IBL Round 11 (Regular Season): Satria Muda is defeated by Prawira

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in IBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Satria Muda (6-3) and eighth ranked Prawira (5-3) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Satria Muda was defeated by Prawira in a tough game in Jakarta 68-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Satria Muda. Prawira looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. Dominican Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) helped adding 24 points and 9 rebounds. American center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Bali Utd. and Rans Pik. Satria Muda at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. Prawira will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Satria Muda will play on the road against Bali Utd. in Denpasar and is hoping to win this game.
Rans Pik (#5) was upset in Gor Merpati by eighth ranked Rajawali 84-68. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Jabari Bird (198-1994, college: California) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 7 assists. Quintin Dove accounted for 11 points and 15 rebounds. American LeBryan Nash (198, college: OK State) came up with 22 points and 6 rebounds for Rans Pik in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rajawali (6-4) moved-up to fourth place. Rans Pik at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Prawira and Bali Utd.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Borneo has finally registered their first victory this season after seven consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Sakti, where they defeated Bima Perkasa (1-8) 86-76 on Sunday. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was Michael Qualls who scored 31 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Brandis Raley-Ross produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Borneo (1-7) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place. It was Bima Perkasa's fifth loss in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with eight games lost. They share it with Satya Wacana and Pacific Caesar. Borneo will meet Pacific Caesar (#13) in the next round. Bima Perkasa will play against Kesatria BS in Jakarta and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 11 Satya Wacana lost to undefeated Dewa United on the opponent's court 85-126.



Satria Muda - Prawira 68-76

The game between third ranked Satria Muda (6-3) and eighth ranked Prawira (5-3) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Satria Muda was defeated by Prawira in a tough game in Jakarta 68-76. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Satria Muda. Prawira looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds. Dominican Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) helped adding 24 points and 9 rebounds. Hester is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Bali Utd. and Rans Pik. Satria Muda at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. Prawira will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Satria Muda will play on the road against Bali Utd. in Denpasar and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Prawira: B.Francis 24+9reb+2ast, A.Hester 22+15reb, Y.Saputera 15+2reb+4ast, J.Gist 7+7reb+2ast, P.Wiguna 4+4reb, I.Muhammad 2+2reb+4ast
Satria Muda: J.Shaw 22+9reb+1ast, M.Henry 14+8reb+1ast, D.Dame 10+4reb, A.Grahita 7+1reb, W.Teja 6+4reb+3ast, J.Kokodiputra 5+4reb+1ast

Bima Perkasa - Borneo 76-86

Borneo has finally registered their first victory this season after seven consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Sakti, where they defeated Bima Perkasa (1-8) 86-76 on Sunday. Borneo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Bima Perkasa's 36 and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Borneo looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) who scored 31 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Forward Steve Taylor Jr (206-1993, college: Toledo) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Brandis Raley-Ross (189-1987, college: S.Carolina) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists and forward Garrius Holloman (198, college: BCU, agency: Diamond Sports) added 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Borneo (1-7) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place. It was Bima Perkasa's fifth loss in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with eight games lost. They share it with Satya Wacana and Pacific Caesar. Borneo will meet Pacific Caesar (#13) in the next round. Bima Perkasa will play against Kesatria BS in Jakarta and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Borneo: M.Qualls 31+7reb+3ast, S.Taylor Jr. 20+10reb+6ast, J.Johnson 14+5reb+4ast, C.Calvin 9+2reb+2ast, N.Young 6+2reb, S.Agam 3+2reb+3ast
Bima Perkasa: B.Raley-Ross 22+10reb+9ast, G.Holloman 20+8reb+4ast, K.Avin 13+4reb+4ast, H.Santosa 8+2reb+2ast, R.Purnomo 8+3reb+2ast, A.Mustofa 5+3reb+1ast

Dewa United - Satya Wacana 126-85

Very expected game in Surabaya where 11th ranked Satya Wacana (1-8) was crushed by leader Dewa United (8-0) 126-85 on Sunday. Dewa United forced 19 Satya Wacana turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 51.5 percentage. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 44 assists comparing to just 22 passes made by Satya Wacana's players. The best player for the winners was American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) who scored 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Five Dewa United players scored in double figures. American Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: A&M-Commerce) produced a double-double by scoring 31 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import point guard Isaac Asrat (182-1997, college: LCU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 20 points and 8 assists respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Dewa United have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-0 record. Satya Wacana lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost. They share it with Bima Perkasa and Pacific Caesar. Dewa United's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Surabaya to the arena .
Top scorers:
Dewa United: J.Adams 30+5reb+5ast, T.Miller 25+7reb+4ast, L.Prosper 16+11reb+1ast, G.Solano 15+2reb+7ast, W.Radityo 13+5reb+12ast, K.Gemilang 9+2reb+1ast
Satya Wacana: T.Robinson 31+13reb+1ast, I.Asrat 20+8ast, F.Rexy 8+1reb+2ast, B.Calvin 7+7reb+4ast, M.Henn 7+9reb+2ast, R.Yehezkiel 6+2ast

Rans Pik - Rajawali 68-84

Rans Pik (#5) was upset in Gor Merpati by eighth ranked Rajawali 84-68. Rajawali dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Rans Pik's 30. Rajawali players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Jabari Bird (198-1994, college: California) who led the winners and scored 23 points and 7 assists. His fellow American import forward Quintin Dove (197, college: UT Martin) accounted for 11 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side. Five Rajawali players scored in double figures. American LeBryan Nash (198, college: OK State) came up with 22 points and 6 rebounds and Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) added 16 points and 6 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for Rans Pik in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rajawali (6-4) moved-up to fourth place. Rans Pik at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Prawira and Bali Utd.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: J.Bird 23+3reb+7ast, M.Ryan 15+2reb+2ast, R.Pamungkas 11+4reb+4ast, Q.Dove 11+15reb+2ast, W.Lewis 10+3reb+2ast, T.Hendra 5+1reb+3ast
Rans Pik: L.Nash 22+6reb+1ast, D.Van Oostrum 16+3reb+6ast, J.Jordan 9+7reb+2ast, J.Caldwell 8+2reb+3ast, S.Daniel 8+2reb, S.Argus 3+1reb+1ast