Basketball News, Scores, Stats, Analysis, Standings

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Azpeitia. Third ranked host Iraurgi SB (12-7) defeated their biggest opponent Archena (11-8) 85-74. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Archena. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Iraurgi SB made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 56.5 percentage. It was a great evening for Senegalese center Wally Niang (206-1996) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Kevon Godwin (188-2000, college: Angelo St.) helped adding 19 points and 4 assists. At the losing side center Fabian Flores (211-2005) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Iraurgi SB moved-up to second place. Newly promoted Archena dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Iraurgi SB are looking forward to face Melilla (#6) on the road in the next round. Archena will play against Ponferrada and is hoping to win this game.
Segunda FEB top team – Palma BM (16-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Tarragona (1-17) in Llucmajor 89-52. It was a quality performance for center Ander Urdiain (203-2000, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Pa Mor Diene accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Joan Pardina (202-1993) came up with 7 points and 6 rebounds for Tarragona in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Palma BM have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-2 record. Tarragona at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 17 games lost. Palma BM will play against Santfeliuenc (#13) in Sant Feliu in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Tarragona will play at home against Mataro UE to get more than just one victory in their record.
Segunda FEB top team – Caceres (13-6) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Cordoba CB (8-11) 79-73. Oscar Alvarado fired 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Rokas Gadiliauskas produced 17 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Caceres maintains first place with 13-6 record. Newly promoted Cordoba CB dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Caceres will meet at home Zornotza (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cordoba CB will play against Caja 87 (#4) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 19: Palma Fibwi lost to Santfeliuenc on the opponent’s court 85-87. Gandia unfortunately lost to Lliria in a home game 68-71. Sol Girones recorded a loss to Sant Antoni on the road 61-70. Gran Canaria 2 was defeated by Prat on its own court 83-87. Godella beat Salou in Valencia 84-72. Mataro UE won against Benicarlo at home 86-74. Ponferrada outscored Clavijo on the opponent’s court 76-53. Huelva CD recorded a loss to Algeciras in a home game 89-93. Huesca defeated Zornotza on the road 81-70. Albacete was beaten by Caja 87 on its own court 70-85. La Leonesa lost to Melilla in a road game 74-87.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by Ezekiel Alley of Melilla.

Group A

Santfeliuenc – Palma Fibwi 87-85

There was an upset in Sant Feliu where 4th placed Palma Fibwi (11-8) was edged by thirteenth ranked Santfeliuenc (4-14) 87-85 on Saturday. Santfeliuenc looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Salvadorean Gerardo Martinez (194-2002) fired 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Josep Crespo (202-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Bahamas guard Franco Miller Jr (190-1999, college: FGCU) produced 24 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Jon Aramburu (207-1992) added 9 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Five Santfeliuenc and four Palma Fibwi players scored in double figures. Palma Fibwi’s coach tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Santfeliuenc maintains thirteenth place with 4-14 record. Palma Fibwi lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the third position with eight games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Santfeliuenc will meet league’s leader Palma BM in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Palma Fibwi will play against Lliria having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Santfeliuenc: G.Martinez 18+5reb+3ast, G.Exposito 16+1reb+7ast, N.Bria 14+3reb+3ast, J.Crespo 12+12reb+1ast, E.Medina 10+11reb+2ast, D.Font 9+3reb+1ast
Palma Fibwi: F.Miller Jr. 24+6reb+2ast, P.Tendero 16+3reb+1ast, X.Beraza 13+5reb+1ast, B.Vazquez 12+2ast, J.Aramburu 9+11reb+6ast, L.Giovannetti 4+3reb+2ast

gschID: 1187771

Gandia – Lliria 68-71

Very predictable result when third ranked Lliria (12-6) edged on the road 10th ranked Gandia (8-11) 71-68 on Saturday. Zambian center Douglas Kandulu (220-1996) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Alejandro Rivas (203-1998) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Trinidad and Tobago Imru Duke (203-1999) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and forward Javier Soler (199-2000) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Lliria maintains third place with 12-6 record behind leader Palma BM. Gandia at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Lliria will meet at home Palma Fibwi (#5) in the next round. Gandia will play against Sol Girones (#12) in La Bisbal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lliria: H.Salomon 15+1reb+1ast, D.Kandulu 13+10reb, A.Rivas 10+7reb+2ast, V.Perez 9+2reb+3ast, M.Alejo Montilla 8+5reb, K.Clement 5+1reb
Gandia: I.Duke 16+7reb, J.Soler 10+5reb+2ast, A.Requena 10+3reb+1ast, J.Pleasant 8+4reb+1ast, J.Kody 8+4reb, L.Ferrando 7+2reb+3ast

