quentin Davis (199, college: Mendocino CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chinandega maintains ninth place with 3-14 record. Rivas at the other side keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Chinandega will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rivas will play against Bufalos (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.



Real Esteli - Jinotega 88-90

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Real Esteli (13-3) at the home court on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by fifth ranked Jinotega (10-7) 90-88. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Real Esteli. Cuban Oreste Torres (204-87) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 9 rebounds. American center Dominic Woodson (211-95, college: Tennessee) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Five Jinotega players scored in double figures. Puerto Rican guard Jared Ruiz (188-92) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and Puerto Rican guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-91, agency: Interperformances) added 20 points and 4 assists in the effort for Real Esteli. Real Esteli's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Jinotega moved-up to third place. Real Esteli at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Jinotega are looking forward to face Indigenas (#6) in Matagalpa in the next round. Real Esteli will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jinotega: M.Cairo 20+4reb+2ast, O.Torres 20+9reb+3ast, D.Woodson 16+10reb+3ast, D.Cacho 12+8reb+2ast, M.Rafael 11+3reb+6ast, F.Omier 4
Real Esteli: J.Ruiz 20+11reb+5ast, J.De Jesus 20+2reb+4ast, V.Thomas 12+6reb+2ast, G.Francisco 9+2reb+2ast, J.Campbell 8+4reb+3ast, B.Lopez 7+5reb+2ast
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Chinandega - Rivas 70-62

Bottom-ranked Chinandega managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of five consecutive losses. This time they won against seventh-ranked Rivas 70-62. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rivas. Chinandega dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Rivas' 28. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Chinandega brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. American players dominated the game. Marcus Faison (196-94, college: Salem St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and center Marc Montavious (206-90, college: Georgetown, KY) chipped in 10 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. Quentin Davis (199, college: Mendocino CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and guard B.J. Glasford (193-95, college: Stetson, agency: Green Sports Management) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chinandega maintains ninth place with 3-14 record. Rivas at the other side keep the seventh position with 11 games lost. Chinandega will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rivas will play against Bufalos (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chinandega: M.Faison 23+10reb+4ast, L.Mauricio 12+3reb, P.Ladin 12+3reb+4ast, M.Montavious 10+16reb+4ast, P.Bryan 9+3reb+5ast, R.Dwight 2+1reb+2ast
Rivas: Q.Davis 13+11reb+4ast, B.Glasford 12+6reb+2ast, P.Prinsloo 11+8reb, F.Cox 11+4reb, T.Humphreys 9+6reb+2ast, T.Luis 3+3reb
gschID: 835250




Tags : ORESTE TORRES, JINOTEGA, NICARAGUAN BASKETBALL
Woodson's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
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25-year old center Dominic Woodson (211-C-95) put on an amazing game in the last round for Jinotega and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 17.
He had a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds, while his team edged out Real Esteli (#1, 13-3) 90-88. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Jinotega maintains the 3rd position in Nicaraguan league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Jinotega will need more victories to improve their 10-8 record. In the team's last game Woodson had a remarkable 55.6% from 2-point range. He turned to be Jinotega's top player in his first season with the team. Dominic Woodson averages just after two games 16.0ppg and 9.0rpg.

Second best performed player last round was Jared Ruiz (188-G-92) of top-ranked Real Esteli. He is Puerto Rican guard in his first season at Real Esteli. In the last game Ruiz recorded impressive double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Real Esteli was edged by slightly lower-ranked Jinotega (#3, 10-8) 90-88. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Real Esteli still maintains its place as the top team in the standings, even despite this loss. It was just his team's 3rd loss this season, while they won 13 other games. Ruiz is a newcomer at Real Esteli and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.7ppg (#9). His other stats are also decent: 5.1rpg and 3.8apg.

Third place about best performers goes to guard Marcus Faison (196-SG-94) of Chinandega (#9). Faison showcased his all-around game by recording 23 points, ten rebounds and four assists in the last round. He was a key player of Chinandega, leading his team to a 70-62 win against slightly higher-ranked Rivas (#7, 6-11). Chinandega can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 3-14 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Faison has individually a great season in Nicaragua. After 13 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.6rpg (7th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Oreste Torres (204-PF-87) of Jinotega - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Quentin Davis (199-PF) of Rivas - 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Jezreel De Jesus (185-G-91) of Real Esteli - 20 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Marvin Cairo (203-C-91) of Jinotega - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Dayton Cacho (186-SG-91) of Jinotega - 12 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Marc Montavious (206-C-90) of Chinandega - 10 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists
10. Ladin Paniagua (C/F) of Chinandega - 12 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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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NIGERIA  
Micheal Eric selected the top Nigerian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Nigerian players, who play currently abroad.

Micheal Eric
Micheal Eric
   #1. This week's number one is an international center Micheal Eric (210-88, college: Temple, currently plays in Basketball Champions League). He led his Turkish team Turk Telekom to a victory against the closely-ranked Hapoel Jerusalem (0-1) 98-94 in the Basketball Champions League in Tuesday night's game. Eric scored 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 22 minutes on the court. It was his first game for Turk Telekom this season. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. His team is placed second in the Basketball Champions League. It's Eric's first year with the team. He played for the Nigerian senior national team one years ago.

Melvin Ejim
Melvin Ejim
   #2. Second place goes to former international forward Melvin Ejim (201-91, agency: BeoBasket, college: Iowa St., currently plays in EuroCup). Ejim could not help Buducnost (3-2) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the third-placed Buducnost (3-2) was edged 85-82 on the road by the lower-ranked (#4) Mornar Bar in the group B of Eurocup. Ejim was the top scorer with 15 points. He also added 7 rebounds in 31 minutes. Ejim has relatively good stats this year: 12.4ppg, 6.0rpg, 3FGP: 54.5% and FT: 87.5% in five games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Nigerian. Ejim played for the Nigerian national team in 2012.

Tonye Jekiri
Tonye Jekiri
   #3. The Nigerian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Tonye Jekiri (212-94, agency: Network Sports International, college: Miami, FL, currently plays in Spain). He contributed to an easy victory against the tenth-ranked La ICL Manresa (4-4) 87-68 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Wednesday night's game. Jekiri scored 12 points, grabbed 6 boards, dished 3 assists and stole 3 balls. TD Systems Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (5-3) is placed fifth in the Liga Endesa. It's Jekiri's first season with the team. This year he averages: 9.6ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.5apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 56.3%(27-48) and FT: 74.2%. Jekiri played for the Nigerian national team one years ago.

Stan Okoye
Stan Okoye
   #4. Small forward Stan Okoye (198-91, college: VMI, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help Gran Canaria in their last game. Despite Okoye's good performance his team lost 75-85 at home to the lower-ranked (#6) Blusens Monbus. He was the top scorer with 14 points. Okoye also added 7 rebounds in 25 minutes. This year Okoye's overall stats are: 9.6ppg and 3.4rpg in seven games. He is another player who holds two passports: Nigerian and American. Okoye used to play for the Nigerian national team last year.

Suleiman Braimoh
Suleiman Braimoh
   #5. Former international power forward Suleiman Braimoh (203-89, college: Rice, currently plays in Basketball Champions League) faced previously mentioned Micheal Eric in the Basketball Champions League last game. Braimoh was not able to secure a victory for one of league's weakest teams Hapoel Jerusalem (0-1) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite his very good performance Hapoel Jerusalem was defeated 98-94 in Ankara by the second-ranked Turk Telekom. Braimoh was the second best scorer with 18 points. He also added 5 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 2 shots. It was his first game for Hapoel Jerusalem this season. Braimoh used to play for the Nigerian national team four years ago.

Talib Zanna
Talib Zanna
   #6. Power forward Talib Zanna (206-90, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in Balkan League) couldn't help Hapoel Tel-Aviv (2-1) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the league leader Hapoel Tel-Aviv lost 90-94 on the opponent's court to the second-ranked H.Haifa. Zanna was the second best scorer with 17 points. He also added 6 rebounds in 22 minutes. Zanna's team will play only one more game in the Balkan League First Round. And that game will be critical. This year Zanna has relatively solid stats: 10.3ppg and 7.0rpg in three games. He is international player as he played for the Nigerian senior team one years ago.

Obi Emegano
Obi Emegano
   #7. International guard Obi Emegano (189-93, college: ORU, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the 17th-ranked Gipuzkoa (1-6) crushing them 100-72 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Saturday night's game. He recorded 15 points. Montakit Fuenlabradais placed in the Liga Endesa. Emegano has reliable stats this season: 12.3ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.5spg. He used to play for the Nigerian national team last year.

Caleb Agada
Caleb Agada
   #8. Guard Caleb Agada (196-94, agency: Blacktop Management, college: Ottawa, currently plays in Balkan League) couldn't help Beer Sheva (0-3) in their last game on Thursday. Despite Agada's good performance Beer Sheva was defeated 90-77 in Jerusalem by the leading Hapoel. He was the second best scorer with 13 points. Agada also added 4 rebounds and dished 5 assists. There are only two games left until the end of the Balkan League First Round. So now every game is very crucial. Agada has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 17.3ppg, 4.3rpg and 3.3apg. Despite Agada played previously for the Canadian university national team, he is currently in the Nigerian national team roster.

Keith Omoerah
Keith Omoerah
   #9. International guard Keith Omoerah (194-92, college: Manitoba, currently plays in Ukraine) couldn't help Mykolaiv in their last game on Sunday. Despite Omoerah's very good performance his team was crushed 90-66 on their home court in Mykolaiv by the second-ranked Zaporizhye. He was the top scorer with 20 points. Omoerah also added 4 rebounds. This season Omoerah has very high stats. He averages: 19.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 2.7apg and 1.7spg. Omoerah used to play for the Nigerian national team last year.

Ekenechukwu Ibekwe
Ekenechukwu Ibekwe
   #10. An experienced center Ekenechukwu Ibekwe (206-85, college: Maryland, currently plays in France) contributed to Chalons-Reims' surprising victory against the 11th-ranked Le Mans (2-2) 87-84 in the French Jeep ELITE ProA on Saturday night. He scored 7 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in only 14 minutes. Champagne Chalons-Reims Basket (1-5) is placed second from the bottom (#17) in the Jeep ELITE ProA. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Ibekwe's total stats are: 6.8ppg and 4.2rpg in five games. He has both American and Nigerian nationalities. Ibekwe is international player as one years ago he still played for the Nigerian senior national team.

   #11. Former international forward Abdullahi Kuso (206-84, college: Tallahassee, currently plays in Japan) contributed to a Cyberdyne Ibaraki Robots' victory against the eighth-ranked Kagawa FA 85-76 in the Japanese B2 League in Sunday night's game. He scored 6 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and made 3 blocks. Kuso has averaged so far 5.4ppg, 5.3rpg and 1.2apg. He used to play for the Nigerian national team thirteen years ago.

   #12. Former international forward Emmanuel Omogbo (203-95, college: Colorado St., currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Huesca (0-2) in their last game. Despite Omogbo's good performance Huesca (#16) lost 69-82 on their home court in Huesca to the higher-ranked (#10) Real Murcia in the Group B. He was the top scorer with 12 points in 26 minutes. Omogbo's stats this year are: 13.0ppg and 2.5rpg in two games. He also holds two passports: Nigerian and American. Omogbo used to play for the Nigerian national team back in 2018.

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

   #1. Martins Igbanu (203-F-97, college: Tulsa, currently plays in Serbia) was the major contributor in a Mladost ZE's victory against the 11th-ranked Tamis (2-3) 91-85 in the Serbian KLS last Friday. Igbanu scored 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his first season in pro basketball. KK Mladost Z Admiral Zemun (4-1) is placed third in the KLS. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Igbanu has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.6ppg and 4.0rpg.

   #2. Michael Fakuade (201-F-89, agency: Slash Sports, college: UIS, currently plays in Poland) led Wilki Morskie to a victory against the closely-ranked Trefl (7-5) 82-77 in the Polish EBL last Thursday. He scored 15 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and made 3 blocks in 36 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. King Szczecin (7-4) is placed third in the EBL. This year Fakuade has relatively solid stats: 12.6ppg, 6.9rpg, 2.3apg and 1.4bpg in seven games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Nigerian and American.

   #3. Avery Ugba (203-C/F-94, college: Austin Peay, currently plays in Ukraine) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked K.Sokoly (2-2) crushing them 96-67 in the Ukrainian Superleague on Sunday night. Ugba scored 15 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished 4 assists; not bad, considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. Ternopil-TNEU (4-2) is placed fourth in the Superleague. This season Ugba has very high stats. He averages: 16.3ppg, 8.2rpg, 2.2apg and 1.3spg.

   #4. Abdul-Malik Abu (203-C-95, college: NC State, currently plays in Turkey) could not help Fethiye (1-4) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Fethiye lost 66-77 on the road to the higher-ranked (#10) OGM Orman. Abu was the top scorer with 19 points. He also added 9 rebounds in 27 minutes. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Abu has very impressive stats this year: 18.5ppg, 7.8rpg and 1.5apg in four games.

   #5. Temidayo Yussuf (201-C, college: LBSU, currently plays in Portugal) led Lusitania to a victory over the closely-ranked Vitoria SC (1-2) 81-71 in the Portuguese LPB in Saturday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Yussuf recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 10 rebounds. S.C. Lusitania EXPERT (2-1) is placed seventh in the LPB. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This season Yussuf has very high stats. He averages: 18.7ppg, 11.3rpg, 2.7apg and 1.3spg. Yussuf is another player who holds two passports: Nigerian and American.

   #6. Derek Ogbeide (203-F-97, college: Georgia, currently plays in Cyprus) was not able to help AEK Larnaca (2-2) in their last game on Friday. Despite Ogbeide's very good performance AEK Larnaca was defeated 82-76 in Nicosia by the higher-ranked Etha (#4). He was the second best scorer with 22 points. Ogbeide also added 9 rebounds and 3 blocks. This season Ogbeide has very high stats. He averages: 19.0ppg, 10.0rpg and 1.3bpg. Ogbeide has both Canadian and Nigerian nationalities.

   #7. Christian Nwogbo (200-F-91, agency: Octagon Europe, college: Cedarville, currently plays in France) contributed to a SPO Rouen's victory against the 11th-ranked Denain Voltaire 94-89 in the French ProB (second division) in Sunday night's game. He scored 16 points, had 6 boards, passed 3 assists and added 3 steals in 39 minutes. Nwogbo has reliable stats this year: 13.7ppg, 8.7rpg, 1.3apg and 1.7spg in three games. He also holds two passports: Nigerian and American.

   #8. Anthony Elechi (203-F-93, college: Morehead St., currently plays in Norway) was the main contributor in Tromso's victory against the closely-ranked Asker Aliens crushing them 102-61 in the Norwegian BLNO last Sunday. He was MVP of the game. Elechi recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 22 rebounds. He also added 6 assists. This season Elechi has very high stats. He averages: 20.5ppg, 16.5rpg, 4.0apg and 1.3spg. Elechi holds both American and Nigerian passports. Worth to mention Elechi played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.

   #9. Paschal Chukwu (218-C-95, college: Syracuse, currently plays in Switzerland) helped Massagno win their game against the league outsider Starwings 91-73 in the Swiss SBL on Wednesday night. He had a double-double by scoring 11 points and getting 14 rebounds. Chukwu also added 3 blocks in 28 minutes. This year Chukwu's total stats are: 9.7ppg, 10.7rpg, 1.3apg and 3.7bpg in three games.

   #10. Daniel Utomi (198-G-97, also represented by Slash Sports, college: USC, currently plays in Finland) helped Kauhajoki win their game against the third-ranked KTP Basket crushing them 122-89 in the Finnish Korisliiga last Wednesday. Utomi recorded 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 23 minutes. Utomi has very impressive stats this year: 15.3ppg, 5.5rpg and 2.3apg in four games. He holds both American and Nigerian passports.

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Stats Leaders - Superleague
Points Per Game
Krstajic_Stefan Stefan KRSTAJIC
  Akademija
  (190-G-95)
  Avg: 23
 1. Krstajic Akademija23.0 
 2. Anderson TFT S20.0 
 3. Armstead Gostivar19.0 
 4. Harris Akademija18.0 
 5. Andrejevic Kumanovo16.0 
 6. Shellman TFT S16.0 
 7. Stojanovski Kuma.15.0 
 8. Todorovic Gostivar14.0 
 9. Markovski Kumanovo14.0 
 10. Crnic Kumanovo14.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Temelkovski_Slavco Slavco TEMELKOVSKI
  Akad.
  (203-PF-0)
  Avg: 10
 1. Temelkovski Akad.10.0 
 2. Todorovic Gostivar8.0 
 3. Andrejevic Kumanovo8.0 
 4. Markovski Kumanovo6.0 
 5. Armstead Gostivar5.0 
 6. Petrovski Akademija5.0 
 7. Smith TFT Skopje5.0 
 8. Cvetkovski Kumanovo4.0 
 9. Naumoski TFT S4.0 
 10. Anderson TFT S4.0 
Assists Per Game
Harris_Ty1 Ty HARRIS
  TFT Skopje
  (188-G-91)
  Avg: 9
 1. Harris TFT Skopje9.0 
 2. Armstead Gostivar7.0 
 3. Krstajic Akademija6.0 
 4. Harris Akademija5.0 
 5. Crnic Kumanovo5.0 
 6. Gligorijevic Kuma.4.0 
 7. Kostoski Gostivar3.0 
 8. Shellman TFT S3.0 
 9. Todorovic Gostivar2.0 
 10. Mosley Gostivar2.0 
Steals Per Game
Harris_Ronnie_1 Ronnie HARRIS
  Akademija
  (190-G-94)
  Avg: 4
 1. Harris Akademija4.0 
 2. Harris TFT Skopje3.0 
 3. Shellman TFT S2.0 
 4. Shterjov Gostivar2.0 
 5. Stojanovski Kuma.2.0 
 6. Gligorijevic Kuma.2.0 
 7. Todorovic Gostivar2.0 
 8. Anderson TFT S2.0 
 9. Grant Kumanovo2.0 
 10. Andrejevic Kumanovo2.0 
Blocks Per Game
Smith_Amir Amir SMITH
  TFT Skopje
  (198-F-97)
  Avg: 2
 1. Smith TFT Skopje2.0 
 2. Todorovic Gostivar2.0 
 3. Gligorijevic Kuma.1.0 
 4. Sapundziev TFT S1.0 
 5. Andrejevic Kumanovo1.0 
 6. Cvetkovski Kumanovo1.0 
 7. Harris Akademija0.0 
 8. Glavchev Akademija0.0 
 9. Dvojakovski Kuma.0.0 
 10. Petrovski Akademija0.0 
Nenad Dimitrijevic selected the top North Macedonian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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We bring you last week's top performances from North Macedonians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

Nenad Dimitrijevic
Nenad Dimitrijevic
   #1. This week's number one is an international guard Nenad Dimitrijevic (186-98, agency: BeoBasket, currently plays in EuroCup). He was the major contributor in Joventut's victory against the fourth-ranked Unics Kazan (2-2) 93-91 in the Eurocup in Wednesday night's game. Dimitrijevic scored 17 points in 34 minutes on the court. Divina Seguros Juventut Badalona (5-0) is placed first in group A. So far his team won all five games in the Regular Season. It's Dimitrijevic's fifth season with the team. He has relatively good stats this year: 13.4ppg, 1.4rpg, 4.4apg, 2FGP: 55.3%(21-38), 3FGP: 23.5% and FT: 68.4% in five games he played so far. Dimitrijevic is currently a member of the North Macedonian senior national team.

Shane Whittington
Shane Whittington
   #2. Second place goes to an international center Shane Whittington (211-91, college: W.Michigan, currently plays in Japan). He could not help Aishin Sea Horses (7-3) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Whittington's very good performance the second-placed Aishin Sea Horses (7-3) was crushed 98-76 on the road by the lower-ranked Osaka Evessa (#5) in the West group. He was the second best scorer with 23 points. Whittington also added 6 rebounds. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It's Whittington's first year with the team. This season he averages: 8.9ppg, 5.6rpg and FT: 64.7%. Whittington is a naturalized American. He is in the roster of the North Macedonian senior national team. Strangely Whittington has never played in North Macedonia.

Richard Hendrix
Richard Hendrix
   #3. The North Macedonian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced international power forward Richard Hendrix (203-86, college: Alabama, currently plays in Japan). He was not able to help Niigata Albirex (4-7) in their last game. Despite Hendrix's good performance Niigata Albirex (#8) lost 86-92 in Kyoto to the lower-ranked (#8) Hannaryz in the East group. He had a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 10 rebounds. Hendrix also added 7 assists and 3 steals in 36 minutes. But the season just started, so everything may happen. It's Hendrix's first year with the team. This season he has relatively solid stats: 12.2ppg, 8.9rpg, 3.5apg, 1.1bpg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 54.2%, 3FGP: 14.3% and FT: 65.2% in 10 games. Hendrix is a naturalized American. Despite he played previously for the USA U18 national team, Hendrix played also for the North Macedonian national team in 2019. Apparently he has never played in North Macedonia.

Stojan Gjuroski
Stojan Gjuroski
   #4. Forward Stojan Gjuroski (203-91, agency: Duran International, college: Louisiana Tech, currently plays in Spain) led HLA Alicante to a victory over the 17th-ranked Basquet (0-2) 82-65 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Friday night's game. Gjuroski was MVP of the game. He scored 13 points. HLA Alicante (2-0) is placed first in Group B. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Gjuroski's first year with the team. Gjuroski has reliable stats this season: 10.5ppg and 2.5rpg. He is also North Macedonian national team player.

Vojdan Stojanovski
Vojdan Stojanovski
   #5. International swingman Vojdan Stojanovski (194-87, currently plays in France) was not able to secure a victory for Gravelines-Dunkerque (1-3) in their game against JDA Dijon (5-0) in the French Jeep ELITE ProA. Stojanovski scored 7 points in 19 minutes. Gravelines-Dunkerque lost 67-81 in Dijon to the leading JDA Dijon. It was Gravelines-Dunkerque's third consecutive loss in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Stojanovski's first year with the team. This season his overall stats are: 6.0ppg, 1.2rpg and 1.2spg in five games. Stojanovski plays currently for the North Macedonian national team.

One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has North Macedonian passport:

   #1. Fisnik Juniku (180-PG-90, currently plays in Kosovo) managed to help KB Rahoveci to win against the league outsider Vellaznimi (0-1) crushing them 88-65 in the Kosovan Superliga on Wednesday night. He recorded only 4 points and added 4 assists. It was his first game for Rahoveci this season. His team is placed third in the Superliga. Juniku has a dual citizenship: North Macedonian and Kosovan.

Other top North Macedonian players, who play abroad:

Andrej Jordanovski (184-G-0) plays for Feyenoord in Dutch DBL
Cedi Osman (204-F-95) plays for Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA
Mihail Naumoski (202-C/F-3) plays for Crvena Zv. U19 in Serbian JLS
Darius Washington (188-G-85) plays for Phoenix Brussels in Belgian Euromillions League
Marko Dujkovic (226-C-90) plays for DSG in Tunisian ProA
Nenad Zivcevic (203-PF-87) plays for Al Ittisalat in Egyptian Superleague
Alexander Petrov (176-PG-96) plays for TuS Makkabi Frankfurt in German 2.Regionalliga
Bogdan Mirkovski (200-F-2) plays for Sustinente in Italian Serie C
Florian Zili (180-G-4) plays for Pully in Swiss U17 League

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

Prva liga finaly starts this weekend 31.10 - by Darko Najdovski
After a month delay and one postponed start the Prva iga finally starts this weekend. According to the new Covid -19 protocols that came into force yesterday all teams must make test 72 hours prior to a game. On Saturday one of the teams that makes debut is TFT Skopje and they will play rematch from the game with Kumanovo played on Wednesday in the BIBL League. After some serious reinforcements this season TFT is hoping to leave a mark in the league. Aside from that Vardar will host the other debutant Crn Drim from Struga, Kozuv will play with Pelister and FMP Akademija will host Gostivar. Sunday starts with the second team of MZT Skopje that will host Euro Nickel from Kavadarci. The main focus this weekend will be on the great derby that is scheduled right at the start in the 1st round. Rabotnicki will host MZT Skopje in their legendary venue "Gradski Park" which decision alone was subject to controversies before the game. The away team is not happy because the venue is old and was supposed to be renowated but it's the home team lucky charm.For all of us basketball lovers, great weekend ahead and we can't wait the ball to start rolling in North Macedonia. The title contenders are as every season MZT Skopje and Rabotnicki but also Gostivar and maybe Pelister are waiting their chance from behind.OK weekend we are ready!
Game between Vardar and Crn Drim officially cancelled - by Darko Najdovski
The legaue still hasn't started and the first problems already occured. The game between Vardar and Crn Drim is officially cancelled. The away team will have to wait a week longer for the debut in Prva Liga. The league is already postponed and late for a month so situations like this complicate things even more. We expect every Sunday and Wednesday to have games in order the season finishes in the planed time. Unofficially the game is cancelled due to positive cases in the home team of Covid-19. The new measures are that every team is tested 72 hours before every game. We wish all the players speedy recovery and let basketball win
Kumanovo managed important away win over the tough TFT team 82-83 - by Darko Najdovski
The season in basketball in North Macedonia opened with a rematch of the game played on Tuesday 27th October in the BIBL League. Kumanovo was the host back then and managed to score a tight win 90-83 at the end.TFT Skopje would definitely want a rematch for that, plus it's the fact that you only have one chance to make the first impression in the league, and this is their long awaited debut.
The game is played behind closed doors so that is a big handicap for the home team, although they are a young team their fan base is simply incredible. Both teams are pretty excited about this game cause it's the first official one in Prva liga in maybe more than 7 months since the pandemic started.
The game started with small mistakes from both sides and pretty equal play, point for point. The experienced Edis Nuri came into play for TFT and with 2 steals that lead with points cause first time out for away team. The first quarter ended a tie 17-17 and very exciting 3 quarters are to follow.
The second quarter started with slight domination from the guests with 7-0 series.The game became a bit tense with lots of fouls from both sides and the nervous was slightly visible with the home team. In this period the away team made the biggest difference with comfortable 14 points, which was the half time difference 33 - 47.
In the 3rd quarter they away team just kept the difference and was playing point for point. It was visible they have bigger roster and more experience in the team. Whenever the home team tried to catch up they returned with the same effect.
TFT tried to push in the final quarter as there was nothing to lose. They sure didn't lack motivation and desire and made life very tough for the favorites Kumanovo. The final score said 82-83 for the away team. Very tight and exciting game in which neither team deserved to lose.
Lahlan Anderson from TFT had 20 pts with 4 rebounds, Chase Shellman had 16 pts, while in the away team there were four player with two digits number of points Andrejevic with 16 points and 8 rebound, Filip Stojanovski with 15 points and 4 rebounds and Gorjan Markovski with 14 points and 6 reboundsmaking the difference.
The young Andrej Mitrevski cought my eye and showed that TFT has team for future, he had some decent moves very nice performance overall.
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NORWAY  
Best players of Norwegian BLNO round 4 - by Eurobasket News
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American-Nigerian Anthony Elechi (203-F-93) had a great game in the last round for Tromso and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 4.
The 27-year old forward had a double-double of 21 points and twenty two rebounds, while his team outclassed Asker Aliens (#6, 2-2) with 41-point margin 102-61. Tromso is placed at 5th position in Norwegian BLNO. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Tromso will need more victories to improve their 3-1 record. Elechi turned to be Tromso's top player in his first season with the team. Morehead State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Elechi is in league's top in points (9th best: 20.5ppg), assists (6th best: 4.0apg) and averages solid 61.9% FGP. Worth to mention Elechi played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 27-year old Serbian center Ljubomir Campara (203-C-93) of second-ranked Froya Basket. Campara impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 25 points and 17 rebounds. It was enough for Froya Basket to edge Centrum (#10, 0-5) by 6 points 66-60. Froya Basket's second position in the standings has not changed. A very good start of the season for his team, which won so far all 4 games without any defeat. Campara is a newcomer at Froya 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 20.5ppg (#8). He also registered 8.0 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was former international forward Sjur Berg (201-F-96) of Baerum Basket (#4). Berg scored 20 points and grabbed twelve rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Baerum Basket, leading his team to a 115-90 easy win against the lower-ranked Ammerud Bskt (#7, 2-3). Baerum Basket needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 3 victories and 1 lost game. Berg has a great season in Norway. After only 4 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.3rpg (9th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Ilarion Bonhomme (182-PG-91) of Ammerud Bskt - 15 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists
5. Marin Mornar (205-PF-93) of Kongsberg - 26 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Magne Fivelstad (198-G-89) of Fyllingen BBK - 26 points and 17 rebounds
7. Joshua Hart (194-G-90) of Asker Aliens - 32 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists
8. Yannick Anzuluni (205-F-87) of Baerum Basket - 23 points and 7 rebounds
9. Joshua Sykes (203-F/C) of Ammerud Bskt - 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists
10. Plaisir Mukoko (198-F-91) of Ammerud Bskt - 27 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : ANTHONY ELECHI, TROMSO STORM, NORWEGIAN BASKETBALL
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PALAU  
Palau holds first basketball competition in 2020 - by Eurobasket News
After a long hiatus from basketball competitions, Palau basketball came back with flying colors with the ongoing boys' high school national competition as part of its ever-growing hoops grassroots program. Five high school programs across the archipelago are showing their wares in the Annual High School National Championship organized by Belau Independent Interscholastic Athletics Association (BIIAA) and supported by the Palau Basketball Federation. The schools participating are Emmaus-Bethania High School (EBHS), Belau Modekngei School (BMS), Palau Mission Academy (PMA), Mindzenty High School (MHS), and Palau High School (PHS). BIIAA is an established organization made up of high school principals laying down the carpet for the grassroots program in Palau not only for sports but also for academics. Though it was pushed back, the tilt originally scheduled earlier this month still happened to be the first major basketball tournament in the island country this year. 'This is the first basketball competition for Palau in 2020. Our gym was under renovation, leaving community courts as our options. Most of them are not covered courts and it's been a pretty rainy season so we had to wait a little while,' said PBF Secretary-General Jubilee Kuartei. Palau admitted that lack of venue as a roadblock in their bid to host more local basketball competitions but remains undeterred of the mission in the long haul after seeing potential players in the ongoing high school tournament. 'We've not been able to secure a venue in a long time, it's hard to develop the sport when we don't have a venue that we can consistently run programs, we have to mostly rely on schools to allow us to do our programs but aside from basketball there is a lot of stuff going on too,' Kuartei said. 'But you can tell the skills of the athletes are more advanced, not just the players and coaches. We use this competition as an opportunity to offer our help and guidance to schools in coaching and helping the players develop their overall level of play,' she added. Future plans for the Federation are organizing the girls' competition scheduled for next semester while events for the elementary level are also in the pipeline. 'We are in the process of planning for an elementary school competition for next month because we want more games for the kids to learn and experience basketball while the girls' high school competition will proceed in the next school semester,' the Kuartei concluded.
Courtesy of: fiba.basketball
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PANAMA  
Trevor Gaskins selected the top Panamanian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Panamanians who are currently playing abroad.

Trevor Gaskins
Trevor Gaskins
   #1. This week's number one is an international point guard Trevor Gaskins (188-89, agency: Pro Sports, college: Louisiana Tech, currently plays in Basketball Champions League Americas). He led his Argentinian team Quimsa to an overtime victory against the league leader San Lorenzo (4-0) 110-97 in the Basketball Champions League Americas in Tuesday night's game. Gaskins scored 18 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 31 minutes on the court. It was his first game for Quimsa this season. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. His team is placed fourth in the Basketball Champions League Americas. Gaskins is a naturalized American. He is currently a member of the Panamanian senior national team. Gaskins used to play for Correcaminos de Colon in Panamanian league.

Akil Mitchell
Akil Mitchell
   #2. Second place goes to an international forward Akil Mitchell (206-92, college: Virginia, currently plays in Balkan League). He led his Israeli team Rishon to a victory against the closely-ranked Beer Sheva (0-3) 89-85 in the Balkan League last Sunday. Mitchell recorded 15 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (2-1) is placed second in the Balkan League. The First Round already ended in the Balkan League. It's Mitchell's first season with the team. He has individually a very good year with high stats. Mitchell averages: 19.3ppg, 11.3rpg, 3.0apg, 2FGP: 61.8%(21-34) and FT: 72.7%. He is a naturalized American. Mitchell is in the roster of the Panamanian senior national team. Strangely he has never played in Panama.

Josimar Ayarza
Josimar Ayarza
   #3. The Panamanian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced international forward Josimar Ayarza (205-87, college: Southern Miss, currently plays in Mexico). Ayarza could not help the league outsider Correcaminos (0-16) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the sixth-placed Correcaminos (0-16) was crushed 113-82 at home by the second-ranked Dorados in the East group. Ayarza was the top scorer with 26 points. He also added 7 rebounds in 31 minutes. So far Correcaminos lost all sixteen games in the Regular Season. The Regular Season already ended. Ayarza has very impressive stats this year: 17.3ppg, 5.0rpg, 2FGP: 48.3%, 3FGP: 34.5% and FT: 81.3% in eight games he played so far. Ex-Aguilas de Rio Abajo Panama City player is also a member of the Panamanian senior national team.

Daniel Giron
Daniel Giron
   #4. Shooting guard Daniel Giron (192-89, currently plays in Mexico) was not able to help Aaguacateros in their game against Abejas (5-13) in the Mexican LNBP (second division). He scored 9 points. But Aaguacateros (#2) was edged 86-83 on the road by the lower-ranked Abejas (#5) in the West group. Giron's team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. Giron's overall stats this season are: 7.9ppg, 2.7rpg and 1.4apg. He is also Panamanian national team player.

Other top Panamanian players, who play abroad:

Joshua Ibarra (211-C-95) plays for Fuerza Regia in Mexican LNBP
Javier Carter (203-C-91) plays for Akita Happinets in Japanese B1 League
Anell Alexis (200-PF-90) plays for Schwelm in German ProB
Tony Bishop (201-F-89) plays for Pitesti in Romanian Liga Nationala
Gabriel Giron (192-SG-88) plays for Lenadores in Mexican LNBP
Ernesto Oglivie (203-PF-89) plays for Astros in Mexican LNBP
CJ Rodriguez (188-G-94) plays for Mineros in Mexican LNBP

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PHILIPPINES  
PBA Round 7: NLEX RW hands first defeat to TNT Ka Tropa - by Eurobasket News
Coincidentally all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

TNT Ka Tropa (5-1) recorded its first loss in Makati on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by eleventh ranked NLEX RW (2-5) 109-98. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of TNT Ka Tropa. NLEX RW made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 TNT Ka Tropa turnovers and outrebounded them 50-37 including 38 on the defensive glass. 30 personal fouls committed by TNT Ka Tropa helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Point guard Kevin Alas (183-91) fired 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guard Kiefer-Isaac Ravena (181-93) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Jayson Castro-William (180-86) produced 27 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. NLEX RW moved-up to tenth place. TNT Ka Tropa at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. NLEX RW will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. TNT Ka Tropa will play at home against Hotshots and is hoping to win this game.

In the last game of round 7 Alaska Aces defeated Phoenix in Makati 105-97.



Phoenix - Alaska Aces 97-105

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Quezon where 5th ranked Phoenix (4-3) was defeated by sixth ranked Alaska Aces (5-3) 105-97 on Thursday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Alaska Aces dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix's 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Forward Vic Manuel (193-87) fired 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. Naturalized American guard Michael Digregorio (185-90, college: McKendree) chipped in 21 points. Naturalized Canadian guard Matthew Wright (193-91, college: St.Bonaventure) produced 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized American forward Calvin Abueva (190-88) added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alaska Aces moved-up to second place. Phoenix at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Alaska Aces will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Phoenix will play at home against Blackwater Elite (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Phoenix: M.Wright 27+9reb+5ast, C.Abueva 18+8reb+5ast, J.Chua 15+4reb+3ast, J.Perkins 10+7reb+1ast, R.Jazul 9+3reb+3ast, J.Intal 8+1reb+1ast
Alaska Aces: V.Manuel 24+7reb+3ast, M.Digregorio 21+1ast, J.Casio 13+1reb+1ast, R.Herndon 12+3reb+7ast, J.Alvin Teng 9+6reb+6ast, J.Rodney Brondial 8+10reb+2ast
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TNT Ka Tropa - NLEX RW 98-109

TNT Ka Tropa (5-1) recorded its first loss in Makati on Thursday night. Hosts were defeated by eleventh ranked NLEX RW (2-5) 109-98. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of TNT Ka Tropa. NLEX RW made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 TNT Ka Tropa turnovers and outrebounded them 50-37 including 38 on the defensive glass. 30 personal fouls committed by TNT Ka Tropa helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Point guard Kevin Alas (183-91) fired 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guard Kiefer-Isaac Ravena (181-93) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Jayson Castro-William (180-86) produced 27 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Roger-Ray Pogoy (189-92) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Five TNT Ka Tropa players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. NLEX RW moved-up to tenth place. TNT Ka Tropa at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. NLEX RW will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. TNT Ka Tropa will play at home against Hotshots and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
TNT Ka Tropa: J.Castro William 27+5reb+8ast, R.Ray Pogoy 16+6reb+5ast, P.Bobby-Ray 15+3reb+2ast, S.Enciso 11+2reb+2ast, T.Rosario 11+12reb+1ast, J.Paul Erram 9+3reb+1ast
NLEX RW: K.Alas 24+6reb+2ast, J.Cruz 19+2reb+2ast, K.Isaac Ravena 16+9reb+3ast, M.Angelo Miranda 8+5reb+2ast, A.Myke 8+3reb+1ast, J.Quinahan 8+10reb+7ast
gschID: 832352




Tags : KEVIN ALAS, NLEX ROAD WARRIORS, FILIPINO BASKETBALL
PBA puts Philippine Cup on hold - by Eurobasket News
The PBA suffered a major blow to its Philippine Cup restart as it postponed all games starting Friday, October 30. It has been 3 weeks since the PBA successfully rebooted the conference in a bubble setting in Clark, Pampanga but it decided to put the All-Filipino conference on hold following the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) and Department of Health (DOH). "[T]o ensure the integrity and safety of the PBA bubble, the league is postponing the games starting today, October 30 until the new protocols proposed by the IATF and DOH are out in place," the PBA said in a statement. Team practices are also prohibited. Other activities inside the hotel, though, like swimming, gym, billiards, jogging, and walking are still allowed. The development came a week after a player from Blackwater and a referee tested positive for the coronavirus. While their confirmatory antigen and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction tests yielded negative results, the PBA had postponed 3 games earlier as a precautionary measure. The potential delay could have significant repercussions for the PBA, which is eyeing to crown a Philippine Cup champion by the second week of December at the latest.
Courtesy of: rappler.com
PBA games resume Tuesday, additional protocols in place - by Eurobasket News
THE Philippine Basketball Association has announced that it will resume its games on Tuesday and will impose new protocols recommended by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID). The league said it is committed to comply with the latest recommendation of the IATF noting that the health and safety of the 350 participants in the PBA bubble remains its top priority.
The IATF's recommended protocols are as follows:
-Completion of 10-day isolation of Blackwater player from the date of swabbing before resuming the games.
- Completion of 14-day quarantine and testing before entering the bubble for all those who will test positive moving forward; and
- The appointment of an independent marshall, who shall oversee and ensure compliance with health and safety protocols, as recommended by the DILG.
Courtesy of: pba.ph
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POLAND  
DBE Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Varnado_Jordon_1 Jordon VARNADO
  GTK G
  (198-F-97)
  Avg: 20.5
 1. Varnado GTK G20.5 
 2. Sanders Enea A20.4 
 3. Allen Polpharma19.0 
 4. Killeya-Jones MKS18.7 
 5. Moore MKS DG17.9 
 6. Zolnierewicz Asseco17.7 
 7. Kulig Polski C17.7 
 8. Bibbins Legia17.2 
 9. Jovanovic Slask17.1 
 10. Morris Legia16.4 
Rebounds Per Game
Radic_Ivica Ivica RADIC
  Anwil
  (208-C/F-90)
  Avg: 10.2
 1. Radic Anwil10.2 
 2. Killeya-Jones MKS9.1 
 3. Bartosz King8.7 
 4. Groselle Zastal E8.5 
 5. Frackiewicz Enea8.4 
 6. Ramljak Slask8.1 
 7. Olisemeka Polpharma7.9 
 8. Cel Polski Cukier7.7 
 9. Rhett GTK Gliwice7.6 
 10. Wyka Legia7.5 
Assists Per Game
Perkins_Josh_2 Josh PERKINS
  GTK G
  (190-G-95)
  Avg: 7.9
 1. Perkins GTK G7.9 
 2. Washington Polp.7.7 
 3. Sanders Enea A7.5 
 4. Bibbins Legia6.8 
 5. Lundberg Zastal E6.0 
 6. Trotter Polski C5.8 
 7. Moore MKS DG5.7 
 8. Green Stal Ostrow5.6 
 9. Szubarga Asseco A5.6 
 10. Medford Jr. Start5.4 
Steals Per Game
Trotter_Obie_2 Obie TROTTER
  Polski C
  (188-PG-84)
  Avg: 2.7
 1. Trotter Polski C2.7 
 2. Zebski King2.4 
 3. Ponitka Zastal E2.3 
 4. Booker Anwil2.3 
 5. Ramljak Slask2.3 
 6. Medford Jr. Start2.1 
 7. Nevels Slask2.0 
 8. Piechowicz Hydr.2.0 
 9. Allen Polpharma1.9 
 10. Krampelj GTK G1.9 
Blocks Per Game
Sharma_Josh_4 Josh SHARMA
  Start
  (213-C-95)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Sharma Start2.2 
 2. Olejniczak Trefl1.8 
 3. Killeya-Jones MKS1.7 
 4. Kulig Polski C1.7 
 5. Keller Slask1.4 
 6. Fakuade King1.4 
 7. Varnado GTK G1.4 
 8. Dziewa Slask1.4 
 9. Bragg Jr. Polski1.3 
 10. King Stal Ostrow1.3 
Stats Leaders - 1Liga
Points Per Game
Malgorzaciak_Filip Filip MALGORZACIAK
  Lancut
  (192-G/F-93)
  Avg: 20.5
 1. Malgorzaciak Lancut20.5 
 2. Jakobczyk Walbrzych19.8 
 3. Gospodarek Dziki19.6 
 4. Madray Pelplin18.4 
 5. Dutkiewicz Pelplin18.2 
 6. Niedzwiedzki WKK16.8 
 7. Pamula Dziki Wwa16.6 
 8. Ochonko Klodzko16.6 
 9. Robak Kolobrzeg16.6 
 10. Dzierzak Pelplin16.4 
Rebounds Per Game
Szwed_Mateusz Mateusz SZWED
  Pruszkow
  (198-C/F-91)
  Avg: 11.3
 1. Szwed Pruszkow11.3 
 2. Niedzwiedzki WKK9.8 
 3. Cechniak Walbrzych8.8 
 4. Tyszka Pruszkow8.8 
 5. Patoka WKK W8.5 
 6. Pabian Czarni8.3 
 7. Bojanowski Walb.8.2 
 8. Madray Pelplin8.0 
 9. Grod Lowicz8.0 
 10. Pelka Lancut7.5 
Assists Per Game
Stryjewski_Filip Filip STRYJEWSKI
  Tychy
  (193-G-99)
  Avg: 9
 1. Stryjewski Tychy9.0 
 2. Dzierzak Pelplin7.9 
 3. Kulon Kolobrzeg7.0 
 4. Kordalski Czarni6.3 
 5. Gospodarek Dziki6.2 
 6. Stopierzynski Lowi.6.0 
 7. Gordon Slask 25.5 
 8. Kutta Prudnik5.3 
 9. Wlodarczyk Wisla5.3 
 10. Kierlewicz Pruszkow4.8 
Steals Per Game
Dzierzak_Pawel Pawel DZIERZAK
  Pelplin
  (188-PG-95)
  Avg: 2.6
 1. Dzierzak Pelplin2.6 
 2. Kierlewicz Pruszkow2.3 
 3. Kordalski Czarni2.2 
 4. Zywert Walbrzych2.2 
 5. Robak Kolobrzeg2.0 
 6. Sobczak Pruszkow2.0 
 7. Zelezniak Slask 21.8 
 8. Pawlak Kolobrzeg1.8 
 9. Krefft Dziki Wwa1.8 
 10. Zaczek Wisla K1.8 
Blocks Per Game
Niedzwiedzki_Piotr_1 Piotr NIEDZWIEDZKI
  WKK
  (210-C-93)
  Avg: 3.3
 1. Niedzwiedzki WKK3.3 
 2. Zaczek Wisla K1.6 
 3. Karpacz Tychy1.4 
 4. Bodych Lowicz1.4 
 5. Nowakowski Prudnik1.3 
 6. Szymanski AZS PO1.3 
 7. Kozluk Dziki Wwa1.2 
 8. Wrona Tychy1.2 
 9. Wrobel Walbrzych1.2 
 10. Kiwilsza WKK W1.0 
2Liga Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Szymczak_Damian Damian SZYMCZAK
  Miedzychod
  (186-PG-95)
  Avg: 27
 1. Szymczak Miedzychod27.0 
 2. Zabielski Zubry26.5 
 3. Samsonowicz AZS U25.7 
 4. Kuzkow Legia 224.3 
 5. Wrobel AZS AGH KR24.2 
 6. Ulczynski Astoria23.0 
 7. Kuczynski Tur B22.6 
 8. Krol Tur B22.0 
 9. Ziolkowski Trefl22.0 
 10. Didier-U., Legia21.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Harris_Darrell_2 Darrell HARRIS
  Koszalin Z
  (208-C-84)
  Avg: 18
 1. Harris Koszalin Z18.0 
 2. Zabielski Zubry12.3 
 3. Krol Tur B11.7 
 4. Pytys Ogniwo S11.6 
 5. Kuczynski Tur B11.6 
 6. Czyz AZS PCz11.5 
 7. Malitka Nysa10.6 
 8. Parszewski AZS U10.4 
 9. Nawrot Stal O10.3 
 10. Piotrkowski AZS A10.0 
Assists Per Game
Konopatzki_Mariusz Mariusz KONOPATZKI
  Legia
  (192-G-96)
  Avg: 10
 1. Konopatzki Legia10.0 
 2. Tradecki Tur B9.0 
 3. Szybowicz Biel.8.6 
 4. Zarzeczny Koszalin8.5 
 5. Sanny Nysa7.8 
 6. Szczerbatiuk Ostrow7.7 
 7. Brek Rydzyna7.6 
 8. Kozak Sudety7.3 
 9. Wasowicz AZS UMCS7.0 
 10. Lewandowski Tur B6.8 
Steals Per Game
Konopatzki_Mariusz Mariusz KONOPATZKI
  Legia
  (192-G-96)
  Avg: 5
 1. Konopatzki Legia5.0 
 2. Lalak Trefl 24.7 
 3. Grzelak Notec I4.3 
 4. Zych AZS AGH KR4.0 
 5. Korzec AWFiS G3.7 
 6. Lipinski Katy W3.6 
 7. Maciejak Gliwice3.5 
 8. Nesterowicz Zyra.3.5 
 9. Sobkowiak Astoria3.3 
 10. Taisner Tarnovia3.0 
Blocks Per Game
Czyz_Jakub Jakub CZYZ
  AZS PCz
  (205-C/F-95)
  Avg: 2.8
 1. Czyz AZS PCz2.8 
 2. Pytys Ogniwo S2.6 
 3. Klawa Trefl 22.3 
 4. Zawadzki Pabianice2.0 
 5. Kuczynski Tur B2.0 
 6. Michalek Notec I1.8 
 7. Nikiel Tarn.Gory1.6 
 8. Fenrych Biel.1.6 
 9. Lapinski Zyrardow1.5 
 10. Lewandowski LKS L1.5 
Adam Waczynski selected the top Polish player playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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We bring you last week's top performances from Poles who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

Adam Waczynski
Adam Waczynski
   #1. This week's number one is an international forward Adam Waczynski (199-89, currently plays in Spain). He led Unicaja Malaga to a victory over the tenth-ranked Zaragoza (3-4) crushing them 92-63 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Friday night's game. Waczynski was MVP of the game. He scored 19 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 22 minutes on the court. Unicaja Malagais placed in the Liga Endesa. It's Waczynski's fifth season with the team. This year Waczynski averages: 6.6ppg, 1.8rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 45.5%, 3FGP: 44.4% and FT: 75.0% in eight games he played so far. He played for the Polish senior national team one years ago.

