There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with change at the leadership position, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
There was a change at the SerieA leadership position after last games. Round 23 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Cimberio Varese (18-5). They were edged by second ranked Banco di Sard. (18-5) 76-75 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cimberio Varese. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for guard Drake Diener (196-81, college: De Paul, agency: Priority Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Marvis Thornton (194-77, college: St.John's) helped adding 13 points and 6 rebounds. Banco di Sard.'s coach Romeo Sacchetti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Bryant Dunston (202-86) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Banco di Sard. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Cimberio VA. Cimberio Varese will play next round against Trenkwalder RE trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Banco di Sard. will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Vanoli Cremona on the road. Important game to mention about took place in Milano. Eleventh ranked Vanoli Cremona (9-14) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging higher ranked Armani Milano (14-9) 81-78 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Armani Milano. It was an exceptional evening for Croatian forward Hrvoje Peric (203-85) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Brian Chase accounted for 22 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). American-FYR Macedonian point guard Marques Green (167-82, college: St.Bonaventure) came up with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for Armani Milano in the defeat. Armani Milano's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vanoli Cremona maintains eleventh place with 9-14 record. Armani Milano at the other side keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Montepaschi. Vanoli Cremona will play against league's leader Banco di Sard. in Sassari in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Armani Milano will play at home against Sutor Montegranaro (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track. An interesting game took place in Caserta where 4th placed Montepaschi Siena (14-9) was upset on the court of tenth ranked Juvecaserta (10-13) 72-64 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Jeleel Akindele who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Daniel Hackett produced 10 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Montepaschi Siena's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Juvecaserta moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Enel Brindisi. Montepaschi Siena lost third consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with EA7 Armani. Juvecaserta will meet at home VL Pesaro (#15) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Montepaschi Siena will play against Cantu (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game took place in Montegranaro where higher ranked Enel Brindisi (10-13) was upset on the court of fourteenth ranked Sutor Montegranaro (8-15) 93-86. Fabio Di Bella orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Enel Brindisi's coach Pier Luigi Bucchi let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Sutor Montegranaro maintains fourteenth place with 8-15 record. Enel Brindisi lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth position with 13 games lost. Sutor Montegranaro's next round opponent will be higher ranked Armani Milano (#5) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. An interesting game took place in Bologna where higher ranked Trenkwalder RE (13-10) was upset on the court of thirteenth ranked Oknoplast BO (8-14) 82-74 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Trenkwalder RE. It was a great evening for Jacob Pullen who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Oknoplast BO moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Sidigas AV. Newly promoted Trenkwalder RE keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. Oknoplast BO will face higher ranked Lottomatica Roma (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 23: Umana VE lost to Acea Virtus RM on the opponent's court 69-74. Bottom-ranked Angelico BI unfortunately lost to Sidigas AV in a home game 72-77. Pesaro recorded a loss to Cantu on the road 62-74. The most impressive stats of the last round was 30 points and 10 rebounds by Kevinn Pinkney of Angelico BI.
There was a change at the SerieA leadership position after last games. Round 23 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Cimberio Varese (18-5). They were edged by second ranked Banco di Sard. (18-5) 76-75 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cimberio Varese. It was a key game for the top position in the league. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for guard Drake Diener (196-81, college: De Paul, agency: Priority Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Marvis Thornton (194-77, college: St.John's) helped adding 13 points and 6 rebounds. Banco di Sard.'s coach Romeo Sacchetti used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Power forward Bryant Dunston (202-86) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and guard Adrian Banks (191-86, college: NW Mississippi CC) scored 15 points. Banco di Sard. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Cimberio VA. Cimberio Varese will play next round against Trenkwalder RE trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Banco di Sard. will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Vanoli Cremona on the road. Top scorers: Banco di Sard.: D.Diener 23+8reb+3ast, M.Thornton 13+6reb+2ast, T.Easley 8+3reb, M.Vanuzzo 7+4reb+1ast, M.Ignerski 7+4reb, B.Sacchetti 6+4reb+1ast Cimberio VA: B.Dunston 25+10reb+2ast, A.Banks 15+4reb+2ast, E.Ere 14+2reb+1ast, M.Green 8+4reb+5ast, J.Talts 6+6reb, D.Sakota 4+1reb
