B1 League Round 24: Alvark Tokyo defeat Tochigi Brex in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 24 in the B1 League took place in Tokyo. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Tochigi Brex (15-9) to third ranked Alvark Tokyo (17-7) 69-66 on Wednesday evening. Alvark Tokyo outrebounded Tochigi Brex 41-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of international forward Ryan Rossiter (204-89, college: Siena) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and American point guard Jordan Taylor (187-89, college: Wisconsin, agency: Pensack Sports) who added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Josh Scott (208-93, college: Colorado, agency: Pensack Sports) with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Tochigi Brex's coach Ryuzo Anzai tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Alvark Tokyo have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Nagoya DD and Shimane SM. Tochigi Brex at the other side keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Alvark Tokyo is looking forward to face Ibaraki R. (#10) in Mito in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tochigi Brex will play on the road against Gunma CT (#8) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
B1 League top team - Chiba Jets (18-6) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked Toyama G. (8-16) 105-64. The winners were led by American power forward Josh Duncan (203-86) who scored that evening 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and Yuki Togashi supported him with 19 points and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds by American center Joshua Smith (208-92, college: Georgetown) did not help to save the game for Toyama G.. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-6 record, which they share with Kawasaki BT. Toyama G. at the other side keeps the ninth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Yokohama BC. Chiba Jets will play against Shinshu BW (#7) in Nagano in the next round where they are favorite. Toyama G. will play on the road against Hiroshima D. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
B1 League top team - Ryukyu GK (21-3) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed tenth ranked San-en NP (4-20) in Hamamatsu 101-69. The best player for the winners was Allen Durham who scored 16 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Robert Carter who recorded 21 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ryukyu GK have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-3 record. Loser San-en NP keeps the tenth place with 20 games lost. Ryukyu GK will meet at home Hokkaido L. (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. San-en NP will play against the league's second-placed Kawasaki BT in Kanagawa and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: Hitachi SRT was destroyed by Akita NH on the opponent's court 72-52. Hiroshima D. outscored Shiga L-Stars in a home game 92-67. Gunma CT recorded a loss to Hokkaido L. on the road 106-96. Ibaraki R. was crushed by Kawasaki BT on its own court 65-104. Yokohama BC beat Niigata A. in a road game 86-75. Osaka E. was destroyed by Nagoya DD at home 84-108. Sea Horses M. unfortunately lost to Shimane SM on the opponent's court 78-92. Shinshu BW rolled over Kyoto H. in a home game 98-69.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 26 points and 12 rebounds by Josh Hawkinson of Shinshu BW.

Akita NH - Hitachi SRT 72-52

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Hitachi SRT (15-9) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Akita NH (15-9) 72-52 on Wednesday. Akita NH had a 28-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American forward Alex Davis (206-92, college: Fresno St.) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks. Point guard Takuya Nakayama (182-94) chipped in 12 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward James McAdoo (206-93, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) who recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Josh Harrellson (208-89, college: Kentucky) added 6 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Akita NH moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Hitachi SRT. Akita NH will meet Shiga L-Stars (#8) on the road in the next round. Hitachi SRT will play against Niigata A. (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Akita NH: T.Nakayama 12+4reb+7ast, S.Taguchi 11+1reb+1ast, A.Davis 10+11reb+2ast, H.Noboru 9+4reb+2ast, O.Sota 8+2reb, T.Furukawa 7+2reb+1ast
Hitachi SRT: J.McAdoo 15+8reb, M.Kaito 9+2reb+1ast, J.Harrellson 6+8reb, L.Vendrame 6+3reb+2ast, M.Hisatake 4+5reb, K.Ishii 3+4reb+2ast

