B1 League Round 9 (Regular Season): San-en NP edges Akita NH by two points

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in B1 League, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Sixth-ranked Akita NH (2-7) made lots of trouble for second ranked San-en NP (8-1) on Sunday. The visitors from Hamamatsu managed to secure only two-point victory 81-79. However their fans expected much easier game. San-en NP looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Akita NH helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds. His fellow American import David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) chipped in 7 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Ryuto Yasuoka (188-1995) who recorded 23 points. Akita NH's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. San-en NP have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Osaka E. Akita NH lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Hitachi SRT and Shinshu BW. San-en NP is looking forward to face league's second-placed Tochigi Brex on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Akita NH will play against Saga B. (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Nagoya. Second ranked Tochigi Brex (7-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging their close opponent Nagoya DD (7-4) 70-67 on Sunday evening. It was a good game for American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn St.) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Gavin Edwards contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Brazilian-American center Tim Soares (211-1997, college: Master's) answered with 14 points for Nagoya DD. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Tochigi Brex. They maintain second place with 7-2 record behind leader Osaka E., which they share with 4 other teams. Nagoya DD at the other side dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Tochigi Brex will play against league's leader San-en NP in Hamamatsu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Nagoya DD will play on the road against Gunma CT (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Eighth-ranked Ibaraki R. (0-9) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked Gunma CT (4-5) on Sunday. Gunma CT managed to secure only one-point victory 67-66. However their fans expected easier game. Kaleb Tarczewski stepped up and scored 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Gunma CT's coach Kota Mizuno used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Chehales Tapscott with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Gunma CT moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Ibaraki R. lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost. They share the position with Toyama G.. Gunma CT will meet at home Nagoya DD (#5) in the next round. Ibaraki R. will play against the league's second-placed Nagasaki and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Other games of round 9 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Hokkaido L. was defeated by Shimane SM in a road game 94-91. Kyoto H. was smashed by Alvark Tokyo at home 59-89. Sendai 89ers won against Shinshu BW on the opponent's court 81-65. Yokohama BC was outscored by Hiroshima D. in a home game 65-90. Sea Horses M. recorded a loss to Nagasaki on the road 81-76. Hitachi SRT was defeated by Saga B. on its own court 68-74. Kawasaki BT was smashed by Osaka E. in a road game 92-72. Chiba Jets lost to FE Nagoya at home 73-88. Winless Toyama G. were outscored by Ryukyu GK on the opponent's court 59-85.
The best stats of 9th round was 19 points and 8 rebounds by Allen Durham of Ryukyu GK.



Shimane SM - Hokkaido L. 94-91

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Hokkaido L. (1-8) was edged on the road by fifth ranked Shimane SM (7-2) 94-91 on Sunday. Shimane SM made 30-of-32 free shots (93.8 percent) during the game. Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 4 assists (went 16 for 16 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners and the former international guard Seiya Ando (181-1992) chipped in 29 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was American DeMon Brooks (202-1992, college: Davidson) with 32 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import center Thomas Welsh (213-1996, college: UCLA, agency: Pensack Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Four Hokkaido L. players scored in double figures. Hokkaido L.'s coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Shimane SM moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Hokkaido L. lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Kyoto H.. Shimane SM will meet at home league's second-placed Kawasaki BT in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hokkaido L. will play against FE Nagoya (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Shimane SM: N.Kay 34+11reb+4ast, S.Ando 29+3reb+5ast, H.Martin 10+10reb+1ast, K.Hareyama 8+1ast, T.Shota 6+4reb+2ast, N.Williams 4+4reb
Hokkaido L.: D.Brooks 32+9reb+1ast, T.Welsh 15+13reb, D.Ramos 13+6reb+3ast, D.Willis 11+5reb, S.Ren 9+3reb+5ast, S.Terazono 5+2reb+4ast

