B2 League Round 12: Kagawa FA defeat Ehime OV in the closest game of the week

After 12 rounds played we can already see who rules in the B2 League and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 12 in the B2 League took place in Takamatsu. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-best Ehime OV (10-5) to sixth ranked Kagawa FA (5-10) 93-92 on Thursday evening. Kagawa FA made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Ehime OV helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of British forward Myles Hesson (198-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 37 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 8 assists and point guard Kotaro Hisaoka (180-1997) who added 18 points and 9 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Filipino forward Eugene Phelps (198-1990, college: LBSU) with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Ehime OV's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kagawa FA maintains sixth position with 5-10 record. Ehime OV lost third consecutive game. They still keep top place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Nagasaki. Third ranked Saga B. (9-5) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging second-best Nagasaki (9-5) 110-107 in the fight for the second place. The winners were led by Cuban guard Reynaldo Garcia (187-1990) who scored that evening 38 points (!!!), 9 assists and 7 steals and Chase Fieler supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 34 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 7 assists by American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) did not help to save the game for Nagasaki. Nagasaki's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Saga B. moved-up to second place, which they share with Kumamoto V. and Nagasaki. Saga B. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nagasaki will play again at home against the league's second-placed Saga B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Nishinomiya S. (7-7) against fifth ranked Fukuoka R. (7-7) on Saturday night. Host Nishinomiya S. was defeated by Fukuoka R. in a tough game in Hyogo 65-72. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was Marvelle Harris who scored 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Trey Porter who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fukuoka R. moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Nishinomiya S. Fukuoka R. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nishinomiya S. will play again against Fukuoka R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 12: Bambitious N. was destroyed by Koshigaya A. on the opponent's court 79-53. Kagawa FA was outscored by Ehime OV in a home game 58-79. Chiba rolled over Tokyo Z on the road 98-64. Kumamoto V. defeated Fukushima on its own court 82-77. Aomori W. was beaten by Yamagata in a road game 75-67. Koshigaya A. destroyed Bambitious N. at home 91-72.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points and 6 rebounds by Justin Harper of Koshigaya A..

Kagawa FA - Ehime OV 93-92

The most exciting game of round 12 in the B2 League took place in Takamatsu. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of second-best Ehime OV (10-5) to sixth ranked Kagawa FA (5-10) 93-92 on Thursday evening. Kagawa FA made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Ehime OV helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of British forward Myles Hesson (198-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) who helped to win the game recording 37 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 8 assists and point guard Kotaro Hisaoka (180-1997) who added 18 points and 9 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American-Filipino forward Eugene Phelps (198-1990, college: LBSU) with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American power forward Andrew Fitzgerald (202-1990, college: Oklahoma, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). Four Ehime OV players scored in double figures. Ehime OV's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kagawa FA maintains sixth position with 5-10 record. Ehime OV lost third consecutive game. They still keep top place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kagawa FA: M.Hesson 37+5reb+8ast, H.Kotaro 18+3reb+9ast, A.Brandt 10+4reb+3ast, U.Junki 9+1reb+1ast, R.Vague 7+4reb+4ast, T.Tsukuba 7+2reb+1ast
Ehime OV: A.Fitzgerald 17+6reb+4ast, R.Kriener 15+2reb+1ast, E.Phelps 14+10reb+5ast, Y.Toshino 14+2reb+4ast, T.Furuno 10+4reb+3ast, S.Kouno 9+2reb+8ast

Koshigaya A. - Bambitious N. 79-53

Very expected game in Tokyo where 7th ranked Bambitious N. (2-13) was crushed by first ranked Koshigaya A. (13-2) 79-53 on Friday. Koshigaya A. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Koshigaya A. outrebounded Bambitious N. 39-27 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Justin Harper (208-1989, college: Richmond) who scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import power forward Brekkott Chapman (206-1996, college: Weber St.) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Naoki Uto (188-1991) who recorded 15 points and 5 assists and American-Portuguese Jeremiah Wilson (205-1988, college: Tarleton St.) added 10 points and 11 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. Koshigaya A. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-2 record. Bambitious N. lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Koshigaya A.: J.Harper 19+7reb+4ast, B.Chapman 14+5reb+2ast, K.Hayate 10+1reb+2ast, I.Butts 8+8reb, S.Kikuchi 7+5reb+1ast, M.Shun 7+3ast
Bambitious N.: N.Uto 15+3reb+5ast, F.Naoyuki 10+2reb+2ast, J.Wilson 10+11reb, T.Komoda 8+1reb+1ast, C.Mbodj 4+4reb, M.Komaki 2+4reb+1ast

