There were only 2 rounds played so far and it’s still very beginning of the Regular Season in ProA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Kirchheim Knights recorded a loss on the court of Phoenix Hagen on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Phoenix Hagen 75-70. 24 personal fouls committed by Kirchheim helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Naz Bohannon (198-1999, college: Clemson) who scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Sincere Carry (185-1999, college: Kent St.) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Phoenix Hagen’s coach Chris Harris used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. point guard Braden Norris (183-1999, college: Loyola, IL) produced 16 points and 5 assists for the guests. Phoenix Hagen is looking forward to face Bayreuth on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kirchheim Knights will play against Bochum and are hoping to win this game.
The game in Jena was also worth to mention about. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven played at the court of Science City Jena. Science City Jena managed to secure a 6-point victory 81-75. American forward Rasheed Moore (198-1995, college: ESU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Robin Christen contributed with 19 points for the winners. Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) replied with 18 points and 7 assists for Bremerhaven. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Science City Jena will play against Duesseldorf on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven will play against Crailsheim to get more than just one victory in their record.
A very close game took place in Giessen between 46ers and Lions. 46ers got a very close home victory over Lions. 46ers managed to escape with a 2-point win 66-64 on Sunday evening. Mladen Vujic scored 12 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. 46ers’ coach Branislav Ignjatovic allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Lukas Herzog responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). 46ers will meet Muenster on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lions will play against Vechta 2 and hope to win that game.
Rest of the games of round 2 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Trier crushed Vechta 2 in a road game 112-84. Bochum beat Duesseldorf at home 79-73. Muenster won against Tuebingen on the opponent’s court 85-67. Artland managed to outperform Bayreuth in a home game 106-96. Winless Nuernberg lost to undefeated Crailsheim on the road 67-84. Koblenz defeated Dresden on its own court 79-76.
The best stats of 2nd round was 28 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by Ty Cockfield Jr of Koblenz.
Vechta 2 – Trier 84-112
But Vechta-2 was not able to use a home court advantage and was crushed by the opponent from Trier 112-84 on Saturday night. Trier dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Vechta-2‘s 38 and made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. American JJ Mann (198-1991, college: Belmont) scored 27 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Iranian Behnam Yakhchali (196-1995, agency: BIG) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Gladiators players scored in double figures. Linus Trettin (202-2005) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Kaya Bayram (188-2004) scored 11 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gladiators will meet at home Koblenz in the next round. Vechta-2 will play against Karlsruhe PS and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trier: J.Mann 27+5reb+1ast, B.Yakhchali 16+1reb+4ast, M.Zirbes 13+2reb, M.Linssen 12+3reb+2ast, C.Guillozet 11+4reb+2ast, M.Graves 10+2reb+7ast
Vechta 2: K.Smit 15+1reb+1ast, L.Trettin 13+8reb, K.Bayram 11+2reb+5ast, M.Bacak 10+1ast, R.Krupnikas 9+2reb+3ast, K.Buehner 5+5reb+2ast
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Bochum – Duesseldorf 79-73
No shocking result in a game in Bochum where SparkassenStars defeated Duesseldorf 79-73 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Bochum dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Duesseldorf‘s 24. American guard Keith Braxton (196-1997, college: SFU) had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Peter Kalthoff (206-1999, college: Hillsdale) chipped in 24 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. American point guard Isaiah Rayshaud Hart (180-1999, college: AUM) responded with 21 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and Emil Marshall (198-2000) scored 11 points. SparkassenStars will meet Kirchheim on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Duesseldorf will play against Jena and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bochum: K.Braxton 27+10reb+4ast, P.Kalthoff 24+9reb+2ast, J.Grof 13+5reb+2ast, T.Alte 7+4reb+3ast, L.Kamp 5+5reb+4ast, M.Strange 3+3reb+1ast