gschID: 1187772

Sant Antoni – Sol Girones 70-61

Not a big story in a game in San Antonio where 11th ranked Sol Girones (8-11) was defeated by second ranked Sant Antoni (14-4) 70-61 on Saturday. Sant Antoni forced 19 Sol Girones turnovers. Czech forward Jan Zidek (206-1999, college: Chattanooga) fired 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Center Edu Arques (202-1994, agency: BIG) chipped in 13 points. Four Sant Antoni players scored in double figures. Swedish forward Wilhelm Falk (203-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and power forward Enric Espinosa (199-2002) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Sant Antoni. They maintain second place with 14-4 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Palma BM. Newly promoted Sol Girones dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sant Antoni will meet Prat (#6) on the road in the next round. Sol Girones will play against Gandia (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sant Antoni: E.Arques 13+3reb+1ast, J.Zidek 11+6reb+1ast, J.Peris 11+2reb, G.Gantt 11+3reb, I.Mayo 7+4reb+2ast, A.Llorca 6+5reb+1ast
Sol Girones: E.Espinosa 13+5reb+2ast, W.Falk 11+12reb, F.Viejo 9+1ast, T.Espinosa 7+2reb+1ast, L.Dibba 7+7reb, E.Jimenez 5+3reb+1ast

gschID: 1187773

Gran Canaria 2 – Prat 83-87

Everything went according to plan in Las Palmas where sixth ranked Prat (11-8) beat 9th ranked Gran Canaria 2 (8-11) 87-83 on Sunday. Prat forced 24 Gran Canaria 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Point guard Marc Penarroya (190-2002) fired 18 points, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Center Victory Onuetu (210-2004) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Five Prat players scored in double figures. Argentinian guard Dylan Bordon (190-2004) produced 26 points and 5 assists and Swiss Lucas Maniema (185-2006) added 21 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Prat moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Gran Canaria 2 lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Prat will meet at home league’s second-placed Sant Antoni in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gran Canaria 2 will play against Godella (#4) in Valencia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Prat: V.Onuetu 19+6reb+1ast, M.Penarroya 18+2reb+8ast, I.Ordonez 14+10reb+1ast, J.Nogues 12+2reb+2ast, P.Carreno 10+2reb+4ast, T.Smallwood 6+3reb+1ast
Gran Canaria 2: D.Bordon 26+3reb+5ast, L.Maniema 21+3ast, M.Diop 15+5reb+2ast, G.Cabrera 6+6reb+2ast, G.Perez 5+6reb, E.Heinonen 4+2reb+2ast

gschID: 1187774

Salou – Godella 72-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Salou‘s (9-10) home loss to sixth ranked Godella (11-7) 72-84 on Sunday. Godella outrebounded Salou 38-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. Point guard Lucas Mari (197-2005) fired 21 points (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Power forward Jorge Carot (206-2006) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Four Godella players scored in double figures. Point guard Iker Montero (182-2003, agency: BIG) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and guard Victor Aguilar (185-1998) added 16 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Godella moved-up to fourth place. Loser Salou keeps the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Albacete and Huelva CD. Godella will meet at home Gran Canaria 2 (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Salou will play against Benicarlo in Castellon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Godella: L.Mari 21+4reb+3ast, J.Carot 12+9reb+1ast, R.Idehen 12+6reb+3ast, N.Dzepina 10+2reb, G.Iglesias 9+2reb+4ast, F.Copes 7+3reb+1ast
Salou: I.Montero 19+5reb+3ast, V.Aguilar 16+1reb+5ast, J.Santana 10+4reb+1ast, D.Cuellar 7+6reb+2ast, C.Barksdale 7+3reb, F.Revilla 6+1reb

gschID: 1187775

Mataro UE – Benicarlo 86-74

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Mataro UE (8-10) won against at home higher ranked Benicarlo (8-10) 86-74 on Saturday. Mataro UE outrebounded Benicarlo 45-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mataro UE made 7 blocks. Forward Jordi Juanola (196-1998) fired 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American-Jamaican Andell Cumberbatch (195-1993, college: St.Bonaventure) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Five Mataro UE players scored in double figures. Argentinian Fausto Ruesga (199-2000) produced 14 points and 6 rebounds and American-Italian point guard Anthony Libroia (180-1994, college: Adelphi) added 11 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mataro UE moved-up to eighth place, which they share with defeated Benicarlo. Benicarlo lost their third game in a row. Mataro UE will meet Tarragona (#14) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Benicarlo will play against Salou (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mataro UE: J.Juanola 18+7reb+5ast, A.Cumberbatch 16+11reb+1ast, J.Boix 11+1reb+3ast, B.Jacdonmi 11+10reb, N.Baques 10+5reb+1ast, A.Homs 6+2reb
Benicarlo: F.Ruesga 14+6reb+1ast, A.Libroia 11+2reb+5ast, A.Palazuelos 10+1reb, P.Bocar Sall 9+9reb, J.Lafuente 9+8reb+1ast, A.Haro 8+2reb+5ast