Alvark Tokyo - Tochigi Brex 69-66

The most exciting game of round 24 in the B1 League took place in Tokyo. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 4th ranked Tochigi Brex (15-9) to third ranked Alvark Tokyo (17-7) 69-66 on Wednesday evening. Alvark Tokyo outrebounded Tochigi Brex 41-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of international forward Ryan Rossiter (204-89, college: Siena) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and American point guard Jordan Taylor (187-89, college: Wisconsin, agency: Pensack Sports) who added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Josh Scott (208-93, college: Colorado, agency: Pensack Sports) with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks and Tongan-New Zealand Isaac Fotu (203-93, college: Hawaii) scored 16 points. Tochigi Brex's coach Ryuzo Anzai tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Alvark Tokyo have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Nagoya DD and Shimane SM. Tochigi Brex at the other side keeps the fourth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Alvark Tokyo is looking forward to face Ibaraki R. (#10) in Mito in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tochigi Brex will play on the road against Gunma CT (#8) and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: R.Rossiter 19+10reb+2ast, J.Taylor 16+5reb+5ast, S.Ando 12+4reb+2ast, S.Saiz 9+12reb+1ast, A.Kirk 6+3reb, Z.Baranski 5+1reb
Tochigi Brex: J.Scott 23+10reb+2ast, I.Fotu 16+3reb+1ast, Y.Endo 8+3reb+4ast, C.Fieler 7+4reb+1ast, K.Toews 6+4reb+2ast, S.Ikaruga 4+1reb+1ast

Chiba Jets - Toyama G. 105-64

B1 League top team - Chiba Jets (18-6) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed ninth ranked Toyama G. (8-16) 105-64. Chiba Jets shot 60.3 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three nailing 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Chiba Jets players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Toyama G.'s players. The winners were led by American power forward Josh Duncan (203-86) who scored that evening 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and the former international point guard Yuki Togashi (170-93) supported him with 19 points and 8 assists. Four Chiba Jets players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds by American center Joshua Smith (208-92, college: Georgetown) did not help to save the game for Toyama G.. His fellow American import forward Brice Johnson (206-94, college: UNC) added 10 points and 10 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. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-6 record, which they share with Kawasaki BT. Toyama G. at the other side keeps the ninth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Yokohama BC. Chiba Jets will play against Shinshu BW (#7) in Nagano in the next round where they are favorite. Toyama G. will play on the road against Hiroshima D. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: J.Duncan 24+7reb+4ast, Y.Togashi 19+3reb+8ast, J.Mooney 14+11reb+3ast, A.Raita 13+2ast, C.Smith 13+4reb+2ast, T.Sato 12+2reb+1ast
Toyama G.: J.Smith 13+12reb, J.Mavunga 11+3reb+2ast, B.Johnson 10+10reb+3ast, K.Hareyama 8+1reb, N.Uto 8+1reb+2ast, K.Toshiki 5+1ast

Hiroshima D. - Shiga L-Stars 92-67

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Hiroshima D. (15-9) smashed at home 8th ranked Shiga L-Stars (9-15) 92-67 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Shiga L-Stars 43-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. Hiroshima D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Nick Mayo (206-97, college: EKU, agency: Pensack Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import forward Thomas Kennedy (201-87, college: Detroit) chipped in 23 points. Five Hiroshima D. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Sean OMara (208-95, college: Xavier, agency: Inception Sports) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and British Ovie Soko (201-91, college: Duquesne) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hiroshima D. maintains fourth position with 15-9 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Shiga L-Stars keep the eighth place with 15 games lost. Hiroshima D. will meet at home Toyama G. (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Shiga L-Stars will play against Akita NH and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hiroshima D.: T.Kennedy 23+4reb+1ast, N.Mayo 16+11reb+5ast, G.Echenique 15+6reb, C.Jackson 13+8reb, T.Ryo 11+3reb+8ast, N.Tsuji 6+2reb+3ast
Shiga L-Stars: S.O'Mara 23+14reb, O.Soko 12+5reb+1ast, K.Isaac Ravena 8+1reb+4ast, T.Kashiwagura 8+1reb+8ast, H.Shotaro 6+4reb+3ast, N.Daichi 5+1reb+1ast

Hokkaido L. - Gunma CT 106-96

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Saporro where 7th ranked Gunma CT (11-13) was defeated by eighth ranked Hokkaido L. (11-13) 106-96 on Wednesday. Hokkaido L. made 29-of-33 free shots (87.9 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was forward Shawn Long (208-93, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Pensack Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 44 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (went 14 for 14 at the free throw line !!!). DeMon Brooks (202-92, college: Davidson) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Trey McKinney-Jones (198-90, college: Miami, FL) who recorded 31 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and center Kyle Barone (203-89, college: Idaho) added 19 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hokkaido L. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with defeated Gunma CT. Hokkaido L. will meet league's leader Ryukyu GK in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gunma CT will play against Tochigi Brex (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hokkaido L.: S.Long 44+10reb+3ast, S.Terazono 17+2reb+7ast, D.Brooks 17+9reb+3ast, N.Tsukasa 13+2reb, Y.Hayato 6+5reb+2ast, D.Miller 4+8reb+1ast
Gunma CT: T.McKinney-Jones 31+5reb+6ast, M.Parker 23+4reb+4ast, K.Barone 19+13reb+3ast, A.Chambers 10+3reb+2ast, K.Igarashi 5+1reb+3ast, R.Yamazaki 5+1reb+2ast

