IBL Round 1: Pelita Jaya takes a leadership position

The Regular Season in IBL just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Pelita Jaya defeated Satria Muda in Jakarta 69-65. Strangely Satria Muda outrebounded Pelita Jaya 43-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pelita Jaya made 7 blocks. The former international Muhammad Wicaksono (189-89) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and American forward Dior Lowhorn (201-87, college: USF) chipped in 12 points. At the losing side American forward Elijah Foster (203-96, college: Nevada) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Pacific Caesar recorded a loss in Surabaya. Hosts were defeated by Prawira 71-54. American center Taj Spencer (200-93, college: CBU) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Yudha Saputera accounted for 14 points. Gregorio Wibowo (182-95) came up with 12 points for Pacific Caesar in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Prawira will play against WBS in Jakarta in the next round. Pacific Caesar will play against Rans Pik to get more than just one victory in their record.
Quite upsetting was Satya Wacana's home defeat in a game versus Hangtuah 75-68. Anton Waters fired 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Tyree Robinson produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hangtuah will meet at home Bima Perkasa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Satya Wacana will play against Dewa United and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 1: winless Bumi Borneo lost to NSH on the opponent's court 60-68. WBS managed to outperform Rans Pik in a home game 75-57. Bali Utd. managed to beat Indonesia P. on the road 62-55. Winless Bumi Borneo lost to undefeated Pelita Jaya on its own court 62-81. NSH was smashed by Satria Muda in Jakarta 46-90.

Pacific Caesar - Prawira 54-71

Pacific Caesar recorded a loss in Surabaya. Hosts were defeated by Prawira 71-54. Prawira outrebounded Pacific Caesar 52-30 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. American center Taj Spencer (200-93, college: CBU) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Yudha Saputera (176-98) accounted for 14 points. Gregorio Wibowo (182-95) came up with 12 points and American Tyron Criswell (193, college: Nevada, agency: ASEC) added 13 points respectively for Pacific Caesar in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Prawira will play against WBS in Jakarta in the next round. Pacific Caesar will play against Rans Pik to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Prawira: T.Spencer 21+11reb+1ast, Y.Saputera 14+4reb+3ast, A.Grahita 11+6reb+2ast, A.Adrianno 9+1reb, M.Fhirdan 5+3reb, F.Sulthan 5+4reb+1ast
Pacific Caesar: T.Criswell 13+4reb+1ast, W.Gregorio 12+4reb+2ast, A.Ellis 10+5reb+1ast, C.Calvin 9+5reb, A.Muhammad 5, Y.Yonatan 3+6reb

NSH - Bumi Borneo 68-60

NSH used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from 68-60 on Saturday night. NSH outrebounded Bumi Borneo 44-27 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. American point guard Shavar Newkirk (183-96, college: St.Joseph's) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Center Ruslan Ruslan (197-89) chipped in 4 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. American-Nigerian center Austin Mofunanya (198-94, college: Pace, agency: SDJ Sports) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and Raymond Shariputra (181-91) added 9 points respectively for lost side. Bumi Borneo's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NSH: S.Newkirk 28+14reb+6ast, J.Panagan 11+3reb, H.Infandi 11+4reb, A.Rorimpandey 7+4reb+1ast, R.Aprilian 7+3reb+1ast, R.Ruslan 4+12reb+1ast
Bumi Borneo: A.Mofunanya 15+6reb+2ast, R.Bell 10+2reb, R.Shariputra 9+2reb+2ast, B.Ngurah Wisnu 8+2reb+2ast, W.Julius 8+4reb, S.Agam 6+3reb+2ast

WBS - Rans Pik 75-57

WBS used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from 75-57 on Saturday night. American guard DMonta Harris (196-97, college: Midwestern St.) fired 18 points for the winners. Guard Patrick Nikolas (187-98) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Jalil Bassit (193) produced 25 points and 6 rebounds and the former international Valentino Wuwungan (192-89) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. WBS will meet Prawira in the next round. Rans Pik will play against Pacific Caesar in Surabaya and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
WBS: D.Harris 18+3reb+1ast, D.Rio 12+2reb+3ast, P.Nikolas 11+5reb+3ast, W.Teja 9+4reb+2ast, M.Kolawole 9+4reb, M.Joni 6+2reb
Rans Pik: B.Jalil 25+6reb+2ast, V.Wuwungan 8+5reb+2ast, H.Hal 7+4reb, S.Althof 5+1reb, J.Kuntara 4+3reb, O.Wira Sanjaya 3+4reb

