IBL Round 16 (Regular Season): Satria Muda beat Kesatria 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: Satria Muda (#2) and Kesatria (#6). Kesatria was defeated at home 69-84 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kesatria. They outrebounded Kesatria 48-36 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Jalen Jones (202-1993, college: Texas A&M, agency: Haylett Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Niven Glover (196-2000) chipped in 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satria Muda maintains second position with 14-2 record behind leader Pelita Jaya. Kesatria at the other side keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. Satria Muda are looking forward to face Dewa United (#4) in Tangerang in the next round. Kesatria's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Pelita Jaya.
Leader Pelita Jaya delivered the fifteenth victory. This time they crushed 8th ranked RANS PIK (6-12) 87-58 in Jakarta. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. Jeff Withey contributed with 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for RANS PIK. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pelita Jaya maintains first position with 15-1 record. RANS PIK lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. Pelita Jaya's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Kesatria.
The game in Gor Merpati was also quite interesting. Third ranked Borneo (13-4) played at the court of 8th ranked RANS PIK (6-12). Borneo defeated RANS PIK 86-72 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of Kaleb Wesson who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side KJ Buffen responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. RANS PIK's coach Brian Rowsom rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Borneo maintains third position with 13-4 record having just one point less than leader Pelita Jaya. RANS PIK lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. Borneo will meet Tangerang (#5) in the next round. RANS PIK will play against Pacific Caesar in Surabaya and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 16 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Kesatria crushed Satya Wacana in Jakarta 102-76. Rajawali was beaten by Pacific Caesar at home 67-71. Tangerang won against Satya Wacana on the opponent's court 93-76. Rajawali lost to defending champion Dewa United in a home game 75-78. Dewa United rolled over RANS PIK on the road 96-75.



Satya Wacana - Kesatria 76-102

There was no surprise in Salatiga where 11th ranked Satya Wacana (2-16) was crushed by sixth ranked Kesatria (7-9) 102-76 on Wednesday. Kesatria dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Satya Wacana's 40 and made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while Satya Wacana only scored three points from the stripe. They outrebounded Satya Wacana 41-27 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kesatria looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists and the other American import center CJ Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) who added 29 points and 10 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Kesatria players scored in double figures. At the losing side Ukrainian power forward Serhii Pavlov (209-1997, agency: BIG) responded with 30 points and 5 rebounds and Canadian-DR Congolese guard Kevin Kangu (193-1998, college: Lenoir-Rhyne, agency: SLN) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kesatria have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 7-9 record. Loser Satya Wacana stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Kesatria's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Pelita Jaya.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: S.Pavlov 30+5reb+1ast, K.Kangu 16+5reb+5ast, T.Teemo 8+2reb+6ast, G.III Leon 7+5reb+8ast, L.Henry 6+2reb, S.Henry 3+4reb+2ast
Kesatria: G.C.J. 29+10reb+3ast, R.Rayvonte 27+4reb+7ast, B.Kentrell 15+16reb+11ast, A.Wenas 13+1reb+3ast, A.Seputra 8+5reb, N.Saputra 6

Rajawali - Pacific Caesar 67-71

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Jakarta where tenth ranked Pacific Caesar (4-14) defeated 9th ranked Rajawali (5-13) 71-67 on Friday. Pacific Caesar made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Strangely Rajawali outrebounded Pacific Caesar 54-37 including a 23-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and American forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) who added 20 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!) during the contest. Cannefax is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side American Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 20 rebounds and his fellow American import guard McKenzie Moore (198-1992, college: UTEP) produced a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists. Rajawali's coach Efri Meldi tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Pacific Caesar maintains tenth position with 4-14 record. Rajawali lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 games lost. Pacific Caesar will meet at home higher ranked Hangtuah (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rajawali will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: A.Hester 30+20reb, M.Moore 14+18reb+13ast, S.Samuel 9+2reb, M.Majak 6+5reb+1ast, O.Jordan 3+1reb, A.Jason 3
Pacific Caesar: B.AJ 28+11reb+10ast, C.Xavier 20+2reb+3ast, O.Joseph 12+10reb+1ast, D.Celosse 3+6reb, M.Ariezky 3, D.Dhoifullah 3+3reb+3ast

RANS PIK - Borneo 72-86

The game in Gor Merpati was also quite interesting. Third ranked Borneo (13-4) played at the court of 8th ranked RANS PIK (6-12). Borneo defeated RANS PIK 86-72 on Friday. Borneo looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) who added 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 26 points and 8 rebounds. RANS PIK's coach Brian Rowsom rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Borneo maintains third position with 13-4 record having just one point less than leader Pelita Jaya. RANS PIK lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. Borneo will meet Tangerang (#5) in the next round. RANS PIK will play against Pacific Caesar in Surabaya and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
RANS PIK: A.Fuller 26+8reb+3ast, K.Buffen 26+10reb+4ast, S.Daniel 11+3reb+1ast, S.Surliyadin 4+2reb, M.Reggie 3+2reb, K.Juan 2+7reb+5ast
Borneo: W.Kaleb 23+10reb+3ast, T.Travin 19+7reb+6ast, S.Rondonuwu 9+1reb, A.Erga 9+8ast, M.Guntara 8+4reb+1ast, B.Stephaun 7+7reb+6ast