Akita NH - San-en NP 79-81

Sixth-ranked Akita NH (2-7) made lots of trouble for second ranked San-en NP (8-1) on Sunday. The visitors from Hamamatsu managed to secure only two-point victory 81-79. However their fans expected much easier game. San-en NP looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Akita NH helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds. His fellow American import David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) chipped in 7 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Ryuto Yasuoka (188-1995) who recorded 23 points and the former international point guard Ko Kumagai (173-1996) added 16 points and 5 assists respectively. Akita NH's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. San-en NP have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Osaka E. Akita NH lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Hitachi SRT and Shinshu BW. San-en NP is looking forward to face league's second-placed Tochigi Brex on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Akita NH will play against Saga B. (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San-en NP: C.Clarke 16+15reb+3ast, S.Ryusei 12+2reb+2ast, H.Kazuki 12+1reb+1ast, Y.Maten 12+3reb+4ast, F.Ravena 9+5reb+2ast, O.Sota 8+5reb+4ast
Akita NH: R.Yasuoka 23+4reb+2ast, K.Ko 16+2reb+5ast, S.Taguchi 9+1reb+1ast, S.Zack 9+11reb+2ast, T.Furukawa 8+3reb, J.Crockett 6+6reb+2ast

Kyoto H. - Alvark Tokyo 59-89

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Alvark Tokyo (8-1) smashed on the road 8th ranked Kyoto H. (1-8) 89-59 on Sunday. The former international guard Kai Toews (188-1998, college: UNCW) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners and Brazilian Leonardo Meindl (201-1993) chipped in 20 points. Four Alvark Tokyo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Stacy Davis (198, college: Pepperdine) scored 17 points and 5 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. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Alvark Tokyo. They maintain first place with 8-1 record, which they share with San-en NP and Osaka E. Kyoto H. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Hokkaido L.. Alvark Tokyo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tokyo Hitachi SRT.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: L.Meindl 20+3reb, S.Saiz 14+5reb+1ast, K.Toews 12+5reb+11ast, R.Rossiter 10+5reb+2ast, S.Ando 8+1reb+1ast, A.Gudaitis 8+7reb+1ast
Kyoto H.: C.Jackson 21+11reb+1ast, S.Davis 17+5reb+1ast, K.Jones 8+5reb+1ast, S.Reon 7+3ast, M.Wright 3+4ast, K.Mizuno 2+3reb

Shinshu BW - Sendai 89ers 65-81

Rather expected game in Nagano where 7th ranked Shinshu BW (2-7) was defeated by fourth ranked Sendai 89ers (4-5) 81-65 on Sunday. Sendai 89ers dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Shinshu BW's 26. They outrebounded Shinshu BW 42-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. American Nathan Boothe (208-1994, college: Toledo) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Ukrainian center Volodymyr Gerun (208-1994, college: Portland) chipped in 14 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was American-Ivorian power forward Deon Thompson (204-1988, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and Filipino guard Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-1999) scored 17 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Sendai 89ers. They maintain fourth place with 4-5 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Shinshu BW lost their seventh game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Hitachi SRT and Akita NH. Sendai 89ers will meet at home Yokohama BC (#5) in the next round. Shinshu BW will play against Toyama G. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sendai 89ers: N.Boothe 25+13reb+4ast, V.Gerun 14+15reb+6ast, Y.Aoki 10+1reb+2ast, R.Abe 9+4reb+2ast, R.Kobayashi 8+2reb+2ast, W.Shota 6+2reb+3ast
Shinshu BW: A.Rhon Jhay 17+4reb+2ast, D.Thompson 13+13reb+2ast, K.Ishikawa 10+2reb+2ast, D.Simon 9+2reb, K.Taichi 5+2reb, H.Kyosuke 4+3ast

Yokohama BC - Hiroshima D. 65-90

There was a small surprise when seventh ranked Hiroshima D. (3-6) outscored on the road 5th ranked Yokohama BC (4-5) 90-65 on Sunday. Hiroshima D. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Yokohama BC's 24. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners and his fellow American import forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Hiroshima D. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was international guard Yuki Kawamura (172-2001) with 16 points and 5 assists and American forward Jarrod Uthoff (206-1993, college: Iowa) scored 11 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. Hiroshima D. maintains seventh place with 3-6 record. Loser Yokohama BC dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Hiroshima D. will meet at home Kyoto H. (#8) in the next round. Yokohama BC will play against Sendai 89ers (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hiroshima D.: D.Evans 18+12reb+4ast, K.Blackshear Jr. 16+7reb+2ast, N.Mayo 15+4reb+3ast, K.Toshiki 11+2reb, T.Ryo 8+3ast, I.Murphy 7+2ast
Yokohama BC: K.Yuki 16+2reb+5ast, S.Koya 12+1reb, J.Uthoff 11+4reb+1ast, D.Oliver 7+6reb+2ast, M.Hiroki 6+2reb+1ast, Y.Sugiura 6

