Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Top ranked Rigas Z. (16-5) recorded its fifth loss on the court of sixth ranked BK Ogre on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by BK Ogre 76-72. The best player for the winners was Latvian Karlis Apsitis (200-1992) who scored 24 points and 5 rebounds. Latvian Kristaps Dargais (198-1990) chipped in 9 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Kriss Helmanis (209-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. Rigas Z.’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. BK Ogre maintains sixth place with 12-8 record. Rigas Z. at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. BK Ogre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rigas Z. will play at home against Viimsi and is hoping to win this game.
One of the most interesting games of round 23 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Eleventh ranked Parnu edged visiting TalTech (9-12) 77-74. American point guard Christian Bradford (185-1995, college: Radford) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points. Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson contributed with 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. point guard Siim-Markus Post (184-1997) answered with 23 points and 7 assists for TalTech. Parnu (9-11) moved-up to ninth place. TalTech at the other side keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost. Parnu will play against Keila KK (#14) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. TalTech will play against Ventspils (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
One of the most interesting games of round 23 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. The game took place in Tallinn where fifth ranked Tartu won against host Kalev/Cramo (14-4) 84-79. It was a great evening for Jalen Henry who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. Kregor Hermet responded with 19 points. Kalev/Cramo’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Tartu (13-6) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Valmiera Glass. Defending Estonian champion Kalev/Cramo keeps the third position with four games lost. Tartu will meet at home league’s second-placed VEF Riga in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kalev/Cramo will play against LU in Riga and hope to secure a win.
Other games of round 23 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Keila C. was defeated by Keila KK in a road game 84-79. Rapla beat Viimsi at home 82-64. Parnu won against LU on the opponent’s court 97-80. Liepaja managed to outperform TalTech in a home game 97-92. BK Ogre recorded a loss to Kalev/Cramo on the road 87-80.
Parnu – TalTech 77-74
One of the most interesting games of round 23 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. Eleventh ranked Parnu edged visiting TalTech (9-12) 77-74. TalTech was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American point guard Christian Bradford (185-1995, college: Radford) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points. Nigerian forward Ajiri Ogemuno-Johnson (203-1999, college: Rider) contributed with 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Bradford is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Parnu players scored in double figures. Point guard Siim-Markus Post (184-1997) answered with 23 points and 7 assists and guard Carlos Jurgens (196-1998, college: ORU) added 19 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for TalTech. Parnu (9-11) moved-up to ninth place. TalTech at the other side keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost. Parnu will play against Keila KK (#14) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. TalTech will play against Ventspils (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Parnu: C.Bradford 23+2reb+1ast, A.Ogemuno-Johnson 13+7reb+2ast, O.Suurorg 10+5reb+3ast, R.Valge 10+1reb+1ast, O.Jarvi 6+5reb+1ast, V.Shevchenko 5+7reb+2ast
TalTech: S.Post 23+4reb+7ast, C.Jurgens 19+9reb+1ast, I.Sunelik 9+6reb, O.Metsalu 9+11reb+2ast, T.Jurkatamm 5+3reb, K.Kitsing 3+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1211230
Kalev/Cramo – Tartu 79-84
