The round 14 was rather boring as all games ended with very predictable results. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Leader Mykonou delivered the twelfth win on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Panerythraikos (7-7) 107-67 in New Eritrea. Mykonou dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Panerythraikos‘ 26. They outrebounded Panerythraikos 48-24 including a 34-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mykonou looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Panerythraikos‘ players. The best player for the winners was center Petros Melissaratos (205-1993) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Forward Andreas Kanonidis (200-1991) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international point guard Ioannis Athinaiou (194-1988, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 19 points and 7 assists for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mykonou (12-2) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Panerythraikos lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Ermis S.. Mykonou are looking forward to face Psychikou (#3) in Athens in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panerythraikos will play on the road against Eleftheroupoli (#13) in Kavalas and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Kesariani, where higher ranked Proteas (8-6) lost to fifteenth ranked Near East (4-10) in a road game 64-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Proteas V.. Nikolaos Delgas (-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 9 points and 10 assists. Georgios Kalianiotis contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners. Forward Panagiotis Kois (200-1998) replied with 13 points and 5 assists for Proteas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Near East moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with HANTH. Proteas at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Koroivos and Doxa Lefkadas. Near East will play against higher ranked Doxa Lefkadas (#6) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Proteas will play against Iraklis and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Rest of the games of round 14 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Papagou was defeated by Ermis S. in a road game 73-68. Esperos beat HANTH at home 85-70. Bottom-ranked Vikos lost to Iraklis on the opponent’s court 65-69. Koroivos managed to outperform Eleftheroupoli in a home game 102-87. Doxa Lefkadas recorded a loss to Psychikou on the road 78-73. Ikaroi Trikala was crushed by Megaridas on its own court 71-96.
The best stats of 14th round was 12 points and 10 rebounds by Alexandros Proiskos of Megaridas.
Ermis S. – Papagou 73-68
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Ermis S. and 10th ranked Papagou had identical 6-7 record. This time Ermis S. used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Athens 73-68. Ermis S. forced 19 Papagou turnovers. Papagou was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Belgian Moussa Noterman (200-2000, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. American point guard Luwane Pipkins (179-1996, college: Providence) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Power forward Stefanos Spartalis (206-2006, agency: Octagon Europe) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Xander Rice (190-2001, college: Monmouth) added 15 points in the effort for Papagou. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ermis S. (7-7) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Panerythraikos. Papagou lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with eight games lost. Ermis S. will play against HANTH (#14) in Thessaloniki in the next round where they are favorite. Papagou will play at home against Ikaroi Trikala (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Papagou: S.Spartalis 16+11reb+1ast, X.Rice 15+2reb+1ast, N.Touliatos 10+5reb+1ast, E.Balos 8+6reb+1ast, I.Karamolegkos 7+3reb+3ast, K.Bilalis 5+1reb+5ast
Ermis S.: L.Pipkins 15+2reb+1ast, M.Noterman 14+12reb, V.Tzolos 12+1reb+4ast, A.Kostopoulos 8+4reb+1ast, S.Toutziarakis 8+7reb+1ast, D.Zervos 7+1reb
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Esperos L. – HANTH 85-70
Everything could happen in Lamia at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Esperos and 14th ranked HANTH had identical 4-9 record. This time Esperos used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Thessaloniki 85-70. Esperos outrebounded HANTH 43-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. American Toarlyn Fitzpatrick (206-1989, college: S.Florida) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Theodoros Tsiloulis (193-1993) contributed with 20 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard John Ittounas (190-2002, college: Elmhurst) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Vassilis Papadopoulos (200-1999) added 16 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for HANTH. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Esperos (5-9) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Eleftheroupoli and Ikaroi Trikala. Newly promoted HANTH keeps the fourteenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Near East. Esperos will play against bottom-ranked Vikos (#16) in Ioannina in the next round where they are favorite. HANTH will play against Ermis S. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
