Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Burgos: Burgos SP (#1) and Burgos T. (#7). Despite it looked like an easy game for Burgos SP, those rules do not exist in derby games. It’s more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Guest Burgos T. challenged much higher ranked Burgos SP giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by four points 77-73. 27 personal fouls committed by Burgos T. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Armenian-American center Luke Fischer (211-1994, college: Marquette) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and Icelandic guard Jon Axel Gudmundsson (195-1996, college: Davidson) who added 10 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was British guard Morayo Soluade (195-1995) with 7 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Burgos SP maintains first position with 22-2 record. Burgos T. at the other side keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Burgos SP are looking forward to face Cartagena (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Burgos T. will play against Fuenlabrada and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Bottom-ranked Moron managed to get a second victory, breaking the eight-game losing streak. This time newly promoted Moron outleveled ninth-ranked Ourense in Moron de la Frontera 89-59. It’s especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 30-point difference suggests that Moron is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. The winners were led by American swingman Andre Norris (203-1994, college: Dubuque) who scored that evening 19 points and 7 rebounds and Vinicius da Silva supported him with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Even 8 points and 9 rebounds by Portuguese guard Diogo Brito (198-1997, college: Utah St.) did not help to save the game for Ourense. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Moron maintains eighteenth position with 2-22 record. Ourense at the other side keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost. Moron will play against higher ranked Valladolid (#15) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ourense will play against Obradoiro (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game took place in Alicante where higher ranked Oviedo (8-16) was upset on the court of seventeenth ranked Alicante (7-17) 87-79 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Kevin Larsen who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Francisco Amarante who recorded 12 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alicante moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Valladolid and Castello. Oviedo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Gipuzkoa. Alicante will meet higher ranked Zamora (#10) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Oviedo will play against Castello and hope to secure a win.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: Estudiantes won against Castello on the opponent’s court 89-85. Obradoiro managed to outperform Menorca in a home game 83-67. Valladolid was rolled over Gipuzkoa on the road 90-69. Fuenlabrada crushed Cantabria on its own court 94-70. Cartagena was beaten by Palencia in a road game 88-71. Real Betis destroyed Zamora at home 92-72.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points by Mathias MMadi of Moron.
Alicante – Oviedo 87-79
An interesting game took place in Alicante where higher ranked Oviedo (8-16) was upset on the court of seventeenth ranked Alicante (7-17) 87-79 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Danish center Kevin Larsen (208-1993, college: GWU) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. American point guard Jordan King (183-2001, college: Richmond) chipped in 13 points. Four Alicante players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Portuguese Francisco Amarante (196-2000) who recorded 12 points and 7 assists and American-Nigerian power forward Ike Nweke (201-2000, college: Quinnipiac) added 20 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alicante moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Valladolid and Castello. Oviedo lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Gipuzkoa. Alicante will meet higher ranked Zamora (#10) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Oviedo will play against Castello and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alicante: K.Larsen 20+11reb+7ast, J.King 13+2reb+2ast, A.Rodriguez 11+1reb+1ast, P.Ali 10+3reb+2ast, S.Aris Ceccardi 9+2reb+4ast, M.Kacinas 9+3reb
Oviedo: I.Nweke 20+2reb, F.Amarante 12+4reb+7ast, L.Menuge 11+2reb, R.Cosialls 9+4reb+2ast, S.Verplancken 8+3reb+3ast, L.Langarita 6+1reb
gschID: 1181399
Burgos SP – Burgos T. 77-73
