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Ludovic Beyhurst

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game in Herceg Novi was quite interesting. Third ranked Podgorica (7-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Primorje 1945 (3-6). Podgorica managed to secure a 6-point victory 67-61 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of French point guard Ludovic Beyhurst (172-1999) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international center Pavle Djurisic (206-2000, college: Austin Peay) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Podgorica’s coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bosnian forward Bozo Djurasovic (201-1987) replied with 9 points and 9 rebounds for Primorje 1945. Podgorica keeps a position of league leader. Primorje 1945 at the other side keeps the eighth place with six games lost. They share the position with Lovcen and Jedinstvo. Podgorica’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Podgorica SC Derby.
Important game to mention about took place in Podgorica. Third ranked SC Derby (6-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 9th ranked Jedinstvo (3-6) 92-89 on Tuesday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The former international swingman Andrija Slavkovic (201-1999, agency: BeoBasket) scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and Zoran Vuceljic chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. SC Derby’s coach Andrej Zakelj allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side point guard Nenad Vukovic (192-1994) responded with 33 points (!!!) (made all of his fourteen free throws !!!). SC Derby moved-up to second place, which they share with Sutjeska. Jedinstvo at the other side dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Lovcen and Primorje 1945. SC Derby’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Podgorica to the arena Podgorica.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Decic (4-5) and Jedinstvo (3-6), which took place in Decic. Higher ranked Decic lost at home to ninth ranked Jedinstvo 69-74 on Sunday. Nenad Vukovic notched 18 points to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 28 points and 11 rebounds by Elyjah Williams did not help to save the game for Decic. Jedinstvo moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Lovcen and Primorje 1945. Newly promoted Decic dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Jedinstvo will meet at home higher ranked Mornar (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Decic will play against Milenijum in Podgorica and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 10 Milenijum beat Teodo on the road 70-63. Mornar won against Lovcen on its own court 93-75.

Decic – Jedinstvo 69-74

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Decic (4-5) and Jedinstvo (3-6), which took place in Decic. Higher ranked Decic lost at home to ninth ranked Jedinstvo 69-74 on Sunday. Jedinstvo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Point guard Nenad Vukovic (192-1994) notched 18 points to lead the effort and forward Nemanja Knezevic (196-1997, college: Cardinal Stritch) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 28 points and 11 rebounds by American forward Elyjah Williams (201, college: Northwestern, agency: GoEmpire Group) did not help to save the game for Decic. Guard Marko Koljevic (191-1990) added 14 points and 6 assists for lost side. Jedinstvo moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Lovcen and Primorje 1945. Newly promoted Decic dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Jedinstvo will meet at home higher ranked Mornar (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Decic will play against Milenijum in Podgorica and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jedinstvo: N.Vukovic 18+4reb+3ast, N.Knezevic 13+7reb+3ast, N.Gavranic 9+4reb+5ast, M.Milosevic 8+6reb+3ast, N.Korac 8+4reb+6ast, D.Muratovic 8+3reb+1ast
Decic: E.Williams 28+11reb+1ast, M.Koljevic 14+3reb+6ast, L.Nikaljevic 12+2reb+1ast, P.Dragovic 7+9reb+1ast, R.Shestani 6+1reb+5ast, G.Davis 2+2ast

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Teodo – Milenijum 63-70

There was a small surprise when sixth ranked Milenijum (5-4) beat one of their biggest challengers Teodo (5-4) in Tivat 70-63 on Sunday. Point guard Marko Raicevic (187-1995) notched 14 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and Luka Zugic (196-2000) supported him with 19 points. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by center Dragan Bjeletic (205-1992) did not help to save the game for Teodo. The former international point guard Milos Krivokapic (185-1996, agency: BIG) added 19 points for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Teodo’s coach Dusan Dubljevic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Milenijum moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Teodo. Milenijum will meet at home Decic (#7) in the next round. Teodo will play against Sutjeska in Niksic and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Milenijum: Z.Luka 19+4reb, M.Raicevic 14+5reb+9ast, P.Ivanovic 12+5reb+3ast, M.Jovanovic 12+4reb+1ast, A.Bogojevic 6+1reb+1ast, B.Cebalovic 4+4reb+1ast
Teodo: M.Krivokapic 19+2reb+2ast, D.Bjeletic 19+5reb+1ast, N.Pavlovic 10+6reb+1ast, M.Miljan 10, S.Krtinic 3+5reb+2ast, A.Pantelic 2+3reb+2ast

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SC Derby – Jedinstvo 92-89

Important game to mention about took place in Podgorica. Third ranked SC Derby (6-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 9th ranked Jedinstvo (3-6) 92-89 on Tuesday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. SC Derby dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Jedinstvo’s 30. Jedinstvo was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international swingman Andrija Slavkovic (201-1999, agency: BeoBasket) scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and the former international Zoran Vuceljic (197-2003) chipped in 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five SC Derby players scored in double figures. SC Derby’s coach Andrej Zakelj allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side point guard Nenad Vukovic (192-1994) responded with 33 points (!!!) (made all of his fourteen free throws !!!) and forward Nemanja Gavranic (203-1993) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. SC Derby moved-up to second place, which they share with Sutjeska. Jedinstvo at the other side dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Lovcen and Primorje 1945. SC Derby’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Podgorica to the arena Podgorica.
Top scorers:
SC Derby: A.Slavkovic 20+3reb+1ast, V.Zoran 16+6reb+1ast, N.Pavlicevic 14+2reb+4ast, I.Danilo 13+3reb+2ast, T.Ivisic 13+4reb, T.Vasilije 5+2reb
Jedinstvo: N.Vukovic 33+3reb+2ast, M.Milosevic 13+3reb+3ast, N.Gavranic 11+6reb+2ast, N.Knezevic 9+2ast, N.Korac 8+7reb+4ast, T.Moffe 7+2reb+3ast

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Mornar – Lovcen 93-75

Rather expected game when 10th ranked Lovcen (3-6) lost to seventh ranked Mornar (4-4) in Bar 75-93 on Wednesday. Mornar forced 20 Lovcen turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Mornar made 8 blocks. Forward Nikola Rakocevic (200-2002) notched 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the effort and center Lazar Radetic (204-2003) supported him with 20 points and 5 rebounds. Even 13 points and 7 rebounds by Serbian forward Bogdan Rutesic (202-2000, agency: BeoBasket) did not help to save the game for Lovcen. Bosnian center Alija Islamovic (207-2001) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mornar moved-up to sixth place. Loser Lovcen dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with Jedinstvo and Primorje 1945. Mornar will meet Jedinstvo (#9) in the next round. Lovcen will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mornar: R.Lazar 20+5reb+1ast, R.Nikola 16+9reb+1ast, P.Novak 12+2reb+6ast, B.Srdjan 8+6reb+1ast, V.Marko 8+1reb+1ast, Z.Balsa 8+2reb+4ast
Lovcen: A.Islamovic 14+6reb+1ast, J.Masan 13+2reb+1ast, B.Rutesic 13+7reb+3ast, N.Paraca 12+1reb, J.Williams 8+5reb+5ast, L.Djurovic 6+7reb+1ast