Kitchener-Waterloo Titans (NBL Canada) released point guard Tramique Sutherland (183-82kg, college: Texas-PB). In 20 NBL Canada games he had 3.7ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.1apg this season. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Sutherland won NJCAA D1 Region V championship title in 2014. He was also voted All-NTJCAC 1st Team back in 2014 at his college time. Sutherland graduated from University of Texas - Permian Basin in 2016 and it is his first season as a professional player.
Stefan Jankovic selected the top Canadian playing abroad in last week's games - 7 hours ago
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Canadian players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is former U19 international power forward Stefan Jankovic (211-93). He led Crvena Zvezda to a victory over the fifth-ranked Mladost ZE in the Serbian KLS in Wednesday night's game.
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STEFAN JANKOVIC
Here is the weekly review of the top performing Canadian players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is former U19 international power forward Stefan Jankovic (211-93, college: Hawaii, currently plays in Serbia). He led Crvena Zvezda to a victory over the fifth-ranked Mladost ZE (0-2) crushing them 115-64 in the Serbian KLS in Wednesday night's game.
Jankovic was MVP of the game. He recorded 22 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists in 29 minutes on the court; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Jankovic's second season in pro basketball. Crvena Zvezda MTS Beograd (21-1) is placed first in Group A.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Jankovic has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 19.5ppg, 8.0rpg, 2.0apg, 1.5bpg, 2FGP: 66.7%, 3FGP: 66.7% and FT: 55.6% in two games he played so far.
Jankovic played for the Canadian U19 national team seven years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international point guard Kevin Pangos (188-93, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in Euroleague). He was the major contributor in an overtime Zalgiris' victory against the closely-ranked Olympiacos (19-11) 87-78 in the Euroleague last Wednesday.
Pangos recorded 20 points and added 6 assists (made all of his five free throws); not bad, considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (18-12) is placed sixth in the Euroleague.
Pangos has relatively good stats this season: 12.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 6.2apg, 2FGP: 46.4%, 3FGP: 47.6%(69-145) and FT: 72.9%.
He has a dual citizenship: Canadian and Slovenian.
Pangos played for the Canadian national team in 2009.
#3. The Canadian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international guard Andrew Rautins (193-86, college: Syracuse, currently plays in Turkey). He was the main contributor in Banvit's victory against the closely-ranked Darussafaka (15-11) 88-85 in the Turkish BSL on Sunday night.
Rautins was the best player in that game. He scored 21 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 38 minutes.
Banvit Basketbol Kulubu (17-9) is placed fifth in the BSL.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
It's Rautins' first season with the team.
This year Rautins' overall stats are: 9.3ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.5apg, 3FGP: 36.8% and FT: 86.7% in 22 games.
He is a naturalized American.
Rautins played for the Canadian national team five years ago.
#4. Guard Philip Scrubb (191-92, college: Carleton, currently plays in Germany) contributed to a Deutsche Bank Skyliners' victory against the closely-ranked Brose Baskets (18-12) 83-72 in the German BBL in Sunday night's game.
He was the top player that evening. Scrubb recorded 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!).
Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt (18-14) is placed eighth in the BBL.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
This season Scrubb has very high stats. He averages: 20.0ppg, 3.8rpg, 3.8apg and 1.3spg.
Scrubb is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and British.
He is also Canadian national team player.
#5. 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 league outsider Enisey (5-15) 93-89 in the VTB United League last Sunday.
Ejim recorded 14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in 26 minutes.
Unics Kazan (19-2) is placed second in the VTB United League.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
There are only two games left until the end of the VTB United League Regular Season. So now every game will be important.
This year Ejim's total stats are: 8.2ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.7apg in 21 games.
He has both Canadian and Nigerian nationalities.
Ejim plays currently for the Canadian national team.
#6. Power forward Owen Klassen (208-91, college: Acadia, currently plays in Germany) helped s Oliver Baskets edge the closely-ranked Telekom Baskets (19-11) 80-78 in the German BBL on Sunday night.
He was the top player that evening. Klassen recorded 23 points and grabbed 6 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!).
s.Oliver Wuerzburg (10-10) is placed fifth in the BBL.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be extremely important.
Klassen has averaged so far 8.6ppg and 5.4rpg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Canadian National Team roster.
