The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Eighth defeat of league’s leader ratiopharm Ulm (20-8) against tenth ranked s Oliver Baskets (14-12) 89-72 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of ratiopharm Ulm. Wuerzburg forced 21 Ulm turnovers and outrebounded them 34-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Panamanian-Puerto Rican point guard Jhivvan Jackson (182-1998, college: UTSA) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 4 assists. The former international Lukas Wank (198-1997) contributed with 9 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international Karim Jallow (198-1997) replied with 12 points for Ulm. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Wuerzburg moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Ulm at the other side dropped to the second position with eight games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Bayern. Ulm will play next round against Oldenburg trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Wuerzburg will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Vechta on the road.
An interesting game for ratiopharm Ulm (20-8) which hosted in Ulm their biggest opponent Bayern Muenchen (20-7). First ranked ratiopharm Ulm had an easy win 109-94. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and Justinian Jessup who added 21 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Carsen Edwards (183-1998, college: Purdue) responded with 23 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Ulm went down to second position due to points difference. Defending champion Bayern still keeps top place with seven games lost. Ulm will play against Oldenburg (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Bayern will play against Hamburg (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Fifteenth-ranked Bamberg (10-16) was very close to win a game against fifth ranked Chemnitz (15-10) on Sunday. Chemnitz managed to secure only one-point victory 99-98. However their fans expected much easier game. The winners were led by Kevin Yebo who scored that evening 26 points and 9 rebounds. Even 22 points and 8 assists by Ronaldo Segu did not help to save the game for Bamberg. Bamberg’s coach Anton Gavel tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Chemnitz moved-up to third place, which they share with Heidelberg. Bamberg lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 16 games lost. Chemnitz will meet Weissenfels (#7) on the road in the next round. Bamberg will play against Rostock (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Other games in round 28 were not that significant. Weissenfels were beaten by Heidelberg on the road 87-78. Braunschweig destroyed Goettingen on its own court 101-77. Bonn unfortunately lost to Frankfurt in a road game 70-76. Vechta recorded a loss to Rostock at home 68-84. ALBA defeated Ludwigsburg on the opponent’s court 79-63. Oldenburg lost to defending champion Bayern in a home game 83-94. Hamburg won against Goettingen on the road 92-75. Frankfurt managed to outperform Oldenburg on its own court 83-72.
The most impressive performance of 28th round was 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by Einaras Tubutis of Frankfurt.
Heidelberg – Weissenfels 87-78
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg‘s (15-10) home victory over 5th ranked MBC (14-12) 87-78 on Friday. Heidelberg dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to MBC‘ 28. The winners were led by American guard DJ Horne (185-2000, college: NC State) who scored that evening 20 points and 4 assists and the other American import forward Ryan Mikesell (201-1996, college: Dayton, agency: Slash Sports) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Even 20 points and 5 assists by naturalized American Spencer Reaves (191-1995, college: Central Mo.) did not help to save the game for Weissenfels. Center Eddy Edigin (202-1995) added 11 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Five Heidelberg and four Weissenfels players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Heidelberg moved-up to third place, which they share with Chemnitz. Loser MBC dropped to the sixth position with 12 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Heidelberg will meet Bonn (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Weissenfels will play against Chemnitz (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Heidelberg: D.Horne 20+3reb+4ast, R.Mikesell 17+5reb+3ast, O.Osunniyi 14+7reb+1ast, M.Weathers 13+4reb+4ast, B.Dibba 10+5reb, M.Kessen 8+3reb
Weissenfels: S.Reaves 20+1reb+5ast, T.Johnson 12+4reb+1ast, T.Brewer 12+3reb+1ast, E.Edigin 11+6reb+1ast, M.Devoe 11+2reb+1ast, J.Bryant 5+2reb
gschID: 1189901
Braunschweig – Goettingen 101-77