One of the most interesting games of round 23 was a derby match between two teams from Estonia. The game took place in Tallinn where fifth ranked Tartu won against host Kalev/Cramo (14-4) 84-79. It was a great evening for American power forward Jalen Henry (203-1996, college: SIUE) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import guard Jamir Harris (188-1998, college: Seton Hall) helped adding 16 points, 6 assists and 6 steals. Four Tartu players scored in double figures. Kregor Hermet (205-1997) responded with 19 points and American-Ivorian forward Patrick Tape (208-1998, college: USF, agency: Players Group) scored 17 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Kalev/Cramo’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Tartu (13-6) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Valmiera Glass. Defending Estonian champion Kalev/Cramo keeps the third position with four games lost. Tartu will meet at home league’s second-placed VEF Riga in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kalev/Cramo will play against LU in Riga and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tartu: J.Henry 18+10reb+2ast, J.Harris 16+1reb+6ast, O.El-Sheikh 15+7reb+1ast, M.Paasoja 13+2reb+5ast, K.Lips 8+8reb+1ast, R.Nurger 8+6reb+1ast
Kalev/Cramo: K.Hermet 19+4reb+1ast, P.Tape 17+3reb, S.Vaaks 8+2reb+7ast, T.Kurbas 7+1reb+1ast, H.Toom 6+2reb, S.Kaukiainen 6+1reb+5ast
gschID: 1211231
Keila KK – Keila C. 84-79
There was a minor upset when 12th ranked Keila C. (7-11) was defeated on the road by fifteenth ranked Keila KK (2-16) 84-79 on Saturday. It was a great evening for American point guard Javeon Jones (188-2000, college: Catawba, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 7 rebounds. Egert Haller (193-1995) helped adding 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Keila KK players scored in double figures. Lithuanian guard Tautvydas Kupstas (193-2000, college: UWF) responded with 26 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Ukrainian power forward Artem Kovalov (208-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Keila KK moved-up to fourteenth place. Keila C. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 11 games lost. Keila KK will meet higher ranked Parnu (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Keila C. will play against Valmiera Glass and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Keila KK: J.Jones 25+7reb+3ast, E.Haller 15+7reb+2ast, O.Iyekekpolor 12+8reb, V.Shymanskyi 10+5reb+4ast, R.Timma 9+6reb+1ast, S.Kaldre 9+1reb+1ast
Keila C.: T.Kupstas 26+8reb+6ast, A.Kovalov 19+12reb+4ast, E.Makke 14+4reb+6ast, K.Saks 7+3reb, C.Lenk 5+2reb+2ast, M.Pahv 3+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1211232
Rapla – Viimsi 82-64
No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Rapla (9-10) defeated at home 13th ranked Viimsi (4-15) 82-64 on Tuesday. Rapla dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Viimsi‘s 30. They outrebounded Viimsi 38-20 including 26 on the defensive glass. Rapla looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Jalyn McCreary (203-2000, college: Mercer) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Hendrik Eelmae (199-2000) helped adding 17 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Jorgen Rikberg (185-2002) responded with 14 points and 5 assists and Bosnian center Omar Pajic (205-1999, agency: PEPI SPORT) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rapla moved-up to eighth place. Viimsi lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 15 games lost. Rapla will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Viimsi will play against the league’s leader Rigas Z. (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Rapla: J.McCreary 18+7reb+4ast, H.Eelmae 17+4reb+2ast, M.Ruubel 12+1ast, B.McKissic 9+3reb+3ast, T.Niits 9+11reb+1ast, L.Stankovic 8+2reb+3ast
Viimsi: J.Rikberg 14+4reb+5ast, O.Pajic 14+6reb+1ast, A.Hint 13+4reb+4ast, K.Kokk 9+3reb+1ast, K.Reinart 6+1ast, R.Laanemaa 3+2reb+4ast
gschID: 1211233
LU – Parnu 80-97
Very expected game in Riga where 15th ranked Latvian LU (2-18) was defeated by eleventh ranked Estonian Parnu (9-11) 97-80 on Wednesday. Parnu looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for Finnish forward Okko Jarvi (193-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Ukrainian Volodymyr Shevchenko (201-1994, agency: BIG) helped adding 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Edvards Lucis (185-2000) responded with 17 points and Estonian Daniils Smirnovs (204-2003) scored 9 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Parnu moved-up to ninth place. LU lost third consecutive game. They stay dead last with 18 lost games. Parnu will meet at home Keila KK (#14) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. LU will play against Kalev/Cramo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Parnu: O.Jarvi 29+6reb+6ast, V.Shevchenko 25+7reb+2ast, A.Ogemuno-Johnson 24+9reb, R.Valge 7+1reb+4ast, S.Aav 4+1reb+5ast, W.Allik 3+2reb
