Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Coruna (19-7) in Madrid on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fifteenth ranked Fuenlabrada (9-16) 88-82. 25 personal fouls committed by Coruna helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Tanner McGrew (203-1993, college: WVWC) stepped up and scored 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import guard Jordan Swing (198-1990, college: UAB) chipped in 5 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side Georgian Beqa Burjanadze (201-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 13 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fuenlabrada moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Coruna at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. They share it with Estudiantes. Fuenlabrada is looking forward to face higher ranked Lleida (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Coruna will play against Caceres (#17) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Estudiantes (19-7) against seventh ranked Alicante (17-8) on Saturday night. Visiting Estudiantes was defeated by Alicante in Alicante 75-65. Guard Adria Rodriguez (192-2003) nailed 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and Brad Davison accounted for 16 points and 4 assists. Danish center Kevin Larsen (208-1993, college: GWU) came up with 12 points and 6 rebounds for Estudiantes in the defeat. Estudiantes’ coach Pedro Rivero rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Alicante moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Lleida. Estudiantes at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. They share it with Coruna. Alicante will play against higher ranked Burgos T. (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Estudiantes will play against Ourense and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in San Sebastian was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Lleida (17-8) played at the court of sixth ranked Gipuzkoa (18-7). Gipuzkoa defeated Lleida 87-72 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Lleida. Alex Barcello fired 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. Djordje Simeunovic produced 8 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gipuzkoa have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Burgos SP and Burgos T. Loser Lleida dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Alicante. Gipuzkoa will meet Burgos SP (#4) on the road in the next round. Lleida will play against Fuenlabrada and hope to secure a win.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 25: Melilla was destroyed by Burgos SP on the opponent’s court 99-72. Caceres managed to outperform Menorca in a home game 63-56. Burgos T. rolled over Castello on the road 112-72. Bottom-ranked Clavijo was defeated by Oviedo on its own court 78-81. Real Betis beat Cantabria in Sevilla 78-67. Valladolid won against Ourense at home 81-71.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points and 10 rebounds by Lucas NGuessan of Valladolid.
Alicante – Estudiantes 75-65
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Estudiantes (19-7) against seventh ranked Alicante (17-8) on Saturday night. Visiting Estudiantes was defeated by Alicante in Alicante 75-65. Alicante made 24-of-26 charity shots (92.3 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Guard Adria Rodriguez (192-2003) nailed 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and American guard Brad Davison (193-1999, college: Wisconsin) accounted for 16 points and 4 assists. Danish center Kevin Larsen (208-1993, college: GWU) came up with 12 points and 6 rebounds and Latvian point guard Toms Leimanis (190-1994) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Estudiantes in the defeat. Estudiantes’ coach Pedro Rivero rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn’t help. Alicante moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Lleida. Estudiantes at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. They share it with Coruna. Alicante will play against higher ranked Burgos T. (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Estudiantes will play against Ourense and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Alicante: B.Davison 16+4reb+4ast, R.Adria 15+8reb+4ast, J.Axel Gudmundsson 13+3reb+6ast, S.Barro 9+4reb, K.Kostadinov 9+5reb, B.Richard 8+1reb+3ast
Estudiantes: A.Wintering 13+3reb+1ast, K.Larsen 12+6reb+2ast, T.Leimanis 12+5reb+1ast, B.Frazier 6+1reb, C.Suarez 5+2ast, A.Sola 5+2reb
gschID: 1085098
Burgos SP – Melilla 99-72
Very expected game when 12th ranked Melilla (9-16) was crushed on the road by fourth ranked Burgos SP (18-7) 99-72 on Saturday. Burgos SP outrebounded Melilla 39-23 including 26 on the defensive glass. Burgos SP looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Melilla‘s players. Armenian-American center Luke Fischer (211-1994, college: Marquette) fired 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Slovenian guard Miha Lapornik (194-1993, agency: PEPI SPORT) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Four Burgos SP players scored in double figures. Austrian-American forward Bryce Douvier (201-1991, college: TAMUCC) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and French guard Sofiane Briki (193-1999) added 14 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Burgos SP moved-up to third place, which they share with Burgos T. and Gipuzkoa. Melilla lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Burgos SP will meet at home Gipuzkoa (#5) in the next round. Melilla will play against Valladolid (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Burgos SP: L.Fischer 15+8reb, M.Lapornik 15+2reb+4ast, A.Barrera 14+2reb, J.Kasibabu 14+1reb+1ast, S.Vene 13+1reb+2ast, E.Atic 12+3reb+2ast
Melilla: B.Douvier 20+8reb, S.Briki 14+2reb+2ast, P.Van Dyke 10+2reb, H.Varence 8+2reb+1ast, O.Alvarado 8+1reb+5ast, F.Hector 5
gschID: 1085099
Caceres – Menorca 63-56
There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Caceres (6-19) defeated at home higher ranked Menorca (9-16) 63-56 on Sunday. Canadian-Nigerian guard Mike Nuga (188-1997, college: UNLV) fired 13 points for the winners. Brazilian center Dikembe Andre (206-1999) chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds. The former international center Victor Arteaga (212-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and Serbian power forward Oliver Stevic (204-1984) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Caceres moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Castello. Newly promoted Menorca keeps the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Caceres will meet league’s leader Coruna on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Menorca will play against Cantabria (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caceres: M.Nuga 13+4reb+3ast, D.Andre 9+9reb+2ast, H.Atencia 9+1reb, R.Pablo 7+4reb, D.Rodriguez 6+1reb, P.Carreno 6+2reb
Menorca: O.Stevic 19+7reb+2ast, V.Arteaga 14+14reb+2ast, C.Hannah 8+3reb+3ast, P.Molins 5+2reb+1ast, E.Stoilov 4+3reb, A.Tamayo 3+1reb
gschID: 1085100
Castello – Burgos T. 72-112
Not a big story in a game in Castellon where 16th ranked Castello (6-19) was rolled over by fourth ranked Burgos T. (18-7) 112-72 on Sunday. Burgos T. outrebounded Castello 57-28 including a 24-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Burgos T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists. Forward Rodrigo Seoane (202-1999) fired 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Arnau Parrado (204-2000) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Burgos T. players scored in double figures. Point guard Joan Faner (176-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 assists and American forward Eric Stutz (203-1992, college: EKU) added 20 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Burgos T. moved-up to third place, which they share with Burgos SP and Gipuzkoa. Castello lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Caceres. Burgos T. will meet at home Alicante (#7) in the next round. Castello will play against Oviedo (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Burgos T.: R.Seoane 21+6reb+4ast, A.Parrado 16+6reb+4ast, J.Cremo 16+4reb+4ast, H.Sergi 15+8reb+1ast, R.Vila 12+5reb+3ast, S.Mario 8+6reb+3ast
Castello: E.Stutz 20+4reb, J.Faner 11+3reb+10ast, V.Orlov 10+3reb, G.Bressan 8+6reb+2ast, V.Okouo 6+3reb, D.Manchon 6+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1085101
Gipuzkoa – Lleida 87-72
The game in San Sebastian was also quite interesting. 5th ranked Lleida (17-8) played at the court of sixth ranked Gipuzkoa (18-7). Gipuzkoa defeated Lleida 87-72 on Sunday. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Lleida. American guard Alex Barcello (188-1998, college: BYU) fired 15 points and 5 assists for the winners. Russian Pavel Savkov (201-2002) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Four Gipuzkoa players scored in double figures. Serbian forward Djordje Simeunovic (201-1995, agency: 011 Sports) produced 8 points and 6 rebounds and Jaume Lobo (180-1997) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gipuzkoa have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Burgos SP and Burgos T. Loser Lleida dropped to the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with Alicante. Gipuzkoa will meet Burgos SP (#4) on the road in the next round. Lleida will play against Fuenlabrada and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gipuzkoa: S.Pavel 17+5reb+1ast, A.Barcello 15+4reb+5ast, X.Oroz 13+6reb+2ast, I.Aurrecoechea 10+5reb+1ast, A.Martinez 9+4reb+1ast, J.Vrankic 8+5reb+1ast
Lleida: J.Lobo 13+2reb, K.Kuath 11+1reb, I.Arroyo-Varela 10+1reb+1ast, K.Hasbrouck 10+1reb+1ast, D.Simeunovic 8+6reb+2ast, D.Brito 8+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1085102
Clavijo – Oviedo 78-81
