Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most exciting game of round 24 in the BBL took place in Bamberg. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-best Bayern Muenchen (15-6) to fourteenth ranked Bamberg (10-14) 69-68 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bayern Muenchen. The best player for the winners was American swingman Ibrahim Watson-Boye (196-1998, college: Dayton) who scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. The other American import point guard Ronaldo Segu (183-1999, college: Buffalo) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Bamberg’s coach Anton Gavel used entire bench in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Nick Weiler-Babb (196-1995, college: Iowa St.) who recorded 9 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Despite that victory Bamberg went down to fifteenth position due to points difference. Defending champion Bayern keeps the second place with six games lost. Bamberg are looking forward to face higher ranked Heidelberg (#6) at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bayern will play against Rostock (#11) and is hoping to win this game.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Vechta. First ranked ratiopharm Ulm faced 3rd ranked Rasta Vechta. Guests from Ulm (17-5) defeated host Rasta Vechta (14-9) 84-73. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rasta Vechta. It was a good game for the former international Karim Jallow (198-1997) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Justinian Jessup contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American forward Jayden Gardner (201-2000, college: Virginia, agency: MSG) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Vechta. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. ratiopharm Ulm have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-5 record. Vechta at the other side keeps the third place with nine games lost. Ulm will play against Frankfurt (#16) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Vechta will play against Hamburg (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Wuerzburg was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Chemnitz (13-9) played at the court of 8th ranked s Oliver Baskets (11-11). Chemnitz managed to secure a 7-point victory 90-83 on Sunday. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of DeAndre Lansdowne who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Davion Mintz with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Chemnitz moved-up to fourth place. Loser s Oliver Baskets keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Chemnitz will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Wuerzburg will play against ALBA (#9) in Berlin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Rest of the games of round 24 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Bamberg was defeated by Bonn in a road game 87-77. Oldenburg beat Hamburg at home 99-81. Weissenfels lost to Rostock on the opponent’s court 76-84. Braunschweig was outscored by ALBA in a home game 73-108. Ludwigsburg recorded a loss to Frankfurt on the road 77-69. Heidelberg defeated Goettingen on its own court 93-86. Vechta smashed Goettingen in a road game 86-66.
Vechta – Ulm 73-84
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Vechta. First ranked ratiopharm Ulm faced 3rd ranked Rasta Vechta. Guests from Ulm (17-5) defeated host Rasta Vechta (14-9) 84-73. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rasta Vechta. Vechta was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for the former international Karim Jallow (198-1997) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Justinian Jessup (201-1998, college: Boise St.) contributed with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American forward Jayden Gardner (201-2000, college: Virginia, agency: MSG) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1998, college: Arizona) added 22 points in the effort for Vechta. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. ratiopharm Ulm have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-5 record. Vechta at the other side keeps the third place with nine games lost. Ulm will play against Frankfurt (#16) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Vechta will play against Hamburg (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Vechta: B.Randolph 22+3reb+1ast, J.Gardner 21+7reb+1ast, J.Aminu 12+6reb+1ast, J.Gruenloh 6+2reb, M.Bothwell 6+3reb+3ast, L.Pandi 4+6reb
Ulm: K.Jallow 20+9reb+3ast, M.Santos 18+5reb, J.Jessup 16+5reb+6ast, N.Essengue 9+4reb+1ast, A.Plummer 8, T.Jensen 4+5reb+3ast
gschID: 1189869
Bonn – Bamberg 87-77
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Bonn where 14th ranked Bamberg (10-14) was defeated by fifteenth ranked Telekom Baskets (10-12) 87-77 on Saturday. Bonn made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian forward Thomas Kennedy (206-2000, college: Windsor) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Till Pape (206-1997) who added 12 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Telekom Baskets players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Noah Locke (190-1999, college: Providence) with 22 points and his fellow American import point guard Ronaldo Segu (183-1999, college: Buffalo) scored 11 points and 8 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bonn moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Hamburg. Loser Bamberg dropped to the fifteenth position with 14 games lost. Bonn will meet bottom-ranked Goettingen (#17) on the road in the next round. Bamberg will play against Heidelberg and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bamberg: N.Locke 22+3reb, K.Lofton 12+2reb+5ast, R.Segu 11+4reb+8ast, M.Krimmer 7+6reb, F.Stanic 6+3reb+2ast, B.Horvath 6+2reb
