Round 1 (Regular Season): Hitech lose to Dewa United

The Regular Season in Basketball Champions League Asia just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Thailand Hitech against Indonesian Dewa United on Friday night. Dewa United were rolled over by Indonesian Dewa United 97-77. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) stepped up and scored 31 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import point guard DJ Cooper (183-1990, college: Ohio) chipped in 4 points, 9 rebounds and 19 assists. At the losing side power forward Chanatip Jakrawan (204-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Hitech's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very significant was Thailand Hitech's (#3, 1-1) victory against Malaysian Johor Tigers 90-80. American forward Eric Freeman (202-1997, college: Brunswick) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and Accheaus Fields accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds. American Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) came up with 24 points and 4 assists for Johor Tigers in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very significant was Indonesian Dewa United's (#1, 2-0) victory against Malaysian Johor Tigers 91-79. Troy Gillenwater fired 29 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Dewa United's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Scottie Lewis produced 29 points for lost side. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.




Dewa United - Hitech 97-77

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Thailand Hitech against Indonesian Dewa United on Friday night. Dewa United were rolled over by Indonesian Dewa United 97-77. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) stepped up and scored 31 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import point guard DJ Cooper (183-1990, college: Ohio) chipped in 4 points, 9 rebounds and 19 assists. Four Dewa United players scored in double figures. At the losing side power forward Chanatip Jakrawan (204-1997) responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and American forward Eric Freeman (202-1997, college: Brunswick) scored 20 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Hitech's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hitech: F.Eric 20+3reb+2ast, F.Accheaus 16+2reb+3ast, J.Chanatip 11+12reb+3ast, J.Pongsakorn 7+1reb+7ast, T.Jeeravat 6+1reb, F.Lish 5+5reb+1ast
Dewa United: G.Troy 31+9reb, R.Disi 18+4reb+3ast, I.Joshua 14+11reb+4ast, D.Saputra 12+6reb+1ast, H.Hardianus 6+1reb+2ast, A.Wisnu 6+1reb+1ast

Hitech - Johor Tigers 90-80

Very significant was Thailand Hitech's (#3, 1-1) victory against Malaysian Johor Tigers 90-80. Hitech made 18-of-23 charity shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Hitech outrebounded Johor Tigers 48-37 including a 39-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hitech players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American forward Eric Freeman (202-1997, college: Brunswick) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Accheaus Fields (189-1997, college: Averett) accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds. American Ahmed Hill (196-1995, college: Virginia Tech) came up with 24 points and 4 assists and Iranian-British center Aaron Geramipoor (213-1992, college: Seton Hall) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Johor Tigers in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Johor Tigers: A.Hill 24+4reb+4ast, S.Lewis 18+4reb+4ast, G.Aaron 15+10reb+1ast, C.Ting 13+7reb+3ast, W.Khai-Chiek 3+2ast, O.Xian-Fu 3
Hitech: E.Freeman 21+16reb+3ast, A.Fields 20+6reb+2ast, L.Frederick 17+4reb+3ast, C.Jakrawan 14+4reb+6ast, P.Jaimsawad 10+4reb+4ast, I.Diaby 6+10reb+4ast

Johor Tigers - Dewa United 79-91

Very significant was Indonesian Dewa United's (#1, 2-0) victory against Malaysian Johor Tigers 91-79. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) fired 29 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import point guard DJ Cooper (183-1990, college: Ohio) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points, 8 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals. Five Dewa United players scored in double figures. Dewa United's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Scottie Lewis (196-2000, college: Florida) produced 29 points and Iranian-British center Aaron Geramipoor (213-1992, college: Seton Hall) added 18 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Johor Tigers: S.Lewis 29+3ast, G.Aaron 18+10reb+3ast, C.Ting 11+3reb+8ast, A.Hill 9+11reb+3ast, S.Maegen 3+2reb, L.Joon-Kang 3+3reb+3ast
Dewa United: G.Troy 29+8reb+1ast, R.Disi 13+1reb+4ast, D.Saputra 13+2reb+1ast, I.Joshua 12+12reb+2ast, C.DJ 11+8reb+12ast, A.Wisnu 4+3reb+2ast