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.”

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)

AEK Betsson remained level on points against Ludwigsburg, but showed no intention of giving up the game in Germany. He fought against the Germans until the final, but lost 83:79.

Union finished first in their group in the BCL with a record of 5-1 and moved straight into the round of 16, while Riesen finished second.

Jordan McRae (20 points, 4 rebounds) and Mindaugas Kuzminskas 16 (3 rebounds) are the leaders for Platha’s team. The winners were helped by Graves with 24 points and 8 assists.

The race

In Germany, there was a one-sided game between Ludwigsburg and AEK Betsson, with the two teams playing almost point-to-point for most of the game. The game didn’t have a particularly good pace as the score fluctuated at a low level. Platha’s team had a good evening with Fiodos Campengele dominating the ‘salon’ while Mindaugas Kuzminskas provided valuable goal solutions.

Javon Graves took the lead for Ludwigsburg, Riesen had a small lead in the second half. The Union didn’t start the fourth and final quarter well at all, as they found it difficult to connect to the basket in the first few minutes of the quarter. As always, McRae was there to put his stamp on the Union offense.

The American guard scored a key basket to cut the score to three (76-73), but Melson responded on the next possession with a big shot to tie the score to six (79-73) with 1:05 to go . Jordan McRae hit two free throws and drove to the basket (79-77). Bartolo responded from the line with 2/2, then Randle scored 1/2 shots and Kuzminskas won the foul with an offensive rebound, but he did not capitalize. Buy’s 2/2 shot was the final point and Ludwigsburg prevailed 83-79.

THE REFEREES: Aunkrogers, Yilmaz, Prpa

THE DECADES: 21-18, 35-38, 57-56, 83-79.

LUDWICHSBURG (King): Bere 3, Childs 8 (5 rebounds), Graves 24 (8 assists), Melson 6, Polas 13 (7 rebounds), Bouie 16 (4 rebounds), Engin, Hammond 7, Lewis 6, Patrick, Patrick, Mojitsa

AEK BETSSON (Fouls): Hall, Kuzminskas 16 (3 rebounds), McRae 20 (4 rebounds), Randle 9 (3 rebounds), Tillman 8 (8 rebounds), Hatzidakis, Flionis 1, Campengele 11 (7 rebounds), Karabelas 6, Kouseloglou 6 (3 rebounds), Netzipoglou 2, Pilavios

Ludwigsburg’s team statistics: 18/41 2-pointers, 8/29 3-pointers, 23/32 shots, 38 rebounds, 16 assists, 10 turnovers, 6 steals, 4 blocks

AEK Betsson team statistics: 22/42 2-pointers, 4/21 3-pointers, 23/38 shots, 50 rebounds, 14 assists, 18 turnovers, 7 steals, 3 blocks