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The Regular Season in FIBA Europe Cup just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Estonian Kalev/Cramo (5-1) in Szekesfehervar on Wednesday night. Visitors were edged by third ranked Hungarian Alba (3-3) 93-90. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Kalev/Cramo. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Alba made 29-of-35 free shots (82.9 percent) during the game, while Kalev/Cramo only scored eleven points from the stripe. Alba forced 21 Kalev/Cramo turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Kalev/Cramo helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Jeriah Horne (201-1998, college: Tulsa) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and swingman David Vojvoda (196-1990) chipped in 22 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Kasper Suurorg (200-2002, college: SFC) with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Alba moved-up to second place, which they share with 5 other teams. Defending Estonian champion Kalev/Cramo still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 6 other teams.
Very significant was Slovakian Levice’s (#3) 101-97 road victory against second-best Turkish Bursaspor. American guard Ty Nichols (190-1996, college: Keene St., agency: Diamond Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort and Felix Terins supported him with 24 points and 5 assists. Levice’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Jaylon Brown (183-1994, college: Evansville) did not help to save the game for Bursaspor. Defending Slovakian champion (4-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Bursaspor at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams.
Quite upsetting was Keravnos‘ home defeat in a game versus AEK Larnaca who edged hosts 92-91. The best player for the winners was Taveion Hollingsworth who scored 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Josh Hagins who recorded 17 points and 8 assists. AEK Larnaca maintains third position with 2-4 record having just eight point less than leader Bilbao, which they share with 4 other teams. Keravnos lost fourth consecutive game. Defending Cypriot champion dropped to the third place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: winless Rilski lost to Le Portel on the opponent’s court 60-74. Limburg unfortunately lost to FC Porto in a home game 76-83. Sabah managed to beat Norrkoping on the road 83-75. Kutaisi defeated Balkan on its own court 93-92. Oradea was beaten by Pitesti in a road game 80-78. Winless Szolnok was destroyed by PAOK at home 69-92. Zaragoza managed to outperform Anorthosis on the opponent’s court 83-76. Spojnia rolled over Parnu in a home game 83-59. Cholet crushed Constanta on the road 104-68. Maroussi beat Charleroi on its own court 87-70. Tofas won against Braunschweig in Bursa 97-92. Bilbao outscored Prievidza at home 87-66. Antwerp recorded a loss to Fribourg on the opponent’s court 102-84. Ludwigsburg beat Dijon on the road 93-81. Sporting lost to Anwil on its own court 83-97.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 4 assists by Kenney Funderburk of Sporting.

Le Portel – Rilski 74-60

Rather expected game when 4th ranked Bulgarian Rilski (0-6) was defeated on the road by second ranked French Le Portel (4-2) 74-60 on Tuesday. Le Portel made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was forward Ivan Fevrier (202-1999) who scored 19 points. Latvian point guard Kristers Zoriks (193-1998, college: SMC) chipped in 20 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was American guard LaQuincy Rideau (185-1996, college: S.Florida) who recorded 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Croatian-Bosnian forward Jure Planinic (206-2000, agency: AltusBasket) added 10 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Le Portel maintains second position with 4-2 record having just ten point less than leader Bilbao, which they share with 6 other teams. Defending Bulgarian champion Rilski still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Rilski: J.Planinic 10+4reb+1ast, A.Georgiev 8+3reb, C.Kostov 8+1reb, L.Rideau 8+5reb+5ast, J.Session 6+4reb+2ast, D.Karamfilov 6+4ast
Le Portel: K.Zoriks 20+1reb, I.Fevrier 19+3reb, D.Gholston 14+1reb+3ast, J.Nunge 8+7reb+1ast, I.Ba 6+5reb, G.Meyniel 3+4reb+8ast

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Limburg – FC Porto 76-83

Rather predictable result when first ranked Portuguese FC Porto (5-1) defeated on the road 3rd ranked Belgian Limburg United (2-4) 83-76 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was American point guard Toney Douglas (189-1986, college: FSU) who scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward Goncalo Delgado (203-1998) chipped in 7 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Javion Ogunyemi (206-1995, college: Siena) who recorded 11 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import swingman Elijah Pemberton (196-1997, college: Hofstra) added 14 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively. Four Limburg players scored in double figures. Limburg United’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. FC Porto have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Limburg United keeps the third place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Limburg: E.Pemberton 14+3reb, O.Giltay 12+4reb, J.Delalieux 12+2reb+1ast, J.Ogunyemi 11+8reb+1ast, W.Leemans 7+5reb+2ast, Q.Serron 6+1reb+5ast
FC Porto: T.Douglas 17+8reb+5ast, M.Landis 12+2ast, T.Omlid 12+4reb, D.Marble 11+3reb+3ast, X.Williams 10+1reb, W.Washpun 8+2reb+5ast

