There were only 2 rounds played so far and it’s still very beginning of the Regular Season in BNXT League. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Leuven Bears on the court of Antwerp Giants on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Antwerp Giants 61-57. They made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Forward Royce Hamm Jr (206-1999, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) contributed with 11 points and 8 assists for the winners. Antwerp Giants’ coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward John Fulkerson (206-1997, college: Tennessee) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds for Leuven Bears. Antwerp Giants is looking forward to face Limburg United on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leuven Bears will play against Belfius Mons-Hainaut and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Aalst. Limburg United saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Okapi Aalst 82-80 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Jonas Delalieux (202-1992) scored 27 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Alex Stein chipped in 16 points and 5 assists during the contest. Limburg United’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Serbian Nikola Popovic (211-1997, college: Boston Coll.) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds. Limburg United will play against Antwerp Giants at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Okapi Aalst will play against Oostende to get more than just one victory in their record.
One of the most interesting games of round 2 was a derby match between two teams from Holland. The game took place in Rotterdam where Zwolle won against host Feyenoord 82-77. Ryan Davis notched 25 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 19 points and 10 assists by Shavar Reynolds Jr did not help to save the game for Feyenoord. Zwolle will meet at home Groningen in the next round. Feyenoord will play against ZZ Leiden and hope to win that game.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: ZZ Leiden smashed Den Helder on the road 105-79. Winless Amsterdam lost to Dutch defending champion Den Bosch on its own court 50-112. Brussels was outscored by Belfius Mons in Jemappes 85-110. Winless Mechelen lost to Belgian defending champion Oostende at home 91-97. Leeuwarden defeated Groningen on the opponent’s court 76-70. Yoast Utd. beat BAL Weert in a home game 74-70. Liege was destroyed by Charleroi on the road 83-62.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 17 points by Noah Tchendjou of Charleroi.
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Feyenoord – Zwolle 77-82
One of the most interesting games of round 2 was a derby match between two teams from Holland. The game took place in Rotterdam where Zwolle won against host Feyenoord 82-77. Zwolle shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Ryan Davis (203-2000, college: Vermont) notched 25 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Romanian swingman Dragos Diculescu (196-1999) supported him with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points and 10 assists by American guard Shavar Reynolds Jr (188-1998, college: Monmouth, agency: Haylett Sports) did not help to save the game for Feyenoord. His fellow American import swingman Trey Diggs (198-1999, college: BGSU) added 21 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Four Zwolle and five Feyenoord players scored in double figures. Zwolle will meet at home Groningen in the next round. Feyenoord will play against ZZ Leiden and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Zwolle: R.Davis 25+6reb+1ast, B.Van Der Vuurst 15+3reb+3ast, D.Diculescu 13+9reb+3ast, S.Mathon 10+4reb+1ast, C.Stolk 9+2reb+4ast, R.De Pagter 6+1reb+4ast
Feyenoord: T.Diggs 21+8reb+1ast, S.Reynolds Jr. 19+3reb+10ast, S.Beckton Jr. 15+5reb+4ast, T.Bieshaar 11+9reb+4ast, D.Vreede Ivo 11, M.Philip 0+1reb
gschID: 1003677
Antwerp – Leuven 61-57
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Leuven Bears on the court of Antwerp Giants on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Antwerp Giants 61-57. They made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Forward Royce Hamm Jr (206-1999, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) contributed with 11 points and 8 assists for the winners. Antwerp Giants’ coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward John Fulkerson (206-1997, college: Tennessee) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds and forward Nick McGlynn (206-1996, college: Drake) added 9 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Leuven Bears. Antwerp Giants is looking forward to face Limburg United on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Leuven Bears will play against Belfius Mons-Hainaut and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Antwerp: R.Upshaw Jr. 15+4reb+1ast, R.Hamm Jr. 11+11reb+1ast, M.Watson 11+4reb+8ast, J.Mwema 8+7reb+1ast, R.Rogiers 6+1ast, A.Woodson 6+3reb+4ast
Leuven: K.Allen 11+3reb+1ast, J.Fulkerson 11+14reb+2ast, J.Skipper-Brown 10+5reb+3ast, N.McGlynn 9+9reb+1ast, N.Tiago 8+1reb+2ast, N.Remco 4+1ast
