Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Crailsheim. 3rd ranked host Hakro Merlins (15-7) lost to first ranked Science City Jena (20-2) 94-84. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Hakro Merlins. Jena dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Hakro Merlins‘s 24 and made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. 29 personal fouls committed by Crailsheim helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard Zach Cooks (175-1999, college: Hofstra) scored 23 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized American guard Chris Carter (193-1992, college: Florida Tech) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Vinnie Shahid (180-1998, college: NDSU) responded with 19 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Science City Jena have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-2 record. Crailsheim at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with Giessen. Jena are looking forward to face Nuernberg (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Crailsheim will play against Bremerhaven (#9) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Bottom-ranked Vechta-2 managed to get a fourth victory. This time they won against fifteenth-ranked Duesseldorf 78-73. Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) notched 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Phillip Carr supported him with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds by British Kayne Henry-McCalla (202-1999, college: Jax State) did not help to save the game for Duesseldorf. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Vechta 2 maintains eighteenth position with 4-18 record. Duesseldorf at the other side keeps the fifteenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Koblenz. Vechta 2 will play against higher ranked Muenster (#7) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Duesseldorf will play against Dresden (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Nuernberg between Falcons and Kirchheim Knights. Fourteenth ranked Falcons (7-15) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Kirchheim Knights (12-10). Falcons managed to escape with a 2-point win 73-71 on Friday evening. Tom Stoiber fired 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Falcons’ coach Virgil Matthews used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. James Graham produced 20 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Falcons have a solid three-game winning streak. Nuernberg moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Bayreuth and Karlsruhe PS. Loser Kirchheim Knights keeps the tenth position with ten games lost. Nuernberg will meet league’s leader Jena on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Kirchheim will play against Karlsruhe PS (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: Karlsruhe PS lost to Trier on the opponent’s court 82-87. Artland outscored Muenster in a home game 92-69. Dresden managed to beat Bochum on the road 111-100. Hagen defeated Bayreuth on its own court 84-73. Bremerhaven was beaten by Tuebingen in a road game 74-59. Koblenz was destroyed by Giessen at home 60-89.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by Aiden Warnholtz of Giessen.
Nuernberg – Kirchheim 73-71
A very close game took place in Nuernberg between Falcons and Kirchheim Knights. Fourteenth ranked Falcons (7-15) got a very close home victory over higher ranked Kirchheim Knights (12-10). Falcons managed to escape with a 2-point win 73-71 on Friday evening. Forward Tom Stoiber (205-2006) fired 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Gabe Kalscheur (193-1999, college: Iowa St.) chipped in 15 points. Falcons’ coach Virgil Matthews used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward James Graham (201-2000, college: AUM) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Cameron Henry (198-1999, college: Indiana St.) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Falcons have a solid three-game winning streak. Nuernberg moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Bayreuth and Karlsruhe PS. Loser Kirchheim Knights keeps the tenth position with ten games lost. Nuernberg will meet league’s leader Jena on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Kirchheim will play against Karlsruhe PS (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kirchheim: J.Graham 20+9reb, C.Henry 13+5reb+1ast, L.Mayer 11+5reb+2ast, A.Pickett 9+2reb, B.Norris 8+1reb+8ast, G.Aydinoglu 6+3reb+1ast
Nuernberg: G.Kalscheur 15+1ast, T.Stoiber 13+6reb+1ast, V.Friederici 10+2reb+4ast, J.Pagenkopf 9+3reb+3ast, J.Wolf 7+6reb+1ast, E.Taylor 6+4reb+3ast
gschID: 1180471
Trier – Karlsruhe PS 87-82
