B3 League Round 42 (Regular Season): Leader Fukui B. gets another victory

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Leader Blowinds delivered the 36th win on Saturday night. This time they beat 18th ranked Kanazawa (5-27) 94-76 in Fukui. Fukui B. made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American center David Simon (208-1982, college: PFW) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. point guard Masashi Hosoya (173-1989) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Senegalese forward Dou Gueye (206-1997, college: Louisiana) who recorded 18 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Blowinds (36-3) have an impressive 29-game winning streak. Newly promoted Fukui B. maintains first position. Kanazawa lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 27 lost games. Fukui B. are again looking forward to face bottom-ranked Kanazawa (#18) in Ishikawa in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Kanazawa will have a break next round.
The game in Tachikawa was also worth to mention about. 7th ranked United (22-17) played at the court of eighth ranked Tachikawa (22-19). Tachikawa defeated United 81-69. It was a good game for American power forward Andrew Fitzgerald (202-1990, college: Oklahoma, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds. Aaron Falzon contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Michael Craig (196-1991, college: Southern Miss) replied with 12 points and 5 rebounds for Tokyo Utd. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Tachikawa maintains eighth position with 22-19 record. Tokyo Utd at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the seventh place with 17 games lost. Tachikawa will play against higher ranked Tokyo Utd (#7) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tokyo Utd will have a break next round.
A very close game took place in Okayama between Shanan Utd and Try Hoop. Tenth ranked Shanan Utd (18-23) got a very close victory on the road over 13th ranked Try Hoop (15-26). Shanan Utd managed to escape with a 3-point win 80-77 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Try Hoop. Rokas Gustys had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 17 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!) to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Michael Phillips with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Try Hoop's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Shanan Utd maintains tenth position with 18-23 record. Loser Try Hoop keeps the thirteenth place with 26 games lost. Shanan Utd will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Okayama will play again against Shanan Utd (#10) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 42 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Tokyo Z was crushed by Kagoshima in Renova 84-64. Saitama beat Veertien Mie at home 81-71. Yamaguchi lost to Tokushima Gam. on the opponent's court 72-87. Gifu unfortunately lost to Tokyo in a home game 87-94. Shinagawa recorded a loss to Toyoda on the road 69-74. Kagawa crushed Yokohama on its own court 83-49. Tokyo Z was beaten by Kagoshima in Renova 77-63.
The best stats of 42th round was 15 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks by Logan Routt of Kagoshima.



Kagoshima - Tokyo Z 84-64

There was no surprise in Renova where 12th ranked Earthfriends (17-25) were crushed by third ranked Kagoshima (31-12) 84-64 on Friday. Kagoshima looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Kyle Richardson (200-1991, college: Portland St.) chipped in 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Kagoshima players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Nick Allen (203-1997, college: UTSA, agency: Worldwide SM) with 19 points and 6 rebounds and guard Cameron Parker (188-1998, college: Portland St.) scored 9 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Kagoshima have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 31-12 record having one point less than leader Fukui B. Loser Earthfriends keeps the twelfth place with 25 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kagoshima: K.Richardson 16+4reb+1ast, T.Guers 13+6reb+1ast, H.Fujita 10+5reb+1ast, A.Gaines Jr. 10+6reb+5ast, S.Muto 9+1reb+1ast, F.Kota 8+2reb+4ast
Tokyo Z: N.Allen 19+6reb+1ast, C.Parker 9+6reb+6ast, U.Yuya 7+3reb+4ast, J.Lampkin 6+11reb+1ast, S.Faye 6+3reb, K.Kazusa 6+1ast

Saitama - Veertien Mie 81-71

No shocking result in a game in Saitama where fourth ranked Broncos (27-14) defeated 16th ranked Veertien Mie (12-29) 81-71 on Saturday. Strangely Veertien Mie outrebounded Saitama 44-31 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Nigerian-American power forward Maxie Esho (206-1991, college: UMass) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Broncos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Damonte Dodd (211-1994, college: Maryland) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 18 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Justin Pierce (201-1998, college: UNC, agency: Inception Sports) scored 24 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Broncos have an impressive five-game winning streak. Saitama maintains fourth position with 27-14 record. Veertien Mie lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with 29 games lost. They share the position with Shinagawa. Saitama will again meet at home Veertien Mie (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Veertien Mie will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Saitama: M.Esho 20+8reb+1ast, J.Faison 18+11reb+4ast, W.Creekmore 11+6reb+2ast, A.Hikaru 10+1ast, S.Fumiya 8+1reb+1ast, N.Ryutaro 6
Veertien Mie: J.Pierce 24+5reb+3ast, D.Dodd 14+18reb+1ast, J.Martin 8+14reb+3ast, S.Takaya 8+2reb, K.Adeison 7+2ast, K.Ryu 4+2reb

