SLO/RUS - KRKA capture EuroChallenge crown [video]
OSTEND (EuroChallenge) - Slovenia is celebrating a European trophy following KRKA Novo Mesto’s 83-77 triumph over Lokomotiv Kuban on Sunday. In the EuroChallenge title game, Christopher Booker poured in 20 points for KRKA, who beat hosts BC Telenenet Oostende in Friday’s Semi-Final. Goran Ikonic had 24 of his game-high 26 points in the ...
OSTEND (EuroChallenge) - Slovenia is celebrating a European trophy following KRKA Novo Mesto’s 83-77 triumph over Lokomotiv Kuban on Sunday.
In the EuroChallenge title game, Christopher Booker poured in 20 points for KRKA, who beat hosts BC Telenenet Oostende in Friday’s Semi-Final.
Goran Ikonic had 24 of his game-high 26 points in the victory over Oostende and also 12 points on Sunday.
He was named MVP of the event.
Mike Wilkinson finished with 21 points and 14 rebounds for Lokomotiv in the championship game.
They had defeated Russian rivals Spartak Saint Petersburg on Friday.
KRKA coach Aleksandar Dzikic was elated.
"I'd be a liar if I said that I'm not satisfied with the team, after a victory over a great opponent,” he said.
“We played against some great individuals, as Mike said basketball is a game of runs and we didn't go down when they had their run.
“This team never panics, although myself, I can be very emotional. The fact that Lokomotiv is such a good team only makes our victory more valuable."
KRKA were hailed for their teamwork throughout the season.
The coach added: "In our system, every player plays for the good of the team and as a team we try to hide individual weakness and bring out strengths.”
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