The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Thirteenth-ranked Scafati (10-17) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Virtus BO (21-6) on Wednesday. The visitors from Bologna managed to secure only two-point victory 83-81. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Scafati. Virtus BO made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Scafati helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Georgian Tornike Shengelia (206-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 8 rebounds. The former international point guard Daniel Hackett (193-1987, college: USC) contributed with 15 points for the winners. American center Trevor Thompson (210-1994, college: Ohio St., agency: Octagon Europe) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds for Scafati. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Virtus BO maintains first place with 21-6 record. Newly promoted Scafati dropped to the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Reggio Emilia and Trieste. Virtus BO are looking forward to face Sassari (#4) at home in the next round. Scafati will play against Verona (#16) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Bottom-ranked Verona managed to get a ninth victory, breaking the series of two consecutive losses. This time newly promoted Verona edged eighth-ranked Trento 70-69. It was a great evening for American Justin Simon (196-1996, college: St.John’s) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 9 rebounds. Karvel Anderson helped adding 17 points. The best for the losing side was American guard Trent Lockett (196-1990, college: Marquette) with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Verona (9-18) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Napoli. Trento at the other side keeps the eighth position with 14 games lost. Verona will play against higher ranked Scafati (#13) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Trento will play against Brindisi (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Pesaro (11-15) and Treviso (11-16), which took place in Treviso. Higher ranked Pesaro lost to fourteenth ranked Treviso in a road game 82-96 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for Ike Iroegbu who led the winners and scored 25 points and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman came up with 15 points and 8 assists for Pesaro in the defeat. Pesaro’s coach Jasmin Repesa rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Treviso moved-up to eleventh place. Pesaro lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 15 games lost. Treviso will meet league’s second-placed Milano on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pesaro will play against Trieste (#14) and hope to secure a win.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 27: Venezia beat Brescia on the road 79-74. Milano won against Napoli on its own court 88-76. Trieste was outscored by Sassari in a road game 103-80. Tortona managed to beat Reggio Emilia at home 74-68. Brindisi was defeated by Varese on the opponent’s court 93-86.
The most impressive performance of 27th round was 28 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by Jaron Johnson of Varese.
|
|
 |
Brescia – Venezia 74-79
No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Venezia (15-12) beat on the road 9th ranked Brescia (12-14) 79-74 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for international point guard Marco Spissu (184-1995) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 7 assists. American Derek Willis (206-1995, college: Kentucky) accounted for 18 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. American point guard Troy Caupain (193-1995, college: Cincinnati, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import forward Kenny Gabriel (205-1989, college: Auburn) added 20 points respectively for Brescia in the defeat. Brescia’s coach Alessandro Magro rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Venezia have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to sixth place. Loser Brescia keeps the ninth position with 14 games lost. Venezia will meet at home higher ranked Varese (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brescia will play against Reggio Emilia (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Venezia: M.Spissu 19+4reb+7ast, D.Willis 18+9reb+3ast, A.Tessitori 18+7reb, R.Moraschini 6+3reb+1ast, J.Granger 5+6ast, A.De Nicolao 5+2reb+1ast
Brescia: T.Caupain 20+6reb+3ast, K.Gabriel 20+3reb, A.Della Valle 11+1reb+4ast, A.Nikolic 8+3reb, J.Petrucelli 6+2reb+2ast, T.Odiase 4+3reb+1ast
gschID: 991821
Milano – Napoli 88-76
