Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Round 10 most important game was a defeat of Hapoel Jerusalem (8-2). They were edged by fourth ranked Bnei Hertzeliya (8-2) 68-66 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Hapoel Jerusalem. Bnei Hertzeliya made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bnei Hertzeliya made 8 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Jimmy Clark III (191-2001, college: Duquesne, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 19 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Xavier Sneed (196-1997, college: Kansas St.) chipped in 17 points during the contest. At the losing side point guard Jared Harper (178-1997, college: Auburn) responded with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!). Bnei Hertzeliya have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with H.Jerusalem. H.Jerusalem will play next round against league’s leader M.Tel-Aviv trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Bnei Hertzeliya will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked H.Afula on the road.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Maccabi Tel-Aviv as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Maccabi Tel-Aviv defeated 14th ranked Hapoel Haifa in Tel Aviv 102-87. French-American Jaylen Hoard (204-1999, college: Wake Forest) notched 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and David DeJulius supported him with 26 points. Even 22 points by American forward Tyler Bey (201-1998, college: Colorado) did not help to save the game for H.Haifa. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Maccabi Tel-Aviv have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. H.Haifa lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. H.Haifa will play next round against I.Ness Ziona trying to get back on the winning streak. M.Tel-Aviv will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked H.Jerusalem on the road.
The game in Holon was also quite interesting. Second ranked Maccabi Tel-Aviv (9-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Hapoel Holon (6-4). Maccabi Tel-Aviv managed to secure a 7-point victory 79-72 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hapoel Holon. Roman Sorkin fired 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Maccabi Tel-Aviv’s coach Oded Kattash used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Michale Kyser produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Maccabi Tel-Aviv have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. H.Holon at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. M.Tel-Aviv will meet H.Jerusalem (#4) on the road in the next round. H.Holon will play against M.Ramat Gan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: H.Gilboa Galil won against M.Ramat Gan on the opponent’s court 83-79. H.Afula managed to outperform H.Haifa in a home game 86-74. Kiryat Ata recorded a loss to H.Be’er Sheva on the road 86-77. I.Ness Ziona was crushed by H.Tel-Aviv on its own court 54-90. E.Netanya was beaten by H.Galil Elion in Kfar Blum 69-65. H.Be’er Sheva was destroyed by H.Holon at home 81-101.
M.Ramat Gan – H.Gilboa Galil 79-83
There was an upset when higher ranked Ramat Gan (4-4) was defeated at home by tenth ranked H.Gilboa Galil (4-6) 83-79 on Saturday. H.Gilboa Galil made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The former international point guard Niv Misgav (181-1995) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 assists for the winners (made all of his seven free throws). Forward Gur Lavy (198-2001, agency: BIG) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four H.Gilboa Galil players scored in double figures. American forward Amin Stevens (203-1990, college: FAMU) produced 22 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Kendale McCullum (184-1996, college: Lewis) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists respectively for lost side. Ramat Gan’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. H.Gilboa Galil moved-up to eighth place, which they share with H.Afula. M.Ramat Gan lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. H.Gilboa Galil will meet at home H.Be’er Sheva (#10) in the next round. M.Ramat Gan will play against H.Holon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
M.Ramat Gan: A.Stevens 22+8reb+2ast, I.Miles 16+3reb+1ast, K.McCullum 11+6reb+11ast, R.Huber 7+2reb+2ast, A.Ariel 7+2reb+1ast, R.Gallinat 6+1reb+3ast
H.Gilboa Galil: G.Lavy 15+7reb+1ast, N.Misgav 14+2reb+12ast, D.Perry 13+4reb+1ast, B.Moore 12+7reb, I.El-Amin 11+2reb, L.Amsalem 8+9reb+2ast
gschID: 1196062
H.Afula – H.Haifa 86-74
Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Afula (4-6) defeated at home bottom-ranked Hapoel Haifa (1-9) 86-74 on Monday. American guard JCovan Brown (190-1990, college: Texas) fired 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The other American import Jalen Lecque (194-2000, college: NC State) chipped in 19 points and 6 assists. American forward Tyler Bey (201-1998, college: Colorado) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and naturalized American Willy Workman (198-1990, college: Amherst) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four H.Haifa players scored in double figures. H.Afula moved-up to eighth place, which they share with H.Gilboa Galil. H.Haifa lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. H.Afula will meet at home higher ranked Bnei Hertzeliya (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. H.Haifa will play against I.Ness Ziona (#12) in Nes Ziyona and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
H.Haifa: T.Bey 22+9reb+2ast, A.Gershon 13+4reb+3ast, J.Gant 12+5reb+2ast, W.Workman 12+10reb+1ast, J.Davis 7+5ast, G.Noyovitch 5+3reb+1ast
H.Afula: J.Brown 23+5reb+1ast, J.Lecque 19+4reb+6ast, J.Tokoto 16+6reb+1ast, N.Avivi 9+5reb, S.Cohen III 7+2reb+4ast, J.Mutts 6+11reb+3ast
