BC Khimki reach the necessary win over Montepaschi Siena in the first game on Friday evening. The Russian side posted a 78:71 victory for 6-4 record. The Italian side dropped at 5-5 record in Group F. In the first game between two teams on January Bobby Brown scored 20 and Tomas Ress dominated in the paint when Siena bested Khimki 82:76 in Italy. This time Khimky secured a 7-point win as they started with 25-20 lead in the first period. The Russian team added 19-17 in the second frame and enjoyed a 7-point lead at the halftime. Moreover they won the third quarter 20-17 and later led 18 points. The Italian squad however dominated the end of the game and reduced to final 7 points. K.C. Rivers (196-G-87, college: Clemson) top-scored for the winners with 19 points and Paul Davis (211-C-84, college: Michigan St.) added 18. Kresimir Loncar (210-F-83, agency: Alti Sport) and Vitaliy Fridzon (195-G-85, agency: Alti Sport) followed them with 8 points apiece. Bobby Brown (188-PG-84, college: CS Fullerton) ended up with 17 points in the losing effort and Kristjan Kangur (201-SF-82) notched 12. Benjamin Ortner (206-F/C-83, college: Metro St.) brought 11, whilst Matt Janning (193-G-88, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management, college: Northeastern) had 8.
Lega2 Round 3 of Quarter-Finals. Trento and Brescia advance into semifinals - May 18, 2013
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LeGamberi FO - C.de Latte BRE 79-87
Brescia stole a road win over Forli to seal the semifinal appearance. LeGamberi Foods Forli was ahead by 3 points after three quarters before a 26-15 charge of C.de Latte BRE, which allowed them to win the game. They made 28-of-33 charity shots (84.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American swingman J.R. Giddens (196-85, college: N.Mexico) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds [read more]
Brescia stole a road win over Forli to seal the semifinal appearance. LeGamberi Foods Forli was ahead by 3 points after three quarters before a 26-15 charge of C.de Latte BRE, which allowed them to win the game. They made 28-of-33 charity shots (84.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American swingman J.R. Giddens (196-85, college: N.Mexico) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Michael Jenkins (191-86, college: Winthrop) helped adding 22 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American swingman Terrence Roderick (196-88, college: UAB, agency: Interperformances) with 28 points and naturalized Argentinian guard Bernardo Musso (193-86) scored 13 points. Top scorers: C.de Latte BRE: M.Jenkins 22+6reb+1ast, J.Giddens 22+9reb, D.Brkic 18+5reb+1ast, F.Loschi 8+1reb, J.Fernandez 8+4reb+6ast, S.Stojkov 4+2ast LeGamberi FO: T.Roderick 28+4reb+1ast, B.Musso 13+4reb+1ast, A.Tessitori 9+2reb, B.Spencer 9+1reb, M.Soloperto 7+8reb+1ast, S.Borsato 7+1reb+3ast
Tezenis Verona cut the deficit in the series following a home win over Novipiu Casale. It looked good early as Novipiu Casale took an 6-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Tezenis VE had a 29-14 second period charge getting the lead and Novipiu Casale was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 73-85. They outrebounded Novipiu Casale 38-26 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tezenis VE shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. The best player for the winners was American point guard Richard McConnell (182-89, college: St.Mary's, CA, agency: Priority Sports) who scored 31 points. Nigerian-American power forward Olaseni Lawal (208-86, college: Wayne St., MI, agency: IBS) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Lawal is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Tezenis VE players scored in double figures. Tezenis VE's coach Alessandro Ramagli allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Casper Ware (177-90, college: Long Beach St.) who recorded 21 points and the other American import swingman Rodney Green (195-88, college: La Salle) added 21 points respectively. Top scorers: Tezenis VE: R.McConnell 31+2reb+1ast, M.Da Ros 15+5reb, C.Westbrook 13+7reb+2ast, O.Lawal 10+12reb+2ast, D.Lauwers 8+3reb, G.Boscagin 5+4reb Novipiu Casale: C.Ware 21+4reb+1ast, R.Green 21+2reb+2ast, N.Martinoni 11+5reb, S.Pierich 9+5reb+1ast, G.Ferrero 5+4reb, P.Butkevicius 4+2reb
Trento cruised past Sigma Barcellona to sweep the quarterfinal series. The game was mostly controlled by Pall.Trento. Sigma Barcellona managed to win second period 26-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. 25 personal fouls committed by Sigma Barcellona helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Barry Elder (197-82, college: Georgia Tech) who led his team to a victory with 23 points. Forward Davide Pascolo (201-90) contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Pall.Trento players scored in double figures. American guard Jobey Thomas (194-80, college: Charlotte) answered with 25 points and naturalized American forward Craig Callahan (203-81, college: NC-Wilmington, agency: Three Eye Sports) added 11 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Sigma Barcellona. Top scorers: Pall.Trento: B.Elder 23+4reb+2ast, M.Umeh 22+1ast, D.Pascolo 15+7reb+2ast, L.Garri 14+7reb+1ast, M.Spanghero 5+3reb+3ast, L.Dordei 4+6reb+3ast Sigma Barcel.: J.Thomas 25+3reb+1ast, R.Bucci 16+1reb+2ast, C.Callahan 11+8reb+1ast, T.Green 7+3reb+1ast, D.Hardy 7+4reb+5ast, A.Cittadini 6+7reb
Givova Scafati shot down Pistoia to force the fourth game in the series. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 25-13. But Tuscany Pistoia won second period 24-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Givova Scafati made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Keddric Mays (183-84, agency: Hart Sports Mngm) who led the winners and scored 27 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Patrick Baldassarre (200-86, agency: Players Group) accounted for 17 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Givova Scafati players scored in double figures. Panamanian swingman Michael Hicks (194-76, college: Texas A&M-CC) came up with 30 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Antonio Graves (191-85, college: Pittsburgh, agency: Two Points) added 15 points respectively for Tuscany Pistoia in the defeat. Tuscany Pistoia's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Givova Scafati: K.Mays 27+6reb+3ast, R.Slay 18+6reb, P.Baldassarre 17+10reb+5ast, J.Tavernari 11+4reb+1ast, F.Bushati 6+2reb+2ast, D.Rosignoli 2+2reb Giorgo Tesi PT: M.Hicks 30+8reb+2ast, A.Graves 15+3reb+2ast, G.Galanda 8+4reb+1ast, D.Fajardo 8+4reb, R.Rullo 7, G.Meini 6+3reb+2ast
Eurobasket.com All-Italian Nazionale A Awards 2013 - May 17, 2013
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Player of the Year: Jakub Wojciechowski (210-F/C-90) of Torino; Guard of the Year: Alessandro Piazza (174-PG-87) of Reggio Calabr.; Forward of the Year: Daniele Casadei (199-F/G-81) of Firenze; Center of the Year: Jakub Wojciechowski (210-F/C-90) of Torino; Defensive Player of the Year: Emanuele Rossi (208-C-82) of Chieti; Coach of the Year: Stefano Pillastrini of Torino; 1st Team: PG: Alessandro Piazza (174-PG-87) of Reggio Calabr.; SG: Davide Poltroneri (195-SG-85) of Perugia; SF: Francesco Ih [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Italian Nazionale A 1st Team 2013
After the quarterfinals (and the playout) this is the situation, group by group, in the division just below the DNA:
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Controlgom Monticelli Brusati vs Vivigas Costa Volpino 2-0 (80-60, 68-63)
ABC Utensili Varese vs Kopa Engineering Torino 2-1 (89-75, 63-78, 77-66)
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After the quarterfinals (and the playout) this is the situation, group by group, in the division just below the DNA:
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