Dardan Berisha
Dardan Berisha
   #2. Second place goes to former international shooting guard Dardan Berisha (191-88, currently plays in Kosovo). Berisha was the main contributor in Peja's victory against the closely-ranked Prishtina (0-1) crushing them 107-86 in the Kosovan Superliga on Wednesday night. He was the best player in that game. Berisha recorded 25 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in 34 minutes. It was his first game for Peja this season. His team is placed second in the Superliga. Berisha has a dual citizenship: Polish and Kosovan. Former Polonia 2011 Warszawa starter played for the Polish national team in 2015.

Tomasz Gielo
Tomasz Gielo
   #3. The Polish player who performed third best last week abroad was an international forward Tomasz Gielo (205-93, college: Ole Miss, currently plays in EuroCup). He managed to help MoraBanc Andorra to win against the closely-ranked Lietkabelis (1-4) 76-66 in the Eurocup in Tuesday night's game. Gielo scored only 3 points. MoraBanc Andorra (2-3) is placed fourth in group C. Gielo's overall stats this season are: 7.7ppg, 2.7rpg, 3FGP: 27.8%. He is also a member of the Polish senior national team.

Jaroslaw Zyskowski
Jaroslaw Zyskowski
   #4. Small forward Jaroslaw Zyskowski (203-92, currently plays in Basketball Champions League). Zyskowski could not help one of league's weakest teams Bilbao (0-1) to beat Pinar Karsiyaka (1-0). He did not beat the league record on Tuesday evening. Zyskowski scored only 3 points. It was his first game for Bilbao this season. Bilbao was defeated 81-72 at home by the second-ranked Pinar Karsiyaka. It's Zyskowski's first year with the team. He is also Polish national team player.

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

   #1. Juan Pablo Vaulet (198-SF-96, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Spain) could not help La ICL Manresa (4-4) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Vaulet's good performance La ICL Manresa was badly defeated 87-68 on the road by the higher-ranked Baskonia (#6). He scored 11 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and made 2 blocks. Vaulet's overall stats this season are: 7.4ppg and 3.1rpg. He has a dual citizenship: Polish and Argentinian.

   #2. Gal Gilinski (195-PG-95, currently plays in Balkan League) managed to help Ironi Nahariya in a victory against the closely-ranked Maccabi Haifa (0-3) 87-81 in the Balkan League last Sunday. Gilinski recorded only 4 points in 10 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Ironi Nahariya (2-1) is placed second in the Balkan League. His team will play only one more game in the Balkan League First Round. And that game will be critical. It's Gilinski's first season with the team. This year Gilinski's overall stats are: 3.0ppg and 1.7rpg in three games he played so far. He is another player who holds two passports: Polish and Israeli.

   #3. Dennis Nawrocki (192-SF-92, currently plays in Germany) contributed to an easy victory against the 13th-ranked Kirchheim Knights (0-1) crushing them 111-81 in the German ProA (second division) in Tuesday night's game. Nawrocki scored 7 points in 20 minutes. It was his first game for Science City Jena this season. His team is placed in the ProA. Nawrocki has both Polish and German nationalities.

   #4. Experienced Jakub Coulibaly (198-F-3, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help Unicaja-Andalucia in their game against CAM Enrique Soler 2nd team (1-1) in the Spanish EBA (fourth division). He scored 8 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. It was his first game for Unicaja-Andalucia this season. The 11th-placed Unicaja-Andalucia (0-1) was defeated 73-68 in Melilla by the much higher-ranked CAM Enrique Soler 2nd team (#3) in the Group D-A. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Coulibaly also holds two passports: Polish and Spanish.

   #5. Tomasz Lachowicz (190-G-83, currently plays in Norway) was not able to secure a victory for one of league's weakest teams Asker Aliens (2-2) in their game against Tromso (3-1) in the Norwegian BLNO. He cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones. Lachowicz recorded only 2 points in 23 minutes. Asker Aliens was crushed 102-61 on the opponent's court by the higher-ranked (#5) Tromso. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Lachowicz has been at the team for five years. This season he averages just 0.5ppg in four games.

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PORTUGAL  
Stats Leaders - UZO Liga
Points Per Game
Richardson_Malcolm Malcolm RICHARDSON
  Acad.
  (185-G-94)
  Avg: 24
 1. Richardson Acad.24.0 
 2. Fenner Imortal23.0 
 3. Gittens Barreirense21.0 
 4. Williams Sporting20.3 
 5. Brewton Jr. Esgu.19.7 
 6. McCoy Academica19.3 
 7. Hansen Maia B19.0 
 8. Kolstad CAB M19.0 
 9. Yussuf Lusitania18.8 
 10. Morgan Maia B18.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Yussuf_Temidayo Temidayo YUSSUF
  Lusitania
  (201-C-)
  Avg: 12.3
 1. Yussuf Lusitania12.3 
 2. Marshall Imortal11.3 
 3. Hansen Maia B10.0 
 4. Fields Sporting9.7 
 5. Moses Ovarense9.5 
 6. Sa CAB Madeira9.3 
 7. Brewton Jr. Esgu.8.7 
 8. Anderson FC Porto8.5 
 9. Gomes Maia Basket8.3 
 10. Munnings Oliv.8.0 
Assists Per Game
Soares_Jose Jose BARBOSA
  Oliveirense
  (178-PG-90)
  Avg: 7.3
 1. Barbosa Oliveirense7.3 
 2. Silva Lusitania6.8 
 3. Tinsley FC Porto5.5 
 4. Carter Benfica5.0 
 5. Toney Imortal4.3 
 6. Cowherd Jr. Esgu.4.3 
 7. Brewton Jr. Esgu.4.3 
 8. Oliveira Ovarense4.0 
 9. Moses Ovarense4.0 
 10. Munnings Oliv.3.7 
Steals Per Game
Hansen_Romani Romani HANSEN
  Maia B
  (203-F-)
  Avg: 4
 1. Hansen Maia B4.0 
 2. Hopkins Vitoria S3.0 
 3. Williams Sporting2.7 
 4. Richardson Acad.2.3 
 5. Barbosa Oliveirense2.3 
 6. Azevedo Oliveirense2.3 
 7. Omlid Imortal2.0 
 8. Peacock Vitoria S2.0 
 9. Parrish Vitoria S2.0 
 10. Gittens Barreirense2.0 
Blocks Per Game
Quinn_Dakota Dakota QUINN
  Barreirense
  (206-C-)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Quinn Barreirense2.5 
 2. Hansen Maia B1.7 
 3. Relvao Academica1.7 
 4. DeBerry Vitoria S1.5 
 5. Moses Ovarense1.5 
 6. Nelson-Ododa Gali.1.5 
 7. Omlid Imortal1.3 
 8. Fields Sporting1.3 
 9. Perez Oliveirense1.0 
 10. Brooks Jr. Gali.1.0 
LPB Round 5: Barreirense still unable to win any game - by Eurobasket News
It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in LPB, but even now we can clearly see the differece between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

Bottom-ranked Barreirense (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 87-67 loss to seventh ranked Lusitania (3-1) in Angra on Friday evening. The game without a history. Lusitania led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Nigerian center Temidayo Yussuf (201, college: LBSU) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Kyle Mallers (201-97, college: Ball St.) chipped in 18 points. American guard Richaud Gittens (193-95, college: Seattle) produced 20 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Lusitania have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Barreirense at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Lusitania are looking forward to face Ovarense (#7) at home in the next round. Barreirense will play against Esgueira (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.



Lusitania - Barreirense 87-67

Bottom-ranked Barreirense (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 87-67 loss to seventh ranked Lusitania (3-1) in Angra on Friday evening. The game without a history. Lusitania led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American-Nigerian center Temidayo Yussuf (201, college: LBSU) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Kyle Mallers (201-97, college: Ball St.) chipped in 18 points. American guard Richaud Gittens (193-95, college: Seattle) produced 20 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import forward Kurt James (196-95, college: Valdosta St.) added 13 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lusitania have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place. Barreirense at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Lusitania are looking forward to face Ovarense (#7) at home in the next round. Barreirense will play against Esgueira (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Lusitania: T.Yussuf 19+15reb+4ast, K.Mallers 18+2reb, P.Andree 11+6reb+1ast, M.Goodwin 11+2reb+4ast, A.Woods 10+5reb, K.Gomes 9+3reb+2ast
Barreirense: R.Gittens 20+6reb+3ast, I.Edward Kinard 15+3reb, K.James 13+4reb+2ast, D.Quinn 11+7reb, T.Lewis 8+4reb+2ast, C.Rafael 0
gschID: 835614




Tags : TEMIDAYO YUSSUF, S.C. LUSITANIA EXPERT, PORTUGUESE BASKETBALL
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PUERTO RICO  
David Huertas selected the top Puerto Rican playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Puerto Ricans who are currently playing abroad.

David Huertas
David Huertas
   #1. This week's number one is an experienced international swingman David Huertas (195-87, college: Ole Miss, currently plays in Mexico). He led Fuerza Regia to a victory over the fifth-ranked Plateros (6-10) 94-77 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) last Friday. Huertas was MVP of the game. He scored 18 points and added 3 assists. Fuerza Regia Monterrey (9-7) is placed third in East group. It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row. They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. Huertas has relatively good stats this season: 14.2ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.1apg, 2FGP: 48.9%, 3FGP: 34.2% and FT: 94.1%(32-34). He is currently a member of the Puerto Rican senior national team.

Tyler Davis
Tyler Davis
   #2. Second place goes to an international center Tyler Davis (208-97, college: Texas A&M, currently plays in South Korea). Davis was the main contributor in a KCC Egis' victory against one of league's weakest teams DB Promy (3-5) 85-69 in the South Korean KBL on Sunday night. He was the best player in that game. Davis had a double-double by scoring 28 points and getting 16 rebounds in 36 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. KCC Egis (5-3) are placed third in the KBL. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It's Davis' first year with the team. Davis has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 20.1ppg, 10.9rpg, 1.3apg, 1.3bpg, 2FGP: 59.1%(68-115), 3FGP: 14.3% and FT: 75.9% in eight games he played so far. Davis has a dual citizenship: Puerto Rican and American. He played for the Puerto Rican national team in 2019. Strangely Davis has never played in Puerto Rico.

Gian Clavell
Gian Clavell
   #3. The Puerto Rican player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard Gian Clavell (193-93, college: Colorado St., currently plays in VTB United League). He contributed to a 3-point Avtodor's victory against the closely-ranked Khimki (2-4) 85-82 in the VTB United League in Monday night's game. Clavell scored 14 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. It was his first game for Avtodor this season. His team is placed seventh in group A. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Clavell is also a member of the Puerto Rican senior national team.

Gary Browne
Gary Browne
   #4. Guard Gary Browne (185-93, college: WVU, currently plays in Italy) managed to help Dolomiti Energia Trentino in a 2-point victory against the fourth-ranked Vanoli Cremona (1-5) 85-83 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday. He scored only 4 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 24 minutes. Dolomiti Energia Trentino (3-0) is placed first in Group C. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Browne has relatively solid stats: 11.2ppg, 4.6rpg and 3.0apg in five games. He is another player who holds two passports: Puerto Rican and American. Browne is also Puerto Rican national team player. He used to play for Coamo in Puerto Rican league.

Isaiah Pineiro
Isaiah Pineiro
   #5. International small forward Isaiah Pineiro (201-95, college: San Diego, currently plays in Basketball Champions League) could not help VEF Riga (0-1) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Pineiro's good performance VEF Riga was edged 77-75 at home by the second-ranked SIG Strasbourg. He scored 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. It was his first game for VEF Riga this season. It's Pineiro's first year with the team. Pineiro plays currently for the Puerto Rican national team.

Chris Brady
Chris Brady
   #6. Center Chris Brady (208-95, college: Monmouth, currently plays in Japan) contributed to Yamagata's victory against the sixth-ranked Bambitious Nara (3-6) 82-75 in the Japanese B2 League in Sunday night's game. He scored 6 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 24 minutes. Pass lab Yamagata Wyverns (2-7) are placed seventh in East group. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Brady's first year with the team. This season Brady's overall stats are: 9.3ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.8apg and 1.3spg in nine games. He has both American and Puerto Rican nationalities. Brady is an international player who is currently on the senior Puerto Rican National Team roster. He used to play for Atleticos de San German in Puerto Rican league.

Jose Rodriguez
Jose Rodriguez
   #7. International forward Jose Rodriguez (201-92, college: TSU, currently plays in Mexico) was not able to help Panteras (0-0) in their game against Libertadores (10-8) in the Mexican LNBP (second division). Rodriguez scored only 4 points. The fourth-placed Panteras was crushed 128-105 on the road by the higher-ranked Libertadores (#3) in the West group. Rodriguez's total stats this season are: 8.9ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.8apg. He is also Puerto Rican national team player.

Ivan Gandia-Rosa
Ivan Gandia-Rosa
   #8. Point guard Ivan Gandia-Rosa (185-97, college: N.Florida, currently plays in Cyprus) was not able to secure a victory for one of league's weakest teams AEL (3-0) in their game against E.N. Paralimni (4-0) in the Cypriot OPAP Basket League. Gandia-Rosa recorded 5 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in 39 minutes. AEL lost 65-75 on their home court in Limassol to the leading E.N. Paralimni. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Gandia-Rosa's first year with the team. He has reliable stats this season: 14.7ppg, 8.0rpg, 6.0apg and 2.0spg in three games. Gandia-Rosa used to play for the Puerto Rican national team last year.

Joseph Soto
Joseph Soto
   #9. International guard Joseph Soto (190-93, currently plays in Mexico) contributed to a 1-point Soles' victory against the fourth-ranked Astros (8-10) 85-84 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) in Sunday night's game. He scored only 3 points. Soles de Mexicaliis placed in West group. It's Soto's first season with the team. Soto's total stats this year are: 3.0ppg, 1.1rpg and 2.6apg. He is also in the roster of the Puerto Rican national team.

One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Puerto Rican passport:

   #1. Kyle Vinales (185-G-92, agency: Network Sports International, college: CCSU, currently plays in EuroCup) could not help Lietkabelis (1-4) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the fifth-placed Lietkabelis (1-4) lost 66-76 on the road to the higher-ranked (#4) Andorra in the group C of Eurocup. Vinales was the top scorer with 23 points in 32 minutes. Vinales has relatively good stats this year: 13.6ppg, 2.6rpg and 3.6apg in five games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Puerto Rican and American. Vinales used to play for Bayamon in Puerto Rican league.

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QATAR  
Al Sadd, Al Arabi to clash in Amir Cup final - by Abdul Hamid Addasi
Omar Saad nailed two free-throws with just 10 seconds remaining to help Al Sadd reach the final of the Amir Cup 2019-2020 with a thrilling 78-77 victory over Al Wakrah at the Al Gharafa Sports Club on Saturday.

Al Wakrah, on a high since winning the Qatar Cup for the first time last month, led for almost 32 minutes of the match but were left ruing their luck after Al Sadd produced a gallant comeback in the final few minutes to steal victory from the jaws of defeat.

Al Wakrah led 66-54 going into the final quarter before Al Sadd came up with an explosive performance which saw them score a whopping 24 points.
With Al Wakrah leading 77-76 and the clock ticking away, Ahmad al-Darwish committed a foul resulting in two free-throws for Al Sadd.

Omar Saad scored off both and Al Sadd held on to their slender lead to earn a title clash with Al Arabi, who accounted for Al Ahli 80-74 in the second semi-final.

Vladimir Dasic was the top scorer for Al Sadd with 22 points, while Babacar Dieng and Konstantinos Vasileiadis had 17 and 16 respectively.

Omar Saad scored only 10 points but five of them came in the crucial final two minutes of the game. For Al Wakrah, Julius V Coles was the top scorer with 23 while Abdelrehman Abdelhaleem had 18.

In the second semi-final, Sammy Monroe was the star as Al Arabi led for 39.48 minutes to edge out neighbours Al Ahli. Monroe also provided seven assists and was ably supported by Ater Majok who scored 21 points as Al Arabi led throughout the match. For Al Ahli, Rohndell Goodwin top scored with 26 while Ndoye Seydou had 17.

The final will be played on Wednesday.

Courtesy of Gulf Times


Tags : OMAR SAAD, AL SADD SPORTS CLUB DOHA, QATARI BASKETBALL
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RUSSIA  
Stats Leaders - Superleague B
Points Per Game
Douglas_Javonte Javonte DOUGLAS
  Burevestnik
  (203-F-92)
  Avg: 23
 1. Douglas Burevestnik23.0 
 2. Lepojevic Univ.20.3 
 3. Kondakov Uralmash20.0 
 4. Sitnik Vostok-6519.5 
 5. Umrikhin CSKA 218.0 
 6. Zhigulin Ufimets18.0 
 7. Evstigneev Khim.17.0 
 8. Roberson Bure.17.0 
 9. Sheleketo MBA M16.5 
 10. Zakharov TSU15.5 
Rebounds Per Game
Pisarchuk_Artem_2 Artem PISARCHUK
  Univ.
  (205-C/F-92)
  Avg: 11
 1. Pisarchuk Univ.11.0 
 2. Zakharov TSU9.5 
 3. Babushkin MBA M9.3 
 4. Semenyuk Vostok-659.3 
 5. Hadzibegovic Runa8.4 
 6. Douglas Burevestnik8.3 
 7. Abdulbasirov Irkut7.7 
 8. Sharapov Khim.7.3 
 9. Fidiy Kupol-Rodniki7.2 
 10. Shukhovtsov Vost.7.0 
Assists Per Game
Gavrilov_Aleksandr_2 Alexander GAVRILOV
  Bure.
  (193-G-96)
  Avg: 6.7
 1. Gavrilov Bure.6.7 
 2. Annaev Vostok-655.7 
 3. Chernov Univ.Surgut5.5 
 4. Aleksandrov Irkut5.3 
 5. Mateyunas Kupo.4.6 
 6. Sitnik Vostok-654.5 
 7. Brevnov Kupo.4.5 
 8. Korchagin MBA M4.5 
 9. Zaryazhko TSU4.5 
 10. Nezvankin TSU4.0 
Steals Per Game
Nazmutdinov_Boris_1 Boris NAZMUTDINOV
  Ufimets
  (191-SG-96)
  Avg: 4.3
 1. Nazmutdinov Ufimets4.3 
 2. Roberson Bure.3.0 
 3. Novikov Uralmash3.0 
 4. Sheleketo MBA M2.5 
 5. Kondakov Uralmash2.5 
 6. Kardanakhish., CSKA2.0 
 7. Babushkin MBA M2.0 
 8. Pisklov Uralmash1.7 
 9. Evstigneev Khim.1.7 
 10. Gavrilov Bure.1.7 
Blocks Per Game
Hadzibegovic_Alen_1 Alen HADZIBEGOVIC
  Runa
  (207-F-99)
  Avg: 2.4
 1. Hadzibegovic Runa2.4 
 2. Kochergin CSKA 22.0 
 3. Nelyubov Bure.1.7 
 4. Kautin Ufimets U1.5 
 5. Balashov Vostok-651.3 
 6. Kadoshnikov Khim.1.3 
 7. Pekovic Kupo.1.3 
 8. Abdulbasirov Irkut1.0 
 9. Vostrikov Bure.1.0 
 10. Semenov Burevestnik1.0 
Higher League stats leaders
Points Per Game
Klyundikov_Taras_2 Taras KLYUNDIKOV
  Neft.
  (190-PG-95)
  Avg: 23
 1. Klyundikov Neft.23.0 
 2. Makarov Rusichi K22.7 
 3. Sokolov Dynamo S22.0 
 4. Bolotskikh BARS.21.5 
 5. Chilikin Alta.18.3 
 6. Aleksandrov Dyna.18.3 
 7. Fedorchuk Mitsu B17.5 
 8. Zagretdinov Tambov16.0 
 9. Abyzov BARS-RGEU15.5 
 10. Zhukanenko Neft.15.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Dolmatov_Nikolay_1 Nikolay DOLMATOV
  Cheb.
  (203-F-88)
  Avg: 12
 1. Dolmatov Cheb.12.0 
 2. Chilikin Alta.10.0 
 3. Maleyko Tambov10.0 
 4. Kochnev Dynamo-MGTU10.0 
 5. Zhukanenko Neft.9.0 
 6. Sokolov Dynamo S9.0 
 7. Kurbatov Dyn-.8.7 
 8. Fedorchuk Mitsu B8.5 
 9. Klyundikov Neft.8.5 
 10. Feshchenko Dyn-.8.0 
Assists Per Game
Klyundikov_Taras_2 Taras KLYUNDIKOV
  Neft.
  (190-PG-95)
  Avg: 8
 1. Klyundikov Neft.8.0 
 2. Makarov Rusichi K7.7 
 3. Podobedov Dyn-.6.0 
 4. Chevarenkov Alta.6.0 
 5. Lisovskiy Dynamo5.5 
 6. Koltsov Cheb.5.0 
 7. Chichaykin Dyna.4.7 
 8. Fedorchuk Mitsu B4.5 
 9. Gladyshev Tambov4.0 
 10. Kalenov Neftekhimik4.0 
Steals Per Game
Podobedov_Ilya_1 Ilya PODOBEDOV
  Dyn-.
  (183-PG-91)
  Avg: 5
 1. Podobedov Dyn-.5.0 
 2. Kalenov Neftekhimik3.0 
 3. Matveyev BARS-RGEU3.0 
 4. Zlobin AltajBasket3.0 
 5. Koltsov Cheb.3.0 
 6. Grabarev Chelbasket3.0 
 7. Maleyko Tambov3.0 
 8. Chichaykin Dyna.2.7 
 9. Rogkov Mitsu B.2.5 
 10. Skrynnik Dynamo S2.5 
Blocks Per Game
Zagretdinov_Roman_1 Roman ZAGRETDINOV
  Tambov
  (208-C-96)
  Avg: 2.3
 1. Zagretdinov Tambov2.3 
 2. Shirokov Dyna.2.0 
 3. Voronchikhin Alta.2.0 
 4. Polukhin BARS-RGEU2.0 
 5. Trubin Dyn-Magn.ChL1.7 
 6. Dzandzava BARS-RGEU1.5 
 7. Zhukanenko Neft.1.5 
 8. Kochnev Dynamo-MGTU1.3 
 9. Kurbatov Dyn-.1.3 
 10. Milyutin Dyna.1.3 
Pavel Sizov selected the top Russian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Russians who are currently playing abroad.

Pavel Sizov
Pavel Sizov
   #1. This week's number one is former University international forward Pavel Sizov (200-95, currently plays in Kazakhstan). Sizov led Barsy Atyrau to a victory over one of league's weakest teams Aktobe (0-2) 92-88 in the Kazakhstan National League last Monday. He was MVP of the game. Sizov recorded 25 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. BK Barsy Atyrau (2-0) is placed third in the National League. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Sizov has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 21.5ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.5apg, 1.5spg, 2FGP: 66.7%(12-18), 3FGP: 44.4% and FT: 63.6%. Sizov played for the Russian university national team two years ago.

Evgeny Marinin
Evgeny Marinin
   #2. Second place goes to former U20 international point guard Evgeny Marinin (192-92, currently plays in Kazakhstan) is a teammate of previously mentioned Pavel Sizov. But that was another game of his team in Kazakhstan National League which we would like to mention. Marinin contributed to an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams Aktobe (0-2) crushing them 109-77. He recorded 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. BK Barsy Atyrau (2-0) is placed third in the National League. Marinin's overall stats this season are: 9.5ppg, 4.5rpg, 7.5apg, 2FGP: 33.3%, 3FGP: 42.9% and FT: 66.7%. He played for the Russian U20 national team in 2012.

Valerii Likhodey
Valerii Likhodey
   #3. The Russian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced former international power forward Valerii Likhodey (204-86, agency: Alti Sport, currently plays in Poland). Likhodey could not help Anwil (3-6) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite his good performance Anwil was edged 101-98 at home by the one of league's weakest teams MKS DG (#15). Likhodey scored 11 points. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Likhodey's overall stats this season are: 8.4ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 52.9%, 3FGP: 51.5%(17-33) and FT: 77.8%. He played for the Russian national team six years ago.

Denis Orlenko
Denis Orlenko
   #4. Center Denis Orlenko (216-93, currently plays in Kazakhstan) was not able to help one of league's weakest teams one of league's weakest teams Kaspiy Aktau in their game against Almat.Legion (2-0) in the Kazakhstan National League. Despite his good performance last Saturday He recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting 12 rebounds. Orlenko also added 6 assists. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Orlenko's overall stats this season are: 6.8ppg, 8.0rpg and 2.3apg. He used to play for the Russian U20 national team back in 2013.

Pavel Savkov
Pavel Savkov
   #5. Former U16 international shooting guard Pavel Savkov (200-2, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the ninth-ranked Alcobendas (1-2) crushing them 106-74 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) last Sunday. He scored 6 points in 22 minutes. Azpeitia Juaristi Iraurgi Saski Baloia (2-1) is placed third in West group. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Savkov has relatively good stats this year: 12.7ppg, 2.3rpg and 2.3apg in three games he played so far. He used to play for the Russian U16 national team two years ago.

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

   #1. Experienced Daniil Shibaev (185-G-1, currently plays in Belarus) led Rubon to a 3-point victory over the closely-ranked Grodno GrSU (2-3) 97-94 in the Belarusian Premier League in Saturday night's game. He was MVP of the game. Shibaev scored 22 points, had 9 rebounds and dished 6 assists in 29 minutes. Rubon Vitebsk OBK-Voktsor (4-2) is placed fourth in the Premier League. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It's Shibaev's first year with the team. He has relatively good stats this season: 11.3ppg, 5.7rpg, 6.3apg and 1.5spg in six games he played so far.

   #2. Marsel Ovsepyan (202-F-90, currently plays in Belarus) is a teammate of previously mentioned Daniil Shibaev and both played together in the last Belarusian Premier League game. Ovsepyan led Rubon to a 3-point victory against the closely-ranked Grodno GrSU (2-3) 97-94. He scored 18 points, had 9 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 26 minutes. It's Ovsepyan's fifth season with the team. Ovsepyan has relatively good stats this year: 11.0ppg, 7.2rpg, 3.3apg and 1.8spg in six games.

   #3. Aleksey Adediran (201-C-82, college: Binghamton, currently plays in Ukraine) could not help Mykolaiv in their last game. Despite Adediran's very good performance his team was crushed 112-89 at home by the lower-ranked (#3) Prometey. He recorded 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds (made all of his six free throws) in 21 minutes. This year Adediran's overall stats are: 7.0ppg and 2.8rpg in five games. He has a dual citizenship: Nigerian and Russian.

   #4. Alexey Chubrevich (212-C-86, currently plays in Balkan League) was not able to help one of league's weakest teams Maccabi Haifa (0-3) in their last game. Despite Chubrevich's good performance Maccabi Haifa lost 81-87 on the road to the second-ranked Ironi Nahariya. He recorded 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 30 minutes. So far Maccabi Haifa lost all three games in the First Round. Chubrevich's team will play only one more game in the Balkan League First Round. And that game will be critical. It's Chubrevich's first season with the team. This year his overall stats are: 5.7ppg and 5.7rpg in three games. Chubrevich is another player who holds two passports: Russian and Israeli.

   #5. Andrey Litvinenko (191-G-97, currently plays in Kazakhstan) managed to help BK Astana in a victory against the league outsider Kaspiy Aktau (0-4) crushing them 99-44 in the Kazakhstan National League on Tuesday night. Litvinenko recorded 5 points and added 5 assists in 12 minutes. BK Astana (2-0) is placed second in the National League. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Litvinenko's overall stats are: 4.0ppg, 2.5apg and 1.5spg in two games.

   #6. Albert Kuppe (198-SF-88, currently plays in Germany) contributed to an easy victory against the eighth-ranked Nuernberg crushing them 99-77 in the German ProA (second division) in Sunday night's game. He scored 9 points. It was his first game for MLP Academics Heidelberg this season. Kuppe has both Russian and German nationalities. Despite his Russian passport, Kuppe previously played for the German U18 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Russian team.

Artem Isakov gets MVP of the Week award for Russian Superleague 1 (by Interperformances) - by Eurobasket News
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Experienced Artem Isakov (192-G-87) had a very impressive game in the last round for Ufimets Ufa and that's him to receive a Interperformances Superleague 1 Player of the Week award for round 5.
The 33-year old guard had the game-high 20 points adding five rebounds and six assists for Ufimets Ufa in his team's victory, helping them to beat Irkut (#14, 0-3), the league's bottom-ranked team 84-71. Ufimets Ufa is placed at 3rd position in Russian Superleague 1. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Ufimets Ufa will need more victories to improve their 2-1 record. In the team's last game Isakov had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Ufimets Ufa, through which he has constantly improved. Artem Isakov averages just after three games 11.3ppg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another Ufimets Ufa's star - 26-year old Kazakhstan forward Aleksandr Zhigulin (205-F-94). Zhigulin impressed basketball fans with 26 points and 5 rebounds. Of course together with Isakov he helped Ufimets Ufa with another comfortable win 84-71 over Irkut (#14, 0-3) being unquestionably team leader. This victory allowed Ufimets Ufa to move up to 3rd position in the standings. His team's 2-1 record is not bad at all. Zhigulin is a newcomer at Ufimets Ufa 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 17.7ppg (#6).

The third best performed player last round was former international Aleksandr Zakharov (203-SF-93) of TSU (#8). Zakharov scored 19 points and grabbed fourteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Zakharov's great performance TSU lost 70-91 to the higher-ranked Runa Basket (#4, 2-2). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing TSU needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 1 victory and 1 lost game. Zakharov has a great season in Russia. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.5ppg (9th best) and rebounds with 9.5rpg (3rd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Alen Hadzibegovic (207-F-99) of Runa Basket - 14 points and 10 rebounds
5. Andrey Mateyunas (180-PG-88) of Kupol-Rodniki - 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists
6. Aleksandr Shashkov (212-C) of CSKA 2 - 16 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists
7. Addison Spruill (195-G-93) of Runa Basket - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Evgeny Fidiy (208-F/C-91) of Kupol-Rodniki - 16 points and 5 rebounds
9. Radoslav Pekovic (215-C-94) of Kupol-Rodniki - 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
10. Victor Zaryazhko (195-G-92) of TSU - 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : ARTEM ISAKOV, UFIMETS UFA, RUSSIAN BASKETBALL
Superleague 2 Round 3 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

First defeat of league's leader Dyn-Magn.ChL (2-1) against Tambov (3-0) 72-70 was the most important game of the last round. It was a good game for center Roman Zagretdinov (208-96) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized Kazakhstan forward Nail Gafarov (198-88) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Alexandr Kurbatov (208-97) answered with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Dyn-Magn.ChL. Dyn-Magn.ChL's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dyn-Magn.ChL will play next round against Mitsu B. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Tambov will try to continue on its current victory against Chelbasket in Chelyabinsk.
Cheb.Yastreby (1-1) recorded a loss in Cheboksari. Hosts were edged by AltajBasket (2-1) 68-67. It was a great evening for Aleksey Chilikin (208-93) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds. Andrei Kuzemkin helped adding 13 points. The best for the losing side was forward Nikolay Dolmatov (203-88) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. AltajBasket will play against Neftekhimik T. in Tobolsk in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cheb.Yastreby will play at home against BARS-RGEU to get more than just one victory in their record.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Chelbasket (1-2) and Mitsu B. (1-1), which took place in Lipetsk. Chelbasket was outleveled in a road game by Mitsu B. 75-50 on Thursday. It was an exceptional evening for Aleksey Fedorchuk who led the winners and scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Nikita Pertcev came up with 10 points and 6 rebounds for Chelbasket 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. Mitsu B. will meet at home Dyn-Magn.ChL (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chelbasket will play against Tambov (#1) and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 3 BARS-RGEU lost to Neftekhimik T. on the road 80-86.



Mitsu B. - Chelbasket 75-50

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Chelbasket (1-2) and Mitsu B. (1-1), which took place in Lipetsk. Chelbasket was outleveled in a road game by Mitsu B. 75-50 on Thursday. Mitsu B. held Chelbasket to an opponent 22.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Mitsu B. had a 36-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mitsu B. made 8 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for the former international center Aleksey Fedorchuk (208-86, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) who led the winners and scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Center Semen Pinaev (208-99) accounted for 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Swingman Nikita Pertcev (200-0) came up with 10 points and 6 rebounds and guard Dmitriy Kurnykov (185-95) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Chelbasket 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. Mitsu B. will meet at home Dyn-Magn.ChL (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Chelbasket will play against Tambov (#1) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mitsu B.: A.Fedorchuk 15+9reb+5ast, S.Pinaev 13+10reb+2ast, K.Breev 11+5reb+2ast, A.Ageev 9+5reb+2ast, R.Sergey 9+2reb+1ast, A.Kuznetcov 7+5reb
Chelbasket: V.Nazarov 11+1reb+1ast, P.Nikita 10+6reb+1ast, D.Kurnykov 9+6reb+1ast, E.Andrey 7+5reb+1ast, A.Loginov 6+5reb+1ast, V.Emelianov 3+6reb+2ast
gschID: 832621


Neftekhimik T. - BARS-RGEU 86-80

No shocking result in a game when Neftekhimik T. (2-0) beat BARS-RGEU (0-2) in Tobolsk 86-80 on Thursday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Neftekhimik T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Taras Klyundikov (190-95) who led the winners and scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international forward Alexey Zhukanenko (210-86, agency: Alti Sport) accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Power forward Sergey Bolotskikh (206-90) came up with 27 points and 6 rebounds and guard Maksim Abyzov (192-90) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for BARS-RGEU in the defeat. Five Neftekhimik T. and four BARS-RGEU players scored in double figures. Neftekhimik T. will meet at home AltajBasket (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. BARS-RGEU will play against Cheb.Yastreby (#5) in Cheboksari and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Neftekhimik T.: A.Zhukanenko 17+6reb+1ast, K.Arkhipov 15+4reb+1ast, A.Kalenov 14+5reb+3ast, T.Klyundikov 14+6reb+7ast, L.Nikitenko 11+2reb+4ast, I.Ashmarov 5+8reb+4ast
BARS-RGEU: S.Bolotskikh 27+6reb, M.Abyzov 17+6reb+3ast, D.David 12+2reb+2ast, A.Kuzmin 11+7reb+4ast, A.Dubovitskiy 5+3reb+1ast, P.Bugaenko 3+3reb+3ast
gschID: 832622


Cheb.Yastreby - AltajBasket 67-68

Cheb.Yastreby (1-1) recorded a loss in Cheboksari. Hosts were edged by AltajBasket (2-1) 68-67. Cheb.Yastreby was plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Aleksey Chilikin (208-93) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds. Point guard Andrei Kuzemkin (184-87, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) helped adding 13 points. Four AltajBasket players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Nikolay Dolmatov (203-88) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Dmitriy Dmitriev (181-98) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. AltajBasket will play against Neftekhimik T. in Tobolsk in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cheb.Yastreby will play at home against BARS-RGEU to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
AltajBasket: A.Chilikin 22+14reb, A.Kuzemkin 13+2reb+2ast, G.Komissarenko 11+3reb+2ast, A.Chevarenkov 10+2reb+4ast, V.Voronchikhin 5+6reb+1ast, D.Zlobin 3+6reb+4ast
Cheb.Yastreby: D.Dmitriy 12+5reb, P.Koltsov 12+2reb+2ast, N.Dolmatov 11+12reb+1ast, K.Kadykov 9+4reb+1ast, G.Beygelzimer 8+2reb+3ast, S.Kharitonov 4+4reb
gschID: 832623


Tambov - Dyn-Magn.ChL 72-70

First defeat of league's leader Dyn-Magn.ChL (2-1) against Tambov (3-0) 72-70 was the most important game of the last round. It was a good game for center Roman Zagretdinov (208-96) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized Kazakhstan forward Nail Gafarov (198-88) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Alexandr Kurbatov (208-97) answered with 15 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Ilya Podobedov (183-91) added 9 points, 6 assists and 5 steals in the effort for Dyn-Magn.ChL. Dyn-Magn.ChL's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Dyn-Magn.ChL will play next round against Mitsu B. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Tambov will try to continue on its current victory against Chelbasket in Chelyabinsk.
Top scorers:
Tambov: R.Zagretdinov 25+11reb+1ast, N.Gafarov 17+5reb+1ast, Y.Mityuk 9+3reb+2ast, V.Gladyshev 9+4reb+4ast, I.Gavrilov 8+5reb+1ast, B.Vladislav 2+1reb+1ast
Dyn-Magn.ChL: A.Kurbatov 15+8reb, A.Lysenkov 12+1reb+3ast, Y.Trubin 11+4reb+1ast, S.Sarafankin 9+4reb, I.Podobedov 9+1reb+6ast, I.Feshchenko 5+9reb
gschID: 832624




Tags : ROMAN ZAGRETDINOV, BK TAMBOV, RUSSIAN BASKETBALL
Zagretdinov's double-double lands him Superleague 2 Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
24-year old center Roman Zagretdinov (208-C-96) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's best team Tambov and receives a Interperformances Superleague 2 Player of the Week award for round 3.
He had a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds, while his team edged out Dyn-Magn.ChL (#4, 2-1) 72-70. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Tambov to take over top position in the Russian Superleague 2. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Tambov already had a very good start winning all 3 without losing a single one. It's Zagretdinov's second year at Tambov and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Zagretdinov has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (8th best: 16.0ppg) and averages solid 2.3bpg and 57.6% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Sergey Bolotskikh (206-C/F-90) of BARS-RGEU. He is a in his 2nd season at BARS-RGEU. In the last game Bolotskikh recorded impressive 27 points and 6 rebounds. Bad luck as BARS-RGEU lost that game 80-86 to Neftekhimik T. (2-0). The season is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Bolotskikh is well-known at BARS-RGEU and he already established his position as one of the team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.5ppg (#4). He also registered 6.0 boards per game.

Third place about best performers goes to center Aleksey Fedorchuk (208-C-86, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) of Mitsu B. (#7). Fedorchuk showcased his all-around game by recording 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the last round. He was a key player of Mitsu B., leading his team to a 75-50 easy win against Chelbasket (#8, 1-2). Fedorchuk has a great season in Russia. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.5ppg (7th best), rebounds with 8.5rpg (8th best) and assists with 4.5apg (7th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Aleksey Chilikin (208-PF-93) of AltajBasket - 22 points and 14 rebounds
5. Alexandr Kurbatov (208-F/C-97) of Dyn-Magn.ChL - 15 points and 8 rebounds
6. Semen Pinaev (208-C-99) of Mitsu B. - 13 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Maksim Abyzov (192-G-90) of BARS-RGEU - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
8. Aleksandr Kalenov (196-G-87) of Neftekhimik T. - 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Alexey Zhukanenko (210-F-86) of Neftekhimik T. - 17 points and 6 rebounds
10. Kirill Arkhipov (202-C-96) of Neftekhimik T. - 15 points and 4 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : ROMAN ZAGRETDINOV, BK TAMBOV, RUSSIAN BASKETBALL
Superleague 1 Round 6: MBA Moscow defeat CSKA 2 - by Eurobasket News
There were just 6 rounds played in Regular Season of Superleague 1 and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of CSKA 2 (1-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked MBA Moscow (3-1) 77-71. They made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. MBA Moscow forced 25 CSKA 2 turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by CSKA 2 helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for forward Maxim Sheleketo (204-87) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international center Ruslan Pateev (213-90, college: ASU, agency: Alti Sport) contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Yuriy Umrikhin (190-99) replied with 20 points and 4 assists for CSKA 2. CSKA 2's coach Predrag Badnjarevic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. MBA Moscow maintains second position with 3-1 record having just one point less than leader Burevestnik. CSKA 2 at the other side dropped to the ninth place with one game lost. They share the position with TSU. MBA Moscow are looking forward to face Kupol-Rodniki (#6) in Izhevsk in the next round. CSKA 2 will play on the road against Uralmash in Ekaterinburg and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ufimets Ufa (2-2) against tenth ranked Vostok-65 (2-1) on Saturday night. Visiting Ufimets Ufa was crushed by Vostok-65 in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk 90-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ufimets Ufa. The former international forward Nikita Balashov (207-91, agency: Alti Sport) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Andrey Ivanov chipped in 13 points during the contest. Vostok-65's coach Eduard Raud felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Kazakhstan forward Aleksandr Zhigulin (205-94) with 19 points. Vostok-65 moved-up to fourth place. Ufimets Ufa at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Vostok-65 will play against Univ.Surgut (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ufimets Ufa will play against Runa Basket (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Novosybirsk's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Univ.Surgut (1-2) 90-74 on Friday. Sergey Tokarev notched 16 points and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort. Novosybirsk's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by Nikola Lepojevic did not help to save the game for Univ.Surgut. Novosybirsk (1-0) left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Samara. Loser Univ.Surgut dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. They share it with Uralmash. Novosybirsk will meet at home Irkut (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Univ.Surgut will play against Vostok-65 and hope to win that game.
Bottom-ranked Khimky-Podmos. is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to twelfth ranked Kupol-Rodniki (2-3) 95-49. The best player for the winners was Radoslav Pekovic who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kupol-Rodniki moved-up to sixth place. Khimky-Podmos. at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Kupol-Rodniki's next round opponent will be league's second-placed MBA Moscow on the road and it may be quite challenging game. Khimky-Podmos. will play against TSU (#10) in Revda and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 6 Uralmash was smashed by Runa Basket on the road 94-74.



