The round was exceptionally exciting as four games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Thirteenth-ranked AMW Gdynia (2-8) made lots of trouble for second ranked Tarnovia (8-1) on Sunday. The visitors from Tarnowo Podgorne managed to secure only three-point victory 75-72. However their fans expected much easier game. Tarnovia dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to AMW Gdynia’s 38. The best player for the winners was power forward Maciej Rostalski (198-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Seweryn Sroczynski (195-1995) chipped in 20 points. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Stefan Marchlewski (184-1998, college: Morrisville St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 assists. AMW Gdynia’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Tarnovia have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Pruszkow and Energa W-wa. AMW Gdynia lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Tarnovia is looking forward to face league’s leader LKS Lodz at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. AMW Gdynia will play against Trefl 2 (#10) in Sopot and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Katowice. Leader Mickiewicz faced 4th placed Resovia. Host Mickiewicz (10-0) smashed guests from Rzeszow (6-4) 87-59. It was a good game for point guard Sebastian Wojciechowski (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Jakub Strozczyk contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. point guard Wojciech Szpyrka (178-1998) answered with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Resovia. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Mickiewicz. They maintain first place with 10-0 record, which they share with Miedzychod and Katowice KS 27. Newly promoted Resovia dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Mickiewicz will play against Iskra Cz (#8) in Czestochowa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Resovia will play at home against Cracovia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Miedzychod. Leader Miedzychod faced 3rd placed Prudnik. Host Miedzychod (10-0) defeated guests from Prudnik (8-2) 96-83. Mikolaj Smarzy stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Stanferd Sanny with 22 points and 6 steals. Prudnik’s coach Tomasz Michalak tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Miedzychod. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with AZS AWF Mick. and Katowice KS 27. Prudnik at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Lowicz. Miedzychod will meet WKK 2 (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Prudnik will play against Gimbasket (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Other games of round 9 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Gdynia GAK was defeated by Ogniwo Szcz. in Szczecin 76-74. Iskra Cz lost to undefeated Przemysl at home 59-105. Lowicz destroyed TKM Wloclawek on the opponent’s court 92-59. Pyra managed to outperform LKS Lodz 2 in a home game 88-76. Notec Inowr. recorded a loss to SMS PZKosz on the road 76-71. Ogniwo Szcz. was defeated by Zgierz on its own court 72-76. Gniezno was smashed by LKS Lodz in a road game 94-74. Pabianice destroyed Gdynia GAK at home 78-52. Minsk Maz. was outscored by Zyrardow on the opponent’s court 79-57. Isetia W-wa recorded a loss to Ostrow Mazow. in a home game 68-83. Radom Kolejarz defeated Legionowo on the road 92-87. Pruszkow beat Zubry on its own court 77-62. AZS UJK was destroyed by Tur Bielsk Pdl. in Bielsk Podlaski 96-73. Legia 2 was outscored by Pisz at home 52-85. Lublin was rolled over Energa W-wa on the opponent’s court 120-71. AGH 2 was crushed by Bielsko-Biala in a home game 54-85. Winless Wisla Krakow was smashed by Rybnik on the road 111-61. Tychy 2 won against MKS DG 2 on its own court 91-86. AZS PCz was outscored by Cracovia in Krakow 87-62. Czeladz recorded a loss to UR Krakow at home 88-104. Cracovia defeated Gliwice 2 on the opponent’s court 93-91. Stal Ostrow 2 was beaten by Katy Wroc. in a home game 61-72. Koscian won against Gorzow on the road 73-72. Gimbasket was outscored by Siechnice on its own court 56-103. Katowice KS 27 rolled over WKK 2 in a road game 75-54. Klodzko was defeated by SKM ZG at home 89-96. Zary beat Olesnica on the opponent’s court 96-88. Sudety won against Slask 3 in a home game 68-67. AGH 2 managed to outperform Cracovia on the road 79-73.
The best stats of 9th round was 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Dawid Golus of Cracovia.
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Ogniwo Szcz. – Gdynia GAK 76-74
There was no surprise in Szczecin where 15th ranked Gdynia GAK (1-9) was edged by twelfth ranked Ogniwo Szcz. (2-7) 76-74 on Thursday. Ogniwo Szcz. outrebounded Gdynia GAK 46-33 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Karol Pytys (202-1985) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and guard Michal Huk (188-2001) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Bartosz Monko (187-2006) with 25 points and guard Alan Duda (186-2004) scored 13 points and 4 steals. Four Gdynia GAK players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ogniwo Szcz. maintains twelfth place with 2-7 record. Gdynia GAK lost their eighth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Gimbasket and AZS UJK. Ogniwo Szcz. will meet higher ranked Notec Inowr. (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gdynia GAK will play against Ksiezak (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Gdynia GAK: M.Bartosz 25+4reb+1ast, K.Szymon 13+4reb+1ast, D.Alan 13+3reb+3ast, Z.Cezary 11+2reb+2ast, O.Sebastian 7+5reb, A.Valeri 3+2reb
Ogniwo Szcz.: H.Michal 19+2reb+4ast, W.Aleksander 18+5reb+2ast, K.Pytys 17+14reb+3ast, P.Wiktor 8+10reb+1ast, G.Michal 4+4reb, K.Maksym 3+1reb+7ast
