IBL Round 4 (Regular Season): Satria Muda keep a leadership position

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in IBL, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Satria Muda as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Satria Muda defeated 6th ranked Hangtuah in Jakarta 85-72. American LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. The other American import center Wendell Lewis (203-1989, college: Alabama St.) chipped in 13 points. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Satria Muda (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Hangtuah at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Hangtuah will play next round against Satya Wacana trying to get back on the winning streak. Satria Muda will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Bali Utd. in Denpasar.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Jakarta. Top-ranked Satria Muda faced 4th ranked Borneo. Host Satria Muda (5-0) smashed guests from Pontianak (4-3) 104-67. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Borneo. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. LeBryan Nash contributed with 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for Borneo. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Satria Muda have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Borneo at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. Satria Muda will play against Bali Utd. (#11) in Denpasar in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Borneo will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Bima Perkasa (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 89-75 loss to ninth ranked Dewa United (3-3) in Sakti on Saturday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Jordan Adams who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side Kierell Green responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dewa United maintains ninth position with 3-3 record. Loser Bima Perkasa still closes the standings with five games lost. Dewa United will meet at home higher ranked Tangerang (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bima Perkasa will play against Pacific Caesar (#12) in Surabaya and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Rest of the games of round 4 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Satya Wacana was defeated by Borneo in Pontianak 79-68. Tangerang beat Pacific Caesar at home 90-82. Simba Bogor destroyed Rajawali on the opponent's court 84-64. Winless Bima Perkasa was outscored by Hangtuah in a home game 59-100. Bali Utd. recorded a loss to Tangerang on the road 74-64. Winless Rajawali was crushed by Prawira on its own court 53-74.
The best stats of 4th round was 15 points, 25 rebounds and 5 assists by Norbertas Giga of Prawira.



Borneo - Satya Wacana 79-68

There was no surprise in Pontianak where 10th ranked Satya Wacana (2-4) was defeated by fourth ranked Borneo (4-3) 79-68 on Thursday. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 16 rebounds and forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) who added 14 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side guard Marquis Davison (196-2000, college: Columbus St., agency: Worldwide SM) responded with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and forward KK Curry (201-2000, college: UT Martin) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Borneo have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Borneo went down to seventh position due to points difference. Loser Satya Wacana keeps the tenth place with four games lost. Borneo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Satya Wacana will play against Hangtuah (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: M.Davison 21+8reb+6ast, K.Curry 18+7reb+2ast, R.Sardy 7+3reb, R.Wijaya 5+1reb, K.Sihombing 5+3reb+2ast, J.Haslem 5+2reb+3ast
Borneo: M.Qualls 29+16reb+3ast, B.McCoy 14+11reb+1ast, D.Walker 14+1reb+4ast, M.Daffa 8+5reb, H.Abraham 6+1reb+3ast, S.Orlando 5+1reb+4ast

Satria Muda - Hangtuah 85-72

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Satria Muda as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Satria Muda defeated 6th ranked Hangtuah in Jakarta 85-72. American LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. The other American import center Wendell Lewis (203-1989, college: Alabama St.) chipped in 13 points. American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and Samuel Adewunmi (-1999) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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. Satria Muda (5-0) have an impressive five-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Hangtuah at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Hangtuah will play next round against Satya Wacana trying to get back on the winning streak. Satria Muda will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Bali Utd. in Denpasar.
Top scorers:
Hangtuah: S.Adewunmi 21+5reb+2ast, A.Henriquez 20+12reb+6ast, R.Christmas 12+7reb+1ast, A.Satrio 10+2reb+2ast, D.Pratama 4+4reb+1ast, J.Kuntara 3+1reb+2ast
Satria Muda: L.Nash 22+11reb+3ast, W.Lewis 13+4reb+3ast, A.Seputra 11+8reb+1ast, A.Grahita 11+4reb+2ast, R.Bell 9+4reb+2ast, W.Teja 8+2reb+3ast

