After 4 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Winner League and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Hapoel Holon (2-1) on the court of fifth ranked Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Hapoel Jerusalem 91-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hapoel Holon. H.Jerusalem outrebounded H.Holon 41-24 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. H.Jerusalem looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Jared Harper (178-1997, college: Auburn) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 assists and Trinidad and Tobago-American Khadeen Carrington (193-1995, college: Seton Hall) who added 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Hapoel Jerusalem’s coach Yonatan Alon felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American center Marcus Bingham Jr (213-2000, college: Michigan St.) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). H.Jerusalem (3-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with Bnei Hertzeliya. H.Holon at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with M.Ramat Gan. H.Jerusalem is looking forward to face H.Gilboa Galil (#13) in Gan Ner in the next round and are hoping to win another game. H.Holon will play at home against E.Netanya (#11) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Hod Hasharon. Fifth ranked Bnei Hertzeliya (3-1) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 3rd ranked Ramat Gan (2-1) 88-86 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ramat Gan. The winners were led by American guard Jimmy Clark III (191-2001, college: Duquesne, agency: Diamond Sports) who scored that evening 26 points and 5 assists and Chris Silva supported him with 11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 20 points and 4 assists by American point guard Kendale McCullum (184-1996, college: Lewis) did not help to save the game for M.Ramat Gan. Bnei Hertzeliya moved-up to third place, which they share with H.Jerusalem. M.Ramat Gan at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with H.Holon. Bnei Hertzeliya will play against bottom-ranked Kiryat Ata (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. M.Ramat Gan will play against H.Haifa (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Kiryat Ata has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Hapoel Haifa (1-2) on the road game in Haifa 100-86 on Monday. Chavaughn Lewis fired 31 points and 8 assists for the winners. Tyler Bey produced 29 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Hapoel Haifa’s coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kiryat Ata (1-3) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Hapoel Haifa keeps the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with H.Be’er Sheva. Kiryat Ata will meet at home higher ranked Bnei Hertzeliya (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. H.Haifa will play against M.Ramat Gan (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: M.Tel-Aviv won against E.Netanya on the opponent’s court 76-72. H.Galil Elion managed to outperform H.Afula in a home game 88-77. H.Tel-Aviv managed to beat H.Be’er Sheva on the road 98-88. I.Ness Ziona defeated H.Gilboa Galil on its own court 101-83.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points and 4 steals by Daeshon Francis of Bnei Hertzeliya.
E.Netanya – M.Tel-Aviv 72-76
Very expected game when 9th ranked E.Netanya (1-3) was defeated at home by top-ranked Maccabi Tel-Aviv (3-0) 76-72 on Saturday. Lithuanian point guard Rokas Jokubaitis (193-2000) fired 19 points and 4 assists for the winners. French-American Jaylen Hoard (204-1999, college: Wake Forest) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Carlos Marshall Jr (198-1999, college: Santa Clara) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds and Panamanian power forward Eric Romero (210-1999) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. E.Netanya’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Maccabi Tel-Aviv have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with H.Tel-Aviv. Newly promoted E.Netanya dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. M.Tel-Aviv will meet at home H.Be’er Sheva (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. E.Netanya will play against H.Holon and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
M.Tel-Aviv: R.Jokubaitis 19+3reb+4ast, R.Sorkin 11+4reb+2ast, J.Hoard 10+9reb+3ast, J.Rivero 10+5reb, R.Menco 10+7reb+1ast, J.DiBartolomeo 9+3reb+5ast
E.Netanya: I.Dolinski 15+2reb, E.Romero 14+7reb, C.Marshall Jr. 14+8reb+2ast, I.Moshkovitz 10+5reb+3ast, C.Demps 7+5reb, C.Riley 6+12reb+2ast
gschID: 1196020
H.Galil Elion – H.Afula 88-77
