IBL Round 17 (Regular Season): Kesatria defeat Pelita Jaya

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in IBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Pelita Jaya (16-2) in Jakarta on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Kesatria (9-9) 84-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pelita Jaya. American players dominated the game. Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Rayvonte Rice (193-1992, college: Illinois) contributed with 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for Pelita Jaya. Kesatria maintains sixth place with 9-9 record. Pelita Jaya at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Kesatria's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Rajawali.
Important game to mention about took place in Pontianak. Second ranked Satria Muda (15-3) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging 3rd placed Borneo (14-5) 93-91 in the game for the second place. American players dominated also this game. Forward Jalen Jones (202-1993, college: Texas A&M, agency: Haylett Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and Niven Glover chipped in 25 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG) responded with 31 points and 6 rebounds. Satria Muda have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 15-3 record behind leader Pelita Jaya. Borneo at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Satria Muda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Hangtuah.
A very close game took place in between Kesatria and Tangerang. Sixth ranked Kesatria (9-9) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Tangerang (10-8). Kesatria managed to escape with a 2-point win 100-98 on Wednesday evening. Kentrell Barkley nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Darnell Cowart came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists for Tangerang in the defeat. Tangerang's coach Antonius Endratmo rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kesatria maintains sixth place with 9-9 record. Loser Tangerang keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Kesatria's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Rajawali.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 17: Pelita Jaya smashed Satya Wacana on the road 68-46. Pacific Caesar lost to RANS PIK on its own court 77-92. Borneo managed to outperform Tangerang in Pontianak 91-87. Pacific Caesar was rolled over Hangtuah at home 84-108. Dewa United defeated Satria Muda on the opponent's court 94-79.
The most impressive performance of 17th round was 32 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists by DJ Cooper of Dewa United.



Tangerang - Kesatria 98-100

A very close game took place in between Kesatria and Tangerang. Sixth ranked Kesatria (9-9) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked Tangerang (10-8). Kesatria managed to escape with a 2-point win 100-98 on Wednesday evening. Kesatria made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) nailed a double-double by scoring 29 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import center CJ Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) accounted for 23 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Darnell Cowart (203-1998, college: Murray St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists and Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) added 28 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) respectively for Tangerang in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tangerang's coach Antonius Endratmo rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kesatria maintains sixth place with 9-9 record. Loser Tangerang keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Kesatria's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Rajawali.
Top scorers:
Tangerang: J.Cylla 28+9reb+5ast, D.Cowart 22+11reb+9ast, F.Sulthan 17+4reb+1ast, W.Brown 16+5reb, P.Gede 6+3reb, A.Mohammed 3+2reb+2ast
Kesatria: B.Kentrell 29+16reb+4ast, G.C.J. 23+10reb+2ast, R.Rayvonte 22+6reb+6ast, A.Seputra 14, A.Wenas 8+3reb+6ast, N.Saputra 2

Borneo - Satria Muda 91-93

Important game to mention about took place in Pontianak. Second ranked Satria Muda (15-3) saved a 2-point derby victory on the road edging 3rd placed Borneo (14-5) 93-91 in the game for the second place. Satria Muda brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. American players dominated also this game. Forward Jalen Jones (202-1993, college: Texas A&M, agency: Haylett Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and guard Niven Glover (196-2000) chipped in 25 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Satria Muda players scored in double figures. Guard Stephaun Branch (196-1995, college: UWG) responded with 31 points and 6 rebounds and forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Satria Muda have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain second place with 15-3 record behind leader Pelita Jaya. Borneo at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Satria Muda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Hangtuah.
Top scorers:
Borneo: S.Branch 31+6reb+3ast, T.Thibodeaux 21+8reb+6ast, K.Wesson 18+15reb+1ast, N.David 9+2reb+1ast, E.Antoni 6+2reb+10ast, R.Sevly 3+2reb+2ast
Satria Muda: J.Jalen 35+10reb+2ast, N.Glover 25+12reb+7ast, Y.Saputera 15+4reb+2ast, A.Grahita 10+1reb+2ast, P.Wiguna 4+2reb, J.Chalias 2+1reb

