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 defeat of the leader and favorites losing the games.
The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked BC Rakvere (19-9) in Tallinn on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Tln Kalev (7-21) 89-71. The game was mostly controlled by Tln Kalev. BC Rakvere managed to win second period 24-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Forward Madis Parn (197-91) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. Nigerian-American forward Ike Okoye (206-86, college: Boise St.) contributed with 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Latvian forward Maris Laksa (205-81, college: Providence) answered with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for BC Rakvere. Tln Kalev maintains eighth place with 7-21 record. BC Rakvere lost third consecutive game. They still keep top position with nine games lost. Tln Kalev are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Hito/Johvi (#9) on the road in the next round. BC Rakvere will play against KK Parnu (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a road loss of first ranked BC Rakvere (19-9) against fifth ranked Rapla (12-13) on Saturday night. Visiting BC Rakvere was crushed by Rapla in Rapla 73-51. It was a great evening for forward Illimar Pilk (195-88) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Martin Dorbek helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Kaido Saks (205-86) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Rapla maintains fifth place with 12-13 record. BC Rakvere lost third consecutive game. They still keep top position with nine games lost. Rapla will play against bottom-ranked Hito/Johvi (#9) at home in the next round. BC Rakvere will play against KK Parnu (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track. An interesting game for Kalev/Cramo (14-5) which played road game in Rakvere against leader BC Rakvere (19-9). Third ranked Kalev/Cramo managed to get a 5-point victory 79-74. It was an exceptional evening for Frank Elegar who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds. Brandis Raley-Ross came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for BC Rakvere in the defeat. BC Rakvere's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kalev/Cramo have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains third place with 14-5 record having fourteen points less than leader Tarvas. BC Rakvere lost third consecutive game. They still keep top position with nine games lost. Kalev/Cramo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. BC Rakvere will play against KK Parnu and hope to secure a win. We should not miss a home victory of seventh ranked KK Parnu (11-13) over 4th placed TTU (13-11) 77-66. The best player for the winners was Rain Raadik who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. The victory was the third consecutive win for KK Parnu. They maintain seventh place with 11-13 record. TTU at the other side keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. KK Parnu's next round opponent will be league's leader BC Rakvere at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TTU will play against Valga and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between 9th ranked Hito/Johvi (2-23) and seventh ranked Valga (12-15) in Johvi on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Valga outscored Hito/Johvi 84-51. Joonas Jarvelainen orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Hito/Johvi's coach Priit Sternhof gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Valga moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted Hito/Johvi stay dead last with 23 lost games. Valga will face higher ranked TTU (#4) in Tallinn in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hito/Johvi will play at home against Tln Kalev (#8) in Tallinn and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last game of round 23 Tln Kalev was beaten by Valga on the road 66-58.
The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked BC Rakvere (19-9) in Tallinn on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by eighth ranked Tln Kalev (7-21) 89-71. The game was mostly controlled by Tln Kalev. BC Rakvere managed to win second period 24-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Forward Madis Parn (197-91) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. Nigerian-American forward Ike Okoye (206-86, college: Boise St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Five Tln Kalev players scored in double figures. Latvian forward Maris Laksa (205-81, college: Providence) answered with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Kaido Saks (205-86) added 16 points in the effort for BC Rakvere. Tln Kalev maintains eighth place with 7-21 record. BC Rakvere lost third consecutive game. They still keep top position with nine games lost. Tln Kalev are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Hito/Johvi (#9) on the road in the next round. BC Rakvere will play against KK Parnu (#7) and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Tln Kalev: M.Parn 24+13reb+1ast, I.Okoye 15+14reb+1ast, M.Campbell 14+3reb+4ast, R.Roos 12+1reb+4ast, M.Paiste 10+7reb+5ast, M.Kurg 5 Tarvas: M.Laksa 19+6reb+5ast, B.Raley-Ross 16+4reb+2ast, K.Saks 16+4reb+3ast, A.Stewart 8+6reb, R.Tamm 6+5reb+2ast, M.Schleicher 5+5reb