LU: E.Lucis 17+4reb+1ast, E.Egle 14+2reb+2ast, D.Smirnovs 9+11reb+1ast, R.Aleksandrovs 8+1reb+1ast, V.Briedis 7+2reb+6ast, A.Helmanis 6+5reb
gschID: 1211234
Liepaja – TalTech 97-92
Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Latvian Liepaja (10-9) beat at home 10th ranked Estonian TalTech (9-12) 97-92 on Wednesday. Liepaja outrebounded TalTech 46-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Kristaps Kilps (195-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 6 assists. Point guard Edgars Lasenbergs (187-1995) helped adding 22 points and 5 rebounds. Liepaja’s coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Point guard Siim-Markus Post (184-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists and Rasmus Andre (188-2004) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Liepaja maintains seventh place with 10-9 record. Loser TalTech keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost. Liepaja will meet at home higher ranked Kalev/Cramo (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. TalTech will play against Ventspils (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Liepaja: K.Kilps 24+4reb+6ast, E.Lasenbergs 22+5reb+3ast, R.Kuksiks 16+3reb, R.Malmanis 13+13reb+2ast, R.Macoha 10+5reb, R.Vitolskis 5+2reb+1ast
TalTech: O.Metsalu 18+5reb+1ast, R.Andre 17+7reb+1ast, P.Saal 15+4reb, S.Post 12+7reb+13ast, A.Tassa 8, K.Kitsing 8+2reb
gschID: 1211235
BK Ogre – Rigas Z. 76-72
Top ranked Rigas Z. (16-5) recorded its fifth loss on the court of sixth ranked BK Ogre on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by BK Ogre 76-72. The best player for the winners was Latvian Karlis Apsitis (200-1992) who scored 24 points and 5 rebounds. Latvian Kristaps Dargais (198-1990) chipped in 9 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. Kriss Helmanis (209-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and Latvian Roberts Berzins (193-2001) added 22 points respectively for the guests. Rigas Z.’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. BK Ogre maintains sixth place with 12-8 record. Rigas Z. at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. BK Ogre will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rigas Z. will play at home against Viimsi and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
BK Ogre: K.Apsitis 24+5reb, G.Sipolins 10+4reb, G.Kampuss 9+1reb+2ast, K.Dargais 9+14reb+5ast, R.Zebergs 6+1reb, K.Mediss 6+1reb+2ast
Rigas Z.: R.Berzins 22+1reb+1ast, K.Helmanis 20+12reb+1ast, D.Viksne 10+1reb+2ast, F.Lacis 7+7reb+1ast, Z.Raimo 7+9reb+1ast, J.Vitols 4+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1211236
Kalev/Cramo – BK Ogre 87-80
Not a big story in a game in Tallinn where 6th ranked Latvian BK Ogre (12-8) was defeated by third ranked Estonian Kalev/Cramo (14-4) 87-80 on Monday. It was a great evening for Hugo Toom (200-2002) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Latvian Anrijs Miska (208-2000) helped adding 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Kalev/Cramo players scored in double figures. Latvian Kristaps Dargais (198-1990) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and Latvian Karlis Apsitis (200-1992) scored 20 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending Estonian champion maintains third place with 14-4 record having five points less than leader Rigas Z. Loser BK Ogre keeps the sixth position with eight games lost. Kalev/Cramo will meet bottom-ranked LU (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. BK Ogre will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kalev/Cramo: S.Vaaks 22+1reb, A.Miska 18+5reb+2ast, K.Hermet 15+6reb+1ast, H.Toom 14+10reb+2ast, L.Bockler 10+1reb+1ast, G.Kuuba 4+5reb+2ast
BK Ogre: K.Apsitis 20+1reb, K.Dargais 12+13reb+3ast, M.Rasnick 9+3reb+5ast, G.Sipolins 9+5reb+1ast, R.Zebergs 9+1reb+1ast, K.Mediss 8+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1248490
