Kalev/Cramo was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. It was a great shooting night for Pieno Zvaigzdes especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 64.7 percentage. The best player for the winners was Gytis Sirutavicius (195-83) who scored 21 points. Guard Sarunas Vasiliauskas (188-89, agency: Alti Sport) chipped in 8 points and 7 assists. U.S. Virgin Islands center Frank Elegar (208-86, college: Drexel) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Latvian guard Armands Skele (192-83) added 18 points respectively for the guests. Four Kalev/Cramo players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Pieno Zvaigzdes: G.Sirutavicius 21+3reb+3ast, T.Biggs 12+3reb, G.Maceina 10+3reb+1ast, M.Ruikis 9+1reb, S.Vasiliauskas 8+4reb+7ast, V.Cepukaitis 8+5reb Kalev/Cramo: A.Skele 18+3reb+1ast, F.Elegar 15+11reb+2ast, G.Wilkinson 14+5reb+1ast, T.Abbott 10+2reb+2ast, G.Dorbek 7+5reb+3ast, T.Sokk 7+1reb+3ast
The game was mostly controlled by TU/Rock. Barons kvartals managed to win third quarter 27-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening, at least not yet. The game turned upside-down in the last quarter, where Barons kvartals used huge pressure winning it 12-21 getting a tie at the end of regular time. They lost eventually overtime period 14-11. TU/Rock made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Barons kvartals turnovers and outrebounded them 37-25 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Rain Veideman (193-91) scored 28 points to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Justin Ingram (188-85, college: Toledo, agency: Two Points) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. TU/Rock's coach Gert Kullamae used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Latvian forward Maris Gulbis (202-85, agency: Players Group) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) and American forward Tyler Cain (203-88, college: S.Dakota) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four TU/Rock and five Barons kvartals players scored in double figures. Top scorers: TU/Rock: R.Veideman 28+2reb+3ast, J.Ingram 19+5reb+3ast, T.Kurbas 13+3reb, J.Toome 10+4reb+1ast, E.Dimsa 8+5reb, M.Doronin 8+6reb+1ast Barons kvartals: M.Gulbis 18+6reb+2ast, J.Diggs 16+2reb+3ast, T.Cain 12+7reb+2ast, D.Dulkys 12+3reb+1ast, A.Brunins 12+3reb+1ast, S.Metra 9+1reb+1ast
The game without a history. Ventspils led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Siauliai was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Arturs Berzins (204-88, agency: FCM) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Martins Laksa (200-90, agency: FCM) contributed with 20 points for the winners. Guard Laurynas Samenas (192-88) replied with 22 points and guard Vytautas Sulskis (200-88, college: Youngstown St.) added 14 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) in the effort for Siauliai. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Ventspils: M.Laksa 20+4reb, A.Berzins 20+7reb+2ast, D.Sims 15+2reb+4ast, J.Timma 11+6reb, R.Zakis 7+5reb, M.Meiers 5+2reb Siauliai: L.Samenas 22+1reb, V.Sulskis 14+4reb+2ast, A.Kieza 11+5reb+2ast, D.Burke 11+5reb, C.Simon 8+3reb+1ast, R.Alijevas 4+4reb+4ast
The game without a history. Rudupis led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Rudupis outrebounded BC Rakvere 38-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. Rudupis looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by BC Rakvere's players. The best player for the winners was swingman Gediminas Orelikas (200-90) who scored 26 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Arturas Milaknis (195-86) chipped in 23 points. Five Rudupis players scored in double figures. Rudupis' coach Virginijus Seskus felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Reimo Tamm (185-84) produced 25 points and 5 assists and American guard Brandis Raley-Ross (188-87, college: S.Carolina) added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Top scorers: Rudupis: G.Orelikas 26+8reb, A.Milaknis 23+3reb, A.Labuckas 13+6reb+2ast, A.Valeika 12+6reb+3ast, A.Urbutis 10+5reb+2ast, S.Vene 9+5reb+2ast Tarvas: R.Tamm 25+2reb+5ast, B.Raley-Ross 18+7reb+6ast, K.Saks 14+3reb, J.Umbrasko 9+1ast, A.Stewart 8+3reb, M.Laksa 7+5reb
Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League Awards 2013 - Apr 9, 2013
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Player of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis; Guard of the Year: Donald Sims (185-PG-87) of Ventspils; Forward of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis; Center of the Year: Frank Elegar (208-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo; European Player of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis; Import Player of the Year: Tyler Cain (203-F-88) of Barons kvartals; Defensive Player of the Year: Bamba Fall (217-C-86) of Kalev/Cr [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League 1st Team 2013
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Orelikas
Gulbis
Cain
Elegar
Player of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis Guard of the Year: Donald Sims (185-PG-87) of Ventspils Forward of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis Center of the Year: Frank Elegar (208-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo European Player of the Year: Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) of Rudupis Import Player of the Year: Tyler Cain (203-F-88) of Barons kvartals Defensive Player of the Year: Bamba Fall (217-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo Coach of the Year: Roberts Stelmahers of Ventspils
Ventspils are 2012/2013 BBL Champions! - Apr 6, 2013
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Ventspils are 2012/2013 Champions of Baltic league. The Latvian side won the series against Rudupis. Even after a 70:73 loss in the second game, Ventspils became the top team of the season.
