It’s still too early stage of the Regular Season in NBBL, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked Rostock as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Rostock defeated much higher ranked RASTA Ac. at home 91-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of RASTA Ac.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated RASTA Ac.. RASTA Ac. will play next round against Metropol Ruhr trying to get back on the winning streak. Rostock will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Berlin Braves (2-1) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Paderborn (2-1) 91-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Berlin Braves. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Tom Brueggemann (189-2007) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Osaigbovo Aguebor contributed with 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Bosnian Andrej Milutinovic (194-2006) replied with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Berlin Braves. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Paderborn keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated Berlin Braves. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Essen between Metropol Ruhr and Eisbaeren Bremerhaven. Sixth ranked Metropol Ruhr (1-2) got a very close home victory over bottom-ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (0-3). Metropol Ruhr managed to escape with a 2-point win 74-72 on Sunday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Leeroy Jaiteh who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds. At the losing side Ben Abderrahmane responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Metropol Ruhr left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. It was Bremerhaven‘s third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Metropol Ruhr will meet at home league’s second-placed RASTA Ac. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bremerhaven will play against Hamburg (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Bamberg/Breit. defeated Hanau in Breitenguessbach 80-70. Dresden beat Loewen at home 83-71. Bayreuth lost to Wuerzburg Ak. on the opponent’s court 72-90. ALBA Berlin managed to outperform Leverkusen in a home game 79-70. Oldenburg rolled over Quakenbrueck on the road 126-25. Muenster defeated Sartorius on its own court 83-67. Hamburg beat Braunschweig in a road game 83-71. Frankfurt won against IBAM at home 66-56. Winless Jena unfortunately lost to Bayern on the opponent’s court 69-73. Winless Nuernberg lost to undefeated Urspring in a home game 77-80. Bayern crushed Ludwigsburg on the road 88-68. Rhein-Neckar lost to undefeated OrangeAcademy on its own court 69-87. Jahn Muenchen won against Heidelberg in a road game 84-71. Duesseldorf unfortunately lost to Koeln RS at home 68-79. Hagen BBA managed to beat Bonn/Rh. on the opponent’s court 77-72. Winless Hagen Phoenix was crushed by Giessen in a home game 66-99.
The best stats of 4th round was 26 points by Paul Klinger of Bayreuth.
Group Mitte
Hanau – Bamberg/Breit. 70-80
There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Hanau (0-3) was defeated at home by top-ranked Bamberg/Breit. (2-0) 80-70 on Sunday. Bamberg/Breit. made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game, while Hanau only scored seven points from the stripe. Bamberg/Breit. forced 24 Hanau turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Felix Egger (190-2008) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 4 steals and forward Marlon Lippe (198-2008) who added 16 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side naturalized Turkish guard Eren Yildiz (183-2006) responded with 16 points and 7 assists and American Jalen Williams scored 16 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bamberg/Breit. maintains second position with 2-0 record behind leader Sudhessen, which they share with Frankfurt and Ulm. Hanau at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hanau: E.Yildiz 16+4reb+7ast, J.Williams 16+3reb+4ast, F.Sinning 15+6reb+2ast, C.Weber 6+1ast, N.Radovic 6+5reb+1ast, J.Okitasumbu 4+8reb+1ast
Bamberg/Breit.: F.Egger 29+3reb+3ast, M.Lippe 16+9reb+1ast, J.Mendl 15+5reb+1ast, T.Ludwig 7+4reb+1ast, J.Guenther 5+1reb+3ast, B.Amiel 5+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1208484
Dresden – Loewen 83-71
No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Dresden (3-0) defeated at home bottom-ranked Loewen (0-2) 83-71 on Sunday. Dresden forced 26 Loewen turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Leonardo Benitez who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Erwin Ludwig (189-2008) who added 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Dresden’s coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Luca Foerster (184-2007) responded with 19 points and 6 steals and Lenny Dittmar scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Dresden have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Loewen at the other side still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Kirchheim and Nuernberg. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Loewen: L.Foerster 19+4reb+1ast, J.Fotso-Sighom 13+2reb+2ast, L.Dittmar 11+8reb+1ast, E.Moeller 6+4reb+2ast, L.Fliege 6+8reb+1ast, C.Kraues 4+2reb