Novosybirsk - Univ.Surgut 90-74

Novosybirsk's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team.The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Univ.Surgut (1-2) 90-74 on Friday. Guard Sergey Tokarev (191-85) notched 16 points and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American forward Xavier Hill-Mais (201-96, college: Oakland) supported him with 19 points. Novosybirsk's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by Serbian Nikola Lepojevic (195-82, agency: Alti Sport) did not help to save the game for Univ.Surgut. Center Nikita Ivanov (205-91, agency: Alti Sport) added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Five Novosybirsk and four Univ.Surgut players scored in double figures. Novosybirsk (1-0) left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Samara. Loser Univ.Surgut dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. They share it with Uralmash. Novosybirsk will meet at home Irkut (#13) in the next round where they are favorite. Univ.Surgut will play against Vostok-65 and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Novosybirsk: X.Hill-Mais 19+2reb+1ast, S.Tokarev 16+4reb+7ast, D.Makeev 14, R.Tumanov 13+2reb, I.Savelyev 11+3reb+4ast, G.Goldyrev 5+4reb+1ast
Univ.Surgut: N.Lepojevic 19+5reb+2ast, N.Ivanov 15+10reb+1ast, A.Pisarchuk 10+9reb+3ast, C.Williams 10+1ast, V.Staratelev 7+5reb+4ast, A.Pushkin 6+2reb
gschID: 830475


CSKA 2 - MBA Moscow 71-77

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of CSKA 2 (1-1) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by second ranked MBA Moscow (3-1) 77-71. They made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. MBA Moscow forced 25 CSKA 2 turnovers. 25 personal fouls committed by CSKA 2 helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for forward Maxim Sheleketo (204-87) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international center Ruslan Pateev (213-90, college: ASU, agency: Alti Sport) contributed with 11 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Yuriy Umrikhin (190-99) replied with 20 points and 4 assists and forward Alexandr Evseev (205-2) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for CSKA 2. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. CSKA 2's coach Predrag Badnjarevic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. MBA Moscow maintains second position with 3-1 record having just one point less than leader Burevestnik. CSKA 2 at the other side dropped to the ninth place with one game lost. They share the position with TSU. MBA Moscow are looking forward to face Kupol-Rodniki (#6) in Izhevsk in the next round. CSKA 2 will play on the road against Uralmash in Ekaterinburg and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
MBA Moscow: M.Sheleketo 19+10reb+4ast, A.Kuzniecov 16+1reb+1ast, R.Pateev 11+7reb, A.Korchagin 10+3reb+5ast, V.Pavlenko 7+3reb, M.Lichutin 6+1reb+1ast
CSKA 2: Y.Umrikhin 20+3reb+4ast, K.Anton 16+2reb+1ast, A.Yershov 11+2reb+2ast, E.Alexandr 10+6reb+3ast, D.Kochergin 7+3reb, K.Makar 4+2reb
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Khimky-Podmos. - Kupol-Rodniki 49-95

Bottom-ranked Khimky-Podmos. is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their third consecutive match to twelfth ranked Kupol-Rodniki (2-3) 95-49. They made 26-of-34 charity shots (76.5 percent) during the game, while Khimky-Podmos. only scored seven points from the stripe. Kupol-Rodniki forced 21 Khimky-Podmos. turnovers and had a 33-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. 30 personal fouls committed by Khimky-Podmos. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Slovenian center Radoslav Pekovic (215-94, agency: Alti Sport) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Point guard Andrey Mateyunas (180-88) chipped in 17 points and 7 assists. Five Kupol-Rodniki players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Vladislav Sharapov (205-99) who recorded 11 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Ivan Evstigneev (194-99) added 12 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kupol-Rodniki moved-up to sixth place. Khimky-Podmos. at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. Kupol-Rodniki's next round opponent will be league's second-placed MBA Moscow on the road and it may be quite challenging game. Khimky-Podmos. will play against TSU (#10) in Revda and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Kupol-Rodniki: R.Pekovic 18+11reb+1ast, A.Mateyunas 17+7ast, A.Vzdykhalkin 14+2reb+1ast, A.Varnakov 12+4reb+1ast, E.Fidiy 10+9reb+1ast, M.Procshenko 7+1reb
Khimky-Podmos.: I.Evstigneev 12+1reb+2ast, V.Sharapov 11+6reb+1ast, E.Akhmedov 7+1reb+2ast, V.Odinokov 6, M.Barashkov 5+7reb, D.Kadoshnikov 3+2reb
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Runa Basket - Uralmash 94-74

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Runa Basket (3-2) crushed 9th ranked Uralmash (1-2) in Moscow 94-74. They outrebounded Uralmash 38-25 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Fedor Klyuchnikov (193-90) who scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Addison Spruill (195-93, college: UNCW, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) chipped in 19 points. Five Runa Basket players scored in double figures. Runa Basket's coach Oleg Bartunov let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Maxim Krivosheev (207-88) who recorded 17 points and 5 assists and point guard Igor Novikov (192-92) added 11 points, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively. Runa Basket moved-up to third place. Uralmash at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. Runa Basket's next round opponent will be Ufimets Ufa (#5) on the road. Uralmash will play against CSKA 2 (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Runa Basket: A.Spruill 19+4reb+1ast, F.Klyuchnikov 18+5reb+2ast, A.Hadzibegovic 16+4reb+1ast, E.Karpeko 10+3reb+1ast, D.Velichkin 10+4reb+1ast, K.Popov 8+6reb
Uralmash: M.Krivosheev 17+4reb+5ast, I.Novikov 11+4reb+5ast, D.Sinegubov 11+2reb+2ast, A.Shcherbenev 9+2reb+1ast, I.Samsonov 8+4reb+1ast, Z.Alexandr 7+2ast
gschID: 830478


Vostok-65 - Ufimets Ufa 90-57

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Ufimets Ufa (2-2) against tenth ranked Vostok-65 (2-1) on Saturday night. Visiting Ufimets Ufa was crushed by Vostok-65 in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk 90-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ufimets Ufa. Vostok-65 dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Ufimets Ufa's 16. They outrebounded Ufimets Ufa 38-17 including a 15-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international forward Nikita Balashov (207-91, agency: Alti Sport) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Andrey Ivanov (196-84, agency: Alti Sport) chipped in 13 points during the contest. Four Vostok-65 players scored in double figures. Vostok-65's coach Eduard Raud felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Kazakhstan forward Aleksandr Zhigulin (205-94) with 19 points and swingman Iaroslav Vennikov (187-99) scored 13 points. Vostok-65 moved-up to fourth place. Ufimets Ufa at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Vostok-65 will play against Univ.Surgut (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ufimets Ufa will play against Runa Basket (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vostok-65: N.Balashov 15+5reb+2ast, A.Ivanov 13+4reb+2ast, A.Golyahov 12+2reb+4ast, A.Semenyuk 10+6reb, N.Remizov 9+3reb, G.Shukhovtsov 7+5reb
Ufimets Ufa: A.Zhigulin 19+3reb+1ast, I.Vennikov 13+3reb+2ast, N.Zverev 9+4reb, E.Borisyuk 5+5reb+2ast, I.Rusetskiy 5+1reb+4ast, B.Nazmutdinov 3+1reb+4ast
gschID: 830480




Tags : MAXIM SHELEKETO, MBA MOSCOW, RUSSIAN BASKETBALL
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SENEGAL  
Cheikh Mbodj's double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Senegalese players playing currently abroad: - by Eurobasket Center2
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Senegalese players, who play currently abroad.

Cheikh Mbodj
Cheikh Mbodj
   #1. This week's number one is an experienced international center Cheikh Mbodj (208-87, agency: Octagon Europe, college: Cincinnati, currently plays in Japan). Mbodj could not help Nishinomiya Storks (4-5) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite his very good performance the fifth-placed Nishinomiya Storks (4-5) were defeated 79-68 on the road by the second-ranked Rizing in the West group. Mbodj recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and getting 12 rebounds. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Mbodj has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 19.7ppg, 8.7rpg, 2FGP: 56.8%(21-37) and FT: 68.0%. Mbodj played for the Senegalese senior national team one years ago.

Youssoupha Fall
Youssoupha Fall
   #2. Second place goes to former U18 international center Youssoupha Fall (221-95, currently plays in Euroleague). He was not able to help Baskonia (2-2) in their last game. Despite Fall's good performance Baskonia was edged 72-71 at home by the leading FC Barcelona. He scored 11 points in only a mere 13 minutes. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Fall's overall stats are: 3.0ppg, 1.3rpg and FT: 57.1% in four games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Senegalese and French. Fall played for the Senegalese U18 national team in 2012.

Youssou Ndoye
Youssou Ndoye
   #3. The Senegalese player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Youssou Ndoye (213-91, college: St.Bonaventure, currently plays in Spain). He was not able to secure a victory for Real Betis in their last game on Saturday. Despite Ndoye's very good performance his team was defeated 93-81 in Manresa by the much lower-ranked La ICL (#10). He was the top scorer with 17 points. Ndoye also added 5 rebounds and 2 blocks. Ndoye's total stats this season are: 9.6ppg, 5.1rpg, 1.3bpg, 2FGP: 51.2% and FT: 62.2%. He played for the Senegalese national team one years ago.

Clevin Hannah
Clevin Hannah
   #4. Guard Clevin Hannah (179-87, agency: BeoBasket, college: Wichita St., currently plays in EuroCup) contributed to Andorra's victory against the closely-ranked Lietkabelis (1-4) 76-66 in the Eurocup on Tuesday night. Hannah scored 8 points and added 3 assists (was perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line). MoraBanc Andorra (2-3) is placed fourth in group C. Hannah's total stats this season are: 8.4ppg and 3.6apg. He is another player who holds two passports: Senegalese and American. Hannah used to play for the Senegalese national team back in 2017.

Ibrahima Fall-Faye
Ibrahima Fall-Faye
   #5. International power forward Ibrahima Fall-Faye (207-97, currently plays in EuroCup) couldn't help the league outsider Antwerp Giants (0-5) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Antwerp Giants (#6) was badly defeated 95-76 in Bologna by the leading Virtus BO in the group C of Eurocup. Fall-Faye had a double-double by scoring 16 points and getting 11 rebounds. He also added and 4 steals in 33 minutes. So far Antwerp Giants lost all five games in the Regular Season. Fall-Faye has relatively good stats this year: 12.8ppg, 6.6rpg, 2.2bpg and 1.2spg in five games. He used to play for the Senegalese national team last year.

Hamady N'Diaye
Hamady N'Diaye
   #6. Power forward Hamady N'Diaye (213-87, college: Rutgers, currently plays in France) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Boulazac Basket (0-3) crushing them 89-60 in the French Jeep ELITE ProA in Saturday night's game. He scored 6 points. It was his first game for Pau-Lacq-Orthez this season. His team is placed fifth in the Jeep ELITE ProA. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's N'Diaye's first year with the team. N'Diaye is international player as he played for the Senegalese senior team one years ago.

Ibou Dianko Badji
Ibou Dianko Badji
   #7. U19 international center Ibou Dianko Badji (218-2, currently plays in Spain) led FC Barcelona 2 to an easy victory against the 13th-ranked Navarra (0-3) crushing them 110-58 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) on Saturday night. Dianko Badji scored 11 points, had 7 rebounds and made 3 blocks. FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team (2-1) is placed fifth in East group. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Dianko Badji's total stats this season are: 6.7ppg, 5.0rpg and 2.0bpg. He used to play for the Senegalese U19 national team last year.

Cheikh Sane
Cheikh Sane
   #8. Power forward Cheikh Sane (207-92, college: Marshall, currently plays in Switzerland) couldn't help Starwings (0-2) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Sane's very good performance the bottom-ranked Starwings was badly defeated 91-73 on their home court in Basel by the leading Massagno. He recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 14 rebounds. Sane also added 3 assists. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Sane's first year with the team. This season he has relatively solid stats: 15.0ppg, 11.5rpg and 2.0apg. Sane used to play for the Senegalese U18 national team back in 2008.

Amar Sylla
Amar Sylla
   #9. U19 international power forward Amar Sylla (206-1, currently plays in Basketball Champions League) couldn't help Oostende (0-1) in their game against Dacka (1-0) in the Basketball Champions League. He cannot count Wednesday's game as one of the best ones. Sylla scored only 2 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. It was his first game for Oostende this season. Oostende was defeated 79-74 in Istanbul by the leading Dacka. Sylla used to play for the Senegalese U19 national team last year.

Papa Mbaye
Papa Mbaye
   #10. Center Papa Mbaye (209-90, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Melilla (0-2) in their game against Caceres Basket (2-0) in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division). He scored 8 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Melilla (#9) was edged 75-74 on their home court in Melilla by the leading Caceres_Basket in the Group A. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Mbaye's first year with the team. Mbaye's total stats this season are: 5.0ppg and 3.5rpg. He is a former U18 international player as twelve years ago he still played for the Senegalese national team.

   #11. Former international center Bamba Fall (217-86, agency: Players Group, college: SMU, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the fourth-ranked Almansa crushing them 89-64 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) on Saturday night. Fall scored 10 points, grabbed 8 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 3 shots in 27 minutes. This year his total stats are: 8.5ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.5apg and 3.0bpg in two games. Fall used to play for the Senegalese national team thirteen years ago.

   #12. Former international center Pape Faye (200-87, currently plays in Japan) couldn't help Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo in their game against Link Tochigi Brex Utsunomiya in the Japanese B1 League. He recorded only 4 points in 13 minutes. It was his first game for Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo this season. His team lost 76-85. Faye used to play for the Senegalese national team back in 2017.

   #13. International guard Lamine Sambe (188-89, currently plays in France) managed to help ADA Blois Basket 41 to win against the closely-ranked Sluc Nancy 87-76 in the French ProB (second division) on Saturday night. He scored only 3 points. Sambe has averaged so far 7.3ppg, 1.3rpg and 4.3apg. He used to play for the Senegalese national team last year.

   #14. U19 international center Biram Faye (206-0, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a 3-point Girona's victory against the tenth-ranked Palma 81-78 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Sunday night's game. Faye scored 6 points in 18 minutes. He has averaged so far 7.0ppg and 1.5rpg in two games. Faye used to play for the Senegalese U19 national team last year.

   #15. U19 international forward Pierre Waly Sene (201-3, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Unicaja-Andalucia in their game against CAM Enrique Soler 2nd team in the Spanish EBA (fourth division). He scored only 4 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 20 minutes. It was his first game for Unicaja-Andalucia this season. His team lost 68-73. Sene used to play for the Senegalese U19 national team last year.

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

   #1. Amath M'Baye (205-PF-89, college: Oklahoma, currently plays in Turkey) led Pinar Karsiyaka to a victory against the 13th-ranked Dacka (1-4) 89-78 in the Turkish BSL in Saturday night's game. He scored 17 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 29 minutes. Pinar Karsiyaka SK Izmir (4-1) is placed third in the BSL. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. This year M'Baye averages: 7.6ppg, 3.4rpg and 3.0apg in five games he played so far. He has a dual citizenship: Senegalese and French.

   #2. Ilimane Diop (211-C-95, currently plays in Spain). Diop could not help Baskonia (5-3) to beat Joventut (5-3). He recorded 7 points in only 11 minutes. Baskonia was edged 83-82 on the road by the higher-ranked (#4) Joventut. It's Diop's eighth season with the team. This year Diop's total stats are: 5.0ppg and 2.4rpg in eight games. He is another player who holds two passports: Senegalese and Spanish.

   #3. Mbaye Ndiaye (203-SF-99, currently plays in France) was the major contributor in an ADA Blois' victory against the closely-ranked Sluc Nancy (2-1) 87-76 in the French ProB (second division) last Saturday. Ndiaye scored 16 points, had 8 rebounds and made 3 blocks. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. ADA Blois Basket 41 (3-0) is placed first in the ProB. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Ndiaye's total stats this season are: 8.7ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.7apg and 1.3bpg.

   #4. Michel Diouf (208-C-89, currently plays in Denmark) contributed to an easy victory against the fourth-ranked Naestved (3-2) crushing them 110-80 in the Danish BasketLigaen on Saturday night. He scored 13 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 22 minutes. Bakken Bears (4-1) is placed second in Pro A group. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Diouf's sixth year with the team. This season Diouf's total stats are: 9.6ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.4apg, 1.2bpg and 1.2spg in five games.

   #5. Malik Dime (206-C-92, college: Washington, currently plays in EuroCup) managed to help MoraBanc Andorra in a victory against the closely-ranked Lietkabelis (1-4) 76-66 in the Eurocup last Tuesday. He scored only 4 points in 11 minutes. MoraBanc Andorra (2-3) is placed fourth in group C. This year Dime's total stats are: 5.4ppg and 3.0rpg in five games. He has both American and Senegalese nationalities.

   #6. Bruno Diatta (208-C-96, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the tenth-ranked Jairis 77-59 in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division) in Saturday night's game. Diatta scored 5 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 15 minutes. This year Diatta's total stats are: 3.3ppg and 5.7rpg in three games.

   #7. Mamadou Niang (209-C-94, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help the league outsider Real Betis in their game against Real Madrid in the Spanish Liga Endesa. He scored only 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. His team was badly defeated by 19 points 84-65. Niang's total stats this season are: 5.9ppg and 3.9rpg.

   #8. Experienced Vieux Kasse (198-F-0, currently plays in Spain) led Zamora to a 2-point victory over the fifth-ranked Bezana 73-71 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) on Saturday night. He was MVP of the game. Kasse had a double-double by scoring 17 points and getting 14 rebounds in 42 minutes. It was his first game for Zamora this season.

   #9. Wally Niang (206-C-96, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for Clavijo in their game against Zamorano in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division). He scored 8 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 22 minutes. His team lost 68-73. Niang has reliable stats this year: 11.0ppg and 7.0rpg in three games.

   #10. Omar Lo (206-F-97, college: CBU, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Tormes' victory against the sixth-ranked Filipenses 84-75 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) in Saturday night's game. He had a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 13 rebounds in 34 minutes. Lo has reliable stats this year: 14.0ppg, 12.5rpg, 1.5apg and 2.0spg in two games.

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SERBIA  
Standings - A Liga

Regular Season: Round 6

Oct. 30: Vojvodina NS - Dunav SB 90-62
Oct. 30: Pirot - Kolubara 88-95 OT
Oct. 31: Dynamic VP - Novi Pazar 85-87
Oct. 31: Metalac - Zlatibor 80-89
Oct. 31: Sloboda U. - Tamis 76-90
Oct. 31: Napredak - Vrsac 73-64
Oct. 31: Mladost ZE - Sloga
Oct. 31: OKK Beograd - Radnicki KG
Danilo Andjusic selected the top Serbian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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We bring you last week's top performances from Serbians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

Danilo Andjusic
Danilo Andjusic
   #1. This week's number one is former international guard Danilo Andjusic (194-91, currently plays in EuroCup). He was the major contributor in a JL Bourg's victory against the fifth-ranked Partizan NiS (2-3) 89-76 in the Eurocup in Wednesday night's game. Andjusic scored 23 points and added 4 assists in 29 minutes on the court. JL Bourg Basket (2-1) is placed second in group A. Andjusic has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 21.0ppg, 3.3rpg, 4.7apg, 2FGP: 64.3%, 3FGP: 44.4% and FT: 84.0% in three games he played so far. Andjusic played for the Serbian senior national team seven years ago.

Milos Teodosic
Milos Teodosic
   #2. Second place goes to an experienced international guard Milos Teodosic (195-87, currently plays in Italy). He led Virtus BO to a victory over the third-ranked Openjobmetis VA (2-4) 85-73 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday. Teodosic was MVP of the game. He scored 21 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 7 assists. It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Group B. Virtus Segafredo Bologna (5-1) is placed first. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. This year Teodosic has very high stats. He averages: 15.8ppg, 2.6rpg, 6.2apg, 2FGP: 57.1%(16-28), 3FGP: 36.1%. Teodosic is in the roster of the Serbian senior national team.

Vasilije Micic
Vasilije Micic
   #3. The Serbian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard Vasilije Micic (196-94, agency: BeoBasket, currently plays in Euroleague). He was the main contributor in an Anadolu Efes' victory against the seventh-ranked Olympiacos (3-3) 84-79 in the Euroleague on Friday night. Micic was the best player in that game. He scored 20 points and added 7 passes in 37 minutes. Anadolu Efes Istanbul (2-3) is placed 12th in the Euroleague. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Micic has relatively good stats this year: 12.8ppg, 1.8rpg, 6.6apg, 2FGP: 54.3%, 3FGP: 16.7% and FT: 78.6% in five games. He played for the Serbian national team one years ago.

Miroslav Raduljica
Miroslav Raduljica
   #4. Center Miroslav Raduljica (213-88, currently plays in China) could not help one of league's weakest teams Guangsha Lions (2-3) in their last game on Thursday. Despite Raduljica's very good performance Guangsha Lions were defeated 113-103 on the road by the higher-ranked Loongs (#10). He recorded a double-double by scoring 31 points and getting 12 rebounds (went 6 for 6 at the free throw line). It's Raduljica's first season with the team. This year Raduljica has very high stats. He averages: 25.0ppg, 7.3rpg and 1.7apg. Raduljica is also Serbian national team player.

Strahinja Jovanovic
Strahinja Jovanovic
   #5. Former University international point guard Strahinja Jovanovic (185-96, currently plays in Poland) was not able to help Slask (1-2) in their last game on Monday. Despite his very good performance Slask was edged 79-76 in Lublin by the second-ranked Start. Jovanovic was the top scorer with 29 points. He also added 6 rebounds and dished 7 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This season Jovanovic has very high stats. He averages: 16.4ppg, 2.6rpg, 4.4apg and 1.3spg. Jovanovic used to play for the Serbian university national team three years ago.

Nikola Kalinic
Nikola Kalinic
   #6. Forward Nikola Kalinic (202-91, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a Valencia Basket's victory against the 11th-ranked Zaragoza (3-4) 93-84 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Saturday night's game. He recorded 15 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 24 minutes. Valencia Basketis placed in the Liga Endesa. This year Kalinic's overall stats are: 9.9ppg, 2.9rpg, 2.6apg and 1.4spg in seven games. He is a former international player as he played for the Serbian senior team two years ago.

Vladimir Lucic
Vladimir Lucic
   #7. International forward Vladimir Lucic (204-89, currently plays in Euroleague) helped his German team Bayern Muenchen win their game against the seventh-ranked Olympiacos (3-3) 74-68 in the Euroleague on Friday night. Lucic scored 16 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 26 minutes. FC Bayern Muenchen (4-2) is placed third in the Euroleague. It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Lucic is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fifth year in Bayern Muenchen's roster. He has very impressive stats this season: 15.5ppg and 4.8rpg in six games. Lucic used to play for the Serbian national team last year.

Vanja Marinkovic
Vanja Marinkovic
   #8. Guard Vanja Marinkovic (198-97, agency: Octagon Europe, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nikola Kalinic. But that was another game of his team in Spanish Liga Endesa which we would like to mention. Marinkovic helped Valencia Basket edge the fifth-ranked Blusens Monbus (5-3) 78-77. He scored 14 points. Valencia Basketis placed in the Liga Endesa. This season Marinkovic has relatively solid stats: 11.5ppg. He used to play for the Serbian national team back in 2017.

Danilo Tasic
Danilo Tasic
   #9. Former U20 international forward Danilo Tasic (207-93, agency: 011 Sports, currently plays in Bulgaria) helped Levski Lukoil win their game against the sixth-ranked Academik Plovdiv (1-2) crushing them 108-84 in the Bulgarian NBL last Sunday. Tasic had a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 10 rebounds. He also added 4 assists and 2 blocks in 35 minutes. Levski Lukoil Sofia (3-0) is placed first in the NBL. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Tasic has very impressive stats this year: 20.0ppg, 11.3rpg, 4.3apg and 1.7bpg in three games. He used to play for the Serbian U20 national team seven years ago.

Vasa Pusica
Vasa Pusica
   #10. Guard Vasa Pusica (196-95, college: Northeastern, currently plays in Italy) was not able to secure a victory for Sassari (4-2) in their last game. Despite his good performance the first-placed Sassari (4-2) lost 92-99 in Venezia to the lower-ranked (#3) Umana in the Group D. Pusica scored 10 points and added 3 assists in 25 minutes. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Pusica has reliable stats this year: 11.8ppg, 2.4rpg and 2.6apg in five games. He is a former U18 international player as seven years ago he still played for the Serbian national team.

   #11. Former U20 international power forward Vasilije Vucetic (207-96, currently plays in Slovenia) helped Krka win their game against the fifth-ranked Rogaska crushing them 94-71 in the Slovenian Liga Nova KBM on Wednesday night. Vucetic scored 13 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 21 minutes. Vucetic's stats this year are: 10.3ppg and 5.3rpg in three games. He used to play for the Serbian U20 national team four years ago.

   #12. Former University international center Veljko Brkic (206-95, currently plays in Hungary) helped PVSK-Veolia win their game against the closely-ranked Kaposvari 80-75 in the Hungarian A Division in Wednesday night's game. Brkic was the top player that evening. He scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. It was his first game for PVSK-Veolia this season. Brkic used to play for the Serbian university national team back in 2017.

   #13. Former University international swingman Djordje Drenovac (201-92, currently plays in Hungary) helped DEAC edge the closely-ranked Szedeak 92-90 in the Hungarian A Division last Saturday. He scored 23 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 40 minutes. This year Drenovac's total stats are: 9.7ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.0apg and 1.7spg in three games. He used to play for the Serbian university national team five years ago.

   #14. International power forward Stevan Jelovac (208-89, also represented by BeoBasket, currently plays in Japan) couldn't help San-en NeoPhoenix in their game against Dragonflies in the Japanese B1 League, despite his very good performance in Sunday night's game. He had a double-double by scoring 25 points and getting 12 rebounds. Jelovac also added 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) in 40 minutes. But his team lost 109-115. Jelovac has very impressive stats this year: 26.0ppg, 10.8rpg, 2.5apg and 1.3spg in four games. He used to play for the Serbian national team last year.

   #15. Former international guard Stefan Markovic (198-88, currently plays in Italy) is a teammate of previously mentioned Milos Teodosic and both played together in the last Italian Serie A game. Markovic managed to help Virtus Segafredo Bologna in a victory against the third-ranked Openjobmetis VA 85-73. He scored only 4 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 24 minutes. Markovic has averaged so far 5.0ppg, 3.6rpg, 4.6apg and 1.6spg in five games. He used to play for the Serbian national team four years ago.

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

   #1. Experienced DeMarcus Nelson (193-PG-85, college: Duke, currently plays in France) could not help Limoges CSP Elite (3-1) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the league leader Limoges CSP Elite lost 76-82 on the road to the second-ranked Levallois. Nelson was the top scorer with 18 points. He also added 4 rebounds in 32 minutes. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Nelson has relatively solid stats: 13.4ppg, 4.4rpg and 3.6apg in five games he played so far. He is a naturalized American. Nelson used to play for Crvena Zvezda Telekom Beograd in Serbian league.

   #2. Nemanja Simovic (192-PG-95, currently plays in Montenegro) led Ibar Rozaje to a victory over the ninth-ranked All-Stars (0-2) 82-70 in the Montenegrin Erste Liga last Saturday. Simovic was the top player that evening. He scored 27 points (!!!), grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 6 assists. KK Ibar Rozaje (2-0) is placed first in the Erste Liga. Simovic's team will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical. Simovic has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 19.5ppg, 4.0rpg, 5.5apg and 2.5spg.

   #3. Vladimir Jankovic (202-SF-90, currently plays in Greece) contributed to AEK's victory against the 11th-ranked Ionikos Nikaias (0-2) 81-68 in the Greek A1 on Saturday night. Jankovic recorded 13 points and added 3 assists. It was his first game for AEK this season. His team is placed third in the A1. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Jankovic has a dual citizenship: Serbian and Greek.

   #4. Djordje Dzeletovic (204-C-93, agency: Alti Sport, currently plays in Hungary) was the main contributor in Szedeak's victory against the tenth-ranked OSE Lions (1-2) 91-84 in the Hungarian A Division last Tuesday. Dzeletovic was the top player that evening. He scored 23 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Naturtex-SZTE-Szedeak Szeged (4-2) is placed second in the A Division. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This season Dzeletovic has very high stats. He averages: 20.4ppg, 4.6rpg and 2.0apg.

   #5. Marko Mladjan (205-PF-93, currently plays in Switzerland) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Starwings (0-2) 91-73 in the Swiss SBL on Wednesday night. Mladjan was the top player that evening. He recorded 28 points (!!!) and grabbed 5 rebounds. SAM Basket Massagno (3-0) is placed first in the SBL. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This season Mladjan has very high stats. He averages: 26.0ppg, 6.5rpg and 1.5apg. Mladjan is another player who holds two passports: Serbian and Swiss.

   #6. Charles Jenkins (191-G-89, college: Hofstra, currently plays in Euroleague) was not able to help Olympiacos (3-3) in their last game on Friday. Despite Jenkins' good performance Olympiacos was defeated 74-68 in Muenchen by the higher-ranked Bayern (#3). He was the second best scorer with 12 points. This season Jenkins averages only 6.5ppg. He is a naturalized American. Jenkins used to play for KK Crvena Zvezda Telekom Beograd in Serbian league.

   #7. Milan Nikolic (200-SF-92, currently plays in Slovakia) was not able to secure a victory for Nova Ves (7-2) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Nikolic's very good performance the league leader Nova Ves was defeated 91-79 at home by the lower-ranked Levice (#3). He was the top scorer with 21 points. Nikolic also added 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Nikolic's stats this season are: 14.6ppg, 5.5rpg, 3.0apg and 1.8spg.

   #8. Dusan Mladjan (198-SF-86, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Switzerland) is a teammate of previously mentioned Marko Mladjan. But that was another game of his team in Swiss SBL which we would like to mention. Mladjan was the major contributor in Massagno's victory against the fifth-ranked Neuchatel 80-69. He scored 21 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 28 minutes. Mladjan has very impressive stats this year: 19.0ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.3spg in three games. He has both Serbian and Swiss nationalities.

   #9. Goran Vucicevic (195-F/G-90, currently plays in Montenegro) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Zeta crushing them 100-75 in the Montenegrin Erste Liga last Saturday. Vucicevic scored 25 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. This season Vucicevic has very high stats. He averages: 23.5ppg, 5.0rpg and 2.0spg.

   #10. Predrag Miletic (193-G-84, currently plays in Austria) contributed to an overtime Dukes' victory against the seventh-ranked UBSC Graz 97-91 in the Austrian BSL on Saturday night. Miletic recorded 18 points in 33 minutes. Miletic averaged so far 14.3ppg, 3.8rpg and 2.0apg in four games.

Novak is back at Mega SoccerBet - by Eurobasket News
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BC Mega SoccerBet Beograd (KLS) added to their roster 25-year old Serbian point guard Jovan Novak (188-94, agency: BeoBasket). It is actually his comeback to Beograd as he has played here before. Novak has played for the last two seasons at SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels in German BBL league. In 20 games he had 8.3ppg, 3.0rpg and 8.9apg (leader !!!) last season. A very impressive year as he was named to Eurobasket.com German Bundesliga All-Bosmans Team.
Novak represented Serbia at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) five years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 9.5ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.5apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 51.7%, 3PT: 31.0%, FT: 70.0%.
Novak has played previously professionally in Poland (PGE Turow and MKS DG) and Serbia (Metalac, KK Vojvodina Novi Sad 2nd team, Vrsac and KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Novak's team made it to the Adriatic League Supercup Final Four in 2018. He was also voted Eurobasket.com All-German Bundesliga Bosman Player of the Year in 2019.

By Eurobasket Data Center

(via @yugobasket)

Tags : JOVAN NOVAK, BC MEGA SOCCERBET BEOGRAD, SERBIAN BASKETBALL, SERBIAN TRANSACTIONS, ABA LEAGUE
Coach Scepanovic left KK Partizan NiS Beograd - by Eurobasket News
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45-year old Montenegrin coach Vlado Scepanovic left KK Partizan NiS Beograd (KLS). Scepanovic has coached there for the last three years.
Scepanovic has coached previously in Germany (Brose Bamberg) and Montenegro (Buducnost). His team won Adriatic League Supercup.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Crailsheim adds Radosavljevic to their roster - by Eurobasket News
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HAKRO Merlins Crailsheim (BBL) added to their roster 27-year old German center Bogdan Radosavljevic (213-106kg-93). Radosavljevic was about to sign at SYNTAINICS MBC Weissenfels. The last season he played at Hamburg Towers where in 7 BBL games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.3ppg, 3.6rpg and 2.1apg. Radosavljevic also played for ALBA Berlin earlier that season. In only one Euroleague game he averaged just 2 points. The other team he played shortly was Happy Casa Brindisi in Italian Serie A. In two games he had 4.5ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.0spg. His team made it to the Supercup semifinals. Radosavljevic also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he got 7.3ppg and 2.0rpg.
He is a dual citizen owning also Serbian passport.
He was also a member of German international program for some years. Radosavljevic played for German Senior National Team between 2014 and 2017 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2013.
He also represented Germany at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) five years ago. Radosavljevic's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 7 games: 8.9ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 40.9%, FT: 53.3%.
Radosavljevic has played also professionally in Spain (Real Betis), Germany (EnBW Ludwigsburg, ratiopharm Ulm, Bayern Muenchen, Walter Tigers and FC Bayern Muenchen 2nd team) and Austria (SKN St. Poelten Basketball).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of German Bundesliga in 2018. Radosavljevic was also voted Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U20 Honorable Mention back in 2013.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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Tags : BOGDAN RADOSAVLJEVIC, HAKRO MERLINS CRAILSHEIM, GERMAN BASKETBALL, GERMAN TRANSACTIONS
Handlova cut Dusan Vicentic - by Michal Duchovic
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MBK Banik Handlova (SBL) cut 23-year old Serbian forward Dusan Vicentic (206-102kg-97, college: WVWC). In 6 SBL games he recorded 9.3ppg and 5.0rpg this season.
Vicentic just graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College and it is his first season in pro basketball.



Tags : DUSAN VICENTIC, MBK BANIK HANDLOVA, SLOVAKIAN BASKETBALL, SLOVAKIAN TRANSACTIONS
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Handlova cut Dusan Vicentic - by Michal Duchovic
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MBK Banik Handlova (SBL) cut 23-year old Serbian forward Dusan Vicentic (206-102kg-97, college: WVWC). In 6 SBL games he recorded 9.3ppg and 5.0rpg this season.
Vicentic just graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College and it is his first season in pro basketball.



Tags : DUSAN VICENTIC, MBK BANIK HANDLOVA, SLOVAKIAN BASKETBALL, SLOVAKIAN TRANSACTIONS
Nikola Rakocevic (ex Caceres) is a newcomer at Handlova - by Michal Duchovic
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MBK Banik Handlova (SBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old Montenegrin guard Nikola Rakocevic (191-91). He has played for the last four years at Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad in Spanish LEB Gold. In 22 games he recorded 11.0ppg and 2.6rpg last season.
Rakocevic represented Montenegro at the European Championships U20 in Crete (Greece) three years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.3ppg, 3.9rpg, FGP: 46.9%, FT: 70.0%.
Rakocevic has played previously professionally in Spain (Real Madrid, Leche Rio Breogan, Valladolid, Zaragoza and Real Madrid 2nd team) and Montenegro (KK Zeta 2011 Golubovci).
Among many awards Rakocevic's team made it to the LEB Gold Play-Off Semifinals in 2012 and 2015. He received also Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Honorable Mention award in 2019.



Tags : NIKOLA RAKOCEVIC, MBK BANIK HANDLOVA, SLOVAKIAN BASKETBALL, SLOVAKIAN TRANSACTIONS
Krajcovic number one in Slovakia for round 9 (by Interperformances) - by Eurobasket News
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International Point guard Simon Krajcovic (191-PG-94) had a great game in the last round for Levice, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 9.
The 26-year old player got a double-double of 25 points and 11 assists, while his team beat Inter Bratislava (#7, 2-6) 88-80. Levice is placed at 3rd position in Slovakian SBL. Levice 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 4-4 record. In the team's last game Krajcovic had a remarkable five three-pointers out of 9 attempts. He has many years of experience at Levice, through which he has constantly improved. Former Loyola Marymount University star has very solid stats this year. Krajcovic is in league's top in assists (4th best: 6.0apg) and averages impressive 2.3spg and 58.3% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was 28-year old Slovenian Miha Vasl (192-G-92) of Prievidza. Vasl had a very good evening with a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds. Bad luck as Prievidza lost that game 71-77 to the higher-ranked Lucenec (#2, 6-2). Prievidza is still second from the bottom in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 3-5 record. Vasl is a newcomer at Prievidza, but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.0ppg (#7). His other stats are also decent: 6.5rpg and 3.8apg.

Third on the list of top players last round was former international Richard Korner (200-SF-90, agency: 011 Sports) of Inter Bratislava (#7). Korner scored 24 points. Despite Korner's great performance Inter Bratislava lost 80-88 to the higher-ranked Levice (#3, 4-4). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Inter Bratislava can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 2-6 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Korner has a very solid season. In 7 games in Slovakia he scored 16.3ppg. He also has 4.9rpg and FGP: 60.6%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Arnas Berucka (196-F-97) of Inter Bratislava - 24 points and 4 rebounds
5. Jarvis Garrett (182-PG-95) of Nova Ves - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Robert Rozanek (190-G-96) of Lucenec - 18 points and 8 assists
7. Konstantin Anikenko (218-C-92) of Lucenec - 14 points and 6 rebounds
8. Michal Fusek (224-C-95) of Inter Bratislava - 6 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Boris Bojanovsky (217-C-93) of Levice - 13 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Marko Stevanovic (203-F-94) of Nova Ves - 8 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


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Stats Leaders - 1A
Points Per Game
Cebular_Sandi_1 Sandi CEBULAR
  Terme O
  (194-G-86)
  Avg: 19
 1. Cebular Terme O19.0 
 2. Mahkovic Helios S18.7 
 3. Muric Sencur Gor.18.6 
 4. Sekulovic Helios18.0 
 5. Stavrov Triglav18.0 
 6. Routt Zlatorog17.8 
 7. Kastrati Primorska17.2 
 8. Djapa Sentjur16.0 
 9. Atanackovic Terme16.0 
 10. Kosic Hopsi P15.8 
Rebounds Per Game
Carver_Aaron Aaron CARVER
  Hopsi P
  (201-F-96)
  Avg: 14.3
 1. Carver Hopsi P14.3 
 2. Routt Zlatorog11.4 
 3. Sekulovic Helios11.0 
 4. Muric Sencur Gor.11.0 
 5. Djapa Sentjur7.5 
 6. Vasilic Terme O7.3 
 7. Rodic Triglav7.0 
 8. Ozegovic Triglav6.0 
 9. Mahkovic Helios S6.0 
 10. Benson Zlatorog6.0 
Assists Per Game
Vujasinovic_Daniel_1 Daniel VUJASINOVIC
  Helios
  (192-PG-89)
  Avg: 8
 1. Vujasinovic Helios8.0 
 2. Baric Krka6.0 
 3. Rojc Primorska6.0 
 4. Novak Sencur Gor.5.3 
 5. Span Sentjur5.2 
 6. Kosic Hopsi P5.0 
 7. Nichols Rogaska5.0 
 8. Benson Zlatorog5.0 
 9. Cebular Terme O4.8 
 10. Pozin Zlatorog4.6 
Steals Per Game
Novak_Jan1_1 Jan NOVAK
  Sencur Gor.
  (193-PG-95)
  Avg: 3.2
 1. Novak Sencur Gor.3.2 
 2. Rojc Primorska3.2 
 3. Voncina Primorska2.8 
 4. Muric Sencur Gor.2.0 
 5. Carver Hopsi P2.0 
 6. Nemanic Primorska2.0 
 7. Kosic Hopsi P1.8 
 8. Kralj Sencur Gor.1.8 
 9. Vujasinovic Helios1.8 
 10. Span Sentjur1.8 
Blocks Per Game
Stipanicev_Jakov Jakov STIPANICEV
  Zlatorog
  (208-F-99)
  Avg: 1.4
 1. Stipanicev Zlatorog1.4 
 2. Rizvic Sencur G1.3 
 3. Routt Zlatorog1.2 
 4. Ahmedovic Sentjur1.2 
 5. Oman Helios Suns1.0 
 6. Kosi Krka1.0 
 7. Vucetic Krka1.0 
 8. Muric Sencur Gor.1.0 
 9. Atanackovic Terme1.0 
 10. Smrekar Triglav0.7 
Jordan Morgan selected the top Slovenian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Slovenian players, who play currently abroad.

Jordan Morgan
Jordan Morgan
   #1. This week's number one is an international center Jordan Morgan (204-91, college: Michigan, currently plays in EuroCup). He could not help Unics Kazan (2-2) in their last game. Despite Morgan's very good performance the fourth-placed Unics Kazan (2-2) was edged 93-91 on the road by the leading Joventut in the group A of Eurocup. He was the top scorer with 23 points. Morgan also added 8 rebounds in 27 minutes on the court. Morgan has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 16.3ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.3apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 62.5%(20-32) and FT: 75.0% in three games he played so far. Morgan is a naturalized American. He is currently a member of the Slovenian senior national team. Morgan used to play for Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenian league.

Anthony Randolph
Anthony Randolph
   #2. Second place goes to former international forward Anthony Randolph (211-89, college: LSU, currently plays in Euroleague). He led his Spanish team Real Madrid to an easy victory against the third-ranked Bayern Muenchen (4-2) 100-82 in the Euroleague last Thursday. Randolph scored 13 points. Real Madrid (2-4) is placed 15th in the Euroleague. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It's Randolph's fifth year with the team. His overall stats this season are: 5.8ppg, 2.3rpg, 3FGP: 22.2% and FT: 87.5%. Randolph is a naturalized American. He played for the Slovenian national team in 2018. Strangely Randolph has never played in Slovenia.

Alen Omic
Alen Omic
   #3. The Slovenian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international center Alen Omic (216-92, agency: BeoBasket, currently plays in EuroCup). He contributed to a JL Bourg's victory against the fifth-ranked Partizan NiS (2-3) 89-76 in the Eurocup on Wednesday night. Omic scored 10 points in 20 minutes. JL Bourg Basket (2-1) is placed second in group A. This year Omic's overall stats are: 7.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 52.9% and FT: 75.0% in three games. He played for the Slovenian national team three years ago.

Zoran Dragic
Zoran Dragic
   #4. Forward Zoran Dragic (196-89, currently plays in Euroleague) was not able to help Baskonia (2-2) in their last game on Friday. Despite Dragic's very good performance Baskonia was edged 72-71 at home by the leading FC Barcelona. He was the top scorer with 15 points. But the season just started, so everything may happen. It's Dragic's first year with the team. Dragic's total stats this season are: 10.0ppg and 2.3rpg. He used to play for the Slovenian national team last year.

Klemen Prepelic
Klemen Prepelic
   #5. International guard Klemen Prepelic (191-92, currently plays in Spain) helped Valencia Basket win their game against the tenth-ranked Zaragoza (3-4) 93-84 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Saturday. Prepelic recorded 6 points and added 4 assists (made all of his six free throws) in 16 minutes. Valencia Basketis placed in the Liga Endesa. This year Prepelic's total stats are: 7.7ppg and 2.4apg in seven games. He plays currently for the Slovenian national team.

Luka Rupnik
Luka Rupnik
   #6. Point guard Luka Rupnik (186-93, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for Zaragoza in their game against Unicaja Malaga (4-4) in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Rupnik was the second best scorer with 8 points. He also added 4 passes. His team was crushed 92-63 on their home court in Zaragoza by the much lower-ranked Unicaja Malaga (#12). It's Rupnik's first season with the team. Rupnik has averaged so far 3.7ppg and 2.3apg. He is an international player who is currently on the senior Slovenian National Team roster.

Jan Razdevsek
Jan Razdevsek
   #7. An experienced U20 international guard Jan Razdevsek (191-0, currently plays in Austria) led Raiffeisen Flyers Wels to an overtime victory against the eighth-ranked Gunners Oberwart (1-3) 90-88 in the Austrian BSL in Saturday night's game. Razdevsek recorded 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists in 29 minutes. BC Raiffeisen Flyers Wels (3-0) are placed second in the BSL. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Razdevsek has very impressive stats this year: 15.7ppg, 5.0rpg, 8.0apg and 1.7spg in three games. He used to play for the Slovenian U20 national team last year.

Gregor Glas
Gregor Glas
   #8. Shooting guard Gregor Glas (197-1, currently plays in Serbia) couldn't help Dynamic VP (2-3) in their last game on Friday. Despite Glas' very good performance Dynamic VP was defeated 80-74 in Novi Sad by the leading Vojvodina NS. He was the second best scorer with 17 points. Glas also added 8 boards, passed 5 assists and added 3 steals. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This season Glas has very high stats. He averages: 20.4ppg, 5.2rpg, 3.8apg and 2.2spg. Glas used to play for the Slovenian national team last year.

Blaz Mesicek
Blaz Mesicek
   #9. International swingman Blaz Mesicek (197-97, currently plays in ABA League) couldn't help Split (1-3) in their game against Igokea (3-1) in the ABA League. He recorded 9 points and added 4 passes in 24 minutes. But Split was edged 79-78 on their home court in Split by the higher-ranked (#5) Igokea. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Mesicek has averaged so far 9.7ppg, 1.3rpg, 4.0apg and 1.3spg in three games. He is also in the roster of the Slovenian national team.

Zan Mark Sisko
Zan Mark Sisko
   #10. Guard Zan Mark Sisko (189-97, also represented by BeoBasket, currently plays in Euroleague) faced previously mentioned Anthony Randolph in the Euroleague last game. Sisko couldn't help Bayern Muenchen (4-2) in their game against Real Madrid (2-4). He scored only 4 points and added 3 passes. Bayern Muenchen was badly defeated 100-82 in Madrid by the much lower-ranked Real (#15). They ended the series of four consecutive victories. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Sisko has averaged so far 3.8ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.5apg. He is a former international player as three years ago he still played for the Slovenian senior national team.

   #11. Former international guard Miha Vasl (192-92, currently plays in Slovakia) couldn't help Prievidza (3-5) in their last game. Despite Vasl's very good performance Prievidza lost 71-77 on the opponent's court to the second-ranked Lucenec. He had a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 11 rebounds. Vasl also added 6 assists in 36 minutes. Vasl has very impressive stats this year: 17.0ppg, 6.5rpg, 3.8apg and 1.4spg in eight games. He used to play for the Slovenian national team three years ago.

   #12. Former international center Gasper Vidmar (210-87, currently plays in EuroCup) managed to help Umana Reyer Venezia to win against the sixth-ranked Acibadem 88-82 in the Eurocup on Wednesday night. Vidmar scored only 2 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Vidmar has averaged so far 7.3ppg and 3.5rpg. He used to play for the Slovenian national team back in 2018.

   #13. International point guard Matic Rebec (183-95, currently plays in France) led SPO Rouen to a victory against the 11th-ranked Denain Voltaire 94-89 in the French ProB (second division) in Sunday night's game. Rebec scored 13 points and added 6 assists in 33 minutes. Rebec has relatively good stats this year: 10.7ppg, 2.3rpg, 7.7apg and 1.7spg in three games. He used to play for the Slovenian national team last year.

   #14. U20 international point guard Nejc Klavzar (187-99, currently plays in Bosnia) helped Spars win their game against the closely-ranked Siroki 80-74 in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I in Saturday night's game. He recorded only 4 points and added 3 passes. Klavzar has averaged so far 8.0ppg, 2.7rpg, 3.3apg and 1.7spg. He used to play for the Slovenian U20 national team last year.

   #15. International point guard Jan Span (189-92, agency: Octagon Europe, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Gipuzkoa in their game against Movil Estudiantes in the Spanish Liga Endesa. Span scored 5 points in 16 minutes. His team was badly defeated by 19 points 80-61. Span has averaged so far 4.1ppg, 1.1rpg and 1.3apg in seven games. He used to play for the Slovenian national team last year.

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

   #1. Bruno Peric (194-G-94, currently plays in Croatia) could not help H.Analitica (1-6) in their last game on Friday. Despite Peric's good performance the bottom-ranked H.Analitica was crushed 94-73 on the road by the higher-ranked Zadar (#6). He was the second best scorer with 14 points. Peric also added 4 passes. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This season Peric has relatively solid stats: 11.0ppg, 2.1rpg, 3.0apg and 1.1spg. He has a dual citizenship: Slovenian and Croatian. Despite Peric's Slovenian passport, he currently plays for the Croatian university national team and is not eligible to play for the Slovenian team.

   #2. Radoslav Pekovic (215-C-94, agency: Alti Sport, currently plays in Russia) led Kupol-Rodniki to a victory over the league outsider Khimky-Podmoskovye Moscow Region (0-3) crushing them 95-49 in the Russian Superleague 1 (second division) on Saturday night. Pekovic was MVP of the game. He had a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 11 rebounds in 28 minutes. Kupol-Rodniki Izhevsk (2-3) is placed sixth in the Superleague 1. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Pekovic has relatively solid stats: 11.3ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.8apg and 1.3bpg in four games he played so far.