Duesseldorf: I.Rayshaud Hart 21+5reb+7ast, E.Marshall 11+2reb+1ast, A.Sanni 10, F.Edwardsson 8+3reb, L.Okpara 6+3reb+1ast, A.Richardson 5+6reb
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Hagen – Kirchheim 75-70
Kirchheim Knights recorded a loss on the court of Phoenix Hagen on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Phoenix Hagen 75-70. 24 personal fouls committed by Kirchheim helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Naz Bohannon (198-1999, college: Clemson) who scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Sincere Carry (185-1999, college: Kent St.) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Phoenix Hagen’s coach Chris Harris used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Braden Norris (183-1999, college: Loyola, IL) produced 16 points and 5 assists and forward Miryne Thomas (203-1999, college: Kent St., agency: Players Group) added 13 points respectively for the guests. Phoenix Hagen is looking forward to face Bayreuth on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kirchheim Knights will play against Bochum and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Hagen: N.Bohannon 19+7reb+2ast, S.Carry 13+5reb+4ast, D.Nawrocki 9+2reb, D.McCall 7+1ast, T.Stephenson-Moore 6+3reb, B.Kraushaar 6+5reb+4ast
Kirchheim: B.Norris 16+1reb+5ast, M.Thomas 13+3reb+1ast, A.Pickett 12+1reb+1ast, J.Graham 8+7reb, C.Henry 8+3reb+1ast, D.Ward 7+3reb+2ast
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Tuebingen – Muenster 67-85
But Tigers were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Muenster 85-67 on Saturday night. Muenster had a 27-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. Spanish guard Seikou Jawara (191-2000, college: San Diego) scored 20 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Nick Stampley (193-1999, college: Troy) chipped in 7 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. American point guard Kenny Cooper (183-1998, college: Tennessee St.) responded with 20 points and 6 assists and British power forward Samuel Idowu (203-1997, college: St.Peter’s) scored 7 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Muenster will meet at home Giessen in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tigers will play against Nuernberg and hope to win that game and get promotion back to the BBL just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Muenster: S.Jawara 20+4reb+6ast, J.Guenther 12+2reb+1ast, T.Groce 10+4reb+3ast, B.Hodges 9+1reb+2ast, J.Weitzel 8+4reb+1ast, C.Gruehn 8+4reb+1ast
Tuebingen: K.Cooper 20+4reb+6ast, M.Moreaux 8+3reb+1ast, J.Niedermanner 8+3ast, S.Idowu 7+6reb, S.Oriane 7+1reb, V.Neugebauer 6+7reb
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Artland – Bayreuth 106-96
Very predictable result in Quakenbrueck where Artland Dragons beat Bayreuth 106-96 on Saturday. Artland dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bayreuth‘s 38. They outrebounded Bayreuth 40-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. Artland looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Point guard Connor Van Anthony (180-1998) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and center Yasin Kolo (208-1992, college: Bellarmine) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Moritz Plescher (195-2000) responded with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American swingman Demarcus Demonia (201-1999, college: A&M-Commerce) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Artland Dragons will meet Dresden on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bayreuth will play against Hagen and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Artland: C.Van Anthony 20+5reb+14ast, B.Thomas 18+3reb+2ast, Y.Kolo 15+7reb+2ast, L.West 12+2reb, T.Green 11+9reb, J.Gruettner 10+1reb+3ast
Bayreuth: D.Demonia 21+8reb+2ast, M.Plescher 18+8reb+6ast, T.Horn 18+2reb+1ast, C.Baker-Magnaye 16+2reb+4ast, N.Diallo 9+4reb+1ast, D.Buggs 6+2reb+4ast
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Crailsheim – Nuernberg 84-67