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Norrkoping – Sabah 75-83

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when one of their biggest challengers Swedish Norrkoping (2-4) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Azerbaijani Sabah (1-5) 83-75 on Wednesday. Sabah dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Norrkoping‘s 30. The best player for the winners was American guard Hassani Gravett (188-1996, college: S.Carolina) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Jamaican-American guard Trevon Duval (190-1998, college: Duke) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists. Four Sabah players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Devonte Green (190-1997, college: Indiana) who recorded 20 points and 6 rebounds and forward Pierre Hampton (201-1991) added 18 points respectively. Norrkoping’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Defending Azerbaijani champion left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Defending Swedish champion Norrkoping keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Norrkoping: D.Green 20+6reb, P.Hampton 18+3reb, N.Dawit 14+2reb+1ast, K.Cole 6+11reb, S.Hunter 5+3reb+2ast, M.Tyus 5+2reb+2ast
Sabah: H.Gravett 22+7reb+10ast, A.Voinalovych 15+6reb, T.Duval 13+3reb+6ast, A.Butjankovs 10+5reb, K.Blue 9+1reb+1ast, K.Cavars 8+10reb+2ast

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Kutaisi – Balkan 93-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with third ranked Georgian Kutaisi‘s (2-4) home victory over one of their biggest challengers Bulgarian Balkan (0-6) 93-92 on Wednesday. Kutaisi looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Elijah Joiner (190-1999, college: Iona) who scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Power forward Giorgi Korsantia (207-1998, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Curtis Jones (191-1997, college: Penn State) who recorded 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Georgi Boyanov (200-1993, college: USA) added 19 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Five Kutaisi and four Balkan players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Defending Georgian champion maintains third position with 2-4 record having just eight point less than leader Bilbao, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Balkan still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Balkan: C.Jones 23+9reb+5ast, I.Pishtikov 21+1reb+2ast, G.Boyanov 19+11reb+2ast, K.Toshkov 12+3reb+3ast, S.Mihaylov 11+2reb, T.Marshall 2+9reb+3ast
Kutaisi: A.Dvalishvili 22+5reb+2ast, E.Joiner 21+5reb+7ast, G.Korsantia 18+11reb+4ast, M.Smith 16+3reb+2ast, B.Bekauri 11+4reb+2ast, N.Soselia 3+1reb

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Alba – Kalev/Cramo 93-90

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Pitesti – Oradea 80-78

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when top-ranked Oradea (5-1) was edged on the road by second ranked Pitesti (3-3) 80-78 on Wednesday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Pitesti made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Corey Allen-Williams (188-1998, college: Georgia St.) who scored 17 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Serbian guard Radovan Djokovic (198-1996) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Lithuanian Donatas Tarolis (205-1994) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Lithuanian power forward Paulius Petrilevicius (204-1991) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Five Pitesti and four Oradea players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Pitesti maintains second position with 3-3 record having just nine point less than leader Bilbao, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Oradea still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with 6 other teams.
Top scorers:
Oradea: B.Brown 16+2reb+2ast, D.Tarolis 15+11reb+2ast, P.Petrilevicius 12+6reb+4ast, K.Richard 12+4ast, T.Williams 8+4reb+2ast, S.Pridgett 7+2reb+2ast
Pitesti: C.Allen-Williams 17+3reb+5ast, R.Djokovic 16+2reb+5ast, A.Price 16+2reb+3ast, K.Hill 11+4reb+1ast, C.Jones 10+8reb+1ast, Z.Smith 5+6reb+4ast

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Szolnok – PAOK 69-92

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Greek PAOK (5-1) outleveled on the road 4th ranked Hungarian Szolnok (0-6) 92-69 on Wednesday. PAOK made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. PAOK outrebounded Szolnok 41-26 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. PAOK looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Shavar Reynolds Jr (188-1998, college: Monmouth, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 32 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The other American import forward Rocky Kreuser (206-1999, college: NDSU) chipped in 6 points and 11 rebounds. PAOK’s coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian forward Fardaws Aimaq (211-1999, college: California) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and Montenegrin forward Bojan Subotic (203-1990) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Four Szolnok players scored in double figures. PAOK keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Szolnok still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Szolnok: M.Lewis 15+1ast, S.Jovanovic 13+1reb+4ast, F.Aimaq 12+12reb+3ast, B.Subotic 11+11reb+3ast, T.Pallai 9+1reb+2ast, G.Rudner 7+1ast
PAOK: S.Reynolds Jr. 32+3reb+3ast, D.Katsivelis 11+4reb+2ast, D.Upson 11+7reb, C.Henderson Jr. 10+3reb+1ast, F.Bartley IV 9+2reb+7ast, J.Forrester 7+6reb