Satya Wacana - Tangerang 76-93

Very expected game in Salatiga where 11th ranked Satya Wacana (2-16) was defeated by fifth ranked Tangerang (10-6) 93-76 on Saturday. Tangerang outrebounded Satya Wacana 43-29 including a 37-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Darnell Cowart (203-1998, college: Murray St.) who added 24 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side Canadian-DR Congolese guard Kevin Kangu (193-1998, college: Lenoir-Rhyne, agency: SLN) responded with 28 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Ukrainian power forward Serhii Pavlov (209-1997, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Tangerang have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Dewa United. Loser Satya Wacana stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Tangerang will meet at home higher ranked Borneo (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Satya Wacana will play against the league's leader Pelita Jaya (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: K.Kangu 28+5reb+4ast, S.Pavlov 23+11reb+1ast, T.Teemo 10+2reb+3ast, M.Imanuel 4+1ast, W.Rendy 3, G.III Leon 3+4reb+4ast
Tangerang: C.Jeantal 32+7reb+2ast, C.Darnell 24+12reb+5ast, J.Wiyanto 10+2ast, S.Fauzan 8+1reb+1ast, B.Will 8+9reb+1ast, G.Paramesvara 6+2reb

Kesatria - Satria Muda 69-84

The most interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Jakarta: Satria Muda (#2) and Kesatria (#6). Kesatria was defeated at home 69-84 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kesatria. They outrebounded Kesatria 48-36 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Satria Muda looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Jalen Jones (202-1993, college: Texas A&M, agency: Haylett Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Guard Niven Glover (196-2000) chipped in 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and center CJ Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) added 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Kesatria players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Satria Muda maintains second position with 14-2 record behind leader Pelita Jaya. Kesatria at the other side keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. Satria Muda are looking forward to face Dewa United (#4) in Tangerang in the next round. Kesatria's supporters also look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Pelita Jaya.
Top scorers:
Kesatria: K.Barkley 18+10reb+4ast, R.Rice 17+7reb+4ast, C.Gettys 16+10reb+4ast, W.Abraham 12+7reb+3ast, S.Avan 3+1reb+2ast, S.Nuke 3
Satria Muda: N.Glover 27+7reb+4ast, J.Jalen 19+16reb+4ast, B.Giorgi 14+10reb+3ast, W.Teja 8+2reb+1ast, M.Aziz 7+3reb+2ast, A.Grahita 4+2reb+6ast

Rajawali - Dewa United 75-78

Rather predictable result in Jakarta where fifth ranked Dewa United (10-6) edged 9th ranked Rajawali (5-13) 78-75 on Sunday. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Mexican center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and American point guard DJ Cooper (183-1990, college: Ohio) who added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists during the contest. Four Dewa United players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard McKenzie Moore (198-1992, college: UTEP) responded with a triple-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals and his fellow American import Antonio Hester (199-1990, college: Mobile, AL) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Dewa United have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tangerang. Rajawali lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 13 games lost. Dewa United will meet league's second-placed Satria Muda in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Rajawali will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rajawali: M.Moore 25+10reb+12ast, A.Hester 21+13reb+1ast, M.Majak 10+6reb, S.Samuel 5, A.Jason 5, M.Alexandro 4+1reb+1ast
Dewa United: G.Troy 21+8reb+1ast, I.Joshua 19+14reb+2ast, C.DJ 16+6reb+11ast, D.Saputra 14+4reb, H.Hardianus 3+3ast, A.Wisnu 2+1reb

Pelita Jaya - RANS PIK 87-58

Leader Pelita Jaya delivered the fifteenth victory. This time they crushed 8th ranked RANS PIK (6-12) 87-58 in Jakarta. Pelita Jaya players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. The other American import center Jeff Withey (213-1990, college: Kansas) contributed with 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB) added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for RANS PIK. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pelita Jaya maintains first position with 15-1 record. RANS PIK lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. Pelita Jaya's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Kesatria.
Top scorers:
RANS PIK: A.Fuller 18+12reb+3ast, K.Buffen 15+8reb+6ast, S.Fatur 9+2ast, R.Pekovic 7+8reb+3ast, S.Daniel 5+1reb, K.Juan 4+3reb
Pelita Jaya: W.Jeff 27+8reb, B.Perrin 20+11reb+12ast, A.Dhyaksa 16+2reb+2ast, M.Darious 8+12reb+4ast, A.Goantara 7+4reb+2ast, M.Arighi 3+3reb+2ast

RANS PIK - Dewa United 75-96

Not a big story in a game in Gor Merpati where 8th ranked RANS PIK (6-12) was outplayed by fifth ranked Dewa United (10-6) 96-75 on Monday. Dewa United dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to RANS PIK's 26. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Mexican center Joshua Ibarra (211-1995, college: HCU) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) who added 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Dewa United players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB) responded with a triple-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds. RANS PIK's coach Brian Rowsom gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Dewa United have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Tangerang. RANS PIK lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 12 games lost. Dewa United will meet league's second-placed Satria Muda in the next round and it may be the game of the week. RANS PIK will play against Pacific Caesar (#10) in Surabaya and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
RANS PIK: A.Fuller 30+11reb+1ast, K.Buffen 25+14reb+10ast, S.Surliyadin 9+1reb, R.Danny 6+1reb, R.Pekovic 5+6reb+1ast, M.Reggie 0+5reb+4ast
Dewa United: I.Joshua 25+8reb, G.Troy 20+9reb+4ast, D.Saputra 14+6reb+1ast, C.DJ 13+5reb+13ast, H.Hardianus 8+1reb+1ast, A.Wisnu 7+3reb+2ast