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Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most exciting game of round 6 in the BLNO took place in Oslo. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Fyllingen (5-3) to eighth ranked Oppsal (3-6) 78-75 on Saturday evening. Oppsal had a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for American center Jacob Tryon (211-1998, college: Samford) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Thomas Ble (185-1989) contributed with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Oppsal’s coach Jarl Jespersen used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Devin Gilligan (196-1993, college: SNHU) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for Fyllingen. Despite that victory Oppsal went down to ninth position due to points difference. Fyllingen at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. Oppsal are looking forward to face higher ranked Tromso (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fyllingen will play against Baerum Basket in Bekkestua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Kongsberg (9-0) which hosted in Kongsberg 3rd ranked Baerum Basket (5-4). Top-ranked Kongsberg had an easy win 66-38. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Baerum Basket. Forward Aly Hudgins (201-1993, college: ECU) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Xavier Green chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Stian Mjoes (183-1989) with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Undefeated Kongsberg have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 9-0 record behind leader Gimle. Baerum Basket at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Tromso. Kongsberg will play against Centrum (#7) in Oslo in the next round where they are favorite. Baerum Basket will play at home against Fyllingen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
BLNO top team – Gimle (10-1) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Nidaros Jets (2-9) in Tromdheim 98-58. Reidar Greve notched 21 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals to lead the effort. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by Tor Ringen did not help to save the game for Nidaros Jets. Nidaros Jets’ coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion maintains first position with 10-1 record. Loser Nidaros Jets keep the tenth place with nine games lost. Gimle will meet at home bottom-ranked Asker Aliens (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nidaros Jets will play against Fyllingen and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Froya Basket was beaten by Tromso on the road 98-89. Winless Asker Aliens was destroyed by Baerum Basket on its own court 50-92. Froya Basket unfortunately lost to Tromso in a road game 80-97. Nidaros Jets lost to defending champion Gimle at home 92-117. Fyllingen defeated Ammerud Bskt on the opponent’s court 88-78. Ammerud Bskt beat Oppsal in a home game 84-73.
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Oppsal – Fyllingen 78-75
The most exciting game of round 6 in the BLNO took place in Oslo. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Fyllingen (5-3) to eighth ranked Oppsal (3-6) 78-75 on Saturday evening. Oppsal had a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for American center Jacob Tryon (211-1998, college: Samford) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Thomas Ble (185-1989) contributed with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Ble is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Oppsal’s coach Jarl Jespersen used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Devin Gilligan (196-1993, college: SNHU) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds and the former international guard Nikolas Skouen (191-1990, college: Pepperdine, agency: Interperformances) added 20 points in the effort for Fyllingen. Despite that victory Oppsal went down to ninth position due to points difference. Fyllingen at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. Oppsal are looking forward to face higher ranked Tromso (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Fyllingen will play against Baerum Basket in Bekkestua and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Oppsal: J.Tryon 26+15reb+2ast, T.Ble 20+8reb+4ast, N.Kervens 9+5reb+3ast, A.Christian 9+3reb+1ast, A.Etienne 8+2reb+1ast, J.Linnestad 2+4reb+1ast
Fyllingen: D.Gilligan 28+10reb+2ast, N.Skouen 20+4reb, F.Aidoo 7+5reb+10ast, M.Macura 6+7reb, R.Jacob 6+1reb, R.Jovan 4+3reb
gschID: 1010763
Tromso – Froya Basket 98-89
There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Tromso (5-4) beat at home 4th ranked Froya Basket (4-4) 98-89 on Saturday. Tromso shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. Canadian center Cole Long (201, college: Detroit) notched 40 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and point guard Johannes Lange (182-1998) supported him with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points, 16 rebounds and 8 assists by American guard John Knight III (190, college: SUU) did not help to save the game for Froya Basket. American-British swingman Skyler White (203-1993, college: PLNU) added 30 points and 5 rebounds. Five Froya Basket players scored in double figures. Tromso moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Baerum Basket. Froya Basket lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Tromso will meet at home Oppsal (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Froya Basket will play against Asker Aliens and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tromso: C.Long 40+8reb+4ast, J.Lange 22+6reb+5ast, P.Radojicic 20+7reb, A.Joachim 8, M.Wynn 3+4reb+2ast, A.Finstad 3+3reb+1ast