   #3. Ljubisa Markovic (212-C-91, currently plays in Serbia) contributed to an easy victory against the fifth-ranked KK Zeleznicar Cacak (2-2) crushing them 113-64 in the Serbian 2MLS (second division) on Saturday night. Markovic recorded 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks in only a mere 12 minutes. KK Fair Play Nis (3-1) is placed second in South group. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Markovic has relatively solid stats: 14.0ppg, 7.0rpg, 1.3apg and 1.3bpg in four games. He is another player who holds two passports: Slovenian and Serbian.

   #4. Milorad Sedlarevic (201-F-93, college: UPEI, currently plays in Germany) was the major contributor in Bramsche's victory against the ninth-ranked Cuxhaven (2-3) 91-85 in the German Regionalliga (fourth division) on Saturday night. Sedlarevic scored 21 points, had 8 rebounds and made 2 blocks. It was his first game for Bramsche this season; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. His team is placed eighth in North group. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen.

   #5. Experienced Ales Primc (201-F-79, currently plays in Austria) was not able to help KOS (3-1) in their last game. Despite Primc's very good performance KOS was edged 93-91 in Eisenstadt by the lower-ranked (#9) Nord Dragonz. He scored 17 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 31 minutes. It was KOS's first loss after three consecutive victories. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Primc has relatively solid stats: 13.0ppg, 2.5rpg and 2.5apg in four games.

   #6. Lovro Fizuleto (200-C-92, currently plays in Austria) is a teammate of previously mentioned Ales Primc and both played together in the last Austrian 2.Bundesliga game. Fizuleto was not able to secure a victory for KOS (3-1) in their last game on Monday. Despite his very good performance KOS was edged 93-91 in Eisenstadt by the lower-ranked Nord Dragonz (#9). Fizuleto was the second best scorer with 20 points. Fizuleto has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 15.8ppg, 7.8rpg and 1.5apg.

   #7. Tevz Ruzic (193-G-95, currently plays in Austria) couldn't help Worthersee Piraten in their game against Mustangs in the Austrian 2.Bundesliga (second division). Ruzic scored 7 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished 4 assists. It was his first game for Worthersee Piraten this season. His team was defeated 79-64.

   #8. Martin Bajc (192-G-94, currently plays in Austria) is a teammate of previously mentioned Tevz Ruzic and both played together in the last Austrian 2.Bundesliga game. Bajc couldn't help Worthersee Piraten (2-2) in their last game. Despite his good performance Worthersee Piraten lost 64-79 in Mistelbach to the lower-ranked (#10) Mustangs. Bajc scored 10 points in 28 minutes. This year Bajc has relatively solid stats: 13.5ppg, 3.0rpg and 3.3apg in four games.

   #9. Andi Smrtnik (195-F-94, currently plays in Austria) is a teammate of previously mentioned Ales Primc. He played also in the last Austrian 2.Bundesliga game facing Lovro Fizuleto (above) in the other team. Smrtnik couldn't help KOS in their game against Nord Dragonz. He scored 7 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 32 minutes. His team was edged 93-91. Smrtnik has averaged so far 5.3ppg, 4.0rpg, 2.5apg and 1.8spg in four games. He has both Slovenian and Austrian nationalities.

   #10. Luka Milovac (192-F-94, currently plays in Austria) contributed to BBU's victory against the league outsider Deutsch-Wagram 67-61 in the Austrian 2.Bundesliga (second division) last Monday. Milovac scored 6 points. Milovac has averaged so far 8.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.3apg and 1.3spg.

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SPAIN  
Stats Leaders - ACB
Points Per Game
Trimble_Melo_2 Melo TRIMBLE
  Fuenlabrada
  (190-G-95)
  Avg: 20.6
 1. Trimble Fuenlabrada20.6 
 2. Frankamp UCAM M18.6 
 3. Shermadini Tenerife18.2 
 4. Hannah Andorra17.1 
 5. Gentile Estudiantes15.8 
 6. Mirotic Barca15.8 
 7. Birutis Obradoiro15.6 
 8. Ennis Zaragoza15.6 
 9. Roberson Estu.15.4 
 10. Robertson Obradoiro15.1 
Rebounds Per Game
Perez_Tyson Tyson PEREZ
  Andorra
  (202-C-96)
  Avg: 7.4
 1. Perez Andorra7.4 
 2. Balvin Bilbao7.4 
 3. Tavares Real M7.1 
 4. Lima UCAM Murcia6.7 
 5. Birutis Obradoiro6.5 
 6. Radovic UCAM M6.3 
 7. Hlinason Zaragoza6.3 
 8. Gentile Estudiantes6.2 
 9. Kay Real Betis6.1 
 10. Mirotic Barca6.0 
Assists Per Game
Perez_Daniel2_2 Daniel PEREZ
  Manresa
  (188-PG-90)
  Avg: 7
 1. Perez Manresa7.0 
 2. Huertas Tenerife6.0 
 3. Cook Burgos5.7 
 4. Campazzo Real M5.7 
 5. Renfroe Burgos5.5 
 6. Mekel Unicaja5.5 
 7. Trimble Fuenlabrada5.3 
 8. Ribas Joventut5.0 
 9. Calathes Barca5.0 
 10. Diaz Unicaja4.9 
Steals Per Game
Campbell_TJ_1 T.J. CAMPBELL
  Real B
  (175-PG-88)
  Avg: 2
 1. Campbell Real B2.0 
 2. Diaz Unicaja1.8 
 3. Perez Andorra1.8 
 4. Kravic Burgos1.8 
 5. Henry Baskonia1.8 
 6. Ennis Zaragoza1.8 
 7. Della Valle Gran1.8 
 8. Trimble Fuenlabrada1.7 
 9. Lima UCAM Murcia1.7 
 10. Emegano Fuenlabrada1.7 
Blocks Per Game
Dime_Malik Malik DIME
  Andorra
  (206-C-92)
  Avg: 2.3
 1. Dime Andorra2.3 
 2. Tavares Real M2.1 
 3. Nzosa Unicaja1.7 
 4. Birutis Obradoiro1.5 
 5. Brown Estudiantes1.5 
 6. Lima UCAM Murcia1.3 
 7. Ndoye Real Betis1.3 
 8. Echenique Gipuzkoa1.3 
 9. Costello Gran C1.1 
 10. Brodziansky Jove.1.0 
Stats Leaders - LEB Gold
Points Per Game
Pitts_Justin Justin PITTS
  Alicante
  (178-PG-94)
  Avg: 19.3
 1. Pitts Alicante19.3 
 2. Harrell Palma19.0 
 3. Kullamaee Palma18.7 
 4. Adala Moto Castello17.5 
 5. Timmer Valladolid17.5 
 6. Llorente Melilla16.0 
 7. Cvetinovic Almansa15.5 
 8. Bropleh Granada15.5 
 9. Murphy Granada15.0 
 10. Massarelli Palencia15.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Lafuente_Jorge_2 Jorge LAFUENTE
  Huesca
  (197-F-91)
  Avg: 10
 1. Lafuente Huesca10.0 
 2. Adala Moto Castello8.0 
 3. van Zegeren Vall.8.0 
 4. Norelia Oviedo7.0 
 5. Joseph Ourense7.0 
 6. Bubalo Almansa7.0 
 7. Cruz Uceda Breogan7.0 
 8. Vega Coruna7.0 
 9. Chapela Lleida6.5 
 10. Harrell Palma6.5 
Assists Per Game
Diaz_Christian1_2 Christian DIAZ
  Granada
  (185-PG-92)
  Avg: 7.5
 1. Diaz Granada7.5 
 2. Martin Real Canoe6.5 
 3. Llompart Alicante6.3 
 4. Alvarado Castello6.0 
 5. Garcia Girona5.0 
 6. Diaz Palma4.7 
 7. Bropleh Granada4.5 
 8. Peciukevicius Coru.4.0 
 9. Lafuente Huesca4.0 
 10. de la Rua Real C4.0 
Steals Per Game
Norelia_Marc-Eddy Marc-Eddy NORELIA
  Oviedo
  (203-F-93)
  Avg: 4
 1. Norelia Oviedo4.0 
 2. Harris Almansa3.5 
 3. Monaghan Coruna3.0 
 4. Busquets Girona2.5 
 5. Belemene Coruna2.0 
 6. Matulionis Coruna2.0 
 7. Pena Coruna2.0 
 8. Costa Granada2.0 
 9. Faner Castello2.0 
 10. Sabat Girona2.0 
Blocks Per Game
Fall_Bamba_1 Bamba FALL
  Granada
  (217-C-86)
  Avg: 3
 1. Fall Granada3.0 
 2. Okeke Real Murcia1.5 
 3. Fall Ourense1.3 
 4. Omogbo Huesca1.0 
 5. Larsen Breogan1.0 
 6. Marti Oviedo1.0 
 7. Cruz Uceda Breogan1.0 
 8. Harrell Palma1.0 
 9. Dimitrijevic Oure.0.7 
 10. Galan Alicante0.7 
Stats Leaders-LEB Silver
Points Per Game
Sherman_Kaj_1 Kaj-Bjorn SHERMAN
  Solares
  (213-C-92)
  Avg: 28.5
 1. Sherman Solares28.5 
 2. Cerdan Paterna25.7 
 3. Fernandez UAF L25.0 
 4. Jimenez Valencia23.0 
 5. Recio Torta d23.0 
 6. Alonso Burgos N22.0 
 7. Gacic Tormes21.5 
 8. Aleman Ontinent21.0 
 9. Etxezarreta Easo21.0 
 10. Queeley Burgos N21.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Kasse_Vieux Vieux KASSE
  Zamora
  (198-F-0)
  Avg: 14
 1. Kasse Zamora14.0 
 2. Orue-Mazaga Tabi.13.5 
 3. Lo Tormes12.5 
 4. Gomez Picken C12.0 
 5. Archer Bezana12.0 
 6. Moragas Castello11.0 
 7. Fernandez UAF L11.0 
 8. Queeley Burgos N11.0 
 9. Dorronsoro Easo11.0 
 10. Huguet Consell10.0 
Assists Per Game
Terron_Daniel_1 Daniel TERRON
  CAM E
  (180-PG-85)
  Avg: 7
 1. Terron CAM E7.0 
 2. Arevalo LBC C7.0 
 3. Vasallo Torta d7.0 
 4. Montaner Huelva C6.0 
 5. Alvarez Cartagena5.5 
 6. Gaya Carolinas5.3 
 7. Ortin Benidorm4.7 
 8. Climent Ontinent4.5 
 9. Iradier Bezana4.5 
 10. Rueda Godella4.3 
Steals Per Game
Gonzalez_Javier2_1 Javier GONZALEZ
  CAM E
  (207-C-92)
  Avg: 5
 1. Gonzalez CAM E5.0 
 2. Merlo La Fecha4.0 
 3. Lopez La Fecha4.0 
 4. Egea Torta d4.0 
 5. Santandreu Consell4.0 
 6. Astilleros Calpe3.5 
 7. Gaya Carolinas3.3 
 8. Paniagua La Fecha3.0 
 9. Duarte Burgos N3.0 
 10. Melero Filipenses3.0 
Blocks Per Game
Dorronsoro_Martin Martin DORRONSORO
  Easo
  (200-PF-1)
  Avg: 4
 1. Dorronsoro Easo4.0 
 2. Sosa L'Alcora3.0 
 3. Kaspers Lliria2.0 
 4. Savitski Ardoi2.0 
 5. Antzizar Goierri1.5 
 6. Sherman Solares1.5 
 7. Ruiz La Zubia1.0 
 8. Uriz Ardoi1.0 
 9. Gomez LBC Cocinas1.0 
 10. Perez Avila1.0 
Euroleague: Real ease past Bayern in Madrid - by Eurobasket News
Real Madrid - Bayern 100-82

Real registered just the second win in Euroleague regular season. The Spanish powerhouse outgunned Bayern at Wizink Center on Thursday. Five players scored in double digits for the hosts. Jaycee Carroll (188-G-83) chipped in 19 points for Real.
The hosts drained 27 points in the first period to open a 10-point lead. Bayern responded with a 28-point effort in the second stanza to pull within 4 at halftime 45-49. But Real were back in the driver's seat in the third quarter. The home side boosted the lead to 9 points 70-61 at the final intermission. Real unloaded 30 points in the fourth stanza to race to the win. Trey Thompkins (208-F-90, college: Georgia, agency: Wasserman) tossed in 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for Real. Wade Baldwin IV (193-G-96, college: Vanderbilt) answered with 18 points for Bayern.

Tags : JAYCEE CARROLL, REAL MADRID, SPANISH BASKETBALL
Liga Endesa Round 8: FC Barcelona lose to UCAM Murcia - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most important game in the last round took place in Murcia between third ranked FC Barcelona (5-2) and ninth ranked UCAM Murcia (4-3) on Tuesday night. FC Barcelona was defeated by UCAM Murcia in a tough game on the road 73-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of FC Barcelona. Azerbaijani-American guard Jordan Davis (188-97, college: N.Colorado) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Radovic (208-91, agency: BeoBasket) contributed with 9 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international Nikola Mirotic (208-91) replied with 19 points and 6 rebounds for FC Barcelona. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. UCAM Murcia moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Valencia. FC Barcelona at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. UCAM Murcia is looking forward to face higher ranked Burgos (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. FC Barcelona will play against the league's second-placed CB Canarias (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Liga Endesa top team - Real Madrid (7-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked Real Betis (1-6) in Sevilla 84-65. Worth to mention a quality performance of naturalized Cape Verdean center Walter Tavares (220-92) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and Facundo Campazzo who added 9 points and 9 assists during the contest. Senegalese center Youssou Ndoye (213-91, college: St.Bonaventure) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Real Madrid have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Real Betis lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with six games lost. They share the position with Gran Canaria and Gipuzkoa. Real Madrid will play against Bilbao (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Real Betis will play against Gipuzkoa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Santiago de Comp between Valencia Basket and Blusens Monbus. Tenth ranked Valencia Basket (4-3) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Blusens Monbus (5-3). Valencia Basket managed to escape with a 1-point win 78-77 on Tuesday evening. The winners were led by Mike Tobey who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by Jake Cohen did not help to save the game for Blusens Monbus. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Valencia Basket moved-up to eighth place, which they share with UCAM Murcia. Loser Blusens Monbus dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Joventut and Baskonia. Valencia Basket will meet at home league's leader Real Madrid in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Blusens Monbus will play against Unicaja Malaga and hope to secure a win.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Joventut (5-3) and Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (2-5), which took place in Madrid. Higher ranked Joventut lost to sixteenth ranked Baloncesto Fuenlabrada in a road game 84-93. The best player for the winners was Melo Trimble who scored 18 points and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Baloncesto Fuenlabrada's coach Javier Juarez used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Baloncesto Fuenlabrada moved-up to fourteenth place. Joventut at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Baloncesto Fuenlabrada's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid .
The game between 14th ranked Zaragoza (2-6) and twelfth ranked Unicaja Malaga (4-4) in Zaragoza on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Malaga outscored Zaragoza 92-63. Adam Waczynski orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Unicaja Malaga moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Estudiantes and Manresa. Loser Zaragoza dropped to the fifteenth position with six games lost. Unicaja Malaga will face higher ranked Blusens Monbus (#5) in Santiago de Comp in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Zaragoza will play on the road against Andorra (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 8 Manresa was smashed by Baskonia on the road 87-68. Estudiantes destroyed Gipuzkoa on its own court 80-61.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 20 points and 5 rebounds by Christian Eyenga of Fuenlabrada.



Real Betis - Real Madrid 65-84

Liga Endesa top team - Real Madrid (7-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked Real Betis (1-6) in Sevilla 84-65. Real Madrid players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of naturalized Cape Verdean center Walter Tavares (220-92) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and Argentinian guard Facundo Campazzo (181-91) who added 9 points and 9 assists during the contest. Senegalese center Youssou Ndoye (213-91, college: St.Bonaventure) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and Pablo Almazan (202-89) scored 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Real Madrid have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Real Betis lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with six games lost. They share the position with Gran Canaria and Gipuzkoa. Real Madrid will play against Bilbao (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Real Betis will play against Gipuzkoa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Real Betis: J.Feldeine 11+1reb+2ast, Y.Ndoye 11+10reb+2ast, N.Kay 10+1reb, T.Borg 8+4reb+2ast, P.Almazan 6+5reb+4ast, O.Enechionyia 5+1reb
Real Madrid: S.Llull 14, J.Carroll 14+3reb, W.Tavares 13+11reb, T.Thompkins 9+4reb+1ast, F.Campazzo 9+1reb+9ast, J.Taylor 8+1reb
gschID: 834162


UCAM Murcia - Barca 77-73

The most important game in the last round took place in Murcia between third ranked FC Barcelona (5-2) and ninth ranked UCAM Murcia (4-3) on Tuesday night. FC Barcelona was defeated by UCAM Murcia in a tough game on the road 73-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of FC Barcelona. Azerbaijani-American guard Jordan Davis (188-97, college: N.Colorado) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Radovic (208-91, agency: BeoBasket) contributed with 9 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international Nikola Mirotic (208-91) replied with 19 points and 6 rebounds and American Cory Higgins (195-89, college: Colorado, agency: Network Sports International) added 14 points in the effort for FC Barcelona. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. UCAM Murcia moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Valencia. FC Barcelona at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. UCAM Murcia is looking forward to face higher ranked Burgos (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. FC Barcelona will play against the league's second-placed CB Canarias (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Barca: N.Mirotic 19+6reb, C.Higgins 14+4reb+2ast, B.Davies 10+3reb+2ast, N.Calathes 8+3reb+3ast, A.Abrines 7+6reb, P.Oriola 4+5reb+1ast
UCAM Murcia: J.Davis 27+3reb+1ast, C.Frankamp 10+3reb+5ast, D.DiLeo 9, N.Radovic 9+9reb+1ast, S.Rojas 7+7reb+3ast, A.Lima 6+4reb+2ast
gschID: 834163


Obradoiro - Valencia 77-78

A very close game took place in Santiago de Comp between Valencia Basket and Blusens Monbus. Tenth ranked Valencia Basket (4-3) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Blusens Monbus (5-3). Valencia Basket managed to escape with a 1-point win 78-77 on Tuesday evening. The winners were led by American center Mike Tobey (213-94, college: Virginia) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and power forward Jaime Pradilla (202-1) supported him with 16 points. Four Valencia Basket players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by American-Israeli power forward Jake Cohen (208-90, college: Davidson) did not help to save the game for Blusens Monbus. Lithuanian center Laurynas Birutis (213-97) added 14 points for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Valencia Basket moved-up to eighth place, which they share with UCAM Murcia. Loser Blusens Monbus dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Joventut and Baskonia. Valencia Basket will meet at home league's leader Real Madrid in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Blusens Monbus will play against Unicaja Malaga and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro: J.Cohen 17+8reb+1ast, L.Birutis 14+4reb+1ast, K.Robertson 11+2reb+2ast, L.Beliauskas 9+1reb+1ast, C.Czerapowicz 6+4reb+1ast, A.Oliver 6+1reb+2ast
Valencia: J.Pradilla 16+3reb, V.Marinkovic 14+1ast, M.Tobey 11+13reb+1ast, B.Dubljevic 10+5reb+2ast, S.Van-Rossom 8+1reb+3ast, M.Hermannsson 7+2reb+3ast
gschID: 834164


Baskonia - Manresa 87-68

Everything could happen in Vitoria at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Baskonia and 10th ranked La ICL Manresa had identical 4-3 record. This time Baskonia used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Manresa 87-68 on Wednesday night. Baskonia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Italian center Achille Polonara (202-91) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Nigerian center Tonye Jekiri (212-94, college: Miami, FL, agency: Network Sports International) contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Baskonia players scored in double figures. American power forward Scott Eatherton (206-91, college: Northeastern, agency: BeoBasket) replied with 15 points and Polish-Argentinian Juan-Pablo Vaulet (198-96, agency: Interperformances) added 11 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for La ICL Manresa. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion (5-3) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Joventut and Obradoiro. Loser La ICL Manresa keeps the tenth position with four games lost. Baskonia will face Gran Canaria (#18) in Las Palmas in the next round which should be an easy win for them. La ICL Manresa will play at home against Bilbao (#16) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Manresa: S.Eatherton 15+4reb, M.Mason 13+2reb, J.Pablo Vaulet 11+5reb+2ast, Y.Sima 6+2reb, M.Sajus 6+2reb, E.Baez 6+2reb+2ast
Baskonia: A.Polonara 17+13reb+4ast, Z.Dragic 14+2reb, L.Vildoza 13+2reb+4ast, A.Peters 13+1reb, T.Jekiri 12+6reb+3ast, Y.Fall 6+4reb+1ast
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Estudiantes - Gipuzkoa 80-61

Very expected game when 17th ranked Gipuzkoa (1-6) was smashed by twelfth ranked Movil Estudiantes (4-4) in Madrid 80-61 on Wednesday. Italian swingman Alessandro Gentile (201-92) orchestrated the victory by scoring 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American center Alec Brown (216-92, college: Green Bay) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Movil Estudiantes players scored in double figures. Colombian center Jaime Echenique (211-97, college: Wichita St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Montenegrin Dino Radoncic (202-99) added 10 points in the effort for Gipuzkoa. Gipuzkoa's coach Marcelo Nicola rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Movil Estudiantes moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Unicaja and Manresa. Gipuzkoa lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventeenth position with six games lost. Movil Estudiantes will face higher ranked Joventut (#4) in Badalona in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gipuzkoa will play on the road against Real Betis (#19) in Sevilla and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gipuzkoa: J.Echenique 20+11reb, D.Radoncic 10+3reb+3ast, P.Tomas 8+3reb+2ast, V.Okouo 6+4reb, B.Francis 6+3reb, J.Span 5+2reb
Estudiantes: A.Gentile 30+7reb+6ast, V.Arteaga 13+3reb, J.Roberson 12+5reb+2ast, A.Brown 12+8reb, A.Delgado 6+5reb, A.Avramovic 4+2reb+1ast
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Zaragoza - Unicaja 63-92

The game between 14th ranked Zaragoza (2-6) and twelfth ranked Unicaja Malaga (4-4) in Zaragoza on Friday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Malaga outscored Zaragoza 92-63. Unicaja Malaga looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Polish forward Adam Waczynski (199-89) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Francisco Alonso (193-96, college: UNCG) contributed with 16 points for the winners. American center Jason Thompson (211-86, college: Rider) replied with 14 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Argentinian forward Nicolas Brussino (202-93) added 8 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Zaragoza. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Unicaja Malaga moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Estudiantes and Manresa. Loser Zaragoza dropped to the fifteenth position with six games lost. Unicaja Malaga will face higher ranked Blusens Monbus (#5) in Santiago de Comp in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Zaragoza will play on the road against Andorra (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zaragoza: J.Thompson 14+4reb+1ast, T.Hlinason 8+1reb, N.Brussino 8+7reb+2ast, L.Rupnik 8+2reb+4ast, D.Ennis 7+3reb+3ast, J.Barreiro 7+5reb
Unicaja: A.Waczynski 19+5reb+2ast, F.Alonso 16+2reb, T.Abromaitis 12+2reb+1ast, D.Thompson 11+1reb, A.Bouteille 10+2reb+3ast, V.Gerun 8+7reb
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Fuenlabrada - Joventut 93-84

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Joventut (5-3) and Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (2-5), which took place in Madrid. Higher ranked Joventut lost to sixteenth ranked Baloncesto Fuenlabrada in a road game 84-93. Baloncesto Fuenlabrada dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Joventut's 30. 24 personal fouls committed by Joventut helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard Melo Trimble (190-95, college: Maryland) who scored 18 points and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). DR Congolese Christian Eyenga (201-89) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Baloncesto Fuenlabrada's coach Javier Juarez used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. North Macedonian guard Nenad Dimitrijevic (186-98, agency: BeoBasket) produced 15 points and 5 assists and international forward Xabier Lopez-Arostegui (200-97) added 14 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Baloncesto Fuenlabrada moved-up to fourteenth place. Joventut at the other side keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Baloncesto Fuenlabrada's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid .
Top scorers:
Joventut: N.Dimitrijevic 15+4reb+5ast, X.Lopez-Arostegui 14+6reb, V.Brodziansky 13+3reb, A.Tomic 13+4reb+2ast, F.Bassas 12+3reb+2ast, A.Ventura 10+3reb
Fuenlabrada: C.Eyenga 20+5reb+1ast, M.Trimble 18+4reb+6ast, O.Emegano 16+2reb+2ast, L.Meindl 11+6reb+3ast, M.Garcia 11+1ast, O.Stevic 10+8reb
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Tags : JORDAN DAVIS, UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE MURCIA CB, SPANISH BASKETBALL
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SWEDEN  
Stats Leaders - Basketligan
Points Per Game
Gaddefors_Anton_1 Anton GADDEFORS
  Sode.
  (200-F-89)
  Avg: 19
 1. Gaddefors Sode.19.0 
 2. Gumbs Nassjo19.0 
 3. Barton Jamtland18.0 
 4. Desport Fryshuset18.0 
 5. Dawson Jamtland17.0 
 6. Christofis Nassjo16.0 
 7. Radosavljevic Sode.16.0 
 8. Parks Sodertalje16.0 
 9. Solevic Fryshuset16.0 
 10. Pita Sodertalje16.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Langevine_Cyril Cyril LANGEVINE
  Jamtland
  (203-F-98)
  Avg: 18
 1. Langevine Jamtland18.0 
 2. Desport Fryshuset12.0 
 3. Ramstedt Norrkoping11.5 
 4. Nordstrom BC L10.0 
 5. Hook Nassjo9.0 
 6. Carr Norrkoping9.0 
 7. Ruffin Nassjo8.0 
 8. Gaddefors Sode.8.0 
 9. Welle Umea8.0 
 10. Harris Boras7.5 
Assists Per Game
Solevic_Aleksa Aleksa SOLEVIC
  Fryshuset
  (190-PG-93)
  Avg: 9
 1. Solevic Fryshuset9.0 
 2. Parks Sodertalje8.0 
 3. Gaddefors Sode.8.0 
 4. Jackson Koping S5.0 
 5. Abdulkader Frys.5.0 
 6. Stokes Norrkoping4.5 
 7. Barton Jamtland4.0 
 8. Radosavljevic Sode.4.0 
 9. Klassen Boras3.5 
 10. Schuberg Norrkoping3.5 
Steals Per Game
Halling_Leonard Leonard HALLING-IBO
  Frys.
  (202-C-92)
  Avg: 2
 1. Halling-Ibo Frys.2.0 
 2. Hampton Jamtland2.0 
 3. Johansson Jamtland2.0 
 4. Hook Nassjo2.0 
 5. Gumbs Nassjo2.0 
 6. Radebaugh Koping2.0 
 7. Parks Sodertalje2.0 
 8. Lindstrom Nassjo2.0 
 9. Larrier Norrkoping2.0 
 10. Zekovic Jamtland2.0 
Blocks Per Game
Victor_Craig_1 Craig VICTOR II
  Koping
  (206-F-95)
  Avg: 1.5
 1. Victor II Koping1.5 
 2. Langevine Jamtland1.0 
 3. Lindstrom Nassjo1.0 
 4. Harris Jamtland1.0 
 5. Gutenius Boras1.0 
 6. Johansson Umea1.0 
 7. Welle Umea1.0 
 8. Okonkwo Umea1.0 
 9. Hampton Jamtland1.0 
 10. Rosado Sodertalje1.0 
Elias Desport (ex Schwelm) signs at Fryshuset - by Eurobasket News
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Newly promoted KFUM Fryshuset Basket (Basketligan) landed 28-year old Swedish forward Elias Desport (203-104kg-92, college: St.Peter's). He played most recently at EN Baskets Schwelm in German ProB. In 23 games he averaged 6.3ppg and 4.6rpg in 2018-19 season.
The previous (17-18) season Desport played at Scorchers in British BBL where in 26 games he had 4.5ppg and 4.3rpg.
Desport represented Sweden at the European Championships U18 in Vilnius (Lithuania) ten years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 2.9ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.1apg.
Desport has played previously professionally in Portugal (Sanjoanense) and Sweden (Taby Basket and AIK Basket).
His team made it to the MAAC Tournament Semifinals in 2015.
He attended Saint Peter's University until 2016 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Tags : ELIAS DESPORT, KFUM FRYSHUSET BASKET, SWEDISH BASKETBALL, SWEDISH TRANSACTIONS
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SWITZERLAND  
Derksen number one in Switzerland for round 4 - by Eurobasket News
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American Swingman Timothy Derksen (192-G/F-93) had a great game in the last round for second-ranked Geneve, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 4.
The 27-year old player was the main contributor (22 points, eight rebounds and six assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Boncourt (#3, 2-2) 96-87. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Geneve is placed at 2nd position in Swiss SBL. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Geneve won both games without losing any. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. In the team's last game Derksen had a remarkable 53.8% from 2-point range. He turned to be Geneve's top player in his first season with the team. Former University of San Francisco star has very solid stats this year. Derksen is in league's top in points (3rd best: 20.5ppg), rebounds (9th best: 5.5rpg), assists (5th best: 4.5apg) and averages impressive 65.0% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was 28-year old Senegalese Cheikh Sane (207-C/F-92) of Starwings. Sane had a very good evening with a double-double of 18 points and 14 rebounds. Bad luck as Starwings lost that game 73-91 to league's leader Massagno (#1, 3-0). Starwings are still at the very bottom. 2 lost games are too many considering they did not win any game. Sane is a newcomer at Starwings, but is already one of team's top players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 15.0ppg (#9). He also registered 11.5 boards per game.

Third on the list of top players last round was Nigerian center Paschal Chukwu (218-C-95) of league's top team Massagno. Chukwu scored 11 points and grabbed fourteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Massagno, leading his team to a 91-73 easy win against Starwings (#9, 0-2). Massagno started extremely well this year. They recorded 3 victories without losing a single game. Chukwu 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. Chukwu has a great season in Switzerland. After only 3 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.7rpg (3rd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Marko Mladjan (205-PF-93) of Massagno - 28 points and 5 rebounds
5. Devin Cooper (189-G-97) of Boncourt - 29 points and 4 assists
6. Milos Jankovic (206-C-94) of Boncourt - 12 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists
7. Matt Milon (196-G-96) of Starwings - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Ive Ivanov (200-PF-85) of Geneve - 15 points and 7 assists
9. Nemanja Calasan (206-C-85) of Boncourt - 15 points and 5 rebounds
10. Roberto Kovac (190-SG-90) of Geneve - 19 points and 4 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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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Tags : TIMOTHY DERKSEN, LIONS DE GENEVE, SWISS BASKETBALL
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THAILAND  
Banvas Blackbulls win Thailand Open 2020 opener - by Eurobasket News
Army - Banvas Blackbulls 67:83

Banvas Blackbulls hjave won the Thailand Open 2020 opener. They edged Army 83-67 in the first game of the tournament. Banvas Blackbulls grabbed a 28-11 surge and never looked behind. Army replied with a 28-27 run in the second frame and won the last stanza 18-7. This was however not enough to seal the victory.
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TUNISIA  
ES Sahel signs rookie Matt Neufeld in his first year in pro basketball - by Dimitri Chelidze
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Etoile du Sahel (ProA) strengthened their roster with the addition of 24-year old Canadian center Matt Neufeld (211-102kg-96). Neufeld just graduated from UC Davis (NCAA). He has played there for the last three years.

Neufeld started his college career at Saint Louis University (NCAA). His high school career he had spent at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, KS.

As mentioned above Neufeld is just out of college and it will be his first season in pro basketball.

He represented Canada at the World Championships U19 in Heraklion (Greece) five years ago.



By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : MATT NEUFELD, ETOILE DU SAHEL, TUNISIAN BASKETBALL, TUNISIAN TRANSACTIONS
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TURKEY  
Euroleague: Fenerbahce upset Maccabi in Tel Aviv - by Eurobasket News
Maccabi - Fenerbahce 65-75

Fenerbahce snapped three-game losing skid in Euroleague as they beat Maccabi in Tel Aviv on Thursday. Bobby Dixon (178-PG-83, college: Troy, agency: BeoBasket) stepped up with 17 points to lead the winners.
Maccabi stayed in front throughout the opening quarter. The hosts established a 22-18 lead at the first break. Fenerbahce cut the distance to 3 points at the big break 35-38. The Turkish side surged ahead in the third quarter. Fenerbahce snatched a 56-54 advantage at the final intermission. They held Maccabi to just 11 points in the fourth stanza and raced to the victory. Nando De Colo (196-G-87) chipped in 13 points for Fenerbahce. Scottie Wilbekin (188-G-93, college: Florida, agency: BeoBasket) answered with game-high 23 points for Maccabi. Ante Zizic (209-C-97, agency: BeoBasket) had 11 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

Tags : BOBBY DIXON, FENERBAHCE DOGUS ISTANBUL, TURKISH BASKETBALL
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UKRAINE  
Stats Leaders - Men
Points Per Game
Terrell_Jared_2 Jared TERRELL
  Dnipro
  (191-G-95)
  Avg: 20.7
 1. Terrell Dnipro20.7 
 2. Omoerah Mykolaiv19.0 
 3. Fortune Zaporizhye17.8 
 4. Sullivan Khimik17.2 
 5. Caffey Zaporizhye17.0 
 6. Kobets Cherkasy16.9 
 7. Jones Cherkasy16.8 
 8. Reed Prometey16.7 
 9. Nelson Khimik16.2 
 10. Kondrakov Odessa16.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Sullivan_Lewis Lewis SULLIVAN
  Khimik
  (201-F-95)
  Avg: 9.5
 1. Sullivan Khimik9.5 
 2. Ugba Ternopil-TNEU8.3 
 3. Grytsak Zaporizhye8.0 
 4. Myers Prometey7.7 
 5. Johnson Budivelnyk7.5 
 6. Kushnirov Mykolaiv7.4 
 7. Anisimovas Budi.7.4 
 8. Koreniuk Kyiv B7.3 
 9. Skapintsev Cherkasy7.3 
 10. Dendy K.Sokoly7.0 
Assists Per Game
Artamonov_Klym Klym ARTAMONOV
  Mykolaiv
  (185-PG-93)
  Avg: 8.7
 1. Artamonov Mykolaiv8.7 
 2. Lukashov Prometey6.8 
 3. Caffey Zaporizhye6.3 
 4. Massey Kyiv B6.1 
 5. Kondrakov Odessa5.5 
 6. Dugat Dnipro5.4 
 7. Boyarkin K.Sokoly5.3 
 8. Johnson Budivelnyk5.0 
 9. Graf K.Sokoly4.6 
 10. Young Kyiv Basket4.4 
Steals Per Game
Kondrakov_Yuriy Yuri KONDRAKOV
  Odessa
  (191-G-96)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Kondrakov Odessa2.2 
 2. Grytsak Zaporizhye2.0 
 3. Zotov Khimik2.0 
 4. Reed Prometey2.0 
 5. Fortune Zaporizhye2.0 
 6. Johnson Budivelnyk2.0 
 7. Omoerah Mykolaiv1.7 
 8. Caffey Zaporizhye1.7 
 9. Lukashov Prometey1.7 
 10. Ward Ternopil-TNEU1.7 
Blocks Per Game
Brown_Rhamel_1 Rhamel BROWN
  Odessa
  (201-F-92)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Brown Odessa2.5 
 2. Stephens Prometey1.6 
 3. Kravtsov Dnipro1.6 
 4. Grytsak Zaporizhye1.5 
 5. Ward Ternopil-TNEU1.3 
 6. Sandul Tern.1.3 
 7. Agafonov Tern.1.3 
 8. Voinalovych Khimik1.0 
 9. Belikov Prometey1.0 
 10. Skapintsev Cherkasy0.9 
Budivelnyk welcomes back Otverchenko - by Eurobasket News
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Budivelnyk Kyiv (Superleague) tabbed 30-year old former international shooting guard Ruslan Otverchenko (192-82kg-90). It is actually his comeback to Kyiv as he has played here before. Otverchenko played most recently at Prometey in Ukrainian Superleague. In 16 games he averaged 4.2ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.9apg last season. Otverchenko also played for Kyiv Basket that season where in two Basketball Champions League games he had just 2.0ppg and 1.0rpg.
Otverchenko was also a member of Ukrainian international program for some years. He played for Ukrainian Senior National Team between 2012 and 2017 and previously for U20 National Team between 2009 and 2010.
Otverchenko also represented Ukraine at the European Championships three years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 4.3ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.2apg.
Otverchenko has played previously professionally also in Spain (La ICL Manresa) and Ukraine (BC Kyiv, BC Donetsk, Cherkasy and Kyiv Vovcha zgraya).
Among many awards Otverchenko won Ukrainian Superleague championship title in 2017. He received also Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague 1st Team award back in 2015.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Tags : RUSLAN OTVERCHENKO, BUDIVELNYK KYIV, UKRAINIAN BASKETBALL, UKRAINIAN TRANSACTIONS
Superleague Round 6: Zaporizhye lose their first game against Kyiv Basket - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Zaporizhye (5-1) in Zaporozhye on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by Kyiv Basket (7-0) 106-70. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Zaporizhye. The game was mostly controlled by Kyiv Basket. Zaporizhye managed to win third quarter 28-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Kyiv Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Zaporizhye's 34. They outrebounded Zaporizhye 44-24 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kyiv Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Zaporizhye's players. International power forward Sergiy Pavlov (204-97) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Bruce Massey (190-90, college: MTSU) chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Kyiv Basket's coach Ainars Bagatskis felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Josh Fortune (196-94, college: Colorado) with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Undefeated Kyiv Basket have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Zaporizhye at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Prometey. Kyiv Basket are looking forward to face Prometey (#3) in Kamianske in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Zaporizhye will play at home against Ternopil-TNEU and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in Kamianske. Third ranked Prometey (5-1) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th ranked Ternopil-TNEU (4-3) 85-83 on Friday evening. American swingman DJ Stephens (195-90, college: Memphis) notched 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the effort and Oleksandr Lypovyy supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Prometey's coach Vitaliy Cherniy allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 25 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by the former international swingman Oleksandr Kolchenko (195-88) did not help to save the game for Ternopil-TNEU. Prometey have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Zaporizhye. Newly promoted Ternopil-TNEU dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Prometey will play against league's leader Kyiv Basket at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ternopil-TNEU will play against the league's second-placed Zaporizhye (#2) in Zaporozhye and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Mykolaiv has finally registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Kyiv, where they defeated Budivelnyk (1-4) 74-68 on Thursday. The best player for the winners was Darnell Edge who scored 15 points and 8 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Zach Thomas who recorded 18 points and 9 rebounds. Mykolaiv left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Budivelnyk. Mykolaiv will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Budivelnyk will play against Cherkasy (#11) and hope to win that game.
Bottom-ranked Cherkasy (0-6) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to third ranked Prometey (5-1) 101-80. It was a good game for Marcquise Reed who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 4 assists. Cherkasy's coach Maksym Mikhelson gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Prometey have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Zaporizhye. Cherkasy at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Prometey's next round opponent will be league's leader Kyiv Basket at home and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cherkasy will play against Budivelnyk (#9) in Kyiv and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 6 Khimik lost to Dnipro on the opponent's court 83-93. K.Sokoly unfortunately lost to Odessa in a home game 79-86.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by Yuri Kondrakov of Odessa.



Prometey - Cherkasy 101-80

Bottom-ranked Cherkasy (0-6) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to third ranked Prometey (5-1) 101-80. It looked good early as Cherkasy took a 4-point small lead at the end of first quarter. Then Prometey had a 22-14 second period charge getting the lead and Cherkasy was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 80-101. Prometey dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Cherkasy's 36. Prometey forced 19 Cherkasy turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Cherkasy helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Marcquise Reed (190-95, college: Clemson, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 4 assists. The other American import forward Mike Myers (206-92, college: UMES, agency: Network Sports International) contributed with 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American guard Lucky Jones (198-93, college: RMU) replied with 23 points and the former international forward Volodymyr Koniev (203-89) added 13 points and 4 assists in the effort for Cherkasy. Five Prometey and four Cherkasy players scored in double figures. Cherkasy's coach Maksym Mikhelson gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Prometey have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Zaporizhye. Cherkasy at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Prometey's next round opponent will be league's leader Kyiv Basket at home and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cherkasy will play against Budivelnyk (#9) in Kyiv and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Cherkasy: L.Jones 23+4reb+2ast, V.Koniev 13+4reb+4ast, S.Hadzifejzovic 12+4reb+4ast, O.Kobets 12+5reb+1ast, O.Bondarenko 9+2reb+4ast, A.Dziuba 4+1reb+2ast
Prometey: M.Reed 20+3reb+4ast, M.Myers 16+9reb, D.Stephens 15+3reb+3ast, V.Petrov 13+2reb+2ast, O.Belikov 11+4reb+1ast, I.Sidorov 11+2reb+1ast
gschID: 834721


Budivelnyk - Mykolaiv 68-74

Mykolaiv has finally registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Kyiv, where they defeated Budivelnyk (1-4) 74-68 on Thursday. The guests trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 6 points. Mykolaiv made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Darnell Edge (188, college: FDU) who scored 15 points and 8 assists. The other American import forward Nathan Adrian (206-95, college: WVU, agency: Inception Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Zach Thomas (201-96, college: Bucknell) who recorded 18 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Steven Burtt (189-84, college: Iona) added 15 points and 7 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mykolaiv left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Budivelnyk. Mykolaiv will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Budivelnyk will play against Cherkasy (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Budivelnyk: Z.Thomas 18+9reb+3ast, S.Burtt 15+4reb+7ast, M.Anisimovas 11+10reb, R.Kozlov 11+4reb+2ast, B.Johnson 7+9reb+1ast, S.Zagreba 4+2reb
Mykolaiv: K.Omoerah 18+4reb+3ast, D.Edge 15+4reb+8ast, N.Adrian 14+11reb, M.Adam Konate 12+9reb, O.Kushnirov 9+5reb, A.Khokhonyk 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 834722


Zaporizhye - Kyiv Basket 70-106

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Zaporizhye (5-1) in Zaporozhye on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by Kyiv Basket (7-0) 106-70. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Zaporizhye. The game was mostly controlled by Kyiv Basket. Zaporizhye managed to win third quarter 28-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Kyiv Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Zaporizhye's 34. They outrebounded Zaporizhye 44-24 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kyiv Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Zaporizhye's players. International power forward Sergiy Pavlov (204-97) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Bruce Massey (190-90, college: MTSU) chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. Five Kyiv Basket players scored in double figures. Kyiv Basket's coach Ainars Bagatskis felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Josh Fortune (196-94, college: Colorado) with 12 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Mike Caffey (183-93, college: LBSU, agency: Players Group) scored 10 points and 8 assists. Kyiv Basket have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-0 record. Zaporizhye at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Prometey. Kyiv Basket are looking forward to face Prometey (#3) in Kamianske in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Zaporizhye will play at home against Ternopil-TNEU and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Zaporizhye: V.Malchevskiy 14, J.Fortune 12+5reb+3ast, R.Morozov 11+1reb, M.Caffey 10+2reb+8ast, A.Sizov 9+5reb, R.Ragimov 7+3reb
Kyiv Basket: S.Pavlov 21+10reb+1ast, B.Young 12+2reb+5ast, O.Mishula 12+3reb+6ast, M.Jacobson 10+9reb, B.Bliznyuk 10+1reb+4ast, P.Krutous 10+2reb+2ast
gschID: 835001


Dnipro - Khimik 93-83

Very expected game when 9th ranked Khimik (1-5) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Dnipro (4-1) 93-83. It looked good early as Khimik took a 1-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Dnipro had a 33-12 second period charge getting the lead and Khimik was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 83-93. Dnipro made 23-of-28 charity shots (82.1 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Khimik helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for the former international forward Vyacheslav Bobrov (203-92) who led his team to a victory with 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American point guard Henry Dugat (183-87, college: Baylor) contributed with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Dnipro's coach Denys Zhuravlov used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Lewis Sullivan (201-95, college: UAB) replied with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Alexander Kovlyar (176-2) added 15 points and 9 assists in the effort for Khimik. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Khimik lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. Dnipro's next round opponent will be Odessa (#7) at home. Khimik will play against K.Sokoly in Kharkiv and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Khimik: L.Sullivan 30+14reb+2ast, K.Alexander 15+2reb+9ast, A.Myronenko 13+3reb+3ast, K.Marchenko 12+3reb+5ast, T.Nelson 6+5reb+1ast, T.Washington 5+4reb+1ast
Dnipro: V.Bobrov 16+8reb+3ast, J.Terrell 13+2reb+1ast, A.Shundel 12+3reb+3ast, S.Tymofeyenko 11+5reb+2ast, M.Zakurdaev 10+1reb+1ast, H.Dugat 9+5reb+5ast
gschID: 835002


Prometey - Ternopil-TNEU 85-83

Important game to mention about took place in Kamianske. Third ranked Prometey (5-1) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 4th ranked Ternopil-TNEU (4-3) 85-83 on Friday evening. Ternopil-TNEU was ahead by 1 point at the halftime before a 24-18 third quarter run of Prometey. They outrebounded Ternopil-TNEU 37-26 including 22 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American swingman DJ Stephens (195-90, college: Memphis) notched 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the effort and international guard Oleksandr Lypovyy (201-91, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Five Prometey players scored in double figures. Prometey's coach Vitaliy Cherniy allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 25 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by the former international swingman Oleksandr Kolchenko (195-88) did not help to save the game for Ternopil-TNEU. Nigerian power forward Avery Ugba (203-94, college: Austin Peay) added 8 points and 9 rebounds. Prometey have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Zaporizhye. Newly promoted Ternopil-TNEU dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Prometey will play against league's leader Kyiv Basket at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ternopil-TNEU will play against the league's second-placed Zaporizhye (#2) in Zaporozhye and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ternopil-TNEU: O.Kolchenko 25+5reb+1ast, A.Kalnichenko 16+1reb+1ast, A.Bowie 13+2reb+3ast, A.Agafonov 10+2reb+1ast, P.Burenko 9+2reb+5ast, A.Ugba 8+9reb+2ast
Prometey: M.Myers 18+4reb+1ast, D.Stephens 17+6reb, O.Lypovyy 15+4reb+4ast, M.Reed 13+5reb+3ast, V.Petrov 11+8reb+4ast, O.Belikov 5+4reb
gschID: 835003


K.Sokoly - Odessa 79-86

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Kharkiv where seventh ranked Odessa (2-4) defeated 6th ranked K.Sokoly (2-3) 86-79. K.Sokoly was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 28-15 third quarter run of Odessa. They outrebounded K.Sokoly 44-26 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for guard Yuri Kondrakov (191-96) who led his team to a victory with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. American swingman Delaney Blaylock (196, college: Lewis) contributed with 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Brandon Boggs (198-92, college: WCU, agency: Mansfield and Associates) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import point guard Dajuan Graf (185-92, college: NCCU) added 15 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for K.Sokoly. K.Sokoly's coach Oleg Manoylenko rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Odessa maintains seventh position with 2-4 record. K.Sokoly lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with three games lost. Odessa's next round opponent will be higher ranked Dnipro (#4) on the road and it may be quite challenging game.
Top scorers:
K.Sokoly: B.Boggs 21+6reb+5ast, D.Graf 15+2reb+5ast, O.Tarasenko 15+2reb, I.Boyarkin 8+4reb+4ast, O.Misyats 7+2ast, L.Dendy 7+5reb+3ast
Odessa: Y.Kondrakov 22+9reb+6ast, D.Blaylock 14+7reb+3ast, M.Naiko 13+5reb, V.Prokopenko 8+8reb, R.Brown 8+5reb+4ast, D.Noskov 7+6reb+2ast
gschID: 835004




Tags : SERGIY PAVLOV, BC KYIV BASKET, UKRAINIAN BASKETBALL
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UNITED CUP  
Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Reason_PJ P.J. REASON
  Chiba S
  (193-F-)
  Avg: 22.5
 1. Reason, Chiba S22.5 
 2. Bradford, GIE M20.8 
 3. Mitchell, Santiago20.5 
 4. Gil, Santiago B18.3 
 5. Garcia, Plaza18.0 
 6. Jimenez, Fenix S.17.7 
 7. Coronado, CDP16.5 
 8. Colston, GIE M16.5 
 9. Helt, Santiago B16.3 
 10. Rojas, CDP15.3 
Rebounds Per Game
Bradford_Steffon_1 Steffon BRADFORD
  GIE M
  (198-F/C-78)
  Avg: 12.5
 1. Bradford, GIE M12.5 
 2. Barnes, GIE M9.3 
 3. Rodriguez, GIE M8.7 
 4. Richardson, Chiba7.0 
 5. Blossomgame, Chiba6.8 
 6. Mitchell, Santiago6.5 
 7. Eaglin, Santiago6.0 
 8. Colston, GIE M5.5 
 9. Dotson, GIE M5.3 
 10. Helt, Santiago B5.3 
Assists Per Game
Barnes_Jermaine Jermaine BARNES
  GIE M
  (193-G/F-83)
  Avg: 8.7
 1. Barnes, GIE M8.7 
 2. Gil, Santiago B4.0 
 3. Garcia, Plaza3.7 
 4. Shouse, Santiago3.5 
 5. Colston, GIE M3.3 
 6. Reed, GIE M3.0 
 7. Bradford, GIE M2.8 
 8. Headen, Chiba S2.8 
 9. Mitchell, Santiago2.8 
 10. Rodriguez, GIE M2.7 
Steals Per Game
Garcia_Oliver Oliver GARCIA
  Plaza
  (188-G-96)
  Avg: 3.3
 1. Garcia, Plaza3.3 
 2. Colston, GIE M2.8 
 3. Williams, GIE M2.3 
 4. Barnes, GIE M2.0 
 5. Stanberry, Santiago1.8 
 6. Gil, Santiago B1.8 
 7. Headen, Chiba S1.8 
 8. Mitchell, Santiago1.8 
 9. Shouse, Santiago1.5 
 10. Medina, CDP1.5 
Blocks Per Game
Barnes_Jermaine Jermaine BARNES
  GIE M
  (193-G/F-83)
  Avg: 1.7
 1. Barnes, GIE M1.7 
 2. Eaglin, Santiago1.0 
 3. Bradford, GIE M1.0 
 4. Dotson, GIE M0.8 
 5. Mitchell, Santiago0.8 
 6. Garcia, Plaza0.7 
 7. Delgado, Plaza0.7 
 8. Almonte, Plaza0.7 
 9. Garcia, Plaza0.7 
 10. Rodriguez, GIE M0.7 
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UNITED KINGDOM  
RAIDERS READY AS CHRIS COMPLETES THE ROSTER - by Jeff King
COURTESY : www.plymouthraiders.com

Plymouth Raiders have completed the final piece of the puzzle as the club announce the signing of the versatile American Shooting Guard/Small Forward, Chris Porter-Bunton (196-G/F-95, college: Austin Peay).