Everything went according to plan in Logrono where thirteenth ranked Oviedo (10-15) edged bottom-ranked Clavijo (4-21) 81-78 on Sunday. Guard Raul Lobaco (197-2000) fired 26 points for the winners. Slovenian point guard Dan Duscak (187-2002) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. German center Yasin Kolo (208-1992, college: Bellarmine) produced 20 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and forward Ismael Tamba (201-2001) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Clavijo players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Oviedo moved-up to eleventh place. Newly promoted Clavijo stay dead last with 21 lost games. Oviedo will meet at home Castello (#16) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Clavijo will play against Real Betis in Sevilla and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Oviedo: R.Lobaco 26+4reb+1ast, D.Duscak 15+2reb+4ast, T.Stuckman 11+3reb+1ast, D.Horton 9+3reb+1ast, J.Perez 8+1reb+4ast, M.Marti 7+5reb+1ast
Clavijo: Y.Kolo 20+6reb+1ast, J.Nicolau 13+6reb+3ast, I.Tamba 12+10reb+3ast, A.Moreno 11+3reb+4ast, D.Knudsen 8+1reb+1ast, D.Pablo Miguel 6+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1085103
Fuenlabrada – Coruna 88-82
The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Coruna (19-7) in Madrid on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by fifteenth ranked Fuenlabrada (9-16) 88-82. 25 personal fouls committed by Coruna helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Tanner McGrew (203-1993, college: WVWC) stepped up and scored 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import guard Jordan Swing (198-1990, college: UAB) chipped in 5 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side Georgian Beqa Burjanadze (201-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 13 points and 4 assists and Serbian center Goran Huskic (210-1992, college: Howard Col., TX) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fuenlabrada moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Coruna at the other side still keeps top position with seven games lost. They share it with Estudiantes. Fuenlabrada is looking forward to face higher ranked Lleida (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Coruna will play against Caceres (#17) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Fuenlabrada: T.McGrew 32+9reb+4ast, A.Abu 13+2reb+2ast, E.Duran 10+1reb, T.Bellas 10+2reb+4ast, K.Sy 9+4reb, P.Garino 6+4reb+1ast
Coruna: J.Ingus 14+1reb+2ast, B.Burjanadze 13+4reb+4ast, A.Font 12, G.Huskic 10+5reb+4ast, S.Petersen 8+2reb, Y.Barrueta 7+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1085104
Cantabria – Real Betis 67-78
There was no surprise in Torrelavega where 12th ranked Cantabria (9-16) was defeated by tenth ranked Real Betis (11-14) 78-67 on Sunday. Real Betis made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Uruguayan forward Joaquin Rodriguez (198-1999, agency: Pro Sports) fired 18 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Argentinian-Italian point guard Lucas Faggiano (188-1989, college: LIU Brooklyn) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Brazilian forward Tulio Da Silva (203-1996, college: Missouri St.) produced 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Bosnian Mirza Bulic (207-1992) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Betis moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Ourense. Loser Cantabria keeps the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Real Betis will meet at home bottom-ranked Clavijo (#18) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cantabria will play against Menorca (#14) in Mahon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Real Betis: J.Rodriguez 18+5reb+8ast, B.De Bisschop 16+3reb, L.Faggiano 13+6reb+4ast, R.Kuksiks 7+2reb+2ast, K.Berzins 7+2reb+2ast, E.Wembi 6+6reb
Cantabria: T.Da Silva 19+9reb+1ast, M.Bulic 16+2reb+1ast, K.Urban 10+2reb+1ast, A.Sans 8+1reb+6ast, J.Nogues 6+4reb+1ast, M.Milovanovic 4+6reb
gschID: 1085105
Valladolid – Ourense 81-71
The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked Valladolid‘s (16-9) home victory over 9th ranked Ourense (11-14) 81-71 on Saturday. Valladolid made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game, while Ourense only scored five points from the stripe. American guard Devin Schmidt (193-1994, college: Delta St.) fired 25 points for the winners. Dutch center Lucas NGuessan (213-1997, college: ETSU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Croatian power forward Ivica Radic (208-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Justin Turner (193-1998, college: BGSU) added 19 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Valladolid maintains eighth place with 16-9 record. Loser Ourense keeps the ninth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Real Betis. Valladolid will meet Melilla (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ourense will play against the league’s second-placed Estudiantes (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Valladolid: D.Schmidt 25+4reb+1ast, L.N’Guessan 14+10reb, M.Torres Cuevas 11+6reb+4ast, M.Kovacevic 8+4reb+1ast, M.Zigmantavicius 7, L.Nwogbo 5+4reb
Ourense: J.Turner 19+2ast, I.Radic 13+11reb, J.Santana 11+5reb+3ast, M.Kacinas 8+3reb, U.Mendicote 7+5reb+1ast, A.Palazuelos 5+1ast
gschID: 1085106
