IBL Round 12 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game in Denpasar was quite interesting. Fourth ranked Satria Muda (8-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Bali Utd. (6-4). Satria Muda defeated Bali Utd. 85-75 on Sunday. Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) contributed with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Satria Muda's coach Manuel Pena-Garces used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) replied with 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for Bali Utd.Satria Muda moved-up to second place. Bali Utd. at the other side keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Rajawali. Satria Muda will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bali Utd. will play on the road against Rajawali (#6) in Jakarta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Twelfth-ranked Satya Wacana (1-9) was very close to win a game against fifth ranked Bali Utd. (6-4) in Denpasar. Bali Utd. managed to secure only two-point victory 69-67. However their fans expected much easier game. American players dominated also this game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 21 rebounds and Xavier Cannefax who added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) during the contest. The best for the losing side was Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: A&M-Commerce) with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bali Utd. maintains fifth position with 6-4 record, which they share with Rajawali. Satya Wacana lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Bima Perkasa. Bali Utd. will play against Rajawali (#6) in Jakarta in the next round. Satya Wacana will have a break next round.
The game between fourth ranked Kesatria BS (7-1) and 12th ranked Bima Perkasa (1-9) in Jakarta on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Kesatria BS outscored guests from Sakti 94-66. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by Taylor Johns who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists by Brandis Raley-Ross did not help to save the game for Bima Perkasa. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kesatria BS have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Pelita Jaya. Bima Perkasa lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with nine games lost. They share it with Satya Wacana. Kesatria BS's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena .

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Borneo was beaten by Kesatria BS on the road 90-86. Pacific Caesar was destroyed by Satria Muda on its own court 87-107. Borneo managed to outperform Pacific Caesar in Pontianak 82-70.
The most impressive performance of 12th round was 29 points and 14 rebounds by Steve Taylor Jr of Borneo.



Kesatria BS - Borneo 90-86

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Kesatria BS (7-1) beat 11th ranked Borneo (2-8) in Jakarta 90-86 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Kesatria BS forced 19 Borneo turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 5 assists and center Taylor Johns (197, college: UC Riverside) supported him with 24 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 29 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) did not help to save the game for Borneo. Forward Steve Taylor Jr (206-1993, college: Toledo) added 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Kesatria BS have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Pelita Jaya. Loser Borneo keeps the eleventh position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Borneo: M.Qualls 29+14reb+5ast, S.Taylor Jr. 23+12reb+4ast, J.Johnson 14+13reb+4ast, C.Calvin 5+1ast, R.Shariputra 5, S.Rondonuwu 4+1reb+3ast
Kesatria BS: K.Barkley 36+14reb+5ast, T.Johns 24+14reb+7ast, N.Saputra 11, K.Poetiray 8+3reb, K.Baskoro 4+1reb, J.Copman 3+1ast

Pacific Caesar - Satria Muda 87-107

Very expected game when 13th ranked Pacific Caesar (1-10) was smashed by fourth ranked Satria Muda (8-3) in Surabaya 107-87 on Friday. Satria Muda made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Pacific Caesar turnovers and outrebounded them 36-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Pacific Caesar's players. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists and center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) supported him with 24 points. Even a double-double of 19 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists by forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) did not help to save the game for Pacific Caesar. Point guard Jaylyn Richardson (189-1998, college: WOU) added 21 points and 7 assists. Five Satria Muda and four Pacific Caesar players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Satria Muda moved-up to second place. Pacific Caesar lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: J.Richardson 21+1reb+7ast, D.Daffa 20+3reb, S.Hurt 19+11reb+6ast, N.Wiggins 11+3reb, P.Aven 4+2reb+1ast, A.Muhammad 3+1reb+1ast
Satria Muda: J.Shaw 24+2reb+2ast, A.Grahita 18+3reb+1ast, M.Henry 17+11reb+9ast, M.Aziz 13+2reb+1ast, C.Julian 11+4reb+1ast, J.Kokodiputra 10+1reb+2ast

