This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in BNXT League and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most surprising game was the first loss of Dutch Zwolle (3-1) in Mechelen on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by tenth ranked Belgian Kangoeroes (2-1) 92-69. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Zwolle. Mechelen shot 61.4 percent from the field. They outrebounded Zwolle 35-22 including a 28-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Trenton Gibson (193-2000, college: Indiana St.) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Forward Aundre Hyatt (198-2000, college: Rutgers) contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Kangoeroes’ coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Chandler Turner (201, college: Radford) replied with 16 points for Zwolle. Mechelen moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Leuven. Zwolle at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with Union Mons. Mechelen is looking forward to face league’s leader Kortrijk on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Zwolle will have a break next round.
One of the most interesting games of round 4 was a derby match between two teams from Belgium. Tenth ranked Leuven Bears won against host Antwerp Giants (1-3) 83-78. American players dominated also this game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jamison Overton (198-1999, college: Weber St.) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 7 rebounds and Casey Benson who added 12 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Michael Flowers (185-1999, college: WSU) responded with 27 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Leuven (2-1) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mechelen. Antwerp at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Leuven will play against Leeuwarden (#12) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Antwerp will have a break next round.
One of the most interesting games of round 4 was a derby match between two teams from Holland. Eleventh ranked BAL Weert won against visiting Den Helder (1-3) 80-74. The winners were led by Rene Louis-Therese who scored that evening 19 points and 6 rebounds. BAL Weert’s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 22 points and 5 rebounds by Tobi Ewuosho did not help to save the game for Den Helder. BAL Weert (2-2) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with ZZ Leiden and Brussels. Den Helder lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. BAL Weert will meet Groningen (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Den Helder will play against Brussels and hope to win that game.
Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Kortrijk beat Den Bosch on the road 87-80. Winless Feyenoord lost to Union Mons on its own court 71-84. Limburg outscored ZZ Leiden in a road game 86-66. Leeuwarden lost to Belgian defending champion Oostende at home 86-92. Groningen was defeated by Aalst on the opponent’s court 91-93. Charleroi was beaten by BAL Weert in a home game 78-89.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 19 points and 9 rebounds by Lionel Colson of BAL Weert.
Antwerp – Leuven 78-83
One of the most interesting games of round 4 was a derby match between two teams from Belgium. Tenth ranked Leuven Bears won against host Antwerp Giants (1-3) 83-78. Leuven dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Antwerp Giants‘s 26. American players dominated also this game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jamison Overton (198-1999, college: Weber St.) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Casey Benson (191-1995, college: GCU) who added 12 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Leuven Bears players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Michael Flowers (185-1999, college: WSU) responded with 27 points and Mike Moore (203-1994, college: Mount Olive) scored 19 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Leuven (2-1) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mechelen. Antwerp at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Leuven will play against Leeuwarden (#12) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Antwerp will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Antwerp: M.Flowers 27+3reb+1ast, M.Moore 19+1reb, E.Lasisi 9+1reb+2ast, I.Alipiev 8+4reb+2ast, K.Tumba 5+6reb, J.Van Buggenhout 4+2reb+6ast
Leuven: J.Overton 20+7reb+2ast, M.Palinckx 13+1reb+2ast, W.Boss Mukubu 12+3reb+1ast, C.Benson 12+4reb+6ast, N.Freidel 9+1reb+2ast, R.Rogiers 8+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1185529
Den Bosch – Kortrijk 80-87
No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Belgian Kortrijk (4-0) beat on the road bottom-ranked Dutch Den Bosch (0-3) 87-80 on Thursday. The winners were led by Niels De Ridder (195-2001) who scored that evening 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American guard John Newman III (196-1999, college: Cincinnati) supported him with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Five Kortrijk players scored in double figures. Kortrijk’s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 18 points by American guard LeTre Darthard (193-2000, college: Oklahoma) did not help to save the game for Den Bosch. His fellow American import guard Sherron Dorsey-Walker (195-1993, college: Oakland) added 21 points for lost side. Kortrijk have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Limburg. Loser Den Bosch still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Feyenoord. Kortrijk will meet at home Mechelen (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Den Bosch will play against Union Mons (#4) in Jemappes and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Den Bosch: S.Dorsey-Walker 21+1reb, L.Darthard 18+3reb+3ast, X.Cork 10+5reb, L.Van Bree 9+5reb+4ast, B.Van Vliet 8+4reb+5ast, M.Dijkstra 6+2reb+1ast
