Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Round 14 most important game was a defeat of league’s leader Armann (11-4). They were crushed by ninth ranked KV (6-8) 99-77 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Armann. The game without a history. KV led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They outrebounded Armann 48-36 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. KV looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Armann‘s players. Forward Fridrik Jonsson (200-2002) had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Eyjolfur Halldorsson (196-1998) chipped in 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Forward Arnaldur Grimsson (195-2002) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. KV moved-up to eighth place. Armann at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Hamar. Armann will play next round against Breidablik trying to make it back to the top of the standings. KV will try to continue on its current victory against twelfth ranked Selfoss on the road.
The game in Akureyri was also worth to mention about. Third ranked IA (11-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Thor (6-7). IA defeated Thor 100-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Thor AK. Brazilian forward Victor Bafutto (208-1998, college: ULM) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and Kristofer Gislason supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Tim Dalger (201, college: St.Louis) did not help to save the game for Thor. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. IA have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Thor at the other side keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. IA will play against Skallagrimur (#11) in Borganes in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Thor will play at home against KFG (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Gardabaer was also quite interesting. Second ranked Hamar (12-3) played at the court of 8th ranked KFG (5-9). Hamar defeated KFG 110-97 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Jose Medina who had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists. Viktor Ludviksson produced 28 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hamar have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Newly promoted KFG dropped to the ninth place with nine games lost. Hamar will meet Fjolnir (#5) in the next round. KFG will play against Thor (#7) in Akureyri and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 14: Fjolnir won against Breidablik on the opponent’s court 92-83. Snaefell managed to outperform Selfoss in a home game 94-79. Sindri managed to beat Skallagrimur on the road 81-74.
Breidablik – Fjolnir 83-92
There was a minor upset in Kopavogur where 5th ranked Breidablik (7-7) was defeated by seventh ranked Fjolnir (7-7) 92-83 on Thursday. Breidablik was trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 23-13 charge of Fjolnir, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was Canadian power forward Lewis Diankulu (201-1995, college: Queens, NC) who scored 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Forward Sigvaldi Eggertsson (201-2000) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Fjolnir players scored in double figures. Fjolnir’s coach Borche Ilievski used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Maalik Cartwright (198-2000, college: Delta St.) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Logi Gudmundsson (190-2007) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Fjolnir have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with defeated Breidablik. Breidablik lost third consecutive game. Fjolnir will meet at home league’s leader Hamar in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Breidablik will play against Armann (#3) in Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Breidablik: M.Cartwright 19+11reb+7ast, L.Gudmundsson 19+7reb+2ast, Z.Vrkic 14+2reb+3ast, R.Ragnarsson 8+5reb, M.Palmason 8+3reb+5ast, V.Gretarsson 5+1reb+1ast
Fjolnir: L.Diankulu 20+9reb+3ast, S.Eggertsson 19+8reb+4ast, B.Halldorsson 16+5reb, S.Kristjansson 14+7reb+2ast, G.Olafsson 8+1reb+4ast, W.Thompson 6+2reb
gschID: 1199739
Thor AK – IA 86-100
The game in Akureyri was also worth to mention about. Third ranked IA (11-3) played at the court of 7th ranked Thor (6-7). IA defeated Thor 100-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Thor AK. The game was mostly controlled by IA. Thor was better in fourth quarter 26-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. IA made 23-of-29 charity shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Thor turnovers and outrebounded them 50-38 including 16 on the offensive glass. IA players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Brazilian forward Victor Bafutto (208-1998, college: ULM) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and Kristofer Gislason (194-1996) supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Four IA players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Tim Dalger (201, college: St.Louis) did not help to save the game for Thor. Guard Reynir Robertsson (186-2004) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. IA have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Thor at the other side keeps the seventh position with seven games lost. IA will play against Skallagrimur (#11) in Borganes in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Thor will play at home against KFG (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Thor AK: T.Dalger 20+8reb+2ast, A.Johannesson 15+2reb+2ast, R.Robertsson 15+5reb+7ast, D.Ragnarsson 8+2reb, O.Svavarsson 8+4reb+2ast, A.Alfredsson 7+1reb+1ast
IA: K.Gislason 20+7reb+2ast, V.Bafutto 16+16reb+2ast, S.Stojanovic 16+2reb+5ast, K.Hodges 15+9reb+3ast, S.Jonasson 10, A.Dagsson 8+6reb+4ast
gschID: 1199743
KV – Armann 99-77
Round 14 most important game was a defeat of league’s leader Armann (11-4). They were crushed by ninth ranked KV (6-8) 99-77 on Friday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Armann. The game without a history. KV led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They outrebounded Armann 48-36 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. KV looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Armann‘s players. Forward Fridrik Jonsson (200-2002) had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and guard Eyjolfur Halldorsson (196-1998) chipped in 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Forward Arnaldur Grimsson (195-2002) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Frosti Valgardsson (176-2007) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Five KV and four Armann players 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. KV moved-up to eighth place. Armann at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Hamar. Armann will play next round against Breidablik trying to make it back to the top of the standings. KV will try to continue on its current victory against twelfth ranked Selfoss on the road.
