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The most interesting game of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Belgium. Seventh ranked Kortrijk won against visiting Kangoeroes (5-5) 87-70. It was a great evening for American forward Jayden Gardner (201-2000, college: Virginia, agency: MSG) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points. His fellow American import center Paul Atkinson (206-1999, college: Notre Dame) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. Dutch forward Willem Brandwijk (204-1995, college: IUP) responded with 16 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kortrijk have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Brussels and Liege. Mechelen at the other side dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Kortrijk is looking forward to face Liege (#6) on the road in the next round. Mechelen will play against Brussels and is hoping to win this game.
One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Belgium. Third ranked Oostende outleveled host Spirou Charleroi (4-5) 83-60. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Damien Jefferson (196-1997, college: Creighton, agency: Octagon Europe) who led the winners and scored 22 points. Pierre-Antoine Gillet accounted for 9 points and 15 rebounds. American guard Austin Butler (196-1999, college: Charlotte) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Charleroi in the defeat. 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 (8-2) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Antwerp. Charleroi at the other side dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Feyenoord. Oostende will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Charleroi will play again on the road against the league’s leader Oostende (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Holland. Fourth ranked BAL Weert won against visiting Den Helder (2-7) 85-68. The best player for the winners was Noe Botuli who scored 23 points. BAL Weert’s coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Sean Flood produced 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. BAL Weert maintains fourth place with 5-3 record. Loser Den Helder keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: Den Bosch won against Yoast United on the opponent’s court 84-75. Belfius Mons unfortunately lost to Liege in a home game 66-68. Antwerp rolled over Aalst on the road 91-72. Feyenoord was crushed by Zwolle on its own court 81-102. Leuven was beaten by Brussels in a road game 79-64.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by Alexandre Libert of Brussels.

Kortrijk – Mechelen 87-70

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Charleroi – Oostende 60-83

One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Belgium. Third ranked Oostende outleveled host Spirou Charleroi (4-5) 83-60. Oostende dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Spirou Charleroi‘s 32 and made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Oostende had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Damien Jefferson (196-1997, college: Creighton, agency: Octagon Europe) who led the winners and scored 22 points. Pierre-Antoine Gillet (201-1991) accounted for 9 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side. American guard Austin Butler (196-1999, college: Charlotte) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import point guard Joshua Heath (186-1994, college: Georgia Tech) added 13 points respectively for Charleroi in the defeat. 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 (8-2) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Antwerp. Charleroi at the other side dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Feyenoord. Oostende will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Charleroi will play again on the road against the league’s leader Oostende (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Oostende: D.Jefferson 22+4reb+3ast, I.Diop 12+10reb, K.Ahmad 9+1reb+5ast, P.Gillet 9+15reb+2ast, M.Tass 9+2reb, S.Buysse 6+2reb+7ast
Charleroi: A.Butler 15+7reb, J.Heath 13+4reb+1ast, E.Venskus 13+1reb+1ast, I.Archange 7+11reb, M.Marlon 2+1reb, S.Quinten 2+1reb+1ast

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BAL Weert – Den Helder 85-68

One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Holland. Fourth ranked BAL Weert won against visiting Den Helder (2-7) 85-68. The best player for the winners was Belgian Noe Botuli (193-2000) who scored 23 points. Point guard Oshean Brathwaite (182-2002) chipped in 14 points and 7 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four BAL Weert players scored in double figures. BAL Weert’s coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Irish guard Sean Flood (188-1996, college: Longwood) produced 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Boyd Van Der Vuurst (193-1999) added 18 points respectively for the guests. BAL Weert maintains fourth place with 5-3 record. Loser Den Helder keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
BAL Weert: N.Botuli 23+2reb+1ast, C.Milhan 20+3reb+1ast, B.Oshean 14+4reb+7ast, N.Masnic 11+7reb+1ast, S.Romano 6, S.Armin 4+3reb
Den Helder: S.Flood 19+8reb+5ast, B.Van Der Vuurst 18+3reb+1ast, J.Lull 8+1reb, M.Kreps 7+5reb, D.Halman 6+3reb, T.Koopman 5+3reb+1ast

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Yoast United – Den Bosch 75-84

Very expected game in Bemmel where 9th ranked Yoast United (1-8) was defeated by second ranked Den Bosch (7-1) 84-75 on Saturday. Den Bosch forced 24 Yoast United turnovers. Strangely Yoast United outrebounded Den Bosch 39-27 including 27 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Boy Van Vliet (192-1994, college: DBU) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 assists. Latvian Roberts Stumbris (200-1993) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. American guard CJ Keyser (191-1997, college: ODU) produced 20 points and guard Roel Van Overbeek (189-2000) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Den Bosch and four Yoast United players scored in double figures. Den Bosch have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with ZZ Leiden. Yoast United lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Belfius Mons. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Den Bosch: A.Price 18+4reb+3ast, R.Stumbris 18+8reb+1ast, B.Van Vliet 17+1reb+10ast, J.Kok 15+3reb, E.Akot 11+5reb+2ast, D.Fenner 5+3reb+1ast
Yoast United: C.Keyser 20+3reb+3ast, R.Van Overbeek 15+9reb+2ast, S.Avea 15+9reb+1ast, I.Nweke 15+8reb+1ast, B.Van Schaik 6+4reb+3ast, R.Florian-Marin 4+6reb+1ast

