Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most important game in the last round took place in Yavne between third ranked H.Kfar Saba (6-4) and seventh ranked E.Yavne (6-4) on Tuesday night. H.Kfar Saba was crushed by E.Yavne on the road 80-117. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of H.Kfar Saba. E.Yavne shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 62.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American power forward Eli Abaev (203-1998, college: FGCU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Brandon Tabb (193-1995, college: BCU) contributed with 33 points (!!!) and 4 steals for the winners. American-Sierra Leonean guard Richaud Pack (192-1992, college: Maryland) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for H.Kfar Saba. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. E.Yavne moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated H.Kfar Saba. E.Yavne is looking forward to face H.Kfar Qasem (#9) on the road in the next round. H.Kfar Saba will play against the league’s leader M.Raanana (#1) and is hoping to win this game.
National League top team – M.Raanana (9-1) added another victory to their record. This time they beat eleventh ranked M.Rishon (2-5) 95-90. American forward Brandon Bowman (206-1984, college: Georgetown) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Joaquin Shuchman chipped in 15 points during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Keron DeShields (190-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 9 assists. M.Raanana have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record. M.Rishon at the other side dropped to the tenth place with five games lost. They share the position with H.Safed Galil. M.Raanana will play against H.Kfar Saba (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. M.Rishon will play against the league’s second-placed Ramat Hash. (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Otef Darom is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their ninth consecutive match to ninth ranked H.Kfar Qasem (4-5) 89-82 on Tuesday evening. Paul Delaney notched 31 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort. Even 26 points and 6 rebounds by Vince Cole did not help to save the game for Otef Darom. H.Kfar Qasem moved-up to eighth place, which they share with H.Eilat. Loser Otef Darom still closes the standings with nine games lost. H.Kfar Qasem will meet at home higher ranked E.Yavne (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Otef Darom will play against I.Nahariya (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Other games in round 10 were not that significant. H.Eilat was smashed by Ramat Hash. on the road 101-82. H.Safed Galil was destroyed by I.Nahariya on its own court 58-78. E.Ashkelon unfortunately lost to E.Shomron in a road game 96-101. H.Izrael recorded a loss to M.Rehovot at home 67-82. Ramat Hash. defeated H.Safed Galil on the opponent’s court 79-74.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 23 points and 19 rebounds by Jonathan Augustin-Fairell of H.Safed Galil.
Ramat Hash. – H.Eilat 101-82
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Ramat Hash. (8-2) crushed 8th ranked Hapoel Eilat (4-5) in Ramat Hasharon 101-82 on Tuesday. Ramat Hash. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Hapoel Eilat‘s 24. Ramat Hash. forced 27 H.Eilat turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American players dominated the game. Point guard Akaemji Williams (175-1996, college: LSSU) notched a double-double by scoring 29 points, 12 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and forward Ira Lee (203-1998, college: Arizona) supported him with 24 points and 7 rebounds. Even 25 points and 6 rebounds by guard Dirk Williams (195-1994, college: UAB) did not help to save the game for H.Eilat. Center Brandon Huffman (208-1998, college: Jax State, agency: BIG) added 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for lost side. Five Ramat Hash. and four H.Eilat players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ramat Hash. maintains second position with 8-2 record behind leader M.Raanana. Loser Hapoel Eilat keeps the eighth place with five games lost. They share the position with H.Kfar Qasem. Ramat Hash. will meet M.Rishon (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. H.Eilat will play against H.Izrael and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Winner League just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
H.Eilat: D.Williams 25+6reb+1ast, T.Porat 18+2reb+2ast, B.Huffman 16+12reb, G.Gutt 13+4reb+3ast, K.Zorno 7+1reb+8ast, S.Pinchas 3+1reb
Ramat Hash.: A.Williams 29+3reb+12ast, I.Lee 24+7reb+2ast, R.Avneri 14+3reb+1ast, A.Alon 11+2reb+3ast, Y.Hochsteter 10+1reb+1ast, A.Bier-Katz 6+4reb
gschID: 1243281
E.Yavne – H.Kfar Saba 117-80