Tangerang - Pacific Caesar 90-82

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Tangerang (4-2) defeated at home 12th ranked Pacific Caesar (1-5) 90-82 on Saturday. Tangerang outrebounded Pacific Caesar 47-36 including 32 on the defensive glass. Tangerang looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG) who helped to win the game recording 27 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) who added 20 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Tangerang players scored in double figures. At the losing side Puerto Rican-Dominican guard Miguel Miranda (198-2001, college: National Park) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and American forward Chrishon Briggs (195-1995, college: CSUB) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tangerang moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Pacific Caesar lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with five games lost. Tangerang will meet Dewa United (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Pacific Caesar will play against Bima Perkasa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: M.Miranda 34+10reb+2ast, C.Briggs 16+7reb+4ast, D.Dhoifullah 10+4reb+1ast, F.Johnson 9+5reb+2ast, D.Celosse 4, R.Azzaryan Pradhitya 2+1reb+1ast
Tangerang: S.Branch 27+9reb+7ast, J.Shaw 20+13reb+4ast, C.Bryant 13+9reb+2ast, G.Risky 10+1reb+3ast, H.Tito Aji 9+2reb+2ast, R.Aprilian 4+1reb+1ast

Bima Perkasa - Dewa United 75-89

Bottom-ranked Bima Perkasa (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 89-75 loss to ninth ranked Dewa United (3-3) in Sakti on Saturday evening. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Jordan Adams (194-1994, college: UCLA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Dominican point guard Gelvis Paulino (185-1994, college: Merrimack) who added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Dewa United players scored in double figures. At the losing side American center Kierell Green (203-1997, college: Edinboro) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St., agency: Diamond Sports) scored 21 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dewa United maintains ninth position with 3-3 record. Loser Bima Perkasa still closes the standings with five games lost. Dewa United will meet at home higher ranked Tangerang (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bima Perkasa will play against Pacific Caesar (#12) in Surabaya and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bima Perkasa: K.Blevins 21+4reb+1ast, K.Green 16+13reb+4ast, A.Kurniawan 15+2reb+3ast, C.Raley-Ross 8+3reb, J.Desmet 6+1ast, J.Panagan 4+2reb+3ast
Dewa United: J.Adams 20+11reb+4ast, L.Prosper 19+9reb, G.Paulino 15+5reb+8ast, M.Dime 12+9reb+3ast, A.Wisnu 6+2reb+3ast, K.Gemilang 6+2reb+1ast

Rajawali - Simba Bogor 64-84

Very expected game in Jakarta where bottom-ranked Rajawali (0-6) was rolled over by fourth ranked Simba Bogor (5-2) 84-64 on Saturday. Simba Bogor dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rajawali's 34. Simba Bogor looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 7 rebounds and American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB, agency: Diamond Sports) who added 28 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American center Dennis Clifford (213-1992, college: Boston Coll.) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Quintin Dove (197-1998, college: UT Martin) scored 31 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Simba Bogor have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Rajawali still closes the standings with six games lost. Simba Bogor will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rajawali will play against Dewa United (#9) in Surabaya and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: Q.Dove 31+5reb+2ast, D.Clifford 19+18reb+4ast, J.Oei 8+2reb+1ast, P.Hosbach 2+5reb+2ast, C.Manuputty 2+2reb+6ast, D.Winata 2+2reb+1ast
Simba Bogor: A.Fuller 29+7reb+1ast, K.Buffen 28+5reb+2ast, F.Shihab 7+1reb+3ast, D.Salamena 7+2reb, T.De Thaey 5+5reb+2ast, D.Van Oostrum 4+8reb+16ast

Satria Muda - Borneo 104-67

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Jakarta. Top-ranked Satria Muda faced 4th ranked Borneo. Host Satria Muda (5-0) smashed guests from Pontianak (4-3) 104-67. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Borneo. Satria Muda made 25-of-30 charity shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Borneo 49-38 including a 36-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Satria Muda players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Borneo's players. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Randy Bell (193-1998, college: Dalton St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. LeBryan Nash (198-1992, college: OK State) contributed with 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Satria Muda players scored in double figures. Guard Michael Qualls (197-1994, college: Arkansas) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Brandon McCoy (213-1998, college: UNLV, agency: MSG) added 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks in the effort for Borneo. 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 an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Borneo at the other side dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. Satria Muda will play against Bali Utd. (#11) in Denpasar in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Borneo will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Borneo: M.Qualls 21+15reb+5ast, B.McCoy 16+10reb, D.Walker 14+4reb+1ast, D.Wenas 6+4reb+2ast, C.Chrissler 4, T.Hartanto 2+1reb
Satria Muda: R.Bell 15+10reb+5ast, L.Nash 15+6reb+3ast, W.Lewis 14+7reb+1ast, A.Grahita 13+1reb+3ast, A.Seputra 10+4reb, M.Aziz 9+2reb+2ast