The game between 9th ranked Hito/Johvi (2-23) and seventh ranked Valga (12-15) in Johvi on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Valga outscored Hito/Johvi 84-51. The game without a history. Valga led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 20 Hito/Johvi turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Valga especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 53.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Hito/Johvi's players. Power forward Joonas Jarvelainen (202-90) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Serbian point guard Edi Sinadinovic (193-88) contributed with 6 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists for the winners. Tonis Uuekula (201-88) answered with 11 points and guard Aleksis Anijarv (186-94) added 9 points in the effort for Hito/Johvi. Hito/Johvi's coach Priit Sternhof gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Valga moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted Hito/Johvi stay dead last with 23 lost games. Valga will face higher ranked TTU (#4) in Tallinn in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hito/Johvi will play at home against Tln Kalev (#8) in Tallinn and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Valga: J.Jarvelainen 29+8reb+1ast, V.Vares 19+3reb+1ast, H.Rannula 12+5reb+1ast, E.Cunda 8+1reb+2ast, R.Grafs 7+4reb+1ast, E.Sinadinovic 6+11reb+14ast Hito/Johvi: T.Uuekula 11+2reb, A.Anijarv 9+3reb, A.Saariste 7+1reb, J.Kool 7+1ast, S.Saare 4+1reb, G.Tambre 4+5reb+1ast
We should not miss a home victory of seventh ranked KK Parnu (11-13) over 4th placed TTU (13-11) 77-66. KK Parnu shot 23 for 46 from the free-throw line, while TTU only scored five points from the stripe. 32 personal fouls committed by TTU helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was international center Rain Raadik (208-89) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. Lithuanian guard Augustas Peciukevicius (192-91) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Four KK Parnu players scored in double figures. The former international forward Erik Keedus (198-90) produced 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Kiur Akenparg (190-88) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. The victory was the third consecutive win for KK Parnu. They maintain seventh place with 11-13 record. TTU at the other side keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. KK Parnu's next round opponent will be league's leader BC Rakvere at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TTU will play against Valga and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Parnu: R.Raadik 24+15reb, K.Kitsing 16+6reb+2ast, A.Peciukevicius 15+8reb+6ast, K.Evart 11+1reb+1ast, O.Matulionis 6+5reb+5ast, R.Raap 5+3reb+4ast TTU: E.Keedus 17+8reb+4ast, A.Arnold 15+9reb, K.Akenparg 11+10reb+3ast, J.Puidet 8+1reb+3ast, M.Kaja 6+2reb+2ast, K.Makke 4+2reb
Very important is a road loss of first ranked BC Rakvere (19-9) against fifth ranked Rapla (12-13) on Saturday night. Visiting BC Rakvere was crushed by Rapla in Rapla 73-51. The game was mostly controlled by Rapla. BC Rakvere was better in second period 19-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Rapla dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to BC Rakvere's 30. It was a great evening for forward Illimar Pilk (195-88) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. International guard Martin Dorbek (194-91) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Kaido Saks (205-86) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Brandis Raley-Ross (188-87, college: S.Carolina) scored 6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Rapla maintains fifth place with 12-13 record. BC Rakvere lost third consecutive game. They still keep top position with nine games lost. Rapla will play against bottom-ranked Hito/Johvi (#9) at home in the next round. BC Rakvere will play against KK Parnu (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Rapla: A.Parn 21+3reb, M.Dorbek 19+5reb+1ast, I.Pilk 11+10reb+6ast, R.Ringmets 8+7reb+1ast, J.Soo 4+1reb, M.Jurtom 3 Tarvas: K.Saks 15+5reb+1ast, A.Stewart 10+2reb, M.Laksa 6+2ast, B.Raley-Ross 6+7reb+4ast, O.Metsalu 6+7reb+1ast, R.Tamm 5+6reb