The most important game in the last round took place in Yavne between third ranked H.Kfar Saba (6-4) and seventh ranked E.Yavne (6-4) on Tuesday night. H.Kfar Saba was crushed by E.Yavne on the road 80-117. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of H.Kfar Saba. E.Yavne shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 62.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized American power forward Eli Abaev (203-1998, college: FGCU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 31 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Brandon Tabb (193-1995, college: BCU) contributed with 33 points (!!!) and 4 steals for the winners. Tabb is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American-Sierra Leonean guard Richaud Pack (192-1992, college: Maryland) replied with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Ben Aken Matan (200-1997) added 11 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for H.Kfar Saba. Both teams had four 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. E.Yavne moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated H.Kfar Saba. E.Yavne is looking forward to face H.Kfar Qasem (#9) on the road in the next round. H.Kfar Saba will play against the league’s leader M.Raanana (#1) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
H.Kfar Saba: R.Pack 21+6reb+4ast, B.Aken Matan 11+9reb+2ast, A.Sule 11+6reb+1ast, N.Lempert 10+3reb+4ast, O.Sade 8+3reb+2ast, O.Dragoshansky 6+2reb
E.Yavne: B.Tabb 33+4reb+3ast, E.Abaev 31+13reb+7ast, Z.Maoz 11+3reb+3ast, G.Gilinski 10+6reb+13ast, Y.Shafrir 9+1reb, S.Malkov 8+7reb+1ast
gschID: 1243282
Otef Darom – H.Kfar Qasem 82-89
Bottom-ranked Otef Darom is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their ninth consecutive match to ninth ranked H.Kfar Qasem (4-5) 89-82 on Tuesday evening. Naturalized American point guard Paul Delaney (188-1986, college: UAB) notched 31 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and American forward Tyree Corbett (201-2000, college: Denver) supported him with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Even 26 points and 6 rebounds by American swingman Vince Cole (198-1998, college: Coastal) did not help to save the game for Otef Darom. Guard Omri Shelef (195-1994) added 17 points, 5 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. H.Kfar Qasem moved-up to eighth place, which they share with H.Eilat. Loser Otef Darom still closes the standings with nine games lost. H.Kfar Qasem will meet at home higher ranked E.Yavne (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Otef Darom will play against I.Nahariya (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Otef Darom: V.Cole 26+6reb+3ast, O.Shelef 17+1reb+5ast, D.Oladapo 11+4reb+1ast, Y.Abouloff 10+4reb+3ast, K.Goncharov 7+1reb, N.Mintz 6+6reb+1ast
H.Kfar Qasem: P.Delaney 31+7reb+7ast, T.Corbett 16+13reb+1ast, T.Adway 14+6reb+4ast, A.Amsalem 12+2reb+3ast, A.Sade 7+2reb+4ast, B.Ivri 6+1reb
gschID: 1243283
M.Raanana – M.Rishon 95-90
National League top team – M.Raanana (9-1) added another victory to their record. This time they beat eleventh ranked M.Rishon (2-5) 95-90. M.Raanana made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American forward Brandon Bowman (206-1984, college: Georgetown) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international swingman Joaquin Shuchman (191-1995) chipped in 15 points during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Keron DeShields (190-1992, college: Tennessee St., agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 9 assists and naturalized American forward Josh Freund (204-1997, college: Roanoke) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. M.Raanana have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-1 record. M.Rishon at the other side dropped to the tenth place with five games lost. They share the position with H.Safed Galil. M.Raanana will play against H.Kfar Saba (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. M.Rishon will play against the league’s second-placed Ramat Hash. (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
M.Rishon: K.DeShields 36+4reb+9ast, J.Freund 12+8reb+6ast, M.Nekrashevich 10+3reb, H.Dadon 10+1reb+3ast, C.Bragg Jr. 9+9reb, J.Coblin 8
M.Raanana: B.Bowman 16+12reb+5ast, J.Shuchman 15+3reb+2ast, Y.Ohayon 13+2reb+2ast, J.Hall 11+4reb+1ast, E.Tyomkin 9+1ast, G.Joshua 5+4reb
gschID: 1243284
H.Safed Galil – I.Nahariya 58-78
Rather expected game when 10th ranked H.Safed Galil (2-5) was smashed at home by seventh ranked I.Nahariya (6-3) 78-58 on Wednesday. I.Nahariya forced 19 H.Safed Galil turnovers and outrebounded them 47-27 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. American-Nigerian center Temidayo Yussuf (201-1996, college: LBSU, agency: Slash Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Ido Davidi (192-1996) supported him with 13 points and 4 assists. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds by naturalized American guard Clarke Rosenberg (193-1993, college: Chicago St.) did not help to save the game for H.Safed Galil. Point guard Omer El-Al (182-1994) added 15 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. I.Nahariya have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with M.Rehovot. Loser H.Safed Galil keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with M.Rishon. I.Nahariya will meet at home bottom-ranked Otef Darom (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. H.Safed Galil will play against E.Ashkelon (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
