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Seventeenth-ranked Dutch Feyenoord (6-17) gave a tough game to first ranked Belgian Oostende (20-3) in Rotterdam on Tuesday. The visitors from Oostende managed to secure only one-point victory 76-75. However their fans expected much easier game. Oostende dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Feyenoord‘s 36. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Timmy Allen (198-2000, college: Texas) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and Pierre-Antoine Gillet (201-1991) who added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Noah Cameron (190-1997, college: Wesley) with 36 points (!!!) and 6 assists. Feyenoord’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Defending Belgian champion maintains first position with 20-3 record. Feyenoord lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 17 games lost. Oostende are looking forward to face Antwerp (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Feyenoord will play against Zwolle (#14) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Belgium. Third ranked Kangoeroes won against host Okapi Aalst (13-10) 79-65. The winners were led by American forward Aundre Hyatt (198-2000, college: Rutgers) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and Trenton Gibson supported him with 6 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Kangoeroes’ coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 17 points and 5 assists by point guard Niels Van Den Eynde (179-2000) did not help to save the game for Aalst. Mechelen maintains third position with 17-6 record having just three points less than leader Oostende. Aalst at the other side dropped to the seventh place with ten games lost. Mechelen will play against Leuven (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aalst will play against the league’s second-placed Kortrijk (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Holland. The game took place in Bemmel where eighteenth ranked BAL Weert won against host QSTA Utd. (2-21) 85-77. The best player for the winners was Lionel Colson who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Jeremiah Paige who recorded 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. BAL Weert maintains eighteenth position with 3-20 record. QSTA Utd. lost fifteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. BAL Weert will meet at home higher ranked Leeuwarden (#12) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. QSTA Utd. will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: Den Bosch won against Leuven on the opponent’s court 91-80. Den Helder unfortunately lost to Kortrijk in a home game 78-88. Groningen was rolled over Antwerp on the road 71-113. Leeuwarden defeated Union Mons on its own court 86-77. Feyenoord was smashed by Oostende in a road game 102-62. Charleroi destroyed ZZ Leiden at home 98-62. Zwolle unfortunately lost to Brussels on the opponent’s court 78-80.

Leuven – Den Bosch 80-91

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 9th ranked Belgian Leuven Bears (12-11) were defeated at home by tenth ranked Dutch Den Bosch (13-11) 91-80 on Saturday. Den Bosch looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was center Menno Dijkstra (213-1997, college: UC Riverside) who scored 24 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). American forward Samuell Williamson (203-2000, college: SMU) chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds. Den Bosch’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Noah Freidel (193-2000, college: JMU) who recorded 31 points and DR Congolese-Belgian Wen Boss Mukubu (198-1983, college: UAB) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Den Bosch moved-up to eighth place. Leuven lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Union Mons and Leeuwarden. Den Bosch will meet Den Helder (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leuven will play against Mechelen (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leuven: N.Freidel 31+4reb, W.Boss Mukubu 16+5reb+1ast, N.Baumann 8+6reb+2ast, C.Benson 8+1reb+4ast, M.Palinckx 4+4reb+2ast, R.Rogiers 4+2reb+1ast
Den Bosch: M.Dijkstra 24+3reb+3ast, C.Kloof 13+1reb, J.Kier 11+3reb+4ast, S.Williamson 9+7reb+3ast, L.Van Bree 8+4reb+5ast, L.Darthard 8+5reb+2ast

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Feyenoord – Oostende 75-76

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Den Helder – Kortrijk 78-88

Very predictable result when second ranked Belgian Kortrijk (18-4) defeated on the road 16th ranked Dutch Den Helder (7-16) 88-78 on Saturday. Kortrijk made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 25 Den Helder turnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Darren Williams (178-2000, college: Hawaii-Hilo) who scored 18 points and 7 assists. The other American import Eric Reed Jr (192-2000, college: MSU) chipped in 18 points. Kortrijk’s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian-DR Congolese forward JD Muila (203-1999, college: SIU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and American-Nigerian guard Tobi Ewuosho (196-1997, college: Alabama St.) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kortrijk have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-4 record having just three points less than leader Oostende. Loser Den Helder keeps the sixteenth place with 16 games lost. Kortrijk will meet at home Aalst (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Den Helder will play against Den Bosch (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Den Helder: M.Kreps 19+5reb+1ast, J.Muila 16+10reb+2ast, T.Ewuosho 16+7reb+5ast, T.Crews 10+11reb+3ast, N.Van Der Heiden 8+2reb, M.Verhallen 4+1reb
Kortrijk: E.Reed Jr 18+4reb+2ast, D.Williams 18+2reb+7ast, N.De Ridder 12+6reb+1ast, R.Beran 11+1ast, L.Stergar 10+4reb+1ast, B.Bogaerts 9+1reb+1ast

