FIBA Champions League

AEK played like a ‘queen’ in Bursa and qualified for the BCL Round of 16

Published

3 years ago

January 10, 2023

Jayden

AEK played like a ‘queen’ in Bursa and qualified for the BCL Round of 16

Two days after the 40th in the SEF, AEK showed great examples of personality and ego, overcame the problems and got the win – qualification over Tofa in the Basketball Champions League.

What if he crashed in SEF two nights ago? What if he wore Olympiakos 40? What if he were stripped of the services of Antonis Koniaris, Andreas Petropoulos and Cameron McGriff? AEK showed character and got the victory – qualification for “16” of the Basketball Champions League at the expense of Tofa.

The yellow-blacks put the disappointing first quarter behind, recovered quickly and secured their ticket to the next stage of the competition, with Dimitris Flionis providing the catalyst in the dying seconds with a two and two shots.

Great game by Akil Mitchell (21 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists), Janis Strelnieks (17 points, 6 assists) and Kenny Williams (16 points, 3 rebounds).

In the new group they join, AEK plays against Galatasaray and Unicaja Malaga and is waiting to find out who from Ludwigsburg and Limoges will complete the group.

The race

After 5′ and until the end of the first third, AEK had no rhythm in attack and was repeatedly exposed in defense. So it was -9 (18-9) before the counterattack began. With edge shots accurate and Giannis Strelnieks providing plenty of solutions in creation, Ilias Kanzouris’ team came back stronger and took the lead (22-23 at 15′) before a new Tofa mini-series emerged.

The -4 (42:38) at half time brought a slight lead over the home side, but made it clear – on the other hand – that the yellow-blacks were lucky for the “break” and qualification.

The second half was like watching another team. AEK was much more aggressive in defense, didn’t give Tofas a second chance and gradually took control of the situation. When he even made back-to-back baskets (with Achille Mitchell and Kenny Williams breaking out), things got big. The game was turned on its head and the Yellow-Black lead reached +14 (55-69 at 33′).

As it was a matter of life and death for Tofas, Dimitris Priftis’ team didn’t give up. Everything else. Energy levels skyrocketed, reaching -1 (75-76) with two minutes remaining thanks to Rob Gray. Dimitris Flionis, on the other hand, quickly defended the Yellow-Black lead with a two-pointer and two shots in the last thirty seconds of the game.

THE REFEREES: Rosso-Litska-Attard.

THE DECADES: 18-9, 42-38, 52-61, 82-85.

TOFAS (Receivers): Braimo 6 (8 rebounds), Buyuktuncel 5 (1), Gray 18 (2 3-pointers, 4 assists), Milaknis 9 (3/5 3-pointers, 5 rebounds), Milaknis 9 (3), Ugyurlu 12 (1 3-pointers, 9 assists), Demir, Ennis 17 (2), Thompson 7 (4 rebounds), Toure 8.

AEK (Kantzouris): Flionis 8, Mitchell 21 (8/12 2-pointers, 5/7 shots, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 fouls), Strelnieks 17 (2/6 2-pointers, 3/5 3-pointers, 4 /4 shots, 6 assists), Williams 16 (2/3 2-pointers, 3/3 3-pointers, 3/5 shots), Xanthopoulos, Frazier 6, Madsen 4, Miles 13 (3 3-pointers, 7 rebounds) , Papadakis.

Tofa’s team stats: 22/41 2-pointers, 9/21 3-pointers, 11/19 shots, 33 rebounds (22 defense + 11 offense), 19 assists, 14 turnovers, 5 steals, 2 blocks.

The team statistics of AEK: 21/41 2-pointers, 9/19 3-pointers, 16/22 shots, 34 rebounds (24 defense + 10 offense), 21 assists, 15 turnovers, 6 steals, 4 blocks.

