Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Round 26 most important game was a victory of Ulm over 6th ranked Ludwigsburg 94-60 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of EnBW Ludwigsburg. ratiopharm Ulm made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They outrebounded EnBW Ludwigsburg 53-26 including a 38-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by EnBW Ludwigsburg helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Brazilian point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Trevion Williams (206-2000, college: Purdue) contributed with 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Center Eddy Edigin (202-1995) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds for EnBW Ludwigsburg. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ulm (17-9) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Vechta. Ludwigsburg at the other side dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Bonn. Ulm is looking forward to face Bamberg (#11) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Ludwigsburg will have a break next round.
Important game to mention about took place in Bonn. Eighth ranked Telekom Baskets (16-10) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Rasta Vechta (17-9) 80-77 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rasta Vechta. Canadian forward Thomas Kennedy (206-2000, college: Windsor) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Glynn Watson Jr chipped in 14 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. American guard Tommy Kuhse (188-1998, college: SMC) responded with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Rasta Vechta’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Bonn moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Ludwigsburg. Newly promoted Vechta keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Ulm. Bonn will play against league’s second-placed Chemnitz on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Vechta will play against Crailsheim and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg managed to get a sixth victory on Saturday night. This time they won against seventeenth-ranked Hakro Merlins 90-86. Justin Jaworski notched 18 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort. Even 27 points by Keandre Cook did not help to save the game for Crailsheim. Hakro Merlins’ coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Heidelberg (6-20) moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Tuebingen. Loser Hakro Merlins dropped to the bottom. Heidelberg will meet higher ranked Hamburg (#9) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Crailsheim will play against Vechta (#5) and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 26: Chemnitz beat Weissenfels on the road 111-95. Wuerzburg won against Tuebingen on its own court 96-81. Hamburg was outscored by ALBA in Berlin 85-65. Bamberg recorded a loss to Bayern at home 81-99. Oldenburg crushed Rostock on the opponent’s court 99-64. Goettingen beat Braunschweig in a home game 75-73.
The most impressive performance of 26th round was 14 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals by Ahmaad Rorie of Braunschweig.
Weissenfels – Chemnitz 95-111
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Chemnitz (21-5) beat 13th ranked MBC (8-18) in Weissenfels 111-95 on Saturday. Chemnitz made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Jeff Garrett (201-1994, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) notched 23 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and South Sudanese-Canadian Aher Uguak (201-1998, college: Loyola, IL) supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Chemnitz players scored in double figures. Even 41 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds by American guard Johnathan Stove (193-1995, college: Louisiana) did not help to save the game for Weissenfels. Martin Breunig (203-1992, college: Montana) added 17 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chemnitz maintains second position with 21-5 record having just one point less than leader Bayern. Loser MBC keep the thirteenth place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Goettingen. Chemnitz will meet at home Bonn (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Weissenfels will play against Oldenburg (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chemnitz: J.Garrett 23+7reb+2ast, K.Yebo 18+4reb, A.Uguak 17+5reb+6ast, K.Kajami-Keane 13+2reb+5ast, W.Van Beck 13+4reb+2ast, D.Lansdowne 10+4reb+7ast
Weissenfels: J.Stove 41+5reb+3ast, J.Dunn 17+1reb+1ast, M.Breunig 17+9reb+3ast, C.Callison 7+3reb+7ast, S.Jelks 5+3reb, V.Edwards 4+4reb
gschID: 1115467
Heidelberg – Crailsheim 90-86
Bottom-ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg managed to get a sixth victory on Saturday night. This time they won against seventeenth-ranked Hakro Merlins 90-86. Heidelberg made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. American guard Justin Jaworski (190-1999, college: Lafayette) notched 18 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and the other American import forward Elijah Childs (201-1999, college: Bradley) supported him with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Even 27 points by American guard Keandre Cook (194-1997, college: Missouri St.) did not help to save the game for Crailsheim. Point guard Elias Baggette (181-2002) added 15 points and 8 assists for the guests. Five Heidelberg and four Crailsheim players scored in double figures. Hakro Merlins’ coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Heidelberg (6-20) moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Tuebingen. Loser Hakro Merlins dropped to the bottom. Heidelberg will meet higher ranked Hamburg (#9) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Crailsheim will play against Vechta (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Heidelberg: E.Childs 19+8reb+3ast, J.Jaworski 18+5reb+9ast, A.Vargas 17+4reb, J.Carroll 14+6reb, I.Whaley 11+7reb+2ast, M.Kessen 4+1reb
Crailsheim: K.Cook 27+3reb+1ast, F.Bleck 15+2ast, B.Elias 15+4reb+8ast, M.Stuckey 12+2reb, T.Darden 5+3reb+3ast, J.Murray-Boyles 5+14reb+1ast
gschID: 1115468
Wuerzburg – Tuebingen 96-81
Very expected game when 16th ranked Tigers (6-20) lost to third ranked s Oliver Baskets (19-7) in Wuerzburg 81-96 on Saturday. Wuerzburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American point guard Otis Livingston II (180-1996, college: GMU) notched 22 points and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) to lead the effort and the other American import Zac Seljaas (202-1997, college: BYU) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Even 16 points and 9 assists by Panamanian-Puerto Rican point guard Jhivvan Jackson (182-1998, college: UTSA) did not help to save the game for Tuebingen. Latvian Kriss Helmanis (209-2002) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Wuerzburg maintains third position with 19-7 record having just one point less than leader Bayern. Tuebingen lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixteenth place with 20 games lost. They share the position with Heidelberg. Wuerzburg will meet Goettingen (#14) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tuebingen will play against Rostock and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg: O.Livingston II 22+3reb+7ast, Z.Seljaas 17+7reb+1ast, M.Ugrai 13, D.Perry 12+3reb+4ast, O.Klassen 12+7reb+2ast, C.Welp 8+5reb+1ast
Tuebingen: E.Ersek 16+2reb+1ast, J.Jackson 16+3reb+9ast, G.Kalaitzakis 12+6reb+3ast, K.Helmanis 12+9reb+2ast, D.Keppeler 9+4reb+3ast, E.Maxwell 6+1reb
gschID: 1115469
ALBA – Hamburg 85-65
Very predictable result when fourth ranked ALBA Berlin (18-5) rolled over at home 9th ranked Hamburg Towers (13-12) 85-65 on Sunday. ALBA looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international Tim Schneider (208-1997) notched 24 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American guard Sterling Brown (197-1995, college: SMU) supported him with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Even 12 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by Polish power forward Aleksander Dziewa (207-1997) did not help to save the game for Hamburg. American Seth Hinrichs (201-1993, college: Lafayette) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Four Hamburg players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. ALBA Berlin have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 18-5 record. Loser Hamburg Towers keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. ALBA will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hamburg will play against Heidelberg (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
ALBA: T.Schneider 24+4reb+1ast, L.Olinde 10+4reb+1ast, S.Brown 10+7reb+2ast, M.Hermannsson 9+1reb+2ast, J.Bean 8+6reb+1ast, M.Delow 7+1reb+2ast
Hamburg: S.Hinrichs 13+5reb+1ast, A.Dziewa 12+7reb+2ast, A.Durham 11+4reb+1ast, V.King 11+7reb+1ast, W.Christmas 7+7reb+4ast, B.Ivey 6+3reb
gschID: 1115470
Bamberg – Bayern 81-99
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Brose Bamberg (11-15) lost at home to second ranked Bayern Muenchen (21-4) 99-81 on Sunday. Bayern made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Serbian Vladimir Lucic (204-1989) notched 14 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international Isaac Bonga (204-1999) supported him with 19 points. Even 19 points by American guard Trey Woodbury (193-1999, college: Utah Valley) did not help to save the game for Bamberg. His fellow American import point guard Malik Johnson (178-1997, college: Canisius) added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bayern Muenchen have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Loser Brose Bamberg dropped to the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Braunschweig. Bayern will meet at home Braunschweig (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Bamberg will play against Ulm and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bayern: I.Bonga 19+2reb+1ast, E.Harris 15+4reb, V.Lucic 14+7reb+2ast, D.Brankovic 12+4reb+1ast, C.Edwards 11+1reb+3ast, N.Weiler-Babb 9+2reb
Bamberg: T.Woodbury 19+2reb+2ast, Z.Copeland 14+1reb+6ast, E.Onu 13+5reb+1ast, A.Nelson 11+3reb, M.Johnson 7+6reb+8ast, J.Gray 6+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1115471
Ludwigsburg – Ulm 60-94
Round 26 most important game was a victory of Ulm over 6th ranked Ludwigsburg 94-60 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of EnBW Ludwigsburg. ratiopharm Ulm made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They outrebounded EnBW Ludwigsburg 53-26 including a 38-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by EnBW Ludwigsburg helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Brazilian point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward Trevion Williams (206-2000, college: Purdue) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Four ratiopharm Ulm players scored in double figures. Center Eddy Edigin (202-1995) replied with 15 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Jayvon Graves (191-1998, college: Buffalo) added 12 points in the effort for EnBW Ludwigsburg. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ulm (17-9) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Vechta. Ludwigsburg at the other side dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Bonn. Ulm is looking forward to face Bamberg (#11) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Ludwigsburg will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ulm: G.de Paula 19+6reb+5ast, D.Pacome 15+5reb+1ast, J.Jessup 13+3reb+4ast, K.Jallow 12+3reb+2ast, T.Williams 10+11reb+3ast, T.Klepeisz 9+3reb+2ast
Ludwigsburg: E.Edigin 15+6reb+1ast, J.Graves 12+4reb+2ast, S.Melson 8+1ast, D.Buie 8+2reb+5ast, J.Baehre 7+2reb, J.Lewis 7+7reb
gschID: 1115472
Rostock – Oldenburg 64-99
Everything went according to plan when eleventh ranked EWE Baskets (12-14) outplayed 15th ranked Seawolves (6-19) in Rostock 99-64 on Sunday. Oldenburg made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Oldenburg outrebounded Rostock 40-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Oldenburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Geno Crandall (191-1996, college: Gonzaga) notched 27 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and center Norris Agbakoko (217-2000) supported him with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Four EWE Baskets players scored in double figures. Even 24 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by American Derrick Alston Jr (206-1997, college: Boise St.) did not help to save the game for Rostock. His fellow American import swingman Eric Lockett (196-1995, college: NC State) added 9 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Oldenburg moved-up to tenth place. Rostock lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 19 games lost. Oldenburg will meet at home Weissenfels (#13) in the next round. Rostock will play against Tuebingen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Oldenburg: G.Crandall 27+3reb+6ast, C.Brown Jr. 15+1ast, E.Izundu 12+3reb+1ast, N.Agbakoko 12+16reb+1ast, L.Schoormann 8+1reb, A.Konontsuk 7+7reb+2ast
Rostock: D.Alston Jr. 24+5reb, E.Lockett 9+5reb, W.Clark 7+2reb+1ast, T.Nelson 6+3ast, S.Theis 4, C.Carter 4+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1115473
Bonn – Vechta 80-77
Important game to mention about took place in Bonn. Eighth ranked Telekom Baskets (16-10) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Rasta Vechta (17-9) 80-77 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rasta Vechta. Vechta was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Canadian forward Thomas Kennedy (206-2000, college: Windsor) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Glynn Watson Jr (183-1997, college: Nebraska) chipped in 14 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. Four Telekom Baskets players scored in double figures. American guard Tommy Kuhse (188-1998, college: SMC) responded with 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Nigerian center Richmond Aririguzoh (206-1998, college: Princeton) scored 7 points and 6 rebounds. Rasta Vechta’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Bonn moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Ludwigsburg. Newly promoted Vechta keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Ulm. Bonn will play against league’s second-placed Chemnitz on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Vechta will play against Crailsheim and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bonn: T.Kennedy 16+7reb+1ast, G.Watson Jr. 14+4reb+3ast, S.Griesel 14+6reb+1ast, N.Kirkwood 10+3reb+1ast, H.Frey 7+1reb+5ast, C.Sengfelder 6+1reb
Vechta: T.Kuhse 27+6reb+4ast, S.Reaves 13, G.Johann 8+2reb+1ast, T.Groves 7+5reb, R.Aririguzoh 7+6reb, J.Aminu 4+3reb+3ast
gschID: 1115474
Goettingen – Braunschweig 75-73
There was a minor upset when 11th ranked Braunschweig (11-15) was edged on the road by fourteenth ranked BG Goettingen (8-18) 75-73 on Monday. American guard Umoja Gibson (185-1998, college: DePaul) notched 22 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import point guard David DeJulius (183-1999, college: Cincinnati) supported him with 20 points and 4 assists. Even 14 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals by American guard Ahmaad Rorie (186-1995, college: Montana, agency: Worldwide SM) did not help to save the game for Braunschweig. Angolan center Jilson Bango (208-1999) added 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the guests. Braunschweig’s coach Jesus Ramirez let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Goettingen moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Weissenfels. Braunschweig lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Bamberg. Goettingen will meet at home higher ranked Wuerzburg (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Braunschweig will play against the league’s leader Bayern (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Goettingen: U.Gibson 22+4reb+4ast, D.DeJulius 20+3reb+4ast, G.Anticevich 11+3reb, Z.Fedor 7, B.Hume 7+3reb+2ast, K.Silins 4+5reb+1ast
Braunschweig: J.Bango 18+6reb+1ast, A.Rorie 14+6reb+8ast, F.Sananda 13+4reb, B.Tischler 9+7reb+2ast, N.Tischler 7+2reb+2ast, B.Njie 5+1ast
gschID: 1115475
