B3 League Round 9: Toyoda Gosei is defeated by Okayama

There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with defeat of the leader and games ending by tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Toyoda Gosei (13-3) on the court of third ranked Okayama on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Okayama 106-91. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Toyoda Gosei. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Toyoda Gosei 45-31 including 17 on the offensive glass. American forward Jeffrey Parmer (203-85, college: FAU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and Nigerian forward Chukwudiebere Maduabum (206-91) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds. Okayama's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American center CJ Gettys (213-94, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 20 rebounds. Okayama (13-5) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Toyoda Gosei at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Okayama will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Toyoda Gosei will play on the road against Tokyo EX and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Aichi. Fifth ranked Shizuoka (10-6) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Aisin AW (11-5) 88-86 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Aisin AW. Beninese power forward Muusa Dama (207-96, college: EIU, agency: Blacktop Management) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and Novar Gadson accounted for 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American Kyle Richardson (200-91, college: Portland St.) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Aisin AW in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Shizuoka. Despite that victory Shizuoka went down to sixth position due to points difference. Aisin AW at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Shizuoka will play against higher ranked Iwate (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aisin AW will play against Kagoshima and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Okayama. 3rd placed host Okayama (13-5) lost to first ranked Toyoda Gosei (13-3) 88-81. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Okayama. The best player for the winners was CJ Gettys who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Jeffrey Parmer who recorded 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Okayama's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Toyoda Gosei. They maintain first place with 13-3 record. Loser Okayama dropped to the second position with five games lost. Toyoda Gosei will meet Tokyo EX (#5) on the road in the next round. Okayama will have a break next round.
Bottom-ranked Saitama (0-15) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 15th consecutive match to seventh ranked Gifu (8-10) 85-84. It was a good game for Mamadou Gueye who saved his team from a defeat with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gifu maintains seventh place with 8-10 record. Saitama lost their fifteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 15 games lost. Gifu's next round opponent will be Kanazawa (#8) in Ishikawa. Saitama will play at home against Tokyo HT and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Saitama (0-15) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 15th consecutive match to seventh ranked Gifu (8-10) 90-64 on Sunday evening. Worth Smith stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gifu maintains seventh place with 8-10 record. Saitama lost their fifteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 15 games lost. Gifu will face Kanazawa (#8) in Ishikawa in the next round. Saitama will play at home against Tokyo HT and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: Tokyo HT won against Kanazawa on the opponent's court 96-92. Kagoshima was outscored by Tokyo EX in a home game 68-91. Tokyo HT managed to beat Kanazawa on the road 81-72. Kagoshima was crushed by Tokyo EX on its own court 77-99. Shizuoka was beaten by Aisin AW in Aichi 105-99.

Kanazawa - Tokyo HT 92-96

There was a minor upset in Ishikawa where 8th ranked Kanazawa (5-11) was defeated by tenth ranked Tokyo HT (3-9) 96-92 on Friday. Tokyo HT had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Tokyo HT especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 58.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American-Thailand power forward Jalen Robinson (206-93, college: Dalton St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and guard Hiroya Ogane (180-89) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was American guard Andre Murray (188-87, college: Portland St.) with 37 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals and point guard Daichi Tomioka (165-95) scored 24 points and 8 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Tokyo HT moved-up to ninth place. Kanazawa lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. Tokyo HT will face bottom-ranked Saitama (#11) on the road in the next round.
Top scorers:
Tokyo HT: J.Robinson 25+15reb+5ast, H.Ogane 15+1reb+5ast, Y.Takehiro 10+1reb+2ast, J.Kensei 10+3reb+1ast, M.Ueda 9+1reb+3ast, Y.Niyokwizera 7+9reb+1ast
Kanazawa: A.Murray 37+7reb+5ast, D.Tomioka 24+3reb+8ast, K.Takahashi 13+7reb+1ast, Y.Kota 9+5reb, S.Takahiro 4+2reb, S.Kotaro 3+6reb+3ast

Gifu - Saitama 85-84

Bottom-ranked Saitama (0-15) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 15th consecutive match to seventh ranked Gifu (8-10) 85-84. It was a good game for Canadian forward Mamadou Gueye (201-93, college: Alberta) who saved his team from a defeat with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Alex Floresca (203-96, college: San Diego) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American center Will Creekmore (205-89, college: Missouri St.) answered with 23 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Nakano Nakano (182-94) added 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) in the effort for Saitama. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gifu maintains seventh place with 8-10 record. Saitama lost their fifteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 15 games lost. Gifu's next round opponent will be Kanazawa (#8) in Ishikawa. Saitama will play at home against Tokyo HT and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gifu: M.Gueye 31+10reb+2ast, S.Daisuke 14+2reb+2ast, A.Floresca 11+10reb+4ast, Y.Kentaro 7+3reb+1ast, I.Eitaro 5+2ast, W.Smith 5+7reb
Saitama: W.Creekmore 23+8reb, N.Nakano 16+5reb+1ast, K.Shinkawa 12+7reb, Y.Jo 9+3reb+6ast, B.Striplin 8+10reb+1ast, F.Kosuke 7+1reb+1ast