HANTH: J.Lusane 17+4reb, V.Papadopoulos 16+7reb, J.Ittounas 16+10reb+4ast, G.Maragkoudakis 4+5ast, I.Komnianidis 4+2reb+4ast, A.Touloupis 4+3reb+1ast
Esperos L.: T.Tsiloulis 20+4reb+1ast, N.Chouchoumis 18+3reb+1ast, A.Tsoumanis 10+3reb+1ast, T.Fitzpatrick 10+10reb+5ast, N.Papantoniou 8+6reb+6ast, T.Zorbas 8+6reb
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Iraklis – Vikos I. 69-65
Very expected game in Thessaloniki where 16th ranked Vikos (3-11) was defeated by fourth ranked Iraklis (9-5) 69-65. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Iraklis outrebounded Vikos 42-29 including 33 on the defensive glass. Nikos Paparegkas (200-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds. Center Thomas Kottas (207-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Guard Dimitris Ermeidis (191-2000) replied with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Dimitris Gravas (203-1993) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Vikos. Four Vikos players scored in double figures. Iraklis have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 9-5 record. Newly promoted Vikos stay at the bottom place with 11 games lost. Iraklis will play against Proteas (#5) in Voula in the next round. Vikos will play at home against Esperos (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Vikos I.: D.Gravas 16+5reb+1ast, J.Sibert 14+3reb+1ast, G.Manakas 13+6reb+2ast, D.Ermeidis 13+7reb+5ast, N.Paulos 4+3reb, A.Awosika 3+5reb+2ast
Iraklis: N.Paparegkas 25+5reb+1ast, S.Mastrogiannopoulos 11+7reb+2ast, T.Kottas 10+12reb, M.Liapis 8+4reb+1ast, K.Stone 6+8reb+1ast, K.Kabouridis 5+1reb
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Koroivos – Eleftheroupoli 102-87
Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Koroivos (8-6) beat at home 12th ranked Eleftheroupoli (5-9) 102-87. Koroivos players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. American point guard RJ Glasper (183-1998, college: UIW) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 assists. Power forward Aristotelis Sotiriou (203-2001, college: Adelphi) contributed with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Koroivos players scored in double figures. Koroivos’ coach Michalis Mihelakos allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Swingman Nikolaos Kamaras (201-1997) replied with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American center Bryce Golden (206-1999, college: Loyola, IL) added 22 points in the effort for Eleftheroupoli. Koroivos moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Proteas and Doxa Lefkadas. Eleftheroupoli lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Esperos and Ikaroi Trikala. Koroivos will play against league’s second-placed Megaridas in Megara in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Eleftheroupoli will play at home against Panerythraikos (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Eleftheroupoli: N.Kamaras 25+5reb+5ast, B.Golden 22+4reb, P.Logothetis 14+7reb+3ast, V.Mastoros 9+4reb+6ast, I.Mermigkis 8+2reb+2ast, V.Vlassis 6+3ast
Koroivos: R.Glasper 25+1reb+13ast, E.Voulgaropoulos 15+6reb, A.Sotiriou 13+9reb+5ast, P.Lambesis 13+5reb+2ast, I.Efstathiadis 11+5reb, A.Kalaitzakis 11+2reb+4ast
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Near East – Proteas V. 72-64
We should mention about the upset which took place in Kesariani, where higher ranked Proteas (8-6) lost to fifteenth ranked Near East (4-10) in a road game 64-72. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Proteas V.. Near East forced 19 Proteas turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Nikolaos Delgas (-2003) orchestrated the victory by scoring 9 points and 10 assists. Power forward Georgios Kalianiotis (200-2002) contributed with 11 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the winners. Four Near East players scored in double figures. Forward Panagiotis Kois (200-1998) replied with 13 points and 5 assists and American forward Derrick Walker (206-1997, college: Nebraska) added 17 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Proteas. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Near East moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with HANTH. Proteas at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Koroivos and Doxa Lefkadas. Near East will play against higher ranked Doxa Lefkadas (#6) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Proteas will play against Iraklis and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Proteas V.: D.Walker 17+3reb, P.Kois 13+4reb+5ast, K.Koufopoulos 13+3reb+3ast, A.Grekas 8+2reb+5ast, N.Charouni 7+6reb, B.Jean-Louis 6+5reb