Top scorers:
Armann: A.Grimsson 19+7reb, F.Valgardsson 14+6reb+3ast, C.Bowen 12+5reb+3ast, A.Darboe 10+6reb+4ast, K.Bjorgvinsson 9+1reb+2ast, K.Kaldal 5+1reb+2ast
KV: F.Jonsson 26+13reb+6ast, E.Halldorsson 18+12reb+4ast, H.Thrastarson 14+4reb+2ast, L.Bragason 12+6reb+1ast, A.Hermannsson 12+5reb+16ast, T.Blondal 11+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1199740
Snaefell – Selfoss 94-79
The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked Snaefell‘s (4-10) home victory over bottom-ranked Selfoss (2-11) 94-79 on Friday. The game without a history. Snaefell led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Irish Matt Treacy (201-1998, college: S.Nazarene) who scored 27 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Khalyl Waters (196-1998, college: Troy) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Four Snaefell players scored in double figures. Point guard Isak Perdue (186-2003) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and Czech center Vojtech Novak (205-1997) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Snaefell moved-up to tenth place. Loser Selfoss stay at the bottom position with 11 games lost. Snaefell will meet higher ranked Sindri (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Selfoss will play against KV (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Selfoss: I.Perdue 16+7reb+3ast, S.Thorbergsson 13+4reb, T.Morthens 11+4reb+1ast, A.Eythorsson 9+5reb, G.Hjaltason 6+4reb+2ast, V.Novak 6+9reb+2ast
Snaefell: M.Treacy 27+9reb+6ast, K.Waters 15+13reb, J.Luis Navarro 13+8reb+5ast, A.Rubiera 11+8reb+4ast, S.Bodvarsson 8+3reb, I.Baldursson 8+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1199741
Skallagrimur – Sindri 74-81
Not a big story in a game in Borganes where 10th ranked Skallagrimur (3-11) was defeated by fourth ranked Sindri (10-4) 81-74 on Friday. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 49-41 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was Slovenian forward Milorad Sedlarevic (201-1993, college: UPEI) who scored 28 points and 6 rebounds. American point guard Donovan Fields (178-1996, college: Cal Poly) chipped in 24 points and 7 assists. Four Sindri players scored in double figures. American-Italian guard Luke Moyer (185-1993, college: John Brown, agency: BIG) produced 30 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and American forward Jermaine Hamlin (208-2000, college: EIU) added 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for the hosts. Sindri maintains fourth position with 10-4 record. Skallagrimur lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 11 games lost. Sindri will meet at home Snaefell (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Skallagrimur will play against the league’s second-placed IA in Akranes and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Skallagrimur: L.Moyer 30+6reb+7ast, J.Hamlin 13+10reb+3ast, M.Valgeirsson 12+2reb+2ast, J.Boban 7+6reb+1ast, E.Jonsson 5+4reb+5ast, O.Jonsson 3+2reb+1ast
Sindri: M.Sedlarevic 28+6reb+2ast, D.Fields 24+1reb+7ast, F.Matip 12+7reb, B.Lopez 11+7reb+1ast, E.Bjorgvinsson 5+2reb, P.Truno 1+4reb+7ast
gschID: 1199742
KFG – Hamar 97-110
The game in Gardabaer was also quite interesting. Second ranked Hamar (12-3) played at the court of 8th ranked KFG (5-9). Hamar defeated KFG 110-97 on Friday. Hamar made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Hamar outrebounded KFG 37-23 including 27 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Spanish point guard Jose Medina (185-1993) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists. American swingman Jaeden King (198-2001, college: St.Xavier) chipped in 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Forward Viktor Ludviksson (202-2006) produced 28 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and guard Kristjan Ingolfsson (191-2005) added 27 points and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hamar have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Newly promoted KFG dropped to the ninth place with nine games lost. Hamar will meet Fjolnir (#5) in the next round. KFG will play against Thor (#7) in Akureyri and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KFG: V.Ludviksson 28+5reb+1ast, K.Ingolfsson 27+1reb+1ast, A.Hjartarson 12+1reb, D.Epps 11+4reb+1ast, B.Birnisson 5+2reb+5ast, O.Johannsson 4+4reb+1ast
Hamar: J.King 34+8reb, J.Medina 30+8reb+12ast, F.Lampropoulos 25+9reb+5ast, B.Asgeirsson 13+2reb+1ast, E.Fridriksson 6+2reb, R.Nathanaelsson 2+3reb
gschID: 1199744
