Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Burgos SP as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Burgos SP smashed 10th ranked Cartagena at home 112-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Cartagena. Burgos SP shot 62.5 percent from the field and made 28-of-31 free shots (90.3 percent) during the game, while Cartagena only scored seven points from the stripe. Burgos SP shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 63.6 percentage. It was a great evening for Argentinian swingman Gonzalo Corbalan (193-2002, college: LCU) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 4 steals. The former international forward Daniel Diez (203-1993) helped adding 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was guard Alejandro Jorda (193-1995, college: Cuesta JC) with 17 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Burgos SP (14-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Estudiantes. Newly promoted Cartagena keeps the tenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Cartagena will play next round against Cantabria trying to get back on the winning streak. Burgos SP will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Estudiantes in Madrid.
Moron has finally registered their first victory this season after 14 consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Castello (6-9) 84-79. It was an exceptional evening for Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (192-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Andre Norris accounted for 14 points. American-Cameroonian guard Charles Minlend Jr (193-1997, college: Louisville) came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds for Castello in the defeat. Castello’s coach Frederic Castello tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Newly promoted Moron maintains eighteenth place with 1-14 record. Castello at the other side dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Moron will play against higher ranked Valladolid (#16) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Castello will play against Alicante (#17) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game took place in Alicante where higher ranked Monbus Obradoiro (7-8) was upset on the court of seventeenth ranked Alicante (3-12) 90-85 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Kevin Larsen who scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Alvaro Munoz who recorded 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Alicante maintains seventeenth place with 3-12 record. Obradoiro lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Burgos T. and Zamora. Alicante will meet higher ranked Castello (#12) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obradoiro will play against Oviedo (#14) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Liga Endesa just one year after relegation.
There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 15: Palencia lost to Menorca on the opponent’s court 78-84. Fuenlabrada outscored Burgos T. in a home game 95-67. Gipuzkoa recorded a loss to Oviedo on the road 87-73. Cantabria was defeated by Estudiantes on its own court 75-92. Ourense beat Valladolid in a road game 91-87. Zamora lost to Real Betis at home 95-105.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by Alex Renfroe of Real Betis.
Alicante – Obradoiro 90-85
An interesting game took place in Alicante where higher ranked Monbus Obradoiro (7-8) was upset on the court of seventeenth ranked Alicante (3-12) 90-85 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Danish center Kevin Larsen (208-1993, college: GWU) who scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. American point guard Jordan King (183-2001, college: Richmond) chipped in 23 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Alvaro Munoz (197-1990, agency: BIG) who recorded 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Czech center Ondrej Balvin (217-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Alicante maintains seventeenth place with 3-12 record. Obradoiro lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Burgos T. and Zamora. Alicante will meet higher ranked Castello (#12) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Obradoiro will play against Oviedo (#14) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Liga Endesa just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro: A.Munoz 24+7reb+4ast, B.Davison 10+1reb, O.Balvin 9+6reb+3ast, O.Stevic 7+8reb+3ast, R.Andronikashvili 7, I.Arroyo-Varela 7+2reb+1ast
Alicante: J.King 23+2reb+5ast, K.Larsen 23+6reb+3ast, A.Lopez 11+3reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 9+2reb+3ast, J.Mwema 8+1reb, R.Bidias 7+3reb
gschID: 1181318
Menorca – Palencia 84-78
There was an upset in Mahon where higher ranked Zunder Palencia (10-5) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Menorca (6-9) 84-78 on Saturday. Menorca made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American point guard Jalen Cone (180, college: California) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Bulgarian Pavlin Ivanov (196-1993, agency: 011 Sports) chipped in 22 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Adam Kunkel (193-1999, college: Xavier) who recorded 21 points and DR Congolese-Canadian guard Mathieu Kamba (196-1995, college: Cent Arkansas) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Menorca moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Zunder Palencia keeps the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with Ourense. Menorca will meet higher ranked Real Betis (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Palencia will play against Zamora and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Liga Endesa just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Palencia: A.Kunkel 21+3reb+2ast, A.Wintering 15+3reb+2ast, M.Kamba 14+6reb+2ast, J.Pablo Vaulet 12+6reb, C.Krutwig 8+3reb, C.Gonzalez 4+1reb
Menorca: P.Ivanov 22+2reb+2ast, J.Cone 18+10reb+3ast, V.Arteaga 12+2reb+1ast, P.Figueras 10+2reb+4ast, E.Stoilov 8+4reb, P.Molins 7
gschID: 1181319
Burgos SP – Cartagena 112-84
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Burgos SP as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Burgos SP smashed 10th ranked Cartagena at home 112-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Cartagena. Burgos SP shot 62.5 percent from the field and made 28-of-31 free shots (90.3 percent) during the game, while Cartagena only scored seven points from the stripe. Burgos SP shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 63.6 percentage. It was a great evening for Argentinian swingman Gonzalo Corbalan (193-2002, college: LCU) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 4 steals. The former international forward Daniel Diez (203-1993) helped adding 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Burgos SP players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Alejandro Jorda (193-1995, college: Cuesta JC) with 17 points and guard Alberto Cabrera (187-1998) scored 9 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Burgos SP (14-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Estudiantes. Newly promoted Cartagena keeps the tenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Cartagena will play next round against Cantabria trying to get back on the winning streak. Burgos SP will try to continue on its current victory against second ranked Estudiantes in Madrid.
