The Regular Season in A Bundesliga is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 5 rounds.
Seventh-ranked Gussing Knights (13-12) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Xion Dukes (17-8) in Klosterneuburg on Sunday. Xion Dukes managed to secure only three-point victory 78-75. However their fans expected easier game. The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 18-13 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Xion Dukes made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Gussing Knights helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was international point guard Moritz Lanegger (190-90, agency: Interperformances) who scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Bosnian power forward Ramiz Suljanovic (205-79) chipped in 16 points. At the other side the best for losing team was international point guard Thomas Klepeisz (185-91, agency: TSS Management) who recorded 22 points. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Gussing Knights at the other side keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Xion Dukes are again looking forward to face Gussing Knights (#7) on the road in the next round. Gussing Knights will have a break next round. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Gmunden. First ranked BC Vienna faced 4th placed Gmunden Swans. Guests from Wien (19-6) defeated host Gmunden Swans (16-9) 84-76. It was a good game for the former international guard Stjepan Stazic (199-78) who led his team to a victory with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Ryan Richards contributed with 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Joshua Brown (187-88, college: Towson) answered with 14 points and 5 assists for Gmunden Swans. BC Vienna maintains first place with 19-6 record. Gmunden Swans lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with nine games lost. BC Vienna will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gmunden Swans will play again on the road against the league's leader BC Vienna (#1) in Wien and hope to get back on the winning track. An interesting game where host UBSC Graz (#8) won against 5th ranked Raiffeisen Wels86-80 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Raiffeisen Wels. It was a great evening for Milan Stegnjaic who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Davor Lamesic with 22 points and 6 rebounds. UBSC Graz maintains eighth place with 10-14 record. Loser Raiffeisen Wels keep the fifth position with ten games lost. UBSC Graz will again meet higher ranked Raiffeisen Wels (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Raiffeisen Wels will have a break next round. The game with biggest result difference took place in Furstenfeld. Local Furstenfeld Panthers (9-15) beat 11th ranked Arkadia Lions (2-22) 91-75. It was a quality performance for Blaz Cresnar who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds. Furstenfeld Panthers maintains ninth place with 9-15 record. Arkadia Lions at the other side stay dead last with 22 lost games. Furstenfeld Panthers' next round opponent will be again bottom-ranked Arkadia Lions (#11) in Traiskirchen.
In the last game of round 27 Oberwart were defeated by Kapfenberg in a road game 74-66. The best stats of 27th round was 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Deteri Mayes of Kapfenberg.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Gmunden. First ranked BC Vienna faced 4th placed Gmunden Swans. Guests from Wien (19-6) defeated host Gmunden Swans (16-9) 84-76. The guests were tied after three quarters but managed to speed up in last quarter eventually winning the game. BC Vienna made 21-of-24 charity shots (87.5 percent) during the game. It was a good game for the former international guard Stjepan Stazic (199-78) who led his team to a victory with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. British power forward Ryan Richards (212-91, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Joshua Brown (187-88, college: Towson) answered with 14 points and 5 assists and international Richard Poiger (202-87) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Gmunden Swans. Four Gmunden Swans players scored in double figures. BC Vienna maintains first place with 19-6 record. Gmunden Swans lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with nine games lost. BC Vienna will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gmunden Swans will play again on the road against the league's leader BC Vienna (#1) in Wien and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: BC Vienna: R.Richards 23+5reb, S.Ray 18+5reb, S.Stazic 17+8reb+6ast, I.Boylan 8+1reb+4ast, F.Trmal 7+8reb, B.Danek 5+2reb+2ast Gmunden: J.Brown 14+2reb+5ast, R.Arnold 13+3reb, E.Murati 12+4reb+1ast, D.Oppland 10+7reb, R.Poiger 9+5reb+5ast, M.Mayer 7+4reb+2ast