Pelita Jaya - Satria Muda 69-65

Pelita Jaya defeated Satria Muda in Jakarta 69-65. Strangely Satria Muda outrebounded Pelita Jaya 43-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pelita Jaya made 7 blocks. The former international Muhammad Wicaksono (189-89) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and American forward Dior Lowhorn (201-87, college: USF) chipped in 12 points. At the losing side American forward Elijah Foster (203-96, college: Nevada) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds and the former international Arki Wisnu (187-88) scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: A.Dhyaksa 12+1reb+3ast, D.Lowhorn 12+4reb+1ast, M.Wicaksono 10+10reb+1ast, V.Kosasih 9+4reb, R.Mononimbar 9+4reb+3ast, A.Muhamad 8+1ast
Satria Muda: E.Foster 20+16reb, A.Wisnu 9+5reb+5ast, J.Kokodiputra 9+6reb+3ast, E.Antoni 8+3reb+3ast, W.Tinsley 5+4reb, M.Aziz 5+7reb

Satya Wacana - Hangtuah 68-75

Quite upsetting was Satya Wacana's home defeat in a game versus Hangtuah 75-68. Hangtuah forced 22 Satya Wacana turnovers. American center Anton Waters (200-93, college: WKU) fired 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Fisyaiful Amir (183-95) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Tyree Robinson (196, college: A&M-Commerce) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and guard Alexander Franklyn (180) added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hangtuah will meet at home Bima Perkasa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Satya Wacana will play against Dewa United and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hangtuah: A.Waters 24+9reb+1ast, F.Amir 15+9reb, L.Cotton 13+6reb, S.Rondonuwu 9+1reb+2ast, S.Carsera 5+4reb+1ast, S.Firman 4+1reb
Satya Wacana: T.Robinson 18+10reb+1ast, P.Fransiscus 11+3reb+2ast, H.Lakay 9+3reb+2ast, F.Alexander 8+5reb+5ast, F.Aldi 8+4reb+1ast, K.Febrianus 5

Indonesia P. - Bali Utd. 55-62

But Indonesia P. was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Denpasar 62-55 on Sunday night. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bali Utd. made 7 blocks. American guard Kendal Yancy (191-94, college: Texas) fired 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international Surliyadin Surliyadin (188-90) chipped in 7 points and 6 rebounds. American center Serigne Kane (197, college: Potsdam St.) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and Ali Alhadar (193-0) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bali Utd. will meet at home Tangerang in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Indonesia P. will play against Evos Bogor and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: K.Yancy 15+8reb+4ast, L.Koswara 10+4reb, A.Wenas 9+2reb+2ast, S.Surliyadin 7+6reb+2ast, W.Green 7+3reb, P.Rico 6+7reb+1ast
Indonesia P.: D.Mario 12+2reb+1ast, S.Kane 12+7reb, A.Ali 7+8reb+3ast, H.Renard 7+7reb, C.Julian 6+2reb, A.Rachman 4+3reb+1ast

Bumi Borneo - Pelita Jaya 62-81

Everything went according to plan when Pelita Jaya outscored on the road Bumi Borneo 81-62 on Sunday. Pelita Jaya made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. Pelita Jaya outrebounded Bumi Borneo 47-25 including a 29-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Dior Lowhorn (201-87, college: USF) fired 26 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The former international Muhammad Wicaksono (189-89) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws). American point guard Randy Bell (193-98, college: Dalton St.) produced 22 points and American-Nigerian center Austin Mofunanya (198-94, college: Pace, agency: SDJ Sports) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: D.Lowhorn 26+9reb, M.Wicaksono 13+5reb+4ast, A.Dhyaksa 11+3reb+3ast, R.Mononimbar 8+5reb+2ast, K.Bridgewaters 8+4reb, M.Fernando 8+6reb+1ast
Bumi Borneo: R.Bell 22+1reb+1ast, A.Mofunanya 16+3reb+1ast, S.Agam 9+1reb, B.Ngurah Wisnu 4+2reb+4ast, J.Ahmad 3+6reb+1ast, A.Leo 3

Satria Muda - NSH 90-46

There was a minor upset in Jakarta where NSH was outplayed by Satria Muda 90-46 on Sunday. Satria Muda dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to NSH's 28. They outrebounded NSH 50-21 including a 34-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 5 passes made by NSH's players. American forward Elijah Foster (203-96, college: Nevada) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. His fellow American import guard William Tinsley (198-97, college: Illinois St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Foster is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Satria Muda players scored in double figures. American point guard Shavar Newkirk (183-96, college: St.Joseph's) produced 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Hengki Infandi (180-94) added 6 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Satria Muda: E.Foster 19+13reb+2ast, W.Tinsley 17+11reb, L.Oei 13+4reb+3ast, A.Wisnu 13+2reb+4ast, J.Kokodiputra 11+3reb+3ast, M.Aziz 7
NSH: S.Newkirk 25+7reb+4ast, H.Infandi 6+4reb, R.Ruslan 4+2reb, R.Aprilian 4, P.Rizky 3+1ast, M.Yugie 2+2reb



Tags : MUHAMMAD WICAKSONO, PELITA JAYA BAKRIE JAKARTA, INDONESIAN BASKETBALL