#7. Former international guard Andrew Wiggins (203-95, college: Kansas, currently plays in NBA) helped Minnesota Timberwolves win their game against the Houston Rockets (65-17) 121-105 in the NBA in Saturday night's game.
Wiggins scored 20 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 35 minutes.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have 47-35 record this season.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Wiggins is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Timberwolves' roster.
He has very impressive stats this season: 17.6ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.0apg and 1.1spg in 86 games.
Wiggins used to play for the Canadian national team
three years ago.
#8. Forward Thomas Scrubb (198-91, currently plays in Italy) helped Scandone AV win their game against one of league's weakest teams Betaland Cdo (6-21) 77-73 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday.
He scored 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Scandone Avellino (18-9) is placed fourth in the Serie A.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season.
Scrubb has averaged so far 9.6ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.1apg.
He plays currently for the Canadian national team.
#9. International power forward Kyle Landry (207-86, college: N.Arizona, currently plays in Montenegro) helped Buducnost win their game against the closely-ranked Lovcen (1-1) crushing them 93-67 in the Montenegrin Erste Liga on Saturday night.
Landry scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in a mere 18 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. KK Buducnost Voli Podgorica (2-0) is placed first in the Erste Liga.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Landry has averaged so far 9.0ppg and 4.0rpg in two games.
He is also in the roster of the Canadian national team.
#10. Guard Justin Edwards (190-92, college: Kansas St., currently plays in France) helped JSF Nanterre win their game against the closely-ranked JL Bourg (16-13) 89-78 in the French ProA in Tuesday night's game.
Edwards scored 12 points and added 4 assists.
JSF Nanterre (17-10) is placed fourth in the ProA.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Edwards has averaged so far 6.2ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.0apg.
He is a former university international player as five years ago he still played for the Canadian national team.
#11. Former U18 international point guard Kenny Chery (180-92, college: Baylor, currently plays in Spain) could not help Gipuzkoa (12-17) in their last game. Despite Chery's very good performance Gipuzkoa lost 74-89 on the road to the much higher-ranked (#3) FC Barcelona.
He was the top scorer with 19 points. Chery also added 5 rebounds in 25 minutes.
This year Chery has relatively solid stats: 14.0ppg, 3.3rpg and 2.3apg in 26 games.
He used to play for the Canadian U18 national team
eight years ago.
#12. International center Joel Anthony (206-82, college: UNLV, currently plays in Argentina) helped San Lorenzo win their game against the 13th-ranked Olimpico de La Banda 83-73 in the Argentinian LigaA on Monday night.
Anthony recorded 12 points and blocked 2 blocks.
Anthony has averaged so far 4.0ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.3bpg.
He is also in the roster of the Canadian national team.
#13. Former international center Robert Sacre (213-89, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in Japan) was not able to help Hitachi Sunrockers (25-31) in their last game. Despite Sacre's very good performance the sixth-placed Hitachi Sunrockers was crushed 84-63 in Chiba by the leading Jets in the East group.
He had a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 10 rebounds in 27 minutes.
Sacre has very impressive stats this year: 16.7ppg, 7.4rpg and 1.4apg in 56 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
three years ago.
#14. Former international power forward Kelly Olynyk (213-91, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in NBA) helped Miami Heat win their game against the Philadelphia 76ers 113-103 in the NBA last Monday.
Olynyk scored 11 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 6 assists.
This season Olynyk has very high stats. He averages: 11.5ppg, 5.6rpg and 2.7apg.
Olynyk used to play for the Canadian national team
back in 2015.
#15. Former international center Scott Morrison (213-86, college: Portland St., currently plays in Japan) was not able to secure a victory for San-en NeoPhoenix (23-32) in their last game. Despite his very good performance San-en NeoPhoenix (#4) lost 67-77 in Tokyo to the second-ranked Toyota Alvark in the Central group.
Morrison was the second best scorer with 21 points. He also added 8 rebounds in 30 minutes.
Morrison has averaged so far 9.8ppg and 6.0rpg in 55 games.
He used to play for the Canadian national team
nine years ago.
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) could not help BC Lulea (22-6) in their last game on Thursday. Despite Anzuluni's very good performance the league leader BC Lulea was edged 91-89 on the road by the lower-ranked Sodertalje Kings (#3).
