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Jovanovic was coaching Serbian U20 National Team back in 2013 and coached also U18 National Team in 2017.
He has coached also in Bosnia (Igokea), Russia (Lokomotiv) and Ukraine (BC Donetsk). (via @miskoraznatovic)
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| ABA LEAGUE |
| Coach Vlada Jovanovic (ex Mega BG) signs at Buducnost - by Eurobasket News | |||
Jovanovic was coaching Serbian U20 National Team back in 2013 and coached also U18 National Team in 2017. He has coached also in Bosnia (Igokea), Russia (Lokomotiv) and Ukraine (BC Donetsk). (via @miskoraznatovic) |
| ALBANIA |
| Albania successfully open U16 European Championship - by Eurobasket News |
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Albania U16-San Marino U16 50-43 Albania successfully opened U16 European Championship beating San Marino 50-43. Albania used a strong start and led 33-18 at the halftime. Moreover, they closed the game with a narrow 6-5 rally to seal the win. Oresti Simo (187-SG-2006) stepped up with 15 points for the winners, whilst Eros Vezi (194-SG-2006) netted 11. Thomas Gasperoni (185-C-2007) replied with 16 points in the losing effort. |
| Albanian U16 National Team 2022 - by Igor Obradovic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ALGERIA |
| Al Safa lands Touhami Ghezzoul - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Al Safa of Safwa (Division 1) tabbed experienced 35-year-old Algerian international 209cm center Touhami Ghezzoul (college: North Dakota State of Science) for the new season. Ghezzoul played most recently at Al Karameh in the Syrian SBL league. He helped them to make it to the Syrian League final. Ghezzoul also played for Al Salam in Saudi Arabian SBL where in 14 games he averaged an impressive 18.2ppg, 14.9rpg (#4 in the league), and 1.9bpg last season. He also represented Algeria at the Afrobasket Championship in Rades (Tunisia) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 3.3ppg, 2.4rpg. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life on three different continents. Ghezzoul is familiar with Asian, African, and North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Oman (An Nasr), Algeria (GS Petroliers), and Saudi Arabia (Al Wehda). Ghezzoul attended the North Dakota State of Science until 2007 and it will be his 16th (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| ANDORRA |
| Andorra U16 National Team 2022 - by Igor Obradovic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Andorra tabs Alexis Bartolome - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has been also a member of Andorra international program for some years. Bartolome has regularly played for Andorra senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. He represented Andorra at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) for Small Countries in Dublin (Ireland) last year. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 4 games: 12.0ppg, Reb-5 (8.3rpg), 1.5apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 54.2%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 66.7%. Bartolome has played previously for two other teams: Cantbasket and BC MoraBanc Andorra 2nd team. MoraBanc Andorra roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Tobias Borg Micah Speight Forwards: Juan Rubio Alexis Bartolome Center: Nacho Llovet |
| ARGENTINA |
| Villa Mitre keeps Martinez for another season - by Eurobasket News |
| Villa Mitre de Bahia Blanca (La Liga Argentina) re-signed 19-year old 180cm point guard Jano Martinez for new season. Martinez has played there for the last four seasons. He tallied 4.9ppg, 4.3apg and 2.3rpg in La Liga Argentina last season. |
| Lautaro Mare joins Argentino - by Eurobasket News | |
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Argentino Junin (La Liga) agreed terms with 24-year old forward Lautaro Mare (196cm-1998) for new 2022-2023 season. Mare has played for the last three seasons at Dep Norte in the La Liga Argentina. In 45 games he had 15.0ppg, 7.3rpg and 1.7apg last season. He has played previously for three other teams: Atenas, Echague and Tiro Federal. Argentino Junin roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Johnatan Slider Jeremias Sandrini Favio Vieta Joaquin Rios Forwards: Juan Cangelosi Lautaro Mare Enzo Filipetti |
| Bruno Pallotti (ex Xiria) joins Villa Mitre - by Eurobasket News | |
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Villa Mitre de Bahia Blanca (La Liga Argentina) added to their roster 24-year old Italian-Argentinian point guard Bruno Pallotti (182cm-1998) for new 2022-2023 season. Pallotti played most recently at Xiria in Spanish 1 Div. In 16 games he had very impressive stats: 18.9ppg, 4.7rpg, 4.4apg and 1.3spg in 2020-2021 season. The last season he played at Racing in Argentinian La Liga Argentina where in 31 games he recorded 7.7ppg, 1.7rpg and 3.4apg in 2019-2020 season. He has played previously for two other Argentinian teams: Jorge Newbery and Petrolero. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian Torneo Federal Honorable Mention in 2018. |
| Ruvo di Puglia lands Mario Jose Ghersetti - by Eurobasket News | |||
Ghersetti has played previously professionally also in Argentina (Penarol, Central Entrerriano Gualeguaychu and Quilmes Mar del Plata) and Italy (Verona, Bergamo, Vigevano, Brescia and Scafati). He is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Ruvo di Puglia. Let's have closer look into His outlook: A very strong inside player, who plays with great heart and hustle. Sometimes he tends to play out of control, however, and he will become very better the day he will improve his game-reading. |
| ARMENIA |
| Armenian U16 National Team 2022 - by Igor Obradovic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| AUSTRALIA |
| DJ Hogg (ex Cholet) is a newcomer at Cairns - by Hugh McAuliffe | ||||
Last year (three years after his graduation) he was drafted by Lakeland Magic (G-League) in first round (8th overall). He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2018 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. Hogg has played also professionally in NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats and Wisconsin Herd). |
| Jacob Lampkin claims Australian State League weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The forward had a double-double of 41 points and twelve rebounds, while his team outclassed Melbourne T. (#17, 4-11) with 29-point margin 83-54. The game was not the highest importance and did not have significant influence on top of the standings in South. Keilor T. maintains the 16th position in their group in Australian State League. Keilor T. is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 5-10 record. In the team's last game Lampkin had a remarkable 76.2% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Keilor T., through which he has constantly improved. Jacob Lampkin averages this season 20.0ppg and 11.2rpg. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American guard Troyce Manassa (193-G-1993, agency: Hamriding Sports Management) of Western Port. Manassa impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 32 points and 11 rebounds. Of course he led Western Port to another comfortable win 77-61 over Blackburn V. (5-12) being unquestionably team leader. This victory allowed Western Port to move up to 6th position in Big V. 12 lost games are too many comparing to just five victories Western Port managed to get this year. Manassa is one of the most experienced players at Western Port and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 25.5ppg (#8). His other stats are also decent: 9.4rpg and 3.6apg. The third best performed player last round was Manylok Malek (205-F/C-1994) of Goldfields G. (#5). Malek scored 29 points and grabbed seven rebounds. He was a key player of Goldfields G., leading his team to a 104-84 easy win against the lower-ranked SW Slammers (#14, 1-16). Goldfields G. needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams in West. Their record at this point is 11 victories and 5 lost games. Malek has a very solid season. In 16 games in Australia he scored 14.0ppg. He also has 6.4rpg and 1.6bpg. Other top performing players last week: 4. Sharif Black (185-G-1996) of McKinnon C. - 26 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Fabijan Krslovic (203-F-1995) of NW Tasmania - 21 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Dexter Kernich-Drew (199-G-1991) of Waverley F. - 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists 7. William Mayfield) of Canberra G. - 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 8. Matthew Turner (210-C-1987) of Western Port - 16 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Caleb Van De Griend) of SW Slammers - 23 points and 14 rebounds 10. Sean Macdonald (185-G-2000) of NW Tasmania - 31 points, 5 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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| Australia open FIBA Asia Cup campaign with the win over Jordan - by Eurobasket News |
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Jordan - Australia 60:78 Australia opened the FIBA Asia Cup campaign with the win over Jordan at the FIBA Asia Cup. The defending champions ensured a good start with a 78-60 total win. Australia started the game with a 27-12 surge and never looked behind after. They added a 25-14 run in the second period as Samson Froling (212-C/F-2000, college: Creighton) sent the teams to the lockers with a 52-26 advantage. Jordan played better meanwhile in the second half and managed to reduce to 18 final points. Thon Maker (216-C-1997) stepped up with 23 points and Samson Froling delivered 16. Rhys Vague (206-F-1996) and Clint Steindl (200-F/G-1989, college: St.Mary's, CA) netted 8 points each. Dar Tucker (193-SG-1988, college: DePaul) ended up with 20 points in the losing effort. |
| AUSTRIA |
| Nord Dragonz lands Dominik Zak, ex Olomoucko - by Stefan Heinrich |
| Coldmaris BBC Nord Dragonz Eisenstadt (2.Bundesliga) tabbed 20-year old Czech 201cm forward Dominik Zak for new season. Zak played most recently at Olomoucko in NBL league in Czech Republic. But in 21 games he averaged just 1.8ppg and 1.0rpg last season. The last season he played at NH Ostrava where in 8 Czech Republic games he had 3.0ppg and 3.1rpg in 2020-2021 season. He also played for Ostrava that season. In three Czech Republic games he recorded 10.3ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.0apg and 2.0spg. Zak also spent pre-season at Snakes (1Liga) in Czech Republic league. |
| BAHAMAS |
| Palma signs Gibson just out of college - by Eurobasket News | |
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Palmer Alma Mediterranea Palma (LEB Gold) signed 25-year old Bahamas international forward Qyemah Gibson (196cm-1997) for upcoming 2022-2023 season. Gibson is the second import player in the roster as USA Joseph Smoyer signed here earlier. He just graduated from St.Mary's. He has played there for the last four years. His high school career he had spent at Save Our Youth Leadership Academy in Tulsa, OK. He has been a member of Bahamas international program for some years. Gibson has been regularly called to Bahamas senior team since 2020 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2013. Palmer Alma Mediterranea Palma roster for 2022-2023: Guard: David Font Forwards: Qyemah Gibson Ismael Tamba Xavier Gari Center: Joseph Smoyer |
| BAHRAIN |
| Taiwan outhustle Bahrain by 18 points at FIBA Asia Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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Taiwan's basketball team came out blazing in the first game of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup in Indonesia on Tuesday, squashing Bahrain by 18 points, after squeaking through the qualifiers for the tournament last year. Competing under the name Chinese Taipei, the Taiwan team racked up a 102-84 win against Bahrain in Group B of the competition, which also includes regional powerhouses China and South Korea. In each of the four groups, four teams are competing for the top spot, which will put them through directly to the quarterfinals of the Asia Cup. The second- and third-place teams in each group will have to play on in a "qualifications to quarterfinals" round. In Tuesday's game at Istora Stadium in central Jakarta, Bahrain won the starting jump ball and took an early five-point lead but could not hold onto it. Taiwan turned up the tempo with their defense, making Bahrain turn over the ball five out of six times during a full court press in the remainder of the first quarter. By the end of the first half, Taiwan had shot ahead 45-33, backed by a successful defense. After the break, Taiwan continued to dominate and never looked back. With 1 minute and 10 seconds left on the clock, Taiwan center Chen Kuan-Chuan (197-F-2001) sank a two-point jump shot, vaulting the score into triple figures 100-81. As the clock ticked down to the final buzzer, Taiwan scored another two points to clinch the game 102-84. Taiwan's defense was a clear factor in the game, as they tallied a total of 31 points from turnovers. Leading the all scorers was Taiwan forward Cheng Liu (192-F-1990), who shot 11-17 from the floor, including 50 percent from beyond the arc, recording 29 points and two rebounds. Answering back with 10-20 from the floor, including 1-6 three-pointers, Bahrain forward Wayne Chism (206-PF-1987, college: Tennessee) posted a double-double of 24 points and 18 rebounds. In their next games, the Taiwan team will come up against South Korea on Thursday and China on Saturday. Last year, Taiwan were the last team to qualify for the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup, barely edging past Guam in a last chance qualifying round in August. As the Taiwan squad have been in a transition period, they started the Asia Cup Qualifiers at 62 in the FIBA world rankings and have since dropped seven spots to 69. A pioneer of Asian basketball, Taiwan was among the seven countries that played in the first Asia Cup in 1960, and the team finished second to the Philippines. Since then, Taiwan has made into the Asia Cup almost every year, except for 1975 to 1983. Courtesy of: focustaiwan.tw |
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| BELGIUM |
| Brian Fobbs (ex Vilpas) is a newcomer at Mechelen - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He graduated from Towson University in 2020 and it is his third season in pro basketball. |
| BIG3 |
| Week 4 Sunday: Results and Recap - by Eurobasket News |
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And just like that, we're halfway through the 2022 BIG3 regular season. Let's take a look at what went down on Sunday: ALIENS DEFEAT TRILOGY, 50-41 They say good teams have to know how to win ugly. That's good news for the Aliens, because this game was about as ugly as it gets. The Aliens, who played a beautiful brand of FIREBALL3 until this game, engaged in straight-up trench warfare with Trilogy in Week 4. Deshawn Stephens (G) was effective when he got the ball in the paint, and Earl Clark (6'10'-PF-1988, college: Louisville)'s mid-range jumper was on. Those were the only things working offensively for either team. Isaiah Briscoe had somewhat of a breakout performance in Week 3, and he may still be the strongest guard in the league, but his shot is a legitimate issue. On Sunday, he went 3-13 from the field, 0-4 from beyond the arc, and just 2-9 from the free throw line. Under BIG3 rules, that means Briscoe left 14 points on the charity stripe. His teammates weren't much better. Earl Clark made the team's only three-pointer. Team Captain James White (6'7'-F/G-1982, college: Cincinnati)'s shooting slump continued, and he finished 2-10 from the field. Trilogy, as a team, dished out a grand total of two assists for the game. Things weren't much prettier on the Aliens' side of things. Dusan Bulut (6'3'-PG-1985, agency: BeoBasket) shot 2-11 and finished with six turnovers, three of which came on traveling violations. As a whole, the team turned the ball over 17 times. If you need some context, they made 20 field goals. Ultimately, the game was won on the glass. The Aliens outrebounded Trilogy 44-23, which was too much for the defending champions to overcome. Tomislav Ivosev (6'9'-F-1990, agency: 011 Sports) grabbed 10 boards, Karlis Lasmanis (6'7'-G-1994) snagged 13, and Deshawn Stephens pulled down a mind-boggling 19 boards, 9 of which were offensive rebounds. Stephens was really the difference in the game. He controlled the paint defensively and shut down Trilogy's physical forays to the rim, he was able to convert when he got inside, and he even stepped out and hit the game-winning 3. And seriously, 19 rebounds in a game to 50 is off the charts. (If you're wondering, the single-game record for rebounds in a BIG3 game belongs to Reggie Evans (6'8'-F/C-1980, college: Iowa), who somehow pulled down 25 boards.) For all the well-deserved talk about the Aliens' trio of European players, Stephens might be the key to the team's success. 2022 Records: Aliens 3-1, Trilogy 2-2 3 HEADED MONSTERS DEFEAT ENEMIES, 52-48 Well, this was an interesting one. 3HM Captain Rashard Lewis, Enemies Co-Captain Elijah Stewart, and both coaches were not present for this game. That meant Co-Captain Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (6'1'-G-1969, college: LSU) served as player/coach for 3HM, and Enemies team Captain Nick Young (6'7'-G/F-1985, college: USC, agency: Slash Sports) was the acting player/coach for the Enemies. The 53-year old Abdul-Rauf struggled a bit with his shot early, but he drew up an excellent game plan for the rest of the team. If I had to describe it concisely, it would be 'make every shot you look at.' Quincy Miller-Scott (6'9'-F-1992, college: Baylor) and Kevin Murphy (6'6'-G-1990, college: Tenn Tech) were red-hot out of the gates, and 3HM entered halftime with a commanding 27-11 lead. The Enemies have a lot of shot-making, but their defense is a concern at this point; they forced a grand total of zero turnovers on Sunday. The law of averages is, of course, a fickle mistress. Murphy and Miller's shots began to finally draw iron, and the Enemies, led by Jordan Crawford (6'4'-G-1988, college: Xavier)'s shotmaking, put together a 17-2 run to cut 3HM's lead to 30-28. Kevin Murphy put his team back in the driver's seat with some relentless drives to the rim, but Isaiah Austin (7'1'-C-1993, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports), of all people, managed to drill a four-point shot to tie the game at 45. The game ended on our first Bring The Fire game-winner of the year, as Nick Young challenged a foul by Jordan Crawford on Quincy Miller-Scott with 3HM leading 49-48 and on game point. In what I call a 'LeBron-Ruffin situation,' Crawford blatantly hacked Miller as Miller just as blatantly traveled, and the referees evidently decided that the two violations balanced each other out and that they'd let play continue. Miller got Crawford all the way under the basket and made the game-winner. It would have been especially poetic if Gilbert Arenas, who was a key part of the game that ended in the LeBron-Ruffin incident, was on the sidelines for the Enemies, but it was a thrilling (and bizarre) ending all the same. 2022 Records: 3 Headed Monsters 3-1, Enemies 2-2 TRI-STATE DEFEATS BALL HOGS, 50-44 It feels like these Ball Hogs can't catch a break. Right after Leandro Barbosa (6'3'-G-1982), finally back and at 100%, led them to a victory over the Triplets in Week 3, Co-Captain Jodie Meeks (6'4'-G-1987, college: Kentucky) missed Week 4 due to personal reasons. Meeks is essential to the Ball Hogs' success for a fairly simple reason. Barbosa is as good at getting into the paint and getting the defense to collapse on him as any player in the league, and he's also an excellent passer. This means that the ideal game plan for the Ball Hogs can often be as simple as 'surround Leandro with shooters and let him cook.' Unfortunately for the Ball Hogs, team Co-Captain Jodie Meeks, perhaps the best pure shooter in the league, was out due to personal reasons. This meant Kuran Iverson and Stacy Davis were left with the responsibility of keeping the floor spaced for Barbosa. They had trouble finding their shots, and finished a combined 2-7 from three-point range. That freed up Tri State to wall off the paint on Barbosa, who flicked in just two of the eight shots he took from three-point range. (He did manage to sink one of the three four-point shots he took.) Tri State's off-ball actions weren't as clean as we've seen them against other teams, but the trio of Jason Richardson (6'6'-G-1981, college: Michigan St.), DaJuan Summers (6'8'-PF-1988, college: Georgetown, agency: BIG), and Justin Dentmon (6'0'-PG-1985, college: Washington, agency: Slash Sports) all came to play. They scored all 50 of Tri State's points, went 9 of 18 from beyond the arc, and provided a balanced inside-out attack that was enough to get them the win. This was another game that came down to shooting as much as anything else. Tri State made five shots from the free throw line, while the Ball Hogs made just one. As mentioned earlier, Tri State made nine shots from deep. The Ball Hogs made four. Those two factors, combined with the fact Tri State only turned the ball over once, paint a fairly clear picture of why Tri State was able to come away with the victory when Summers hit a contested three to end the game. 2022 Records: Tri State 3-1, Ball Hogs 1-3 Courtesy of: big3.com |
| BOSNIA |
| Kajmakovic re-signs at Buducnost Bijeljina - by Harun Alispahic | |
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Buducnost Bijeljina confirmed in their roster 33-year old power forward Milan Kajmakovic (202cm-1989) for upcoming 2022-2023 season. Kajmakovic played there last season. He helped them to win the 1.Liga RS title. The last season he played at Radnik. Kajmakovic has played previously professionally also in Germany (Kronberg) and Bosnia (Radivoje Korac Banja Luka and Gradjanski). Buducnost Bijeljina roster for 2022-2023: Guard: Luka Jovanovic Forwards: Milivoje Bozovic Nebojsa Erkic Center: Milan Kajmakovic Coach: Josip Pandza |
| Adnan Omeragic (ex Gardonese) joins Sant Antoni - by Eurobasket News | |
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Sant Antoni Ibiza Feeling (LEB Silver) agreed terms with 25-year old naturalized Bosnian forward Adnan Omeragic (203cm-1996) for new 2022-2023 season. Omeragic is the second import player in the roster as Argentinian Alejandro Zurbriggen signed here earlier. He played last season at Gardonese in Italian Serie C. The last season he played at Dai Optica Molfetta (also in Serie C). He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. He represented Spain at the Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Germany (Unofficial World Championships U18) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 2.2ppg, 1.0rpg. Omeragic has played previously professionally also in Spain (Barca, Tenerife, FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team, Nautico Tenerife and Palencia) and Italy (Francavilla). Sant Antoni Ibiza Feeling roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Daniel de_la_Rua Pau Carreno Forwards: Alejandro Zurbriggen Adnan Omeragic |
| BRAZIL |
| Thiago Nunes is a newcomer at Sao Paulo - by Paulo Freire | |
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Sao Paulo FC (NBB) added to their roster 22-year old guard Thiago Nunes (192cm-1999, college: USU Eastern) for season 2022-2023. Nunes played last summer at Liga Sorocabana de Basquete in the Paulista. But in 8 games he recorded just 0.1ppg in 2021 season. He graduated from Utah State University Eastern in 2020 and actually missed last season. It is his third season as a professional player. Sao Paulo FC roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Shamell Stallworth Betinho Duarte Elinho Corazza Henrique Coelho Cordero Bennett Thiago Nunes Forwards: Marquinhos Vieira Tyrone Curnell Lucas Siewert Center: Matheus Maciel |
| Ferreira is back at Minas - by Paulo Freire | ||||
He has played previously for five other teams: Pinheiros, Metodista/Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sport Club do Recife, Corinthians and America. |
| Kyree Elder (ex Bupa) signs at Liga Sorocabana de Basquete - by Paulo Freire | |||
He graduated from Shawnee State in 2020 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. |
| Liga Sorocabana de Basquete signs Oscar Zephyrine, ex Toros - by Paulo Freire | |
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Liga Sorocabana de Basquete (Paulista) signed 22-year old Panamanian small forward Oscar Zephyrine (190cm-2000) for upcoming 2023 season. The last time (2021) he played at Toros in Panamanian LPB league. Zephyrine missed last season and had one year break from professional basketball. He represented Panama at the FIBA Americas Championship U18 in St. Catharines (Canada) four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 4.7ppg, 3.2rpg. Zephyrine has played also professionally for other Panamanian teams like Caballos and Atletico. |
| BRUNEI |
| Fu Zhou Shiyyi Association reach You-C1000 Basketball Cup quarters - by Eurobasket News |
| Fu Zhou Shiyyi Association advanced to the quarterfinals of the You-C1000 Basketball Cup 2022 as Group 'B' runners-up following an enthralling 94-85 victory over Fateh Sdn Bhd at the Brunei Basketball Association (BBA) Court in Batu Bersurat on Friday night. The team joins Easyway and Group 'B' winners TK Tea House in the knock-out round. The result effectively cleared any doubts of Fu Zhou Shiyyi Association's being toppled from second spot, leaving immediate rivals Pegasus to fight for third place in the group. Fu Zhou Shiyyi Association, who avoided defending champions and already-qualified Easyway in the quarterfinals, condemned Fateh, who needed a win to stay alive for a qualifying berth, to a third loss in the competition. The sheer brilliance of Lim Liang Wei led the charge in an absorbing tie with a game-high of 41 points, reminiscent of his personal 44-point tally in their opening match loss to TK Tea House. His teammate Ahmad Termizi Haji Noordeen also recorded double digits with 16 points, mostly coming from an assortment of free throws to get his team over the line. The team's reward in reaching the next round is a meeting with the runners-up of Group 'C'- yet to be decided - next Sunday. Earlier this week, TK Tea House confirmed their position as Group 'B' winners after completing their group with a perfect record. TK Teahouse, who finished runners-up in the previous edition last year, will face the third-placed team in Group 'A' next Saturday. Courtesy of: borneobulletin.com.bn |
| CANADA |
| Al Shorta adds Diawara to their roster - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
He also represented Canada at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) three years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 10.5ppg, 4.8rpg, Assists-5 (3.7apg), FGP: 35.3%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 57.7%. Diawara is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Argentina, Finland (Seagulls), Romania (Miercurea Ciuc) and Canada (Edmonton). Diawara graduated from University of Calgary in 2019 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. |
| CHILE |
| Amicucci's double-double lands him LNB 2 Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He had a double-double of 35 points and 14 rebounds, while his team lost the game against Espanol O. (#4, 7-2) 84-90. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Liceo PN maintains the 2nd position in Chilean LNB 2. They are still close to the very top. But there are still few teams in the league, which Liceo PN can lose the games to. Now they are 8-2 and hopefully next round will be better. In the team's last game Amicucci had a remarkable 57.1% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Liceo PN, through which he has constantly improved. Amicucci has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (2nd best: 23.0ppg), rebounds (8th best: 10.3rpg) and averages solid 59.4% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Franco Barroso (207-C-1994) of Espanol O.. He is Argentinian center in his first season at Espanol O.. In the last game Barroso recorded impressive double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds. It was enough for Espanol O. to edge slightly higher-ranked Liceo PN (#2, 8-2) by 6 points 90-84. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Espanol O. consolidated its place in top 4 of the standings. His team's 7-2 record is not bad at all. Barroso is one of the most experienced players at Espanol O. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to another Espanol O.'s star - Sebastian Suarez (193-SF-1991). Suarez scored 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds. He was another key player of Espanol O., helping his team with a 90-84 win against #2 ranked Liceo PN. Espanol O. needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 7 victories and 2 lost games. Suarez has a great season in Chile. After only 7 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.1ppg (4th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Claudio Cabrera (200-C-1988) of Liceo PN - 19 points and 7 rebounds 5. Carlos Ahuile (193-C-1999) of Arabe de Valp. - 11 points and 16 rebounds 6. Franco Morales (179-G-1992) of Espanol O. - 10 points, 3 rebounds and 12 assists 7. Leonel Rodriguez (205-C-1993) of Tomas L. - 12 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Hector Gomez (188-PG-1987) of Espanol O. - 13 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Juan Peters (F-1993) of Manquehue - 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Fernando Schuler (190-SG-1991) of Manquehue - 16 points, 3 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)
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| CHINA |
| FIBA Asia Cup: South Korea surprise China, Guna Ra nails 25 points - by Eurobasket News |
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China - Korea Republic 81:93 South Korea surprised China 93-81 at the end of the first day at the FIBA Asia Cup. Both teams nailed 19 points each in the opening period, whilst China grabbed a 2-point lead at the halftime. Korea Republic meanwhile started their dominance in the third period with a 22-14 run and closed the game with a 28-22 rally. Guna Ra (203-F-1989, college: Missouri) stepped up with 25 points to pace the winners. Hoon Heo (181-G-1995) scored 15, SangJae Kang (202-F-1994) had 13 and Dae-Sung Lee (192-F-1990, college: BYU-Hawaii) ended up with 11. Gu Quan (201-SF-1992) replied with 22 points in a loss and Rui Zhao (195-SG-1996) delivered 20. |
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| CYPRUS |
| Rafail Eleftheriou is a newcomer at Anorthosis - by Antonis Katsaros | ||||
He has been also a member of Cypriot international program for some years. Eleftheriou has regularly played for Cypriot senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. He represented Cyprus at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers three years ago. His stats at that event were 2 games: 0pts. Eleftheriou has played previously for Keravnos. He graduated from Fresno Pacific University in 2018 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. The scouts decsribe him following way: Can play all the guard positions and defend 1-3 thru his athleticism. |
| Averette comes back at AEL Limassol - by Antonis Katsaros | ||||
He graduated from Brigham Young University in 2021 and actually missed last season. It is his second season as a professional player. |
| AEL Limassol keeps Grivas for another season - by Antonis Katsaros | |
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AEL Limassol (OPAP Basket League) re-signed 25-year old 189cm forward Kostas Grivas for season 2022-2023. Grivas played there last season. In 16 OPAP Basket League games he recorded just 2.0ppg and 3.0rpg. He helped them to make it to the cup final. Grivas also played for Apollon that season. But in three OPAP Basket League games he did not score anything and had only 2 rebounds. The other team he played shortly was APOP Paphou where in only one OPAP Basket League game he averaged 12 points, 10 rebounds and 1 block. |
| Georgiou comes back to AEL Limassol - by Antonis Katsaros | ||||
Georgiou has played previously for Anagennises. |
| Apoel adds coach Subotic - by Antonis Katsaros | ||||
He was coaching Slovenian Senior National Team two years ago. Subotic has coached also in Croatia (Cibona), Italy, Lebanon (Al Riyadi), Montenegro (Buducnost) and Greece (PAOK Thessaloniki and Panionios). |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
| Nord Dragonz lands Dominik Zak, ex Olomoucko - by Stefan Heinrich |
| Coldmaris BBC Nord Dragonz Eisenstadt (2.Bundesliga) tabbed 20-year old Czech 201cm forward Dominik Zak for new season. Zak played most recently at Olomoucko in NBL league in Czech Republic. But in 21 games he averaged just 1.8ppg and 1.0rpg last season. The last season he played at NH Ostrava where in 8 Czech Republic games he had 3.0ppg and 3.1rpg in 2020-2021 season. He also played for Ostrava that season. In three Czech Republic games he recorded 10.3ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.0apg and 2.0spg. Zak also spent pre-season at Snakes (1Liga) in Czech Republic league. |
| DENMARK |
| Alicante sign Sylvester Berg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is a well-known player in Spanish LEB Gold as he played most recently at Real Valladolid Baloncesto. In 36 LEB Gold games in Spain he recorded 4.2ppg and 2.8rpg last season. The last season he played at Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad where in 25 LEB Gold games he averaged 7.4ppg and 4.6rpg in 2020-2021 season. He has been also a member of Danish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Danish senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. Berg represented Denmark at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers three years ago. He has played previously professionally also in Denmark (Bakken and Bears Academy Aarhus). HLA Alicante roster for 2022-2023: Osvaldas Matulionis Eduard Gatell Adrian Chapela Sylvester Berg Alejandro Arcones |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC |
| Stats Leaders - LIDOBA |