An interesting game for Kalev/Cramo (14-5) which played road game in Rakvere against leader BC Rakvere (19-9). Third ranked Kalev/Cramo managed to get a 5-point victory 79-74. BC Rakvere was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Kalev/Cramo had a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for U.S. Virgin Islands center Frank Elegar (208-86, college: Drexel) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds. Latvian guard Armands Skele (192-83) accounted for 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. American guard Brandis Raley-Ross (188-87, college: S.Carolina) came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international point guard Reimo Tamm (185-84) added 14 points respectively for BC Rakvere in the defeat. BC Rakvere's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kalev/Cramo have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Defending champion maintains third place with 14-5 record having fourteen points less than leader Tarvas. BC Rakvere lost third consecutive game. They still keep top position with nine games lost. Kalev/Cramo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. BC Rakvere will play against KK Parnu and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Kalev/Cramo: A.Skele 19+5reb+4ast, G.Wilkinson 19+6reb, F.Elegar 12+17reb, T.Abbott 9+5reb, T.Sokk 7+5reb+3ast, G.Dorbek 5+1reb Tarvas: B.Raley-Ross 29+11reb+5ast, R.Tamm 14+2reb+1ast, J.Umbrasko 9+5reb, R.Lindmets 9+7reb+1ast, M.Laksa 8+1reb, K.Saks 5+1reb+1ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Valga's (12-15) home victory over 8th ranked Tln Kalev (7-21) 66-58 on Friday. The hosts trailed by 4 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 66-58. Valga outrebounded Tln Kalev 45-27 including 31 on the defensive glass. Tln Kalev was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Serbian point guard Edi Sinadinovic (193-88) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Latvian center Raitis Grafs (208-81, college: Valparaiso) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian-American forward Ike Okoye (206-86, college: Boise St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and guard Mihkel Kurg (191-87) added 17 points in the effort for Tln Kalev. Valga moved-up to sixth place. Loser Tln Kalev keeps the eighth position with 21 games lost. Valga will face higher ranked TTU (#4) in Tallinn in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tln Kalev will play on the road against Hito/Johvi (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Valga: E.Sinadinovic 19+6reb+4ast, R.Grafs 15+11reb+1ast, E.Cunda 14+7reb+2ast, V.Vares 9+9reb+3ast, H.Rannula 6+5reb+1ast, R.Petersonig 3+2reb+1ast Tln Kalev: M.Kurg 17+3reb, I.Okoye 15+10reb+1ast, R.Roos 8+4reb+2ast, M.Paiste 8+5reb+2ast, M.Parn 4+2reb+3ast, R.Prii 2
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Eurobasket.com All-Estonian League Awards 2013 - May 22, 2013
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Finals MVP: Tanel Sokk (182-G-85) of Kalev/Cramo; Player of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo; Guard of the Year: Justin Ingram (188-PG-85) of TU/Rock; Forward of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo; Center of the Year: Frank Elegar (208-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo; Bosman Player of the Year: Maris Laksa (205-F-81) of Tarvas; Import Player of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo; Domestic Player of the Year: Reimo Tamm (185-PG-84) of Tarvas; Defensive [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Estonian League 1st Team 2013
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Finals MVP: Tanel Sokk (182-G-85) of Kalev/Cramo Player of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo Guard of the Year: Justin Ingram (188-PG-85) of TU/Rock Forward of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo Center of the Year: Frank Elegar (208-C-86) of Kalev/Cramo Bosman Player of the Year: Maris Laksa (205-F-81) of Tarvas Import Player of the Year: Gary Wilkinson (205-F/C-82) of Kalev/Cramo Domestic Player of the Year: Reimo Tamm (185-PG-84) of Tarvas Defensive Player of the Year: Martin Dorbek (194-G-91) of Rapla Coach of the Year: Alar Varrak of Kalev/Cramo
BC Kalev/Cramo became the Estonian champion for the third year in a row beating TU/Rock 81:69 and clinching the series 4:0. For the third consecutive year the series ended with a 4:0 sweep. Kalev/Cramo is the first team since 1990 to win three back-to-back championships. Tanel Sokk (182-G-85), who made the most important shot of the series in the last second of Game 2, was voted the MVP of the Finals. He averaged 11 [read more]
BC Kalev/Cramo became the Estonian champion for the third year in a row beating TU/Rock 81:69 and clinching the series 4:0. For the third consecutive year the series ended with a 4:0 sweep. Kalev/Cramo is the first team since 1990 to win three back-to-back championships. Tanel Sokk (182-G-85), who made the most important shot of the series in the last second of Game 2, was voted the MVP of the Finals. He averaged 11.3 pts in finals.
