After 6 rounds played we can already see who rules in the LEB Gold and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
LEB Gold top team – Burgos SP (6-0) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat sixth ranked Zamora (3-3) 79-73. Argentinian swingman Gonzalo Corbalan (193-2002, college: LCU) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Icelandic guard Jon Axel Gudmundsson (195-1996, college: Davidson) chipped in 13 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Kevin Buckingham (198-1997, college: SE Oklahoma) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Burgos SP have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Newly promoted Zamora keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Burgos SP are looking forward to face Gipuzkoa (#12) in San Sebastian in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Zamora will play on the road against Fuenlabrada (#3) in Madrid and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Bottom-ranked Moron (0-6) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to fourth ranked Ourense (5-1) 99-66. Portuguese guard Diogo Brito (198-1997, college: Utah St.) notched 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Sergio Rodriguez supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Even 12 points and 7 rebounds by Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (192-2001) did not help to save the game for Moron. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ourense moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Moron still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Alicante. Ourense will play against Castello (#11) in Castellon in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Moron will play at home against Menorca (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Alicante (0-6) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to thirteenth ranked Zunder Palencia (3-3) 80-64 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was Alec Wintering who scored 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Kevin Larsen who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Palencia moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Alicante at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Moron. Palencia will meet Cartagena (#9) on the road in the next round. Alicante will play against Cantabria (#16) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Estudiantes won against Menorca on the opponent’s court 77-66. Burgos T. unfortunately lost to Castello in a home game 105-107. Obradoiro managed to beat Gipuzkoa on the road 86-77. Oviedo was defeated by Fuenlabrada on its own court 70-80. Valladolid beat Cantabria in a road game 73-68. Real Betis won against Cartagena at home 82-66.
Menorca – Estudiantes 66-77
Very expected game in Mahon where 12th ranked Menorca (2-4) was defeated by fourth ranked Estudiantes (5-1) 77-66 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Italian-Uruguayan guard Jayson Granger (191-1989) who scored 16 points and 7 assists. Senegalese center Serigne Barro (208-1995) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. Granger is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international center Victor Arteaga (212-1992) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and Diego Alderete (197-2000) added 13 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Estudiantes have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Menorca lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with Valladolid and Oviedo. Estudiantes will meet at home Real Betis (#5) in the next round. Menorca will play against Moron (#18) in Moron de la Frontera and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes: J.Granger 16+1reb+7ast, S.Barro 12+5reb, D.Kravic 10+4reb, P.Garino 10+1reb, F.Alonso 10+3reb+3ast, J.Rubio 8+6reb
Menorca: D.Alderete 13+4reb+2ast, V.Arteaga 13+11reb+2ast, P.Ivanov 10+2reb+1ast, P.Molins 10+4reb, D.Gomez 9+3reb, A.Tanoh Dez 4
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Burgos T. – Castello 105-107
There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Castello (3-3) edged on the road higher ranked Burgos T. (3-3) 107-105 on Friday. Castello made 28-of-36 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) who scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import forward Eric Stutz (203-1992, college: EKU) chipped in 22 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Lance Jones (185-2000, college: Purdue) who recorded 23 points and forward Jordi Rodriguez (199-2004, agency: BIG) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Castello moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Burgos T.. Castello will meet at home higher ranked Ourense (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Burgos T. will play against Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Castello: C.Minlend Jr. 23+1reb, E.Stutz 22+5reb, J.Tate 17+7reb+5ast, V.Okouo 15+7reb+2ast, J.Faner 15+4reb+3ast, T.Ngom 8+3reb+1ast