Very expected game when 17th ranked BG Goettingen (1-25) was smashed on the road by fifth ranked Braunschweig (15-12) 101-77 on Saturday. Braunschweig made 33-of-40 free shots (82.5 percent) during the game. Braunschweig outrebounded Goettingen 44-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. Braunschweig looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Lithuanian point guard Arnas Velicka (195-1999) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and forward Sananda Fru (209-2003) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Even a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds by Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Goettingen. American guard Deion Hammond (193-1999, college: Monmouth, agency: One Motive Sports) added 17 points for lost side. Five Braunschweig and four Goettingen 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. Braunschweig maintains fifth position with 15-12 record. Goettingen lost eighteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 25 lost games. Braunschweig will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Goettingen will play against Ludwigsburg (#12) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Braunschweig: S.Fru 18+6reb+2ast, T.Crockett 15+3reb+4ast, B.Njie 12+2reb+4ast, A.Velicka 11+6reb+10ast, T.Mitchell 11+6reb, L.Scuka 8+6reb
Goettingen: D.Hammond 17+4reb, J.Boeheim 15+5reb+1ast, C.Ohams 12+13reb+2ast, M.Moenninghoff 12, T.Holder 7+1ast, K.Mushidi 6+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1189902
Frankfurt – Bonn 76-70
There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked Skyliners (8-18) won against higher ranked Telekom Baskets (12-14) in Frankfurt 76-70 on Saturday. The winners were led by American-North Macedonian point guard Jordan Theodore (183-1989, college: Seton Hall) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 assists and American forward Kamaka Hepa (208-2000, college: Hawaii) supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Four Skyliners players scored in double figures. Even 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Canadian forward Thomas Kennedy (206-2000, college: Windsor) did not help to save the game for Bonn. American guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr (193-1998, college: Florida) added 19 points for lost side. Telekom Baskets’ coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Newly promoted Frankfurt maintains sixteenth position with 8-18 record. Loser Telekom Baskets keeps the twelfth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Ludwigsburg. Frankfurt will meet higher ranked ALBA (#11) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bonn will play against Heidelberg having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Frankfurt: J.Theodore 22+2reb+5ast, K.Hepa 14+6reb+2ast, M.Parsons 11+1reb+1ast, D.Muenkat 10+3reb, M.Domask 7+1reb+5ast, L.Brenneke 6+3reb+1ast
Bonn: P.Fleming Jr. 19+3reb+2ast, T.Kennedy 14+9reb+4ast, D.McGhee 8+3reb+2ast, B.Hume 7+2reb+2ast, R.Lomazs 6+2ast, J.Baehre 5+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1189903
Vechta – Rostock 68-84
There was a minor upset when 8th ranked Rasta Vechta (14-13) lost at home to tenth ranked Seawolves (14-12) 84-68 on Saturday. The winners were led by American guard Bryce Hamilton (193-2000, college: UNLV) who scored that evening 27 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import Malik Osborne (206-1998, college: FSU) supported him with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds by the former international center Johann Gruenloh (210-2005) did not help to save the game for Vechta. The former international Joel-Sadu Aminu (193-1997) added 14 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Seawolves have a solid three-game winning streak. Rostock moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Vechta lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. Rostock will meet at home Bamberg (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vechta will play against Wuerzburg (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rostock: B.Hamilton 27+5reb+1ast, M.Osborne 18+10reb, N.Pearson 17+3reb+1ast, E.Baggette 9+2reb+3ast, P.Bradshaw 6+5reb, J.Lewis 5+5reb+4ast
Vechta: J.Aminu 14+5reb+2ast, J.Gruenloh 14+10reb+2ast, M.Bothwell 8+2reb+5ast, J.Ferner 7+2reb, B.Randolph 7+6reb+1ast, I.Cozart 6+7reb
gschID: 1189904
Chemnitz – Bamberg 99-98