Source: sport 24

Jayden

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FIBA Champions League

In the past, Fraser of Prometheus asked to leave for personal reasons

Published

2 years ago

December 23, 2023

Jayden

In the past, Fraser of Prometheus asked to leave for personal reasons

A blow for Prometheus, because before two weeks had passed since the agreement with Tim Fraser, he had to terminate the contract of the American, who wanted to leave due to a family problem.

Tim Frazier’s second stint in the Stoiximan Basket League was short-lived after Prometheus announced the termination of his contract just 12 days after his acquisition.

As Patrini revealed, the American asked to leave for personal reasons, with Prometheus respecting his wishes.

Frazier managed to play in just one game with the Patriots – in the 68-71 loss to Dijon in the Basketball Champions League, where he had 8 points and 4 assists – with the only positive for Prometheus being no foreigner Stoiximan Basket League was substituted in the Basketball Champions League because he had not included him in his Greek squad.

The announcement in detail:

“KAE Prometheus Patras announces the amicable solution to its collaboration with Tim Frazier, respecting the exceptional family problem that has arisen for the American athlete. We thank him for his offer and wish him all the best for his career.”

Source: sport 24

Jayden

FIBA Champions League

Then they plunge into the battle of the BCL Play-In, PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus

Published

2 years ago

December 22, 2023

Jayden

Then they plunge into the battle of the BCL Play-In, PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus

PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus have secured their tickets for the BCL Play-Ins and the schedule of games for the three Greek teams has been announced.

Greece continues to have a strong presence in the Basketball Champions League, with AEK Betsson heading straight to the round of 16 and PAOK, Peristeri bwin and Prometheus vying for a place in the next stage via the play-ins.

The exact dates and times of the games of the three Greek teams in the play-ins of the event have been announced by the BCL, with the team that will be selected first in time in the qualifying battle being that of Thessaloniki.

PAOK’s schedule in detail:

1.2., 7:30 p.m., PAOK – Tofas Game 1
September 1st, 7:00 p.m. Tofas – PAOK Game 2
16/1, 19:30 PAOK – Tofas Game 3 (if necessary)

The bwin Pigeon program in detail:

3/1, 7:30 p.m. Ritas – Peristeri bwin Game 1
10/1, 7:30 p.m. Peristeri bwin – Rita’s game2
January 17th, 7:30 p.m. Ritas – Pigeon bwin Game 3 (if required)

The Prometheus program in detail:

March 1st, 9:30 p.m. Le Mans – Prometheus Game 1
9/1, 8:30 p.m. Prometheus – La Man Game 2
January 16, 9:30 p.m. Le Mans – Prometheus Game 3 (if necessary)

Source: sport 24

Jayden

FIBA Champions League

The eight teams that secured a place in the round of 16 and the pairs of the BCL Play-Ins

Published

2 years ago

December 20, 2023

Jayden

The eight teams that secured a place in the round of 16 and the pairs of the BCL Play-Ins

The group stage of the Basketball Champions League has concluded and the mystery of the teams that will take part in the competition in 2024 has been solved. Read the play-in pairings in detail and of course the teams in first place have already secured their place in the round of 16.

Finale has entered the group stage of the Basketball Champions League and now the situation is clear as to which teams will continue their course in the competition in the new year.

AEK Betsson qualified directly for the round of 16 despite the defeat against Ludwigsburg, while PAOK (defeated against Galatasaray but with home advantage), Peristeri bwin (home disadvantage) and Prometheus (home disadvantage) continue in the play-ins.

Union are placed in Group L of the Round of 16 along with Murcia and the winners of Le Mans/Prometheus and Hapoel Holon/Oostende will complete the group.

If PAOK overtakes Tofas, they will move into Group I along with Malaga, Strabur and the winner of Sole/Sasari, while if Peristeri bwin qualifies via Rita, they will move into Group I along with Tenerife, Hapoel Jerusalem and the winner of Karsijaka/Breogan Enter Group K.

Specifically, the first eight that are already in the “16” phase: