Chris Warren | Experienced American Chris Warren (177-PG-88) had a very impressive game in the last round for Nanterre and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 25. The 32-year old playmaker had the game-high 33 points adding two rebounds and three assists for Nanterre in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Le Portel (#12, 9-14) 76-75. The game was not the highest importance and did not have significant influence on top of the standings. Nanterre is placed at... |
Axel Louissaint | Sharks Antibes (ProB) confirmed in their roster 25-year old Swiss swingman Axel Louissaint (197cm) for new 21-22 season. Louissaint played there last season. In 11 ProB games he had 7.4ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.3apg and 1.1spg. Louissaint also played for Lugano Tigers in Swiss SBL where in 12 games he recorded 14.6ppg, 4.0rpg, 2.4apg and 1.1spg. Louissaint represented Switzerland at the European Championships U20 Division B in Szekesfehervar (Hungary) six years ago. His stats at that event were 7... |
Luke Sikma | The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with defeat of the leader. Here is the last round review presented by ESL. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (29-4) on the court of second ranked ALBA Berlin on Tuesday night. Visitors were edged by ALBA Berlin 79-78. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. ALBA Berlin had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was... |
Domen Janc | Here is the last round review presented by ESL. 2SKL top team - Troti (9-1) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed fifth ranked Litija (5-5) 103-66. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Litija. The game without a history. Troti led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Troti especially... |
Javion Blake | Brno - USK Praha 84-78 Brno topped USK Praha to pave their way into the semifinal round. Brno made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. 26 personal fouls committed by USK Praha helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Javion Blake (190, college: Washburn, agency: Haylett Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points. The former international point guard Viktor Pulpan (191-96) contributed with 12 points for the winners. The former... |
Marko Juric | Dinamo - Cedevita Jr. 88-80 Dinamo beat Cedevita Juniors to even the Finals at 1-1. Guard Marko Juric (190-99) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Hrvoje Garfolic (196-90) contributed with 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Stipe Krstanovic (205-93) replied with 18 points and 5 rebounds and forward David Usic (205-93, college: Florida Tech) added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Cedevita. Both teams... |
Arturs Ausejs | BK Ogre - Ventspils 72-75 Ventspils upset BK Ogre to secure their LBL Finals appearance. The guests trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 25-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Ventspils looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Arturs Ausejs (192-90) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 7 assists and American forward Chris Coffey (201-97, college: Georgetown, KY,... |
Marko Vranjkovic | Panthers - Blackbirds 72-70 Panthers held off Blackbirds to even the series at 1-1. The hosts trailed by 8 points after three quarters before their 23-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Furstenfeld Panthers outrebounded Blackbirds 46-34 including 38 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Slovenian Marko Vranjkovic (204-90) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point... |
Marko Stevanovic | Iskra Svit - Nova Ves 74-88 Nova Ves upset Iskra Svit on the road to ensure the SBL Finals berth. Nova Ves outrebounded Iskra Svit 55-39 including 18 on the offensive glass. Serbian forward Marko Stevanovic (203-94) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. International point guard Mario Ihring (192-98, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward DeSean Parsons (201-95, college: Portland St.) produced a... |
Keith Benson | Levski Lukoil - Balkan 80-70 Levski Lukoil topped Balkan to gain 1-0 lead in the series. Levski Lukoil had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. American center Keith Benson (211-88, college: Oakland) stepped up and scored 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and the former international swingman Hristo Zahariev (198-90) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Levski Lukoil players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Davonta Jordan (188-97, college:... |
Severi Kaukiainen | Karhu Kauhajoki (Korisliiga) signed 23-year old point guard Severi Kaukiainen (185cm, agency: Blacktop Management) for upcoming 21-22 season. He has played for the last four seasons at Kouvot. In 22 Korisliiga games he had 14.4ppg, 3.2rpg and 5.1apg last season. He represented Finland at the European Championships U20 Division B in Sofia (Bulgaria) three years ago. His stats at that event were 7 games: 5.4ppg, 3.4rpg, 4.0apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 56.3%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 72.7%. Kaukiainen has... |
Arsenije Vuckovic | Bosnia and Herzegovina Forward Arsenije Vuckovic (206-F-98) had a very impressive game in the last round for Teodo Tivat, receiving a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 30. The 22-year old player had a double-double of 26 points and 12 rebounds, while his team beat Zeta (#11, 3-18) 84-74. Teodo Tivat maintains the 7th position in Montenegrin Erste Liga. Teodo Tivat is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need... |