| LNB Round 4 (Second Stage): Indios are defeated by Marineros - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Indios (3-0) in San Francisco on Tuesday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Marineros (0-1) 92-90. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Indios. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Manny Quezada who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized American Malcolm Rhett (206-1992, college: Ole Miss) who added 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Marineros went down to fifth position due to points difference. Indios at the other side still keep top place with 0 game lost. Marineros are looking forward to face higher ranked Leones (#3) in Santo Domingo in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Indios will play at home against Soles and are hoping to win this game. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santo Domingo: Leones (#3) and Soles (#6). Leones (1-1) won against visiting Soles (0-2) 90-78. The winners were led by naturalized American point guard Eddy Polanco (190-1994, college: SE Louisiana) who scored that evening 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Juan Guerrero supported him with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Even 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by naturalized American Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) did not help to save the game for Soles. Soles' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains third position with 1-1 record having just three points less than leader Indios. Soles at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Leones will play against Marineros (#5) in Puerto Plata in the next round. Soles will play on the road against the league's leader Indios in San Francisco and hope to get finally their first victory. Indios - Marineros 90-92 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Indios (3-0) in San Francisco on Tuesday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Marineros (0-1) 92-90. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Indios. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Manny Quezada who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized American Malcolm Rhett (206-1992, college: Ole Miss) who added 19 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side British center Kavell Bigby-Williams (211-1995, college: LSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds and American Breein Tyree (188-1998, college: Ole Miss) scored 21 points and 4 assists. Five Indios players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Marineros went down to fifth position due to points difference. Indios at the other side still keep top place with 0 game lost. Marineros are looking forward to face higher ranked Leones (#3) in Santo Domingo in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Indios will play at home against Soles and are hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Marineros: Q.Manny 21+6reb+6ast, T.Burrell 19+8reb+3ast, M.Rhett 19+9reb+3ast, F.Luis 8+1reb, M.Yunior 8+1reb+1ast, M.Evangelista 6+8reb+3ast Indios: B.Tyree 21+2reb+4ast, K.Bigby-Williams 20+17reb+2ast, E.Santana 15+5reb, A.Henriquez 13+1reb+8ast, J.Suero 12+3reb+3ast, D.Nunez 3+1reb+1ast Leones - Soles 90-78 Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Santo Domingo: Leones (#3) and Soles (#6). Leones (1-1) won against visiting Soles (0-2) 90-78. Leones made 22-of-27 charity shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The winners were led by naturalized American point guard Eddy Polanco (190-1994, college: SE Louisiana) who scored that evening 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Juan Guerrero (203-1993) supported him with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Even 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by naturalized American Gerardo Suero (196-1989, college: Albany) did not help to save the game for Soles. American forward Roscoe Smith (206-1991, college: UNLV) added 15 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Five Soles players scored in double figures. Soles' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains third position with 1-1 record having just three points less than leader Indios. Soles at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. Leones will play against Marineros (#5) in Puerto Plata in the next round. Soles will play on the road against the league's leader Indios in San Francisco and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Leones: E.Polanco 24+5reb+4ast, J.Guerrero 19+11reb+1ast, T.Criswell 17+4reb+1ast, K.Ajukwa 10+1reb+3ast, M.Wright 9+3reb+8ast, E.Baez 7+6reb+3ast Soles: J.Liriano 15, R.Smith 15+7reb, G.Suero 12+7reb+4ast, S.Josue 11+3reb+2ast, A.Castillo 11+1reb+2ast, R.Moquete 5+3ast |
| Brooks' 26 points and 6 assists give him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had the game-high 26 points adding five rebounds and six assists for Reales in his team's victory, helping them to crush Leones (#3, 1-1) with 24-point margin 107-83. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Reales is placed at 4th position in Dominican Rep. league. Reales is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. But it was their 2nd lost game this season out of 3 games. In the team's last game Brooks had a remarkable 83.3% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Reales, through which he has constantly improved. Devin Brooks averages this season 10.3ppg. Worth to mention Brooks played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball. Second best performed player last round was Adonys Henriquez (201-G-1994) of top-ranked Indios. He is naturalized American guard in his first season at Indios. In the last game Henriquez recorded impressive 31 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. It was enough for Indios to edge Titanes (2-1) by 2 points 101-99. A very good start of the Second Stage for his team, which won so far all 3 games without any defeat. Henriquez is one of the most experienced players at Indios and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Juan Guerrero (203-PF-1993) of Leones (#3). Guerrero scored 21 points and grabbed thirteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Guerrero's great performance Leones lost 83-107 to #4 ranked Reales. But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates especially in such crucial game. The last thing Leones needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 1 victories and 1 lost games. Guerrero has a great season in Dominican Republic. After 15 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.6ppg (5th best) and rebounds with 10.3rpg (3rd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Richard Bautista (185-PG-1997) of Titanes - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Antonio Pena (204-F-1986) of Reales - 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Angel Delgado (208-PF-1994) of Reales - 10 points and 19 rebounds 7. Jose Fortuna (180-PG-1984) of Leones - 13 points, 2 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Juan Suero (196-G-1993) of Indios - 16 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists 9. Breein Tyree (188-PF-1998) of Indios - 20 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Jordan Williams (198-G/F-1992) of Titanes - 21 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)
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| Ecuadorian National League round 3 best performance: Emilio Cappare - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Venezuelan Swingman Emilio Cappare (199-F/G-1990) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Santa Maria, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 3. The 32-year old player was the main contributor (28 points, eight rebounds and six assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Nesfebanor (#8, 0-4), the league's bottom-ranked team 88-82. Santa Maria is placed at 3rd position in Ecuadorian National League. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Santa Maria 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 Cappare had a remarkable 55.6% from 2-point range and got three three-pointers out of 7 attempts. He has many years of experience at Santa Maria, through which he has constantly improved. Emilio Cappare has solid league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 23.5ppg. Cappare is in league's top in assists (7th best: 3.0apg) and averages impressive 53.8% FGP and 46.2% from behind 3-point line. The second best player in last round's games was young Dani Duarte (1984) of Nesfebanor. Duarte had a very good evening with a double-double of 19 points and 16 rebounds. Bad luck as Nesfebanor lost that game 82-88 to Santa Maria (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. Duarte is one of the most experienced players at Nesfebanor and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.0ppg (#7). He also registered 10.3 boards per game. Third on the list of top players last round was Juan Rojas (1989) of league's top team Fuerza M.. Rojas scored 21 points and grabbed twenty rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Fuerza M., leading his team to a 74-46 easy win against Guerreros (#7, 0-2). Fuerza M. 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. Rojas also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. Rojas has a great season in Ecuador. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 11.0rpg (2nd best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Eric Worthey (196-G-1991) of Triple E-Uda - 26 points and 8 rebounds 5. Rodrigo Gonzalez (1998) of Triple E-Uda - 14 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Arath Polanco (G-2003) of Guerreros - 20 points and 9 rebounds 7. Jonathan Guzman (201-F-1998) of Santa Maria - 11 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Hugo Quishpe (2004) of Guerreros - 13 points and 10 rebounds 9. Alejandro Noguera (PG-1995) of Santa Maria - 23 points 10. Yolvis Granado) of Nesfebanor - 20 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)
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| EUROCUP |
| Lions ink Josh Sharma - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Sharma has played also professionally in Belgium (Spirou Charleroi) and Spain (Fuenlabrada). He graduated from Stanford University in 2019 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. |
| EUROLEAGUE |
| Panathinaikos reportedly land Nate Wolters, ex Crvena Zvezda - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2013 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in second round (38th overall). The former South Dakota State star is in his tenth season in pro basketball. Wolters is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Chalon/Saor), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Lithuania (Zalgiris), Turkey (Besiktas), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans, Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz) and NBA G League (Salt Lake City Stars and Grand Rapids Gold). Panathinaikos OPAP Athens roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Nate Wolters Lefteris Bochoridis Howard Sant-Roos Paris Lee Panagiotis Kalaitzakis Neoklis Avdalas Forwards: Ioannis Papapetrou Nikos Chougkaz Lefteris Mantzoukas Alexandros Samontourov Center: Georgios Papagiannis Coach: Dejan Radonjic (via @DDPronos) |
| ALBA Berlin adds Samar to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last two seasons at Fuenlabrada in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 34 games he recorded 3.1ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.8apg in 2020-2021 season. He helped them to win the group title. He has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. Samar has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2020 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2017. He represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece three years ago. Samar's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 11.6ppg, 8.6rpg, Assists-2 (7.4apg), 1.9spg, FGP: 36.8%, 3PT: 23.7%, FT: 54.5%. Samar has played previously professionally also in Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana and Jesenice) and Spain (CB Fuenlabrada Madrid 2nd team, Zamora, Real Madrid 2nd team and Real Madrid). |
| Monaco keeps Ouattara for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ouattara has been also a member of French international program for some years. He has regularly played for French senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. Ouattara represented France at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 7.6ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 15.0%, FT: 70.6%. He has played also professionally in NBA (Brooklyn Nets), France (Chalon/Saor and Denain Voltaire) and NBA G League (Long Island Nets). AS Monaco Basket roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Yakuba Ouattara Elie Okobo Forward: Alpha Diallo Centers: Donatas Motiejunas John Brown_III Donta Hall |
| Elias Harris (ex San-en NP) agreed terms with Bayern - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. Harris was also a member of German international program for some years. He played for German Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U20 National Team back in 2009. Harris represented Germany at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2015 eight years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 7.3ppg, 3.0rpg, FGP: 64.3%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 80.0%. He has played previously professionally in NBA (LA Lakers) and Germany (Brose Bamberg). Harris graduated from Gonzaga University in 2013 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. FC Bayern Muenchen roster for 2022-2023: Guard: Nick Weiler-Babb Forwards: Augustine Rubit Jan_Niklas Wimberg Centers: Elias Harris Othello Hunter Danko Brankovic |
| Jonah Mathews (ex Anwil) joins ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Mathews graduated from University of Southern California in 2020 and it is his third season as a professional player. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Nando De_Colo Retin Obasohan Parker Jackson-Cartwright Jonah Mathews Forward: Amine Noua Center: Joffrey Lauvergne |
| Zalgiris sign Keenan Evans, ex Maccabi T-A - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He played last season at Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv in Israeli Winner League. In 31 games he had 11.5ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.0apg and 1.2spg. He helped them to win the cup and make to league semifinals. He also played 33 games in Euroleague where he recorded 8.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 3.5apg and 1.2spg. Evans contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. The last season he played at Hapoel Haifa (Winner League). In 31 games he averaged impressive 18.7ppg, 4.2rpg, 6.2apg and 2.0spg in 2020-2021 season. He also played 4 games in Balkan League where he got 12.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 5.0apg and 2.0spg. Evans is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Bosnia (Igokea), NBA (Detroit Pistons), NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats and Grand Rapids Gold) and NBA Summer League (Memphis Grizzlies). Evans graduated from Texas Tech University in 2018 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas roster for 2022-2023: Guard: Keenan Evans Forwards: Arnas Butkevicius Rolands Smits Center: Laurynas Birutis |
| Nikola Kalinic (ex Crvena Zvezda) is a newcomer at Barca - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Kalinic has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. Kalinic represented Serbia at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 5 games: 4.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.4apg, 1.2spg. He has played also professionally in Turkey (Fenerbahce), Spain (Valencia) and Serbia (KK Vojvodina Novi Sad and KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac). FC Barcelona Lassa roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Tomas Satoransky Nicolas Laprovittola Cory Higgins Kyle Kuric Rokas Jokubaitis Forwards: Nikola Mirotic Nikola Kalinic Alex Abrines Sergi Martinez Oscar Da_Silva Centers: Jan Vesely Sertac Sanli James Nnaji Coach: Sarunas Jasikevicius |
| EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U16 |
| Division C. Day 1 in Prizren - by Eurobasket News |
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Malta - Kosovo 28-80 Kosovo knocked down Malta in the first game in Prizren. The hosts opened a 41-16 halftime lead. They held Malta to just 12 points in the second half to ease to the win. Sejar Rama (186-G-2007) posted 14 points, while Niman Demiraj (194-F-2006) and Mal Syla (204-C-2006) added 13 points each for Kosovo. Sebastian Pace (167-PG-2007) answered with 7 points for Malta. Albania - San Marino 50-43 Albania opened win count in Prizren. They held off San Marino for the opening win in Group A. Albania recorded a 33-20 halftime lead. San Marino narrowed the gap at 6-point mark at the final break but Albania maintained the lead throughout the fourth quarter and raced to the win. Oresti Simo (187-SG-2006) accounted for 15 points, while Eros Vezi (194-SG-2006) added 11 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Thomas Gasperoni (185-C-2007) answered with 16 points for San Marino. Gibraltar - Moldova 72-68 Louis Dalmedo (190-C-2006) notched 26 points and 14 rebounds to pace Gibraltar past Moldova. Gibraltar trailed by four points at halftime. But they used a 21-8 run in the third frame to surge ahead for good. Pablo Postigo (180-PG-2007) had 13 points in the victory. Vladimir Cebotari (192-SG-2006) tossed in 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the loss. Armenia - Andorra 76-97 Andorra stormed past Armenia in the first game at the tournament. Andorra recorded a 52-38 halftime advantage. They went on a 25-14 run in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Cerni Vinas (2006) tallied 28 points, while David Gonzalez (2006) added 17 points and 17 rebounds in the victory. Gregory Moghoyan (2006) answered with 22 points and 7 assists for Armenia. |
| FIBA ASIA CUP |
| Taiwan outhustle Bahrain by 18 points at FIBA Asia Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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Taiwan's basketball team came out blazing in the first game of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup in Indonesia on Tuesday, squashing Bahrain by 18 points, after squeaking through the qualifiers for the tournament last year. Competing under the name Chinese Taipei, the Taiwan team racked up a 102-84 win against Bahrain in Group B of the competition, which also includes regional powerhouses China and South Korea. In each of the four groups, four teams are competing for the top spot, which will put them through directly to the quarterfinals of the Asia Cup. The second- and third-place teams in each group will have to play on in a "qualifications to quarterfinals" round. In Tuesday's game at Istora Stadium in central Jakarta, Bahrain won the starting jump ball and took an early five-point lead but could not hold onto it. Taiwan turned up the tempo with their defense, making Bahrain turn over the ball five out of six times during a full court press in the remainder of the first quarter. By the end of the first half, Taiwan had shot ahead 45-33, backed by a successful defense. After the break, Taiwan continued to dominate and never looked back. With 1 minute and 10 seconds left on the clock, Taiwan center Chen Kuan-Chuan (197-F-2001) sank a two-point jump shot, vaulting the score into triple figures 100-81. As the clock ticked down to the final buzzer, Taiwan scored another two points to clinch the game 102-84. Taiwan's defense was a clear factor in the game, as they tallied a total of 31 points from turnovers. Leading the all scorers was Taiwan forward Cheng Liu (192-F-1990), who shot 11-17 from the floor, including 50 percent from beyond the arc, recording 29 points and two rebounds. Answering back with 10-20 from the floor, including 1-6 three-pointers, Bahrain forward Wayne Chism (206-PF-1987, college: Tennessee) posted a double-double of 24 points and 18 rebounds. In their next games, the Taiwan team will come up against South Korea on Thursday and China on Saturday. Last year, Taiwan were the last team to qualify for the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup, barely edging past Guam in a last chance qualifying round in August. As the Taiwan squad have been in a transition period, they started the Asia Cup Qualifiers at 62 in the FIBA world rankings and have since dropped seven spots to 69. A pioneer of Asian basketball, Taiwan was among the seven countries that played in the first Asia Cup in 1960, and the team finished second to the Philippines. Since then, Taiwan has made into the Asia Cup almost every year, except for 1975 to 1983. Courtesy of: focustaiwan.tw |
| Australia open FIBA Asia Cup campaign with the win over Jordan - by Eurobasket News |
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Jordan - Australia 60:78 Australia opened the FIBA Asia Cup campaign with the win over Jordan at the FIBA Asia Cup. The defending champions ensured a good start with a 78-60 total win. Australia started the game with a 27-12 surge and never looked behind after. They added a 25-14 run in the second period as Samson Froling (212-C/F-2000, college: Creighton) sent the teams to the lockers with a 52-26 advantage. Jordan played better meanwhile in the second half and managed to reduce to 18 final points. Thon Maker (216-C-1997) stepped up with 23 points and Samson Froling delivered 16. Rhys Vague (206-F-1996) and Clint Steindl (200-F/G-1989, college: St.Mary's, CA) netted 8 points each. Dar Tucker (193-SG-1988, college: DePaul) ended up with 20 points in the losing effort. |
| FIBA Asia Cup: Indonesia rout Saudi Arabia in Jakarta - by Eurobasket News |
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Saudi Arabia - Indonesia 54:80 Indonesia stormed past Saudi Arabia 80-54 in Jakarta at their start of the FIBA Asia Cup. Indonesia grabbed an early 18-13 run and added massive 26-17 surge in the second period. Moreover, they dominated the second half and ensured a comfortable win at the FIBA Asia Cup. Marques Bolden (211-C-1998, college: Duke) was unstoppable with 32 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Abraham Grahita (180-PG-1995) netted 13, whilst Brandon Jawato (193-SF-1993, college: Hawaii) and Andakara Dhyaksa (173-PG-1992) poured in 10 each. Mohammed AlMarwani (206-C-1989) replied with 15 points in a loss and Mathna Almarwani (186-SG-1992) posted 9. |
| FIBA Asia Cup: South Korea surprise China, Guna Ra nails 25 points - by Eurobasket News |
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China - Korea Republic 81:93 South Korea surprised China 93-81 at the end of the first day at the FIBA Asia Cup. Both teams nailed 19 points each in the opening period, whilst China grabbed a 2-point lead at the halftime. Korea Republic meanwhile started their dominance in the third period with a 22-14 run and closed the game with a 28-22 rally. Guna Ra (203-F-1989, college: Missouri) stepped up with 25 points to pace the winners. Hoon Heo (181-G-1995) scored 15, SangJae Kang (202-F-1994) had 13 and Dae-Sung Lee (192-F-1990, college: BYU-Hawaii) ended up with 11. Gu Quan (201-SF-1992) replied with 22 points in a loss and Rui Zhao (195-SG-1996) delivered 20. |
| FIBA Asia Cup: New Zealand overwhelm India in Day 2 opener - by Eurobasket News |
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India - New Zealand 47:100 New Zealand overwhelmed India in Day 2 opener at the FIBA Asia Cup. The favorites posted wins in all the quarters of the game for the final 100-47 success. New Zealand started with a 30-12 surge and never looked behind after. They nailed 34 points in the second frame and added 16-14 and 20-12 respectively in the third and the last stanzas. Samuel Mennenga (206-F-2001) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Taine Murray (196-SG-2002) poured in 13. Taylor Britt (187-G-1996, college: Southeast CC) followed them with 12 points as 7 players scored in double digits. Arvind Muthu (187-G-2000) replied with 13 points in defeat and Pranav Prince posted 10. |
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| Brian Fobbs (ex Vilpas) is a newcomer at Mechelen - by Peter Buyse | ||||
He graduated from Towson University in 2020 and it is his third season in pro basketball. |
| FRANCE |
| Jonah Mathews (ex Anwil) joins ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Mathews graduated from University of Southern California in 2020 and it is his third season as a professional player. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Nando De_Colo Retin Obasohan Parker Jackson-Cartwright Jonah Mathews Forward: Amine Noua Center: Joffrey Lauvergne |
| DJ Hogg (ex Cholet) is a newcomer at Cairns - by Hugh McAuliffe | ||||
Last year (three years after his graduation) he was drafted by Lakeland Magic (G-League) in first round (8th overall). He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2018 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. Hogg has played also professionally in NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats and Wisconsin Herd). |
| Monaco keeps Ouattara for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ouattara has been also a member of French international program for some years. He has regularly played for French senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. Ouattara represented France at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 7.6ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 15.0%, FT: 70.6%. He has played also professionally in NBA (Brooklyn Nets), France (Chalon/Saor and Denain Voltaire) and NBA G League (Long Island Nets). AS Monaco Basket roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Yakuba Ouattara Elie Okobo Forward: Alpha Diallo Centers: Donatas Motiejunas John Brown_III Donta Hall |
| Markis McDuffie signs at Dijon - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played previously professionally in Hungary (Alba) and Italy (Piacenza). McDuffie graduated from Wichita State in 2019 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball. JDA Dijon Bourgogne roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Jonathan Rousselle Robin Ducote Forwards: Jacques Alingue Gregor Hrovat Markis McDuffie Center: Gavin Ware (via @Be_BasketFr) |
| Geneve keeps Jurkovitz for another season - by Luca Maffioli | |||
Jurkovitz has played previously for four other teams: Fribourg, Villars, Vevey Riviera and Academie Fribourg. Lions de Geneve roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Clayton Le_Sann Bryan Colon Jeremiah Paige Mohamed Chabouh Forwards: Slobodan Miljanic Noe Anabir Thomas Jurkovitz Augustin Lacroix Center: Denzel Tchougang Coach: Alain Attallah |
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| Erik Penteker agreed terms with Ehingen - by Daniel Poerschke | |
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Team Ehingen Urspring (ProB) inked 19-year old 183cm guard Erik Penteker for upcoming season. Penteker played most recently at Phoenix Hagen. In 14 ProA games he recorded 0.5ppg last season. Penteker represented Germany at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Novi Sad (Serbia) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 7.7ppg, 2.6rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 41.7%, 3PT: 41.9%, FT: 62.5%. |
| ALBA Berlin adds Samar to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last two seasons at Fuenlabrada in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 34 games he recorded 3.1ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.8apg in 2020-2021 season. He helped them to win the group title. He has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. Samar has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2020 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2017. He represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece three years ago. Samar's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 11.6ppg, 8.6rpg, Assists-2 (7.4apg), 1.9spg, FGP: 36.8%, 3PT: 23.7%, FT: 54.5%. Samar has played previously professionally also in Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana and Jesenice) and Spain (CB Fuenlabrada Madrid 2nd team, Zamora, Real Madrid 2nd team and Real Madrid). |
| Elias Harris (ex San-en NP) agreed terms with Bayern - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. Harris was also a member of German international program for some years. He played for German Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U20 National Team back in 2009. Harris represented Germany at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2015 eight years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 7.3ppg, 3.0rpg, FGP: 64.3%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 80.0%. He has played previously professionally in NBA (LA Lakers) and Germany (Brose Bamberg). Harris graduated from Gonzaga University in 2013 and it will be his tenth season in pro basketball. FC Bayern Muenchen roster for 2022-2023: Guard: Nick Weiler-Babb Forwards: Augustine Rubit Jan_Niklas Wimberg Centers: Elias Harris Othello Hunter Danko Brankovic |
| Bonn inks Finn Delany - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Delany has been also a member of New Zealand international program for some years. He has regularly played for New Zealand senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Delany represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast (Australia) four years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 5 games: 8.8ppg, 5.6rpg, FGP: 68.2%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 41.7%. He has played on three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Delany has played previously professionally in Serbia (KK FMP Beograd), New Zealand (Giants) and NBA Summer League (Dallas Mavericks). He attended Southwest Baptist University until 2015 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. Telekom Baskets Bonn roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Sebastian Herrera Zachary Ensminger TJ Shorts Forwards: Finn Delany Deane Williams Collin Malcolm |
| Brescia adds Odiase to their roster, ex Oldenburg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Odiase is quite experienced player. Odiase's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. Odiase has played previously professionally in Greece, Spain, Dominican Republic (Mauricio Baez) and NBA G League (Greensboro Swarm). He graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2018 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Germani Brescia Leonessa roster for 2022-2023: Guards: David Cournooh John Petrucelli Tommaso Laquintana Troy Caupain CJ Massinburg Forwards: Kenny Gabriel Michael Cobbins Nicola Akele Centers: Christian Burns Tai Odiase |
| Schwieger's pro career starts at Vechta - by Eurobasket News | |||
Schwieger started his college career at Princeton University (NCAA) where he played four seasons. His high school career he had spent at Weddington in Matthews, NC. So his pro career will start in Germany. Rasta Vechta roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Joel-Sadu Aminu Jordan Johnson Ryan Schwieger Forwards: Julius Wolf Joschka Ferner Johann Gruenloh Centers: Enosch Wolf Robin Lodders Coach: Ty Harrelson |
| Leon Bulic (Brose Bamberg) Is Ready For The BBL Challenge After 2 Strong Seasons In The Pro B - by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber |
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Leon Bulic (209-C/F-2001) is a 20 year old 209cm power forward/center that has returned back with Brose Bamberg after playing for the organizations youth team from 2017-2020. He began his career with BC Hallmann Vienna and played the last 2 seasons with BBC Coburg playing 43 Pro B games averaging 10.2ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 40.9%, FT: 69.4% and in his second season averaged 11.1ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 62.1%, 3PT: 24.6%, FT: 71.3%. he spoke to eurobasket about basketball. Thanks Leon for talking to eurobasket.com. Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you? Thanks for the invitation! At the moment I'm back in Bamberg practicing and getting my body and mind ready for the next season. Congrats on signing with Brose Bamberg. How thankful are you to be where you played some years as a youth player? Thank you! It is of course a pleasure to start your BBL career in the club where you kind of grew up, playing here for five years. Also thanks to the club for putting their trust in me. Surely a motivation for more. How vital were the last 2 years playing with BBC Coburg? How blessed do you feel that you made this step? It was a great oppourtunity to play in that league with some good minutes, as I was able to polish my game and get better in different aspects, such as post-up and rebounding last season. Now I'm ready for the next step! You must feel very lucky that you could get good minutes. What is your opinion about how tough the Covid years were for the development of young players? You didn't suffer playing with BBC Coburg. Yes, thankfully I could continue playing basketball during the pandemic, which a lot of young players couldn't do, so I'm very happy about that. What kind of player was Leon Bulic in 2020 and what player are you in 2022 as you are back in Bamberg as a 20 year old more mature player? Back in 2020, I was that skinny tall shooter that was avoiding most of the contact. But now since I gained some good pounds and worked a lot in my inside game, I'd say I can use my advantages outside as well as inside, like to push the ball after rebounding and of course shooting my shots. How important was it getting that self confidence right away with BBC Coburg? They didn't really have any big men that would take minutes from you? It was great starting right there where it ended with the Baunach Young Pikes back in 2020. So to play the way I know to play was really important for my self-confidence, especially shooting-wise, as I had green light from the team. In your 2 years you played with some important veterans like Chris Wolf and Princeton Onwas. Talk a little how important their experience and leadership was not only for the team but for your game Chris and Prince are really great human beings on and off the court, so being and playing with them really helped me a lot, also when things weren't going good, they were always there to push me and help me keeping my head up You always had really good games against the Fraport Skyliners Juniors especially this season winning both and in 20-21 winning 89-88. What was your most memorable game with BBC Coburg. You already mentioned the game in Frankfurt where we won 89-88. I think that's one of my favorite games so far, where we had some clutch shots and crazy, lucky shots that just happened to go in. Now you begin your quest in the easyCredit BBL. Do you feel like you got the needed grooming with BBC Coburg? Do you feel like your 100% ready? I think the years in the Pro B really helped me to grow as a player, which can now hopefully transfer to the level of the BBL. This summer is all about grind and I'm putting in a lot of work so I'm feeling ready for the challenge. What is your biggest goal with Brose Bamberg in 22-23? Do you feel pressure that since now is the time, you have to do well in your second time there? The first goal is obviously qualifying for the Champions League. And then it's, like my parents always say, step by step. But qualifying for the Play-Offs is of course within the scope of what is possible. I wouldn't say pressure, but I'll give my best to challenge myself and to get the best out of the team. You continue to show that you're a modern day big man. Your three is falling well. Do you feel like you can become an even more consistent shooter? I feel like you can always shoot better than you do, so as the shooting is an important part of my game, I'm working on it every day so that I get to that 40%-range from three this season. That's my personal goal as well as shooting at least 85% from the free throw line. On what areas of your game will you be working on most this summer so you will be best prepared for this new challenge? This summer I will work on my athleticism, especially on my explosiveness and my upper body, keeping up my conditioning and getting the reps I need at the rim, free throws and behind the arc. You began your career in Austria with the BC Hallmann Vienna U18 team, What memories do you have of this time? Do you sometimes wonder how your career may have gone had you remained in Austria and how did your early game grow there? It was a really great time as I could play and compete with my best friends there, but after the U16 level it was time to go and experience new challenges, in my case in Germany with the NBBL. When I heard that Bamberg offered me a chance to play there I didn't have to think twice. I played the positions 1-5 there and I had the freedom to try new things in games too. So I think that's what helped me become a modern big. You played in the Bamberg organization from 2017-2020 and also played for Baunach. Did all the young talents overwhelm you at times? What memories do you have of your early development there? In the NBBL we always had a stacked team full of national team players from all over Europe, so it was great playing and growing together. At first I had some problems adapting because of all the automatics I didn't even hear of, but after a while I got used to it and had great coaches leading me step by step. You reached the 2019 NBBL final. What memories do you have of that final game against FC Bayern Munich in 2019? I remember Munich having an explosive Sasha Grant and versatile player Bruno Vrcic. It was sad losing that game, especially because it was the only game we lost all season. In my opinion there were a lot of good players and talent in that final. We could've won if we played like we did the whole season, but it is what it is. You also had experience with the Croatian youth national teams. What is the state of Croation basketball at the moment. Will we see new Croatian talents coming up the ranks in the next years? For me it's always a big honor representing my home country on international levels. Unfortunately, we didn't qualify for the World Championship, so it could be better. But regarding the upcoming talent, I'm pretty sure we will be back at the top soon enough. Who is the toughest player that you have ever faced on the floor so far in your career? Great question. I don't really have any player in mind right now, but I played against a couple of tough players so far. I think I had my hardest time against Usman Garuba at the U18 European Championship. Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time? Marvin Heckel, Nikhil Sacher, Kay Bruhnke, Jannis Sonnefeld and Viktor Saric. Please list your personal NBA Mount Rushmore? MJ, Kobe, Kevin Durant and Shaq Where do you see Luka Donic in skill at the moment in the NBA? Is he only top 5 or top 3? I definitely see him as a Top 3 player at the moment, and I would even say that he will end up (if healthy) in the Top 3 of All-Time. Thanks Leon for the chat. |