gschID: 1049558
Iskra Cz – Przemysl 59-105
No shocking result in a game in Czestochowa where leader Przemysl (9-0) smashed 7th ranked Iskra Cz (5-5) 105-59 on Saturday. Przemysl shot 29 for 42 from the free-throw line, while Iskra Cz only scored eleven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Iskra Cz 49-32 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Swingman Maciej Puchalski (203-2004) stepped up and scored 32 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and power forward Rafal Kulikowski (205-1985) chipped in 6 points and 13 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Ukrainian swingman Yaroslav Fomichov (196-1994) with 22 points and 8 rebounds and guard Adam Michalak (191-2000) scored 7 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Przemysl. They maintain second place with 9-0 record having just one point less than leader Energa W-wa. Iskra Cz lost their third game in a row. They keep the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Przemysl will meet at home UR Krakow (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Iskra Cz will play against the league’s leader Mickiewicz (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Iskra Cz: Y.Fomichov 22+8reb+2ast, A.Placzek 7+3ast, A.Michalak 7+3reb+4ast, W.Szostak 6+4reb, M.Czekaj 6+1reb, G.Zadecki 5+4reb+1ast
Przemysl: P.Maciej 32+8reb+1ast, J.Kucharski 15+3reb, R.Skubinski 11+5reb+3ast, R.Serwanski 9+5reb+4ast, B.Bal 8+2reb+1ast, W.Majka 8+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1049652
Group A
TKM Wloclawek – Lowicz 59-92
Very expected game when bottom-ranked TKM Wloclawek (0-9) was rolled over at home by third ranked Ksiezak (8-2) 92-59 on Wednesday. Ksiezak dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to TKM Wloclawek’s 28. They outrebounded TKM Wloclawek 47-28 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ksiezak looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Marcin Uliczka (189-1994) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and point guard Jakub Stanios (180-1994) chipped in 17 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Ksiezak players scored in double figures. Ksiezak’s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard Bartosz Lazarski (192-2007) with 19 points, 6 assists and 7 steals and forward Lukasz Mirolewicz (196-1995) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Ksiezak. They maintain third place with 8-2 record behind leader Energa W-wa, which they share with Prudnik. TKM Wloclawek lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with nine games lost. Ksiezak will meet at home Gdynia GAK (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. TKM Wloclawek will play against Pyra and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
TKM Wloclawek: L.Bartosz 19+3reb+6ast, D.Ignacy 15+1reb+3ast, M.Lukasz 12+8reb+2ast, M.Adam 7+2reb, C.Wiktor 4+6reb+1ast, B.Nikodem 2+2reb
Lowicz: J.Stanios 17+2reb+7ast, M.Uliczka 17+11reb+3ast, M.Fatz 16+6reb+2ast, M.Kasinski 12+10reb+4ast, P.Lukasz 9+2reb, M.Swiderski 9+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1013492
Pyra – LKS Lodz 2 88-76
Very predictable result in Poznan where fifth ranked Pyra (6-3) beat 14th ranked LKS Lodz 2 (2-8) 88-76 on Saturday. Pyra forced 27 LKS Lodz 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Damian Antczak (198-1995) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and guard Marcin Flieger (185-1984) chipped in 11 points and 9 assists. Five Pyra players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Kacper Koc (187-2004) with 29 points and 4 assists and center Maciej Szalak (198-2004) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pyra moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted LKS Lodz 2 dropped to the thirteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Pyra will meet TKM Wloclawek (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. LKS Lodz 2 will play against SMS PZKosz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
LKS Lodz 2: K.Kacper 29+3reb+4ast, K.Tomasz 12+5reb, S.Maciej 11+7reb, Y.Mykyta 7+9reb, G.Maksymilian 6+5reb+1ast, R.Szymon 5+5reb+4ast
Pyra: D.Antczak 28+14reb+2ast, R.Janczyk 11+6reb+2ast, M.Flieger 11+2reb+9ast, G.Marcel 10+4reb+1ast, P.Klimaszewski 10+9reb, P.Patryk 8+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1013493
SMS PZKosz – Notec Inowr. 76-71
Everything could happen in Wladyslawowo at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked SMS PZKosz and 7th ranked Notec Inowr. had identical 6-3 record. This time SMS PZKosz used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Inowroclaw 76-71 on Saturday night. Swingman Antoni Siewruk (201-2005) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and center Artur Niemiec (204-2004) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). SMS PZKosz’s coach Mariusz Niedbalski used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Mikolaj Grod (194-1989) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds and power forward Lukasz Bodych (201-1990) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. SMS PZKosz (7-3) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Koscian and Zary. Notec Inowr. at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. SMS PZKosz will meet LKS Lodz 2 (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Notec Inowr. will play against Ogniwo Szcz. (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Notec Inowr.: L.Bodych 19+3reb+2ast, J.Kondraciuk 13+6reb, A.Filipiak 11+4reb+6ast, M.Grod 11+14reb, M.Stanczuk 9+5reb+1ast, A.Szczerbatiuk 6+1reb
SMS PZKosz: N.Artur 17+7reb+2ast, S.Igor 12+2ast, S.Mateusz 12+4reb+4ast, S.Antoni 12+11reb+3ast, K.Filip 9+3reb+3ast, S.Michal 5+2reb
gschID: 1013494
Ogniwo Szcz. – Zgierz 72-76
