BC Astana stole the win from Mariupol in VTB League. The team from Kazakhstan overcame Azovmash 89:82 for 6-4 record. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Azovmash won third quarter 23-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. BC Astana made 20-of-24 charity shots during the game. The best player for the winners was Branko Cvetkovic (200-F/G-84, agency: Beo Basket) who scored 24 points and 5 rebounds. Rawle Marshall (201-SF-82, agency: Beo Basket, college: Oakland) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Lynn Greer (186-PG-79, college: Temple) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists and Manny Harris (196-G-89, college: Michigan) added 24 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The victory was the third consecutive win for BC Astana. Defending Kazakhstan champion maintains fifth place with 6-4 record. Azovmash lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with nine games lost.
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.
VEF Riga - BC Astana 87:54
VEF Riga force decider in the series for the Quarterfinal spot in VTB League against BC Astana. The Latvian side tied the series at 1-1 after a 87:54 home win. Game 3 to be played tomorrow in Riga.
.VEF Riga led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding BC Astana to just 5 points in fourth quarter. VEF Riga made 19-of-23 charity shots (82 [read more]
VEF Riga - BC Astana 87:54
VEF Riga force decider in the series for the Quarterfinal spot in VTB League against BC Astana. The Latvian side tied the series at 1-1 after a 87:54 home win. Game 3 to be played tomorrow in Riga. .VEF Riga led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding BC Astana to just 5 points in fourth quarter. VEF Riga made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 BC Astana turnovers. BC Astana was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Will Daniels (203-F-86, college: Rhode Island) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 7 rebounds. Earl Rowland (188-G-83, college: St.Mary's, CA) contributed with 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four VEF Riga players scored in double figures. Brion Rush (186-G-84, agency: Beo Basket, college: Grambling St.) replied with 18 points and Anatoly Bose added 5 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for BC Astana.
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