This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in BBL and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked ratiopharm Ulm as it allowed them to take a leadership position. ratiopharm Ulm edged 3rd ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg at home 63-62. Ulm outrebounded Ludwigsburg 45-34 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Isaiah Roby (203-1998, college: Nebraska) who helped to win the game recording 11 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Philipp Herkenhoff (209-1999) contributed with 9 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American Justin Simon (196-1996, college: St.John’s, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Ludwigsburg. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. ratiopharm Ulm have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Ludwigsburg at the other side dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with Rostock. Ludwigsburg will play next round against Goettingen trying to get back on the winning streak. Ulm will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Oldenburg on the road.
Undefeated Braunschweig (2-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg (3-1) 72-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Braunschweig. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Ryan Mikesell (201-1996, college: Dayton) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 8 rebounds and Bakary Dibba who added 17 points during the contest. At the losing side American forward Tre Mitchell (206-2000, college: Kentucky) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. MLP Academics Heidelberg have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bayern. Braunschweig at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with Bonn and Hamburg. Heidelberg will play against Bonn (#4) at home in the next round. Braunschweig will have a break next round.
s Oliver Baskets‘ fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Seawolves (2-2) on the road game in Rostock 92-65 on Saturday. The winners were led by Jhivvan Jackson who scored that evening 21 points. Even 13 points and 6 rebounds by Robin Amaize did not help to save the game for Rostock. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. s Oliver Baskets (1-1) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Bamberg. Loser Seawolves dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Ludwigsburg. Wuerzburg will meet at home higher ranked Hamburg (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rostock will play against Bamberg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Bottom-ranked Weissenfels beat Frankfurt on the road 79-69. Winless Goettingen lost to defending champion Bayern on its own court 81-95. ALBA unfortunately lost to Bonn in a road game 87-91. Chemnitz managed to beat Vechta at home 88-77. Oldenburg was defeated by Hamburg on the opponent’s court 87-78.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 27 points and 7 assists by Geno Crandall of Oldenburg.
Rostock – Wuerzburg 65-92
s Oliver Baskets‘ fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Seawolves (2-2) on the road game in Rostock 92-65 on Saturday. Wuerzburg forced 21 Rostock turnovers. The winners were led by Panamanian-Puerto Rican point guard Jhivvan Jackson (182-1998, college: UTSA) who scored that evening 21 points and American guard Mike Davis Jr. (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) supported him with 14 points and 4 assists. Four s Oliver Baskets players scored in double figures. Even 13 points and 6 rebounds by the former international Robin Amaize (196-1994) did not help to save the game for Rostock. American forward DShawn Schwartz (199-1999, college: GMU) added 12 points and 4 assists 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. s Oliver Baskets (1-1) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Bamberg. Loser Seawolves dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Ludwigsburg. Wuerzburg will meet at home higher ranked Hamburg (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rostock will play against Bamberg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg: J.Jackson 21+1ast, M.Davis Jr. 14+4ast, Z.Seljaas 10+3reb+1ast, L.Wank 10+4reb+1ast, N.Phillips 8+4reb+2ast, M.Ugrai 8+2reb
Rostock: R.Amaize 13+6reb+1ast, D.Schwartz 12+2reb+4ast, B.Hamilton 10+2reb, A.Skele 9+2reb+3ast, N.Pearson 7+2reb+3ast, G.Omenaka 6+7reb
gschID: 1189710
Braunschweig – Heidelberg 65-72
Undefeated Braunschweig (2-1) recorded its first loss at the home court. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg (3-1) 72-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Braunschweig. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Ryan Mikesell (201-1996, college: Dayton) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 8 rebounds and Danish Bakary Dibba (206-2001, agency: Blacktop Management) who added 17 points during the contest. At the losing side American forward Tre Mitchell (206-2000, college: Kentucky) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import guard TJ Crockett (187-1999, college: Lindenwood) scored 10 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. MLP Academics Heidelberg have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bayern. Braunschweig at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with Bonn and Hamburg. Heidelberg will play against Bonn (#4) at home in the next round. Braunschweig will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Heidelberg: B.Dibba 17+3reb+2ast, R.Mikesell 15+8reb+2ast, E.Ersek 13+2reb+3ast, O.Osunniyi 6+7reb+1ast, M.Seric 6+3reb, M.Kessen 6+3reb+1ast
Braunschweig: T.Mitchell 15+7reb, T.Crockett 10+1reb+2ast, L.Scuka 8+2reb, F.Zylka 8+2reb+1ast, C.Flanigan 7+2reb+1ast, G.Aydinoglu 6+2reb
gschID: 1189711
Ulm – Ludwigsburg 63-62
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked ratiopharm Ulm as it allowed them to take a leadership position. ratiopharm Ulm edged 3rd ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg at home 63-62. Ulm outrebounded Ludwigsburg 45-34 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Isaiah Roby (203-1998, college: Nebraska) who helped to win the game recording 11 points and 7 rebounds. The former international Philipp Herkenhoff (209-1999) contributed with 9 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American Justin Simon (196-1996, college: St.John’s, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with 15 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Ezra Manjon (183-2000, college: Vanderbilt) added 11 points in the effort for Ludwigsburg. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. ratiopharm Ulm have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Ludwigsburg at the other side dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with Rostock. Ludwigsburg will play next round against Goettingen trying to get back on the winning streak. Ulm will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Oldenburg on the road.
