There were only 2 rounds played so far and it’s still very beginning of the Regular Season in LEB Gold. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Castello in Madrid on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Estudiantes 108-85. Estudiantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Castello‘s players. Serbian-Canadian center Dejan Kravic (210-1990, college: Texas Tech, agency: Octagon Europe) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Italian-Uruguayan guard Jayson Granger (191-1989) contributed with 10 points and 7 assists for the winners. American guard Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) replied with 11 points for Castello. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Estudiantes is looking forward to face Burgos T. on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Castello will play against Zamora and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another interesting game for Burgos SP which played in Madrid against Fuenlabrada. Burgos SP won 79-70. Icelandic guard Jon Axel Gudmundsson (195-1996, college: Davidson) scored 17 points to lead the charge for the winners and Gonzalo Corbalan chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. American forward Tanner McGrew (203-1993, college: WVWC) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Burgos SP will play against Palencia at home in the next round. Fuenlabrada will play against Valladolid to get more than just one victory in their record.
A very close game took place in Torrelavega between Menorca and Cantabria. Menorca got a very close victory on the road over Cantabria. Menorca managed to escape with a 1-point win 87-86 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Victor Arteaga notched 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 24 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by Mirza Bulic did not help to save the game for Cantabria. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Menorca will meet Gipuzkoa in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cantabria will play against Ourense and hope to win that game.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: Moron was beaten by Obradoiro on the road 78-65. Cartagena won against Alicante on its own court 72-69. Ourense managed to outperform Oviedo in a road game 73-63. Palencia managed to beat Gipuzkoa at home 78-69. Burgos T. lost to Real Betis on the opponent’s court 76-95. Zamora smashed Valladolid in a home game 89-68.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 18 points and 9 rebounds by Jonas Paukste of Zamora.
Obradoiro – Moron 78-65
Monbus Obradoiro used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Moron de la Frontera 78-65 on Saturday night. American guard Brad Davison (193-1999, college: Wisconsin) notched 23 points (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!) to lead the effort and the other American import center Jake Stephens (213-1999, college: Chattanooga) supported him with 16 points. Even 11 points and 7 rebounds by forward Miguel Serrano (206-2001) did not help to save the game for Moron. Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (192-2001) added 13 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Monbus Obradoiro will meet Cartagena on the road in the next round. Moron will play against Oviedo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro: B.Davison 23+2ast, J.Stephens 16+3reb+1ast, O.Stevic 8+6reb+1ast, M.Jimenez 7+7reb+2ast, S.Quintela 6+1reb, I.Arroyo-Varela 5+1reb+2ast
Moron: J.Alberto Jimenez 14+1reb+1ast, L.Kouadio 13+4reb, M.Serrano 11+7reb+1ast, B.Mack 8+4reb+1ast, L.Parejo 8+5reb, A.Louis 5+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1181201
Estudiantes – Castello 108-85
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Castello in Madrid on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Estudiantes 108-85. Estudiantes looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Castello‘s players. Serbian-Canadian center Dejan Kravic (210-1990, college: Texas Tech, agency: Octagon Europe) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Italian-Uruguayan guard Jayson Granger (191-1989) contributed with 10 points and 7 assists for the winners. Granger is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) replied with 11 points and American-Cameroonian guard Charles Minlend Jr (193-1997, college: Louisville) added 13 points in the effort for Castello. Four Castello players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Estudiantes is looking forward to face Burgos T. on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Castello will play against Zamora and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes: D.Kravic 21+5reb+2ast, F.Alonso 18+1reb+1ast, H.Alderete 11+1reb, P.Garino 11+2reb, C.Diaz 10+1reb+4ast, J.Granger 10+3reb+7ast