Not a big story in a game in Crailsheim where Falcons were defeated by Hakro Merlins 84-67 on Saturday. Crailsheim forced 19 Nuernberg turnovers. American point guard Vinnie Shahid (180-1998, college: NDSU) scored 21 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena, agency: VM Hoops Agency) chipped in 8 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Hakro Merlins’ coach David McCray allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Julius Wolf (205-1993) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Tim Koepple (184-2000) scored 9 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Hakro Merlins will meet Bremerhaven on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Falcons will play against Tuebingen and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Crailsheim: V.Shahid 21+3reb+5ast, D.Keppeler 10+3reb, M.Stuckey 9+2reb+3ast, C.Lawson 9, L.Griffin 9+1reb+1ast, A.Gaines 8+8reb+2ast
Nuernberg: J.Wolf 13+7reb+1ast, G.Kalscheur 11+2reb+2ast, T.Koepple 9+6reb+5ast, D.Forrest 7+2reb+1ast, D.Monteroso 7+1reb+1ast, C.Feneberg 6+2reb+2ast
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Giessen – Karlsruhe PS 66-64
A very close game took place in Giessen between 46ers and Lions. 46ers got a very close home victory over Lions. 46ers managed to escape with a 2-point win 66-64 on Sunday evening. Giessen made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Serbian center Mladen Vujic (205-1999) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Robin Benzing (208-1989) chipped in 10 points and 5 assists during the contest. 46ers’ coach Branislav Ignjatovic allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Point guard Lukas Herzog (186-2001, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and American forward Dennis Tunstall (206-1997, college: Towson) scored 7 points and 10 rebounds. 46ers will meet Muenster on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lions will play against Vechta 2 and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Giessen: R.Nyama 14+4reb, M.Vujic 12+7reb+3ast, R.Benzing 10+4reb+5ast, A.Warnholtz 8+1reb+1ast, K.Castlin 8+5reb+1ast, S.Krajcovic 7+3reb+4ast
Karlsruhe PS: L.Herzog 22+8reb+1ast, J.Albus 14+1reb+1ast, L.Dent 7+1reb+2ast, D.Tunstall 7+10reb, S.McDonnell 5+6reb, T.Haarmann 5+2reb
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Jena – Bremerhaven 81-75
The game in Jena was also worth to mention about. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven played at the court of Science City Jena. Science City Jena managed to secure a 6-point victory 81-75. Jena made 21-of-27 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Jena outrebounded Bremerhaven 37-22 including a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Bremerhaven was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Rasheed Moore (198-1995, college: ESU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international Robin Christen (202-1991) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) replied with 18 points and 7 assists and naturalized American Daniel Alexander Norl (188-1995, college: Omaha) added 11 points in the effort for Bremerhaven. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Science City Jena will play against Duesseldorf on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven will play against Crailsheim to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Jena: R.Christen 19+3reb+3ast, Z.Cooks 16+2reb, R.Moore 14+7reb+6ast, K.Krause 11+4reb, C.Carter 7+4reb+5ast, A.Herrera 6+11reb
Bremerhaven: E.Miller 18+4reb+7ast, H.Warner 12+4reb, D.Alexander Norl 11+3reb+3ast, T.Isemann 8+2reb, P.Hemschemeier 7+2reb+2ast, J.Biss 7
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Koblenz – Dresden 79-76
There was a surprise result when Koblenz edged at home Titans 79-76 on Sunday. Koblenz made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Koblenz outrebounded Dresden 36-22 including 22 on the defensive glass. American point guard Ty Cockfield Jr (183-1996, college: Arkansas St., agency: BIG) scored 28 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Leon Friederici (190-1995) chipped in 12 points and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Daniel Kirchner (187-1997) responded with 13 points and 8 assists and swingman Lucien Schmikale (194-1997) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Dresden players scored in double figures. Titans’ coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Koblenz will meet Trier on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Titans will play against Artland and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Koblenz: T.Cockfield Jr. 28+8reb+5ast, L.Friederici 12+3reb+4ast, M.Pluskota 11+5reb+1ast, K.Draper 9+4reb+1ast, M.Bradley 9+4reb+6ast, D.Johnson 6+4reb+1ast
Dresden: L.Schmikale 14+5reb+2ast, W.Dreamer 13+2reb+3ast, D.Kirchner 13+1reb+8ast, P.Bertone 11+5reb+2ast, K.Sapwell 8+3reb+1ast, M.Ragsdale 6
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