Froya Basket: S.White 30+5reb+3ast, J.Knight III 20+16reb+8ast, L.Jorgen 11+10reb+3ast, D.Christopher 11+2reb+3ast, N.Roso 10+5reb+1ast, M.Stefanos 5+1reb
gschID: 1010764
Asker Aliens – Baerum Basket 50-92
Very expected game when bottom-ranked Asker Aliens (0-8) were smashed at home by third ranked Baerum Basket (5-4) 92-50 on Saturday. Baerum Basket made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Asker Aliens turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Asker Aliens’ players. American forward Steffon Mitchell (203-1997, college: Boston Coll.) notched 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international guard Stian Mjoes (183-1989) supported him with 18 points and 7 assists. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Joshua Hart (194-1990, college: Va Intermont) did not help to save the game for Asker Aliens. Oliver Bergstad (-2004) added 8 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Baerum Basket went down to fourth position due to points difference, which they share with Tromso. Loser Asker Aliens still closes the standings with eight games lost. Baerum Basket will meet at home higher ranked Fyllingen (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Asker Aliens will play against the league’s leader Gimle (#1) in Bergen and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Baerum Basket: S.Mitchell 26+9reb+5ast, S.Mjoes 18+1reb+7ast, H.Oscar 16+2reb+2ast, R.Scerbinskis 9+2reb+2ast, S.Dyb Berg 8+13reb+1ast, P.Amar 5+4reb+2ast
Asker Aliens: J.Hart 12+5reb+2ast, T.Dumont 9+2reb+1ast, B.Oliver 8+5reb+1ast, A.Yusuf 7+3reb+1ast, O.Chiemeka 5+2reb, H.Alexander 3+4reb
gschID: 1010765
Nidaros Jets – Gimle 58-98
BLNO top team – Gimle (10-1) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed tenth ranked Nidaros Jets (2-9) in Tromdheim 98-58. Gimle dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Nidaros Jets’ 36. Gimle forced 27 Nidaros Jets turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Gimle made 10 blocks. The former international point guard Reidar Greve (184-2002) notched 21 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals to lead the effort and the former international swingman Espen Fjaerestad (193-1994, college: UW-Parkside) supported him with 17 points and 4 assists. Four Gimle players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) by forward Tor Ringen (201) did not help to save the game for Nidaros Jets. Mateusz Nilsen (188-2001) added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Nidaros Jets’ coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion maintains first position with 10-1 record. Loser Nidaros Jets keep the tenth place with nine games lost. Gimle will meet at home bottom-ranked Asker Aliens (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nidaros Jets will play against Fyllingen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gimle: G.Reidar 21+7reb+7ast, J.Odfjell 19+2reb+2ast, E.Fjaerestad 17+3reb+4ast, M.Osland 17+2ast, G.Kristoffer 11+5reb+2ast, M.Elgmork 5+3reb+3ast
Nidaros Jets: R.Tor 17+8reb+2ast, M.Nilsen 16+8reb+1ast, M.Selboe 7+8reb+3ast, H.Erlend 4+2reb, O.Tobias 4+4reb+2ast, B.Mats 4+3reb+4ast
gschID: 1010766
Tromso – Froya Basket 97-80
There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Tromso (5-4) won against at home 4th ranked Froya Basket (4-4) 97-80 on Sunday. Tromso made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Point guard Johannes Lange (182-1998) notched 24 points and 9 assists to lead the effort and Canadian center Cole Long (201, college: Detroit) supported him with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Tromso players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 24 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists by American guard John Knight III (190, college: SUU) did not help to save the game for Froya Basket. Guard Jorgen Lamo (190-2003) added 23 points. Tromso moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Baerum Basket. Froya Basket lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Tromso will meet at home Oppsal (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Froya Basket will play against Asker Aliens and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tromso: A.Finstad 25+4reb+3ast, J.Lange 24+4reb+9ast, P.Radojicic 19+4reb+3ast, C.Long 19+11reb+6ast, A.Joachim 6+2reb+1ast, M.Wynn 2+3reb+1ast
Froya Basket: J.Knight III 24+13reb+6ast, L.Jorgen 23+2reb+1ast, N.Roso 10+2reb+5ast, S.White 9+2reb+1ast, M.Stefanos 7+1reb, J.Samba 6+1reb
gschID: 1010767
Nidaros Jets – Gimle 92-117