Top scorers:
Cartagena: A.Jorda 17+1reb+2ast, C.Hermanson 11+3reb, J.Rogers 9+2reb+1ast, A.Cabrera 9+3reb+5ast, D.Van Eyck 9+3reb+1ast, A.Gonzalez 9+6reb+2ast
Burgos SP: G.Corbalan 20+4reb+2ast, D.Cuevas 19+2reb+2ast, D.Diez 18+4reb+1ast, L.Fischer 15+4reb+1ast, J.Axel Gudmundsson 12+4reb+1ast, J.Cremo 8+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1181320
Fuenlabrada – Burgos T. 95-67
Rather predictable result in Madrid where third ranked Fuenlabrada (13-2) smashed 7th ranked Burgos T. (7-8) 95-67 on Sunday. Fuenlabrada dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Burgos T.‘s 32. The best player for the winners was power forward Ivan Cruz-Uceda (208-1991, college: Miami, FL) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Bahamas-American forward Travis Munnings (196-1994, college: ULM) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Senegalese power forward Abdou Thiam (210-1998) who recorded 13 points and 7 rebounds and Jaume Lobo (180-1997) added 14 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) respectively. Five Fuenlabrada and four Burgos T. players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fuenlabrada maintains third place with 13-2 record behind leader Burgos SP. Burgos T. lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Obradoiro and Zamora. Fuenlabrada will meet Ourense (#6) on the road in the next round. Burgos T. will play against Gipuzkoa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Burgos T.: J.Lobo 14+1reb+2ast, L.Jones 14+1reb+2ast, A.Thiam 13+7reb, R.Vila 10+1reb, C.Pacheco 6+5reb+3ast, J.Rodriguez 3+3reb+2ast
Fuenlabrada: I.Cruz-Uceda 14+10reb, P.Jorgensen 14+1reb+5ast, Y.Nzosa 13+6reb, T.Munnings 13+6reb+5ast, F.Zurbriggen 12+4reb+1ast, L.Westermann 12+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1181321
Oviedo – Gipuzkoa 87-73
There was an upset when higher ranked Gipuzkoa (6-9) was defeated on the road by fifteenth ranked Oviedo (5-10) 87-73 on Saturday. Oviedo forced 19 Gipuzkoa turnovers. The best player for the winners was Lucas Langarita (192-2005) who scored 24 points. Argentinian point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) chipped in 19 points. Four Oviedo 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 24 points and 6 rebounds and Argentinian-Italian guard Mateo Diaz (186-2002) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Oviedo moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Cantabria. Loser Gipuzkoa dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Oviedo will meet higher ranked Obradoiro (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gipuzkoa will play against Burgos T. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gipuzkoa: J.Vrankic 24+6reb+2ast, M.Diaz 12+4reb+4ast, P.Aranitovic 9+1reb+2ast, J.Nicolau 7+2reb+2ast, A.Martinez 7+4ast, M.Sturup 4+2reb+3ast
Oviedo: L.Langarita 24+4reb+2ast, J.Valinotti 19+4reb+3ast, I.Nweke 12+4reb+1ast, M.Sanz 12+4reb+2ast, M.Marti 7+3reb, R.Cosialls 7+8reb+2ast
gschID: 1181322
Cantabria – Estudiantes 75-92
Everything went according to plan in Torrelavega where second ranked Estudiantes (14-1) beat 14th ranked Cantabria (5-10) 92-75 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Italian-Uruguayan guard Jayson Granger (191-1989) who scored 23 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Senegalese center Serigne Barro (208-1995) chipped in 16 points and 7 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 Bosnian Mirza Bulic (207-1992) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Spencer Littleson (193-1998, college: Toledo) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Four Cantabria players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the twelfth consecutive win for Estudiantes. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Burgos SP. Loser Cantabria keeps the fourteenth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Oviedo. Estudiantes will meet at home league’s leader Burgos SP in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cantabria will play against Cartagena (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cantabria: S.Littleson 17+5reb+3ast, G.Martinez 13+2reb+2ast, M.Bulic 12+12reb+4ast, J.Vega 10+2reb, R.Belemene 4+1reb, G.Kande 4+3reb
Estudiantes: J.Granger 23+6reb+7ast, S.Barro 16+7reb, D.Schmidt 16+2reb+3ast, D.Kravic 9+5reb+1ast, P.Garino 9+1reb+2ast, F.Alonso 8+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1181323