gschID: 1003678
Den Helder – ZZ Leiden 79-105
There was a surprise result when ZZ Leiden crushed on the road Den Helder 105-79 on Saturday. ZZ Leiden looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Den Helder’s players. Lithuanian forward Erikas Venskus (205-2000) notched 24 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and forward Wesley Alcegaire (198-1994) supported him with 17 points. Five ZZ Leiden players scored in double figures. ZZ Leiden’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 27 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) by American guard Darius Banks (196-1998, college: Chattanooga) did not help to save the game for Den Helder. His fellow American import guard Jake Biss (188, college: Shippensburg) added 21 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. ZZ Leiden will meet at home Feyenoord in the next round. Den Helder will play against Yoast Utd. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ZZ Leiden: E.Venskus 24+2reb+6ast, A.Wesley 17+2reb+3ast, D.Hammond 16+3reb+1ast, T.Rutherford 12+6reb+1ast, S.Van Den Elzen 11+3reb+4ast, R.Schaftenaar 10+5reb+2ast
Den Helder: D.Banks 27+4reb+1ast, J.Biss 21+5reb+1ast, S.Van Oostrum 15+6reb+4ast, S.Huurman 4+5reb+2ast, D.Halman 4+6reb, V.der Knaap Jacopo 3+1reb+2ast
gschID: 1003679
Amsterdam – Den Bosch 50-112
Very expected game when Amsterdam was smashed at home by Den Bosch 112-50 on Saturday. Den Bosch dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Amsterdam’s 28 and made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. Den Bosch forced 20 Amsterdam turnovers and outrebounded them 43-23 including a 33-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Amsterdam’s players. Norwegian forward Chris-Ebou Ndow (201-1993, college: NW Missouri St.) notched 16 points and 4 steals to lead the effort and American guard Austin Price (193-1995, college: Lehigh) supported him with 13 points and 4 assists. Five Den Bosch players scored in double figures. Even 8 points by center Mees vant Hoff (208-2001) did not help to save the game for Amsterdam. Lithuanian Deividas Kumelis (188-1995) added 8 points 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. Den Bosch will meet at home Leeuwarden in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Amsterdam will play against BAL Weert and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Den Bosch: V.Kohs 16+3reb, C.Ndow 16+4reb+3ast, L.Grantsaan 14+5reb, T.van der Mars 13+2reb, A.Price 13+4reb+4ast, K.Helfrich 11+4reb+3ast
Amsterdam: D.Kumelis 8+2reb+2ast, M.van’t Hoff 8+1reb+3ast, Y.Wip 7+1ast, B.Jacopo 7+3reb, A.Jaro 5+2reb, S.Poels 5+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1003680
Belfius Mons – Brussels 110-85
There was a surprise result when Belfius Mons-Hainaut rolled over Circus Brussels in Jemappes 110-85 on Saturday. Belfius Mons-Hainaut dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Circus Brussels’ 36. They outrebounded Circus Brussels 36-14 including a 26-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. Belfius Mons-Hainaut shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 65.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Serbian Milivoje Mijovic (200-1991, agency: 011 Sports) notched 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and American point guard Charlie Moore (180-1998, college: Miami, FL) supported him with 17 points and 5 assists. Five Belfius Mons-Hainaut players scored in double figures. Belfius Mons-Hainaut’s coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 24 points by German Ferdinand Zylka (191-1998) did not help to save the game for Circus Brussels. Croatian Domagoj Proleta (207-1998) added 21 points for the guests. Belfius Mons-Hainaut will meet Leuven Bears on the road in the next round. Circus Brussels will play against Spirou Charleroi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Belfius Mons: M.Mijovic 18+6reb+1ast, C.Moore 17+2reb+5ast, A.Vrabac 15+4reb+1ast, S.Harris 13+10reb+1ast, K.Braxton 11+1reb+7ast, Z.Mortant 10+5reb+4ast
Brussels: F.Zylka 24+2reb+1ast, D.Proleta 21+3reb, S.Llorente 10+5ast, R.Pipiras 7+2reb+3ast, J.Ekamba-Ey’Oombe 6+1reb+1ast, J.Tabu 6+2ast
gschID: 1003681
Mechelen – Oostende 91-97
Not a big story in a game when Kangoeroes lost to Oostende in Mechelen 91-97 on Saturday. Oostende shot 60.8 percent from the field. It was a great shooting night for Oostende especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Center Servaas Buysschaert (204-1999) notched 15 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) to lead the effort and forward Vrenz Bleijenbergh (208-2000) supported him with 11 points and 7 assists. Even 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists by DR Congolese-Belgian Wen Boss Mukubu (198-1983, college: UAB) did not help to save the game for Kangoeroes. American center DeAndre Davis (201-1994, college: Alcorn St.) added 12 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Four Oostende and five Kangoeroes players scored in double figures. Kangoeroes’ coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Oostende will meet at home Okapi Aalst in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kangoeroes will play against Liege Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Oostende: S.Buysschaert 15+8reb+2ast, T.Thurman 13+3reb, V.Bleijenbergh 11+3reb+7ast, H.Bratanovic 10+3reb+2ast, K.Van Der Vuurst 9+2reb+4ast, P.Gillet 8+3reb+1ast
