IBL Round 35 (Regular Season): #1 Dewa United is defeated by Satria Muda

The Regular Season in IBL just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Dewa United (22-4) in Surabaya on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Satria Muda (18-7) 90-75. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Dewa United. It was a great evening for Nicaraguan guard Ricardo Zamora who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Elgin Cook (196-1993, college: Oregon) helped adding 16 points and 9 rebounds. Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satria Muda have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 18-7 record. Dewa United at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost.
The game in Pontianak was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Prawira (20-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Borneo (11-15). Prawira managed to secure a 7-point victory 99-92. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Borneo. It was an exceptional evening for American Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Manny Suarez accounted for 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) came up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 20 rebounds and 6 assists for Borneo in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for Prawira. Defending champion maintains third place with 20-5 record having just three points less than leader Dewa United. Borneo at the other side keeps the eighth position with 15 games lost.
Fourteenth-ranked Pacific Caesar (3-23) gave a tough game to sixth ranked Simba Bogor (16-10) in Gor Merpati on Sunday. Simba Bogor managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was Ida Putra who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Stephen Hurt produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Simba Bogor. They maintain sixth place with 16-10 record. Loser Pacific Caesar stay dead last with 23 lost games.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 35: Bali Utd. won against Bima Perkasa on the opponent's court 85-68. Rajawali unfortunately lost to Tangerang in a home game 88-95. Satya Wacana rolled over Bima Perkasa on the road 99-79. Prawira defeated Hangtuah on its own court 91-83.



Bima Perkasa - Bali Utd. 68-85

Very expected game in Sakti where 13th ranked Bima Perkasa (4-22) was defeated by seventh ranked Bali Utd. (13-13) 85-68 on Saturday. Bali Utd. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) who scored 34 points (!!!) and 4 assists. His fellow American import center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Cannefax is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. American Brandis Raley-Ross (189-1987, college: S.Carolina) produced 19 points and guard Avin Kurniawan (178-1997) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bali Utd. maintains seventh place with 13-13 record. Loser Bima Perkasa keeps the thirteenth position with 22 games lost.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: X.Cannefax 34+3reb+4ast, K.Green 17+11reb+4ast, R.Batte 13+2reb+2ast, B.Ardiansyah 8+4reb+1ast, G.Wimbardi 7+1reb+3ast, S.Surliyadin 3+4reb+4ast
Bima Perkasa: B.Raley-Ross 19+4reb+3ast, A.Kurniawan 16+6reb+1ast, J.Desmet 9+5reb+3ast, G.Holloman 7+9reb+6ast, J.Komagum 7+11reb+4ast, A.Mustofa 4+2reb

Borneo - Prawira 92-99

The game in Pontianak was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Prawira (20-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Borneo (11-15). Prawira managed to secure a 7-point victory 99-92. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Borneo. Prawira dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Borneo's 52. Prawira players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Chilean-Spanish center Manny Suarez (208-1993, college: Creighton) accounted for 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Hester is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Prawira players scored in double figures. American guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) came up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 20 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import forward Steve Taylor Jr (206-1993, college: Toledo) added 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Borneo in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for Prawira. Defending champion maintains third place with 20-5 record having just three points less than leader Dewa United. Borneo at the other side keeps the eighth position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Prawira: A.Hester 29+15reb+4ast, M.Suarez 24+8reb+4ast, B.Francis 15+4reb+3ast, Y.Saputera 13+6reb+9ast, P.Wiguna 10+3reb+1ast, H.Abraham 8+3reb+3ast
Borneo: M.Qualls 35+20reb+6ast, S.Taylor Jr. 29+6reb+4ast, A.Scott 15+3reb+1ast, C.Chrissler 3+2reb+2ast, S.Rondonuwu 3+1reb+2ast, S.Orlando 3+2reb+5ast

Dewa United - Satria Muda 75-90

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Dewa United (22-4) in Surabaya on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Satria Muda (18-7) 90-75. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Dewa United. It was a great evening for Nicaraguan guard Ricardo Zamora who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Elgin Cook (196-1993, college: Oregon) helped adding 16 points and 9 rebounds. Bahamas center Tavario Miller (203-1994, college: Texas A&M) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satria Muda have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 18-7 record. Dewa United at the other side still keeps top position with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Satria Muda: R.Zamora 21+8reb+4ast, E.Cook 16+9reb+2ast, D.Diagne 14+4reb, A.Pustovyi 12+9reb+3ast, A.Grahita 11+3reb+1ast, M.Aziz 6+1reb
Dewa United: J.Adams 19+8reb+4ast, T.Miller 16+16reb, G.Solano 12+1reb, R.Disi 11+2reb+2ast, L.Prosper 10+7reb, H.Hardianus 3+1reb+4ast

