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Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Svendborg (17-3) in Aarhus on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Bakken (15-5) 88-78. Bakken had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. International guard Darko Jukic (199-1990) stepped up and scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and American forward Urald King (198-1990, college: SE Oklahoma) chipped in 19 points and 13 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Isiah Small (202-1998, college: Texas St.) with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 15-5 record. Svendborg at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Naestved.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Horsens. Third ranked host Horsens IC (16-4) defeated second-best Naestved (17-3) 93-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Naestved. Americans were the main players on the court. Trejon Jacob (196-1998, college: FIU, agency: One Motive Sports) nailed 20 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Marek Nelson accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds. Horsens IC’s coach Vedran Borovcanin allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Caleb Huffman (193-2000, college: Nicholls) came up with 18 points for Naestved in the defeat. Horsens IC have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain third place with 16-4 record behind leader Svendborg. Naestved at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Svendborg.
Sixth ranked Copenhagen (7-13) crushed at home 11th ranked BAC (3-17) by 47 points 103-56, which is the biggest margin this round on Thursday night. The best player for the winners was Andrew Ramirez who scored 24 points and 6 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was William Bloch who recorded 14 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. Copenhagen maintains sixth place with 7-13 record. BAC lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost.

In the last two games of round 21 Herlev lost to Amager on the opponent’s court 75-93. Holbaek outscored Vaerlose in a home game 104-82.

Amager – Herlev 93-75

Everything could happen in Kastrup at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Amager and 9th ranked Herlev had identical 5-14 record. This time Amager used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Herlev 93-75 on Thursday night. Amager forced 22 Herlev turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American Caden Ebeling (201, college: LSSU, agency: Starting 5) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import guard Isaiah Burnett (195-1999, college: Stonehill) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Igor Bakic (200-2000) who recorded 19 points and 8 rebounds and Mile Nedic (200-1994, college: Lindenwood) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Amager maintains seventh place with 6-14 record. Loser Herlev dropped to the eighth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Holbaek and Vaerlose.
Top scorers:
Amager: C.Ebeling 27+18reb+4ast, I.Burnett 21+3reb+4ast, O.Quackenbush 14+1reb+11ast, T.Bjarkason 10+7reb+3ast, O.Foldgaard 6+1ast, J.Gjeding 5+2reb
Herlev: I.Bakic 19+8reb+3ast, A.Mortensen 11+3reb+2ast, M.Nedic 10+9reb+2ast, P.Kraljic 10+7reb, S.Braikia 9+3reb+2ast, L.Kraljic 7+8reb

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Bakken – Svendborg 88-78

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Copenhagen – BAC 103-56

Sixth ranked Copenhagen (7-13) crushed at home 11th ranked BAC (3-17) by 47 points 103-56, which is the biggest margin this round on Thursday night. Copenhagen dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to BAC‘s 34. They outrebounded BAC 47-23 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Copenhagen looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Spanish point guard Andrew Ramirez (181-1997, college: Hartford) who scored 24 points and 6 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Gustav Winther (207-2004, agency: Highlight Athletes) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). At the other side the best for losing team was guard William Bloch (193-2005) who recorded 14 points and guard Tobias Monsted (191-2004) added 10 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Copenhagen maintains sixth place with 7-13 record. BAC lost their fourth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Copenhagen: A.Ramirez 24+4reb+6ast, D.Knudsen 18+2reb+3ast, G.Winther 14+8reb+1ast, J.Dada 10+1reb, T.Andersen 8+9reb+1ast, S.Novovic 7+5reb+1ast
BAC: W.Bloch 14+3reb+3ast, T.Monsted 10+2reb+2ast, M.Larsen 8+2reb, A.Katholm 7+5reb+1ast, C.Moller 6+1reb, L.Churchill 6+1reb+2ast

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Holbaek – Vaerlose 104-82

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Holbaek (5-15) smashed at home 8th ranked Vaerlose (5-15) 104-82 on Thursday. Holbaek dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Vaerlose‘s 32. Holbaek forced 23 Vaerlose turnovers and outrebounded them 35-24 including 24 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Josiah Johnson (185-2001, college: UMHB) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Spanish guard Bernard Edokpayi (195-2003) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Holbaek players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Ogbemudia Uagboe (192-2005) who recorded 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Marvin Brumfield (191-2003, college: Coker) added 22 points respectively. 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. Holbaek moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Herlev and Vaerlose. Vaerlose lost their third game in a row.
Top scorers:
Holbaek: J.Johnson 25+10reb+4ast, M.Drame 21+2reb+1ast, B.Edokpayi 18+5reb+4ast, M.Donsrud 10+3reb+1ast, S.Franco 9+1reb, A.Heming 7+1reb+2ast
Vaerlose: M.Brumfield 22+2reb+1ast, O.Uagboe 22+6reb+5ast, N.Baker 7, G.Halbye 7+3reb, J.Johansson 6, H.Offenberg 6+4reb+2ast

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Horsens IC – Naestved 93-78

The game between Top Four teams took place in Horsens. Third ranked host Horsens IC (16-4) defeated second-best Naestved (17-3) 93-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Naestved. Horsens IC forced 20 Naestved turnovers. Strangely Naestved outrebounded Horsens IC 49-33 including a 40-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Horsens IC players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Trejon Jacob (196-1998, college: FIU, agency: One Motive Sports) nailed 20 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Marek Nelson (202-1999, college: Nicholls, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds. Jacob is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Horsens IC’s coach Vedran Borovcanin allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Guard Caleb Huffman (193-2000, college: Nicholls) came up with 18 points and forward Zay Williams (210-1999, college: Troy) added 6 points and 15 rebounds respectively for Naestved in the defeat. Five Horsens IC and four Naestved players scored in double figures. Horsens IC have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain third place with 16-4 record behind leader Svendborg. Naestved at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. They share it with Svendborg.
Top scorers:
Horsens IC: T.Jacob 20+3reb+5ast, M.Nelson 18+6reb+2ast, M.Balanc 14+5reb+1ast, L.Churchill 13+5reb+8ast, F.Rungby 11+4reb+3ast, M.Mollgaard 9+1reb
Naestved: C.Huffman 18+4reb+3ast, D.Gilmore 15+6reb, D.Jean-Baptiste 12+3reb+3ast, G.Elliott 11+4reb+3ast, Z.Williams 6+15reb+2ast, L.Christensen 5+2reb+4ast