Nagoya DD - Tochigi Brex 67-70

Important game to mention about took place in Nagoya. Second ranked Tochigi Brex (7-2) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging their close opponent Nagoya DD (7-4) 70-67 on Sunday evening. It was a good game for American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn St.) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import power forward Gavin Edwards (206-1988, college: UConn) contributed with 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Brazilian-American center Tim Soares (211-1997, college: Master's) answered with 14 points and American forward Robert Franks (201-1996, college: WSU) added 10 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Nagoya DD. 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 Tochigi Brex. They maintain second place with 7-2 record behind leader Osaka E., which they share with 4 other teams. Nagoya DD at the other side dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. Tochigi Brex will play against league's leader San-en NP in Hamamatsu in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Nagoya DD will play on the road against Gunma CT (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tochigi Brex: D.Newbill 24+6reb+3ast, M.Hiejima 16+2reb+3ast, G.Edwards 14+8reb+2ast, I.Fotu 10+6reb, T.Shinji 3+3reb, S.Ikaruga 2+2reb+5ast
Nagoya DD: T.Soares 14+3reb+3ast, T.Saito 12+3reb+2ast, Y.Suda 11+3reb, R.Franks 10+7reb+2ast, J.Smith 7+7reb, P.Ray 5+5reb+1ast

Gunma CT - Ibaraki R. 67-66

Eighth-ranked Ibaraki R. (0-9) made lots of trouble for fifth ranked Gunma CT (4-5) on Sunday. Gunma CT managed to secure only one-point victory 67-66. However their fans expected easier game. Strangely Ibaraki R. outrebounded Gunma CT 44-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. American center Kaleb Tarczewski (212-1993, college: Arizona) stepped up and scored 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international guard Narito Namizato (172-1989) chipped in 11 points and 7 assists. Gunma CT's coach Kota Mizuno used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American forward Chehales Tapscott (195-1990, college: Portland St.) with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and swingman Hayato Yamaguchi (195-1998) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Gunma CT moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Ibaraki R. lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost. They share the position with Toyama G.. Gunma CT will meet at home Nagoya DD (#5) in the next round. Ibaraki R. will play against the league's second-placed Nagasaki and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: A.Hachimura 14+5reb, K.Tarczewski 14+7reb+2ast, N.Tsuji 11, N.Namizato 11+1reb+7ast, K.Flippin 9+6reb+3ast, M.Parker 6+5reb+1ast
Ibaraki R.: C.Tapscott 26+15reb+6ast, A.Brandt 10+4reb, Y.Hayato 8+8reb+2ast, N.Kohei 8+3reb+1ast, T.Kennedy 7+2reb+1ast, T.Keita 6+1reb+2ast

Nagasaki - Sea Horses M. 81-76

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Sea Horses M. (5-4) was defeated on the road by third ranked Nagasaki (7-2) 81-76 on Sunday. American Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Nagasaki's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 16 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and American power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) scored 22 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Nagasaki moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Sea Horses M. keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Chiba Jets. Nagasaki will meet Ibaraki R. (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Sea Horses M. will play against Chiba Jets (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: J.Brantley 19+11reb+2ast, N.Perkins 18+5reb, Y.Baba 13+3reb+3ast, M.Karimata 12+3reb+4ast, A.Hirohide 8+2reb+1ast, M.Bonds 6+6reb+3ast
Sea Horses M.: D.Gardner 22+3reb, Y.Nishida 16+3reb+1ast, J.Layman 16+3reb, Z.Auguste 13+16reb+2ast, K.Ishii 5+5reb, N.Satoshi 4+1reb+1ast

Hitachi SRT - Saga B. 68-74

There was a small surprise in Tokyo where sixth ranked Saga B. (4-5) won against their close opponent Hitachi SRT (2-7) 74-68 on Sunday. It was a great shooting night for Saga B. especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 60.0 percentage. American Chase Fieler (202-1992, college: FGCU) stepped up and scored 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and naturalized American forward Josh Harrellson (208-1989, college: Kentucky) chipped in 14 points and 10 rebounds. Saga B.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American Ryan Kelly (211-1991, college: Duke) with 17 points and 6 rebounds and international point guard Leo Vendrame (183-1993) scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Saga B.. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Hitachi SRT keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Akita NH and Shinshu BW. Saga B. will meet at home Akita NH (#6) in the next round. Hitachi SRT's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tokyo to the arena Alvark Tokyo.
Top scorers:
Saga B.: C.Fieler 21+5reb, J.Harrellson 14+10reb+2ast, Y.Childs 13+10reb+1ast, R.Garcia 10+2reb+5ast, S.Taiki 5+1reb+4ast, Y.Karino 3+1ast
Hitachi SRT: L.Vendrame 18+1reb+3ast, R.Kelly 17+6reb+2ast, A.Clemmons 12+8reb+2ast, J.Gibbs 10+6reb, Y.Nagayoshi 6+5reb, D.Tanaka 4+1reb+4ast

