B3 League Round 3: No surprise as #1 Iwate defeat Aisin AW

After 3 rounds played we can already see who rules in the B3 League and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Iwate (5-1) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat Aisin AW (2-2) 79-75. 24 personal fouls committed by Aisin AW helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for naturalized American point guard Ryuji Aoki (183-98, college: Rose-Hulman) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Robert Dozier (206-85, college: Memphis) helped adding 11 points and 15 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American Kyle Richardson (200-91, college: Portland St.) with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Iwate is looking forward to face Saitama (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aisin AW will play against Okayama (#2) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Iwate (5-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat Aisin AW (2-2) 92-77. It was a quality performance for American forward Chris Olivier (202-92, college: OK State) who led the winners and scored 23 points. Kodai Takahashi accounted for 18 points and 8 assists. American Kyle Richardson (200-91, college: Portland St.) came up with 25 points and 5 rebounds for Aisin AW in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Iwate will play against Saitama (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aisin AW will play against Okayama (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Shizuoka supposed to be also quite interesting. Okayama (5-1) played at the court of Shizuoka (3-3). Okayama smashed Shizuoka 94-68 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Chris Washburn who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Muusa Dama who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Okayama will meet Aisin AW (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Shizuoka will play against Tokyo HT and hope to secure a win.
The game in Ishikawa supposed to be also worth to mention about. Toyoda Gosei (5-1) played at the court of Kanazawa (2-2). Toyoda Gosei smashed Kanazawa 120-53. It was a good game for CJ Gettys who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 11 rebounds and 4 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 rest. Toyoda Gosei's next round opponent will be Kagoshima (#11) in Renova and are hoping to win another game. Kanazawa will play on the road against Gifu (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Shizuoka was also quite interesting. Okayama (5-1) played at the court of Shizuoka (3-3). Okayama defeated Shizuoka 79-68 on Sunday. It was a great evening for Chukwudiebere Maduabum who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Okayama will face Aisin AW (#6) in Aichi in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Shizuoka will play on the road against Tokyo HT and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: Gifu destroyed Kagoshima on the opponent's court 76-57. Winless Kagoshima unfortunately lost to Gifu in a home game 61-75. Toyoda Gosei rolled over Kanazawa on the road 113-87. Tokyo EX defeated Saitama on its own court 85-72.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals by Michael Craig of Tokyo EX.

Kagoshima - Gifu 57-76

Very expected game in Renova where Kagoshima (0-6) was crushed by Gifu (4-2) 76-57 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Canadian forward Mamadou Gueye (201-93, college: Alberta) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Alex Floresca (203-96, college: San Diego) helped adding 13 points and 10 rebounds. Four Gifu players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was DR Congolese forward Kiekie Ali (200-3) with 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Senegalese center Diop Cheikh (210-97) scored 7 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gifu will face Kanazawa (#7) in Ishikawa in the next round. Kagoshima will play on the road against Toyoda Gosei (#3) in Aichi and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gifu: M.Gueye 25+10reb+3ast, A.Floresca 13+10reb+2ast, P.Abu 10+6reb, W.Smith 10+3reb, S.Daisuke 9+2reb+3ast, A.Ryoya 5+1reb+3ast
Kagoshima: A.Kiekie 15+9reb, K.Matsuzaki 11+4reb+1ast, K.Kiichi 9+2ast, C.Diop 7+10reb+1ast, F.Ibuki 6+3reb, H.Fujita 4+6reb+3ast

Shizuoka - Okayama 68-94

The game in Shizuoka supposed to be also quite interesting. Okayama (5-1) played at the court of Shizuoka (3-3). Okayama smashed Shizuoka 94-68 on Saturday. Okayama forced 21 Shizuoka turnovers. The best player for the winners was American forward Chris Washburn (203-93, college: TCU) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds. Nigerian forward Chukwudiebere Maduabum (206-91) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Five Okayama players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Beninese power forward Muusa Dama (207-96, college: EIU, agency: Blacktop Management) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and naturalized American Luke Evans (203-91, college: CBU) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Okayama will meet Aisin AW (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Shizuoka will play against Tokyo HT and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Okayama: C.Washburn 16+16reb+3ast, M.Higuchi 15+1reb+5ast, C.Maduabum 14+8reb+2ast, Y.Maemura 11+1reb+2ast, J.Parmer 11+4reb+2ast, K.Tsubasa 6+1reb+2ast
Shizuoka: M.Dama 18+12reb, L.Evans 14+9reb+1ast, N.Gadson 11+2reb+3ast, A.Osawa 8+4reb+2ast, O.Shinnosuke 5+2reb, F.Yohei 3+1reb