Castello: E.Stutz 13+1reb, C.Minlend Jr. 13+1reb+1ast, J.Tate 11+3reb+2ast, J.Menendez 10+3reb+1ast, G.Arcos 9+3reb+3ast, A.Etxeguren 7+2reb
gschID: 1181202
Fuenlabrada – Burgos SP 70-79
Another interesting game for Burgos SP which played in Madrid against Fuenlabrada. Burgos SP won 79-70. Burgos SP made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Fuenlabrada was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Icelandic guard Jon Axel Gudmundsson (195-1996, college: Davidson) scored 17 points to lead the charge for the winners and Argentinian swingman Gonzalo Corbalan (193-2002, college: LCU) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. American forward Tanner McGrew (203-1993, college: WVWC) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds and French guard Leo Westermann (198-1992, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) scored 11 points and 5 assists. 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. Burgos SP will play against Palencia at home in the next round. Fuenlabrada will play against Valladolid to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Burgos SP: J.Axel Gudmundsson 17+2reb+2ast, G.Corbalan 14+5reb+2ast, L.Fischer 12+6reb+2ast, J.Cremo 10+5reb+3ast, D.Diez 7+10reb+1ast, G.Goloman 7+4reb
Fuenlabrada: T.McGrew 13+9reb+1ast, L.Westermann 11+2reb+5ast, P.Jorgensen 11+4reb, F.Zurbriggen 10+4reb+3ast, Y.Nzosa 9+1reb, J.Bilbao 4+4reb
gschID: 1181203
Cartagena – Alicante 72-69
Cartagena used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Alicante 72-69 on Sunday night. American-Nigerian forward Stephen Ugochukwu (201-1996, college: McNeese St.) notched 16 points to lead the effort and guard Alejandro Jorda (193-1995, college: Cuesta JC) supported him with 9 points. Ugochukwu is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 21 points by American point guard Jordan King (183-2001, college: Richmond) did not help to save the game for Alicante. Danish center Kevin Larsen (208-1993, college: GWU) added 11 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cartagena will meet at home Obradoiro in the next round. Alicante will play against Real Betis and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cartagena: S.Ugochukwu 16+3reb, A.Jorda 9+2reb+2ast, J.Rogers 8+3reb, G.Blat 8+2reb+2ast, A.Martin 7+2reb+4ast, C.Hermanson 7+3reb+1ast
Alicante: J.King 21+2reb+3ast, R.Bidias 16+3reb+1ast, K.Larsen 11+9reb+3ast, A.Lopez 5+2reb+1ast, J.Mwema 5+1reb, A.Rodriguez 4+3reb+3ast
gschID: 1181204
Oviedo – Ourense 63-73
Very predictable result when Ourense won against on the road Oviedo 73-63 on Saturday. Ourense made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Portuguese guard Diogo Brito (198-1997, college: Utah St.) notched 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Canadian forward Ben Krikke (206-2001, college: Iowa) supported him with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Even 16 points by Mikel Sanz (200-1999) did not help to save the game for Oviedo. Haitian-Canadian forward Kevin Bercy (201-1994, college: St.Francis X.) added 4 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ourense will meet at home Cantabria in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Oviedo will play against Moron in Moron de la Frontera and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ourense: D.Brito 20+5reb+6ast, B.Krikke 20+8reb, A.Moody 7+3reb, I.Rosa 6, J.Lopez 5+1reb, U.Mendicote 4+2reb+1ast
Oviedo: M.Sanz 16+3reb+1ast, D.Duscak 10+1reb+1ast, D.Hutchinson 9+1reb, R.Cosialls 6+5reb+2ast, R.Lobaco 6+2reb, M.Marti 6+3reb
gschID: 1181205
Palencia – Gipuzkoa 78-69