Dresden: E.Ludwig 19+5reb+2ast, L.Benitez 17+7reb+8ast, M.Silbermann 14+1reb+2ast, O.Sandmann 8+5reb+1ast, L.Hoff 8+2reb, A.Tech 5+1reb
gschID: 1208485
Wuerzburg Ak. – Bayreuth 90-72
Everything could happen in Wuerzburg at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Akademie and one of their biggest challengers Bayreuth had identical 1-1 record. This time Akademie used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Bayreuth 90-72 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Wuerzburg Ak. dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Bayreuth‘s 22. Wuerzburg Ak. forced 22 Bayreuth turnovers and outrebounded them 53-26 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Wuerzburg Ak. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Wuerzburg Ak. made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Kristian Ortelli (186-2006) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 assists and 4 steals and forward Tyrese Leonce (196-2006) who added 10 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Four Akademie players scored in double figures. Akademie’s coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Paul Klinger responded with 26 points and Liam Hollander scored 19 points and 5 assists. Wuerzburg Ak. (2-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 12 other teams. Newly promoted Bayreuth keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bayreuth: P.Klinger 26+1reb+1ast, L.Hollander 19+2reb+5ast, M.Eichbaum 14+4reb+3ast, N.Goppner 2+3reb+4ast, O.Amelow 2+3reb, S.Tsymbal 0
Wuerzburg Ak.: K.Ortelli 17+4reb+6ast, N.Wendland 10+3reb+5ast, L.Veller 10+6reb+3ast, T.Leonce 10+10reb+2ast, L.Barthel 9+1reb+1ast, S.Burek 7+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1208486
Group North A
ALBA Berlin – Leverkusen 79-70
Very predictable result when top-ranked ALBA Berlin (3-0) beat at home bottom-ranked Leverkusen (0-3) 79-70 on Sunday. ALBA Berlin made 30-of-38 free shots (78.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 28 Leverkusen turnovers and outrebounded them 39-23 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of center Nevio Bennefeld (212-2007) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and Fin Borczanowski who added 10 points and 4 steals during the contest. At the losing side Noah Palumbo responded with 27 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals and guard Schilo Kabongo (184-2002) scored 18 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. ALBA Berlin have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Leverkusen at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: N.Palumbo 27+5reb+4ast, S.Kabongo 18+1reb, T.Wolfram 6, H.Steudel 5+5reb, J.Ojong 4+3reb+1ast, J.Duebener 3
ALBA Berlin: N.Bennefeld 12+3reb+2ast, L.Hylla 11+3reb+2ast, F.Borczanowski 10+4reb+3ast, F.Lehniger 8+5reb+2ast, Y.Monninkhoff 8+4reb+2ast, R.Schmitt 8+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1208272
Berlin Braves – Paderborn 82-91
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Berlin Braves (2-1) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Paderborn (2-1) 91-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Berlin Braves. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Tom Brueggemann (189-2007) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Forward Osaigbovo Aguebor (198-2008) contributed with 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Bosnian Andrej Milutinovic (194-2006) replied with 16 points and 8 rebounds and forward Maxim Klanten (204-2006) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Berlin Braves. 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. Paderborn keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated Berlin Braves. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Berlin Braves: A.Milutinovic 16+8reb+3ast, M.Klanten 15+5reb+4ast, M.Riedel 14+6reb+1ast, D.Kopilovic 11+6reb+1ast, B.Lenhardt 9+2reb+4ast, U.Albrecht 7+1reb+2ast
Paderborn: O.Aguebor 26+7reb+1ast, T.Brueggemann 19+9reb+7ast, L.Kroeger 18+12reb+3ast, J.Gebauer 17+3reb+4ast, F.Paris 7+1reb+1ast, N.Baucks 2+1reb
gschID: 1208273
Quakenbrueck – Oldenburg 25-126