Kagoshima - Tokyo EX 68-91

Rather predictable result in Renova where sixth ranked Tokyo EX (10-3) smashed 10th ranked Kagoshima (2-16) 91-68 on Saturday. Tokyo EX dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Kagoshima's 34. They outrebounded Kagoshima 45-20 including a 19-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tokyo EX looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Kagoshima's players. Maltese center Samuel Deguara (225-91) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and American forward Terrance King (198-90, college: ESU) chipped in 25 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Senegalese center Diop Cheikh (210-97) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Aruma Hamada (178-97) scored 19 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Tokyo EX. They moved-up to fifth place. Kagoshima lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 16 games lost. Tokyo EX will face league's leader Toyoda Gosei in Aichi in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kagoshima will play on the road against Aisin AW (#4) in Aichi and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tokyo EX: T.King 25+9reb, S.Deguara 23+11reb+2ast, M.Craig 10+14reb+7ast, D.Taguchi 7+1reb+4ast, D.Uematsu 7+3reb+7ast, H.Higuchi 6+2reb+5ast
Kagoshima: H.Aruma 19+3ast, C.Diop 16+11reb+2ast, S.Akatsuka 8+2reb, K.Kiichi 7+2reb+1ast, R.Hayashi 6, A.Kiekie 5+5reb+1ast

Kanazawa - Tokyo HT 72-81

There was a minor upset in Ishikawa where 8th ranked Kanazawa (5-11) was defeated by tenth ranked Tokyo HT (3-9) 81-72 on Saturday. Tokyo HT dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Kanazawa's 28. American-Thailand power forward Jalen Robinson (206-93, college: Dalton St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and naturalized American point guard Samuel Sawaji (186-90) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Kohei Takahashi (197-96) with 17 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Andre Murray (188-87, college: Portland St.) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tokyo HT moved-up to ninth place. Kanazawa lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. Tokyo HT will face bottom-ranked Saitama (#11) on the road in the next round.
Top scorers:
Tokyo HT: S.Sawaji 20+7reb+1ast, J.Robinson 20+20reb+5ast, M.Ueda 16+3reb+3ast, H.Ogane 14+4reb+1ast, B.Aoki 4, R.Yamaguchi 3+2reb+1ast
Kanazawa: K.Takahashi 17+8reb+2ast, S.Kotaro 13+3reb, A.Murray 10+10reb+4ast, H.Tamada 10+2reb+1ast, D.Tomioka 9+6reb+4ast, N.Ren 8+4reb+1ast

Okayama - Toyoda Gosei 81-88

The game between Top Four teams took place in Okayama. 3rd placed host Okayama (13-5) lost to first ranked Toyoda Gosei (13-3) 88-81. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Okayama. It was a great shooting night for Toyoda Gosei especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 66.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American center CJ Gettys (213-94, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. His fellow American import Patrick Simon (203-92, college: Seattle Pacific) chipped in 24 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Jeffrey Parmer (203-85, college: FAU) who recorded 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Nigerian forward Chukwudiebere Maduabum (206-91) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Five Toyoda Gosei and four Okayama players scored in double figures. Okayama's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Toyoda Gosei. They maintain first place with 13-3 record. Loser Okayama dropped to the second position with five games lost. Toyoda Gosei will meet Tokyo EX (#5) on the road in the next round. Okayama will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toyoda Gosei: C.Gettys 25+11reb+1ast, P.Simon 24+6reb+7ast, R.Yanagiuchi 13+1reb+4ast, E.Sumihiro 11+2reb+9ast, T.Ren 10+1reb+5ast, H.Hiroki 3+1ast
Okayama: W.Kouki 13+1reb+2ast, C.Maduabum 13+7reb+1ast, J.Parmer 13+7reb+5ast, M.Higuchi 12+2ast, M.Yusuke 8, O.Rikuto 8+3reb+1ast

Aisin AW - Shizuoka 86-88

Important game to mention about took place in Aichi. Fifth ranked Shizuoka (10-6) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Aisin AW (11-5) 88-86 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Aisin AW. Beninese power forward Muusa Dama (207-96, college: EIU, agency: Blacktop Management) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider) accounted for 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. American Kyle Richardson (200-91, college: Portland St.) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and guard Fujita Shunsuke (187-93) added 21 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) respectively for Aisin AW in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Shizuoka. Despite that victory Shizuoka went down to sixth position due to points difference. Aisin AW at the other side keeps the fourth place with five games lost. Shizuoka will play against higher ranked Iwate (#3) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Aisin AW will play against Kagoshima and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Shizuoka: M.Dama 25+11reb+1ast, N.Gadson 21+5reb+5ast, L.Evans 19+5reb+2ast, M.Ojo 10+2reb, N.Ishikawa 6+1reb+2ast, S.Kanou 5
Aisin AW: F.Shunsuke 21+1reb+3ast, K.Richardson 19+7reb+1ast, M.Sanders-Frison 10+10reb+1ast, Y.Ishihara 10+3reb+3ast, K.Kumazawa 9, J.Peppers 7+4reb+3ast