gschID: 1196063
H.Be’er Sheva – Kiryat Ata 86-77
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 13th ranked Kiryat Ata‘s (2-8) road loss to twelfth ranked Hapoel Beer Sheva (3-6) 77-86 on Monday. H.Be’er Sheva forced 19 Kiryat Ata turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Ray Spalding (208-1997, college: Louisville) fired 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. The other American import guard Cody Demps (193-1993, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Hapoel Beer Sheva’s coach Rami Hadar used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Angolan forward Silvio de Sousa (206-1998, college: Chattanooga) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and American guard Liam OReilly (188-1996, college: Gardner-Webb, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. H.Be’er Sheva moved-up to tenth place. Kiryat Ata lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with eight games lost. H.Be’er Sheva will meet higher ranked H.Gilboa Galil (#9) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kiryat Ata will play against H.Galil Elion (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kiryat Ata: C.Smith 18+8reb+2ast, S.de Sousa 16+13reb+1ast, A.Pruitt 15+4reb+1ast, L.O’Reilly 15+5reb+8ast, J.Kaplan 7+4reb+3ast, Y.Levin 4+1reb
H.Be’er Sheva: R.Spalding 19+5reb+2ast, I.Molinar 15+2ast, C.Demps 11+7reb+5ast, S.Weisz 10+8reb+4ast, R.Zipper 9+2reb+1ast, S.Iorio 9+4reb+3ast
gschID: 1196064
I.Ness Ziona – H.Tel-Aviv 54-90
Everything went according to plan in Nes Ziyona where fourth ranked Hapoel Tel-Aviv (8-1) outscored 10th ranked Ironi Nes-Ziona (3-7) 90-54 on Sunday. H.Tel-Aviv dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Ironi Nes-Ziona‘s 30. H.Tel-Aviv outrebounded I.Ness Ziona 45-33 including a 37-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. H.Tel-Aviv looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 4 passes made by I.Ness Ziona‘s players. American guard Antonio Blakeney (193-1996, college: LSU) fired 22 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. The other American import center Johnathan Motley (207-1995, college: Baylor) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Panamanian-American forward Ricardo Lindo Jr (203-2000, college: GWU) produced 12 points and 8 rebounds and American Bryce Brown (190-1997, college: Auburn) added 14 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. H.Tel-Aviv moved-up to second place. I.Ness Ziona at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. They share it with E.Netanya. H.Tel-Aviv will meet E.Netanya (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. I.Ness Ziona will play against H.Haifa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
I.Ness Ziona: B.Brown 14+1reb, R.Lindo Jr. 12+8reb, I.Segev 7+8reb, Y.Kravits 7+2reb+1ast, R.Turell 6+6reb+1ast, D.Edge 4+1reb+1ast
H.Tel-Aviv: A.Blakeney 22+3reb+3ast, J.Motley 16+8reb+2ast, N.Yaacov 13+4reb+9ast, B.Caboclo 7+6reb+1ast, T.Ginat 6+6reb+4ast, O.Blayzer 6+5reb+3ast
gschID: 1196065
H.Galil Elion – E.Netanya 69-65
There was no surprise in Kfar Blum where 9th ranked E.Netanya (3-7) was defeated by seventh ranked Galil Elion (5-5) 69-65 on Sunday. H.Galil Elion looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Lennard Freeman (203-1995, college: NC State) fired 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The other American import Rawle Alkins (197-1997, college: Arizona) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. American swingman Kyler Edwards (193-1999, college: Houston) produced 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international guard Roy Paretsky (194-2002) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Five E.Netanya players scored in double figures. E.Netanya’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. H.Galil Elion moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted E.Netanya dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. They share it with I.Ness Ziona. H.Galil Elion will meet Kiryat Ata (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. E.Netanya will play against the league’s second-placed H.Tel-Aviv and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
E.Netanya: R.Paretsky 14+6reb+4ast, K.Edwards 13+7reb+5ast, B.Washington 11+7reb+3ast, I.Moshkovitz 11+7reb+1ast, C.Marshall Jr. 10+5reb, B.Boguslavsky 4+1ast
H.Galil Elion: L.Freeman 17+9reb+1ast, R.Alkins 17+6reb+3ast, M.Carr 12+5reb+4ast, L.Goldenberg 9+11reb+3ast, T.Asayag 9+1reb+8ast, L.Carreira 5+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1196066
Bnei Hertzeliya – H.Jerusalem 68-66
There was a change at the Winner League leadership position after last games. Round 10 most important game was a defeat of league’s leader Hapoel Jerusalem (8-2). They were edged by fourth ranked Bnei Hertzeliya (8-2) 68-66 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Hapoel Jerusalem. Bnei Hertzeliya made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bnei Hertzeliya made 8 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Jimmy Clark III (191-2001, college: Duquesne, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 19 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Xavier Sneed (196-1997, college: Kansas St.) chipped in 17 points during the contest. At the losing side point guard Jared Harper (178-1997, college: Auburn) responded with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and Jeremy Morgan (198-1995, college: UNI) scored 11 points and 4 assists. Bnei Hertzeliya have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with H.Jerusalem. H.Jerusalem will play next round against league’s leader M.Tel-Aviv trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Bnei Hertzeliya will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked H.Afula on the road.