| GHANA |
| Monaco keeps Ouattara for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Ouattara has been also a member of French international program for some years. He has regularly played for French senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2011. Ouattara represented France at the World University Games in Gwangju (South Korea) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 8 games: 7.6ppg, 2.0rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 45.5%, 3PT: 15.0%, FT: 70.6%. He has played also professionally in NBA (Brooklyn Nets), France (Chalon/Saor and Denain Voltaire) and NBA G League (Long Island Nets). AS Monaco Basket roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Yakuba Ouattara Elie Okobo Forward: Alpha Diallo Centers: Donatas Motiejunas John Brown_III Donta Hall |
| GIBRALTAR |
| Gibraltar U16 National Team 2022 - by Igor Obradovic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sidiroilias re-signs at Aris - by Chris Mammides | |
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Aris Thessaloniki (GBL) confirmed in their roster 20-year old shooting guard Ioannis Sidiroilias (200cm-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) for season 2022-2023. Sidiroilias has played there for the last seven seasons. He represented Greece at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) five years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 8 games: 4.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 1.1apg. |
| AEK Athens tab Nikolaos Persidis - by Chris Mammides | ||||
Persidis has played previously for Ionikos. AEK Athens roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Andreas Petropoulos Kenny Williams_III Forwards: Panagiotis Filippakos Nikolaos Persidis Center: Dimitris Mavroeidis Coach: Ilias Kantzouris |
| Peristeri adds Radanov to their roster - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. Radanov has regularly played for Serbian senior team since 2020 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. He represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 12.3ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.3apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 71.4%, 3PT: 31.3%, FT: 55.0%. Radanov has played also professionally in Serbia (KK FMP Beograd). Peristeri Vitabiotics Athens roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Marcus Denmon Brandon Brown Stylianos Poulianitis Aleksa Radanov Dimitris Moraitis Forwards: Leonidas Kaselakis Devin Davis Georgios Giouzelis Shakur Juiston Center: Miro Bilan Coach: Vassilis Spanoulis |
| Panathinaikos reportedly land Nate Wolters, ex Crvena Zvezda - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2013 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in second round (38th overall). The former South Dakota State star is in his tenth season in pro basketball. Wolters is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Chalon/Saor), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Lithuania (Zalgiris), Turkey (Besiktas), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans, Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz) and NBA G League (Salt Lake City Stars and Grand Rapids Gold). Panathinaikos OPAP Athens roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Nate Wolters Lefteris Bochoridis Howard Sant-Roos Paris Lee Panagiotis Kalaitzakis Neoklis Avdalas Forwards: Ioannis Papapetrou Nikos Chougkaz Lefteris Mantzoukas Alexandros Samontourov Center: Georgios Papagiannis Coach: Dejan Radonjic (via @DDPronos) |
| HOLLAND |
| Valladolid keeps Kuiper for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. In 36 LEB Gold games he recorded 6.6ppg and 2.5rpg. The last season he played at CEP Lorient Basket in French NM1 where in 11 games he averaged 7.7ppg and 2.6rpg in 2020-2021 season. He has played previously professionally also in Iceland (Grindavik). He graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2018 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. |
| Acunsa Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian welcomes back Carlson, ex Den Bosch - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played also professionally in Australia, Italy (BLE Juvecaserta Accademy and Latina) and Spain (Clavijo and Oviedo). Carlson graduated from Truman State in 2014 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. He is described as: Versatile scorer as a traditional stretch power forward (6'9") with range to the three-point line who is a plus rebounder and passer. Acunsa Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Adam Sollazzo Justin Jaworski Inigo de_la_Hera Forwards: Mikel Motos Ander Martinez Centers: Mario Delas Mike Carlson |
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| FIBA Asia Cup: New Zealand overwhelm India in Day 2 opener - by Eurobasket News |
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India - New Zealand 47:100 New Zealand overwhelmed India in Day 2 opener at the FIBA Asia Cup. The favorites posted wins in all the quarters of the game for the final 100-47 success. New Zealand started with a 30-12 surge and never looked behind after. They nailed 34 points in the second frame and added 16-14 and 20-12 respectively in the third and the last stanzas. Samuel Mennenga (206-F-2001) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Taine Murray (196-SG-2002) poured in 13. Taylor Britt (187-G-1996, college: Southeast CC) followed them with 12 points as 7 players scored in double digits. Arvind Muthu (187-G-2000) replied with 13 points in defeat and Pranav Prince posted 10. |
| INDONESIA |
| FIBA Asia Cup: Indonesia rout Saudi Arabia in Jakarta - by Eurobasket News |
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Saudi Arabia - Indonesia 54:80 Indonesia stormed past Saudi Arabia 80-54 in Jakarta at their start of the FIBA Asia Cup. Indonesia grabbed an early 18-13 run and added massive 26-17 surge in the second period. Moreover, they dominated the second half and ensured a comfortable win at the FIBA Asia Cup. Marques Bolden (211-C-1998, college: Duke) was unstoppable with 32 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Abraham Grahita (180-PG-1995) netted 13, whilst Brandon Jawato (193-SF-1993, college: Hawaii) and Andakara Dhyaksa (173-PG-1992) poured in 10 each. Mohammed AlMarwani (206-C-1989) replied with 15 points in a loss and Mathna Almarwani (186-SG-1992) posted 9. |
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| 0 Juan KOKODIPUTRA *1 Derrick XZAVIERRO *3 Brandon JAWATO *4 Abraham GRAHITA *7 Andakara DHYAKSA 11 Yudha SAPUTERA 12 Muhamad NOOR 15 Vincent KOSASIH *22 Marques BOLDEN 24 Agassi GOANTARA 33 Arki WISNU 71 Widyanta TEJA Milos Pejic Wahyu JATI Johannis Winar |
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| Al Shorta adds Diawara to their roster - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
He also represented Canada at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) three years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 10.5ppg, 4.8rpg, Assists-5 (3.7apg), FGP: 35.3%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 57.7%. Diawara is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Argentina, Finland (Seagulls), Romania (Miercurea Ciuc) and Canada (Edmonton). Diawara graduated from University of Calgary in 2019 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. |
| IRELAND |
| Tom Child (ex Essex R.) is a newcomer at Sligo All-Stars - by Eurobasket Center | |
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EJ Sligo All-Stars (newly promoted to Super League) added to their roster 24-year old British point guard Tom Child (185cm-1998) for season 2022-2023. Child has played for the last three seasons at Essex Rebels London in British NBL D1. In 25 games he recorded 10.6ppg, 4.2rpg, 5.2apg and 1.0spg last season. He has played also professionally in BA Academy. |
| ISRAEL |
| Zalgiris sign Keenan Evans, ex Maccabi T-A - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He played last season at Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv in Israeli Winner League. In 31 games he had 11.5ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.0apg and 1.2spg. He helped them to win the cup and make to league semifinals. He also played 33 games in Euroleague where he recorded 8.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 3.5apg and 1.2spg. Evans contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. The last season he played at Hapoel Haifa (Winner League). In 31 games he averaged impressive 18.7ppg, 4.2rpg, 6.2apg and 2.0spg in 2020-2021 season. He also played 4 games in Balkan League where he got 12.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 5.0apg and 2.0spg. Evans is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Bosnia (Igokea), NBA (Detroit Pistons), NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats and Grand Rapids Gold) and NBA Summer League (Memphis Grizzlies). Evans graduated from Texas Tech University in 2018 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas roster for 2022-2023: Guard: Keenan Evans Forwards: Arnas Butkevicius Rolands Smits Center: Laurynas Birutis |
| ITALY |
| Arrigoni re-signs at Rimini - by Eurobasket News | |||
Arrigoni has played previously for six other teams: Forli, Desio, Latina, Omegna, Sangiorgese and Legnano Basket Knights. Rivierabanca Basket Rimini roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Andrea Tassinari Domenico D'Argenzio Forwards: Stefano Masciadri Marco Arrigoni |
| Caroli re-signs at Matelica - by Eurobasket News | |
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Halley Informatica Matelica (Serie C) confirmed in their roster 27-year old small forward Matteo Caroli (192cm-85kg-1995, agency: Players Group) for new 2022-2023 season. Caroli has played there for the last two seasons. The last season he played at Goldengas Pallacanestro Senigallia (Serie B) where in 20 games he recorded 9.2ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.4apg and 1.4spg in 2019-2020 season. He has played previously for four other teams: Rimini Crabs, Brescia, Montecatiniterme and Monteclarense. Caroli helped his team to make it to the Serie B Group B Final in 2015. |
| Rieti Real signs Alessandro Ceparano - by Eurobasket News | |
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SSD Real Sebastiani Rieti (Serie B) signed 20-year old shooting guard Alessandro Ceparano (198cm-91kg-2001) for upcoming 2022-2023 season. Ceparano played last season at Ozzano. In 30 Serie B games he had 10.1ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.1apg and 1.8spg. The last season he played at Sintecnica Basket Cecina where in 29 Serie B games he recorded 5.4ppg, 3.2rpg and 1.2spg in 2020-2021 season. He was a member of Italian U18 National Team in 2019. Ceparano has played previously for two other teams: Trapani and Livorno DBosco. He was voted to to U18 National Team in 2019. |
| Alessandro Paesano is a newcomer at Rieti Real - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Paesano was a member of Italian international program for some years. He was called to Italian Senior National Team back in 2015 and previously for U20 National Team in 2013. Paesano has played previously for eight other teams: Chieti, Cento, Palestrina, RO SAzzurra, Ferentino, RO Minerva, Oleggio and Cestistica Viola Reggio Calabria. The scouts decsribe him following way: A forward with great athletic skills. A good leaper and rebounder, he needs to work on his dfense and sitiuationn reading. |
| Orzinuovi tabs Alessandro Procacci - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Procacci was a member of Italian U20 National Team back in 2014. He has played previously for five other teams: Taranto, Montecatiniterme, Castelfiorentino, Recanati and Piombino. His game is described as: A PG with strong body and good technical skills. Procacci's working on his aoutside shooting and is improving his leadeship on the court. Agribertocchi Orzinuovi roster for 2022-2023: Giovanni Gasparin Alessandro Procacci Ennio Leonzio Mattia Da Campo Emanuele Trapani Nicolas Alessandrini Coach: Marco Calvani |
| Stefanini inks at Reggio Emilia at the beginning of his pro career - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Stefanini started his college career at Columbia University (NCAA) where he played four seasons. His high school career he had spent at Bergen Catholic in Oradell, NJ. He represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel Aviv (Israel) three years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: Score-2 (19.4ppg), 3.4rpg, 4.0apg, FGP: 28.3%, 3PT: 52.9%, FT: 80.6%. Of course it will be Stefanini's first season as a professional player. |
| Brescia adds Odiase to their roster, ex Oldenburg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Odiase is quite experienced player. Odiase's career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. Odiase has played previously professionally in Greece, Spain, Dominican Republic (Mauricio Baez) and NBA G League (Greensboro Swarm). He graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2018 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. Germani Brescia Leonessa roster for 2022-2023: Guards: David Cournooh John Petrucelli Tommaso Laquintana Troy Caupain CJ Massinburg Forwards: Kenny Gabriel Michael Cobbins Nicola Akele Centers: Christian Burns Tai Odiase |
| Daniel Donzelli agreed terms with Chiusi - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Donzellilsinki (Finland) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 6.0ppg, 4.9rpg, 1.1apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 30.8%, FT: 58.8%. He has played previously for four other teams: Forli, Brindisi, Biella and Cremona. The scouts decsribe him following way: A very good shooter who gives his best from mid-range. Has good technique and sense of position on the court, he's very promising. Umana San Giobbe Chiusi roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Lester Medford_Jr. Daniel Donzelli Giulio Candotto Center: Luca Possamai |
| Cantu adds Pini to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Pini was a member of Italian international program for some years. He was called to Italian Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U20 National Team back in 2012. Pini has played previously for five other teams: RO Virtus, Reggio Emilia, Fortitudo Kigili Bologna, Avellino and RO SAzzurra. |
| Giacomo Eliantonio joins Avellino - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He was a member of Italian U20 National Team back in 2008. Eliantonio has spent his entire career in Italy playing for eight other teams: Forli, Rimini Crabs, Mens Sana, Milano Urania, Jesi, Scafati, Falconara and Basket Barcellona. On Eliantonio: A fundametally sound inside player, who can spend time in 4 and 5 positions. Needs of playing time to reach the definitive maturation. Has a very good outside shooting touch, and this could enable him to become a good power forward. Del.Fes Avellino roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Matteo Carida Donato Vitale Alessandro Marra Riccardo Arienti Forwards: Giovanni Carenza Andrea Valentini Center: Giacomo Eliantonio |
| Matteo Schina agreed terms with Torino - by Eurobasket News | |
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Reale Mutua Basket Torino (Serie A2) strengthened their roster with addition of 21-year old 181cm point guard Matteo Schina, agency: Players Group for season 2022-2023. Schina played most recently at RO Eurobasket. In 30 Serie A2 games he recorded 5.6ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.9apg and 1.2spg last season. The most of previous (2020-2021) season he spent at Old Wild West Udine. But in 29 Serie A2 games he averaged just 1.6ppg and 1.1rpg. He helped them to make it to the Italian Serie A2 Gold final. Schina also played for Falconstar Basket Monfalcone (Serie B) where in 19 games he had 7.9ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.8apg and 1.6spg. He represented Italy at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece three years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 4.7ppg, 1.3rpg, 2.6apg, 1.4spg. Schina has played previously for two other teams: Trieste Servolana and Trieste. Reale Mutua Basket Torino roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Simone Pepe Luca Vencato Matteo Schina Forwards: Celis Taflaj Federico Poser Center: Tommaso Guariglia Coach: Franco Ciani |
| Fabriano lands Yande Fall - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played previously for eight other teams: Verona, Latina, Catanzaro, Veroli, Ostuni, Giulianova, Recanati and NPL Basket. |
| Dri re-signs at Bisceglie - by Eurobasket News | |
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Lions Basket Bisceglie (Serie B) confirmed in their roster 32-year old guard Filiberto Dri (190cm-82kg-1989) for upcoming 2022-2023 season. Dri was a team leader there last season. In 27 Serie B games he had very impressive stats: 15.7ppg, 3.3rpg and 3.3apg. The last season he played at Sant Antimo where in 25 Serie B games he recorded 12.5ppg, 2.9rpg and 1.9apg in 2020-2021 season. He was a member of Italian U18 National Team back in 2006. Dri has spent his entire career in Italy playing for eight other teams: Udine Basket Club, Imola, Valenza, Volpino, Oleggio, Udine, Fabriano and Legnano Basket Knights. |
| Ferdinando Matrone signs at Rieti Real - by Eurobasket News | |||
Matrone was a member of Italian U18 National Team back in 2013. He has played previously for six other teams: Scafati, Giulianova, Maddaloni, Sant Antimo, Napoli and Cagliari Dinamo Academy. |
| Ruvo di Puglia lands Mario Jose Ghersetti - by Eurobasket News | |||
Ghersetti has played previously professionally also in Argentina (Penarol, Central Entrerriano Gualeguaychu and Quilmes Mar del Plata) and Italy (Verona, Bergamo, Vigevano, Brescia and Scafati). He is close to retirement age as a player. It may be one of last seasons in his extensive career, which he may end at Ruvo di Puglia. Let's have closer look into His outlook: A very strong inside player, who plays with great heart and hustle. Sometimes he tends to play out of control, however, and he will become very better the day he will improve his game-reading. |
| Nikola Markovic is a newcomer at Omegna - by Eurobasket News | |
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Paffoni Fulgor Omegna (Serie B) strengthened their roster with addition of 22-year old naturalized Serbian 197cm small forward Nikola Markovic for season 2022-2023. Markovic has played for the last two years at Talos Basket Ruvo. In 25 Serie B games he recorded 13.2ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.3apg last season. He has played previously for two other teams: Scafati and Catanzaro. His team was Runner-Up of Serie B Group D Regular Season 2022. |
| Ragusa re-signs at Action Now 2019 Monopoli - by Eurobasket News | |
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Action Now 2019 Monopoli (Serie B) confirmed in their roster 22-year old center Jacopo Ragusa (203cm-105kg-2000) for upcoming 2022-2023 season. Ragusa played there last season. In 32 Serie B games he had 8.0ppg and 6.1rpg. The last season he played at Sant Antimo. But in 13 Serie B games he recorded just 1.7ppg and 2.2rpg in 2020-2021 season. He also played for Del.Fes Avellino that season where in 7 Serie B games he averaged only 1.9ppg. The other team he played shortly was Bawer Olimpia Matera. In 7 Serie B games he got only 1.9ppg. Ragusa has played previously for three other teams: RO Eurobasket, Montegranaro and RO Lazio. He helped his team to make it to the Serie C Silver Group Lazio Girone B Final in 2019. |
| Action Now 2019 Monopoli tabs Nicola Bastone - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played previously for eight other teams: Bergamo, NPL Megaride, Malloni Basket Porto S.Elpidio, Giulianova, Isernia, Senigallia, Villafranca and Mola. |
| Senigallia keeps Gnecchi for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played previously for two other teams: Siena Virtus and Borgomanero. |
| Giacomini re-signs at Senigallia - by Eurobasket News | |
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Goldengas Pallacanestro Senigallia (Serie B) confirmed in their roster 28-year old point guard Marco Giacomini (182cm-80kg-1994) for new 2022-2023 season. Giacomini has played there for the last five seasons. He is a very experienced player. |
| Edoardo Caversazio joins Mestre - by Eurobasket News | |
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Basket Mestre 1958 (Serie B) added to their roster 25-year old power forward Edoardo Caversazio (200cm-86kg-1996) for new 2022-2023 season. Caversazio has played for the last three seasons at La Patrie Etrusca San Miniato. In 44 Serie B games he had 8.4ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.4apg and 1.4spg last season. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. Caversazio has played previously for four other teams: Volpino, Olginate, Valsesia and Ardita. |
| Destiny Agbamu joins Orzinuovi - by Eurobasket News | |
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Agribertocchi Orzinuovi (Serie A2) agreed terms with 19-year old Nigerian power forward Destiny Agbamu (203cm-2003) for new 2022-2023 season. Agbamu will still stay in Italy where he played last season at Vanoli Basket Cremona in Serie A. However his team was relegated to Serie A2. Serie A was a little too high level for him, where in 6 games he had just 1.0ppg and 1.3rpg. Serie A2 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The last season he played at Basket Bassano (Serie B). Agribertocchi Orzinuovi roster for 2022-2023: Giovanni Gasparin Alessandro Procacci Ennio Leonzio Mattia Da Campo Emanuele Trapani Destiny Agbamu Nicolas Alessandrini Coach: Marco Calvani |
| JAMAICA |
| 20 local basketball players drafted into the E1CBL - by Eurobasket News |
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Twenty local basketball players were drafted into the P.H.A.S.E.1 Academy Elite 1 Caribbean Basketball Summer League (E1CBL) on Saturday during a draft party held at Ribbiz Ultra Lounge in Barbican. The local draft also included players based overseas but who are of Jamaican heritage and possess a Jamaican passport. The list of players that submitted their names to the draft includes former national players Joel Bailey, Adrian Mike (182-G-1993), Stefan Whittingham (193-F, college: Lincoln, PA), and Romaine Thomas (206-F-1993). Players drafted will compete with others from Canada, United States, UK, Africa, and other Caribbean countries in the much-anticipated E1CBL summer season. The league runs from August 10-20 at National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, and will inaugurate the fall pro season, which will run for 6-8 weeks from October to December 2022. Nicholai Brown, David Gordon, Lushane Wilson (196-G), and Nadjrick Peat (208-C) were the first picks for the four teams in the league, the Red, Blue, White, and Black teams, respectively. "It felt great being the first draft pick, I was elated and the atmosphere made it exciting. Being there with fellow ball players made the whole experience remarkable," 28-year-old Nicholai Brown said. The second picks for the teams were Dave Black, Nick-caro Golding, Joel Bailey, and O'Wayne Lawrence. D'Andre Forbes, Daniel Martillier, Anthony White, and Jaedon Lawe were the respective third picks for the teams, with Derjean Royal, Kasheef Clarke, Patrick Robinson, and Roman Parkers being the fourth picks. The fifth picks for each team were Antjuan McFarlane, Adeeb Vernon, Alex Levy, and Calvin Malcolm. "It's a wonderful feeling, words cannot explain knowing that all your hard work is finally bearing some fruit, and to be able to be a ambassador for the first E1CBL and to make a change for basketball in Jamaica and the Caribbean on a whole, it's a wonderful feeling," 21-year-old first pick of the Blue team Gordon said. White, a national player, said he thoroughly enjoyed his first draft experience. "It was a great experience and all round great vibe. My team got the steal of the draft with me. I am just super excited to get started," he said. White will be playing for the Red team. It is the E1CBL's mission to create a competitive pro basketball league in the Caribbean to increase the opportunity for consistent high-level competition, professional growth, and paid opportunities. CEO of P.H.A.S.E.1 Academy Wayne Dawkins said the drafted players represent the future of Caribbean basketball. "We are excited about the group of players who were selected. These are players with national team and professional experience, and people with strong resumes and strong playing experience is exactly what we need to get the E1CBL started off. These players will set a very high bar for where we want to take the E1CBL," said Dawkins. He explained that hosting a draft party for the athletes was very strategic as it helps to boost the players' confidence and cement their professionalism. "This draft experience for local players means everything. They give so much to the game and then sit back and watch on TV as other leagues around the world have their draft and players are being rewarded for all their time and effort and they finally get a chance to experience that," he said. Dawkins said the E1CBL will allow for Jamaica and the Caribbean, by extension, to start benefiting fully from its pool of talented basketball players. Meanwhile, President of the Jamaica Basketball Association Paulton Gordon hailed the inaugural draft party experience as the first step in the evolution of Caribbean basketball. "Most of them have not experienced this before and so it sets the stage for them to see what transitioning into a professional league looks like. This is just the first step in creating the framework for them to evolve to the next level," Gordon said. The E1CBL is the Caribbean's biggest basketball entertainment event of the season and is being executed in partnership with the Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA) and Ribbiz Ultra Lounge. P.H.A.S.E.1 Academy was founded by Dawkins, a Jamaican-Canadian former basketball player. For the past 25 years, P.H.A.S.E.1 Academy has been organising and hosting basketball leagues and tournaments in Canada, the US, and Africa. These events have contributed substantially to the growth of the youth sports industry. P.H.A.S.E.1 academies are located in Canada, Jamaica, the United States, and Africa, providing student athletes with access to expert staff, elite training methods, top competition, and exposure to greater opportunities. Over the years, more than 500 athletes have received scholarships to study and play post-secondary sports. Courtesy of: jamaicaobserver.com |
| JAPAN |
| Gaziantep inks Leyton Hammonds, ex Yokohama BC - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played also professionally in Finland (Nokia), Hungary (Kormend) and Poland (Asseco Arka). Hammonds graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2017 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Gaziantep Basketbol roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Can_Ugur Ogut Damyean Dotson Forwards: Birkan Batuk Metin Turen Leyton Hammonds Centers: Muhsin Yasar John Egbunu |
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| JORDAN |
| Australia open FIBA Asia Cup campaign with the win over Jordan - by Eurobasket News |
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Jordan - Australia 60:78 Australia opened the FIBA Asia Cup campaign with the win over Jordan at the FIBA Asia Cup. The defending champions ensured a good start with a 78-60 total win. Australia started the game with a 27-12 surge and never looked behind after. They added a 25-14 run in the second period as Samson Froling (212-C/F-2000, college: Creighton) sent the teams to the lockers with a 52-26 advantage. Jordan played better meanwhile in the second half and managed to reduce to 18 final points. Thon Maker (216-C-1997) stepped up with 23 points and Samson Froling delivered 16. Rhys Vague (206-F-1996) and Clint Steindl (200-F/G-1989, college: St.Mary's, CA) netted 8 points each. Dar Tucker (193-SG-1988, college: DePaul) ended up with 20 points in the losing effort. |
| JUCO |
| Edwards named Head Basketball Coach at Lane CC (OR) - by Eurobasket News |
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Lane Community College Athletic Director, Greg Sheley, is excited to announce the hiring of CJ Edwards as their new Head Men's Basketball coach. Edwards takes over for Matt Zosel who left to become the Head Men's Basketball coach at Southern Oregon University. 'We are excited to have CJ join the Titan Athletics family,' said Sheley. 'He brings energy, excitement and successful recruiting experience to our Men's Basketball program. We are confident CJ will do an outstanding job.' 'I want to thank Athletic Director Greg Sheley and the search committee for the opportunity to become the next Head Men's Basketball Head Coach at Lane Community College. My leadership and energy will reflect my passion and desire to help young men improve on the court and in the classroom,' said Edwards. Most recently, CJ was the lead assistant and recruiting coordinator for Corban University helping the Warriors to the Cascade Conference championship in 2021. Edwards has also spent time as the lead assistant at the University of Saint Katherine in San Marcos California and was the associate head Varsity Boys coach at Damien High School in La Verne California. CJ received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Communication from LaTourneau University in 2017 and earned his Master's Degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University of Irvine in 2020. Courtesy of: lanetitans.com |
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| LATVIA |
| Krosno inks Klavs Dubults, ex ViA - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Miasto Szkla Krosno roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Dariusz Oczkowicz Kacper Traczyk Damian Kruzynski Forward: Konrad Dawdo Centers: Szymon Szymanski Klavs Dubults Coach: Roman Prawica |
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| LITHUANIA |
| Zalgiris sign Keenan Evans, ex Maccabi T-A - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
He played last season at Maccabi Playtika Tel-Aviv in Israeli Winner League. In 31 games he had 11.5ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.0apg and 1.2spg. He helped them to win the cup and make to league semifinals. He also played 33 games in Euroleague where he recorded 8.2ppg, 2.5rpg, 3.5apg and 1.2spg. Evans contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. The last season he played at Hapoel Haifa (Winner League). In 31 games he averaged impressive 18.7ppg, 4.2rpg, 6.2apg and 2.0spg in 2020-2021 season. He also played 4 games in Balkan League where he got 12.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 5.0apg and 2.0spg. Evans is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Bosnia (Igokea), NBA (Detroit Pistons), NBA G League (Delaware Blue Coats and Grand Rapids Gold) and NBA Summer League (Memphis Grizzlies). Evans graduated from Texas Tech University in 2018 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas roster for 2022-2023: Guard: Keenan Evans Forwards: Arnas Butkevicius Rolands Smits Center: Laurynas Birutis |
| Lietkabelis welcome back Rubstavicius - by Eurobasket News | |||
He represented Lithuania at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 in Novi Sad (Serbia) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 5.1ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 16.7%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 72.4%. Rubstavicius has played previously for two other teams: Zalgiris Kaunas U18 team and Panevezio. (via @DDPronos) |
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| Al Shorta adds Diawara to their roster - by Dimitri Chelidze | ||||
He also represented Canada at the World University Games in Napoli (Italy) three years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 10.5ppg, 4.8rpg, Assists-5 (3.7apg), FGP: 35.3%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 57.7%. Diawara is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Argentina, Finland (Seagulls), Romania (Miercurea Ciuc) and Canada (Edmonton). Diawara graduated from University of Calgary in 2019 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. |
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| Kyree Elder (ex Bupa) signs at Liga Sorocabana de Basquete - by Paulo Freire | |||
He graduated from Shawnee State in 2020 and it will be his third season in pro basketball. |
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| Astros de Jalisco celebrate CIBACOPA title - by Eurobasket News |
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Astros - Hermosillo 91-87 Astros de Jalisco celebrated CIBACOPA title. They held off Hermosillo to conquer the trophy. Astros looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for center Matt Stainbrook (208-1992, college: Xavier) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Javion Blake (190, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) contributed with 25 points and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Jimond Ivey (196-1996, college: Akron) replied with 23 points and 7 rebounds and guard Ty Gadsden (185-1996, college: UNCW) added 21 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Rayos de Hermosillo. Five Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Astros: J.Blake 25+2reb+4ast, M.Stainbrook 17+12reb+4ast, M.Smith 15+4reb+4ast, J.Loveridge 9+11reb+3ast, K.Rodriguez 9+1reb+1ast, I.Avalos 6+6reb+1ast Hermosillo: J.Ivey 23+7reb+2ast, T.Gadsden 21+5reb+3ast, T.Drisdom 15+2reb+2ast, J.Hollowell 13+9reb+2ast, J.Session 10+6reb+1ast, J.Camacho 3+2reb+1ast |
| Ivan Montano agreed terms with Plateros - by Eurobasket News | |
