Ventspils overcame Barsy Atyrau in Latvia to remain undefeated in Baltic League. Host Ventspils smashed guests from Atyrau 93:66 and sent them to 4-4 record. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Barsy Atyrau. The game was mostly controlled by Ventspils. Barsy Atyrau was better in fourth quarter 21-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ventspils players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Janis Timma (201-F-92, agency: FCM) who helped to win the game recording 18 points. Davis Lejasmeiers (192-G-91) contributed with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners Zambalist Fredrick (183-G-86, college: S.Carolina) answered with 22 points and Andrey Endropov added 8 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Barsy Atyrau. Ventspils have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Barsy Atyrau keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Naglis Palangos. Ventspils will again play against Barsy Atyrau at home in the next round. Barsy Atyrau will play against Naglis Palangos.
BC Astana farewell to Rawle Marshall, Andreas Glyniadakis and Nemanja Jaramaz - May 18, 2013
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BC Astana farewell to Rawle Marshall (201-SF-82, agency: Beo Basket, college: Oakland), Andreas Glyniadakis (215-C-81, agency: Beo Basket) and Nemanja Jaramaz (201-SG-91, agency: Beo Basket) as well as to local Vsevolod Fadeikin (208-C-85) and Maxim Voyeykov (198-F-88). The five players will leave the team.
Maxim Voyeykov started the season 2012-2013 for BC Astana (D1), then moved to Planeta-Universitet Ukhta (Russia-Superleague, starting five), then signed at BC Astana (D1) [read more]
BC Astana farewell to Rawle Marshall (201-SF-82, agency: Beo Basket, college: Oakland), Andreas Glyniadakis (215-C-81, agency: Beo Basket) and Nemanja Jaramaz (201-SG-91, agency: Beo Basket) as well as to local Vsevolod Fadeikin (208-C-85) and Maxim Voyeykov (198-F-88). The five players will leave the team. Maxim Voyeykov started the season 2012-2013 for BC Astana (D1), then moved to Planeta-Universitet Ukhta (Russia-Superleague, starting five), then signed at BC Astana (D1). In VTB league he averaged 2.1 points per game. Vsevolod Fadeikin spent almost his all career with the team. Last season he averaged 1.0 points per game in VTB league. Rawle Marshall was one of the key players and showed 11.1 points per game in VTB league. Last year he was mentioned and Eurobasket.com All-VTB League Honorable Mention -12. Andreas Glyniadakis showed 7.1 points per game in VTB league. He played for the team one season coming from Olympiacos. Nemanja Jaramaz is a Serbian player who spent half of the year with the team. His stats read 1.8 points per game in VTB league.
BC Astana have agreed on terms of contract extension with Anton Ponomaryov (210-C/F-88, agency: Beo Basket). The centre has signed a new two-year contract with the team. Anton Ponomaryov joined BC Astana back in 2011. Last season he notched 7.8 points, 5.3 rebounds per game in VTB League. He won the championship and Cup titles with BC Astana this season. Previously the centre had stints in Serbia, Russia and Kazakhstan [read more]
BC Astana have agreed on terms of contract extension with Anton Ponomaryov (210-C/F-88, agency: Beo Basket). The centre has signed a new two-year contract with the team. Anton Ponomaryov joined BC Astana back in 2011. Last season he notched 7.8 points, 5.3 rebounds per game in VTB League. He won the championship and Cup titles with BC Astana this season. Previously the centre had stints in Serbia, Russia and Kazakhstan. Anton Ponomaryov earned All-Kazakhstan League 1st Team appearance back in 2010. He has been the member of the Kazakhstan National Team since 2005. The centre also played for U18, U20 and University National Teams. Anton Ponomaryov shone at the 2009 Asian Championship in China. He tallied 15.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game at the tournament.
VTB League: VEF Riga wins the decisive game to clinch the Quarterfinal berth - May 4, 2013
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VEF Riga - BC Astana 76:67
VEF Riga wins the decisive game to clinch the Quarterfinal berth of VTB League. The Latvian side posted a 76:67 win against BC Astana.
BC Astana trailed by 18 points at halftime and as many as 25 after three quarters before a 28-12 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 67-76 at the end of the game. VEF Riga made 18-of-23 free shots during the game. The best player for the winners was Earl Rowland (188-G-83, college: St [read more]
VEF Riga - BC Astana 76:67
VEF Riga wins the decisive game to clinch the Quarterfinal berth of VTB League. The Latvian side posted a 76:67 win against BC Astana. BC Astana trailed by 18 points at halftime and as many as 25 after three quarters before a 28-12 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 67-76 at the end of the game. VEF Riga made 18-of-23 free shots during the game. The best player for the winners was Earl Rowland (188-G-83, college: St.Mary's, CA) who scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Dairis Bertans (192-SG-89) chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. Dairis Bertans scored 13 and Antanas Kavaliauskas (207-C-84, agency: Interperformances, college: Texas A&M) added 11. At the other side the best for losing team was David Simon (208-C-82, college: IPFW) who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds and Jerry Johnson (182-PG-82, agency: Beo Basket, college: Rider) added 18 points respectively. Branko Cvetkovic (200-F/G-84, agency: Beo Basket) followed them with 8 points.
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