The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute susprises and upsets. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with derby games and favorites losing the games.
The most exciting game of round 22 in the Adriatic League took place in Beograd. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Serbian Partizan (13-9) to seventh ranked Slovenian Un.Olimpija (12-10) 73-71 on Saturday evening. Partizan was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 14-8 charge of Un.Olimpija, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Partizan outrebounded Un.Olimpija 38-24 including a 26-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Dino Muric (200-90) who helped to win the game recording 10 points and 7 rebounds. Finnish guard Sasu Salin (192-91) contributed with 13 points for the winners. French forward Joffrey Lauvergne (210-91, agency: Beo Basket) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for Partizan. Partizan's coach Dusko Vujosevic tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Un.Olimpija moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cedevita. Defending Serbian champion Partizan dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. Un.Olimpija is looking forward to face Krka (#9) in Novo Mesto in the next round. Partizan will play on the road against Cedevita (#6) in Zagreb and it may be a tough game between close rivals. One of the most interesting games of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Croatia. The game took place in Zagreb where eleventh ranked Cibona won against visiting KK Split (7-15) 81-73. American point guard Jerel Blassingame (175-81, college: UNLV) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and D.J. Strawberry chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Vedran Vukusic (206-82, college: Northwestern) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds. KK Split's coach Mladen Erjavec let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending Croatian champion (8-14) moved-up to tenth place. KK Split lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Cibona will play against league's second-placed Zvezda in Beograd in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. KK Split will play at home against HKK Siroki WWin (#12) in Siroki Brijeg and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Hungarian Szolnok managed to get the second consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time defending Hungarian champion won against sixth-ranked Croatian Cedevita64-59. Sead Sehovic notched a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Szolnok's coach Neno Asceric used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 13 points and 7 assists by Bracey Wright did not help to save the game for Cedevita. Defending Hungarian champion (7-15) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Cedevita at the other side keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Un.Olimpija. Szolnok will meet league's leader Igokea in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Cedevita will play against Partizan (#5) in Beograd and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Adriatic League top team - Bosnian Igokea (17-5) added another victory to their record. This time they beat eighth ranked FYR Macedonian MZT Skopje (11-11) 81-77. Branko Jorovic fired 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Igokea's coach Dragan Bajic allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Igokea maintains first position with 17-5 record. Defending FYR Macedonian champion MZT Skopje keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. Igokea's next round opponent will be Szolnok (#13) in Szolnok which should be an easy win for them. MZT Skopje will play at home against KK Zadar (#14). The game between 11th ranked Bosnian HKK Siroki WWin (7-15) and fourth ranked Serbian Radnicki KG (14-8) in Siroki Brijeg on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Kragujevac beat HKK Siroki WWin 100-85. It was a very good performance for Terrico White who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Radnicki KG have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Buducnost. Defending Bosnian champion HKK Siroki WWin keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Radnicki KG will face Buducnost (#3) in Podgorica in the next round, which may be the game of the day. HKK Siroki WWin will play on the road against KK Split (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last two games of round 22 Buducnost beat Zadar on the road 72-60. Krka lost to Crvena Zvezda on its own court 52-57.