Not a big story in a game in Quakenbrueck where bottom-ranked Young Dragons (0-3) were outplayed by fifth ranked Oldenburg (2-1) 126-25 on Sunday. Oldenburg held Quakenbrueck to an opponent 14.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 65.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Oldenburg forced 35 Quakenbrueck turnovers and outrebounded them 54-21 including a 35-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Oldenburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 38 assists comparing to just 2 passes made by Quakenbrueck‘s players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Colin Schroeder (193-2006) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points and 12 rebounds (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field) and forward Lazar Klaric (200-2006) who added 11 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. Four Oldenburg players scored in double figures. At the losing side Aaron Rehberger responded with 6 points and forward Noah Ostermann (196-2006) scored 4 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. Oldenburg keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 12 other teams. Defending champion Quakenbrueck still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Quakenbrueck: A.Rehberger 6+2reb, R.Strazdins 4+2reb+1ast, J.Flomo 4+1reb, N.Ostermann 4+3reb, A.Schleif 3+2reb, H.Rosemeyer 2+3reb
Oldenburg: C.Schroeder 31+12reb+2ast, S.Kohlhoff 13+2reb+3ast, J.Helwig 12+4reb+2ast, L.Klaric 11+11reb+10ast, O.Ewert 9+2reb+7ast, F.Stuehlmeyer 9+8reb
gschID: 1208274
Muenster – Sartorius 83-67
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Muenster and 6th ranked Sartorius had identical 1-1 record. This time Muenster used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Goettingen 83-67 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Muenster outrebounded Sartorius 55-32 including a 26-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Thore Dilschmann (187-2006) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and power forward Muhamad-Adel Medford (197-2006) who added 17 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Gaston Nguyen Manh (176-2008) responded with 22 points and Bosnian Edin Redzepovic scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Muenster (2-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 12 other teams. Sartorius at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sartorius: G.Nguyen Manh 22+1reb+2ast, E.Redzepovic 15+4reb+1ast, Y.Voloshkova 8+5reb, E.Bode 6+7reb, A.Stevanov 6+2reb+2ast, L.Ehrenberg 4+5reb
Muenster: M.Medford 17+14reb, T.Dilschmann 17+9reb+5ast, L.Wiegeler 16+2reb+1ast, E.Niggemann 8+6reb+1ast, N.Krizanovic 7+7reb+4ast, L.Rieping 6+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1208275
Group North B
Rostock – RASTA Ac. 91-74
The game had a very big importance for fourth-ranked Rostock as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Rostock defeated much higher ranked RASTA Ac. at home 91-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of RASTA Ac.. It was a key game for the top position in the league. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated RASTA Ac.. RASTA Ac. will play next round against Metropol Ruhr trying to get back on the winning streak. Rostock will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
gschID: 1208382
Metropol Ruhr – Bremerhaven 74-72
A very close game took place in Essen between Metropol Ruhr and Eisbaeren Bremerhaven. Sixth ranked Metropol Ruhr (1-2) got a very close home victory over bottom-ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (0-3). Metropol Ruhr managed to escape with a 2-point win 74-72 on Sunday evening. Metropol Ruhr forced 30 Bremerhaven turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Leeroy Jaiteh who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and Malte Lubosik who added 19 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Ben Abderrahmane responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Greek forward Alexander Vourliotis (197-2006) scored 9 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Metropol Ruhr left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. It was Bremerhaven‘s third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Metropol Ruhr will meet at home league’s second-placed RASTA Ac. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bremerhaven will play against Hamburg (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bremerhaven: N.Bakker 16+1reb+2ast, B.Abderrahmane 14+9reb+3ast, H.Malano 9+3reb+5ast, A.Vourliotis 9+14reb+3ast, J.Hessling 8+7reb+2ast, B.Kamdem 7+4reb+3ast
Metropol Ruhr: M.Lubosik 19+7reb+2ast, L.Jaiteh 13+15reb+1ast, L.Ophelders 9+5reb+4ast, S.Ochudlo 9+2reb, P.Jaffke 5+4reb+7ast, M.Classen 4+2reb
gschID: 1208383
Braunschweig – Hamburg 71-83
There was a minor upset when top-ranked Braunschweig (2-1) was defeated at home by third ranked Piraten (2-1) 83-71 on Sunday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Piraten keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated Braunschweig. Hamburg will meet at home Bremerhaven (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Braunschweig will have a break next round.