The 25 year old Exercise Science Major from Austin Peay, Tennessee originally hails from Kentucky and enjoyed a Pre NBA Draft run-out with the Charlotte Hornets in 2019 before heading to Europe.

Porter-Bunton kick started his pro career at Romanian side CSM Galati and made an impressive start in his rookie year, notching up on average 24 minutes per game, scoring 14 points, 2.6 assists and 5 rebounds with a win/loss of 13 -6 before Covid interrupted the season.

Also, known for his tough defensive game, Porter-Bunton completes the new look Raiders 20/21 line up as the team get ready for their opening game on Friday 13th November against derby rivals Bristol Flyers in the BBL Cup.

Chris added;

'I'm blessed and thankful to be here and playing the game that I love, especially with this pandemic. I'm ready to get out there and compete in this competitive league'

Coach Paul James;

'We're really happy with the signing of Chris Porter-Bunton and we feel that he is a strong addition to our team and will make a great contribution to our season.

He's a big Guard who comes to us having played his rookie season for CSM Galati in the Romanian Liga Nationala where he put up some impressive stats.

He is a quick, strong and dynamic player who can score in multiple ways as well as being strong defensively. He plays with intelligence and a great attitude and we are very pleased to have been able to sign him ahead of the start of the season.'



Tags : CHRIS PORTER-BUNTON, CSM GALATI, BRITISH BASKETBALL
Worcester Wolves keep Johnson-Thompson for another season - by Eurobasket News
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Worcester Wolves (BBL) re-signed 22-year old forward Daniel Johnson-Thompson (202-98). He has played there for the last two seasons.
He has played previously for played also at Oaklands.
Johnson-Thompson won BBL Cup in 2020.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : DANIEL JOHNSON-THOMPSON, WORCESTER WOLVES, BRITISH BASKETBALL, BRITISH TRANSACTIONS
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URUGUAY  
Stats Leaders - LUB
Points Per Game
Sosa_Isaac_1 Isaac SOSA CARRION
  Defe.
  (191-G-90)
  Avg: 22.8
 1. Sosa Carrion Defe.22.8 
 2. Johnson Urunday21.3 
 3. Garcia Moral., Agua.21.0 
 4. Warren Bigua19.9 
 5. Danridge Trouville19.4 
 6. Roberts Aguada18.7 
 7. Thomas Capitol18.7 
 8. Morrison Nacional18.6 
 9. Villegas Olimpia18.4 
 10. Lee Urunday17.8 
Rebounds Per Game
Dawson_Eric_2 Eric DAWSON
  Defensor
  (206-C-84)
  Avg: 13.6
 1. Dawson Defensor13.6 
 2. Passos Nacional12.7 
 3. Riauka Olimpia10.6 
 4. Roberts Aguada10.5 
 5. Edo Goes9.9 
 6. Wachsmann Malvin9.7 
 7. Warren Bigua9.5 
 8. Hanley Hebraica9.5 
 9. Feeley Urunday9.1 
 10. Lee Urunday8.4 
Assists Per Game
Silvarrey_German German SILVARREY
  Sayago
  (183-G-87)
  Avg: 6.9
 1. Silvarrey Sayago6.9 
 2. Agarbado Olimpia5.8 
 3. Johnson Urunday5.5 
 4. Osimani Bigua5.3 
 5. Martinez Goes5.0 
 6. Santiso Malvin4.9 
 7. Zubiaurre Urunday4.7 
 8. Garcia Defensor4.4 
 9. Acosta Defensor4.4 
 10. Zanotta Bigua4.2 
Steals Per Game
Frazier_Winsome_1 Winsome FRAZIER
  Hebraica
  (193-G-82)
  Avg: 2.1
 1. Frazier Hebraica2.1 
 2. Roberts Aguada1.5 
 3. Garcia Moral., Agua.1.5 
 4. Aguilera Goes1.4 
 5. Dawson Defensor1.4 
 6. Pomoli Malvin1.4 
 7. Agarbado Olimpia1.4 
 8. Romero Nacional1.4 
 9. Thomas Capitol1.3 
 10. Silvarrey Sayago1.3 
Blocks Per Game
Eziukwu_Callistus_1 Callistus EZIUKWU
  Trouville
  (208-C-85)
  Avg: 1.6
 1. Eziukwu Trouville1.6 
 2. Santos Bigua1.3 
 3. Riauka Olimpia1.3 
 4. Dawson Defensor1.1 
 5. Warren Bigua1.0 
 6. Roberts Aguada1.0 
 7. Edo Goes1.0 
 8. Mickelson Malvin1.0 
 9. Feeley Urunday0.9 
 10. Mojica Goes0.9 
Charles Mitchell (ex Niigata A.) is a newcomer at Nacional - by Eurobasket News
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Nacional De Futbol Montevideo (LUB) strengthened their roster with addition of 27-year old American power forward Charles Mitchell (203-122kg-93, college: Georgia Tech, agency: Slash Sports). He already started the season at Niigata Albirex in Japanese B1 League. In only one game he had 12 points, 7 rebounds and 1 block this season.
The most of last season Mitchell spent at Bank of Taiwan in Taiwanese SBL where in 30 games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.5ppg, 12.0rpg, 2.7apg and 1.3spg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Asia-basket.com All-Taiwanese SBL Honorable Mention and League Player of the Week. He also spent pre-season at Ferro (La Liga) in Argentinian league.
Thanks to Mitchell's pro career he managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Mitchell has played previously professionally in Holland, Czech Republic (Olomoucko) and The Basketball Tournament (Angel's Atlanta).
Among many awards Mitchell's team made it to the La Liga Semifinals in 2019. He received also USBasket.com All-UBA Center of the Year award in 2019.
He attended Georgia Institute of Technology until 2016 and it is his fifth season in pro basketball.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : CHARLES MITCHELL, NACIONAL DE FUTBOL MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAYAN BASKETBALL, URUGUAYAN TRANSACTIONS, LIGA SUDAMERICANA
Barriola comes back to Capitol - by Eurobasket News
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Newly promoted Capitol Montevideo (LUB) strengthened their roster with addition of 30-year old forward Miguel Barriola (191-90kg-90). It is actually his comeback to Montevideo as he has played here before. Barriola played last summer at Cordon in the Metropolitan. In 18 games he recorded 11.4ppg, 6.2rpg and 2.6apg. Barriola helped them to make it to the semifinals. The last season he played at Capitol where in 10 LUB games he averaged 7.0ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.5apg.
Barriola has played also professionally in Chile (Aleman), Uruguay (Atletico Welcome, Aguada, Hebraica, Trouville and Atenas) and Bolivia (La Salle Olympic CBBA Cochabamba).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Barriola's team won Uruguay LUB Regular Season in 2015 and 2018. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Bolivian Libobasquet Forward of the Year in 2018.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : MIGUEL BARRIOLA, CAPITOL MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAYAN BASKETBALL, URUGUAYAN TRANSACTIONS
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Guaiqueries land Anthony Perez - by Francisco Vega
Guaiqueries de Margarita (SLB) tabbed 27-year old international forward Anthony Perez (206-97kg-93, college: Ole Miss). He played in the summer at Trotamundos in the LPB.
Perez has been also a member of Venezuelan international program for some years. He has regularly played for Venezuelan senior team since 2012 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2009.
Perez represented Venezuela at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) four years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 5.8ppg, 1.6rpg, FGP: 58.3%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 0.0%.
Perez has played previously professionally also in Mexico (Soles).
Among many awards Perez's team won Venezuelan LPB Cup in 2019. He received also Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LNB Most Improved Player of the Year award and Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LNB 1st Team award back in 2017.
He attended University of Mississippi until 2016 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Tags : ANTHONY PEREZ, GUAIQUERIES DE MARGARITA, VENEZUELAN BASKETBALL, VENEZUELAN TRANSACTIONS
Centauros sign Kelvin Pena, ex Club San Jose - by Francisco Vega
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Centauros de Portuguesa (SLB) signed experienced 40-year old Dominican-Venezuelan guard Kelvin Pena (193-80, college: Southeastern). He played last summer at Club San Jose in Higuey League in Dominican Republic.
Pena represented Dominican Republic at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz (Mexico) six years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 5 games: 6.2ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.8apg, FGP: 38.5%, 3PT: 31.3%, FT: 66.7%.
Pena is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Colombia (Academia), Cyprus, France, Spain, Uruguay and Venezuela (Toros and Araguenos) and Dominican Republic (Soles de Santo Domingo, Gregorio Urbano Gilbert, Caneros Del Este, Metros de Santiago and Madre Vieja).
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Pena played in the final of Dominican Republic Santiago League in 2019. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Dominican Republic 2nd Team in 2019.
Pena attended Southeastern Community College until 2004 and it will be his 17th (!!!) season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : KELVIN PENA, CENTAUROS DE PORTUGUESA, VENEZUELAN BASKETBALL, VENEZUELAN TRANSACTIONS
Centauros sign Edgar Lugo - by Francisco Vega
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Centauros de Portuguesa (SLB) signed experienced 38-year old Dominican guard Edgar Lugo (189-82, college: Lehman). The last time (18) he played at La Mattica in La Vega League in Dominican Republic.
He is quite experienced player. Lugo has played also professionally in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Venezuela (Guaros de Lara 2nd team and Guaros) and Dominican Republic (Caneros Del Este, Parque Hostos and Reales de La Vega).
Lugo won Liga Americas championship title in 2016.
Lugo attended Lehman College until 2003 and it will be his tenth season as a professional player.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : EDGAR LUGO, CENTAUROS DE PORTUGUESA, VENEZUELAN BASKETBALL, VENEZUELAN TRANSACTIONS
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Women News
Argentinian U18 National Team 2020 - by Eurobasket Center

Julia Paoletta Obras Basket Argentina
Giuliana Baccarelli Obras Basket Argentina
Agustina Marin Obras Basket Argentina
Magali Vilches
Oriana Bangert
Catalina De Giorgi
Fiamma Yaciura 172-SG-02 Berazategui Argentina
Victoria Michel 183-C-03 Union Florida Argentina
Delfina Saravia 171-SG-03 Union Florida Argentina
Martina Torres 180-SF-02 Lanus Argentina
Georgina Buzzetti 187-F-03 Lanus Argentina
Natalia Tondi 174-PG-03 Velez S. Argentina
Lucila Sampietro Velez S. Argentina

Gregorio Martinez Head Coach Obras Argentina


Tags : GREGORIO MARTINEZ, OBRAS BASKET BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINIAN BASKETBALL
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ARMENIA  
D1 Round 12: Hatis are defeated by Les Foxes in a derby game - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Yerevan: Les Foxes (#1) and Hatis (#4). Hatis were smashed at home by 43 points 36-79 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The game was mostly controlled by Les Foxes. Hatis managed to win fourth quarter 20-8. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Hatis to just 3 points in first quarter and to 8 points in first half. Les Foxes held Hatis to an opponent 20.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Les Foxes forced 35 Hatis turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Lusine Titanyan (168-3) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and swingman Liana Melkonyan (170-99) who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Les Foxes' coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Arni Moussalli with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Les Foxes have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-1 record. Hatis at the other side keep the fourth place with eight games lost. Les Foxes are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Gyumri (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Hatis will have a break next round.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Yerevan: Hatis (#4) and Erebuni (#3). Hatis (7-8) won against visiting Erebuni (7-7) 60-46. The winners were led by Astghik Movsesyan who scored that evening 15 points, 5 assists and 5 steals and Elen Shahinyan supported her with 8 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 26 points and 21 rebounds by Lusine Sedrakyan did not help to save the game for Erebuni. Hatis maintains fourth position with 7-8 record. Erebuni lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the third place with seven games lost. Hatis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Erebuni will play on the road against Gyumri and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Gyumri (0-12) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 12th consecutive match to fourth ranked Hatis (7-8) 87-37 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Shake Poghosyan who scored 23 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Armine Armutyan who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds. Hatis maintains fourth position with 7-8 record. Loser Gyumri still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Hatis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gyumri will play against Erebuni (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

The Round Review is presented by LBM Management. LBM Management is a full service agency focused on Women's basketball sphere and working in more that 20 countries. Agency LBM is animated by agents having official FIBA licenses.


Hatis - Gyumri 87-37

Bottom-ranked Gyumri (0-12) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 12th consecutive match to fourth ranked Hatis (7-8) 87-37 on Saturday evening. The game without a history. Hatis led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Gyumri to just 5 points in second quarter and to 14 points in first half. Hatis held Gyumri to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Hatis forced 42 Gyumri turnovers. Strangely Gyumri outrebounded Hatis 62-42 including 24 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Gyumri's players. The best player for the winners was forward Shake Poghosyan (160-1) who scored 23 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Elen Shahinyan (170-1) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Hatis players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was center Armine Armutyan (186-2) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds and forward Christine Kyureghyan (184-1) added 8 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Hatis maintains fourth position with 7-8 record. Loser Gyumri still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Hatis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gyumri will play against Erebuni (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Hatis: S.Poghosyan 23+2reb+7ast, E.Shahinyan 17+6reb+2ast, A.Hovhannisyan 14+5reb+3ast, S.Mane 12+3reb+1ast, M.Astghik 8+4reb+4ast, Z.Naira 6+4reb
Gyumri: A.Armine 12+18reb+1ast, A.Hayarpi 10+5reb+4ast, K.Christine 8+16reb+5ast, N.Natalya 4+13reb, M.Varduhi 3+4reb+1ast, G.Meline 0+4reb
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Hatis - Les Foxes 36-79

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Yerevan: Les Foxes (#1) and Hatis (#4). Hatis were smashed at home by 43 points 36-79 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. The game was mostly controlled by Les Foxes. Hatis managed to win fourth quarter 20-8. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Hatis to just 3 points in first quarter and to 8 points in first half. Les Foxes held Hatis to an opponent 20.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 46.4 percent accuracy of the winners. Les Foxes forced 35 Hatis turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Lusine Titanyan (168-3) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and swingman Liana Melkonyan (170-99) who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Les Foxes' coach felt very confident using 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Arni Moussalli with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Elen Shahinyan (170-1) scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. Les Foxes have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 12-1 record. Hatis at the other side keep the fourth place with eight games lost. Les Foxes are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Gyumri (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Hatis will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Les Foxes: T.Lusine 18+11reb+1ast, L.Melkonyan 18+5reb+1ast, E.Hambardzumyan 17+4reb+1ast, D.Shushan 6+2reb, V.Mariam 6+3reb, V.Evelina 5+4reb
Hatis: M.Arni 14+7reb, E.Shahinyan 9+5reb+1ast, S.Viktoria 3+1reb, S.Mane 2+5reb+3ast, M.Astghik 2+1reb+1ast, E.Mkrtchyan 2+8reb
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Hatis - Erebuni 60-46

Another interesting game was again a derby between two teams from Yerevan: Hatis (#4) and Erebuni (#3). Hatis (7-8) won against visiting Erebuni (7-7) 60-46. The game was mostly controlled by Hatis. Erebuni was better in third quarter 11-6. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Erebuni to just 5 points in first quarter. Hatis forced 32 Erebuni turnovers. Strangely Erebuni outrebounded Hatis 56-34 including a 43-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by Astghik Movsesyan who scored that evening 15 points, 5 assists and 5 steals and Elen Shahinyan (170-1) supported her with 8 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 26 points and 21 rebounds by Lusine Sedrakyan did not help to save the game for Erebuni. Irina Poghosyan added 7 points and 10 rebounds. Hatis maintains fourth position with 7-8 record. Erebuni lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the third place with seven games lost. Hatis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Erebuni will play on the road against Gyumri and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Hatis: M.Astghik 15+4reb+5ast, A.Hovhannisyan 12+5reb+2ast, S.Poghosyan 10+5reb+2ast, E.Shahinyan 8+10reb+3ast, S.Viktoria 7+4reb, E.Mkrtchyan 5+4reb+2ast
Erebuni: S.Lusine 26+21reb+1ast, G.Knarik 7+3reb+4ast, P.Irina 7+10reb+1ast, H.Sofa 4+11reb+1ast, G.Anahit 1, G.Alina 1+7reb
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Tags : LIANA MELKONYAN, LES FOXES YEREVAN, ARMENIAN BASKETBALL
Armenian D1 round 12 best performance: Lusine Sedrakyan (by Interperformances) - by Eurobasket News
Lusine Sedrakyan put on an amazing game in the last round for Erebuni, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 12.
The player had a double-double of 26 points and 21 rebounds, while her team The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Erebuni maintains the 3rd position in Armenian D1. Erebuni is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. But it was their 7th lost game this season out of 14 games. In the team's last game Sedrakyan had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range. She turned to be Erebuni's top player in her first season with the team. Lusine Sedrakyan has solid league stats. She is in league's top in points (2nd best: 24.0ppg), rebounds (4th best: 8.0rpg) and averages impressive 4.0spg and 60.0% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was 19-year old Shake Poghosyan (160-F-01) of Hatis. Poghosyan had a very good evening with 23 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists. Of course she led Hatis to another comfortable win outscoring Gyumri (#6, 0-12) 87-37. Hatis' 4th position in the standings has not changed. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 7-8 record. Poghosyan is a newcomer at Hatis and despite she is not a team leader yet, every game she becomes more reliable player. Hopefully performances like the last one will happen more often.

Third on the list of top players last round was swingman Lusine Titanyan (168-G/F-03) of league's top team Les Foxes. Titanyan scored 18 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of Les Foxes, leading her team to a 79-36 easy win against #4 ranked Hatis in a game of the week. Many experts and fans count Les Foxes as a contender for championship title. Another victory and another confirmation that they may be right. Just look at their record: 12 victories and only one lost game. They are currently at the very top of the standings. The season just started for Titanyan as she played only first game. But it already looks like she can be team's leader.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Liana Melkonyan (170-G/F-99) of Les Foxes - 18 points and 5 rebounds
5. Elen Hambardzumyan (166-PG) of Les Foxes - 17 points and 4 rebounds
6. Elen Shahinyan (170-SF-01) of Hatis - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Astghik Movsesyan) of Hatis - 15 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists
8. Christine Kyureghyan (184-F-01) of Gyumri - 8 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists
9. Arni Moussalli) of Hatis - 14 points and 7 rebounds
10. Emma Mkrtchyan (170-F-01) of Hatis - 9 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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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Tags : SHAKE POGHOSYAN, HATIS YEREVAN, ARMENIAN BASKETBALL
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BOSNIA  
Stats Leaders - Women
Points Per Game
Griffin_Bhrea Bhrea GRIFFIN
  Jedinstvo
  (168-G-)
  Avg: 25.8
 1. Griffin Jedinstvo25.8 
 2. Selimovic Celik23.5 
 3. Kapor Feniks21.0 
 4. Kovacevic Celik19.5 
 5. Begic Konjic19.0 
 6. Levic Brcanka18.7 
 7. Radjenovic Mladi18.7 
 8. Dzebo Feniks18.5 
 9. Tanasilovic ., Ruda.17.5 
 10. Keseljevic Leotar17.5 
Rebounds Per Game
Selimovic_Ajla Ajla SELIMOVIC
  Celik
  (183-C-3)
  Avg: 14.5
 1. Selimovic Celik14.5 
 2. Dzebo Feniks12.0 
 3. Kovacevic Celik11.5 
 4. Milakovic Leotar11.5 
 5. Stosic Rudar S10.0 
 6. Radovanovic Leotar10.0 
 7. Kokorus Rudar S8.5 
 8. Alispahic Play O8.3 
 9. Guska Mladi K8.0 
 10. Domuzin Orlovi8.0 
Assists Per Game
Keseljevic_Marija Marija KESELJEVIC
  Leotar
  (157-PG-1)
  Avg: 7.8
 1. Keseljevic Leotar7.8 
 2. Tanasilovic ., Ruda.7.5 
 3. Tekac Play Off7.0 
 4. Gligic Orlovi5.6 
 5. Domuzin Orlovi5.0 
 6. Kondic Mladi K4.6 
 7. Ristic Orlovi4.5 
 8. Zeljkovic Banovici4.3 
 9. Vasilic Feniks4.0 
 10. Kovacevic Celik4.0 
Steals Per Game
Keseljevic_Marija Marija KESELJEVIC
  Leotar
  (157-PG-1)
  Avg: 4.8
 1. Keseljevic Leotar4.8 
 2. Isakovic Jumper4.0 
 3. Domuzin Orlovi3.8 
 4. Tanasilovic ., Ruda.3.0 
 5. Kajtaz Brcanka3.0 
 6. Feukic Jedinstvo3.0 
 7. Alispahic Play O3.0 
 8. Milakovic Leotar2.8 
 9. Tekac Play Off2.8 
 10. Mustafica Konjic2.7 
Blocks Per Game
Sofovic_Sejla Sejla SOFOVIC
  Igman
  (179-G/F-88)
  Avg: 1.5
 1. Sofovic Igman1.5 
 2. Alispahic Play O1.5 
 3. Rajic Orlovi1.2 
 4. Radovanovic Rudar1.0 
 5. Kovacevic Mladi K1.0 
 6. Kovacevic Celik1.0 
 7. Tomasovic Mladi K1.0 
 8. Bajrovic Play Off0.8 
 9. Razic Jedinstvo0.8 
 10. Ibric Banovici0.7 
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CHINA  
Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Guo_Zixuan Zixuan GUO
  Hebei
  (187-SF-97)
  Avg: 24.9
 1. Guo Hebei24.9 
 2. Wu Shanxi22.6 
 3. Yueru Inner M.22.0 
 4. Cao Shandong20.2 
 5. Chen Shaanxi19.9 
 6. Han Xinjiang19.2 
 7. Wang Fujian16.8 
 8. Wei Fujian16.6 
 9. Yang Shandong16.6 
 10. Zhang Henan16.3 
Rebounds Per Game
Li_Yueru Yueru YUERU
  Inner M.
  (201-C-99)
  Avg: 11.8
 1. Yueru Inner M.11.8 
 2. Song Sichuan10.4 
 3. Wen Wuhan9.8 
 4. Liu Shanxi8.8 
 5. Qi Beijing8.3 
 6. Han Xinjiang7.5 
 7. Cheng Henan7.2 
 8. Ma Beijing7.1 
 9. Wang Fujian6.9 
 10. Zhang Shanghai6.9 
Assists Per Game
Wang_Jiaqi Jiaqi WANG
  Zhejiang
  (170-G-99)
  Avg: 9.9
 1. Wang Zhejiang9.9 
 2. Wang Xinjiang6.3 
 3. Li Inner M.6.0 
 4. Zhang Sichuan5.6 
 5. Shen Guangdong5.4 
 6. Chen Shaanxi5.2 
 7. Wu Shanxi5.1 
 8. Wang Xinjiang4.8 
 9. Yang Inner M.4.8 
 10. Shao Sichuan4.2 
Steals Per Game
Zhang_Ru1 Ru ZHANG
  Henan
  (179-F-99)
  Avg: 2.7
 1. Zhang Henan2.7 
 2. Wang Zhejiang2.7 
 3. Chen Shaanxi2.3 
 4. Wang Beijing2.2 
 5. Guo Hebei2.1 
 6. Yang Hebei2.1 
 7. Wang Xinjiang2.0 
 8. Li Shanghai2.0 
 9. Wang Fujian2.0 
 10. Zhang Zhejiang1.9 
Blocks Per Game
Han_XU Xu HAN
  Xinjiang
  (206-C-99)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Han Xinjiang2.2 
 2. Wen Wuhan1.4 
 3. Chenyan Jiangsu1.2 
 4. Yueru Inner M.1.1 
 5. Li Heilongjiang1.1 
 6. Ge Fujian0.8 
 7. Liu Xinjiang0.8 
 8. Tang Beijing0.8 
 9. Guo Hebei0.8 
 10. Han Shanghai0.7 
WCBA Round 10 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game in Taiyuan was quite interesting. Second ranked Jiangsu Phoenix (9-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Flame (5-4). Jiangsu Phoenix managed to secure a 4-point victory 59-55 on Wednesday. Strangely Flame outrebounded Jiangsu Phoenix 47-31 including 17 on the offensive glass. Jiayin Jiang (183-95) fired 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Center Chenyan Chenyan (200-99) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Center Jinqiu Fu (188-96) produced 7 points and 24 rebounds for lost side. Jiangsu Phoenix maintains second position with 9-1 record having just one point less than leader Inner M. Flame at the other side keeps the seventh place with four games lost. Jiangsu Phoenix will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Flame will play at home against Dragons (#15) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
The game in Dongguan supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Magic Deer (8-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Vermilion Birds (5-5). Magic Deer smashed Vermilion Birds 95-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vermilion Birds. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Xu Han (206-99, agency: Wasserman) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. Lili Wang contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Center Dilana Dilichati (192-97) replied with 30 points and 6 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) for Vermilion Birds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Magic Deer have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Beijing. Vermilion Birds at the other side dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Fujian. Magic Deer will play against Fujian Nanan (#8) in Putian in the next round where they are favorite. Vermilion Birds will play on the road against Sports Lottery in Penglai and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Daqing. Local Dragons (1-9) were outscored by top-ranked Inner M. (9-0) 108-44 on Friday night. Yueru Yueru scored 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Nairui Xu responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Inner M. have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Dragons lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Tianjin. Inner M. will meet Beijing Great Wall (#4) on the road in the next round. Dragons will play against Flame (#7) in Taiyuan and hope to win that game.

Rest of the games of round 10 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Tianjin were defeated by Henan in Jiyuan 83-71. Hebei lost to defending champion Beijing at home 63-74. Shandong lost to Sichuan on the opponent's court 81-92. Shaanxi was outscored by Fujian in a home game 82-103.
The best stats of 10th round was 27 points and 7 assists by Yu-Chun Wei of Fujian.

The Round Review is presented by LBM Management. LBM Management is a full service agency focused on Women's basketball sphere and working in more that 20 countries. Agency LBM is animated by agents having official FIBA licenses.


Henan - Tianjin 83-71

There was no surprise in Jiyuan where 16th ranked Tianjin (1-9) was defeated by eleventh ranked Henan Phoenix (4-5) 83-71 on Wednesday. Henan Phoenix made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Tianjin turnovers. Point guard Fang Min (170-98) scored 21 points to lead the charge for the winners and center Lingge Zhang (187-99) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side guard Yingli Huang (172-89) responded with 19 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and center Zheng Tingfang (188-96) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Henan Phoenix maintains eleventh position with 4-5 record. Tianjin lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Heilongjiang. Henan Phoenix will meet Red Wolves (#14) in the next round. Tianjin will play against Hebei in Hengshui and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tianjin: H.Yingli 19+4reb+5ast, T.Zheng 14+6reb+1ast, Z.Jianping 14+1reb, H.Ziqi 12+5reb+1ast, Q.Bao 4+4reb+2ast, M.Zhuo 3+7reb+1ast
Henan: M.Fang 21+4reb+3ast, C.QI 18+8reb, Z.Ru 18+3reb+2ast, Z.Lingge 16+6reb+4ast, F.Song 5+1reb+4ast, C.Yafei 2+3reb
gschID: 830371


Hebei - Beijing 63-74

No shocking result in a game in Hengshui where fifth ranked Beijing Great Wall (8-2) defeated 13th ranked Hebei (2-7) 74-63 on Wednesday. Beijing Great Wall dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Hebei's 32. They outrebounded Hebei 46-22 including a 16-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Yu Tang (188-99) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Yu Qi (171-96) chipped in 11 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Beijing Great Wall's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Yaqi Zhang (177-94) responded with 22 points and guard Jingjing Huang (168-95) scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Hebei players scored in double figures. Beijing Great Wall have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Xinjiang. Loser Hebei keeps the thirteenth position with seven games lost. Beijing Great Wall will meet at home league's leader Inner M. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hebei will play against Tianjin (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hebei: Z.Yaqi 22+4reb+1ast, M.Wen 13+2reb, H.Jingjing 12+5reb+5ast, Y.Xiaojie 12+3reb+1ast, C.JinTing 4+7reb+3ast, B.Zgu 0
Beijing: T.Yu 18+7reb, Q.Yu 11+12reb, M.Yina 10+6reb+2ast, W.TingTing 9+1reb+8ast, D.Jingxian 8+5reb+2ast, Y.BanBan 7+2reb+1ast
gschID: 830372


Shanxi - Jiangsu 55-59

The game in Taiyuan was quite interesting. Second ranked Jiangsu Phoenix (9-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Flame (5-4). Jiangsu Phoenix managed to secure a 4-point victory 59-55 on Wednesday. Strangely Flame outrebounded Jiangsu Phoenix 47-31 including 17 on the offensive glass. Jiayin Jiang (183-95) fired 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Center Chenyan Chenyan (200-99) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. Center Jinqiu Fu (188-96) produced 7 points and 24 rebounds and international point guard Tongtong Wu (176-94) added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Jiangsu Phoenix maintains second position with 9-1 record having just one point less than leader Inner M. Flame at the other side keeps the seventh place with four games lost. Jiangsu Phoenix will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Flame will play at home against Dragons (#15) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Shanxi: W.Tongtong 15+7reb+6ast, Y.Dong 12+4reb+1ast, F.Zenan 9+4reb, F.Jinqiu 7+24reb+2ast, C.Xiufang 6+3reb, Z.Zhifang 4+1reb+1ast
Jiangsu: J.Jiayin 18+8reb+1ast, C.Chenyan 16+6reb, G.Li 8+6reb+3ast, L.Jiamei 6+6reb+1ast, J.Weina 4+3reb+3ast, Z.Manman 4+1reb
gschID: 830373


Sichuan - Shandong 92-81

Very expected game in Chengdu where 12th ranked Sports Lottery (3-6) was defeated by sixth ranked Blue Whales (7-2) 92-81 on Thursday. Blue Whales looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. International Ting Shao (183-89) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Song Song (188-92) chipped in 24 points during the contest. Blue Whales' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international power forward Hengyu Yang (194-95) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Wei Cao (182-95) scored 31 points. Blue Whales have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Shanghai. Sports Lottery lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with six games lost. Blue Whales will meet bottom-ranked Wuhan (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sports Lottery will play against Vermilion Birds (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shandong: C.Wei 31+1reb+2ast, Y.Hengyu 22+13reb+4ast, W.Ying Zhu 15+7reb+1ast, L.Shuqing 8+10reb+1ast, Q.Yanzi 3+2reb+2ast, L.Luan 2
Sichuan: S.Song 24+3reb+2ast, S.Ting 21+8reb+3ast, Z.WangLai 14+4reb+6ast, H.Yiming 9+3reb+2ast, T.Chenmeng 5+2reb, S.Binbin 4+1reb+1ast
gschID: 830374


Guangdong - Xinjiang 74-95

The game in Dongguan supposed to be also worth to mention about. Fourth ranked Magic Deer (8-2) played at the court of 7th ranked Vermilion Birds (5-5). Magic Deer smashed Vermilion Birds 95-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vermilion Birds. Magic Deer dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Vermilion Birds' 50. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Xu Han (206-99, agency: Wasserman) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds. The former international Lili Wang (170-92) contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Center Dilana Dilichati (192-97) replied with 30 points and 6 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) and Dongxia Zhang (183-90) added 9 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Vermilion Birds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Magic Deer have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Beijing. Vermilion Birds at the other side dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. They share it with Fujian. Magic Deer will play against Fujian Nanan (#8) in Putian in the next round where they are favorite. Vermilion Birds will play on the road against Sports Lottery in Penglai and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Guangdong: D.Dilana 30+6reb+2ast, Z.Dongxia 9+7reb+1ast, H.Ke 8+2reb+3ast, W.Zhen 6+4reb+2ast, X.Deng 5+2ast, Y.Shuyu 5+2reb+1ast
Xinjiang: H.Xu 28+11reb+1ast, C.Mingling 16+1reb, W.Lili 10+7reb+5ast, W.Siyu 9+4reb+8ast, L.Yuqiong 8+2reb+3ast, Q.Siyue 7+3reb+3ast
gschID: 830375


Heilongjiang - Inner M. 44-108

The game with biggest result difference took place in Daqing. Local Dragons (1-9) were outscored by top-ranked Inner M. (9-0) 108-44 on Friday night. Inner M. dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Dragons' 40. Inner M. forced 26 Dragons turnovers and had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 37 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Dragons' players. International center Yueru Yueru (201-99) scored 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international center Wei Wei (206-89) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Inner M. players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Nairui Xu (172-1) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and forward Qi Liu (180-98) scored 6 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Inner M. have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Dragons lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Tianjin. Inner M. will meet Beijing Great Wall (#4) on the road in the next round. Dragons will play against Flame (#7) in Taiyuan and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Heilongjiang: X.Nairui 14+6reb+1ast, L.Qi 6+5reb+3ast, Y.Wei 6+1reb, C.Wang 6+4reb+1ast, C.Yuanjing 4+1reb, L.Yang Zh 4+2reb
Inner M.: Y.Yueru 21+9reb+1ast, W.Wei 20+5reb+2ast, L.ShanShan 13+3reb+3ast, W.Rong 11+2reb+7ast, Z.Qijia 10+3reb+1ast, L.Yuan 9+1reb+6ast
gschID: 830377


Shaanxi - Fujian 82-103

Rather predictable result in Weinan where tenth ranked Fujian Nanan (5-5) outscored 14th ranked Red Wolves (2-8) 103-82 on Thursday. Fujian Nanan made 18-of-18 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 57.7 percentage. Fujian Nanan looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Taiwanese forward Yu-Chun Wei (173-92) scored 27 points and 7 assists (made all of her nine free throws !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Tingyi Lai (184-1) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Five Fujian Nanan players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Yuyu Chen (170-94) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Jiaying Ma (190-97) scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Red Wolves' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Fujian Nanan moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Guangdong. Red Wolves lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Fujian Nanan will meet at home higher ranked Magic Deer (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Red Wolves will play against Henan Phoenix (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shaanxi: C.Yuyu 28+10reb+7ast, M.Jiaying 18+9reb+4ast, Y.Luchenhong 12+3reb, C.Caijin 6+2reb+1ast, S.Yongna 5+3reb, L.Jinjun 5+2reb+2ast
Fujian: W.Yu-Chun 27+1reb+7ast, L.Tingyi 20+9reb, W.Qiuyi 17+6reb+2ast, Z.Shuju 16+2reb+9ast, G.Yifei 10+6reb+2ast, S.MengZhu 8+6reb+2ast
gschID: 830379




Tags : JIAYIN JIANG, JIANGSU PHOENIX, CHINESE BASKETBALL
Xu Han claims Chinese WCBA weekly honour - by Eurobasket News
Talented American Center Xu Han (206-C-99, agency: Wasserman) had a very impressive game in the last round for Xinjiang and that's her to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 10.
The 21-year old center had a double-double of 28 points and eleven rebounds, while her team crushed Guangdong (#9, 5-5) with 21-point margin 95-74. Xinjiang is placed at 3rd position in Chinese WCBA. They are still close to the very top. Xinjiang would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 8-2 record. In the team's last game Han had a remarkable 54.5% from 2-point range. She turned to be Xinjiang's top player in her first season with the team. Han has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (6th best: 19.2ppg), rebounds (6th best: 7.5rpg) and averages solid 2.2bpg and 65.4% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 23-year old center Dilana Dilichati (192-C-97) of Guangdong. Dilichati impressed basketball fans with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Bad luck as Guangdong lost that game 74-95 to the higher-ranked Xinjiang (#3, 8-2). This loss caused Guangdong to drop to 9th position in the standings. Her team lost some distance to top teams. But 5-5 record is not bad and everything may still change. Dilichati is one of the most experienced players at Guangdong and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.

The third best performed player last round was former international forward Hengyu Yang (194-F/C-95) of Shandong (#12). Yang showcased her all-around game by recording 22 points, thirteen rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. Despite Yang's great performance Shandong lost 81-92 to the higher-ranked Sichuan (#6, 7-2). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Shandong not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 6 games, recording just three victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Yang could try to bring Shandong's a little bit higher in the standings. Yang has individually a great season in China. After only 9 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 16.6ppg (9th best) and assists with 2.2apg (9th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Yuyu Chen (170-G-94) of Shaanxi - 28 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists
5. Ting Shao (183-SF-89) of Sichuan - 21 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Yueru Yueru (201-C-99) of Inner M. - 21 points and 9 rebounds
7. Yu-Chun Wei (173-F-92) of Fujian - 27 points and 7 assists
8. Wei Wei (206-C-89) of Inner M. - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Song Song (188-PF-92) of Sichuan - 24 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Shuju Zonghe (172-G-99) of Fujian - 16 points, 2 rebounds and 9 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : XU HAN, XINJIANG MAGIC DEER, CHINESE BASKETBALL
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CROATIA  
A1 Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Schrauth_Kelli Kelli SCHRAUTH
  Pula
  (180-F-97)
  Avg: 25
 1. Schrauth Pula25.0 
 2. Vrsaljko Ragusa22.7 
 3. Slonjsak Ragusa22.7 
 4. Simunic Mursa21.3 
 5. Ivezic Pozega19.0 
 6. Silov Sibenik16.3 
 7. Matesic-P., Mursa16.0 
 8. Nekic Zadar15.8 
 9. Ujevic Sibenik15.8 
 10. Lokica KAZL Split14.3 
Rebounds Per Game
Schrauth_Kelli Kelli SCHRAUTH
  Pula
  (180-F-97)
  Avg: 12
 1. Schrauth Pula12.0 
 2. Todoric Ragusa11.3 
 3. Zaja Tresnjevka10.0 
 4. Matesic-P., Mursa9.5 
 5. Blazenka Zagreb8.7 
 6. Turic Split8.0 
 7. Stojanovic Ragusa8.0 
 8. Krstic Pula7.8 
 9. Marsic Split7.7 
 10. Vrsaljko Ragusa7.0 
Assists Per Game
Petrak_Ana Ana PETRAK
  Medvescak
  (163-G-98)
  Avg: 11.5
 1. Petrak Medvescak11.5 
 2. Todoric Ragusa11.3 
 3. Slonjsak Ragusa6.0 
 4. Boric Pula5.8 
 5. Lokica KAZL Split5.7 
 6. Muhl Tresnjevka5.3 
 7. Matesic-P., Mursa5.0 
 8. Balic Mursa4.7 
 9. Mihaljevic Mursa4.5 
 10. Sarlija Mursa4.3 
Steals Per Game
Rodek_Nika Nika RODEK
  Tresnjevka
  (177-G-4)
  Avg: 4.3
 1. Rodek Tresnjevka4.3 
 2. Strize Medvescak4.0 
 3. Lokica KAZL Split3.3 
 4. Grizelj Zagreb3.3 
 5. Ivezic Pozega3.0 
 6. Simunic Mursa3.0 
 7. Vrsaljko Ragusa3.0 
 8. Curic Zagreb3.0 
 9. Slonjsak Ragusa2.7 
 10. Muhl Tresnjevka2.7 
Blocks Per Game
Uzelac_Tonia Tonia UZELAC
  Medvescak
  (193-F/C-99)
  Avg: 1.5
 1. Uzelac Medvescak1.5 
 2. Curic Zagreb1.3 
 3. Obratov Tresnjevka1.0 
 4. Cic Zagreb1.0 
 5. Cuklin Sibenik1.0 
 6. Grizelj Zagreb1.0 
 7. Bozan KAZL Split1.0 
 8. Zovko KAZL Split1.0 
 9. Nimac Medvescak0.8 
 10. Iavarone Pozega0.8 
Hannover adds Masic to their roster, ex FSV Rijeka - by Eurobasket News
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TK Hannover (DBBL) added to their roster 27-year old Croatian international forward Mia Masic (180-93). She already started the season at FSV Rijeka in Croatian Premijer Liga. In three games she recorded 11.3ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.3apg and 1.7spg this season.
The most of last season Masic spent at Magnolia La Molisana Campobasso in Italian Serie A2 where in 16 games she averaged 10.8ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.2apg and 1.5spg. She helped them to win the regular season. Good year as she was named League Player of the Week. Masic also played for Athena in Italian Serie A2. In three games she had very impressive stats: 16.3ppg, 9.0rpg, 1.7apg and 1.0spg.
Masic has been a member of Croatian international program for some years. She has been regularly called to Croatian senior team since 2019 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2010.
Masic has played previously professionally in Croatia (Sibenik and Kvarner) and Italy (Muggia, Virtus Cagliari, San Salvatore and Roma Elite).