Iwate - Aisin AW 79-75

Iwate (5-1) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat Aisin AW (2-2) 79-75. 24 personal fouls committed by Aisin AW helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for naturalized American point guard Ryuji Aoki (183-98, college: Rose-Hulman) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Robert Dozier (206-85, college: Memphis) helped adding 11 points and 15 rebounds. Five Iwate players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Kyle Richardson (200-91, college: Portland St.) with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds and the other American import Josh Peppers (201-85, college: UCF) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Iwate is looking forward to face Saitama (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aisin AW will play against Okayama (#2) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Iwate: R.Aoki 20+6reb+2ast, K.Takahashi 13+3reb+4ast, C.Olivier 13+3reb, E.Nissen 12+7reb, R.Dozier 11+15reb, R.Ito 5+1reb+2ast
Aisin AW: K.Richardson 35+12reb+3ast, J.Peppers 12+10reb, T.Watanabe 8+1reb+1ast, Y.Ishihara 7+1reb+3ast, Y.Okada 6+1reb+2ast, M.Sanders-Frison 5+6reb+1ast

Kanazawa - Toyoda Gosei 53-120

The game in Ishikawa supposed to be also worth to mention about. Toyoda Gosei (5-1) played at the court of Kanazawa (2-2). Toyoda Gosei smashed Kanazawa 120-53. Toyoda Gosei dominated down low during the game scoring 100 of its points in the paint compared to Kanazawa's 28. They outrebounded Kanazawa 54-20 including a 43-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Toyoda Gosei players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Kanazawa's players. It was a good game for American center CJ Gettys (213-94, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Irish forward Brian Voelkel (196-92, college: Vermont) contributed with a triple-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners. Four Toyoda Gosei players scored in double figures. Point guard Daichi Tomioka (165-95) answered with 13 points and American guard Andre Murray (188-87, college: Portland St.) added 10 points in the effort for Kanazawa. 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. Toyoda Gosei's next round opponent will be Kagoshima (#11) in Renova and are hoping to win another game. Kanazawa will play on the road against Gifu (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toyoda Gosei: C.Gettys 32+11reb+4ast, J.Wolfinger 20+13reb, T.Ren 15+4reb+5ast, B.Voelkel 15+13reb+11ast, H.Hiroki 8+1reb+3ast, R.Yanagiuchi 8+2reb+1ast
Kanazawa: D.Tomioka 13+2reb+3ast, N.Ren 12+1reb+1ast, A.Murray 10+4reb+3ast, S.Kotaro 8, Y.Hikaru 3+1ast, B.Gjio 3+2reb

Kagoshima - Gifu 61-75

Very predictable result in Renova where Gifu (4-2) defeated Kagoshima (0-6) 75-61 on Sunday. It was a great evening for American forward Worth Smith (198-93, college: Navy) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Abu Philip (198-97) helped adding 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was Senegalese center Diop Cheikh (210-97) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and DR Congolese forward Kiekie Ali (200-3) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gifu will face Kanazawa (#7) in Ishikawa in the next round. Kagoshima will play on the road against Toyoda Gosei (#3) in Aichi and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gifu: P.Abu 20+8reb+1ast, A.Floresca 19+6reb+2ast, W.Smith 12+15reb+4ast, S.Daisuke 9+1reb, T.Masahiro 8+3reb+2ast, Y.Kentaro 5+5reb+2ast
Kagoshima: C.Diop 12+11reb+1ast, A.Kiekie 11+9reb+1ast, K.Matsuzaki 10+3reb+3ast, K.Kiichi 9, K.Sameshima 6+6reb+5ast, F.Ibuki 4+3reb

Shizuoka - Okayama 68-79

The game in Shizuoka was also quite interesting. Okayama (5-1) played at the court of Shizuoka (3-3). Okayama defeated Shizuoka 79-68 on Sunday. Okayama shot 25 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Shizuoka only scored five points from the stripe. Okayama forced 21 Shizuoka turnovers. Shizuoka was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for Nigerian forward Chukwudiebere Maduabum (206-91) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Jeffrey Parmer (203-85, college: FAU) helped adding 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American forward Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider) with 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Beninese power forward Muusa Dama (207-96, college: EIU, agency: Blacktop Management) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Okayama will face Aisin AW (#6) in Aichi in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Shizuoka will play on the road against Tokyo HT and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Okayama: C.Maduabum 25+12reb+2ast, J.Parmer 12+6reb+4ast, C.Washburn 11+7reb+2ast, M.Higuchi 7+2reb+2ast, M.Yusuke 6+2reb, O.Rikuto 5+2ast
Shizuoka: N.Gadson 22+5reb+5ast, M.Dama 18+8reb, S.Kanou 11+7reb, L.Evans 7+10reb, N.Ishikawa 6+2reb+1ast, A.Osawa 2+3reb

Iwate - Aisin AW 92-77

Iwate (5-1) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat Aisin AW (2-2) 92-77. Iwate made 20-of-25 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 52.2 percentage. Iwate players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a quality performance for American forward Chris Olivier (202-92, college: OK State) who led the winners and scored 23 points. Kodai Takahashi (180-91) accounted for 18 points and 8 assists for the winning side. American Kyle Richardson (200-91, college: Portland St.) came up with 25 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import center Markhuri Sanders-Frison (203-88, college: California) added 7 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for Aisin AW in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Iwate will play against Saitama (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Aisin AW will play against Okayama (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Iwate: C.Olivier 23+4reb+1ast, R.Aoki 20, K.Takahashi 18+1reb+8ast, E.Nissen 8+10reb, T.Nihira 6+1reb+1ast, R.Dozier 6+10reb+1ast
Aisin AW: K.Richardson 25+5reb+2ast, F.Shunsuke 16+1reb+1ast, Y.Ishihara 9+3reb+4ast, J.Peppers 9+6reb+1ast, M.Sanders-Frison 7+8reb+7ast, K.Kumazawa 7

Kanazawa - Toyoda Gosei 87-113

Not a big story in a game in Ishikawa where Kanazawa (2-2) was rolled over by Toyoda Gosei (5-1) 113-87 on Sunday. Toyoda Gosei dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Kanazawa's 36 and made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Kanazawa 56-23 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Toyoda Gosei looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American center CJ Gettys (213-94, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 20 rebounds. American-Irish forward Brian Voelkel (196-92, college: Vermont) helped adding 14 points, 19 rebounds and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was American guard Andre Murray (188-87, college: Portland St.) with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Daichi Tomioka (165-95) scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Toyoda Gosei and four Kanazawa players scored in double figures. 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. Toyoda Gosei will face Kagoshima (#11) in Renova in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kanazawa will play on the road against Gifu (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toyoda Gosei: C.Gettys 32+20reb+2ast, Y.Ibayashi 14+2reb+1ast, B.Voelkel 14+19reb+9ast, J.Wolfinger 13+6reb, R.Yanagiuchi 13+2reb+2ast, T.Ren 11+2reb+3ast
Kanazawa: A.Murray 19+6reb+4ast, D.Tomioka 16+5reb+7ast, T.Nakashima 15+1ast, S.Kotaro 11, Y.Kodera 9+1reb, K.Takahashi 6+9reb+2ast

Tokyo EX - Saitama 85-72

Everything went according to plan when Tokyo EX (1-2) beat at home Saitama (0-5) 85-72 on Sunday. Tokyo EX dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Saitama's 34. It was a great evening for American forward Terrance King (198-90, college: ESU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman Michael Craig (196-91, college: Southern Miss) helped adding 18 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Four Tokyo EX players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American center Will Creekmore (205-89, college: Missouri St.) with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Nakano Nakano (182-94) scored 14 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tokyo EX will have a break next round. Saitama will play at home against Iwate (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Tokyo EX: T.King 23+13reb+3ast, S.Deguara 20+10reb, M.Craig 18+10reb+5ast, H.Higuchi 10+1reb, K.Ogura 8+1reb+2ast, D.Taguchi 6+3reb+5ast
Saitama: W.Creekmore 26+15reb+3ast, N.Nakano 14+4reb+1ast, Y.Jo 9+2reb+3ast, S.Izumi 8+2reb+2ast, K.Kazusa 6, H.Tomoya 4+3reb+1ast



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