Osaka E. - Kawasaki BT 92-72

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both first ranked Osaka E. and second-best Kawasaki BT had identical 7-1 record. This time Osaka E. used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Kanagawa 92-72 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Osaka E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) stepped up and scored 26 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners and guard Rei Goda (183-1993) chipped in 14 points. Four Osaka E. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Jordan Heath (208-1991, college: Canisius, agency: Octagon Europe) with 20 points and 9 rebounds and the former international power forward Nick Fazekas (207-1985, college: Nevada) scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Osaka E. maintains first place with 8-1 record, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and San-en NP. Loser Kawasaki BT keeps the second position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Osaka E. will meet at home Ryukyu GK (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kawasaki BT will play against Shimane SM and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Osaka E.: A.Caloiaro 26+5reb+8ast, R.Goda 14+3reb+2ast, T.Suzuki 12+1reb+2ast, I.Hummer 11+5reb, J.Takeuchi 8+4reb+2ast, S.Long 6+6reb+3ast
Kawasaki BT: N.Fazekas 21+5reb, J.Heath 20+9reb+3ast, Y.Fujii 14+4reb+8ast, I.Ryo 5, K.Masuda 4+1reb, R.Shinoyama 3+3ast

Chiba Jets - FE Nagoya 73-88

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fourth ranked FE Nagoya (5-2) defeated on the road 3rd placed Chiba Jets (5-4) 88-73 on Sunday. FE Nagoya made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. FE Nagoya outrebounded Chiba Jets 42-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. The game was dominated by American players. Power forward Sean OMara (208-1995, college: Xavier) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 18 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and forward Jeremy Jones (201-1996, college: Gonzaga) chipped in 7 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four FE Nagoya players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and forward Justyn Mutts (201-1999, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. FE Nagoya moved-up to third place which they share with defeated Chiba Jets. Loser Chiba Jets keep the third position with four games lost. They share it with Sea Horses M.. FE Nagoya will meet at home Hokkaido L. (#7) in the next round. Chiba Jets will play against Sea Horses M. (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
FE Nagoya: S.O'Mara 21+18reb+1ast, H.Kawashima 17+3reb, A.Henry 12+3reb+3ast, S.Ryo 11+5reb+2ast, J.Jones 7+7reb+6ast, T.Sasayama 7+2reb+4ast
Chiba Jets: J.Mooney 22+11reb+3ast, J.Mutts 13+7reb+2ast, Y.Togashi 11+1reb+6ast, D.Stephens 8+3reb+2ast, S.Hara 6+2reb+2ast, F.Hikaru 5

Ryukyu GK - Toyama G. 85-59

Rather expected game in Okinawa where bottom-ranked Toyama G. (0-9) was rolled over by fifth ranked Ryukyu GK (7-2) 85-59 on Sunday. Ryukyu GK outrebounded Toyama G. 42-28 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. American power forward Allen Durham (198-1988, college: Grace Christian) stepped up and scored 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Durham is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Ryukyu GK players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Filipino-British power forward AJ Edu (208-2000, college: Toledo) with 18 points and 8 rebounds and the former international forward Naoki Uto (191-1991) scored 9 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. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Toyama G. lost their ninth game in a row. They still close the standings with nine games lost. They share the position with Ibaraki R.. Ryukyu GK will meet league's leader Osaka E. on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Toyama G. will play against Shinshu BW (#7) in Nagano and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: A.Durham 19+8reb+3ast, J.Cooley 14+7reb, A.Kirk 14+9reb+1ast, R.Kishimoto 11+4reb+2ast, C.Tamayo 10+5reb+1ast, K.Imamura 8+3reb+4ast
Toyama G.: A.Edu 18+8reb, N.Uto 9+2reb+2ast, R.Ono 7+1reb+1ast, A.Chol 6+6reb, N.Gadson 6+2ast, K.Takahashi 5+1reb+1ast