Everything went according to plan in Szczecin where ninth ranked Zgierz (5-5) won against 12th ranked Ogniwo Szcz. (2-7) 76-72 on Saturday. Guard Hubert Lewandowski (192-1997) stepped up and scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and naturalized British forward Sebastian Ferenc (206-1995, college: Missouri S&T) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Michal Huk (188-2001) with 17 points and 5 assists and center Karol Pytys (202-1985) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Zgierz moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Ogniwo Szcz. at the other side keeps the twelfth position with seven games lost. Zgierz will meet at home higher ranked AZS UMK (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ogniwo Szcz. will play against Notec Inowr. (#8) in Inowroclaw and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ogniwo Szcz.: H.Michal 17+3reb+5ast, K.Pytys 13+8reb+3ast, P.Wiktor 11+13reb, W.Aleksander 11+2reb+3ast, K.Kacper 6+2reb, C.Michal 5+1ast
Zgierz: H.Lewandowski 22+8reb+5ast, B.Fratczak 14+3reb+1ast, S.Ferenc 13+9reb+2ast, M.Cwirko-Godycki 12+5reb, R.Kowalski 6+3reb+3ast, A.Steglinski 4+2reb
gschID: 1013495
LKS Lodz – Gniezno 94-74
There was no surprise when 8th ranked Gniezno (6-4) was crushed on the road by first ranked LKS Lodz (9-1) 94-74 on Saturday. LKS Lodz had a 38-26 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Norbert Kulon (187-1992) stepped up and scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and Bartosz Wrobel (190-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. Four LKS Lodz players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was power forward Mikolaj Czyz (205-1998, agency: Octagon Europe) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and forward Dariusz Dobrzycki (193-1984) scored 24 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for LKS Lodz. They maintain first place with 9-1 record. Gniezno at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. LKS Lodz will meet league’s second-placed Tarnovia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gniezno will play against Pabianice (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gniezno: D.Dobrzycki 24+3reb+1ast, M.Czyz 13+13reb+3ast, E.Rau 13+3reb+1ast, P.Lesniczak 6+7reb, M.Szydlowski 6+5reb, U.Tomasz 4+1reb+1ast
LKS Lodz: B.Wrobel 23+6reb+1ast, N.Kulon 19+6reb+7ast, K.Dominiak 14+4reb+2ast, K.Piotr 12+4reb+2ast, J.Gizynski 8+7reb+2ast, K.Karol 6+6reb
gschID: 1013496
Pabianice – Gdynia GAK 78-52
No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Pabianice (4-6) smashed at home 15th ranked Gdynia GAK (1-9) 78-52 on Saturday. Pabianice dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Gdynia GAK’s 26. They outrebounded Gdynia GAK 43-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. Marcel Karpiak (198-1999) stepped up and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and forward Wiktor Wilk (197-1996) chipped in 10 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Alan Duda (186-2004) with 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and center Jakub Wojciechowski (204-2003) scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Pabianice maintains tenth place with 4-6 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Gdynia GAK lost their eighth game in a row. Gdynia GAK at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Gimbasket and AZS UJK. Pabianice will meet higher ranked Gniezno (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gdynia GAK will play against Ksiezak (#3) in Lowicz and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Gdynia GAK: B.Kamil 9+3reb, W.Jakub 9+5reb, M.Bartosz 8+1reb+1ast, D.Alan 8+6reb+4ast, Z.Mateusz 6+1reb+2ast, Z.Cezary 5+2reb+2ast
Pabianice: M.Karpiak 23+5reb, W.Wiktor 10+10reb+1ast, P.Zawadzki 10+7reb+2ast, S.Szymanski 9+2reb+2ast, A.Fabiszewski 8+1reb, K.Mik 6+10reb+1ast
gschID: 1013497
AMW Gdynia – Tarnovia 72-75
Thirteenth-ranked AMW Gdynia (2-8) made lots of trouble for second ranked Tarnovia (8-1) on Sunday. The visitors from Tarnowo Podgorne managed to secure only three-point victory 75-72. However their fans expected much easier game. Tarnovia dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to AMW Gdynia’s 38. The best player for the winners was power forward Maciej Rostalski (198-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Seweryn Sroczynski (195-1995) chipped in 20 points. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Stefan Marchlewski (184-1998, college: Morrisville St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 assists and guard Kacper Marchewka (192-2002) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively. AMW Gdynia’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Tarnovia have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Pruszkow and Energa W-wa. AMW Gdynia lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Tarnovia is looking forward to face league’s leader LKS Lodz at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. AMW Gdynia will play against Trefl 2 (#10) in Sopot and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
AMW Gdynia: J.Aleksy 20+2reb+1ast, M.Kacper 14+10reb+2ast, S.Marchlewski 13+4reb+11ast, A.Wasowicz 9+6reb+4ast, J.Nowaczek 8+11reb+2ast, J.Szymanski 4+4reb+1ast
Tarnovia: M.Rostalski 21+13reb+3ast, S.Sroczynski 20+4reb+2ast, L.Ulchurski 11+7reb+1ast, D.Filip 8+6reb, D.Igor 4+5reb+2ast, M.Rutkowski 4+2reb+5ast
gschID: 1013499
Group B
Zyrardow – Minsk Maz. 79-57
