American Derek Raivio (190-SG-84) had a very impressive game in the last round for Aalstar and that's him to receive a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 20. The 28-year old shooting guard had the game-high 33 points adding four rebounds and three assists for Aalstar in his team's victory, helping them to beat Verviers-Pep. (#8, 4-16) 94-86. Aalstar maintains the 4th position in Belgian Ethias League. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Aalstar will need more victories to improve their 13-7 record. In the team's last game Raivio had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 9 attempts. He turned to be Aalstar's top player in his first season with the team. Gonzaga University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Raivio is in league's top in points (3rd best: 17.1ppg), assists (9th best: 3.4apg) and averages solid 53.2% FGP and 43.3% from behind 3-point line.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 31-year old American point guard Timothy Black (178-PG-81, agency: Limelight Hoops) of Antwerp. Black impressed basketball fans with 22 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists. Of course he lead Antwerp to another comfortable win outscoring slightly lower-ranked Leuven (#6, 6-13) 89-66. Antwerp's 5th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 10-10 record is not bad and everything may still change. Black is one of the most experienced players at Antwerp and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
The third best performed player last round was international guard Niels Marnegrave (191-PG-87) of Leuven (#6). Marnegrave scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds. Despite Marnegrave's great performance Leuven lost 66-89 to slightly higher-ranked Antwerp (#5, 10-10). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Leuven not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 13 games, recording just six victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Marnegrave could try to bring Leuven's a little bit higher in the standings. Marnegrave has individually a great season in Belgium. After 17 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 5.1apg (2nd best). He also has 2.7spg and FGP: 51.5%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Lee Cummard (201-SG-85) of Aalstar - 14 points and 10 rebounds 5. Jerime Anderson (187-PG-89) of Verviers-Pep. - 25 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Justin Cage (198-F-85) of M.Hainaut - 18 points and 9 rebounds 7. Christopher Young (206-F/C-79) of Aalstar - 8 points and 9 rebounds 8. Roel Moors (190-G-78) of Antwerp - 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Bryan Hopkins (183-PG-83) of Antwerp - 18 points and 4 rebounds 10. Josh Bostic (196-F-87) of M.Hainaut - 15 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists
The Player of the week is chosen 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)
Aalstar keep John Tofi for the next season - May 24, 2013
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Okapi Aalstar have extended the contract with John Tofi (203-F/C-84, college: UTEP). The Samoan centre will enter his second straight season with the team. This current season John Tofi notched 12.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in the EuroChallenge. He also tallies 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per appearance in the Ethias League. Previously John Tofi played for Leuven Bears and Pepinster. He was named into All-Belgian League 2nd Team in 2011. [read more]
Okapi Aalstar have extended the contract with John Tofi (203-F/C-84, college: UTEP). The Samoan centre will enter his second straight season with the team. This current season John Tofi notched 12.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game in the EuroChallenge. He also tallies 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per appearance in the Ethias League. Previously John Tofi played for Leuven Bears and Pepinster. He was named into All-Belgian League 2nd Team in 2011.
Ethias League Round 1 of Semi-Finals. Mons-Hainaut and Aalstar earn wins - May 22, 2013
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Spirou - M.Hainaut 53-64
Mons-Hainaut surprised Spirou away from home to take 1-0 lead in the semifinal series. It looked good early as Spirou Charleroi took an 4-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Belfius Mons-Hainaut had a 16-9 second period charge getting the lead and Spirou Charleroi was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 53-64. The game was dominated by American players [read more]
Mons-Hainaut surprised Spirou away from home to take 1-0 lead in the semifinal series. It looked good early as Spirou Charleroi took an 4-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Belfius Mons-Hainaut had a 16-9 second period charge getting the lead and Spirou Charleroi was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 53-64. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Quincy Taylor (196-82, college: UAB) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Justin Cage (198-85, college: Xavier, agency: Priority Sports) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Devin Green (201-82, college: Hampton) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Jerome Randle (178-87, college: California) added 14 points in the effort for Spirou Charleroi. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Spirou: J.Randle 14+3reb+3ast, D.Green 13+11reb+2ast, J.Hamilton 7+2reb+1ast, C.Beghin 7+1reb+1ast, S.Massot 4+3reb, D.Allen 4+2reb M.Hainaut: J.Cage 14+5reb, Q.Taylor 12+6reb+2ast, M.Randle 11+5reb, J.Bostic 9+5reb+2ast, G.Muya 9+5reb+1ast, B.Qvale 5+3reb
Aalstar shot down Oostende on the road to gain the lead in the series. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 95-84. Okapi Aalstar made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by Base Oostende helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Ryan Thompson (198-89, college: Rider) fired 28 points for the winners. His fellow American import Derek Raivio (190-84, college: Gonzaga) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists. Four Okapi Aalstar players scored in double figures. American guard Matt Lojeski (198-85, college: Hawaii) produced 32 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Serbian-Montenegrin guard Dusan Djordjevic (195-83, agency: Beo Basket) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Base Oostende's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Oostende: M.Lojeski 32+5reb+6ast, D.Djordjevic 17+4reb+3ast, M.Stojic 13+3reb, B.Wright 7+2reb+1ast, S.Singletary 6+2reb+2ast, Q.Serron 3+1reb Aalstar: R.Thompson 28+3reb+1ast, D.Raivio 19+1reb+11ast, J.Tofi 16+6reb+2ast, A.Ruoff 14+2reb+1ast, C.Young 8+13reb, T.Dreesen 6
Belfius Mons-Hainaut keep Justin Cage - May 22, 2013
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Belfius Mons-Hainaut and Justin Cage (198-F-85, agency: Priority Sports, college: Xavier) have agreed on terms of contract extension. The forward signed a new one-year deal with the team. Justin Cage joined Mons-Hainaut back in 2009. He tallied 11.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game this season. The forward also delivered 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per appearance. Previously Justin Cage had stints with Liege Basket, Colorado 14ers, Union Olimpija [read more]
Belfius Mons-Hainaut and Justin Cage (198-F-85, agency: Priority Sports, college: Xavier) have agreed on terms of contract extension. The forward signed a new one-year deal with the team. Justin Cage joined Mons-Hainaut back in 2009. He tallied 11.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game this season. The forward also delivered 8.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per appearance. Previously Justin Cage had stints with Liege Basket, Colorado 14ers, Union Olimpija. He was named Atlantic 10 Tournament MVP back in his college time. Justin Cage also earned All-Belgian League Honourable Mention in 2011.
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