CIS Round 25: Thunderbirds defeat Heat in the closest game of the week - Jan 26, 2013
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There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
Eighth-ranked Heat (2-14) gave a tough game to first ranked Thunderbirds (13-2) in Kelowna, BC on Friday. The visitors from Vancouver, BC managed to secure only two-point victory 63-61. However their fans expected much easier game. Heat was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Thunderbirds made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. 27 personal fouls committed by Heat helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward David Wagner (206-92) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and American guard Doug Plumb (193, college: Minnesota St.) chipped in 12 points. At the losing side guard Yassine Ghomari (185) responded with 13 points. Thunderbirds have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-2 record, which they share with Alberta. Heat lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. Thunderbirds will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Heat will play again at home against the league's leader Thunderbirds (#1) in Vancouver, BC and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Important game to mention about took place in Ottawa, ON. Fifth ranked Voyageurs (8-6) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Gee-Gees (11-4) 73-72 on Friday evening. Alex Ratte nailed 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Georges Serresse accounted for 22 points and 5 steals. The former international guard Warren Ward (196-89) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for Gee-Gees in the defeat. Gee-Gees' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Voyageurs. They maintain fifth place with 8-6 record. Gee-Gees at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with Saskatchewan. Voyageurs will play against league's leader Ravens in Ottawa, ON in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gee-Gees will play at home against Lions in Toronto, ON and hope to get back on the winning track. Eighth-ranked Bobcats (3-12) gave a tough game to third ranked Huskies (11-4) in Brandon, MB on Friday. The visitors from Saskatoon, SK managed to secure only three-point victory 68-65. However their fans expected much easier game. Ben Baker fired 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Huskies' coach Barry Rawlyk used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Jordan Reaves produced 19 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Huskies. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ottawa. Bobcats lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. Huskies will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bobcats will play again against the league's second-placed Huskies (#2) in Saskatoon, SK and hope to secure a win. Very important is a home loss of second ranked Wesmen (11-6) against fifth ranked Dinos (9-7) on Friday night. Host Wesmen was defeated by Dinos in a tough game in Winnipeg, MB 71-79. Worth to mention a great performance of Thijin Moses who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds. Wesmen's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Dinos. They maintain fifth place with 9-7 record. Wesmen at the other side dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Panthers (8-3) against fourth ranked Tigers (6-6) on Friday night. Visiting Panthers were defeated by Tigers in Halifax, NS 81-71. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Panthers. Simon Marr stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The victory was the third consecutive win for Tigers. They maintain fourth place with 6-6 record. Loser Panthers keep the second position with three games lost. Tigers will face league's leader Capers in Sydney, NS in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panthers will play on the road against Huskies in Halifax, NS.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 25: Mount Royal lost to TWU on the opponent's court 78-84. TRU unfortunately lost to Victoria in a home game 64-81. UNBC was rolled over UFV on the road 65-86. Regina was defeated by Alberta on its own court 65-79. Lethbridge was beaten by Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB 88-76. Carleton destroyed York at home 106-62. Queen's was outscored by Ryerson on the opponent's court 78-47. Lakehead rolled over Laurier in a home game 80-53. Cape Breton defeated St.Mary's on the road 85-80. The most impressive stats of the last round was 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals by Jimmy Dorsey of Cape Breton.