Seventh-ranked Gussing Knights (13-12) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Xion Dukes (17-8) in Klosterneuburg on Sunday. Xion Dukes managed to secure only three-point victory 78-75. However their fans expected easier game. The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 18-13 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Xion Dukes made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Gussing Knights helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was international point guard Moritz Lanegger (190-90, agency: Interperformances) who scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Bosnian power forward Ramiz Suljanovic (205-79) chipped in 16 points. At the other side the best for losing team was international point guard Thomas Klepeisz (185-91, agency: TSS Management) who recorded 22 points and American forward Marcus Heard (201-84, college: De Paul) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Five Xion Dukes and four Gussing Knights players scored in double figures. Defending champion moved-up to third place. Gussing Knights at the other side keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Xion Dukes are again looking forward to face Gussing Knights (#7) on the road in the next round. Gussing Knights will have a break next round. Top scorers: Klosterneub.: R.Suljanovic 16+4reb+1ast, D.Zeleznik 14+2reb+2ast, K.Payton 11+6reb, M.Lanegger 11+8reb+6ast, C.Bobb 10+4reb+3ast, C.Greimeister 9+3reb+1ast Gussing: T.Klepeisz 22+4reb, D.Hunt 14+6reb, E.Kadic 13+3reb+2ast, M.Heard 12+12reb, M.Jandrasits 6+1ast, S.Koch 5+4reb
There was no surprise when 5th ranked Redwell Gunners Oberwart (14-11) was defeated on the road by second ranked Kapfenberg Bulls (18-7) 74-66. It looked good early as Redwell Gunners Oberwart took an 12-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Kapfenberg Bulls took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 8 points. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Deteri Mayes (189-74, college: Murray St., agency: Court Side) who led the winners and scored 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). American-Mexican forward Mark Sanchez (201-87, college: Boise St., agency: Court Side) accounted for 7 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. American-Puerto Rican guard Richard Chaney (196-84, college: Troy) came up with 22 points and American forward Seamus Boxley (201-82, college: Portland St.) added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Redwell Gunners Oberwart in the defeat. Redwell Gunners Oberwart's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kapfenberg Bulls maintains second place with 18-7 record behind leader BC Vienna. Redwell Gunners Oberwart at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. Kapfenberg Bulls' next round opponent will be again Redwell Gunners Oberwart (#6) on the road. Top scorers: Kapfenberg: D.Mayes 30+5reb+4ast, J.Dean Shaw 15+2reb+1ast, D.Nelson 8+8reb+3ast, M.Sanchez 7+9reb+5ast, Q.Pryor 7+2reb+2ast, G.Woods 5+2reb Oberwart: R.Chaney 22+2reb+2ast, D.Hinson 14+2reb+2ast, S.Boxley 13+8reb+4ast, J.Johnson 8+8reb+1ast, L.Linzer 3+1ast, D.Gant 2+5reb+1ast
The game with biggest result difference took place in Furstenfeld. Local Furstenfeld Panthers (9-15) beat 11th ranked Arkadia Lions (2-22) 91-75. The game was mostly controlled by Furstenfeld Panthers. Arkadia Lions was better in third quarter 18-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Furstenfeld Panthers had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a quality performance for Slovenian center Blaz Cresnar (214-86) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds. American forward Tyrone Sally (201-82, college: W.Virginia) accounted for 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Worth to mention Cresnar played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Four Furstenfeld Panthers players scored in double figures. Italian-Argentinian forward Fabricio Vay (206-86, agency: Interperformances) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists and Montenegrin power forward Radosav Spasojevic (204-92, agency: Interperformances) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Arkadia Lions in the defeat. Furstenfeld Panthers maintains ninth place with 9-15 record. Arkadia Lions at the other side stay dead last with 22 lost games. Furstenfeld Panthers' next round opponent will be again bottom-ranked Arkadia Lions (#11) in Traiskirchen. Top scorers: Furstenfeld: T.Sally 21+8reb+4ast, S.Grum 19+1reb+4ast, B.Cresnar 16+18reb+2ast, J.Rubin 14+5reb+2ast, P.Radakovics 13+1reb+1ast, C.Cox 6+6reb+4ast Arkadia: F.Vay 26+14reb+7ast, R.Spasojevic 19+7reb+2ast, M.Bortolin 8+2reb+1ast, J.Blazevic 8+2reb+2ast, M.Pajovic 6+4reb+1ast, T.Stadelmann 5+2reb+1ast
