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Bottom-ranked Artland Dragons managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of three consecutive losses on Tuesday night. This time they won against ninth-ranked Bayreuth in Quakenbrueck 83-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Bayreuth. Artland looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American point guard Buzz Anthony (180-1998, college: RMC) who scored 17 points and 9 assists. Kilian Binapfl (198-2000) chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Esa Ahmad (203-1996, college: WVU) who recorded 24 points and 5 rebounds. Bayreuth’s coach Mladen Drijencic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Artland maintains eighteenth place with 2-13 record. Bayreuth at the other side dropped to the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Dresden and Karlsruhe PS. Artland are looking forward to face higher ranked Paderborn (#16) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayreuth will play against Kirchheim (#5) and is hoping to win this game.
The game in Giessen was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Gladiators (12-3) played at the court of 5th ranked 46ers (10-6). Gladiators managed to secure a 4-point victory 85-81. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of 46ers. It was a good game for Iranian Behnam Yakhchali (196-1995, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with 20 points (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Clay Guillozet contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Slovakian point guard Simon Krajcovic (188-1994, college: LMU) answered with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for Giessen. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gladiators have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Trier keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Jena and Frankfurt. Giessen at the other side dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. Trier will play against Koblenz (#12) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Giessen will play against the league’s leader Jena (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Karlsruhe was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Phoenix Hagen (11-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Lions (8-7). Phoenix Hagen managed to secure a 8-point victory 79-71 on Wednesday. It was a great evening for Siler Schneider who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. The best for the losing side was Bakary Dibba with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Hagen maintains fourth place with 11-4 record. Loser Lions keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Bayreuth and Dresden. Hagen will meet at home Nuernberg (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Karlsruhe PS will play against Muenster and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 15 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Muenster crushed Nuernberg in a road game 84-62. Kirchheim beat Paderborn at home 85-68. Bremerhaven won against Duesseldorf on the opponent’s court 86-75. Bochum unfortunately lost to Jena in a home game 73-83. Vechta 2 recorded a loss to Dresden on the road 94-97. Koblenz was defeated by Frankfurt on its own court 54-69.
The best stats of 15th round was 13 points by Kevin McClain of Frankfurt.

Giessen – Trier 81-85

The game in Giessen was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Gladiators (12-3) played at the court of 5th ranked 46ers (10-6). Gladiators managed to secure a 4-point victory 85-81. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of 46ers. Trier made 21-of-23 charity shots (91.3 percent) during the game. It was a good game for Iranian Behnam Yakhchali (196-1995, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory with 20 points (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). American forward Clay Guillozet (193-1997, college: Valdosta St.) contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Gladiators players scored in double figures. Slovakian point guard Simon Krajcovic (188-1994, college: LMU) answered with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and American guard Duane Wilson (190-1994, college: Texas A&M) added 19 points in the effort for Giessen. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gladiators have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Trier keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Jena and Frankfurt. Giessen at the other side dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. Trier will play against Koblenz (#12) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Giessen will play against the league’s leader Jena (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Giessen: D.Wilson 19+1reb+1ast, S.Krajcovic 17+5reb+7ast, R.Benzing 12+2reb+5ast, T.Crews 9+2reb+2ast, D.Kovacevic 8+2reb, J.Maier 8+2reb
Trier: B.Yakhchali 20+4reb+2ast, C.Guillozet 15+7reb+2ast, M.Zirbes 12+5reb+1ast, J.Mann 10+1reb+3ast, M.Krimmer 10+5reb+1ast, M.Graves 8+2reb+5ast