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Antwerp – Groningen 113-71

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Dutch Groningen (7-14) was rolled over on the road by eleventh ranked Belgian Antwerp Giants (12-10) 113-71 on Saturday. Antwerp forced 25 Groningen turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was guard Michael Flowers (185-1999, college: WSU) who scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Swingman Kyle Foster (197-1998, college: Howard) chipped in 21 points. Five Antwerp Giants players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Zach Harvey (198-2001, college: UCSB) who recorded 21 points and point guard Tavian Dunn-Martin (173-1998, college: FGCU) added 14 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Antwerp moved-up to ninth place. Loser Groningen keeps the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Antwerp will meet at home league’s leader Oostende in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Groningen will play against ZZ Leiden (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Groningen: Z.Harvey 21+3reb+3ast, T.Dunn-Martin 14+3reb+2ast, D.Gabrovsek 10+2reb+1ast, J.Karnik 8+9reb, F.Brankovic 6+4reb+1ast, S.Van Oostrum 4+1reb+3ast
Antwerp: M.Flowers 26+6reb+8ast, K.Foster 21+1reb+3ast, C.Daniels 15+2reb+2ast, M.Moore 14+3reb, L.Van Drom 12+2reb, Y.Schoepen 11+7reb+2ast

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Leeuwarden – Union Mons 86-77

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Dutch Leeuwarden (12-11) beat at home higher ranked Belgian Belfius Mons-Hainaut (12-11) 86-77 on Saturday. Leeuwarden made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Joel Murray (183-1999, college: LBSU, agency: Slash Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 assists (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!). Dutch center Shaquille Doorson (213-1994, college: Rutgers) chipped in a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Marquise Moore (188-1994, college: GMU) who recorded 14 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Brock Cunningham (198-1998, college: Texas) added 19 points respectively. Four Union Mons players scored in double figures. Leeuwarden moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Leuven and Union Mons. Leeuwarden will meet BAL Weert (#18) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Union Mons will play against Brussels (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Union Mons: B.Cunningham 19+3reb+1ast, M.Moore 14+7reb+3ast, C.Garrison 11+1reb+5ast, Z.Mortant 10+1reb+2ast, J.Moors 9+7reb+1ast, A.Lambot 5+5reb
Leeuwarden: J.Murray 29+3reb+11ast, S.Doorson 23+11reb, J.Hemphill 12+5reb+1ast, D.Whitfield 6+6reb+4ast, D.Johansson 6+5reb+1ast, M.Frierson 6+2reb

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Oostende – Feyenoord 102-62

There was no surprise when 17th ranked Dutch Feyenoord (6-17) was outplayed on the road by first ranked Belgian Oostende (20-3) 102-62 on Saturday. Oostende dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Feyenoord‘s 34. Oostende forced 19 Feyenoord turnovers and had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Oostende looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Feyenoord‘s players. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (199-1998, college: CS Fullerton) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Timmy Allen (198-2000, college: Texas) chipped in 18 points. Four Oostende players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Isaiah Powell (198-1999, college: Vermont) who recorded 17 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Noah Cameron (190-1997, college: Wesley) added 9 points and 6 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending Belgian champion maintains first position with 20-3 record. Feyenoord lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 17 games lost. Oostende will meet Antwerp (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Feyenoord will play against Zwolle (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Feyenoord: I.Powell 17+7reb+3ast, C.Vijber 12+1reb+1ast, N.Cameron 9+2reb+6ast, Y.Granvorka 8+2reb, M.Van Den Beemt 6+3reb+1ast, M.Bouwer 4+5reb
Oostende: E.Anosike 20+5reb+2ast, T.Allen 18+3reb+2ast, H.Bratanovic 13+6reb+1ast, M.Tass 12+4reb+1ast, N.Meeusen 9+5reb+2ast, S.Buysse 8+1reb+10ast