Everything could happen in Kfar Blum at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Galil Elion and 10th ranked Afula had identical 1-2 record. This time Galil Elion used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Afula 88-77 on Monday night. H.Galil Elion made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Lennard Freeman (203-1995, college: NC State) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Canadian guard Marcus Carr (188-1999, college: Texas) chipped in 19 points and 9 assists. American forward Justyn Mutts (201-1999, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import Jalen Lecque (194-2000, college: NC State) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. H.Galil Elion (2-2) moved-up to seventh place. H.Afula lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. H.Galil Elion will meet I.Ness Ziona (#10) in the next round. H.Afula will play against the league’s leader H.Tel-Aviv having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
H.Galil Elion: L.Freeman 24+10reb, M.Carr 19+4reb+9ast, T.Asayag 11+3reb+3ast, S.Juiston 11+6reb+2ast, L.Carreira 10+7reb+3ast, L.Goldenberg 6+7reb+4ast
H.Afula: J.Mutts 19+9reb+4ast, J.Lecque 15+3reb+3ast, J.Tokoto 12+7reb, N.Avivi 12+6reb+2ast, E.Alber 8+5reb+6ast, A.Franklin 6+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1196021
H.Haifa – Kiryat Ata 86-100
Kiryat Ata has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Hapoel Haifa (1-2) on the road game in Haifa 100-86 on Monday. Kiryat Ata dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Hapoel Haifa‘s 34. Kiryat Ata forced 22 H.Haifa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American swingman Chavaughn Lewis (195-1993, college: Marist) fired 31 points and 8 assists for the winners. Angolan forward Silvio de Sousa (206-1998, college: Chattanooga) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. Four Kiryat Ata players scored in double figures. American forward Tyler Bey (201-1998, college: Colorado) produced 29 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Amit Gershon (191-1995, agency: Avi Zilberman) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Hapoel Haifa’s coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kiryat Ata (1-3) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Hapoel Haifa keeps the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with H.Be’er Sheva. Kiryat Ata will meet at home higher ranked Bnei Hertzeliya (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. H.Haifa will play against M.Ramat Gan (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kiryat Ata: C.Lewis 31+4reb+8ast, S.de Sousa 21+7reb+1ast, C.Smith 16+5reb+2ast, R.Adam 12+1reb+7ast, Y.Sznaiderman 10+2reb+3ast, A.Pruitt 8+5reb+3ast
H.Haifa: T.Bey 29+6reb+1ast, A.Gershon 16+4ast, C.Young 12+2reb+5ast, D.Pinckney 9+5reb, K.Boynton 7+2ast, D.Rosenbaum 6+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1196022
H.Be’er Sheva – H.Tel-Aviv 88-98
Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Hapoel Beer Sheva (1-2) was defeated at home by top-ranked Hapoel Tel-Aviv (3-0) 98-88 on Monday. H.Tel-Aviv looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Brazilian center Bruno Caboclo (208-1995) fired 20 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American point guard Patrick Beverley (185-1988, college: Arkansas) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Hapoel Tel-Aviv players scored in double figures. Panamanian guard Iverson Molinar (193-1999, college: MSU) produced 21 points and 8 assists and American forward Ray Spalding (208-1997, college: Louisville) added 21 points (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Hapoel Tel-Aviv have a solid three-game winning streak. H.Tel-Aviv keeps a position of league leader, which they share with M.Tel-Aviv. Loser Hapoel Beer Sheva dropped to the eighth place with two games lost. They share the position with H.Haifa. H.Tel-Aviv will meet at home H.Afula (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. H.Be’er Sheva will play against the league’s second-placed M.Tel-Aviv (#2) in Tel Aviv and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
H.Tel-Aviv: B.Caboclo 20+4reb, P.Beverley 15+5reb+4ast, M.Foster 13+2reb+1ast, O.Blayzer 10+2reb+1ast, B.Timor 10+4reb+7ast, J.Motley 9+1reb+2ast
H.Be’er Sheva: R.Zipper 21+2reb, R.Spalding 21+4reb+1ast, I.Molinar 21+2reb+8ast, E.Griffin 8+3reb, S.Weisz 8+12reb+4ast, P.Scruggs 5+2reb+4ast
gschID: 1196023
I.Ness Ziona – H.Gilboa Galil 101-83