Not a big story in a game when Gipuzkoa lost on the road to Zunder Palencia 78-69 on Friday. Palencia made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. American center Cameron Krutwig (206-1998, college: Loyola, IL) notched 14 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import point guard Alec Wintering (183-1995, college: Portland) supported him with 11 points and 7 assists. Even 15 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) did not help to save the game for Gipuzkoa. Forward Ander Martinez (194-1995) added 15 points for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zunder Palencia will meet Burgos SP on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gipuzkoa will play against Menorca and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Palencia: C.Krutwig 14+8reb+2ast, J.Pablo Vaulet 13+5reb, A.Kunkel 11+1reb+1ast, A.Wintering 11+3reb+7ast, T.Borg 7+1reb+5ast, M.Kamba 6+6reb+1ast
Gipuzkoa: A.Martinez 15+2reb+1ast, M.Diaz 15+5reb+3ast, J.Vrankic 9+5reb+3ast, X.Johnson 8+5reb+5ast, M.Ansorregui 7+5reb+2ast, S.Lepichev 6+2reb
gschID: 1181206
Cantabria – Menorca 86-87
A very close game took place in Torrelavega between Menorca and Cantabria. Menorca got a very close victory on the road over Cantabria. Menorca managed to escape with a 1-point win 87-86 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Menorca outrebounded Cantabria 42-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. The former international center Victor Arteaga (212-1992) notched 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Diego Alderete (197-2000) supported him with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Four Menorca players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by Bosnian Mirza Bulic (207-1992) did not help to save the game for Cantabria. German point guard Bennet Hundt (180-1998) added 22 points and 4 assists for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Menorca will meet Gipuzkoa in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cantabria will play against Ourense and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Menorca: V.Arteaga 26+9reb, M.Lukovic 19+3reb+2ast, D.Alderete 15+13reb+1ast, P.Ivanov 10+4ast, A.Tanoh Dez 8+4reb+1ast, P.Figueras 7+2reb+4ast
Cantabria: M.Bulic 24+13reb+5ast, B.Hundt 22+2reb+4ast, S.Littleson 14+1reb+3ast, V.Voytso 9+3reb, G.Martinez 6+2reb+4ast, G.Kande 5+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1181207
Real Betis – Burgos T. 95-76
Everything went according to plan when Real Betis outplayed Burgos T. in Sevilla 95-76 on Friday. Real Betis dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Burgos T.‘s 32 and made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game, while Burgos T. only scored eight points from the stripe. Real Betis looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Brazilian Vitor Benite (194-1990) notched 21 points to lead the effort and DR Congolese forward Jonathan Kasibabu (203-1996, college: Fairfield) supported him with 10 points and 4 assists. Even 13 points by American guard Lance Jones (185-2000, college: Purdue) did not help to save the game for Burgos T.. Brazilian point guard Caio Pacheco (189-1999) added 10 points and 5 assists for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Betis will meet Alicante on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Burgos T. will play against Estudiantes and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Real Betis: V.Benite 21+2reb+2ast, D.Radoncic 10+4reb, R.Lopez 10+4reb+1ast, M.Hughes 10+1reb+1ast, J.Kasibabu 10+3reb+4ast, D.Jelinek 8+2reb
Burgos T.: L.Jones 13+3reb+2ast, J.Lobo 13+3reb+1ast, C.Pacheco 10+3reb+5ast, D.Simeunovic 10, R.Seoane 8+2reb+2ast, A.Alonso 7+4reb
gschID: 1181208
Zamora – Valladolid 89-68
There was a minor upset when Valladolid was outleveled on the road by Zamora 89-68 on Saturday. American-Jamaican guard Jahvaughn Powell (183-1996, college: Nicholls, agency: Helping Ballers) notched 24 points to lead the effort and Lithuanian center Jonas Paukste (224-2000) supported him with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Four Zamora players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds by American-Nigerian Amanze Egekeze (203-1995, college: Belmont, agency: SLN) did not help to save the game for Valladolid. American forward Shemar Wilson (206-2001, college: UT Arlington) added 7 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zamora will meet Castello in the next round. Valladolid will play against Fuenlabrada and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zamora: J.Powell 24+2reb+2ast, J.Paukste 18+9reb, J.Saintel 15+5reb+1ast, J.Walker 11+1reb+3ast, K.Buckingham 8+4reb+2ast, J.Round 5+3reb
Valladolid: A.Egekeze 15+6reb, N.Hoover 9+1reb+1ast, D.Manchon 8, A.Sans 8+5reb, S.Wilson 7+9reb+1ast, H.Atencia 7+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1181209