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Mount Royal's (2-12) road loss to sixth ranked Spartans (6-9) 78-84 on Friday. Mount Royal was trailing by 3 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 30-23 charge of Spartans, which allowed them to win the game. They also forced 21 Mount Royal turnovers. Guard Tonner Jackson (201) stepped up and scored 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and Mark Perrin chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds. Four Spartans players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Aloysius Callaghan (180) responded with 21 points and guard Deng Awak (186) scored 7 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Spartans moved-up to fourth place. Mount Royal lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Spartans will face again Mount Royal (#7) in Calgary, AB in the next round. Top scorers: TWU: T.Jackson 21+8reb+1ast, M.Perrin 20+6reb+1ast, J.Bakuteka 10+1reb, T.Smith 10+3reb+3ast, D.McDonald 7+4reb+2ast, M.Cockrill 5+3reb Mount Royal: A.Callaghan 21+2reb, M.Akwl 9+1reb+3ast, A.Abraha 9+1ast, J.Gardener 8+3reb+2ast, K.Wilson 8+1reb+2ast, D.Awak 7+10reb+3ast
Rather predictable result in Kamloops, BC where second ranked Vikies (10-5) defeated 4th placed Wolfpack (6-10) 81-64 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Vikies. Wolfpack was better in third quarter 25-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Terrell Evans stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and Kyle Peterson chipped in 8 points and 7 assists. At the losing side Blaz Bozinovic responded with 8 points and 12 rebounds and Zach Usherwood scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Vikies. They maintain second place with 10-5 record having four points less than leader Cape Breton. Wolfpack lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. Vikies will have a break next round. Wolfpack will play again at home against the league's second-placed Vikies (#2) in Victoria, BC. Top scorers: Victoria: T.Evans 20+13reb+2ast, V.Dhillon 12+1reb, R.Theil 9+1reb, K.Peterson 8+4reb+7ast, M.Acheampong 7+1reb, B.Dunlop 6+4ast TRU: Z.Usherwood 14+5reb+1ast, B.Rouault 12+4reb+1ast, A.Pierre 9+4reb+3ast, B.Bozinovic 8+12reb+2ast, K.Pribilsky 7+1ast, I.Bozinovic 5+5reb
Eighth-ranked Heat (2-14) gave a tough game to first ranked Thunderbirds (13-2) in Kelowna, BC on Friday. The visitors from Vancouver, BC managed to secure only two-point victory 63-61. However their fans expected much easier game. Heat was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Thunderbirds made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. 27 personal fouls committed by Heat helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Forward David Wagner (206-92) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and American guard Doug Plumb (193, college: Minnesota St.) chipped in 12 points. At the losing side guard Yassine Ghomari (185) responded with 13 points and guard Mitch Goodwin (188) scored 13 points. Thunderbirds have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-2 record, which they share with Alberta. Heat lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 14 games lost. Thunderbirds will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Heat will play again at home against the league's leader Thunderbirds (#1) in Vancouver, BC and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Top scorers: UBC: D.Wagner 20+4reb, I.Solomon 12+1reb, D.Plumb 12+4reb+1ast, O.Wallace 8+4reb, G.Pippus 5+1ast, T.Nixon 2+2reb UBC Okanagan: Y.Ghomari 13+2reb+1ast, M.Goodwin 13+3reb, D.Mackay 10+4reb, A.Fahandeg-Sadi 8+3reb, L.Ndayitwayeko 6+1reb+2ast, A.Faza 6+5reb
Not a big story in a game in Abbotsford, BC where 5th ranked Timberwolves (5-10) were rolled over by third ranked Cascades (8-7) 86-65 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Cascades. Timberwolves was better in third quarter 21-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Cascades shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 61.5 percentage. Swingman Nathan Kendall (196) stepped up and scored 19 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and Kevon Parchment chipped in 24 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side swingman Sam Raphael (188) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized Salvadorean guard Jose Araujo (186-86) scored 15 points. Four Timberwolves players scored in double figures. Timberwolves' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Cascades maintains third place with 8-7 record having six points less than leader Cape Breton. Timberwolves lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. Cascades will face again Timberwolves (#6) in Prince George, BC in the next round. Top scorers: UFV: S.Freeman 27+1reb+2ast, K.Parchment 24+9reb, N.Kendall 19+9reb+8ast, A.McGowan 8+2reb+1ast, J.York 5+3reb+6ast, S.Ashkenazy 3+2reb+1ast UNBC: J.Araujo 15+4reb+2ast, S.Raphael 14+7reb+2ast, C.Barton 12+5reb+1ast, F.Rowe 10+1reb+2ast, D.Stark 6+4reb+2ast, G.Aubertin 4+1reb