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Plateros de Fresnillo (LNBP) strengthened their roster with addition of 174cm guard Ivan Montano. Montano played last summer at Zonkeys de Tijuana in Mexican CIBACOPA. In 36 games he recorded 4.9ppg, 1.6rpg and 2.3apg. LNBP will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. He also played for Toros (LBE) where in 14 games he averaged 7.9ppg, 1.2rpg, 3.4apg and 1.0spg. Montano represented Mexico at the Centrobasket U17 in San Juan (Puerto Rico) seven years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 5 games: 12.4ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.4apg, Steals-3 (2.8spg), FGP: 35.7%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 70.0%. He previously for played also at Panteras. |
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| Coach Vlada Jovanovic (ex Mega BG) signs at Buducnost - by Eurobasket News | |||
Jovanovic was coaching Serbian U20 National Team back in 2013 and coached also U18 National Team in 2017. He has coached also in Bosnia (Igokea), Russia (Lokomotiv) and Ukraine (BC Donetsk). (via @miskoraznatovic) |
| NAIA |
| Phillips III named Assistant Coach at NAIA Warner University - by Eurobasket News |
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Warner University announces Larry Phillips III as an assistant coach for Men's Basketball. Larry Phillips III comes to Warner University from the University of West Georgia, after having spent the last two seasons under Head Coach Dave Moore as a student assistant. In his first season, Larry helped the program to a 14-8 record in the 2020-2021 season, enabling the program to clinch a Division II National Tournament invitation. Prior to his time with the University of West Georgia Men's Basketball Program. Larry's tenure at Central High School located in Carrollton, Georgia, he served under Head Coach Kenny Edwards he was able to propel the program to a regional playoff invitation in the 2019-2020 season. Larry Phillips III comes to Warner University skilled in the areas of Coaching, Player Development, and Academic Counseling as well as Creative Media. Phillips III said, 'Words cannot express gratitude towards Head Coach Sean Hanrahan and Warner University for granting me such an amazing opportunity! 'When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.' Isaiah 43:2. I look forward to making an impact on Warner University in their lives because life is bigger than sports. I aim to improve every student and faculty member to take Warner University to new heights! As an Assistant Coach under Sean Hanrahan, I aim to motivate every student-athlete within our program to become stronger in their faith and challenge themselves to take advantage of any opportunity presented. Lastly, I look forward to growing in my faith and expanding my mindset to create a stronger future for myself and those around me!' Sean Hanrahan said, 'I am really excited to add Coach Phillips onto our staff. He brings great energy and a relentless work ethic. The tutelage he received under Coach Moore is invaluable. He will be able to jump in right away an impact our guys on the court and as a follower of Christ.' Courtesy of: warnerroyals.com |
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| Isaiah Hartenstein is a newcomer at NY Knicks - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2017 he was drafted by Houston Rockets in second round (43rd overall). He has never attended the college and entered pro basketball just after his high school. Hartenstein represented USA at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) five years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 4.3ppg, 2.5rpg. He is quite experienced player. Hartenstein has played also professionally in Lithuania (Zalgiris), other NBA teams (Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets), Germany (Artland Dragons, Quakenbrueck and Young Dragons) and NBA G League (Rio Grande Valley Vipers). |
| The Nuggets ink DeAndre Jordan - by Eurobasket News | ||||
In 2008 he was drafted by Los Angeles Clippers in second round (35th overall). The former Texas A&M University standout is in his 15th (!!!) season in pro basketball. Jordan was also a member of USA international program for some years. He played for USA Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U19 National Team back in 2007. Jordan represented USA at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) six years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 5 games: 8.8ppg, 4.8rpg, FGP-2 (80.0%), FT: 44.4%. He has spent his entire career in NBA playing for five other teams: Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers, LA Lakers, Brooklyn Nets and NY Knicks. |
| Milwaukee Bucks, Pat Connaughton agree to 3-year, $28.5 million extension - by Eurobasket News |
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (6'5'-SF-1993, college: Notre Dame) has agreed on a three-year, $28.5 million extension with a player option, his agents, Jeff Schwartz and Jordan Gertler of Excel Basketball, told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Tuesday. Connaughton's total deal is now four years and $34 million. He had previously exercised his option to return for the 2022-23 season. A 2015 second-round pick out of Notre Dame, Connaughton became a staple of the Bucks' rotation as the team evolved into a contender the past few seasons. Connaughton, 29, enjoyed his best season this past year, posting career highs in points (9.5), minutes (26.5) and 3-point percentage (39.5%). After missing a month of the season due to a hand injury, Connaughton returned for the stretch run and helped an injured Milwaukee team advance to the second round of the playoffs. Connaughton has become an improved shooter over the past two seasons, shooting 45% on corner 3s last season while upping his 3-point attempts to nearly six per game. Standing at 6-foot-5 with a 6-foot-9 wingspan, he has also shown to be a strong, versatile defender. Courtesy of: espn.com |
| Bucks' Middleton Had Surgery For Torn Wrist Ligament - by Eurobasket News |
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Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton (6'8'-SF-1991, college: Texas A&M) underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist in early July and is expected to be fully recovered near the start of the regular season, ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Adrian Wojnarowski report. This is a different injury than the one that kept Middleton out of all but two postseason games. He suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee during Game 2 of the opening round against the Bulls. The wrist injury dates back to March when he missed some games due to soreness in his left wrist. Middleton averaged 20.1 PPG, 5.4 RPG and 5.4 APG in 66 games during the regular season. Middleton is in the midst of a five-year, $177.5MM contract that runs through the 2023/24 season. He'll make $37,948,276 next season. Courtesy of: hoopsrumors.com |
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| NBL-United States adds Northeast Division for the 2022-2023 Season - by Kevin Williams |
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July 10, 2022 by NBL Media Share For Immediate Release- July 10th, 2022 Houston, Texas. The National Basketball League- United States (NBL-US) today announced the addition of the Northeast Division that will begin play in the upcoming 2022-2023 season. The NBL Northeast division is the most aggressive single expansion the NBL has had since it's inaugural season in 2020. The Division will begin play in December with six teams. 'The growth of the NBL-United States during the last couple of years has been phenomenal,' stated David Hutchinson NBL-US Commissioner. When asked about the addition of the Northeast division David Hutchinson said. " The National Basketball League-United States is excited and very fortunate to have finalized the addition of a Northeast US division. This is not just an accomplishment for the region or just the league, but it's also paramount to the global vision of the league and sport of basketball. Geographically, this was very calculated and intentional. The region is dedicated and a very resourceful one. Our league is truly a big winner achieving this level of expansion at this point in our existence." 'The NBL-US is committed to develop each team as a brand identity, maximizing its potential through social media, community outreach, public relations and strategic marketing programs,' stated Will Campbell NBL-US General Manager. Having worked with a diverse group of athletes and teams, we will focus on expanding the overall reach of our staff and athletes and make an impact in every community we have a team in. We are very excited about The Northeast Division and looking forward to working with the new teams as we build the NBL- United States brand.' Lamont Alston will be leading the Northeast Division as it's President of Basketball Operations. Alston is no stranger to professional basketball spending the last eight years in the ABA as the owner of the Elmira Eagles, and Hornell Bulls. In 2020 he was elevated to co division chairmen of the ABA's Northeast division where he was highly respected as a executive, and a person that owners of teams in the division was comfortable and excited to work with. Alston will again take charge in building a powerhouse division that will challenge for the NBL- United States championship. When asked about his new role in the NBL Alston stated. " I am very excited to be working with the NBL brand to establish a great Northeast Division. I know the talent level we have in the area and working with the team owners, coaches, staff, and players I know we will do great things this season, and moving forward. The opportunities that the NBL-US provides athletes to advance in their careers Nationally and Internationally is great for what we are trying to accomplish here. I look forward to getting to work on establishing relationships with teams in the region, and working with Commissioner Hutchinson to build this division into one of the great divisions in professional basketball. The Northeast division teams will be announced soon including coaches, staff, and combines. For More information about the Northeast Division and the National Basketball League- United states please visit the thenblus.com website. Facebook: National Basketball League- United States Instagram: the_NBLUS ###
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| Jaques promoted to Associate Head Coach at Cornell - by Eurobasket News |
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Jon Jaques '10, who has been on the court for the Big Red for three Ivy League titles and on the sideline for a pair of conference tournament appearances, has been named Associate Head Coach of the men's basketball program. His varied responsibilities over the years have included game and practice planning, opponent scouting, alumni relations, recruiting, scheduling and individual player development. In his six seasons on Coach Brian Earl's staff, Jaques assisted in making the offense more efficient, lowering opponent scoring average and cutting down on Big Red turnovers - all the things that allow teams to win in the Ivy League. Cornell's improvement in year two culminated in a spot in the Ivy League Men's Basketball Tournament for the first time in program history, as well as a four-game improvement in the win column (two game improvement in Ivy play). With 15 wins and its first .500 conference season in nine years in 2019, the Big Red earned a spot into the CBI Postseason Tournament. The Big Red returned to the Ivy Tournament in 2021-22 with a 15-11 overall record, its third time in six seasons finishing in the top half of the conference standings. Jaques previously spent three seasons on head coach Bill Courtney's staff as an assistant coach and one year at Columbia as part of Kyle Smith's 2012-13 staff. Jaques began his coaching career at Stevens Institute of Technology under head coach Bobby Hurley and was part of a staff that led the team to a 20-8 record and a spot in the ECAC semifinals. Jaques was a four-year member of the Big Red basketball team and a senior captain, emerging as a starter in his final season and developing into one of the nation's most improved players after playing a total of 108 minutes and scoring 33 points through his first three years. Jaques and his teammates won an Ivy League record 29 games and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16, defeating nationally ranked opponents Temple and Wisconsin before falling to overall No. 1 seed Kentucky in the regional semifinals. In his four seasons on the team, Cornell went 88-33, including 47-9 in Ivy League play, and won three outright Ivy League titles. After graduating from Cornell with a degree in Biology and Society in 2010, Jaques spent one season playing professionally with Ironi Ashkelon in the Israeli Premier League. Courtesy of: cornellbigred.com |
| Darrius Hughes commits to Wagner - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Hughes' high school career he had spent at Rockhurst in Kansas City, MO, which he graduated in 2019. Hughes played also for Team Rush in AAU. He was ranked as the No. 7 player in the state of Missouri by PrepHoops.com that year. Hughes helped his team make it to the Finals for the DiRenna Award, which the top boys' basketball player in the Kansas City area and he was also voted to all-state and Missouri All-Star. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won district Championship in 2018. He was named to All-District in two consecutive years: 2018 and 2019. Wagner College roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Rahmir Moore Brandon Brown Lavell Brodnex Forward: Darrius Hughes |
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| Uhl named Head Coach at St. Joseph's (LI) - by Eurobasket News |
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St. Joseph's University-New York (L.I.) Director of Athletics Melody Cope announced on Tuesday the appointment of AJ Uhl as the new men's basketball head coach. 'I am honored and humbled to serve as the next Head Men's Basketball Coach at St. Joseph's University. I'd like to thank Mel Cope and the rest of the search committee for the extraordinary opportunity,' stated Uhl. 'I'm excited to immerse myself in the Golden Eagle community, build on the strong foundation that is in place, and for the chance to support our student-athletes throughout their college experience.' Uhl arrives in Patchogue after spending three seasons as an assistant coach at Waynesburg University where he was responsible for all recruiting of prospective student-athletes. During his tenure, the Yellow Jackets posted its best season since 2015 while reaching the PAC Tournament Semifinals. 'We are excited to welcome AJ to the St. Joseph's family,' stated Cope. 'It was evident throughout the interview process that AJ shares our vision and values for the men's basketball program, and we look forward to him continuing to build upon the recent success of the program.' Prior to Waynesburg, Uhl had stints at Cal Lutheran University (2017-19) and Centenary University (2016-17) both as an assistant coach. No stranger to the Skyline Conference, Uhl graduated from Mt. St. Mary College in 2014 with a B.S. in Communications and Journalism. As a member of the Knights, he was part of a 2012 team that won the ECAC Championship and led the team in three-point shooting percentage during the 2011-12 and 2013-14 seasons. A Long Island native, he graduated from Comsewogue High School where he was a four-year varsity player and a 1,000-point scorer en route to becoming an All-Section XI selection. Courtesy of: sjliathletics.com |
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| FIBA Asia Cup: New Zealand overwhelm India in Day 2 opener - by Eurobasket News |
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India - New Zealand 47:100 New Zealand overwhelmed India in Day 2 opener at the FIBA Asia Cup. The favorites posted wins in all the quarters of the game for the final 100-47 success. New Zealand started with a 30-12 surge and never looked behind after. They nailed 34 points in the second frame and added 16-14 and 20-12 respectively in the third and the last stanzas. Samuel Mennenga (206-F-2001) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and Taine Murray (196-SG-2002) poured in 13. Taylor Britt (187-G-1996, college: Southeast CC) followed them with 12 points as 7 players scored in double digits. Arvind Muthu (187-G-2000) replied with 13 points in defeat and Pranav Prince posted 10. |
| Cooks' double-double lands him Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
He had a double-double of 26 points and 14 rebounds, while his team beat Nuggets (#7, 7-7) 100-88. Saints is placed at 8th position in New Zealand league. Saints is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 5-8 record. In the team's last game Cooks had a remarkable 76.9% from 2-point range. He has many years of experience at Saints, through which he has constantly improved. Winthrop University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Cooks is in league's top in points (2nd best: 22.6ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 12.6rpg), assists (9th best: 4.3apg) and averages solid 1.6bpg,2.1spg and 64.9% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Mike Karena (208-C-1993) of Rams. He is international center in his first season at Rams. In the last game Karena recorded impressive double-double of 31 points and 11 rebounds. Of course Rams cruised to a 92-84 relatively comfortable win over the higher-ranked Tuatara (#2, 9-6). Rams' 6th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 7-7 record is not bad and everything may still change. Karena is one of the most experienced players at Rams and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Zane Najdawi (201-F-1996) of Jets (#9). Najdawi scored 28 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Despite Najdawi's great performance Jets lost 83-99 to the higher-ranked Bulls (#4, 7-6). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Jets not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 9 games, recording just five victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Najdawi could try to bring Jets' a little bit higher in the standings. Najdawi has a very solid season. In 12 games in New Zealand he scored 16.8ppg. He also has 9.1rpg, 1.1bpg and FGP: 57.9%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Tajuan Agee (206-F-1997) of Hawks - 21 points and 14 rebounds 5. Corey Webster (188-G-1988) of Bulls - 34 points and 6 assists 6. Robert Loe (211-F-1991) of Tuatara - 13 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Mojave King (196-G-2002) of Sharks - 22 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Sam Dempster (194-F/G-1990) of Giants - 20 points and 5 rebounds 9. Tray Boyd III (193-G-1998) of Nuggets - 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Jarrod West (182-PG-1999) of Giants - 18 points, 3 rebounds and 11 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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| NBL Round 11: Giants keep a leadership position - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Giants as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Giants defeated 10th ranked Sharks in Stoke 89-81. Giants looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American power forward Trey Mourning (206-1996, college: Georgetown, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Jarrod West (182-1999, college: Louisville) contributed with 18 points and 11 assists for the winners. Giants' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American guard Mojave King (196-2002) answered with 22 points for Sharks. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Sharks at the other side stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Sharks will play next round against strong Huskies trying to get back on the winning streak. Giants will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Jets in Palmerston North. Important game to mention about took place in Tamatea. Seventh ranked Nuggets (7-7) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Hawks (7-6) 84-82 on Monday evening. It was a great evening for American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Keith Williams helped adding 24 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Tajuan Agee (206-1997, college: Iona) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds. Nuggets moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Rams. Hawks lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Bulls. Nuggets will play against Jets (#9) in Palmerston North in the next round. Hawks will play on the road against Bulls (#4) in Pukekohe and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a home loss of second ranked Huskies (9-6) against sixth ranked Rams (7-7) on Sunday night. Host Huskies were defeated by Rams in a tough game in Auckland 84-92. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Huskies. It was an exceptional evening for Mike Karena who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds. Robert Loe came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks for Huskies in the defeat. Rams maintains sixth place with 7-7 record, which they share with Nuggets. Loser Huskies keep the second position with six games lost. Rams will meet at home higher ranked Airs in the next round. Huskies will play against Sharks and hope to secure a win. There were no big surprises in other games of round 11: Bulls lost to undefeated Airs on the road 67-84. Jets lost to Bulls on its own court 83-99. Nuggets unfortunately lost to Saints in Wellington 88-100. Airs - Bulls 84-67 No shocking result in a game when leader Airs (0-0) beat 6th ranked Bulls (7-6) in New Plymouth 84-67 on Wednesday. Airs outrebounded Bulls 45-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Javonte Douglas (203-1992, college: Montevallo) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import swingman Anthony Hilliard (195-1986, college: ECSU) accounted for 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. The former international guard Corey Webster (188-1988, college: Lambuth) came up with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Kael Robinson (198-2002, college: Rocky Mountain) added 18 points and 4 steals respectively for Bulls in the defeat. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Airs maintains th place with 0-0 record. Loser Bulls dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Hawks. Airs will meet Rams (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bulls will play against Hawks and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bulls: C.Webster 23+7reb+8ast, K.Robinson 18+4reb+1ast, N.Potts 14+4reb+2ast, A.Rissetto 10+2reb, D.Brooke 2+6reb, M.Zach 0 Airs: J.Douglas 23+10reb+6ast, A.Hilliard 23+5reb+4ast, S.Willett 11+6reb+4ast, R.Rodger 9+2reb+1ast, M.Jones 7+5reb, D.Carlin 6+3reb+1ast Jets - Bulls 83-99 Rather expected game when 8th ranked Jets (5-8) lost to sixth ranked Bulls (7-6) in Palmerston North 83-99 on Thursday. Bulls forced 20 Jets turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Corey Webster (188-1988, college: Lambuth) who led the winners and scored 34 points (!!!) and 6 assists. Power forward Anzac Rissetto (208-2001, college: Charlotte) accounted for 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. American-Jordanian forward Zane Najdawi (201-1996, college: Citadel) came up with 28 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Robert Crawford (198-1990, college: Cent Arkansas) added 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Jets in the defeat. Jets' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Bulls moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Hawks. Loser Jets keep the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Saints. Bulls will meet at home Hawks (#5) in the next round. Jets will play against Nuggets in Dunedin and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Jets: Z.Najdawi 28+7reb+2ast, R.Crawford 23+5reb+4ast, S.Temara 19+4reb+3ast, M.Pafe 6+2ast, J.Bohannon 4+11reb+1ast, R.Ben 2+2reb+2ast Bulls: C.Webster 34+1reb+6ast, N.Potts 19+6reb+2ast, D.Brooke 17+5reb, A.Rissetto 14+12reb+1ast, L.Henry 9+12reb+2ast, K.Robinson 6+1ast Giants - Sharks 89-81 The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Giants as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Giants defeated 10th ranked Sharks in Stoke 89-81. Giants looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American power forward Trey Mourning (206-1996, college: Georgetown, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Jarrod West (182-1999, college: Louisville) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 assists for the winners. Giants' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American guard Mojave King (196-2002) answered with 22 points and the former international forward Brayden Inger (203-1999) added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Sharks. Four Sharks players scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Sharks at the other side stay at the bottom place with ten games lost. Sharks will play next round against strong Huskies trying to get back on the winning streak. Giants will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Jets in Palmerston North. Top scorers: Sharks: K.Mojave 22+3reb+3ast, B.Inger 18+5reb+2ast, D.Knight 10+3reb+4ast, D.Leusogi-Ape 10+3reb+1ast, R.Gill 8+6reb, C.Coll 5+4reb Giants: T.Mourning 24+12reb+3ast, S.Dempster 20+5reb+1ast, J.West 18+3reb+11ast, T.Marsh 9+2reb+1ast, S.Thompson 9+5reb+3ast, M.Alexander 5+2reb+3ast Saints - Nuggets 100-88 There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Saints (5-8) won against 7th ranked Nuggets (7-7) in Wellington 100-88 on Sunday. Saints looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Australian forward Xavier Cooks (203-1995, college: Winthrop) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks. American forward Reggie Upshaw Jr. (203-1995, college: MTSU) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Five Saints players scored in double figures. American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) came up with 27 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) added 27 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for Nuggets in the defeat. Defending champion moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Jets. Nuggets lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Rams. Saints will meet at home higher ranked Hawks (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nuggets will play against Jets and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Nuggets: T.Boyd III 27+8reb+3ast, K.Williams 27+6reb+1ast, T.Withers 14+9reb+3ast, A.Jack 8+5reb+2ast, J.Aitcheson 6+6reb+3ast, D.Knox 3+4reb+1ast Saints: X.Cooks 26+14reb+6ast, T.Samuel 20+4reb, R.Upshaw Jr. 19+6reb+2ast, M.Smith 13+4reb+8ast, T.Vodanovich 13+4reb, J.Ngatai 5+3reb+7ast Tuatara - Rams 84-92 Very important is a home loss of second ranked Huskies (9-6) against sixth ranked Rams (7-7) on Sunday night. Host Huskies were defeated by Rams in a tough game in Auckland 84-92. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Huskies. They outrebounded Huskies 48-35 including 36 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for the former international center Mike Karena (208-1993, college: Wright St.) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds. American Matthew Moyer (203-1997, college: GWU) accounted for 15 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. The former international forward Robert Loe (211-1991, college: St.Louis) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks and guard Dontae Nance (190-2005) added 24 points and 4 assists respectively for Huskies in the defeat. Five Huskies players scored in double figures. Rams maintains sixth place with 7-7 record, which they share with Nuggets. Loser Huskies keep the second position with six games lost. Rams will meet at home higher ranked Airs in the next round. Huskies will play against Sharks and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Tuatara: N.Dontae 24+3reb+4ast, S.Schneider 20+3reb+5ast, I.Braydon 15+3reb+4ast, R.Loe 13+17reb+5ast, N.Barrow 10+3reb, D.Charlie 2+5reb Rams: M.Karena 31+11reb+2ast, S.Dech 17+7reb+5ast, M.Moyer 15+13reb+2ast, I.Kaia 9+3reb+1ast, J.Cook-Green 9+4reb+5ast, B.Walter 6+3reb+2ast Hawks - Nuggets 82-84 Important game to mention about took place in Tamatea. Seventh ranked Nuggets (7-7) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Hawks (7-6) 84-82 on Monday evening. It was a great evening for American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import guard Keith Williams (196-1998, college: WKU) helped adding 24 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Tajuan Agee (206-1997, college: Iona) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and the former international forward Hyrum Harris (198-1996, college: Umpqua CC) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Hawks players scored in double figures. Nuggets moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Rams. Hawks lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with six games lost. They share it with Bulls. Nuggets will play against Jets (#9) in Palmerston North in the next round. Hawks will play on the road against Bulls (#4) in Pukekohe and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Hawks: T.Agee 21+14reb+1ast, H.Harris 17+5reb+1ast, E.Rusbatch 15+4reb+1ast, Q.Bailey 11+2reb, J.Salt 6+6reb, D.Raukawa 5+7ast Nuggets: T.Boyd III 30+7reb+4ast, K.Williams 24+6reb+1ast, T.Withers 15+11reb+2ast, J.Aitcheson 7+3reb, A.Jack 5+6reb+1ast, D.Knox 2+1ast |
| Bonn inks Finn Delany - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Delany has been also a member of New Zealand international program for some years. He has regularly played for New Zealand senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2014. Delany represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast (Australia) four years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 5 games: 8.8ppg, 5.6rpg, FGP: 68.2%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 41.7%. He has played on three different continents (Europe, Australia and of course North America). Delany has played previously professionally in Serbia (KK FMP Beograd), New Zealand (Giants) and NBA Summer League (Dallas Mavericks). He attended Southwest Baptist University until 2015 and it will be his eighth season as a professional player. Telekom Baskets Bonn roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Sebastian Herrera Zachary Ensminger TJ Shorts Forwards: Finn Delany Deane Williams Collin Malcolm |
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| Destiny Agbamu joins Orzinuovi - by Eurobasket News | |
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Agribertocchi Orzinuovi (Serie A2) agreed terms with 19-year old Nigerian power forward Destiny Agbamu (203cm-2003) for new 2022-2023 season. Agbamu will still stay in Italy where he played last season at Vanoli Basket Cremona in Serie A. However his team was relegated to Serie A2. Serie A was a little too high level for him, where in 6 games he had just 1.0ppg and 1.3rpg. Serie A2 will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. The last season he played at Basket Bassano (Serie B). Agribertocchi Orzinuovi roster for 2022-2023: Giovanni Gasparin Alessandro Procacci Ennio Leonzio Mattia Da Campo Emanuele Trapani Destiny Agbamu Nicolas Alessandrini Coach: Marco Calvani |
| NORTH MACEDONIA |
| Konyaspor lands Kristijan Nikolov, ex MZT Skopje - by Eurobasket News | |||
He represented North Macedonia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Strumica (North Macedonia) nine years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: 13.6ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.4apg, FGP: 42.9%, 3PT: 20.6%, FT: 65.0%. Nikolov has played previously professionally also in Turkey (Trabzonspor, Galatasaray, Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi, Yesilgiresun and Socar Petkim) and North Macedonia (Euro Nickel). Buyuksehir Hastanesi Konyaspor Basketbol roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Can Altintig Mert Gizir Kristijan Nikolov Erkin Senel Forwards: Cevher Ozer Murat Goktas Centers: Ramazan Tekin Jordan Morgan Coach: Engin Gencoglu (via @istbaskettr) |
| PANAMA |
| Liga Sorocabana de Basquete signs Oscar Zephyrine, ex Toros - by Paulo Freire | |
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Liga Sorocabana de Basquete (Paulista) signed 22-year old Panamanian small forward Oscar Zephyrine (190cm-2000) for upcoming 2023 season. The last time (2021) he played at Toros in Panamanian LPB league. Zephyrine missed last season and had one year break from professional basketball. He represented Panama at the FIBA Americas Championship U18 in St. Catharines (Canada) four years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 4.7ppg, 3.2rpg. Zephyrine has played also professionally for other Panamanian teams like Caballos and Atletico. |
| PARAGUAY |
| LNB Round 2 of Final Four - by Eurobasket News |
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San Jose - Colonias G. 85-77 San Jose dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Colonias G.'s 36. The former international forward Fernando Dose (200-1994) scored 17 points to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (197-1992) chipped in 16 points during the contest. Four San Jose players scored in double figures. San Jose's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Argentinian point guard Juan Pablo Corbalan (185-1998) responded with 31 points and 4 assists and Nestor Lopez (-2000) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Top scorers: San Jose: F.Dose 17+4reb+1ast, S.Picton 16+4reb+1ast, F.Benitez 13+5reb+1ast, R.Sanchez 10+1reb+1ast, B.Zanotti 8+3reb+5ast, V.Ochipinti 7+2reb+1ast Colonias G.: J.Pablo Corbalan 31+1reb+4ast, N.Lopez 14+8reb+1ast, K.Sebastian 10+2reb, B.Kevin 5+1reb+1ast, B.Cristhian 5+3reb, L.Ferreira 5+4ast Olimpia K. - Libertad A. 91-81 Olimpia K. outrebounded Libertad A. 43-25 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Libertad A.'s players. Libertad A. was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international guard Javier Martinez (188-1978) notched 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Luis Ljubetic supported him with 8 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Olimpia K.'s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by swingman Junior Peralta (170) did not help to save the game for Libertad A.. International point guard Jorge Martinez (178-1998) added 20 points and 4 steals for the guests. Four Libertad A. players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Olimpia K.: J.Martinez 27+8reb+6ast, L.Adolfo 13+2reb+1ast, R.Mercado 13+3reb+1ast, D.Alvarez 11+5reb, L.Luis 8+7reb+6ast, R.Edgar 8+4reb+3ast Libertad A.: J.Martinez 20+2reb+2ast, P.Junior 20+6reb+2ast, M.Aponte 13+1reb+1ast, D.Bareiro 11+5reb, V.Sosa 6+1reb+1ast, S.Aceval 6+1ast |
| PBA |
| The Southwest Florida Blazers Defeat The Mississippi Hawks - by Chris Terrell |
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July 2nd, The Southwest Florida Blazers hosted The Mississippi Hawks in Naples, Florida. The Blazers were successful in defending home-court as The Blazers picked up a huge victory, winning (126-89). For The Southwest Florida Blazers, they had plenty of scoring with 6 guys reaching double-digit points. Reuben Berry (6'7'-C, college: WVSU) had a monster performance with a huge double-double with 35 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assist, 4 steals, & 1 block. Reuben Berry was awarded "PBA Player Of The Game" for his performance in The Southwest Blazers victory. Reuben Berry shot 16/25 TFG, 0/2 from three, and 3/15 FT. Also for The Blazers, LloydJackson (6'5'-G-1989, college: Florida Tech, agency: Wasserman) finished with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assist, & 1 steal. LloydJackson shot 9/13 TFG, 2/5 from three, and 0/1 FT. Anthony Jackson had a strong double-double for The Southwest Florida Blazers finishing with 16 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, & 1 block. Anthony Jackson shot 8/14 TFG and 0/2 FT.
