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Mikkel Kolstad

After 4 rounds played we can already see who rules in the BLNO and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Froya Basket (4-1) in Bergen on Wednesday night. Visitors were defeated by Gimle (0-0) 92-86. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Froya Basket. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international guard Mikkel Kolstad (193-1995, college: Nova SE) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international swingman Espen Fjaerestad (193-1994, college: UW-Parkside) who added 20 points during the contest. At the losing side Croatian power forward Nikola Roso (205-1995) responded with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Froya Basket’s coach Hugo Salgado rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn’t help. Defending champion maintains th position with 0-0 record. Froya Basket at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. Gimle are looking forward to face league’s second-placed Kongsberg on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Froya Basket will play against Nidaros Jets and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Very important is a home loss of Fyllingen (0-0) against sixth ranked Centrum (3-4) on Saturday night. Host Fyllingen was crushed by Centrum in Fyllingen 91-71. The winners were led by the former international power forward Johannes Dolven (206-1996, college: Barry) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and Georgios Kotrotsios supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 20 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists by American forward Devin Gilligan (196-1993, college: SNHU) did not help to save the game for Fyllingen. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Centrum maintains sixth position with 3-4 record. Fyllingen at the other side still closes the standings with 0 game lost. Centrum will play against higher ranked Gimle in Bergen in the next round. Fyllingen will play at home against Nidaros Jets and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Bekkestua. 4th ranked host Baerum Basket (3-3) lost to top-ranked Kongsberg (7-0) 94-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Baerum Basket. Xavier Green fired 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Stian Mjoes produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Undefeated Kongsberg have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Gimle BBK. Loser Baerum Basket dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. Kongsberg will meet at home higher ranked Gimle in the next round. Baerum Basket will play against Tromso (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: winless Gimle destroyed Oppsal on the opponent’s court 96-66. Bottom-ranked Nidaros Jets managed to outperform Asker Aliens in a home game 69-57. Kongsberg rolled over Tromso on the road 97-76. Ammerud Bskt lost to defending champion Gimle on its own court 78-84. Centrum was smashed by Froya Basket in Laksevag 61-82. Winless Asker Aliens lost to Ammerud Bskt at home 69-87.

Fyllingen – Centrum 71-91

Very important is a home loss of Fyllingen (0-0) against sixth ranked Centrum (3-4) on Saturday night. Host Fyllingen was crushed by Centrum in Fyllingen 91-71. Centrum dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Fyllingen’s 30. The winners were led by the former international power forward Johannes Dolven (206-1996, college: Barry) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and Georgios Kotrotsios (-1999) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Centrum players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 20 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists by American forward Devin Gilligan (196-1993, college: SNHU) did not help to save the game for Fyllingen. Guard Jacob Roysland (-1999) added 16 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Centrum maintains sixth position with 3-4 record. Fyllingen at the other side still closes the standings with 0 game lost. Centrum will play against higher ranked Gimle in Bergen in the next round. Fyllingen will play at home against Nidaros Jets and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fyllingen: D.Gilligan 20+12reb+8ast, R.Jacob 16+3reb, N.Skouen 14+2reb, M.Macura 8+4reb+2ast, B.Nicolas 6+1reb, I.Zvigurs 4+2ast
Centrum: J.Dolven 27+13reb+6ast, K.Georgios 17+5reb+1ast, U.Stranger-Johannessen 16+2reb+2ast, B.Laurence 10+2reb+1ast, C.Heggelund 8+2reb+6ast, G.Beinnes 5+1reb+1ast

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Oppsal – Gimle 66-96

Very expected game in Oslo where 9th ranked Oppsal (1-5) was crushed by top-ranked Gimle (0-0) 96-66 on Saturday. Strangely Oppsal outrebounded Gimle 38-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Serbian-Montenegrin center Milovan Savic (205-1987) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Guard Morten Osland (183-1998) chipped in 24 points. Guard Thomas Ble (185-1989) produced 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Jacob Tryon (211-1998, college: Samford) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Oppsal’s coach Jarl Jespersen gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion maintains th position with 0-0 record. Newly promoted Oppsal keeps the ninth place with five games lost. Gimle will meet league’s second-placed Kongsberg on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Oppsal will play against Asker Aliens (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

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Nidaros Jets – Asker Aliens 69-57

There was a small surprise in Tromdheim where eleventh ranked Nidaros Jets (1-6) defeated bottom-ranked Asker Aliens (0-5) 69-57 on Saturday. Nidaros Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Jakob Baiden (194-1993) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Mikkel Aarnes (184-2000) chipped in 14 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. American guard Joshua Hart (194-1990, college: Va Intermont) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and Oliver Bergstad (-2004) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Nidaros Jets left bottom position moving up to tenth place. It was Asker Aliens’ fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Nidaros Jets will meet higher ranked Froya Basket (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Asker Aliens will play against Oppsal (#9) in Oslo and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Asker Aliens: J.Hart 23+13reb+2ast, L.Bergh 14+5reb+2ast, J.Kjesbu 9+5reb+2ast, B.Oliver 9+10reb+3ast, O.Filip 2+3reb+1ast, B.Brage 0
Nidaros Jets: J.Baiden 16+12reb+2ast, M.Aarnes 14+4reb+6ast, H.Ole 10+1reb, S.Brage 9+11reb+3ast, R.Tor 7+7reb, B.Mats 6+3reb+6ast