Kortrijk: D.Williams 18+2reb+3ast, N.De Ridder 17+6reb+2ast, J.Newman III 13+10reb+1ast, R.Beran 11+4reb+1ast, B.Bogaerts 10+4reb+2ast, L.Stergar 7+1ast
gschID: 1185530
Feyenoord – Union Mons 71-84
Very expected game when bottom-ranked Dutch Feyenoord (0-3) lost to sixth ranked Belgian Belfius Mons-Hainaut (3-1) in Rotterdam 71-84 on Saturday. Union Mons had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American guard Marquise Moore (188-1994, college: GMU) who scored that evening 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and New Zealand power forward James Moors (208-2000, college: Colorado St.) supported him with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Even 25 points by American guard Noah Cameron (190-1997, college: Wesley) did not help to save the game for Feyenoord. Forward Maik Bouwer (202-1999, college: S.Nazarene) added 8 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Belfius Mons-Hainaut have a solid three-game winning streak. Union Mons moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Zwolle. Loser Feyenoord still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Den Bosch. Union Mons will meet at home Den Bosch (#18) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Feyenoord will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Feyenoord: N.Cameron 25+2reb+3ast, Y.Granvorka 11+2reb+1ast, M.Bouwer 8+13reb, C.Maidoh 8+6reb+2ast, C.Vijber 7, I.Powell 7+5reb+2ast
Union Mons: M.Moore 20+6reb+6ast, L.Dedroog 19+1reb+2ast, J.Moors 14+10reb+3ast, B.Cunningham 9+1reb+2ast, Z.Mortant 7+3reb+3ast, A.Lambot 7+3reb+6ast
gschID: 1185531
BAL Weert – Den Helder 80-74
One of the most interesting games of round 4 was a derby match between two teams from Holland. Eleventh ranked BAL Weert won against visiting Den Helder (1-3) 80-74. It was a great shooting night for BAL Weert especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. The winners were led by French Rene Louis-Therese (203-2004) who scored that evening 19 points and 6 rebounds and French center Lionel Colson (206-2002) supported him with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Four BAL Weert players scored in double figures. BAL Weert’s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 22 points and 5 rebounds by American-Nigerian guard Tobi Ewuosho (196-1997, college: Alabama St.) did not help to save the game for Den Helder. American point guard TreVion Crews (183-1996, college: Bethel, IN) added 23 points for lost side. BAL Weert (2-2) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with ZZ Leiden and Brussels. Den Helder lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. BAL Weert will meet Groningen (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Den Helder will play against Brussels and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Den Helder: T.Crews 23+3reb+1ast, T.Ewuosho 22+5reb+2ast, J.Muila 11+14reb+1ast, M.Kreps 9+6reb+3ast, N.Thran 3+1ast, S.Post 3+2reb+1ast
BAL Weert: R.Louis-Therese 19+6reb+2ast, L.Colson 18+8reb, H.Minnig 12+3reb, L.Lican 11+4reb+3ast, O.Brathwaite 6+2reb+10ast, R.Vogelaar 5+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1185532
ZZ Leiden – Limburg 66-86
Rather predictable result when top-ranked Belgian Limburg United (4-0) rolled over on the road 5th ranked Dutch ZZ Leiden (2-2) 86-66 on Saturday. Limburg had a 28-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Limburg especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. The winners were led by American swingman Elijah Pemberton (196-1997, college: Hofstra) who scored that evening 23 points and 6 rebounds and Jonas Delalieux (202-1992) supported him with 17 points. Four Limburg United players scored in double figures. Even 10 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Brad Greene (210-1998, college: UC Irvine) did not help to save the game for ZZ Leiden. His fellow American import guard Aaron Cook (188-1997, college: Georgia) added 12 points and 4 steals for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Limburg United have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Kortrijk. Defending Dutch champion ZZ Leiden dropped to the eighth place with two games lost. They share the position with BAL Weert and Brussels. Limburg will meet at home Charleroi (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. ZZ Leiden will play against Aalst and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
ZZ Leiden: A.Cook 12+2reb+2ast, D.Maconda 10+1reb, B.Greene 10+8reb+1ast, S.Huurman 8+3reb+1ast, T.Lall 7+3reb+1ast, J.Davis 6+2reb
Limburg: E.Pemberton 23+6reb+3ast, J.Delalieux 17+4reb+2ast, T.Vanderhaegen 13+4reb+1ast, J.Lesuisse 13+4reb+2ast, J.Holmes 8+2reb+1ast, W.Leemans 4+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1185533
Leeuwarden – Oostende 86-92
Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Dutch Leeuwarden (1-2) lost at home to fourth ranked Belgian Oostende (4-1) 92-86 on Saturday. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by forward Timmy Allen (198-2000, college: Texas) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 rebounds and guard Davion Mintz (191-1998, college: Kentucky, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Five Oostende players scored in double figures. Oostende’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 29 points by point guard Matt Frierson (188-1997, college: Citadel) did not help to save the game for Leeuwarden. Guard Robin Duncan (196-1998, college: Vermont) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Defending Belgian champion moved-up to third place. Loser Leeuwarden dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. They share it with Charleroi and Yoast United. Oostende will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leeuwarden will play against Leuven (#6) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Leeuwarden: M.Frierson 29+1ast, R.Duncan 18+6reb+4ast, D.Whitfield 17+4reb+1ast, R.Brandsma 7+3reb+1ast, D.Johansson 4+11reb+3ast, S.Doorson 4+2reb+5ast
Oostende: T.Allen 22+5reb+2ast, D.Mintz 17+9reb+1ast, N.Meeusen 16+2reb+2ast, M.Tass 12+8reb+1ast, S.Buysse 10+2ast, C.Audige 7+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1185534
Mechelen – Zwolle 92-69
The most surprising game was the first loss of Dutch Zwolle (3-1) in Mechelen on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by tenth ranked Belgian Kangoeroes (2-1) 92-69. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Zwolle. Mechelen shot 61.4 percent from the field. They outrebounded Zwolle 35-22 including a 28-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Trenton Gibson (193-2000, college: Indiana St.) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Forward Aundre Hyatt (198-2000, college: Rutgers) contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Kangoeroes’ coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Chandler Turner (201, college: Radford) replied with 16 points and guard Dylan Penn (190, college: Vermont) added 14 points and 4 assists in the effort for Zwolle. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mechelen moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Leuven. Zwolle at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with Union Mons. Mechelen is looking forward to face league’s leader Kortrijk on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Zwolle will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Zwolle: C.Turner 16+2reb+2ast, D.Penn 14+1reb+4ast, K.Edwards 11+6reb, C.Stolk 10+3reb+2ast, Q.Anderson 7+4reb+1ast, B.Golden 6+2reb
Mechelen: T.Gibson 21+8reb+6ast, A.Hyatt 15+7reb+1ast, J.Heath 13+5ast, Z.Bangala 12+6reb+1ast, Y.Dammen 9+2reb, B.Parker 7+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1185535
Aalst – Groningen 93-91
There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Belgian Okapi Aalst (1-3) edged at home higher ranked Dutch Groningen (1-3) 93-91 on Saturday. Aalst made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Aalst especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.9 percentage. The winners were led by Montenegrin Ivan Maras (207-1986) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and Bosnian forward Lazar Mutic (204-1999) supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Okapi Aalst players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 5 assists by Canadian guard Keevan Veinot (193-1998, college: Dalhousie) did not help to save the game for Groningen. British-Dutch guard Sam Van Oostrum (197-1998, college: Franklin Pierce) added 12 points and 4 assists for lost side. Groningen’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Okapi Aalst left bottom position moving up to fourteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Groningen. It was Groningen‘s third loss in a row. Aalst will meet higher ranked ZZ Leiden (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Groningen will play against BAL Weert (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Groningen: K.Veinot 20+5ast, K.Zuidema 15+3reb+1ast, T.Hoeve 14+1reb+1ast, S.Van Oostrum 12+3reb+4ast, F.Brankovic 8+7reb+2ast, J.Karnik 8+6reb+2ast
Aalst: N.Van Den Eynde 20+1reb+3ast, L.Mutic 17+5reb+4ast, D.Gregory 14+3reb+3ast, S.Ledegen 12+1reb+3ast, I.Maras 12+13reb+2ast, S.Casero-Ortiz 9+2ast
gschID: 1185536
Charleroi – BAL Weert 78-89
There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Belgian Spirou Charleroi (1-2) lost at home to eleventh ranked Dutch BAL Weert (2-2) 89-78 on Wednesday. BAL Weert made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Charleroi turnovers and had a 34-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. BAL Weert shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by French center Lionel Colson (206-2002) who scored that evening 19 points and 9 rebounds and French Hugo Minnig (197-2002) supported him with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Even 25 points and 6 steals by American point guard Cobe Williams (183-2000, college: Tulsa) did not help to save the game for Charleroi. Danish forward Gustav Knudsen (203-2003) added 17 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. BAL Weert moved-up to eighth place, which they share with ZZ Leiden and Brussels. Loser Spirou Charleroi dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. They share it with Leeuwarden and Yoast United. BAL Weert will meet Groningen (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Charleroi will play against the league’s second-placed Limburg (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Charleroi: C.Williams 25+3reb+3ast, G.Knudsen 17+5reb+3ast, S.Hollanders 12+3reb+3ast, W.Brandwijk 11+7reb+3ast, A.Izaw-Bolavie 4+5reb, X.Pintelon 4+4reb+2ast
BAL Weert: H.Minnig 21+7reb+1ast, R.Tholel 19+2ast, L.Colson 19+9reb+2ast, L.Lican 10+6reb+2ast, O.Brathwaite 9+4reb+13ast, R.Louis-Therese 5+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1214156
