Bottom-ranked KFI managed to get a sixth victory, breaking the seven-game losing streak on Sunday night. This time newly promoted KFI won against seventh-ranked KR89-84. KR trailed 48-46 at halftime, rallying from a 35-20 deficit at the end of first quarter to trim the gap. KFI made 32-of-39 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game, while KR only scored thirteen points from the stripe. 26 personal fouls committed by KR helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Damier Pitts (177-89, college: Marshall) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international forward Mirko Virijevic (201-81, college: Freed-Hardeman) contributed with 24 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Martin Hermannsson (190-94) replied with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for KR. KFI (6-16) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Tindastoll and IR. KR at the other side keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. Express L. top team - Grindavik (18-4) added another victory to their record. This time they beat tenth ranked Tindastoll (6-16) in Sauoarkrokur 97-91. American point guard Sammy Zeglinski (182-88, college: Virginia) scored 29 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Aaron Broussard chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Grindavik's coach Sverrir Sverrisson allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side swingman Helgi Viggosson (189-83) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Grindavik have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-4 record. Tindastoll lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with KFI and IR. The game in Borgarnes was also quite interesting. Second ranked Thor Thorl (16-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Skallagrimur (7-15). Thor Thorl defeated Skallagrimur 109-96 on Sunday. Gudmundur Jonsson notched 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) to lead the effort. Even 43 points (!!!) and 9 assists by Carlos Medlock did not help to save the game for Skallagrimur. Skallagrimur's coach Palmi Seavarsson rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Thor Thorl maintains second position with 16-6 record having just two points less than leader Grindavik, which they share with Snaefell. Skallagrimur lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth place with 15 games lost. The game between 11th ranked Fjolnir (5-17) and fourth ranked Stjarnan (15-7) in Reykjavik ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Stjarnan outscored Fjolnir 107-68. Brian Mills fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Stjarnan have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-7 record. Fjolnir at the other side dropped to the bottom place with 17 games lost.
In the last two games of round 22 Njardvik was beaten by Snaefell on the road 83-79. Keflavik won against IR on its own court 87-78.
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Snaefell (16-6) beat 6th ranked Njardvik (12-10) in Stykkisholmur 83-79. The hosts were ahead by 1 point but lost the second period ending it with a 8-point deficit before their 26-14 run, which allowed them to win the game. Snaefell players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Njardvik's players. American-Italian forward Ryan Amoroso (205-85, college: San Diego St.) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Sigurdur Thorvaldsson (201-80) chipped in 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American swingman Nigel Moore (195-81, college: Alabama A&M) produced 28 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Elvar Fridriksson (180-94) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Njardvik's coach Einar Johannson tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Snaefell moved-up to second place, which they share with Thor Thorl. Njardvik at the other side keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. Top scorers: Snaefell: S.Thorvaldsson 22+7reb+5ast, R.Amoroso 21+19reb+1ast, J.Threatt 10+3reb+12ast, J.Olafur Jonsson 9+2reb, S.Davidsson 9+2reb+2ast, P.Sigurgeirsson 8+2reb+3ast Njardvik: N.Moore 28+7reb+2ast, E.Fridriksson 19+4reb+4ast, O.Jonsson 16+3reb, A.Orrason 4+4reb+1ast, M.Van 4+5reb+1ast, M.Baginski 4+1reb