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Tromso – Kongsberg 76-97

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Tromso (2-3) was rolled over at home by top-ranked Kongsberg (7-0) 97-76 on Sunday. American guard Xavier Green (198-1996, college: Maryland, agency: One Motive Sports) fired 25 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Croatian Marin Mornar (205-1993, college: LMU) chipped in 24 points and 9 rebounds. Serbian forward Petar Radojicic (206-1994, college: St.Mary’s, TX, agency: Promo Sport ID) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and Canadian center Cole Long (201, college: Detroit) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Kongsberg and four Tromso players scored in double figures. Kongsberg have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Gimle BBK. Loser Tromso keeps the seventh place with three games lost. Kongsberg will meet at home higher ranked Gimle in the next round. Tromso will play against Baerum Basket (#5) in Bekkestua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tromso: P.Radojicic 21+14reb, J.Lange 13+2reb+1ast, C.Long 11+5reb, M.Wynn 10+1reb, A.Finstad 6+1reb, C.Dobree-Bell 6+1ast
Kongsberg: X.Green 25+7reb+2ast, M.Mornar 24+9reb+1ast, W.Lybaek 15+3reb, T.Sommerfeldt 15+2reb, J.Ferrales 14+5reb+3ast, S.Muller-Landsvik 2+2reb

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Ammerud Bskt – Gimle 78-84

Everything went according to plan in Oslo where top-ranked Gimle (0-0) beat 8th ranked Ammerud Bskt (2-4) 84-78 on Sunday. Gimle made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Serbian-Montenegrin center Milovan Savic (205-1987) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international guard Jorgen Odfjell (197-2000) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Swedish swingman Mustafa Dibba (186-1995) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and American-Jamaican guard Xavier Sewell (192-1996, college: WAU) added 13 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals respectively for lost side. Five Ammerud Bskt players scored in double figures. Ammerud Bskt’s coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion maintains th position with 0-0 record. Ammerud Bskt lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with four games lost. Gimle will meet league’s second-placed Kongsberg on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ammerud Bskt will have a break next round.

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Froya Basket – Centrum 82-61

There was no surprise in Laksevag where 6th ranked Centrum (3-4) was outplayed by third ranked Froya Basket (4-1) 82-61 on Sunday. Froya Basket looked well-organized offensively handing out 41 assists comparing to just 22 passes made by Centrum’s players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Froya Basket made 8 blocks. American guard John Knight III (190, college: SUU) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 18 assists for the winners. Croatian power forward Nikola Roso (205-1995) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 17 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Froya Basket players scored in double figures. Guard Christoffer Heggelund (188-2000) produced 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international power forward Johannes Dolven (206-1996, college: Barry) added 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Froya Basket have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 4-1 record having five points less than leader Gimle BBK. Loser Centrum keeps the sixth place with four games lost. Froya Basket will meet at home Nidaros Jets (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Centrum will play against Gimle and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Centrum: C.Heggelund 19+7reb+6ast, J.Dolven 14+11reb+4ast, K.Georgios 9+2reb+2ast, G.Beinnes 7, V.Oliver 5+2reb+2ast, T.Oyvind 3+1reb
Froya Basket: J.Knight III 19+3reb+18ast, S.White 16+8reb+8ast, L.Jorgen 15+3reb+3ast, N.Roso 14+17reb+8ast, M.Stefanos 6+4reb+1ast, D.Christopher 4+1ast

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Baerum Basket – Kongsberg 78-94

The game between Top Four teams took place in Bekkestua. 4th ranked host Baerum Basket (3-3) lost to top-ranked Kongsberg (7-0) 94-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Baerum Basket. Kongsberg dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Baerum Basket’s 32. American guard Xavier Green (198-1996, college: Maryland, agency: One Motive Sports) fired 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Croatian Marin Mornar (205-1993, college: LMU) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. The former international guard Stian Mjoes (183-1989) produced 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Latvian forward Raivis Scerbinskis (203-1997, college: Barry) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kongsberg have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Gimle BBK. Loser Baerum Basket dropped to the fifth place with three games lost. Kongsberg will meet at home higher ranked Gimle in the next round. Baerum Basket will play against Tromso (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Baerum Basket: H.Oscar 20+1ast, S.Mjoes 18+5reb+7ast, R.Scerbinskis 15+4reb+3ast, S.Mitchell 14+3reb+2ast, P.Amar 5+2reb+2ast, S.Dyb Berg 4+8reb+3ast
Kongsberg: X.Green 23+9reb+5ast, M.Mornar 19+8reb+1ast, J.Ferrales 19+2reb+4ast, A.Hudgins 15+6reb+2ast, W.Lybaek 8+1ast, T.Sommerfeldt 6+1reb

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Asker Aliens – Ammerud Bskt 69-87

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Ammerud Bskt (2-4) won against on the road bottom-ranked Asker Aliens (0-5) 87-69 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Asker Aliens 46-26 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Swedish swingman Mustafa Dibba (186-1995) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. American-Jamaican guard Xavier Sewell (192-1996, college: WAU) chipped in 28 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Joshua Hart (194-1990, college: Va Intermont) produced 19 points and 4 steals and Alexander Hauksson added 12 points respectively for lost side. Asker Aliens’ coach tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Ammerud Bskt maintains eighth position with 2-4 record. Loser Asker Aliens still closes the standings with five games lost. Ammerud Bskt will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Asker Aliens will play against Oppsal (#9) in Oslo and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Asker Aliens: J.Hart 19+2reb+1ast, H.Alexander 12+2reb+3ast, J.Kjesbu 10+3reb+3ast, B.Oliver 9+6reb, L.Bergh 7+5reb+2ast, A.Landenget 6+4reb+4ast
Ammerud Bskt: X.Sewell 28+9reb+3ast, M.Dibba 26+14reb+1ast, J.Hjelseth 13+2reb, B.Battle 9+9reb+1ast, R.Nwachukwu 8+7reb+3ast, A.Kevin 3+1reb