An interesting game took place in Caserta where 4th placed Montepaschi Siena (14-9) was upset on the court of tenth ranked Juvecaserta (10-13) 72-64 on Sunday. Montepaschi Siena was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 4-point lead after three quarters before a 28-16 charge of Juvecaserta, which allowed them to win the game. They made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. Juvecaserta forced 22 Montepaschi Siena turnovers. The best player for the winners was Nigerian center Jeleel Akindele (216-83, college: Chicago St.) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Serbian power forward Stevan Jelovac (208-89, agency: Beo Basket) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. The former international point guard Daniel Hackett (200-87, college: USC, agency: Two Points) produced 10 points and 5 rebounds and Georgian Viktor Sanikidze (203-86) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Montepaschi Siena's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Juvecaserta moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Enel Brindisi. Montepaschi Siena lost third consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with EA7 Armani. Juvecaserta will meet at home VL Pesaro (#15) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Montepaschi Siena will play against Cantu (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: JuveCaserta: J.Akindele 19+11reb+1ast, S.Jelovac 13+9reb+1ast, D.Mavraides 11+3reb, Z.Jonusas 9+2reb, S.Gentile 8+4reb+1ast, G.Maresca 5+1reb+2ast Montepaschi: D.Hackett 10+5reb+3ast, B.Brown 10+2ast, V.Sanikidze 8+7reb+1ast, B.Eze 8+3reb+1ast, D.Moss 7+3reb+1ast, M.Janning 7+2reb
An interesting game took place in Montegranaro where higher ranked Enel Brindisi (10-13) was upset on the court of fourteenth ranked Sutor Montegranaro (8-15) 93-86. It looked good early as Enel Brindisi took an 2-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Sutor Montegranaro had a 27-16 second period charge getting the lead and Enel Brindisi was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 86-93. Sutor Montegranaro made 16-of-18 charity shots (88.9 percent) during the game. The former international point guard Fabio Di Bella (187-78) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Latvian Rolands Freimanis (210-88) contributed with 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Sutor Montegranaro players scored in double figures. Naturalized Albanian Klaudio Ndoja (198-85) answered with 19 points and 5 rebounds (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) and international swingman Jeffrey Viggiano (198-84, college: Massachusetts) added 17 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Enel Brindisi. Enel Brindisi's coach Pier Luigi Bucchi let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Sutor Montegranaro maintains fourteenth place with 8-15 record. Enel Brindisi lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth position with 13 games lost. Sutor Montegranaro's next round opponent will be higher ranked Armani Milano (#5) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Sutor MGR: T.Slay 15+3reb+1ast, D.Cinciarini 14+2reb+2ast, F.Di Bella 14+10reb+8ast, V.Amoroso 13+7reb+2ast, R.Freimanis 12+9reb+1ast, K.Johnson 11+1reb+1ast Enel Brindisi: K.Ndoja 19+5reb+1ast, J.Viggiano 17+5reb+3ast, C.Simmons 14+6reb, R.Fultz 8+1reb+2ast, J.Gibson 8+4reb, S.Reynolds 8+1reb+6ast
Very expected game when 8th ranked Umana Venezia (11-12) was defeated on the road by third ranked Lottomatica Roma (16-7) 74-69 on Sunday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back winning two of next three quarters and won the game by 5 points. Lottomatica Roma dominated on the defensive end, holding Umana Venezia to just 7 points in second quarter. Lottomatica Roma forced 19 Umana Venezia turnovers. It was a great evening for American-Nigerian power forward Gani Lawal (205-88, college: Georgia Tech) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). International forward Luigi Datome (203-87) helped adding 17 points and 5 rebounds. The former international guard Guido Rosselli (198-83) responded with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists and Polish center Szymon Szewczyk (209-82) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Umana Venezia's coach gave the chance to play for ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Lottomatica Roma have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain third place with 16-7 record having just two points less than leader Banco di Sard. Umana Venezia lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. Lottomatica Roma will face Oknoplast BO (#13) in Bologna in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Umana Venezia will play at home against Angelico Biella (#16). Top scorers: Acea Virtus RM: G.Lawal 22+11reb+1ast, L.Datome 17+5reb+3ast, B.Jones 13+2reb+1ast, P.Goss 9+5reb+3ast, J.Taylor 6+5reb+4ast, P.Lorant 4+3reb Umana VE: K.Kee Clark 22+1reb+2ast, S.Szewczyk 18+6reb+1ast, G.Rosselli 8+9reb+9ast, T.Bowers 6+4reb+1ast, A.Young 4+8reb, J.Hubalek 4+1reb