Very expected game when 9th ranked Minsk Maz. (5-5) was rolled over on the road by fifth ranked Zyrardow (6-3) 79-57 on Saturday. Zyrardow outrebounded Minsk Maz. 52-28 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Minsk Maz.’s players. Forward Damian Orebski (196-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and center Krystian Kozluk (205-1994) chipped in 17 points and 15 rebounds. Four Zyrardow players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Klaudiusz Tarnawski (183-2004) with 16 points and point guard Mateusz Bebeniec (177-1997) scored 12 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Zyrardow. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Newly promoted Minsk Maz. dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Zyrardow will meet at home league’s leader Energa W-wa in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Minsk Maz. will play against Pisz (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Minsk Maz.: T.Klaudiusz 16+2reb+2ast, M.Bebeniec 12+4reb+2ast, K.Grudzien 7+6reb+1ast, S.Kacper 7+2reb, P.Tymon 5+2reb, I.Muszynski 4+7reb
Zyrardow: D.Orebski 19+10reb+5ast, K.Kozluk 17+15reb+1ast, M.Wieczorkowski 15+5reb+3ast, S.Krystian 14+5reb, M.Nesterowicz 7+3reb+13ast, F.Filip 4+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1013724
Isetia W-wa – Ostrow Mazow. 68-83
There was a surprise result in Warszawa where eleventh ranked Ostrow Mazow. (3-5) beat higher ranked Isetia W-wa (5-4) 83-68 on Saturday. Point guard Jakub Brandys (181-1999) stepped up and scored 22 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners and point guard Mateusz Laczynski (185-2000) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Tomasz Rudko (197-1989) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and forward Jerzy Kempa (194-2000) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Isetia W-wa’s coach tested eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ostrow Mazow. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Isetia W-wa lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with SKM ZG. Ostrow Mazow. will meet Lublin (#13) on the road in the next round. Isetia W-wa will play against Radom Kolejarz (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Isetia W-wa: T.Rudko 13+10reb+2ast, K.Jerzy 9+6reb+3ast, S.Kus 9+2reb+5ast, D.Nagodzinski 8+1reb+1ast, J.Grzelinski 8+4reb+4ast, K.Moscicki 6+6reb+1ast
Ostrow Mazow.: J.Brandys 22+6reb+4ast, P.Lysiak 17+6reb+2ast, L.Mateusz 15+4reb+6ast, M.Zozun 11+1reb+1ast, S.Michal 9+2reb+3ast, D.Maciej 5
gschID: 1013725
Legionowo – Radom Kolejarz 87-92
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Legionowo (4-6) was defeated at home by eighth ranked Radom Kolejarz (4-5) 92-87 on Saturday. Radom Kolejarz looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Swingman Bartlomiej Karolak (199-1992) stepped up and scored 30 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and Mateusz Zweglinski (194-1994) chipped in 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Przemyslaw Lewandowski (201-1978) with 21 points and 8 rebounds and Pawel Lapinski (194-1996) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Legionowo’s coach Antonio Daykola tried various players’ combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Despite that victory Radom Kolejarz went down to ninth position due to points difference, which they share with Trefl 2 and Olesnica. Legionowo lost their third game in a row. They keep the tenth place with six games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Radom Kolejarz will meet higher ranked Isetia W-wa (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Legionowo will play against the league’s second-placed Znicz where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Legionowo: P.Lewandowski 21+8reb+1ast, P.Lapinski 19+2reb+1ast, M.Motel 14+3reb+3ast, M.Wojtynski 12+4reb+6ast, R.Pstrokonski 8+4reb+2ast, A.Pabianek 5+1reb+2ast
Radom Kolejarz: B.Karolak 30+6reb+8ast, M.Zweglinski 25+6reb+4ast, N.Valencia 21+4reb+1ast, W.Nowak 11+7reb+2ast, W.Kacper 3+7reb+6ast, A.Garita 2+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1013726
Pruszkow – Zubry 77-62
Everything went according to plan in Pruszkow where second ranked Znicz (8-1) won against 6th ranked Zubry (6-4) 77-62 on Saturday. Znicz forced 21 Zubry turnovers. Power forward Mateusz Szwed (200-1991) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds for the winners and Hubert Milak (188-1998) chipped in 26 points and 4 steals. The best for the losing side was Arkadiusz Zabielski (196-1984) with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Szymon Jaworski (183-1998) scored 18 points. The victory was the third consecutive win for Znicz. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Tarnovia and Energa W-wa. Zubry at the other side keeps the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Znicz will meet Legionowo (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zubry will play against Tur Bielsk Pdl. (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Zubry: S.Jaworski 18+2ast, A.Zabielski 14+9reb+4ast, A.Misiewicz 11+2reb, M.Bombrych 8+4reb+3ast, P.Milewski 5+5reb+1ast, M.Rapucha 3+9reb+4ast
Pruszkow: H.Milak 26+2reb+3ast, M.Szwed 16+16reb+3ast, P.Jasinski 10, L.Bonarek 9+9reb+2ast, M.Pieklak 5+2ast, K.Czosnowski 5+6reb+6ast
gschID: 1013727
Tur Bielsk Pdl. – AZS UJK 96-73
There was no surprise in Bielsk Podlaski where 14th ranked AZS UJK (1-9) was crushed by third ranked Tur Bielsk Pdl. (7-2) 96-73 on Saturday. Tur Bielsk Pdl. outrebounded AZS UJK 50-27 including a 18-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by AZS UJK’s players. Forward Lukasz Kuczynski (196-1985) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds for the winners and point guard Bartlomiej Wroblewski (181-1992) chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists. The best for the losing side was Jakub Lewandowski (190-1992) with 23 points and Patryk Lis (192-1999) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Tur Bielsk Pdl.. They maintain third place with 7-2 record having just three points less than leader Energa W-wa, which they share with AZS UMK. AZS UJK lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Gimbasket and Gdynia GAK. Tur Bielsk Pdl. will meet Zubry (#6) in the next round. AZS UJK will play against Ochota W-wa (#12) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
