Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Metropol Ruhr (7-3) in Essen on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Muenster (7-2) 71-60. It was a key game for the top position in North B. Muenster forced 21 Metropol Ruhr turnovers. Point guard Juri Glavovic (187-3) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points and 8 rebounds. point guard Lorenz Neuhaus (183-3) contributed with 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. point guard Matej Silic (188-3) answered with 17 points and 7 rebounds for Metropol Ruhr. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Muenster have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of North B leader. Metropol Ruhr at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Heidelberg. Sixth ranked RheinStars Koeln (2-8) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Heidelberg (5-3) 70-68 on Sunday evening. It was a great evening for Finn Langebartels (190-3) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. David Trierscheidt helped adding 12 points and 8 rebounds. Linus Ihle (197-4) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Heidelberg’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. RheinStars Koeln maintains sixth place in West with 2-8 record. Heidelberg at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Wuerzburg Ak.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Loewen (8-4) against fourth ranked MBA (4-5) on Sunday night. Host Loewen was defeated by MBA in a tough game in Erfurt 79-86. It was an exceptional evening for Malcolm Neufert who led the winners and scored 32 points and 5 rebounds. Friedrich Radefeld came up with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Loewen in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. MBA maintains fourth place in East with 4-5 record. Loser Loewen keeps the second position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 11:
In East TenneT was beaten by Dresden on the road 74-65. Loewen destroyed Dresden on its own court 91-54.
In North Leverkusen unfortunately lost to Quakenbrueck in a road game 70-75. Hagen rolled over Rostock at home 88-54.
In North B Oldenburg crushed Bremerhaven on the opponent’s court 85-58.
In South Frankfurt beat Sudhessen in a home game 70-58. Bamberg/Breit. won against Giessen on the road 87-71.
In South B Ulm outscored Crailsheim on its own court 92-61.
In West Trier YG was rolled over Bonn/Rh. in a road game 97-65.
The most impressive performance of 11th round was 28 points and 7 rebounds by Dominykas Pleta of Loewen.
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Dresden – TenneT 74-65
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when sixth ranked Dresden (1-8) beat at home 5th ranked Heroes (2-7) 74-65 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Ludwig Hassler (202-5) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists. Julius Bade (200-4) accounted for 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Louis Nauthon (185-3) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists and center Benedikt Hoppert (200-4) added 14 points respectively for Heroes in the defeat. Dresden maintains sixth place in East with 1-8 record. It was Heroes’ third loss in a row. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dresden: B.Julius 22+9reb+3ast, H.Ludwig 17+17reb+5ast, N.Soren 11+4reb+6ast, W.Kilian 8+2reb+1ast, D.Kurt 8+3reb+1ast, W.Clemens 4+1reb+1ast
TenneT: N.Louis 16+13reb+8ast, H.Benedikt 14+4reb, S.Johann 12, H.Renke 9+4reb+2ast, W.Jeremias 8+4reb+2ast, H.Michael 6+9reb+3ast
gschID: 961628
Loewen – Dresden 91-54
Very expected game when 6th ranked Dresden (1-8) was smashed by second ranked Loewen (8-4) in Erfurt 91-54 on Friday. Loewen dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Dresden’s 36. Loewen forced 29 Dresden turnovers and outrebounded them 43-31 including a 31-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Dominykas Pleta (200-4) who led the winners and scored 28 points and 7 rebounds. Thamy Will (194-3) accounted for 15 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Four Loewen players scored in double figures. Julius Bade (200-4) came up with 22 points and center Kurt Donath (198-5) added 4 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Dresden in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Loewen maintains second place in East with 8-4 record having just four point less than leader ALBA Berlin. Loser Dresden keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Loewen: P.Dominykas 28+7reb+3ast, R.Friedrich 16+5reb+1ast, W.Thamy 15+3reb+4ast, B.Sven 10+4reb+1ast, R.Tom 9+4reb+2ast, R.Linus 7+5reb+2ast