The game between 11th ranked Bosnian HKK Siroki WWin (7-15) and fourth ranked Serbian Radnicki KG (14-8) in Siroki Brijeg on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Kragujevac beat HKK Siroki WWin 100-85. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Radnicki KG outrebounded HKK Siroki WWin 36-24 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a very good performance for American guard Terrico White (196-90, college: Mississippi) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds. Slovenian-Serbian point guard Aleksandar Capin (186-82, agency: Beo Basket) contributed with 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four Radnicki KG players scored in double figures. Forward Boris Barac (205-92) replied with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Dalibor Persic (185-85) added 20 points in the effort for HKK Siroki WWin. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Radnicki KG have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Buducnost. Defending Bosnian champion HKK Siroki WWin keeps the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Radnicki KG will face Buducnost (#3) in Podgorica in the next round, which may be the game of the day. HKK Siroki WWin will play on the road against KK Split (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Siroki WWin: B.Barac 25+6reb+4ast, D.Persic 20+3reb+2ast, M.Sutalo 11+3reb+3ast, K.Vragovic 9+2reb+2ast, J.Jones 8+2reb+5ast, R.Freeman 4 Radnicki KG: T.White 29+10reb+3ast, A.Capin 17+2reb+5ast, M.Bryan-Amaning 14+5reb+2ast, S.Bircevic 10+3reb, K.Visser 8+3reb, M.Borisov 8+4reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Montenegrin Buducnost (14-8) beat on the road bottom-ranked Croatian KK Zadar (7-15) 72-60 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Buducnost. KK Zadar was better in third quarter 19-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Quite impressive performance for Aleksa Popovic (201-87) who helped to win the game recording 29 points. Serbian forward Cedomir Vitkovac (201-82, agency: Beo Basket) contributed with 10 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Center Franko Kastropil (212-84) replied with 20 points and 7 rebounds and American Romeo Travis (201-84, college: Akron) added 10 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for KK Zadar. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Buducnost have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending Montenegrin champion maintains third position with 14-8 record having just three points less than leader Igokea, which they share with Radnicki KG. KK Zadar lost fourth consecutive game. Loser KK Zadar dropped to the bottom place with 15 games lost. Buducnost will face Radnicki KG (#4) in Kragujevac in the next round. KK Zadar will play on the road against MZT Skopje (#8). Top scorers: Zadar: F.Kastropil 20+7reb+2ast, R.Travis 10+9reb+3ast, I.Batur 9+3reb+1ast, J.Brkic 5+1ast, M.Ramljak 5, A.Delas 4+5reb+4ast Buducnost: A.Popovic 29+3reb, C.Vitkovac 10+5reb, D.Bost 9+4reb+1ast, S.Milosevic 7+6reb+1ast, D.Bunic 6+3reb, N.Ivanovic 6
Very expected game when 9th ranked Slovenian Krka (9-13) lost to second ranked Serbian Zvezda (16-6) in Novo Mesto 52-57 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 11 points at the halftime before their 36-20 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Zvezda dominated on the defensive end, holding Krka to just 6 points in third quarter. They also forced 20 Krka turnovers. Krka was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Quite impressive performance for guard Igor Rakocevic (191-78) who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 6 rebounds. American guard DeMarcus Nelson (193-85, college: Duke) contributed with 7 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Jaka Klobucar (198-87) replied with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Croatian point guard Jakov Vladovic (187-83) added 8 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Krka. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Zvezda have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-6 record behind leader Igokea. Defending Slovenian champion Krka keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost. Zvezda will face Cibona (#10) in Zagreb in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Krka will play on the road against Un.Olimpija in Ljubljana and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Krka: U.Lucic 11+5reb+1ast, J.Klobucar 9+9reb+5ast, J.Vladovic 8+9reb+1ast, M.Smodis 6+3reb+2ast, D.Lorbek 5+2ast, J.Lalic 5+5reb+1ast Crvena Zvezda: I.Rakocevic 14+6reb+1ast, R.Katic 12+3reb, B.Savovic 8+5reb, D.Nelson 7+5reb+4ast, M.Simonovic 6+1reb, V.Radivojevic 4+6reb+1ast
