Eurobasket.com All-Balkan League Awards 2013 - Apr 24, 2013
Final Four MVP: Rakim Sanders (193-G-89) of Galil Gilboa Player of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo Guard of the Year: Branko Mirkovic (190-G-82) of Rilski Sportist Forward of the Year: Ivica Dimcevski (194-G/F-89) of Kumanovo Center of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo Defensive Player of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo European Player of the Year: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo Import Player of the Year: Mitchell Watt (208-F-89) of Galil Gilboa Coach of the Year: Konstantin Papazov of Levski Sofia 1st Team PG: Marko Marinovic (183-PG-83) of Levski Sofia G: Branko Mirkovic (190-G-82) of Rilski Sportist G/F: Ivica Dimcevski (194-G/F-89) of Kumanovo F: Mitchell Watt (208-F-89) of Galil Gilboa C: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo 2nd Team PG: Terry Smith (185-PG-86) of Rilski Sportist G: Jamar Smith (191-G-87) of Galil Gilboa G: Aleksandar Kostoski (186-G-88) of Kumanovo F: Braxton Dupree (203-F-89) of Rilski Sportist C: Aleksandar Radulovic (207-C-84) of Teodo Tivat Honorable Mention Chavdar Kostov (195-SG-88) of Levski Sofia Kenny Hayes (188-PG-87) of Galil Gilboa Tony Gugino (207-C-86) of Rilski Sportist Hristo Zahariev (197-SG-90) of Rilski Sportist Savo Djikanovic (211-C-75) of Jaszberenyi Marko Mijovic (188-PG-87) of Teodo Tivat Sinisa Tepavcevic (201-F-84) of Teodo Tivat Milos Pavlovic (210-F/C-84) of OKK Beograd Lazar Radosavljevic (204-F-91) of Mornar Bar Marino Sarlija (207-C/F-89) of Djuro Djakovic Miladin Pekovic (197-G/F-83) of Kozuv Rakim Sanders (193-G-89) of Galil Gilboa All-Europeans Team PG: Marko Marinovic (183-PG-83) of Levski Sofia G: Branko Mirkovic (190-G-82) of Rilski Sportist G/F: Ivica Dimcevski (194-G/F-89) of Kumanovo G: Aleksandar Kostoski (186-G-88) of Kumanovo C: Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) of Kumanovo All-Imports Team PG: Terry Smith (185-PG-86) of Rilski Sportist G: Jamar Smith (191-G-87) of Galil Gilboa F: Mitchell Watt (208-F-89) of Galil Gilboa F: Braxton Dupree (203-F-89) of Rilski Sportist C: Tony Gugino (207-C-86) of Rilski Sportist Galil Gilboa beat Levski to defend the title - Apr 21, 2013 Final: Galil Gilboa - Levski Sofia 87-79 Balkan League fans got the sense of deja-vu when Galil Gilboa defended their Balkan League title tonight. They prevailed against Levski Sofia in overtime drama almost copying the last seasons title game scenario. Rakim Sanders (193-G-89, college: Fairfield) stepped up with 30 points and 17 rebounds to pace the winners to the second straight Balkan League trophy. The teams stayed close throughout the opening quarter. Galil Gilboa eked out an 18:17 lead after ten minutes. But Levski took over in the second frame. The Bulgarian powerhouse went on a 24:15 rally in the second quarter to ensure a 41:33 halftime lead. Galil Gilboa narrowed the deficit in the third term. The Israeli team got within 6 points at the third break. Galil Gilboa pulled in front on a jumper from Yaniv Green (206-C-80, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) midway through the fourth frame. Levski rebounded and entered the final 27 seconds of regulation up by two points 63:61. But Yaniv Green went perfect from the line and sent the game into overtime. Now Galil Gilboa were closer to the victory as they led by as many as four points with 42 seconds remaining in the extra period. But Marko Marinovic (183-PG-83) hit four free throws in the remaining seconds to force the second overtime. This time Galil Gilboa used an 11:0 rally to clear off for good and triumphed at the end. Yaniv Green delivered 16 points, while Jamar Smith (191-G-87, agency: KMG Sports Management, college: S.Indiana) contributed 14 points for the winners. Marko Marinovic answered with 18 points and 8 rebounds for Levski. Mladen Pantic added 17 points in the losign effort. 