The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Burgos: Burgos SP (#1) and Burgos T. (#7). Despite it looked like an easy game for Burgos SP, those rules do not exist in derby games. It’s more the case of honor for local supporters and such games have that special and unique approach you cannot find in other games. Guest Burgos T. challenged much higher ranked Burgos SP giving them a very tough game, but finally losing it by four points 77-73. 27 personal fouls committed by Burgos T. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Armenian-American center Luke Fischer (211-1994, college: Marquette) who helped to win the game recording 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and Icelandic guard Jon Axel Gudmundsson (195-1996, college: Davidson) who added 10 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was British guard Morayo Soluade (195-1995) with 7 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and Brazilian point guard Caio Pacheco (189-1999) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Burgos SP maintains first position with 22-2 record. Burgos T. at the other side keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Burgos SP are looking forward to face Cartagena (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Burgos T. will play against Fuenlabrada and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Burgos SP: L.Fischer 20+8reb+2ast, G.Goloman 11+4reb+1ast, J.Axel Gudmundsson 10+5reb+3ast, J.Cremo 9+2reb+1ast, M.Lapornik 7+3reb+3ast, R.Stumbris 7+3reb
Burgos T.: T.Keita 13+6reb, A.Parrado 13+1reb, C.Pacheco 11+5reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 9+3reb+1ast, M.Soluade 7+9reb+7ast, A.Thiam 6+6reb
gschID: 1181400
Castello – Estudiantes 85-89
Very expected game in Castellon where 16th ranked Castello (7-17) was defeated by second ranked Estudiantes (21-3) 89-85 on Tuesday. The best player for the winners was Italian-Uruguayan guard Jayson Granger (191-1989) who scored 25 points and 6 assists. Uruguayan forward Joaquin Rodriguez (194-1999) chipped in 11 points. Granger is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Estudiantes players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jalen Tate (198-1998, college: Arkansas) who recorded 17 points and point guard Gaizka Maiza (191-1996) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Estudiantes have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 21-3 record behind leader Burgos SP, which they share with Fuenlabrada. Castello lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Valladolid and Alicante. Estudiantes will meet at home Palencia (#5) in the next round. Castello will play against Oviedo (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes: J.Granger 25+2reb+6ast, M.Andric 15+1reb+1ast, D.Kravic 13+3reb, J.Rodriguez 11+4reb+3ast, D.Schmidt 11+1reb+2ast, S.Barro 6+5reb+1ast
Castello: J.Tate 17+4reb+1ast, C.Minlend Jr. 14+4reb+1ast, G.Maiza 13+4reb+4ast, A.Martinez 9+2reb+1ast, V.Okouo 9+7reb+1ast, E.Stutz 8+7reb+2ast
gschID: 1181401
Obradoiro – Menorca 83-67
Very predictable result in Santiago de Compostela where sixth ranked Monbus Obradoiro (14-9) defeated 11th ranked Menorca (9-15) 83-67 on Wednesday. Obradoiro made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Brad Davison (193-1999, college: Wisconsin) who scored 26 points and 4 assists. Czech center Ondrej Balvin (217-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Monbus Obradoiro players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman David Gomez (205-2004) who recorded 11 points and Serbian Marko Lukovic (206-1992) added 9 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Monbus Obradoiro have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 14-9 record. Menorca lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 15 games lost. Obradoiro will meet Ourense (#9) on the road in the next round. Menorca will play against Real Betis and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obradoiro: B.Davison 26+1reb+4ast, A.Barcello 19+1reb+1ast, O.Balvin 12+12reb+2ast, V.Brodziansky 12+4reb+5ast, S.Micovic 5+1reb, L.Faggiano 5+3reb+4ast
Menorca: D.Gomez 11+4reb, M.Lukovic 9+2reb+1ast, P.Figueras 9+2ast, P.Ivanov 7+2reb+3ast, G.Dike 7+2reb, V.Arteaga 6+3reb
gschID: 1181402
Gipuzkoa – Valladolid 90-69
Everything could happen in San Sebastian at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked Gipuzkoa and 15th ranked Valladolid had identical 7-16 record. This time Gipuzkoa used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Valladolid 90-69 on Wednesday night. They outrebounded Valladolid 35-22 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Xavier Johnson (185-2000, college: SIU) who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Daishon Smith (185-1995, college: ULM) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. Four Gipuzkoa players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was French-American forward Josh Mballa (201-1999, college: Ole Miss) who recorded 13 points and Serbian power forward Vasilije Vucetic (207-1996) added 8 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. Gipuzkoa (8-16) moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Oviedo. Loser Valladolid keeps the fifteenth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Alicante and Castello. Gipuzkoa will meet higher ranked Cantabria (#12) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Valladolid will play against Moron and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gipuzkoa: X.Johnson 18+6reb+4ast, D.Smith 17+2reb+4ast, L.N’Guessan 14+3reb, J.Vrankic 11+7reb+4ast, M.Ansorregui 7+5reb, J.Mokran 7+4reb+1ast
Valladolid: J.Mballa 13+4reb+1ast, S.Cele 12+1reb, M.Kovacevic 12+2reb, V.Vucetic 8+4reb+2ast, D.Manchon 7+1ast, S.Wilson 5+4reb
gschID: 1181403
Fuenlabrada – Cantabria 94-70