The game in Borgarnes was also quite interesting. Second ranked Thor Thorl (16-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Skallagrimur (7-15). Thor Thorl defeated Skallagrimur 109-96 on Sunday. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when Thor Thorl's pressure prevailed and they won that period 34-26 extending their advantage to 13 points. They made 27-of-30 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Guard Gudmundur Jonsson (191-84) notched 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws) to lead the effort and American guard Benjamin Smith (178-87, college: Jacksonville) supported him with 27 points and 8 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Even 43 points (!!!) and 9 assists by American guard Carlos Medlock (183-87, college: E.Michigan, agency: Limelight Hoops) did not help to save the game for Skallagrimur. The former international swingman Pall Axel Vilbergsson (197-78) added 23 points for lost side. Skallagrimur's coach Palmi Seavarsson rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Thor Thorl maintains second position with 16-6 record having just two points less than leader Grindavik, which they share with Snaefell. Skallagrimur lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth place with 15 games lost. Top scorers: Thor Thorl: G.Jonsson 29+6reb+5ast, B.Smith 27+2reb+8ast, D.Jackson 26+4reb+2ast, T.Ragnarsson 8, D.Flake 6+9reb+3ast, E.Einarsson 6+4reb+1ast Skallagrimur: C.Medlock 43+2reb+9ast, P.Axel Vilbergsson 23+4reb, H.Hreidarsson 12+3reb+4ast, B.Sverisson 6+2reb+4ast, T.Eiriksson 5+5reb, D.Asgeirsson 4+1reb+2ast
Bottom-ranked KFI managed to get a sixth victory, breaking the seven-game losing streak on Sunday night. This time newly promoted KFI won against seventh-ranked KR89-84. KR trailed 48-46 at halftime, rallying from a 35-20 deficit at the end of first quarter to trim the gap. KFI made 32-of-39 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game, while KR only scored thirteen points from the stripe. 26 personal fouls committed by KR helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Damier Pitts (177-89, college: Marshall) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international forward Mirko Virijevic (201-81, college: Freed-Hardeman) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Pitts is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Martin Hermannsson (190-94) replied with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and international center Finnur Magnusson (208-85, college: Catawba) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for KR. Four KR players scored in double figures. KFI (6-16) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Tindastoll and IR. KR at the other side keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. Top scorers: KFI: D.Pitts 33+6reb+7ast, M.Virijevic 24+11reb+2ast, T.Bradshaw 14+10reb+1ast, K.Andresson 8+8reb, H.Hreinsson 4+1reb, J.H. Baldvinsson 4+5reb KR: F.Magnusson 14+8reb+2ast, K.Acox 14+5reb, M.Hermannsson 13+7reb+5ast, B.Richardson 10+8reb+4ast, H.Magnusson 10+4reb+1ast, B.Bjornsson 8+3reb+3ast
The game between 11th ranked Fjolnir (5-17) and fourth ranked Stjarnan (15-7) in Reykjavik ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Stjarnan outscored Fjolnir 107-68. The game without a history. Stjarnan led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Fjolnir's 48. They outrebounded Fjolnir 47-27 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Stjarnan players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. American forward Brian Mills (203-88, college: Mercer, agency: Pro One Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized American guard Justin Shouse (180-81, college: Mercyhurst) chipped in a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Four Stjarnan players scored in double figures. American Christopher Smith (204-82, college: St.Edward's, agency: R.H.Consultancy) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and the former international forward Ingvaldur Hafsteinsson (200-81) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Stjarnan have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-7 record. Fjolnir at the other side dropped to the bottom place with 17 games lost. Top scorers: Stjarnan: J.Shouse 24+2reb+10ast, B.Mills 24+14reb+4ast, J.Zdravevski 16+2reb+3ast, S.Valdimarsson 11+2reb+1ast, D.Jonsson 11+2reb+3ast, K.Kjartansson 9+3reb Fjolnir: C.Smith 20+8reb, I.Hafsteinsson 13+6reb+1ast, T.Tomasson 8+2reb+4ast, A.Gudmundsson 6+1reb+5ast, B.Rikhardsson 6+4reb, I.Miles 5+3reb+2ast
Express L. top team - Grindavik (18-4) added another victory to their record. This time they beat tenth ranked Tindastoll (6-16) in Sauoarkrokur 97-91. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Tindastoll won third quarter 23-22. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American point guard Sammy Zeglinski (182-88, college: Virginia) scored 29 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Aaron Broussard (195-90, college: Seattle) chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Grindavik's coach Sverrir Sverrisson allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side swingman Helgi Viggosson (189-83) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and American-British swingman Tarick Johnson (192-81, college: Campbell, agency: R.H.Consultancy) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Five Tindastoll players scored in double figures. Grindavik have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-4 record. Tindastoll lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with KFI and IR. Top scorers: Grindavik: S.Zeglinski 29+6reb+3ast, A.Broussard 27+6reb, J.Olafsson 11+2reb+5ast, T.Olafsson 9+3reb, S.Thorsteinsson 7+10reb+2ast, B.Brynjolfsson 6+4reb+3ast Tindastoll: H.Viggosson 16+8reb+3ast, T.Johnson 16+4reb+5ast, S.Birgisson 15+4reb, D.Gibson 13+3reb+5ast, G.Valentine 10+4reb+1ast, T.Johannsson 9+3reb+1ast