AZS UJK: J.Lewandowski 23+3reb+2ast, P.Lis 13+8reb+3ast, P.Daniel 11+4reb+9ast, L.Oskar 9+5reb+1ast, W.Igor 8+2reb+1ast, S.Adam 3+2reb+2ast
Tur Bielsk Pdl.: L.Kuczynski 35+11reb, S.Urbanski 17+5reb+2ast, G.Jakub 13+4reb+1ast, M.Marczuk 8+5ast, B.Wroblewski 8+8reb+12ast, M.Krakowiak 5+4reb+4ast
gschID: 1013728
Legia 2 – Pisz 52-85
No shocking result in a game in Warszawa where fourth ranked Pisz (6-3) smashed 15th ranked Legia 2 (1-8) 85-52 on Saturday. Pisz dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Legia 2’s 22. They outrebounded Legia 2 44-29 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Mateusz Bessman (184-1999) stepped up and scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and forward Jan Switaj (201-1999) chipped in 10 points and 14 rebounds. Four Pisz players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Eryk Gasinski (181-2004) with 20 points and power forward Aleksander Kornacki (205-2006) scored 8 points and 10 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Pisz maintains fourth place with 6-3 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Legia 2 lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with AZS PCz. Pisz will meet Minsk Maz. (#8) in the next round. Legia 2 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Legia 2: G.Eryk 20+2reb+1ast, G.Kacper 9+4reb, K.Aleksander 8+10reb+1ast, K.Szymon 8+2reb+3ast, B.Mateusz 5+5reb, S.Jakub 2+5reb+1ast
Pisz: M.Bessman 21+7reb+5ast, Z.Patryk 14+1reb+5ast, P.Bondarenko 12+6reb+2ast, J.Switaj 10+14reb+3ast, P.Jakub 9+4reb, R.Kacper 8+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1013729
Energa W-wa – Lublin 120-71
Very expected game in Warszawa where 13th ranked Lublin (1-6) was rolled over by first ranked Energa W-wa (8-1) 120-71 on Sunday. Energa W-wa dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Lublin’s 42. Energa W-wa forced 23 Lublin turnovers and outrebounded them 45-34 including 30 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Lublin’s players. Guard Jakub Osinski (190-2005) stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Karol Debski (198-1984) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Energa W-wa players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Wiktor Siemianiuk (186-2004) with 25 points and power forward Mateusz Wisniewski (202-1991) scored 15 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Energa W-wa. They maintain first place with 8-1 record, which they share with Pruszkow and Tarnovia. Lublin lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with six games lost. Energa W-wa will meet Zyrardow (#5) on the road in the next round. Lublin will play against Ostrow Mazow. (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lublin: S.Wiktor 25+3reb+2ast, M.Wisniewski 15+3reb, W.Michal 12+3reb, G.Piotr 9+4reb, P.Maciej 6+9reb+2ast, A.Mrozik 2+9reb+1ast
Energa W-wa: O.Jakub 23+6reb+2ast, G.Malewski 20+4reb+2ast, G.Mateusz 14+7reb+4ast, N.Zuber 14+7reb+2ast, K.Debski 13+8reb+7ast, S.Jakub 13+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1013730
Group C
AGH 2 – Bielsko-Biala 54-85
Very predictable result in Krakow where fifth ranked Bielsko-Biala (6-3) outscored 10th ranked Korona (4-4) 85-54 on Saturday. Bielsko-Biala dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Korona’s 20. They outrebounded Korona 50-26 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bielsko-Biala looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Korona’s players. Point guard Wojciech Zub (181-1995) stepped up and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Piotr Lucka (194-1996) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Bielsko-Biala’s coach Grzegorz Blotko felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was point guard Bartosz Lesniak (176-2006) with 22 points and 6 assists and guard Szymon Szmit (194-2002) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Bielsko-Biala. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Korona at the other side dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Bielsko-Biala will meet at home Tarn.Gory (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Korona’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Krakow to the arena Wisla Krakow.
Top scorers:
AGH 2: L.Bartosz 22+4reb+6ast, S.Szymon 13+6reb, H.Marcel 9+3reb, O.Mateusz 4+6reb+1ast, K.Rojek 4+4reb+2ast, G.Tomasz 2+3reb
Bielsko-Biala: W.Zub 18+9reb+5ast, P.Lucka 11+8reb+6ast, A.Biel 10+4reb+1ast, G.Szybowicz 7+2reb+3ast, M.Adamus 6+7reb+4ast, J.Fenrych 6+8reb+1ast
gschID: 1013942
Rybnik – Wisla Krakow 111-61
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Wisla Krakow (0-10) was outplayed on the road by eighth ranked Rybnik (6-4) 111-61 on Saturday. Rybnik dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Wisla Krakow’s 26. Rybnik forced 23 Wisla Krakow turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Wisla Krakow’s players. Maciej Krakowczyk (200-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and point guard Marcin Kosiorowski (181-2005) chipped in 16 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Five Rybnik players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Piotr Marcol (193-2000) with 20 points and 7 rebounds and guard Maciej Cichon (180-2006) scored 16 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rybnik moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Wisla Krakow lost their tenth game in a row. They still close the standings with ten games lost. Rybnik will meet MKS DG 2 (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Wisla Krakow’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Krakow Korona.