Dresden: B.Julius 22+3reb, W.Kilian 6+3ast, H.Ludwig 5+4reb, C.Jonas 5+2reb+2ast, K.Luis 5+4reb, D.Kurt 4+6reb+1ast
gschID: 962193
Group East
Loewen – MBA 79-86
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Loewen (8-4) against fourth ranked MBA (4-5) on Sunday night. Host Loewen was defeated by MBA in a tough game in Erfurt 79-86. MBA forced 22 Loewen turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Malcolm Neufert (185-4) who led the winners and scored 32 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Haris Ganibegovic (180-3) accounted for 12 points and 7 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winning side. Friedrich Radefeld (201-4) came up with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Thamy Will (194-3) added 14 points respectively for Loewen in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. MBA maintains fourth place in East with 4-5 record. Loser Loewen keeps the second position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
MBA: N.Malcolm 32+5reb+2ast, G.Haris 12+2reb+7ast, A.Ole 12+4reb, L.Sean 9+5reb, H.Pepe 7+4reb+1ast, M.Lauro 5+4reb+1ast
Loewen: W.Thamy 14+4reb+3ast, R.Friedrich 14+9reb+2ast, R.Linus 11+2reb, K.Lenni 11+5reb+2ast, H.Jefferson 8+3reb+3ast, B.Sven 8+4reb+2ast
gschID: 942185
Group North A
Quakenbrueck – Leverkusen 75-70
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when third ranked Young Dragons (6-3) won against second-ranked Leverkusen (6-4) in Quakenbrueck 75-70 on Sunday. It was a key game for the second position in North. Young Dragons dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Leverkusen’s 18. It was an exceptional evening for Kilian Brockhoff (205-4) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Noah Janen (196-4) accounted for 18 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Young Dragons players scored in double figures. Dutch point guard Nino Vrencken (190-3) came up with 21 points and 7 assists and Joel Lungelu (204-3) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Leverkusen in the defeat. Leverkusen’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total twelve players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Young Dragons moved-up to second place in North. Loser Leverkusen dropped to the third position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Quakenbrueck: J.Noah 18+3reb+5ast, B.Kilian 14+10reb+3ast, P.Emilijus 11+5reb+1ast, G.Johann 11+11reb+2ast, C.Jegor 8+4reb+1ast, B.Karl 7+4reb
Leverkusen: V.Nino 21+3reb+7ast, L.Joel 16+6reb+1ast, L.Lennart 10+6reb+2ast, O.Dre 7+2reb+1ast, K.David 5+1reb, D.Oliwier 4+8reb
gschID: 942088
Hagen – Rostock 88-54
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Rostock (0-8) was outscored by sixth ranked Phoenix Juniors (4-5) in Hagen 88-54 on Sunday. Phoenix Juniors forced 31 Rostock turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Rostock’s players. It was an exceptional evening for Finn-Luca Philipp (185-4) who led the winners and scored 14 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Luka Zajic (195-4) accounted for 16 points for the winning side. Four Phoenix Juniors players scored in double figures. Phoenix Juniors’ coach Johannes Huelsmann felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Center Helias Leesch (205-3) came up with 18 points and Tim Hannemann (182-4) added 16 points respectively for Rostock in the defeat. Phoenix Juniors moved-up to fifth place in North, which they share with Berlin Braves. Rostock lost their eighth game in a row. They still close the standings with eight games lost. Phoenix Juniors will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rostock will play against Berlin Braves (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Hagen: Z.Luka 16+3reb+2ast, P.Finn-Luca 14+5reb+4ast, T.Linus 12+4reb+1ast, K.Felix 11+2reb+4ast, I.Jordan 7+6reb+3ast, T.Rafail 7+3reb+3ast
Rostock: L.Helias 18+4reb+2ast, H.Tim 16+4reb+1ast, S.Fritz 9+1reb+1ast, A.Chidera 5+6reb+3ast, E.Fiete 3+7reb+5ast, G.Lars 2+3reb
gschID: 942091
Group North B
Metropol Ruhr – Muenster 60-71
The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Metropol Ruhr (7-3) in Essen on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Muenster (7-2) 71-60. It was a key game for the top position in North B. Muenster forced 21 Metropol Ruhr turnovers. Point guard Juri Glavovic (187-3) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Lorenz Neuhaus (183-3) contributed with 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Five Muenster players scored in double figures. Point guard Matej Silic (188-3) answered with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Laurits Wilke (200-3) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Metropol Ruhr. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Muenster have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of North B leader. Metropol Ruhr at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Muenster: V.Paul 15+2reb, S.Phil 14+4reb+1ast, G.Juri 12+8reb+2ast, N.Lorenz 11+6reb+3ast, B.Johannes 11+6reb, K.Ruben 4+6reb+1ast
