NBL Canada Weekly Report

Published on February 13, 2012 under National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) News Release

NBL TEAM REPORTS

Halifax Rainmen

1888 Brunswick Street, Suite 611

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3J8

Phone: (902) 444-RAIN, (902) 444-7246

Fax: 1-866-424-4267

Head Coach: Josep Claros

Home arena: Halifax MetroCentre

rainmenbasketball.ca

Halifax could lock up a playoff spot with a win Saturday night in Oshawa; however, the Rainmen took a tough loss at the General Motors Centre, losing in overtime 131-127. Lawrence Wright put 29 points on the board, while Justin Johnson's 24 points included four 3- pointers; Johnson also had 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals. Tyrone Levett's 13 points came with three blocked shots.

London Lightning

358 Horton Street E.

London, Ontario N6B 1L7

Phone: (519) 433-0634

Fax: (519) 433-9849

Head Coach: Micheal Ray Richadson

Home arena: John Labatt Centre

lightningbasketball.ca

On Thursday night, Eddie Smith became only the second NBL player to score 40 points in a game, as his 40 points - 16-for-26 from the floor and 8-for-10 from the line - helped London earn a 116-110 road win over Summerside Thursday night. Smith also had 11 rebounds and three assists in the London victory. DeAnthony Bowden added 22 points, while Shamari Spears put 19 on the board.

Moncton Miracles

740 Rue Main Street

Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 1E6

Team phone: (506) 204-7730

Team fax: (506) 204-7840

Head Coach: Mike Evans

Home arena: Moncton Coliseum

miraclesbasketball.ca

Moncton's faint chance for a playoff berth was dealt a crushing blow with a 96-86 home loss Monday night to the Quebec Kebs. In the loss, Akeem Wright scored 21 points for the Magnetic Hill crew; while Michael Evans earned 18 points. Sylvania Watkins led all Miracles in rebounding with 12 boards.

As the Moncton Miracles' season winds down, each win is for pride and for the future. But they have to win - and a 106-97 loss to the Oshawa Power is not a win. Darrell Wonge finished the night with 25 points; while Akeem Wright added 19 and Boubacar Coly had a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds.

And on Saturday afternoon, the Miracles faced the Kebs again at PEPS. Even with 21 poins from Akeem Wright, including four 3-pointers, the Miracles fell for the 23rd time this season, losing to Quebec 93-82. Trayvon Lathan added 17 points and 14 rebounds; wihle Boubacar Coly had 13 more boards.

Oshawa Power

99 Athol St. East

Oshawa, Ontario L1H-1J8

Phone: (289) 315-0520

Phone: 1-877-554-8457

Head Coach: Robert Brickey

Home Arena: General Motors Centre

powerbasketball.ca

Could the Oshawa Power make a last-minute surge into the postseason? Well, a 107-96 victory Thursday evening against the Moncton Miracles helped considerably. Brandon Robinson cranked out 30 points and 12 rebounds for Oshawa in the victory; Morgan Lewis added 22 points, while Tut Ruach put 18 on the board.

The Oshawa Power may have a losing record in the NBL, but they're actually 4-1 in overtime contests. And on Saturday night, the Power continued that "fifth quarter" success, as Morgan Lewis' 39 points and 10 rebounds helped the Power earn a 131-127 overtime victory over the Halifax Rainmen. Oshawa's win included 34 points from Brandon Robinson and 25 points from Omari Johnson.

Québec Kebs

300,rue Métivier

Quebec City, Quebec G1M 3Y9

Office: 418-780-4850

Fax: 418-683-3232

Head coach: Rob Spon

Home arena: Pavillon de l'éducation physique et des sports de l'Université Laval

kebsdequebec.com/en (English)

kebsdequebec.com (Français)

The Quebec Kebs locked themselves in for a postseason spot on Monday night, as they defeated Moncton 96-86 on the road. The win was helped by new signee Taylor King, who gave the Kebs 19 points in his team debut. Aaron Spears had 17 points, while Ricky Volcy added 16. Ralphy Holmes' 10 boards made him Quebec's top rebounder for the night.

Quebec's success was quickly halted on Thursday night, as they fell 104- 92 on the road to the Saint John Mill Rats. Aaron Spears led the team with 16 points, while Shaun Fountain returned from the injured list to put 14 points and six assists on the board.