gschID: 1187776

Palma BM – Tarragona 89-52

Segunda FEB top team – Palma BM (16-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fourteenth ranked Tarragona (1-17) in Llucmajor 89-52. Palma BM outrebounded Tarragona 47-36 including 20 on the offensive glass. It was a quality performance for center Ander Urdiain (203-2000, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Senegalese center Pa Mor Diene (208-1998) accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Five Palma BM players scored in double figures. Forward Joan Pardina (202-1993) came up with 7 points and 6 rebounds and Senegalese forward Ousmane Ndour (205-2005) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Tarragona in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Palma BM have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-2 record. Tarragona at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 17 games lost. Palma BM will play against Santfeliuenc (#13) in Sant Feliu in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Tarragona will play at home against Mataro UE to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Palma BM: A.Urdiain 20+5reb, P.Mor Diene 15+7reb+1ast, C.Easley 12+3reb+1ast, A.Comendador 10+9reb+4ast, Y.Traore 10+5reb+1ast, J.Feliu 6+1reb+1ast
Tarragona: O.Ndour 10+5reb, D.Kristensen 8+1ast, A.Plitzuweit 7+4reb+1ast, J.Pardina 7+6reb+3ast, A.Trouve 5+3reb+1ast, I.Okeke 5+5reb

gschID: 1187777

Group B

Iraurgi SB – Archena 85-74

gschID: 1187945

Clavijo – Ponferrada 53-76

Very expected game in Logrono where 12th ranked Clavijo (7-12) was crushed by eighth ranked Ponferrada (10-9) 76-53 on Sunday. Ponferrada outrebounded Clavijo 44-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. Slovenian swingman Matija Samar (194-2004) fired 27 points for the winners. Point guard Adria Moncanut (183-2002) chipped in 3 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Guard Joseba Querejeta (190-2003) produced 6 points and 4 assists and American guard Caleb Fields (188, college: Fairfield) added 10 points respectively for lost side. 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. Ponferrada moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Clavijo keeps the twelfth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Algeciras. Ponferrada will meet at home higher ranked Archena (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Clavijo will play against Algeciras (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ponferrada: M.Samar 27+2reb+1ast, P.Trevino 10+6reb+1ast, A.Harguindey 9+1reb, J.Hierrezuelo 9+4reb, E.Herrera 6+3reb+1ast, R.Moller 5+3reb+1ast
Clavijo: C.Fields 10+2reb+1ast, H.Arbosa 7+5reb, R.Vanags 7+2reb, K.Torres 6+1reb+1ast, M.Ayesa 6+1reb, J.Querejeta 6+4reb+4ast

gschID: 1187946

Huelva CD – Algeciras 89-93

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked Algeciras (7-12) defeated on the road higher ranked Huelva CD (9-10) 93-89 on Saturday. Serbian center Milos Jankovic (206-1994, agency: Tolakh Tsimur) fired a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. American guard Nyameye Adom (185-1998, college: Wheaton, IL, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 19 points (made all of his eight free throws). Five Algeciras players scored in double figures. Beninese forward Soulemane Chabi-Yo (198-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Senegalese power forward Pape Sow (205-1993) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Huelva CD’s coach Inigo Pereda rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Algeciras moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Clavijo. Huelva CD lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Albacete and Salou. Algeciras will meet at home Clavijo (#12) in the next round. Huelva CD will play against Huesca (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Algeciras: N.Adom 19+2reb+1ast, A.Rodriguez 17+2reb+1ast, S.Cecilia 12+2reb+1ast, B.Garcia 10+1reb+6ast, M.Jankovic 10+17reb+3ast, I.Thiam 8+4reb
Huelva CD: M.Mays 19+1reb+2ast, P.Sow 17+6reb+1ast, S.Chabi-Yo 16+11reb+2ast, M.Diouf 9+7reb+2ast, G.Fernandez 8+6reb+3ast, W.El Otmani 7+2reb+4ast