Bali Utd. - Satya Wacana 69-67

Twelfth-ranked Satya Wacana (1-9) was very close to win a game against fifth ranked Bali Utd. (6-4) in Denpasar. Bali Utd. managed to secure only two-point victory 69-67. However their fans expected much easier game. Bali Utd. made 24-of-28 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game, while Satya Wacana only scored five points from the stripe. Satya Wacana was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated also this game. Worth to mention a great performance of center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 21 rebounds and forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) who added 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) during the contest. Cannefax is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: A&M-Commerce) with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Isaac Asrat (182-1997, college: LCU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bali Utd. maintains fifth position with 6-4 record, which they share with Rajawali. Satya Wacana lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Bima Perkasa. Bali Utd. will play against Rajawali (#6) in Jakarta in the next round. Satya Wacana will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: T.Robinson 27+14reb+3ast, I.Asrat 22+5reb+3ast, P.Randy 6+3reb, M.Henn 4+5reb+2ast, H.Lakay 4+1reb+1ast, R.Yehezkiel 2+5reb+1ast
Bali Utd.: X.Cannefax 19+5reb+4ast, K.Green 14+21reb+1ast, A.Wenas 8+4reb+5ast, R.Batte 7+3reb+2ast, B.Ardiansyah 6+2reb, P.Rico 6+6reb

Kesatria BS - Bima Perkasa 94-66

The game between fourth ranked Kesatria BS (7-1) and 12th ranked Bima Perkasa (1-9) in Jakarta on Saturday ended with biggest points difference. Kesatria BS outscored guests from Sakti 94-66. Kesatria BS dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Bima Perkasa's 42. They outrebounded Bima Perkasa 46-32 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kesatria BS looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Bima Perkasa's players. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by center Taylor Johns (197, college: UC Riverside) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) supported him with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Four Kesatria BS players scored in double figures. Even 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) by Brandis Raley-Ross (189-1987, college: S.Carolina) did not help to save the game for Bima Perkasa. Forward Garrius Holloman (198, college: BCU, agency: Diamond Sports) added 20 points and 12 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kesatria BS have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Pelita Jaya. Bima Perkasa lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with nine games lost. They share it with Satya Wacana. Kesatria BS's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena .
Top scorers:
Bima Perkasa: B.Raley-Ross 24+9reb+6ast, G.Holloman 20+12reb+2ast, R.Purnomo 9+5reb, K.Avin 6+2reb, H.Santosa 3, A.Mustofa 2+1ast
Kesatria BS: T.Johns 22+16reb+5ast, K.Barkley 16+12reb+11ast, A.Adrianno 11+4ast, P.Tifan 10+2reb+4ast, J.Copman 8+7reb, L.Esha 8+1reb+4ast

Bali Utd. - Satria Muda 75-85

The game in Denpasar was quite interesting. Fourth ranked Satria Muda (8-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Bali Utd. (6-4). Satria Muda defeated Bali Utd. 85-75 on Sunday. Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Myke Henry (198-1992, college: DePaul) contributed with 11 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Satria Muda's coach Manuel Pena-Garces used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) replied with 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) added 19 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks in the effort for Bali Utd.Satria Muda moved-up to second place. Bali Utd. at the other side keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Rajawali. Satria Muda will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bali Utd. will play on the road against Rajawali (#6) in Jakarta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: X.Cannefax 33+6reb+3ast, K.Green 19+14reb+3ast, A.Wenas 8+5reb+6ast, S.Surliyadin 5+6reb+2ast, R.Batte 3+4reb+1ast, P.Rico 3+4reb
Satria Muda: J.Shaw 18+11reb+2ast, M.Henry 11+9reb+8ast, A.Grahita 11+1reb+1ast, M.Aziz 11+2reb+1ast, E.Antoni 9+5reb+2ast, J.Kokodiputra 9+4reb+1ast

Pacific Caesar - Borneo 70-82

Rather predictable result when eleventh ranked Borneo (2-8) won against bottom-ranked Pacific Caesar (1-10) in Surabaya 82-70 on Sunday. Borneo outrebounded Pacific Caesar 42-23 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Borneo looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The winners were led by forward Steve Taylor Jr (206-1993, college: Toledo) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds and guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) supported him with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. Even 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) did not help to save the game for Pacific Caesar. Point guard Jaylyn Richardson (189-1998, college: WOU) added 24 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Borneo maintains eleventh position with 2-8 record. Pacific Caesar lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: J.Richardson 24+4reb+3ast, S.Hurt 20+8reb+4ast, N.Wiggins 13+3reb+3ast, A.Muhammad 7+2reb+2ast, Y.Yonatan 3, P.Aven 3+1reb
Borneo: S.Taylor Jr. 29+14reb+3ast, M.Qualls 21+10reb+7ast, J.Johnson 11+3reb+4ast, C.Calvin 7+4reb+1ast, P.Sultan 4, R.Shariputra 3+2reb+2ast