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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Serbian Joker (4-0) which hosted in Sombor their close opponent North Macedonian Pelister (1-3). Top-ranked Joker managed to get a 9-point victory 93-84. Joker made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. Center Veljko Brkic (206-1995) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds. Swingman Stefan Simic (198-1996) contributed with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Serbian Nikola Miskovic (207-1999) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for Pelister. Despite that victory Joker went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with Helios Suns. Pelister at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Joker is looking forward to face Podgorica (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pelister will play against Siroki (#12) in Siroki Brijeg and is hoping to win this game.
An interesting game for Bosnian Siroki (1-3) which played road game in Podgorica against their close opponent Montenegrin Podgorica (2-2). Siroki managed to get a 14-point victory 67-53. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian center Darko Planinic (212-1990, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and Jan Rebec who added 16 points and 5 assists during the contest. American guard Joshua Scott (185-1998, college: Thomas Univ.) responded with 15 points and 5 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Despite that victory Siroki went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Podgorica at the other side dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Siroki will play against Pelister (#9) in Bitola in the next round where they are favorite. Podgorica will play on the road against Joker in Sombor and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Serbian Zlatibor (2-2) which hosted in Cajetina their close opponent Slovenian Ilirija (2-2). Zlatibor managed to get a 10-point victory 102-92. The winners were led by Brano Djukanovic who scored that evening 25 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Zlatibor’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by Anej Orel did not help to save the game for Ilirija. Despite that victory Zlatibor went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Ilirija. Zlatibor will meet at home Sibenka (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ilirija will play against Borac in Banja Luka and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 8 Borac beat Sibenka on the road 87-69.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Vuk Boskovic of Borac BL.

Joker S. – Pelister 93-84

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Podgorica – Siroki 53-67

An interesting game for Bosnian Siroki (1-3) which played road game in Podgorica against their close opponent Montenegrin Podgorica (2-2). Siroki managed to get a 14-point victory 67-53. Siroki outrebounded Podgorica 39-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian center Darko Planinic (212-1990, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and Slovenian guard Jan Rebec (192-1993, agency: PEPI SPORT) who added 16 points and 5 assists during the contest. American guard Joshua Scott (185-1998, college: Thomas Univ.) responded with 15 points and 5 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and center Pavle Djurisic (206-2000, college: Austin Peay, agency: BIG) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Despite that victory Siroki went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Podgorica at the other side dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Siroki will play against Pelister (#9) in Bitola in the next round where they are favorite. Podgorica will play on the road against Joker in Sombor and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Podgorica: J.Scott 15+3reb+5ast, P.Djurisic 12+8reb, A.Smith 9+5reb+1ast, B.Zivanovic 8+6reb+3ast, N.Zizic 7+3reb+1ast, D.Brnovic 2+2reb+2ast
Siroki: D.Planinic 24+10reb, J.Rebec 16+4reb+5ast, J.Strong 10+1reb+1ast, D.Vujanovic 7+3reb+1ast, M.Perkovic 4+5reb, A.Hunter 3+4reb+4ast

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Zlatibor – Ilirija 102-92

An interesting game for Serbian Zlatibor (2-2) which hosted in Cajetina their close opponent Slovenian Ilirija (2-2). Zlatibor managed to get a 10-point victory 102-92. Zlatibor made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. The winners were led by Brano Djukanovic (196-1995) who scored that evening 25 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Milos Glisic (205-1998) supported him with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Zlatibor’s coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by Anej Orel (203-2002) did not help to save the game for Ilirija. South Sudanese-Canadian forward Makur Jockuch (206-1999, college: Temple) added 11 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory Zlatibor went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Ilirija. Zlatibor will meet at home Sibenka (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ilirija will play against Borac in Banja Luka and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ilirija: T.Tomazic 16+5reb+1ast, A.Orel 15+7reb, T.Ferme 14+5reb, G.Skorjanc 12+4ast, V.Golson Jr. 11+1reb+8ast, M.Jockuch 11+11reb
Zlatibor: B.Djukanovic 25+2reb+1ast, M.Kovacevic 15+3reb+2ast, M.Glisic 15+6reb+1ast, B.Terzic 13+4reb+2ast, I.Smiljanic 11+4reb+1ast, A.Zahiragic 10+3reb+2ast

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Sibenka – Borac BL 69-87

There was a small surprise when Bosnian Borac (3-1) beat their close opponent Croatian Sibenka (1-3) in Sibenik 87-69 on Wednesday. Borac looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by Sibenka‘s players. The winners were led by Serbian guard Vuk Boskovic (200-2003) who scored that evening 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Srdjan Gavric (196-1995) supported him with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Five Borac BL players scored in double figures. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Malek Green (201-1999, college: YSU) did not help to save the game for Sibenka. Center Josip Jukic (205-1996) added 6 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Sibenka’s coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Borac went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Sibenka dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Borac will meet at home bottom-ranked Ilirija (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sibenka will play against Zlatibor (#13) in Cajetina and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sibenka: M.Green 19+5reb, M.Junakovic 13, F.Vujicic 11+3reb+1ast, J.Pleadin 9+6reb, J.Jukic 6+10reb+3ast, M.Skedelj 4+3reb
Borac BL: V.Boskovic 20+5reb+5ast, D.Topolovic 17+3reb, S.Gavric 13+8reb+1ast, D.Talic 12+4reb+6ast, S.Simanic 10+5reb+2ast, S.Boskovic 8+2reb+1ast