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25th Albert Schweitzer Tournament

Germany (U18) with big fight vs. Turkey (U18) in a 69-62 win and advance to the quarterfinals unbeaten (3-0)

The German U18 boys stayed unbeaten in the Albert Schweitzer Tournament with a 69:62 (13:12, 22:20, 15:10, 19:20)-win over Turkey and has now pretty good chances to reach the semi final after 23 years. In the AST classic the DBB youngster showed a bold performance.

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Bill Borekampi (13 points & 11 rebounds)

In front of 2.000 spectators both teams started very nervous. Turkey played very hard - sometimes too hard - to force everything from the German players. Over the most of the time the game was marked by big physical effort and very much speed. Both teams could have needed a "clear head" and a "calm hand" to put out the hectic pace out of the game.

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Germany was in the lead for most of the game by three to seven points but a Turkish buzzer beater right before halftime cut the lead to 35:32. After the break Heckmann, Mönninghoff, Borekambi and Neumann scored nine unanswered points (43:32) and braught a little bit calmness in the game.

Turkey came closer and closer in the fourth quarter (56:52, 34. Min.), but a three point play from Neumann and an off balance three pointer from Blessing secured the win for Germany who will play Italy and the German U17 boys on Wednesday and Thursday to get into the semis.

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Germany:
Falko Theilig (Foto, LTi Gießen 46ers, 2), Mario Blessing (SG Ursprinschule, 6), Lars Wendt (Paderborn Baskets, 13), Mathis Mönninghoff (TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 10), Kevin Bright (SG Urspringschule, 2), Patrick Heckmann (ASC Theresianum Mainz, 5), Bill Borekambi (BSG Bremerhaven, 13), Thomas Reuter (BBV Hagen, dnp), Martin Breunig (TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 2), Daniel Theis (SG Braunschweig, 2), Philipp Neumann (Brose Baskets Bamberg/TSV Breitengüßbach, 14). Maurice Pluskota (BSG Bremerhaven, dnp).
 
It is a huge arguments in Israel about the "Russian law" to give the Israeli's players time on the court.

I saw the young teams results on the summer, while both under 20 and under 18 were relegated to level B and this tournament and it looks like that it is a "knock-out" "win" to those are claiming that it is no future to the Israeli's players and this "law" is disaster and kill of the Israeli's team in Europe.
 
sinobball said:
Can you please explain? Sorry I'm ignorant about European bball.
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Sure. In Israel, we have a "law" that 2 Israeli's players must play at the same time in the League in every team.

We have lack of good players, so this "law" is causing that the teams which play in the Eropinean competitions, need to build 2 teams: with enough foreigners to the Eorope and pay double for bad Israeli's players to the League.

The Israeli's player know that they can ask as more money that they can, couse the teams need them any way, at the same time, the are lazy, poor and not good enough to the high level, which proven in the national teams.
 
Thanks. I still don't know why it's caused "Russian" though.

Isn't this every national league's (that cares about its national team) dilemma? But the way I see it, without this law those players would never got a chance to play, no? Lazy players who play are still better than players rotting on the bench.
 
sinobball said:
Thanks. I still don't know why it's caused "Russian" though.

Isn't this every national league's (that cares about its national team) dilemma? But the way I see it, without this law those players would never got a chance to play, no? Lazy players who play are still better than players rotting on the bench.
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This "law" was taking from the Russian League...
Good players are allways find the way to be main players in the teams, but while you force the teams to use players that doesn't belong to this level, you have big problems.

The results of the young national team of Israel junt shown that it is not good enough players around in the country.
 
Roy M said:
This "law" was taking from the Russian League...
Good players are allways find the way to be main players in the teams, but while you force the teams to use players that doesn't belong to this level, you have big problems.