Top scorers:
Ulm: I.Roby 11+7reb, P.Herkenhoff 9+7reb+2ast, N.Weidemann 8+1reb+1ast, B.Saraf 6+4reb+2ast, A.Plummer 6+1reb, T.Klepeisz 5+3reb+3ast
Ludwigsburg: J.Simon 15+9reb+3ast, E.Manjon 11+2reb+2ast, Y.Polas-Bartolo 8+3reb, J.Patrick 8, B.Tischler 7+1reb, J.Scott 6+7reb+1ast
gschID: 1189712
Frankfurt – Weissenfels 69-79
There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked MBC (1-3) beat higher ranked Skyliners (1-2) in Frankfurt 79-69 on Sunday. Weissenfels made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American Tyren Johnson (202-1988, college: Louisiana) who scored that evening 18 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized American Spencer Reaves (191-1995, college: Central Mo.) supported him with 20 points. Even 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Malik Parsons (190-1999, college: NWOSU) did not help to save the game for Frankfurt. His fellow American import guard Booker Coplin (191-1997, college: Augsburg, agency: BIG) added 13 points and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. MBC left bottom position moving up to sixteenth place. Newly promoted Frankfurt keeps the eleventh position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Weissenfels will meet at home league’s second-placed Bayern in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Frankfurt will play against Vechta (#14) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Weissenfels: S.Reaves 20+1reb+2ast, T.Johnson 18+7reb+3ast, M.Breunig 8+5reb, T.Brewer 7+2reb, M.Devoe 7+1reb+2ast, I.Tkachenko 7+2reb
Frankfurt: B.Coplin 13+3reb+4ast, M.Parsons 13+5reb+5ast, E.Croswell 11+3reb+2ast, E.Tubutis 9+9reb+2ast, T.Calvin 8+1reb+2ast, D.Muenkat 8+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1189713
Goettingen – Bayern 81-95
Very expected game when bottom-ranked BG Goettingen (0-3) lost at home to third ranked Bayern Muenchen (3-1) 95-81 on Sunday. Bayern made 29-of-32 free shots (90.6 percent) during the game, while Goettingen only scored eleven points from the stripe. Bayern looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by international power forward Johannes Voigtmann (211-1992) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists and American guard Carsen Edwards (183-1998, college: Purdue) supported him with 21 points (made all of his seven free throws). Even 20 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) by American Collin Welp (206-1998, college: UC Irvine) did not help to save the game for Goettingen. His fellow American import power forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU) added 14 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Five Bayern and four Goettingen players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Heidelberg. Loser BG Goettingen still closes the standings with three games lost. Bayern will meet Weissenfels (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Goettingen will play against Ludwigsburg and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bayern: C.Edwards 21+3reb+3ast, N.Weiler-Babb 14+3reb+5ast, J.Voigtmann 12+10reb+8ast, E.Harris 11+4reb, A.Obst 10+2reb+4ast, O.Da Silva 7+4reb+1ast
Goettingen: C.Welp 20+4reb+1ast, D.Wiggins 14+9reb+1ast, Z.Ensminger 13, J.Boeheim 10+6reb+4ast, K.Mushidi 9+2reb+1ast, D.Hammond 9+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1189714
Bonn – ALBA 91-87
Everything could happen in Bonn at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked Telekom Baskets and higher ranked ALBA Berlin had identical 1-1 record. This time Telekom Baskets used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Berlin 91-87 on Sunday night. Bonn made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Darius McGhee (175-1999, college: Liberty) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists and swingman Sam Griesel (200-2000, college: Nebraska) supported him with 17 points. Five Telekom Baskets players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 5 