Satya Wacana - Pelita Jaya 46-68

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Pelita Jaya (16-2) crushed bottom-ranked Satya Wacana (2-17) in Salatiga 68-46 on Friday. Pelita Jaya outrebounded Satya Wacana 46-32 including a 41-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) nailed 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import center Jeff Withey (213-1990, college: Kansas) accounted for 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Pelita Jaya players scored in double figures. Canadian-DR Congolese guard Kevin Kangu (193-1998, college: Lenoir-Rhyne, agency: SLN) came up with 21 points and Ukrainian power forward Serhii Pavlov (209-1997, agency: BIG) added 8 points and 14 rebounds respectively for Satya Wacana 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. Pelita Jaya have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 16-2 record. Satya Wacana lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 17 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 .
Top scorers:
Satya Wacana: K.Kangu 21+1reb+3ast, G.III Leon 8+7reb+4ast, S.Pavlov 8+14reb+2ast, S.Henry 3+1reb+2ast, L.Henry 2+3reb+1ast, T.Teemo 2+3reb
Pelita Jaya: B.Perrin 18+9reb+7ast, A.Dhyaksa 15+3reb+1ast, M.Darious 14+8reb, W.Jeff 13+14reb+4ast, V.Kosasih 4+3reb+1ast, H.Yonga 2+3reb

Pacific Caesar - RANS PIK 77-92

Rather expected game when 10th ranked Pacific Caesar (4-16) lost to eighth ranked RANS PIK (7-12) in Surabaya 77-92 on Saturday. RANS PIK outrebounded Pacific Caesar 43-24 including 28 on the defensive glass. RANS PIK looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American-Mexican forward Aaron Fuller (198-1989, college: USC, agency: Haylett Sports) nailed a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and American forward KJ Buffen (201-2000, college: UAB) accounted for 26 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists and 4 steals. American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) came up with 36 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Xavier Cannefax (184-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) added 17 points and 5 assists respectively for Pacific Caesar in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. RANS PIK maintains eighth place with 7-12 record. Loser Pacific Caesar keeps the tenth position with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: A.Bramah 36+8reb+4ast, X.Cannefax 17+4reb+5ast, A.Muhammad 9+4reb+2ast, W.Gregorio 6+2reb, J.Obasa 6+4reb+2ast, D.Daffa 3+2reb+2ast
RANS PIK: F.Aaron 36+15reb+5ast, B.KJ 26+10reb+12ast, P.Radoslav 15+11reb+3ast, S.Surliyadin 6+1reb, D.Ray 4+1reb, J.Kokodiputra 2+1reb+1ast

Tangerang - Borneo 87-91

Rather predictable result when third ranked Borneo (14-5) won against on the road 5th ranked Tangerang (10-8) 91-87 on Saturday. Borneo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Borneo made 7 blocks. American forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-1996, college: New Orleans) nailed a double-double by scoring 32 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import power forward Kaleb Wesson (208-1999, college: Ohio St.) accounted for 21 points and 10 rebounds. Haitian forward Jeantal Cylla (201-1996, college: Arkansas) came up with 31 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Darnell Cowart (203-1998, college: Murray St.) added 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Tangerang in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Borneo maintains third place with 14-5 record having just one point less than leader Pelita Jaya. Loser Tangerang keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Borneo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tangerang will play against Dewa United (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tangerang: J.Cylla 31+9reb+3ast, D.Cowart 21+9reb+6ast, W.Brown 13+12reb, F.Sulthan 5+2reb+2ast, S.Yesaya 5+7reb+9ast, S.Winston 3+3ast
Borneo: T.Travin 32+15reb+2ast, W.Kaleb 21+10reb+3ast, B.Stephaun 18+9reb+7ast, S.Rondonuwu 9+1ast, D.Wenas 3+1reb+2ast, K.Sanjaya 3+3reb

