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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 10 in the BBL took place in Muenchen. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of higher ranked Bayern Muenchen (6-3) to eighth ranked Rasta Vechta (5-4) 78-77 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bayern Muenchen. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jayden Gardner (201-2000, college: Virginia, agency: MSG) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 7 rebounds. The other American import point guard Tyger Campbell (180-2000, college: UCLA) contributed with 7 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. American guard Carsen Edwards (183-1998, college: Purdue) replied with 22 points for Bayern. Bayern Muenchen’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Rasta Vechta have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Ludwigsburg and Weissenfels. Defending champion Bayern keeps the third position with three games lost. They share it with Chemnitz. Vechta is looking forward to face Hamburg (#13) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bayern will play against Rostock (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
BG Goettingen‘s fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after seven consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Bamberg (2-6) 97-88. American power forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU) had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jimmy Boeheim chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Ronaldo Segu (183-1999, college: Buffalo) responded with 9 points and 9 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. BG Goettingen maintains seventeenth position with 1-7 record. It was Bamberg‘s third loss in a row. They keep the fifteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Frankfurt. Goettingen will play against higher ranked Oldenburg (#11) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bamberg will play against Bonn (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Chemnitz was also quite interesting. 4th ranked s Oliver Baskets (5-3) played at the court of fifth ranked Chemnitz (6-3). Chemnitz managed to secure a 4-point victory 81-77 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of s Oliver Baskets. Aher Uguak notched 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort. Even 35 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Jhivvan Jackson did not help to save the game for Wuerzburg. s Oliver Baskets’ coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Chemnitz moved-up to third place, which they share with Bayern. Wuerzburg at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Chemnitz will meet Ludwigsburg (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Wuerzburg will play against ALBA and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Frankfurt was beaten by Hamburg on the road 91-78. Heidelberg won against Rostock on its own court 86-81. Ludwigsburg managed to outperform ALBA in a road game 74-60. Braunschweig managed to beat Weissenfels at home 76-70. Ulm crushed Bonn on the opponent’s court 95-75.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 17 points and 6 assists by Kostja Mushidi of Goettingen.

Chemnitz – Wuerzburg 81-77

The game in Chemnitz was also quite interesting. 4th ranked s Oliver Baskets (5-3) played at the court of fifth ranked Chemnitz (6-3). Chemnitz managed to secure a 4-point victory 81-77 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of s Oliver Baskets. Chemnitz outrebounded Wuerzburg 41-25 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Chemnitz looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. South Sudanese-Canadian Aher Uguak (201-1998, college: Loyola, IL) notched 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American Victor Bailey Jr (193-1998, college: GMU) supported him with 20 points. Five Chemnitz players scored in double figures. Even 35 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Panamanian-Puerto Rican point guard Jhivvan Jackson (182-1998, college: UTSA) did not help to save the game for Wuerzburg. American Zachary Seljaas (202-1997, college: BYU) added 13 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for lost side. s Oliver Baskets’ coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Chemnitz moved-up to third place, which they share with Bayern. Wuerzburg at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Chemnitz will meet Ludwigsburg (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Wuerzburg will play against ALBA and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg: J.Jackson 35+5reb+4ast, Z.Seljaas 13+7reb, L.Wank 8+1reb, M.Davis Jr. 7+3reb+2ast, O.Klassen 4+5reb+1ast, F.Bleck 4
Chemnitz: V.Bailey Jr 20+3reb+2ast, A.Uguak 16+7reb+4ast, J.Garrett 10+9reb+1ast, W.Christmas 10+8reb+5ast, D.Lansdowne 10+3reb+9ast, O.Nkamhoua 8+8reb

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Hamburg – Frankfurt 91-78

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked Hamburg Towers and 16th ranked Skyliners had identical 2-5 record. This time Hamburg Towers used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Frankfurt 91-78 on Saturday night. Hamburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American point guard Brae Ivey (187-1997, college: SJSU, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 assists to lead the effort and South Sudanese-American power forward Kur Kuath (208-1998, college: Marquette) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by Canadian forward David Muenkat (201-2000, college: St.Francis X.) did not help to save the game for Frankfurt. American guard Malik Parsons (190-1999, college: NWOSU) added 15 points for lost side. Five Hamburg and four Frankfurt players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hamburg (3-5) moved-up to thirteenth place. Frankfurt lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fifteenth position with six games lost. They share it with Bamberg. Hamburg will meet higher ranked Vechta (#6) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Frankfurt will play against Braunschweig (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Frankfurt: D.Muenkat 18+9reb+1ast, B.Coplin 15+2reb, M.Parsons 15+4reb+3ast, T.Calvin 11+2reb+1ast, K.Hepa 7+6reb+2ast, G.Zeeb 6+1ast
Hamburg: J.Stove 18+3reb+4ast, K.Kuath 17+7reb+1ast, J.Barnett 16+2reb, B.Ivey 12+4reb+10ast, J.Lottie 10+1reb+3ast, O.Rich 5+4reb+1ast

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Heidelberg – Rostock 86-81

Very expected game when 11th ranked Seawolves (4-5) lost on the road to third ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg (7-3) 86-81 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Heidelberg made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. American guard DJ Horne (185-2000, college: NC State) notched 22 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and naturalized Croatian Mateo Seric (204-1999) supported him with 14 points. MLP Academics Heidelberg’s coach Daniel Jansson used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 16 points and 6 rebounds by American forward DShawn Schwartz (199-1999, college: GMU) did not help to save the game for Rostock. The former international Robin Amaize (196-1994) added 20 points for lost side. Five Heidelberg and four Rostock players scored in double figures. MLP Academics Heidelberg have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Seawolves dropped to the twelfth position with five games lost. Heidelberg will meet league’s leader Ulm on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rostock will play against Bayern (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rostock: R.Amaize 20, B.Hamilton 18+1ast, D.Schwartz 16+6reb, E.Baggette 11+1reb+3ast, A.Skele 5+1reb+2ast, G.Omenaka 5+4reb
Heidelberg: D.Horne 22+4reb+4ast, M.Seric 14+4reb+1ast, R.Mikesell 12+3reb+1ast, A.Barcello 10+5reb+3ast, O.Osunniyi 10+3reb+1ast, M.Weathers 8+3reb