Fifteenth-ranked Bamberg (10-16) was very close to win a game against fifth ranked Chemnitz (15-10) on Sunday. Chemnitz managed to secure only one-point victory 99-98. However their fans expected much easier game. Chemnitz made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Chemnitz outrebounded Bamberg 39-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. Chemnitz looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by naturalized Ivorian forward Kevin Yebo (207-1996) who scored that evening 26 points and 9 rebounds and American Victor Bailey Jr (193-1998, college: GMU) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Chemnitz players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 8 assists by American point guard Ronaldo Segu (183-1999, college: Buffalo) did not help to save the game for Bamberg. His fellow American import guard Noah Locke (190-1999, college: Providence) added 26 points for lost side. Bamberg’s coach Anton Gavel tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Chemnitz moved-up to third place, which they share with Heidelberg. Bamberg lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 16 games lost. Chemnitz will meet Weissenfels (#7) on the road in the next round. Bamberg will play against Rostock (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chemnitz: K.Yebo 26+9reb+3ast, V.Bailey Jr 15+5reb+3ast, N.Tischler 13+4reb+2ast, J.Garrett 12+6reb+2ast, J.Gilyard 10+2reb+5ast, J.Richter 8+2reb
Bamberg: N.Locke 26+2reb+1ast, R.Segu 22+2reb+8ast, K.Feazell 15+9reb, F.Stanic 8+6reb+3ast, K.Tadda 7+1reb+1ast, K.Lofton 7+3ast
gschID: 1189905
Ludwigsburg – ALBA 63-79
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked ALBA Berlin and 11th ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg had identical 12-13 record. But EnBW Ludwigsburg was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Berlin 79-63 on Sunday night. ALBA had a 29-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Icelandic guard Martin Hermannsson (190-1994, college: LIU Brooklyn) who scored that evening 12 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and Australian guard William McDowell-White (196-1998, college: Fresno St.) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four ALBA Berlin players scored in double figures. Even 13 points and 5 rebounds by naturalized Cuban Yorman Polas-Bartolo (191-1985) did not help to save the game for Ludwigsburg. American guard Booker Coplin (191-1997, college: Augsburg, agency: BIG) added 8 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. ALBA (13-13) moved-up to eleventh place. Loser EnBW Ludwigsburg dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Bonn. ALBA will meet at home Frankfurt (#16) in the next round where they are favorite. Ludwigsburg will play against Goettingen (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
ALBA: W.McDowell-White 12+7reb, M.Delow 12+1reb, M.Hermannsson 12+7reb+7ast, J.Bean 10+2reb+1ast, T.Schneider 8+3reb, M.Thomas 8+4reb+2ast
Ludwigsburg: Y.Polas-Bartolo 13+5reb, J.Scott 11+4reb+1ast, B.Coplin 8+6reb+2ast, J.Wohlfarth-Bottermann 8+3reb, J.Patrick 7+1reb, E.Manjon 7+3reb+4ast
gschID: 1189906
Oldenburg – Bayern 83-94
There was no surprise when 14th ranked EWE Baskets (12-15) lost to second ranked Bayern Muenchen (20-7) in Oldenburg 83-94 on Sunday. Bayern made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Oldenburg turnovers. The winners were led by Australian forward Jack White (201-1997, college: Duke) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and international Andreas Obst (191-1996) supported him with 17 points. Bayern Muenchen’s coach Gordon Herbert used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 26 points by American guard Justin Jaworski (190-1999, college: Lafayette) did not help to save the game for Oldenburg. Center Norris Agbakoko (217-2000) added 13 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Five Bayern and four Oldenburg players scored in double figures. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Oldenburg lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 15 games lost. Bayern will meet Hamburg (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Oldenburg will play against the league’s second-placed Ulm (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bayern: A.Obst 17+2reb+3ast, D.Booker 14+6reb+1ast, I.Kharchenkov 14+2reb+2ast, J.White 13+10reb+1ast, S.Napier 10+2reb+6ast, D.Brankovic 7+3reb
Oldenburg: J.Jaworski 26+3reb+2ast, A.Konontsuk 16+4reb+2ast, N.Agbakoko 13+12reb, L.Schoormann 10+2reb+3ast, M.Barro 9+5reb+1ast, G.Crandall 7+2reb+6ast
gschID: 1189907
Wuerzburg – Ulm 89-72
Eighth defeat of league’s leader ratiopharm Ulm (20-8) against tenth ranked s Oliver Baskets (14-12) 89-72 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of ratiopharm Ulm. Wuerzburg forced 21 Ulm turnovers and outrebounded them 34-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Panamanian-Puerto Rican point guard Jhivvan Jackson (182-1998, college: UTSA) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 4 assists. The former international Lukas Wank (198-1997) contributed with 9 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four s Oliver Baskets players scored in double figures. The former international Karim Jallow (198-1997) replied with 12 points and Israeli point guard Ben Saraf (197-2006) added 9 points in the effort for Ulm. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Wuerzburg moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Ulm at the other side dropped to the second position with eight games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Bayern. Ulm will play next round against Oldenburg trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Wuerzburg will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Vechta on the road.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg: J.Jackson 17+4reb+4ast, Z.Seljaas 14+5reb+1ast, M.Lewis II 11+1ast, B.Kone 11+2reb, D.Mintz 10+3reb+3ast, H.Steinbach 10+4reb+1ast
