The key players: Ivan Lilov and Aaron Harper

Ivan Lilov and Aaron Harper are definitely key figures in the rotations of their teams Levski and Feni. We are presenting you a brief preview of the two shooting guards, before the clash between Feni and Levski in Kavadarci.   Ivan Lilov   Lilov didn′t start the season with Feni Industries, but after he joined Emil Rajkovic′s squad in early November he was an exact fit to the team′s needs. He brought the needed BIBL experience, along with the great scoring ability that he possesses. This is Lilov′s third season in the competition, as he already has played two finals - both with Rilski Sportist, as he has a silver and a gold medal from the competition. The 196-cm tall Lilov leads the entire Balkan League in scoring, averaging 20.2 points per game. In 5 appearances for Feni, including 4 starts he adds 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.6 minutes per contest. Ivan shoots 63.0% for two points, 50.0% for three points and 72.7% from the free-throw line.   Aaron Harper   Aaron Harper is also in his third season in the EUROHOLD Balkan League with Levski. The 200-cm tall American shooting guard quickly became a valuable member of Konstantin Papazov′s team since he arrived in Sofia in 2009. In his debut season in the BIBL he lifted the championship. Harper amazes with his scoring ability, as he makes everything look absolutely easy. He has two Final 4 appearances, as in 2010 he was part of Levski′s championship team, while in 2011 Rilski Sportist knocked Levski out in the semifinals. So far in the season Harper averages 17.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 33.1 minutes per game. In 7 appearances he shoots 50.8% for two points, 42.8% for three points and 61% from the charity stripe.   Here is a head-to-head comparison between Lilov and Harper in the games they have played against one another in the BIBL.   2011/2012   Levski - Feni 67:66 Ivan Lilov - 21 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal Aaron Harper - 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal   2010/2011   Levski - Rilski Sportist 70:74 Ivan Lilov - 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal Aaron Harper - 12 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists