Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Maroussi (16-8) in Athens on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by fourteenth ranked Amyntas (9-15) 88-64. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Maroussi. Amyntas shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Maroussi’s players. It was a good game for American-Argentinian forward Donovan Johnson (201-1992, college: KWC) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 5 rebounds. Athanasios Grekas (196-1996) contributed with 8 points and 9 assists for the winners. point guard Orfeas Stasinos (183-1988) replied with 15 points and 5 assists for Maroussi. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Amyntas moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Agriniou. Maroussi at the other side still keeps top position with eight games lost. They share it with Psychikou. Amyntas is looking forward to face higher ranked Iraklis (#6) in Thessaloniki in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Maroussi will play at home against Koroivos (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Bottom-ranked Kavalas managed to get a second victory, breaking the ten-game losing streak. This time they edged fifteenth-ranked FEA Filadelfeia 82-81. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Antwain Johnson (188-1997, college: Buffalo, agency: Green Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 assists and Marios Poulianitis who added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Vassilis Karahalios (200-1997) with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Kavalas maintains sixteenth position with 2-21 record. Newly promoted FEA Filadelfeia keeps the fifteenth place with 17 games lost. Kavalas will play against higher ranked Papagou (#8) in Athens in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. FEA Filadelfeia will play at home against Agriniou (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Koroivos was also quite interesting. 7th ranked Papagou (14-10) played at the court of eighth ranked Koroivos (14-10). Koroivos defeated Papagou 92-76 on Saturday. The winners were led by Stefan Mitrovic who scored that evening 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 17 points and 5 assists by Tyler Peterson did not help to save the game for Papagou. Papagou’s coach Michalis Kouris rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Koroivos moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Papagou. Koroivos will meet league’s leader Maroussi in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Papagou will play against Kavalas (#16) and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 24: Eleftheroupoli beat Agriniou on the road 81-66. AO Triton won against Aias Evosmou on its own court 72-67. Charilaos unfortunately lost to Iraklis in Thessaloniki 87-97. Panerythraikos managed to beat Megaridas at home 81-70. Ermis S. was defeated by Psychikou on the opponent’s court 85-69.
The most impressive performance of 24th round was 25 points and 6 assists by Zack Bryant of Ermis S..
 |
Agriniou – Eleftheroupoli 66-81
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Eleftheroupoli (15-8) beat on the road 12th ranked Agriniou (9-15) 81-66 on Saturday. Eleftheroupoli looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by center Stavros Toutziarakis (210-1987) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 18 rebounds and point guard Sokratis Naoumis (189-1997) supported him with 17 points. Four Eleftheroupoli players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 9 rebounds by forward Dimitris Tsourgianis (200-2001) did not help to save the game for Agriniou. Finnish guard Kalin Fisher (188-1996, college: Hampton) added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Agriniou’s coach Stefanos Perkos rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Eleftheroupoli maintains third position with 15-8 record behind leader Maroussi, which they share with AO Triton. Loser Agriniou keeps the twelfth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Amyntas. Eleftheroupoli will meet at home league’s second-placed Psychikou in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Agriniou will play against FEA Filadelfeia (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Eleftheroupoli: S.Toutziarakis 20+18reb+3ast, S.Naoumis 17+3reb+2ast, D.Skoulidas 16+2reb+2ast, D.Gravas 13+4reb+2ast, J.Hudson 6+1reb+4ast, K.Abatzas 5+2reb+7ast
Agriniou: T.Dimitris 22+9reb+2ast, K.Fisher 17+8reb+5ast, K.Christos 8+4reb+5ast, A.Lawton 7+5reb, T.Ntouzidis 5+3reb, K.Dimitris 2+2reb
gschID: 1058475
Amyntas – Maroussi 88-64