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ALBA – Ludwigsburg 60-74

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (5-4) won against on the road 14th ranked ALBA Berlin (3-6) 74-60 on Sunday. Ludwigsburg forced 20 ALBA turnovers. American Justin Simon (196-1996, college: St.John’s, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 13 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and British Deane Williams (203-1996, college: Augusta) supported him with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Four EnBW Ludwigsburg players scored in double figures. Even 14 points by Italian guard Matteo Spagnolo (193-2003) did not help to save the game for ALBA. The former international Tim Schneider (208-1997) added 10 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ludwigsburg moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Weissenfels and Vechta. Loser ALBA Berlin keeps the fourteenth position with six games lost. Ludwigsburg will meet at home higher ranked Chemnitz (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. ALBA will play against Wuerzburg (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
ALBA: M.Spagnolo 14+3reb+3ast, T.Schneider 10+7reb+2ast, M.Thomas 7+1reb, J.Mattisseck 7+3reb+2ast, Y.Wetzell 6+1ast, D.McCormack 5+6reb
Ludwigsburg: J.Scott 14+1reb+1ast, E.Manjon 14+1reb+2ast, J.Simon 13+3reb+5ast, D.Williams 10+6reb+1ast, K.Grady 8+2reb+3ast, H.Maldonado 7+8reb+1ast

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Braunschweig – Weissenfels 76-70

There was an upset when higher ranked MBC (5-4) lost on the road to twelfth ranked Braunschweig (4-4) 76-70 on Sunday. Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velicka (195-1999) notched 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and American forward Tre Mitchell (206-2000, college: Kentucky) supported him with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Even 13 points and 8 rebounds by Martin Breunig (203-1992, college: Montana) did not help to save the game for Weissenfels. Naturalized American Spencer Reaves (191-1995, college: Central Mo.) added 16 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Braunschweig moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Bonn and Oldenburg. Loser MBC dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with Ludwigsburg and Vechta. Braunschweig will meet Frankfurt (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Weissenfels will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Weissenfels: S.Reaves 16+3reb+2ast, M.Breunig 13+8reb+1ast, A.Vargas 11+1ast, T.Brewer 11+7reb+1ast, M.Devoe 10+2reb+2ast, C.Callison 6+2reb+4ast
Braunschweig: T.Mitchell 19+5reb+1ast, A.Velicka 18+5reb+6ast, B.Njie 12+2reb+6ast, S.Fru 12+3reb+2ast, F.Zylka 5+2reb+4ast, B.Schroeder 4

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Bayern – Vechta 77-78

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Bonn – Ulm 75-95

Everything went according to plan when third ranked ratiopharm Ulm (7-2) outplayed 8th ranked Telekom Baskets (4-4) in Bonn 95-75 on Sunday. Ulm shot 62.1 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 59.1 percentage. The former international Karim Jallow (198-1997) notched 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Israeli point guard Ben Saraf (197-2006) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. ratiopharm Ulm’s coach Ty Harrelson used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds by Canadian forward Thomas Kennedy (206-2000, college: Windsor) did not help to save the game for Bonn. American guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr (193-1998, college: Florida) added 16 points and 4 assists for lost side. Five Ulm and four Bonn players scored in double figures. Ulm keeps a position of league leader. Loser Telekom Baskets dropped to the ninth place with four games lost. They share the position with Braunschweig and Oldenburg. Ulm will meet at home league’s second-placed Heidelberg in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bonn will play against Bamberg (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bonn: T.Kennedy 18+12reb+2ast, P.Fleming Jr. 16+3reb+4ast, S.Griesel 14+4reb+2ast, A.Allegri 10+3reb+2ast, J.Baehre 9+4reb+3ast, T.Pape 8+2ast
Ulm: K.Jallow 18+6reb+1ast, N.Weidemann 17+2reb+1ast, B.Saraf 15+4reb+4ast, I.Roby 13+7reb+2ast, J.Jessup 12+4reb+3ast, T.Klepeisz 7+1ast

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Goettingen – Bamberg 97-88

BG Goettingen‘s fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after seven consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Bamberg (2-6) 97-88. Goettingen players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. American power forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU) had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Jimmy Boeheim (203-1998, college: Syracuse) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Ronaldo Segu (183-1999, college: Buffalo) responded with 9 points and 9 assists and the former international center Filip Stanic (206-1998) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Five Goettingen and four Bamberg players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. BG Goettingen maintains seventeenth position with 1-7 record. It was Bamberg‘s third loss in a row. They keep the fifteenth place with six games lost. They share the position with Frankfurt. Goettingen will play against higher ranked Oldenburg (#11) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bamberg will play against Bonn (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bamberg: F.Stanic 13+8reb+1ast, B.Horvath 13+8reb+1ast, M.Teague 13+3reb+4ast, K.Lofton 11+2reb+3ast, K.Feazell 10+3reb+1ast, R.Segu 9+4reb+9ast
Goettingen: J.Boeheim 18+6reb+1ast, C.Welp 18+5reb+1ast, K.Mushidi 17+1reb+6ast, Z.Ensminger 15+4reb+4ast, T.Holder 14+1reb+7ast, D.Wiggins 13+12reb+3ast