The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Basketligan top team – Boras (20-6) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fifth ranked Uppsala (14-12) 77-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Uppsala. American forward Hameir Wright (206-1999, college: N.Texas) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Trevor Blondin (193-1996, college: Seton Hill) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Peter Stumer (198-1999, college: Maine, agency: BIG) responded with 27 points and 6 rebounds. Uppsala’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Boras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-6 record. Uppsala at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. Boras are looking forward to face Sodertalje (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Uppsala will play against Jamtland and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Ostersund was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Nassjo (15-12) played at the court of 8th ranked Jamtland (11-16). Nassjo did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 96-78. The former international point guard Charles Barton (193-1992, college: Oregon St.) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 assists to lead the effort and Mirko Djeric supported him with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by American Troy Barnies (201-1989, college: Maine) did not help to save the game for Jamtland. Nassjo moved-up to fifth place. Jamtland at the other side keeps the eighth position with 16 games lost. Nassjo will play against Hogsbo (#9) in Goteborg in the next round. Jamtland will play on the road against Uppsala and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
10th ranked Umea (1-25) was outscored at home by fourth ranked Koping Stars (16-10) with the biggest margin this round 92-64 on Thursday night. The best player for the winners was Hugo Bergstrom who scored 22 points and 7 assists. Nick Davis produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Koping Stars maintains fourth position with 16-10 record. Umea lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 25 lost games. Koping Stars will meet at home league’s second-placed Norrkoping in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Umea will play against BC Lulea (#3) and hope to win that game.
In the last two games of round 26 BC Lulea destroyed Hogsbo on the opponent’s court 107-80. Norrkoping managed to outperform Sodertalje in a home game 85-67.
Umea – Koping Stars 64-92
10th ranked Umea (1-25) was outscored at home by fourth ranked Koping Stars (16-10) with the biggest margin this round 92-64 on Thursday night. Koping Stars forced 28 Umea turnovers and had a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was point guard Hugo Bergstrom (183-2001) who scored 22 points and 7 assists. American forward Dwight Wilson III (203-1998, college: Ohio) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Koping Stars players scored in double figures. American power forward Nick Davis (206-2001, college: Omaha) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks and his fellow American import forward Alonzo Gaffney (206-2000, college: Arizona St.) added 12 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Koping Stars maintains fourth position with 16-10 record. Umea lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 25 lost games. Koping Stars will meet at home league’s second-placed Norrkoping in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Umea will play against BC Lulea (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Koping Stars: H.Bergstrom 22+3reb+7ast, B.McLaurin 19+2reb+1ast, T.Chavez 17+3reb+3ast, D.Wilson III 11+13reb+4ast, J.Hadi 7+2reb, A.Codinachs 4+8reb+3ast
Umea: N.Davis 14+13reb+2ast, M.Lindblom 13+1ast, A.Gaffney 12+10reb+1ast, A.Yemane 8+4reb+4ast, T.Nilsson 5+1reb+1ast, I.Andersson 4+1ast
gschID: 1198800
Boras – Uppsala 77-71
Basketligan top team – Boras (20-6) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fifth ranked Uppsala (14-12) 77-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Uppsala. American forward Hameir Wright (206-1999, college: N.Texas) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Trevor Blondin (193-1996, college: Seton Hill) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Boras players scored in double figures. Peter Stumer (198-1999, college: Maine, agency: BIG) responded with 27 points and 6 rebounds and guard Lukas Friberg (190-1995) scored 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Uppsala’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Boras have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-6 record. Uppsala at the other side dropped to the sixth place with 12 games lost. Boras are looking forward to face Sodertalje (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Uppsala will play against Jamtland and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Boras: H.Wright 21+11reb, T.Blondin 17+6reb+1ast, F.Andersson 12, A.Person 10+6reb, L.Johansson 6+2reb+5ast, O.Palmquist 6+2reb+1ast