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : MIA MASIC, TK HANNOVER, GERMAN BASKETBALL, GERMAN TRANSACTIONS
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DENMARK  
Gritt Ryder claims Danish Dameligaen Interperformances weekly honour - by Eurobasket News
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International Forward Gritt Ryder (173-F-92) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's second-best Horsholm and that's her to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 3.
The 28-year old forward had a double-double of 29 points and fourteen rebounds, while her team beat SISU (#5, 0-3), the league's bottom-ranked team 73-60. Horsholm is placed at 2nd position in Danish Dameligaen. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Horsholm won both games without losing any. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. In the team's last game Ryder had a remarkable 63.6% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Horsholm, through which she has constantly improved. Colorado State University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Ryder is in league's top in points (2nd best: 21.0ppg), assists (2nd best: 6.0apg) and averages solid 6.0spg and 64.7% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 18-year old guard Asta Blauenfeldt (169-G-02) of SISU. Blauenfeldt impressed basketball fans with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Bad luck as SISU lost that game 60-73 to Horsholm (2-0). The season is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Blauenfeldt is one of the most experienced players at SISU and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 12.7ppg (#7). She also registered 5.7 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was another Horsholm's star - international forward Anne Pedersen (182-F-92). Pedersen scored 16 points and grabbed ten rebounds. She was another key player of Horsholm, helping her team with a 73-60 easy win against SISU (#5, 0-3). Horsholm has a very good start of the season. But there were just 2 games played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Pedersen also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. Pedersen has a great season in Denmark. After only 2 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 15.5ppg (best scorer), rebounds with 9.0rpg (5th best) and assists with 3.5apg (5th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Melanie Elmgreen (174-F-92) of Amager - 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Elisabeth Hansen (176-G-93) of Horsholm - 13 points and 9 rebounds
6. Anna Seilund (174-G-93) of Amager - 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists
7. Ida Preetzmann (175-G-90) of Herlev - 17 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists
8. Ena Viso (179-G-93) of Amager - 9 points and 17 rebounds
9. Kia Fisker (185-F-95) of Herlev - 8 points and 3 rebounds
10. Rikke Fabricius (187-PF-92) of Amager - 14 points and 4 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : GRITT RYDER, HORSHOLM 79ERS, DANISH BASKETBALL
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FINLAND  
Stats Leaders - Women
Points Per Game
Loyd_Mia Mia LOYD
  FoA
  (181-F-94)
  Avg: 24.2
 1. Loyd FoA24.2 
 2. Rice PeKa23.2 
 3. Toeaina Kouvot22.6 
 4. Batey Espoo Team21.5 
 5. Little Espoo Team19.8 
 6. Young ViVe17.5 
 7. Cliney ViVe17.5 
 8. Kosonen Catz17.5 
 9. Melto PeKa17.0 
 10. Collier Kouvot16.8 
Rebounds Per Game
Little_Hannah Hannah LITTLE
  Espoo Team
  (186-F-94)
  Avg: 16
 1. Little Espoo Team16.0 
 2. Loyd FoA15.4 
 3. Rice PeKa11.6 
 4. Tuukkanen Honka11.4 
 5. Young ViVe11.0 
 6. Toeaina Kouvot11.0 
 7. Batey Espoo Team10.0 
 8. Myllyoja ToPo9.4 
 9. Collier Kouvot8.6 
 10. Miller ViVe8.5 
Assists Per Game
Lehtoranta_Linda-Lot Linda-Lotta LEHTORANTA
  PeKa
  (178-SG-91)
  Avg: 9.4
 1. Lehtoranta PeKa9.4 
 2. Little Espoo Team6.4 
 3. Collier Kouvot6.4 
 4. Loyd FoA5.2 
 5. Makitalo FoA5.0 
 6. Ollilainen HBA-.5.0 
 7. Jamsa Pyrinto5.0 
 8. Tuukkanen Honka3.8 
 9. Pekonen HBA-Marsky3.7 
 10. Toeaina Kouvot3.6 
Steals Per Game
Collier_Aliyah Aliyah COLLIER
  Kouvot
  (180-G-97)
  Avg: 3.6
 1. Collier Kouvot3.6 
 2. Little Espoo Team3.6 
 3. Vesiluoma Espoo T2.6 
 4. Pekonen HBA-Marsky2.3 
 5. Agyei ToPo2.3 
 6. Young ViVe2.3 
 7. Aarnio HBA-Marsky2.0 
 8. Hamalainen Espoo2.0 
 9. Kuukka Catz1.8 
 10. Calloway FoA1.8 
Blocks Per Game
Tuukkanen_Taru_1 Taru TUUKKANEN
  Honka
  (192-C-77)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Tuukkanen Honka2.2 
 2. Mantyla Espoo T2.0 
 3. Young ViVe1.3 
 4. Melto PeKa1.0 
 5. Pekonen HBA-Marsky1.0 
 6. Rice PeKa1.0 
 7. Aarnio HBA-Marsky1.0 
 8. Vidgren Pyrinto0.8 
 9. Taponen Pyrinto0.8 
 10. Collier Kouvot0.8 
Korisliiga Round 4: Espoo Team keeps a leadership position - by Eurobasket News
It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in Korisliiga, but even now we can clearly see the differece between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Espoo Team as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Espoo Team smashed 6th ranked HBA-Marsky at home 100-41. The game without a history. Espoo Team led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding HBA-Marsky to just 4 points in second quarter. Espoo Team held HBA-Marsky to an opponent 19.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.0 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded HBA-Marsky 60-31 including a 44-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by HBA-Marsky helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Hannah Little (186-94, college: Oakland) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 22 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import swingman Morgan Batey (180-94, college: Vanderbilt, agency: Areus Sports) chipped in 25 points and 6 rebounds. International Janette Aarnio (181-2) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. HBA-Marsky's coach Mirka Dettmann gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Espoo Team have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with PeKa. HBA-Marsky at the other side dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. HBA-Marsky will play next round against ViVe trying to get back on the winning streak. Espoo Team will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Torpan Pojat in Helsinki.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tapiolan. Third ranked Tapiolan Honka faced one of their biggest challengers Kouvottaret. Host Tapiolan Honka (3-1) smashed guests from Kouvola (2-2) 113-73. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Taru Tuukkanen (192-77, college: Xavier) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Cierra Dillard contributed with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American-American Samoan power forward Sarah Toeaina (185-96, college: Hawaii) replied with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for Kouvottaret. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tapiolan Honka have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 3-1 record behind leader Espoo Team. Defending champion Kouvottaret keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with FoA and ToPo. Tapiolan Honka will play against Forssan Alku (#6) on the road in the next round. Kouvottaret will play against Pyrinto and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Pyrinto (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 63-57 loss to seventh ranked Torpan Pojat (2-2) in Tampere on Wednesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Nea-Paula Kuisma who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side Jemina Vidgren responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Torpan Pojat moved-up to fourth place, which they share with FoA and Kouvot. Newly promoted Pyrinto still closes the standings with three games lost. Torpan Pojat will meet at home league's leader Espoo Team in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Pyrinto will play against Kouvottaret (#4) in Kouvola and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Catz Lappeenranta (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-50 loss to seventh ranked Forssan Alku (2-2) in Lappeenranta. The winners were led by Mia Loyd who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Forssan Alku moved-up to fourth place, which they share with ToPo and Kouvot. Catz Lappeenranta at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Forssan Alku's next round opponent will be higher ranked Tapiolan Honka (#3) at home and it may be the game of the week. Catz Lappeenranta will play against the league's second-placed Peli-Karhut (#2) in Kotka and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 4 ViVe lost to undefeated PeKa in Kotka 70-81.

The Round Review is presented by LBM Management. LBM Management is a full service agency focused on Women's basketball sphere and working in more that 20 countries. Agency LBM is animated by agents having official FIBA licenses.


PeKa - ViVe 81-70

There was no surprise in Kotka where 8th ranked ViVe (1-3) was defeated by top-ranked Peli-Karhut (4-0) 81-70. The game was mostly controlled by Peli-Karhut. ViVe was better in fourth quarter 19-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Peli-Karhut brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. The winners were led by naturalized Russian power forward Elena Melto (184-86) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and American forward Zykera Rice (185-96, college: Gonzaga) supported her with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Four Peli-Karhut players scored in double figures. Peli-Karhut's coach Roope Makela allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 26 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Doniyah Cliney (182-96, college: S.Carolina) did not help to save the game for ViVe. Her fellow American import power forward Destinee Young (185-95, college: ODU) added 19 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Peli-Karhut have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Espoo Team. ViVe lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with three games lost. Peli-Karhut's next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Catz Lappeenranta (#10) at home and are hoping to win another game. ViVe will play against HBA-Marsky and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ViVe: D.Cliney 26+6reb+3ast, D.Young 19+13reb+2ast, M.Miller 8+3reb+2ast, A.Kujala 5+4reb+4ast, R.Kujala 4+1reb+1ast, J.Pihla 4
PeKa: Z.Rice 20+8reb, E.Melto 20+15reb+3ast, L.Lehtoranta 12+2reb+8ast, E.Oravakangas 10+2ast, J.Maria 8+2reb+2ast, N.Jarvikangas 7+6reb+1ast
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Pyrinto - ToPo 57-63

Bottom-ranked Pyrinto (0-3) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 63-57 loss to seventh ranked Torpan Pojat (2-2) in Tampere on Wednesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of center Nea-Paula Kuisma (183-99) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 8 rebounds and guard Tessa Virtanen (165-97) who added 18 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side forward Jemina Vidgren (175-0) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds and forward Iina Makela (181-0) scored 18 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Torpan Pojat moved-up to fourth place, which they share with FoA and Kouvot. Newly promoted Pyrinto still closes the standings with three games lost. Torpan Pojat will meet at home league's leader Espoo Team in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Pyrinto will play against Kouvottaret (#4) in Kouvola and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Pyrinto: I.Makela 18+3reb, R.Tulkki 15+2reb, J.Vidgren 14+8reb+3ast, L.Taponen 7+7reb+2ast, A.Peltola 2, A.Jamsa 1+7reb+4ast
ToPo: T.Virtanen 18+6ast, N.Kuisma 15+8reb+2ast, K.Mirva 9+3reb+4ast, I.Myllyoja 8+14reb+2ast, H.Valkeinen 5+3reb+3ast, R.Lehti 3+5reb+1ast
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Honka - Kouvot 113-73

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tapiolan. Third ranked Tapiolan Honka faced one of their biggest challengers Kouvottaret. Host Tapiolan Honka (3-1) smashed guests from Kouvola (2-2) 113-73. The game without a history. Tapiolan Honka led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 21-of-27 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Tapiolan Honka had a 36-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international center Taru Tuukkanen (192-77, college: Xavier) who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Cierra Dillard (176-96, college: Buffalo) contributed with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four Tapiolan Honka players scored in double figures. American-American Samoan power forward Sarah Toeaina (185-96, college: Hawaii) replied with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Aliyah Collier (180-97, college: Clemson) added 9 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Kouvottaret. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tapiolan Honka have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 3-1 record behind leader Espoo Team. Defending champion Kouvottaret keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with FoA and ToPo. Tapiolan Honka will play against Forssan Alku (#6) on the road in the next round. Kouvottaret will play against Pyrinto and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Kouvot: S.Toeaina 29+14reb+4ast, R.Frimodig 12+1reb+1ast, V.Henriikka 9+2reb+1ast, A.Collier 9+9reb+7ast, Y.Blomfelt 8+5reb+2ast, E.Salovaara 2+1reb
Honka: T.Tuukkanen 28+8reb+4ast, S.Henna 21+3reb+1ast, C.Dillard 19+9reb+4ast, G.Bronson 16+7reb+4ast, A.Ailus 9+3reb+1ast, L.Paltemaa 9+2reb+4ast
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Catz - FoA 50-83

Bottom-ranked Catz Lappeenranta (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 83-50 loss to seventh ranked Forssan Alku (2-2) in Lappeenranta. The game without a history. Forssan Alku led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Catz Lappeenranta to just 7 points in fourth quarter. Forssan Alku dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Catz Lappeenranta's 20. They outrebounded Catz Lappeenranta 54-18 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forssan Alku players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. The winners were led by American forward Mia Loyd (181-94, college: N.Dakota) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists and center Heta Aijanen (186-95) supported her with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Forssan Alku players scored in double figures. Even 19 points and 7 rebounds by forward Roosa Kosonen (183-0) did not help to save the game for Catz Lappeenranta. International forward Veera Pirttinen (180-97) added 17 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Forssan Alku moved-up to fourth place, which they share with ToPo and Kouvot. Catz Lappeenranta at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Forssan Alku's next round opponent will be higher ranked Tapiolan Honka (#3) at home and it may be the game of the week. Catz Lappeenranta will play against the league's second-placed Peli-Karhut (#2) in Kotka and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Catz: R.Kosonen 19+7reb+2ast, V.Pirttinen 17+1reb+2ast, K.Mari 8+2reb+3ast, K.Noora 4+3reb+2ast, L.Lotta 2, P.Edit 0+1reb+3ast
FoA: H.Aijanen 14+5reb+6ast, M.Loyd 13+17reb+7ast, A.Makitalo 13+6reb+2ast, K.Calloway 11+4reb+1ast, E.Salminen 10+8reb+1ast, K.Rytkonen 9+5reb
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Espoo Team - HBA-Marsky 100-41

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Espoo Team as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Espoo Team smashed 6th ranked HBA-Marsky at home 100-41. The game without a history. Espoo Team led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding HBA-Marsky to just 4 points in second quarter. Espoo Team held HBA-Marsky to an opponent 19.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.0 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded HBA-Marsky 60-31 including a 44-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by HBA-Marsky helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Hannah Little (186-94, college: Oakland) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 22 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import swingman Morgan Batey (180-94, college: Vanderbilt, agency: Areus Sports) chipped in 25 points and 6 rebounds. Five Espoo Team players scored in double figures. International Janette Aarnio (181-2) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and international guard Saga Ukkonen (175-1) added 8 points respectively for lost side. HBA-Marsky's coach Mirka Dettmann gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Espoo Team have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with PeKa. HBA-Marsky at the other side dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. HBA-Marsky will play next round against ViVe trying to get back on the winning streak. Espoo Team will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Torpan Pojat in Helsinki.
Top scorers:
HBA-Marsky: J.Aarnio 17+5reb+2ast, S.Ukkonen 8+4reb, E.Mashaire 6+4reb, K.Saana 4+1reb, E.Pekonen 2+2reb+2ast, V.Palomaki 2+2reb+1ast
Espoo Team: M.Batey 25+6reb+2ast, L.Vesiluoma 19+4reb+2ast, H.Little 17+22reb+5ast, L.Erakangas 13+4reb, M.Kiia 11+5reb, S.Tuomisto 7+6reb+2ast
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Hannah Little claims Finnish Korisliiga weekly honour - by Eurobasket News
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American Hannah Little (186-F-94) had a great game in the last round for league's leader Espoo Team and that's her to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 4.
The 26-year old forward had a double-double of 17 points and twenty two rebounds, while her team outclassed HBA-Marsky (#7, 1-2) with 59-point margin 100-41. It allowed Espoo Team to jump to the first place in the Finnish Korisliiga. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Espoo Team already had a very good start winning all 4 without losing a single one. It's Little's second year at Espoo Team and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Oakland University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Little is in league's top in points (6th best: 18.5ppg), assists (2nd best: 7.0apg) and averages solid 3.0spg and 51.9% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 43-year old former international center Taru Tuukkanen (192-C-77) of Honka. Tuukkanen impressed basketball fans with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Of course she led Honka to another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked Kouvot (#4, 2-2) 113-73. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Honka consolidated its place in top 3 of the standings. Her team's 3-1 record is not bad at all. Tuukkanen is a newcomer at Honka and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.

The third best performed player last round was American Sarah Toeaina (185-F/C-96) of Kouvot (#4). Toeaina showcased her all-around game by recording 29 points, fourteen rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. Despite Toeaina's great performance Kouvot lost 73-113 to #3 ranked Honka. But her team cannot count on just a single shooter as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Kouvot needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 2 victories and 2 lost games. Toeaina has a great season in Finland. After only 4 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 23.5ppg (2nd best) and rebounds with 11.3rpg (4th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Destinee Young (185-F/C-95) of ViVe - 19 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists
5. Doniyah Cliney (182-G-96) of ViVe - 26 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Elena Melto (184-F/C-86) of PeKa - 20 points, 15 rebounds and 3 assists
7. Mia Loyd (181-F-94) of FoA - 13 points, 17 rebounds and 7 assists
8. Morgan Batey (180-F/G-94) of Espoo Team - 25 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Roosa Kosonen (183-F) of Catz - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Gaby Bronson (178-G/F-93) of Honka - 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : HANNAH LITTLE, ESPOO BASKET TEAM, FINNISH BASKETBALL
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GERMANY  
Hannover adds Masic to their roster, ex FSV Rijeka - by Eurobasket News
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TK Hannover (DBBL) added to their roster 27-year old Croatian international forward Mia Masic (180-93). She already started the season at FSV Rijeka in Croatian Premijer Liga. In three games she recorded 11.3ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.3apg and 1.7spg this season.
The most of last season Masic spent at Magnolia La Molisana Campobasso in Italian Serie A2 where in 16 games she averaged 10.8ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.2apg and 1.5spg. She helped them to win the regular season. Good year as she was named League Player of the Week. Masic also played for Athena in Italian Serie A2. In three games she had very impressive stats: 16.3ppg, 9.0rpg, 1.7apg and 1.0spg.
Masic has been a member of Croatian international program for some years. She has been regularly called to Croatian senior team since 2019 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2010.
Masic has played previously professionally in Croatia (Sibenik and Kvarner) and Italy (Muggia, Virtus Cagliari, San Salvatore and Roma Elite).

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : MIA MASIC, TK HANNOVER, GERMAN BASKETBALL, GERMAN TRANSACTIONS
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HOLLAND  
Emese Hof selected the top Dutch player playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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We bring you last week's top performances from Dutch players who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

Emese Hof
Emese Hof
   #1. This week's number one is an international power forward Emese Hof (190-96, college: Miami, FL, currently plays in Spain). She led Perfumerias Avenida to a victory over the eighth-ranked IDK Eustotren (4-4) 84-66 in the Spanish Liga Dia in Wednesday night's game. Hof was MVP of the game. She scored 20 points in 26 minutes on the court; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Hof's second season in pro basketball. Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca (8-0) is placed first in the Liga Dia. So far her team won all eight games in the Regular Season. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Hof has relatively good stats this year: 10.1ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 64.0%(32-50) and FT: 63.6% in seven games she played so far. She played for the Dutch senior national team one years ago.

Laura Westerik
Laura Westerik
   #2. Second place goes to an international forward Laura Westerik (176-98, currently plays in Germany). Westerik was the main contributor in a 3-point Herner TC's victory against the eighth-ranked Gisa Lions (0-1) 58-55 in the German DBBL last Saturday. She was the best player in that game. Westerik recorded 16 points. It was her first game for Herner TC this season. Her team is placed second in the DBBL. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Westerik played for the Dutch national team in 2019.

Laura Cornelius
Laura Cornelius
   #3. The Dutch player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard Laura Cornelius (173-96, college: Miami, FL, currently plays in Spain). She was the major contributor in Gernika's victory against the closely-ranked Araski (3-4) 60-54 in the Spanish Liga Dia on Saturday night. Cornelius recorded 11 points and added 6 assists in 26 minutes. Lointek Gernika Bizkaia (5-3) is placed sixth in the Liga Dia. It was her team's third consecutive victory in a row. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Cornelius averages: 6.9ppg, 2.3rpg, 2.6apg, 2FGP: 55.6%(10-18) in eight games. She played for the Dutch national team one years ago.

Natalie Van Den Adel
Natalie Van Den Adel
   #4. Guard Natalie Van Den Adel (185-90, college: Colorado St., currently plays in Spain). Van Den Adel could not help Maquinaria Ensino (3-5) to beat Clarinos (5-2). She recorded only 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Maquinaria Ensino was defeated 73-60 on the road by the much higher-ranked Clarinos (#4). But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Van Den Adel's overall stats this season are: 5.5ppg, 1.9rpg and 1.8apg. She used to play for the Dutch national team last year.

Other top Dutch players, who play abroad:

Annika Van Heulekom (179-SG-1) plays for Lummen in Belgian Top Division Women
Rowie Jongeling (188-C-93) plays for Rheinland in German 2.Bundesliga
Marleen Peek (196-C-0) plays for Hannover in German DBBL
Annabel Wendel (94) plays for Bergen in Norwegian Kvinneligaen
Bente Van Beers (185-F) plays for Duesseldorf in German 2.Bundesliga
Isabella Slim (183-G/F-95) plays for Reze in French LF2
Karin Kuijt (170-PG-90) plays for Bolzano AV in Italian Serie A2

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HUNGARY  
Best players of Hungarian A Division round 8 - by Eurobasket News
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American Beatrice Mompremier (193-F-96, agency: Wasserman) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Uni Gyor and that's her to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 8.
The 24-year old forward had a double-double of 27 points and eighteen rebounds, while her team beat PINKK-Pecsi (#11, 1-7) 92-78. Uni Gyor is placed at 4th position in Hungarian A Division. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Uni Gyor will need more victories to improve their 3-1 record. Mompremier turned to be Uni Gyor's top player in her first season with the team. Beatrice Mompremier averages just after two games 18.5ppg and 17.5rpg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 25-year old American point guard Leslie Vorpahl (168-PG-95) of PINKK-Pecsi. Vorpahl impressed basketball fans with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. Bad luck as PINKK-Pecsi lost that game 78-92 to the higher-ranked Uni Gyor (#4, 3-1). PINKK-Pecsi is still in a red zone at 11th spot in the standings. 7 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory PINKK-Pecsi managed to get this year. Vorpahl is a newcomer at PINKK-Pecsi and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.

The third best performed player last round was another Uni Gyor's star - American Brianna Kiesel (171-G-93). Kiesel scored 18 points and passed seven assists. She was another key player of Uni Gyor, helping her team with a 92-78 easy win against the lower-ranked PINKK-Pecsi (#11, 1-7). Uni Gyor needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 3 victories and 1 lost games. Kiesel has a great season in Hungary. After only 4 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.0ppg (4th best) and assists with 7.5apg (2nd best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Agnes Torok (183-F-98) of Uni Gyor - 17 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
5. Reka Dombai (179-SG-02) of Uni Gyor - 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists
6. Zita Vari (177-G-01) of PINKK-Pecsi - 19 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Daugile Sarauskaite (196-C-96) of PINKK-Pecsi - 4 points and 11 rebounds
8. Nora Demeter (187-C-98) of PINKK-Pecsi - 7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists
9. Zsofia Varga (182-F-89) of Uni Gyor - 11 points and 3 rebounds
10. Dragana Zubac (182-G/F-01) of PINKK-Pecsi - 7 points and 2 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : BEATRICE MOMPREMIER, UNI GYOR MELY-UT, HUNGARIAN BASKETBALL
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ITALY  
Cecilia Zandalasini selected the top Italian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Italian players, who play currently abroad.

Cecilia Zandalasini
Cecilia Zandalasini
   #1. This week's number one is an international forward Cecilia Zandalasini (183-96, currently plays in Turkey). She led Fenerbahce to an easy victory against the league outsider Kayseri (0-6) crushing them 91-69 in the Turkish KBSL in Sunday night's game. Zandalasini scored 11 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 6 assists in 25 minutes on the court. Fenerbahce Spor Kulubu Istanbul (6-0) is placed first in the KBSL. So far her team won all six games in the Regular Season. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. It's Zandalasini's first season with the team. She has relatively good stats this year: 13.7ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.2apg, 1.5spg, 2FGP: 32.3%, 3FGP: 42.1% and FT: 87.5% in six games she played so far. Former Famila Wuber Schio starter played for the Italian senior national team one years ago.

Martina Fassina
Martina Fassina
   #2. Second place goes to U20 international forward Martina Fassina (183-99, currently plays in Poland). Fassina could not help Lublin (1-3) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite her good performance Lublin was defeated 87-77 on the road by the higher-ranked Bydgoszcz (#3). Fassina scored 11 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. This year Fassina has relatively solid stats: 11.0ppg, 4.8rpg, 4.5apg, 2.8spg, 2FGP: 44.4% and FT: 88.9%. She played for the Italian U20 national team in 2019.

Dubravka Dacic
Dubravka Dacic
   #3. The Italian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced former international center Dubravka Dacic (201-85, currently plays in Sweden). She contributed to an IK Eos' victory against the seventh-ranked Uppsala (2-2) 71-67 in the Swedish Damligan in Saturday night's game. Dacic recorded 7 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks. IK Eos Lund (5-0) is placed first in the Damligan. So far her team won all five games in the Regular Season. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Dacic has reliable stats this year: 12.3ppg, 12.3rpg, 2.0apg, 3.5bpg, 2FGP: 48.8% and FT: 77.8%. She has a dual citizenship: Croatian and Italian. Former Stem Marine Parma starter played for the Italian national team thirteen years ago.

Ilaria Milazzo
Ilaria Milazzo
   #4. Point guard Ilaria Milazzo (170-94, currently plays in Poland) is a teammate of previously mentioned Martina Fassina. But that was another game of her team in Polish EBLK which we would like to mention. Milazzo contributed to Lublin's victory against the closely-ranked Pol.Gdansk (1-2) 83-73. She scored 7 points and added 5 assists in 21 minutes. Pszczolka AZS-UMCS Lublin (1-3) is placed ninth in the EBLK. This year Milazzo's overall stats are: 5.8ppg, 1.5rpg and 3.5apg in four games. She used to play for the Italian U20 national team back in 2014.

One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Italian passport:

   #1. Experienced Paola Ferrari (178-G/F-85, college: Union, TN, currently plays in Euroleague) managed to help Spar Citylift Girona in a victory against Sf.Gheorghe crushing them 76-54 in the Euroleague on Wednesday night. Ferrari recorded only 2 points in 13 minutes. It was her first game for Argon Uni Girona this season. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Her team is placed in the Euroleague. Ferrari has a dual citizenship: Italian and Paraguayan.

Other top Italian players, who play abroad:

Monika Damjanovic (190-C-2) plays for Zagreb in Croatian Premijer Liga
Arianna Zampieri (183-F-88) plays for Braunschweig in German 2.Bundesliga
Monika Ristic (162-G-3) plays for KOS in Austrian AWBL
Charlotte Ragnetti (2) plays for Pozuelo in Spanish LF2

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JUCO  
SFCC Lady Roadrunners add Jones to coaching staff - by Eurobasket News
State Fair Community College (SFCC) Lady Roadrunners Basketball has announced the addition of part-time Assistant Coach LaTice Jones. Jones, who is no stranger to the program, had a standout two-year career at State Fair where she was named First-Team All-Region 16 as a sophomore in 2009. Jones graduated with an associate degree in physical education while playing for current SFCC Athletic Director Darren Pannier and current Head Coach Kevin Bucher. 'I've always wanted to come back to State Fair,' said Jones. 'State Fair was a huge part of my life when I was here as a player. It helped me transition into a great basketball player and an even better student-athlete.' Jones' experience as a student-athlete and high school and college coach brings a new perspective to the team. 'Eleven years ago, I was in the same position that the current student-athletes are in now,' said Jones. 'I was just as scared as they are coming in. I can see the experience from both a student-athlete playing under Coach Bucher and now from a coach's perspective and give them some insight.' The Gary, Indiana native comes back to SFCC after owning and operating LMJ Basketball Training in Conroe, Texas, where Jones served as the skill development coach from June 2019 to the present. Jones taught the fundamentals of basketball while developing and mentoring athletes. Jones also served as an assistant women's basketball coach at Louisiana State University, Eunice for the 2018-2019 season. Jones assisted with recruitment and retention, as well as player development and scouting. Jones also assisted with strength and conditioning and monitored academic progress to ensure degree completion and graduation. Jones worked at the Lift For Life Academy in St. Louis from June 2015 to February 2018, where she served as Junior Varsity Head Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach. Jones helped improve performance by implementing strict weight training and conditioning regimen. Jones conducted practices and instructed student-athletes in game strategies and techniques. Jones also assisted with off of the court activities, including equipment inventory and public relations. Jones spent two years (2014-2015) in the Blue Chip Basketball League for the Midwest Flyers and finished the 2016-2017 season as a trainer for the team. With all of her success, Jones understands that the ultimate goal is for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, as well as on the court. Jones earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion/Wellness from Missouri Southern State University, a Division II school in Joplin, where she lettered for two years. 'I want to help to help our players graduate and push them to go on to four-year Division I programs,' said Jones. The Lady Roadrunners will begin their season in the spring 2021 semester due to COVID-19.
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KOSOVO  
Superleague Round 1: Trepca lose to Prishtina - by Eurobasket News
The Regular Season in Superleague just started. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Trepca in Mitrovice on Thursday night. Hosts were rolled over by Prishtina 74-44. They dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Trepca's 24. Prishtina looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international guard Gentiana Ismajli (172-92) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Djellza Dekaj chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side Sihana Ramoja (177-99) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Prishtina is looking forward to face Vellaznimi in Gjakove in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Trepca will play at home against Bashkimi and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Very significant was Vellaznimi's 49-point road victory against Kastrioti 100-51. American forward Sarah Mgbeike (185, college: OLLU) nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Raven Northcross-Baker accounted for 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Alexander Amani came up with 30 points and 8 rebounds for Kastrioti 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. Vellaznimi will play against Prishtina on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kastrioti will play against Penza in Peja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very significant was Bashkimi's (#1, 1-0) victory against Penza 105-68. LeJzae Davidson fired 30 points and 4 steals for the winners. Valbona Bytyqi produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bashkimi will meet Trepca in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Penza will play against Kastrioti and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

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Trepca - Prishtina 44-74

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Trepca in Mitrovice on Thursday night. Hosts were rolled over by Prishtina 74-44. They dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Trepca's 24. Prishtina looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international guard Gentiana Ismajli (172-92) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals for the winners and Djellza Dekaj chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Prishtina players scored in double figures. At the losing side Sihana Ramoja (177-99) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Lorena Haxha scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Prishtina is looking forward to face Vellaznimi in Gjakove in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Trepca will play at home against Bashkimi and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Prishtina: G.Ismajli 20+12reb+12ast, D.Djellza 17+8reb+2ast, F.Ajeti 12+4reb+3ast, B.Martinaj 11+5reb+4ast, D.Bytyqi 6+3reb, K.Symeja 5+5reb
Trepca: S.Ramoja 16+8reb+2ast, H.Lorena 14+6reb+4ast, S.Elena 6+7reb+1ast, A.Mustafa 4+4reb+1ast, M.Alma 2+8reb+2ast, M.Yllka 2
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Bashkimi - Penza 105-68

Very significant was Bashkimi's (#1, 1-0) victory against Penza 105-68. Bashkimi forced 22 Penza turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American guard LeJzae Davidson (165-98, college: Furman) fired 30 points and 4 steals for the winners. The former international Arbnore Perquku chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. Four Bashkimi players scored in double figures. The former international Valbona Bytyqi produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds and Ermelinda Gjukaj added 13 points and 16 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bashkimi will meet Trepca in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Penza will play against Kastrioti and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bashkimi: L.Davidson 30+3reb+1ast, D.Halitaj 16+3reb+6ast, G.Gresa 12+3reb+2ast, S.Vraniqi 12+6reb+3ast, A.Perquku 9+6reb+11ast, J.Zeka 8+2reb+1ast
Penza: V.Bytyqi 29+10reb+3ast, G.Ermelinda 13+16reb+2ast, M.Luci 8+4reb+5ast, T.Ukaj 7+5reb+1ast, H.Elizabeta 5+5reb+4ast, E.Dema 4+2reb
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Kastrioti - Vellaznimi 51-100

Very significant was Vellaznimi's 49-point road victory against Kastrioti 100-51. Vellaznimi dominated down low during the game scoring 84 of its points in the paint compared to Kastrioti's 32. They outrebounded Kastrioti 52-30 including a 38-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Vellaznimi players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Kastrioti's players. American forward Sarah Mgbeike (185, college: OLLU) nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winning side and her fellow American import guard Raven Northcross-Baker (175, college: Arkansas) accounted for 33 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Vellaznimi players scored in double figures. Alexander Amani came up with 30 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Agnesa Rrahmani (167-2) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Kastrioti 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. Vellaznimi will play against Prishtina on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kastrioti will play against Penza in Peja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vellaznimi: R.Northcross-Baker 33+11reb+8ast, S.Mgbeike 30+18reb+7ast, R.Hoda 13+4reb+2ast, D.Leti 13+6reb+3ast, B.Festa 7+7reb+1ast, T.Viola 2+2reb+1ast
Kastrioti: A.Alexander 30+8reb, A.Rrahmani 8+6reb+1ast, B.Erina 5+2reb, G.Anita 4+5reb+1ast, H.Artina 2, E.Lutfiu 2+7reb+3ast
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Tags : SIHANA RAMOJA, TREPCA MITROVICA, KOSOVAN BASKETBALL
Mgbeike's double-double lands her Interperformances Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
Forward Sarah Mgbeike (185-F) had an amazing evening in the last round for Vellaznimi and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 1.
She had a double-double of 30 points and 18 rebounds, while her team outclassed, the league's bottom-ranked team Kastrioti (#4, 0-1) with 49-point margin 100-51. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Vellaznimi is placed at 3rd position in Kosovan Superleague. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Vellaznimi won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. Mgbeike turned to be Vellaznimi's top player in her first season with the team. Our Lady of the Lake University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Mgbeike is in league's top in points (2nd best: 30.0ppg), assists (4th best: 7.0apg) and averages solid 2.0bpg,6.0spg and 82.4% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Raven Northcross-Baker (175-G). She is American guard in her first season at Vellaznimi. In the last game Northcross-Baker recorded impressive double-double of 33 points and 11 rebounds. Of course together with Mgbeike she helped Vellaznimi with another comfortable win outscoring Kastrioti (0-1) 100-51. Her team has extremely good start of the season. They won their first game. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Northcross-Baker is a newcomer at Vellaznimi and quickly became one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to guard Gentiana Ismajli (172-G-92) of league's second-best Prishtina. Ismajli showcased her all-around game by recording 20 points, twelve rebounds (!!!) and twelve assists (!!!) in the last round. She was a key player of Prishtina, leading her team to a 74-44 easy win against Trepca (#6, 0-1). Prishtina has a very good start of the season. But there was just one game played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Ismajli also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. The season just started for Ismajli as she played only first game. But it already looks like she can be team's leader.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Le'Jzae Davidson (165-G-98) of Bashkimi - 30 points and 3 rebounds
5. Ermelinda Gjukaj) of Penza - 13 points, 16 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Alexander Amani) of Kastrioti - 30 points and 8 rebounds
7. Djellza Dekaj) of Prishtina - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Valbona Bytyqi) of Penza - 29 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Besjana Martinaj (165-PG) of Prishtina - 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
10. Lorena Haxha) of Trepca - 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : RAVEN NORTHCROSS-BAKER, KBF VELLAZNIMI GJAKOVE, KOSOVAN BASKETBALL
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LATVIA  
Anete Steinberga selected the top Latvian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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We bring you last week's top performances from Latvians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

Anete Steinberga
Anete Steinberga
   #1. This week's number one is former international center Anete Steinberga (190-90, college: UTEP, currently plays in Turkey). She was the major contributor in Galatasaray's victory against the eighth-ranked Botas (2-3) 75-60 in the Turkish KBSL in Saturday night's game. Steinberga scored 16 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 28 minutes on the court. Galatasaray M.P. Istanbul (5-1) is placed third in the KBSL. It was her team's fifth consecutive victory in a row. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. It's Steinberga's first season with the team. She has relatively good stats this year: 10.2ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.8apg, 1.5spg, 2FGP: 49.0% in six games she played so far. Steinberga played for the Latvian senior national team two years ago.

Kristine Vitola
Kristine Vitola
   #2. Second place goes to an international center Kristine Vitola (193-91, college: UTEP, currently plays in Euroleague). She could not help Miskolc in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Vitola's very good performance her team was badly defeated 85-68 on the road by the lower-ranked Izmit. She was the top scorer with 20 points. Vitola also added 7 rebounds. It was her first game for Miskolc this season. Vitola played for the Latvian national team in 2019.

Zenta Melnika
Zenta Melnika
   #3. The Latvian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Zenta Melnika (197-91, currently plays in Sweden). She was not able to help Uppsala (2-2) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Melnika's good performance Uppsala was defeated 71-67 at home by the second-ranked IK Eos. She recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting the same number of rebounds. Melnika also added 5 assists. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. This year Melnika has relatively solid stats: 10.5ppg, 8.8rpg, 3.5apg, 1.5bpg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 51.7% and FT: 64.3%. She played for the Latvian national team one years ago.

Guna Lagzdina
Guna Lagzdina
   #4. Center Guna Lagzdina (185-93, currently plays in Estonia) led RSU to a 2-point victory against the seventh-ranked LU (1-2) 70-68 in a derby game in the Estonian Douglas BBL last Monday. Lagzdina had a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 22 rebounds (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line) in 32 minutes. Rigas Stradina Universitate Riga (2-2) is placed third in Elite group. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial. This year Lagzdina's overall stats are: 7.7ppg, 14.0rpg and 2.0apg in three games. She used to play for the Latvian U20 national team back in 2013.

Liza Cumika
Liza Cumika
   #5. U20 international guard Liza Cumika (181-99, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Guna Lagzdina and both played together in the last Estonian Douglas BBL game. Cumika led RSU to a 2-point victory over the seventh-ranked LU (1-2) 70-68 in a derby game. She was MVP of the game. Cumika scored 16 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 5 assists. This season Cumika averages: 8.3ppg, 3.5rpg, 3.0apg and 2.0spg. She used to play for the Latvian U20 national team last year.

Baiba Eglite
Baiba Eglite
   #6. Guard Baiba Eglite (176-89, college: UTEP, currently plays in Estonia) faced previously mentioned Guna Lagzdina in the Estonian Douglas BBL last game. Eglite was not able to secure a victory for LU (1-2) in their last game on Monday. Despite her very good performance the seventh-placed LU (1-2) was edged 70-68 in a derby game by the higher-ranked RSU (#3) in the Elite group. Eglite was the second best scorer with 15 points. She also added 5 boards, passed 5 assists and added 7 steals. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important. Eglite has reliable stats this season: 10.7ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.0apg and 3.0spg. She is a former international player as she played for the Latvian senior team two years ago.

Elina Grinberga
Elina Grinberga
   #7. Former U20 international forward Elina Grinberga (186-97, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Guna Lagzdina. But that was another game of her team in Estonian Douglas BBL which we would like to mention. Grinberga couldn't help RSU (2-2) in their game against Liepaja/LSSS (2-1). She recorded 8 points, 15 rebounds and 2 blocks in 31 minutes. RSU (#3) was crushed 82-52 on the opponent's court by the second-ranked Liepaja/LSSS in the Elite group. This year Grinberga's total stats are: 9.0ppg, 10.0rpg, 1.3apg, 1.3bpg and 2.0spg in four games. She used to play for the Latvian U20 national team three years ago.

Elizabete Zumenta
Elizabete Zumenta
   #8. An experienced forward Elizabete Zumenta (181-0, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Baiba Eglite and both played together in the last Estonian Douglas BBL game. Zumenta couldn't help LU (1-2) in their last game on Monday. Despite her very good performance LU (#7) was edged 70-68 in a derby game by the higher-ranked RSU (#3) in the Elite group. Zumenta was the top scorer with 17 points. She also added 8 rebounds. Zumenta has averaged so far 9.5ppg and 5.5rpg. She used to play for the Latvian U19 national team last year.

Alise Bruzinska
Alise Bruzinska
   #9. Former U20 international small forward Alise Bruzinska (176-97, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Guna Lagzdina. She played also in the last Estonian Douglas BBL game facing Liza Cumika (above) in the other team. Bruzinska led RSU to a 2-point victory against the seventh-ranked LU (1-2) 70-68 in a derby game. She scored 14 points in a mere 18 minutes. Bruzinska has averaged so far 6.5ppg and 2.5rpg in four games. She used to play for the Latvian U20 national team three years ago.

Luize Septe
Luize Septe
   #10. Forward Luize Septe (180-99, college: S.Florida, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Baiba Eglite. She played also in the last Estonian Douglas BBL game facing Elizabete Zumenta (above) in the other team. Septe couldn't help LU (1-2) in their last game on Monday. Despite her good performance LU (#7) was edged 70-68 in a derby game by the higher-ranked RSU (#3) in the Elite group. Septe scored 10 points, grabbed 7 boards, passed 7 assists and added 4 steals. Septe has averaged so far 8.7ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.7apg and 3.0spg. She is international player as one years ago she still played for the Latvian senior national team.

   #11. U18 international shooting guard Madlena Gerke (178-2, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Baiba Eglite. She played also in the last Estonian Douglas BBL game facing Luize Septe (above) in the other team. Gerke couldn't help LU in their game against RSU. She scored 9 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Her team was edged 70-68. Gerke has averaged so far 8.7ppg, 4.7rpg and 2.0spg. She used to play for the Latvian U18 national team last year.

   #12. Former U20 international forward Anna Busa (182-96, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Baiba Eglite. She played also in the last Estonian Douglas BBL game facing Madlena Gerke (above) in the other team. Busa couldn't help LU in their game against RSU, despite her good performance on Monday night. She scored 10 points and blocked 2 blocks in 28 minutes. But her team was edged 70-68. Busa has averaged so far 5.3ppg, 2.7rpg, 2.0bpg and 2.3spg in three games. She used to play for the Latvian U20 national team back in 2015.

   #13. U20 international swingman Anita Mikelsone (178-1, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Baiba Eglite. She played also in the last Estonian Douglas BBL game facing Anna Busa (above) in the other team. Mikelsone couldn't help LU in their game against RSU. She cannot count Monday's game as one of the best ones. Mikelsone scored only 3 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Her team was edged 70-68. Mikelsone has averaged so far 5.7ppg, 6.0rpg and 2.0apg. She used to play for the Latvian U20 national team last year.

   #14. U19 international guard Kristiana Koltone (178-2, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Guna Lagzdina. She played also in the last Estonian Douglas BBL game facing Elina Grinberga (above) in the other team. Koltone couldn't help RSU in their game against Liepaja/LSSS. She recorded only 4 points in 15 minutes. Her team was crushed by 30 points 82-52. Koltone has averaged so far 4.7ppg and 2.7rpg in three games. She used to play for the Latvian U19 national team last year.

   #15. U18 international shooting guard Asnate Gerke (178-2, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Baiba Eglite. She played also in the last Estonian Douglas BBL game facing Anita Mikelsone (above) in the other team. Gerke couldn't help LU in their game against RSU. She cannot count Monday's game as one of the best ones. Gerke scored only 2 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Her team was edged 70-68. Gerke has averaged so far 2.7ppg and 3.3rpg. She is also in the roster of the Latvian U18 national team.

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

   #1. Liga Vente (190-C/F-91, college: Eckerd, currently plays in Italy) was the major contributor in Faenza's victory against the ninth-ranked Nico Basket Femminile Ponte Buggianese (1-3) 78-61 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) on Saturday night. She had a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 14 rebounds in 31 minutes. E-Work Faenzais placed in South group. This year Vente has relatively solid stats: 13.3ppg, 11.0rpg and 1.3apg in four games she played so far.

   #2. Ieva Stefanija Jundase (178-F-94, currently plays in Estonia) led RSU to a 2-point victory against the seventh-ranked LU (1-2) 70-68 in a derby game in the Estonian Douglas BBL in Monday night's game. Jundase scored 13 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, passed 4 assists and added 2 blocks in 35 minutes. Rigas Stradina Universitate Riga (2-2) is placed third in Elite group. There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Jundase has reliable stats this year: 12.8ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.8apg and 1.8spg in four games.

   #3. Adriana Komule (180-C-99, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Ieva Stefanija Jundase. But that was another game of her team in Estonian Douglas BBL which we would like to mention. Komule could not help RSU (2-2) in their last game. Despite her good performance RSU (#3) was crushed 82-52 on the road by the second-ranked Liepaja/LSSS in the Elite group. Komule was the second best scorer with 11 points in a mere 17 minutes. Komule has averaged so far 4.3ppg and 1.8rpg in four games.

   #4. Mariona Tamsone (175-C-99, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Ieva Stefanija Jundase and both played together in the last Estonian Douglas BBL game. Tamsone managed to help Rigas Stradina Universitate Riga in a 2-point victory against the seventh-ranked LU (1-2) 70-68 in a derby game. She scored only one point in 5 minutes on the court. Tamsone has averaged so far 1.3ppg, 3.5rpg and 1.3spg in four games.

   #5. Laura Gribuste (174-PG-98, currently plays in Estonia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Ieva Stefanija Jundase. She played also in the last Estonian Douglas BBL game facing Adriana Komule (above) in the other team. Gribuste was not able to help RSU in their game against Liepaja/LSSS (2-1). She cannot count Friday's game as one of the best ones. Gribuste recorded only 2 points. RSU (#3) was crushed 82-52 on the opponent's court by the second-ranked Liepaja/LSSS in the Elite group. This season Gribuste averages just 0.7ppg.

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LITHUANIA  
Stats Leaders - LMKL
Points Per Game
Jurciute_Laurita_1 Laurita JURCIUTE
  LCC T
  (178-PG-98)
  Avg: 22.5
 1. Jurciute LCC T22.5 
 2. Donskichyte Nept.17.3 
 3. Bobinaite Vilniaus16.5 
 4. Fomina VK-Kamane16.0 
 5. Luna-Castro Kibi.16.0 
 6. Tamoseviciute Alyt.15.5 
 7. Razukeviciute Alyt.15.0 
 8. Grite Alytaus14.5 
 9. Dale Siauliu S13.7 
 10. Cerneckyte Neptunas12.7 
Rebounds Per Game
Not_Available Ugne KUCINSKAITE
  Viln.
  (182-F-1)
  Avg: 12.5
 1. Kucinskaite Viln.12.5 
 2. Putramentaite Viln.12.0 
 3. Ulyte Vilniaus u9.5 
 4. Luna-Castro Kibi.9.5 
 5. Grite Alytaus8.5 
 6. Tamutyte Neptunas8.0 
 7. Matiukaite Siauliu8.0 
 8. Belickaite Vilniaus7.5 
 9. Segzdaite Aist.7.3 
 10. Dale Siauliu S7.3 
Assists Per Game
Razukeviciute_Justin Justina RAZUKEVICIUTE
  Alyt.
  (173-F-95)
  Avg: 6.5
 1. Razukeviciute Alyt.6.5 
 2. Sirsinaityte Viln.6.5 
 3. Zilinskaite Alytaus5.0 
 4. Donskichyte Nept.4.7 
 5. Jurciute LCC T4.5 
 6. Sulske Kibirkstis4.5 
 7. Aidukaite Vilniaus4.5 
 8. Dale Siauliu S4.3 
 9. Gabalyte Neptunas4.0 
 10. Kraujunaite Kibi.4.0 
Steals Per Game
Razukeviciute_Justin Justina RAZUKEVICIUTE
  Alyt.
  (173-F-95)
  Avg: 6.5
 1. Razukeviciute Alyt.6.5 
 2. Zdaneviciute Kibi.4.0 
 3. Dale Siauliu S3.7 
 4. Kraujunaite Kibi.3.5 
 5. Fomina VK-Kamane3.5 
 6. Gudelionyte Nept.3.3 
 7. Paliulyte Neptunas3.0 
 8. Gerkyte Kibi.3.0 
 9. Jurciute LCC T2.8 
 10. Cerneckyte Neptunas2.7 
Blocks Per Game
Kazociunaite_Karolin_1 Karolina KAZOCIUNAITE
  Aist.
  (179-SF-99)
  Avg: 1.5
 1. Kazociunaite Aist.1.5 
 2. Sakeviciute Kibi.1.5 
 3. Sedereviciute Kibi.1.0 
 4. Ulyte Vilniaus u1.0 
 5. Razukeviciute Alyt.1.0 
 6. Sirtautaite Kibi.1.0 
 7. Segzdaite Aist.0.8 
 8. McKenzie Neptunas0.7 
 9. Dale Siauliu S0.7 
 10. Grite Alytaus0.5 
Laura Miskiniene-Svaryte's double-double lands her Player of the Week award among Lithuanians playing currently abroad: - by Eurobasket Center2
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We bring you last week's top performances from Lithuanians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.