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Anorthosis – Zaragoza 76-83

Rather expected game in Nicosia where 4th ranked Cypriot Anorthosis (0-6) were defeated by first ranked Spanish Zaragoza (5-1) 83-76 on Wednesday. Zaragoza looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was Santiago Yusta (200-1997) who scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Jaime Fernandez (206-2000) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Bahamas forward Kentwan Smith (203-1991, college: Stetson) who recorded 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Jarvis Garrett (182-1995, college: URI) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. 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. Zaragoza have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Anorthosis still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Anorthosis: J.Williams 15+5reb+1ast, K.Smith 13+7reb+4ast, J.Garrett 11+5reb+6ast, D.Sanadze 10+2reb+4ast, K.Maragkos 9+2reb+1ast, S.Iliadis 8+2reb+1ast
Zaragoza: J.Bango 15+2reb, L.Langarita 14+1reb+4ast, S.Yusta 11+6reb+3ast, M.Gonzalez 11+2reb+2ast, J.Fernandez 10+7reb+2ast, H.Ling 9+5reb+2ast

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Bursaspor – Levice 97-101

Very significant was Slovakian Levice’s (#3) 101-97 road victory against second-best Turkish Bursaspor. Levice shot the lights out from three nailing 18 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American guard Ty Nichols (190-1996, college: Keene St., agency: Diamond Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort and Swedish point guard Felix Terins (188-1998) supported him with 24 points and 5 assists. Levice’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Jaylon Brown (183-1994, college: Evansville) did not help to save the game for Bursaspor. His fellow American import forward Donte Grantham (203-1995, college: Clemson) added 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Levice and five Bursaspor players scored in double figures. Defending Slovakian champion (4-2) moved-up to second place, which they share with 6 other teams. Bursaspor at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Bursaspor: J.Brown 21+6reb+3ast, D.Mutaf 18+3reb+3ast, A.Gavrilovic 17+5reb+2ast, D.Michineau 14+8ast, D.Grantham 11+10reb+4ast, B.Candan 5+5reb
Levice: F.Terins 24+1reb+5ast, T.Nichols 23+6reb+11ast, D.Abrham 16+2reb+5ast, K.Gamble II 15+10reb, S.Jelks 8+7reb+3ast, A.Kivimaki 7

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Keravnos – AEK Larnaca 91-92

Quite upsetting was Keravnos‘ home defeat in a game versus AEK Larnaca who edged hosts 92-91. AEK Larnaca made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Taveion Hollingsworth (188-1999, college: WKU) who scored 31 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Australian-Cypriot guard Reed Nottage (198, college: CBU) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Josh Hagins (187-1994, college: UALR, agency: Haylett Sports) who recorded 17 points and 8 assists and his fellow American import guard Landrius Horton (193-1998, college: Columbus St.) added 17 points respectively. Five Keravnos players scored in double figures. AEK Larnaca maintains third position with 2-4 record having just eight point less than leader Bilbao, which they share with 4 other teams. Keravnos lost fourth consecutive game. Defending Cypriot champion dropped to the third place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Keravnos: L.Horton 17+2reb+2ast, J.Hagins 17+1reb+8ast, N.Stylianou 14+2reb, J.Crockett 12+6reb+1ast, T.Taylor 10+9reb+1ast, I.Pasiali 9+5reb
AEK Larnaca: T.Hollingsworth 31+6reb+5ast, R.Nottage 21+7reb+2ast, B.Gresham 10+5reb, I.Giannaras 8+1reb+2ast, A.Bell 7+7reb+7ast, C.Loizides 6+3reb