Everything went according to plan in Regina, SK where first ranked Golden Bears (13-2) beat 7th ranked Cougars (5-10) 79-65 on Friday. The game without a history. Golden Bears led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Cougars' 34. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Golden Bears made 7 blocks. Naturalized Kenyan guard Kenneth Otieno (188) stepped up and scored 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and forward Adam Weir (201) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds. Four Golden Bears players scored in double figures. Golden Bears' coach Barnaby Craddock used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side forward Connor Burns (201) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and forward Paul Gareau (201) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Golden Bears. They maintain first place with 13-2 record, which they share with UBC. Loser Cougars dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. Golden Bears will have a break next round. Cougars will play again at home against the league's leader Golden Bears (#1) in Edmonton, AB. Top scorers: Alberta: K.Otieno 18+5reb+1ast, R.Dewar 16+4reb, T.Bergen-Henengouwen 15+3reb+1ast, A.Weir 11+9reb+1ast, T.Watson 9+2reb+2ast, S.Saffa 8+4reb+1ast Regina: C.Burns 18+14reb+1ast, P.Gareau 14+6reb+1ast, F.Brown 11+3reb+2ast, B.Hebert 7+2reb+7ast, T.Sylvester 6+4reb, S.Nostedt 5+1reb+1ast
Eighth-ranked Bobcats (3-12) gave a tough game to third ranked Huskies (11-4) in Brandon, MB on Friday. The visitors from Saskatoon, SK managed to secure only three-point victory 68-65. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 13 points after first quarter, but they rallied back winning next two quarters and won the game by 3 points. Huskies dominated on the defensive end, holding Bobcats to just 0 points in third quarter and to 0 points in second half. They made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game, while Bobcats only scored five points from the stripe. Huskies forced 19 Bobcats turnovers. Guard Ben Baker (191) fired 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Patrick Burns (198) chipped in 6 points and 14 rebounds. Huskies' coach Barry Rawlyk used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Jordan Reaves produced 19 points and 9 rebounds and Ilarion Bonhomme added 18 points respectively for lost side. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Huskies. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Ottawa. Bobcats lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. Huskies will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bobcats will play again against the league's second-placed Huskies (#2) in Saskatoon, SK and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Saskatchewan: B.Baker 19+9reb+2ast, M.Forbes 12+6reb+1ast, E.Ostertag 12+1reb+2ast, J.Karwacki 9+6reb+2ast, P.Burns 6+14reb+1ast, A.Henry 5+5reb+2ast Brandon: J.Reaves 19+9reb+3ast, I.Bonhomme 18+1reb+3ast, R.Smith 13+1reb+3ast, J.Elias 4+5reb, J.Molin 4+4reb+1ast, K.Ramsey 3+3reb+2ast
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Wesmen (11-6) against fifth ranked Dinos (9-7) on Friday night. Host Wesmen was defeated by Dinos in a tough game in Winnipeg, MB 71-79. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Wesmen won fourth quarter 29-27. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Dinos made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Dinos especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of Thijin Moses (201) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson (175-91) contributed with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Four Dinos players scored in double figures. American forward Steven Wesley (196, college: E.Washington) answered with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Benny Iko (198) added 9 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Wesmen. Wesmen's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Dinos. They maintain fifth place with 9-7 record. Wesmen at the other side dropped to the fourth position with six games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Calgary: T.Moses 27+14reb, J.Ogungbemi-Jackson 19+10reb+8ast, Y.Anissovets 11+7reb+4ast, M.Letkeman 11+4reb, D.Karch 7+2reb+2ast, J.Owen-Thomas 4+2reb+4ast Winnipeg: T.Krahn 20+1ast, D.Brown 14+1reb+1ast, S.Wesley 14+11reb+1ast, B.Iko 9+12reb+3ast, A.Cunningham 6+7reb+10ast, M.McNee 6+3reb
There was no surprise in Winnipeg, MB where 6th ranked Pronghorn (7-8) was defeated by fourth ranked Bisons (11-5) 88-76 on Friday. Bisons dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Pronghorn's 42. Bisons forced 28 Pronghorn turnovers and outrebounded them 50-37 including 18 on the offensive glass. Guard Jonar Huertas (183) stepped up and scored 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners and forward Wyatt Anders (201) chipped in 13 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side center Derek Waldner (201) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and guard Alex Fletcher (185) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. 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. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Bisons. They moved-up to third place. Loser Pronghorn keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Bisons will face again Pronghorn (#6) in Lethbridge, AB in the next round. Top scorers: Manitoba: Y.Ozsayiner 18+4reb, J.Huertas 17+5reb+4ast, W.Anders 13+11reb+1ast, B.Speer 11+4reb+1ast, S.Walton 10+5reb+5ast, A.Ali 9+3reb Lethbridge: D.Waldner 18+13reb+1ast, C.Johnson 14+3reb+1ast, A.Fletcher 14+5reb+6ast, L.Reiter 12+5reb+4ast, J.Chief-Morris 10+3reb, M.Duce 8+5reb+1ast
