B3 League Round 4 (Regular Season): Tokyo Utd beat Tokushima Gam. by three after a very close game

There were just four rounds played in Regular Season of B3 League and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 4 in the B3 League took place in Tokushima. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 4th ranked Gambarous (5-3) to fifth ranked United (5-1) 81-78 on Saturday evening. Tokyo Utd forced 22 Tokushima Gam. turnovers and outrebounded them 49-38 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of South Sudanese-American center Angelo Chol (206-1993, college: SDSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. point guard Ren Kawashima (180-1994) contributed with 12 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. United's coach Jun Hashizume used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) replied with 29 points and 8 rebounds for Tokushima Gam.United have a solid three-game winning streak. Tokyo Utd moved-up to third place, which they share with Yokohama. Tokushima Gam. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Tachikawa. Tokyo Utd will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tokushima Gam. will play on the road against Shanan Utd (#13) in Kanagawa and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Tachikawa (5-3) against fifteenth ranked Swoops (2-4) on Sunday night. Visiting Tachikawa was crushed by Swoops in Gifu 89-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tachikawa. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Zena Edosomwan (206-1993, college: Harvard, agency: Diamond Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and Ryan Logan who added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side power forward Andrew Fitzgerald (202-1990, college: Oklahoma, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gifu moved-up to fourteenth place. Tachikawa at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Tokushima Gam.. Gifu will play against higher ranked Yamaguchi (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tachikawa will have a break next round.
B3 League top team - Big Bulls (7-1) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed sixteenth ranked Veertien Mie (1-5) in Iwate 94-46. The winners were led by Clay Mounce who scored that evening 32 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even 11 points and 5 rebounds by Callum McRae did not help to save the game for Veertien Mie. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Iwate maintains first position with 7-1 record. Veertien Mie lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with five games lost. Iwate will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Veertien Mie will play against Kanazawa (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Winless Kanazawa was smashed by Shinagawa on the road 91-72. Tokyo won against Saitama on its own court 90-82. Veertien Mie was outscored by Iwate in a road game 91-55. Tokyo recorded a loss to Saitama at home 62-77. Tachikawa defeated Gifu on the opponent's court 78-65. Yamaguchi was smashed by Yokohama in a home game 63-90. Okayama lost to Kagawa on the road 69-76. Yamaguchi was outscored by Yokohama on its own court 68-94. Tokyo Utd managed to beat Tokushima Gam. in a road game 83-74. Kagawa crushed Okayama at home 86-55. Winless Kanazawa was smashed by Shinagawa on the opponent's court 89-69.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 18 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists by Hayden Koval of Shinagawa.



Shinagawa - Kanazawa 91-72

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Shinagawa (4-4) crushed at home bottom-ranked Kanazawa (0-8) 91-72 on Thursday. Shinagawa dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Kanazawa's 30. They outrebounded Kanazawa 40-23 including a 28-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shinagawa looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists and center Hayden Koval (216-1997, college: Cincinnati, agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 32 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. Even 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by guard Steven Green (196-1993, college: OKBU) did not help to save the game for Kanazawa. Forward Deandre Abram (203-1997, college: Milwaukee) added 18 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Shinagawa have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place. Loser Kanazawa still closes the standings with eight games lost. Shinagawa will meet at home Tokyo (#11) in the next round. Kanazawa will play against Veertien Mie (#16) in Yokkaichi and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Shinagawa: H.Koval 32+11reb+4ast, J.Faison 30+11reb+7ast, H.Yamane 8+2reb+2ast, Y.Komiya 8+3reb, K.Ogata 4+2reb+3ast, H.Kimura 3+1reb+3ast
Kanazawa: S.Green 24+8reb+6ast, D.Abram 18+5reb+3ast, D.Kokubu 16+3reb+2ast, N.Norbertas 5+1reb, S.Tanaka 5+2reb, T.Kubo 4+1reb

Iwate - Veertien Mie 94-46

B3 League top team - Big Bulls (7-1) had no problems winning another game on Friday. This time they crushed sixteenth ranked Veertien Mie (1-5) in Iwate 94-46. Iwate dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Veertien Mie's 24. Iwate forced 27 Veertien Mie turnovers and outrebounded them 38-22 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Iwate looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Veertien Mie's players. The winners were led by American forward Clay Mounce (199-1998, college: Furman) who scored that evening 32 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals and American-Tunisian forward Efe Odigie (206-1989, college: SMU, agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Even 11 points and 5 rebounds by New Zealand center Callum McRae (216-1999, college: Sacramento St.) did not help to save the game for Veertien Mie. Guard Yasuyuki Miyazaki (170-1986) added 9 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Iwate maintains first position with 7-1 record. Veertien Mie lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with five games lost. Iwate will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Veertien Mie will play against Kanazawa (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Iwate: C.Mounce 32+7reb+5ast, E.Odigie 14+12reb+2ast, C.Mbodj 10+8reb+4ast, Y.Makanae 8+2reb+2ast, S.Goto 7+3reb+2ast, H.Ishikawa 7+1ast
Veertien Mie: C.McRae 11+5reb+1ast, Y.Miyazaki 9, R.Sasayama 6+1reb, T.Sawaki 5+1ast, R.Kawai 4+1reb+1ast, D.Kawata 3+2reb+2ast