Everything went according to plan in Madrid where third ranked Fuenlabrada (21-3) outscored 12th ranked Cantabria (8-15) 94-70 on Wednesday. Fuenlabrada outrebounded Cantabria 44-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. Fuenlabrada looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Tanner McGrew (203-1993, college: WVWC) who scored 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Bahamas-American forward Travis Munnings (196-1994, college: ULM) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Bosnian Mirza Bulic (207-1992) who recorded 19 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Spencer Littleson (193-1998, college: Toledo) added 13 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. 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. Fuenlabrada have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Estudiantes. Loser Cantabria keeps the twelfth position with 15 games lost. Fuenlabrada will meet Burgos T. (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Cantabria will play against Gipuzkoa (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fuenlabrada: T.McGrew 18+4reb+2ast, L.Nwogbo 12+8reb, T.Munnings 12+9reb+2ast, E.Duran 11+2ast, O.Matulionis 11+4reb+4ast, P.Jorgensen 9+2ast
Cantabria: M.Bulic 19+9reb+1ast, S.Littleson 13+2reb+3ast, R.Belemene 10+2reb, K.Bercy 10+5reb, V.Voytso 8+1reb, R.Johnson 6+4reb+5ast
gschID: 1181404
Palencia – Cartagena 88-71
There was no surprise when 8th ranked Cartagena (12-12) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Zunder Palencia (17-7) 88-71 on Wednesday. Palencia dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Cartagena‘s 32. The best player for the winners was American center Cameron Krutwig (206-1998, college: Loyola, IL) who scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. The other American import point guard Alec Wintering (183-1995, college: Portland) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Dutch forward Dylan Van Eyck (203-1998, college: Iona) who recorded 16 points and 6 rebounds and guard Alejandro Jorda (193-1995, college: Cuesta JC) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Palencia maintains fifth position with 17-7 record. Newly promoted Cartagena keeps the eighth place with 12 games lost. Palencia will meet league’s second-placed Estudiantes in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Cartagena will play against the league’s leader Burgos SP (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Palencia: C.Krutwig 16+9reb+3ast, J.Pablo Vaulet 15+4reb+2ast, A.Wintering 15+3reb+4ast, T.Borg 9+1reb+2ast, X.Oroz 7+3reb+1ast, P.Hernandez 7+3reb+1ast
Cartagena: D.Van Eyck 16+6reb+1ast, A.Jorda 12+1reb+4ast, J.Rogers 8+6reb, A.Gonzalez 8+5reb+3ast, G.Blat 8+1reb+2ast, A.Domenech 7+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1181405
Real Betis – Zamora 92-72
No shocking result in a game in Sevilla where fourth ranked Real Betis (18-6) outleveled 10th ranked Zamora (10-14) 92-72 on Tuesday. Real Betis looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Zamora‘s players. The best player for the winners was American-Bosnian point guard Alex Renfroe (191-1986, college: Belmont) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. American power forward Brooks De Bisschop (206-1998, college: NAU) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Real Betis players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Croatian center Kresimir Nikic (213-1999) who recorded 15 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Jordan Walker (186-1997, college: Morehead St., agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Real Betis maintains fourth position with 18-6 record. Newly promoted Zamora keeps the tenth place with 14 games lost. Real Betis will meet Menorca (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zamora will play against Alicante and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Real Betis: A.Suarez 15+3reb+1ast, M.Hughes 14+4reb+3ast, A.Renfroe 13+5reb+11ast, B.De Bisschop 12+6reb+5ast, V.Benite 12+2reb+4ast, D.Radoncic 10+1reb+1ast
Zamora: K.Nikic 15+6reb+3ast, J.Walker 13+4reb+3ast, K.Buckingham 10+4reb+2ast, Z.Hearst 8+2reb, O.Hanzlik 8+3reb+1ast, J.Powell 5+1reb+4ast
gschID: 1181406
Moron – Ourense 89-59
Bottom-ranked Moron managed to get a second victory, breaking the eight-game losing streak. This time newly promoted Moron outleveled ninth-ranked Ourense in Moron de la Frontera 89-59. It’s especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 30-point difference suggests that Moron is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Ourense‘s 24. Moron forced 24 Ourense turnovers. The winners were led by American swingman Andre Norris (203-1994, college: Dubuque) who scored that evening 19 points and 7 rebounds and Brazilian center Vinicius da Silva (212-2001) supported him with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Five Moron players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 9 rebounds by Portuguese guard Diogo Brito (198-1997, college: Utah St.) did not help to save the game for Ourense. Austrian Marvin Ogunsipe (203-1996) added 11 points and 6 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. Newly promoted Moron maintains eighteenth position with 2-22 record. Ourense at the other side keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost. Moron will play against higher ranked Valladolid (#15) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ourense will play against Obradoiro (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Moron: A.Norris 19+7reb+2ast, M.M’Madi 15+3reb+2ast, L.Kouadio 14+3reb+1ast, V.da Silva 12+9reb, R.Garcia 10+3reb+1ast, F.Santana 8+4ast
Ourense: M.Ogunsipe 11+6reb+1ast, U.Mendicote 10+4reb, A.Moody 9+4reb+2ast, D.Brito 8+9reb+2ast, S.Rodriguez 7, B.Krikke 6+5reb
gschID: 1181407