Very expected game when 15th ranked Napoli (9-18) lost on the road to second ranked Milano (20-7) 88-76 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for German power forward Johannes Voigtmann (211-1992) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Danish Shavon Shields (201-1994, college: Nebraska) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Milano’s coach Ettore Messina used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Thomas Wimbush (201-1993, college: Fairmont St., agency: Slash Sports) came up with 20 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import center JaCorey Williams (203-1994, college: MTSU) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Napoli in the defeat. Five Milano and four Napoli players scored in double figures. Milano have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains second place with 20-7 record behind leader Virtus BO. Loser Napoli keeps the fifteenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Verona. Milano will meet at home Treviso (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Napoli will play against Tortona (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Milano: S.Shields 17+7reb+1ast, J.Voigtmann 17+7reb+2ast, B.Baron 11+3reb+2ast, K.Pangos 11+3reb+2ast, K.Hines 11+3reb+1ast, N.Melli 10+9reb+5ast
Napoli: T.Wimbush 20+5reb+2ast, E.Stewart 15+2reb+2ast, J.Williams 15+6reb, J.Young 13+4reb+1ast, D.Michineau 5+4reb+2ast, N.Dellosto 3
gschID: 991822
Sassari – Trieste 103-80
Very predictable result when fourth ranked Sassari (16-11) rolled over at home 12th ranked Trieste (10-17) 103-80 on Wednesday. Sassari forced 19 Trieste turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Chris Dowe (189-1991, college: Bellarmine, agency: GoEmpire Group) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 5 assists. Naturalized Senegalese power forward Ousmane Diop (204-2000) accounted for 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Five Sassari players scored in double figures. American guard Frank Bartley IV (191-1994, college: Louisiana, agency: One Motive Sports) came up with 18 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import forward Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Trieste in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sassari maintains fourth place with 16-11 record, which they share with Varese. Trieste lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Reggio Emilia and Scafati. Sassari will meet league’s leader Virtus BO in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Trieste will play against Pesaro (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sassari: E.Bendzius 18+2reb+3ast, G.Robinson 18+6ast, C.Dowe 17+4reb+5ast, O.Diop 15+10reb, J.Jones 12+4reb+5ast, F.Kruslin 11+3ast
Trieste: F.Bartley IV 18+8reb+3ast, E.Terry 16+6reb+3ast, M.Ruzzier 11+4reb+7ast, R.Stumbris 8+2reb, S.Bossi 8+1reb+2ast, L.Campogrande 6+6reb+1ast
gschID: 991823
Scafati – Virtus BO 81-83
Thirteenth-ranked Scafati (10-17) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Virtus BO (21-6) on Wednesday. The visitors from Bologna managed to secure only two-point victory 83-81. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Scafati. Virtus BO made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Scafati helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for Georgian Tornike Shengelia (206-1991, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 8 rebounds. The former international point guard Daniel Hackett (193-1987, college: USC) contributed with 15 points for the winners. American center Trevor Thompson (210-1994, college: Ohio St., agency: Octagon Europe) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds and point guard Riccardo Rossato (190-1996, agency: Players Group) added 15 points in the effort for Scafati. Four Scafati players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Virtus BO maintains first place with 21-6 record. Newly promoted Scafati dropped to the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Reggio Emilia and Trieste. Virtus BO are looking forward to face Sassari (#4) at home in the next round. Scafati will play against Verona (#16) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Virtus BO: M.Teodosic 16+1reb+4ast, T.Shengelia 15+8reb+3ast, D.Hackett 15+4reb+2ast, M.Belinelli 11+1ast, J.Mickey 9+5reb+1ast, K.Weems 7+5reb+2ast
Scafati: R.Rossato 15+4reb+3ast, T.Thompson 15+17reb+1ast, D.Logan 13+2reb+3ast, K.Pinkins 12+4reb+4ast, M.Imbro 9+5reb+3ast, M.Krampelj 6+3reb
gschID: 991824
Tortona – Reggio Emilia 74-68
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Reggio Emilia (10-17) lost on the road to third ranked Tortona (18-9) 74-68 on Wednesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was an exceptional evening for American power forward Tyler Cain (204-1988, college: S.Dakota) who led the winners and scored 6 points and 14 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Semaj Christon (190-1992, college: Xavier) accounted for 14 points and 6 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Tortona’s coach Marco Ramondino used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international guard Andrea Cinciarini (191-1986) came up with 8 points and 9 assists and Latvian Arturs Strautins (198-1998) added 11 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for Reggio Emilia in the defeat. Tortona maintains third place with 18-9 record having just three points less than leader Virtus BO. Loser Reggio Emilia dropped to the twelfth position with 17 games lost. They share it with Trieste and Scafati. Tortona will meet Napoli (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Reggio Emilia will play against Brescia and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tortona: S.Christon 14+1reb+6ast, A.Filloy 10+2reb+1ast, M.Daum 10+2reb, L.Candi 10, J.Macura 9+4reb+1ast, L.Severini 9+6reb+1ast
Reggio Emilia: J.Senglin 18+1reb+1ast, D.Mouhamet 12+4reb, A.Strautins 11+9reb, M.Hopkins 8+5reb, A.Cinciarini 8+3reb+9ast, N.Reuvers 5+3reb
gschID: 991825
Trento – Verona 69-70
Bottom-ranked Verona managed to get a ninth victory, breaking the series of two consecutive losses. This time newly promoted Verona edged eighth-ranked Trento 70-69. Verona forced 19 Trento turnovers. It was a great evening for American Justin Simon (196-1996, college: St.John’s) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import Karvel Anderson (188-1991, college: RMU) helped adding 17 points. The best for the losing side was American guard Trent Lockett (196-1990, college: Marquette) with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and the former international Diego Flaccadori (193-1996) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Verona (9-18) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Napoli. Trento at the other side keeps the eighth position with 14 games lost. Verona will play against higher ranked Scafati (#13) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Trento will play against Brindisi (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Verona: K.Anderson 17+2reb+2ast, J.Simon 14+9reb+1ast, D.Davis 8+2reb, X.Johnson 8+4reb, A.Cappelletti 7+3reb+3ast, C.Langevine 6+4reb
Trento: T.Lockett 18+6reb+1ast, D.Flaccadori 13+2reb+4ast, A.Forray 11+1reb, M.Udom 9+8reb+1ast, M.Spagnolo 5+4reb+2ast, A.Crawford 5+2reb+2ast
gschID: 991826
Treviso – Pesaro 96-82
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Pesaro (11-15) and Treviso (11-16), which took place in Treviso. Higher ranked Pesaro lost to fourteenth ranked Treviso in a road game 82-96 on Wednesday. Treviso made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game, while Pesaro only scored three points from the stripe. It was an exceptional evening for Nigerian point guard Ike Iroegbu (188-1995, college: WSU) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). American-Israeli Adrian Banks (191-1986, college: Arkansas St.) accounted for 25 points for the winning side. Four Treviso players scored in double figures. American guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman (193-1994, college: Michigan) came up with 15 points and 8 assists and the other American import power forward Kwan Cheatham Jr (206-1995, college: Akron) added 17 points respectively for Pesaro in the defeat. Pesaro’s coach Jasmin Repesa rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Treviso moved-up to eleventh place. Pesaro lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 15 games lost. Treviso will meet league’s second-placed Milano on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pesaro will play against Trieste (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Treviso: I.Iroegbu 25+2reb+7ast, A.Banks 25+4reb+2ast, P.Sorokas 17+6reb+1ast, M.Jantunen 16+3reb, O.Ellis 9+8reb+2ast, A.Zanelli 4+2reb+1ast
Pesaro: K.Cheatham Jr. 17+2reb, M.Abdur-Rahkman 15+2reb+8ast, V.Charalampopoulos 11+6reb+1ast, M.Tambone 8+4reb, D.Kravic 8+5reb+1ast, R.Visconti 7+1ast
gschID: 991827
Varese – Brindisi 93-86
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Varese‘s (16-11) home victory over 6th ranked Brindisi (14-13) 93-86 on Wednesday. Varese looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Jaron Johnson (196-1992, college: Louisiana Tech) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Markel Brown (191-1992, college: OK State) accounted for 24 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Guard DAngelo Harrison (193-1993, college: St.John’s) came up with 21 points and forward Jason Burnell (201-1997, college: JSU) added 8 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Brindisi in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Varese moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Sassari. Loser Brindisi dropped to the seventh position with 13 games lost. Varese will meet Venezia (#6) on the road in the next round. Brindisi will play against Trento and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Varese: J.Johnson 28+7reb+4ast, M.Brown 24+3reb+6ast, C.Ross 15+7reb+6ast, T.Woldetensae 15+5reb+1ast, G.Caruso 5+2reb, T.Owens 4+11reb+2ast
Brindisi: D.Harrison 21+2reb+2ast, M.Reed 16+5reb+1ast, B.Mascolo 15+5reb+2ast, N.Perkins 14+2reb, K.Bowman 12+4reb+5ast, J.Burnell 8+9reb+6ast
gschID: 991828
Tags : TORNIKE SHENGELIA, VIRTUS SEGAFREDO BOLOGNA, ITALIAN BASKETBALL