Ulm: K.Jallow 12+4reb+1ast, A.Plummer 10, M.Santos 10, N.Essengue 9+4reb, B.Saraf 9+3reb+3ast, T.Jensen 7+1ast
gschID: 1189908
Ulm – Bayern 109-94
An interesting game for ratiopharm Ulm (20-8) which hosted in Ulm their biggest opponent Bayern Muenchen (20-7). First ranked ratiopharm Ulm had an easy win 109-94. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Ulm shot 61.5 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 20 long-distance shots on high 58.8 percentage. Ulm players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Puerto Rican Alfonso Plummer (185-1997, college: Illinois) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and American guard Justinian Jessup (201-1998, college: Boise St.) who added 21 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Carsen Edwards (183-1998, college: Purdue) responded with 23 points and international Andreas Obst (191-1996) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Ulm went down to second position due to points difference. Defending champion Bayern still keeps top place with seven games lost. Ulm will play against Oldenburg (#14) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Bayern will play against Hamburg (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ulm: A.Plummer 29+1reb+2ast, J.Jessup 21+1reb+4ast, K.Jallow 15+6reb+1ast, M.Santos 11+5reb+3ast, T.Jensen 8+1reb+6ast, P.Herkenhoff 8+3reb+4ast
Bayern: C.Edwards 23, A.Obst 19+1reb+2ast, N.Giffey 16+4reb+2ast, E.Harris 14+1reb+4ast, J.White 7+2reb+1ast, I.Kharchenkov 6+2reb+3ast
gschID: 1262029
Goettingen – Hamburg 75-92
No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Hamburg Towers (14-12) beat on the road bottom-ranked BG Goettingen (1-25) 92-75 on Wednesday. Hamburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The winners were led by South Sudanese-American power forward Kur Kuath (208-1998, college: Marquette) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Brae Ivey (187-1997, college: SJSU, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Four Hamburg Towers players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 13 points and 14 rebounds by Nigerian-American forward Chuba Ohams (206-1997, college: Fordham, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Goettingen. American guard Deion Hammond (193-1999, college: Monmouth, agency: One Motive Sports) added 20 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hamburg Towers have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Goettingen lost eighteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 25 lost games. Hamburg will meet at home league’s leader Bayern in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Goettingen will play against Ludwigsburg (#12) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hamburg: J.Stove 15+2reb+4ast, B.Ivey 14+6reb+4ast, K.Kuath 13+12reb+4ast, J.Barnett 13+6reb+3ast, J.Lottie 11+1reb+5ast, J.Niklas Wimberg 9+5reb+3ast
Goettingen: D.Hammond 20+1reb+2ast, T.Holder 15+4reb+4ast, C.Ohams 13+14reb+2ast, J.Boeheim 8+5reb+2ast, K.Mushidi 5+2reb+3ast, M.Moenninghoff 5+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1262265
Frankfurt – Oldenburg 83-72
There was a minor upset when 14th ranked EWE Baskets (12-15) lost to sixteenth ranked Skyliners (8-18) in Frankfurt 72-83 on Wednesday. Frankfurt looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Lithuanian Einaras Tubutis (208-1998) who scored that evening 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Garai Zeeb (187-1997) supported him with 16 points and 4 assists. Even 21 points by American guard Justin Jaworski (190-1999, college: Lafayette) did not help to save the game for Oldenburg. His fellow American import guard Geno Crandall (191-1996, college: Gonzaga) added 11 points and 8 assists for lost side. Five Frankfurt and four Oldenburg players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Frankfurt maintains sixteenth position with 8-18 record. Oldenburg lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 15 games lost. Frankfurt will meet higher ranked ALBA (#11) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Oldenburg will play against the league’s second-placed Ulm having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Frankfurt: G.Zeeb 16+3reb+4ast, M.Parsons 14+1reb+3ast, E.Tubutis 13+7reb+5ast, J.Theodore 12+5reb+5ast, P.Heckmann 11+2reb+1ast, D.Muenkat 7+3reb
Oldenburg: J.Jaworski 21+2reb+2ast, L.Schoormann 14+6reb, N.Agbakoko 12+6reb, G.Crandall 11+3reb+8ast, A.Pjanic 6+6reb+2ast, A.Konontsuk 4+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1262266