Marlon Hart (6'0'-PG, college: St.Elizabeth) had a great game for The Blazers finishing with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assist, & 1 steal. Marlon Hart shot 8/14 TFG, 1/4 from three, and 1/1 FT. Jeremiah Tisme (G, college: Florida CC) had a double-double for The Southwest Florida Blazers finishing with 12 points, 11 rebounds, & 2 assist. Jeremiah Tisme shot 5/11 TFG, 0/1 from three, and 2/4 FT. For The Mississippi Hawks, they were led by Antuion Lee (6'0'-PG, college: Mitchell), who finished with 30 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assist, & 3 steals. Antuion Lee shot 13/27 TFG, 1/7 from three, and 3/6 FT. Also for The Hawks, Demetric Cook finished with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, & 2 steals. Demetric Cook shot 7/20 TFG, 3/13 from three, and 3/5 FT. Marquest March also had a 20 point game for The Mississippi Hawks in the loss and also had 1 assist & 1 steal. Marquest March shot 7/18 TFG, 6/15 from three, and 0/1 FT. https://pbaplayers.com/event/1968/ If you want Pro - You want the PBA! Download the PBATV app today! - Roku - Amazon Fire - Android - IOS - YouTube: @probasketballassociation - YouTube: Triangle by 1891 - https://pbaplayers.com If you want Pro - You want the Pro Basketball Association. [Article Written By: Triston B] |
| DFW Just Hoops Defeats The BLTN Ballers - by Chris Terrell |
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July 3rd, DFW Just Hoops would play in a re-match from their previous opponent, The BLTN Ballers in Arlington, TX. Just Hoops would pick up the win (108-94) to move them to .500 on the season. DFW Just Hoops was led by DK Eldridge (6'3'-G-1992, college: NM State) who scored a game & season high 39 points and was a force on both ends of the court in the win. DK Eldridge shot 13/28 TFG, 4/9 from three, and 9/11 from the line. DK Eldridge was awarded "PBA Player Of The Game" honors for his dominant performance. Also for DFW Just Hoops, Eddie Sims (6'0'-PG, college: Fort Scott CC, agency: PBAplayers Agency) had an all-around game finishing with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assist, 2 steals, & 2 blocks. Eddie Sims shot 8/17 TFG, 3/8 from three, and 3/3 FT. Eddie Sims hit some tough shots down the stretch to keep Just Hoops up when BLTN when on a late run in the 4th. Jonathan Milligan (6'2'-G-1993, college: Pittsburgh) continued his dominance this season for DFW Just Hoops finishing with 15 points, 5 rebounds, & 2 assist. Despite this game being a season-low for Jonathan Milligan in points , he was super efficient and knocked down almost every shot he took as the combo guard played more of a Point Guard role in this outing. Jonathan Milligan shot 7/9 TFG and 1/1 from three. Javas Dade (SF) showed up on both ends of the floor for DFW Just Hoops giving them the defensive spark they've been looking for all season. Javas Dade had a game-high 11 rebounds and got 4 steals on defense. Javas Dade finished with 9 points and also had 4 assist. Javas Dade shot 4/9 TFG, 0/2 from three, and 1/2 FT. Cedric Harris (6'6'-G-1998, college: Centenary, LA) had a good start to the game for DFW Just Hoops starting hot with 9 points & 5 rebounds in the first half alone. Cedric Harris wouldn't return in the second half as he sustained an injury in the 2nd quarter. Cedric Harris shot 4/8 TFG and 1/2 from three. For The BLTN Ballers , they were led by Spencer McElway (6'7'-F, college: Paul Quinn) who has been a force for BLTN all season long. Spencer McElway finished with 20 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal, & 2 blocks. Spencer McElway shot 9/16 TFG, 0/1 from three, and 2/4 FT. Also for BLTN, DerekWilliams had a good game with 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assist, & 1 steal. DerekWilliams shot 5/8 TFG, 2/5 from three, and 3/3 FT. Daniel Williams for BLTN had 15 points, 6 rebounds, & 1 block. Daniel Williams shot efficient as he shot 6/10 TFG, 0/4 from three, and 3/4 FT.
Dyron Anderson (6'0'-PG, college: UT Tyler) who a few days ago signed to BC Uprise RD scored 13 points and had 2 rebounds and 2 assist, shooting 4/12 TFG, 1/5 from three, and 4/4 FT. Josh Swearingin (6'0'-PG, college: SAGU) for BLTN had 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assist, & 3 steals. Josh Swearingin was the defensive presence for BLTN and played crucial minutes in the 2nd half. Josh Swearingin shot 4/12 TFG, 1/3 from three, and 3/6 FT. For DFW Just Hoops, they move to (2-2) on the season and are currently on a two game win-streak. Just Hoops is Ranked #10 nationwide in the latest power-rankings in The PBA. BLTN goes to (2-5) on the season. https://pbaplayers.com/event/1966/ If you want Pro - You want the PBA! Download the PBATV app today! - Roku - Amazon Fire - Android - IOS - YouTube: @probasketballassociation - YouTube: Triangle by 1891 - https://pbaplayers.com If you want Pro - You want the Pro Basketball Association. [Article Written By: Triston B] |
| PHILIPPINES |
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| POLAND |
| Jonah Mathews (ex Anwil) joins ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne Basket - by Fersu Yahyabeyoglu | ||||
Mathews graduated from University of Southern California in 2020 and it is his third season as a professional player. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Nando De_Colo Retin Obasohan Parker Jackson-Cartwright Jonah Mathews Forward: Amine Noua Center: Joffrey Lauvergne |
| Twarde Pierniki inks Wojciech Tomaszewski - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
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| Patryk Stankowski re-signs at Poznan - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
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| Walbrzych tabs Adrian Sobkowiak - by Eurobasket Center | |
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Gornik Trans.eu Walbrzych (1Liga) inked 21-year old 188cm shooting guard Adrian Sobkowiak for upcoming season. Sobkowiak played most recently at Sklep Polski MKK Gniezno in the 2Liga. In 31 games he averaged 14.0ppg, 2.8rpg, 6.0apg and 1.2spg last season. He has played previously for five other teams: Bydgoszcz, SMS PZKosz, Pila, Wladyslawowo and Twarde Pierniki. Gornik Trans.eu Walbrzych roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Mikolaj Stopierzynski Adrian Kordalski Bartosz Majewski Adrian Sobkowiak |
| Krosno inks Klavs Dubults, ex ViA - by Eurobasket Center | ||||
Miasto Szkla Krosno roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Dariusz Oczkowicz Kacper Traczyk Damian Kruzynski Forward: Konrad Dawdo Centers: Szymon Szymanski Klavs Dubults Coach: Roman Prawica |
| PUERTO RICO |
| Stats Leaders - BSN |
| Recap of BSN Round 2 of Quarter-Finals - by Eurobasket News |
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San German - Santurce 107-84 Atleticos dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Cangrejeros' 38. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-1995, college: Arizona) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points and 4 assists. International forward Jose Rodriguez (201-1992, college: Texas Southern) contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard JJ Barea (183-1984, college: Northeastern) replied with 19 points and 5 assists and the former international guard Isaac Sosa Carrion (191-1990, college: Canisius) added 19 points in the effort for Cangrejeros. 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. Top scorers: San German: R.Hollis-Jefferson 24+4reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 18+8reb, J.Erazo 14+7reb+2ast, T.Fernandez 10+3reb+5ast, N.Mason 10+1reb+4ast, J.Bryan Diaz 8+4reb Santurce: J.Barea 19+3reb+5ast, I.Sosa Carrion 19+1reb+2ast, G.Clavell 12+1ast, C.Diallo 12+8reb+1ast, G.Diaz 10+1reb+1ast, A.Matias 6+4reb+1ast Carolina - Arecibo 84-83 Gigantes made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Strangely Capitanes outrebounded Gigantes 40-27 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Capitanes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard Sheldon McClellan (196-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Slash Sports) who scored 26 points and 5 assists. Argentinian guard Ernesto Rodriguez (178-1990) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Dominican Victor Liz (190-1986) produced 22 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized U.S. Virgin Islands point guard Walter Hodge (183-1986, college: Florida) added 24 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Carolina: S.Mac 26+3reb+5ast, E.Rodriguez 16+6reb+5ast, A.Franklin 13+6reb+5ast, A.Aminu 11+5reb+4ast, A.Carmona 8+1reb+2ast, J.Guitian 8+1reb Arecibo: W.Hodge 24+2reb+4ast, V.Liz 22+6reb+2ast, D.Huertas 10+3reb, C.Pizarro 9+1ast, C.Elonu 7+11reb+1ast, D.Collier 6+7reb+2ast Quebradillas - Bayamon 74-86 Vaqueros dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Piratas' 32. They outrebounded Piratas 42-21 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Vaqueros looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American-North Macedonian center Jacob Wiley (203-1994, college: EWU, agency: BeoBasket) scored 28 points and 9 rebounds (on 14-of-16 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL) chipped in 15 points, 11 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Four Vaqueros players scored in double figures. William Cruz (180-1995, college: Thomas Univ.) responded with 24 points and 5 assists and the former international point guard Gary Browne (185-1993, college: WVU) scored 10 points and 4 assists. Top scorers: Bayamon: J.Wiley 28+9reb+3ast, A.Rodriguez 15+2reb+11ast, I.Romero 11+4reb+1ast, J.Mojica 11+10reb+1ast, S.Thompson Jr. 10+5reb+1ast, J.Gonzalez 5+2ast Quebradillas: W.Cruz 24+2reb+5ast, D.Robinson 14+2reb+2ast, G.Browne 10+4reb+4ast, C.Emory 9+1reb+4ast, D.White 9+8reb+1ast, B.Colon 5+3reb Fajardo - Ponce 105-100 Cariduros looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American power forward Terrence Jones (206-1992, college: Kentucky) had a double-double by scoring 49 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and international forward Emmanuel Andujar (197-1993, college: Manhattan) chipped in 13 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The former international guard Jezreel De Jesus (185-1991, agency: Interperformances) responded with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American-South Sudanese Nuni Omot (206-1994, college: Baylor) scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Cariduros and five Leones players scored in double figures. Leones' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total thirteen players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Fajardo: T.Jones 49+10reb+5ast, J.Holland 18+3reb+2ast, A.Abreu 17+5ast, E.Andujar 13+14reb+6ast, V.Rudd 8+8reb+5ast, O.Eric 0 Ponce: J.De Jesus 22+5reb+5ast, N.Omot 19+5reb+5ast, C.Oliver 13+2reb+3ast, L.Lopez 12+3reb+9ast, J.Murphy 11+2reb+1ast, M.Rosario 11+3reb+1ast |
| Crvena Zvezda sign a second USA player, ex Fajardo - by Igor Obradovic | |||
The last season he played at Bursaspor in Turkish BSL where in 8 games he averaged 13.6ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.8apg. He also played 8 games in Eurocup where he recorded 11.4ppg, 3.6rpg and 1.4apg. Holland also spent pre-season at Unics (VTB) in Russian league. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. Holland also represented Puerto Rico at the FIBA Americas in Caracas (Venezuela) nine years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 10 games: 9.4ppg, 3.9rpg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 24.1%, FT: 68.0%. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in eight different countries playing on three different continents. Holland is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in China (Beijing), France (Chorale de Roanne), Israel (Hapoel Jerusalem), Philippines (SM Beermen), Spain, NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics), Turkey (Besiktas) and NBA G League (Austin Spurs and Canton Charge). Holland graduated from Boston in 2011 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| John Holland signed for Crvena Zvezda - by Igor Obradovic | |||
The last season he played at Bursaspor in Turkish BSL where in 8 games he averaged 13.6ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.8apg. He also played 8 games in Eurocup where he recorded 11.4ppg, 3.6rpg and 1.4apg. Holland also spent pre-season at Unics (VTB) in Russian league. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. Holland also represented Puerto Rico at the FIBA Americas in Caracas (Venezuela) nine years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 10 games: 9.4ppg, 3.9rpg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 24.1%, FT: 68.0%. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in eight different countries playing on three different continents. Holland is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in China (Beijing), France (Chorale de Roanne), Israel (Hapoel Jerusalem), Philippines (SM Beermen), Spain, NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics), Turkey (Besiktas) and NBA G League (Austin Spurs and Canton Charge). Holland graduated from Boston in 2011 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| ROMANIA |
| Sibiu lands Vuk Djordjevic - by Arnold Beres | |||
Djordjevic represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel Aviv (Israel) three years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 6.7ppg, 3.3rpg, FGP: 50.0%, FT: 60.0%. He has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like Vrsac, KK Sloboda Uzice, Konstantin and Crvena Zvezda. BC CSU Sibiu roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Mirel Dragoste Baris Ozkan Sebastian Ionescu Forwards: Mouhamed Barro Roberts Blumbergs Vuk Djordjevic Aurelian Gavriloaia Coach: Miguel Angel Hoyo |
| RUSSIA |
| Zenit adds Thompkins to their roster, ex Real Madrid - by Alex Rowienski | ||||
He has played for the last seven seasons at Real Madrid in Spanish Liga Endesa. In three games he recorded 5.3ppg last season. His team made it to the the Spanish Cup (Copa del Rey) final. He also played 13 games in Euroleague where he averaged 5.7ppg and 2.2rpg. He helped them to make it to the Euroleague final. In 2011 he was drafted by Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) in second round (37th overall). Thompkins graduated from University of Georgia and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. He has played previously professionally in NBA (LA Clippers) and Russia (BC Nizhny Novgorod). The scouts decsribe him following way: An offensively gifted power forward with ideal size for his position. Stands about 6'10" in shoes with a long wingspan. Has good overall strength, which he uses often in post-up situations. Leaping ability is below average. Has quick feet around the rim, but won't win many foot-races in the NBA. Poor lateral movement limits his defensive potential. Zenit Sankt Petersburg roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Vitaly Fridzon Denis Zakharov Joe Thomasson Forwards: Trey Thompkins Sergey Toropov Sergey Karasev Andrey Zubkov Igor Volkhin Centers: Artem Klimenko Egor Ryzhov |
| Lopatin is back at MBA Moscow - by Alex Rowienski | ||||
He was also a member of Russian international program for some years. Lopatin played for Russian Senior National Team two years ago and previously for U18 National Team in 2016. He represented Russia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) four years ago. Lopatin's team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 5 games: 6.6ppg, 4.0rpg, 2.0spg, FGP: 72.7%, 3PT: 23.1%, FT: 61.5%. Lopatin has played previously for three other teams: CSKA Junior, Trinta Moscow and CSKA Moscow 2nd team. MBA Moscow roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Evgeny Voronov Alexander Khomenko Forwards: Andrey Lopatin Mark Tikhonenko |
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| Al Safa lands Touhami Ghezzoul - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Al Safa of Safwa (Division 1) tabbed experienced 35-year-old Algerian international 209cm center Touhami Ghezzoul (college: North Dakota State of Science) for the new season. Ghezzoul played most recently at Al Karameh in the Syrian SBL league. He helped them to make it to the Syrian League final. Ghezzoul also played for Al Salam in Saudi Arabian SBL where in 14 games he averaged an impressive 18.2ppg, 14.9rpg (#4 in the league), and 1.9bpg last season. He also represented Algeria at the Afrobasket Championship in Rades (Tunisia) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 3.3ppg, 2.4rpg. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life on three different continents. Ghezzoul is familiar with Asian, African, and North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Oman (An Nasr), Algeria (GS Petroliers), and Saudi Arabia (Al Wehda). Ghezzoul attended the North Dakota State of Science until 2007 and it will be his 16th (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| FIBA Asia Cup: Indonesia rout Saudi Arabia in Jakarta - by Eurobasket News |
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Saudi Arabia - Indonesia 54:80 Indonesia stormed past Saudi Arabia 80-54 in Jakarta at their start of the FIBA Asia Cup. Indonesia grabbed an early 18-13 run and added massive 26-17 surge in the second period. Moreover, they dominated the second half and ensured a comfortable win at the FIBA Asia Cup. Marques Bolden (211-C-1998, college: Duke) was unstoppable with 32 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Abraham Grahita (180-PG-1995) netted 13, whilst Brandon Jawato (193-SF-1993, college: Hawaii) and Andakara Dhyaksa (173-PG-1992) poured in 10 each. Mohammed AlMarwani (206-C-1989) replied with 15 points in a loss and Mathna Almarwani (186-SG-1992) posted 9. |
| SENEGAL |
| Fabriano lands Yande Fall - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played previously for eight other teams: Verona, Latina, Catanzaro, Veroli, Ostuni, Giulianova, Recanati and NPL Basket. |
| SERBIA |
| Prievidza sign a second Serbian player - by Michal Duchovic | |||
He played most recently at Promo in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I. In 23 games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.0ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.2apg and 1.0spg last season. The last season he played at Fair Play in Serbian 2MLS where in 17 games he averaged 11.4ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.2spg in 2020-2021 season. He was a member of Serbian University National Team in 2018. Ilic has played previously professionally in Montenegro (Ulcinj) and Serbia (Konstantin and Napredak). BC Prievidza roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Djukan Djukanovic Adam Krcmarik Forward: Aleksandar Ilic Center: Samuel Kincel |
| Stevan Gligorijevic (ex Kumanovo) is a newcomer at Prievidza - by Michal Duchovic |
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BC Prievidza (Nike SBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 25-year old North Macedonian-Serbian 205cm power forward Stevan Gligorijevic for season 2022-2023. Gligorijevic has played for the last two years at KK Kumanovo 2009 in North Macedonian Prva Liga. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 32 Prva Liga games he recorded 9.3ppg, 7.1rpg, 2.0apg and 1.4spg. Gligorijevic also played 1 game in FIBA Europe Cup where he had 9 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. And finally he recorded 2 games in Balkan League where he averaged 7.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0apg and 1.5spg. He represented North Macedonia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Oradea (Romania) five years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 3.3ppg, 4.0rpg. Gligorijevic has played previously professionally also in Germany (Hannover Korbjaeger and TSV Neustadt temps Shooters) and North Macedonia (Rabotnicki, KK Ohrid AV and Blokotehna). BC Prievidza roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Djukan Djukanovic Adam Krcmarik Forwards: Aleksandar Ilic Stevan Gligorijevic Center: Samuel Kincel |
| Sibiu lands Vuk Djordjevic - by Arnold Beres | |||
Djordjevic represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Tel Aviv (Israel) three years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 6.7ppg, 3.3rpg, FGP: 50.0%, FT: 60.0%. He has played also professionally for other Serbian teams like Vrsac, KK Sloboda Uzice, Konstantin and Crvena Zvezda. BC CSU Sibiu roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Mirel Dragoste Baris Ozkan Sebastian Ionescu Forwards: Mouhamed Barro Roberts Blumbergs Vuk Djordjevic Aurelian Gavriloaia Coach: Miguel Angel Hoyo |
| Panathinaikos reportedly land Nate Wolters, ex Crvena Zvezda - by Eurobasket News | |||
In 2013 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in second round (38th overall). The former South Dakota State star is in his tenth season in pro basketball. Wolters is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in France (Chalon/Saor), Israel (Maccabi Tel Aviv), Lithuania (Zalgiris), Turkey (Besiktas), NBA (New Orleans Pelicans, Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz) and NBA G League (Salt Lake City Stars and Grand Rapids Gold). Panathinaikos OPAP Athens roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Nate Wolters Lefteris Bochoridis Howard Sant-Roos Paris Lee Panagiotis Kalaitzakis Neoklis Avdalas Forwards: Ioannis Papapetrou Nikos Chougkaz Lefteris Mantzoukas Alexandros Samontourov Center: Georgios Papagiannis Coach: Dejan Radonjic (via @DDPronos) |
| Coach Vlada Jovanovic (ex Mega BG) signs at Buducnost - by Eurobasket News | |||
Jovanovic was coaching Serbian U20 National Team back in 2013 and coached also U18 National Team in 2017. He has coached also in Bosnia (Igokea), Russia (Lokomotiv) and Ukraine (BC Donetsk). (via @miskoraznatovic) |
| Nikola Markovic is a newcomer at Omegna - by Eurobasket News | |
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Paffoni Fulgor Omegna (Serie B) strengthened their roster with addition of 22-year old naturalized Serbian 197cm small forward Nikola Markovic for season 2022-2023. Markovic has played for the last two years at Talos Basket Ruvo. In 25 Serie B games he recorded 13.2ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.3apg last season. He has played previously for two other teams: Scafati and Catanzaro. His team was Runner-Up of Serie B Group D Regular Season 2022. |
| John Holland signed for Crvena Zvezda - by Igor Obradovic | |||
The last season he played at Bursaspor in Turkish BSL where in 8 games he averaged 13.6ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.8apg. He also played 8 games in Eurocup where he recorded 11.4ppg, 3.6rpg and 1.4apg. Holland also spent pre-season at Unics (VTB) in Russian league. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. Holland also represented Puerto Rico at the FIBA Americas in Caracas (Venezuela) nine years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 10 games: 9.4ppg, 3.9rpg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 24.1%, FT: 68.0%. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in eight different countries playing on three different continents. Holland is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in China (Beijing), France (Chorale de Roanne), Israel (Hapoel Jerusalem), Philippines (SM Beermen), Spain, NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics), Turkey (Besiktas) and NBA G League (Austin Spurs and Canton Charge). Holland graduated from Boston in 2011 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| Nikola Kalinic (ex Crvena Zvezda) is a newcomer at Barca - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Kalinic has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. Kalinic represented Serbia at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 5 games: 4.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.4apg, 1.2spg. He has played also professionally in Turkey (Fenerbahce), Spain (Valencia) and Serbia (KK Vojvodina Novi Sad and KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac). FC Barcelona Lassa roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Tomas Satoransky Nicolas Laprovittola Cory Higgins Kyle Kuric Rokas Jokubaitis Forwards: Nikola Mirotic Nikola Kalinic Alex Abrines Sergi Martinez Oscar Da_Silva Centers: Jan Vesely Sertac Sanli James Nnaji Coach: Sarunas Jasikevicius |
| Peristeri adds Radanov to their roster - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
He has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. Radanov has regularly played for Serbian senior team since 2020 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. He represented Serbia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Chemnitz (Germany) four years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 12.3ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.3apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 71.4%, 3PT: 31.3%, FT: 55.0%. Radanov has played also professionally in Serbia (KK FMP Beograd). Peristeri Vitabiotics Athens roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Marcus Denmon Brandon Brown Stylianos Poulianitis Aleksa Radanov Dimitris Moraitis Forwards: Leonidas Kaselakis Devin Davis Georgios Giouzelis Shakur Juiston Center: Miro Bilan Coach: Vassilis Spanoulis |
| SLOVAKIA |
| Prievidza sign a second Serbian player - by Michal Duchovic | |||
He played most recently at Promo in Bosnia and Herzegovina Division I. In 23 games he recorded very impressive stats: 17.0ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.2apg and 1.0spg last season. The last season he played at Fair Play in Serbian 2MLS where in 17 games he averaged 11.4ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.2spg in 2020-2021 season. He was a member of Serbian University National Team in 2018. Ilic has played previously professionally in Montenegro (Ulcinj) and Serbia (Konstantin and Napredak). BC Prievidza roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Djukan Djukanovic Adam Krcmarik Forward: Aleksandar Ilic Center: Samuel Kincel |
| Stevan Gligorijevic (ex Kumanovo) is a newcomer at Prievidza - by Michal Duchovic |
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BC Prievidza (Nike SBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 25-year old North Macedonian-Serbian 205cm power forward Stevan Gligorijevic for season 2022-2023. Gligorijevic has played for the last two years at KK Kumanovo 2009 in North Macedonian Prva Liga. He managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). The team played in three different competitions that year, and he was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 32 Prva Liga games he recorded 9.3ppg, 7.1rpg, 2.0apg and 1.4spg. Gligorijevic also played 1 game in FIBA Europe Cup where he had 9 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. And finally he recorded 2 games in Balkan League where he averaged 7.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.0apg and 1.5spg. He represented North Macedonia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Oradea (Romania) five years ago. His stats at that event were 3 games: 3.3ppg, 4.0rpg. Gligorijevic has played previously professionally also in Germany (Hannover Korbjaeger and TSV Neustadt temps Shooters) and North Macedonia (Rabotnicki, KK Ohrid AV and Blokotehna). BC Prievidza roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Djukan Djukanovic Adam Krcmarik Forwards: Aleksandar Ilic Stevan Gligorijevic Center: Samuel Kincel |
| SLOVENIA |
| Apoel adds coach Subotic - by Antonis Katsaros | ||||
He was coaching Slovenian Senior National Team two years ago. Subotic has coached also in Croatia (Cibona), Italy, Lebanon (Al Riyadi), Montenegro (Buducnost) and Greece (PAOK Thessaloniki and Panionios). |
| ALBA Berlin adds Samar to their roster - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played for the last two seasons at Fuenlabrada in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 34 games he recorded 3.1ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.8apg in 2020-2021 season. He helped them to win the group title. He has been also a member of Slovenian international program for some years. Samar has regularly played for Slovenian senior team since 2020 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2017. He represented Slovenia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 in Greece three years ago. Samar's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 7 games: 11.6ppg, 8.6rpg, Assists-2 (7.4apg), 1.9spg, FGP: 36.8%, 3PT: 23.7%, FT: 54.5%. Samar has played previously professionally also in Slovenia (Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana and Jesenice) and Spain (CB Fuenlabrada Madrid 2nd team, Zamora, Real Madrid 2nd team and Real Madrid). |