Rather predictable result when twelfth ranked Air Avellino (8-14) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Angelico Biella (5-18) 77-72 on Sunday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Angelico Biella won third quarter 26-13. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Air Avellino shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. It was a great evening for Serbian-Montenegrin forward Nikola Dragovic (206-87, college: UCLA) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Taquan Dean (193-83, college: Louisville) helped adding 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Air Avellino players scored in double figures. American forward Kevinn Pinkney (207-83, college: Nevada) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and American-Montenegrin point guard Taylor Rochestie (185-85, college: Washington St.) scored 20 points. Air Avellino have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain twelfth place with 8-14 record, which they share with Oknoplast BO. Loser Angelico Biella stay at the bottom position with 18 games lost. Air Avellino will face higher ranked Enel Brindisi (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Angelico Biella will play against Umana Venezia (#8). Top scorers: Sidigas AV: N.Dragovic 25+9reb, T.Dean 13+9reb+4ast, J.Richardson 12+2reb, V.Spinelli 11+3reb+4ast, B.Brown 7+6reb+1ast, J.Hunter 5+1reb+5ast Angelico BI: K.Pinkney 30+10reb+1ast, T.Rochestie 20+2reb+1ast, G.Jurak 9+8reb+4ast, T.Johnson 6+4reb+6ast, J.Mavunga 4+2reb+1ast, M.Lagana 2
An interesting game took place in Bologna where higher ranked Trenkwalder RE (13-10) was upset on the court of thirteenth ranked Oknoplast BO (8-14) 82-74 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Trenkwalder RE. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 24-11. But Trenkwalder RE won third quarter 19-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Trenkwalder RE was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for American-Georgian point guard Jacob Pullen (185-89, college: Kansas St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. International point guard Giuseppe Poeta (190-85) helped adding 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American point guard Troy Bell (186-80, college: Boston Coll.) responded with 24 points and the other American import guard Donnel Taylor (198-82, college: UAB) scored 22 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Oknoplast BO moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Sidigas AV. Newly promoted Trenkwalder RE keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. Oknoplast BO will face higher ranked Lottomatica Roma (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Oknoplast BO: J.Pullen 22+2reb+1ast, S.Smith 12+7reb+2ast, G.Poeta 12+7reb+5ast, V.Gaddefors 10+3reb+4ast, A.Gigli 8+6reb+1ast, K.Hasbrouck 7+3reb+1ast Trenkwalder RE: T.Bell 24+3reb+1ast, D.Taylor 22+4reb+2ast, A.Cinciarini 13+3reb+3ast, G.Brunner 10+10reb+1ast, M.Antonutti 3+2reb, D.Slanina 2
Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked VL Pesaro (6-17) was defeated on the road by sixth ranked Cantu (15-8) 74-62 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Cantu. VL Pesaro was better in second period 15-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding VL Pesaro to just 7 points in first quarter. They outrebounded VL Pesaro 41-22 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American forward Maarten Leunen (206-85, college: Oregon) who led his team to a victory scoring 6 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international Pietro Aradori (195-88) helped adding 14 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Tarence Kinsey (200-84, college: S.Carolina) responded with 10 points and 9 rebounds and the former international center Andrea Crosariol (211-84, college: Fair Dickinson) scored 15 points. Four VL Pesaro players scored in double figures. Cantu moved-up to fourth place. Loser VL Pesaro keeps the fifteenth position with 17 games lost. Cantu will face Montepaschi Siena (#6) on the road in the next round. VL Pesaro will play against Juvecaserta (#10) in Caserta. Top scorers: Cantu: J.Smith 15+3reb+2ast, P.Aradori 14+5reb+2ast, N.Mazzarino 11+1reb+1ast, M.Cusin 8+3reb, J.Brooks 8+3reb+2ast, J.Tabu 7+8reb+2ast Pesaro: A.Crosariol 15+3reb, A.Barbour 13+2reb+1ast, T.Kinsey 10+9reb+2ast, R.Stipcevic 10+4ast, L.Mack 9+2reb, D.Cavaliero 5+2reb+6ast
Important game to mention about took place in Milano. Eleventh ranked Vanoli Cremona (9-14) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging higher ranked Armani Milano (14-9) 81-78 on Sunday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the home team. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Armani Milano. Armani Milano was ahead by 2 points after three quarters before a 25-20 charge of Vanoli Cremona, which allowed them to win the game. It was an exceptional evening for Croatian forward Hrvoje Peric (203-85) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. American point guard Brian Chase (178-81, college: Virginia Tech) accounted for 22 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. American-FYR Macedonian point guard Marques Green (167-82, college: St.Bonaventure) came up with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and swingman Alessandro Gentile (198-92) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Armani Milano in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Armani Milano's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vanoli Cremona maintains eleventh place with 9-14 record. Armani Milano at the other side keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Montepaschi. Vanoli Cremona will play against league's leader Banco di Sard. in Sassari in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Armani Milano will play at home against Sutor Montegranaro (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Vanoli CR: H.Peric 23+9reb, B.Chase 22+2reb+2ast, L.Vitali 13+5reb+3ast, A.Johnson 10+1reb+3ast, A.Stipanovic 6+12reb, J.Jackson 5+1reb EA7 Armani: A.Gentile 15+7reb+3ast, L.Radosevic 14+4reb, M.Green 13+8reb+8ast, E.Bremer 11+1reb+1ast, M.Hairston 11+4reb, I.Bourousis 7+5reb+2ast