Top scorers:
H.Jerusalem: J.Harper 19+6reb+4ast, J.Morgan 11+4reb+4ast, K.Carrington 8+1reb+2ast, T.Phillip 7+5reb+1ast, G.Chachashvili 6+12reb, C.Johnson 6+8reb+1ast
Bnei Hertzeliya: J.Clark III 19+2reb+4ast, X.Sneed 17+3reb, F.Bourdillon 9+4reb+2ast, J.Meeks 8+5reb, J.Hawley 5+10reb+2ast, C.Silva 4+12reb
gschID: 1196067
H.Holon – M.Tel-Aviv 72-79
The game in Holon was also quite interesting. Second ranked Maccabi Tel-Aviv (9-1) played at the court of 5th ranked Hapoel Holon (6-4). Maccabi Tel-Aviv managed to secure a 7-point victory 79-72 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hapoel Holon. M.Tel-Aviv outrebounded H.Holon 39-25 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international power forward Roman Sorkin (209-1996, college: Oregon) fired 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. French-American Jaylen Hoard (204-1999, college: Wake Forest) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Maccabi Tel-Aviv’s coach Oded Kattash used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American center Michale Kyser (208-1991, college: La Tech) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds and Canadian point guard Elijah Mitrou-Long (185-1996, college: UNLV) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four H.Holon players scored in double figures. Maccabi Tel-Aviv have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. H.Holon at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. M.Tel-Aviv will meet H.Jerusalem (#4) on the road in the next round. H.Holon will play against M.Ramat Gan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
H.Holon: E.Mitrou-Long 15+3reb+5ast, M.Kyser 15+12reb+1ast, N.Artzi 14+3reb+1ast, D.Tucker 11+1reb, B.Adams 6+1reb+3ast, Y.Ziv 4+1reb+4ast
M.Tel-Aviv: R.Sorkin 21+7reb+3ast, J.Hoard 13+6reb+1ast, L.Randolph 11+6reb+2ast, R.Jokubaitis 6+6reb+2ast, J.DiBartolomeo 6+4reb+1ast, T.Blatt 6+3reb+8ast
gschID: 1196068
M.Tel-Aviv – H.Haifa 102-87
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Maccabi Tel-Aviv as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Maccabi Tel-Aviv defeated 14th ranked Hapoel Haifa in Tel Aviv 102-87. M.Tel-Aviv made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. M.Tel-Aviv outrebounded H.Haifa 46-26 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. French-American Jaylen Hoard (204-1999, college: Wake Forest) notched 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and American point guard David DeJulius (183-1999, college: Cincinnati) supported him with 26 points. Even 22 points by American forward Tyler Bey (201-1998, college: Colorado) did not help to save the game for H.Haifa. Point guard Amit Gershon (191-1995, agency: Avi Zilberman) added 18 points for lost side. Five M.Tel-Aviv and four H.Haifa players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Maccabi Tel-Aviv have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. H.Haifa lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. H.Haifa will play next round against I.Ness Ziona trying to get back on the winning streak. M.Tel-Aviv will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked H.Jerusalem on the road.
Top scorers:
H.Haifa: T.Bey 22+2reb+2ast, A.Gershon 18+3reb+1ast, D.Pinckney 17+3reb+1ast, J.Gant 11+4reb+2ast, D.Rosenbaum 9+1reb+1ast, J.Davis 8+3reb+8ast
M.Tel-Aviv: D.DeJulius 26+2reb+1ast, J.Hoard 20+8reb+2ast, R.Jokubaitis 15+4reb+2ast, M.Shayok 14+3reb+1ast, J.DiBartolomeo 12+8reb+5ast, R.Menco 7+6reb
gschID: 1244035
Round 1
H.Be’er Sheva – H.Holon 81-101
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Hapoel Holon (6-4) outleveled on the road 12th ranked Hapoel Beer Sheva (3-6) 101-81 on Wednesday. H.Holon made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Dakarai Tucker (196-1994, college: Utah, agency: BIG) fired 24 points for the winners. The former international power forward Idan Zalmanson (205-1995, agency: Avi Zilberman) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds. The former international Spencer Weisz (193-1995, college: Princeton) produced 13 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Paul Scruggs (190-1998, college: Xavier) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. H.Holon maintains fifth position with 6-4 record. H.Be’er Sheva lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with six games lost. H.Holon will meet M.Ramat Gan (#7) on the road in the next round. H.Be’er Sheva will play against H.Gilboa Galil in Gan Ner and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
H.Be’er Sheva: R.Zipper 15+2reb, P.Scruggs 13+6reb+4ast, S.Weisz 13+9reb+6ast, E.Griffin 12+6reb, C.Demps 12+5reb+2ast, R.Spalding 7+5reb+2ast
H.Holon: D.Tucker 24+4reb, M.Davis Jr. 13+2reb, B.Adams 13+4reb+3ast, I.Zalmanson 12+5reb+3ast, Y.Ziv 11+4reb+3ast, N.Artzi 10+4reb+5ast
gschID: 1238131