Ibaraki R. - Kawasaki BT 65-104

Everything went according to plan in Mito where second ranked Kawasaki BT (18-6) outscored 10th ranked Ibaraki R. (5-19) 104-65 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Ibaraki R. 44-24 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kawasaki BT looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Ibaraki R.'s players. The best player for the winners was the former international power forward Nick Fazekas (211-85, college: Nevada) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Georgian Matt Janning (195-88, college: Northeastern) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Kawasaki BT players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Canadian-Italian power forward Marc Trasolini (206-90, college: Santa Clara) who recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds and American Eric Jacobsen (208-94, college: Arizona St.) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kawasaki BT keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Chiba Jets. Newly promoted Ibaraki R. keeps the tenth place with 19 games lost. Kawasaki BT will meet at home San-en NP (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ibaraki R. will play against Alvark Tokyo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kawasaki BT: N.Fazekas 19+11reb+4ast, M.Janning 17+5reb+4ast, P.Aguilar 13+10reb+3ast, S.Maeta 13+3reb+1ast, J.Heath 12+4reb+2ast, Y.Fujii 10+4reb+11ast
Ibaraki R.: M.Trasolini 17+6reb+1ast, E.Jacobsen 14+6reb+1ast, N.Kohei 7+1reb, A.Tajima 7+4reb+5ast, C.Tapscott 7+3reb+3ast, D.Taniguchi 6

San-en NP - Ryukyu GK 69-101

B1 League top team - Ryukyu GK (21-3) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed tenth ranked San-en NP (4-20) in Hamamatsu 101-69. Ryukyu GK looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by San-en NP's players. The best player for the winners was American power forward Allen Durham (198-88, college: Grace Christian) who scored 16 points and 7 assists. The other American import forward Dwayne Evans (201-92, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Durham is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Ryukyu GK players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Robert Carter (206-94, college: Maryland) who recorded 21 points and 7 rebounds and Filipino guard Ferdinand Ravena (189-96) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ryukyu GK have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 21-3 record. Loser San-en NP keeps the tenth place with 20 games lost. Ryukyu GK will meet at home Hokkaido L. (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. San-en NP will play against the league's second-placed Kawasaki BT in Kanagawa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: A.Durham 16+4reb+7ast, K.Flippin 15+3reb+2ast, J.Cooley 14+8reb+1ast, D.Evans 12+10reb+3ast, R.Kishimoto 9+1reb+2ast, N.Namizato 8+1reb+6ast
San-en NP: R.Carter 21+7reb+1ast, F.Ravena 18+8reb+1ast, E.Harris 12+5reb+1ast, M.Yoshiyuki 9+4reb+1ast, T.Shota 5+4ast, R.Tawatari 3+1reb+1ast

Niigata A. - Yokohama BC 75-86

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Niigata A. (2-22) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Yokohama BC (8-16) 86-75 on Wednesday. Yokohama BC dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Niigata A.'s 30. Yokohama BC forced 19 Niigata A. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The best player for the winners was Czech Patrik Auda (204-89, college: Seton Hall) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Guard Yuki Kawamura (169-1) chipped in 14 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-93, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) who recorded 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and South African center Tshilidzi Nephawe (208-89, college: NM State) added 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Yokohama BC maintains ninth position with 8-16 record, which they share with Toyama G. Niigata A. lost twenty first consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 22 games lost. Yokohama BC will meet at home higher ranked Osaka E. (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Niigata A. will play against Hitachi SRT (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: P.Auda 20+5reb+3ast, L.Hammonds 17+1reb+3ast, M.Morikawa 16+4reb+2ast, K.Yuki 14+3reb+7ast, R.Buckner 7+7reb, O.Takeru 6
Niigata A.: R.Allen 22+8reb+4ast, E.Zen 18+3reb+6ast, T.Nephawe 17+11reb, K.Sato 11+2reb+1ast, N.Yuto 3+2reb+4ast, S.Watanuki 2+2reb+1ast