Burgos T.: L.Jones 23+2reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 20+5reb+1ast, A.Thiam 13+5reb, J.Lobo 11+3reb+3ast, C.Pacheco 10+3reb+8ast, R.Seoane 9+1reb+2ast
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Gipuzkoa – Obradoiro 77-86
There was a minor upset in San Sebastian where higher ranked Gipuzkoa (3-3) was defeated by twelfth ranked Monbus Obradoiro (3-3) 86-77 on Saturday. Obradoiro shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. The best player for the winners was Serbian power forward Oliver Stevic (204-1984) who scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Brad Davison (193-1999, college: Wisconsin) chipped in 13 points. Five Monbus Obradoiro players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian-Croatian power forward Josip Vrankic (206-1998, college: Santa Clara, agency: Players Group) who recorded 19 points and 7 rebounds and Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) added 15 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Obradoiro moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Gipuzkoa. Obradoiro will meet at home Burgos T. (#10) in the next round. Gipuzkoa will play against the league’s leader Burgos SP (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro: B.Davison 13+2reb+3ast, M.Jimenez 12+2reb+2ast, O.Stevic 12+5reb+2ast, A.Galan 11+4reb, J.Stephens 10+4reb+1ast, I.Arroyo-Varela 10+3reb+2ast
Gipuzkoa: J.Vrankic 19+7reb+1ast, M.Diaz 15+4reb+3ast, A.Zubizarreta 12+1reb+4ast, S.Lepichev 8+3reb, A.Martinez 8+3reb+1ast, M.Sturup 5+1reb
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Ourense – Moron 99-66
Bottom-ranked Moron (0-6) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to fourth ranked Ourense (5-1) 99-66. Portuguese guard Diogo Brito (198-1997, college: Utah St.) notched 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Sergio Rodriguez (204-1993) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Even 12 points and 7 rebounds by Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (192-2001) did not help to save the game for Moron. Senegalese power forward Pape Badji (206-1992) added 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who 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. Ourense moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Moron still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Alicante. Ourense will play against Castello (#11) in Castellon in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Moron will play at home against Menorca (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ourense: A.Moody 17+3reb, S.Rodriguez 17+5reb, D.Brito 13+5reb+4ast, J.Lopez 12+6ast, M.Fernandez 11+3reb, R.Gill 10+8reb
Moron: P.Badji 13+5reb, J.Alberto Jimenez 12+2reb+2ast, L.Kouadio 12+7reb, M.M’Madi 10+2reb+1ast, I.Duke 10+5reb, I.Tamba 4+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1181240
Oviedo – Fuenlabrada 70-80
Everything went according to plan when third ranked Fuenlabrada (5-1) beat on the road 14th ranked Oviedo (2-4) 80-70 on Saturday. Fuenlabrada made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. Fuenlabrada had a 30-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was French guard Leo Westermann (198-1992, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Nigerian-American power forward Lotanna Nwogbo (205-1993, college: Longwood) chipped in 17 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). At the other side the best for losing team was Haitian-Canadian forward Kevin Bercy (201-1994, college: St.Francis X.) who recorded 11 points and 9 rebounds and American swingman Devin Hutchinson (196-1996, college: Radford) added 15 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fuenlabrada have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Oviedo at the other side dropped to the thirteenth position with four games lost. They share it with Valladolid and Menorca. Fuenlabrada will meet at home Zamora (#6) in the next round. Oviedo will play against Valladolid (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fuenlabrada: L.Nwogbo 17+3reb+2ast, F.Zurbriggen 14+6reb+2ast, T.Munnings 11+3reb, L.Westermann 11+6reb+9ast, E.Duran 8, I.Cruz-Uceda 7+5reb+4ast
Oviedo: D.Hutchinson 15+2reb+1ast, K.Bercy 11+9reb, F.Amarante 11+6reb+1ast, M.Sanz 10+3reb+2ast, I.Nweke 6+2reb, D.Duscak 6+3reb+4ast
gschID: 1181241
Palencia – Alicante 80-64
Bottom-ranked Alicante (0-6) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to thirteenth ranked Zunder Palencia (3-3) 80-64 on Friday evening. Palencia outrebounded Alicante 39-26 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American point guard Alec Wintering (183-1995, college: Portland) who scored 15 points. Polish-Argentinian Juan Pablo Vaulet (199-1996) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Five Zunder Palencia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Danish center Kevin Larsen (208-1993, college: GWU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and American point guard Jordan King (183-2001, college: Richmond) added 16 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Palencia moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Alicante at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Moron. Palencia will meet Cartagena (#9) on the road in the next round. Alicante will play against Cantabria (#16) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Palencia: A.Wintering 15+3reb+3ast, A.Kunkel 14+1ast, J.Pablo Vaulet 13+6reb, M.Kamba 10+7reb+1ast, T.Borg 10+2reb+5ast, C.Krutwig 10+5reb+3ast