gschID: 1187947

Zornotza – Huesca 70-81

Not a big story in a game in Amorebieta-Echano where 14th ranked Zornotza (6-13) was defeated by eighth ranked Huesca (10-9) 81-70 on Saturday. American guard Lysander Bracey (193-1996, college: Hampton) fired 21 points and 4 steals for the winners. Nigerian forward Mohammed Abdulsalam (206-1997, college: UNCG) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. Huesca’s coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Mohamed Niang (198-2000) produced 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Kyle Cardaci (188-2000, college: St.Peter’s) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Four Zornotza players scored in double figures. Huesca moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Zornotza keeps the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. Huesca will meet at home Huelva CD (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Zornotza will play against the league’s leader Caceres (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Huesca: L.Bracey 21+3reb+2ast, M.Abdulsalam 10+8reb+2ast, P.Marin 10+1reb+3ast, G.Vazquez 9+3reb, C.Knowles 9+3reb, H.Figueroa 7+2reb
Zornotza: A.Mazaira 14+1reb+1ast, K.Cardaci 14+3reb+3ast, M.Niang 13+5reb+4ast, A.Meana 11+1reb+5ast, I.Salazar 7+3reb+1ast, B.Bagayoko 6+13reb

gschID: 1187948

Cordoba CB – Caceres 73-79

Segunda FEB top team – Caceres (13-6) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Cordoba CB (8-11) 79-73. Point guard Oscar Alvarado (184-1991) fired 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized Lithuanian forward Erikas Kalinicenko (198-1997) chipped in 23 points. Lithuanian center Rokas Gadiliauskas (212-1998) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and guard Alberto Moreno (190-1996, college: A&M-Commerce) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Four Cordoba CB players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Caceres maintains first place with 13-6 record. Newly promoted Cordoba CB dropped to the tenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Caceres will meet at home Zornotza (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cordoba CB will play against Caja 87 (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Caceres: E.Kalinicenko 23+4reb, F.Sierra 14+6reb+1ast, O.Alvarado 14+9reb+4ast, P.Garcia 9+5reb+1ast, J.Adekoya 6+5reb+1ast, J.Black 4+4reb
Cordoba CB: R.Gadiliauskas 17+5reb, A.Moreno 13+2reb+3ast, L.Munoz 11+1reb+1ast, G.Del Pino 11+4reb+1ast, J.Egbuta 7+6reb+1ast, G.Orozco 4+2reb

gschID: 1187949

Albacete – Caja 87 70-85

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Caja 87 (11-8) beat on the road 10th ranked Albacete (9-10) 85-70 on Saturday. American swingman Nolan Bertain (193-1998, college: Idaho) fired 20 points for the winners. Naturalized Bosnian Nedim Djedovic (205-1997) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Caja 87’s coach Eloy Ramirez used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Diego De Blas (198-2000) produced 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and center Zhang Zhiyao (207-2002) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Four Albacete players scored in double figures. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Caja 87. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Albacete dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Salou and Huelva CD. Caja 87 will meet at home Cordoba CB (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Albacete will play against La Leonesa (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Caja 87: N.Bertain 20+3reb, N.Djedovic 14+5reb, M.Bilalovic 13+3reb+1ast, K.Issanza 9+4reb+1ast, M.Serrano 8+5reb, J.Franch 7+7reb+4ast
Albacete: A.Tamayo 13+6reb, Z.Zhiyao 12+4reb+3ast, P.Sanchez 12+1reb+1ast, D.De Blas 11+5reb+6ast, A.Marin 9+2reb, B.Fall 8+7reb

gschID: 1187950

Melilla – La Leonesa 87-74

There was a minor upset when 4th placed La Leonesa (10-9) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Melilla (10-9) 87-74 on Saturday. Melilla looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Chandler Jacobs (191-1999, college: Colorado St.) fired 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American-Togolese guard Ezekiel Alley (185-1999, college: Portland St., agency: Helping Ballers) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Isaac Vazquez (193-2004) produced 18 points and Tunisian power forward Mohamed Ochi (210-1999) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Melilla and four La Leonesa players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Melilla moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated La Leonesa. Melilla will meet at home league’s second-placed Iraurgi SB in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. La Leonesa will play against Albacete and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Melilla: H.Kabasele 15+4reb+1ast, C.Jacobs 14+8reb+3ast, E.Alley 13+5reb+6ast, J.Godspower 12+6reb+2ast, S.Ndiaye 10+4reb+2ast, J.Garcia 7+3reb+3ast
La Leonesa: I.Vazquez 18+3reb+1ast, K.Greeley 14+2reb+1ast, P.Isern 10+2ast, M.Ochi 10+8reb, O.Okafor 9+4reb+1ast, R.Fabrega 3+3reb+1ast