After 4 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Subway League and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most surprising game was the first loss of Keflavik (3-1) in Kopavogur on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Breidablik (3-1) 97-82. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Keflavik. The hosts trailed by 11 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 12-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 97-82. Breidablik made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Breidablik made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Everage Richardson (191-1985, college: Coastal) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Jeremy Smith (190-1991, college: Nicholls St.) who added 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American-Puerto Rican guard Eric Ayala (196-1999, college: Maryland) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Keflavik’s coach Hjalti Vilhjalmsson rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Breidablik moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Keflavik. Breidablik is looking forward to face IR (#11) in Reykjavik in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Keflavik will play at home against Haukar (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Haukar (3-1) against fifth ranked Valur (3-1) on Friday night. Host Haukar was defeated by Valur in Hafnarfjordur 87-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Haukar. The winners were led by the former international guard Kari Jonsson (192-1997, college: Drexel) who scored that evening 28 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and Pablo Bertone supported him with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds by Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: JSU) did not help to save the game for Haukar. Valur have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Haukar. Valur will play against bottom-ranked Thor Thorl (#12) in Thorlakshofn in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Haukar will play on the road against Keflavik (#5) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
KR has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Thorlakshofn, where they edged Thor Thorl (0-4) 121-118 on Friday. Jordan Semple fired 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. Styrmir Thrastarson produced a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for lost side. KR (1-3) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Tindastoll. It was Thor Thorl’s fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with IR. KR will meet at home higher ranked Hottur (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Thor Thorl will play against the league’s second-placed Valur (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: winless IR lost to Grindavik on the opponent’s court 79-84. Hottur managed to outperform Tindastoll in a home game 73-69. Njardvik rolled over Stjarnan on the road 88-67.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points and 10 rebounds by Nemanja Knezevic of Hottur.
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Grindavik – IR 84-79
Rather expected game when bottom-ranked IR (0-4) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Grindavik (2-2) 84-79 on Thursday. The hosts trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 43-32 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Grindavik made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Grindavik outrebounded IR 55-32 including a 25-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. International guard Jon Axel Gudmundsson (195-1996, college: Davidson) fired 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The former international guard Olafur Olafsson (194-1990) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. The former international forward Collin Pryor (200-1990, college: Northern St., agency: Mansfield and Associates) produced 20 points and 8 rebounds and Estonian guard Martin Paasoja (190-1993, agency: Helping Ballers) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Grindavik and five IR players scored in double figures. Grindavik moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Hottur and Stjarnan. IR at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Thor Thorl. Grindavik will meet league’s leader Njardvik on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. IR will play against Breidablik (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
IR: C.Pryor 20+8reb, M.Paasoja 16+4reb+6ast, S.Kristjansson 14+8reb, R.Bragason 12+4reb+1ast, H.Hjalmarsson 10+3ast, C.Fridrik 5+2reb+1ast
Grindavik: J.Axel Gudmundsson 23+7reb+6ast, D.Azore 14+6reb, O.Olafsson 14+6reb+3ast, G.Skordilis 10+10reb+1ast, G.Bragi 9+4reb+2ast, V.Vasylius 7+9reb
gschID: 998624
Breidablik – Keflavik 97-82
The most surprising game was the first loss of Keflavik (3-1) in Kopavogur on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Breidablik (3-1) 97-82. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Keflavik. The hosts trailed by 11 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 12-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 97-82. Breidablik made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Breidablik made 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Everage Richardson (191-1985, college: Coastal) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Jeremy Smith (190-1991, college: Nicholls St.) who added 20 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American-Puerto Rican guard Eric Ayala (196-1999, college: Maryland) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Croatian forward Igor Maric (195-1985, agency: PEPI SPORT) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Keflavik’s coach Hjalti Vilhjalmsson rotated twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Breidablik moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Keflavik. Breidablik is looking forward to face IR (#11) in Reykjavik in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Keflavik will play at home against Haukar (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Keflavik: E.Ayala 20+10reb+2ast, I.Maric 16+7reb+5ast, D.Milka 15+9reb+2ast, H.Hermannsson 10+5reb, V.Valsson 9+6reb+6ast, D.Okeke 7+6reb
Breidablik: E.Richardson 26+12reb+4ast, J.Smith 20+9reb+1ast, A.Hrafnsson 19+2reb+1ast, J.De Assis 10+6reb+2ast, P.Sigurdur 7+8reb+1ast, C.Ladine 7+5reb+7ast