Bonn: D.McGhee 12+1reb+2ast, T.Pape 12+6reb+2ast, T.Kennedy 12+11reb+2ast, B.Hume 11+5reb+1ast, J.Baehre 10+4reb+1ast, R.Lomazs 10+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1189870
Oldenburg – Hamburg 99-81
Everything could happen in Oldenburg at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked EWE Baskets and 12th ranked Hamburg Towers had identical 10-11 record. This time EWE Baskets used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Hamburg 99-81 on Saturday night. Oldenburg made 32-of-36 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Oldenburg had a 25-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Justin Jaworski (190-1999, college: Lafayette) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 assists and the other American import Seth Hinrichs (201-1993, college: Lafayette) who added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Five EWE Baskets players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Brae Ivey (187-1997, college: SJSU, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 assists and South Sudanese-American power forward Kur Kuath (208-1998, college: Marquette) scored 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Oldenburg (11-11) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Hamburg Towers dropped to the thirteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Bonn. Oldenburg will meet higher ranked Ludwigsburg (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hamburg will play against Vechta (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hamburg: K.Kuath 16+4reb+1ast, J.Barnett 16+4reb, B.Ivey 15+4reb+13ast, B.Turudic 8+2reb, K.Ogbe 6+2reb+1ast, J.Niklas Wimberg 6+2ast
Oldenburg: J.Jaworski 20+2reb+10ast, M.DiLeo 14+3reb, L.Schoormann 13+2reb, N.Agbakoko 13+6reb+1ast, S.Hinrichs 12+6reb+5ast, A.Pjanic 9+2reb+3ast
gschID: 1189871
Rostock – Weissenfels 84-76
There was a minor upset in Rostock where 9th ranked MBC (11-11) was defeated by eleventh ranked Seawolves (11-11) 84-76 on Saturday. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Bryce Hamilton (193-2000, college: UNLV) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Pedro Bradshaw (201-1998, college: Bellarmine) who added 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Seawolves’ coach Przemyslaw Frasunkiewicz used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was guard Michael Devoe (196-1999, college: Georgia Tech) with 22 points and point guard Charles Callison (185-1995, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Rostock and four Weissenfels players scored in double figures. Rostock moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Weissenfels. Rostock will meet league’s second-placed Bayern in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Weissenfels will play against Braunschweig (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Weissenfels: M.Devoe 22+3reb+3ast, C.Callison 14+5reb+4ast, T.Brewer 13+2reb+2ast, S.Reaves 10+1reb+2ast, T.Johnson 9+2reb+2ast, I.Tkachenko 4+4reb+1ast
Rostock: B.Hamilton 17+6reb+5ast, P.Bradshaw 15+10reb+2ast, N.Pearson 15+5reb+1ast, J.Lewis 12+1ast, S.Theis 10+5reb, M.Osborne 8+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1189872
Braunschweig – ALBA 73-108
There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked ALBA Berlin (11-11) outscored on the road higher ranked Braunschweig (13-10) 108-73 on Sunday. ALBA made 33-of-40 free shots (82.5 percent) during the game, while Braunschweig only scored sixteen points from the stripe. They outrebounded Braunschweig 38-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. ALBA looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when ALBA made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Italian Gabriele Procida (198-2002) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and Icelandic guard Martin Hermannsson (190-1994, college: LIU Brooklyn) who added 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Ferdinand Zylka (191-1998) with 13 points and Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velicka (195-1999) scored 11 points and 5 assists. Five ALBA and four Braunschweig players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. ALBA moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Braunschweig lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. ALBA will meet at home Wuerzburg (#10) in the next round. Braunschweig will play against Weissenfels (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Braunschweig: F.Zylka 13+4reb+2ast, A.Velicka 11+2reb+5ast, T.Mitchell 10+3reb+2ast, S.Fru 10+4reb+1ast, L.Scuka 6+1reb, B.Schroeder 5+3ast
ALBA: M.Hermannsson 17+3ast, G.Procida 17+3reb+1ast, M.Delow 12+5reb+1ast, R.Baker 11+7reb+2ast, Y.Wetzell 10+5reb+3ast, L.Olinde 9+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1189873
Frankfurt – Ludwigsburg 77-69
There was an upset in Frankfurt where higher ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (12-11) was defeated by sixteenth ranked Skyliners (6-15) 77-69 on Sunday. Frankfurt made 27-of-35 free shots (77.1 percent) during the game. Frankfurt outrebounded Ludwigsburg 42-28 including a 36-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Marcus Domask (198-2000, college: Illinois, agency: Diamond Sports) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Lithuanian Einaras Tubutis (208-1998) who added 6 points and 16 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Johannes Patrick (185-2001) with 11 points and 5 assists and American point guard Ezra Manjon (183-2000, college: Vanderbilt) scored 15 points. EnBW Ludwigsburg’s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Newly promoted Frankfurt maintains sixteenth position with 6-15 record. Loser EnBW Ludwigsburg dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost. Frankfurt will meet league’s leader Ulm on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ludwigsburg will play against Oldenburg (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ludwigsburg: E.Manjon 15+2reb+2ast, J.Patrick 11+3reb+5ast, J.Simon 10+4reb+3ast, Y.Polas-Bartolo 9+6reb, J.Patrick 9+4reb+1ast, J.Scott 7+3reb+1ast