gschID: 1208384
Group South A
Frankfurt – IBAM 66-56
There was a small surprise when top-ranked Frankfurt (2-0) defeated at home much higher ranked Akademie Muenchen (2-1) 66-56 on Sunday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Frankfurt forced 21 IBAM turnovers and outrebounded them 46-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Frankfurt made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Ivan Crnjac (203-2007) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and guard Jamie Edoka (195-2008) who added 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Darren Maglocky (192-2007) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Jonathan Zeisberger (185-2006) scored 14 points. Akademie Muenchen’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Frankfurt moved-up to second place, which they share with Ulm and Bamberg/Breit. IBAM at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 12 other teams. Frankfurt will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. IBAM will play against the league’s leader Urspring and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
IBAM: D.Maglocky 16+11reb+1ast, J.Zeisberger 14+4reb+2ast, M.Renner 7+3reb, A.De Groot 6+1reb, J.Knacke 5+3reb+2ast, M.Pospisil 3+4reb+2ast
Frankfurt: I.Crnjac 21+11reb+1ast, J.Edoka 12+9reb+2ast, N.Omog 10+4reb+4ast, R.Edward 6+9reb+1ast, M.Peters 5+1reb, F.Heberer 4+2reb
gschID: 1208328
Bayern – Jena 73-69
Rather expected game in Muenchen where bottom-ranked Jena (0-3) was defeated by third ranked FC Bayern (3-1) 73-69 on Sunday. Bayern forced 26 Jena turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian Dominik Dolic (190-2006) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and swingman Nicolas Kodjoe (198-2006) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Daniel Biel responded with 22 points and Luca May scored 19 points. FC Bayern have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Giessen. Jena at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Bayern will meet Chemnitz (#5) on the road in the next round. Jena will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jena: D.Biel 22+2reb+1ast, L.May 19+4reb+2ast, M.Bader 13+2reb+4ast, Y.Wick 5+2reb+1ast, J.Grau 4+14reb+4ast, L.Schmidt 3+5reb+3ast
Bayern: D.Dolic 24+5reb+5ast, N.Kodjoe 16+6reb+1ast, I.Volf 11+8reb+4ast, D.Yiamu 8+5reb+1ast, N.Muratovic 7+2reb, I.Marcin 5+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1208329
Nuernberg – Urspring 77-80
Rather predictable result when top-ranked Urspring (3-0) edged on the road bottom-ranked Nuernberg (0-2) 80-77 on Sunday. Urspring have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Nuernberg still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Loewen and Kirchheim. Urspring will meet IBAM (#4) in the next round. Nuernberg will have a break next round.
gschID: 1208330
Ludwigsburg – Bayern 68-88
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Ludwigsburg (0-3) was outplayed at home by third ranked FC Bayern (3-1) 88-68 on Monday. Bayern dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Ludwigsburg‘s 30. They outrebounded Ludwigsburg 43-25 including a 32-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Ukrainian Desmond Yiamu (198-2006, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Croatian Dominik Dolic (190-2006) who added 17 points and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side Bulgarian guard Daniel Hinkov (198-2007) responded with 19 points and naturalized Hungarian Leonhard Laar (204-2006) scored 15 points. Ludwigsburg’s coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. FC Bayern have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Giessen. Ludwigsburg at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Bayern will meet Chemnitz (#5) on the road in the next round. Ludwigsburg will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ludwigsburg: D.Hinkov 19+4reb+3ast, L.Laar 15+4reb, S.Hinkov 14+3reb+1ast, S.Kuhn 6+1ast, A.Pivac 5+8reb+2ast, L.Schuetz 3+1reb
Bayern: D.Dolic 17+2reb+6ast, D.Yiamu 13+9reb+4ast, I.Volf 13+2reb+5ast, N.Kodjoe 10+2reb, J.Glenewinkel 9+4reb, T.Roesinger 8+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1208331
Group South B
Rhein-Neckar – OrangeAcademy 69-87
Everything went according to plan when top-ranked OrangeAcademy (3-0) won against on the road 4th ranked Rhein-Neckar (1-2) 87-69 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Polish point guard Teo Milicic (180-2008) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Felix Kiehlneker who added 19 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Dante Aruna (195-2006) responded with 13 points and center Paul Skiba (203-2006) scored 14 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. OrangeAcademy have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Rhein-Neckar dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. OrangeAcademy will meet Heidelberg (#4) on the road in the next round. Rhein-Neckar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rhein-Neckar: P.Skiba 14+3reb, D.Aruna 13+1reb+3ast, I.Grimley 12+4reb, F.Lange 6+3reb+1ast, R.Menger 6+3reb+1ast, J.Geiger 6+2reb+1ast
OrangeAcademy: T.Milicic 22+5reb+5ast, F.Kiehlneker 19+7reb+1ast, K.Yeboah 17+2reb+2ast, G.Aufiero 8+6reb+2ast, N.Stansbury 6+1reb+1ast, Y.Slingerland 6+6reb+2ast