Ventspils made a huge step towards the crown after they knocked down Rudupis in Priena 91:69 in Game 1. Tonight Ventspils were ahead by 1 point at the halftime before a 22-15 third quarter run of Rudupis. They made 18-of-19 charity shots during the game [read more]
Ventspils are 2012/2013 Champions of Baltic league. The Latvian side won the series against Rudupis. Even after a 70:73 loss in the second game, Ventspils became the top team of the season. Ventspils made a huge step towards the crown after they knocked down Rudupis in Priena 91:69 in Game 1. Tonight Ventspils were ahead by 1 point at the halftime before a 22-15 third quarter run of Rudupis. They made 18-of-19 charity shots during the game. It was a great shooting night for Rudupis especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.0 percentage. Gintaras Kadziulis (192-G-80) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points and 5 rebounds. Siim-Sander Vene (203-SF-90, agency: Alti Sport) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Janis Timma (201-F-92, agency: FCM) replied with 15 points and Donald Sims (185-PG-87, college: Appalachian St.) added 8 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Ventspils. Kalev/Cramo meanwhile clinched bronze medals of the Baltic League 2012/2013. The Estonian side needed a confident 73:58 in the second game for the third place. Barons kvartals won the first game 79:71, but could not win the series. Barons kvartals even started with 21-15 lead after the first quarter and had 14-point deficit. The second and the last quarters however fully belonged to Kalev/Cramo that managed to win by 15 points.
Round 1 of Finals. Ventspils close on the title - Apr 2, 2013
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FINAL
Rudupis - Ventspils 69-91
Ventspils made a huge step towards the crown after they knocked down Rudupis in Prienai. The game was mostly controlled by Ventspils. Rudupis was better in third quarter 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ventspils shot 64.7 percent from the field. Ventspils outrebounded Rudupis 28-16 including a 23-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 73 [read more]
Ventspils made a huge step towards the crown after they knocked down Rudupis in Prienai. The game was mostly controlled by Ventspils. Rudupis was better in third quarter 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ventspils shot 64.7 percent from the field. Ventspils outrebounded Rudupis 28-16 including a 23-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 73.7 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Folarin Campbell (192-86, college: George Mason) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (perfect behind the arc making all five shots). Forward Akselis Vairogs (195-85, agency: Players Group) contributed with 12 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Five Ventspils players scored in double figures. Swingman Gediminas Orelikas (200-90) answered with 15 points and guard Arturas Milaknis (195-86) added 13 points in the effort for Rudupis. Top scorers: Rudupis: G.Orelikas 15+1reb, A.Milaknis 13+2reb, A.Valeika 9+1reb+2ast, A.Labuckas 9+2reb+1ast, S.Vene 8+2reb+1ast, P.Ivanauskas 6+3reb+2ast Ventspils: F.Campbell 23+8reb+5ast, D.Sims 15+2reb+1ast, A.Berzins 12+3reb+1ast, A.Vairogs 12+5reb+2ast, J.Timma 10+4reb+2ast, S.Valters 7+1reb
Barons/Kvartals celebrated the win in the consolation final series opener. The teams will now clash in Estonia later in the week. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 13-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 79-71. American forward Tyler Cain (203-88, college: S.Dakota) fired 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Lithuanian Deividas Dulkys (198-88, college: Florida St.) chipped in 17 points. Four Barons kvartals players scored in double figures. Barons kvartals' coach Martins Gulbis used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Senegalese center Bamba Fall (217-86, college: SMU) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and U.S. Virgin Islands center Frank Elegar (208-86, college: Drexel) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Kalev/Cramo: B.Fall 21+10reb, F.Elegar 13+6reb+3ast, T.Abbott 11+5reb+4ast, G.Dorbek 8+1reb+4ast, T.Sokk 7+3reb+2ast, G.Wilkinson 7+2reb Barons kvartals: M.Gulbis 19+1reb, D.Dulkys 17+4reb+2ast, T.Cain 14+9reb+1ast, A.Brunins 11+7reb+2ast, J.Diggs 8+3reb+8ast, J.Rozitis 7+5reb
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