3-4 Places: Kumanovo - Rilski Sportist 77-85 Rilski Sportist claimed the Balkan League Bronze. They held off Kumanovo in Samokov to step onto the pedestal. Hristo Zahariev (197-SG-90) stepped off the bench to topscore with 25 points and 6 boards for the winners. Kumanovo enjoyed a slim 23:22 lead after the opening quarter. But Rilski took over in the second frame. The hosts went on a 25:16 run to ensure a 47:39 halftime advantage. Kumanovo tried to change the complexion of the encounter in the third quarter. The Macedonian team got within 4 points at the final intermission. But it was not enough. Rilski fired 22 points in the fourth period and sealed the winning outcome at the end. Branko Mirkovic (190-G-82, agency: Global Sports Plaza) had 14 points and 10 assists, while Terry Smith added 14 points for the winners. Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) answered with 23 points and 8 rebounds for Kumanovo. Anthony Lee-Ingram (195-F-88, agency: Beo Basket, college: Brescia, KY) had 22 points and 12 boards in the loss. Galil Gilboa and Levski will play in Final - Apr 19, 2013 Levski Sofia - Rilski Sportist 84-74 Levski joined Galil Gilboa in the Balkan League Final. They shot down their Bulgarian rivals Rilski Sportist in the second semifinal in Samokov tonight. Pavel Ivanov (200-SF-88) stepped up with 21 points and 7 rebounds to lead Levski. Levski stunned their opponents in the opening quarter. They opened the game on a 16:5 run. Levski piled up a 24:9 lead after the starting quarter. Rilski came back to life in the second quarter. They outgunned Levski to narrow the deficit at 12-point mark at halftime 43:31. Levski were back in the drivers seat in the third quarter. They opened an 18-point lead midway through the period. Levski entered the fourth frame up by 19 points 64:45. But the game was not over just yet. Rilski went on an 11:0 run to get within 7 points 59:66 midway through the fourth stanza. Marko Marinovic (183-PG-83) drained a timely three-pointer to restore a 10-point advantage for Levski. Gugino put Rilski within 6 with 28 seconds remaining. Protic and Pavel Ivanov then sank four free throws to seal the victory for Levski. Mladen Pantic had 18 points, while Marko Marinovic added 16 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds for the winners. Branko Mirkovic (190-G-82, agency: Global Sports Plaza) answered with 20 points for Rilski Sportist. Terry Smith (185-PG-86, college: Mercyhurst) and Stanislav Vaklinov had 13 points each in the loss. Galil Gilboa - Kumanovo 85-76 Galil Gilboa became the first Balkan League finalists. They outgunned Kumanovo in the first game of the Final Four in Samokov. Yaniv Green (206-C-80, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) stepped up with 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Galil Gilboa and Kumanovo stayed close throughout the opening quarter. The Israeli team managed to pull in front on a three-pointer from Yaniv Green 21:18 at the first break. The Israelis went on a 9:0 run early in the second quarter to take a 12-point lead. Galil Gilboa built a 42:33 halftime advantage. Galil Gilboa opened an 18-point advantage in the third quarter. Kumanovo did not surrender and Aleksandar Kostoski (186-G-88, agency: Global Sports Plaza) managed to pull the Macedonian team within 5. But Galil Gilboa answered with six straight points and never looked back en route to the victory. Rakim Sanders (193-G-89, college: Fairfield) provided 15 points, while Jamar Smith (191-G-87, agency: KMG Sports Management, college: S.Indiana) added 13 points for the winning side. Aleksandar Kostoski answered with 29 points for Kumanovo. Uros Lukovic (212-C-89) had 14 points and 10 rebounds in the losing case. |
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