IBL Round 6 (Regular Season): Dewa United keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Dewa United as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Dewa United edged 6th ranked Prawira in Surabaya 84-81. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Prawira. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a good game for Dominican point guard Gelvis Solano (185-1994, college: Merrimack, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who led his team to a victory with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. International center Lester Prosper (209-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. American point guard Christian James (194-1996, college: Oklahoma) replied with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for Prawira. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Dewa United have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Rans Pik. Defending champion Prawira dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with Satria Muda and Hangtuah. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in . Top-ranked Rans Pik (4-0) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Tangerang (2-3) 83-82 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Le'Bryan Nash chipped in 20 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Xavier Alexander (196-1988, college: Philander Smith) with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Rans Pik have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Dewa United. Tangerang at the other side keeps the tenth place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bima Perkasa's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Surabaya, where they edged Pacific Caesar (0-4) 93-90 on Sunday. Garrius Holloman notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 36 points (!!!), 22 rebounds and 6 assists by Stephen Hurt did not help to save the game for Pacific Caesar. Pacific Caesar's coach Diky Pratama tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bima Perkasa maintains eleventh position with 1-3 record. It was Pacific Caesar's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Satya Wacana and Borneo. Bima Perkasa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pacific Caesar will play against Borneo (#12) in Pontianak and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 6 winless Satya Wacana was beaten by Kesatria BS on the road 64-55.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 22 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals by Dane Miller of Prawira.



Pacific Caesar - Bima Perkasa 90-93

Bima Perkasa's fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Surabaya, where they edged Pacific Caesar (0-4) 93-90 on Sunday. American forward Garrius Holloman (198, college: BCU, agency: Diamond Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Martyce Kimbrough (186-1996, college: Findlay, OH) supported him with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. Holloman is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Bima Perkasa players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 36 points (!!!), 22 rebounds and 6 assists by Canadian forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) did not help to save the game for Pacific Caesar. American point guard Jaylyn Richardson (189-1998, college: WOU) added 32 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Pacific Caesar's coach Diky Pratama tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bima Perkasa maintains eleventh position with 1-3 record. It was Pacific Caesar's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Satya Wacana and Borneo. Bima Perkasa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pacific Caesar will play against Borneo (#12) in Pontianak and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bima Perkasa: G.Holloman 28+14reb+1ast, K.Avin 19+5reb+2ast, M.Kimbrough 17+11reb+9ast, R.Purnomo 11+4reb, D.Joseph 9+4reb+4ast, H.Santosa 5+1reb+2ast
Pacific Caesar: S.Hurt 36+22reb+6ast, J.Richardson 32+8reb+8ast, N.Wiggins 7+3reb, P.Aven 4+7reb+1ast, D.Daffa 4+1reb, W.Gregorio 3+3reb+2ast

Kesatria BS - Satya Wacana 64-55

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Kesatria BS (2-1) beat bottom-ranked Satya Wacana (0-4) in Jakarta 64-55 on Sunday. Kesatria BS outrebounded Satya Wacana 42-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kesatria BS made 8 blocks. American players dominated the game. Center Taylor Johns (197, college: UC Riverside) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the effort and Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) supported him with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Even 20 points and 7 rebounds by Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: A&M-Commerce) did not help to save the game for Satya Wacana. Point guard Isaac Asrat (182-1997, college: LCU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 16 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Kesatria BS moved-up to sixth place. Loser Satya Wacana still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Pacific Caesar and Borneo. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kesatria BS: K.Barkley 18+14reb+1ast, T.Johns 17+17reb+3ast, K.Poetiray 6+2reb+1ast, N.Saputra 6+4reb+2ast, F.Purwoko 6+1reb+1ast, A.Rorimpandey 5+1ast
Satya Wacana: T.Robinson 20+7reb, I.Asrat 16+3reb+7ast, H.Lakay 8+6reb, B.Calvin 3+2reb+1ast, M.Imanuel 3+3reb, M.Henn 2+2reb

Tangerang - Rans Pik 82-83

Important game to mention about took place in . Top-ranked Rans Pik (4-0) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 10th ranked Tangerang (2-3) 83-82 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Tangerang was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and American Le'Bryan Nash (198, college: OK State) chipped in 20 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Xavier Alexander (196-1988, college: Philander Smith) with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists and Serbian center Nemanja Besovic (221-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Rans Pik have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Dewa United. Tangerang at the other side keeps the tenth place with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rans Pik: L.Nash 20+10reb+3ast, J.Jordan 20+9reb+1ast, D.Van Oostrum 17+9reb+11ast, M.Dunbar 12+2reb, S.Daniel 6+1reb, S.Althof 4+3reb+2ast
Tangerang: X.Alexander 27+13reb+8ast, N.Besovic 19+15reb, G.Risky 12+3reb+2ast, A.Stone 11+2reb, D.Ray 8+2reb+1ast, E.Leonardo 3+2reb

Dewa United - Prawira 84-81

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Dewa United as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Dewa United edged 6th ranked Prawira in Surabaya 84-81. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Prawira. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a good game for Dominican point guard Gelvis Solano (185-1994, college: Merrimack, agency: BMS Sport Agency) who led his team to a victory with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. International center Lester Prosper (209-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) contributed with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. American point guard Christian James (194-1996, college: Oklahoma) replied with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and his fellow American import Dane Miller (198, college: Rutgers) added 22 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Prawira. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Dewa United have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Rans Pik. Defending champion Prawira dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with Satria Muda and Hangtuah. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dewa United: J.Adams 20+4reb+3ast, L.Prosper 18+9reb+1ast, G.Solano 17+5reb+9ast, T.Miller 14+9reb, K.Gemilang 7+3reb+6ast, P.Nikolas 5+2reb
Prawira: D.Miller 22+8reb+8ast, C.James 22+9reb+8ast, H.Abraham 15+2reb+1ast, Y.Saputera 13+1reb+3ast, P.Wiguna 4+6reb+2ast, G.Muhammad Fhirdan 3+1reb