| SOUTH KOREA |
| FIBA Asia Cup: South Korea surprise China, Guna Ra nails 25 points - by Eurobasket News |
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China - Korea Republic 81:93 South Korea surprised China 93-81 at the end of the first day at the FIBA Asia Cup. Both teams nailed 19 points each in the opening period, whilst China grabbed a 2-point lead at the halftime. Korea Republic meanwhile started their dominance in the third period with a 22-14 run and closed the game with a 28-22 rally. Guna Ra (203-F-1989, college: Missouri) stepped up with 25 points to pace the winners. Hoon Heo (181-G-1995) scored 15, SangJae Kang (202-F-1994) had 13 and Dae-Sung Lee (192-F-1990, college: BYU-Hawaii) ended up with 11. Gu Quan (201-SF-1992) replied with 22 points in a loss and Rui Zhao (195-SG-1996) delivered 20. |
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| Nikola Kalinic (ex Crvena Zvezda) is a newcomer at Barca - by Igor Obradovic | ||||
Kalinic has been also a member of Serbian international program for some years. Kalinic represented Serbia at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) six years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 5 games: 4.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.4apg, 1.2spg. He has played also professionally in Turkey (Fenerbahce), Spain (Valencia) and Serbia (KK Vojvodina Novi Sad and KK Radnicki 1950 Kragujevac). FC Barcelona Lassa roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Tomas Satoransky Nicolas Laprovittola Cory Higgins Kyle Kuric Rokas Jokubaitis Forwards: Nikola Mirotic Nikola Kalinic Alex Abrines Sergi Martinez Oscar Da_Silva Centers: Jan Vesely Sertac Sanli James Nnaji Coach: Sarunas Jasikevicius |
| Coach Trifon Poch takes over at Oviedo - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has coached also in Argentina (Obras), Japan (Nagoya Diamond Dolphins) and Spain (Estudiantes, Girona and Fuenlabrada). |
| Tell re-signs at Mollet - by Eurobasket News | |
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Recambios Gaudi CB Mollet (LEB Silver) confirmed in their roster 22-year old point guard Sergi Tell (188cm-2000) for season 2022-2023. Tell has played there for the last two seasons. He has played previously for two other teams: L'Hospitalet and JAC Sants. |
| Canal re-signs at Vic - by Eurobasket News | |
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CB Universitat Vic (EBA) confirmed in their roster 21-year old forward Jofre Canal (195cm-2000) for new 2022-2023 season. Canal has played there for the last four seasons. Last season his stats read 6.2ppg and 3.6rpg in EBA. |
| Arques re-signs at Cornella - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played also professionally in United Kingdom (Manchester Giants), Spain (L'Hospitalet) and Germany (SparkassenStars and Speyer). |
| Valladolid keeps Kuiper for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He played there last season. In 36 LEB Gold games he recorded 6.6ppg and 2.5rpg. The last season he played at CEP Lorient Basket in French NM1 where in 11 games he averaged 7.7ppg and 2.6rpg in 2020-2021 season. He has played previously professionally also in Iceland (Grindavik). He graduated from University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2018 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball. |
| Almazan re-signs at Real Betis - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has spent his entire career in Spain playing for eight other teams: Unicaja, Breogan, Melilla, Jerez, Zaragoza, Clinicas Rincon, Coruna and Navarra. Coosur Real Betis Sevilla roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Aleksandar Cvetkovic B.J. Johnson Jeremiah Hill Forward: Pablo Almazan |
| Palma signs Gibson just out of college - by Eurobasket News | |
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Palmer Alma Mediterranea Palma (LEB Gold) signed 25-year old Bahamas international forward Qyemah Gibson (196cm-1997) for upcoming 2022-2023 season. Gibson is the second import player in the roster as USA Joseph Smoyer signed here earlier. He just graduated from St.Mary's. He has played there for the last four years. His high school career he had spent at Save Our Youth Leadership Academy in Tulsa, OK. He has been a member of Bahamas international program for some years. Gibson has been regularly called to Bahamas senior team since 2020 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2013. Palmer Alma Mediterranea Palma roster for 2022-2023: Guard: David Font Forwards: Qyemah Gibson Ismael Tamba Xavier Gari Center: Joseph Smoyer |
| Joaquin Colom (ex AEK) is a newcomer at Girona - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Part of previous (2020-2021) season he spent at Baskonia in Spanish Liga Endesa. In 8 games he had 3.3ppg, 1.4rpg and 1.3apg. The other team he played that season for was Crvena Zvezda in Serbian league. In 8 Euroleague games he got 6.6ppg and 2.5apg. He also played 4 games in ABA League where he got 7.3ppg, 1.0rpg and 3.5apg. Colom has been also a member of Spanish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Spanish senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2008. Colom represented Spain at the World Cup in China three years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 5 games: 1.4ppg, 1.2apg. He has played also professionally in Russia (Unics), Turkey (Acibadem) and Spain (Valencia, Estudiantes, Bilbao, L'Hospitalet and Fuenlabrada). |
| Oviedo keeps Marti for another season - by Eurobasket News | |||
He represented Spain at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Crete (Greece) five years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: 10.6ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.0apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 51.4%, 3PT-3 (61.5%), FT: 77.8%. Marti has played previously for two other teams: Zaragoza and Lleida. |
| Acunsa Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian welcomes back Carlson, ex Den Bosch - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has played also professionally in Australia, Italy (BLE Juvecaserta Accademy and Latina) and Spain (Clavijo and Oviedo). Carlson graduated from Truman State in 2014 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. He is described as: Versatile scorer as a traditional stretch power forward (6'9") with range to the three-point line who is a plus rebounder and passer. Acunsa Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Adam Sollazzo Justin Jaworski Inigo de_la_Hera Forwards: Mikel Motos Ander Martinez Centers: Mario Delas Mike Carlson |
| Alicante sign Sylvester Berg - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He is a well-known player in Spanish LEB Gold as he played most recently at Real Valladolid Baloncesto. In 36 LEB Gold games in Spain he recorded 4.2ppg and 2.8rpg last season. The last season he played at Caceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad where in 25 LEB Gold games he averaged 7.4ppg and 4.6rpg in 2020-2021 season. He has been also a member of Danish international program for some years. He has regularly played for Danish senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. Berg represented Denmark at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2021 Pre-Qualifiers three years ago. He has played previously professionally also in Denmark (Bakken and Bears Academy Aarhus). HLA Alicante roster for 2022-2023: Osvaldas Matulionis Eduard Gatell Adrian Chapela Sylvester Berg Alejandro Arcones |
| Algeciras tab Jon Aramburu - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Aramburu has played previously for five other teams: Alicante, Avila, Marin, Moron and Real Murcia. Worth to mention he played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him to get the job in pro basketball. His game is described as: Jon has good size and he is very skilled athlete, who can shoot with good range. Has a good shooting touch from 5-6 metres to the basket, and good post moves too. A very coordinated forward, capable to play the 3 and the 4 position. He has long arms and is a really good blocker. |
| Adnan Omeragic (ex Gardonese) joins Sant Antoni - by Eurobasket News | |
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Sant Antoni Ibiza Feeling (LEB Silver) agreed terms with 25-year old naturalized Bosnian forward Adnan Omeragic (203cm-1996) for new 2022-2023 season. Omeragic is the second import player in the roster as Argentinian Alejandro Zurbriggen signed here earlier. He played last season at Gardonese in Italian Serie C. The last season he played at Dai Optica Molfetta (also in Serie C). He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. He represented Spain at the Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Germany (Unofficial World Championships U18) eight years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 2.2ppg, 1.0rpg. Omeragic has played previously professionally also in Spain (Barca, Tenerife, FC Barcelona Lassa 2nd team, Nautico Tenerife and Palencia) and Italy (Francavilla). Sant Antoni Ibiza Feeling roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Daniel de_la_Rua Pau Carreno Forwards: Alejandro Zurbriggen Adnan Omeragic |
| Andorra tabs Alexis Bartolome - by Eurobasket News | |||
He has been also a member of Andorra international program for some years. Bartolome has regularly played for Andorra senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team back in 2016. He represented Andorra at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) for Small Countries in Dublin (Ireland) last year. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 4 games: 12.0ppg, Reb-5 (8.3rpg), 1.5apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 54.2%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 66.7%. Bartolome has played previously for two other teams: Cantbasket and BC MoraBanc Andorra 2nd team. MoraBanc Andorra roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Tobias Borg Micah Speight Forwards: Juan Rubio Alexis Bartolome Center: Nacho Llovet |
| Zenit adds Thompkins to their roster, ex Real Madrid - by Alex Rowienski | ||||
He has played for the last seven seasons at Real Madrid in Spanish Liga Endesa. In three games he recorded 5.3ppg last season. His team made it to the the Spanish Cup (Copa del Rey) final. He also played 13 games in Euroleague where he averaged 5.7ppg and 2.2rpg. He helped them to make it to the Euroleague final. In 2011 he was drafted by Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) in second round (37th overall). Thompkins graduated from University of Georgia and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. He has played previously professionally in NBA (LA Clippers) and Russia (BC Nizhny Novgorod). The scouts decsribe him following way: An offensively gifted power forward with ideal size for his position. Stands about 6'10" in shoes with a long wingspan. Has good overall strength, which he uses often in post-up situations. Leaping ability is below average. Has quick feet around the rim, but won't win many foot-races in the NBA. Poor lateral movement limits his defensive potential. Zenit Sankt Petersburg roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Vitaly Fridzon Denis Zakharov Joe Thomasson Forwards: Trey Thompkins Sergey Toropov Sergey Karasev Andrey Zubkov Igor Volkhin Centers: Artem Klimenko Egor Ryzhov |
| SWITZERLAND |
| Geneve keeps Jurkovitz for another season - by Luca Maffioli | |||
Jurkovitz has played previously for four other teams: Fribourg, Villars, Vevey Riviera and Academie Fribourg. Lions de Geneve roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Clayton Le_Sann Bryan Colon Jeremiah Paige Mohamed Chabouh Forwards: Slobodan Miljanic Noe Anabir Thomas Jurkovitz Augustin Lacroix Center: Denzel Tchougang Coach: Alain Attallah |
| SYRIA |
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| Al Safa lands Touhami Ghezzoul - by Dimitri Chelidze | |||
Al Safa of Safwa (Division 1) tabbed experienced 35-year-old Algerian international 209cm center Touhami Ghezzoul (college: North Dakota State of Science) for the new season. Ghezzoul played most recently at Al Karameh in the Syrian SBL league. He helped them to make it to the Syrian League final. Ghezzoul also played for Al Salam in Saudi Arabian SBL where in 14 games he averaged an impressive 18.2ppg, 14.9rpg (#4 in the league), and 1.9bpg last season. He also represented Algeria at the Afrobasket Championship in Rades (Tunisia) seven years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 3.3ppg, 2.4rpg. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life on three different continents. Ghezzoul is familiar with Asian, African, and North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in Oman (An Nasr), Algeria (GS Petroliers), and Saudi Arabia (Al Wehda). Ghezzoul attended the North Dakota State of Science until 2007 and it will be his 16th (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
| TAIWAN |
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| Taiwan outhustle Bahrain by 18 points at FIBA Asia Cup - by Eurobasket News |
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Taiwan's basketball team came out blazing in the first game of the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup in Indonesia on Tuesday, squashing Bahrain by 18 points, after squeaking through the qualifiers for the tournament last year. Competing under the name Chinese Taipei, the Taiwan team racked up a 102-84 win against Bahrain in Group B of the competition, which also includes regional powerhouses China and South Korea. In each of the four groups, four teams are competing for the top spot, which will put them through directly to the quarterfinals of the Asia Cup. The second- and third-place teams in each group will have to play on in a "qualifications to quarterfinals" round. In Tuesday's game at Istora Stadium in central Jakarta, Bahrain won the starting jump ball and took an early five-point lead but could not hold onto it. Taiwan turned up the tempo with their defense, making Bahrain turn over the ball five out of six times during a full court press in the remainder of the first quarter. By the end of the first half, Taiwan had shot ahead 45-33, backed by a successful defense. After the break, Taiwan continued to dominate and never looked back. With 1 minute and 10 seconds left on the clock, Taiwan center Chen Kuan-Chuan (197-F-2001) sank a two-point jump shot, vaulting the score into triple figures 100-81. As the clock ticked down to the final buzzer, Taiwan scored another two points to clinch the game 102-84. Taiwan's defense was a clear factor in the game, as they tallied a total of 31 points from turnovers. Leading the all scorers was Taiwan forward Cheng Liu (192-F-1990), who shot 11-17 from the floor, including 50 percent from beyond the arc, recording 29 points and two rebounds. Answering back with 10-20 from the floor, including 1-6 three-pointers, Bahrain forward Wayne Chism (206-PF-1987, college: Tennessee) posted a double-double of 24 points and 18 rebounds. In their next games, the Taiwan team will come up against South Korea on Thursday and China on Saturday. Last year, Taiwan were the last team to qualify for the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup, barely edging past Guam in a last chance qualifying round in August. As the Taiwan squad have been in a transition period, they started the Asia Cup Qualifiers at 62 in the FIBA world rankings and have since dropped seven spots to 69. A pioneer of Asian basketball, Taiwan was among the seven countries that played in the first Asia Cup in 1960, and the team finished second to the Philippines. Since then, Taiwan has made into the Asia Cup almost every year, except for 1975 to 1983. Courtesy of: focustaiwan.tw |
| TURKEY |
| Gaziantep inks Leyton Hammonds, ex Yokohama BC - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He has played also professionally in Finland (Nokia), Hungary (Kormend) and Poland (Asseco Arka). Hammonds graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2017 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player. Gaziantep Basketbol roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Can_Ugur Ogut Damyean Dotson Forwards: Birkan Batuk Metin Turen Leyton Hammonds Centers: Muhsin Yasar John Egbunu |
| Konyaspor lands Kristijan Nikolov, ex MZT Skopje - by Eurobasket News | |||
He represented North Macedonia at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division B in Strumica (North Macedonia) nine years ago. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 7 games: 13.6ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.4apg, FGP: 42.9%, 3PT: 20.6%, FT: 65.0%. Nikolov has played previously professionally also in Turkey (Trabzonspor, Galatasaray, Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi, Yesilgiresun and Socar Petkim) and North Macedonia (Euro Nickel). Buyuksehir Hastanesi Konyaspor Basketbol roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Can Altintig Mert Gizir Kristijan Nikolov Erkin Senel Forwards: Cevher Ozer Murat Goktas Centers: Ramazan Tekin Jordan Morgan Coach: Engin Gencoglu (via @istbaskettr) |
| John Holland signed for Crvena Zvezda - by Igor Obradovic | |||
The last season he played at Bursaspor in Turkish BSL where in 8 games he averaged 13.6ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.8apg. He also played 8 games in Eurocup where he recorded 11.4ppg, 3.6rpg and 1.4apg. Holland also spent pre-season at Unics (VTB) in Russian league. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. Holland also represented Puerto Rico at the FIBA Americas in Caracas (Venezuela) nine years ago. His team won Silver and his stats at that event were 10 games: 9.4ppg, 3.9rpg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 24.1%, FT: 68.0%. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball he experienced life in eight different countries playing on three different continents. Holland is familiar with European, Asian and of course North American leagues. He has played previously professionally in China (Beijing), France (Chorale de Roanne), Israel (Hapoel Jerusalem), Philippines (SM Beermen), Spain, NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics), Turkey (Besiktas) and NBA G League (Austin Spurs and Canton Charge). Holland graduated from Boston in 2011 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball. |
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| Tom Child (ex Essex R.) is a newcomer at Sligo All-Stars - by Eurobasket Center | |
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EJ Sligo All-Stars (newly promoted to Super League) added to their roster 24-year old British point guard Tom Child (185cm-1998) for season 2022-2023. Child has played for the last three seasons at Essex Rebels London in British NBL D1. In 25 games he recorded 10.6ppg, 4.2rpg, 5.2apg and 1.0spg last season. He has played also professionally in BA Academy. |
| Lions ink Josh Sharma - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Sharma has played also professionally in Belgium (Spirou Charleroi) and Spain (Fuenlabrada). He graduated from Stanford University in 2019 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player. |
| Carter re-signs at Derby Trailblazers - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Wales at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division C in Gibraltar seven years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 5 games: 3.6ppg, 3.8rpg. Carter graduated from University of Minnesota Crookston in 2021 and it is his second season as a professional player. |
| URUGUAY |
| Metropolitan Round 5 of Regular Season - by Eurobasket News | ||
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Metropolitan. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. First defeat of league's leader Lagomar (4-1) against fourth ranked Cordon (4-1) 96-71 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Lagomar. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Cordon dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Lagomar's 36. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cordon made 8 blocks. 25 personal fouls committed by Lagomar helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Argentinian forward Fabian Ramirez (200-1990) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Ignacio Xavier (196, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Bernardo Barrera (200-1997) answered with 16 points for Lagomar. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cordon have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Lagomar. Lagomar will play next round against Sayago trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Cordon will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked O.Mundial. It will be extra interesting game as O.Mundial is their local rival from Montevideo. Bottom-ranked Sayago 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 fifth consecutive match to sixth ranked Capitol (4-1) 75-67. American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) stepped up and scored 29 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and Anthony Danridge chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. point guard Emiliano Bonet (186-2001) responded with 21 points and 4 assists. Capitol keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Sayago at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Capitol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Larranaga. The game in Montevideo was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Tabare (4-1) played at the court of 8th ranked Larranaga (2-3). Tabare managed to secure a 6-point victory 80-74 on Monday. Miles Bowman Jr nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Maximiliano Nobile came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 assists for Larranaga in the defeat. Larranaga's coach Sergio Delgado rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tabare have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Larranaga keeps the eighth place with three games lost. They share the position with O.Mundial. Tabare will meet U.Atletica (#5) in the next round. Larranaga's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Capitol. There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Stockolmo was beaten by Colon on the road 76-73. U.Atletica won against Verdirrojo on its own court 80-74. Miramar unfortunately lost to 25 de Agosto in Montevideo 69-78. O.Mundial managed to beat San Telmo RS at home 90-87. The most impressive performance of 5th round was 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Romulo Gusmao of O.Mundial. Colon - Stockolmo 76-73 No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Colon (3-2) edged at home 12th ranked Stockolmo (1-4) 76-73 on Monday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Colon outrebounded Stockolmo 46-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Colon made 8 blocks. Forward Gianfranco Espindola (196-1999) nailed a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and American point guard Casey Jones (195-1993, college: Chattanooga) accounted for 18 points and 10 rebounds. Four Colon players scored in double figures. American center Lenny Daniel (203-1987, college: CSUN) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and guard Facundo Terra (185-1998) added 19 points and 7 assists respectively for Stockolmo in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Colon maintains seventh place with 3-2 record. Stockolmo lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Colon will meet at home league's second-placed 25 de Agosto in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Stockolmo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Verdirrojo. Top scorers: Colon: G.Espindola 18+12reb+4ast, C.Jones 18+10reb+3ast, G.Felipe 11+4reb+2ast, C.Scaramuzzino 10+9reb, S.Alvarez 9+1reb+2ast, F.Perez 5+1ast Stockolmo: F.Terra 19+4reb+7ast, L.Daniel 19+13reb+2ast, G.Cavalli 16+2reb, Y.Acevedo 8+1reb+1ast, M.De Gouveia 7+4reb+5ast, S.Santiago Corbo 4 Sayago - Capitol 67-75 Bottom-ranked Sayago 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 fifth consecutive match to sixth ranked Capitol (4-1) 75-67. They made 24-of-29 charity shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Sayago was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American Akia Pruitt (203-1997, college: UNCP) stepped up and scored 29 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and his fellow American import Anthony Danridge (196-1986, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Capitol players scored in double figures. Point guard Emiliano Bonet (186-2001) responded with 21 points and 4 assists and forward Joaquin Jones (199-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Capitol keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Sayago at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. Capitol's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Montevideo Larranaga. Top scorers: Capitol: A.Pruitt 29+6reb+1ast, L.Taboada 17+2reb+1ast, C.Bascou 10+5reb, G.Mateo 10+4reb+2ast, A.Danridge 9+6reb+6ast, G.Charlie 0+2reb Sayago: B.Emiliano 21+3reb+4ast, J.Jones 14+10reb+3ast, L.Nicolas 8+5reb+1ast, A.Caffaro 8+3reb+1ast, G.Silvarrey 8+2reb+4ast, S.Brian 4+2reb+1ast U.Atletica - Verdirrojo 80-74 Very expected game when 11th ranked Verdirrojo (1-4) lost to third ranked U.Atletica (4-1) in Montevideo 74-80 on Monday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. U.Atletica looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Sebastian Ottonello (200-1997) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and point guard Nicolas Pereyra (180-1999) accounted for 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Hector Silva (192) came up with 20 points and 8 rebounds and guard Damian Andres Blazina (186-1988) added 17 points and 5 assists respectively for Verdirrojo in the defeat. Four U.Atletica and five Verdirrojo players scored in double figures. U.Atletica keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Verdirrojo dropped to the tenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. U.Atletica will meet at home Tabare (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Verdirrojo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Stockolmo. Top scorers: U.Atletica: S.Ottonello 22+14reb+5ast, N.Pereyra 19+9reb+4ast, A.Federico 14+1reb+2ast, B.Mateo 10+5reb+2ast, F.Rodriguez 8+3reb, L.Mosley 4+1reb+7ast Verdirrojo: H.Silva 20+8reb+2ast, D.Andres Blazina 17+4reb+5ast, C.Giovanni 15+2reb+1ast, B.Garcia 11+1reb+1ast, C.Pereira 11+10reb+4ast, R.Fabian 0 25 de Agosto - Miramar 78-69 Very predictable result when sixth ranked 25 de Agosto (4-1) won against 11th ranked Miramar (1-4) in Montevideo 78-69 on Tuesday. 25 de Agosto outrebounded Miramar 42-31 including 31 on the defensive glass. American forward Dennis McKinney (193-1998, college: Mt.Mercy, agency: GoEmpire Group) nailed 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Rodrigo Brause (194) accounted for 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five 25 de Agosto players scored in double figures. 25 de Agosto's coach Gustavo Reig used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Joaquin Nunez (189-2002) came up with 9 points and 6 assists and center Mauricio Arregui (200-1998) added 14 points respectively for Miramar in the defeat. 25 de Agosto keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Miramar lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. 25 de Agosto will meet Colon (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Miramar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena San Telmo RS. Top scorers: 25 de Agosto: D.McKinney 18+9reb+4ast, G.Ignacio 14+4reb+1ast, R.Brause 14+7reb+5ast, F.Verrone 13+7reb+2ast, S.Fernandez 11+8reb+1ast, D.Tortajada 4+3reb Miramar: A.Mauricio 14+4reb, D.Flippin 13+2reb, P.Lautaro 11+5reb+1ast, N.Joaquin 9+3reb+6ast, J.Mayora 7+3reb+2ast, T.Martin 6+7reb+4ast Cordon - Lagomar 96-71 Metropolitan round 5 caused change at the leadership position. First defeat of league's leader Lagomar (4-1) against fourth ranked Cordon (4-1) 96-71 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Lagomar. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Cordon dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Lagomar's 36. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cordon made 8 blocks. 25 personal fouls committed by Lagomar helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Argentinian forward Fabian Ramirez (200-1990) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Ignacio Xavier (196, agency: Pro Sports) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Bernardo Barrera (200-1997) answered with 16 points and forward Rodrigo Trelles (191-1988) added 9 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Lagomar. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cordon have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Lagomar. Lagomar will play next round against Sayago trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Cordon will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked O.Mundial. It will be extra interesting game as O.Mundial is their local rival from Montevideo. Top scorers: Cordon: F.Ramirez 25+6reb+3ast, I.Xavier 13+5reb+3ast, T.Santiago 11+9reb+1ast, P.Patricio 9+2reb+3ast, L.Planells 9+2reb+1ast, L.Capalbo 8+1reb Lagomar: B.Barrera 16+3reb+3ast, L.Martin 11+3reb+1ast, R.Trelles 9+10reb+1ast, F.Haller 8+4reb+1ast, S.Rocha 7+2reb, B.Moultrie 7+5reb+1ast Larranaga - Tabare 74-80 The game in Montevideo was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Tabare (4-1) played at the court of 8th ranked Larranaga (2-3). Tabare managed to secure a 6-point victory 80-74 on Monday. Tabare dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Larranaga's 26. They outrebounded Larranaga 51-26 including a 36-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Miles Bowman Jr (198-1993, college: High Point) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and forward Octavio Medina (195-1996) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Tabare players scored in double figures. Point guard Maximiliano Nobile (181-1997) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 assists and Camilo Colman (192-1990) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively for Larranaga in the defeat. Larranaga's coach Sergio Delgado rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tabare have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Larranaga keeps the eighth place with three games lost. They share the position with O.Mundial. Tabare will meet U.Atletica (#5) in the next round. Larranaga's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Capitol. Top scorers: Tabare: O.Medina 18+7reb+3ast, M.Bowman Jr. 16+18reb+5ast, C.Xavier 16+3reb+1ast, R.Glenn 12+14reb+1ast, M.Perdomo 8+3reb+7ast, P.Santiago 5+2reb+3ast Larranaga: C.Colman 17+3reb+4ast, M.Nobile 14+4reb+11ast, A.Cabillon 10+6reb+1ast, N.Lewis 9+8reb+4ast, N.Santos 9, I.Al-Zuhairi 8+2reb+1ast O.Mundial - San Telmo RS 90-87 Everything could happen in Montevideo at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked O.Mundial and 10th ranked San Telmo RS had identical 1-3 record. This time O.Mundial used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Montevideo 90-87 on Tuesday night. O.Mundial looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward Emilio Taboada (191, agency: Pro Sports) nailed 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Brazilian center Romulo Gusmao (208) accounted for 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). O.Mundial's coach Gonzalo Fernandez used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Matias Nicoletti (193-1994) came up with 27 points and 5 rebounds and Argentinian Valentin Duvanced (, agency: BIG) added 18 points and 11 rebounds respectively for San Telmo RS in the defeat. Five O.Mundial and four San Telmo RS players scored in double figures. O.Mundial (2-3) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Larranaga. Loser San Telmo RS keeps the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. O.Mundial's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Montevideo to the arena Cordon. Top scorers: O.Mundial: E.Taboada 24+6reb+5ast, R.Gusmao 22+7reb+4ast, S.Wohlwend 17+7reb+4ast, R.Cardozo 13+14reb+4ast, A.Varela 12+2reb+4ast, J.Borrallo 2+3reb+1ast San Telmo RS: M.Nicoletti 27+5reb+1ast, D.Valentin 18+11reb+1ast, G.Meira 17+5reb+1ast, B.Gabriel 13+4reb+6ast, A.Pineiro 7+3reb+2ast, F.Harina 3+4reb+4ast |
