Minas hold off Astana - Dec 31, 2008 (by Eurobasket News)
Minas - Astana Tigers 92:85
The Haarlem Basketball Week wrapped up in Amsterdam with Minas claiming the fifth overall spot. The tournaments last year champions finalized their campaign with a tough win over the Astana Tigers from Kazakhstan. Minas had to deal with an early deficit as they looked sloppy in the first frame. The Tigers capitalized building a 17:14 lead at the first intermission. Minas got help from their topscorer Joseph Shipp (197-F-81, agency: Octagon, college: California). [read more]
Minas - Astana Tigers 92:85
The Haarlem Basketball Week wrapped up in Amsterdam with Minas claiming the fifth overall spot. The tournaments last year champions finalized their campaign with a tough win over the Astana Tigers from Kazakhstan. Minas had to deal with an early deficit as they looked sloppy in the first frame. The Tigers capitalized building a 17:14 lead at the first intermission. Minas got help from their topscorer Joseph Shipp (197-F-81, agency: Octagon, college: California). He ensured the comeback effort from Minas that put them ahead 33:32 at halftime. Astana however would not go away as they tied the score at 50 after three quarters of action. The teams traded baskets throughout the fourth period and appeared knotted up at 71 at the end of regulation. Minas then eked out a victory in a high-octane extra frame battle. Joseph Shipp knocked down 24 points to lead the charge for Minas. Luis Lemes (192-G-80, college: BYU) and Leandro Da Cruz (202-F/C-81) added 17 points each for the winners. Maxim Voyeikov (195-F-88) answered with 19 points for the Tigers. Anton Ponomarev (209-C-88) and Evgeni Isakov (203-F-82) scored 14 points each in defeat. Astana outrebounded their opponents 39:38 but sank only 40% from the field. Minas shot 50% of field goals and forced Astana to as many as 27 turnovers.
Israel hold off Minas in Amsterdam - Dec 29, 2008 (by Eurobasket News)
Israel - Minas 83:77
Israeli National team secured the semifinal birth at the Haarlem Basketball Week. Yesterday they defeated the tournaments reigning champions Minas from Brazil to reach the semis. Israel will now face Eiffel Towers for the chance to play in the Final. Minas will now take on the Astana Tigers for the fifth overall spot.
Israel got to a quick start as they piled up an 18:9 lead early in the opening stanza. [read more]
Israel - Minas 83:77
Israeli National team secured the semifinal birth at the Haarlem Basketball Week. Yesterday they defeated the tournaments reigning champions Minas from Brazil to reach the semis. Israel will now face Eiffel Towers for the chance to play in the Final. Minas will now take on the Astana Tigers for the fifth overall spot. Israel got to a quick start as they piled up an 18:9 lead early in the opening stanza. But Minas closed the quarter on a 12:5 rally to trail by just one point at the first intermission. Minas recovered in the second period as unstoppable Joseph Shipp (197-F-81, agency: Octagon, college: California) gave them the needed spark. Minas surged ahead and enjoyed a 39:36 advantage at halftime. The teams exchanged the baskets in the third frame with neither side able to succeed. Minas still led by 3 points at the start of the fourth quarter. Israel gained the rhythm back in the fourth term. Casspi led the charge as Israeli team notched 32 points in the final stanza. Their accurate free throw shooting in the final minutes allowed Israel to secure a tough win at the end. Omri Casspi (204-F/G-88, agency: Interperformances) finished with 23 points and 8 rebounds for Israel. Raviv Limonad (192-G-84, agency: Arik Krayn Services) scored 15 points, while Yogev Ohayon (189-G-87, agency: Interperformances) added 14 points for the winning team. Joseph Shipp once again topscored for Minas with 31 points. Leandro Da Cruz (202-F/C-81) had 21 points and 11 boards in defeat.
Minas come up short against Eiffel Towers in Amsterdam - Dec 27, 2008 (by Eurobasket News)
Minas failed to extend their winning streak to three games at the Haarlem Basketball Week in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Minas took on one of the leaders of the Dutch championship Eiffel Towers. Minas looked solid in the first half but ran out of steam in the second part of the game losing the battle and slipping at 2-1 record.
Eiffel Towers lost their opener to Netherlands National Team but managed to rebound in the second game. They faced the defending champions Minas from Brazil. [read more]
Minas failed to extend their winning streak to three games at the Haarlem Basketball Week in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Minas took on one of the leaders of the Dutch championship Eiffel Towers. Minas looked solid in the first half but ran out of steam in the second part of the game losing the battle and slipping at 2-1 record. Eiffel Towers lost their opener to Netherlands National Team but managed to rebound in the second game. They faced the defending champions Minas from Brazil. A high-octane first frame saw Minas grab a 27:26 lead. But the Dutch team adjusted their defense in the second term. Moreover the Eiffel Towers reserve players turned out much more productive in this one. Eiffel Towers ougunned Minas 19:11 in the second period to enjoy a 45:38 advantage at halftime. The pressure grew on the visitors in the third stanza. Anthony Richardson (201-F-83, agency: 540 Sports, college: Florida St.) and Jerome Beasley (209-F-80, college: N.Dakota) looked consistent leading Eiffel Towers to a 17-point cushion with one quarter to go. The Dutch team controlled the situation and soon the margin ballooned to as many as 21 points. Minas however fought bravely and closed the game with a 7:1 rally to lose by 15 points. Anthony Richardson scored 18 points for Den Bosch. Jerome Beasley added 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Kees Akerboom (200-F-83, agency: Court Side) had 12 points for the winners. Joseph Shipp (197-F-81, agency: Octagon, college: California) answered with 22 points for Minas. Leandro Da Cruz (202-F/C-81) finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds in the losing effort.
Minas tip off Haarlem Basketball Week with two wins - Dec 25, 2008 [read more]