Dylan Ennis | Nizhny Novgorod - Zaragoza 78-86 Casademont Zaragoza advanced into the Basketball Champions League semifinals. They upset hosting Nizhny Novgorod in Final Eight opener in Russia. Dylan Ennis (187-PG-91, college: Oregon, agency: BeoBasket) scored 26 points to pace the winners. Nizhny Novgorod unloaded 28 points in the first period to take a 5-point lead. Zaragoza cut the deficit in the second term. The Spanish team pulled within one point at halftime 42-41. Zaragoza ignited a strong... |
Justin Bibbins | Here is the last round review presented by ESL. Top ranked JDA Dijon (18-5) recorded its fifth loss on the court of seventeenth ranked Pau-Lacq-Orthez on Tuesday night. Visitors were rolled over by Pau-Lacq-Orthez 79-54. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of JDA Dijon. Pau-Lacq-Orthez looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American point guard Justin Bibbins (178-96, college: Utah) fired 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. His... |
Amath M'Baye | Nymburk - Karsiyaka 73-84 Karsiyaka ensured their Basketball Champions League semifinal berth. They beat Nymburk in the quarterfinal clash in Nizhny Novgorod tonight. Amath M'Baye (205-PF-89, college: Oklahoma) provided 20 points to pace the winners. Nymburk dominated in the first half. They grabbed a 24-22 lead after ten minutes. The Czech powerhouse stayed in front throughout the second term. Nymburk ensured a 41-38 halftime lead. Pinar Karsiyaka held their opponents to just 14 points... |
Lukasz Koszarek | Enea Zastal - Stal Ostrow 105-101 Enea Zastal survived an overtime thriller to take a crucial win over Stal Ostrow cutting the deficit in the championship series. Enea Zastal BC Zielona Gora looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by BM Slam Stal helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Lukasz Koszarek (187-84) who scored 25 points and 8 assists. Latvian... |
Konstantinos Mitoglou | Panathinaikos - Peristeri 88:62 Panathinaikos reached Cup Semifinals as the rolled over Peristeri 88:62. They ensured a 23-19 lead and had a 6-point halftime advantage. The third quarter was decisive in the game as Panathinaikos posted a 26-10 surge to seal the victory. Konstantinos Mitoglou (210-F-96, college: Wake Forest, agency: Wasserman) stepped up with 15 points, whilst Georgios Papagiannis (220-C-97) ended up with 12. Ben Bentil (204-F-95, college: Providence) and Mario Hezonja... |
Brock Motum | JSF Nanterre (Jeep ELITE ProA) agreed terms with 30-year old Australian ex-international power forward Brock Motum (208cm-111kg-90, college: WSU). He moved there from Galatasaray in Turkish BSL league where he played this season. In 29 games he had 14.7ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.9apg. Motum also played 6 games in Basketball Champions League where he recorded 15.0ppg, 4.8rpg and 2.0apg. The last season he played at Valencia Basket in Spanish league. In 20 Euroleague games he averaged 6.2ppg and... |
Ricky Rubio | Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Spaniards who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is former international guard Ricky Rubio (193-90). He led Minnesota Timberwolves to a victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA in Thursday night's game. |
Maurice Watson | American Point guard Maurice Watson (178-PG-93) had a great game in the last round for Gemlik, receiving a Hoops Agents TBL Player of the Week award for round 29. The 27-year old player recorded a triple-double of 19 points adding also 10 rebounds and 17 assists, while his team outclassed Ankara Basket (#15, 6-22) with 47-point margin 123-76. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Gemlik maintains the 13th position in... |
Andrea Renzi | 31-year old power forward Andrea Renzi (207-F/C-89, agency: Players Group) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for Trapani and receives a Hoops Agents Serie A2 Player of the Week award for round 3 (Second Stage). He had a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds, while his team crushed Ravenna (#15, 3-4) with 21-point margin 96-75. Each game in Second Stage is important. but the teams lost the distance to top of the standings. Trapani maintains the 13th position in... |
Dylan Ennis | Nizhny Novgorod - Zaragoza 78-86 Casademont Zaragoza advanced into the Basketball Champions League semifinals. They upset hosting Nizhny Novgorod in Final Eight opener in Russia. Dylan Ennis (187-PG-91, college: Oregon, agency: BeoBasket) scored 26 points to pace the winners. Nizhny Novgorod unloaded 28 points in the first period to take a 5-point lead. Zaragoza cut the deficit in the second term. The Spanish team pulled within one point at halftime 42-41. Zaragoza ignited a strong... |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo | Here is the weekly review of the top performing Greek players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is former international forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (211-94, agency: Octagon Europe). He led Milwaukee Bucks to a victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA in Sunday night's game. |
Rodrigue Beaubois | Here is the weekly review of the top performing French players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is an experienced former international guard Rodrigue Beaubois (190-88, agency: BeoBasket). He could not help Anadolu Efes (22-12) in their last game. Despite Beaubois' very good performance Anadolu Efes lost 76-82 on the road to the lower-ranked (#6) Real Madrid. |