Laura Miskiniene-Svaryte
Laura Miskiniene-Svaryte
   #1. This week's number one is an international power forward Laura Miskiniene-Svaryte (190-92, currently plays in Poland). She led Arka Gdynia to a victory over the league outsider Katarzynki (0-5) crushing them 106-52 in the Polish EBLK in Saturday night's game. Miskiniene-Svaryte was MVP of the game. She had a double-double by scoring 17 points and getting 15 rebounds in a mere 18 minutes on the court. Arka Gdynia (6-0) is placed first in the EBLK. So far her team won all six games in the Regular Season. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Miskiniene-Svaryte has individually a very good year with high stats. She averages: 16.0ppg, 13.7rpg, 1.3apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 72.7%(32-44), 3FGP: 25.0% and FT: 90.6%(29-32) in six games she played so far. Miskiniene-Svaryte played for the Lithuanian senior national team one years ago.

Gintare Petronyte
Gintare Petronyte
   #2. Second place goes to an international power forward Gintare Petronyte (197-89, currently plays in Italy). She contributed to an easy victory against the 12th-ranked Lucca (1-4) crushing them 74-52 in the Italian Serie A1 last Saturday. Petronyte recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting the same number of rebounds. She also added 5 assists and 2 blocks. Umana Reyer Venezia (3-0) is placed first in the Serie A1. So far her team won all three games in the Regular Season. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Petronyte has relatively good stats this year: 12.6ppg, 11.2rpg, 2.0apg, 2FGP: 56.4%(22-39) and FT: 79.2%. Former Kibirkstis-Tiche-IKI Vilnius starter played for the Lithuanian national team in 2019.

Gintare Mazionyte
Gintare Mazionyte
   #3. The Lithuanian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international forward Gintare Mazionyte (188-91, college: Texas, currently plays in Sweden). She was the major contributor in an A3 Basket's victory against the league outsider Visby Ladies (0-4) 80-61 in the Swedish Damligan on Monday night. Mazionyte had a double-double by scoring 19 points and getting 15 rebounds. She also added 6 assists and 5 steals in 34 minutes. A3 Basket Umea (2-1) is placed sixth in the Damligan. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Mazionyte's first year with the team. This season Mazionyte has relatively solid stats: 10.3ppg, 9.0rpg, 2.3apg, 2.3spg, 2FGP: 52.9%, 3FGP: 28.6% and FT: 87.5% in three games. She played for the Lithuanian national team one years ago.

Laura Juskaite
Laura Juskaite
   #4. Forward Laura Juskaite (186-97, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Valencia's victory against the closely-ranked Argon Uni Girona (6-1) 68-58 in the Spanish Liga Dia in Saturday night's game. Juskaite recorded 7 points and had 3 steals. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Valencia BCis placed in the Liga Dia. Juskaite's overall stats this season are: 8.4ppg, 3.4rpg and 1.3spg. She used to play for the Lithuanian national team last year.

Gabija Meskonyte
Gabija Meskonyte
   #5. International forward Gabija Meskonyte (181-98, currently plays in Turkey) was the main contributor in a Adana Basket's victory against one of league's weakest teams Canik Belediye (0-5) crushing them 96-47 in the Turkish KBSL last Saturday. Meskonyte was the best player in that game. She scored 22 points and added 7 passes in 27 minutes. Buyuksehir Belediyesi Adana Basketbol (2-4) is placed 11th in the KBSL. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. It's Meskonyte's first season with the team. This year Meskonyte's overall stats are: 9.3ppg, 4.2rpg and 2.5apg in six games. She used to play for the Lithuanian national team last year.

Giedre Labuckiene
Giedre Labuckiene
   #6. Center Giedre Labuckiene (192-90, currently plays in Euroleague) managed to help Spar Citylift Girona to win against Sf.Gheorghe crushing them 76-54 in the Euroleague on Wednesday night. Labuckiene recorded only 4 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. It was her first game for Argon Uni Girona this season. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Her team is placed in the Euroleague. Labuckiene is international player as she played for the Lithuanian senior team one years ago.

Egle Siksniute
Egle Siksniute
   #7. International center Egle Siksniute (198-91, currently plays in Euroleague) contributed to an easy victory against Miskolc 85-68 in the Euroleague in Wednesday night's game. She recorded 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 30 minutes. It was her first game for Izmit this season. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Her team is placed in the Euroleague. Siksniute used to play for the Lithuanian national team last year.

Egle Sulciute
Egle Sulciute
   #8. An experienced power forward Egle Sulciute (190-85, currently plays in Italy). She could not help San Martino (2-3) to beat Bologna (5-0). Sulciute scored 6 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. San Martino was edged 75-73 on the road by the leading Bologna. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Sulciute's total stats this season are: 9.8ppg, 10.6rpg, 4.0apg and 1.2spg. She used to play for the Lithuanian national team back in 2018.

Daugile Sarauskaite
Daugile Sarauskaite
   #9. International center Daugile Sarauskaite (196-96, currently plays in Hungary) was not able to help PINKK-Pecsi in their game against Csata (5-2) in the Hungarian A Division. Sarauskaite recorded 9 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks in 31 minutes. But PINKK-Pecsi was crushed 85-47 at home by the second-ranked Csata. It was PINKK-Pecsi's third consecutive loss in a row. This year Sarauskaite's total stats are: 10.0ppg, 11.8rpg, 1.8apg, 3.3bpg and 1.5spg in four games. She used to play for the Lithuanian national team last year.

Ieva Bagdanaviciene
Ieva Bagdanaviciene
   #10. Forward Ieva Bagdanaviciene (180-94, currently plays in Germany) was not able to secure a victory for BasCats Heidelberg (1-0) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Bagdanaviciene's good performance BasCats Heidelberg was crushed 93-57 in Keltern by the lower-ranked Gruner Stern (#3). She was the second best scorer with 12 points. It was her first game for BasCats Heidelberg this season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Bagdanaviciene is a former university international player as three years ago she still played for the Lithuanian national team.

One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Lithuanian passport:

   #1. Experienced Ieva Ivaskeviciute (180-F-85, currently plays in Sweden). She could not help Hogsbo (4-1) to beat Alvik Basket (4-0). Ivaskeviciute cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. She recorded only 2 points in 16 minutes. Hogsbo was edged 72-70 at home by the leading Alvik Basket. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Ivaskeviciute has been at the team for nine years. Ivaskeviciute has averaged so far 2.0ppg and 2.3rpg in three games she played so far.

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MALI  
Mariam Coulibaly selected the top Malian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Mali players, who play currently abroad.

Mariam Coulibaly
Mariam Coulibaly
   #1. This week's number one is an international center Mariam Coulibaly (193-97, currently plays in Spain). She led IDK Eustotren to a victory over the 13th-ranked Zamarat (1-6) 82-66 in the Spanish Liga Dia in Saturday night's game. Coulibaly was MVP of the game. She recorded 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 24 minutes on the court. IDK Eustotren (4-4) is placed eighth in the Liga Dia. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Coulibaly has relatively good stats this year: 11.3ppg, 4.1rpg, 2FGP: 63.3%(38-60) and FT: 66.7% in eight games she played so far. Former Stade Malien Bamako starter played for the Mali senior national team one years ago.

Meiya Tirera
Meiya Tirera
   #2. Second place goes to an experienced international power forward Meiya Tirera (186-86, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Mariam Coulibaly and both played together in the last Spanish Liga Dia game. Tirera was the major contributor in an IDK Eustotren's victory against the 13th-ranked Zamarat (1-6) 82-66. She recorded 19 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. This season Tirera averages: 9.5ppg, 2.8rpg, 2FGP: 53.3%, 3FGP: 25.0%. She played for the Mali national team in 2019.

Sika Kone
Sika Kone
   #3. The Mali player who performed third best last week abroad was U19 international power forward Sika Kone (190-2, currently plays in Spain). Kone contributed to a Gran Canaria's victory against one of league's weakest teams Al-Qazeres (1-6) 80-66 in the Spanish Liga Dia on Saturday night. She had a double-double by scoring 16 points and getting 11 rebounds in 34 minutes. Spar Gran Canariais placed in the Liga Dia. This year Kone has relatively solid stats: 14.3ppg, 11.5rpg, 1.6apg, 2FGP: 57.3%(43-75) and FT: 75.7% in eight games. She played for the Mali U19 national team one years ago.

Touty Gandega
Touty Gandega
   #4. Guard Touty Gandega (170-91, currently plays in France) helped Angers win their game against the seventh-ranked SIG (2-2) 61-58 in the French LF2 (second division) in Saturday night's game. Gandega scored 11 points. Angers - Union Feminine Basket 49 (4-0) is placed first in the LF2. So far her team won all four games in the Regular Season. But the season just started, so everything may happen. Gandega has reliable stats this year: 15.0ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.8apg. She has a dual citizenship: Mali and French. Despite Gandega played previously for the French U20 national team, she is currently in the Mali national team roster.

Kankou Coulibaly
Kankou Coulibaly
   #5. International center Kankou Coulibaly (187-90, agency: Basket Promotion Agency, currently plays in France) is a teammate of previously mentioned Touty Gandega and both played together in the last French LF2 game. Coulibaly managed to help Angers - Union Feminine Basket 49 in a 3-point victory against the seventh-ranked SIG (2-2) 61-58. She scored only 3 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 27 minutes. Coulibaly's stats this year are: 13.3ppg, 7.5rpg and 1.5spg in four games. She used to play for the Mali national team last year.

Aminata Sangare
Aminata Sangare
   #6. Forward Aminata Sangare (186-2, currently plays in Spain) helped Zaragoza win their game against one of league's weakest teams Al-Qazeres (1-6) 77-71 in the Spanish Liga Dia on Wednesday night. Sangare scored only 3 points. Casademont Zaragozais placed in the Liga Dia. It's Sangare's first season with the team. Her overall stats this year are: 4.0ppg and 3.1rpg. Sangare is U19 international player as she played for the Mali team one years ago.

Djeneba N'Diaye
Djeneba N'Diaye
   #7. International point guard Djeneba N'Diaye (165-97, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Sika Kone. But that was another game of her team in Spanish Liga Dia which we would like to mention. N'Diaye. She could not help Gran Canaria to beat Araski (3-4). N'Diaye cannot count it as her best performance. She scored only one point in 18 minutes. Her team lost 58-63 at home to the much lower-ranked (#9) Araski. This year N'Diaye's overall stats are: 3.8ppg and 1.4rpg in eight games. She used to play for the Mali national team last year.

Other top Mali players, who play abroad:

Djene Diawara (192-C-85) plays for Villeneuve D'Ascq in French LFB
Nassira Traore (181-F-91) plays for Saint Gratien in French NF1
Gnere Dembele (186-C-0) plays for Adareva in Spanish LF2
Aminata Traore (186-C-95) plays for Melilla in Spanish LF2
Assetou Traore (178-SF-95) plays for PVBC in French NF1
Ramata Diakite (188-F-91) plays for PVBC in French NF1
Assetou Diakite (183-F/C-98) plays for US Orthez in French NF1
Minata Keita (190-C-89) plays for Joventut in Spanish LF2

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

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MALTA  
Starlites face Depiro to kickstart covid season' - by Eurobasket News
The month of November commences tomorrow and concurrently, the local basketball arena will welcome back the women's game with match day one from the MAPFRE MSV Life Women National League. Similar to their male counterparts, as a pro-active precautionary measure due to the present COVID-19 situation, the women will be playing fortnightly. At the same time, also like in the men's national league, all female senior league players will have to undergo and present a negative pre-game swab test as one of a number of measures introduced in the MBA health protocol. 2019 champions Starlites Naxxar GiG will face ARMS Depiro in the first female senior league game, after a 31-week stop since March, tomorrow. The Mtarfa-based side brought back the ex-University of Washington forward Hannah Johnson (185-F-96, college: Washington). The 24 year-old-from Los Angeles donned Depiro's colours last season and will surely again bolster the squad who are again coached by Ruben Baldacchino. The Depiro coach admitted that he looks forward to basketball as it provides some fresh hope in these difficult and special times. 'The team is being built around our youth players coming from the nursery,' Baldacchino said. 'But we are also aiming to go a step better this season after last term where we managed to reach two finals. We have re-confirmed Hannah Johnson and brought in two players with experience in Monique Caruana (ex-Luxol) and Leanne Duncan (ex-Hibs). Both are doing an amazing job in helping our young players.' At the other end, Starlites Naxxar will be led by Spanish play caller David Baudot and will again bank on the leadership of the combo guard/forward Patricia Arguello. The 33-year-old Madrid-born ex-Gran Canaria player may also see the return of centre Josephine Grima (193-C-84) with the side. 'We are facing this uncommon situation and season with a lot of energy and trying to keep our motivation high,' said Baudot. 'I think we are training well although we are missing some players such as Mikela Riolo (170-SG-01). However, some young players have joined the squad, and these are full of energy and committed. This should help us further in our preparation.' The second game on match day 1 sees Hibernians play against Luxol.
Hibs, in the last weeks, opted to have the veteran and experienced Maltese-Australian Samantha Brincat (176-SF-79) lead the team as a player-coach after their previous coach Silvia Gambino opted to join Melliea in the men's league. Brincat sounded wholehearted with this new challenge. 'This upcoming season is unlike anything I or my team have experienced before. There are many opportunities for players to step up into new roles and experience playing in the senior category,' Brincat said. 'With the inclusion of Claudia Camilleri (164-F-97) (ex-Depiro), we are a young and versatile squad with a lot of potential. Overall, this season, which we are terming as 'the covid season', is one that is up for grabs by all teams, as most teams have filled out their squads with home-grown players.' The Paolites will be facing a Luxol side which is in a clear transition period but seem to aim for a long-term developmental strategy with the appointment of Italian Claudio Massari as the head coach. Massari, who in the past coached in the Italian Serie A1 with Broni and was up till last season at Fiorenzuola in the Serie B, will also be in charge of all the female sector, from 14 years upwards, at Luxol. Luxol's president Edgar Caruana Montaldo is confident Massari will be giving a positive contribution. 'There are quite a few changes to Luxol's female sector this year,' he said. 'Claudio comes with over 40 years of experience in coaching and will surely contribute to raise the level of basketball for Luxol players. 'Regarding the players, there has been a considerable change as some of the more-experienced players have opted to stop playing and are now being replaced by young players. Luxol is also bringing on board American player Kali Koenig from Louisiana to strengthen the team.' After featuring with the University of Mobile in the US NAIA League, the Mandeville-born Koenig last played with Lemvig in the Danish league last season. This 25-year-old guard finished as the sevent top scorer in the league with 16.3 points per game but could not avoid her side from finishing in the seventh place in the regular season league standings. One augurs for a positive female season which continues till the end, so as to have a clear champion. As stated by one of the coaches, playing in a pandemic is something you cannot prepare for. If the protocol is abided by, and we respect the rules of the MBA, I believe we can enjoy the upcoming season to the best of our abilities. One thing is for certain, it will surely be an unforgettable one.
Courtesy of: sportsdesk.com.mt

Tags : HANNAH JOHNSON, DEPIRO, MALTESE BASKETBALL
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MONTENEGRO  
Snezana Aleksic selected the top Montenegrin playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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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.

Snezana Aleksic
Snezana Aleksic
   #1. This week's number one is an international guard Snezana Aleksic (173-89, currently plays in WABA). She led her Bulgarian team Montana 2003 to a victory over the closely-ranked Orlovi (1-2) 80-63 in the WABA in Wednesday night's game. Aleksic was MVP of the game. She scored 23 points, had 8 rebounds and dished 7 assists in 38 minutes on the court. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Montana 2003 (2-0) is placed third in the WABA. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Aleksic has individually a very good year with high stats. She averages: 18.0ppg, 8.5rpg, 7.0apg, 2FGP: 43.8%, 3FGP: 35.7% and FT: 87.5% in two games she played so far. Aleksic played for the Montenegrin senior national team one years ago.

Milica Jovanovic
Milica Jovanovic
   #2. Second place goes to an international forward Milica Jovanovic (189-89, currently plays in Euroleague). She contributed to an easy victory against Miskolc 85-68 in the Euroleague last Wednesday. Jovanovic recorded 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. It was her first game for Izmit this season. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Her team is placed in the Euroleague. Jovanovic played for the Montenegrin national team in 2019.

Angelica Robinson
Angelica Robinson
   #3. The Montenegrin player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced former international forward Angelica Robinson (197-87, college: Georgia, currently plays in Turkey). She could not help Ormanspor (2-4) in their last game. Despite Robinson's very good performance Ormanspor was edged 101-100 at home by the higher-ranked (#6) Mersin. She had a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 22 rebounds in 42 minutes. It was Ormanspor's third consecutive loss in a row. There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical. Robinson has relatively good stats this year: 11.3ppg, 11.0rpg, 2.5apg, 2FGP: 65.1%(28-43), 3FGP: 28.6% and FT: 85.7% in six games. She is a naturalized American. Robinson played for the Montenegrin national team three years ago. Strangely she has never played in Montenegro.

Markeisha Gatling
Markeisha Gatling
   #4. Center Markeisha Gatling (196-92, college: NC State, currently plays in Spain) was the main contributor in Zaragoza's victory against the 12th-ranked Promete (2-5) 73-65 in the Spanish Liga Dia in Sunday night's game. Gatling was the best player in that game. She recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 11 rebounds. Gatling also added and 3 steals. Casademont Zaragozais placed in the Liga Dia. This season Gatling has very high stats. She averages: 19.4ppg, 7.4rpg and 1.3spg. Gatling is a naturalized American. She used to play for the Montenegrin national team last year. Apparently Gatling has never played in Montenegro.

Jelena Nikpaljevic
Jelena Nikpaljevic
   #5. Former U18 international guard Jelena Nikpaljevic (175-94, currently plays in Portugal) contributed to a 1-point CAB Madeira's victory against the closely-ranked Quinta Lombos (3-2) 82-81 in the Portuguese Liga Feminina last Sunday. She was the top player that evening. Nikpaljevic scored 24 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 45 minutes. CAB Madeira (3-2) is placed fourth in the Liga Feminina. But the season just started, so everything may happen. This year Nikpaljevic has relatively solid stats: 14.8ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.8apg and 1.6spg in five games. She used to play for the Montenegrin U18 national team eight years ago.

Sofija Zivaljevic
Sofija Zivaljevic
   #6. Guard Sofija Zivaljevic (179-97, college: NDSU, currently plays in Slovakia) contributed to a MBK Ruzomberok's victory against the closely-ranked Young Angels (4-1) 65-56 in the Slovakian Extraliga on Saturday night. Zivaljevic scored 9 points and added 3 assists. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. MBK Ruzomberok (5-0) is placed first in the Extraliga. So far her team won all five games in the Regular Season. Zivaljevic has reliable stats this season: 13.8ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.8apg and 1.2spg. She is a former U20 international player as she played for the Montenegrin team five years ago.

Amra Bajrovic
Amra Bajrovic
   #7. Former U20 international swingman Amra Bajrovic (180-97, currently plays in Bosnia) helped Play Off win their game against the tenth-ranked Leotar (1-2) 78-75 in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I in Sunday night's game. Bajrovic was the top player that evening. She recorded 23 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 32 minutes. ZKK Play Off Happy Sarajevo (2-1) is placed sixth in the Division I. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Bajrovic has very impressive stats this year: 16.7ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.3apg and 1.3spg in three games. She used to play for the Montenegrin U20 national team five years ago.

Andrea Glomazic
Andrea Glomazic
   #8. Shooting guard Andrea Glomazic (182-1, currently plays in Croatia) was not able to help Pozega (0-4) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Glomazic's very good performance the sixth-placed Pozega (0-4) was defeated 84-73 on their home court in Pozega by the higher-ranked Mursa (#4) in the North group. She was the second best scorer with 16 points. Glomazic also added 4 rebounds (made all of her six free throws). Glomazic's stats this season are: 11.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.0apg and 1.8spg. She used to play for the Montenegrin U18 national team back in 2018.

Kristina Rakovic
Kristina Rakovic
   #9. International power forward Kristina Rakovic (186-94, currently plays in Spain) helped Barca CBS win their game against the 12th-ranked Joventut (0-2) 73-57 in the Spanish LF2 (second division) in Sunday night's game. Rakovic scored 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Barca CBS (3-0) is placed first in Group C. So far her team won all three games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Rakovic's overall stats this season are: 8.0ppg, 5.7rpg and 1.3spg. She used to play for the Montenegrin national team last year.

Bojana Kovacevic
Bojana Kovacevic
   #10. Power forward Bojana Kovacevic (191-96, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for Promete (2-5) in their game against Clarinos (5-2) in the Spanish Liga Dia. Kovacevic cannot count Wednesday's game as one of the best ones. She scored only 2 points and added 4 passes in 22 minutes. Promete lost 56-68 on the road to the much higher-ranked (#4) Clarinos. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Kovacevic's first year with the team. This season Kovacevic's overall stats are: 4.7ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.7apg in six games. She is international player as one years ago she still played for the Montenegrin senior national team.

   #11. Former U18 international small forward Tijana Ninkovic (176-1, currently plays in Serbia) couldn't help the league outsider Spartak Subotica in their game against Kraljevo in the Serbian 1 ZLS. Ninkovic scored only 4 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Her team was crushed by 22 points 84-62. Her total stats this season are: 5.7ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.5apg. Ninkovic used to play for the Montenegrin U18 national team two years ago.

   #12. Former international center Teodora Saric (190-98, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Cortegada in their game against RC Celta in the Spanish LF2 (second division). She scored only 4 points in 19 minutes. Her team was crushed by 35 points 78-43. This year Saric's total stats are: 3.3ppg and 4.3rpg in three games. She used to play for the Montenegrin national team back in 2018.

   #13. Former U20 international small forward Vanja Mudresa (182-96, currently plays in Serbia) couldn't help Vrbas in their game against Novosadska ZKA in the Serbian 1 ZLS. She cannot count Saturday's game as one of the best ones. Mudresa scored only 2 points in 16 minutes. Her team lost 48-60. Mudresa has averaged so far 4.0ppg, 4.7rpg and 1.2apg in six games. She used to play for the Montenegrin U20 national team four years ago.

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

   #1. Jelena Kapisoda (177-G-99, currently plays in Serbia) managed to help Crvena Zvezda Beograd in a victory against the fifth-ranked Student (4-2) crushing them 96-62 in the Serbian 1 ZLS on Saturday night. Kapisoda scored only 2 points in 4 minutes on the court. Crvena Zvezda Beograd (6-0) is placed first in the 1 ZLS. So far her team won all six games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. It's Kapisoda's first year with the team. This season she averages just 0.8ppg in five games she played so far.

   #2. Experienced Agatija Vukicevic (3, currently plays in Austria). Vukicevic could not help Basket Flames (2-2) to beat Vienna United (1-0). She recorded 6 points, 14 rebounds and 3 blocks. Basket Flames was crushed 75-48 in a derby game by the lower-ranked Vienna United (#4). But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Vukicevic has averaged so far 6.5ppg, 13.5rpg, 1.5apg and 3.3bpg.

   #3. Andjela Krivokapic (175-G/F-0, currently plays in Bosnia) was not able to help Leotar (0-0) in their game against Play Off (2-1) in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I. Krivokapic recorded only 4 points. Leotar was edged 78-75 on the road by the lower-ranked Play Off (#6). Krivokapic has averaged so far 5.3ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.7spg.

Podgorica signs Teodora Pavicevic - by Eurobasket News
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ZKK Podgorica (Prva A) signed 17-year old swingman Teodora Pavicevic (175-3). She played last season at Lovcen in the Prva A. She helped them to make it to the cup final.
She represented Montenegro at the European Championships U16 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) last year. Her stats at that event were 4 games: 1.3ppg.
Pavicevic has played previously for played also at Buducnost.
Pavicevic won Montenegrin League championship title in 2018.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : TEODORA PAVICEVIC, ZKK PODGORICA, MONTENEGRIN BASKETBALL, MONTENEGRIN TRANSACTIONS
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NIGERIA  
Adaora Elonu selected the top Nigerian playing abroad in last week's games - by Eurobasket Center2
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Nigerian players, who play currently abroad.

Adaora Elonu
Adaora Elonu
   #1. This week's number one is an international power forward Adaora Elonu (185-90, college: Texas A&M, currently plays in Euroleague). She contributed to an easy victory against Sf.Gheorghe crushing them 76-54 in the Euroleague on Wednesday night. Elonu recorded 8 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 18 minutes on the court. It was her first game for Argon Uni Girona this season. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Her team is placed in the Euroleague. Elonu has a dual citizenship: Nigerian and American. She is currently a member of the Nigerian senior national team.

Aisha Balarabe
Aisha Balarabe
   #2. Second place goes to an experienced international center Aisha Balarabe (191-85, college: Virginia, currently plays in Greece). Balarabe contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Kronos AD (1-1) crushing them 80-55 in the Greek A1 in Sunday night's game. She scored 10 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists. It was her first game for AO Eleutheria Moshatou this season. Her team is placed second in the A1. But the season just started, so everything may happen. It's Balarabe's first year with the team. Balarabe is another player who holds two passports: Nigerian and American. She is in the roster of the Nigerian senior national team. Balarabe used to play for First Bank BC in Nigerian league.

Sarah Imovbioh
Sarah Imovbioh
   #3. The Nigerian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international power forward Sarah Imovbioh (188-92, college: S.Carolina, currently plays in Spain). She managed to help Clarinos San Cristobal in a victory against the 11th-ranked Maquinaria Ensino (3-5) 73-60 in the Spanish Liga Dia last Saturday. Imovbioh recorded 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 12 minutes. Clarinos San Cristobal (5-2) is placed fourth in the Liga Dia. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. This year Imovbioh averages: 5.1ppg, 6.4rpg, 2FGP: 48.5% in seven games she played so far. She is also a member of the Nigerian senior national team.

Atonye Nyingifa
Atonye Nyingifa
   #4. Forward Atonye Nyingifa (180-90, college: UCLA, currently plays in Spain). Nyingifa could not help ASEFA Estudiantes to beat Cadi La Seu (4-4). She scored only 4 points. Her team was edged 59-56 on the road by the much lower-ranked Cadi La Seu (#7). It's Nyingifa's first season with the team. Nyingifa has relatively good stats this year: 10.8ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.8apg. She has both American and Nigerian nationalities. Nyingifa is also Nigerian national team player.

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

   #1. Temi Fagbenle (193-F-92, college: USC, currently plays in Italy) led Venezia to a victory over the 12th-ranked Lucca (1-4) crushing them 74-52 in the Italian Serie A1 in Saturday night's game. She was MVP of the game. Fagbenle had a double-double by scoring 20 points and getting 11 rebounds in 28 minutes. Umana Reyer Venezia (3-0) is placed first in the Serie A1. So far her team won all three games in the Regular Season. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. Fagbenle has individually a very good year with high stats. She averages: 15.2ppg, 8.4rpg, 1.8apg and 1.2spg in five games she played so far. Fagbenle has a dual citizenship: British and Nigerian.

   #2. Nicole Enabosi (187-F-97, college: Delaware, currently plays in Slovakia) contributed to a MBK Ruzomberok's victory against the closely-ranked Young Angels (4-1) 65-56 in the Slovakian Extraliga last Saturday. She scored 10 points and had 6 steals. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. MBK Ruzomberok (5-0) is placed first in the Extraliga. So far her team won all five games in the Regular Season. This season Enabosi has very high stats. She averages: 16.2ppg, 7.4rpg, 2.2bpg and 3.0spg. Enabosi is another player who holds two passports: Nigerian and American.

Other top Nigerian players, who play abroad:

Evelyn Akhator (190-F/C-95) plays for Flammes in French LFB
Pallas Kunaiyi (188-F-97) plays for Namur in Belgian Top Division Women
Promise Amukamara (173-G-93) plays for Charnay in French LFB
Ezinne Kalu (173-G-92) plays for Bretagne in French LFB
Ify Ibekwe (187-PF-89) plays for Nantes Reze in French LFB
Uju Ugoka (185-F-93) plays for Hainaut in French LFB
Elo Edeferioka (188-F-93) plays for Leganes in Spanish LF2
Victoria Macaulay (193-F/C-90) plays for Bnot Hertzeliya in Israeli D1
Ijeoma Uchendu (185-F-92) plays for Barakaldo in Spanish LF2

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

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POLAND  
Stats Leaders - PLKK
Points Per Game
Fitzgerald_Feyonda_1 Feyonda FITZGERALD
  Torun
  (170-G-95)
  Avg: 22.8
 1. Fitzgerald Torun22.8 
 2. Sutton Wroclaw22.0 
 3. Gustafson Gorzow20.7 
 4. Wallace Sosnowiec19.3 
 5. Hampton Polkowice18.8 
 6. Bertsch Lublin18.0 
 7. Jones Wroclaw17.8 
 8. January Sosnowiec17.7 
 9. Kunek Arka Gdynia17.5 
 10. Doyle Gorzow W16.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Svaryte_Laura_1 Laura MISKINIENE-SVARYTE
  Arka G
  (190-C/F-92)
  Avg: 13.7
 1. Miskiniene Arka G13.7 
 2. Davis Poznan10.8 
 3. Gustafson Gorzow10.0 
 4. Jones Wroclaw9.4 
 5. Pszczolarska Torun9.0 
 6. Hamblin Pol.Gdansk8.5 
 7. Green Gorzow W8.0 
 8. Lewis Torun8.0 
 9. Stankovic Polkowice7.8 
 10. Telenga Polkowice7.8 
Assists Per Game
Brown_Tiffany_1 Tiffany BROWN
  Poznan
  (168-PG-86)
  Avg: 8.5
 1. Brown Poznan8.5 
 2. Gajda Polkowice7.3 
 3. Owczarzak Gorzow7.3 
 4. Sutton Wroclaw7.0 
 5. Niemojewska GTK G6.3 
 6. Balintova Arka G5.8 
 7. January Sosnowiec5.7 
 8. McBride Bydgoszcz5.5 
 9. Davis Pol.Gdansk5.5 
 10. Sobiech Bydgoszcz5.3 
Steals Per Game
Wallace_Sydney_1 Sydney WALLACE
  Sosnowiec
  (173-G-93)
  Avg: 4
 1. Wallace Sosnowiec4.0 
 2. Niemojewska GTK G3.0 
 3. January Sosnowiec3.0 
 4. Fassina Lublin2.8 
 5. Davis Poznan2.5 
 6. Davis Pol.Gdansk2.5 
 7. Gajda Polkowice2.5 
 8. Marciniak Poznan2.3 
 9. Owczarzak Gorzow2.3 
 10. Brown Poznan2.0 
Blocks Per Game
Hamblin_Ruth_2 Ruth HAMBLIN
  Pol.Gdansk
  (198-C-94)
  Avg: 2.5
 1. Hamblin Pol.Gdansk2.5 
 2. Gustafson Gorzow2.0 
 3. Stankovic Polkowice2.0 
 4. Szajtauer Bydgoszcz1.6 
 5. Green Gorzow W1.0 
 6. Pszczolarska Torun1.0 
 7. Davis Poznan1.0 
 8. Jones Wroclaw1.0 
 9. Telenga Polkowice0.8 
 10. Koc Pol.Gdansk0.8 
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PORTUGAL  
Catarina Lopes signs at CLIP - by Joao Santos
1.Divisao newcomer CLIP landed 21-year old power forward Catarina Lopes (185-99). She played most recently at Ovarense in Liga Feminina. However her team was relegated to 1.Divisao. In 15 Liga Feminina games she averaged 8.5ppg and 3.9rpg last season. 1.Divisao will be definitely a better match and she can see more playing time.
Jesus represented Portugal at the European Championships U18 Division B in Ireland three years ago. Her stats at that event were 5 games: 3.6ppg, 1.8rpg.
Jesus has played previously for played also at Coimbroes.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Tags : CATARINA JESUS, CLIP, PORTUGUESE BASKETBALL, PORTUGUESE TRANSACTIONS
Liga Feminina Round 6: GDESSA crush Queluz by record 26 points - by Eurobasket News
What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game with biggest result difference took place in Queluz. Local Queluz (2-2) was outscored by seventh ranked GDESSA (3-2) 79-53 on Wednesday night. GDESSA made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Queluz turnovers. It was a great shooting night for GDESSA especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. The best player for the winners was Brazilian center Jennifer-Nonato Calixto (187-97) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. International point guard Catarina Neves (173-93) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Filipa Cruz (179-2) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 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. GDESSA moved-up to fourth place, which they share with CAB Madeira and Quinta Lombos. Newly promoted Queluz dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Vagos. GDESSA is looking forward to face Quinta Lombos (#6) in Carcavelos in the next round. Queluz will play at home against the league's leader Benfica and is hoping to win this game.

In the last game of round 6 Olivais defeated Guifoes in Coimbra 78-65.
The best stats of 6th round was 27 points and 9 rebounds by Tylinn Carter of Guifoes.

The Round Review is presented by LBM Management. LBM Management is a full service agency focused on Women's basketball sphere and working in more that 20 countries. Agency LBM is animated by agents having official FIBA licenses.


Queluz - GDESSA 53-79

The game with biggest result difference took place in Queluz. Local Queluz (2-2) was outscored by seventh ranked GDESSA (3-2) 79-53 on Wednesday night. GDESSA made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Queluz turnovers. It was a great shooting night for GDESSA especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. The best player for the winners was Brazilian center Jennifer-Nonato Calixto (187-97) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. International point guard Catarina Neves (173-93) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Four GDESSA players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Filipa Cruz (179-2) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and guard Adriana Martins (166-2) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. GDESSA moved-up to fourth place, which they share with CAB Madeira and Quinta Lombos. Newly promoted Queluz dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Vagos. GDESSA is looking forward to face Quinta Lombos (#6) in Carcavelos in the next round. Queluz will play at home against the league's leader Benfica and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Queluz: F.Cruz 13+11reb+3ast, M.Adriana 13+6reb+2ast, D.Marta 10+1reb, A.Constanca 7+4reb+1ast, R.Joana 6+10reb+3ast, D.Carolina 4+2reb+1ast
GDESSA: M.Umabano 15+4reb, A.Cezario 15+4reb, C.Neves 15+2reb+4ast, J.Nonato Calixto 12+10reb+2ast, M.Costa 9+2reb+3ast, L.Serralheiro 4+3reb+2ast
gschID: 834719


Guifoes - Olivais 65-78

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Guifoes (1-3) were defeated at home by eleventh ranked Olivais (2-3) 78-65 on Wednesday. Olivais looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Guifoes' players. The best player for the winners was swingman Sofia Pinheiro (175-95) who scored 26 points. American guard Kahlia Lawrence (173-96, college: Mercer) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Tylinn Carter (185-95, college: Pepperdine) who recorded 27 points and 9 rebounds and her fellow American import guard Rubin Taneka (178-93, college: FAMU) added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Defending champion moved-up to ninth place. Guifoes at the other side dropped to the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with Natacao. Olivais are looking forward to face league's second-placed Uniao Sportiva in Ponta Delgada in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Guifoes will play at home against Vagos (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Guifoes: T.Carter 27+9reb, R.Taneka 18+10reb+6ast, T.Mariana 10+1reb, B.Filipa 5+2reb+4ast, S.Catarina 4+5reb, A.Almeida 1
Olivais: S.Pinheiro 26+2ast, K.Lawrence 19+3reb+4ast, K.Elliott 13+9reb+2ast, M.Mendes 7+8reb+4ast, R.Alves 6+2reb+2ast, C.Eva 4+4reb+7ast
gschID: 834720




Tags : JENNIFER NONATO CALIXTO, GDESSA/BARREIRO, PORTUGUESE BASKETBALL
Catarina Neves gets MVP of the Week award for Portuguese Liga Feminina (by Interperformances) - by Eurobasket News
International Point guard Catarina Neves (173-PG-93) had an amazing evening in the last round for GDESSA and that's her to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 6.
The 27-year old playmaker had the game-high 15 points adding two rebounds and four assists for GDESSA in her team's victory, helping them to outclass Queluz (#7, 2-2) with 26-point margin 79-53. GDESSA is placed at 5th position in Portuguese Liga Feminina. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost two games earlier this season. GDESSA will need more victories to improve their 3-2 record. Neves has many years of experience at GDESSA, through which she has constantly improved. Neves has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in assists (2nd best: 5.0apg) and averages solid 55.6% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 25-year old American forward Tylinn Carter (185-F-95) of Guifoes. Carter impressed basketball fans with 27 points and 9 rebounds. Bad luck as Guifoes lost that game 65-78 to slightly higher-ranked Olivais (#9, 2-3). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Guifoes dropped in the standings to 10th position. 3 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Guifoes managed to get this year. Carter is a newcomer at Guifoes and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.

The third best performed player last round was another Guifoes' star - American Rubin Taneka (178-G-93). Taneka showcased her all-around game by recording 18 points, ten rebounds and six assists in the last round. Despite Taneka's great performance Guifoes lost 65-78 to slightly higher-ranked Olivais (#9, 2-3). But her team cannot count on just these two top stars as they also need help of the other teammates. Guifoes can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 1-3 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Taneka has individually a great season in Portugal. After only 4 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.3ppg (best scorer) and rebounds with 9.0rpg (9th best). Taneka attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on her way to pro basketball.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Sofia Pinheiro (175-G/F-95) of Olivais - 26 points and 2 assists
5. Kendrian Elliott (186-F-97) of Olivais - 13 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists
6. Filipa Cruz (179-F-02) of Queluz - 13 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists
7. Jennifer Nonato Calixto (187-C-97) of GDESSA - 12 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Maianca Umabano (180-F-97) of GDESSA - 15 points and 4 rebounds
9. Kahlia Lawrence (173-G-96) of Olivais - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists
10. Aline Cezario (185-F/C-97) of GDESSA - 15 points and 4 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : CATARINA NEVES, GDESSA/BARREIRO, PORTUGUESE BASKETBALL
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SLOVAKIA  
Stats Leaders - Women
Points Per Game
Palenikova_Terezia Terezia PALENIKOVA
  Pies.
  (178-SF-95)
  Avg: 18.8
 1. Palenikova Pies.18.8 
 2. Sujova Samorin18.7 
 3. Hamilton-C., Pies.17.3 
 4. Enabosi MBK R16.2 
 5. Prazenicova MBK R15.8 
 6. Williams MBK R15.8 
 7. Zivaljevic MBK R13.8 
 8. Jurcenkova Young13.0 
 9. Stasova MBK R12.6 
 10. Tadic Piestanske12.0 
Rebounds Per Game
Vargova_Zuzana Zuzana VARGOVA
  SKP 08 BB
  (184-F-2)
  Avg: 10
 1. Vargova SKP 08 BB10.0 
 2. Williams MBK R10.0 
 3. Hamilton-C., Pies.8.8 
 4. Jurcenkova Young8.6 
 5. Turudic MBK R8.0 
 6. Prazenicova MBK R7.8 
 7. Paulechova SK U7.5 
 8. Kozakova Piestanske7.5 
 9. Enabosi MBK R7.4 
 10. Blanarova Young A6.8 
Assists Per Game
Tadic_Matea Matea TADIC
  Piestanske
  (176-PG-99)
  Avg: 6.8
 1. Tadic Piestanske6.8 
 2. Stasova MBK R5.4 
 3. Sujova Samorin4.7 
 4. Bartanusova Young4.5 
 5. Urbanova Young A4.3 
 6. Belusova SKP 03.2 
 7. Martiskova Pies.3.0 
 8. Turudic MBK R3.0 
 9. Haskova Piestanske2.8 
 10. Kraislova Pies.2.8 
Steals Per Game
Tadic_Matea Matea TADIC
  Piestanske
  (176-PG-99)
  Avg: 3.8
 1. Tadic Piestanske3.8 
 2. Paulechova SK U3.8 
 3. Martiskova Pies.3.6 
 4. Turudic MBK R3.2 
 5. Enabosi MBK R3.0 
 6. Marcova Samorin2.8 
 7. Stasova MBK R2.8 
 8. Sujova Samorin2.7 
 9. Williams MBK R2.6 
 10. Urbanova Young A2.5 
Blocks Per Game
Enabosi_Nicole_1 Nicole ENABOSI
  MBK R
  (187-F-97)
  Avg: 2.2
 1. Enabosi MBK R2.2 
 2. Jurcenkova Young1.8 
 3. Zilinska SKP 00.8 
 4. Oborilova SKP 00.8 
 5. Blanarova Young A0.7 
 6. Chovancova SK U0.6 
 7. Prazenicova MBK R0.6 
 8. Paulechova SK U0.5 
 9. Lelkes Samorin0.5 
 10. Kristlova Young A0.5 
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SLOVENIA  
Stats Leaders - Women
Points Per Game
Zibert_Urska_1 Urska ZIBERT
  Ledita D.
  (174-G-93)
  Avg: 19.8
 1. Zibert Ledita D.19.8 
 2. Sambolic Ilrija17.4 
 3. Debeljak Celje16.1 
 4. Meden Jezica14.4 
 5. Stergar Ledita D.13.8 
 6. Pulevic Ilrija13.3 
 7. Ceh Celje12.7 
 8. Saric Jezica12.6 
 9. Stirn Celje12.6 
 10. Dautovic Maribor12.4 
Rebounds Per Game
Srot_Zala Zala SROT
  Konjice
  (184-F-4)
  Avg: 11.3
 1. Srot Konjice11.3 
 2. Senicar Celje9.1 
 3. Dautovic Maribor9.0 
 4. Kramzar Triglav9.0 
 5. Stefanoski Gros.8.0 
 6. Gbemuotor Celje7.8 
 7. Vrecer Triglav7.8 
 8. Pamic Ledita D.7.5 
 9. Jelenc Celje7.4 
 10. Mehle Grosbasket7.3 
Assists Per Game
Meden_Sara Sara MEDEN
  Jezica
  (171-PG-94)
  Avg: 7.3
 1. Meden Jezica7.3 
 2. Zibert Ledita D.5.5 
 3. Abramovic Triglav5.2 
 4. Senicar Celje4.9 
 5. Tajhar Konjice4.5 
 6. Vrecer Triglav4.2 
 7. Sambolic Ilrija3.8 
 8. Kodelja Grosbasket3.7 
 9. Ceh Celje3.3 
 10. Hribljan Maribor3.0 
Steals Per Game
Senicar_Marusa Marusa SENICAR
  Celje
  (187-SF-97)
  Avg: 4
 1. Senicar Celje4.0 
 2. Vrecer Triglav3.7 
 3. Gbemuotor Celje3.5 
 4. Jamnik Ilrija2.7 
 5. Ceh Celje2.7 
 6. Meden Jezica2.7 
 7. Vrecer Ilrija2.6 
 8. Abramovic Triglav2.5 
 9. Sambolic Ilrija2.4 
 10. Debeljak Celje2.3 
Blocks Per Game
Srot_Zala Zala SROT
  Konjice
  (184-F-4)
  Avg: 3.2
 1. Srot Konjice3.2 
 2. Jelenc Celje3.0 
 3. Stergar Ledita D.1.5 
 4. Vrecer Triglav1.0 
 5. Stefanoski Gros.1.0 
 6. Senicar Celje0.9 
 7. Jeras Jezica0.7 
 8. Anzic Celje0.7 
 9. Horvat Triglav0.7 
 10. Vulovic Triglav0.7 
SKL Round 6: Jezica gets another victory - by Eurobasket News
Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Undefeated leader Jezica delivered the sixth consecutive win on Thursday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Konjice (2-4) 71-65 in Ljubljana. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Konjice won fourth quarter 17-13. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Konjice 51-27 including a 20-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Sara Meden (171-94) who scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Ana Saric (182-0) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Zala Srot (184-4) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Undefeated Jezica (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Konjice at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Jezica are looking forward to face Grosbasket (#7) in Grosuplje in the next round where they are favorite. Konjice will play at home against the league's second-placed Triglav and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kranj. Local Triglav (5-1) outscored 6th ranked Ilrija (2-5) 76-52. It was a good game for Serbian center Marta Vulovic (198-0, agency: BeoBasket) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Ajda Burgar contributed with 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Tara Pulevic (170-3) replied with 21 points for Ilrija. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Triglav have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Ilrija lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with five games lost. Triglav will play against Konjice (#5) on the road in the next round. Ilrija will play against Maribor and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

The Round Review is presented by LBM Management. LBM Management is a full service agency focused on Women's basketball sphere and working in more that 20 countries. Agency LBM is animated by agents having official FIBA licenses.


