Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most interesting game of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. The game took place in Riga where tenth ranked Ventspils edged host LU (0-9) 89-87. Arturs Ausejs (192-1990) scored 25 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard MJ Randolph (193-1999, college: FAMU) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side Rihards Aleksandrovs (201-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. LU’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Ventspils (4-5) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Rapla. LU at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Ventspils is looking forward to face league’s leader VEF Riga on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. LU will play against Tartu (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Ninth ranked Tartu won against visiting Rapla (4-5) 90-84. American power forward Jalen Henry (203-1996, college: SIUE) notched 22 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Omar El-Sheikh supported him with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Jalyn McCreary (203-2000, college: Mercer) did not help to save the game for Rapla. Tartu have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Rapla at the other side keeps the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Ventspils. Tartu will play against bottom-ranked LU (#15) in Riga in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rapla will have a break next round.
One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Fifth ranked BK Ogre won against host Valmiera Glass (8-3) 92-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Valmiera Glass. Guntis Sipolins fired 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Kahliel Spear produced a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds for lost side. Valmiera Glass’ coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. BK Ogre maintains fifth position with 6-4 record. Loser Valmiera Glass keep the second place with three games lost. BK Ogre will meet at home Parnu (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Valmiera Glass will play against Rigas Z. (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: BK Ogre won against Viimsi on the opponent’s court 70-53. Rapla lost to Estonian defending champion Kalev/Cramo in a home game 75-87. Winless Keila KK recorded a loss to Liepaja on the road 83-82.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points and 10 rebounds by Klavs Dubults of Liepaja.
Viimsi – BK Ogre 53-70
Very expected game when 13th ranked Estonian Viimsi (1-7) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Latvian BK Ogre (6-4) 70-53 on Sunday. BK Ogre held Viimsi to an opponent 23.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Latvian Kristaps Dargais (198-1990) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Latvian Karlis Apsitis (200-1992) chipped in 13 points. BK Ogre’s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jorgen Rikberg (185-2002) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and Kristjan Kokk (201-2001) added 12 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. BK Ogre maintains fifth position with 6-4 record. Viimsi lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with seven games lost. BK Ogre will meet at home Parnu (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Viimsi will play against TalTech and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
BK Ogre: K.Apsitis 13+3reb+1ast, K.Dargais 13+14reb+3ast, M.Rasnick 9+4reb+3ast, R.Zebergs 7, G.Kampuss 7+2reb, K.Zunda 5+3reb+1ast
Viimsi: J.Rikberg 16+7reb+2ast, K.Kokk 12+11reb, G.Allemann 10+6reb, K.Kuusmaa 7+3reb+1ast, R.Laanemaa 4+5reb, K.Sund 2+2reb+6ast
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LU – Ventspils 87-89
The most interesting game of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. The game took place in Riga where tenth ranked Ventspils edged host LU (0-9) 89-87. Arturs Ausejs (192-1990) scored 25 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard MJ Randolph (193-1999, college: FAMU) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Randolph is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side Rihards Aleksandrovs (201-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and Elvijs Fridenbergs (191-2005) scored 24 points. LU’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Ventspils (4-5) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Rapla. LU at the other side still closes the standings with nine games lost. Ventspils is looking forward to face league’s leader VEF Riga on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. LU will play against Tartu (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ventspils: A.Ausejs 25+1reb+4ast, E.Hazners 13+1reb+2ast, M.Randolph 12+7reb+5ast, Z.Watson 9+6reb+2ast, R.Berze 9+1reb, R.Zakis 7+4reb
LU: R.Aleksandrovs 25+15reb+5ast, E.Fridenbergs 24+2ast, D.Smirnovs 18+3reb, E.Egle 8+6ast, R.Svitins 7+2reb+1ast, F.Neilands 2+1reb+1ast
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Tartu – Rapla 90-84