Important game to mention about took place in Ottawa, ON. Fifth ranked Voyageurs (8-6) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 3rd placed Gee-Gees (11-4) 73-72 on Friday evening. Gee-Gees were ahead by 1 point after three quarters before a 20-18 charge of Voyageurs, which allowed them to win the game. Alex Ratte nailed 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and swingman Georges Serresse (191) accounted for 22 points and 5 steals. The former international guard Warren Ward (196-89) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Gabriel Gonthier-Dubue (198) added 18 points respectively for Gee-Gees in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Gee-Gees' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the third consecutive win for Voyageurs. They maintain fifth place with 8-6 record. Gee-Gees at the other side dropped to the second position with four games lost. They share it with Saskatchewan. Voyageurs will play against league's leader Ravens in Ottawa, ON in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gee-Gees will play at home against Lions in Toronto, ON and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Laurentian: G.Serresse 22+4reb, A.Ratte 21+7reb+3ast, M.Pasquale 11+6reb+2ast, N.Yengue 10+4reb+1ast, T.Carter-Newman 5+2reb+1ast, J.Budd 4+2reb Ottawa: G.Gonthier-Dubue 18+3reb, W.Ward 15+6reb+7ast, V.Gill 12+3reb+1ast, M.Tihani 12+7reb, J.Berhanemeskel 6+2reb+3ast, C.Agada 5+2reb
No shocking result in a game in Ottawa, ON where first ranked Ravens (14-1) outleveled 6th ranked Lions (5-9) 106-62 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Ravens. Lions was better in fourth quarter 24-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Lions to just 7 points in second quarter. Ravens dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Lions' 26. Ravens forced 23 Lions turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Lions' players. Guard Connor Wood (190) stepped up and scored 32 points for the winners and forward Dan Penner (201) chipped in 9 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side guard Raheem Isaac (190) responded with 26 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and forward Aaron Rados (198) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for Ravens. They maintain first place with 14-1 record. Loser Lions dropped to the fourth position with nine games lost. Ravens will face Voyageurs (#5) in Sudbury, ON in the next round. Lions will play on the road against Gee-Gees in Ottawa, ON and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Carleton: C.Wood 32+1reb+2ast, P.Scrubb 12+1reb+3ast, K.Churchill 10+5reb+2ast, D.Penner 9+8reb+2ast, C.Springer-Williams 9+1reb, T.Hinz 7+1reb York: R.Isaac 26+3reb+1ast, A.Rados 12+5reb+1ast, D.Tyndale 11+2reb+1ast, I.Akeem 7+4reb+1ast, N.Tufegdzich 3+2reb, R.Iheadindu 3+2reb+1ast
Rather expected game in Toronto, ON where 4th placed Golden Gaels (9-6) were crushed by second ranked Rams (12-2) 78-47 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Rams. Golden Gaels was better in fourth quarter 15-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Golden Gaels to just 4 points in second quarter. Rams forced 23 Golden Gaels turnovers and outrebounded them 54-27 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard guard Ostap Choliy (193) (193) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and guard guard Aaron Best (193) (193) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Rams' coach Roy Rana felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard guard Ostap Choliy (193) (193) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and guard guard Aaron Best (193) (193) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rams maintains second place with 12-2 record having just three points less than leader Cape Breton. Golden Gaels lost their third game in a row. They keep the fourth position with six games lost. Rams will have a break next round. Golden Gaels will play on the road against Blues (#7) in Toronto, ON.
Rather predictable result in Thunder Bay, ON where second ranked Thunderwolves (9-5) smashed 6th ranked Golden Hawks (4-10) 80-53 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Thunderwolves. Golden Hawks was better in second period 20-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Golden Hawks to just 6 points in first quarter. They outrebounded Golden Hawks 56-27 including a 20-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Naturalized Egyptian forward Yoosrie Salhia (198-87) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Ben Johnson (-88) chipped in 16 points. At the losing side guard Maxwell Allin (193) responded with 11 points and guard William Coulthard (188) scored 16 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Thunderwolves. They maintain second place with 9-5 record having six points less than leader Cape Breton. Loser Golden Hawks keep the sixth position with ten games lost. Thunderwolves will face again Golden Hawks (#6) in Waterloo, ON in the next round. Top scorers: Lakehead: Y.Salhia 22+12reb+3ast, B.Johnson 16+2reb+1ast, R.Thomson 11+5reb+2ast, A.McIntosh 6+9reb, M.Schmidt 5+4reb+2ast, G.Carter 5+7reb+1ast Laurier: W.Coulthard 16, M.Allin 11+4reb+2ast, G.Thomas 6+2reb, J.Forde 5+4reb+1ast, M.Chesson 4+3reb, J.Smith 3+3reb+1ast
Not a big story in a game in Halifax, NS where 7th ranked Huskies (3-9) were defeated by leader Capers (13-0) 85-80 on Friday. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 2-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 85-80. Capers outrebounded Huskies 45-27 including 32 on the defensive glass. American guard American guard Jimmy Dorsey (188) (188) stepped up and scored 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals for the winners and forward forward Arild Geugjes (203) (203) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side American guard American guard Jimmy Dorsey (188) (188) responded with 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals and forward forward Arild Geugjes (203) (203) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Capers. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Loser Huskies keep the seventh position with nine games lost. Capers will face Tigers (#4) in Halifax, NS in the next round. Huskies will play at home against the league's second-placed Panthers in Charlottetown, PEI. Top scorers: Cape Breton: J.Dorsey 33+7reb+9ast, C.Kasongo 16+5reb+1ast, A.Geugjes 16+6reb+1ast, M.Lufile 10+11reb, K.Mayers 5+5reb+4ast, K.Devereaux 3+5reb St.Mary''s: J.Lee 31+4reb, K.Thomas 15+10reb, R.Halpin 10+6reb+2ast, K.Thompson 10+1reb+1ast, M.Pink 9+11reb+3ast, J.McAvoy 5+1reb+5ast