Kagawa FA - Ehime OV 58-79

Rather predictable result in Takamatsu where second ranked Ehime OV (10-5) smashed 6th ranked Kagawa FA (5-10) 79-58 on Friday. They outrebounded Kagawa FA 45-33 including 32 on the defensive glass. Ehime OV looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa) who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. American power forward Andrew Fitzgerald (202-1990, college: Oklahoma, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Four Ehime OV players scored in double figures. Ehime OV's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Australian center Angus Brandt (208-1989, college: Oregon St.) who recorded 23 points and 9 rebounds and Australian forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Ehime OV keeps a position of league leader. Kagawa FA at the other side keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ehime OV: R.Kriener 23+9reb+1ast, A.Fitzgerald 17+10reb+1ast, E.Phelps 10+12reb, T.Furuno 10+3reb+4ast, S.Ishii 5+2reb+1ast, K.Yahata 5
Kagawa FA: A.Brandt 23+9reb+3ast, R.Vague 8+9reb+1ast, I.Ryo 8+6reb+2ast, A.Alexander 6+4reb+1ast, H.Kotaro 5+1reb+9ast, T.Tsukuba 5+3reb

Nishinomiya S. - Fukuoka R. 65-72

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Nishinomiya S. (7-7) against fifth ranked Fukuoka R. (7-7) on Saturday night. Host Nishinomiya S. was defeated by Fukuoka R. in a tough game in Hyogo 65-72. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was point guard Marvelle Harris (196-1993, college: Fresno St., agency: Slash Sports) who scored 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Fukuoka R. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Trey Porter (208-1996, college: Nevada) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks and forward DeQuan Jones (203-1990, college: Miami, FL) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fukuoka R. moved-up to third place, which they share with defeated Nishinomiya S. Fukuoka R. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nishinomiya S. will play again against Fukuoka R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fukuoka R.: M.Harris 33+4reb+4ast, J.Honda 11+3reb+1ast, J.Glynn 11+8reb, T.Kan 11+3reb+2ast, Y.Otsuka 2+3reb+1ast, T.Abe 2+2reb+1ast
Nishinomiya S.: D.Jones 20+7reb+1ast, T.Porter 19+15reb+3ast, Z.Dimec 6+2reb, T.Yusuke 5+1reb+1ast, H.Yasuaki 4+1ast, N.Dohara 3+3reb+2ast

Tokyo Z - Chiba 64-98

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Tokyo Z (3-11) was rolled over at home by second ranked Chiba (10-4) 98-64 on Saturday. Chiba shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Tokyo Z's players. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was power forward Evan Ravenel (204-1989, college: Ohio St.) who scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Brandon Ashley (206-1994, college: Arizona) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was power forward Reginald Buckner (206-1991, college: Ole Miss) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and center Joshua Crawford (211-1988, college: Indiana St.) added 11 points and 5 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. Newly promoted Chiba maintains second position with 10-4 record having four points less than leader Ehime OV. Tokyo Z at the other side keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Chiba will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tokyo Z will play again against the league's second-placed Chiba (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chiba: B.Ashley 17+7reb+3ast, L.Lyons 17+9reb+1ast, E.Ravenel 16+8reb+6ast, K.Paras 11+1reb, F.Kota 8+1reb+7ast, Y.Otsuka 8+2reb+2ast
Tokyo Z: R.Buckner 18+12reb+1ast, J.Crawford 11+5reb+2ast, J.Kano 10+4reb, Y.Ide 6+5reb+3ast, K.Kimura 5+1reb+2ast, M.Joho 4+1reb+1ast

Nagasaki - Saga B. 107-110

Important game to mention about took place in Nagasaki. Third ranked Saga B. (9-5) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging second-best Nagasaki (9-5) 110-107 in the fight for the second place. Saga B. made 28-of-36 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. Nagasaki was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by Cuban guard Reynaldo Garcia (187-1990) who scored that evening 38 points (!!!), 9 assists and 7 steals and American Chase Fieler (202-1992, college: FGCU) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 34 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 7 assists by American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) did not help to save the game for Nagasaki. His fellow American import forward Jeffrey Gibbs (188-1980, college: Otterbein) added 13 points and 8 rebounds. Four Saga B. and five Nagasaki players scored in double figures. Nagasaki's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Saga B. moved-up to second place, which they share with Kumamoto V. and Nagasaki. Saga B. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nagasaki will play again at home against the league's second-placed Saga B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Saga B.: R.Garcia 38+3reb+9ast, T.Nishikawa 15+1reb+5ast, M.McIntosh 15+5reb+2ast, C.Fieler 13+6reb+5ast, I.Ryota 10+1reb, S.Taiki 6+3reb+3ast
Nagasaki: M.Bonds 34+16reb+7ast, J.Heading 17+2reb+3ast, J.Gibbs 13+8reb+3ast, K.Matsumoto 12+1reb+4ast, E.Yamamoto 12+4ast, D.Noguchi 8+1reb+2ast

Kumamoto V. - Fukushima 82-77

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Kumamoto V. (9-5) beat at home 6th ranked Fukushima (4-10) 82-77 on Saturday. Kumamoto V. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Fukushima's 36. The best player for the winners was American guard Terrance Woodbury (201-1987, college: Georgia) who scored 26 points and 8 assists. British forward Benjamin Lawson (216-1995, college: WKU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Woodbury is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Josh Harrellson (208-1989, college: Kentucky) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and guard Tomonobu Hasegawa (184-1990) added 16 points respectively. Four Fukushima players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Kumamoto V. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Saga B. and Nagasaki. Fukushima at the other side keeps the sixth position with ten games lost. Kumamoto V. will again meet at home Fukushima (#6) in the next round. Fukushima will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kumamoto V.: T.Woodbury 26+3reb+8ast, B.Lawson 16+13reb, Y.Shota 8+2reb+1ast, R.Tawatari 8+2reb+1ast, H.Taniguchi 8+1ast, K.Nagomu 6+1reb+2ast
Fukushima: J.Harrellson 18+11reb+1ast, T.Hasegawa 16+3reb+3ast, N.Hashimoto 14+1reb+3ast, G.Echenique 10+4reb+1ast, E.Murphy 7+8reb+3ast, S.Murakami 6+2reb+4ast

Yamagata - Aomori W. 75-67

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when one of their biggest challengers Aomori W. (6-8) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Yamagata (6-8) 75-67 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American center Thomas Welsh (213-1996, college: UCLA, agency: Pensack Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 18 rebounds. Point guard Shunto Murakami (183-1996) chipped in 9 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Alex Davis (206-1992, college: Fresno St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and his fellow American import power forward EJ Montgomery (208-1999, college: Kentucky) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Yamagata moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Aomori W. Yamagata will again meet at home Aomori W. (#5) in the next round. Aomori W. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Yamagata: T.Welsh 18+18reb, D.Suzuki 11+1reb+4ast, J.Bell 10+3reb+1ast, Y.Yuya 9+2reb+2ast, S.Murakami 9+4reb+4ast, J.Maniwa 9+2reb+1ast
Aomori W.: E.Montgomery 18+8reb, A.Davis 13+15reb+3ast, M.Hisatake 8+4reb, K.Aita 7+2reb+6ast, H.Mone 6+2reb, T.Kyonosuke 5+1reb

Koshigaya A. - Bambitious N. 91-72

No shocking result in a game in Tokyo where first ranked Koshigaya A. (13-2) outleveled 7th ranked Bambitious N. (2-13) 91-72 on Saturday. Koshigaya A. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Bambitious N.'s 28. They outrebounded Bambitious N. 42-24 including 28 on the defensive glass. Koshigaya A. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Isaac Butts (208-1989, college: App State) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 22 rebounds. The other American import forward Justin Harper (208-1989, college: Richmond) chipped in 28 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Senegalese center Cheikh Mbodj (208-1987, college: Cincinnati, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 14 points and 8 rebounds and forward Takuya Komoda (190-1987) added 18 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Koshigaya A. have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-2 record. Bambitious N. lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Koshigaya A.: J.Harper 28+6reb+1ast, I.Butts 13+22reb+1ast, M.Shun 13+2reb+9ast, B.Chapman 10+3reb+1ast, S.Tamura 8+1reb+2ast, S.Kikuchi 6+3reb+1ast
Bambitious N.: T.Komoda 18+2reb, C.Mbodj 14+8reb+2ast, M.Komaki 12+1reb, Y.Tomoya 10+4reb+1ast, J.Wilson 6+5reb+2ast, N.Uto 6+1reb+5ast



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