Near East: K.Charalampos 15+5reb+1ast, G.Kalianiotis 11+9reb+1ast, J.Roche 10+6reb+1ast, A.Nelson 10, N.Delgas 9+4reb+10ast, I.Anestis 7+2reb
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Panerythraikos – Mykonou 67-107
Leader Mykonou delivered the twelfth win on Wednesday night. This time they crushed 7th ranked Panerythraikos (7-7) 107-67 in New Eritrea. Mykonou dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Panerythraikos‘ 26. They outrebounded Panerythraikos 48-24 including a 34-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mykonou looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Panerythraikos‘ players. The best player for the winners was center Petros Melissaratos (205-1993) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Forward Andreas Kanonidis (200-1991) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Mykonou players scored in double figures. The former international point guard Ioannis Athinaiou (194-1988, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 19 points and 7 assists and guard Panagiotis Papazotos (192-2006) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mykonou (12-2) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position. Panerythraikos lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Ermis S.. Mykonou are looking forward to face Psychikou (#3) in Athens in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Panerythraikos will play on the road against Eleftheroupoli (#13) in Kavalas and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Panerythraikos: I.Athinaiou 19+1reb+7ast, P.Papazotos 11+5reb, K.Petanidis 10+5reb, A.Nikolaides 8+4reb+3ast, I.Ioannidis 6, Z.Griffin 6+1reb
Mykonou: P.Melissaratos 22+9reb+3ast, J.Blackmon 19+3reb+3ast, A.Kanonidis 18+6reb+7ast, D.Skoulidas 14+5reb+3ast, N.Pozoglou 12+7reb+1ast, C.Slater 8+2reb+2ast
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Psychikou – Doxa Lefkadas 78-73
Not a big story in a game in Athens where 6th ranked Doxa Lefkadas (8-6) was defeated by third ranked Psychikou (10-4) 78-73. Psychikou shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. American guard Joe Bryant Jr (185-2000, college: Norfolk St., agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!). Center Georgios Diamantakos (215-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) for the winners. Bryant Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American swingman Rashad Madden (198-1992, college: Arkansas) replied with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and power forward Ioannis Sachpatzidis (209-1993) added 14 points in the effort for Doxa Lefkadas. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Psychikou maintains third position with 10-4 record having just two points less than leader Mykonou. Doxa Lefkadas at the other side dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Proteas and Koroivos. Psychikou will play against league’s leader Mykonou in Mykonos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Doxa Lefkadas will play at home against Near East (#15) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Doxa Lefkadas: R.Madden 20+5reb+9ast, I.Sachpatzidis 14+3reb+1ast, C.Skandalos 12+1reb+1ast, J.Gatzo 7+4reb+2ast, I.Theodorou 5+4reb+1ast, A.Karageorgiou 5+1reb
Psychikou: J.Bryant Jr. 26+5reb+5ast, G.Koukas 14+1reb+4ast, G.Diamantakos 13+11reb, S.Naoumis 9+2reb, C.Golantas 7+2reb+1ast, A.Antonakis 6+5reb+3ast
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Ikaroi Trikala – Megaridas 71-96
Everything went according to plan when second ranked Megaridas (11-3) outleveled on the road 11th ranked Ikaroi Trikala (5-9) 96-71. Megaridas made 18-of-18 charity shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Alexandros Proiskos (195-2000, agency: Octagon Europe) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Dimitris Geromichalos (185-1994) contributed with 15 points and 5 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winners. Four Megaridas players scored in double figures. Guard Marios Poulianitis (190-1998) replied with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Nigerian power forward Nikolaos Okekuoyen (213-1997) added 9 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Ikaroi Trikala. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Megaridas have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 11-3 record behind leader Mykonou. Newly promoted Ikaroi Trikala keeps the eleventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Eleftheroupoli and Esperos. Megaridas will play against Koroivos (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Ikaroi Trikala will play against Papagou (#10) in Athens and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ikaroi Trikala: B.Tuach 14+1reb+2ast, K.Nesis 11+5reb, I.Vavatsikos 10+3reb+1ast, M.Poulianitis 9+6reb+5ast, N.Okekuoyen 9+9reb+1ast, T.Konstantinidis 7+2reb+5ast
Megaridas: D.Geromichalos 15+1reb+5ast, P.Kokorellis 13+6reb+1ast, A.Proiskos 12+10reb+1ast, T.Tsoukas 12+3reb+6ast, A.Gatzias 11+2reb, V.Tolias 9+5reb+2ast
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