On Saturday, the Kebs returned to the friendy confines of PEPS to face the Moncton Miracles. With 24 points and 13 rebounds coming from Ricky Volcy, and a 20-point, 13-board night from Ralphy Holmes, the Kebs won their 20th of the year, a 93-82 victory over Moncton.

Saint John Mill Rats

133 Prince William Street, Suite 9

Saint John, NB E2L 2B5

Office: (506) 214-4454

Fax: (506) 652-1562

Head Coach: Jaren Jackson

Home Venue: Harbour Station

millratsbasketball.ca

The Saint John Mill Rats are continuing to fight for that fourth and final playoff spot, and they helped their cause with a big 104-92 victory at Harbour Station against the Quebec Kebs Thursday night. In the Saint John win, Kevin Francis scored 20 points, while Darren Duncan added 18; PJ Young came off the bench to score 15 points, while Anthony Anderson also scored 15 points and distributed six assists.

One day later, however, the Mill Rats came up short at Harbour Station, losing 110-96 to the Summerside Storm. In the loss, Kevin Francis and Steve DeLuca each poured in 16 points apiece; Anthony Anderson had 10 assists to go with his 10 points.

Summerside Storm

511 Notre Dame Street

Summerside, Prince Edward Island C1N 1T2

Phone: (902) 432-1234

Fax: (902)-436-4596

Head Coach: Joseph Salerno

Home Venue: Consolidated Credit Union Place

stormbasketball.ca

The Summerside Storm's playoff hopes are slim. And a 116-110 home loss Thursday night against the league-leading London Lightning didn't help Summerside's cause. Mike Williams was both the top scorer (23) and top rebounder (11) for Summerside; he also had five assists and two steals. Eric Gilchrese garnered 21 points, while Jessan Gray came off the bench to score 13.

Friday night, however, was a different story. This time, the Storm took a road victory over the Saint John Mill Rats, assembling a 110-96 win on the back of Troy Jackson's 39 team-high points. Louie McCroskey and Mike Williams garnered 22 and 20 points, respectively; Williams also had eight rebounds for Summerside. Game reports compiled via team press releases, and from articles appearing in newspapers from the teams' home locations.

NBL CANADA TRANSACTIONS

February 7, 2012 - Summerside Storm placed Xavier Hansbro on Inactive Reserve.

NBL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to announce that Morgan Lewis of the Oshawa Power has been named Player of the Week for the week ending February 21, 2012. This is Lewis' second time as Player of the Week; joining Gabe Freeman (London) and Ralphy Holmes (Quebec) in this honour.

Lewis, a 6'5" guard from Painesville, Ohio, started the week with a 22-point effort Thursday evening in Oshawa's win against the Moncton Miracles; then, on his birthday Friday night, he scored 39 points in a 131-127 victory over the Halifax Rainmen.

Previous NBL Player of the Week Honours:

November 6, 2011 - Gabe Freeman, London Lightning.

November 13, 2011 - Joey Haywood, Halifax Rainmen.

November 20, 2011 - Anthony Anderson, Saint John Mill Rats.

November 28, 2011 - Chris Cayole, Summerside Storm.

December 4, 2011 - Ralphy Holmes, Quebec Kebs.

December 11, 2011 - Justin Johnson, Halifax Rainmen.

December 18, 2011 - Darrell Wonge, Moncton Miracles.

December 25, 2011 - Ralphy Holmes, Quebec Kebs.

January 1, 2012 - Gabe Freeman, London Lightning.

January 8, 2012 - Stephen McDowell, Summerside Storm.

January 15, 2012 - Morgan Lewis, Oshawa Power.

January 22, 2012 - Darren Duncan, Saint John Mill Rats.

January 29, 2012 - Brandon Robinson, Oshawa Power.

February 5, 2012 - Shamari Spears, London Lightning.

February 12, 2012 - Morgan Lewis, Oshawa Power.

NBL COACH OF THE MONTH

November, 2011 - Micheal Ray Richardson, London Lightning.

December, 2011 - Josep Claros, Halifax Rainmen.

January, 2012 - Micheal Ray Richardson, London Lightning.

National Basketball League of Canada Stories from February 13, 2012

• Wednesday February 15th Is Fan Appreciation Night - Mississauga Power
• The Sunshine Foundation and London Lightning Will Make Dreams Come True - London Lightning
• Oshawa Power's Morgan Lewis Named Player of the Week - NBL Canada
• NBL Canada Weekly Report - NBL Canada

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