Uppsala: P.Stumer 27+6reb+3ast, H.Jadersten 16+4reb+2ast, L.Friberg 10+8reb+6ast, A.Swahn 5+2reb, O.Stumer 3+2reb, N.Larsson 3+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1198801
Hogsbo – BC Lulea 80-107
Very expected game in Goteborg where 9th ranked Hogsbo (5-21) was crushed by third ranked BC Lulea (17-9) 107-80 on Friday. BC Lulea made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Gustav Hansson (185-1995) who scored 22 points and 9 assists. American guard DeMonte Buckingham (193-1997, college: UNCG) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Five BC Lulea players scored in double figures. Forward Jesper Hallberg (203-1995, college: N.Platte CC) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and Croatian power forward Tony Vitali (203-1991) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Hogsbo’s coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. BC Lulea have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-9 record having just three points less than leader Boras. Hogsbo lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the ninth place with 21 games lost. BC Lulea will meet at home bottom-ranked Umea (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hogsbo will play against Nassjo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
BC Lulea: G.Hansson 22+1reb+9ast, B.Johns Jr. 19+9reb+2ast, D.Buckingham 15+7reb+8ast, T.Henson 12+2reb, D.Hansson 11+2reb+2ast, D.Gaines 10+11reb+3ast
Hogsbo: I.Hill 16+3reb+3ast, J.Hallberg 16+5reb+2ast, A.Zekovic 10+5reb+1ast, T.Vitali 9+10reb+3ast, M.Andersson 8+3reb+9ast, J.Tratnik 8+2reb+5ast
gschID: 1198802
Norrkoping – Sodertalje 85-67
Very predictable result when second ranked Norrkoping (19-7) defeated at home 7th ranked Sodertalje (13-13) 85-67 on Friday. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Nathan Dawit (194-1994, agency: Players Group) who scored 27 points and 6 rebounds. The former international guard Tim Schuberg (188-1995) chipped in 8 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Dutch center Kevin Schutte (208-1998, college: UIW) produced 16 points and 5 rebounds and American Larry Wise (196-2000, college: WTAM) added 14 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains second position with 19-7 record behind leader Boras. Loser Sodertalje keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost. Norrkoping will meet Koping Stars (#4) on the road in the next round. Sodertalje will play against the league’s leader Boras and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Norrkoping: N.Dawit 27+6reb+2ast, S.Hunter 14+5reb, K.Cole 13+1reb, D.Green 11+3reb+4ast, T.Schuberg 8+5reb+8ast, S.Forsling 5+5reb
Sodertalje: K.Schutte 16+5reb, L.Wise 14+4reb+1ast, O.Gehrke 12+4reb+2ast, J.Williams 10+2reb+3ast, N.Spires 8+8reb, M.Herlitz 5+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1198803
Jamtland – Nassjo 78-96
The game in Ostersund was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Nassjo (15-12) played at the court of 8th ranked Jamtland (11-16). Nassjo did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 96-78. Nassjo players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Jamtland was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international point guard Charles Barton (193-1992, college: Oregon St.) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 assists to lead the effort and Australian guard Mirko Djeric (193-1995) supported him with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Five Nassjo players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 8 rebounds by American Troy Barnies (201-1989, college: Maine) did not help to save the game for Jamtland. His fellow American import guard Akili Vining (188-1999, college: UT Arlington) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Nassjo moved-up to fifth place. Jamtland at the other side keeps the eighth position with 16 games lost. Nassjo will play against Hogsbo (#9) in Goteborg in the next round. Jamtland will play on the road against Uppsala and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nassjo: C.Barton 22+4reb+13ast, M.Djeric 21+8reb+8ast, W.Gutenius 17+7reb, D.Ruffin 11+4reb+3ast, A.Johansson 11+2reb, A.Medjedoub 10+6reb
Jamtland: T.Barnies 20+8reb+3ast, A.Vining 17+5reb+5ast, A.Johansson 12+6reb+3ast, D.George 8+7reb, A.Massarsch 8+4reb, H.Waldeck 7+1reb
gschID: 1198804
