Gravelines needs 2 overtimes to punch Kataja in the second game of the EuroChallenge quarter-final play-off series. The French side won 102:98 and advanced to the Final Four. Gravelines won the first game in France and opened the second game with 26:19 lead at the end of the first period. Kataja bounced back with 31-20 surge in the second frame and took 4-point lead at the halftime. Both teams exchanged the victories in the second half for 83:83 on the board after 40 minutes. Kataja dominated in first overtime and led in the majority of it but saw 91:91 after it. In the second extra time Gravelines looked better in the court and won the game due to free throws. Winston and Cyril Akpomedah (203-PF-79) brought the final points for the winners. Dwight Buycks (190-PG-89, college: Marquette) top-scored for the winners with 30 points and Cyril Akpomedah added 13. Ludovic Vaty (206-C-88, college: Moraine Valley CC) scored 11, whilst J.K. Edwards (202-C/F-82, college: UNLV). collected 11 points 8 assists and 7 rebounds. Jonte Flowers (196-F/G-85, agency: Warren Sports International, college: Winona St.) replied with 21 points in the losing effort and Antti Kanervo (193-SG-89) nailed 18. Johnell Smith (180-PG-80, college: New Orleans) erupted with 17 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, while Petri Virtanen (183-PG-80) scored 15.
Tony Parker posts 18 assists in Spurs' 93-89 overtime win - May 22, 2013
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Year after year, Tony Parker (188-PG-82) goes about his business, producing remarkable games for the San Antonio Spurs with little to no fanfare. He's the only top-five point guard who can be considered underrated, a fact that could have something to do with playing for a small-market team or the workman-like approach of the Spurs.
Either way, he deserves more credit than he receives [read more]
Year after year, Tony Parker (188-PG-82) goes about his business, producing remarkable games for the San Antonio Spurs with little to no fanfare. He's the only top-five point guard who can be considered underrated, a fact that could have something to do with playing for a small-market team or the workman-like approach of the Spurs.
Either way, he deserves more credit than he receives. His performance in San Antonio's 93-89 overtime defeat of the Memphis Grizzlies was another example of exactly why Parker should be held in higher regard. Parker had 18 assists, all of which can be seen in a nice highlight reel.
He didn't shoot the ball particularly well, at 6-of-20 from the field, but that's not necessarily what he does. Parker doesn't wow you as a scorer, because most of his points come on floaters and mid-range jumpers. What he did was find teammates in scoring position all night.
All things considered, his stat line of 15 points, 18 assists and five rebounds are as impressive a performance as any Spur has had this postseason. Don't take my word for it, look at all 18 dishes in the video below. The bounce pass at the 1:43 is especially pretty. Courtesy of: http://www.sportingnews.com
Angers Etoile d'Or St-Leonard lands Ahmed Fellah - May 22, 2013
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Angers Etoile d'Or St-Leonard (NM2) tabbed 32-year old naturalized Algerian point guard Ahmed Fellah (180-81). He started the season at Angers BC 49 (NM1). In 26 games he averaged 5.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 5 [read more]
Angers Etoile d'Or St-Leonard (NM2) tabbed 32-year old naturalized Algerian point guard Ahmed Fellah (180-81). He started the season at Angers BC 49 (NM1). In 26 games he averaged 5.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 5.1apg and 1.3spg this season. The last season Fellah played also at Angers BC 49 (NM1). In 24 games he had 4.2ppg, 3.0rpg, 3.8apg and 1.0spg. Among other achievements he won French NM1 championship title in 2011. Fellah was selected to French ProA All-Star Game back in 2007. He represented France at the Pan Arab Games eight years ago. Fellah has played previously for six other France teams: Cholet, Besancon, Saint-Etienne, Bordeaux, JSF Nanterre and Entente Orleans 45.
32-year old American center Ian Caskill (207-111kg-81, college: JMU) left Cognac BB (NM1). In 18 games he recorded 11.3ppg, 7.0rpg and 1.7apg this season. Caskill played there also last season. In 30 NM1 games he averaged 12.7ppg, 9.4rpg (#4 in the league), 2.2apg, 1.1spg and 1.3bpg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was selected Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Import Player of the Year, Center of the Year and voted to 1st Team. He won French NM2 Group B championship title in 2011 [read more]
32-year old American center Ian Caskill (207-111kg-81, college: JMU) left Cognac BB (NM1). In 18 games he recorded 11.3ppg, 7.0rpg and 1.7apg this season. Caskill played there also last season. In 30 NM1 games he averaged 12.7ppg, 9.4rpg (#4 in the league), 2.2apg, 1.1spg and 1.3bpg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was selected Eurobasket.com All-French NM1 Import Player of the Year, Center of the Year and voted to 1st Team. He won French NM2 Group B championship title in 2011. Caskill has played also professionally in Austria, Holland (Zwolle) and France (Cholet, Saint-Quentin, Blois, GET Vosges and Valence). He attended James Madison University until 2003 and it is his tenth season as a professional player.
Dijon: took 3rd place (2-4) in Group D of the Regular Season
Gravelines: took 1st place (4-2) in Group G of the Regular Season, took 1st
place (5-1) in Group J of the Top16, lost to Krasnye Krylia (RUS) 78-81 in the
Semifinals, lost to EWE Basket (GER) 76-84 in the 3rd place game
Nancy: took 3rd place (3-3) in Group G of the Regular Season
Paris-Levallois: took 1st place (4-2) in Group E of the Regular Season, took
2nd place (4-2) in Group J of the Top16, lost to Karsiyaka (TUR) 1-2 in the
Quarterfinals !!!
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