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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Taurinos (1-1) in La Asuncion on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Gigantes (1-0) 85-75. Gigantes forced 20 Taurinos turnovers. 29 personal fouls committed by Taurinos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Harold Cazorla (175-1991, agency: Promo Sport ID) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 4 assists. The former international power forward Luis Valera (202-1988, college: UTRGV) helped adding 17 points and 5 rebounds. Gigantes' coach Manuel Povea used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds. Gigantes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Taurinos will play at home against Cocodrilos and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very significant was Broncos' (#3) 18-point road victory against Piratas 70-52. It was an exceptional evening for international point guard Garly Sojo (196-1999, agency: Pro Sports) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Gabriel Mendes accounted for 8 points and 6 rebounds. South Sudanese-Lebanese center Ater Majok (210-1987, college: UConn) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks for Piratas in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Broncos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Piratas will play again on the road against Broncos (#2) in Caracas and hope to get finally their first victory. A very close game took place in Porlamar between Guaiqueries and Supersonicos. Guaiqueries (2-0) got a very close home victory over Supersonicos (0-2). Guaiqueries managed to escape with a 2-point win 73-71 on Monday evening. The best player for the winners was Francisco Centeno who scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Guaiqueries' coach Pablo Favarel used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Tulio Cobos who recorded 30 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. In the last two games of round 3 Centauros won against Guaros on the opponent's court 87-81. Winless Cangrejeros were outscored by Spartans in a home game 65-87. The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 5 rebounds by Jhonkerleander Chirinos of Cangrejeros. Guaiqueries - Supersonicos 73-71 A very close game took place in Porlamar between Guaiqueries and Supersonicos. Guaiqueries (2-0) got a very close home victory over Supersonicos (0-2). Guaiqueries managed to escape with a 2-point win 73-71 on Monday evening. Guaiqueries forced 26 Supersonicos turnovers. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Francisco Centeno (203-1985) who scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. International forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 8 points and 14 rebounds. Guaiqueries' coach Pablo Favarel used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Tulio Cobos (197-1986, college: Northeastern St.) who recorded 30 points and 8 rebounds and Evert Bernal (195-1996) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Supersonicos: T.Cobos 30+8reb+2ast, E.Bernal 9+6reb+2ast, W.Gomez 9+4reb+1ast, T.Efianayi 7+7reb, M.Williams Jr. 6+5reb+1ast, G.Yeferson 4+1reb+2ast Guaiqueries: M.Johnson 19+1ast, F.Centeno 16+6reb+2ast, E.Martinez 11+5reb+1ast, M.Sierralta 8+1reb+2ast, J.Ascanio 8+14reb, M.Mayron 7+1reb+1ast Taurinos - Gigantes 75-85 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Taurinos (1-1) in La Asuncion on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by Gigantes (1-0) 85-75. Gigantes forced 20 Taurinos turnovers. 29 personal fouls committed by Taurinos helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Harold Cazorla (175-1991, agency: Promo Sport ID) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 4 assists. The former international power forward Luis Valera (202-1988, college: UTRGV) helped adding 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Gigantes players scored in double figures. Gigantes' coach Manuel Povea used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American power forward Kwame Alexander (201-1990, college: CSUSB, agency: BIG) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import Anthony Johnson (203-1988, college: Fairfield) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Gigantes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Taurinos will play at home against Cocodrilos and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Taurinos: K.Alexander 23+13reb+3ast, A.Johnson 16+6reb, D.Ramirez 10, M.Escobar 8+2reb+1ast, R.Valdez 7+1reb+5ast, J.Mejias 5+2ast Gigantes: H.Cazorla 20+4reb+4ast, L.Valera 17+5reb+1ast, L.Duarte 14+3reb+3ast, J.Bracho 10+3reb+3ast, F.Lucena 7+4reb, E.Mijares 4+1ast Guaros - Centauros 81-87 There was a minor upset in Barquisimeto where Guaros (1-1) were defeated by Centauros (1-1) 87-81 on Monday. Centauros made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Dominican Kelvin Pena (193-1980, college: Southeastern) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). American Dominique Morrison (198-1989, college: ORU, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 22 points. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international swingman Jose Vargas (195-1982, agency: Pro Sports) who recorded 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Yoeser Valera (186-1996) added 16 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Guaros: Y.Valera 16+2reb+2ast, J.Vargas 15+6reb+6ast, C.Alan 11+1reb+2ast, E.Alcala 10+3reb+2ast, H.Guillent 9+1reb+3ast, M.Luis 7+4reb+3ast Centauros: D.Morrison 22+3reb+1ast, K.Pena 20+5reb+3ast, J.Pinero 15+2reb+1ast, J.Vargas 13+6reb+3ast, L.Germany 7+10reb+1ast, J.Arengo 5+4reb+3ast Piratas - Broncos 52-70 Very significant was Broncos' (#3) 18-point road victory against Piratas 70-52. Broncos forced 23 Piratas turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Broncos brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for international point guard Garly Sojo (196-1999, agency: Pro Sports) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Brazilian center Gabriel Mendes (206-1996) accounted for 8 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. South Sudanese-Lebanese center Ater Majok (210-1987, college: UConn) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks and American-Hungarian forward Damian Hollis (203-1988, college: GWU) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Piratas in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Broncos will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Piratas will play again on the road against Broncos (#2) in Caracas and hope to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Piratas: A.Majok 16+16reb+1ast, D.Hollis 15+8reb+1ast, E.Hernandez 8+1reb+6ast, T.Fields 7+2reb+3ast, A.Morillo 3+6reb+7ast, J.Serrano 3+1reb Broncos: S.Garly 21+9reb+3ast, J.Narcis 8+6reb+1ast, G.Mendes 8+6reb+1ast, D.Arias 7+4reb+1ast, J.Finol 5+4reb, L.Palacios 5 Cangrejeros - Spartans 65-87 Rather predictable result in Maturin where Spartans (1-2) smashed Cangrejeros (0-1) 87-65 on Monday. They outrebounded Cangrejeros 45-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was international center Windi Graterol (204-1986, agency: Pro Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. American-Jamaican power forward Phil Henry (203-1991, college: ENMU) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Jhonkerleander Chirinos (190-1995) who recorded 13 points and 5 rebounds and Teobaldo Marcano (199-1992) added 5 points and 14 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. Spartans' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Caracas to the arena Gladiadores. Top scorers: Cangrejeros: C.Jhonkerleander 13+5reb+2ast, R.Jesus 12+2reb, D.Bryant 10+1reb+4ast, C.Garcia 8, I.Jr Ludwing 8+3reb, T.Marcano 5+14reb Spartans: P.Henry 15+3reb, E.Montano 14+4reb, L.Lopez 10+1ast, W.Graterol 10+12reb+1ast, A.Blanco 10+1reb+1ast, N.Palacios 8+1ast |
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He had a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds, while his team beat Centauros (1-1) 83-78. Guaros was forced-out from the top positions in Venezuelan league. Guaros 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 1-1 record. Vargas has many years of experience at Guaros, through which he has constantly improved. Vargas has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (3rd best: 10.5rpg), assists (2nd best: 6.5apg) and averages solid 1.5bpg and 61.5% FGP. Second best performed player last round was Anthony Johnson (203-PF-1988) of league's second-best Taurinos. He is American forward in his first season at Taurinos. In the last game Johnson recorded impressive 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course he led Taurinos to another comfortable win 90-77 over Marinos (0-2) 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. Johnson is one of the most experienced players at Taurinos and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.0ppg (#1). He also registered 5.5 boards per game. Third place about best performers goes to another Taurinos' star - forward Derwin Ramirez (191-F-1982). Ramirez showcased his all-around game by recording 16 points, six rebounds and five assists in the last round. He was another key player of Taurinos, helping his team with a 90-77 easy win against Marinos (#5, 0-2). Taurinos needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in East-B. Their record at this point is 1 victory and 1 lost game. The season just started for Ramirez 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. Jhornan Zamora (196-G/F-1989) of Trotamundos - 19 points and 5 rebounds 5. Brandon Johnson (203-F) of Gaiteros - 27 points and 2 rebounds 6. Martin Escobar (185-PG-1988) of Taurinos - 22 points and 2 rebounds 7. Kostas Vasileiadis (200-G/F-1984) of Marinos - 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Nestor Colmenares (200-C-1987) of Trotamundos - 14 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Luis Germany (195-SF-1995) of Centauros - 11 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Carlos Rodriguez (206-C-1989) of Llaneros - 12 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)
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| Carter re-signs at Derby Trailblazers - by Eurobasket News | ||||
He represented Wales at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U18 Division C in Gibraltar seven years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 5 games: 3.6ppg, 3.8rpg. Carter graduated from University of Minnesota Crookston in 2021 and it is his second season as a professional player. |
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 Izan Almansa (6'7'-C-2005) of Overtime EliteBest Guard:  Ilane Fibleuil (193-SG-2005) of Pole FranceBest Forward:  Cooper Flagg (6'7'-F-2006) of Montverde Acad.Best Center: Izan Almansa (6'7'-C-2005) of Overtime Elite
First Team Izan Almansa (6'7'-C-2005) of Overtime Elite Cooper Flagg (6'7'-F-2006) of Montverde Acad. Koa Peat (6'7'-C-2007) of Perry (GA) Lucas Langarita (192-G-2005) of Olivar Ilane Fibleuil (193-SG-2005) of Pole France
Second Team Jeremy Fears Jr. (6'1'-G-2005) of La Lumiere Jan Vide (195-F/G-2005) of Real Madrid 2 Vytautas Zygas (196-F-2005) of Zalgiris II Szymon Nowicki (201-F-2005) of Arka Rocco Zikarsky (217-C-2006) of Qld SouthHonorable Mention Aleksas Bieliauskas (205-C-2005) of Zalgiris II Ronald Holland II (6'10'-F-2005) of Duncanville Alexandre Sarr (6'10'-F/C-2005) of Overtime Elite Jakub Szumert (202-SF-2005) of Hutnik W-wa Joshua Dent (188-G-2005) of BA CoE Aday Mara (220-C-2005) of Huesca Ognjen Stankovic (197-F-2005) of Partizan BG Rodrigo Aybar (190-SF-2005) of DOM NT U16 Lucas Giovannetti (201-F-2005) of Estudiantes B Stephen Osei (6'9'-F-2005) of CAN NT U16 Malick Diallo (6'9'-C-2005) of Juan Diego Cath. Seifeldin Hendawy (197-F-2005) of Al Ahly Julius Halaifonua (214-C-2006) of NZL NT U16 Yuto Kawashima (201-F-2005) of JPN NT U18 Serouj Avedissian (184-PG-2005) of Homentmen |
| Georgian U20 woman's national team lost against Armenia in last minutes - by Eurobasket News |
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Georgian U20 woman's national team is competing in B Division of European Championship, in Skopje, capital of Macedonia. Team coached by Nino Kipshidze and Zviad Didbaridze held its first game on 9th of July, against Armenia. Before the start of the last period, the Georgians were winning 38:33, but lost game in last 10 minutes with final score 46:49. Ani Mkrtchyan (176-F-2005) scored 14 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead Armenia. Keso Barbakadze (192-C-2003) with 15 points and 17 rebounds was the best in Georgian team, Nona Tsomaia (165-PG-2003) with 14 points and 5 rebound came along with her. After Barbakadze, Khatia Keburia (180-PF-2003) was second in overall performance in our team, as she scored 3 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists 2 blocks, 1 blockshot In second game of our group Israeli defeated Germany with score 65:63. Georgia will held next match on July 11th against Germany. Game will start at 18:30 Georgian time. Courtesy of: gbf.ge |
| AUSTRALIA |
| Mikaela Ruef's triple-double lands her State League Hoops Agents Player of the Week award - by Eurobasket News | |||||
She recorded a triple-double of 15 points adding also 25 rebounds and 10 assists, while her team outclassed Gold Coast R. (#10, 5-9) with 55-point margin 103-48. It allowed Logan T. to consolidate first place in the Australian league. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's already very far into the season and Logan T. keeps a perfect 12-0 record. Ruef has many years of experience at Logan T., through which she has constantly improved. Stanford University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Ruef leads league in rebounds with 19.6rpg. Ruef is in league's top in and averages solid 2.6spg. Second best performed player last round was Unique Thompson (190-F-1999) of top-ranked Albury LB. She is American forward in her first season at Albury LB. In the last game Thompson recorded impressive double-double of 27 points and 13 rebounds. Of course Albury LB cruised to a 87-78 relatively comfortable win over slightly lower-ranked Norths Bears (#3, 9-3). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in East. Albury LB consolidated its place in the very top position of the standings. Her team lost just two games this season, while they won 12 matches. Thompson is one of the most experienced players at Albury LB and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third place about best performers goes to forward Angela Tompkins (188-F-1991) of Hobart C. (#20). Tompkins scored 28 points and grabbed thirteen rebounds (!!!). She was a key player of Hobart C., leading her team to a 67-66 win against the higher-ranked Frankston B. (#16, 5-11). Hobart C. can only dream about fighting for top spots in South. They have rather bad season and 2-13 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Tompkins has a very solid season. In 15 games in Australia she scored 20.3ppg. She also has 11.4rpg and FGP: 59.1%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Keely Froling (188-F-1996) of Launceston T. - 35 points, 19 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Chloe Tugliach (178-F) of Canberra N. - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Abby Solway (165) of Canberra N. - 30 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists 7. Marta Hermida (180-G-1997) of Ringwood H. - 20 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists 8. Lauren Jackson (190-C) of Albury LB - 28 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Sarah Schicher (187-C-1990) of Norths Bears - 12 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Madeleine Garrick (178-G-1992) of Keilor T. - 29 points, 8 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)
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| BELGIUM |
| Picken Claret tabs rookie Paula Dits in her first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News | |
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Picken Claret Valencia (LF2) inked 21-year old Belgian 185cm guard Paula Dits for upcoming season. Dits just graduated from Caldwell (NCAA2). She has played there for the last four years. Dits represented Belgium at the World Cup U19 in Bangkok (Thailand) three years ago. Dits' team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 5 games: 1.0ppg, 1.2rpg. So her pro career will start in Spain. |
| Resimont re-signs at Kangoeroes - by Peter Buyse | ||||
Resimont has been also a member of Belgian international program for some years. She has regularly played for Belgian senior team since 2020 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. Resimont represented Belgium at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Sopron (Hungary) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 15.6ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.0apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 32.6%, FT: 67.7%. She has played also professionally in France (Tarbes). |
| Ramla adds Lisowa-Mbaka to their roster - by Peter Buyse | ||||
Lisowa-Mbaka has been also a member of Belgian international program for some years. She has regularly played for Belgian senior team since 2020 and for U22 National Team last year. Lisowa-Mbaka represented Belgium at the World Cup U19 in Bangkok (Thailand) three years ago. Her team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 7 games: 12.6ppg, 4.6rpg, 2.6apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 62.0%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 60.6%. She has played also professionally in Belgium (Spirou). |
| BOSNIA |
| Nikolina Babic (ex Izmit) agreed terms with Zabiny Brno - by Harun Alispahic | ||||
Babic has been also a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina international program for some years. She has regularly played for Bosnia and Herzegovina senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. Babic also represented Bosnia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 six years ago. She has played previously professionally in Montenegro (Buducnost) and Bosnia (Zeljeznicar, Play Off and Feniks). |
| CHILE |
| Tatiana Gomez claims Chilean LNF weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | |||||
The 41-year old center had a double-double of 53 points and twenty three rebounds, while her team outclassed Ancud (#5, 3-7) with 38-point margin 100-62. It allowed Alemana P. to consolidate first place in the Chilean LNF. They maintain a perfect record without any lost game in the league. The season is already in a full swing and Alemana P. still have not lost a single game, getting all 9 victories. In the team's last game Gomez had a remarkable 62.9% from 2-point range. She has many years of experience at Alemana P., through which she has constantly improved. Gomez has impressive league stats. She is league's best scorer averaging so far 36.4ppg and leads league in rebounds with 20.1rpg. Gomez is in league's top in and averages solid 3.2bpg and 54.2% FGP. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young shooting guard Josefina Cortes (174-SG-1998) of league's best team Sportiva Ita.. Cortes impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 25 points and 21 rebounds. Of course she led Sportiva Ita. to another comfortable win 82-66 over slightly lower-ranked Gimnastico (#2, 8-2) being unquestionably team leader. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in Group A. Sportiva Ita. consolidated its place in the very top position of the standings. She plays for the best team in the league and Sportiva Ita. managed to win all 10 games keeping a perfect record. Cortes is one of the most experienced players at Sportiva Ita. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. The third best performed player last round was former international guard Yenicel Torres (171-SG-1999) of Univ.Concepcion (#4). Torres got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. She went also for six rebounds . She was a key player of Univ.Concepcion, leading her team to a 96-56 easy win against #3 ranked Infinito. Univ.Concepcion started extremely well this year. They recorded 4 victories without losing a single game in Group C. Torres turns to be one of the very best players in the league while she is also a leader of the top team having her eyes on the championship title. Torres has a great season in Chile. After only 9 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 20.3ppg (2nd best) and assists with 4.6apg (7th best). She also has 4.8spg, FGP: 65.6% and 3PT: 44.8%. Other top performing players last week: 4. Daniela Troncoso (178-F-1987) of Frontera - 19 points, 21 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Angella Angotzi (171-F-1986) of Frontera - 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Josefina Viafora (185-PF-1999) of Univ.Concepcion - 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Javiera Novion (170-PG-1987) of UDC - 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Laura Perez (PG-2002) of Univ.Concepcion - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Massiel Mondaca (173-F-1983) of Alemana P. - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Antonia Andaur (SG-2002) of UDC - 21 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)
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| COSTA RICA |
| Phoenix beat Heredia Asoheba in 2022 season opener - by Eurobasket News |
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Heredia Asoheba - Phoenix 48:59 Phoenix beat Heredia Asoheba 59-48 in 2022 season opener. Trailing 7-12 at the end of the first period, Phoenix replied with a 21-15 run in the second period. The battle continued in the court as both teams nailed 15 points each in the third quarter. Due to 15-5 surge in the last stanza, Phoenix won the game. |
| CYPRUS |
| Cyprus edge Moldova at the start of the U16 European Championship - by Eurobasket News |
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Cyprus U16 - Moldova U16 81-40 Cyprus edged Moldova 81-40 at the start of the U16 European Championship. Cyprus erupted with a 38-4 surge at the start and never looked behind. They added an 18-14 run in the second period and closed the game with a final 16-8 rally. Evdokia Patsalidou (163-G-2006) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Georgia Michael (172-G-2006) produced 12. Avelina Glavan (165-G-2006) replied with 22 points in the losing effort. |
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
| Nikolina Babic (ex Izmit) agreed terms with Zabiny Brno - by Harun Alispahic | ||||
Babic has been also a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina international program for some years. She has regularly played for Bosnia and Herzegovina senior team since 2020 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2015. Babic also represented Bosnia at the Qualifications to European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) 2017 six years ago. She has played previously professionally in Montenegro (Buducnost) and Bosnia (Zeljeznicar, Play Off and Feniks). |
| EL SALVADOR |
| Liga Mayor Round 1: LMMR 2 lose to FAS Fever 2 - by Eurobasket News | ||
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The Regular Season in Liga Mayor just started. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of LMMR 2 on the court of FAS Fever 2 on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by FAS Fever 2 85-51. FAS Fever 2 forced 30 LMMR 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 50-37 including 37 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by LMMR 2's players. Point guard Aida Funes (171-1984) fired 28 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Naturalized American Emily Tevez (175-1993, college: NDN) chipped in 22 points and 12 rebounds. Cuban center Anay Garcia Pozo (188-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. FAS Fever 2 is looking forward to face Santa Tecla ITD in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. LMMR 2 will play against Santa Tecla ITD and it may be a tough game between close rivals. In the last game of round 1 winless Santa Tecla ITD lost to undefeated San Salvador in a road game 47-53. The best stats of 1st round was 21 points and 8 rebounds by Leidys Oquendo of San Salvador.