An interesting game where host UBSC Graz (#8) won against 5th ranked Raiffeisen Wels86-80 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Raiffeisen Wels. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 31-24. But Raiffeisen Wels won second period 14-10. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. UBSC Graz looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Raiffeisen Wels' players. It was a great evening for Croatian power forward Milan Stegnjaic (204-81) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 7 rebounds. American point guard Eric Gilchrese (183-87, college: New Hampshire) helped adding 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Gilchrese is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four UBSC Graz players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international Davor Lamesic (205-83, agency: Interperformances) with 22 points and 6 rebounds and American guard David Gonzalvez (193-87, college: Richmond, agency: Limelight Hoops) scored 25 points and 4 steals. UBSC Graz maintains eighth place with 10-14 record. Loser Raiffeisen Wels keep the fifth position with ten games lost. UBSC Graz will again meet higher ranked Raiffeisen Wels (#5) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Raiffeisen Wels will have a break next round. Top scorers: UBSC Graz: M.Stegnjaic 25+7reb, E.Gilchrese 18+5reb+7ast, C.Bronson 15+2reb+1ast, C.Knor 12+4reb+2ast, M.Dale 9+8reb+7ast, S.Schaal 7+2reb+4ast Wels: D.Gonzalvez 25+2reb+2ast, D.Lamesic 22+6reb+3ast, T.Tiedeman 18+3reb, D.Washington 8+4reb, C.Hallett 4+4reb, A.Farokhmanesh 3+2reb+4ast
Kapfenberg signed contract with Martin Kohlmaier (218-C-84). The centre spent the previous season with St. Polten. He notched 16.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in A Bundesliga. Martin Kohlmaier made it into Austrian League All-Domestic Players Team. Previously the centre had stints with Wels, Uppsala Basket, LTi Giessen, UB La Palma, Worthersee. He is not new to Kapfenberg. The centre played for the Bulls back in 2002/2007 seasons [read more]
Kapfenberg signed contract with Martin Kohlmaier (218-C-84). The centre spent the previous season with St. Polten. He notched 16.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game in A Bundesliga. Martin Kohlmaier made it into Austrian League All-Domestic Players Team. Previously the centre had stints with Wels, Uppsala Basket, LTi Giessen, UB La Palma, Worthersee. He is not new to Kapfenberg. The centre played for the Bulls back in 2002/2007 seasons. Martin Kohlmaier made it into Austrian Bundesliga All-Newcomers Team in 2002. Two years later the centre made it into Bundesliga All-Domestic 1st Team. He took part at the Bundesliga All-Star Game in 2007 and 2008.
Slovenian Guard Samo Grum (193-G/F-79) leaves the Furstenfeld Panthers after just one year and he will suit up for the St. Polten Dragons for the new season. Last season Grum played 30 games for the panthers and he finished with 18.6ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.6pag and he played bis best offensive game against St. Polten scoring 40 Points in the important win [read more]
Slovenian Guard Samo Grum (193-G/F-79) leaves the Furstenfeld Panthers after just one year and he will suit up for the St. Polten Dragons for the new season. Last season Grum played 30 games for the panthers and he finished with 18.6ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.6pag and he played bis best offensive game against St. Polten scoring 40 Points in the important win. Headcoach Uros Vukadinovic stated that he is very happy to get Grum on board as he is one the most experienced Players in the league and he is known as one of the best scorers over years. Also he is happy to be able to work with him next season.
Xion Dukes Klosterneuburg announced the hiring of Robert Langer . The specialist will replace Werner Sallomon . Robert Langer has previously worked with Gussing, Danube City Timberwolves. Robert Langer is not new to Klosterneuburg. He worked as assistant coach with the team in 2000/03 seasons. Robert Langer guided Austrian U18 National Team in 2008/09 seasons. [read more]
Xion Dukes Klosterneuburg announced the hiring of Robert Langer . The specialist will replace Werner Sallomon . Robert Langer has previously worked with Gussing, Danube City Timberwolves. Robert Langer is not new to Klosterneuburg. He worked as assistant coach with the team in 2000/03 seasons. Robert Langer guided Austrian U18 National Team in 2008/09 seasons.
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