POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
Donte Thomas
Den Bosch – Groningen 71-68
Den Bosch made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Den Bosch outrebounded Groningen 36-19 including 24 on the defensive glass. 24 personal fouls committed by Groningen helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Donte Thomas (201-1996, college: Bradley) fired 10 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Norwegian forward Chris-Ebou Ndow (201-1993, college: NW Missouri St.) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four Den Bosch players scored in double figures. Den Bosch’s coach Erik Braal used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Swedish forward Viktor Gaddefors (201-1992, agency: 011 Sports) produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG, agency: Slash Sports) added 12 points respectively for lost side.
Top scorers:
Den Bosch: C.Ndow 15+5reb+1ast, A.Price 13+3reb, T.van der Mars 12+6reb+1ast, D.Thomas 10+9reb+3ast, K.Webster 8+5reb+3ast, E.Naar 6+2reb+4ast
Groningen: V.Gaddefors 18+5reb+4ast, S.Branch 12+2reb+2ast, W.Brandwijk 10+4reb, A.Magdevski 9+1reb+2ast, C.Mounce 8+3reb, P.Olisemeka 7+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1077162
ZZ Leiden – Leeuwarden 99-93
ZZ Leiden players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard David Collins (190-1998, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. His fellow American import center Tommy Rutherford (203-1997, college: UC Irvine, agency: One Motive Sports) contributed with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. ZZ Leiden’s coach Douglas Spradley allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Kaleb Warner (201-1995, college: WOU) answered with 28 points and 8 rebounds and Canadian guard Keevan Veinot (193-1998, college: Dalhousie) added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Leeuwarden. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
ZZ Leiden: D.Hammond 21+1reb+1ast, D.Collins 18+7reb+7ast, M.Ververs 14+4reb+5ast, T.Rutherford 14+8reb+4ast, R.Schaftenaar 10+3reb+3ast, S.Van Den Elzen 7+2reb+5ast
Leeuwarden: K.Warner 28+8reb+2ast, K.Veinot 17+7reb+5ast, K.Palsson 16+6reb+3ast, S.Doorson 15+10reb+1ast, K.Ross 10+3reb+2ast, T.Hoeve 3+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1077163
Tags : DONTE THOMAS, HEROES DEN BOSCH, DUTCH BASKETBALL