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Panthers (8-3) against fourth ranked Tigers (6-6) on Friday night. Visiting Panthers were defeated by Tigers in Halifax, NS 81-71. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Panthers. The game was mostly controlled by Tigers. Panthers was better in third quarter 22-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Tigers dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Panthers' 30. They outrebounded Panthers 52-38 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Simon Marr (203) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Cameroonian forward William Yengue (193) chipped in 16 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side forward Geoff Doane (196) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Lorenzo Parker scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Tigers. They maintain fourth place with 6-6 record. Loser Panthers keep the second position with three games lost. Tigers will face league's leader Capers in Sydney, NS in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Panthers will play on the road against Huskies in Halifax, NS. Top scorers: Dalhousie: S.Marr 22+11reb+2ast, W.Yengue 16+15reb+3ast, D.Stedman 15+6reb+2ast, H.Abdullahi 11+5reb+3ast, D.Norris 8+4reb+1ast, J.Traboulsi 4+7reb+1ast UPEI: M.Downey 16, J.Kendrick 14+6reb+1ast, L.Parker 14+5reb+2ast, G.Doane 12+10reb+1ast, D.Smith 9+5reb+5ast, A.Robbins 4+4reb
Dillon Brooks' 36 points make him top Canadian player abroad of the week - 5 days ago
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We bring you last week's top performances from Canadians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. This week's number one is former international forward Dillon Brooks (198-96). He could not help the Memphis Grizzlies (22-60) in their last game. Despite Brooks' very good performance the Memphis Grizzlies (22-60) lost 123-137 on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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DILLON BROOKS
We bring you last week's top performances from Canadians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is former international forward Dillon Brooks (198-96, college: Oregon, currently plays in NBA). He could not help the Memphis Grizzlies (22-60) in their last game. Despite Brooks' very good performance the Memphis Grizzlies (22-60) lost 123-137 on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
He was the top scorer with 36 points. Brooks also added 7 rebounds in 33 minutes on the court; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. The Regular Season already ended in the NBA.
It's Brooks' first year with the team.
Brooks has relatively good stats this season: 11.0ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.7apg, 2FGP: 48.4%, 3FGP: 35.9% and FT: 74.4% in 81 games he played so far.
He played for the Canadian senior national team three years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international power forward Kelly Olynyk (213-91, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in NBA). Olynyk was not able to help the Miami Heat (44-38) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance the Miami Heat (44-38) was crushed 130-103 at home by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Olynyk was the top scorer with 26 points. He also added 7 rebounds.
Olynyk has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 11.7ppg, 5.7rpg, 2.7apg, 2FGP: 58.6%(217-370), 3FGP: 38.7% and FT: 76.8%.
Olynyk played for the Canadian national team in 2015.
#3. The Canadian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international forward Thomas Scrubb (198-91, currently plays in Italy). He was the major contributor in a Scandone AV's victory against the league outsider VL Pesaro (6-20) crushing them 103-81 in the Italian Serie A on Sunday night.
Scrubb scored 14 points in 21 minutes.
Scandone Avellino (17-9) is placed fourth in the Serie A.
There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
It's Scrubb's first season with the team.
This year his overall stats are: 9.7ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 56.9%(58-102), 3FGP: 57.6%(38-66) and FT: 77.8% in 26 games.
Scrubb has a dual citizenship: British and Canadian.
He is also a member of the Canadian senior national team.
#4. Guard Philip Scrubb (191-92, college: Carleton, currently plays in Germany) was not able to secure a victory for Deutsche Bank Skyliners (16-14) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Scrubb's very good performance Deutsche Bank Skyliners was defeated 87-83 in Muenchen by the leading Bayern.
He was the second best scorer with 23 points. Scrubb also added 4 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
This season Scrubb has very high stats. He averages: 19.5ppg, 3.9rpg, 3.9apg and 1.5spg.
Scrubb is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and British.
He is also Canadian national team player.
#5. Former international swingman Jamal Murray (198-97, college: Kentucky, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Denver Nuggets (46-36) in their last game. Despite Murray's very good performance the Denver Nuggets (46-36) lost 106-112 in Minnesota to the Timberwolves.
He scored 20 points, had 6 rebounds and dished 6 assists in 43 minutes; not bad, considering it's only Murray's second season in pro basketball.They ended the series of six consecutive victories.