Very expected game when 9th ranked IR (6-16) lost on the road to fifth ranked Keflavik (14-8) 87-78. IR was ahead by 6 points at the halftime before a 49-34 second half run of Keflavik. They made 22-of-27 charity shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Keflavik outrebounded IR 49-29 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. American forward Michael Craion (195-89, college: ORU) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international guard Darrel Lewis (192-76, college: Lincoln, MO, agency: Two Points) chipped in 24 points and 5 rebounds. Keflavik's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Eric Palm (188-87, college: McKendree) produced 23 points and 5 assists and Serbian-Canadian forward Nemanja Sovic (198-77, college: Pfeiffer) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Keflavik maintains fifth position with 14-8 record. IR at the other side keeps the ninth place with 16 games lost. Top scorers: Keflavik: M.Craion 27+15reb+5ast, D.Lewis 24+5reb+1ast, B.Baptist 14+13reb+1ast, M.Gunnarsson 7+1reb+5ast, V.Valsson 5+7reb+4ast, S.Hrafnkelsson 4+2reb+1ast IR: E.Palm 23+4reb+5ast, N.Sovic 19+8reb+2ast, S.Claessen 15+3reb+1ast, D.Williams 8+3reb+5ast, E.Arnarson 6+4reb+2ast, H.Fridriksson 4+4reb+1ast
IR Reykjavik has come to terms with Orvar Kristjansson to coach their team for next three seasons. Orvar was an assistant with UMFN Njardvik last season and served as the head coach for Fjolnir Reykjavik the two previous seasons.IR Reykjavik finished their season in 9th place after struggling throughout the season. Jon Arnar Ingvarsson coached the team until the end of January, when Herbert Arnarson took over [read more]
IR Reykjavik finished their season in 9th place after struggling throughout the season. Jon Arnar Ingvarsson coached the team until the end of January, when Herbert Arnarson took over. IR Reykjavik managed to stay clear of relegation by winning 2 out of their last 4 games while their competitors lost their games.
Stjarnan coach Teitur Orlygsson will stay on as their coach for one more year, after signing an extension earlier this week. He said though that this would be his last season as the head coach of Stjarnan.Teitur signed with Stjarnan in December 2008 and produced a Cup in his first season, and managed to get another one this season. He has also taken Stjarnan forward, from reaching their first playoffs in 2009, to two finals appearances in 2011 and 2013.
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Stjarnan coach Teitur Orlygsson will stay on as their coach for one more year, after signing an extension earlier this week. He said though that this would be his last season as the head coach of Stjarnan.
Teitur signed with Stjarnan in December 2008 and produced a Cup in his first season, and managed to get another one this season. He has also taken Stjarnan forward, from reaching their first playoffs in 2009, to two finals appearances in 2011 and 2013.
Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League Awards 2013 - Apr 30, 2013
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Player of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik; Guard of the Year: Jay Threatt (180-G-89) of Snaefell; Forward of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik; Center of the Year: Marcus Van (201-F/C-85) of Njardvik; Bosman Player of the Year: Ryan Amoroso (205-F-85) of Snaefell; Import Player of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik; Domestic Player of the Year: Justin Shouse (180-G-81) of Stjarnan; Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Craion (195-F-89) of Keflavi [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Icelandic League 1st Team 2013
Shouse
Threatt
Broussard
Amoroso
Van
Player of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik Guard of the Year: Jay Threatt (180-G-89) of Snaefell Forward of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik Center of the Year: Marcus Van (201-F/C-85) of Njardvik Bosman Player of the Year: Ryan Amoroso (205-F-85) of Snaefell Import Player of the Year: Aaron Broussard (195-F-90) of Grindavik Domestic Player of the Year: Justin Shouse (180-G-81) of Stjarnan Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Craion (195-F-89) of Keflavik Coach of the Year: Sverrir Sverrisson of Grindavik
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