One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Ninth ranked Tartu won against visiting Rapla (4-5) 90-84. Rapla was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American power forward Jalen Henry (203-1996, college: SIUE) notched 22 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Egyptian power forward Omar El-Sheikh (203-1998, college: Arkansas St.) supported him with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by American forward Jalyn McCreary (203-2000, college: Mercer) did not help to save the game for Rapla. Estonian Markus Ruubel (188-2002) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Tartu have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Rapla at the other side keeps the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Ventspils. Tartu will play against bottom-ranked LU (#15) in Riga in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rapla will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tartu: J.Henry 22+9reb+3ast, K.Lips 19+6reb+2ast, O.El-Sheikh 15+12reb+1ast, M.Paasoja 13+4reb+4ast, M.Bourcier 10+3reb+5ast, R.Roos 5+1reb
Rapla: J.McCreary 17+10reb+1ast, M.Ruubel 17+5reb+4ast, B.McKissic 14+2reb+2ast, H.Eelmae 12+4reb+1ast, T.Niits 10+6reb+3ast, I.Kajupank 8+7reb+1ast
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Valmiera Glass – BK Ogre 88-92
One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Latvia. Fifth ranked BK Ogre won against host Valmiera Glass (8-3) 92-88. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Valmiera Glass. BK Ogre looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guntis Sipolins (207-1993) fired 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Latvian Kristaps Dargais (198-1990) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. American Kahliel Spear (200-2000, college: RMU) produced a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds and Artis Ate (195-1989) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Valmiera Glass’ coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. BK Ogre maintains fifth position with 6-4 record. Loser Valmiera Glass keep the second place with three games lost. BK Ogre will meet at home Parnu (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Valmiera Glass will play against Rigas Z. (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
BK Ogre: K.Dargais 18+9reb+2ast, M.Rasnick 18+1reb+7ast, G.Sipolins 17+9reb+4ast, R.Zebergs 10+1reb, A.Shundel 9+1reb+3ast, R.Avotins 7+2reb+1ast
Valmiera Glass: K.Spear 38+14reb+3ast, A.Ate 14+4reb+2ast, D.Smith 10+3reb+2ast, R.Novitskyi 10+5reb+1ast, J.Watson 7+1reb+5ast, O.Berzins 3+2reb
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Rapla – Kalev/Cramo 75-87
Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Kalev/Cramo (6-1) defeated on the road 9th ranked Rapla (4-5) 87-75 on Saturday. Kregor Hermet (205-1997) fired 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Kasper Suurorg (200-2002, college: SFC) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Kalev/Cramo players scored in double figures. American forward Jalyn McCreary (203-2000, college: Mercer) produced 30 points and 7 rebounds (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field) and Latvian point guard Emils Krumins (185-2001) added 4 points and 11 assists respectively for lost side. Rapla’s coach let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Kalev/Cramo have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending Estonian champion moved-up to fourth place. Loser Rapla keeps the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Ventspils. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kalev/Cramo: K.Hermet 16+7reb+2ast, L.Bockler 14+2reb, K.Suurorg 13+5reb+6ast, S.Vaaks 12+4reb+1ast, H.Toom 10+6reb+1ast, G.Kuuba 6+8reb+2ast
Rapla: J.McCreary 30+7reb+1ast, R.Laane 11+1reb+1ast, T.Niits 10+6reb+1ast, H.Eelmae 8+4reb+2ast, M.Ruubel 8+3reb+3ast, E.Krumins 4+4reb+11ast
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Liepaja – Keila KK 83-82
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Estonian Keila KK (0-8) was edged on the road by eleventh ranked Latvian Liepaja (4-6) 83-82 on Saturday. Liepaja outrebounded Keila KK 54-33 including a 23-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Center Klavs Dubults (205-1996) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Forward Rodijs Macoha (200-2002) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Four Liepaja players scored in double figures. Liepaja’s coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Ralf Sats (187-2003) produced 20 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and Patrik Peemot (189-2001) added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Liepaja maintains eleventh position with 4-6 record. Loser Keila KK still closes the standings with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Liepaja: K.Dubults 23+10reb+1ast, R.Macoha 16+12reb+1ast, E.Lasenbergs 15+4reb+1ast, K.Kilps 14+6reb+4ast, M.Kilups 6+4reb, R.Malmanis 5+8reb+2ast
Keila KK: R.Sats 20+6reb+7ast, P.Peemot 13+7reb+4ast, E.Haller 12+3ast, S.Kaldre 11+4reb+1ast, V.Shymanskyi 9+6reb+2ast, R.Timma 9+6reb+2ast
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