Top scorers:
Wisla Krakow: P.Marcol 20+7reb, C.Maciej 16+3reb+1ast, J.Graniczka 8+6reb, K.Igor 5+2reb, K.Jan 4+3reb, P.Mateusz 4+2reb+3ast
Rybnik: M.Krakowczyk 19+14reb+5ast, K.Marcin 16+2reb+3ast, K.Sebastian 16+2reb+3ast, L.Igor 14+6ast, A.Andula 12+4reb+2ast, K.Piotr 10+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1013943
Tychy 2 – MKS DG 2 91-86
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when thirteenth ranked Tychy 2 (3-5) won against at home 12th ranked MKS DG 2 (3-7) 91-86 on Thursday. Forward Jakub Nowak (200-1999) stepped up and scored 36 points (!!!), 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners and center Bartosz Chodukiewicz (212-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 13 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Kacper Margiciok (191-2003) with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Kamil Wojciak (193-1985) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tychy 2 moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. MKS DG 2 at the other side keeps the twelfth position with seven games lost. They share it with Sudety. Tychy 2 will meet AZS PC (#15) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. MKS DG 2 will play against AZS PC and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
MKS DG 2: M.Kacper 22+9reb+4ast, I.Kacper 13+5reb, D.Boryka 11+6reb+1ast, K.Wojciak 10+5reb+5ast, T.Karol 9+1reb+2ast, D.Kacper 6+2reb
Tychy 2: J.Nowak 36+9reb+6ast, C.Bartosz 13+11reb, W.Filip 12+5reb+3ast, D.Artur 10+2reb, K.Mateusz 8+7reb+3ast, J.Ignacy 6+4reb
gschID: 1013944
Cracovia – AZS PCz 87-62
There was no surprise in Krakow where 15th ranked AZS PC (1-8) was crushed by sixth ranked Cracovia (6-3) 87-62 on Saturday. Cracovia forced 23 AZS PC turnovers and outrebounded them 42-27 including a 20-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Point guard Kacper Nowak (188-1999) stepped up and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and point guard Patryk Halka (186-2001) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Cracovia players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Kamil Nawrot (198-2002) with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and guard Piotr Mlynarczyk (170-2004) scored 8 points and 4 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Cracovia. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. AZS PC lost their sixth game in a row. They dropped to the fourteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Legia 2. Cracovia will meet Resovia (#6) in the next round. AZS PC will play against MKS DG 2 (#13) in Dabrowa Gornicza and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
AZS PCz: N.Kamil 25+11reb+1ast, K.Hajdus 12+1ast, M.Piotr 8+2reb+4ast, D.Jozefowski 8+1reb+2ast, P.Laszewski 5+5reb, M.Kwasek 2+3reb+4ast
Cracovia: K.Nowak 16+7reb+7ast, H.Patryk 15+5reb+5ast, D.Golus 12+6reb+7ast, S.Andrzej 10+3reb+3ast, L.Mateusz 8+4reb, S.Wojciech 6+3reb
gschID: 1013945
AZS AWF Mick. – Resovia 87-59
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Katowice. Leader Mickiewicz faced 4th placed Resovia. Host Mickiewicz (10-0) smashed guests from Rzeszow (6-4) 87-59. Mickiewicz outrebounded Resovia 51-32 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for point guard Sebastian Wojciechowski (185-1998) who led his team to a victory with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Guard Jakub Strozczyk (196-1999) contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Five Mickiewicz players scored in double figures. Point guard Wojciech Szpyrka (178-1998) answered with 15 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Wojciech Watroba (210-1997) added 11 points in the effort for Resovia. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Mickiewicz. They maintain first place with 10-0 record, which they share with Miedzychod and Katowice KS 27. Newly promoted Resovia dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Mickiewicz will play against Iskra Cz (#8) in Czestochowa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Resovia will play at home against Cracovia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Resovia: W.Szpyrka 15+7reb+1ast, W.Watroba 11+4reb+3ast, K.Mamcarczyk 9+5reb+3ast, B.Czerwonka 8+2reb+2ast, C.Guminski 6+2reb, T.Krzywdzinski 5+9reb+1ast
AZS AWF Mick.: J.Strozczyk 20+9reb+1ast, S.Wojciechowski 19+5reb+9ast, P.Karpacz 17+10reb+2ast, L.Klaczek 11+4reb+2ast, M.Salamonik 10+8reb+1ast, M.Chudzik 5+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1013947
Czeladz – UR Krakow 88-104
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked UR Krakow (6-2) defeated on the road 14th ranked Czeladz (2-8) 104-88 on Saturday. UR Krakow made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. UR Krakow outrebounded Czeladz 45-25 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Michal Szwedo (200-1997) stepped up and scored 30 points and 5 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) for the winners and Patryk Piszczatowski (190-1998) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). The best for the losing side was guard Jaroslaw Krawiec (181-1997) with 19 points and Maciej Balcerzak (194-1988) scored 20 points. Five UR Krakow and four Czeladz players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UR Krakow moved-up to third place. Czeladz lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. UR Krakow will meet league’s second-placed Przemysl on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Czeladz will play against Gliwice 2 (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Czeladz: M.Balcerzak 20+1ast, J.Krawiec 19+2ast, A.Donerstag 11+1reb+6ast, N.Kacper 10+3reb, J.Najman 10+8reb+2ast, J.Sciegienny 6+4reb+3ast
UR Krakow: M.Szwedo 30+5reb+3ast, P.Piszczatowski 15+7reb+4ast, M.Pieniazek 15+3reb+7ast, M.Jakubek 14+8reb+1ast, P.Michalowski 11+14reb+1ast, A.Wlodarczyk 7+3reb+8ast
gschID: 1013948
Gliwice 2 – Cracovia 91-93
Very expected game when 13th ranked Gliwice 2 (3-5) was edged at home by sixth ranked Cracovia (6-3) 93-91 on Monday. Cracovia looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Dawid Golus (186-1999) stepped up and scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and point guard Kacper Nowak (188-1999) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Igor Krzych (182-2003) with 29 points and 4 steals and Filip Maciejewski (192-2005) scored 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Four Gliwice 2 players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Cracovia. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Gliwice 2 at the other side dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Cracovia will meet Resovia (#6) in the next round. Gliwice 2 will play against Czeladz (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gliwice 2: K.Igor 29+3reb+3ast, M.Filip 23+8reb+2ast, S.Jeremiasz 13, M.Antoni 11+3reb, J.Mikolaj 6+4reb+2ast, G.Samuel 5+3reb
