International Roundup

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 27, 2009 10:10 AM CDT in Outside the League

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A short post this week as we get ready for the NBA season to start.

Tiago Splitter -- Caja Laboral -- ACB

Caja had their first EuroLeague game, and possibly as a sign of things to come, they got drubbed 77-65. And it wasn't that close. They knocked 9 off the lead in the 4th quarter. Tiago had 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and a block.

In their ACB game, Caja remained undefeated with a 100-81 win over Xacobeo Blu:sens. The 34-10 run in the 4th quarter was the key. Tiago had 20 points going 7-10 from the field and 6-8 from the line. But, he only had 2 rebounds in 25 minutes.

Highlights of the XBS game. Marc Jackson, former Warrio, and Reyshawn Terry play for XBS.

Nando De Colo -- Valencia -- ACB

Valencia's EuroCup fate is in the balance today as they play the Belgian team Dexia Mons-Hainaut in second game of the two game qualifying. In the first game, Valencia got drubbed 78-63.

Valencia went to 3-1 with a 82-65 win over CB Granada on Saturday.

Nando had a modest 9 points, 4 boards, and 4 assists. And 5 steals. Or maybe turnovers. I'm not sure.

Valencia - CB Granada Highlights

Eric Dawson -- Mitsibishi Diamond Dolphins -- JPL

Eric didn't play in either game. It says DNP-CD, but I would find this very surprising.

James Gist -- Unknown

I'm going to guess that James is playing in the D-League. I expect we'll hear something soon.

Robertas Javtokas -- BC Khimki -- Russian League

BC Khimki beat Real Madrid 84-81 to start their EuroLeague season. This is a good win for BC Khimki. Javtokas had 11 points and 8 rebounds, but it was teammate Darjus Lavrinovic with 32 and 11 that carried the team.

Jack McClinton --Aliaga Petkim -- Turkish League

Aliaga Petkim beat %*(C(*# Cooper Tires 82-75. Jack was not shy about getting up shots in his first game with his new team. He took 16 shots. 2-8 from 2-point and 2-8 from 3-point.

Asvel -- Tony is part owner -- French League

Asvel got drubbed by Zalgiris 71-52 which is another bad loss for Tony's team. They also lost another league game 76-66 to Orleans and are now 1-3. Not good for the defending champs.

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I’m glad JackMac found a home, even though it took him a while to figure out that Europe was where he needed to be. Now maybe he can rediscover his shot…. 4-16 no es bueno.

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ACLs are like crutches. They’re only for the weaklings who can’t get along without them. -jollyrogerwilco

by Tim C. on Oct 27, 2009 11:06 AM CDT reply actions

Guess it wasn’t just the Summer League that caused his shooting slump. He can’t hit the broadside on the Continent either.

Too bad. At least we have Blair.

Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 27, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions

I’m going to guess that James is playing in the D-League. I expect we’ll hear something soon.

I hope so.

WWTD?

by Lauri on Oct 27, 2009 11:28 AM CDT reply actions

So, Wayne, does European b-ball have relegation like soccer (futbol) for the EuroLeague/Cup/Challenge or individual leagues? Or is it all determined by the play-in games? Not that I understand how soccer works either.

My people call it "sarcasm." - Lauri

by CapHill on Oct 27, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions

The domestic leagues do have relegation.

If you go to the ACB site and scroll down on the left, you’ll see in the standings the 8 orange teams, 8 white, and 2 red. The orange are the teams that make the playoffs. The red are the ones that get relegated. In Spain, the lower league is called the LEB (I believe).

The EuroLeague/Cup/Challenge stuff seems to be different. But I’m not sure how.

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 27, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions

How does it works ?

Simply put, a team plays in its national league. Depending on its results in the different national competitions (League, Cup, …), it qualifies for one of the different European championships. So during a season most teams play national and European competitions ( with the european games midweek and the national league games on the weekend).
So your participation to a european competition depends only on your results in the national competition of the past year ( except if you won the european competition which grants you automatic reentry).

by biolb on Oct 28, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh my goodness, what a lovely post.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Oct 27, 2009 2:25 PM CDT reply actions

Yes, it is. Did you notice the updates on our ex and hopefully future Spurs?

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Oct 27, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes, I did. The numbers on Tiago and Spurnando were especially enlightening.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Oct 27, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes, I totally agree. And you know what Whitney Houston says…

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Oct 27, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions

No… and what does that have to do with Tiago and Colonando?

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Oct 27, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Duh, Sister…

She believes the children are our future.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Oct 27, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions

ummm… o.k.?

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Oct 27, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Come on… do I have to spell it out? The sickness used to play in the Euro Leagues. Tony, too. We need to keep an eye on our future Spurs.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Oct 27, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh, I get it now. That’s why Wayne’s putting up the internation stuff.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Oct 27, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Seriously, you need to bring your A game next time.

I can not keep covering for you.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Oct 27, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions

I already have a girlfriend, so stop trying.

If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross

by Hipuks on Oct 27, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions

You just feel threatened because you’re afraid that she does your bit better than you do.

Consider the gun jumped
5 in 10

by J.R. Wilco on Oct 27, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions

No. I’m the Newton of replying to myself.

If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross

by Hipuks on Oct 27, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Which means you’d be a lot better at it if you didn’t waste most of your time on useless endeavors.

We specialize in misinformation around here. Facts and stats just get in the way.

by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Oct 27, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions

It’s a catch-22 because replying to myself is a useless endeavor itself.

If you haven't lived with a squirrel, you haven't lived. - Bob Ross

by Hipuks on Oct 27, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions

And you know what Whitney Houston says…

Crack is wack?

"...and programmed to save the day!"

by transgojobot on Oct 27, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice post, ATS. Glad you’re keeping us in the loop on the international scene.

Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed. - CMoney

by bellasa on Oct 27, 2009 2:35 PM CDT reply actions

good stuff ats, i hope it was 5 steals and not turnovers, blah, okay. I’ll go check.

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Oct 27, 2009 5:24 PM CDT reply actions

whoah, now i see what you have to deal with, it was tough, but he had 5 turnovers, and one steal =/. BR stands for balones recojidos (balls picked up), while BP stands for balones perdidos (balls lost). Hope it helps.

When the tooth fairy's own tooth falls out, it is taken during the night by Princess Peanut.

by the little o on Oct 27, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions