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2005–06 KML Season
The 2005–06 SEB Korvpalli Meistriliiga was the 15th season of the Estonian basketball league and the second under the title sponsorship of SEB Pank, SEB. Including the competition's previous incarnations, this was the 81st season of the Estonian men's basketball league. The season started on 5 October 2005 and concluded on 30 May 2006 with BC Kalev/Cramo, Kalev/Cramo defeating Tartu Ülikool/Rock, TÜ/Rock 4 games to 3 in the 2006 KML Finals to win their 2nd Estonian League title. Regular season League table Playoffs Bracket Awards MVP * Tanel Tein (Tartu Ülikool/Rock, TÜ/Rock) Finals MVP * James Williams (basketball), James Williams (BC Kalev/Cramo, Kalev/Cramo) Best Young Player * Sten Sokk (Audentes/Noortekoondis, Noortekoondis/Audentes) Coach of the Year * Aivar Kuusmaa (BC Kalev/Cramo, Kalev/Cramo) All-KML team References External links Official website {{DEFAULTSORT:2005-06 KML season Korvpalli Meistriliiga seasons 2005–06 in European basketb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–05 KML Season
The 2004–05 Korvpalli Meistriliiga (KML) season was the 80th season of the premier basketball competition for men's teams in Estonia. The season began on 20 October 2004 and ended on 29 May 2005, with BC Kalev, Ehitustööriist defeating University of Tartu men's basketball team, TÜ/Rock four games to three in the KML Finals to win their first Estonian championship. Regular season Second round Playoffs Awards KML Most Valuable Player Award, KML Most Valuable Player * Howard Frier (BC Kalev, Ehitustööriist) KML Coach of the Year Award, KML Coach of the Year * Allan Dorbek (BC Kalev, Ehitustööriist) KML Best Young Player Award, KML Best Young Player * Gert Dorbek (KK Kalev, Tallinna Kalev) KML All-Star Five References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:2004-05 KML season Korvpalli Meistriliiga seasons 2004–05 in European basketball leagues, Estonia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's Basket (basketball), hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a Backboard (basketball), backboard at each end of the court), while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A Field goal (basketball), field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the 3 point line, three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (Overtime (sports), overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by boun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vallo Allingu
Vallo Allingu (born 11 January 1978 in Jõgeva, Estonia) is a retired Estonian professional basketballer who last played for Tartu Ülikool/Rock at the center position. Allingu started his senior club career with Korvpalli Meistriliiga teams like "Puuviljaparadiis" and KK Rakvere. In 2002 he joined with Tartu Ülikool/Rock and won the Estonian Championship titles in 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2010. Vallo Allingu was a member of the Estonia national basketball team. He made his national team debut in 2001 against Latvia national basketball team. Honours * 2003–04 Estonian League ( Tartu Ülikool/Rock) * 2004–05 Estonian Cup The Estonian Cup () is the national knockout competition in Estonian football. In 2012, the competition was unofficially rebranded as Evald Tipner's Cup. The winner will compete in UEFA Europa Conference League first qualifying round. Finals ... (Tartu Ülikool/Rock) * 2006–07 Estonian League (Tartu Ülikool/Rock) * 2007–08 Estonian League (Tar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center (basketball)
The center (C), or the centre, also known as the five, the big or the pivot, is one of the five Basketball position, positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is almost always the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well. In the National Basketball Association, NBA, the center is typically close to tall; centers in the Women's National Basketball Association, WNBA are typically above . Centers traditionally play close to the basket in the low post. The two tallest players in NBA history, Manute Bol and Gheorghe Mureșan, were both centers, each standing tall. Centers are valued for their ability to protect their own goal from high-percentage close attempts on defense, while scoring and rebounding with high efficiency on offense. In the 1950s and 1960s, George Mikan and Bill Russell were centerpieces of championship dynasties and defined early prototypical centers. With the addition of a three-point field goal for the 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rait Keerles
Rait Keerles (born 22 November 1980) is a retired Estonian professional basketball player. Keerles started his professional career in 1997, when he signed with BC Kalev. He has also played for Canon ENM and BC Tallinna Kalev before signing with BC Kalev/Cramo (previously known as Ehitustööriist). With the team he won four Estonian Cups and four Estonian Championship gold medals. From 2009–2011 Keerles was the captain of the team. In July 2011, Keerles signed with Gloria Giants Düsseldorf of the German 2. Bundesliga. " BC Kalev/Cramo (2011-07-12). Retrieved on 2011-07-12 After the season Keerles decided to return to his former club |
Power Forward (basketball)
The power forward (PF), also known as the four, is one of the five traditional Basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. Traditionally, power forwards have played a role similar to center (basketball), centers and are typically the tallest or second tallest player on the court. During an offensive possession, the power forward typically plays with their backs toward the basket and are typically a "go-to" position in regard to scoring in the Post (basketball), post. In a pick and roll offense, the power forward typically sets a screen for a guard and "rolls" towards the basket to receive a pass (or "pops" towards the perimeter for an open shot). When on Defense (sport), defense, they typically position themselves under the basket in a zone defense or against the opposing power forward in man-to-man defense. The power forward position entails a variety of responsibilities, including rebound (basketball), rebounding, Screen (sports), screen setting, Block (bask ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregor Arbet
Gregor Arbet (born 19 June 1983) is a former Estonian professional basketball player and the current assistant coach for TalTech of the Estonian Korvpalli Meistriliiga. He is a 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) tall shooting guard and small forward. He represented the Estonian national basketball team internationally from 2002 to 2019. Professional career Arbet began his professional career in 2000 with Ehitustööriist of the Korvpalli Meistriliiga (KML). In 2002, Arbet signed with the Estonian champions Kalev. In 2003, he won his first Estonian Championship, after Kalev defeated TTÜ/A. Le Coq in the finals. In 2004, he joined DJK Würzburg. In 2005, the club resigned from the Basketball Bundesliga and stopped competing. Arbet returned to Estonia and joined Dalkia/Nybit. Dalkia/Nybit finished the 2005–06 season in third place and Arbet was named to the All-KML Team. In 2006, Arbet signed for Kalev (former Ehitustööriist). With Kalev, Arbet won his second Estonian Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three, is one of the five Basketball position, positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than Power forward (basketball), power forwards and Center (basketball), centers but taller, larger, and stronger than either of the guard positions. They are strategic and are often relied upon to score, defend, create open lanes, and rebound for their team. The small forward is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the five main basketball positions as they contribute offensively and defensively. In the NBA, small forwards typically range from 6' 6" (1.98 m) to 6' 9" (2.06 m); in the WNBA, they are usually between 6' 0" (1.83 m) to 6' 2" (1.88 m). This puts them at the average height of all professional basketball players because they are taller than the Guard (basketball), guards, but shorter than the Power forward (basketball), power forward and Center (basketball), center. Small ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shooting Guard
The shooting guard (SG), also known as the two, two guard or off guard,Shooting guards are 6'3"–6'7"BBC Sports academy URL last accessed 2006-09-09. is one of the five traditional basketball positions, positions in a regulation basketball game. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for their team and steal the ball on defense. Shooting guards typically play the "wing" of the court and are generally expected to play better in isolation than other positions. Some shooting guards are tasked with being a "spot up" shooter, in which they are assigned to catch and shoot the ball, either on an open shot or in transition. They are also expected to have skills driving to the basket or creating separation on an isolation defender. Some teams ask their shooting guards to Inbound pass, inbound the ball and bring it up the court; these players are known colloquially as tweener (basketball), combo guards. A player who can switch between playing shooting guard and small forwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Point Guard
The point guard (PG), also called the one or the point, is one of the Basketball positions, five positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position and is usually the shortest player on the court. Point guards are expected to control the pace of the game. They effectively "run" the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that it gets to the right player at the right time. Generally, point guards are expected to be proficient in passing the ball and being able to get Assist (basketball), assists to teammates. In a pick and roll offense, the point guard typically moves off of screens to facilitate the ball to a Power forward, big. Likewise, point guards can also shoot off of screens if given separation. In transition, the point guard must be able to pass and handle the ball without committing excessive turnovers. Defensively, the point guard is generally responsible for guarding above the Key (basketball), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audentes/Noortekoondis
Audentese SG/Noortekoondis (known as TSIK, Audentes and G4S Noorteliiga) is a basketball team based in Tallinn, Estonia. The team plays currently in the Saku I Liiga (Second division in Estonia), in the past Audentes SG/Noortekoondis played also in KML (First division in Estonia). The team was founded as division of the Audentes School, which is the biggest sports school in Estonia and it gives the chance to program's players to study and play basketball at the same time. Their home arena is the Audentes Sports Centre. Audentes/Noortekoondis is also known to have the best talents from all over Estonia. Coaches * Rauno Pehka 2011–2012 * Indrek Visnapuu 2012–2019 * Howard Frier 2019–2020 *Aivar Kuusmaa Aivar Kuusmaa (born 12 June 1967) is an Estonian basketball coach and former professional basketball player who played mostly at the shooting guard position. He won the USSR Premier Basketball League in 1991 as a member of the KK Kalev, Tallinn ... 2020–present Season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
