FIBA Champions League

The breakdown of AEK Betsson’s win over Sassari: PnR with Tillman’s five-point shots, McRae’s incredible +24 and Randle’s three-point shots

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2 years ago

October 26, 2023

Jayden

The breakdown of AEK Betsson’s win over Sassari: PnR with Tillman’s five-point shots, McRae’s incredible +24 and Randle’s three-point shots

Stefanos Makris, with the help of Hudl Instat, analyzes AEK Betsson’s terrible victory over Sassari in Italy with a 19-point upset. Tillman’s pick and roll with his own five-pointer, McRae’s incredible +24 and Randle’s class

THE AEK Betsson has achieved an incredible turnaround in Italy, came back from -19 to beat Sassari 79-83 for his 2nd matchday Basketball Champions Leaguein a crazy game.

The “yellow-blacks” did everything wrong for 22 minutes, then fell behind 51:32. But suddenly they turned the switch, changed their approach to the game and won a well-deserved character victory, which takes on even greater proportions due to the absence of Campengele, Hall and the departure of Kuzminskas from the field in the third period.

The Sportish analyzes AEK Betsson’s victory with the help of Hudl Instat.

McRae with an incredible +24 held AEK Betsson

In a game where nothing went right in defense (AEK Betsson struggled to keep the Sassari players off the ball), coach Platha’s team was lucky to have three players on a big day: Jordan McRae (22 points on 8/8 2-point shots), Justin Tillman (20 points on 10/13 2-point shots) and – in the fourth period – Chason Randle (18 points on 5/8 3-point shots). Each player took action in a different part of the game.

McCray was the one who did the damage in the beginning. The American scored personal baskets in difficult periods of the game and gave the “Union” a breather by proving his class. Here is his shot chart.

Jordan McRae's shot chart against Sassari

*With a circle the exact shots, with an “x” for the missed shots

Here are the ways he scored:

Finally, there is a detail that shows where the games can be judged. With the score at 79-81 (after a three-pointer from Randle), Sassari took a timeout to organize its attack. However, when he entered the field, he was surprised to see that Juan Plata had ordered his players to defend in zone defense just because of that possession. This confused the Italians, who were mistaken. One shot from Karabela and two missed 3-pointers from Sassari later, the game was decided.

A victory of character

There is no doubt that this win for AEK Betsson is their biggest of the season so far. And the second, which comes with a surprise after the one against Ludwigsburg at the BCL premiere. It is a psychological victory, a victory that shows that Juan Plata is building something good. This doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement.

AEK Betsson’s poor starts seem to be a habit, as does the poor second quarter. In the last three games (Ludwigsburg, Apollonas Patras, Sassari) the “Union” found the equalizer from the third third and won. He has players who can catch fire at any time (McLemore, McCray, Randle, Kuzminskas) which helps with that. However, dead spaces may not be the norm. Little by little, AEK Betsson has to find a balance in order not to continue chasing the score.

However, none of this changes the fact that AEK Betsson is on the right track. And apart from a single game, he didn’t really manage to play at full strength. Now it’s about continuing like this – and fundamentally even better – in the future.

Source: sport 24

Jayden

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FIBA Champions League

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

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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

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2 years ago

December 22, 2023

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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

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

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2 years ago

December 20, 2023

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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: