The Regular Season in BBL is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 6 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Wuerzburg. Second ranked Bayern Muenchen faced 4th ranked s Oliver Baskets. Guests from Muenchen (23-4) defeated host s Oliver Baskets (20-8) 90-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of s Oliver Baskets. Bayern made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Bayern outrebounded Wuerzburg 32-21 including 25 on the defensive glass. Argentinian swingman Leandro Bolmaro (198-2000) fired 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Carsen Edwards (185-1998, college: Purdue) chipped in 14 points. Bayern Muenchen’s coach Pablo Laso used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Otis Livingston II (180-1996, college: GMU) produced 31 points and 6 assists for lost side. Bayern Muenchen have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Wuerzburg at the other side keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. Bayern are looking forward to face Heidelberg (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Wuerzburg will play against Rostock (#15) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Vechta, where higher ranked Rasta Vechta (17-11) lost at home to tenth ranked EWE Baskets (14-14) 82-88. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard DeWayne Russell (180-1994, college: GCU) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 6 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!). Geno Crandall contributed with 20 points for the winners. EWE Baskets’ coach Pedro Calles allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Ryan Schwieger (198-1999, college: Loyola, IL) replied with 22 points for Vechta. EWE Baskets have a solid three-game winning streak. Oldenburg moved-up to ninth place. Vechta lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Ludwigsburg and Bonn. Oldenburg will play against Braunschweig (#12) at home in the next round. Vechta will play against Tuebingen (#18) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Chemnitz. Local Chemnitz (23-5) outscored 18th ranked Tigers (6-22) 113-82 on Saturday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Kevin Yebo who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Mateo Seric responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Tigers’ coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Chemnitz have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 23-5 record having just one point less than leader Bayern. Tuebingen lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 22 lost games. They share the position with Crailsheim. Chemnitz will meet Goettingen (#14) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Tuebingen will play against Vechta (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Rest of the games of round 28 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Goettingen was defeated by Bonn in a road game 95-85. Braunschweig beat Crailsheim at home 98-88. Heidelberg was destroyed by Ludwigsburg on the opponent’s court 93-68. Bamberg managed to outperform Hamburg in a home game 86-80. Ulm rolled over Rostock on the road 96-71. Weissenfels were defeated by ALBA on its own court 67-76.
Bonn – Goettingen 95-85
There was no surprise in Bonn where 14th ranked BG Goettingen (8-20) was defeated by eighth ranked Telekom Baskets (17-11) 95-85 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian forward Thomas Kennedy (206-2000, college: Windsor) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Norwegian point guard Harald Frey (188-1997, college: Montana St.) who added 16 points and 8 assists during the contest. At the losing side Latvian center Karlis Silins (210-1997, college: FAU) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Montenegrin Fedor Zugic (196-2003) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Bonn and five Goettingen players scored in double figures. Bonn moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Ludwigsburg and Vechta. Loser BG Goettingen dropped to the thirteenth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Weissenfels. Bonn will meet Crailsheim (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Goettingen will play against the league’s second-placed Chemnitz (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Goettingen: K.Silins 16+5reb+2ast, Z.Fedor 15+6reb, U.Gibson 14+2reb+4ast, B.Hume 12+8reb+1ast, G.Anticevich 10+8reb, D.DeJulius 7+3reb+5ast
Bonn: T.Kennedy 17+8reb+3ast, H.Frey 16+1reb+8ast, B.Fobbs 15+6reb+1ast, S.Griesel 10+2reb+2ast, C.Sengfelder 10+5reb+1ast, N.Kirkwood 9+6reb+2ast
gschID: 1115484
Braunschweig – Crailsheim 98-88
No shocking result in a game when twelfth ranked Braunschweig (12-16) defeated at home 17th ranked Hakro Merlins (6-22) 98-88 on Saturday. Braunschweig shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 54.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Angolan center Jilson Bango (208-1999) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Ahmaad Rorie (186-1995, college: Montana, agency: Worldwide SM) who added 15 points, 10 assists and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side American forward Galin Smith (204-1998, college: Maryland) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and French guard Leo Westermann (198-1992) scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hakro Merlins’ coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Braunschweig moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Bamberg. Loser Hakro Merlins keeps the seventeenth position with 22 games lost. They share it with Tuebingen. Braunschweig will meet higher ranked Oldenburg (#9) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Crailsheim will play against Bonn (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Crailsheim: G.Smith 22+6reb+1ast, K.Cook 20+2reb, M.Stuckey 20+2reb+1ast, L.Westermann 11+8reb+6ast, F.Bleck 6+11reb+1ast, T.Darden 4+4reb
Braunschweig: J.Bango 22+8reb+4ast, N.Tischler 17+3reb+1ast, A.Rorie 15+4reb+10ast, M.Peterka 12+2reb+3ast, F.Zylka 11+1reb+3ast, A.Sylla 8+9reb
gschID: 1115485
Chemnitz – Tuebingen 113-82
The game with biggest result difference took place in Chemnitz. Local Chemnitz (23-5) outscored 18th ranked Tigers (6-22) 113-82 on Saturday night. Chemnitz shot 41 for 55 from the free-throw line, while Tuebingen only scored twenty five points from the stripe. Chemnitz forced 22 Tuebingen turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a quality performance of Kevin Yebo (207-1996) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Jeff Garrett (201-1994, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) who added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side naturalized Croatian Mateo Seric (204-1999) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Panamanian-Puerto Rican point guard Jhivvan Jackson (182-1998, college: UTSA) scored 16 points and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Tigers’ coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Chemnitz have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 23-5 record having just one point less than leader Bayern. Tuebingen lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 22 lost games. They share the position with Crailsheim. Chemnitz will meet Goettingen (#14) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Tuebingen will play against Vechta (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tuebingen: J.Jackson 16+1reb+5ast, M.Seric 16+8reb+2ast, F.Gaines 13+4reb, A.Kivimaki 10+2ast, E.Maxwell 10+1reb+2ast, D.Keppeler 6+4reb
Chemnitz: K.Yebo 23+6reb+3ast, W.Van Beck 20+1reb+5ast, K.Kajami-Keane 18+1reb+3ast, J.Garrett 16+7reb+4ast, D.Lansdowne 15+3reb+4ast, A.Uguak 12+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1115486
Ludwigsburg – Heidelberg 93-68
Very expected game when 16th ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg (7-21) was rolled over on the road by eighth ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (17-11) 93-68 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Desure Buie (182-1997, college: Hofstra) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 4 assists and naturalized Cuban Yorman Polas-Bartolo (191-1985) who added 13 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four EnBW Ludwigsburg players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Elijah Childs (201-1999, college: Bradley) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Justin Jaworski (190-1999, college: Lafayette) scored 19 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ludwigsburg moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Bonn and Vechta. Loser MLP Academics Heidelberg keeps the sixteenth position with 21 games lost. Ludwigsburg will meet Hamburg (#10) on the road in the next round. Heidelberg will play against the league’s leader Bayern (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Heidelberg: E.Childs 23+8reb+1ast, J.Jaworski 19+2reb+2ast, E.Lasisi 7+1reb+2ast, N.Wuerzner 6+3reb+1ast, I.Whaley 5+11reb, M.Kessen 4+7reb+1ast
Ludwigsburg: D.Buie 19+2reb+4ast, J.Roberson 13+8reb+1ast, Y.Polas-Bartolo 13+8reb+2ast, S.Melson 13+2reb+4ast, E.Edigin 11+3reb+1ast, J.Lewis 9+4reb
gschID: 1115487
Vechta – Oldenburg 82-88
We should mention about the upset which took place in Vechta, where higher ranked Rasta Vechta (17-11) lost at home to tenth ranked EWE Baskets (14-14) 82-88. Oldenburg made 21-of-23 charity shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Vechta was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard DeWayne Russell (180-1994, college: GCU) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 6 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!). Guard Geno Crandall (191-1996, college: Gonzaga) contributed with 20 points for the winners. EWE Baskets’ coach Pedro Calles allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Ryan Schwieger (198-1999, college: Loyola, IL) replied with 22 points and forward Wes Iwundu (198-1994, college: Kansas St.) added 8 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Vechta. EWE Baskets have a solid three-game winning streak. Oldenburg moved-up to ninth place. Vechta lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Ludwigsburg and Bonn. Oldenburg will play against Braunschweig (#12) at home in the next round. Vechta will play against Tuebingen (#18) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Vechta: R.Schwieger 22+3reb+2ast, C.Flanigan 10+3reb+1ast, J.Aminu 10+2reb+4ast, G.Johann 9+4reb, R.Aririguzoh 8+3reb, W.Iwundu 8+6reb+2ast
Oldenburg: D.Russell 24+2reb+6ast, G.Crandall 20+3reb+3ast, L.Schoormann 9, E.Izundu 9+4reb, A.Konontsuk 8+10reb+1ast, C.Brown Jr. 7+4reb
gschID: 1115488
Bamberg – Hamburg 86-80