Frankfurt: M.Domask 16+8reb+4ast, J.Theodore 14+5reb+3ast, J.Knauf 8+1reb+1ast, G.Zeeb 8+2reb, K.Hepa 8+4reb, M.Parsons 8+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1189874
Heidelberg – Goettingen 93-86
Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg (12-9) won against at home bottom-ranked BG Goettingen (1-21) 93-86 on Sunday. Heidelberg looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Osun Osunniyi (208-1998, college: Iowa St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and the other American import guard Michael Weathers (190-1997, college: SMU) who added 16 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Thailand guard Tra Holder (185-1995, college: Arizona St.) with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 7 points and 10 rebounds. Five Heidelberg and four Goettingen players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Heidelberg moved-up to sixth place. Goettingen lost fourteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. Heidelberg will meet Bamberg (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Goettingen will play against Bonn and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Goettingen: T.Holder 18+6reb+5ast, M.Moenninghoff 15+1ast, D.Hammond 10+1reb+2ast, C.Welp 10+8reb, K.Mushidi 8+2ast, J.Junemann 7+2reb+1ast
Heidelberg: O.Osunniyi 23+7reb, M.Weathers 16+3reb+4ast, R.Mikesell 15+2reb+5ast, D.Horne 12+6reb+3ast, E.Ersek 11+2reb+2ast, B.Dibba 10+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1189875
Wuerzburg – Chemnitz 83-90
The game in Wuerzburg was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Chemnitz (13-9) played at the court of 8th ranked s Oliver Baskets (11-11). Chemnitz managed to secure a 7-point victory 90-83 on Sunday. Chemnitz made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard DeAndre Lansdowne (188-1989, college: Fort Lewis) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Jacob Gilyard (175-1998, college: Richmond) who added 16 points and 4 assists during the contest. Five Chemnitz players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Davion Mintz (191-1998, college: Kentucky, agency: Octagon Europe) with 22 points and 7 rebounds and Zachary Seljaas (202-1997, college: BYU) scored 17 points. Chemnitz moved-up to fourth place. Loser s Oliver Baskets keeps the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Chemnitz will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Wuerzburg will play against ALBA (#9) in Berlin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg: D.Mintz 22+7reb, Z.Seljaas 17+3reb+2ast, M.Lewis II 16+3reb+1ast, O.Klassen 9+10reb+2ast, L.Wank 8+3reb, H.Steinbach 5+4reb
Chemnitz: J.Gilyard 16+3reb+4ast, D.Lansdowne 16+7reb+4ast, K.Yebo 12+2reb+2ast, O.Nkamhoua 11+5reb+2ast, N.Tischler 10+3reb, D.Jefferson 8+4reb
gschID: 1189876
Bamberg – Bayern 69-68
The most exciting game of round 24 in the BBL took place in Bamberg. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-best Bayern Muenchen (15-6) to fourteenth ranked Bamberg (10-14) 69-68 on Tuesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bayern Muenchen. The best player for the winners was American swingman Ibrahim Watson-Boye (196-1998, college: Dayton) who scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. The other American import point guard Ronaldo Segu (183-1999, college: Buffalo) chipped in 9 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Bamberg’s coach Anton Gavel used entire bench in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Nick Weiler-Babb (196-1995, college: Iowa St.) who recorded 9 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international forward Niels Giffey (200-1991, college: UConn) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Despite that victory Bamberg went down to fifteenth position due to points difference. Defending champion Bayern keeps the second place with six games lost. Bamberg are looking forward to face higher ranked Heidelberg (#6) at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bayern will play against Rostock (#11) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Bayern: N.Giffey 20+6reb, A.Obst 17+2reb+1ast, N.Weiler-Babb 9+11reb+6ast, I.Kharchenkov 8+2reb, J.Hollatz 4+1reb+4ast, D.Brankovic 3
Bamberg: I.Watson-Boye 16+5reb+3ast, N.Locke 11+2reb+1ast, F.Stanic 9+4reb+2ast, R.Segu 9+5reb+7ast, K.Feazell 8+8reb, K.Lofton 6+1reb+4ast
gschID: 1257267
Goettingen – Vechta 66-86
There was no surprise when 17th ranked BG Goettingen (1-21) was crushed at home by third ranked Rasta Vechta (14-9) 86-66 on Monday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Vechta made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jayden Gardner (201-2000, college: Virginia, agency: MSG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import swingman Brandon Randolph (198-1998, college: Arizona) who added 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Thailand guard Tra Holder (185-1995, college: Arizona St.) with 17 points and American power forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rasta Vechta have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 14-9 record having just two points less than leader Ulm. Goettingen lost fourteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. Vechta will meet Hamburg (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Goettingen will play against Bonn (#14) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Goettingen: T.Holder 17+3reb+3ast, K.Mushidi 11+3reb+5ast, D.Wiggins 11+10reb, C.Ohams 9+6reb+1ast, J.Boeheim 8+4reb+1ast, C.Welp 7+4reb
Vechta: B.Randolph 17+4reb+2ast, J.Gardner 14+12reb, J.Ferner 10+2reb, J.Aminu 9+5reb+4ast, L.Van Slooten 9+3reb, L.Pandi 9+7reb
gschID: 1257275