assists by American forward Trevion Williams (206-2000, college: Purdue) did not help to save the game for ALBA. Icelandic guard Martin Hermannsson (190-1994, college: LIU Brooklyn) added 16 points and 8 assists for lost side. ALBA Berlin’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Bonn (2-1) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Braunschweig and Hamburg. Loser ALBA Berlin dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Bonn will meet higher ranked Heidelberg (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. ALBA will play against Chemnitz (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bonn: D.McGhee 18+3reb+10ast, S.Griesel 17+4reb+2ast, T.Pape 12+3reb, P.Fleming Jr. 12+2reb+5ast, T.Kennedy 10+7reb+1ast, B.Hume 10+2reb+1ast
ALBA: T.Williams 21+4reb+5ast, M.Hermannsson 16+1reb+8ast, Y.Wetzell 16+7reb+1ast, M.Spagnolo 8+3reb+2ast, J.Mattisseck 8+6ast, L.Olinde 8+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1189715
Chemnitz – Vechta 88-77
There was a minor upset when higher ranked Rasta Vechta (1-2) lost on the road to fifteenth ranked Chemnitz (1-2) 88-77 on Sunday. The winners were led by Finnish forward Olivier Nkamhoua (203-2000, college: Michigan) who scored that evening 14 points and 9 rebounds and American guard DeAndre Lansdowne (188-1989, college: Fort Lewis) supported him with 15 points and 7 assists. Five Chemnitz players scored in double figures. Chemnitz’s coach Rodrigo Pastore used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 19 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!) by American swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1998, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Vechta. His fellow American import point guard Justin Robinson (170-1995, college: Monmouth) added 16 points for lost side. Chemnitz left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Rasta Vechta. Chemnitz will meet ALBA (#11) in the next round. Vechta will play against Frankfurt and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chemnitz: J.Johnson 19+1reb+1ast, D.Lansdowne 15+2reb+7ast, O.Nkamhoua 14+9reb+2ast, A.Uguak 11+2reb+2ast, J.Garrett 11+7reb+1ast, E.Edigin 9+5reb
Vechta: B.Randolph 19+3reb, J.Robinson 16+1reb+3ast, J.Gardner 11+5reb, T.Campbell 8+2reb+3ast, L.Pandi 7+5reb+1ast, L.Van Slooten 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1189716
Hamburg – Oldenburg 87-78
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Hamburg Towers and 14th ranked EWE Baskets had identical 1-1 record. This time Hamburg Towers used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Oldenburg 87-78 on Sunday night. Hamburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by point guard Brae Ivey (187-1997, college: SJSU, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who scored that evening 16 points and 6 assists and point guard Jaizec Lottie (188-1998, college: Flagler) supported him with 17 points and 7 assists. Four Hamburg Towers players scored in double figures. Hamburg Towers’ coach Benka Barloschky used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 27 points and 7 assists by guard Geno Crandall (191-1996, college: Gonzaga) did not help to save the game for Oldenburg. Guard Justin Jaworski (190-1999, college: Lafayette) added 24 points for lost side. Hamburg (2-1) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Braunschweig and Bonn. Loser EWE Baskets dropped to the eleventh position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Hamburg will meet Wuerzburg (#10) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Oldenburg will play against the league’s leader Ulm and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hamburg: J.Lottie 17+2reb+7ast, B.Ivey 16+4reb+6ast, K.Ogbe 12+6reb+1ast, K.Kuath 10+5reb+1ast, J.Barnett 9+5reb, O.Rich 9+1reb+2ast
Oldenburg: G.Crandall 27+2reb+7ast, J.Jaworski 24+1reb+2ast, S.Hinrichs 8+13reb+4ast, L.Schoormann 8+2reb, M.Dossou-Yovo 6+7reb, K.Rode 3+2reb
gschID: 1189717
