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Djordje Dimitrijevic

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 8 in the A Division took place in Oraszlany. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-ranked Szolnok (6-2) to eighth ranked OSE Lions (5-3) 86-84 on Wednesday evening. OSE Lions made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Szolnok helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Serbian guard Djordje Dimitrijevic (188-1997, college: Mercer) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). American forward Jacob Calloway (202-1996, college: SUU, agency: MSG) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Montenegrin forward Bojan Subotic (203-1990) produced 26 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the guests. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. OSE Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Szolnok at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with ZTE KK and Alba. OSE Lions are looking forward to face league’s leader Szombathely on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Szolnok will play against ZTE KK and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Hubner NBS (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 86-78 loss to twelfth ranked Szedeak (2-5) in Nyiregyhaza. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Tyler Roberson (203-1994, college: Syracuse) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds. Desi Washington contributed with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Darius Perry (188-1999, college: UCF) replied with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for Hubner NBS. Hubner NBS’s coach Akos Petho rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Szedeak moved-up to eleventh place. Hubner NBS at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Szedeak will play against DEAC (#12) in Debrecen in the next round. Hubner NBS will play on the road against Kormend and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Kaposvar. Local Kaposvari (3-5) lost to fourth ranked Alba (6-2) 103-95 on Wednesday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Quincy Ford who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds. Sebastian Petersen responded with 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Kaposvari’s coach Ivan Rudez tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Alba have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with ZTE KK and Szolnok. Loser Kaposvari dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. Alba will meet at home Sopron KC (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Kaposvari will play against Bp. Honved in Budapest and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 8 DEAC was defeated by ZTE KK in Zalaegerszeg 84-79.
The best stats of 8th round was 16 points by Danilo Ostojic of ZTE KK.

Kaposvari – Alba 95-103

The game with biggest result difference took place in Kaposvar. Local Kaposvari (3-5) lost to fourth ranked Alba (6-2) 103-95 on Wednesday night. Alba made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a quality performance of American forward Quincy Ford (203-1993, college: Northeastern) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Quenton DeCosey (195-1993, college: Temple) who added 23 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Danish guard Sebastian Petersen (191-1995) responded with 35 points (!!!) and 4 assists and American center Michael Hughes (203-1998, college: Duquesne) scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Alba and four Kaposvari players scored in double figures. Kaposvari’s coach Ivan Rudez tested ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Alba have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with ZTE KK and Szolnok. Loser Kaposvari dropped to the tenth position with five games lost. Alba will meet at home Sopron KC (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Kaposvari will play against Bp. Honved in Budapest and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alba: D.Vojvoda 23+1reb+2ast, Q.DeCosey 23+5reb+3ast, Q.Ford 22+12reb+3ast, M.Pongo 12+2reb+3ast, A.Somogyi 11+4reb+3ast, I.Philmore 7+4reb+3ast
Kaposvari: S.Petersen 35+1reb+4ast, D.Griffin 18+1reb+4ast, M.Hughes 14+9reb+4ast, T.Gabric 11+3reb, B.Benedek 8+3reb+5ast, B.Krnjajski 5+1reb+1ast

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Hubner NBS – Szedeak 78-86

Bottom-ranked Hubner NBS (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 86-78 loss to twelfth ranked Szedeak (2-5) in Nyiregyhaza. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Tyler Roberson (203-1994, college: Syracuse) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds. Guard Desi Washington (188-1992, college: St.Peter’s) contributed with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Five Szedeak players scored in double figures. Guard Darius Perry (188-1999, college: UCF) replied with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and guard DeMarco Dickerson (196-1997, college: SHU, agency: One Motive Sports) added 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Hubner NBS. Hubner NBS’s coach Akos Petho rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Szedeak moved-up to eleventh place. Hubner NBS at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Szedeak will play against DEAC (#12) in Debrecen in the next round. Hubner NBS will play on the road against Kormend and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Szedeak: D.Washington 24+6reb+5ast, T.Roberson 20+17reb+1ast, M.Starovlah 13+1reb+1ast, K.Bognar 13+13reb+3ast, W.Person 10+1reb+1ast, A.Kovacs 4+5reb
Hubner NBS: D.Perry 23+6reb+7ast, D.Dickerson 20+5reb+4ast, H.Henderson 14+4reb+1ast, B.Bazso 9+3reb+1ast, J.Williams 8+13reb+4ast, M.Dolezaj 4+2reb+1ast

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OSE Lions – Szolnok 86-84

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ZTE KK – DEAC 84-79

There was no surprise in Zalaegerszeg where 11th ranked DEAC (2-6) was defeated by fourth ranked ZTE KK (6-2) 84-79 on Wednesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. ZTE KK made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard DMitrik Trice (183-1996, college: Wisconsin) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and the other American import forward Mitchell Smith (208-1997, college: Missouri) who added 12 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five ZTE KK players scored in double figures. Guard Balint Mocsan (190-1997, college: Idaho St.) responded with 22 points and American point guard Michaelyn Scott (184-1993, college: Idaho) scored 12 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. ZTE KK have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Alba and Szolnok. Loser DEAC dropped to the twelfth position with six games lost. ZTE KK will meet Szolnok (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. DEAC will play against Szedeak (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ZTE KK: D.Trice 22+4reb+3ast, D.Ostojic 16+3reb+2ast, L.O’Reilly 12+4reb+4ast, M.Smith 12+10reb, P.Rakicevic 10+5reb+2ast, P.Zsiros 6
DEAC: B.Mocsan 22+3reb, D.Drenovac 15+3reb+2ast, M.Scott 12+4reb+7ast, J.Taylor 9+5reb+1ast, K.Gumbs 8+3reb, M.Gaspar 6