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Artland – Bayreuth 83-70

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Nuernberg – Muenster 62-84

There was no surprise in Nuernberg where 11th ranked Falcons (6-9) were crushed by seventh ranked Muenster (9-6) 84-62 on Tuesday. Muenster made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Muenster especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. It was a great evening for American forward Nathan Scott (203-1999, college: EMU) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 5 rebounds. Icelandic guard Hilmar Petursson (190-2000, agency: Blacktop Management) helped adding 15 points. The best for the losing side was Julius Wolf (205-1993) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena, agency: VM Hoops Agency) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Muenster maintains seventh place with 9-6 record. Loser Falcons keeps the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Bremerhaven and Koblenz. Muenster will meet at home Karlsruhe PS (#9) in the next round. Nuernberg will play against Hagen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nuernberg: J.Wolf 20+10reb+2ast, T.Koepple 10+3reb+3ast, A.Gaines 9+6reb+3ast, C.Alexander 8+1reb, K.Huntsberry 5+1ast, F.Christian 5+1reb
Muenster: A.Touray 16+2reb, H.Petursson 15+2reb+1ast, N.Scott 15+5reb+1ast, J.Graham 10+4reb, A.Toomer 9+3reb+3ast, J.Guenther 9+2reb+6ast

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Kirchheim – Paderborn 85-68

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Kirchheim Knights (10-5) defeated at home 16th ranked Uni Baskets (3-12) 85-68 on Tuesday. Kirchheim had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Michael Flowers (185-1999, college: WSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. British guard Jaydon Henry-McCalla (202-1999) helped adding 22 points and 8 rebounds. Four Kirchheim Knights players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Quashawn Lane (188, college: New Haven) with 15 points and 4 assists and the other American import guard Zach Chappell (190, college: Sacramento St.) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kirchheim moved-up to fifth place. Paderborn lost their sixth game in a row. They keep the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Bochum. Kirchheim will meet Bayreuth (#8) on the road in the next round. Paderborn will play against Artland (#18) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Paderborn: Q.Lane 15+3reb+4ast, H.Yenor 13+3reb+1ast, Z.Chappell 10+5reb+5ast, N.Buchholz 9+1reb, L.Lagerpusch 7+3reb, W.Philipp 5+3reb+2ast
Kirchheim: J.Henry-McCalla 22+8reb+1ast, M.Flowers 20+5reb+10ast, N.Muszynski 17+9reb+5ast, D.Antonio 10+4reb+1ast, A.Bulajic 4+1reb+1ast, A.Pickett 4+3reb+1ast

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Duesseldorf – Bremerhaven 75-86

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven and 14th ranked Duesseldorf had identical 5-9 record. But Duesseldorf was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Bremerhaven 86-75 on Tuesday night. Bremerhaven made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Duesseldorf turnovers. It was a great evening for Icelandic guard Hilmar Henningsson (195-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) helped adding 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Eisbaeren Bremerhaven players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman Raiquan Clark (198, college: LIU Brooklyn) with 23 points and the other American import point guard Ben Shungu (188-1997, college: Vermont) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Duesseldorf’s coach Andac Yapicier tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Bremerhaven (6-9) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Nuernberg and Koblenz. Duesseldorf lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with ten games lost. Bremerhaven will meet at home higher ranked Dresden (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Duesseldorf will play against Bochum (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Duesseldorf: R.Clark 23+3reb+2ast, B.Shungu 15+6reb+4ast, E.Marshall 6+2reb, A.Moeller 6+2reb, P.Giese 6+1reb+2ast, C.Lecesne 5+5reb
Bremerhaven: N.Hornsby 16+8reb+2ast, H.Henningsson 16+9reb+3ast, A.Cook 15+1reb+6ast, H.Drescher 15+3reb, R.Oehle 10+10reb, M.Frierson 6

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Bochum – Jena 73-83

Very predictable result in Bochum where second ranked Science City Jena (12-3) beat 16th ranked SparkassenStars (3-12) 83-73 on Wednesday. Jena made 28-of-37 free shots (75.7 percent) during the game. Jena outrebounded Bochum 53-30 including a 22-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American-Syrian guard Amir Hinton (196-1997, college: Shaw) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international point guard Joshiko Saibou (187-1990) helped adding 23 points. Science City Jena’s coach Bjoern Harmsen used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Niklas Geske (188-1994) with 23 points and 5 assists and American guard David Cohn (188-1995, college: William & Mary, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 16 points and 4 assists. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Science City Jena. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Trier and Frankfurt. Bochum lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the sixteenth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Paderborn. Jena will meet at home Giessen (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bochum will play against Duesseldorf (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bochum: N.Geske 23+3reb+5ast, D.Cohn 16+3reb+4ast, L.Kamp 10+4reb+1ast, T.Alte 8+10reb+3ast, Q.Nelson 7+4reb+2ast, D.Zdravevski 5+3reb
Jena: J.Saibou 23+3reb+3ast, A.Hinton 22+5reb+4ast, S.Haukohl 8+12reb+3ast, R.Moore 7+9reb+1ast, R.Rafael 7+7reb+2ast, B.Lorenz 5+1reb+1ast

