There were just 6 rounds played in Regular Season of Superleague 1 and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Zenit-2 as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Zenit-2 edged 14th ranked Metallurg MGN in Saint Petersburg 80-77. It was a good game for swingman Pavel Zemskiy (203-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. Center Vladislav Samukhin (210-2004, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Zenit-2’s coach Oliver Popovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Nikita Remizov (198-2000) replied with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for Metallurg MGN. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with TSU and Dinamo. Newly promoted Metallurg MGN dropped to the twelfth place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Metallurg MGN will play next round against Univ.Surgut trying to get back on the winning streak. Zenit-2 will try to continue on its current victory against twelfth ranked Tambov on the road.
Undefeated Dinamo (5-1) recorded its first loss in Vladivostok. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked CSKA-2 (4-2) 90-86. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Dinamo V.. Point guard Ilia Ermakov (191-2007) scored 26 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Alexandr Evseev chipped in 16 points during the contest. CSKA-2’s coach Anton Yudin allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was forward Vyacheslav Grachev (202-1997) with 20 points and 9 rebounds. CSKA-2 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Dinamo at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with TSU and Zenit-2. CSKA-2 will play against Dinamo (#15) in Grozny in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Dinamo will play at home against Novosybirsk (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Dinamo‘s fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Chelbasket (3-3) 78-74 on Friday. Igor Kanygin notched 13 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort. Dinamo G.’s coach Nikita Kucherenko used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 20 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by Andrey Toptunov did not help to save the game for Chelbasket. Dinamo (1-5) left bottom position moving up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Chelbasket dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Irkut and Univ.Surgut. Dinamo will meet higher ranked CSKA-2 (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Chelbasket will have a break next round.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Tambov was beaten by Irkut on the road 81-66. Univ.Surgut lost to TSU on its own court 76-87. Kupol-Rodniki managed to outperform Khimki in Izhevsk 75-64. BARS-RGEU recorded a loss to Barnaul at home 70-76.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 16 points and 9 rebounds by Maxim Krivosheev of BARS-RGEU.
Dinamo V. – CSKA-2 86-90
Undefeated Dinamo (5-1) recorded its first loss in Vladivostok. Hosts were defeated by seventh ranked CSKA-2 (4-2) 90-86. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Dinamo V.. Dinamo was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Ilia Ermakov (191-2007) scored 26 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Alexandr Evseev (205-2002) chipped in 16 points during the contest. CSKA-2’s coach Anton Yudin allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was forward Vyacheslav Grachev (202-1997) with 20 points and 9 rebounds and forward Evgeny Karpeko (204-1989, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. CSKA-2 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Dinamo at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with TSU and Zenit-2. CSKA-2 will play against Dinamo (#15) in Grozny in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Dinamo will play at home against Novosybirsk (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Dinamo V.: V.Grachev 20+9reb+1ast, E.Karpeko 13+7reb+2ast, I.Strebkov 12+3reb+5ast, M.Bogdanovic 10+5reb+5ast, M.Kolyushkin 9+1reb+2ast, A.Nesterov 9+2reb
CSKA-2: I.Ermakov 26+5reb+3ast, A.Evseev 16+4reb+1ast, V.Shirinkin 12+3reb+2ast, I.Zaytsev 11+3reb+5ast, D.Klyuchenkov 9+3reb, G.Kopantsev 6+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1229501
Irkut – Tambov 81-66
The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked Irkut‘s (3-3) home victory over 12th ranked Tambov (1-5) in Irkutsk 81-66 on Friday. Irkut had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Konstantin Shevchuk (189-2000) notched 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the effort and forward Andrei Savrasov (201-2000, college: Duquesne, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) supported him with 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds by Belarusian power forward Denis Vikentsyev (207-1998) did not help to save the game for Tambov. Point guard Denis Velichkin (191-1998) added 17 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Irkut moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Univ.Surgut and Chelbasket. Loser Tambov keeps the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Irkut will meet at home higher ranked Barnaul (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tambov will play against the league’s leader Zenit-2 (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Tambov: D.Velichkin 17+2reb+2ast, D.Vikentsyev 17+12reb, S.Annaev 10+3reb+3ast, P.Novikov 9+6reb, F.Stoyko 6+4reb, R.Pan 3+2reb+2ast
Irkut: I.Dodeus 17+3reb+2ast, A.Kurbatov 13+1reb, K.Shevchuk 13+5reb+8ast, A.Ershov 10+1ast, A.Savrasov 9+8reb+5ast, K.Savin 8+7reb+2ast
gschID: 1229502
Univ.Surgut – TSU 76-87
Very expected game when 9th ranked Univ.Surgut (3-3) lost at home to third ranked TSU (5-1) 87-76 on Friday. TSU made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game. Swingman Ivan Evstigneev (194-1999, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) notched 25 points to lead the effort and Kirill Krylov (197-2002) supported him with 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) by Kazakhstan center Vladimir Ivanov (208-1994) did not help to save the game for Univ.Surgut. Point guard Yegor Bestuzhev (180-1999) added 16 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. TSU have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Zenit-2 and Dinamo. Loser Univ.Surgut keeps the ninth place with three games lost. They share the position with Irkut and Chelbasket. TSU will meet at home BARS-RGEU (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Univ.Surgut will play against Metallurg MGN (#14) in Magnitogorsk and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Univ.Surgut: Y.Bestuzhev 16+2reb+2ast, V.Ivanov 15+8reb, K.Salmin 9+1reb+1ast, S.Tokarev 9+2reb+4ast, K.Budin 7+1ast, S.Sukhanov 6+1reb+1ast
TSU: I.Evstigneev 25+3reb+2ast, K.Krylov 20+6reb+2ast, N.Ivanov 13+9reb+1ast, M.Kondakov 9, V.Ilinov 8+5reb+2ast, A.Malinin 5+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1229503
Zenit-2 – Metallurg MGN 80-77
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Zenit-2 as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Zenit-2 edged 14th ranked Metallurg MGN in Saint Petersburg 80-77. It was a good game for swingman Pavel Zemskiy (203-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. Center Vladislav Samukhin (210-2004, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Zenit-2’s coach Oliver Popovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Nikita Remizov (198-2000) replied with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Maksim Karvanen (204-1999) added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Metallurg MGN. Five Metallurg MGN players scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with TSU and Dinamo. Newly promoted Metallurg MGN dropped to the twelfth place with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Metallurg MGN will play next round against Univ.Surgut trying to get back on the winning streak. Zenit-2 will try to continue on its current victory against twelfth ranked Tambov on the road.