He was the second best scorer with 19 points. Anzuluni also added 3 steals.
Anzuluni has reliable stats this season: 14.6ppg, 8.0rpg, 2.9apg and 1.4spg.
#2.Kiefer Douse (190-G-92, college: Canisius, currently plays in United Kingdom) was not able to help Leicester Riders (26-4) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the league leader Leicester Riders lost 81-95 in London to the second-ranked Lions.
Douse was the top scorer with 15 points. He also added 4 assists in 21 minutes.
It was Leicester Riders' first loss after three consecutive victories.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season.
Douse has averaged so far 7.8ppg, 1.8rpg and 3.4apg in 28 games he played so far.
#3. Experienced Michael Fraser (203-C-84, college: Oklah.Baptist, currently plays in Poland) contributed to an easy victory against the tenth-ranked Asseco (17-15) 89-74 in the Polish PLK on Sunday night.
He scored 8 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Rosa Radom (20-12) is placed sixth in the PLK.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season.
Fraser has averaged so far 6.2ppg and 7.1rpg.
#4.Mohamed Hachad (194-SG-83, college: Northwestern, currently plays in France) was not able to secure a victory for Le Portel (12-15) in their game against Chalons-Reims (12-17) in the French ProA.
He scored 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 28 minutes.
Le Portel lost 75-83 on the opponent's court to the lower-ranked (#14) Chalons-Reims.
Hachad has averaged so far 6.7ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.9apg in 29 games.
He has a dual citizenship: Moroccan and Canadian.
#5.Kendall Williams (191-G-91, college: N.Mexico, currently plays in Mexico) couldn't help Pioneros Los Mochis (3-7) in their last game. Despite Williams' very good performance Pioneros Los Mochis was edged 105-103 in Mazatlan by the one of league's weakest teams (#9) Lobos UAD.
He scored 19 points in 40 minutes.
It was Pioneros Los Mochis' seventh consecutive loss in a row.
Williams has reliable stats this year: 13.1ppg, 4.9rpg, 6.3apg and 1.1spg in eight games.
#6.Dylan Ennis (187-PG-91, agency: BeoBasket, college: Oregon, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Zaragoza in their game against UCAM Murcia in the Spanish Liga Endesa.
He scored 8 points and had 3 steals. It was his first game for Zaragoza this season.
His team was defeated 84-73.
Ennis is another player who holds two passports: Canadian and Jamaican.
#7.Billy McNutt (203-C/F-85, currently plays in Luxembourg) led Etzella to an easy victory against the second-ranked Musel Pikes 119-103 in the Luxembourg Total League last Thursday.
He had a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 13 rebounds. McNutt also added 4 assists in 40 minutes.
McNutt has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 22.7ppg, 11.7rpg, 2.8apg and 1.9bpg in 21 games.
#8.Will Hickey (183-PG, currently plays in Australia) led Sydney City Comets to a victory against the fifth-ranked Crusaders 88-82 in the Australian State League (second division) on Saturday night.
Hickey recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 10 rebounds. He also added 8 assists and 4 blocks.
This season Hickey has very high stats. He averages: 16.8ppg, 9.0rpg, 3.8apg, 1.2bpg and 2.8spg.
#9.Jermel Kennedy (201-F-89, college: Lander, currently plays in Portugal) led Ovarense to a victory over the second-ranked Galitos-Barreiro 64-57 in the Portuguese LPB in Saturday night's game.
Kennedy was the top player that evening. He scored 15 points, had 6 rebounds and made 3 blocks in 30 minutes.
Kennedy has reliable stats this year: 15.0ppg, 6.4rpg, 3.5apg and 1.7spg in 22 games.
He has both Canadian and British nationalities.
#10.Maurice Walker (208-F/C-91, college: Minnesota, currently plays in France) couldn't help Saint-Quentin in their game against Lorient in the French NM1 (third division).
Walker scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 26 minutes.
His team lost 74-81.
Walker has reliable stats this year: 14.1ppg, 7.4rpg and 1.4apg in 32 games.
He also holds two passports: Canadian and British.
Dillon Brooks' 36 points make him top Canadian player abroad of the week - 7 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 - 8 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
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