gschID: 998625
Hottur – Tindastoll 73-69
Everything could happen in Egilsstadir at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Hottur and 9th ranked Tindastoll had identical 1-2 record. This time Hottur used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Sauoarkrokur 73-69 on Thursday night. Tindastoll was trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 3-point lead after three quarters before a 24-17 charge of Hottur, which allowed them to win the game. They made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Montenegrin power forward Nemanja Knezevic (205-1987) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Croatian forward Matej Karlovic (200-1989) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Hottur players scored in double figures. Irish-British forward Taiwo Badmus (199-1993, college: UVA Wise) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and the former international center Sigurdur Thorsteinsson (204-1988) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Hottur (2-2) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Grindavik and Stjarnan. Tindastoll at the other side keeps the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with KR. Hottur will meet KR (#9) in the next round. Tindastoll will play against Stjarnan and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tindastoll: T.Badmus 15+6reb+2ast, A.Drungilas 13+4reb, S.Thorsteinsson 13+6reb+1ast, A.Karason 9+2reb+2ast, Z.Vrkic 8+4reb, R.Reynir 5+3reb
Hottur: N.Knezevic 14+10reb, J.Luis Navarro 14+4reb+1ast, M.Karlovic 12+7reb+4ast, T.Guers 11+6reb+4ast, O.Trotter 10+4reb+1ast, G.Hallsson 8+1reb+1ast
gschID: 998628
Stjarnan – Njardvik 67-88
Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Stjarnan (2-2) was rolled over at home by top-ranked Njardvik (4-0) 88-67 on Thursday. The game was mostly controlled by Njardvik. Stjarnan managed to win fourth quarter 22-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Njardvik looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Njardvik made 8 blocks. Argentinian Lisandro Rasio (197-1990) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American point guard Dedrick Basile (178-1994, college: CSUB) chipped in 11 points and 9 assists. Five Njardvik players scored in double figures. American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech, agency: Interperformances) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and guard Julius Agustsson (194-2001, college: Caldwell) added 14 points and 5 rebounds 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. Njardvik have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Stjarnan at the other side dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with Grindavik and Hottur. Njardvik will meet at home Grindavik (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Stjarnan will play against Tindastoll in Sauoarkrokur and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Stjarnan: R.Turner III 19+5reb, J.Agustsson 14+5reb+3ast, A.Darboe 11+2reb+3ast, A.Gudmundsson 6+1reb+1ast, H.Baeringsson 6+9reb+2ast, T.Hilmarsson 4+5reb
Njardvik: O.Kristjansson 20+1reb+1ast, L.Rasio 16+11reb+4ast, N.Richotti 15+4reb+4ast, M.Matasovic 12+11reb+1ast, D.Basile 11+4reb+9ast, M.Baginski 10+3reb+1ast
gschID: 998623
Haukar – Valur 77-87
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Haukar (3-1) against fifth ranked Valur (3-1) on Friday night. Host Haukar was defeated by Valur in Hafnarfjordur 87-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Haukar. The game was mostly controlled by Valur. Haukar was better in third quarter 22-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The winners were led by the former international guard Kari Jonsson (192-1997, college: Drexel) who scored that evening 28 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and Argentinian-Italian Pablo Bertone (190-1990, college: FAU, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds by Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: JSU) did not help to save the game for Haukar. Danish forward Daniel Mortensen (204-1994, college: Barry) added 18 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Valur have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Haukar. Valur will play against bottom-ranked Thor Thorl (#12) in Thorlakshofn in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Haukar will play on the road against Keflavik (#5) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Haukar: N.Giga 26+10reb+1ast, H.Henningsson 19+5reb+4ast, D.Mortensen 18+12reb+3ast, R.Sigurdsson 7+5reb+3ast, K.Alexander 3+1ast, E.Barja 2
Valur: K.Jonsson 28+9reb+7ast, C.Lawson 16+5reb, P.Bertone 15+7reb+7ast, S.Benony 10+1reb, F.Booker 8+2reb+1ast, H.Stefansson 6+6reb+1ast
gschID: 998626
Thor Thorl – KR 118-121 OT
KR has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Thorlakshofn, where they edged Thor Thorl (0-4) 121-118 on Friday. Thor Thorl cut a 17-point first quarter deficit to tie the game at the end of regular time. But they lost overtime period 12-15. KR made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Thor Thorl turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American-French forward Jordan Semple (201-1992, college: Chico St.) fired 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners. The former international guard Dagur Jonsson (188-1995, college: SFC) chipped in 35 points (!!!). International swingman Styrmir Thrastarson (200-2001, college: Davidson) produced a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists and Spanish forward Pablo Hernandez (201-1997, college: MBU, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 29 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. KR (1-3) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Tindastoll. It was Thor Thorl’s fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with IR. KR will meet at home higher ranked Hottur (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Thor Thorl will play against the league’s second-placed Valur (#2) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Thor Thorl: P.Hernandez 29+9reb+2ast, S.Thrastarson 26+10reb+8ast, F.Lampropoulos 20+7reb+3ast, D.Agustsson 13+4reb+3ast, T.Tomas 12+3reb+2ast, A.Ronnqvist 8+1reb+2ast
KR: D.Jonsson 35+3reb+2ast, J.Semple 29+7reb+4ast, A.Thorvaldur 14+5reb+6ast, P.Jalalpoor 13+3reb+1ast, R.Freimanis 10+8reb+2ast, V.Hlynsson 9+5reb+3ast
gschID: 998627
Tags : EVERAGE RICHARDSON, BREIDABLIK KOPAVOGUR, ICELANDIC BASKETBALL