Top scorers:
Metallurg MGN: N.Remizov 14+9reb+5ast, M.Karvanen 13+10reb, I.Vennikov 12+2reb+3ast, S.Sarafankin 11+6reb+5ast, P.Koltsov 11+1reb+9ast, K.Kulikov 9+4reb
Zenit-2: P.Zemskiy 24+14reb+2ast, D.Aksenov 16+2reb+5ast, V.Samukhin 14+8reb+1ast, M.Dulkay 8+8reb+2ast, E.Akhmedov 8+1reb+3ast, I.Prokopenko 5+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1229504
Dinamo G. – Chelbasket 78-74
Dinamo‘s fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after five consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Chelbasket (3-3) 78-74 on Friday. Center Igor Kanygin (207-1994, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) notched 13 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Vladimir Zabolotnev (189-2002) supported him with 14 points and 5 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Dinamo G.’s coach Nikita Kucherenko used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 20 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by point guard Andrey Toptunov (183-2002) did not help to save the game for Chelbasket. Forward Andrey Semenov (200-1990, college: JMU) added 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dinamo (1-5) left bottom position moving up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Chelbasket dropped to the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Irkut and Univ.Surgut. Dinamo will meet higher ranked CSKA-2 (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Chelbasket will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Chelbasket: A.Toptunov 20+2reb+6ast, A.Semenov 12+7reb+1ast, R.Tumanov 11+1reb+2ast, V.Stubeda 10+4reb+2ast, D.Nezvankin 9+1reb+1ast, I.Nelyubov 6+6reb+1ast
Dinamo G.: V.Zabolotnev 14+2reb+5ast, I.Kanygin 13+6reb+2ast, A.Komissarov 12+6reb+1ast, K.Esipov 11+2reb+1ast, V.Bondarenko 10+2reb+1ast, V.Pichkurov 7+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1229505
Khimki – Kupol-Rodniki 64-75
There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Kupol-Rodniki (4-2) won against on the road one of their biggest challengers Khimki (4-2) 75-64 on Friday. Kupol-Rodniki outrebounded Khimki 35-24 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Daniil Karvanen (200-1998) notched 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Sergey Polstyanov (192-2002) supported him with 15 points. Even 17 points by Gleb Suvorov (191-1998) did not help to save the game for Khimki. Point guard Victor Zaryazhko (194-1992) added 10 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kupol-Rodniki moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Khimki. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Khimki: G.Suvorov 17+2ast, F.Klyuchnikov 14+2reb, V.Zaryazhko 10+3reb+5ast, V.Sharapov 8+5reb+2ast, A.Maltsev 8+3reb+1ast, D.Korshakov 3+4reb+1ast
Kupol-Rodniki: D.Karvanen 18+5reb+2ast, S.Polstyanov 15+2reb+2ast, P.Lobarev 13+2reb+2ast, N.Zhmako 8+7reb+1ast, K.Arkhipov 6+5reb, A.Kuznetcov 6+2reb+5ast
gschID: 1229506
BARS-RGEU – Barnaul 70-76
Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked BARS-RGEU (1-5) lost to eighth ranked Barnaul (4-2) in Rostov 70-76 on Friday. Barnaul made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Serbian guard Branislav Suznjev (185-2001) notched 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and power forward Kirill Gornaev (202-1996) supported him with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Even 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) by power forward Maxim Krivosheev (207-1988) did not help to save the game for BARS-RGEU. Point guard Evgeny Marinin (192-1992) added 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Barnaul moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. BARS-RGEU lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Barnaul will meet Irkut (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BARS-RGEU will play against TSU in Revda and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
BARS-RGEU: E.Marinin 18+6reb+2ast, M.Krivosheev 16+9reb+2ast, K.Lenkin 9+1reb, V.Gusak 8+4reb+2ast, V.Lidyaev 5+2reb+2ast, A.Kurtsevich 5+2reb
Barnaul: B.Suznjev 16+6reb+3ast, N.Yevdokimov 13+2reb, I.Samoilenko 12+3reb+2ast, K.Gornaev 10+10reb+3ast, M.Beloshapko 8+8reb, B.Mitkin 6+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1229507