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Dresden – Vechta 2 97-94

Not a big story in a game in Dresden where 15th ranked Vechta-2 (4-11) was edged by tenth ranked Titans (8-7) 97-94 on Tuesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Dresden made 31-of-37 free shots (83.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for guard Daniel Kirchner (187-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Canadian Tanner Graham (200-1996, college: Queen’s) helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Four Titans players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Roman Bedime (203-2001) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) and American forward Kaden Anderson (203, college: PLNU) scored 23 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Dresden moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Bayreuth and Karlsruhe PS. Newly promoted Vechta 2 keeps the fifteenth position with 11 games lost. Dresden will meet Bremerhaven (#13) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Vechta 2 will play against the league’s second-placed Frankfurt where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Vechta 2: K.Anderson 23+4reb+2ast, B.Roman 20+10reb+1ast, K.Jack 18+2reb+5ast, L.Okpara 6+2reb, L.Van Slooten 6+5reb+2ast, B.Kaya 5+5ast
Dresden: D.Kirchner 19+2reb+10ast, A.Wendler 18+1reb+3ast, K.Sapwell 17+5reb+2ast, T.Graham 13+8reb+3ast, G.Teichmann 11+1reb+1ast, T.Isemann 7+5reb+3ast

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Karlsruhe PS – Hagen 71-79

The game in Karlsruhe was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Phoenix Hagen (11-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Lions (8-7). Phoenix Hagen managed to secure a 8-point victory 79-71 on Wednesday. It was a great evening for American guard Siler Schneider (191-1995, college: UC Davis, agency: One Motive Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. Point guard Bjarne Kraushaar (190-1999) helped adding 12 points. Schneider is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Phoenix Hagen players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Danish Bakary Dibba (206-2001, agency: Blacktop Management) with 19 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard OShowen Williams (180-1997, college: App State) scored 18 points. Hagen maintains fourth place with 11-4 record. Loser Lions keeps the eighth position with seven games lost. They share it with Bayreuth and Dresden. Hagen will meet at home Nuernberg (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Karlsruhe PS will play against Muenster and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Karlsruhe PS: B.Dibba 19+6reb+1ast, O.Williams 18+4reb+3ast, G.Zeeb 13+2ast, D.Tunstall 9+12reb, M.Jostmann 8+6reb+1ast, L.Dent 2+1reb
Hagen: S.Schneider 22+4reb, B.Mackenzie 14+1reb, B.Kraushaar 12+3reb+3ast, N.Bohannon 10+6reb, L.Boner 6+9reb, K.Krause 6+3reb+2ast

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Koblenz – Frankfurt 54-69

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Skyliners (12-3) won against on the road 11th ranked Koblenz (6-9) 69-54 on Wednesday. Frankfurt forced 25 Koblenz turnovers. It was a great evening for Jacob Knauf (210-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized American guard Kevin McClain (190-1996, college: Belmont) helped adding 13 points. The best for the losing side was American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Leon Friederici (190-1995) scored 12 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Frankfurt keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Trier and Jena. Newly promoted Koblenz keeps the eleventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Bremerhaven and Nuernberg. Frankfurt will meet Vechta 2 (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Koblenz will play against Trier (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koblenz: D.Sloan 14+7reb+2ast, L.Friederici 12+3reb+1ast, M.Pluskota 8+5reb, M.Poelking 7+4reb, R.Pipiras 4+5reb+1ast, L.Saffer 4+1reb
Frankfurt: J.Knauf 13+8reb, K.McClain 13+3reb+2ast, L.Brenneke 10+2reb, C.Henry 9+5reb+3ast, A.Warnholtz 8+2reb+2ast, B.Coplin 7+3reb+1ast