There was a surprise result in Nes Ziyona where thirteenth ranked Ironi Nes-Ziona (1-3) beat higher ranked H.Gilboa Galil (1-3) 101-83 on Friday. I.Ness Ziona made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 29 H.Gilboa Galil turnovers. I.Ness Ziona looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American Bryce Brown (190-1997, college: Auburn) fired 33 points (!!!) and 5 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. International guard Yair Kravitz (195-1999, agency: Avi Zilberman) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. American guard Jon Davis (189-1996, college: Charlotte) produced 16 points and 5 assists and his fellow American import forward Ben Moore (203-1995, college: SMU) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five I.Ness Ziona and four H.Gilboa Galil players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Ironi Nes-Ziona left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated H.Gilboa Galil. It was H.Gilboa Galil‘s third loss in a row. I.Ness Ziona will meet at home higher ranked H.Galil Elion (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. H.Gilboa Galil will play against H.Jerusalem and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
I.Ness Ziona: B.Brown 33+2reb+5ast, R.Lindo Jr. 16+4reb+1ast, J.Van Tubbergen 15+4reb+2ast, Y.Kravitz 15+2reb+6ast, I.Segev 11+6reb+2ast, T.Ben Moshe 7+1reb+2ast
H.Gilboa Galil: I.El-Amin 16+2reb+3ast, J.Davis 16+4reb+5ast, B.Moore 13+8reb+1ast, L.Amsalem 12+6reb+1ast, J.Aldrich 9+1reb+1ast, G.Lavy 7+5reb+4ast
gschID: 1196024
H.Jerusalem – H.Holon 91-66
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Hapoel Holon (2-1) on the court of fifth ranked Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Hapoel Jerusalem 91-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hapoel Holon. H.Jerusalem outrebounded H.Holon 41-24 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. H.Jerusalem looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Jared Harper (178-1997, college: Auburn) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 assists and Trinidad and Tobago-American Khadeen Carrington (193-1995, college: Seton Hall) who added 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Hapoel Jerusalem players scored in double figures. Hapoel Jerusalem’s coach Yonatan Alon felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American center Marcus Bingham Jr (213-2000, college: Michigan St.) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and his fellow American import Jalen Adams (191-1995, college: UConn) scored 17 points. H.Jerusalem (3-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with Bnei Hertzeliya. H.Holon at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with M.Ramat Gan. H.Jerusalem is looking forward to face H.Gilboa Galil (#13) in Gan Ner in the next round and are hoping to win another game. H.Holon will play at home against E.Netanya (#11) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
H.Jerusalem: J.Harper 22+1reb+5ast, K.Carrington 17+8reb+3ast, C.Johnson 14+5reb, J.Smith 14+8reb+2ast, Y.Zoosman 8+2reb+1ast, J.Morgan 5+4reb+1ast
H.Holon: M.Bingham Jr. 21+7reb+2ast, J.Adams 17+2reb+3ast, I.Zalmanson 7+3reb, Y.Ziv 7+5reb+1ast, E.Mitrou-Long 6+4reb+2ast, N.Misgav 4+2reb+6ast
gschID: 1196025
Bnei Hertzeliya – M.Ramat Gan 88-86
Important game to mention about took place in Hod Hasharon. Fifth ranked Bnei Hertzeliya (3-1) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 3rd ranked Ramat Gan (2-1) 88-86 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Ramat Gan. Bnei Hertzeliya made 20-of-22 charity shots (90.9 percent) during the game. M.Ramat Gan was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by American guard Jimmy Clark III (191-2001, college: Duquesne, agency: Diamond Sports) who scored that evening 26 points and 5 assists and Gabonese Chris Silva (206-1996, college: S.Carolina) supported him with 11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 20 points and 4 assists by American point guard Kendale McCullum (184-1996, college: Lewis) did not help to save the game for M.Ramat Gan. His fellow American import forward Amin Stevens (203-1990, college: FAMU) added 14 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Four Bnei Hertzeliya and five M.Ramat Gan players scored in double figures. Bnei Hertzeliya moved-up to third place, which they share with H.Jerusalem. M.Ramat Gan at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with H.Holon. Bnei Hertzeliya will play against bottom-ranked Kiryat Ata (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. M.Ramat Gan will play against H.Haifa (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bnei Hertzeliya: J.Clark III 26+2reb+5ast, J.Meeks 16+2reb+3ast, D.Francis 15+3reb+1ast, C.Silva 11+11reb+5ast, F.Bourdillon 8+2reb+3ast, E.Burg 8+2reb
M.Ramat Gan: K.McCullum 20+4reb+4ast, R.Gallinat 15+3reb+2ast, A.Stevens 14+7reb+1ast, A.Ariel 12+5reb, R.Huber 11+2reb+3ast, A.Crawford 8+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1196026