gschID: 1208454
Heidelberg – Jahn Muenchen 71-84
There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Heidelberg (1-2) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Jahn Muenchen (1-2) 84-71 on Saturday. Jahn Muenchen forced 20 Heidelberg turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Norwin Gumbinger (195-2006) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and David Galusic who added 19 points during the contest. At the losing side forward Dominic Vengert (195-2006) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and forward Theo Sigmund (199-2006) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Jahn Muenchen left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Heidelberg. Jahn Muenchen will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Heidelberg will play against the league’s leader OrangeAcademy and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Heidelberg: D.Vengert 16+9reb+3ast, F.Moysich 15+5ast, T.Sigmund 11+10reb+1ast, O.Kutny 8+1reb+1ast, S.Jones 8+9reb+1ast, J.Moritz 4+9reb
Jahn Muenchen: D.Galusic 19+4reb, N.Gumbinger 16+11reb+1ast, A.Basonidis 10+2reb+2ast, T.Ouro-Djobo 9+2reb+1ast, L.Weng 8+8reb+3ast, B.Hein 8+7reb+2ast
gschID: 1208455
Group West
Duesseldorf – Koeln RS 68-79
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked RheinStars Koeln‘s (2-1) road victory over 6th ranked Duesseldorf (1-4) 79-68 on Sunday. Koeln RS forced 29 Duesseldorf turnovers and had a 22-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Lars Danziger (190-2008) who helped to win the game recording 11 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals and forward Jan Troemel (203-2006) who added 11 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Maximilian Waimann (188-2007) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and guard Alejandro Ruano (177-2007) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Koeln RS keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 12 other teams. Duesseldorf lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with four games lost. Koeln RS will meet Hagen BBA (#4) on the road in the next round. Duesseldorf will play against Hagen Phoenix and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Duesseldorf: M.Waimann 17+5reb+2ast, A.Ruano 13+6reb+4ast, R.Cunsolo 11+4reb, D.Khoranian 7+7reb+3ast, J.Askamp 6+4reb+2ast, S.Thiaw 6+3reb+2ast
Koeln RS: L.Danziger 11+9reb+7ast, J.Troemel 11+3reb+1ast, J.Friedrich 10+3reb+1ast, O.Schiffer 10+2reb+3ast, T.Hunsche 9+4reb+1ast, M.Scharf 7+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1208415
Bonn/Rh. – Hagen BBA 72-77
There was a minor upset when much higher ranked Bonn/Rh. (2-1) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Hagen BBA (2-1) 77-72 on Sunday. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Dusan Ilic (188-2008) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals and forward Cavit Guerbuezer (204-2007) who added 19 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side Kenan Reinhart (194-2007) responded with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Nathan Shashneh scored 9 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Hagen BBA keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 12 other teams including defeated Bonn/Rh.. Hagen BBA will meet at home Koeln RS (#5) in the next round. Bonn/Rh. will play against the league’s leader Sudhessen (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bonn/Rh.: K.Reinhart 16+5reb+2ast, J.Behrendt 11+5reb, N.Shashneh 9+9reb, F.Dobiecki 8+2reb+1ast, V.Scepanovic 7+2reb+2ast, F.Schallenberg 6+2reb
Hagen BBA: D.Ilic 23+6reb+10ast, C.Guerbuezer 19+13reb+1ast, S.Diouf 13+8reb+3ast, B.Longerich 9+3reb, G.Borshchiver 6+2reb, I.Recani 3+10reb
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Hagen Phoenix – Giessen 66-99
Rather predictable result in Hagen where third ranked Basketball-Akademie (3-1) outscored bottom-ranked Phoenix Juniors (0-4) 99-66 on Sunday. Giessen dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix Juniors‘s 30. Giessen forced 27 Hagen Phoenix turnovers and outrebounded them 41-26 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Giessen looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of center Kai Muesse (205-2006) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Christian Mann (199-2006) who added 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Basketball-Akademie players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Phil Haertl (188-2007) responded with 20 points and guard Finn Drescher (189-2007) scored 7 points and 6 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Giessen moved-up to second place, which they share with Bayern. Hagen Phoenix at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Giessen will meet Bonn/Rh. (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Hagen Phoenix will play against Duesseldorf (#6) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Hagen Phoenix: P.Haertl 20+3reb+3ast, J.Trettin 9+2reb+1ast, A.Joswig 7+4reb+1ast, F.Drescher 7+2reb+6ast, S.Plachkov 5+3reb+3ast, L.Koener 4+6reb
Giessen: C.Mann 19+8reb+2ast, K.Muesse 16+16reb+6ast, J.Lockhart 15+2reb+1ast, I.Batiste 10+3reb+2ast, N.Steinhoff 10+2reb, J.Hegele 9+2reb+4ast
gschID: 1208417