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Spojnia – Parnu 83-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with third ranked Polish Spojnia‘s (3-3) home victory over one of their biggest challengers Estonian Parnu (1-5) 83-59 on Wednesday. Spojnia dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Parnu‘s 28. The best player for the winners was American guard Luther Muhammad (191-1999, college: Arizona St.) who scored 20 points and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Swingman Pawel Kikowski (193-1986) chipped in 17 points (perfect from the field making all six shots). Four Spojnia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian forward Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson (203-1999, college: Rider) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and American point guard Christian Bradford (185-1995, college: Radford) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Spojnia moved-up to second place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Parnu dropped to the third position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Parnu: A.Ogemuno-Johnson 17+11reb+2ast, C.Bradford 15+1reb+5ast, O.Jarvi 10+5reb+4ast, L.Stankovic 4+3reb, I.Tamm 3+5reb, O.Suurorg 3+2reb+3ast
Spojnia: L.Muhammad 20+3reb+4ast, P.Kikowski 17+4reb+1ast, J.Martinez 13+5reb+1ast, T.Cooper 10+5reb+2ast, W.Gordon 8+6reb+2ast, Y.Yam 7+3reb+1ast

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Constanta – Cholet 68-104

Not a big story in a game when 4th ranked Romanian Constanta (0-6) was rolled over at home by top-ranked French Cholet Basket (6-0) 104-68 on Wednesday. Cholet dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Constanta‘s 28. They outrebounded Constanta 45-30 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Norwegian forward Chris-Ebou Ndow (199-1993, college: NW Missouri St.) who scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Power forward Mohamed Diawara (204-2005) chipped in 13 points. Five Cholet Basket players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard KeVaughn Allen (188-1995, college: Florida) who recorded 16 points and his fellow American import guard Duffy Jorden Randell (186-1996, college: N.Texas) added 14 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cholet Basket have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Constanta still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Constanta: K.Allen 16+2reb+3ast, D.Jorden Randell 14+4reb+2ast, S.Gribinic 8+1reb, A.Oprean 6+1reb+1ast, T.Stevenson 6+6reb+4ast, A.Andries 5+2reb
Cholet: C.Ndow 15+7reb+1ast, M.Diawara 13+4reb+3ast, J.McNeace 12+4reb+1ast, C.Melvin 10+5reb+1ast, B.Vautier 10+4reb, A.Wheeler 10+5reb+1ast

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Maroussi – Charleroi 87-70

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Athens where second ranked Greek Maroussi (4-2) beat top-ranked Belgian Spirou Charleroi (5-1) 87-70 on Wednesday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. The best player for the winners was American Cameron Reynolds (201-1995, college: Tulane) who scored 22 points. Icelandic point guard Elvar Fridriksson (182-1994, college: Barry) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Dutch guard Sander Hollanders (194-2001) who recorded 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Bulgarian forward Yordan Minchev (202-1998) added 12 points respectively. 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. Maroussi maintains second position with 4-2 record having just ten point less than leader Bilbao, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Spirou Charleroi still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with 6 other teams.
Top scorers:
Charleroi: W.Brandwijk 13+3reb+1ast, Y.Minchev 12+3reb+2ast, G.Knudsen 11+3reb+2ast, S.Hollanders 10+5reb+6ast, Q.Smout 7+2reb+3ast, M.Bilolo 6+2reb+2ast
Maroussi: C.Reynolds 22+3reb+2ast, E.Fridriksson 13+6ast, M.Raduljica 11+1reb+2ast, C.Langevine 10+7reb, G.Tanoulis 7+3reb+1ast, L.Mantzoukas 7+2reb+1ast

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Braunschweig – Tofas 92-97

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-best German Braunschweig‘s (3-3) home loss to top-ranked Turkish Tofas (6-0) 92-97 on Wednesday. Tofas made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American Marcquise Reed (190-1995, college: Clemson, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 16 points and 4 assists. Mexican-American point guard Alexander Perez-Kaufmann (191-1993) chipped in 11 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velicka (195-1999) who recorded 23 points and 5 assists and Swedish point guard Barra Njie (191-2001) added 16 points and 8 assists respectively. Five Tofas and four Braunschweig players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tofas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Braunschweig keeps the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams.
Top scorers:
Braunschweig: A.Velicka 23+1reb+5ast, S.Fru 19+5reb+1ast, B.Njie 16+3reb+8ast, F.Zylka 12+6reb+2ast, T.Mitchell 8+4reb+3ast, C.Flanigan 4
Tofas: M.Reed 16+4reb+4ast, Y.Saybir 13+6reb+1ast, K.Bankston 13+3reb+1ast, J.O’Brien 13+2reb+1ast, A.Perez-Kaufmann 11+4reb+6ast, A.Pasecniks 10+1reb

