Round 12 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 12 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Taiwanese Pilots (4-2). They were defeated by second ranked Japanese Golden Kings (4-1) 88-82 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pilots. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import swingman Damyean Dotson (196-1994, college: Houston) who added 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. Golden Kings' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was center Chun-Hsiang Lu (190-1997) with 32 points. Golden Kings have a solid four-game winning streak. Ryukyu keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Alvark Tokyo. Pilots at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Alvark Tokyo who have the same record. Pilots will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Ryukyu will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Meralco Bolts in Manila.
Second ranked Japanese Tochigi Brex (3-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 4th ranked Hong Kong HK Eastern (2-4) 89-86 on Wednesday evening. The winners were led by American center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) who scored that evening 26 points and 6 rebounds and Gavin Edwards supported him with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds by Croatian swingman Dominic Gilbert (198-1996, college: UBC, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for HK Eastern. HK Eastern's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending Japanese champion maintains second position with 3-2 record behind leader Alvark Tokyo, which they share with Meralco Bolts and Xac Broncos. HK Eastern at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Tochigi Brex will play against Fubon Braves (#3) in Taipei in the next round, which may be the game of the day. HK Eastern will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Seoul. First ranked South Korean host Knights (4-2) defeated second-best Taiwanese Braves (2-3) 89-78. The best player for the winners was Jameel Warney who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Archie Goodwin who recorded 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Seoul Knights maintains first position with 4-2 record, which they share with Pilots. Fubon Braves lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with three games lost. Seoul Knights will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fubon Braves will play against the league's second-placed Tochigi Brex and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks by Alec Brown of Pilots.



HK Eastern - Tochigi Brex 86-89

Second ranked Japanese Tochigi Brex (3-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 4th ranked Hong Kong HK Eastern (2-4) 89-86 on Wednesday evening. Tochigi Brex made 28-of-36 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. HK Eastern was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by American center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) who scored that evening 26 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import power forward Gavin Edwards (206-1988, college: UConn, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds by Croatian swingman Dominic Gilbert (198-1996, college: UBC, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for HK Eastern. Forward Ivan Yang (198, college: Hiram) added 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Four Tochigi Brex and five HK Eastern players scored in double figures. HK Eastern's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending Japanese champion maintains second position with 3-2 record behind leader Alvark Tokyo, which they share with Meralco Bolts and Xac Broncos. HK Eastern at the other side keeps the fourth place with four games lost. Tochigi Brex will play against Fubon Braves (#3) in Taipei in the next round, which may be the game of the day. HK Eastern will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tochigi Brex: J.Grant 26+6reb+2ast, E.Gavin 20+10reb+2ast, N.DJ 16+4reb+5ast, H.Makoto 16+2reb+4ast, Y.Endo 6, A.Ogawa 2+2reb+2ast
HK Eastern: D.Gilbert 21+11reb+2ast, Y.Ivan 19+7reb, D.Chong-Qui 16+2reb+6ast, C.Clark 14+1reb+1ast, J.Leung 12+2reb+4ast, A.Gavrilovic 2+12reb

Ryukyu GK - Pilots 88-82

There was a change at the East Asia Super League leadership position after last games. Round 12 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Taiwanese Pilots (4-2). They were defeated by second ranked Japanese Golden Kings (4-1) 88-82 on Wednesday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Pilots. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import swingman Damyean Dotson (196-1994, college: Houston) who added 15 points and 5 assists during the contest. Five Golden Kings players scored in double figures. Golden Kings' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was center Chun-Hsiang Lu (190-1997) with 32 points and American center Alec Brown (216-1992, college: Green Bay) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Golden Kings have a solid four-game winning streak. Ryukyu keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Alvark Tokyo. Pilots at the other side still keep top place with two games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Alvark Tokyo who have the same record. Pilots will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Ryukyu will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Meralco Bolts in Manila.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: C.Jack 16+8reb+2ast, D.Damyean 15+3reb+5ast, R.Kishimoto 14+5ast, O.Shota 12+4reb, K.Alex 12+7reb, R.Sadohara 11+3reb+4ast
Pilots: L.Chun-Hsiang 32+3reb+2ast, A.Brown 19+10reb+2ast, L.Chia-Kang 14+2reb+3ast, K.Ta-You 4+2reb, P.Yao-Cheng 4+4reb+2ast, W.Artino 4+8reb+2ast

Seoul Knights - Fubon Braves 89-78

The game between Top Four teams took place in Seoul. First ranked South Korean host Knights (4-2) defeated second-best Taiwanese Braves (2-3) 89-78. Seoul Knights outrebounded Fubon Braves 43-25 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Seoul Knights looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Jameel Warney (203-1994, college: Stony Brook) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import power forward Darryl Monroe (202-1986, college: GMU) chipped in 9 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Knights players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Archie Goodwin (196-1994, college: Kentucky) who recorded 35 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Iranian-British center Aaron Geramipoor (213-1992, college: Seton Hall) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Seoul Knights maintains first position with 4-2 record, which they share with Pilots. Fubon Braves lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with three games lost. Seoul Knights will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fubon Braves will play against the league's second-placed Tochigi Brex and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Seoul Knights: W.Jameel 24+15reb+5ast, A.Tolentino 16+1reb+2ast, N.Kim 11+2reb+4ast, D.Edi 11+3reb+2ast, M.Darryl 9+18reb+6ast, S.An 7+2reb+2ast
Fubon Braves: A.Goodwin 35+6reb+5ast, G.Aaron 15+7reb+2ast, M.Mouhamed 14+3reb+3ast, C.Josh 5+2reb, L.Ting-En 3+1reb+2ast, H.Kai-Chieh 2+3reb+1ast