There was a small surprise when twelfth ranked Brose Bamberg (12-16) beat at home 10th ranked Hamburg Towers (13-14) 86-80 on Sunday. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Zach Copeland (193-1997, college: Illinois St.) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 6 assists and forward Adrian Nelson (203-1999, college: YSU, agency: Pensack Sports) who added 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Brose Bamberg players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Aljami Durham (193-1998, college: Providence) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and forward VJ King (198-1997, college: Louisville, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 17 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bamberg moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Braunschweig. Hamburg lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 14 games lost. Bamberg will meet higher ranked ALBA (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Hamburg will play against ALBA (#3) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Hamburg: A.Durham 19+9reb+3ast, V.King 17+4reb+1ast, B.Ivey 16+1reb+1ast, W.Christmas 9+6reb+1ast, S.Hinrichs 7+3reb+2ast, L.Meisner 5
Bamberg: Z.Copeland 18+2reb+6ast, T.Woodbury 15+1reb+2ast, A.Nelson 14+9reb+1ast, E.Onu 12+4reb+1ast, J.Gray 9+4reb, F.Stanic 9+7reb
gschID: 1115489
Rostock – Ulm 71-96
Not a big story in a game in Rostock where 15th ranked Seawolves (7-20) were outplayed by fifth ranked ratiopharm Ulm (19-9) 96-71 on Sunday. Ulm looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Trevion Williams (206-2000, college: Purdue) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and Brazilian point guard Georginho de Paula (197-1996) who added 12 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four ratiopharm Ulm players scored in double figures. At the losing side American point guard Tyler Nelson (191-1995, college: Fairfield) responded with 12 points and 7 assists and his fellow American import Derrick Alston Jr (206-1997, college: Boise St.) scored 18 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. ratiopharm Ulm have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 19-9 record. Loser Seawolves keeps the fifteenth place with 20 games lost. Ulm will meet at home Weissenfels (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rostock will play against Wuerzburg and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rostock: D.Alston Jr. 18+4reb+1ast, C.Goodwin 12+8reb, T.Nelson 12+4reb+7ast, E.Lockett 9+5reb, W.Clark 9+2reb+2ast, M.Bradley 6+5reb+2ast
Ulm: T.Williams 22+14reb+2ast, P.Herkenhoff 13+4reb, G.de Paula 12+3reb+5ast, N.Juan 10+3reb+6ast, K.Jallow 10+1reb+2ast, J.Jessup 8+7reb+4ast
gschID: 1115490
Weissenfels – ALBA 67-76
Everything went according to plan in Weissenfels where fourth ranked ALBA Berlin (20-5) won against 13th ranked MBC (8-20) 76-67 on Sunday. ALBA outrebounded Weissenfels 43-32 including 31 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Justin Bean (201-1996, college: Utah St.) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Croatian center Kresimir Nikic (213-1999) who added 11 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Johnathan Stove (193-1995, college: Louisiana) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Charles Callison (185-1995, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) scored 15 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. ALBA Berlin have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Weissenfels lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Goettingen. ALBA will meet Hamburg (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Weissenfels will play against Ulm and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Weissenfels: J.Stove 16+8reb+3ast, C.Callison 15+4reb+5ast, V.Edwards 11+5reb, M.Breunig 10+4reb+3ast, S.Jelks 7+1ast, C.Ndow 4+5reb+1ast
ALBA: M.Thomas 16+3reb+1ast, J.Bean 13+8reb+4ast, K.Nikic 11+7reb+2ast, T.Schneider 10+8reb, M.Hermannsson 9+2reb+6ast, S.Brown 5+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1115491
Wuerzburg – Bayern 82-90
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Wuerzburg. Second ranked Bayern Muenchen faced 4th ranked s Oliver Baskets. Guests from Muenchen (23-4) defeated host s Oliver Baskets (20-8) 90-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of s Oliver Baskets. Bayern made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Bayern outrebounded Wuerzburg 32-21 including 25 on the defensive glass. Argentinian swingman Leandro Bolmaro (198-2000) fired 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Carsen Edwards (185-1998, college: Purdue) chipped in 14 points. Bayern Muenchen’s coach Pablo Laso used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Otis Livingston II (180-1996, college: GMU) produced 31 points and 6 assists and his fellow American import guard Isaiah Washington (185-1998, college: LBSU, agency: Players Group) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Bayern Muenchen have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Wuerzburg at the other side keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. Bayern are looking forward to face Heidelberg (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Wuerzburg will play against Rostock (#15) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg: O.Livingston II 31+6ast, I.Washington 16+4reb+1ast, C.Welp 10+4reb+1ast, D.Perry 9+2reb+2ast, M.Ugrai 8, O.Klassen 6+6reb+1ast
Bayern: L.Bolmaro 16+5reb+6ast, C.Edwards 14+1reb+2ast, S.Francisco 10+1reb+5ast, N.Weiler-Babb 10+2reb, E.Harris 9+4reb+2ast, D.Booker 9+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1115492
