Best players of Indonesian IBL round 19

- May 11, 2026

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Joshua Ibarra

Joshua Ibarra

Experienced American-Mexican Joshua Ibarra (211-C-1995) had a great game in the last round for Dewa United Banten and that's him to receive a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for round 19.
The 30-year old center had a double-double of 29 points and 19 rebounds, while his team beat Borneo (14-6) 97-91. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Dewa United maintains the 4th position in Indonesian IBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Dewa United will need more victories to improve their 14-6 record. Ibarra just recently signed at Dewa United, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Houston Christian University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Ibarra is in league's top in rebounds (3rd best: 13.1rpg) and averages solid 1.3bpg and 61.9% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was young American forward Travin Thibodeaux (203-F-1996) of Borneo Hornbills. Thibodeaux impressed basketball fans with 35 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Bad luck as Borneo lost that game 91-97 to Dewa United (14-6). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Borneo still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 14-6 record is not bad at all. Thibodeaux is one of the most experienced players at Borneo and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 25.9ppg (#2). His other stats are also decent: 9.3rpg and 3.7apg.

The third best performed player last round was American Perrin Buford (198-F-1994, agency: Pensack Sports) of top-ranked Pelita Jaya Bakrie Jakarta. Buford showcased his all-around game by recording 24 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists (!!!) in the last round. He was a key player of Pelita Jaya, leading his team to a 67-63 win against #2 ranked Satria Muda. Many experts and fans count Pelita Jaya as a contender for championship title. Another victory and another confirmation that they may be right. Just look at their record: 18 victories and only two lost games. They are currently at the very top of the standings. Buford has a very solid season. In 6 games in Indonesia he scored 19.7ppg. He also has 10.0rpg, 9.2apg and a FGP of 52.6%.

Other top performing players last week:
4. Darious Moten (202-F-1992) of Pelita Jaya - 26 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists
5. Nick Hornsby (201-F-1995) of Hangtuah - 17 points, 21 rebounds and 11 assists
6. DJ Cooper (183-PG-1990) of Dewa United - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists
7. C.J. Gettys (213-C-1994) of Kesatria - 17 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists
8. Kentrell Barkley (194-SF-1996) of Kesatria - 26 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists
9. Rakeem Christmas (206-F/C-1991) of Hangtuah - 18 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists
10. Jeff Withey (213-C-1990) of Pelita Jaya - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists

The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.
The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.
The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

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