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Tomislav Zubcic

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in London. First ranked Lions faced 4th ranked Cheshire Phoenix. Host Lions (16-2) defeated guests from Chester (11-11) 89-79. Lions outrebounded Cheshire Phoenix 42-25 including a 31-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Croatian Tomislav Zubcic (213-1990, agency: BIG) fired 19 points for the winners. The former international center Josh Sharma (213-1995, college: Stanford) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Lions’ coach Ryan Schmitt used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Larry Austin Jr (188-1996, college: CMU) produced 26 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Lions have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-2 record. Cheshire Phoenix at the other side keeps the fourth place with 11 games lost. Lions will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cheshire Phoenix will play at home against Newcastle Eagles (#9) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
The game in Glasgow was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Flyers (16-6) played at the court of 6th ranked Gladiators (9-10). Flyers defeated Gladiators 88-76. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Thomas Bell III (198-1998, college: N.Texas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Jelani Watson-Gayle contributed with 18 points and 6 assists for the winners. American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) replied with 19 points and 8 assists for Gladiators. Flyers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-6 record having just four point less than leader London L. Gladiators at the other side keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Flyers will play against Plymouth Patriots (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Gladiators will play against Sharks and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Sheffield was also quite interesting. 7th ranked Plymouth Patriots (8-11) played at the court of eighth ranked Sharks (8-13). Sharks managed to secure a 5-point victory 82-77 on Friday. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of Tyrn Flowers who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side Markedric Bell responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Sharks maintains eighth position with 8-13 record. Plymouth Patriots lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 11 games lost. Sharks will meet higher ranked Gladiators (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Plymouth Patriots will play against the league’s second-placed Flyers having rather not much hope for a victory.

In the last game of round 16 bottom-ranked Surrey S. were defeated by Manchester G. in a road game 97-92.

Caledonia G. – Bristol Flyers 76-88

The game in Glasgow was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Flyers (16-6) played at the court of 6th ranked Gladiators (9-10). Flyers defeated Gladiators 88-76. They outrebounded Gladiators 35-18 including 26 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Thomas Bell III (198-1998, college: N.Texas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Jelani Watson-Gayle (186-1998, college: FPU) contributed with 18 points and 6 assists for the winners. Five Flyers players scored in double figures. American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) replied with 19 points and 8 assists and American-Ivorian forward Patrick Tape (208-1998, college: USF, agency: Players Group) added 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Gladiators. Flyers have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-6 record having just four point less than leader London L. Gladiators at the other side keep the sixth place with ten games lost. Flyers will play against Plymouth Patriots (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Gladiators will play against Sharks and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bristol Flyers: J.Watson-Gayle 18+3reb+6ast, V.King 17+4reb+2ast, M.Miller 15+3reb+5ast, M.Delpeche 15+3reb+1ast, T.Bell III 13+13reb+3ast, L.Smith 5+5reb+1ast
Caledonia G.: D.Sloan 19+4reb+8ast, P.Tape 18+7reb+1ast, P.Onwas 14+5reb+3ast, J.Bailey 3+1reb, B.Oscar 0, K.William 0

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Manchester G. – Surrey S. 97-92

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Scorchers (2-17) were defeated on the road by fifth ranked Manchester Giants (10-9) 97-92 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Manchester Giants looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tajh Green (203-1998, college: Benedict) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import point guard Rahmon Fletcher (178-1988, college: Green Bay) who added 15 points and 10 assists during the contest. At the losing side naturalized Jamaican forward Ryan Martin (206-1991, college: Tenn Tech) responded with 22 points and 6 rebounds and American forward Shakem Johnson (201, college: Tennessee St.) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Five Manchester Giants and four Scorchers players scored in double figures. Manchester Giants maintains fifth position with 10-9 record. Scorchers lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 17 games lost. Manchester Giants will again meet bottom-ranked Scorchers (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Scorchers will play against Leicester Riders and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manchester G.: T.Green 18+9reb+1ast, D.Williams 17+3reb+4ast, N.Lewis 16+1reb+5ast, W.Lee 15+3reb+3ast, R.Fletcher 15+2reb+10ast, A.Roberson 9+8reb+2ast
Surrey S.: R.Martin 22+6reb+2ast, J.Steel 17+2reb+1ast, S.Johnson 16+10reb+2ast, Q.Taylor 13+4reb+7ast, P.Wang 7+4reb+9ast, B.Jacdonmi 7+2reb

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Sheffield S. – Plymouth P. 82-77

The game in Sheffield was also quite interesting. 7th ranked Plymouth Patriots (8-11) played at the court of eighth ranked Sharks (8-13). Sharks managed to secure a 5-point victory 82-77 on Friday. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Tyrn Flowers (206-1998, college: LIU Brooklyn, agency: Green Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds and forward Bennett Koch (208-1995, college: UNI) who added 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Sharks players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Markedric Bell (203-1999, college: PVAMU, agency: Players Group) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds and guard Ty Gadsden (185-1996, college: UNCW, agency: Green Sports Management) scored 18 points. Sharks maintains eighth position with 8-13 record. Plymouth Patriots lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 11 games lost. Sharks will meet higher ranked Gladiators (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Plymouth Patriots will play against the league’s second-placed Flyers having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Sheffield S.: T.Flowers 15+7reb+1ast, D.Ramsey 14+2reb+1ast, S.Nelson 12+3reb+5ast, B.Koch 11+8reb+2ast, K.Nichols 11+3reb+3ast, R.Glasgow 10+1reb+1ast
Plymouth P.: T.Gadsden 18+3reb+2ast, M.Bell 16+8reb+1ast, J.Daniels 11+5reb, R.Hassan 8+5reb+2ast, J.Hawthorne 8+6reb, I.Brandon 7+9reb+5ast