IBL Round 26 (Regular Season): Kesatria BS defeat Bali Utd. in the closest game of the week

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in IBL. What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Sixth-ranked Bali Utd. (11-11) gave a tough game to third ranked Kesatria BS (16-1) in Denpasar on Wednesday. The visitors from Jakarta managed to secure only two-point victory 90-88. However their fans expected easier game. Kesatria BS looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Center CJ Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 12 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) responded with 32 points and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Kesatria BS have an impressive 16-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Bali Utd. at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. Kesatria BS will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bali Utd. will play at home against Rans Pik (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Pacific Caesar managed to get a second victory, breaking the twelve-game losing streak. This time they won against twelfth-ranked Satya Wacana in Salatiga 77-67. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and Keljin Blevins supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 28 points and 19 rebounds by center Mikey Henn (202-1997, college: Penn State) did not help to save the game for Satya Wacana. Pacific Caesar maintains fourteenth position with 2-17 record. Satya Wacana lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
12th ranked Satya Wacana (5-15) was outscored at home by seventh ranked Rans Pik (11-9) with the biggest margin this round 75-51 on Wednesday night. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was LeBryan Nash who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Mikey Henn produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rans Pik moved-up to sixth place. Satya Wacana lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 15 games lost. Rans Pik will meet Bali Utd. (#7) in the next round. Satya Wacana will have a break next round.

In the last game of round 26 Satria Muda destroyed Hangtuah on the opponent's court 107-86.



Bali Utd. - Kesatria BS 88-90

Sixth-ranked Bali Utd. (11-11) gave a tough game to third ranked Kesatria BS (16-1) in Denpasar on Wednesday. The visitors from Jakarta managed to secure only two-point victory 90-88. However their fans expected easier game. Kesatria BS looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Center CJ Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 12 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Kesatria BS players scored in double figures. Forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) responded with 32 points and 7 assists and center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Kesatria BS have an impressive 16-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Bali Utd. at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. Kesatria BS will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bali Utd. will play at home against Rans Pik (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: X.Cannefax 32+4reb+7ast, A.Wenas 19+1reb+4ast, K.Green 16+14reb+3ast, S.Surliyadin 6+5reb+2ast, R.Putra 6+2reb+1ast, B.Ardiansyah 6+5reb+2ast
Kesatria BS: C.Gettys 16+9reb+8ast, N.Saputra 15+2reb+3ast, K.Poetiray 15+2reb+3ast, K.Barkley 12+12reb+5ast, T.Johns 9+8reb+5ast, K.Baskoro 7+3reb+2ast

Satya Wacana - Rans Pik 51-75

12th ranked Satya Wacana (5-15) was outscored at home by seventh ranked Rans Pik (11-9) with the biggest margin this round 75-51 on Wednesday night. Rans Pik held Satya Wacana to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.7 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Satya Wacana 57-37 including a 42-31 advantage in defensive rebounds. Rans Pik looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Satya Wacana's players. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was LeBryan Nash (198, college: OK State) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Power forward John Fields (205-1988, college: Tennessee) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 18 rebounds. Four Rans Pik players scored in double figures. Center Mikey Henn (202-1997, college: Penn State) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Isaac Asrat (182-1997, college: LCU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rans Pik moved-up to sixth place. Satya Wacana lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 15 games lost. Rans Pik will meet Bali Utd. (#7) in the next round. Satya Wacana will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: M.Henn 25+10reb+1ast, I.Asrat 10+8reb+3ast, C.Biyantaka 7+1reb+5ast, H.Lakay 5+2reb, M.Bintang 2+4reb, R.Fernando 2
Rans Pik: L.Nash 18+13reb+5ast, A.Satrio 12+1reb+1ast, J.Fields 12+18reb, K.Funderburk 11+5reb+2ast, D.Salamena 10+2ast, O.Wira Sanjaya 6+2reb+1ast

Hangtuah - Satria Muda 86-107

Very expected game in Jakarta where 9th ranked Hangtuah (6-13) was crushed by fifth ranked Satria Muda (12-7) 107-86 on Friday. Satria Muda outrebounded Hangtuah 47-29 including 18 on the offensive glass. Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds. Nicaraguan guard Ricardo Zamora chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 assists. Four Satria Muda players scored in double figures. Belgian forward Thomas De Thaey (203-1991, college: NC State) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and American-Nigerian guard Michael Kolawole (195-1997, college: Lamar) added 26 points respectively for the hosts. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satria Muda maintains fifth position with 12-7 record. Hangtuah lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Borneo. Satria Muda will meet Borneo (#9) in the next round. Hangtuah will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hangtuah: M.Kolawole 26+4reb+1ast, T.De Thaey 21+11reb+2ast, Z.Talley 13+5reb+11ast, F.Amir 6+3reb+6ast, D.Pratama 5+1reb, S.Neno 5+2reb+5ast
Satria Muda: J.Shaw 22+14reb+3ast, R.Zamora 17+3reb+11ast, A.Grahita 14+2reb+1ast, M.Henry 12+6reb, J.Kokodiputra 8+1reb+1ast, M.Aziz 8+1reb

Satya Wacana - Pacific Caesar 67-77

Bottom-ranked Pacific Caesar managed to get a second victory, breaking the twelve-game losing streak. This time they won against twelfth-ranked Satya Wacana in Salatiga 77-67. Pacific Caesar outrebounded Satya Wacana 49-38 including 34 on the defensive glass. Satya Wacana was plagued by 31 personal fouls down the stretch. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St.) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Pacific Caesar players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 28 points and 19 rebounds by center Mikey Henn (202-1997, college: Penn State) did not help to save the game for Satya Wacana. Point guard Isaac Asrat (182-1997, college: LCU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 21 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Pacific Caesar maintains fourteenth position with 2-17 record. Satya Wacana lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 15 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: M.Henn 28+19reb+3ast, I.Asrat 21+9reb+2ast, H.Lakay 6+1reb+3ast, I.Mailensun 4, C.Biyantaka 4+3reb+4ast, R.Prasetya 3+4reb
Pacific Caesar: S.Hurt 23+15reb+3ast, K.Blevins 16+7reb+3ast, J.Richardson 14+3reb+2ast, D.Dhoifullah 12+4reb+1ast, C.Yudha 9+11reb+3ast, A.Pratama 2+2reb+1ast