Very expected game in Trier where 12th ranked Lions (7-15) were defeated by second ranked Gladiators (16-6) 87-82 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Trier made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Iranian Behnam Yakhchali (196-1995, agency: BIG) fired 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Marcus Graves (185-1996, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Five Gladiators players scored in double figures. Center Maurice Pluskota (209-1992) produced 9 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Finnish forward Joel Mantynen (199-2002) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Trier maintains second position with 16-6 record having four points less than leader Jena. Karlsruhe PS lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Bayreuth and Nuernberg. Trier will meet Hagen (#5) on the road in the next round. Karlsruhe PS will play against Kirchheim (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Karlsruhe PS: J.Mantynen 20+6reb+1ast, O.Williams 15+1reb+4ast, L.Dent 13+2reb+1ast, J.Albus 10+3reb+1ast, M.Pluskota 9+13reb+5ast, M.Miller 7+6reb+3ast
Trier: M.Graves 17+5reb+3ast, B.Yakhchali 16+9reb+6ast, C.Guillozet 13+8reb+3ast, M.Linssen 12+2reb+2ast, M.Zirbes 10+5reb, N.Adekunle 8+2reb
gschID: 1180472
Artland – Muenster 92-69
There was a surprise result in Quakenbrueck where seventeenth ranked Artland Dragons (5-17) smashed higher ranked Muenster (13-9) 92-69 on Friday. Artland looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Greek point guard Nikolaos Chouchoumis (186-1996) fired 19 points and 6 assists for the winners. Center Robert Oehle (209-1988) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Artland Dragons players scored in double figures. Spanish guard Seikou Jawara (191-2000, college: San Diego) produced 16 points and 5 assists and point guard Jasper Guenther (181-1999) added 15 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. Artland maintains seventeenth position with 5-17 record. Loser Muenster dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Tuebingen and Bremerhaven. Artland will meet higher ranked Giessen (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Muenster will play against Vechta 2 (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Muenster: S.Jawara 16+4reb+5ast, J.Guenther 15+1reb+3ast, T.Groce 9+7reb+1ast, N.Stampley 8+7reb, A.Touray 6+2reb+2ast, S.Wess 5+1ast
Artland: N.Chouchoumis 19+3reb+6ast, R.Oehle 14+6reb+2ast, B.Battle 13+3reb+2ast, T.Green 10+4reb, L.West 10+2reb, A.Moeller 9+3reb
gschID: 1180473
Bochum – Dresden 100-111
There was an upset in Bochum where higher ranked SparkassenStars (14-8) were defeated by eleventh ranked Titans (11-11) 111-100 on Friday. Dresden looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Wes Dreamer (201-2000, college: NW Missouri St.) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Daniel Kirchner (187-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 assists. Titans’ coach Fabian Strauss allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Peter Kalthoff (206-1999, college: Hillsdale) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Keith Braxton (196-1997, college: SFU) added 20 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Titans have a solid three-game winning streak. Dresden maintains eleventh position with 11-11 record. Loser SparkassenStars keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Hagen. Dresden will meet Duesseldorf (#15) on the road in the next round. Bochum will play against Bayreuth (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bochum: P.Kalthoff 24+12reb, K.Braxton 20+7reb+8ast, N.Geske 18+2reb+11ast, T.Choh 17+8reb+4ast, J.Grof 15+2reb+4ast, M.Strange 4+3reb+1ast
Dresden: W.Dreamer 26+15reb+4ast, M.Ragsdale 25+5reb, D.Kirchner 22+4reb+11ast, P.Bertone 15+3reb, K.Sapwell 13+3ast, S.Heck 6+4reb+4ast
gschID: 1180474
Hagen – Bayreuth 84-73
Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Phoenix Hagen (14-8) beat at home 13th ranked Bayreuth (7-15) 84-73 on Friday. Tim Uhlemann (203-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American forward Devonte McCall (198-1998, college: Post) chipped in 16 points. Phoenix Hagen’s coach Chris Harris allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Center Nat-Sidi Diallo (208-2000) produced 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Moritz Plescher (195-2000) added 11 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Five Hagen and four Bayreuth players scored in double figures. Hagen moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Bochum. Loser Bayreuth dropped to the twelfth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Nuernberg and Karlsruhe PS. Hagen will meet at home league’s second-placed Trier in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bayreuth will play against Bochum (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bayreuth: N.Diallo 22+7reb+4ast, K.Allen 11+4reb+2ast, M.Plescher 11+2reb+6ast, D.Demonia 10+4reb+2ast, C.Baker-Magnaye 5+1reb+2ast, M.Giotis 5+1reb
Hagen: D.McCall 16+3reb+3ast, S.Carry 14+1reb+6ast, N.Bohannon 13+4reb+1ast, T.Uhlemann 13+12reb+1ast, T.Stephenson-Moore 10+3reb+2ast, R.Hounnou 8+1ast
gschID: 1180475
Vechta 2 – Duesseldorf 78-73
