IBL Round 29 (Regular Season): Kesatria BS keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Kesatria BS as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Kesatria BS defeated second-ranked Dewa United in Surabaya 111-102. Kesatria BS looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) stepped up and scored 39 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and his fellow American import center CJ Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 26 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) responded with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Dewa United at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. Dewa United will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Kesatria BS will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Rans Pik in Gor Merpati.
Fifth ranked Satria Muda (14-7) crushed at home 14th ranked Pacific Caesar (2-18) by 48 points 93-45, which is the biggest margin this round. Nicaraguan guard Ricardo Zamora nailed 7 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and Abraham Grahita accounted for 20 points. American forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) came up with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for Pacific Caesar in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Satria Muda have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 14-7 record. Pacific Caesar at the other side stay dead last with 18 lost games. Satria Muda will play against Tangerang (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Pacific Caesar will have a break next round.

In the last two games of round 29 Tangerang lost to Rans Pik on the opponent's court 84-95. Dewa United outscored Bima Perkasa in a home game 96-77.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 26 points and 6 assists by Brandis Raley-Ross of Bima Perkasa.



Dewa United - Kesatria BS 102-111

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Kesatria BS as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Kesatria BS defeated second-ranked Dewa United in Surabaya 111-102. Kesatria BS looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) stepped up and scored 39 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners and his fellow American import center CJ Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 26 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) responded with 25 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and international center Lester Prosper (209-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Dewa United at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. Dewa United will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Kesatria BS will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Rans Pik in Gor Merpati.
Top scorers:
Kesatria BS: K.Barkley 39+6reb+9ast, C.Gettys 26+11reb+8ast, A.Rorimpandey 15+5ast, K.Baskoro 10+2reb, T.Johns 9+5reb+3ast, N.Saputra 4+4reb+1ast
Dewa United: L.Prosper 27+11reb, J.Adams 25+7reb+7ast, T.Miller 17+7reb+3ast, G.Solano 16+2reb+7ast, K.Gemilang 7+3reb+3ast, R.Wibowo 3+1reb+1ast

Satria Muda - Pacific Caesar 93-45

Fifth ranked Satria Muda (14-7) crushed at home 14th ranked Pacific Caesar (2-18) by 48 points 93-45, which is the biggest margin this round. Satria Muda held Pacific Caesar to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Satria Muda forced 23 Pacific Caesar turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Pacific Caesar's players. Satria Muda brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Nicaraguan guard Ricardo Zamora nailed 7 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side and the former international guard Abraham Grahita (180-1995) accounted for 20 points. American forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) came up with 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Yonatan Yonatan (189-1998) added 4 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Pacific Caesar in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Satria Muda have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 14-7 record. Pacific Caesar at the other side stay dead last with 18 lost games. Satria Muda will play against Tangerang (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Pacific Caesar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Satria Muda: A.Grahita 20+1reb+2ast, D.Diagne 13+7reb, A.Pustovyi 11+5reb, A.Alhadar 10+2reb, M.Henry 9+6reb+1ast, R.Zamora 7+12reb+8ast
Pacific Caesar: K.Blevins 11+3reb+1ast, S.Hurt 10+9reb+4ast, G.Wibowo 9+3reb+1ast, D.Dhoifullah 7+1reb+2ast, Y.Yonatan 4+13reb, C.Yudha 2+3reb

Rans Pik - Tangerang 95-84

Very expected game in Gor Merpati where 11th ranked Tangerang (5-14) was defeated by sixth ranked Rans Pik (12-9) 95-84. Rans Pik players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists. Tangerang was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American LeBryan Nash (198, college: OK State) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and Dutch-British guard Devon Van Oostrum (190-1993, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. American guard Steven Green (196-1993, college: OKBU) came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists and British center Morakinyo Williams (209-1988, college: Citadel) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Tangerang in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rans Pik have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 12-9 record. Tangerang at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 14 games lost. Rans Pik will play against higher ranked Kesatria BS (#3) in Jakarta in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tangerang will play on the road against Satria Muda (#5) in Jakarta and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Rans Pik: L.Nash 23+12reb+7ast, K.Funderburk 16+9reb+3ast, D.Van Oostrum 15+5reb+11ast, J.Fields 11+8reb+1ast, D.Salamena 9+1ast, O.Wira Sanjaya 7+2reb+2ast
Tangerang: S.Green 29+8reb+10ast, M.Williams 14+8reb+2ast, N.Stover 14+6reb+1ast, H.Tito Aji 11, D.Ray 7+3reb+2ast, R.Aprilian 5+1reb+1ast

Dewa United - Bima Perkasa 96-77

Very predictable result in Surabaya where second ranked Dewa United (19-3) smashed 13th ranked Bima Perkasa (3-18) 96-77. Dewa United forced 19 Bima Perkasa turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and international center Lester Prosper (209-1988, college: Old Westbury, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) accounted for 16 points and 9 rebounds. Miller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Dewa United players scored in double figures. American Brandis Raley-Ross (189-1987, college: S.Carolina) came up with 26 points and 6 assists and the other American import forward Garrius Holloman (198, college: BCU, agency: Diamond Sports) added 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Bima Perkasa in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dewa United keeps a position of league leader. Bima Perkasa lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 18 games lost. Dewa United will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bima Perkasa will play at home against Hangtuah (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Dewa United: T.Miller 17+11reb+3ast, L.Prosper 16+9reb+3ast, J.Adams 14+3reb+1ast, D.Saputra 13+3reb, R.Wibowo 9+2reb+9ast, R.Disi 9+1ast
Bima Perkasa: B.Raley-Ross 26+3reb+6ast, G.Holloman 16+11reb+4ast, A.Kurniawan 10+3reb+2ast, J.Komagum 7+10reb, H.Santosa 6+3reb+1ast, M.Mukhlisin 4