Alicante: J.King 16+1reb, K.Larsen 14+10reb, J.Mwema 9+4reb+1ast, G.Bressan 9+2reb, G.Jofresa 6+1reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 4+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1181242
Cantabria – Valladolid 68-73
Everything could happen in Torrelavega at the game between two tied teams. Both sixteenth ranked Valladolid and 15th ranked Cantabria had identical 1-4 record. But Cantabria was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Valladolid 73-68 on Saturday night. The best player for the winners was Serbian power forward Vasilije Vucetic (207-1996) who scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Slovenian-Croatian guard Maj Kovacevic (192-1990, agency: BIG) chipped in 13 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Spencer Littleson (193-1998, college: Toledo) who recorded 15 points and center Javier Vega (205-1988) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Four Cantabria players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Valladolid (2-4) moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Menorca and Oviedo. Loser Cantabria dropped to the sixteenth position with five games lost. Valladolid will meet at home Oviedo (#14) in the next round. Cantabria will play against Alicante and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valladolid: V.Vucetic 15+6reb, D.Rozitis 14+1reb+1ast, M.Kovacevic 13+1reb+2ast, H.Atencia 8+1reb+2ast, N.Hoover 7+2reb+4ast, J.Puidet 7+4reb+1ast
Cantabria: S.Littleson 15+4reb+1ast, M.Bulic 14+4reb, N.Rakocevic 10+3reb+5ast, J.Vega 10+8reb+1ast, R.Belemene 9+2reb, G.Kande 4+3reb
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Real Betis – Cartagena 82-66
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Real Betis‘ (5-1) home victory over 6th ranked Cartagena (3-3) 82-66 on Sunday. Real Betis outrebounded Cartagena 50-29 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American power forward Brooks De Bisschop (206-1998, college: NAU) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. American-Bosnian point guard Alex Renfroe (191-1986, college: Belmont) chipped in 8 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Real Betis players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Nigerian forward Stephen Ugochukwu (201-1996, college: McNeese St.) who recorded 14 points and 6 rebounds and forward Gabriel Gil (200-2001) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Cartagena’s coach Jordi Juste rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Real Betis moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Cartagena keeps the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Real Betis will meet league’s second-placed Estudiantes in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cartagena will play against Palencia (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Real Betis: M.Hughes 14+3reb+2ast, V.Benite 14+1reb, A.Cvetkovic 13+4reb+1ast, D.Jelinek 13+5reb, B.De Bisschop 10+11reb+1ast, A.Renfroe 8+7reb+6ast
Cartagena: S.Ugochukwu 14+6reb, T.Smallwood 11+3reb, S.Garuba 9+3reb+1ast, G.Gil 8+8reb+3ast, D.Van Eyck 8+3ast, C.Hermanson 6+2reb
gschID: 1181244
Zamora – Burgos SP 73-79
LEB Gold top team – Burgos SP (6-0) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat sixth ranked Zamora (3-3) 79-73. Argentinian swingman Gonzalo Corbalan (193-2002, college: LCU) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Icelandic guard Jon Axel Gudmundsson (195-1996, college: Davidson) chipped in 13 points during the contest. Four Burgos SP players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Kevin Buckingham (198-1997, college: SE Oklahoma) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and American-Haitian swingman Junior Saintel (201-1995, college: Stony Brook) scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Burgos SP have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record. Newly promoted Zamora keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Burgos SP are looking forward to face Gipuzkoa (#12) in San Sebastian in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Zamora will play on the road against Fuenlabrada (#3) in Madrid and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Burgos SP: G.Corbalan 14+5reb+1ast, J.Axel Gudmundsson 13+3reb+3ast, J.Cremo 12+5reb+2ast, M.Lapornik 11+2reb+3ast, G.Goloman 7+5reb, D.Cuevas 6+3reb+5ast
Zamora: K.Buckingham 16+11reb+3ast, J.Saintel 13+4reb, Z.Hearst 10+5reb, J.Powell 8+1reb+1ast, T.Naspler 7+2reb+4ast, J.Walker 6+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1181245
