Benjamin Eze won the title abroad - Jun 19, 2013
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Benjamin Eze won the title abroad as his Montepaschi made it seven in a row! They overcame Acea Virtus Roma 79:63 on the road tonight to win the SeriaA Finals 4-1. Bobby Brown was pivotal with 18 points in the victory.
Virtus Roma had their backs against the wall heading into this one. But Siena used all of their experience to control this one. The visitors held Roma to 13 points in the first ten minutes and posted a 2-point lead at the break. The teams traded baskets throughout the second frame. Siena and Virtus Roma arrived at halftime tied at 33-all. But Siena made a decisive push in the third term. The visitors exploded with 27 points in the third period to gain a comfortable 13-point lead at the final break. Roma got within 8 early in the fourth frame but Siena stayed calm. They kept the hosts at safe distance throughout the remainder of the contest and triumphed in SeriaA once again. David Moss netted 11 points, while Matt Janning added 10 points for the winners. Gani Lawal answered with 20 points and 9 boards for Virtus Roma. Luigi Datome had 15 points in the loss.
Benjamin Eze (207-C/F-81, college: S.Idaho JC) averaged 5.9 points per game this season.
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Nigerian National Team 2013 - Jun 17, 2013
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Ben Uzoh191-PG-88Springfield A.
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Benjamin will not continue with Naestved - Jun 17, 2013
30-year old American power forward Joe Benjamin (200-99kg-83, college: West Virginia State) left Team FOG Naestved (Ligaen). In 30 games he had 11.5ppg, 5.7rpg and 1.5apg this season.
The last season Benjamin played at Horsholm 79ers. In 32 games he recorded 14.4ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.2apg and 1.5spg. Quite impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Danish Ligaen All-Imports Team, 2nd Team and to the All-Star Game.
The previous (10-11) season he played at Virum Vipers (1st Division)
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30-year old American power forward Joe Benjamin (200-99kg-83, college: West Virginia State) left Team FOG Naestved (Ligaen). In 30 games he had 11.5ppg, 5.7rpg and 1.5apg this season.
The last season Benjamin played at Horsholm 79ers. In 32 games he recorded 14.4ppg, 8.3rpg, 1.2apg and 1.5spg. Quite impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com Danish Ligaen All-Imports Team, 2nd Team and to the All-Star Game.
The previous (10-11) season he played at Virum Vipers (1st Division).
Benjamin has played previously for another Danish team Aarhus BC.
He attended West Virginia State until 2007 and it is his sixth season as a professional player.
On Benjamin: Joe has a great knowledge of the game and is always focused on the task at hand, whether it be practice or a game. He plays the game with a passion that will carry over to everyone on his team. He has a very good post up game, shoots the 15 foot jump shot consistently, has improved his 3 point shot and his ball handling, and rebounds with the best of them.
By Eurobasket Data Center
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