SerieA Round 5 of Quarter-Finals. Cimberio Varese reach semifinal stage - May 18, 2013
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EA7 Armani - Montepaschi 82-67
Emporio Armani knocked down visiting Montepaschi to regain the lead in the series. The game was mostly controlled by Armani Milano. Montepaschi Siena was better in fourth quarter 25-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Montepaschi Siena 44-29 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Montepaschi Siena was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch [read more]
Emporio Armani knocked down visiting Montepaschi to regain the lead in the series. The game was mostly controlled by Armani Milano. Montepaschi Siena was better in fourth quarter 25-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Montepaschi Siena 44-29 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Montepaschi Siena was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Center Ioannis Bourousis (213-83, agency: FCM) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and swingman Alessandro Gentile (198-92) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Armani Milano players scored in double figures. Georgian Viktor Sanikidze (203-86) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and the former international point guard Daniel Hackett (200-87, college: USC, agency: Two Points) scored 10 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: EA7 Armani: I.Bourousis 18+12reb+2ast, M.Hairston 17+2reb+3ast, E.Bremer 15+3reb+2ast, A.Gentile 15+5reb+3ast, A.Fotsis 9+7reb, K.Langford 4+3reb+3ast Montepaschi: V.Sanikidze 12+10reb+1ast, D.Hackett 10+1reb+3ast, B.Brown 8+2reb+2ast, D.Moss 7+1reb, B.Eze 6+3reb, M.Janning 6+3reb+2ast
Cimberio Varese handed Venezia the fourth loss in the series and paved their way into SeriaA semifinals. Umana Venezia trailed by 16 points after 3 quarters before a 23-16 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 75-84 at the end of the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Umana Venezia helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Serbian-Greek Dusan Sakota (209-86, agency: Beo Basket) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Bulgarian power forward Dejan Ivanov (205-86, agency: Beo Basket) contributed with 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Cimberio Varese's coach Francesco Vitucci used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international guard Guido Rosselli (198-83) answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds and French forward Yakhouba Diawara (201-82, college: Pepperdine) added 21 points and 4 steals in the effort for Umana Venezia. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Cimberio VA: D.Sakota 23+4reb, A.Banks 14+1reb+1ast, D.Ivanov 10+9reb, B.Dunston 10+6reb+2ast, A.Polonara 9+6reb+3ast, E.Ere 7+7reb+2ast Umana VE: Y.Diawara 21+3reb+1ast, G.Rosselli 15+9reb+3ast, T.Bowers 13+4reb+2ast, K.Kee Clark 12+6reb+2ast, A.Young 7+6reb+2ast, M.Bulleri 3
Acea Virtus Roma snatched a tough home win over Trenkwalder to gain 3-2 lead in the series. It looked good early as Trenkwalder RE took an 2-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Lottomatica Roma had a 20-14 second period charge getting the lead and Trenkwalder RE was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 69-74. Trenkwalder RE was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. International forward Luigi Datome (203-87) stepped up and scored 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and American forward Bobby Jones (201-84, college: Washington) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. Four Lottomatica Roma players scored in double figures. International point guard Andrea Cinciarini (190-86) responded with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American-Swiss Greg Brunner (201-83, college: Iowa) scored 12 points. Trenkwalder RE's coach Massimiliano Menetti rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Acea Virtus RM: B.Jones 16+9reb, L.Datome 15+9reb+3ast, P.Goss 15+2reb+4ast, G.Lawal 10+6reb, P.Lorant 5+3reb+1ast, L.D'Ercole 5+2reb+2ast Trenkwalder RE: A.Cinciarini 12+5reb+5ast, G.Brunner 12+4reb+3ast, D.Taylor 10+7reb+2ast, T.Bell 9+2reb, M.Antonutti 8+3reb+1ast, D.Filloy 8+4reb+1ast
Sassari stepped closer to the semifinal stage after they held off visiting Cantu. The game without a history. Banco di Sard. led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Banco di Sard. forced 19 Cantu turnovers. Cantu was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Drake Diener (196-81, college: De Paul, agency: Priority Sports) stepped up and scored 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import forward Drew Gordon (205-90, college: N.Mexico) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Banco di Sard. players scored in double figures. Banco di Sard.'s coach Romeo Sacchetti felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American-Israeli center Alex Tyus (205-88, college: Florida) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and the former international Pietro Aradori (195-88) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Top scorers: Banco di Sard.: D.Diener 18+5reb+2ast, D.Gordon 13+9reb+2ast, M.Vanuzzo 13+4reb+1ast, S.Becirovic 11+1reb+3ast, T.Diener 8+3reb+5ast, T.Easley 7+4reb+1ast Cantu: A.Tyus 13+12reb, P.Aradori 12+5reb+1ast, J.Ragland 10+1reb+1ast, J.Tabu 7+2ast, M.Leunen 5+4reb, M.Scekic 4+1reb
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
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