Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup Awards 2021 - May 3, 2021
Finals MVP: Rob Gray (185-PG-94) of Monaco Player of the Year: Jamar Smith (191-G-87) of Unics Import Player of the Year: Jamar Smith (191-G-87) of Unics European Player of the Year: Milos Teodosic (195-G-87) of Virtus BO Rising Star Trophy: Aleksander Balcerowski (217-C-00) of Gran Canaria Coach of the Year: Dimitris Priftis of Unics
Monaco celebrated EuroCup title in Kazan. They nipped hosting Unics in Game 2 of the Finals to complete the sweep. Unics were trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 20-16 charge of Monaco, which allowed them to win the game. J.J. O'Brien (200-SF-92, college: SDSU) converted a three-point play late in regulation to give the visitors a decisive lead 84-83. Monaco held on to it in the dying seconds and got away with a historic title. 28 personal fouls committed by Unics helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American swingman Marcos Knight (188-89, college: MTSU, agency: BeoBasket) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import point guard Rob Gray (185-94, college: Houston) contributed with 25 points for the winners and was named the Finals MVP. American forward John Brown-III (203-92, college: High Point) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and American-North Macedonian point guard Jordan Theodore (182-89, college: Seton Hall, agency: Network Sports International) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Unics. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Unics: J.Brown III 16+10reb+1ast, J.Theodore 15+5reb+6ast, I.Canaan 11+3reb+2ast, J.Smith 10+5reb+1ast, O.White 9+3reb+1ast, A.Klimenko 6+4reb+1ast Monaco: R.Gray 25+1reb+1ast, J.O'Brien 16+4reb, D.Bost 14+2reb+4ast, M.Knight 14+12reb+4ast, M.Lessort 8+4reb+2ast, W.Yeguete 7+2reb
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Round 1 of Finals. Monaco edge Unics in opener - Apr 27, 2021
Monaco victoriously opened EuroCup Finals. They held off Unics in a thrilling title series opener at the Stade Louis II tonight. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 47-43 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Monaco made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Unics helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Rob Gray (185-94, college: Houston) who helped to win the game recording 23 points. American-Bulgarian point guard Dee Bost (188-89, college: MSU) contributed with 16 points and 6 assists for the winners. Center Artem Klimenko (214-94) answered with 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and American-North Macedonian point guard Jordan Theodore (182-89, college: Seton Hall, agency: Network Sports International) added 15 points and 8 assists in the effort for Unics. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Unics' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Monaco: R.Gray 23+4reb, M.Lessort 17+5reb+1ast, D.Bost 16+4reb+6ast, M.Knight 14+6reb+2ast, J.O'Brien 11+1reb+1ast, A.N'Doye 4+4reb+1ast Unics: A.Klimenko 22+5reb+1ast, J.Theodore 15+4reb+8ast, J.Holland 14+2reb+1ast, I.Canaan 12+5reb+4ast, J.Brown III 10+3reb, O.White 6+5reb+1ast
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Rob Gray (185-PG-94) of Monaco
Milos Teodosic (195-G-87) of Virtus BO
Aleksander Balcerowski (217-C-00) of Gran Canaria
Isaia Cordinier (196-SG-96) of Nanterre
Jaka Blazic (196-SG-90) of Cedevita Ol.
Mantas Kalnietis (195-G-86) of Lokomotiv
Michael Bramos (198-SF-87) of Venezia
Kenny Chery (180-PG-92) of Brescia
Kenny Kadji (211-F-88) of Bursaspor
Nenad Dimitrijevic (186-G-98) of Joventut
Dario Brizuela (187-G-94) of Unicaja
Marco Belinelli (196-G-86) of Virtus BO
Jacob Pullen (183-G-89) of Mornar Bar
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