Metropol Ruhr: S.Matej 17+7reb+2ast, W.Laurits 16+5reb+2ast, L.Felix 9+6reb+1ast, G.Felix 7+2reb+2ast, B.Ben 5+6reb+1ast, C.Ben 2+4reb
gschID: 942159
The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Metropol Ruhr (7-3) in Essen on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Muenster (7-2) 71-60. It was a key game for the top position in North B. Muenster forced 21 Metropol Ruhr turnovers. Point guard Juri Glavovic (187-3) orchestrated the victory by scoring 12 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Lorenz Neuhaus (183-3) contributed with 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Five Muenster players scored in double figures. Point guard Matej Silic (188-3) answered with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Laurits Wilke (200-3) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Metropol Ruhr. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Muenster have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They keep a position of North B leader. Metropol Ruhr at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Muenster: V.Paul 15+2reb, S.Phil 14+4reb+1ast, G.Juri 12+8reb+2ast, N.Lorenz 11+6reb+3ast, B.Johannes 11+6reb, K.Ruben 4+6reb+1ast
Metropol Ruhr: S.Matej 17+7reb+2ast, W.Laurits 16+5reb+2ast, L.Felix 9+6reb+1ast, G.Felix 7+2reb+2ast, B.Ben 5+6reb+1ast, C.Ben 2+4reb
gschID: 942160
Bremerhaven – Oldenburg 58-85
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Oldenburg‘s (4-6) road victory over 6th ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (1-8) 85-58 on Sunday. Oldenburg dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Eisbaeren Bremerhaven’s 24. They outrebounded Eisbaeren Bremerhaven 42-30 including 32 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Max Schell (200-3) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 9 rebounds. Croatian point guard Tin Udovicic (186-5) accounted for 18 points and 12 assists for the winning side. Point guard Anton Meyer (189-5) came up with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Tim Jaletzke (196-3) added 11 points respectively for Eisbaeren Bremerhaven in the defeat. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven’s coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Oldenburg moved-up to fourth place in North B. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Oldenburg: S.Max 25+9reb+2ast, U.Tin 18+3reb+12ast, T.Tom 9+2reb, M.Nevin 8+5reb, N.Tyrell 7+4reb, O.Lennart 6+7reb+1ast
Bremerhaven: M.Anton 15+6reb+1ast, J.Tim 11+4reb+3ast, S.Alexander 8+1reb+1ast, K.Mitja 8+3reb+2ast, G.Reik 5+1reb+3ast, A.Leif 4+1reb
gschID: 942161
Group South A
Frankfurt – Sudhessen 70-58
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Sudhessen‘s (1-9) road loss to sixth ranked Frankfurt (4-5) 58-70 on Saturday. Frankfurt outrebounded Sudhessen 50-28 including a 29-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for center Alexander Richardson (201-3) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 17 rebounds. Bennet Schubert (187-3) accounted for 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Point guard Niklas Kitchens (185-4) came up with 18 points and American Kaleb McKenzie (185-4) added 12 points and 5 steals respectively for Sudhessen in the defeat. Sudhessen’s coach Matthias Donges let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Frankfurt maintains sixth place in South with 4-5 record. Sudhessen lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the seventh position with nine games lost. Frankfurt will meet higher ranked Bamberg/Breit. (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sudhessen will play against Basketball-Akademie and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Frankfurt: S.Bennet 20+11reb+3ast, R.Alexander 19+17reb+1ast, Z.Leif 10+3reb+2ast, Z.Joscha 7+5reb+1ast, N.Dusan 7+3reb+1ast, S.Alessio 2+2reb+1ast
Sudhessen: K.Niklas 18+3reb+2ast, M.Kaleb 12+4reb+3ast, M.Leander 8+1reb+1ast, H.Tobias 6+5reb+1ast, R.Tom 5+2reb+1ast, D.Lucas 5+1reb
gschID: 942119
Giessen – Bamberg/Breit. 71-87