H.Safed Galil: O.El-Al 15+1reb+1ast, C.Rosenberg 15+6reb+2ast, D.Burke 12+1reb+1ast, J.Augustin-Fairell 6+8reb+1ast, O.Reef 6+4reb+1ast, Y.Zlait 4+1reb
I.Nahariya: T.Yussuf 23+13reb+1ast, I.Davidi 13+3reb+4ast, O.Ben-Yakov 12+6reb+2ast, O.Tal 9+3reb+2ast, A.Derhy 5+2reb+1ast, I.Shaul 4+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1243285
E.Shomron – E.Ashkelon 101-96
There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked E.Shomron (2-6) won against at home higher ranked E.Ashkelon (5-4) 101-96 on Friday. E.Shomron shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 59.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Ido Harel (186-2003) notched 21 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and American Isaiah Crawley (201-1998, college: Georgia South) supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Even 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by Tomer Cohen (193-1997, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for E.Ashkelon. American Darrell Davis (196-1996, college: Dayton, agency: Slash Sports) added 20 points and 6 assists for lost side. Five E.Shomron and four E.Ashkelon players scored in double figures. E.Shomron moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with H.Izrael. Loser E.Ashkelon dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. E.Shomron will meet higher ranked M.Rehovot (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. E.Ashkelon will play against H.Safed Galil (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
E.Ashkelon: T.Cohen 24+6reb+6ast, D.Davis 20+3reb+6ast, J.Mor 14+10reb+1ast, J.Canty 13+5reb, A.Sanker 9+2reb+2ast, D.Najar 8+3reb+9ast
E.Shomron: I.Harel 21+6reb+2ast, I.Crawley 19+6reb+2ast, Z.Simmons 13+4reb+3ast, A.Shimoni 13+5reb, E.Shulman 12+2reb+9ast, R.Behar 12+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1243286
H.Izrael – M.Rehovot 67-82
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked H.Izrael (2-6) lost to seventh ranked M.Rehovot (6-3) in Nazareth 67-82 on Friday. M.Rehovot outrebounded H.Izrael 44-27 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. M.Rehovot looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Demetrius Treadwell (201-1991, college: Akron) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Kevin Capers (188-1993, college: FSC, agency: Inception Sports) supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. M.Rehovot’s coach Kobi Hasson used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by American Kevin Bracy-Davis (202-1995, college: Davis & Elkins, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for H.Izrael. Italian-Nigerian center Peter Olisemeka (207-1991) added 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks for lost side. M.Rehovot moved-up to third place, which they share with I.Nahariya. H.Izrael lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. They share it with E.Shomron. M.Rehovot will meet at home E.Shomron (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. H.Izrael will play against H.Eilat and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
H.Izrael: K.Bracy-Davis 16+5reb, I.Shabat 12+4ast, P.Olisemeka 10+10reb, R.Mor 9+3ast, O.Lavy 9+5reb, G.Shterenberg 6+1reb
M.Rehovot: D.Treadwell 21+10reb+4ast, K.Capers 17+5reb+4ast, S.David 11+9reb+4ast, D.Drapic 9+6reb+2ast, D.Gueta 9+4ast, D.Sharon 6+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1243287
H.Safed Galil – Ramat Hash. 74-79
Everything went according to plan when second ranked Ramat Hash. (8-2) defeated on the road 10th ranked H.Safed Galil (2-5) 79-74 on Saturday. Ramat Hash. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American point guard Akaemji Williams (175-1996, college: LSSU) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 assists to lead the effort and the other American import forward Ira Lee (203-1998, college: Arizona) supported him with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Ramat Hash.’s coach Guy Kantor used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 23 points and 19 rebounds by American-Bahamas forward Jonathan Augustin-Fairell (201-1993, college: Murray St.) did not help to save the game for H.Safed Galil. Point guard Omer El-Al (182-1994) added 21 points and 5 assists for lost side. Ramat Hash. maintains second position with 8-2 record behind leader M.Raanana. Loser H.Safed Galil keeps the tenth place with five games lost. They share the position with M.Rishon. Ramat Hash. will meet M.Rishon (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. H.Safed Galil will play against E.Ashkelon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
H.Safed Galil: J.Augustin-Fairell 23+19reb+1ast, O.El-Al 21+4reb+5ast, D.Burke 10+3reb+3ast, C.Rosenberg 7+3reb+2ast, O.Reef 7+1reb+1ast, Y.Zlait 2+1ast
Ramat Hash.: A.Williams 22+4reb+12ast, I.Lee 17+7reb+1ast, R.Avneri 14+4reb+2ast, A.Alon 8+6reb+3ast, A.Bier-Katz 7+3reb, D.Reuven 5+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1243288