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Belfius Mons – Liege 66-68

Rather predictable result in Jemappes where sixth ranked Liege Basket (6-4) edged 10th ranked Belfius Mons-Hainaut (1-8) 68-66 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American forward AJ John (202-1996, college: UC Davis, agency: MSG) who scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. DR Congolese-Belgian power forward Kevin Tumba (206-1991) chipped in 5 points and 12 rebounds. Leander Dedroog (199-1999) produced 18 points and Slovenian Leon Santelj (205-1995, agency: PEPI SPORT) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Liege Basket have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kortrijk and Brussels. Belfius Mons lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. They share it with Yoast United. Liege will meet at home Kortrijk (#5) in the next round. Belfius Mons will play against Limburg (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Liege: A.John 13+8reb+2ast, J.Hagins 12+5reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 12+1reb+4ast, N.Moussa 9+4reb, O.Troisfontaines 8+2reb+2ast, C.Anthony 5+1reb
Belfius Mons: L.Dedroog 18+3reb+1ast, S.Campara 14+1reb, S.Thrastarson 12+2reb+1ast, L.Santelj 8+7reb+3ast, K.Castlin 7+3reb, Z.Mortant 3+3ast

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Aalst – Antwerp 72-91

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Okapi Aalst (0-10) was rolled over at home by second ranked Antwerp Giants (8-2) 91-72 on Saturday. Antwerp dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Okapi Aalst‘s 32. The best player for the winners was Serbian power forward Nikola Jovanovic (211-1994, college: USC) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Rasir Bolton (190-1999, college: Gonzaga, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Antwerp Giants players scored in double figures. Antwerp Giants’ coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Forward Siebe Ledegen (199-2003) produced 15 points and 5 rebounds and Canadian forward James Jean-Marie (203-1997, college: Portland St.) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Antwerp Giants have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Oostende. Loser Okapi Aalst still closes the standings with ten games lost. Antwerp will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Aalst will play against the league’s second-placed Antwerp (#2) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Antwerp: K.Veinot 17+2reb+1ast, R.Bolton 15+5reb+1ast, N.Jovanovic 13+10reb+2ast, R.Kreuser 13+3reb, J.Sueing 12+2reb+1ast, Y.Schoepen 9+5reb
Aalst: L.Siebe 15+5reb+3ast, S.Steff 11+1reb, J.Jean-Marie 10+6reb+3ast, I.Maras 9+8reb, T.Blondin 7+4reb+2ast, D.Marchant 4+3reb+1ast

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Feyenoord – Zwolle 81-102

Everything went according to plan in Rotterdam where third ranked Zwolle (7-2) outscored 5th ranked Feyenoord (4-5) 102-81 on Sunday. Zwolle shot 62.5 percent from the field and made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Tim Hoeve (196-1998) who scored 17 points and 5 assists. American point guard Darius Quisenberry (188-1999, college: Fordham) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Zwolle players scored in double figures. Swedish forward Zaba Bangala (201-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Trenton Gibson (193-2000, college: Indiana St.) added 18 points respectively for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Zwolle have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 7-2 record having just one point less than leader Oostende, which they share with Limburg. Loser Feyenoord dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Charleroi. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Zwolle: T.Hoeve 17+2reb+5ast, D.Quisenberry 13+6reb+4ast, J.Pagenkopf 13+2reb+5ast, V.Der Plas Niek 12+1reb, T.Bieshaar 12+3reb+2ast, N.Dickerson 10+4reb+3ast
Feyenoord: Z.Bangala 18+14reb+4ast, T.Gibson 18+2reb+3ast, V.Caleb 11+1reb+4ast, S.Isai 9+2reb+1ast, K.Edwards 8+1ast, S.Beckton Jr. 6+1reb+1ast

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Brussels – Leuven 79-64

There was no surprise when 9th ranked Leuven Bears (3-8) were defeated on the road by sixth ranked Circus Brussels (6-4) 79-64 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was point guard Alexandre Libert (188-1990) who scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Jordan Harris (194-1997, college: Georgia) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Four Circus Brussels players scored in double figures. Circus Brussels’ coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American Cody Riley (206-1997, college: UCLA) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and power forward Thibault Vanderhaegen (202-1998) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Brussels moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kortrijk and Liege. Loser Leuven Bears keeps the ninth position with eight games lost. Brussels will meet at home Mechelen (#7) in the next round. Leuven will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Brussels: A.Libert 20+7reb+6ast, J.Harris 15+9reb+3ast, H.Thomas 12+4reb, L.Hazard 11+2reb+2ast, L.Kotrulja 7+2reb+1ast, B.Horvath 6+4reb+2ast
Leuven: C.Riley 24+15reb+3ast, T.Key 10+6ast, T.Vanderhaegen 9+6reb+2ast, S.Huurman 9+4reb+1ast, V.Bailey Jr 7+3reb, M.Noah 3+1ast