IBL Round 22 (Regular Season): Kesatria BS beat Rajawali in a derby game

The Regular Season in IBL is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 3 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Kesatria BS (#3) and Rajawali (#7). Rajawali was smashed at home by 19 points 73-92 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rajawali. Kesatria BS looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. The other American import center Taylor Johns (197, college: UC Riverside) chipped in 14 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. American guard Jabari Bird (198-1994, college: California) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kesatria BS (12-1) have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Newly promoted Kesatria BS maintains third position having 2 victories less than leader Pelita Jaya. Rajawali at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eighth place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Leader Pelita Jaya delivered the fourteenth victory. This time they beat 9th ranked Hangtuah (6-9) 90-83 in Jakarta. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 19 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. Justin Brownlee contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American center Ronald Delph (213-1993, college: FAU) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds for Hangtuah. Hangtuah's coach Andika Supriadi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pelita Jaya (14-1) have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position, which they share with Dewa United. Hangtuah at the other side keeps the ninth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Bandung. Local Prawira (9-4) outscored 13th ranked Bima Perkasa (2-13) 85-58 on Sunday night. Hans Abraham scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners. At the losing side Garrius Holloman responded with 25 points and 6 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. Prawira have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Bima Perkasa lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Prawira will again meet Bima Perkasa (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bima Perkasa will play against Pacific Caesar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 22 bottom-ranked Pacific Caesar was defeated by Bali Utd. in Denpasar 86-73. Dewa United beat Rans Pik at home 100-91.
The best stats of 22th round was 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists by LeBryan Nash of Rans Pik.



Rajawali - Kesatria BS 73-92

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Kesatria BS (#3) and Rajawali (#7). Rajawali was smashed at home by 19 points 73-92 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rajawali. Kesatria BS looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. The other American import center Taylor Johns (197, college: UC Riverside) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Kesatria BS players scored in double figures. American guard Jabari Bird (198-1994, college: California) produced a double-double by scoring 29 points and 14 rebounds and Danish-Ivorian center Jonas Zohore (210-1991, agency: BIG) added 9 points and 13 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kesatria BS (12-1) have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Newly promoted Kesatria BS maintains third position having 2 victories less than leader Pelita Jaya. Rajawali at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eighth place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kesatria BS: K.Barkley 27+11reb+8ast, C.Gettys 17+14reb+2ast, T.Johns 14+11reb+9ast, K.Poetiray 10+1reb+2ast, K.Baskoro 7+1reb+2ast, N.Saputra 5+4reb+2ast
Rajawali: J.Bird 29+14reb+3ast, P.McGlynn 14+3reb+1ast, J.Zohore 9+13reb+2ast, R.Muhammad 6+1ast, T.Hendra 5+1reb+6ast, H.Padre 4+3reb

Prawira - Bima Perkasa 85-58

The game with biggest result difference took place in Bandung. Local Prawira (9-4) outscored 13th ranked Bima Perkasa (2-13) 85-58 on Sunday night. Prawira outrebounded Bima Perkasa 38-27 including 29 on the defensive glass. Prawira looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Bima Perkasa's players. The former international Hans Abraham (180-1995) scored 26 points to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Garrius Holloman (198, college: BCU, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import Brandis Raley-Ross (189-1987, college: S.Carolina) scored 12 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Prawira have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Bima Perkasa lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 13 games lost. Prawira will again meet Bima Perkasa (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bima Perkasa will play against Pacific Caesar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Prawira: H.Abraham 26+2ast, B.Francis 17+4reb+5ast, Y.Saputera 15+3reb+4ast, I.Muhammad 8+1reb+2ast, J.Gist 8+5reb+3ast, A.Hester 6+8reb+1ast
Bima Perkasa: G.Holloman 25+6reb+2ast, B.Raley-Ross 12+4reb+4ast, J.Komagum 9+7reb, K.Avin 4+1reb+1ast, D.Joseph 2+2reb+1ast, M.Muhammad 2+2reb+1ast

Bali Utd. - Pacific Caesar 86-73

There was no surprise in Denpasar where 14th ranked Pacific Caesar (1-13) was defeated by eighth ranked Bali Utd. (8-9) 86-73 on Sunday. Bali Utd. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Ryan Batte (198-1999, college: Thomas More) scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) chipped in 18 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Four Bali Utd. players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) responded with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Jaylyn Richardson (189-1998, college: WOU) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bali Utd. moved-up to seventh place. Pacific Caesar lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. Bali Utd. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pacific Caesar will play against Bima Perkasa (#13) in Sakti and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: R.Batte 23+8reb+6ast, K.Green 18+14reb, A.Wenas 15+1reb+4ast, X.Cannefax 14+4reb+3ast, L.Koswara 8+1reb+1ast, P.Indrawan 5+1ast
Pacific Caesar: S.Hurt 23+8reb+6ast, K.Blevins 15+3reb+3ast, J.Richardson 13+5reb+6ast, D.Frederico 8+2reb+2ast, D.Daffa 8+3reb+1ast, Y.Christian 2+1reb

Hangtuah - Pelita Jaya 83-90

Leader Pelita Jaya delivered the fourteenth victory. This time they beat 9th ranked Hangtuah (6-9) 90-83 in Jakarta. Pelita Jaya players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward KJ McDaniels (197-1993, college: Clemson) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 19 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. American-Filipino forward Justin Brownlee (197-1988, college: St.John's) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Brownlee is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American center Ronald Delph (213-1993, college: FAU) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Michael Kolawole (195-1997, college: Lamar) added 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Hangtuah. Five Pelita Jaya and four Hangtuah players scored in double figures. Hangtuah's coach Andika Supriadi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pelita Jaya (14-1) have an impressive 12-game winning streak. They maintain first position, which they share with Dewa United. Hangtuah at the other side keeps the ninth place with nine games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: K.McDaniels 26+19reb+5ast, J.Brownlee 16+8reb+2ast, B.Jawato 14+6reb+3ast, A.Muhamad 13+4reb+1ast, M.Guntara 11+4reb+3ast, V.Kosasih 4
Hangtuah: M.Kolawole 22+5reb+4ast, R.Delph 20+15reb+1ast, F.Amir 14+6reb+5ast, Z.Talley 14+5reb+3ast, P.Dandung Oneal 7+2reb+1ast, T.Hartanto 6+4reb+2ast

Dewa United - Rans Pik 100-91

No shocking result in a game in Surabaya where second ranked Dewa United (14-1) defeated 6th ranked Rans Pik (8-7) 100-91 on Sunday. Dewa United made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Dominican point guard Gelvis Solano (185-1994, college: Merrimack, agency: BMS Sport Agency) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) chipped in 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Dewa United players scored in double figures. At the losing side American LeBryan Nash (198, college: OK State) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Jamaican center Jerome Jordan (212-1986, college: Tulsa, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dewa United keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Pelita Jaya. Loser Rans Pik keeps the sixth place with seven games lost. Dewa United will meet Borneo (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rans Pik will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Dewa United: J.Adams 25+9reb+4ast, G.Solano 21+5reb+12ast, L.Prosper 18+15reb+2ast, S.Dio 15+5reb+2ast, T.Miller 11+3reb, K.Gemilang 5+2ast
Rans Pik: L.Nash 34+10reb+4ast, J.Jordan 27+11reb, D.Van Oostrum 17+7reb+10ast, S.Daniel 5+3reb, D.Nuban 5+3reb, O.Wira Sanjaya 3+2reb+5ast