The most exciting game of round 22 in the Adriatic League took place in Beograd. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of one of their biggest challengers Serbian Partizan (13-9) to seventh ranked Slovenian Un.Olimpija (12-10) 73-71 on Saturday evening. Partizan was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 14-8 charge of Un.Olimpija, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Partizan outrebounded Un.Olimpija 38-24 including a 26-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Dino Muric (200-90) who helped to win the game recording 10 points and 7 rebounds. Finnish guard Sasu Salin (192-91) contributed with 13 points for the winners. Five Un.Olimpija players scored in double figures. French forward Joffrey Lauvergne (210-91, agency: Beo Basket) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Vladimir Lucic (202-89, agency: Beo Basket) added 11 points in the effort for Partizan. Partizan's coach Dusko Vujosevic tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Un.Olimpija moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cedevita. Defending Serbian champion Partizan dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. Un.Olimpija is looking forward to face Krka (#9) in Novo Mesto in the next round. Partizan will play on the road against Cedevita (#6) in Zagreb and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Partizan: J.Lauvergne 17+10reb, V.Lucic 11+3reb+1ast, D.Bertans 9+3reb+2ast, D.Milosavljevic 9+5reb, D.Musli 7+2reb, D.Gordon 5+3reb+1ast Un.Olimpija: S.Salin 13+4reb+2ast, T.Rannikko 12+2reb+2ast, D.Muric 10+7reb+2ast, A.Omic 10+8reb+1ast, J.Blazic 10+1reb+2ast, K.Prepelic 7+1reb+3ast
Bottom-ranked Hungarian Szolnok managed to get the second consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time defending Hungarian champion won against sixth-ranked Croatian Cedevita64-59. The hosts trailed by 8 points after three quarters before their 28-15 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Bosnian-Montenegrin swingman Sead Sehovic (196-89) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and center Marton Bader (212-80, agency: Laszlo Vinko Group) supported him with 15 points. Four Szolnok players scored in double figures. Szolnok's coach Neno Asceric used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 13 points and 7 assists by American guard Bracey Wright (191-84, college: Indiana, agency: Priority Sports) did not help to save the game for Cedevita. Center Miro Bilan (215-89) added 10 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Defending Hungarian champion (7-15) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Cedevita at the other side keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Un.Olimpija. Szolnok will meet league's leader Igokea in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Cedevita will play against Partizan (#5) in Beograd and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Cedevita: B.Wright 13+2reb+7ast, M.Bilan 10+11reb, G.Suton 10+4reb, M.Tomas 7+2reb+1ast, A.Masic 6+3reb, D.Kitchen 5+2reb+2ast Szolnok: M.Bader 15+4reb, E.Kalve 14+3reb+1ast, S.Sehovic 12+10reb+5ast, J.Florence 10+6reb+3ast, A.Horvath 6+3reb, I.Nemeth 3+1reb+2ast
One of the most interesting games of round 22 was a derby match between two teams from Croatia. The game took place in Zagreb where eleventh ranked Cibona won against visiting KK Split (7-15) 81-73. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But KK Split won third quarter 22-21. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Cibona made 23-of-28 charity shots (82.1 percent) during the game. KK Split was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American point guard Jerel Blassingame (175-81, college: UNLV) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard D.J. Strawberry (196-85, college: Maryland) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Cibona players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Vedran Vukusic (206-82, college: Northwestern) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Josip Sobin (203-89) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). KK Split's coach Mladen Erjavec let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending Croatian champion (8-14) moved-up to tenth place. KK Split lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Cibona will play against league's second-placed Zvezda in Beograd in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. KK Split will play at home against HKK Siroki WWin (#12) in Siroki Brijeg and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: KK Split: V.Vukusic 18+8reb+3ast, J.Sobin 17+8reb, F.Kraljevic 13+3reb, I.Mimica 8+2reb+2ast, T.Dijan 7+4reb+3ast, I.Siriscevic 5+2reb+2ast Cibona: A.Zizic 20+6reb, D.Strawberry 18+5reb+3ast, J.Blassingame 17+5reb+9ast, D.Kus 10+1ast, M.Rozic 9+3reb, P.Marcinkovic 4+1reb