Kalev/Cramo made 77% of the shots in 1st quarter to go ahead 27:16. They won the first half 47:32. TU/Rock outscored the opponents 9:4 in first six minutes of the 3rd quarter to make it minus 10 but with a quarter to play it was 59:44. Brave performance by Rain Veideman kept the hopes of home crowd alive but three-pointers by Keith McLeod and Ty Abbott secured the victory to the guests.
Abbott led the winners in the last game with 16 points. Frank Elegar added 15+12, Armands Skele 13 and Gary Wilkinson 11+6. Veideman had 19 and Justin Ingram 14 points in losing effort.
The Estonian champions are: Tanel Sokk (4th Estonian champ.), Gert Dorbek (4th Estonian champ.), Rait Keerles (6th Estonian champ.), Indrek Kajupank (2nd Est. champ.), Toomas Raadik, Kristo Mangelsoo, Keith McLeod, Armands Skele (3rd Estonian champ., also Polish and Latvian champion), Bamba Fall (2nd Est.champion), Ty Abbott, Frank Elegar and Gary Wilkinson (also 2x Australian champion).
Estonia U16 tastes the initial success in Sweden - May 16, 2013
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Estonia U16 tastes the initial success in Sweden at the Nordic Championship Men U16
In Day 1 Iceland U16 rolled over Estonia U16 86:67. The teams were tied at the halftime before a 27-13 burst in the third period. Kristinn Palsson top-scored for the winners with 34 points and 9 boards, while Kari Jonsson netted 19. Kregor Hermet and Sander Viilup (186-SG-97) answered with 12 points each in defeat.
Finland U16 closed day 2 with the victory over Estonia U16 61:57 [read more]
Estonia U16 tastes the initial success in Sweden at the Nordic Championship Men U16 In Day 1 Iceland U16 rolled over Estonia U16 86:67. The teams were tied at the halftime before a 27-13 burst in the third period. Kristinn Palsson top-scored for the winners with 34 points and 9 boards, while Kari Jonsson netted 19. Kregor Hermet and Sander Viilup (186-SG-97) answered with 12 points each in defeat. Finland U16 closed day 2 with the victory over Estonia U16 61:57. The third quarter was decisive in the game when the Finnish players needed 23-9 to take control of the game. Tommi Rasi poured in 11 points for the winners and Jesse Haapanen (186-SG-97) as well as Karri Kallio posted 9 apiece. Siim Post chipped in with 17 points in defeat, while Ivalo Pajumets and Kregor Hermet scored 12 each. Sweden U16 beat Estonia U16 72:69. In that game the teams exchanged the lead several times and only due to the third quarter 26-19 push the hosts managed to seal the victory. Craig Lecesne paced all the winners with 12 points while Henrik Sjolin (178-G-97), John Brndmark and Samuel Berkelund (201-SF-97) had 11 each. In Day 4 Denmark U16 overcame Estonia U16 90:66. The winners took 28-12 lead after the first period and continued their dominance in the rest of the game. Jacob Larsen paced all the winners with 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Kasper Christiansen (203-F-97) delivered 13. Robert Valge (187-SF-97) replied with 22 points in defeat. Estonia U16 finished the campaign edging Norway U16 72:51. Madis Soodla led the way with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Siim Markus Post had 16 points. Harald Frey delivered 19 points in the losing case and Flemming Ravndal brought 10.
Kalev/Cramo: took 2nd place (6-2) in Group D of the First Stage, took 2nd
place (5-1) in Group F, lost to Ventspils 64-61, 65-78 in the Semifinals !!!
Parnu: took 4th place (2-6) in Group D of the First Stage, took 3rd place
(1-5) in Group E of the Second Stage
Rapla: took 6th (last) place (1-9) in Group A of the First Stage
Tarvas: took 2nd place (5-5) in Group C of the First Stage, took 2nd place
(4-2) in Group G of the Second Stage, lost to Rudupis 0-2 in the Quarterfinals
Tln Kalev: took 6th place (1-9) in Group C of the First Stage
TTU: took 5th place (2-8) in Group A of the First Stage
TU/Rock: took 1st place (9-1) in Group B of the First Stage, took 2nd place
(4-2) in Group H of the Second Stage, lost to Barons kvart. 49-63, 100-89 in the
Quarterfinals
Valga: took 6th (last) place (2-8) in Group B of the First Stage
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