Tokushima Gam. - Yamaguchi 87-72

Very expected game in Tokushima where 14th ranked Pats Five (14-27) was defeated by fifth ranked Gambarous (26-15) 87-72 on Saturday. The game was dominated by American players. Power forward Jeremy Combs (201-1995, college: Texas Southern) scored 21 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 18 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Deandre Abram (203-1997, college: Milwaukee) with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds and swingman Jelan-Miguel Kendrick (201-1991, college: UNLV) scored 22 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tokushima Gam. maintains fifth position with 26-15 record. Loser Pats Five keeps the fourteenth place with 27 games lost. Tokushima Gam. will meet at home Yamaguchi (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Yamaguchi will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tokushima Gam.: J.Combs 21+9reb+3ast, T.Dawson 18+4reb+2ast, C.Coleman 14+4reb+1ast, A.Kuerban 9+6reb, W.Kouki 8+3reb+1ast, K.Naito 7+1reb+1ast
Yamaguchi: D.Abram 27+10reb+1ast, J.Kendrick 22+4reb+2ast, D.Shimoyama 6+1reb, Y.Jo 5+2reb+1ast, D.Uematsu 3+4ast, T.Issei 3

Okayama - Shanan Utd 77-80

A very close game took place in Okayama between Shanan Utd and Try Hoop. Tenth ranked Shanan Utd (18-23) got a very close victory on the road over 13th ranked Try Hoop (15-26). Shanan Utd managed to escape with a 3-point win 80-77 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Try Hoop. Shanan Utd outrebounded Okayama 38-27 including 25 on the defensive glass. Lithuanian power forward Rokas Gustys (206-1994, college: Hofstra) had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 17 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eleven shots !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Shinpei Itabashi (168-1998) chipped in 23 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Michael Phillips (202-1990, college: Howard) with 17 points and 5 rebounds and New Zealand forward Taane Samuel (200-1999) scored 12 points and 7 rebounds. Try Hoop's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Shanan Utd maintains tenth position with 18-23 record. Loser Try Hoop keeps the thirteenth place with 26 games lost. Shanan Utd will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Okayama will play again against Shanan Utd (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shanan Utd: R.Gustys 30+17reb+3ast, I.Shinpei 23+1ast, A.Tanno 9+1reb+2ast, J.Narcis 8+5reb, O.Antypov 4+7reb+3ast, K.Nakano 4+5reb+2ast
Okayama: M.Phillips 17+5reb+1ast, T.Samuel 12+7reb+1ast, J.Parmer 10+4reb+5ast, K.Takabatake 8+3reb+5ast, O.Rikuto 8+1ast, M.Yusuke 6+2reb

Tachikawa - Tokyo Utd 81-69

The game in Tachikawa was also worth to mention about. 7th ranked United (22-17) played at the court of eighth ranked Tachikawa (22-19). Tachikawa defeated United 81-69. Tachikawa brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Tokyo Utd was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American power forward Andrew Fitzgerald (202-1990, college: Oklahoma, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds. Maltese-American forward Aaron Falzon (203-1996, college: Quinnipiac) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Michael Craig (196-1991, college: Southern Miss) replied with 12 points and 5 rebounds and Nigerian forward Chukwudiebere Maduabum (206-1991) added 13 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Tokyo Utd. Four Tokyo Utd players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted Tachikawa maintains eighth position with 22-19 record. Tokyo Utd at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the seventh place with 17 games lost. Tachikawa will play against higher ranked Tokyo Utd (#7) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tokyo Utd will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tachikawa: A.Fitzgerald 30+12reb+2ast, A.Falzon 17+5reb+3ast, M.Ousu 14+5reb+1ast, A.Yoshiki 8+1reb+4ast, E.Rickman 4+6reb, M.Taiga 2+1reb+2ast
Tokyo Utd: C.Maduabum 13+6reb, M.Craig 12+5reb+2ast, M.Dove 10+8reb, T.Shinnosuke 10+6reb+1ast, I.Hajime 8+1ast, S.Takeshi 4+3reb+2ast

Fukui B. - Kanazawa 94-76

Leader Blowinds delivered the 36th win on Saturday night. This time they beat 18th ranked Kanazawa (5-27) 94-76 in Fukui. Fukui B. made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American center David Simon (208-1982, college: PFW) who scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Point guard Masashi Hosoya (173-1989) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Senegalese forward Dou Gueye (206-1997, college: Louisiana) who recorded 18 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Chris Olivier (202-1992, college: OK State, agency: Octagon Europe) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Blowinds (36-3) have an impressive 29-game winning streak. Newly promoted Fukui B. maintains first position. Kanazawa lost fourth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 27 lost games. Fukui B. are again looking forward to face bottom-ranked Kanazawa (#18) in Ishikawa in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Kanazawa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Fukui B.: D.Simon 17+5reb+2ast, M.Hosoya 16+1reb+4ast, T.Boyd III 14+3reb+2ast, P.Ellis 13+3reb+3ast, J.Mitsuda 8+2reb+1ast, B.Lawson 6+7reb
Kanazawa: D.Gueye 18+9reb+2ast, C.Olivier 12+6reb, K.Wataru 11+5reb, I.Ayumu 11+3reb+1ast, K.Kakeru 9+4reb, K.Takuto 9+2reb