Adriatic League top team - Bosnian Igokea (17-5) added another victory to their record. This time they beat eighth ranked FYR Macedonian MZT Skopje (11-11) 81-77. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 24-13. But MZT Skopje won second period 22-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Igokea won last quarter 27-24. They made 27-of-31 charity shots (87.1 percent) during the game. 27 personal fouls committed by MZT Skopje helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Serbian forward Branko Jorovic (204-81, agency: Beo Basket) fired 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Corsley Edwards (205-79, college: Cent.Conn.St.) chipped in 20 points (made all of his eight free throws). Igokea's coach Dragan Bajic allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Center Todor Gecevski (209-77, agency: Interperformances) produced 21 points and 8 rebounds and Montenegrin guard Boris Bakic (193-86, agency: Beo Basket) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Igokea maintains first position with 17-5 record. Defending FYR Macedonian champion MZT Skopje keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. Igokea's next round opponent will be Szolnok (#13) in Szolnok which should be an easy win for them. MZT Skopje will play at home against KK Zadar (#14). Top scorers: MZT Skopje: T.Gecevski 21+8reb+3ast, B.Bakic 14+4reb+2ast, N.Otasevic 13+1reb+3ast, D.Stojanovski 11+4reb+2ast, G.Cekovski 9+4reb+2ast, K.Nikolovski 5+1reb Igokea: C.Edwards 20+2reb, B.Jorovic 16+5reb+2ast, F.Adamovic 13+1reb+2ast, N.Joksimovic 11+3reb+2ast, M.Komatina 9+1reb, C.Hammonds 5+4reb+5ast
Buducnost bolstered their backcourt. They agreed on terms of contract with Suad Sehovic (196-G/F-87). The deal is meant for two seasons. The guard spent the last season in Ukraine. Suad Sehovic played for Khimik Yuzny. Suad Sehovic tallied 9.2 points, 5.3 boards and 1.0 steal per game in EuroChallenge. In Superleague the guard posted 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per appearance. Previously Suad Sehovic had stints with Budivelnyk, Bosna Sarajevo, Union Olimpija [read more]
Buducnost bolstered their backcourt. They agreed on terms of contract with Suad Sehovic (196-G/F-87). The deal is meant for two seasons. The guard spent the last season in Ukraine. Suad Sehovic played for Khimik Yuzny. Suad Sehovic tallied 9.2 points, 5.3 boards and 1.0 steal per game in EuroChallenge. In Superleague the guard posted 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per appearance. Previously Suad Sehovic had stints with Budivelnyk, Bosna Sarajevo, Union Olimpija. He was named All-Bosnia and Herzegovina League Forward of the Year in 2009. Suad Sehovic made it into All-Bosnia and Herzegovina League 2nd Team in 2010. Sehovic has been the member of the Montenegrin National Team since 2008. Previously he played for U20 and U21 Montenegrin National Teams.
Buducnost Podgorica have extended their cooperation with Dee Bost (187-G-89, college: Mississippi St.). The guard is expected to play for the Montenegrin powerhouse through 2015. Dee Bost joined Buducnost at the start of the season. It was the first pro contract signature for the guard. Bost averaged 8.3 points, 1.5 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game in Adriatic League. In EuroCup his stats read 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per appearance [read more]
Buducnost Podgorica have extended their cooperation with Dee Bost (187-G-89, college: Mississippi St.). The guard is expected to play for the Montenegrin powerhouse through 2015. Dee Bost joined Buducnost at the start of the season. It was the first pro contract signature for the guard. Bost averaged 8.3 points, 1.5 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game in Adriatic League. In EuroCup his stats read 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per appearance. Dee Bost also delivers 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists in the Montenegrin League. Dee Bost is the Mississippi State University graduate. He made it into All-SEC 1st Team in his senior season. The guard was also named into NABC Division I All-District 21 2nd Team in 2012.
Finals MVP: Davis Bertans (203-SF-92) of Partizan; Player of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG; Guard of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG; Forward of the Year: Boris Savovic (210-F-87) of Crvena Zvezda; Center of the Year: Todor Gecevski (209-C-77) of MZT Skopje; Import Player of the Year: Romeo Travis (201-PF-84) of Zadar; European Player of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG; Defensive Player of the Year: D.J. Strawberry (196-G-85) of [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Adriatic League 1st Team 2013
Capin
Rakocevic
Jorovic
Savovic
Gecevski
Finals MVP: Davis Bertans (203-SF-92) of Partizan Player of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG Guard of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG Forward of the Year: Boris Savovic (210-F-87) of Crvena Zvezda Center of the Year: Todor Gecevski (209-C-77) of MZT Skopje Import Player of the Year: Romeo Travis (201-PF-84) of Zadar European Player of the Year: Aleksandar Capin (186-PG-82) of Radnicki KG Defensive Player of the Year: D.J. Strawberry (196-G-85) of Cibona Coach of the Year: Dragan Bajic of Igokea
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