The Regular Season already ended in the NBA.
Murray has very impressive stats this year: 16.7ppg, 3.7rpg and 3.4apg in 81 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
three years ago.
#6. An experienced forward Aaron Doornekamp (201-85, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Spain) led Valencia Basket to an easy victory against the 15th-ranked Zaragoza (8-20) crushing them 97-74 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Saturday night.
Doornekamp recorded 14 points.
Valencia Basket (23-3) is placed first in the Liga Endesa.
It was his team's 19th consecutive victory in a row.
Doornekamp's total stats this season are: 7.1ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.7apg.
He is a former international player as he played for the Canadian senior team three years ago.
#7. Former U19 international power forward Stefan Jankovic (211-93, college: Hawaii, currently plays in ABA League) couldn't help Crvena Zvezda (19-3) in their last game. Despite Jankovic's good performance the league leader Crvena Zvezda lost 76-80 on their home court in Beograd to the second-ranked Buducnost.
He recorded 12 points in a mere 18 minutes.
This year Jankovic's total stats are: 5.3ppg and 2.9rpg in 27 games.
He used to play for the Canadian U19 national team
seven years ago.
#8. Point guard Kenny Chery (180-92, college: Baylor, currently plays in Spain) led Gipuzkoa to a victory against the closely-ranked CB Canarias (14-14) 92-88 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Thursday.
Chery scored 17 points, had 6 boards, passed 5 assists and added 5 steals.
Delteco Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian (12-16) is placed 12th in the Liga Endesa.
This season Chery has relatively solid stats: 13.8ppg, 3.2rpg and 2.4apg.
He used to play for the Canadian U18 national team
back in 2010.
#9. Former international point guard Kevin Pangos (188-93, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in Lithuania) managed to help B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas in a victory against the closely-ranked Neptunas (22-9) crushing them 94-47 in the Lithuanian LKL last Tuesday.
Pangos scored 5 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 7 assists in 17 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (27-4) is placed first in the LKL.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Pangos has averaged so far 8.4ppg, 2.5rpg and 4.2apg in 31 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
nine years ago.
#10. Shooting guard Nik Stauskas (198-93, college: Michigan, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Brooklyn Nets (28-54) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Stauskas' very good performance the Brooklyn Nets (28-54) were defeated 110-97 in Boston by the Celtics.
He was the top scorer with 18 points. Stauskas also added 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
The Regular Season already ended in the NBA.
Stauskas has averaged so far 5.1ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.1apg.
He is a former international player as three years ago he still played for the Canadian senior national team.
#11. Former international guard Andrew Wiggins (203-95, college: Kansas, currently plays in NBA) faced previously mentioned Jamal Murray in the NBA last game.
Wiggins contributed to a Minnesota Timberwolves' victory against the Denver Nuggets 112-106.
He scored 18 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 42 minutes.
Wiggins has very impressive stats this year: 17.7ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.9apg and 1.1spg in 83 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
three years ago.
#12. Former international guard Devoe Joseph (193-90, also represented by Interperformances, college: Oregon, currently plays in Finland) led BC Nokia to a victory over the seventh-ranked Joensuun Kataja 92-80 in the Finnish Korisliiga last Thursday.
Joseph was MVP of the game. He scored 28 points (!!!) and grabbed 7 rebounds.
This season Joseph has very high stats. He averages: 17.7ppg, 3.9rpg and 3.4apg.
Joseph used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2013.
#13. International forward Melvin Ejim (201-91, college: Iowa St., currently plays in VTB United League) helped his Russian team Unics Kazan win their game against the 11th-ranked Astana 90-75 in the VTB United League on Sunday night.
He scored 10 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 26 minutes.
Ejim has averaged so far 7.9ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.6apg in 20 games.
He is also Canadian national team player.
#14. Former international center Khem Birch (208-92, college: UNLV, currently plays in NBA) helped Orlando Magic win their game against the Washington Wizards 101-92 in the NBA in Wednesday night's game.
Birch scored 13 points, had 9 rebounds and made 2 blocks.
Birch has averaged so far 4.3ppg and 4.4rpg.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2016.
#15. International power forward Owen Klassen (208-91, college: Acadia, currently plays in Germany) helped s Oliver Baskets win their game against the closely-ranked EWE Baskets 93-80 in the German BBL last Saturday.
Klassen scored 16 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in a mere 18 minutes.
Klassen has averaged so far 7.6ppg and 5.0rpg in 16 games.
He is also in the roster of the Canadian national team.
The list of other players, who all have Canadian passport but never been selected to any of Canadian national teams:
#1.Yannick Anzuluni (205-F-87, college: Houghton, currently plays in Sweden) led BC Lulea to a victory over the closely-ranked Sodertalje Kings (15-13) crushing them 83-62 in the Swedish Basketligan on Tuesday night.
