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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Peja (13-3) recorded its third loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Trepca (8-9) 91-83. They made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was Will Daniels (202-1986, college: URI) who scored 25 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Ken Brown (180-1989, college: Philander Smith) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Rodney Purvis (193-1994, college: UConn) who recorded 20 points. Peja’s coach Can Sevim rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Trepca maintains fourth position with 8-9 record. Peja at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. Trepca are looking forward to face league’s second-placed Ylli in Therande in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Peja will play on the road against Bashkimi in Prizren and is hoping to win this game.
Fifth-ranked Vellaznimi (7-11) made lots of trouble for second ranked Ylli (13-4) in Therande. Ylli managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected easier game. It was a good game for American-Ghanian swingman Bashir Ahmed (201-1993, college: St.John’s) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Chris Harris contributed with 8 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. American power forward Damonte Dodd (211-1994, college: Maryland) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 24 rebounds for Vellaznimi. Ylli have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 13-4 record having just one point less than leader Peja. Vellaznimi lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Bashkimi. Ylli will play against Trepca (#4) in Mitrovice in the next round. Vellaznimi will play on the road against Prizreni and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Rahoveci supposed to be also quite interesting. Seventh ranked Prizreni (6-10) played at the court of 8th ranked Rahoveci (2-16). Prizreni smashed Rahoveci 85-63 on Saturday. Wayne Arnold scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Prizreni’s coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Bardh Rexha with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Prizreni maintains seventh position with 6-10 record. Rahoveci lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Prizreni will meet at home higher ranked Vellaznimi (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rahoveci will play against Prishtina and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 18 Bashkimi was defeated by Prishtina in a road game 86-68. Bottom-ranked Rahoveci lost to defending champion Ylli at home 70-99.

Ylli – Vellaznimi 79-76

Fifth-ranked Vellaznimi (7-11) made lots of trouble for second ranked Ylli (13-4) in Therande. Ylli managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected easier game. Ylli players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Vellaznimi was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American-Ghanian swingman Bashir Ahmed (201-1993, college: St.John’s) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 5 rebounds. American center Chris Harris (208-1997, college: Houston, agency: Inception Sports) contributed with 8 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. American power forward Damonte Dodd (211-1994, college: Maryland) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 24 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Jahii Carson (178-1992, college: Arizona St., agency: BIG) added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Vellaznimi. Four Ylli and five Vellaznimi players scored in double figures. Ylli have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 13-4 record having just one point less than leader Peja. Vellaznimi lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Bashkimi. Ylli will play against Trepca (#4) in Mitrovice in the next round. Vellaznimi will play on the road against Prizreni and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vellaznimi: J.Carson 17+8reb+5ast, D.Dodd 14+24reb+2ast, A.Koshi 13+2reb+2ast, J.Harris 12+3reb+3ast, W.Brown 10+12reb, B.Zekiqi 9+4reb
Ylli: B.Ahmed 19+5reb+1ast, H.Sirko 16+3reb, G.Morina 13+6reb+2ast, M.Armstead 11+3reb+5ast, R.Davis 10+4reb+3ast, C.Harris 8+17reb

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Peja – Trepca 83-91

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Rahoveci – Prizreni 63-85

The game in Rahoveci supposed to be also quite interesting. Seventh ranked Prizreni (6-10) played at the court of 8th ranked Rahoveci (2-16). Prizreni smashed Rahoveci 85-63 on Saturday. Prizreni shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 54.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Wayne Arnold (193, college: CUI) scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Meriton Ismaili (193-2000) chipped in 28 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) during the contest. Prizreni’s coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Bardh Rexha (191-2001) with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Ukrainian center Igor Chumakov (208-1990, agency: BIG) scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Prizreni maintains seventh position with 6-10 record. Rahoveci lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Prizreni will meet at home higher ranked Vellaznimi (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rahoveci will play against Prishtina and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rahoveci: R.Bardh 13+8reb+2ast, M.Green 12+1reb+1ast, B.Huggins 9+2reb+2ast, I.Chumakov 9+9reb, J.Pagenkopf 8+6reb+3ast, V.Ejupi 4+4reb+4ast
Prizreni: M.Ismaili 28+2reb, W.Arnold 25+7reb+7ast, U.Zenelaj 8+9reb+2ast, M.Ali Janjeva 8+3reb+3ast, A.Grant 7+5reb+4ast, L.Gilmore III 6+6reb+4ast

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Prishtina – Bashkimi 86-68

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Bashkimi (7-11) was defeated on the road by third ranked Prishtina (12-4) 86-68 on Saturday. Prishtina made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Bashkimi turnovers and had a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international Dardan Berisha (190-1988) scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Dustin Thomas (203-1995, college: Arkansas) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Prishtina’s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American guard Curtis Jones (195-1997, college: Penn St.) with 24 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Dajuan Graf (185-1992, college: NCCU, agency: BIG) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Prishtina have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 12-4 record behind leader Peja. Loser Bashkimi keeps the fifth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Vellaznimi. Prishtina will meet bottom-ranked Rahoveci (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Bashkimi will play against the league’s leader Peja and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bashkimi: C.Jones 24+6reb+2ast, S.Samuels 18+1reb, D.Graf 11+6reb+6ast, P.Nixon 10+1reb+1ast, D.Lekndreaj 2+6reb+2ast, Q.Biraj 2+1reb+2ast
Prishtina: D.Berisha 29+6reb+7ast, D.Thomas 17+5reb+2ast, D.Parks 15+1reb+1ast, B.DeBisschop 14+6reb+1ast, D.Wilson 6+1reb+3ast, J.Zekjiri 3

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Rahoveci – Ylli 70-99

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Ylli (13-4) smashed on the road bottom-ranked Rahoveci (2-16) 99-70 on Wednesday. Ylli dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Rahoveci’s 34. They outrebounded Rahoveci 50-24 including a 35-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ylli looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Rahoveci’s players. American point guard Rashun Davis (182-1993, college: Radford, agency: PEPI SPORT) scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Malcolm Armstead (185-1989, college: Wichita St.) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists during the contest. Davis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Ylli players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Edmond Kryeziu (194-1998) with 23 points and Visar Ejupi (200-2003) scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. Ylli have an impressive 13-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 13-4 record having just one point less than leader Peja. Rahoveci lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Ylli will meet Trepca (#4) in the next round. Rahoveci will play against Prishtina (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rahoveci: E.Kryeziu 23+4reb+3ast, V.Ejupi 18+9reb+3ast, B.Huggins 13+2reb+1ast, R.Bardh 7+3reb+5ast, U.Karanezi 6+2reb+1ast, A.Balluku 3+4ast
Ylli: R.Davis 23+6reb+5ast, C.Harris 17+9reb+1ast, B.Ahmed 15+4reb+5ast, M.Armstead 12+7reb+11ast, P.Ardit 11+6reb+4ast, H.Sirko 9+4reb+4ast