Gifu - Saitama 90-64

Bottom-ranked Saitama (0-15) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 15th consecutive match to seventh ranked Gifu (8-10) 90-64 on Sunday evening. Gifu outrebounded Saitama 48-25 including a 34-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Worth Smith (198-93, college: Navy) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and forward Abu Philip (198-97) chipped in 13 points and 13 rebounds. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American forward Brandan Striplin (196, college: Foothill CC) with 12 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Eric McArthur (192-96) scored 17 points. Gifu maintains seventh place with 8-10 record. Saitama lost their fifteenth game in a row. They still close the standings with 15 games lost. Gifu will face Kanazawa (#8) in Ishikawa in the next round. Saitama will play at home against Tokyo HT and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gifu: W.Smith 21+12reb, P.Abu 13+13reb+1ast, M.Gueye 13+4reb+2ast, A.Ryoya 10+1reb+1ast, T.Masahiro 9+1reb, I.Eitaro 8
Saitama: M.Eric 17+4reb, F.Kosuke 14+1ast, B.Striplin 12+7reb+3ast, H.Tomoya 6+4reb, N.Akihisa 4+2reb, K.Shinkawa 4+2reb+2ast

Kagoshima - Tokyo EX 77-99

Everything went according to plan in Renova where sixth ranked Tokyo EX (10-3) outscored 10th ranked Kagoshima (2-16) 99-77 on Sunday. Tokyo EX dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Kagoshima's 44. They outrebounded Kagoshima 38-24 including a 29-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tokyo EX looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American swingman Michael Craig (196-91, college: Southern Miss) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and his fellow American import forward Terrance King (198-90, college: ESU) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Senegalese center Diop Cheikh (210-97) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and DR Congolese forward Kiekie Ali (200-3) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Tokyo EX. They moved-up to fifth place. Kagoshima lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the tenth position with 16 games lost. Tokyo EX will face league's leader Toyoda Gosei in Aichi in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kagoshima will play on the road against Aisin AW (#4) in Aichi and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Tokyo EX: M.Craig 21+12reb+4ast, T.King 19+7reb+1ast, S.Deguara 13+9reb+2ast, H.Higuchi 11+2reb+7ast, D.Uematsu 9+3reb+1ast, K.Ogura 7+1reb
Kagoshima: C.Diop 20+10reb+3ast, A.Kiekie 15+8reb+3ast, K.Kiichi 14+1reb+1ast, H.Aruma 10+1reb+3ast, Y.Nagayama 6+1reb+2ast, K.Sameshima 5+1reb+4ast

Okayama - Toyoda Gosei 106-91

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Toyoda Gosei (13-3) on the court of third ranked Okayama on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Okayama 106-91. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Toyoda Gosei. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Toyoda Gosei 45-31 including 17 on the offensive glass. American forward Jeffrey Parmer (203-85, college: FAU) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 15 rebounds for the winners and Nigerian forward Chukwudiebere Maduabum (206-91) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds. Okayama's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American center CJ Gettys (213-94, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 20 rebounds and point guard Eiji Sumihiro (171-89) scored 18 points. Four Toyoda Gosei players scored in double figures. Okayama (13-5) have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Toyoda Gosei at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Okayama will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Toyoda Gosei will play on the road against Tokyo EX and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Okayama: J.Parmer 27+15reb+2ast, O.Rikuto 16+1ast, C.Maduabum 15+10reb, K.Tsubasa 11+1ast, W.Kouki 10+1reb+1ast, M.Higuchi 8+1reb+5ast
Toyoda Gosei: C.Gettys 32+20reb+3ast, E.Sumihiro 18+2reb+3ast, H.Hiroki 12+1reb+1ast, Y.Ibayashi 11+2reb+1ast, R.Yanagiuchi 8+2reb+2ast, T.Ren 7+1ast

Aisin AW - Shizuoka 105-99

Everything could happen in Aichi at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Aisin AW and 5th ranked Shizuoka had identical 10-5 record. This time Aisin AW used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Shizuoka 105-99 on Sunday night. Shizuoka was plagued by 31 personal fouls down the stretch. American Kyle Richardson (200-91, college: Portland St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 19 rebounds for the winners and point guard Yuki Ishihara (180-91) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was American forward Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider) with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and Beninese power forward Muusa Dama (207-96, college: EIU, agency: Blacktop Management) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Five Aisin AW and four Shizuoka players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Aisin AW. They maintain fourth place with 11-5 record. Loser Shizuoka dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. Aisin AW will face Kagoshima (#10) in Renova in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Shizuoka will play at home against Iwate (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Aisin AW: K.Richardson 36+19reb+3ast, K.Kenshin 17+2reb, Y.Ishihara 14+6reb+6ast, J.Peppers 13+7reb+2ast, Y.Okada 12+2reb+1ast, K.Kumazawa 9+3reb
Shizuoka: M.Dama 22+11reb, N.Gadson 20+9reb+8ast, M.Ojo 18+3reb+2ast, L.Evans 14+10reb+1ast, K.Murakoshi 9+1reb+1ast, N.Ishikawa 9+1reb



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