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Nidaros Jets (2-9) were outscored by first ranked Gimle (10-1) in Tromdheim 117-92 on Sunday. Gimle dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Nidaros Jets’ 38. Gimle forced 28 Nidaros Jets turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The former international swingman Espen Fjaerestad (193-1994, college: UW-Parkside) notched 46 points (!!!) to lead the effort and the former international point guard Reidar Greve (184-2002) supported him with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists and 8 steals. Four Gimle players scored in double figures. Even 26 points and 7 steals by Mateusz Nilsen (188-2001) did not help to save the game for Nidaros Jets. Ole Hogstad added 20 points. Nidaros Jets’ coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Defending champion maintains first position with 10-1 record. Loser Nidaros Jets keep the tenth place with nine games lost. Gimle will meet at home bottom-ranked Asker Aliens (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nidaros Jets will play against Fyllingen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gimle: E.Fjaerestad 46+4reb+2ast, G.Reidar 21+10reb+9ast, J.Odfjell 19+6reb+5ast, M.Osland 10+1reb+2ast, G.Kristoffer 9+2reb+3ast, M.Elgmork 6+2reb+2ast
Nidaros Jets: M.Nilsen 26+2reb+3ast, H.Ole 20+2reb+2ast, J.Baiden 14+4reb+1ast, B.Jo Mathias 10+1ast, R.Tor 8+2reb+2ast, O.Tobias 5+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1010768
Ammerud Bskt – Fyllingen 78-88
Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Fyllingen (5-3) defeated 9th ranked Ammerud Bskt (3-5) in Oslo 88-78 on Sunday. Fyllingen made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. American forward Devin Gilligan (196-1993, college: SNHU) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and the former international guard Nikolas Skouen (191-1990, college: Pepperdine, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 25 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Four Fyllingen players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 9 rebounds by the former international forward Miilah Kombat (198-1988, college: N.Idaho JC) did not help to save the game for Ammerud Bskt. Forward Roy Nwachukwu (196-1990, college: Seminole St.) added 9 points and 15 rebounds. Fyllingen moved-up to third place. Loser Ammerud Bskt dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Centrum. Fyllingen will meet Baerum Basket (#4) in the next round. Ammerud Bskt will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Fyllingen: N.Skouen 25+3reb+2ast, D.Gilligan 17+12reb+7ast, R.Jacob 15+2reb, F.Aidoo 13+4ast, N.Vasojevic 7+1reb, R.Jovan 6+7reb+1ast
Ammerud Bskt: M.Kombat 22+9reb, B.Battle 16+4reb+2ast, M.Dibba 13+3reb+1ast, X.Sewell 9+2reb+1ast, R.Nwachukwu 9+15reb+2ast, S.Erick 6+2reb
gschID: 1010769
Kongsberg – Baerum Basket 66-38
An interesting game for Kongsberg (9-0) which hosted in Kongsberg 3rd ranked Baerum Basket (5-4). Top-ranked Kongsberg had an easy win 66-38. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Baerum Basket. Kongsberg held Baerum Basket to an opponent 24.5 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.3 percent accuracy of the winners. Forward Aly Hudgins (201-1993, college: ECU) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Xavier Green (198-1996, college: Maryland, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Stian Mjoes (183-1989) with 16 points and 6 rebounds and the former international forward Sjur Dyb Berg (201-1996, college: Alaska-Anch.) scored 2 points and 15 rebounds. Kongsberg have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 9-0 record behind leader Gimle. Baerum Basket at the other side dropped to the fourth place with four games lost. They share the position with Tromso. Kongsberg will play against Centrum (#7) in Oslo in the next round where they are favorite. Baerum Basket will play at home against Fyllingen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kongsberg: A.Hudgins 16+6reb+2ast, L.Viken Erik 14+3reb, X.Green 12+5reb+5ast, J.Ferrales 9+4reb+2ast, T.Sommerfeldt 9+9reb+4ast, M.Mornar 6+11reb+4ast
Baerum Basket: S.Mjoes 16+6reb+3ast, S.Mitchell 11+7reb, H.Jonas 5+1reb, P.Scott 4+1ast, S.Dyb Berg 2+15reb+2ast, S.Victor 0
gschID: 1010770
Ammerud Bskt – Oppsal 84-73
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 8th ranked Oppsal (3-6) lost to ninth ranked Ammerud Bskt (3-5) in Oslo 73-84 on Thursday. American-Jamaican guard Xavier Sewell (192-1996, college: WAU) notched 25 points to lead the effort and forward Roy Nwachukwu (196-1990, college: Seminole St.) supported him with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Four Ammerud Bskt players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 35 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 blocks by American center Jacob Tryon (211-1998, college: Samford) did not help to save the game for Oppsal. Guard Nick Kervens (190-1995) added 17 points and 5 rebounds. Oppsal’s coach Jarl Jespersen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Ammerud Bskt moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Centrum. Newly promoted Oppsal dropped to the ninth position with six games lost. Ammerud Bskt will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oppsal will play against Tromso (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ammerud Bskt: X.Sewell 25+2reb+3ast, B.Battle 17+6reb+4ast, M.Dibba 14+11reb+1ast, R.Nwachukwu 14+13reb+2ast, M.Kombat 9+5reb+1ast, S.Erick 3+4reb
Oppsal: J.Tryon 35+13reb+1ast, N.Kervens 17+5reb+1ast, T.Ble 8+9reb+3ast, J.Linnestad 8+6reb+2ast, H.Jorgen 3+1reb+2ast, L.Sebastian 2+1reb
gschID: 1010771
Tags : JACOB TRYON, OPPSAL TIGERS, NORWEGIAN BASKETBALL