Bima Perkasa - Hangtuah 59-100

Very predictable result in Sakti where sixth ranked Hangtuah (4-2) outscored bottom-ranked Bima Perkasa (0-5) 100-59 on Sunday. Hangtuah forced 21 Bima Perkasa turnovers and outrebounded them 45-30 including 16 on the offensive glass. Hangtuah looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Samuel Adewunmi (-1999) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 rebounds and American-Dominican guard Adonys Henriquez (201-1994, college: St.Louis) who added 21 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American guard Keljin Blevins (198-1995, college: Montana St., agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Corey Raley-Ross (192-1991, college: Buffalo, agency: Starting 5) scored 9 points and 7 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Hangtuah moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Bima Perkasa still closes the standings with five games lost. Hangtuah will meet Satya Wacana (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bima Perkasa will play against Pacific Caesar in Surabaya and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bima Perkasa: K.Blevins 15+8reb+1ast, C.Raley-Ross 9+3reb+7ast, J.Desmet 7+1reb, K.Green 6+6reb, J.Panagan 5+2reb+2ast, H.Annur 5+2reb
Hangtuah: S.Adewunmi 22+8reb+3ast, A.Henriquez 21+6reb+3ast, F.Amir 12+2reb+1ast, R.Christmas 9+7reb+3ast, D.Pratama 8+2reb, A.Satrio 8+1reb

Tangerang - Bali Utd. 74-64

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Bali Utd. (1-4) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Tangerang (4-2) 74-64 on Sunday. The game was also dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and center Jarred Shaw (211-1990, college: Utah St.) who added 19 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) responded with 18 points and forward Bobby Arthur-Williams (201-1997, college: Pitt St., agency: Starting 5) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tangerang moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Bali Utd. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with four games lost. Tangerang will meet Dewa United (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Bali Utd. will play against the league's leader Satria Muda and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bali Utd.: X.Cannefax 18+4reb+2ast, B.Arthur-Williams 13+6reb+3ast, I.Putra 12+3reb, P.Pande 6+8reb, O.Yogiswara 4+6reb, L.Sakai 4+4reb+1ast
Tangerang: S.Branch 27+13reb+3ast, J.Shaw 19+10reb+3ast, C.Bryant 17+6reb+2ast, W.Swenjaya 5+5reb+3ast, G.Risky 2+4reb+1ast, E.Enguio 2+1reb

Rajawali - Prawira 53-74

Everything went according to plan in Jakarta where eighth ranked Prawira (4-2) outleveled bottom-ranked Rajawali (0-6) 74-53 on Sunday. Prawira outrebounded Rajawali 57-36 including a 45-27 advantage in defensive rebounds. Prawira looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Giga (208-1995, college: Jax State) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points, 25 rebounds and 5 assists and American power forward DeVaughn Washington (203-1989, college: Ohio) who added 12 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Four Prawira players scored in double figures. At the losing side Jordan Oei (183-2003) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Alexandro Manuel (-2002) scored 5 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Prawira moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rajawali still closes the standings with six games lost. Prawira will meet Kesatria BS (#4) in the next round. Rajawali will play against Dewa United (#9) in Surabaya and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: J.Oei 23+8reb, D.Winata 7+1ast, R.Mauliza 6+2ast, C.Manuputty 6+4ast, A.Manuel 5+6reb+5ast, Q.Dove 2+1reb
Prawira: N.Giga 15+25reb+5ast, J.Murry 14+4reb+4ast, Y.Saputera 13+5reb+5ast, D.Washington 12+12reb+2ast, M.Fhirdan Guntara 8+2reb+1ast, J.Atmaja 6+1reb+1ast