Cracovia: D.Golus 29+8reb+6ast, H.Patryk 22+1reb+4ast, K.Nowak 18+5reb+6ast, L.Mateusz 8+10reb+1ast, M.Kalinski 6+6reb, B.Oliwier 6+3reb
gschID: 1049865
Group D
Stal Ostrow 2 – Katy Wroc. 61-72
Very predictable result when seventh ranked Katy Wroc. (5-5) beat on the road 14th ranked Stal Ostrow 2 (2-8) 72-61 on Sunday. Katy Wroc. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Stal Ostrow 2’s 20. Katy Wroc. forced 21 Stal Ostrow 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 42-27 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Katy Wroc. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Point guard Michal Lipinski (185-1986) stepped up and scored 2 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and power forward Tomasz Giniewski (195-1988) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Katy Wroc. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Bartosz Rachwalski (192-2004) with 23 points and point guard Krzysztof Rozpedowski (181-2005) scored 11 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Katy Wroc. maintains seventh place with 5-5 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Stal Ostrow 2 lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the thirteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Katy Wroc. will meet league’s leader Katowice KS 27 on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Stal Ostrow 2 will play against Zary (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Stal Ostrow 2: R.Bartosz 23+4reb+3ast, R.Krzysztof 11+2reb+6ast, R.Jacek 11+1reb+1ast, W.Nicolas 6+3reb+1ast, S.Filip 5+9reb+1ast, W.Antoni 3+2reb+2ast
Katy Wroc.: T.Giniewski 14+5reb+2ast, G.Kaczmarek 12+8reb+1ast, M.Kowalski 11+5reb+5ast, A.Zmijak 11+8reb, C.Michal 10+2reb+1ast, M.Siminski 7+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1014182
Gorzow – Koscian 72-73
Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked Gorzow (4-6) was edged at home by fifth ranked Koscian (7-3) 73-72 on Wednesday. Koscian forced 20 Gorzow turnovers and had a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Mateusz Kaczmarek (186-1997) stepped up and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and center Szymon Milczynski (204-1993) chipped in 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Koscian players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Norbert Grzegorczyk (197-2000) with 20 points and 7 rebounds and German point guard Tom Benk (185-1999) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds. Gorzow’s coach Andrzej Stefanowicz tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the third consecutive win for Koscian. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with SMS PZKosz and Zary. Newly promoted Gorzow dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Koscian will meet at home Sudety (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Gorzow will play against Siechnice and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gorzow: G.Norbert 20+7reb+1ast, T.Benk 18+5reb+2ast, J.Konrad 14+3reb+4ast, W.Pawel 7+2reb+2ast, M.Jachimowski 7+6reb+1ast, M.Mankowski 3+1reb+3ast
Koscian: M.Kaczmarek 21+7reb+3ast, S.Milczynski 16+8reb+4ast, M.Krowczynski 11+3reb+1ast, S.Kiszka 10+7reb+2ast, B.Kin 9+1reb+1ast, P.Ciazkowski 6+10reb+2ast
gschID: 1014183
Gimbasket – Siechnice 56-103
Everything could happen in Wroclaw at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked Siechnice and 16th ranked Gimbasket had identical 1-8 record. But Gimbasket was not able to use a home court advantage and was outleveled by the opponent from Siechnice 103-56 on Saturday night. Siechnice dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Gimbasket’s 30. Siechnice forced 22 Gimbasket turnovers and outrebounded them 58-34 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Marek Mitman (185-2002) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and forward Kajetan Grzeskiewicz (196-2001) chipped in 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Siechnice players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Jakub Lewandowski (203-2001) with 8 points and 7 rebounds and forward Pawel Galczynski (195-1998) scored 5 points and 9 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Siechnice (2-8) moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Gimbasket lost their seventh game in a row. They dropped to the fifteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with AZS UJK and Gdynia GAK. Siechnice will meet at home higher ranked Gorzow (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gimbasket will play against Prudnik (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Gimbasket: P.Mateusz 11+2reb+1ast, M.Filip 9+1reb, L.Jakub 8+7reb+1ast, G.Aleksander 5+4reb, W.Ernest 5+1reb+3ast, P.Galczynski 5+9reb+1ast
Siechnice: J.Kuczyc 25+3reb+2ast, D.Oswald 19+2reb, M.Marek 14+10reb+8ast, G.Kajetan 13+14reb+4ast, J.Fedorski 11+5reb+3ast, O.Maksymilian 10+11reb+2ast
gschID: 1014184
WKK 2 – Katowice KS 27 54-75
There was no surprise in Wroclaw where 13th ranked WKK 2 (2-8) was crushed by leader Katowice KS 27 (10-0) 75-54 on Saturday. Katowice KS 27 dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to WKK 2’s 34. Katowice KS 27 forced 19 WKK 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 37-26 including 25 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Center Maksymilian Duda (215-2004) stepped up and scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and guard Dawid Grochowski (190-1989) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Aleksy Walczak (194-2005) with 16 points and Kamil Kubiak (200-2004) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Katowice KS 27. Newly promoted Katowice KS 27 maintains first place with 10-0 record, which they share with Miedzychod and AZS AWF Mick. WKK 2 lost their third game in a row. They keep the thirteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Katowice KS 27 will meet at home Katy Wroc. (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. WKK 2 will play against the league’s second-placed Miedzychod (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
WKK 2: W.Aleksy 16+2ast, R.Patryk 10+2reb+4ast, K.Kamil 9+7reb+2ast, K.Maksymilian 8+7reb+1ast, R.Konrad 6+5reb+3ast, A.Joshua 3+1reb+1ast