Bottom-ranked Vechta-2 managed to get a fourth victory. This time they won against fifteenth-ranked Duesseldorf 78-73. Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) notched 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American Phillip Carr supported him with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds by British Kayne Henry-McCalla (202-1999, college: Jax State) did not help to save the game for Duesseldorf. Emil Marshall (198-2000) added 16 points for lost side. Four Duesseldorf players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Vechta 2 maintains eighteenth position with 4-18 record. Duesseldorf at the other side keeps the fifteenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Koblenz. Vechta 2 will play against higher ranked Muenster (#7) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Duesseldorf will play against Dresden (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Duesseldorf: E.Marshall 16+3reb+1ast, K.Henry-McCalla 15+6reb+1ast, B.Spearman 11+3reb, I.Rayshaud Hart 11+2reb+7ast, A.Richardson 7+5reb, A.Sanni 5+2reb+3ast
Vechta 2: J.Klussmann 22+5reb+4ast, K.Bayram 10+4ast, P.Carr 10+6reb+1ast, R.Krupnikas 9+1reb, F.Lastring 9+1reb, L.Ruf 6+5reb
gschID: 1180476
Tuebingen – Bremerhaven 74-59
There was a minor upset in Tuebingen where 7th ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (13-9) was defeated by ninth ranked Tigers (13-9) 74-59 on Friday. Tuebingen dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Eisbaeren Bremerhaven‘s 22. Tuebingen looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. British power forward Samuel Idowu (203-1997, college: St.Peter’s) fired 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Melkisedek Moreaux (198-1996, college: Mercyhurst) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) produced 20 points and 5 rebounds and Adrian Breitlauch (193-1993) added 6 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tuebingen moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Muenster and Bremerhaven. Tuebingen will meet at home Koblenz (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bremerhaven will play against Crailsheim (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bremerhaven: E.Miller 20+5reb+2ast, J.Biss 11, P.Hemschemeier 7+1reb+1ast, A.Breitlauch 6+3reb+3ast, Z.Richmond 4+4reb+1ast, C.Carter 4+3reb+3ast
Tuebingen: S.Idowu 19+7reb+2ast, M.Moreaux 19+5reb+1ast, D.Cohn 9+5reb+6ast, J.Nagle 7+1reb, V.Neugebauer 6+3reb+1ast, T.Joenke 4+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1180477
Crailsheim – Jena 84-94
The game between Top Four teams took place in Crailsheim. 3rd ranked host Hakro Merlins (15-7) lost to first ranked Science City Jena (20-2) 94-84. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Hakro Merlins. Jena dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Hakro Merlins‘s 24 and made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. 29 personal fouls committed by Crailsheim helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard Zach Cooks (175-1999, college: Hofstra) scored 23 points (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized American guard Chris Carter (193-1992, college: Florida Tech) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Vinnie Shahid (180-1998, college: NDSU) responded with 19 points and his fellow American import point guard Devon Goodman (184-1997, college: Pennsylvania) scored 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Science City Jena have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-2 record. Crailsheim at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with Giessen. Jena are looking forward to face Nuernberg (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Crailsheim will play against Bremerhaven (#9) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Crailsheim: V.Shahid 19+2reb+2ast, T.Blunt 14+2reb, D.Goodman 13+2reb+3ast, T.John 10+1reb, G.De Oliveira 8+4reb+1ast, A.Gaines 8+5reb+3ast
Jena: Z.Cooks 23+2reb+2ast, C.Carter 18+4reb+4ast, T.Nelson 13+2reb, L.Bank 9+2reb, R.Lodders 8+3reb, R.Moore 7+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1180478
Koblenz – Giessen 60-89
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked 46ers (15-7) outleveled on the road 15th ranked Koblenz (6-16) 89-60 on Thursday. Giessen made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game, while Koblenz only scored five points from the stripe. Canadian guard Aiden Warnholtz (188-2000, college: Carleton) fired 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Slovakian point guard Simon Krajcovic (188-1994, college: LMU) chipped in 7 points. American point guard Ty Cockfield Jr (183-1996, college: Arkansas St., agency: BIG) produced 17 points and Leon Friederici (190-1995) added 15 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. 46ers have a solid four-game winning streak. Giessen moved-up to third place, which they share with Crailsheim. Koblenz lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Duesseldorf. Giessen will meet at home Artland (#17) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Koblenz will play against Tuebingen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koblenz: T.Cockfield Jr. 17+2reb+3ast, L.Friederici 15+1reb+1ast, D.Bohm 10+2reb+1ast, M.Bradley 7+3reb+2ast, Y.Mahfouz 4+4reb, M.Poelking 3+9reb+2ast
Giessen: A.Warnholtz 22+5reb+5ast, V.Kovacevic 11+2reb, J.Maier 8+2reb, K.McClain 7+1reb+3ast, K.Castlin 7+1reb+1ast, S.Krajcovic 7+4reb+3ast
gschID: 1180479