Rajawali - Tangerang 88-95

There was a small surprise in Jakarta where eleventh ranked Tangerang (8-18) defeated 9th ranked Rajawali (10-16) 95-88 on Saturday. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was forward Nick Stover (198-1993, college: USA) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Steven Green (196-1993, college: OKBU) chipped in 23 points and 9 assists. Worth to mention Stover played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Four Tangerang players scored in double figures. Guard Patrick McGlynn (188-1992, college: URI) produced 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Jabari Bird (198-1994, college: California) added 17 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tangerang maintains eleventh place with 8-18 record. Newly promoted Rajawali keeps the ninth position with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tangerang: N.Stover 26+13reb+3ast, S.Green 23+2reb+9ast, M.Williams 18+10reb+1ast, G.Risky 11+2reb, W.Swenjaya 9+2reb+1ast, R.Aprilian 4+5reb+1ast
Rajawali: P.McGlynn 22+5reb+6ast, J.Bird 17+12reb+3ast, J.Zohore 16+5reb+1ast, R.Pamungkas 7+1reb+1ast, J.Wongso 7+7reb+1ast, A.Alfiandi 7+2reb

Bima Perkasa - Satya Wacana 79-99

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 13th ranked Bima Perkasa's (4-22) home loss to twelfth ranked Satya Wacana (6-20) 79-99 on Sunday. Satya Wacana forced 19 Bima Perkasa turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Satya Wacana made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American Tyree Robinson (196-1995, college: A&M-Commerce) who had a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 15 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks. Point guard Calvin Biyantaka (177-1996) chipped in 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Satya Wacana players scored in double figures. American Brandis Raley-Ross (189-1987, college: S.Carolina) produced a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import forward Garrius Holloman (198, college: BCU, agency: Diamond Sports) added 8 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Satya Wacana maintains twelfth place with 6-20 record. Loser Bima Perkasa keeps the thirteenth position with 22 games lost.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: T.Robinson 39+15reb+7ast, C.Biyantaka 21+9reb+6ast, H.Lakay 18+5reb+2ast, I.Asrat 10+2reb+5ast, M.Henn 5+2reb+1ast, Y.Rahadiyanto 3+1ast
Bima Perkasa: B.Raley-Ross 34+10reb+6ast, H.Santosa 13+2reb, G.Holloman 8+16reb+4ast, A.Kurniawan 6+2reb+1ast, A.Mustofa 4+2reb, J.Komagum 4+1reb

Prawira - Hangtuah 91-83

Everything went according to plan in Bandung where third ranked Prawira (20-5) beat 10th ranked Hangtuah (9-17) 91-83 on Sunday. Prawira outrebounded Hangtuah 54-38 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Prawira looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Dominican Brandone Francis (194-1994, college: Texas Tech) who had a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists. International point guard Yudha Saputera (176-1998) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. American-Nigerian guard Michael Kolawole (195-1997, college: Lamar) produced 24 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals and Belgian forward Thomas De Thaey (203-1991, college: NC State) added 19 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourteenth consecutive win for Prawira. Defending champion maintains third place with 20-5 record having just three points less than leader Dewa United. Loser Hangtuah keeps the tenth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Prawira: B.Francis 27+11reb+11ast, Y.Saputera 17+3reb+4ast, A.Hester 14+6reb+1ast, M.Falconi 14+8reb+1ast, H.Abraham 9+4reb, M.Suarez 6+8reb
Hangtuah: M.Kolawole 24+5reb+8ast, T.De Thaey 19+9reb+1ast, F.Amir 16+5reb+1ast, A.January 14+8reb+2ast, D.Pratama 5+3reb+2ast, S.Neno 2+1reb+2ast

Simba Bogor - Pacific Caesar 79-76

Fourteenth-ranked Pacific Caesar (3-23) gave a tough game to sixth ranked Simba Bogor (16-10) in Gor Merpati on Sunday. Simba Bogor managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected much easier game. Simba Bogor forced 20 Pacific Caesar turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Ida Putra (183) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. American LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Stephen Hurt (211-1993, college: Kansas St.) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St.) added 18 points respectively for the guests. Four Pacific Caesar players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Simba Bogor. They maintain sixth place with 16-10 record. Loser Pacific Caesar stay dead last with 23 lost games.
Top scorers:
Simba Bogor: I.Putra 14+10reb+4ast, L.Nash 13+9reb+2ast, K.Funderburk 12+7reb+1ast, A.Satrio 8+2reb+1ast, A.Sanyudy 8+4reb, D.Salamena 6+2reb+1ast
Pacific Caesar: K.Blevins 18+2reb+3ast, D.Dhoifullah 17+2reb+1ast, S.Hurt 14+16reb+4ast, C.Yudha 10+7reb+3ast, M.Ariezky 6+5reb+2ast, G.Wibowo 6+1reb+1ast