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Aalst – Mechelen 65-79

One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Belgium. Third ranked Kangoeroes won against host Okapi Aalst (13-10) 79-65. The winners were led by American forward Aundre Hyatt (198-2000, college: Rutgers) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import guard Trenton Gibson (193-2000, college: Indiana St.) supported him with 6 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Kangoeroes’ coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 17 points and 5 assists by point guard Niels Van Den Eynde (179-2000) did not help to save the game for Aalst. Bosnian forward Lazar Mutic (204-1999) added 14 points and 10 rebounds. Mechelen maintains third position with 17-6 record having just three points less than leader Oostende. Aalst at the other side dropped to the seventh place with ten games lost. Mechelen will play against Leuven (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aalst will play against the league’s second-placed Kortrijk (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Aalst: N.Van Den Eynde 17+4reb+5ast, L.Mutic 14+10reb+1ast, T.Tennyson 11+3reb+1ast, N.Sikiras 9+5reb, I.Maras 8+10reb+2ast, G.Temmerman 3+1reb
Mechelen: A.Hyatt 22+11reb, J.Foerts 12+2ast, J.Heath 10+1reb+4ast, S.Willems 8+5reb, T.Gibson 6+5reb+6ast, Z.Bangala 6+7reb+1ast

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Charleroi – ZZ Leiden 98-62

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Belgian Spirou Charleroi (14-9) outleveled at home 13th ranked Dutch ZZ Leiden (11-12) 98-62 on Sunday. Charleroi outrebounded ZZ Leiden 38-25 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Charleroi looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was center Archange Izaw-Bolavie (210-2001) who scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. Dutch guard Sander Hollanders (194-2001) chipped in 16 points. Spirou Charleroi’s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Brad Greene (210-1998, college: UC Irvine) who recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Jordan Davis (190-1998, college: Jacksonville) added 15 points respectively. Spirou Charleroi have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 14-9 record. Defending Dutch champion ZZ Leiden keeps the thirteenth place with 12 games lost. Charleroi will meet higher ranked Limburg (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. ZZ Leiden will play against Groningen (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ZZ Leiden: B.Greene 18+7reb, J.Davis 15+4reb+1ast, D.Maconda 6+1reb, P.Cartier 6+4reb+2ast, T.Lall 5+3reb+3ast, L.Kruithof 5+5reb+1ast
Charleroi: A.Izaw-Bolavie 18+9reb+1ast, S.Hollanders 16+1reb+3ast, X.Pintelon 11+3reb+1ast, G.Knudsen 9+5reb+3ast, W.Brandwijk 9+3reb+4ast, Y.Minchev 7+4reb+1ast

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Brussels – Zwolle 80-78

Very expected game when 14th ranked Dutch Zwolle (8-15) was edged on the road by fifth ranked Belgian Circus Brussels (15-8) 80-78 on Sunday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Brussels looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Tucker Richardson (196-1999, college: Colgate) who scored 9 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. French center Jared Ambrose (204-2002) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Circus Brussels’ coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Quincy Anderson (193-1999, college: Murray St.) who recorded 27 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Kai Edwards (206-1997, college: N.Colorado) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively. Four Zwolle players scored in double figures. Circus Brussels have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place. Loser Zwolle keeps the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. Brussels will meet at home Union Mons (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Zwolle will play against Feyenoord (#17) in Rotterdam and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zwolle: Q.Anderson 27+7reb+3ast, K.Edwards 11+4reb+4ast, T.Verhoeven 11+8reb, D.Penn 10+3reb+2ast, C.Stolk 9+5reb, C.Turner 7+2reb+4ast
Brussels: J.Ambrose 19+6reb+1ast, R.Kelly 9+1ast, J.Finch 9+3reb+4ast, T.Richardson 9+8reb+9ast, A.Libert 9+4reb+3ast, L.Hazard 8+2reb+1ast

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QSTA Utd. – BAL Weert 77-85

One of the most interesting games of round 24 was a derby match between two teams from Holland. The game took place in Bemmel where eighteenth ranked BAL Weert won against host QSTA Utd. (2-21) 85-77. BAL Weert dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to QSTA Utd.‘s 22. BAL Weert looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was French center Lionel Colson (206-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 12 rebounds. Slovenian guard Lon Lican (195-2005, agency: Players Group) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jeremiah Paige (190-1996, college: Colorado St.) who recorded 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import swingman Evan Taylor (198, college: Vanderbilt) added 21 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. BAL Weert maintains eighteenth position with 3-20 record. QSTA Utd. lost fifteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. BAL Weert will meet at home higher ranked Leeuwarden (#12) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. QSTA Utd. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
QSTA Utd.: J.Paige 22+5reb+6ast, E.Taylor 21+10reb+1ast, K.Helfrich 12+1reb, B.Carlson 11+4reb, B.Van Schaik 4+7reb+1ast, N.Balfourier 3+2reb+1ast
BAL Weert: L.Colson 28+12reb+1ast, L.Lican 17+7reb+5ast, R.Louis-Therese 15+3reb, O.Brathwaite 13+3reb+5ast, C.Lecesne 7+7reb+4ast, H.Minnig 3+3reb+4ast