Anzuluni was MVP of the game. He recorded 22 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals in 30 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. BC Lulea (22-6) is placed first in the Basketligan.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
Anzuluni has reliable stats this year: 14.7ppg, 8.3rpg, 3.0apg and 1.4spg in 31 games he played so far.
#2.Dejan Kravic (211-F/C-90, college: Texas Tech, currently plays in Greece) could not help one of league's weakest teams Panionios (15-5) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance Panionios was defeated 79-73 at home by the second-ranked Olympiacos.
Kravic recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 13 rebounds.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Kravic has reliable stats this season: 12.1ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.3bpg.
He has a dual citizenship: Serbian and Canadian.
#3. Experienced Billy McNutt (203-C/F-85, currently plays in Luxembourg) was the main contributor in Etzella's victory against the second-ranked Musel Pikes (18-8) crushing them 114-94 in the Luxembourg Total League last Thursday.
McNutt was the best player in that game. He recorded a double-double by scoring 39 points and getting 21 rebounds. McNutt also added 3 assists and 3 blocks.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 1-6. BBC Etzella Ettelbruck (18-5) is placed second.
It was his team's 13th consecutive victory in a row.
McNutt is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Etzella's roster.
He has individually a very good season with high stats. McNutt averages: 22.7ppg, 11.7rpg, 2.8apg and 2.0bpg.
#4.Michael Fraser (203-C-84, college: Oklah.Baptist, currently plays in Poland) contributed to a 2-point Rosa's victory against the 12th-ranked Start (15-15) 72-70 in the Polish PLK in Sunday night's game.
He recorded 9 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Rosa Radom (18-14) is placed seventh in the PLK.
It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
Fraser has averaged so far 6.5ppg and 7.2rpg.
#5.Ali Mahmoud (184-PG-83, currently plays in Lebanon) managed to help Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut in a victory against the second-ranked CS Antonine (10-16) crushing them 102-79 in the Lebanese LBL on Friday night.
He scored only 4 points and added 5 assists in 14 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Group A. Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (21-5) is placed second.
Mahmoud has averaged so far 1.7ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.3apg in 25 games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and Lebanese.
#6.Kendall Williams (191-G-91, college: N.Mexico, currently plays in Mexico) was not able to help Pioneros Los Mochis (2-4) in their last game. Despite Williams' very good performance Pioneros Los Mochis was badly defeated 102-82 on the road by the higher-ranked (#3) Ostioneros de Guaymas.
He was the top scorer with 19 points. Williams also added 5 rebounds and dished 8 assists in 32 minutes.
Williams has reliable stats this year: 15.0ppg, 7.4rpg and 8.6apg in five games.
#7.Jamal Williams (196-F-86, college: Regina, currently plays in United Kingdom) was not able to secure a victory for Newcastle Eagles (20-9) in their last game. Despite his good performance Newcastle Eagles was crushed 87-65 in Worcester by the lower-ranked (#6) Wolves.
Williams was the second best scorer with 13 points. He also added 7 rebounds in 29 minutes.
Williams has averaged so far 7.5ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.9apg in 22 games.
He has both Canadian and British nationalities.
#8.Jermel Kennedy (201-F-89, college: Lander, currently plays in Portugal) couldn't help Ovarense in their game against Lusitania in the Portuguese LPB, despite his very good performance last Sunday.
Kennedy was the second best scorer with 19 points. He also added 7 boards, passed 8 assists and added 3 steals in 32 minutes.
But his team lost 71-79.
Kennedy has reliable stats this year: 15.0ppg, 6.4rpg, 3.5apg and 1.8spg in 21 games.
He also holds two passports: Canadian and British.
#9.Mohamed Hachad (194-SG-83, college: Northwestern, currently plays in France) couldn't help Le Portel in their game against Gravelines-Dunkerque in the French ProA.
Hachad scored 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
His team was defeated 80-69.
Hachad has averaged so far 6.7ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.9apg.
He holds both Moroccan and Canadian passports.
#10.Joey Puddister (183-PG, currently plays in Holland) couldn't help Rotterdam in their game against Den Bosch in the Dutch Eredivisie, despite his very good performance last Saturday.
He was the second best scorer with 14 points in a mere 17 minutes.
But his team was crushed by 28 points 114-86.
Puddister has averaged so far 3.4ppg and 1.3apg in 16 games.
Worth to mention Puddister played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped him get the job in pro basketball.