Osaka E. - Nagoya DD 84-108

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Nagoya DD (17-7) outleveled on the road 6th ranked Osaka E. (12-12) 108-84 on Wednesday. Nagoya DD dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Osaka E.'s 34. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Coty Clarke (201-92, college: Arkansas) who scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international point guard Takumi Saito (172-95) chipped in 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Nagoya DD players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard DJ Newbill (193-92, college: Penn St.) who recorded 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international forward Ira Brown (193-82, college: Gonzaga) added 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. 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. Nagoya DD have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 17-7 record behind leader Ryukyu GK, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Shimane SM. Loser Osaka E. keeps the sixth place with 12 games lost. Nagoya DD will meet Shimane SM (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Osaka E. will play against Yokohama BC and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nagoya DD: C.Clarke 23+9reb+6ast, T.Saito 18+5reb+6ast, T.Ito 13+3ast, S.Eatherton 13+8reb+4ast, P.Bobby Ray 12+2reb, T.Harimoto 11+3reb+1ast
Osaka E.: D.Newbill 26+7reb+5ast, I.Brown 15+7reb+6ast, K.Makoto 15+1reb+1ast, N.Hiromu 7+3reb+4ast, J.Takeuchi 6+6reb, D.Doblas 5+4reb

Shimane SM - Sea Horses M. 92-78

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Sea Horses M. (13-11) was defeated on the road by third ranked Shimane SM (17-7) 92-78 on Wednesday. Shimane SM shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was international guard Seiya Ando (184-92) who scored 22 points and 8 assists. American forward Reid Travis (203-95, college: Kentucky, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Davante Gardner (203-91, college: Marquette) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Satoshi Nagano (175-95) added 12 points and 7 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sea Horses M.'s coach Kimikazu Suzuki let to play ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Shimane SM moved-up to second place, which they share with Nagoya DD and Alvark Tokyo. Loser Sea Horses M. keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost. Shimane SM will meet at home league's second-placed Nagoya DD in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sea Horses M. will play against Kyoto H. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shimane SM: R.Travis 22+8reb+1ast, S.Ando 22+2reb+8ast, P.Buford 13+3reb+10ast, N.Kay 13+10reb+1ast, K.Kanamaru 8+2ast, N.Williams 6+1ast
Sea Horses M.: D.Gardner 20+10reb+5ast, N.Satoshi 12+1reb+7ast, K.Collinsworth 11+6reb+2ast, Y.Nishida 10+1reb+7ast, A.Schafer 9+3reb, R.Sumino 8+1reb+2ast

Shinshu BW - Kyoto H. 98-69

Rather predictable result in Nagano where seventh ranked Shinshu BW (10-14) smashed 11th ranked Kyoto H. (3-21) 98-69 on Wednesday. They outrebounded Kyoto H. 34-23 including 29 on the defensive glass. Shinshu BW shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 55.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Josh Hawkinson (208-95, college: WSU) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. Naturalized American guard Louis Kurihara (188-96, college: Whittier) chipped in 17 points. Four Shinshu BW players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American center David Simon (208-82, college: PFW) who recorded 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Justin Harper (208-89, college: Richmond) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively. 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. Shinshu BW maintains seventh position with 10-14 record. Kyoto H. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 21 games lost. Shinshu BW will meet league's leader Chiba Jets on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Kyoto H. will play against Sea Horses M. (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shinshu BW: J.Hawkinson 26+12reb+1ast, L.Kurihara 17+1reb+3ast, T.Nishiyama 17+2reb+2ast, W.Marshall 11+3reb+4ast, K.Ko 6+3reb+6ast, Y.Osaki 6+1reb+3ast
Kyoto H.: D.Simon 24+9reb+4ast, J.Harper 20+5reb+2ast, T.Kato 9+2reb, K.Aita 7+1reb+4ast, T.Suzuki 5+1reb+2ast, K.Yoshiaki 2+2ast



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