FAS Fever 2 - LMMR 2 85-51 The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of LMMR 2 on the court of FAS Fever 2 on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by FAS Fever 2 85-51. FAS Fever 2 forced 30 LMMR 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 50-37 including 37 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by LMMR 2's players. Point guard Aida Funes (171-1984) fired 28 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 7 steals for the winners. Naturalized American Emily Tevez (175-1993, college: NDN) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Tevez is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Cuban center Anay Garcia Pozo (188-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and Cuban guard Yusleidys Miranda (173-1996) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. FAS Fever 2 is looking forward to face Santa Tecla ITD in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. LMMR 2 will play against Santa Tecla ITD and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: FAS Fever 2: A.Funes 28+8reb+9ast, E.Tevez 22+12reb+3ast, H.Camila 9+1reb+1ast, A.Menendez 9+7reb+2ast, D.Guevara 5+3reb+2ast, L.Anna 5+4reb+3ast LMMR 2: A.Garcia Pozo 11+11reb+1ast, Y.Miranda 9+10reb+1ast, M.Aristondo 9+2reb+1ast, R.Katherine 6+1reb+1ast, E.Alison 5+1reb+1ast, H.Vanessa 5+3reb+3ast San Salvador - Santa Tecla ITD 53-47 San Salvador used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 53-47 on Sunday night. San Salvador forced 23 Santa Tecla ITD turnovers. Cuban Leidys Oquendo (180-1982) fired 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Adriana Rivas (175-1996) chipped in 6 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. San Salvador's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cuban point guard Arlenys Romero (176-1984) produced 24 points and 7 rebounds and Liliana Alvarado (172-1997) added 7 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. San Salvador is looking forward to face San Miguel on the road in the next round. Santa Tecla ITD will play against FAS Fever 2 and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident. Top scorers: San Salvador: L.Oquendo 21+8reb+3ast, E.Dominguez 9+3reb+1ast, D.Alonso 8+3reb, A.Rivas 6+5reb+5ast, M.Calderon 5+4reb+1ast, K.Campos 2+5reb+4ast Santa Tecla ITD: A.Romero 24+7reb, A.Sofia 8+6reb, G.Chavez 8+1reb, L.Alvarado 7+10reb+1ast, C.Valeria 0, F.Alison 0+7reb |
| Aida Funes claims Salvadorean Liga Mayor weekly honour - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Experienced Aida Funes (171-PG-1984) had an amazing evening in the last round for league's leader FAS Fever 2 and that's her to receive a Hoops Agents Liga Mayor Player of the Week award for round 1. The 38-year old playmaker had the game-high 28 points adding eight rebounds and nine assists for FAS Fever 2 in her team's victory, helping them to outclass, the league's bottom-ranked team LMMR 2 (#6, 0-1) with 34-point margin 85-51. It allowed FAS Fever 2 to consolidate first place in the Salvadorean Liga Mayor. But it's just the very beginning of the season and FAS Fever 2 won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. Funes has many years of experience at FAS Fever 2, through which she has constantly improved. Funes has impressive league stats. She is league's best scorer averaging so far 28.0ppg and is league's best passer with 9.0apg. Funes is in league's top in rebounds (5th best: 8.0rpg) and averages solid 7.0spg and 50.0% from behind 3-point line. The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another FAS Fever 2's star - young American shooting guard Emily Tevez (175-SG-1993). Tevez impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds. Of course together with Funes she helped FAS Fever 2 with another comfortable win outscoring LMMR 2 (0-1) 85-51. 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. Tevez is one of the most experienced players at FAS Fever 2 and similarly like Aida Funes has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 22.0ppg (#3). She also registered 12.0 boards per game. Notre Dame de Namur University alumni Tevez played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. The third best performed player last round was Cuban Leidys Oquendo (180-PF-1982) of second-ranked San Salvador. Oquendo scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds. She was a key player of San Salvador, leading her team to a 53-47 win against Santa Tecla ITD (#7, 0-1). San Salvador 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. Oquendo also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. The season just started for Oquendo as she played only first game. But it already looks like she can be team's leader. Other top performing players last week: 4. Anay Garcia Pozo (188-C-1994) of LMMR 2 - 11 points and 11 rebounds 5. Alejandra Menendez (175-PF-2000) of FAS Fever 2 - 9 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Arlenys Romero (176-PG-1984) of Santa Tecla ITD - 24 points and 7 rebounds 7. Liliana Alvarado (172-SF-1997) of Santa Tecla ITD - 7 points and 10 rebounds 8. Adriana Rivas (175-SG-1996) of San Salvador - 6 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Daniela Alonso (160-PG-2001) of San Salvador - 8 points and 3 rebounds 10. Alison Escobar (159-PG-2005) of LMMR 2 - 5 points 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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| EUROCUP |
| Piestanske Cajky keeps James for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She has played also professionally in Greece (AO Eleutheria Moshatou and Dafni Agioy). James graduated from Murray State in 2018 and it will be her fifth season as a professional player. |
| EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS U16 |
| Division C. Day 1 in Korce - by Eurobasket News |
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Malta - Albania 52-38 Malta thumped Albania in the opener. They recorded a 31-16 halftime lead. Malta extended the lead to 18 points at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Anna Pace (175-SF-2006) stepped up with 18 points and 17 rebounds in the victory. Medina Hykaj (173-F-2007) answered with 12 points for Albania. Cyprus - Moldova 81-40 Cyprus eased past Moldova for the first win in Korce. Evdokia Patsalidou (163-G-2006) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Cyprus grabbed a 38-4 lead after ten minutes. They maintained the lead throughout the next three quarters and raced to the win. Georgia Michael (172-G-2006) had 12 points in the victory. Avelina Glavan (165-G-2006) answered with 22 points for Moldova. |
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Switzerland - Albania 87-36 Switzerland knocked down Albania for the second win in Group A. The Swiss side opened a 47-16 halftime advantage. They went on a strong 40-20 push in the second half to seal the win. Six players scored in double digits for Switzerland with Stephanie Martinez (172-G-2004) leading the way with 15. Ornela Muca (170-G-2002) topscored with 22 points for Albania. Montenegro - North Macedonia 98-54 Montenegro breezed past North Macedonia to gain the third consecutive win in Group C. Marija Lekovic (170-PG-2003) stepped up with 21 points to lead the winners. Montenegro built a 51-22 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Jovana Savkovic (173-SG-2005) tossed in 16 points for Montenegro. Elena Tasevska (186-SF-2002) responded with 14 points for North Macedonia. Ukraine - Greece 56-82 Greece earned the third victory in Group A. They stormed past Ukraine to gain 3-1 record. Greece opened a 37-24 halftime lead. They followed with a 26-14 run in the fourth period to seal the victory. Eleni Bosgana (193-F-2003) and Ioanna Chatzileonti (188-F-2002) notched 19 points each for the winners. Vladyslava Kiba (177-SF-2002, agency: BIG) answered with 16 points for Ukraine. Romania - Kosovo 85-64 Romania fired past Kosovo to improve at 2-1 record in Group C. Romania led by just five points at halftime 33-28. But they went on a 31-17 run in the third term to clear off for good. Anisia Croitoru (187-C-2003) tossed in 19 points in the victory. Agnesa Rrahmani (175-PG-2002) answered with 22 points for Kosovo. |
| Division B. Day 3 in Skopje - by Eurobasket News |
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Kosovo - Montenegro 35-100 Montenegro fired past Kosovo to take 2-0 record atop of Group C. Montenegro stunned their opponents in the first half igniting a 52-11 run. Montenegro added 48 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Jovana Savkovic (173-SG-2005) posted 15 points, while Ksenija Scepanovic (191-C-2002) added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Agnesa Rrahmani (175-PG-2002) answered with 8 points for Kosovo. Iceland - Norway 57-71 Norway outscored Iceland for 1-1 record in Group D. Iceland led by two points after ten minutes but Norway responded with a 22-14 run in the second term to surge ahead. They followed with a 34-26 second half rally to seal the victory. Karyn Sanford (176-G-2003) produced 14 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, while Maria Myklebust (185-F-2003) added 12 points for Norway. Elisabeth Aegisdottir (186-F/C-2003) replied with 14 points and 13 rebounds for Iceland. Greece - Switzerland 71-55 Greece toppled Switzerland to gain the second win in Skopje. Greece opened a 17-5 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a 37-31 second half rally to seal the win. Eleni Bosgana (193-F-2003) stepped up with 23 points, while Ioanna Chatzileonti (188-F-2002) added 21 points for the winning side. Emma Chardon (188-F-2002) answered with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Switzerland. Georgia - Germany 35-105 Germany coasted past Georgia to open win count in Skopje. Germany grabbed a 39-16 halftime lead. They unleashed 66 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Luisa Nufer (184-SG-2002) tossed in 22 points, while Martha Pietsch (165-PG-2003) had 12 points for Germany. Keso Barbakadze (192-C-2003) answered with 15 points and 7 boards for Georgia. Israel - Armenia 102-40 Israel recorded the second win in a row in Group B. They fired past Armenia to stay perfect. Israel unloaded 54 points in the first half to take a 32-point lead. Israel followed with a 38-18 run in the second half to ease to the win. Alis Hatokay (2003) posted 20 points, while Noa Givon (176-G-2002) added 18 points in the victory. Lusine Titanyan (168-G/F-2003) answered with 10 points for Armenia. North Macedonia - Croatia 46-64 Croatia snapped two-game losing skid and edged North Macedonia in Group C. Croatia snatched a 28-26 halftime lead. They held North Macedonia to just 20 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Lina Strilic (174-G-2003) posted 22 points, while Helena Galunic (181-F-2003) added 14 points and 15 rebounds in the victory. Ilina Selcova (175-PG-2002) notched 12 points for North Macedonia. Albania - Turkey 35-88 Turkey cruised past Albania for the third straight win in Group A. Turkey recorded a 50-15 halftime lead and coasted to the victory in the second half. Arifecan Vardar (181-PF-2003) and Hatice Gulcelik (178-SG-2002) netted 12 points each for Turkey. Ornela Muca (170-G-2002) answered with 15 points for Albania. Slovenia - Slovakia 64-47 Slovenia held off Slovakia for 2-0 record in Group D. Zala Srot (184-F-2004) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Slovenia went on a 30-12 run in the second frame to clear off for good. Kamila Jarosova (176-SF-2003) answered with 15 points for Slovakia. |
| Quarterfinals are set in Hungary - by Eurobasket News |
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Poland - Latvia 70-54 Poland held off Latvia in the Round of 16. Poland grabbed a 38-26 halftime lead. They maintained control throughout the second half and rallied to the victory. Magdalena Szymkiewicz (180-C-2002) scored 16 points, while Kamila Borkowska (201-C-2002) added 14 points for Poland. Katrina Ozola (188-PF-2004) replied with 11 points for Latvia. Serbia - Lithuania 71-41 Serbia cruised past Lithuania in the eighthfinal. Serbia recorded a 24-10 lead after ten minutes. They went on a strong 21-6 rally in the fourth period to seal the victory. Nevena Rosic (175-G-2003) scored 23 points to pace the winners. Klaudija Janionyte (169-PG-2002) replied with 10 points for Lithuania. Czech Republic - Belgium 65-42 Czech Republic advanced into the quarterfinal stage in Hungary. They knocked down Belgium in Round of 16. Czech Republic posted a 35-19 halftime lead. They held their opponents to just 23 points in the second half to race to the victory. Valentyna Kadlecova (182-PG-2004) delivered 15 points, while Petra Malikova (178-G-2002) added 12 points for the winners. Axelle Van Eupen (182-F-2002) responded with 16 points for Belgium. Italy - Holland 76-36 Italy smashed Netherlands to seal their quarterfinal appearance. The Azzurri piled up a 33-15 halftime advantage. They unleashed 43 points in the second half to race to the victory. Caterina Gilli (183-F-2002, agency: LBM Management) posted 13 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Giulia Natali (176-G-2002, agency: LBM Management) delivered 11 points for Italy. Maud Huijbens (190-F-2002) and Hennie Van Schaik (188-PF-2003) chipped in 8 points apiece for Netherlands. Sweden - France 57-73 France knocked down Sweden in the Round of 16 clash. les Bleues led by only one point at the big break 34-33. They however ignited a 39-24 second half rally to march to the victory. Sara Roumy (180-SG-2003) posted 13 points, while Maye Toure (188-F-2002) added 10 points for France. Matilda Ekh (182-G/F-2002) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Sweden. Hungary - Finland 84-74 Hungary fired past Finland to advance into the next round of the tournament. Hungary trailed by five points after ten minutes. But they outscored Finland in each of the three following quarters to secure a comfortable win at the end. Reka Dombai (179-SG-2002) was pivotal for the hosts with 27 points and 8 assists. Lili Krasovec (186-F-2003) tossed in 11 points for Hungary. Henna Sandvik and Kati Ollilainen (173-G-2003) notched 14 points each for Finland. Portugal - Bulgaria 90-54 Jessica Azulay (177-SF-2003) tallied 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead Portugal past Bulgaria in the Round of 16 clash. Portugal dominated from start to finish. They established a 44-28 halftime lead. Portugal added 46 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Ana Barreto (178-SF-2003) tossed in 13 points for the winning side. Violeta Grigorova (183-F-2002) answered with 13 points for Bulgaria. Spain - Ireland 87-30 Spain trounced Ireland to advance into the quarterfinal stage. Spain eased to a 50-20 halftime lead. They held Ireland to only 10 points in the second half and marched to a convincing victory. Claudia Contell stepped up with 21 points, while Begona De Santiago (183-G-2002) added 14 points for Spain. Hazel Finn (177-PG-2003) tossed in 9 points for Ireland. |
| GEORGIA |
| Georgian U20 woman's national team lost against Armenia in last minutes - by Eurobasket News |
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Georgian U20 woman's national team is competing in B Division of European Championship, in Skopje, capital of Macedonia. Team coached by Nino Kipshidze and Zviad Didbaridze held its first game on 9th of July, against Armenia. Before the start of the last period, the Georgians were winning 38:33, but lost game in last 10 minutes with final score 46:49. Ani Mkrtchyan (176-F-2005) scored 14 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead Armenia. Keso Barbakadze (192-C-2003) with 15 points and 17 rebounds was the best in Georgian team, Nona Tsomaia (165-PG-2003) with 14 points and 5 rebound came along with her. After Barbakadze, Khatia Keburia (180-PF-2003) was second in overall performance in our team, as she scored 3 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists 2 blocks, 1 blockshot In second game of our group Israeli defeated Germany with score 65:63. Georgia will held next match on July 11th against Germany. Game will start at 18:30 Georgian time. Courtesy of: gbf.ge |
| HOLLAND |
| Bembibre inks Laura Westerik - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Westerik has been also a member of Dutch international program for some years. She has regularly played for Dutch senior team since 2020 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. Westerik represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Sopron (Hungary) four years ago. Her team won Bronze and her stats at that event were 7 games: Score-3 (17.9ppg), 7.3rpg, 1.7apg, Steals-5 (2.3spg), FGP: 47.7%, 3PT: 25.8%, FT: 83.0%. She has played previously professionally in Germany (Herner) and Holland (Lekdetec.nl Basketball, CTO Amsterdam, Blizzards and Royal Eagles). Embutidos Pajariel Bembibre PDM roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Helena Lopez Ainhoa Lacorzana Daria Dubniuk Forwards: Laura Westerik Ana Palma Jazz Bond Center: Laia Moya |
| IRELAND |
| Ireland play Spain in last 16 of FIBA U20 Women's European Championship - by Eurobasket News |
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Ireland will meet second ranked Spain in the Round of 16 at the FIBA U20 Women's European Championship in Hungary tomorrow. Despite suffering defeats to Portugal (68-47), Serbia (81-76) and Latvia (85-45) in the group phase, Ireland have shown they deserve to compete at the top table of European basketball with some gritty displays. Their five-point loss to Serbia in particular, where Ireland closed the gap on their opponents all the way to the buzzer, emphasised all the skill and battling traits within this Irish team. WIT Waterford Wildcats' Sarah Hickey (180-G-2004) and Ella O'Donnell (185-SF-2003) of Trinity Meteors lead the performance charts, averaging 12.7 and 10-points respectively. Hickey's dazzling 20-point display against the Serbs, is sure to go down as one of the best individual performances in the competition. NUIG Mystics' Hazel Finn (177-PG-2003) isn't far behind her compatriots, with 9.3 points-per-game and a helpful 5 rebounds and 3.3 assists on the stat sheet. Next up for head coach Karl Kilbride 's team is a meeting with eight-time champions, Spain. The Spanish most recently took gold at this venue in Sopron, Hungary in 2018. They are unbeaten in group phase play, securing wins against Lithuania (80-40), Bulgaria (98-27) and Poland (77-67). Players to look out for include Laia Lamana (170-PG-2002), who is averaging 11-points, Elena Buenavida (174-PG-2004) and Noa Maria Djiu, who is contributing over 9-points and 6 rebounds per game to date. Courtesy of: ireland.basketball |
| ISRAEL |
| Ramla adds Lisowa-Mbaka to their roster - by Peter Buyse | ||||
Lisowa-Mbaka has been also a member of Belgian international program for some years. She has regularly played for Belgian senior team since 2020 and for U22 National Team last year. Lisowa-Mbaka represented Belgium at the World Cup U19 in Bangkok (Thailand) three years ago. Her team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 7 games: 12.6ppg, 4.6rpg, 2.6apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 62.0%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 60.6%. She has played also professionally in Belgium (Spirou). |
| Rotberg comes back to Ramla - by Peter Buyse | ||||
It is actually her comeback to Ramla as she has played here before. She played most recently at Ladies Liege Panthers in Belgian Top Division Women. In 23 games she recorded 12.5ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.3apg and 1.6spg last season. Rotberg helped them to make it to the cup final and to the league semifinals. She also played 8 games in Eurocup where she averaged 9.6ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.0apg and 1.1spg. The last season she played at Ramat in Israeli D1. In 29 games she had 13.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg in 2020-2021 season. Rotberg contributed to her team winning the Israeli League title and the cup. Great season indeed as she was voted to Eurobasket.com Israeli League All-Domestic Players Team. She has been also a member of Israeli international program for some years. Rotberg has regularly played for Israeli senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team in 2016. She represented Israel at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Oradea (Romania) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: Score-3 (17.9ppg), 3.4rpg, 3.1apg, Steals-5 (2.4spg), FGP: 39.0%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 83.3%. Rotberg has played previously for three other Israeli teams: A.S. Ramat Hasharon, Holon and Hapoel Zichron/Maagan Michael. |
| ITALY |
| Capoferri re-signs at Crema - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Capoferri has played previously for Vigarano. Basket Team Crema roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Paola Caccialanza Martina Capoferri Norma Rizzi Raelin D'Alie Forwards: Carolina Pappalardo Masseny Kaba Beatrix Meresz Jasmine Dickey Center: Alice Nori |
| Salvestrini re-signs at Savona - by Eurobasket News | |
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Amatori Pall. Savona (Serie A2) confirmed in their roster 22-year old forward Carolina Salvestrini (178cm-2000) for new 2022-2023 season. Salvestrini played there last season. In 25 Serie A2 games she had 6.1ppg, 3.4rpg and 1.0apg. She has played previously for two other teams: Lucca and La Spezia. |
| KENYA |
| Unbeaten KPA women eye another perfect run on Saturday - by Eurobasket News |
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Reigning Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) women's Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will be seeking to maintain their unbeaten run when they host two league matches this weekend at their Makande Gymnasium. The East African giants will entertain Jomo Kenya University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) on Saturday before facing Zetech Sparks on Sunday. KPA kicked off the season on a high note after a thrilling 95-48 win over Storms four weeks ago before defeating Strathmore University Swords 59-42 and African Nazarene University 78-26 in their last two away outings in Nairobi. Backed with an experienced squad consisting of veteran Vilma Akinyi, Natalie Akinyi (PG), Selina Okumu (173-G-1993), Jemima Knight alongside new signings Belinda Akoth and Linda Alando, KPA have an upper hand ahead of the fixtures. In Nairobi, former champions Equity Bank Hawks will entertain struggling Eagle Wings from 2pm at Nyayo Gymnasium. Equity Bank overpowered Strathmore University Swords 54-41 and will be the favorites heading into the fixture with the latter having been humiliated 69-32 by Storms. Despite Eagle Wings kicking off the 2022 campaign with a 44-40 win over JKUAT, they have found the going tough and are still looking for their footing back into the competition. In the men's Premier League, Thunder, who defeated Equity Bank Hawks 64-61 in overtime, will meet Umoja on Saturday from 4pm. Courtesy of: standardmedia.co.ke |
| MEXICO |
| Atkinson is back at Araski - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She has played previously for Spanish team Clarinos. Atkinson graduated from Temple University in 2018 and it will be her fifth season as a professional player. KutxaBank Araski roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Natalie Van_Den_Adel Tanaya Atkinson Txell Alarcon Center: Agostina Burani Coach: Madelen Urieta |
| MOLDOVA |
| Cyprus edge Moldova at the start of the U16 European Championship - by Eurobasket News |
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Cyprus U16 - Moldova U16 81-40 Cyprus edged Moldova 81-40 at the start of the U16 European Championship. Cyprus erupted with a 38-4 surge at the start and never looked behind. They added an 18-14 run in the second period and closed the game with a final 16-8 rally. Evdokia Patsalidou (163-G-2006) top-scored for the winners with 15 points and Georgia Michael (172-G-2006) produced 12. Avelina Glavan (165-G-2006) replied with 22 points in the losing effort. |
| NCAA1 |
| Prima Chellis will continue her college career at Utah State University - by Eurobasket News | |||
Chellis played also at South Mountain Community College in 2018-2019. Utah State University roster for 2022-2023: Guard: Maria Carvalho Forwards: Mayson Kimball Prima Chellis Center: Abby Wahl (via @raoul_000) |
| POLAND |
| Rotberg comes back to Ramla - by Peter Buyse | ||||
It is actually her comeback to Ramla as she has played here before. She played most recently at Ladies Liege Panthers in Belgian Top Division Women. In 23 games she recorded 12.5ppg, 3.3rpg, 2.3apg and 1.6spg last season. Rotberg helped them to make it to the cup final and to the league semifinals. She also played 8 games in Eurocup where she averaged 9.6ppg, 2.6rpg, 2.0apg and 1.1spg. The last season she played at Ramat in Israeli D1. In 29 games she had 13.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg in 2020-2021 season. Rotberg contributed to her team winning the Israeli League title and the cup. Great season indeed as she was voted to Eurobasket.com Israeli League All-Domestic Players Team. She has been also a member of Israeli international program for some years. Rotberg has regularly played for Israeli senior team since 2020 and previously for U18 National Team in 2016. She represented Israel at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 Division B in Oradea (Romania) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: Score-3 (17.9ppg), 3.4rpg, 3.1apg, Steals-5 (2.4spg), FGP: 39.0%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 83.3%. Rotberg has played previously for three other Israeli teams: A.S. Ramat Hasharon, Holon and Hapoel Zichron/Maagan Michael. |
| SLOVAKIA |
| Piestanske Cajky keeps James for another season - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She has played also professionally in Greece (AO Eleutheria Moshatou and Dafni Agioy). James graduated from Murray State in 2018 and it will be her fifth season as a professional player. |
| SPAIN |
| Plasencia inks Irene Viruel - by Eurobasket News | |
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Hierros Diaz Extremadura Miralvalle Plasencia (LF Challenge) signed 21-year old Irene Viruel (2000) for upcoming 2022-2023 season. Viruel played last season at ASISA-Alhaurin De La Torre in D4. She helped her team get promotion to LF2. In 23 games she had 6.3ppg and 7.0rpg. Hierros Diaz Extremadura Miralvalle Plasencia roster for 2022-2023: Maria Romero Maeve Carroll Ana Moyano Alicia Morales Carla Ollero Irene Viruel |
| Concepcion Fernandez-Satorre signs at Clarinos - by Eurobasket News |
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CDB Clarinos Tenerife (LF Endesa) landed 22-year old 170cm point guard Concepcion Fernandez-Satorre (college: UTEP) for upcoming season. Fernandez-Satorre played most recently at Club Deportivo La Salle Melilla in the LF2. She graduated from University of Texas at El Paso in 2019 and actually missed last season. It is her fourth season in pro basketball. |
| Picken Claret tabs rookie Paula Dits in her first year in pro basketball - by Eurobasket News | |
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Picken Claret Valencia (LF2) inked 21-year old Belgian 185cm guard Paula Dits for upcoming season. Dits just graduated from Caldwell (NCAA2). She has played there for the last four years. Dits represented Belgium at the World Cup U19 in Bangkok (Thailand) three years ago. Dits' team got to the Semifinals and her stats at that event were 5 games: 1.0ppg, 1.2rpg. So her pro career will start in Spain. |
| Gonzalez is back at Almeria - by Eurobasket News | |
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Ingenia Solar Energy Costa de Almeria (LF2) added to their roster experienced 35-year old power forward Alicia Gonzalez (187cm-1986) for new 2022-2023 season. It is actually her comeback to Almeria as she has played here before. Gonzalez played last season at Jairis (LF Challenge). In 28 games she had 7.0ppg and 2.8rpg. LF2 will be definitely a better match and she can see more playing time. She helped them to win the LF Challenge Playoff title despite they ended the regular season at the second place. The last season she played at Ingenia Solar Energy Costa de Almeria (also in LF Challenge) where in 23 games she recorded 14.1ppg, 4.4rpg and 1.0spg in 2020-2021 season. Gonzalez has spent her entire career in Spain playing for four other teams: Caceres, Pabellon Ourense, Eivissa and Chajeba 04 Jerez de la Frontera. It's very possible she may end her playing career at Almeria. |
| Bembibre inks Laura Westerik - by Eurobasket News | ||||
Westerik has been also a member of Dutch international program for some years. She has regularly played for Dutch senior team since 2020 and previously for U19 National Team back in 2015. Westerik represented Holland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U20 in Sopron (Hungary) four years ago. Her team won Bronze and her stats at that event were 7 games: Score-3 (17.9ppg), 7.3rpg, 1.7apg, Steals-5 (2.3spg), FGP: 47.7%, 3PT: 25.8%, FT: 83.0%. She has played previously professionally in Germany (Herner) and Holland (Lekdetec.nl Basketball, CTO Amsterdam, Blizzards and Royal Eagles). Embutidos Pajariel Bembibre PDM roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Helena Lopez Ainhoa Lacorzana Daria Dubniuk Forwards: Laura Westerik Ana Palma Jazz Bond Center: Laia Moya |
| Atkinson is back at Araski - by Eurobasket News | ||||
She has played previously for Spanish team Clarinos. Atkinson graduated from Temple University in 2018 and it will be her fifth season as a professional player. KutxaBank Araski roster for 2022-2023: Guards: Natalie Van_Den_Adel Tanaya Atkinson Txell Alarcon Center: Agostina Burani Coach: Madelen Urieta |
| Al-Qazeres land Lucia Fontela - by Eurobasket News |
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Alter Enersun Al-Qazeres Extremadura (LF Challenge) tabbed 20-year old swingman Lucia Fontela for new season. Fontela has played for the last four years at Celta Zorka. In 28 LF Challenge games she averaged just 2.2ppg last season. Alter Enersun Al-Qazeres Extremadura roster for 2022-2023: Nedzla Kovacevic Sara Zaragoza Celia Garcia-Panuero Sira Hisado Lucia Fontela Gedna Capel Maria Galiana |
| SWITZERLAND |
| Troistorrents keep Murisier for another season - by Luca Maffioli | |
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BBC Les Portes du Soleil Troistorrents (SBL) re-signed 18-year old 177cm small forward Tiffany Murisier for upcoming season. Murisier has played there for the last two seasons. She helped them to make it to the cup final and to the league semifinals. Murisier represented Switzerland at the European Championships (FIBA EuroBasket) U16 Division B in Podgorica (Montenegro) four years ago. Her stats at that event were 7 games: 1.3ppg, 1.1rpg. BBC Les Portes du Soleil Troistorrents roster for 2022-2023: Guard: Elisa Moix Forwards: Yeinny Dihigo Andrea Brady Tiffany Murisier Cecilia De_Preux Center: Ivanie Tacconi |
| UNITED KINGDOM |
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| URUGUAY |
| D'Agostino number one in Uruguay Liga Femenina for round 11 (by Hoops Agents) - by Eurobasket News | ||
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Colombian-Argentinian Center Malvina D'Agostino (184-C-2001) had an amazing evening in the last round for second-ranked Malvin, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 11. The 21-year old player had a double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds, while her team outclassed Urunday (#12, 1-10) with 68-point margin 96-28. Malvin is placed at 2nd position in Uruguayan Liga Femenina. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Malvin will need more victories to improve their 8-3 record. D'Agostino has many years of experience at Malvin, through which she has constantly improved. Malvina D'Agostino has solid league stats. She is in league's top in rebounds (3rd best: 11.9rpg) and averages impressive 1.9bpg and 2.4spg. The second best player in last round's games was young Josefina Rivera (177-C-1998) of D.Sporting. Rivera had a very good evening with a double-double of 18 points and 15 rebounds. Of course she led D.Sporting to another comfortable win 72-57 over the lower-ranked Juventud (#10, 1-10) being unquestionably team leader. This victory allowed D.Sporting to move up to 3rd position in the standings. Her team's 8-3 record is not bad at all. Rivera is one of the most experienced players at D.Sporting and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. Third on the list of top players last round was another Malvin's star - guard Carolina Fernandez (186-G-2003). Fernandez scored 22 points and passed four assists. She was another key player of Malvin, helping her team with a 96-28 easy win against the lower-ranked Urunday (#12, 1-10). Malvin needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 8 victories and 3 lost games. Fernandez has a great season in Uruguay. After 11 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 14.2ppg (8th best). Other top performing players last week: 4. Melina Zapata (180-C-1989) of Remeros - 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Karina Acosta (F-1986) of Juventud - 35 points, 15 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Mariangel Santana (160-PG-2003) of Yale - 21 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Ornela Bacchini (188-C-1989) of Remeros - 8 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 8. Laila Raviolo (180-G-2000) of Yale - 13 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Paula Sosa (180-PF-1996) of D.Sporting - 9 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists 10. Sabrina Molina (179-PF-1998) of 25 de Agosto - 11 points and 12 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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| WNBA |
| Storm Rolls Past Wings, 83-74 - by Eurobasket News |
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Five Seattle players scored in double-figures and the Storm continued its hot shooting, pulling away with a big third quarter to beat Dallas 83-74 on Tuesday afternoon at Climate Pledge Arena. The Storm improves to 16-8 on the season, winning its third-straight game over and fifth in its last six home games. The Wings drop to 10-13. Breanna Stewart (6'4'-F-1994, college: UConn) led Seattle in scoring, tallying 19 points on 6-of-12 shooting with 11 of those points coming in the third quarter. She added seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block. Stephanie Talbot (6'2'-F-1994) came off the bench and scored 14 points including eight in the fourth, connecting on 6-of-8 from the field in the game. Eziyoda Magbegor (6'4'-C-1999) and Jewell Loyd (5'10'-PG-1993, college: Notre Dame) added 13 points each with Magbegor nearly recording her third-straight double-double, finishing with eight rebounds while adding two steals and two blocks. Seattle continued its hot shooting, hitting 47.6% from the field in the game, shooting 45% or better for the third-straight game. That included the Storm making 9-of-12 shots in the third quarter, shooting 75% from the field in a quarter for the third time in the last two games. After falling behind early, Seattle outscored Dallas 17-5 over a four-minute span in the first quarter and led 25-19 at the end of one. But it was all Dallas in the second quarter as the Wings opened on a 15-4 run and outscored the Storm 22-14 in the period to take a 41-39 lead to the half. Seattle rallied in the third, opening the half on a 14-4 run to go up 53-45 just four minutes in. The Storm held a 27-17 advantage in the quarter to take a 66-58 lead to the fourth with Stewart scoring 11 points in the third quarter alone, hitting 4-of-5 from the field and adding a pair of free throws. In the fourth, Dallas pulled to within six with a quick bucket, but Seattle scored five-straight to stretch the lead to 11 at 71-60 with 7:52 to go. The Wings stayed close the rest of the way, but Talbot came up with a few big shots, scoring eight of her 14 in the final period as Dallas could not get any closer than eight the rest of the way. Teaira McCowan (6'7'-C-1996, college: MSU) scored a season-high 18 points and added 10 rebounds to pace the Wings, hitting 8-of-14 (57.1%) from the field. However, the rest of the team shot just 19-of-58 (32.8%) in the game as the Storm defense clamped down on the high-scoring Wings. Arike Ogunbowale (5'8'-PG-1997, college: Notre Dame), who entered the game as the WNBA's third-leading scorer, continued to struggle against the Storm, scoring 12 points on 4-of-18 shooting in the game. She averaged just 13.3 ppg against the Storm in four games this season. Seattle, which played the final game before the WNBA's All-Star break and the first game after the break, now gets a few days off, returning to action on Sunday, July 17, hosting the Indiana Fever at 3:00 p.m. at Climate Pledge Arena. Courtesy of: oursportscentral.com |
| WORLD CUP U17 |
| Overview of Day 3 in Hungary - by Eurobasket News |
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Australia - France 66-77 France rallied past Australia to improve at 3-0 record on top of Group B. France dominated in the first half. les Bleues grabbed a comfortable 44-29 halftime lead. Australia narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the loss at the end. Marine Dursus (174-G/F-2005) posted 22 points, while Dominique Malonga (198-C-2005) contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Jessica Petrie (186-C-2005) answered with 15 points for Australia. Argentina - Slovenia 45-73 Slovenia finished second in Group B. They beat Argentina to earn 2-1 record. Slovenia jumped off to a 21-8 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a 38-23 second half run to ice the win. Lea Bartelme (178-PG-2005) and Alina Zitek (181-PG-2005) posted 11 points each for Slovenia. Angelina Giacone (181-F-2005) answered with 14 points for Argentina. Egypt - Canada 44-67 Canada outgunned Egypt to earn the second place in Group C. Canada recorded a 32-26 halftime lead. The North American side then ignited a 35-18 rally in the second half and raced to the victory. Toby Fournier (188-F-2005) recorded 13 points and 14 rebounds, while Delaney Gibb (181-SG-2005) added 12 points in the win. Jana Elalfy (192-C-2005) answered with 15 points for Egypt. Spain - South Korea 92-52 Spain cruised past South Korea to improve at 3-0 record in Hungary. Spain built a 39-32 halftime lead. But they triggered a strong 53-20 second half run to ease to the win. Carla Segura (176-SF-2005) and Marina Mata (187-C-2005) notched 13 points each for the winners. Ko Hyeonji (181-F-2005) answered with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for South Korea. Mexico - Hungary 36-71 Hungary thumped Mexico to stay undefeated at the championship. The hosts grabbed a 33-15 halftime lead. They held Mexico to 21 points in the second half and marched to the win. Lili Gabor tallied 14 points, while Lilla Papp (184-C-2005) and Orsolya Kadar (187-C-2005) netted 11 points each for Hungary. Beatriz Zazueta (173-SG-2005) hauled in 14 points for Mexico. Belgium - Japan 60-57 Belgium nipped Japan to end up in the second place in Group A. Japan recorded a 23-11 lead after ten minutes. But Belgium narrowed the deficit at 3-point mark at the big break. They went on a 16-9 run in the fourth stanza to seal the win. Sam Daelemans (182-SF-2005) and Pauline Bayart (188-PF-2006) delivered 15 points each for Belgium. Kokone Ueno (176-G-2005) answered with 22 points for Japan. Germany - USA 40-86 USA cruised past Germany to finish preliminary round undefeated. Breya Cunningham (193-F-2005, college: USA NT U16) scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to pace the winners. USA built a 47-19 halftime lead. They poured in 39 points in the second half to rally to the victory. JuJu Watkins (183-G-2005, college: USA NT U16) had 12 points and 10 rebounds for USA. Annika Soltau (190-PF-2006) answered with 19 points for Germany. Mali - New Zealand 58-61 New Zealand nipped Mali for the first win in Hungary. Mali grabbed an 18-10 lead after ten minutes. New Zealand narrowed the gap at one-point mark at the big break. Mali stayed in charge throughout the third quarter. They entered the fourth period up by five points but New Zealand ignited a 20-12 rally to snatch the victory. Layla Cameron (176-PG-2005) delivered 18 points, while Maia Jones (179-SG-2005) added 16 points in the victory. Rokiatou Berthe (180-F-2006) responded with 16 points for Mali. |