Triglav - Ilrija 76-52

The game with biggest result difference took place in Kranj. Local Triglav (5-1) outscored 6th ranked Ilrija (2-5) 76-52. The game without a history. Triglav 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 Ilrija's 20 and made 21-of-25 charity shots (84.0 percent) during the game, while Ilrija only scored two points from the stripe. They outrebounded Ilrija 46-21 including a 31-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Triglav players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a good game for Serbian center Marta Vulovic (198-0, agency: BeoBasket) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Ajda Burgar (176-1) contributed with 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Tara Pulevic (170-3) replied with 21 points and guard Ana Micunovic (172-3) added 9 points and 6 assists in the effort for Ilrija. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Triglav have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Ilrija lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with five games lost. Triglav will play against Konjice (#5) on the road in the next round. Ilrija will play against Maribor and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Triglav: A.Burgar 22+5reb+3ast, M.Vulovic 19+12reb+5ast, K.Kotnik 11+7reb+1ast, G.Kramzar 6+5reb+2ast, M.Vrecer 6+7reb+3ast, R.Abramovic 5+1reb+3ast
Ilrija: P.Tara 21+1reb+2ast, M.Ana 9+1reb+6ast, A.Julijana 8+5reb, N.Vrecer 5+2reb, J.Petrovic 4+1reb+1ast, M.Manca 3+4reb
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Jezica - Konjice 71-65

Undefeated leader Jezica delivered the sixth consecutive win on Thursday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Konjice (2-4) 71-65 in Ljubljana. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Konjice won fourth quarter 17-13. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Konjice 51-27 including a 20-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Sara Meden (171-94) who scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Ana Saric (182-0) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Zala Srot (184-4) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and forward Eva Brdnik (173-97) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Jezica (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with a perfect record of 6 victories in a row. Konjice at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Jezica are looking forward to face Grosbasket (#7) in Grosuplje in the next round where they are favorite. Konjice will play at home against the league's second-placed Triglav and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Jezica: S.Meden 21+6reb+6ast, A.Saric 21+6reb+2ast, D.Anja 10+7reb, A.Jeras 6+15reb+1ast, N.Srot 6+6reb+1ast, E.Lapajne 4+2ast
Konjice: E.Brdnik 13+7reb, S.Ajsa 12+2reb+3ast, S.Zala 10+12reb+4ast, T.Tajhar 8+2reb+6ast, T.Ramsak 7+2reb+2ast, M.Podgrajsek 6
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Tags : SARA MEDEN, ZKD JEZICA LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIAN BASKETBALL
Ajda Burgar gets MVP of the Week award for Slovenian SKL - by Eurobasket News
Experienced Ajda Burgar (176-SG-01) had an amazing evening in the last round for league's second-best Triglav and that's her to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 6.
The 19-year old shooting guard had the game-high 22 points adding five rebounds and three assists for Triglav in her team's victory, helping them to crush Ilrija (#6, 2-5) with 24-point margin 76-52. Triglav is placed at 2nd position in Slovenian SKL. They are still close to the very top. Triglav would have been even better if they kept winning the games like in the last round. They have a solid 5-1 record. In the team's last game Burgar had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Triglav, through which she has constantly improved. Ajda Burgar averages this season 8.8ppg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another Triglav's star - 20-year old Serbian center Marta Vulovic (198-C, agency: BeoBasket). Vulovic impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 19 points and 12 rebounds. Of course together with Burgar she helped Triglav with another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Ilrija (#6, 2-5) 76-52. This victory allowed Triglav to move up to second position in the standings. Her team lost just one game this season, while they won 5 matches. Vulovic is a newcomer at Triglav and it seems she did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.

The third best performed player last round was Zala Srot (184-F-04) of Pro-Bit Konjice (#5). Srot showcased her all-around game by recording 10 points, twelve rebounds (!!!) and four assists in the last round. Despite Srot's great performance Konjice lost 65-71 to the league's current leader Jezica (#1, 6-0). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Konjice not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 4 games, recording just two victories. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Srot could try to bring Konjice's a little bit higher in the standings. Srot has individually a great season in Slovenia. After only 6 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 11.3rpg (#1 in league).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Sara Meden (171-PG-94) of Jezica - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists
5. Eva Brdnik (173-F-97) of Konjice - 13 points and 7 rebounds
6. Ana Saric (182-PF) of Jezica - 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Katja Kotnik (190-C-90) of Triglav - 11 points and 7 rebounds
8. Ajsa Sivka (176-G-05) of Konjice - 12 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists
9. Julijana Andoljisek (174-G/F-02) of Ilrija - 8 points and 5 rebounds
10. Ana Jeras (183-PF) of Jezica - 6 points and 15 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : AJDA BURGAR, TRIGLAV VADOLI KRANJ, SLOVENIAN BASKETBALL
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WKBL Round 5: KB Stars keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News
There were just five rounds played in Regular Season of WKBL and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked KB Stars as it allowed them to take a leadership position. KB Stars edged 4th placed Blue Minx in Seoul 74-72. KB Stars have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with S-Birds. Blue Minx at the other side dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Hana 1Q. Blue Minx will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. KB Stars will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Hana 1Q in Bucheon.
Important game to mention about took place in Chuncheon. Fourth ranked BNK Sum (3-3) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Woori Bank (3-3) 71-70 in the game for the third place. BNK Sum moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Woori Bank. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for KB Stars (4-2) which played road game in Yongin against 4th placed Blue Minx (2-4). Third ranked KB Stars managed to get a 4-point victory 74-70. KB Stars have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with S-Birds. Loser Blue Minx dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Hana 1Q. KB Stars will meet bottom-ranked Hana 1Q (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Blue Minx will have a break next round.
The game in Bucheon was also worth to mention about. Third ranked S-Birds (4-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Hana 1Q (2-4). S-Birds managed to secure a 8-point victory 80-72. S-Birds keep a position of league leader, which they share with KB Stars. Hana 1Q at the other side stay at the bottom place with four games lost. S-Birds will have a break next round. Hana 1Q will play at home against the league's leader KB Stars (#1) and hope to win that game.

The Round Review is presented by LBM Management. LBM Management is a full service agency focused on Women's basketball sphere and working in more that 20 countries. Agency LBM is animated by agents having official FIBA licenses.


Blue Minx - KB Stars 70-74

An interesting game for KB Stars (4-2) which played road game in Yongin against 4th placed Blue Minx (2-4). Third ranked KB Stars managed to get a 4-point victory 74-70. KB Stars have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with S-Birds. Loser Blue Minx dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Hana 1Q. KB Stars will meet bottom-ranked Hana 1Q (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Blue Minx will have a break next round.
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Hana 1Q - S-Birds 72-80

The game in Bucheon was also worth to mention about. Third ranked S-Birds (4-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Hana 1Q (2-4). S-Birds managed to secure a 8-point victory 80-72. S-Birds keep a position of league leader, which they share with KB Stars. Hana 1Q at the other side stay at the bottom place with four games lost. S-Birds will have a break next round. Hana 1Q will play at home against the league's leader KB Stars (#1) and hope to win that game.
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KB Stars - Blue Minx 74-72

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked KB Stars as it allowed them to take a leadership position. KB Stars edged 4th placed Blue Minx in Seoul 74-72. KB Stars have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with S-Birds. Blue Minx at the other side dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with Hana 1Q. Blue Minx will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. KB Stars will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Hana 1Q in Bucheon.
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Woori Bank - BNK Sum 70-71

Important game to mention about took place in Chuncheon. Fourth ranked BNK Sum (3-3) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Woori Bank (3-3) 71-70 in the game for the third place. BNK Sum moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Woori Bank. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
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Maria Aijanen claims Spanish LF2 weekly honour - by Eurobasket News
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Finnish Maria Aijanen (187-F/C-95) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's second-best Ferrol and that's her to receive a Interperformances LF2 Player of the Week award for round 3.
The 25-year old power forward had the game-high 19 points adding five rebounds and four assists for Ferrol in her team's victory, helping them to outclass, the league's bottom-ranked team Adareva (#11, 0-2) with 57-point margin 96-39. Ferrol maintains the 2nd position in their group in Spanish LF2. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is still on an early stage, but Ferrol already had a very good start winning all 3 without losing a single one. It's Aijanen's second year at Ferrol and it's hard to imagine this team without her. Maria Aijanen averages just after three games 12.3ppg and 6.3rpg.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 24-year old Senegalese forward Khadidiatou Diouf (190-F-96) of Castello. Diouf impressed basketball fans with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Of course she led Castello to another comfortable win 81-68 over Melilla (1-2) being unquestionably team leader. The season is still at the very beginning and this victory may help a lot. Let's wait for the next round. Diouf is a newcomer at Castello 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 18.3ppg (#3). She also registered 7.0 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was Lucia Togores (175-SG-96) of Alcobendas (#5). Togores showcased her all-around game by recording 18 points, ten rebounds and five assists in the last round. Despite Togores' great performance Alcobendas lost 64-77 to Picken Claret (2-1). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Alcobendas needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams in Group B. Their record is 2 victories and 1 lost game. Togores has a great season in Spain. After only 3 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 4.3apg (9th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Elena Buenavida (174-PG-04) of Segle XXI - 16 points and 2 rebounds
5. Sara Zaragoza (193-C-96) of Pozuelo - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Aleksandra Katanic (172-PG-97) of Paterna - 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists
7. Alana Goncalo (166-G-94) of Melilla - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists
8. Princess Aghayere (183-F) of Plasencia - 18 points and 6 rebounds
9. Maria Davydova (190-F/C-93) of RC Celta - 15 points and 6 rebounds
10. Sierra Moore (180-G-94) of Estepona - 13 points and 11 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : MARIA AIJANEN, BAXI FERROL, SPANISH BASKETBALL
Liga Dia Round 8: No surprise as #1 Perfumerias Avenida defeats IDK Eustotren - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

Liga Dia top team - Perfumerias Avenida (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they beat seventh ranked IDK Eustotren (4-4) in San Sebastian 84-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of IDK Eustotren. Worth to mention a quality performance of Dutch power forward Emese Hof (190-96, college: Miami, FL) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and American swingman Tiffany Hayes (177-89, college: UConn) who added 15 points during the contest. Mali center Mariam Coulibaly (193-97) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Perfumerias Avenida have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-0 record, which they share with Valencia. IDK Eustotren at the other side keeps the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Cadi La Seu. Perfumerias Avenida is looking forward to face Gernika (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. IDK Eustotren will play against ASEFA Estudiantes in Madrid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Madrid. Tenth ranked Cadi La Seu (4-4) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging higher ranked ASEFA Estudiantes (5-3) 59-56 on Thursday evening. The winners were led by swingman Ariadna Pujol (185-95, college: S.Florida) who scored that evening 10 points and Gala Mestres supported her with 9 points. Even 15 points by American guard Arica Carter (173-96, college: Louisville) did not help to save the game for ASEFA Estudiantes. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cadi La Seu moved-up to seventh place, which they share with IDK Eustotren. Newly promoted ASEFA Estudiantes keeps the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Gernika. Cadi La Seu will play against higher ranked Argon Uni Girona (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. ASEFA Estudiantes will play against IDK Eustotren and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top-ranked Valencia (8-0) crushed at home 9th ranked Maquinaria Ensino (3-5) by 31 points 77-46, which is the biggest margin this round on Wednesday night. The best player for the winners was Leticia Romero who scored 10 points. Valencia's coach Ruben Burgos felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Merritt Hempe produced 13 points for the guests. Undefeated Valencia have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Avenida. Loser Maquinaria Ensino dropped to the eleventh place with five games lost. Valencia will meet Promete (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Maquinaria Ensino will play against Socinsa Bembibre and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 8: Zamarat was destroyed by Gernika on the opponent's court 80-55. Bottom-ranked Gran Canaria unfortunately lost to Araski in a home game 58-63. Al-Qazeres recorded a loss to Zaragoza on the road 71-77. Clarinos defeated Promete on its own court 68-56.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 9 points by Celeste Trahan-Davis of Valencia.

The Round Review is presented by LBM Management. LBM Management is a full service agency focused on Women's basketball sphere and working in more that 20 countries. Agency LBM is animated by agents having official FIBA licenses.


Estudiantes - Cadi La Seu 56-59

Important game to mention about took place in Madrid. Tenth ranked Cadi La Seu (4-4) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging higher ranked ASEFA Estudiantes (5-3) 59-56 on Thursday evening. The winners were led by swingman Ariadna Pujol (185-95, college: S.Florida) who scored that evening 10 points and forward Gala Mestres (185-94, college: Mount Royal) supported her with 9 points. Even 15 points by American guard Arica Carter (173-96, college: Louisville) did not help to save the game for ASEFA Estudiantes. Her fellow American import Leslie Knight (184-86, college: Minnesota) added 13 points for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cadi La Seu moved-up to seventh place, which they share with IDK Eustotren. Newly promoted ASEFA Estudiantes keeps the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Gernika. Cadi La Seu will play against higher ranked Argon Uni Girona (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. ASEFA Estudiantes will play against IDK Eustotren and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Cadi La Seu: A.Pujol 10+2reb+2ast, G.Mestres 9+1reb+1ast, L.Pena 7+1ast, G.Bahi 7+1ast, Q.Urbaniak-Dornstauder 7+1reb+1ast, I.Etxarri 6+1reb+1ast
Estudiantes: A.Carter 15+2reb+1ast, L.Knight 13+2reb, M.Gretter 7+2ast, J.Raman 5, A.Nyingifa 4+3reb+2ast, C.Da Silva 4+1reb+1ast
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IDK Eustotren - Avenida 66-84

Liga Dia top team - Perfumerias Avenida (8-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they beat seventh ranked IDK Eustotren (4-4) in San Sebastian 84-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of IDK Eustotren. Worth to mention a quality performance of Dutch power forward Emese Hof (190-96, college: Miami, FL) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and American swingman Tiffany Hayes (177-89, college: UConn) who added 15 points during the contest. Mali center Mariam Coulibaly (193-97) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and Russian forward Julia Gladkova (185-94) scored 11 points. Four IDK Eustotren players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Perfumerias Avenida have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 8-0 record, which they share with Valencia. IDK Eustotren at the other side keeps the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with Cadi La Seu. Perfumerias Avenida is looking forward to face Gernika (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. IDK Eustotren will play against ASEFA Estudiantes in Madrid and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Avenida: E.Hof 20+2reb, T.Hayes 15+2reb+3ast, N.Milic 12+3reb, M.Gajic 9+1reb+1ast, M.Cazorla 8+1reb+1ast, K.Samuelson 6+3ast
IDK Eustotren: M.Coulibaly 19+5reb, J.Gladkova 11+3ast, A.Delaere 10, M.Erauncetamurgil 10, O.Sarr 6+2reb+2ast, J.Cousseins-Smith 3+1ast
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Gernika - Zamarat 80-55

Very expected game when 13th ranked Zamarat (1-6) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Gernika (5-3) 80-55 on Wednesday. Gernika made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Zamarat turnovers. Strangely Zamarat outrebounded Gernika 52-36 including 30 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was Brazilian center Nadia Colhado (193-89) who scored 13 points. American swingman Angie Bjorklund (183-89, college: Tennessee) chipped in 12 points. American power forward Abbie Wolf (193-98, college: Northwestern) produced 12 points and 6 rebounds and Ukrainian center Valeriya Berezhynska (193-86, college: Rice) added 10 points respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gernika have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Estudiantes. Zamarat lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Bembibre and Al-Qazeres. Gernika will meet league's leader Perfumerias Avenida in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Zamarat will play against Gran Canaria (#16) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Gernika: N.Lo Sylla 14, N.Colhado 13+1reb+1ast, A.Bjorklund 12+2ast, R.Buch 9+2ast, L.Cornelius 8+2ast, P.Ginzo 8+2reb+1ast
Zamarat: A.Wolf 12+6reb, V.Berezhynska 10+2ast, A.Okonkwo 7+1reb, M.Lizarazu 7+1reb+2ast, M.Montoliu 7+1ast, B.Salas 6+2ast
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Gran Canaria - Araski 58-63

Very predictable result in Las Palmas where eleventh ranked Araski (3-4) defeated bottom-ranked Gran Canaria (1-7) 63-58 on Wednesday. Araski forced 20 Gran Canaria turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Laura Quevedo (185-96, college: Miami, FL) who scored 15 points. American forward Joy Adams (180-93, college: Iona) chipped in 11 points. American guard Sparkle Taylor (178-95, college: UTEP) produced 21 points and Mali power forward Sika Kone (190-2) added 10 points respectively for the hosts. Araski moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Zaragoza. Newly promoted Gran Canaria stay at the bottom position with seven games lost. Araski will meet at home Zaragoza (#10) in the next round. Gran Canaria will play against Zamarat (#13) in Zamora and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Araski: L.Quevedo 15+3ast, J.Adams 11+4reb, T.Seda 9+1reb+2ast, T.Abalde 8+1reb+1ast, M.Asurmendi 8+1reb+1ast, A.Cruz 6+4reb+1ast
Gran Canaria: S.Taylor 21+1reb+2ast, A.Hartmann 11+1reb, S.Kone 10+3reb, K.James 8+1reb+1ast, M.Hermida 5+2reb+4ast, M.Espana 2+2reb+2ast
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Zaragoza - Al-Qazeres 77-71

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Al-Qazeres (1-6) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Zaragoza (3-4) 77-71 on Wednesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was American guard Taylor Wurtz (183-90, college: Wisconsin) who scored 21 points. American-Montenegrin center Markeisha Gatling (196-92, college: NC State) chipped in 17 points. Greek forward Mariella Fasoula (196-97, college: Vanderbilt, agency: Wasserman) produced 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Turkish point guard Merve Aydin (178-94, agency: Wasserman) added 13 points and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Zaragoza moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Araski. Al-Qazeres lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Zamarat and Bembibre. Zaragoza will meet Araski (#9) in the next round. Al-Qazeres will play against Clarinos (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zaragoza: T.Wurtz 21+1ast, M.Gatling 17+2reb+1ast, H.Gorecki 11+1ast, J.Vanloo 9+10ast, L.Nicholls 8+3reb+3ast, A.Ayuso 6+1ast
Al-Qazeres: M.Fasoula 19+3reb, M.Aydin 13+6ast, V.Llorente 13+2reb+1ast, A.Hart 9+1reb+2ast, I.Lahuerta 8+2ast, B.Hittner 7+1ast
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Clarinos - Promete 68-56

Everything went according to plan in San Cristobal where fifth ranked Clarinos (5-2) beat 12th ranked Promete (2-5) 68-56 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was American forward Asia Taylor (188-91, college: Louisville) who scored 21 points and 4 steals. Portuguese-Serbian guard Jovana Nogic (185-97, college: Providence) chipped in 9 points. Clarinos' coach Claudio Garcia used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Maria Barneda (177-98) produced 15 points and power forward Itsaso Conde (185-96) added 10 points respectively for the guests. Clarinos moved-up to fourth place. Loser Promete keeps the twelfth position with five games lost. Clarinos will meet Al-Qazeres (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Promete will play against the league's second-placed Valencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Clarinos: A.Taylor 21+3reb+3ast, J.Nogic 9+2ast, H.Nauwelaers 8+1reb+1ast, L.Herrera 8+1reb+1ast, T.Atkinson 7, M.Bettencourt 5+3ast
Promete: M.Barneda 15+1reb+2ast, A.Txell 12+1ast, I.Conde 10+3reb+1ast, P.Estebas 6+1ast, L.Flores 5+2reb+3ast, A.Knezevic 4
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Valencia - Ensino 77-46

Top-ranked Valencia (8-0) crushed at home 9th ranked Maquinaria Ensino (3-5) by 31 points 77-46, which is the biggest margin this round on Wednesday night. Valencia dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Maquinaria Ensino's 26. Valencia forced 20 Maquinaria Ensino turnovers and outrebounded them 59-41 including a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Leticia Romero (173-95, college: FSU) who scored 10 points. Australian guard Rebecca Allen (188-92, agency: LBM Management) chipped in 13 points and 4 steals. Valencia's coach Ruben Burgos felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Merritt Hempe (190-94, college: Georgia) produced 13 points and the former international forward Vega Gimeno (185-91, college: RMU) added 11 points respectively for the guests. Valencia have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Avenida. Loser Maquinaria Ensino dropped to the eleventh place with five games lost. Valencia will meet Promete (#12) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Maquinaria Ensino will play against Socinsa Bembibre and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Valencia: R.Allen 13, L.Romero 10+1reb+3ast, M.Gulich 9+1reb, C.Trahan-Davis 9+2reb+1ast, L.Gil 8+2reb+1ast, R.Carrera 7+2reb+1ast
Ensino: M.Hempe 13+1reb+2ast, L.Aliaga 12+1reb, V.Gimeno 11+1reb+2ast, C.White 4+1ast, B.Sanchez 4, A.Stanacev 2+6ast
gschID: 832926




Tags : EMESE HOF, PERFUMERIAS AVENIDA SALAMANCA, SPANISH BASKETBALL
Spanish Liga Dia round 8 best performance: Asia Taylor - by Eurobasket News
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American Forward Asia Taylor (188-F-91) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Clarinos, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 8.
The 29-year old player was the main contributor (21 points, three rebounds and three assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Promete (#12, 2-5) 68-56. Clarinos is placed at 4th position in Spanish Liga Dia. They would have been even better if they did not have these two lost games earlier in Regular Season. Clarinos will need more victories to improve their 5-2 record. In the team's last game Taylor had a remarkable 70.0% from 2-point range. She turned to be Clarinos' top player in her first season with the team. Former University of Louisville star has very solid stats this year. Taylor is in league's top in points (2nd best: 15.7ppg) and averages impressive 55.9% FGP.

The second best player in last round's games was 25-year old American Sparkle Taylor (178-G-95) of Gran Canaria. Taylor had a very good evening with 21 points and 2 assists. Bad luck as Gran Canaria lost that game 58-63 to the higher-ranked Araski (#9, 3-4). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Gran Canaria is still at the dead bottom 16th position. 7 lost games are too many comparing to just one victory Gran Canaria managed to get this year. Taylor is well-known at Gran Canaria and is a proven leader in her second season with the team. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.1ppg (#2).

Third on the list of top players last round was Greek forward Mariella Fasoula (196-F-97, agency: Wasserman) of ALTER ENERSUN AL-QAZERES EXTREMADURA (#15). Fasoula scored 19 points. Despite Fasoula's great performance Al-Qazeres lost 71-77 to the higher-ranked Zaragoza (#10, 3-4). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. Al-Qazeres can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 1-6 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Fasoula has a very solid season. In 6 games in Spain she scored 11.7ppg.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Mariam Coulibaly (193-C-97) of IDK Eustotren - 19 points and 5 rebounds
5. Tiffany Hayes (177-G/F-89) of Avenida - 15 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists
6. Nogaye Lo Sylla (192-C-96) of Gernika - 14 points
7. Emese Hof (190-F/C-96) of Avenida - 20 points and 2 rebounds
8. Markeisha Gatling (196-C-92) of Zaragoza - 17 points and 2 rebounds
9. Taylor Wurtz (183-G-90) of Zaragoza - 21 points
10. Abbie Wolf (193-F/C-98) of Zamarat - 12 points and 6 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : ASIA TAYLOR, CLARINOS SAN CRISTOBAL, SPANISH BASKETBALL
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SWEDEN  
Stats Leaders - Damligan
Points Per Game
Stach_Emmalina Emma STACH
  A3 Basket
  (175-G-96)
  Avg: 26.5
 1. Stach A3 Basket26.5 
 2. Middleton IK Eos26.2 
 3. Kelliher Visby25.3 
 4. Brown Sodertalje23.5 
 5. Lundquist Alvik B23.0 
 6. Juhlin Alvik B23.0 
 7. Thompson A3 B22.7 
 8. Goff Sodertalje22.7 
 9. Bennett Mark21.0 
 10. Molina Norrkoping20.2 
Rebounds Per Game
Dacic_Dubravka Dubravka DACIC
  IK Eos
  (201-C-85)
  Avg: 12.6
 1. Dacic IK Eos12.6 
 2. Louka Helsingborg11.0 
 3. Kelliher Visby11.0 
 4. Davenport Norr.10.0 
 5. Hyder Hogsbo10.0 
 6. Zimmerman Norr.9.4 
 7. Ovner Wetterbygden9.3 
 8. Salmi Wetterbygden9.0 
 9. Brown Sodertalje9.0 
 10. Mazionyte A3 B9.0 
Assists Per Game
Lundquist_Klara Klara LUNDQUIST
  Alvik B
  (173-G-99)
  Avg: 7.5
 1. Lundquist Alvik B7.5 
 2. Thompson A3 B7.3 
 3. Bennett Mark6.5 
 4. Christopher Visby6.3 
 5. Fernandes Lulea B5.8 
 6. Hjern Norrkoping5.6 
 7. Claesson Sodertalje5.5 
 8. Nofuente Hogsbo5.5 
 9. Stern Alvik B5.5 
 10. Fredrikson Hogsbo5.3 
Steals Per Game
Lundquist_Klara Klara LUNDQUIST
  Alvik B
  (173-G-99)
  Avg: 4.5
 1. Lundquist Alvik B4.5 
 2. Hyder Hogsbo3.3 
 3. Middleton IK Eos3.2 
 4. Nofuente Hogsbo2.8 
 5. Fredrikson Hogsbo2.8 
 6. Harrison Visby2.7 
 7. Ekh Lulea Basket2.5 
 8. Juhlin Alvik B2.5 
 9. Jewett-Giles Wett.2.5 
 10. Fernandes Lulea B2.5 
Blocks Per Game
Dacic_Dubravka Dubravka DACIC
  IK Eos
  (201-C-85)
  Avg: 2.8
 1. Dacic IK Eos2.8 
 2. Kelliher Visby2.5 
 3. Melnika Uppsala1.5 
 4. Goff Sodertalje1.3 
 5. Degbeon A3 Basket1.3 
 6. McCarville Alvik1.3 
 7. Freije Mark1.3 
 8. Vesterberg Lulea1.3 
 9. Juhlin Alvik B1.0 
 10. Kantzy Sodertalje1.0 
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SWITZERLAND  
Nyon inks De'Jionae Calloway - by Luca Maffioli
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Nyon Basket Feminin (SBL) agreed terms with 23-year old American forward De'Jionae Calloway (183-96, college: CSUN). She played last season also at Team Belgium in Eurobasket Summer League in Dallas, which is considered top international summer league on the market. In three Eurobasket Summer League games she had 10.3ppg and 12.3rpg.
Calloway just graduated from California State University Northridge and it will be her first season as a pro.

By Eurobasket Data Center



Tags : DE'JIONAE CALLOWAY, NYON BASKET FEMININ, SWISS BASKETBALL, SWISS TRANSACTIONS
Archers land Shannon Hatch - by Eurobasket News
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Cardiff Met Archers (WBBL) landed 27-year old Swiss international guard Shannon Hatch (178-93, college: Calgary). She has played for the last two years at Eintracht Braunschweig in German 2.Bundesliga. In 16 games she averaged 7.9ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.3spg last season. Hatch helped them to win the regular season.
Hatch has been also a member of Swiss international program for some years. She has regularly played for Swiss senior team since 2018 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012.
Hatch represented Switzerland at the Francophonic Championships in Nice (France) seven years ago.
She was selected to Swiss Talents All-Star Game back in 2011 at her college time.
She attended University of Calgary until 2018 and it will be her third season in pro basketball.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Tags : SHANNON HATCH, CARDIFF MET ARCHERS, BRITISH BASKETBALL, BRITISH TRANSACTIONS
Logan's double-double lands her Interperformances Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
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28-year old forward Asia Logan (184-F-92) had a great game in the last round for Pully and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 4.
She had a double-double of 18 points and 17 rebounds, while her team beat Aarau (#8, 0-4), the league's bottom-ranked team 71-59. Pully is placed at 6th position in Swiss SBL. Pully is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 1-2 record. Logan turned to be Pully's top player in her first season with the team. University of Pittsburgh graduate has very impressive stats this year. Logan is league's best scorer averaging so far 24.0ppg. Logan is in league's top in rebounds (3rd best: 11.3rpg).

Second best performed player last round was Enisa Semanjaku (181-F/G-88) of Aarau. She is Albanian-Greek swingman in her 2nd season at Aarau. In the last game Semanjaku recorded impressive double-double of 18 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as Aarau lost that game 59-71 to slightly higher-ranked Pully (#6, 1-2). Aarau are still at the very bottom. 4 lost games are too many considering they did not win any game. Semanjaku is well-known at Aarau and she already established her position as one of the team's leaders.

Third place about best performers goes to another Pully's star - guard Chanette Hicks (168-G-97). Hicks showcased her all-around game by recording 15 points, five rebounds and four assists in the last round. She was another key player of Pully, helping her team with a 71-59 win against Aarau (#8, 0-4). The chances of Pully not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 2 games, recording just one victory. With bigger assistance of her teammates, Hicks could try to bring Pully's a little bit higher in the standings. Hicks has individually a great season in Switzerland. After only 3 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 3.3apg (6th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Caroline Rouyer (174-G-87) of Pully - 9 points and 11 rebounds
5. Ivanie Tacconi (182-F/C-02) of Pully - 10 points and 4 rebounds
6. Katja Wasser (182-PG) of Aarau - 12 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
7. Georgina Kiswamu (170-G-96) of Pully - 8 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
8. Marjana Milenkovic (179-G/F-90) of Aarau - 15 points and 5 rebounds
9. Cindy Mouther (160-G-99) of Pully - 8 points
10. Martina Guthauser (175-C) of Aarau - 4 points and 9 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : ASIA LOGAN, ESPERANCE SPORTIVE PULLY, SWISS BASKETBALL
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UKRAINE  
Stats Leaders
Points Per Game
Keys_Andreona_1 Andreona KEYS
  Dynamo-NPU
  (178-G-95)
  Avg: 25.8
 1. Keys Dynamo-NPU25.8 
 2. Jeune Dynamo-NPU23.0 
 3. James Prometey22.2 
 4. Radulovich Chaika20.0 
 5. Mosby Prometey19.4 
 6. Shmatova Rivne17.6 
 7. Rulyova Kyiv B17.4 
 8. Bilotserkivs., Fran.16.8 
 9. Uro-Nile Kyiv B15.8 
 10. Filevich Kyiv B15.8 
Rebounds Per Game
Gorbunova_Olexandra_1 Olexandra RADULOVICH-KURASOVA
  Chaika
  (186-F-86)
  Avg: 12
 1. Radulovich Chaika12.0 
 2. Mollova Prometey10.4 
 3. Mosby Prometey10.2 
 4. Piantak Dynamo-NPU9.8 
 5. Spyrydonova Rivne9.6 
 6. Havrylchyk Rivne9.0 
 7. Keys Dynamo-NPU8.8 
 8. Babych Dynamo-NPU8.0 
 9. Teteruk Frankivsk8.0 
 10. Liubinets Prometey7.8 
Assists Per Game
Dubrovina_Olga_1 Olga DUBROVINA
  Prometey
  (171-PG-87)
  Avg: 10
 1. Dubrovina Prometey10.0 
 2. Keys Dynamo-NPU6.8 
 3. Musienko Prometey5.3 
 4. Krayevska Kyiv B4.6 
 5. Horobets Prometey4.2 
 6. Kosmach Frankivsk4.0 
 7. Shmatova Rivne3.8 
 8. Mollova Prometey3.8 
 9. Bilotserkivs., Fran.3.8 
 10. Olkhovyk Kyiv B3.6 
Steals Per Game
Dubrovina_Olga_1 Olga DUBROVINA
  Prometey
  (171-PG-87)
  Avg: 6
 1. Dubrovina Prometey6.0 
 2. James Prometey5.0 
 3. Liubinets Prometey4.0 
 4. Filevich Kyiv B3.2 
 5. Bilotserkivs., Fran.3.0 
 6. Keys Dynamo-NPU3.0 
 7. Uro-Nile Kyiv B2.6 
 8. Krayevska Kyiv B2.4 
 9. Sivakova Chaika2.4 
 10. Spyrydonova Rivne2.4 
Blocks Per Game
Lysenko_Tetyana Tetyana LYSENKO
  Vinnystkiye
  (183-F-93)
  Avg: 2.4
 1. Lysenko Vinnystkiye2.4 
 2. Piantak Dynamo-NPU2.0 
 3. Musienko Prometey1.3 
 4. Stadnik Vinnystkiye1.3 
 5. Liubinets Prometey1.2 
 6. MBaye Interkhim1.2 
 7. Filevich Kyiv B1.2 
 8. Babych Dynamo-NPU1.0 
 9. Kolibabchuk Inte.1.0 
 10. Tikhonova Vinn.0.8 
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Archers land Shannon Hatch - by Eurobasket News
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Cardiff Met Archers (WBBL) landed 27-year old Swiss international guard Shannon Hatch (178-93, college: Calgary). She has played for the last two years at Eintracht Braunschweig in German 2.Bundesliga. In 16 games she averaged 7.9ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.3spg last season. Hatch helped them to win the regular season.
Hatch has been also a member of Swiss international program for some years. She has regularly played for Swiss senior team since 2018 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012.
Hatch represented Switzerland at the Francophonic Championships in Nice (France) seven years ago.
She was selected to Swiss Talents All-Star Game back in 2011 at her college time.
She attended University of Calgary until 2018 and it will be her third season in pro basketball.

By Eurobasket Data Center

Tags : SHANNON HATCH, CARDIFF MET ARCHERS, BRITISH BASKETBALL, BRITISH TRANSACTIONS
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URUGUAY  
Liga Femenina Round 7: Yale beat Remeros by one after a very close game - by Eurobasket News
Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Remeros (5-3) to fifth ranked Yale (3-5) 40-39 on Saturday evening. Yale held Remeros to an opponent 23.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 27.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian swingman Agustina Garcia (173-96) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. Center Melisa Techera (180-99) contributed with 4 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Pia Moyano (170-95) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for Remeros. Remeros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Yale moved-up to fourth place. Remeros at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with Bohemios. Yale are looking forward to face league's leader Malvin in Montevideo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Remeros will play on the road against Capurro in Montevideo and are hoping to win this game.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Montevideo (#6) and Capurro (#5). Montevideo (1-7) won against visiting Capurro (2-6) 63-56. It was a great evening for Argentinian point guard Sofia Wolf (166-0) who led her team to a victory scoring 31 points and 7 rebounds. Micaela Aguerre helped adding 10 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side Argentinian Abril Ramirez (167-0) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Montevideo maintains sixth place with 1-7 record. It was Capurro's fifth loss in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. Montevideo's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Bohemios.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#1) and Bohemios (#2). Malvin (8-0) won against visiting Bohemios (5-3) 67-59. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Bohemios. It was an exceptional evening for Florencia Somma who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists. Celia Fiorotto came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 19 rebounds for Bohemios in the defeat. Undefeated Malvin have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 8-0 record. Loser Bohemios keep the second position with three games lost. They share it with Remeros. Malvin will meet at home Yale (#4) in the next round. Bohemios' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Montevideo.
Another exciting game was again a derby match of two teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#1) and Capurro (#5). Capurro was crushed at home by 36 points 45-81 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Florencia Somma fired a double-double by scoring 26 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Malvin. Defending champion maintains first place with 8-0 record. Capurro lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. Malvin's next round opponent will be Yale (#4). Capurro will play against Remeros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Liga Femenina top team - D.Sporting (5-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Aguada (0-5) in Montevideo 71-32. It was a very good performance for Aldana Gayoso who helped to win the game recording 25 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for D.Sporting. They maintain first place with 5-1 record. Aguada lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. D.Sporting will face Paysandu (#4) on the road in the next round. Aguada will play against 25 de Agosto in Montevideo and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 7 Hebraica smashed Paysandu on the road 102-30.

The Round Review is presented by LBM Management. LBM Management is a full service agency focused on Women's basketball sphere and working in more that 20 countries. Agency LBM is animated by agents having official FIBA licenses.


Montevideo - Capurro 63-56

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Montevideo: Montevideo (#6) and Capurro (#5). Montevideo (1-7) won against visiting Capurro (2-6) 63-56. Montevideo forced 21 Capurro turnovers. It was a great evening for Argentinian point guard Sofia Wolf (166-0) who led her team to a victory scoring 31 points and 7 rebounds. Micaela Aguerre helped adding 10 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side Argentinian Abril Ramirez (167-0) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Lorena Sapio (172-90) scored 6 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Montevideo maintains sixth place with 1-7 record. It was Capurro's fifth loss in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. Montevideo's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Bohemios.
Top scorers:
Montevideo: S.Wolf 31+7reb, A.Micaela 10+11reb+1ast, C.Diaz 8+9reb+3ast, S.Daiana 6+5reb+1ast, L.Camila 5+10reb+3ast, B.Sabrina 2+2reb
Capurro: A.Ramirez 15+8reb+2ast, F.Fiama 10+3reb+1ast, G.Valeria 8+2reb, L.Sapio 6+13reb+4ast, G.Fiorella 6+9reb, M.Micaela 4+2reb+1ast
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Yale - Remeros 40-39

This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 3rd placed Remeros (5-3) to fifth ranked Yale (3-5) 40-39 on Saturday evening. Yale held Remeros to an opponent 23.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 27.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Worth to mention a great performance of Argentinian swingman Agustina Garcia (173-96) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. Center Melisa Techera (180-99) contributed with 4 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Pia Moyano (170-95) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and center Melina Zapata (180-89) added 2 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Remeros. Remeros' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Yale moved-up to fourth place. Remeros at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with Bohemios. Yale are looking forward to face league's leader Malvin in Montevideo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Remeros will play on the road against Capurro in Montevideo and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Yale: A.Garcia 25+12reb+2ast, S.Mariangel 5+4reb+3ast, T.Melisa 4+8reb, M.Cinthia 4+3reb, P.Sofia 2+5reb+1ast, R.Victoria 0
Remeros: P.Moyano 17+10reb, C.Sofia 9+5reb, V.Barrett 6+7reb, F.Camila 3, Z.Melina 2+11reb+5ast, F.Josefina 2+6reb
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Malvin - Bohemios 67-59

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#1) and Bohemios (#2). Malvin (8-0) won against visiting Bohemios (5-3) 67-59. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Bohemios. Malvin looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Florencia Somma (175-88) who led the winners with a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists. Point guard Fiorella Martinelli (165-85) accounted for 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Argentinian power forward Celia Fiorotto (186-92) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 19 rebounds and guard Daniela Tovagliari (170-89) added 18 points and 5 assists respectively for Bohemios in the defeat. Malvin have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 8-0 record. Loser Bohemios keep the second position with three games lost. They share it with Remeros. Malvin will meet at home Yale (#4) in the next round. Bohemios' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Montevideo.
Top scorers:
Malvin: F.Martinelli 20+5reb+1ast, E.Larre 17+5reb+3ast, F.Somma 11+18reb+11ast, S.Bello 7+6reb+3ast, C.Zoe 5, F.Fernandez 3+2reb+1ast
Bohemios: Z.Josefina 18+3reb+4ast, D.Tovagliari 18+4reb+5ast, C.Fiorotto 13+19reb+3ast, R.Pierina 7+6reb, C.Dos Santos 3+2reb, R.Evangelina 0
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Paysandu - Hebraica 30-102

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Hebraica (4-1) crushed on the road bottom-ranked Paysandu (0-4) 102-30 on Sunday. Hebraica held Paysandu to an opponent 18.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 53.8 percent accuracy of the winners. Hebraica forced 41 Paysandu turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 2 passes made by Paysandu's players. It was a very good performance for forward Sofia Bergdahl (-90) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. Guard Romina Dalesandro (157-3) contributed with 8 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Center Karen Villamarin (-85) answered with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and forward Serrana Infantini (-91) added 5 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Paysandu. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Hebraica. They moved-up to second place. Paysandu lost their fourth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with four games lost. Hebraica will have a break next round. Paysandu will play against the league's leader D.Sporting (#1) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Hebraica: S.Bergdahl 19+4reb+1ast, A.Paz 11+1reb, O.Melani 10+4reb+2ast, M.Abril 9+2reb, P.Victoria 9+5reb+1ast, D.Romina 8+7reb+6ast
Paysandu: V.Karen 10+13reb, P.Martina 5+6reb, V.Agustina 5+1reb+1ast, I.Serrana 5+8reb, C.Florencia 2+5reb+1ast, G.Romina 2+2reb
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D.Sporting - Aguada 71-32

Liga Femenina top team - D.Sporting (5-1) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Aguada (0-5) in Montevideo 71-32. D.Sporting held Aguada to an opponent 18.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 33.3 percent accuracy of the winners. D.Sporting forced 47 Aguada turnovers. It was a very good performance for point guard Aldana Gayoso (168-0) who helped to win the game recording 25 points. Center Josefina Rivera (177-98) contributed with 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American guard Diamond Richardson (177-93, college: UAPB) answered with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Luciana Chagas (174-2) added 5 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Aguada. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for D.Sporting. They maintain first place with 5-1 record. Aguada lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. D.Sporting will face Paysandu (#4) on the road in the next round. Aguada will play against 25 de Agosto in Montevideo and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
D.Sporting: A.Gayoso 25+2reb+1ast, R.Josefina 12+8reb+1ast, S.Acevedo 9+3reb+6ast, C.Panetta 7+4reb+3ast, L.Schiavo 5+3reb, M.Rivera 4+5reb+1ast
Aguada: D.Richardson 14+7reb, C.Luciana 5+8reb+2ast, B.Romina 4+5reb, R.Rocio 2+9reb+1ast, C.Paula 2+6reb, H.Nadia 2+9reb
gschID: 834299


Capurro - Malvin 45-81

Another exciting game was again a derby match of two teams from Montevideo: Malvin (#1) and Capurro (#5). Capurro was crushed at home by 36 points 45-81 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Malvin shot 23 for 32 from the free-throw line, while Capurro only scored six points from the stripe. Malvin forced 30 Capurro turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Capurro's players. Florencia Somma (175-88) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Sabina Bello (173-89) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Argentinian Abril Ramirez (167-0) produced 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Lorena Sapio (172-90) added 10 points and 7 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. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Malvin. Defending champion maintains first place with 8-0 record. Capurro lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. Malvin's next round opponent will be Yale (#4). Capurro will play against Remeros and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Malvin: F.Somma 26+9reb+10ast, F.Fernandez 14+1reb+2ast, S.Bello 14+8reb+5ast, A.Sosa 9+3reb+4ast, F.Martinelli 7+9reb+3ast, E.Larre 5+3reb
Capurro: A.Ramirez 14+7reb+4ast, L.Sapio 10+7reb+3ast, P.Camila 5+5reb, M.Florencia 5+6reb, T.Rita 3+3reb+1ast, A.Antonella 3+2reb+1ast
gschID: 834300




Tags : AGUSTINA GARCIA, YALE, URUGUAYAN BASKETBALL
Somma's double-double lands her Interperformances Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
32-year old power forward Florencia Somma (175-PF-88) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's best team Malvin and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 7.
She got a double-double of 26 points and 10 assists, while her team outclassed Capurro (#5, 2-6) with 36-point margin 81-45. It allowed Malvin to consolidate first place in the Uruguayan Liga Femenina. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's already very far into the season and Malvin keeps a perfect 8-0 record. In the team's last game Somma had a remarkable 61.5% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Malvin, through which she has constantly improved. Somma has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (7th best: 16.3ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 11.0rpg) and averages solid 2.4spg and 66.2% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Agustina Garcia (173-F/G-96) of Yale. She is Argentinian swingman in her first season at Yale. In the last game Garcia recorded impressive double-double of 25 points and 12 rebounds. It was enough for Yale to edge slightly higher-ranked Remeros (#3, 5-3) by 1 point 40-39. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in Group A. Yale consolidated its place in top 4 of the standings. Her team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 3-5 record. Garcia is a newcomer at Yale and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.7ppg (#1). Her other stats are also decent: 8.9rpg and 3.4apg.

Third place about best performers goes to forward Celia Fiorotto (186-F/C-92) of league's second-best Bohemios. Fiorotto scored 13 points and grabbed nineteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Fiorotto's great performance Bohemios lost 59-67 to #1 ranked Malvin. But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Bohemios needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams in Group A. Their record is 5 victories and 3 lost games. Fiorotto has a great season in Uruguay. After only 4 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 14.5rpg (#1 in league).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Sofia Wolf (166-PG) of Montevideo - 31 points and 7 rebounds
5. Sabina Bello (173-SG-89) of Malvin - 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists
6. Victoria Pereyra (172-PG-86) of Hebraica - 9 points and 5 rebounds
7. Romina Dalesandro (157-G-03) of Hebraica - 8 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists
8. Daniela Tovagliari (170-G-89) of Bohemios - 18 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists
9. Lorena Sapio (172-F/C-90) of Capurro - 6 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists
10. Cynthia Diaz (158-G-94) of Montevideo - 8 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : FLORENCIA SOMMA, MALVIN MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAYAN BASKETBALL
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WABA  
Ivanova's 18 points and 9 rebounds give her Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News
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31-year old forward Hristina Ivanova (186-F-89) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Montana and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 3.
She had the game-high 18 points adding nine rebounds and six assists for Montana in her team's victory, helping them to crush Orlovi (#4, 1-2) with 17-point margin 80-63. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Montana maintains the 3rd position in WABA . They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Montana won both games without losing any. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. Ivanova has many years of experience at Montana, through which she has constantly improved. Ivanova has impressive league stats. She is in league's top in points (7th best: 16.0ppg), rebounds (7th best: 7.5rpg), assists (3rd best: 6.0apg) and averages solid 2.5spg and 58.3% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Milica Zeljkovic (176-G-98) of RMU Banovici. She is Serbian-Bosnia and Herzegovina guard in her 2nd season at Banovici. In the last game Zeljkovic recorded impressive 25 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. Bad luck as Banovici was edged by Partizan (1-2) 74-71. The season is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Zeljkovic is well-known at Banovici and she already established her position as one of the team's leaders. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.0ppg (#3). Her other stats are also decent: 5.0rpg and 5.3apg.

Third place about best performers goes to forward Mina Djordjevic (188-PF-99) of league's second-best Buducnost Bemax. Djordjevic showcased her all-around game by recording 14 points, six rebounds and four assists in the last round. She was a key player of Buducnost, leading her team to a 78-50 easy win against 021 (#5, 1-2). Buducnost has a very good start of the season. But there were just 2 games played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Djordjevic also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. Djordjevic has a great season in WABA. After only 2 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.0rpg (5th best).

Other top performing players last week:
4. Snezana Aleksic (173-G-89) of Montana - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists
5. Dimana Georgieva (188-F/C-88) of Montana - 13 points and 11 rebounds
6. Jovana Adamovic (187-PF-87) of 021 - 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists
7. Nikolina Babic (177-G-95) of Buducnost - 18 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists
8. Nevena Vuckovic (177-SF-98) of Partizan - 21 points and 2 rebounds
9. Vladinka Erak (192-C-84) of Orlovi - 15 points and 7 rebounds
10. Jovana Markovic (186-PF-97) of Banovici - 16 points and 7 rebounds

The Player of the week is selected 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)

The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.


Tags : HRISTINA IVANOVA, MONTANA 2003, BULGARIAN BASKETBALL