Gifu - Tokyo HT 87-94

Rather predictable result in Gifu where ninth ranked Hachioji Trains (19-21) beat 11th ranked Swoops (17-24) 94-87 on Saturday. Tokyo outrebounded Gifu 40-27 including 30 on the defensive glass. Kodai Takahashi (180-1991) scored 23 points to lead the charge for the winners and Spanish center David Doblas (208-1981) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Hachioji Trains players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American-Dominican forward AJ Bramah (201-1999, college: Nevada) with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Kaisei Takahashi (175-2003) scored 14 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tokyo maintains ninth position with 19-21 record. Loser Swoops keeps the eleventh place with 24 games lost. Tokyo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gifu will play against Tokyo (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tokyo HT: K.Takahashi 23+4reb, M.Igbanu 17+6reb+1ast, D.Doblas 12+9reb+4ast, A.Yuta 10+6reb+2ast, T.Edogi 8+7reb+2ast, I.Shuto 8+2reb+1ast
Gifu: A.Bramah 29+10reb+1ast, T.Kaisei 14+4reb+7ast, H.Cort 10+1reb+11ast, I.Eitaro 9+2reb, T.Masahiro 6+2reb+1ast, N.Dahlman 6+3reb+1ast

Toyoda - Shinagawa 74-69

There was a minor upset in Aichi where 15th ranked Shinagawa (12-29) was defeated by seventeenth ranked Scorpions (10-29) 74-69 on Saturday. Toyoda outrebounded Shinagawa 46-35 including a 17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. American Daniel Laster (199-1996, college: Gardner-Webb) scored 23 points to lead the charge for the winners and Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-1991, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Canadian center Renaldo Dixon (206-1990, college: NM State) with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Ito Ryota (177-1992) scored 16 points and 6 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Toyoda maintains seventeenth position with 10-29 record. Loser Shinagawa keeps the fifteenth place with 29 games lost. They share the position with Veertien Mie. Toyoda will again meet at home higher ranked Shinagawa (#15) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shinagawa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toyoda: D.Laster 23+1reb+2ast, E.Ross 11+11reb+2ast, A.Ferguson 9+9reb+5ast, W.Shogo 8+2reb, H.Tomoya 6+10reb+1ast, T.Shunsuke 5+4reb+2ast
Shinagawa: R.Dixon 28+10reb+2ast, R.Ito 16+3reb+6ast, H.Koval 11+10reb+1ast, T.Ikumi 4+2reb+1ast, N.Akihisa 3+7reb+2ast, O.Kunitatsu 3+1reb

Kagawa FA - Yokohama EX 83-49

Everything went according to plan in Takamatsu where second ranked Five Arrows (31-8) outleveled 6th ranked Excellence (25-16) 83-49 on Saturday. Kagawa made 29-of-37 free shots (78.4 percent) during the game, while Yokohama only scored nine points from the stripe. They outrebounded Yokohama 43-32 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Andrew Randall (198-1990, college: Temple) scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import power forward Evan Ravenel (204-1989, college: Ohio St.) chipped in 18 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Latvian center Klavs Cavars (208-1996) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and American center Babatunde Olumuyiwa (203-1992, college: USC Upstate) scored 6 points and 8 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. Kagawa maintains second position with 31-8 record having five points less than leader Fukui B. Loser Excellence keeps the sixth place with 16 games lost. Kagawa will meet at home Yokohama (#6) in the next round. Yokohama will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kagawa FA: A.Randall 23+5reb+5ast, E.Ravenel 18+14reb+1ast, M.Dama 10+9reb+1ast, S.Jr Kedrick 8+3reb+2ast, M.Jang 8+2reb, K.Matsui 6+3reb
Yokohama EX: K.Cavars 11+11reb, T.Toshino 10+1reb+1ast, A.Kovalov 7+5reb+1ast, Y.Ide 7+3reb+2ast, T.Nishiyama 6, B.Olumuyiwa 6+8reb

Kagoshima - Tokyo Z 77-63

There was no surprise in Renova where 12th ranked Earthfriends (17-25) were defeated by third ranked Kagoshima (31-12) 77-63 on Thursday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kagoshima made 8 blocks. American forward Logan Routt (211-1997, college: WVU, agency: Diamond Sports) had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard Yuya Ukeda (173-2000) with 19 points and American forward Jacob Lampkin (206-1996, college: Alaska-Anch.) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Kagoshima have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 31-12 record having one point less than leader Fukui B. Loser Earthfriends keeps the twelfth place with 25 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kagoshima: L.Routt 15+13reb, A.Gaines Jr. 12+5reb, Y.Nakajima 9+2reb+3ast, M.Tomoya 8, H.Fujita 7+3reb+1ast, K.Richardson 6+4reb+1ast
Tokyo Z: U.Yuya 19+3reb+1ast, J.Lampkin 13+8reb+2ast, C.Parker 11+4reb+3ast, S.Faye 9+3reb+2ast, I.Takumi 4+2reb+1ast, T.Yoshi 3+1reb+1ast