The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Maroussi (16-8) in Athens on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by fourteenth ranked Amyntas (9-15) 88-64. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Maroussi. Amyntas shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Maroussi’s players. It was a good game for American-Argentinian forward Donovan Johnson (201-1992, college: KWC) who led his team to a victory with 28 points and 5 rebounds. Athanasios Grekas (196-1996) contributed with 8 points and 9 assists for the winners. Point guard Orfeas Stasinos (183-1988) replied with 15 points and 5 assists and Vasileios Stavrakoukas (191-2001, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points in the effort for Maroussi. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Amyntas moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Agriniou. Maroussi at the other side still keeps top position with eight games lost. They share it with Psychikou. Amyntas is looking forward to face higher ranked Iraklis (#6) in Thessaloniki in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Maroussi will play at home against Koroivos (#7) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Amyntas: D.Johnson 28+5reb+1ast, M.Doxas 14+2reb+1ast, S.Sioundris 9+6reb, E.Kalogerias 8+5reb+1ast, A.Grekas 8+4reb+9ast, P.Koukounias 6+1reb+1ast
Maroussi: O.Stasinos 15+4reb+5ast, V.Stavrakoukas 13+3reb+2ast, I.Theodorou 10+6reb+1ast, K.Spyridon 9+1reb, T.Woods 6+2reb, K.Anastasis 4+3reb
gschID: 1058476
AO Triton – Aias Evosmou 72-67
Very expected game when 13th ranked Aias Evosmou (8-16) lost to fourth ranked AO Triton (15-8) in Athens 67-72 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. AO Triton looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by power forward Michalis Kamperidis (206-1994, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored that evening 20 points and 6 rebounds and Serbian Nemanja Manojlovic (197-1993) supported him with 12 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds by center Antonis Karagiannidis (204-2002) did not help to save the game for Aias Evosmou. Point guard Apollon Deligiorgis (192-1993) added 8 points and 6 assists. AO Triton moved-up to third place, which they share with Eleftheroupoli. Aias Evosmou lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fourteenth position with 16 games lost. AO Triton will meet Ermis S. (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Aias Evosmou will play against Panerythraikos (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
AO Triton: M.Kamperidis 20+6reb+1ast, M.Myers 13+2reb+3ast, N.Manojlovic 12+3reb+6ast, P.Alexandros 9+3reb+1ast, B.Nikiforos 9+2reb, T.Panagiotis 6+12reb
Aias Evosmou: K.Antonis 22+12reb+2ast, A.Naoumis 15+1reb+1ast, D.Hatzichristos 10+5reb+3ast, A.Deligiorgis 8+4reb+6ast, F.Kalogiannidis 7+5reb+3ast, V.Papadopoulos 3+7reb+3ast
gschID: 1058477
Iraklis – Charilaos 97-87
Very predictable result when sixth ranked Iraklis (15-9) won against 11th ranked Charilaos (10-13) in Thessaloniki 97-87 on Saturday. The winners were led by Dutch Nikos Paparegkas (200-1994) who scored that evening 30 points and American guard Tyre Gathright (193-1996, college: St.Augustine) supported him with 22 points. Gathright is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 15 points and 7 assists by American point guard TJ Washington (183-1998, college: Utah Valley) did not help to save the game for Charilaos. Point guard Nikos Houhoumis (186-1996) added 19 points and 4 assists. Five Charilaos players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Iraklis moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Panerythraikos. Loser Charilaos keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Iraklis will meet at home Amyntas (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Charilaos will play against Megaridas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Iraklis: N.Paparegkas 30+4reb+1ast, T.Gathright 22+4reb+1ast, K.Taylor 20+5reb+2ast, N.Papantoniou 7+2reb+5ast, D.Charitopoulos 5+2reb+4ast, T.Ionnis 4+1ast
Charilaos: N.Houhoumis 19+2reb+4ast, K.Periklis 16+4reb+1ast, T.Washington 15+3reb+7ast, I.Molfetas 14+9reb+2ast, T.Xhulian 10+5reb, K.Antonis 6+4reb
gschID: 1058478
Kavalas – FEA Filadelfeia 82-81
Bottom-ranked Kavalas managed to get a second victory, breaking the ten-game losing streak. This time they edged fifteenth-ranked FEA Filadelfeia 82-81. Kavalas made 20-of-26 charity shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Strangely FEA Filadelfeia outrebounded Kavalas 39-27 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Antwain Johnson (188-1997, college: Buffalo, agency: Green Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 assists and guard Marios Poulianitis (190-1998) who added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Vassilis Karahalios (200-1997) with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Alexandros Stergiakis (190-1997) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Kavalas maintains sixteenth position with 2-21 record. Newly promoted FEA Filadelfeia keeps the fifteenth place with 17 games lost. Kavalas will play against higher ranked Papagou (#8) in Athens in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. FEA Filadelfeia will play at home against Agriniou (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Kavalas: A.Johnson 22+3reb+5ast, M.Poulianitis 17+5reb+5ast, K.Odysseas 13+4reb+2ast, M.Tsellos 10+1reb, S.Webster 8+6reb+1ast, S.Pehlivanidis 5+4reb+1ast
FEA Filadelfeia: S.Alexandros 18+7reb+1ast, K.Vassilis 15+6reb+7ast, K.Lefteris 13+4reb+1ast, T.Kontos 13+7reb+1ast, G.Garezos 8+1reb, N.Georgopapadakos 4+5reb+5ast
gschID: 1058479
Koroivos – Papagou 92-76
The game in Koroivos was also quite interesting. 7th ranked Papagou (14-10) played at the court of eighth ranked Koroivos (14-10). Koroivos defeated Papagou 92-76 on Saturday. They outrebounded Papagou 44-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by Serbian guard Stefan Mitrovic (195-1996) who scored that evening 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American swingman Julien Lewis (193-1992, college: Fresno St., agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 17 points and 7 assists. Lewis is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Koroivos players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 5 assists by American guard Tyler Peterson (193-1997, college: S.Dakota) did not help to save the game for Papagou. Kasapidis Panteleimon added 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Papagou’s coach Michalis Kouris rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Koroivos moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Papagou. Koroivos will meet league’s leader Maroussi in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Papagou will play against Kavalas (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koroivos: S.Mitrovic 20+5reb+6ast, J.Lewis 17+4reb+7ast, I.Kostas 13+7reb, P.Vyrlas 12+8reb+1ast, R.Andreas 11+2reb, N.Kamaras 10+6reb+2ast
Papagou: T.Peterson 17+4reb+5ast, P.Kasapidis 17+5reb+1ast, O.Beli 9+8reb+1ast, K.Nikolaos 7+2ast, P.Kois 7+4reb+3ast, K.Ioannis 6+3reb+2ast
gschID: 1058480
Panerythraikos – Megaridas 81-70
Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Megaridas (12-11) lost to fifth ranked Panerythraikos (15-9) in New Eritrea 70-81 on Saturday. Panerythraikos outrebounded Megaridas 43-31 including 28 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by forward Dimitris Papadimitriou (200-1997) who scored that evening 17 points and power forward Kostas Kampouridis (204-1999) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by Kostas Sotirakis (197-1997) did not help to save the game for Megaridas. Guard Vasilis Zarkadoulas (190-2001) added 14 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Panerythraikos maintains fifth position with 15-9 record, which they share with Iraklis. Newly promoted Megaridas keeps the tenth place with 11 games lost. Panerythraikos will meet Aias Evosmou (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Megaridas will play against Charilaos (#11) in Mesolongi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Panerythraikos: D.Papadimitriou 17+3reb+2ast, K.Kampouridis 15+5reb, E.Kostas 10+3reb+5ast, M.Matalliotakis 9+8reb+1ast, M.Ilias 8+6reb+6ast, T.Kallianotis 6+5reb+3ast
Megaridas: K.Sotirakis 21+6reb+1ast, Z.Vasilis 14+3reb+1ast, J.Dubinski 8+2reb+5ast, A.Gatzias 7+2reb, V.Palaiohoritis 7+2reb, A.Kallinikidis 6+6reb+1ast
gschID: 1058481
Psychikou – Ermis S. 85-69
Everything went according to plan when second ranked Psychikou (16-8) defeated 9th ranked Ermis S. (12-10) in Athens 85-69 on Saturday. Psychikou looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Ronaldo Segu (183-1999, college: Buffalo) who scored that evening 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Ioannis Athanasoulas (202-1987) supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. Four Psychikou players scored in double figures. Even 25 points and 6 assists by American guard Zack Bryant (188-1997, college: Georgia South) did not help to save the game for Ermis S.. Demetrious Marghellis (201-1998) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Psychikou have an impressive five-game winning streak. They used an opportunity after Maroussi lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Newly promoted Ermis S. keeps the ninth place with ten games lost. Psychikou will meet Eleftheroupoli (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ermis S. will play against AO Triton (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Psychikou: R.Segu 19+5reb+5ast, I.Athanasoulas 18+2reb+4ast, N.Paulos 12+3reb, G.Koukas 11+3reb+4ast, F.Malelis 9+3reb, N.Papanikolaou 6+6reb+4ast
Ermis S.: Z.Bryant 25+2reb+6ast, D.Marghellis 18+6reb+4ast, L.Mitsibonas 5+5reb, K.Ilias 5, Z.Lefteris 5+5reb+4ast, G.Nakis 3
gschID: 1058482