Pacific Caesar - Hangtuah 84-108

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Pacific Caesar (4-16) was outscored by seventh ranked Hangtuah (8-10) in Surabaya 108-84 on Sunday. Hangtuah dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Pacific Caesar's 48. Hangtuah looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American guard Jarvis Summers (190-1993, college: Ole Miss, agency: Haylett Sports) nailed a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists for the winning side and U.S. Virgin Islands power forward Rakeem Christmas (206-1991, college: Syracuse) accounted for 30 points and 10 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Five Hangtuah players scored in double figures. American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists and Nigerian-Malaysian power forward Joseph Obasa (208-1999) added 26 points and 9 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. Hangtuah maintains seventh place with 8-10 record. Loser Pacific Caesar keeps the tenth position with 16 games lost. Hangtuah's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Jakarta Satria Muda.
Top scorers:
Pacific Caesar: A.Bramah 32+20reb+4ast, J.Obasa 26+9reb+1ast, X.Cannefax 13+5reb+6ast, D.Daffa 6+4reb+6ast, Y.Christian 5+2reb+1ast, W.Gregorio 2+4reb
Hangtuah: C.Rakeem 30+10reb+1ast, H.Nick 20+5reb+6ast, S.Jarvis 17+11reb+14ast, D.Pratama 14+1reb+2ast, M.Hedyan 10+2ast, R.Kornelius 4+1ast

Kesatria - Pelita Jaya 84-71

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Pelita Jaya (16-2) in Jakarta on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by sixth ranked Kesatria (9-9) 84-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Pelita Jaya. American players dominated the game. Kentrell Barkley (194-1996, college: ECU, agency: Haylett Sports) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Rayvonte Rice (193-1992, college: Illinois) contributed with 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and center Jeff Withey (213-1990, college: Kansas) added 18 points and 16 rebounds in the effort for Pelita Jaya. Kesatria maintains sixth place with 9-9 record. Pelita Jaya at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Kesatria's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Rajawali.
Top scorers:
Pelita Jaya: P.Buford 23+10reb+7ast, J.Withey 18+16reb+2ast, D.Andakara 11+3reb+4ast, D.Moten 5+3reb+2ast, Y.Hendrick 5+2reb, G.Agassi 4+1reb+1ast
Kesatria: R.Rayvonte 24+9reb+3ast, B.Kentrell 22+15reb+4ast, G.C.J. 14+9reb+1ast, P.Indrawan 8+1reb+2ast, A.Seputra 8+1reb, K.Eliazer 6+1reb+1ast

Satria Muda - Dewa United 79-94

There was a small surprise when fourth ranked Dewa United (11-6) defeated second-ranked Satria Muda (15-3) in Jakarta 94-79 on Sunday. Dewa United looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. point guard DJ Cooper (183-1990, college: Ohio) nailed a double-double by scoring 32 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Troy Gillenwater (205-1988, college: NM State) accounted for 23 points. Forward Jalen Jones (202-1993, college: Texas A&M, agency: Haylett Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and guard Niven Glover (196-2000) added 21 points and 5 assists respectively for Satria Muda in the defeat. Five Satria Muda players scored in double figures. Satria Muda's coach Djordje Jovicic tested twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dewa United have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fourth place with 11-6 record. Loser Satria Muda keeps the second position with three games lost. Dewa United will meet at home Tangerang (#5) in the next round. Satria Muda's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Jakarta to the arena Hangtuah.
Top scorers:
Satria Muda: G.Niven 21+4reb+5ast, S.Yudha 15+2reb+6ast, G.Abraham 15+3reb+3ast, J.Jones 14+14reb+3ast, T.Widyanta-Putra 12+3ast, D.Diagne 2+2reb
Dewa United: C.DJ 32+5reb+11ast, G.Troy 23+4reb+2ast, D.Saputra 11+6reb+1ast, R.Disi 9+6reb+3ast, I.Joshua 8+13reb+1ast, R.Wibowo 6+1reb+1ast