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Nicholas Spires

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The most exciting game of round 9 in the Basketligan took place in Norrkoping. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best BC Lulea (5-2) to fifth ranked Norrkoping (4-1) 80-78 on Monday evening. Norrkoping dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to BC Lulea’s 28. The best player for the winners was international power forward Nicholas Spires (210-1994) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. American forward James Murray-Boyles (201-1997, college: UNCP, agency: Players Group) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Jonatan Arvidsson (184-1998, college: E.Wyoming) who recorded 22 points and 7 assists. BC Lulea’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Norrkoping have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. BC Lulea at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Norrkoping are looking forward to face Umea (#5) on the road in the next round. BC Lulea will play against Nassjo and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Koping. Third ranked Koping Stars (6-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Nassjo (3-2) 81-79 on Tuesday evening. It was a good game for forward Oliver Gehrke (201-2000, college: UC Davis) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). KeShawn Curry contributed with 25 points and 4 assists for the winners. American center Dartaye Ruffin (205-1991, college: Drexel) answered with 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for Nassjo. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Koping Stars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Nassjo at the other side dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. Koping Stars will play against league’s leader Boras on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Nassjo will play against BC Lulea (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Umea between Umea and Jamtland. Sixth ranked Umea (4-2) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Jamtland (2-4). Umea managed to escape with a 3-point win 79-76 on Tuesday evening. Gustav Hansson stepped up and scored 26 points and 4 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was RT Guinn with 16 points. Jamtland’s coach Adnan Cuk tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Umea moved-up to fifth place. Jamtland lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with four games lost. Umea will meet at home higher ranked Norrkoping (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jamtland will play against Kalmar (#11) and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 9 Sodertalje defeated Fryshuset in a road game 81-69. Winless Kalmar lost to undefeated Boras at home 57-76.

Norrkoping – BC Lulea 80-78

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Fryshuset – Sodertalje 69-81

There was no surprise in Stockholm where bottom-ranked Fryshuset (0-4) was defeated by eighth ranked Sodertalje (3-5) 81-69 on Tuesday. Sodertalje made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. American-Nigerian forward Stephen Ugochukwu (201-1996, college: McNeese St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Serbian Lazar Radosavljevic (204-1991) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Ugochukwu is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Sodertalje players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman T.J. Dunans (196-1992, college: Auburn) with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks and Jamaican-Canadian point guard Jahmal Jones (185-1991, college: Ryerson) scored 16 points and 6 assists. Fryshuset’s coach tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Sodertalje moved-up to seventh place. Loser Fryshuset still closes the standings with four games lost. Sodertalje will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fryshuset will play against Uppsala (#9) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sodertalje: S.Ugochukwu 19+11reb+1ast, L.Radosavljevic 16+7reb+3ast, W.Kelser 15+7reb+3ast, M.Pahlmblad 14+2reb+5ast, K.William 14+9reb+3ast, L.Max 3+2reb
Fryshuset: T.Dunans 19+9reb+4ast, J.Jones 16+4reb+6ast, L.Halling-Ibo 13+6reb+3ast, A.Yousef 9+3reb+1ast, J.Palsson 6+3reb+1ast, U.Cigoja 4+10reb+4ast

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Kalmar – Boras 57-76

No shocking result in a game when leader Boras (7-0) smashed on the road bottom-ranked Kalmar (0-7) 76-57 on Tuesday. American guard Bodie Hume (201, college: N.Colorado) stepped up and scored 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import Christopher McKnight (201-1987, college: Akron) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American forward Jamaure Gregg (201-1999, college: NSU) with 15 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Sebastian Sjoberg (186-2000) scored 11 points and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boras have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-0 record. Newly promoted Kalmar still closes the standings with seven games lost. Boras will meet at home league’s second-placed Koping Stars in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Kalmar will play against Jamtland (#8) in Ostersund and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Boras: B.Hume 14+5reb+2ast, A.Person 12+4reb+1ast, F.Andersson 11+3reb+1ast, C.McKnight 10+8reb+1ast, A.Cook 10+2reb+4ast, L.Johansson 7+3reb+3ast
Kalmar: J.Gregg 15+5reb+3ast, E.Larsson 12+4reb+2ast, S.Sjoberg 11+4reb+5ast, B.Carl 5+1reb, W.Hannes 5+1ast, T.Sjoberg 5+13reb+2ast

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Koping Stars – Nassjo 81-79

Important game to mention about took place in Koping. Third ranked Koping Stars (6-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked Nassjo (3-2) 81-79 on Tuesday evening. It was a good game for forward Oliver Gehrke (201-2000, college: UC Davis) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American guard KeShawn Curry (195-1998, college: VCU) contributed with 25 points and 4 assists for the winners. American center Dartaye Ruffin (205-1991, college: Drexel) answered with 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Derreck Brooks Jr (198-1994, college: Cent Arkansas) added 26 points in the effort for Nassjo. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Koping Stars have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Nassjo at the other side dropped to the sixth position with two games lost. Koping Stars will play against league’s leader Boras on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Nassjo will play against BC Lulea (#3) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Koping Stars: K.Curry 25+3reb+4ast, O.Gehrke 22+9reb+1ast, T.McConico 16+2reb+6ast, B.Abdulkader 7+3reb, Q.Wilson 7+11reb+1ast, K.Peterson 2+2reb
Nassjo: D.Brooks Jr. 26+3reb+1ast, D.Ruffin 24+9reb, C.Barton 7+1reb+6ast, R.Bissainthe 5+6reb+1ast, A.Medjedoub 5+1reb, S.Drammeh 4+3reb+2ast

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Umea – Jamtland 79-76

A very close game took place in Umea between Umea and Jamtland. Sixth ranked Umea (4-2) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Jamtland (2-4). Umea managed to escape with a 3-point win 79-76 on Tuesday evening. Point guard Gustav Hansson (185-1995) stepped up and scored 26 points and 4 assists for the winners and American forward Bryan Jefferson (201-1994, college: Mary) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was naturalized American power forward RT Guinn (208-1981, college: Baylor) with 16 points and American forward Amir Smith (200-1997, college: Hampton) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Four Jamtland players scored in double figures. Jamtland’s coach Adnan Cuk tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Umea moved-up to fifth place. Jamtland lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with four games lost. Umea will meet at home higher ranked Norrkoping (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jamtland will play against Kalmar (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Umea: G.Hansson 26+3reb+4ast, B.Jefferson 21+7reb+2ast, W.Butler 10+10reb+2ast, C.Welle 6+3reb, D.Hansson 6+2ast, C.Dunston 5+3reb
Jamtland: L.Horton 16+1ast, R.Guinn 16+3reb+1ast, P.Hampton 10+4reb+1ast, A.Smith 10+7reb, P.Carr 8+7reb, A.Zekovic 7+2reb