Moron – Castello 84-79
Moron has finally registered their first victory this season after 14 consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Castello (6-9) 84-79. It was an exceptional evening for Ivorian guard Lionel Kouadio (192-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman Andre Norris (203-1994, college: Dubuque) accounted for 14 points for the winning side. American-Cameroonian guard Charles Minlend Jr (193-1997, college: Louisville) came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) added 15 points respectively for Castello in the defeat. Castello’s coach Frederic Castello tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Newly promoted Moron maintains eighteenth place with 1-14 record. Castello at the other side dropped to the tenth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Moron will play against higher ranked Valladolid (#16) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Castello will play against Alicante (#17) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Castello: C.Minlend Jr. 22+5reb+3ast, J.Tate 15+2reb+3ast, A.Adala-Moto 9+2reb+2ast, J.Faner 7+2ast, T.Ngom 7+8reb+2ast, A.Martinez 6+2reb+1ast
Moron: L.Kouadio 20+10reb+4ast, A.Norris 14+4reb+2ast, J.Marin 13+2reb+1ast, F.Santana 9, P.Badji 7+4reb+1ast, V.da Silva 6+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1181324
Valladolid – Ourense 87-91
There was no surprise when 16th ranked Valladolid (4-11) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Ourense (10-5) 91-87 on Saturday. Ourense made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American guard Aanen Moody (190-1998, college: Montana) who scored 25 points. Forward Unai Mendicote (196-1999) chipped in 10 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Shemar Wilson (206-2001, college: UT Arlington) who recorded 21 points and 7 rebounds and guard Agustin Sans (193-1995) added 11 points and 7 assists respectively. Five Ourense and four Valladolid players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Ourense. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Palencia. Valladolid lost their fifth game in a row. They keep the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. Ourense will meet at home higher ranked Fuenlabrada (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Valladolid will play against Moron (#18) in Moron de la Frontera and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Valladolid: S.Wilson 21+7reb, M.Kovacevic 17, E.Demers 13, A.Sans 11+2reb+7ast, J.Mballa 10+6reb, J.Puidet 7+4reb+1ast
Ourense: A.Moody 25+2reb+2ast, R.Lisboa 12+2reb+3ast, S.Rodriguez 11+3reb+3ast, J.Lopez 11+1reb+2ast, U.Mendicote 10+9reb+2ast, M.Ogunsipe 10+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1181325
Zamora – Real Betis 95-105
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Real Betis (11-4) won against on the road 9th ranked Zamora (7-8) 105-95 on Saturday. Real Betis made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American-Bosnian point guard Alex Renfroe (191-1986, college: Belmont) who scored 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Mark Hughes (195-1997, college: Wright St.) chipped in 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Five Real Betis players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Haitian swingman Junior Saintel (201-1995, college: Stony Brook) who recorded 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American forward Kevin Buckingham (198-1997, college: SE Oklahoma) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Zamora’s coach Saulo Hernandez let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Real Betis maintains fourth place with 11-4 record. Newly promoted Zamora dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Burgos T. and Obradoiro. Real Betis will meet at home Menorca (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zamora will play against Palencia (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Zamora: J.Saintel 19+1reb+3ast, K.Buckingham 15+7reb, O.Hanzlik 14+4reb+1ast, O.Lo 9+2reb, K.Nikic 8+6reb+3ast, Z.Hearst 8+1ast
Real Betis: A.Renfroe 29+5reb+6ast, M.Hughes 24+7reb, D.Radoncic 17+8reb+4ast, V.Benite 12+1reb+1ast, A.Domenech 10+4reb+1ast, H.Atencia 6
gschID: 1181326