Mechelen: W.Boss Mukubu 16+7reb+7ast, M.Palinckx 12, D.Davis 12+6reb+1ast, M.Joppe 11+3reb, B.Fobbs 11+3reb+2ast, R.Aririguzoh 10+2reb
gschID: 1003682
Groningen – Leeuwarden 70-76
Everything went according to plan when Leeuwarden defeated on the road Groningen 76-70 on Saturday. Canadian guard Keevan Veinot (193, college: Dalhousie) notched 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and guard Tim Hoeve (196-1998) supported him with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Leeuwarden players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by Latvian power forward Artjoms Butjankovs (204-1991) did not help to save the game for Groningen. American point guard Charles Callison (185-1995, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) added 17 points for the hosts. Leeuwarden will meet Den Bosch on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Groningen will play against Zwolle and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leeuwarden: K.Warner 20+2reb, K.Veinot 14+8reb+5ast, B.Berghuis 12, T.Hoeve 11+8reb+5ast, T.Kubank 8+3reb, S.Doorson 5+10reb+2ast
Groningen: A.Butjankovs 18+9reb+2ast, C.Callison 17+2reb+2ast, C.Mounce 12+7reb+1ast, W.Brandwijk 8+8reb, Z.Kjeld 7+4reb, V.Taylor 3+2ast
gschID: 1003683
Aalst – Limburg 80-82
Important game to mention about took place in Aalst. Limburg United saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Okapi Aalst 82-80 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Limburg United made 16-of-21 charity shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Jonas Delalieux (202-1992) scored 27 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Alex Stein (191-1997, college: S.Indiana) chipped in 16 points and 5 assists during the contest. Limburg United’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Serbian Nikola Popovic (211-1997, college: Boston Coll.) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and Montenegrin Ivan Maras (207-1986) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. Four Okapi Aalst players scored in double figures. Limburg United will play against Antwerp Giants at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Okapi Aalst will play against Oostende to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Limburg: J.Delalieux 27+6reb+1ast, A.Stein 16+2reb+5ast, C.Hammonds 10+2reb+3ast, M.De Zeeuw 9+10reb+3ast, Y.Desiron 8+4reb, Q.Serron 8+2reb+1ast
Aalst: N.Popovic 22+14reb+1ast, I.Maras 20+13reb+1ast, J.Walker 17+4reb+3ast, D.Marchant 11+1reb+4ast, L.Siebe 6+2reb+1ast, J.Vermoesen 3
gschID: 1003684
Yoast Utd. – BAL Weert 74-70
There was no surprise when BAL Weert lost to Yoast Utd. in Bemmel 70-74 on Sunday. American swingman Vince Cole (198-1998, college: Coastal) notched 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Spencer Levi (203-1999, college: UNCP) supported him with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by American forward Walker Miller (208-1997, college: Monmouth) did not help to save the game for BAL Weert. Bulgarian swingman Aleksandar Matushev (200-2000) added 19 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Yoast Utd. will meet Den Helder on the road in the next round where they are favorite. BAL Weert will play against Amsterdam and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Yoast Utd.: V.Cole 20+8reb+2ast, M.Schilder 15+4reb+7ast, S.Levi 15+12reb+2ast, W.Nossek 12+6reb, F.Lacis 8+2reb+2ast, B.Van Schaik 2+2ast
BAL Weert: W.Miller 20+6reb+1ast, A.Matushev 19+3reb, T.Frederick 10+10reb+1ast, M.Wilson 10+4reb+4ast, R.Tholel 6+4reb+1ast, B.Oshean 3+1reb+8ast
gschID: 1003686
Charleroi – Liege 83-62
There was a surprise result when Spirou Charleroi crushed at home Liege Basket 83-62 on Saturday. They outrebounded Liege Basket 43-32 including 28 on the defensive glass. Point guard Alexandre Libert (187-1990) notched 17 points to lead the effort and Noah Tchendjou (203-1999) supported him with 17 points. Four Spirou Charleroi players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 6 assists by guard Niels Van Den Eynde (179-2000) did not help to save the game for Liege Basket. Moussa Noterman (200-2000) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Spirou Charleroi will meet Circus Brussels on the road in the next round. Liege Basket will play against Kangoeroes and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Charleroi: A.Libert 17+1reb+3ast, N.Tchendjou 17+4reb, B.Prepelic 11+6reb+2ast, M.Samardzic 10+2reb+4ast, M.Marlon 7+3reb+3ast, K.Nathan 5+6reb+2ast
Liege: M.Depuydt 15+3reb+1ast, V.Den Eynde Niels 15+2reb+6ast, N.Moussa 12+7reb+1ast, N.Dragan 8+6reb+1ast, Z.Fifolt 6+6reb, B.Bogaerts 3+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1020623
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