Katowice KS 27: D.Maksymilian 21+7reb+1ast, D.Grochowski 16+7reb+3ast, F.Kaluza 13+4reb+1ast, K.Krzysztof 8+5reb+2ast, M.Maciej 7+5reb+1ast, K.Kajetan 6+2reb+9ast
gschID: 1014185
Klodzko – SKM ZG 89-96
There was a small surprise when eighth ranked SKM ZG (5-4) defeated on the road their close opponent Klodzko (5-5) 96-89 on Saturday. Guard Rafal Szpakowski (184-2005) stepped up and scored 37 points (!!!) and 5 assists for the winners and power forward Tobiasz Dydak (210-2004) chipped in 22 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Rafal Wojciechowski (192-1985) with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Michal Weiss (188-1982) scored 24 points and 7 assists. Four SKM ZG and five Klodzko players scored in double figures. SKM ZG moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Isetia W-wa. Klodzko lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. SKM ZG will meet at home Olesnica (#9) in the next round. Klodzko will play against Slask 3 in Wroclaw and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Klodzko: M.Weiss 24+2reb+7ast, R.Wojciechowski 23+9reb+5ast, L.Makarczuk 15+4reb+5ast, N.Kuba 11+6reb+1ast, M.Podejko 10+5reb+3ast, M.Kaczuga 4+4reb+3ast
SKM ZG: S.Rafal 37+3reb+5ast, D.Tobiasz 22+11reb+1ast, W.Ilian 14+3reb+2ast, N.Przemyslaw 12+5reb+1ast, L.Amadeusz 7+4reb+4ast, K.Jakub 3+4reb+3ast
gschID: 1014186
Miedzychod – Prudnik 96-83
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Miedzychod. Leader Miedzychod faced 3rd placed Prudnik. Host Miedzychod (10-0) defeated guests from Prudnik (8-2) 96-83. Mikolaj Smarzy (199-1999) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Mariusz Malachowski (194-1985) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Five Miedzychod players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was swingman Stanferd Sanny (186-1994) with 22 points and 6 steals and point guard Grzegorz Mordzak (182-1977) scored 19 points. Prudnik’s coach Tomasz Michalak tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Miedzychod. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with AZS AWF Mick. and Katowice KS 27. Prudnik at the other side keeps the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Lowicz. Miedzychod will meet WKK 2 (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Prudnik will play against Gimbasket (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Prudnik: S.Sanny 22+3reb+3ast, G.Mordzak 19+2reb+1ast, P.Nowicki 9+7reb+1ast, G.Maciej 7+3reb, M.Sanny 6+1reb+2ast, R.Malitka 5+11reb+2ast
Miedzychod: M.Smarzy 24+11reb+2ast, M.Malachowski 19+6reb, J.Nowak 16+3reb+2ast, D.Szymczak 13+3reb+7ast, M.Wrobel 13+7reb+2ast, L.Jordan 5+6reb+3ast
gschID: 1014187
Olesnica – Zary 88-96
Rather expected game when 7th ranked Olesnica (4-5) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Zary (7-3) 96-88 on Saturday. Zary had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Nikodem Sirijatowicz (188-1994) stepped up and scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Maciej Leszczynski (192-1999) chipped in 26 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Mateusz Gron (196-1982) with 24 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Bartlomiej Rodak (180-1996) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Zary. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Koscian and SMS PZKosz. Loser Olesnica dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Trefl 2 and Radom Kolejarz. Zary will meet at home Stal Ostrow 2 (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Olesnica will play against SKM ZG (#6) in Nowa Sol and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Olesnica: G.Mateusz 24+8reb+1ast, B.Rodak 17+6reb+5ast, D.Piasecki 14+5reb+1ast, W.Sienkiewicz 9+5reb+2ast, L.Horn 8+2reb+2ast, M.Kamberski 4+3ast
Zary: M.Leszczynski 26+9reb+3ast, N.Sirijatowicz 26+7reb+6ast, O.Kamil 17+6reb+3ast, W.Dyminski 9+10reb, R.Kacper 9+3reb+3ast, K.Roman 7+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1014188
Sudety – Slask 3 68-67
There was a small surprise in Jelenia Gora where twelfth ranked Sudety (3-7) edged 10th ranked Slask 3 (4-6) 68-67 on Saturday. Sudety forced 23 Slask 3 turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sudety made 7 blocks. Bartosz Jyz (198-1997) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and power forward Pawel Minciel (203-1988) chipped in 14 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Sudety’s coach Jaroslaw Wilusz used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was guard Borys Baran (185-2006) with 28 points and forward Mateusz Glodek (198-2003) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Sudety maintains twelfth place with 3-7 record, which they share with MKS DG 2. Loser Slask 3 keeps the tenth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sudety will meet higher ranked Koscian (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slask 3 will play against Klodzko (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Slask 3: B.Borys 28+3reb, K.Karol 14+3reb+2ast, G.Mateusz 13+6reb, P.Kuba 5+6reb+3ast, K.Karol 4+7reb+4ast, A.Kacper 3+3reb
Sudety: B.Jyz 17+12reb+3ast, P.Minciel 14+13reb+4ast, M.Wasilewski 10+4reb+3ast, D.Ostrowski 8+3reb+3ast, W.Oskar 8+3reb+2ast, N.Pawel 5+2reb+5ast
gschID: 1014189
Round 1
Cracovia – AGH 2 73-79
There was an upset in Krakow where higher ranked Cracovia (6-3) was defeated by tenth ranked Korona (4-4) 79-73 on Wednesday. Guard Kacper Rojek (194-2000) stepped up and scored 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and Wojciech Leszczynski (190-1992) chipped in 7 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was point guard Kacper Nowak (188-1999) with 21 points and 7 rebounds and guard Dawid Golus (186-1999) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Cracovia players scored in double figures. Cracovia’s coach Lukasz Kasperzec let to play twelve players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Korona moved-up to ninth place. Loser Cracovia dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Korona’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Krakow to the arena Wisla Krakow.
Top scorers:
Cracovia: K.Nowak 21+7reb+3ast, H.Patryk 17+3reb+4ast, D.Golus 12+11reb+4ast, S.Andrzej 11+2reb+2ast, L.Mateusz 4+6reb+1ast, M.Kalinski 3+6reb
AGH 2: K.Rojek 21+7reb+1ast, T.Szymanski 13+5reb+4ast, S.Szymon 9+3reb+2ast, O.Mateusz 8+3reb+1ast, H.Marcel 8+3reb+2ast, L.Bartosz 7+4reb+2ast
gschID: 1017646
Tags : MACIEJ ROSTALSKI, GKS TARNOVIA TARNOWO PODGORNE, POLISH BASKETBALL