The results of the young national team of Israel junt shown that it is not good enough players around in the country.
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well without that no future for israel basket. ok for now israel doesn't have big talent base, but being without that rule will hurt you even more. minimazeing is soulution. one israeli on court, 4-5 on team rooster. "strategy mentality": young players need to have playing time at least in 2nd division. best of them should play in 1st division. best of the best in euroleague/eurocup teams. without that no future...but it takes time and patiance is needed:)
 
anway our guys totaly suprised me as we played shorthanded:cool: we go trough as group leders:cool:

saric is ugley, but is hell of kid 16+4+4 today:cool: hope he continiue work hard
 
I wish we had this "russian law" in Germany. Forcing two local players on the court at each time would be a great step in favor of the NT here in Germany as well, to particularly give the young players perspectives for their career.

Here in Germany, we thankfully slowly increase the number of required local players on the 12 men game roster. This year it's yet only 4 at least, but this will go up to 6 within the next years. Still no requirement though to actually play any of them.
In our Pro-A, the number of foreigners will now be limited to three, while the Pro-B only allows two.
In addition to those little improvements, we have established nationwide leagues for our talents in order to improve the level of competition.
When you look in our leagues, more and more young players finally begin to find their ways into the BBL-lineups. Players like Benzing, Pleiß, Ohlbrecht, Schwethelm etc. even contribute a lot, while a guy like U18 standout Neumann plays very well in Pro-B, and will surely soon move up to BBL or college.
 
Qualification-Round (2nd Round):

Standings:

Group E:

1. Germany U (18) 1-0
Germany U (17) 1-0
3. Italy (U18) 0-1
Turkey (U18) 0-1


April 7: Germany (U18) - Italy (U18)
April 7: Germany (U17) - Turkey (U18)
April 8: Italy (U18) - Turkey (U18)
April 8: Germany (U18) - Germany (U17)

Group F:

1. Spain 1-0
USA 1-0
3. Croatia 0-1
Australia 0-1


April 7: Australia (U18) - Croatia (U18)
April 7: USA (U18) - Spain (U18)
April 8: Croatia ((U18) - Spain ((U18)
April 8: USA (U18) - Australia (U18)
 
Germany U18 bets Italy 66-54 and and makes semi-final almost certain!

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Germany (U18) almost certainly advances to the semi final after staying unbeaten with this win over Italy. Germany had to play without injured Kevin Bright.

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For Germany:
Falko Theilig (LTi Gießen 46ers, 4), Mario Blessing (SG Ursprinschule), Lars Wendt (Paderborn Baskets, 7), Mathis Mönninghoff (TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 10), Patrick Heckmann (ASC Theresianum Mainz, 7), Bill Borekambi (BSG Bremerhaven, 17), Thomas Reuter (BBV Hagen, 2), Martin Breunig (TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen), Daniel Theis (SG Braunschweig, 4), Philipp Neumann (Brose Baskets Bamberg/TSV Breitengüßbach, 15). Maurice Pluskota (BSG Bremerhaven, dnp).
 
Great triumph for German U17 boys - Sensation! Both German teams in the semis

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The German U17 boys have reahced the semi finals at the 25th Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Mannheim/Germany! Vs. Turkey the team of head coach Frank Menz won sensationally and after a great performance with 59:53 (15:10, 12:11, 15:14).

Without center Tim Unterluggauer (sick) the German youngster had a great start against the big favourites from Turkey. Without any respect Germany was ahead 11:8 after a three pointer from Julius Wolf (7. Min.). 600 spectators went crazy as Germany extended the lead to more than ten points in the second quarter (23:11, 15. Min., Lay-up Wolf). The game was marked by a lot of mistakes and turnover on both sides but Germany could keep the lead until halftime (27:21). Nevertheless one could not really believe in another big surprise.

But the sensation came true after the break! Whatever Turkey tried, Germany had an answer and defended the lead with every step. Julius Wolf hit three important threes and was today Germany´s best player. Turkey came closer in the final quarter (47:44, 33. Min.) but whenever they needed baskets Germany scored!

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Germany:
Anselm Hartmann (TuS Jena, 7), Josip Peric (Foto, ALBA Berlin, 2), Malik Müller (SG Urspringschule, 2), Besnik Bekteshi (BSG Ludwigsburg, 5), Jakob Krumbeck (TuS Jena, 3), Fabian Bleck (Phoenix Hagen), Paul Albrecht (TuS Jena, 11), Julius Wolf (SG Urspringschule, 18), Stephan Haukohl (TuS Jena, 2), Jonathan Malu (SOBA Rhöndorf) und Bogdan Radosavljevic (ohne Verein, 9).
 
Germany U18 wins safe vs. their younger fellows

Germany U18 won the game vs. the German U17 with 72:60 (29:13, 12:15, 13:16, 18:16), which leads to the following semi final:

Germany (U18) - USA (U18)
Germany (U17) - Australia (U18)

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Full of concentration and motivation the German U18 opened the game. Six Points from Philipp Neumann and a dunk from Patrick Heckmann (photo) led to a 10:0 advantage. The U17 had its difficulties with the zone defense of the U18 team and seemed to have to much respect. Behind three three pointers of Jakob Krumbeck the team of Headcoach Frank Menz became better in the following minutes, but Mathis Mönninghoff had the right answer with two threes (29:11, 9. Min.).

Both teams used all of their players but did not find a rhythm. Bogdan Radosavljevic had to leave the court with a minor knee injury but the U17 scored two three pointers (Krumbeck and Stephan Haukohl) to make it 35:26 (16. Min.). Until halftime the U18 team found their concentration again (41:28). After the halftime Germany U18 saved its lead round ten points.

Radosavljevic came back onto the court and scored two points to make it 55:47 (32. Min.). One minute later it was even 55:49, but two three pointers from Lars Wendt secured the win for Germany U18.

Germany U18
Falko Theilig (LTi Gießen 46ers, 4), Mario Blessing (SG Ursprinschule), Lars Wendt (Paderborn Baskets, 11), Mathis Mönninghoff (TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 10), Patrick Heckmann (ASC Theresianum Mainz, 2), Bill Borekambi (BSG Bremerhaven, 5), Thomas Reuter (BBV Hagen, 4), Martin Breunig (TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 2), Daniel Theis (SG Braunschweig, 15), Philipp Neumann (Brose Baskets Bamberg/TSV Breitengüßbach, 19). Maurice Pluskota (BSG Bremerhaven).

Germany U17
Anselm Hartmann (TuS Jena), Josip Peric (ALBA Berlin, 7), Malik Müller (SG Urspringschule, 5), Besnik Bekteshi (BSG Ludwigsburg, 12), Jakob Krumbeck (TuS Jena, 13), Fabian Bleck (Phoenix Hagen, 2), Paul Albrecht (TuS Jena, 2), Julius Wolf (SG Urspringschule), Tim Unterluggauer (TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen, 10), Stephan Haukohl (TuS Jena, 6), Jonathan Malu (SOBA Rhöndorf) und Bogdan Radosavljevic (ohne Verein, 3).
 
It is good that japan did beat nz. I am not that overconfident but I think we can give japan a good fight and if japan can give a good fight and squeak past nz then I think we can also give nz a good fight:D
 
Game for 15th Place: New Zealand (18) - Argentina (U18) 72-76

Game for 13th Place: Japan (U18) - France (U18) 72-117

Game for 11th Place: Brazil (U18) - Israel (U18) 60-53

Game for 9th Place: Greece (U18) - China (U18) 60-48
 
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This looks like an interesting youth tournament that I hadn't heard of before. Though it's too bad that the US didn't really bring a strong squad. It looks like only two players, Michael Chandler and Ryan Boatright, are consistently ranked for their year (juniors). The rest are unranked (out of the top 100) juniors and seniors.

You can check them out here.
Rivals.com
ESPN
 
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