Saskatoon win Goyang 3x3 Challenger 2018 - 6 days ago
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Saskatoon (CAN) won the Goyang 3x3 Challenger - the first event of the professional season - after beating last year's FIBA 3x3 World Tour winners Zemun (SRB) 17-11 in the final in Goyang, South Korea on April 14-15, 2018. With the scored tied at 9-9 with 3 minutes to go, Saskatoon switched to 6th gear and finished on a 8-2 run. Saskatoon captain Michael Linklater was named MVP of the tournament. He got plenty of help from sharpshooter Steve Sir and the latest addition to the team, Jordan... [read more]
Saskatoon (CAN) won the Goyang 3x3 Challenger - the first event of the professional season - after beating last year's FIBA 3x3 World Tour winners Zemun (SRB) 17-11 in the final in Goyang, South Korea on April 14-15, 2018. With the scored tied at 9-9 with 3 minutes to go, Saskatoon switched to 6th gear and finished on a 8-2 run. Saskatoon captain Michael Linklater was named MVP of the tournament. He got plenty of help from sharpshooter Steve Sir and the latest addition to the team, Jordan Baker, who topped all scorers in Korea (34 points in 5 games). Though Saskatoon reached the World Tour Final 4 times in 6 editions, won 2 Masters (Chicago 2014 and Lausanne 2016) and have consistently ranked among the best teams in the ranking, it is their first-ever Challenger title. With this win, not only did Saskatoon get 10,000 USD, they also earned their ticket to the (home-based) FIBA 3x3 World Tour Saskatoon Masters, where they finished second last season and which will be staged on July 21-22. Zemun (SRB) took home 6,000 USD and a trip to Canada as well. This means the number 2 team in the world is already guaranteed to play in 4 Masters this year. Thanks to their ranking, they were already given a wildcard to the Utsunomiya, Lausanne and Kuala Lumpur Masters. The Serbian team was missing last year's World Tour Final's MVP Bogdan Dragovic (195-G/F-90), who tore his MCL in practice and could be out for 3 months. Both semi-finalists Princeton (USA) and Riga (LAT) will join Saskatoon and Zemun since they had already earned their ticket to Canada (by winning the NBA Dew 3X Tour and thanks to a ranking wildcard respectively). Princeton featured 2 new players in Korea: the athletic Kareem Maddox (202-F/C-89, college: Princeton) (who finished 4th in scoring) and former NBA player Robbie Hummel (205-F-89, college: Purdue). A total of 16 teams from 7 different countries competed in a crowded shopping mall, including 6 of the top 20 teams in the world: Zemun (#2), Riga (#6), Belgrade (#8), Amsterdam (#10), Ulaanbaatar (#12) and Saskatoon (#16). Final Standings 1. Saskatoon (CAN) 2. Zemun (SRB) 3. Princeton (USA) 4. Riga (LAT) 5. Amsterdam (NED). Courtesy of: fiba.basketball
Boomers romp to Commonwealth Games gold over Canada - 7 days ago
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Lightning failed to strike twice for Canada as Australia cruised to Commonwealth Games gold, the Boomers making good on pre-tournament favouritism with an 87-47 romp in the final. Canada stunned New Zealand with a last-second semi-final win on Saturday, but they were unable to back it up 24 hours later against the Boomers. Australia, who were only really challenged once all tournament - by New Zealand in their pool game - broke open the game with a 14-0 run to start the second quarter. Wi... [read more]
Lightning failed to strike twice for Canada as Australia cruised to Commonwealth Games gold, the Boomers making good on pre-tournament favouritism with an 87-47 romp in the final. Canada stunned New Zealand with a last-second semi-final win on Saturday, but they were unable to back it up 24 hours later against the Boomers. Australia, who were only really challenged once all tournament - by New Zealand in their pool game - broke open the game with a 14-0 run to start the second quarter. With it they established a 24-point lead, Canada's spirits all but broken as the host nation cruised the rest of the way. "The scoreboard suggested it was easy, but we saw what they did to New Zealand yesterday, they played a great game and won on the buzzer," said Boomers guard Chris Goulding (192-G-88), who top-scored with 11 points. "We wanted to come out and show them the utmost respect and give them our A-game, which pushed the scoreboard out a bit. "There was every danger if we disrespected them, we could have got our arses handed to us." It completes a big few weeks for Goulding, who joined the Boomers camp just days after leading Melbourne to the NBL championship, where he was named finals MVP. Having played with a mantra of unselfishness throughout the competition, the Boomers lacked direction early. Their first possession resulted in a shot clock violation, while assists and turnovers were waging a running battle. A pair of Goulding threes powered the host nation to a 20-10 quarter-time lead. By the time Canada had scored their first points of the second stanza, there were just over four minutes remaining, by which time the game was as good as gone. Courtesy of: smh.com.au
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