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Bamberg/Breit. (5-4) beat bottom-ranked Basketball-Akademie (0-10) in Giessen 87-71 on Sunday. Bamberg/Breit. made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 29 Basketball-Akademie turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Adrian Worthy (189-3) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Austrian Nico Hoellerl (195-3) accounted for 19 points for the winning side. Four Bamberg/Breit. players scored in double figures. Center Finn Doentgens (207-4) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Carl Chromik (165-4) added 21 points respectively for Basketball-Akademie in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bamberg/Breit. maintains fifth place in South with 5-4 record. Basketball-Akademie lost their tenth game in a row. They still close the standings with ten games lost. Bamberg/Breit. will meet at home Frankfurt (#6) in the next round. Basketball-Akademie will play against Sudhessen in Darmstad and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bamberg/Breit.: W.Adrian 25+7reb+6ast, H.Nico 19+3reb+1ast, K.Abdelkahar 12+7reb+3ast, N.Calin 10+1reb+5ast, S.Joshua 6+1reb, R.Finn 6+2reb+1ast
Giessen: C.Carl 21+2reb+3ast, D.Finn 20+16reb+2ast, B.Hannes 12+7reb+1ast, H.Christopher 6+3reb, G.Tristan 4+2reb+1ast, K.Philipp 4+3reb
gschID: 942121
Group South B
Ulm – Crailsheim 92-61
Very expected game when 5th ranked Crailsheim (2-7) was smashed on the road by first ranked Ulm (8-1) 92-61 on Sunday. Ulm dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Crailsheim’s 36. Ulm forced 21 Crailsheim turnovers and outrebounded them 40-29 including 24 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Austrian David Fuchs (198-3) who led the winners and scored 23 points. American Jacob Ensminger (193-4) accounted for 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Ulm’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench saving starting five for next games. Aaron Hermann (172-4) came up with 24 points and Rouven Kerstan (185-4) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Crailsheim in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Ulm. They maintain first place in South B with 8-1 record. Crailsheim lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ulm: F.David 23+3reb+3ast, J.Tobias 15+3reb+2ast, E.Jacob 12+6reb+3ast, C.Joel 9, M.Diallo 8+3reb+1ast, D.Antonio 8+11reb
Crailsheim: H.Aaron 24+2reb+2ast, K.Rouven 12+8reb+1ast, W.Timo 8+5reb+4ast, S.Toms 7+6reb+1ast, Z.Matej 4+3reb+2ast, L.Malvin 4+1reb+2ast
gschID: 942214
Group West
Bonn/Rh. – Trier YG 97-65
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Bonn/Rh.‘s (5-5) home victory over 5th ranked Trier YG (2-7) 97-65 on Sunday. Bonn/Rh. forced 22 Trier YG turnovers and outrebounded them 45-33 including a 34-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Lars Brodisch (198-4) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Samuel Nellessen (196-4) accounted for 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Four Bonn/Rh. players scored in double figures. Felix Greif (203-4) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and Nils Piprek (197-4) added 12 points respectively for Trier YG in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Bonn/Rh.. They maintain fourth place in West with 5-5 record. Loser Trier YG keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bonn/Rh.: M.Janne 27+2reb, N.Samuel 21+5reb+3ast, B.Lars 18+12reb+3ast, G.Leander 12+3reb+6ast, A.Per 7+6reb+5ast, F.Malte 7+1reb
Trier YG: P.Nils 12+4reb+2ast, H.Max 12+2reb+3ast, G.Felix 10+12reb, T.Fynn 9+2reb+1ast, D.Tom 9+3reb+4ast, H.Justus 7+2reb
gschID: 942239
Heidelberg – Koeln RS 68-70
Important game to mention about took place in Heidelberg. Sixth ranked RheinStars Koeln (2-8) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Heidelberg (5-3) 70-68 on Sunday evening. RheinStars Koeln made 17-of-20 charity shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Heidelberg turnovers. It was a great evening for Finn Langebartels (190-3) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. David Trierscheidt (197-3) helped adding 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four RheinStars Koeln players scored in double figures. Linus Ihle (197-4) responded with 19 points and 6 rebounds and Dennis Diala (195-3) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Heidelberg’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. RheinStars Koeln maintains sixth place in West with 2-8 record. Heidelberg at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with Wuerzburg Ak.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Koeln RS: L.Finn 18+2reb+1ast, T.David 12+8reb+1ast, P.Darius 12+4reb, W.Marc 10+5reb, D.la Vourdelle Louis 7+4reb+1ast, O.Emre 7+2reb+3ast
Heidelberg: I.Linus 19+6reb+3ast, D.Dennis 13+10reb+1ast, R.Finn 12+2reb+3ast, M.Johann 8+6reb, R.Julian 6+3reb+2ast, D.Alexander 4+5reb+1ast
gschID: 942241
