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ZVVZ USK Prague win the Czech league title

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Brno were close to tying the series, but once Hana Horakova fouled out in the final minute, the game slipped away from them. Being up by one, Brno forced a 24 second violation, but immediately turned the ball over on inbounds play which resulted with Jelena Skerovic being sent to the line. She converted one of two, sending the game ... Read More »

Blazek names 17 candidates for Czech Republic

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Lubor Blazek has announced a list of 17 players who will vie for a place on the Czech NT in EuroBasket Women 2013. As expected this team does not have Hana Horakova and Eva Viteckova. But it features return of veteran PG Veronika Bortelova, who was not invited to camp last summer for the Olympics. Only half of the 2010 ... Read More »

Hanusova, Brno extend Czech league finals

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After trailing for most of the second half, USK Prague rallied to grab the lead in the final minute on a Kia Vaughn shot. That lead was short lived – in the next possession Alena Hanusova made a shot from inside to put Brno back ahead. Neither Jelena Skerovic, nor Katerina Elhotova could connect on their last second attempts. Both ... Read More »

USK Prague overcome bad start to go up 2-0 against Brno

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ZVVZ USK Prague began their game two even worse than they had the previous game. If in game one they fell behind 5-13 early in the game, than this time their deficit was 4-20 in the final minute of first quarter. Prague found their stride in the second quarter, bringing the deficit down to just three points. In the second ... Read More »

USK Prague convincingly take Game 1 of Czech Finals

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ZVVZ USK Prague overcame a slow start (5-13) and mediocre first quarter to convincingly defeat BK IMOS Brno. After leading by just a point after first quarter, Prague increased it exponentially to 26 points during the next two quarter. Rebbekah Brunson led USK with 30 points (10/17 FG) and 12 rebounds. 15 points for Kia Vaughn and 12 for Ilona ... Read More »

Round-Up: Semifinals in Czech Republic – Second Round

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Kara Trutnov gave ZVVZ USK Prague a run for their money in the second round. Trutnov were very much in the game for most part, with Prague pulling away only at the end of the game, finishing with a 13 point lead. Montenegrin guard Jelena Skerovic led USK with 20 points, Rebbekah Brunson had 18 points and 13 rebounds. BK ... Read More »

Round-Up: Semifinals in Czech Republic – First Round

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First round in the Czech league finals was drama free as both EuroLeague Women squads cruised to 20+ point wins. Anna De Forge had her second highest scoring game of the season with 17 points (8/10 FG) in Prague’s 24 point win over Trutnov. Kia Vaughn had 16 points in the win, Rebbekah Brunson – 10 points and 10 boards. ... Read More »

Round-Up: Quarterfinals in Czech Republic – Fourth Round

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Three series having ended in sweeps, VALOSUN Brno extended theirs against Sokol Hradec Kralove to the max, tying the series at two. Brno came out strong from the beginning of the game, leading by 16 after the first quarter. In the third and fourth quarters their lead reached 22 points. Hradec Kralove would never get the deficit to single digits ... Read More »

Round-Up: Quarterfinals in Czech Republic – Third Round

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ZVVZ USK Prague was the first team to clinch spot in semifinals on Friday as they cruised past Slovanka MB. Impressive game for Kia Vaughn who had 27 points and 13 rebounds for USK.  19 & 10 for Rebbekah Brunson. Kara Trutnov finished the game outscoring VS Prague 30-11 in the final 10:07 of the game to punch their semifinal ... Read More »

Round-Up: Quarterfinals in Czech Republic – First Round

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Best of five quarterfinal series in Czech league started with all four top seeds winning. For ZVVZ USK Prague and BK IMOS Brno it was easier than for the other two higher seeded teams. USK had 6 players scoring 9 or more points as they cruised past Slovanka MB. Kia Vaughn was the top player on the floor with 14 ... Read More »

Round-up: Round 28 in Czech ZBL

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Czech league’s regular season concluded on Saturday as ZVVZ USK Prague defeated IMOS Brno. USK led in Brno throughout most of the match, but they were unable to put together a run to put the game away. Kia Vaughn led Prague with 25 points, Rebbekah Brunson had 20 points and 13 rebounds in the win. Slovak forward Anna Jurcenkova was ... Read More »

Round-up: Round 27 in Czech ZBL

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Having nothing to play for in terms of league standings, ZVVZ USK Prague only in the final quarter broke the resistance of  Sokol Hradec Kralove. 28 points in the win for Kia Vaughn, who converted 12 of 16 attempted shots. Michala Hartigova led Sokol Hradec with 16 points. Farhiya Abdi scored 30 points as BK IMOS Brno cruised past Kara ... Read More »

Round-up: Round 26 in Czech ZBL [Updated]

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With 2 rounds remaining, everything has been decided in group A1. USK Prague had secured the top seed last week. This week they defeated Kara Trutnov. 21 points for Rebbekah Brunson, 18 apiece for Kia Vaughn and Anna de Forge. Trutnov will finish fourth. By defeating Sokol Hradec Kralove, IMOS Brno are now locked in the second spot. 31 points ... Read More »

Round-up: Round 23 in Czech ZBL [Updated]

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Second part of the regular season started with Sokol Hradec Kralove upsetting BK IMOS Brno. After Brno tied the game with a minute remaining, having trailed for all of the second half, Tereza Kuthanova delivered a dagger three pointer in the next possession. Brno were not able to score in the remaining time. Ilona Burgrova scored 18 points as USK ... Read More »