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Bilbao – Prievidza 87-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with top-ranked Spanish Surne Bilbao‘s (6-0) home victory over second-best Slovakian Prievidza (4-2) 87-66 on Wednesday. Bilbao dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Prievidza‘s 10. Bilbao looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Prievidza‘s players. The best player for the winners was Estonian point guard Kristian Kullamaee (193-1999) who scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. American center Marvin Jones (213-1993, college: Texas Southern) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard CJ Jackson (185-1996, college: Ohio St., agency: Blacktop Management) who recorded 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Hunter Dean (208-2001, college: LSU) added 10 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Surne Bilbao have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Prievidza keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams.
Top scorers:
Prievidza: C.Jackson 12+5reb+4ast, H.Dean 10+4reb+1ast, D.Hlivak 10+1reb+3ast, K.Jordan 6+2reb+2ast, D.Smith 6+2reb+1ast, P.Lukac 6
Bilbao: R.Dominguez 14+2reb+3ast, M.Jones 14+7reb+1ast, K.Kullamaee 13+5reb+6ast, T.Hlinason 9+3reb, M.Abdur-Rahkman 8+2ast, H.Frey 7+8ast

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Fribourg – Antwerp 102-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Belgian Antwerp Giants‘ (2-4) road loss to second ranked Swiss Fribourg (4-2) 84-102 on Wednesday. Fribourg made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Antwerp turnovers. Fribourg looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Jonathan Kazadi (195-1991) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. American point guard Eric Nottage (187-1994, college: FIU) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. Nottage is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was Yoeri Schoepen (200-1994) who recorded 17 points and 8 rebounds and American swingman Kyle Foster (197-1998, college: Howard, agency: Diamond Sports) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Defending Swiss champion maintains second position with 4-2 record having just ten point less than leader Bilbao, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Antwerp Giants keeps the third place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Antwerp: K.Foster 18+3reb+4ast, Y.Schoepen 17+8reb+3ast, W.Baker 13+4reb, M.Moore 12+2reb+7ast, K.Tumba 12+8reb, F.Tallir 6+2reb+3ast
Fribourg: R.Williams 20+1reb, E.Nottage 20+2reb+4ast, J.Kazadi 18+6reb+3ast, N.Jurkovitz 15+6reb+5ast, A.Cotture 10+7reb+3ast, M.Offurum 10+5reb+1ast

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Caledonia G. – Trepca 20-0

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Dijon – Ludwigsburg 81-93

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both first ranked German EnBW Ludwigsburg and second-best French JDA Dijon had identical 4-1 record. But JDA Dijon was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Ludwigsburg 93-81 on Wednesday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Ludwigsburg dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to JDA Dijon‘s 40. They outrebounded Dijon 43-22 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was Justin Simon (196-1996, college: St.John’s, agency: Octagon Europe) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. Guard Hunter Maldonado (201-1999, college: Wyoming, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Markis McDuffie (203-1997, college: Wichita St.) who recorded 19 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and point guard David Holston (169-1986, college: Chicago St.) added 15 points and 7 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ludwigsburg maintains first position with 5-1 record, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser JDA Dijon keeps the second place with two games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams.
Top scorers:
Dijon: M.McDuffie 19+2reb+3ast, D.Holston 15+7ast, K.Edwards 13+5reb+3ast, G.Ware 9+4reb, A.Dokossi 8+4reb+1ast, R.Ducote 7+1ast
Ludwigsburg: J.Simon 33+10reb+3ast, H.Maldonado 13+13reb+3ast, D.Williams 10+4reb+2ast, J.Scott 9+7reb+1ast, E.Manjon 8+3reb+7ast, K.Grady 7

gschID: 1213441

Sporting – Anwil 83-97

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Polish Anwil‘s (4-2) road victory over one of their biggest challengers Portuguese Sporting (1-5) 97-83 on Wednesday. Anwil looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Justin Turner (193-1998, college: BGSU) who scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Swingman Michal Michalak (196-1993) chipped in 17 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American Kenney Funderburk (193-1992, college: Columbus St.) who recorded 20 points and 4 assists and point guard Diogo Ventura (193-1994, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 13 points and 6 assists respectively. Five Anwil and four Sporting players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Anwil maintains second position with 4-2 record having just ten point less than leader Bilbao, which they share with 6 other teams. Sporting lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the third place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Top scorers:
Sporting: K.Funderburk 20+2reb+4ast, N.Ward 14+6reb, D.Ventura 13+1reb+6ast, L.Debaut 13+6reb, A.Cruz 6+5reb+2ast, I.Armwood 5+3reb+1ast
Anwil: M.Michalak 17+1reb+3ast, J.Turner 16+5reb+5ast, R.Taylor 14+3reb+2ast, D.Funderburk 11+7reb+1ast, L.Petrasek 10+6reb+3ast, R.Jackson Jr. 9+2reb+1ast