Tokyo HT - Saitama 90-82

Rather expected game when 14th ranked Broncos (3-5) lost to eleventh ranked Hachioji Trains (3-5) in Tokyo 82-90 on Friday. Tokyo looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American forward Taren Sullivan (198-1995, college: Findlay, OH) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import forward LG Gill (203-1994, college: Maryland) supported him with 22 points and 7 rebounds. Gill is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds by American power forward Ryan Watkins (206-1991, college: Boise St., agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Saitama. American-Thailand Moses Morgan (198-1992, college: CS Fullerton, agency: Slash Sports) added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Four Saitama players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tokyo moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Saitama and Yamaguchi. Saitama lost fourth consecutive game. Tokyo will meet higher ranked Shinagawa (#8) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Saitama will play against Tokyo Z and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tokyo HT: L.Gill 22+7reb+1ast, T.Sullivan 19+12reb+7ast, D.Doblas 12+6reb+2ast, Y.Takahashi 9+1reb+2ast, K.Takahashi 8+5reb+1ast, Y.Oshiro 7+2ast
Saitama: R.Watkins 20+11reb+3ast, K.Yoshida 14+2reb+1ast, M.Morgan 12+9reb+5ast, F.Sato 11+1ast, G.Sitton 10+6reb+2ast, H.Akiyama 7+3ast

Iwate - Veertien Mie 91-55

Very predictable result when first ranked Big Bulls (7-1) rolled over 16th ranked Veertien Mie (1-5) in Iwate 91-55 on Saturday. Iwate dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Veertien Mie's 34. Iwate forced 22 Veertien Mie turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American forward Clay Mounce (199-1998, college: Furman) who scored that evening 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and American-Tunisian forward Efe Odigie (206-1989, college: SMU, agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds by American power forward Damonte Dodd (211-1994, college: Maryland) did not help to save the game for Veertien Mie. New Zealand center Callum McRae (216-1999, college: Sacramento St.) added 10 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. 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. Iwate maintains first position with 7-1 record. Veertien Mie lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with five games lost. Iwate will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Veertien Mie will play against Kanazawa (#17) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Iwate: C.Mounce 22+7reb+4ast, E.Odigie 21+10reb, T.Kan 14+2ast, Y.Makanae 9+3reb+1ast, H.Ishikawa 9+1reb+4ast, S.Goto 8+3ast
Veertien Mie: D.Dodd 12+12reb+2ast, C.McRae 10+8reb+3ast, C.Maduabum 9+3reb+2ast, Y.Takamatsu 5+1reb+1ast, R.Sasayama 5+2reb+3ast, D.Kawata 4+5ast

Tokyo HT - Saitama 62-77

There was a minor upset when 11th ranked Hachioji Trains (3-5) lost to fourteenth ranked Broncos (3-5) in Tokyo 62-77 on Saturday. The winners were led by point guard Kentaro Yoshida (173-1995) who scored that evening 18 points and 7 rebounds and American power forward Ryan Watkins (206-1991, college: Boise St., agency: Slash Sports) supported him with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Five Broncos players scored in double figures. Even 8 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by American forward Taren Sullivan (198-1995, college: Findlay, OH) did not help to save the game for Tokyo. Spanish center David Doblas (208-1981) added 12 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Saitama moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Tokyo and Yamaguchi. Saitama will meet at home higher ranked Tokyo Z (#9) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tokyo will play against Shinagawa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Saitama: K.Yoshida 18+7reb+2ast, G.Sitton 14+7reb+2ast, R.Watkins 14+10reb+1ast, M.Morgan 12+4reb+3ast, K.Matsui 10+2reb+1ast, F.Sato 5+1reb
Tokyo HT: D.Doblas 12+7reb+1ast, Y.Oshiro 9+2reb+1ast, S.Ito 9+3ast, T.Sullivan 8+8reb+7ast, H.Ogane 7+2reb+2ast, K.Takahashi 5+1ast

Gifu - Tachikawa 65-78

Everything went according to plan when third ranked Tachikawa (5-3) defeated 15th ranked Swoops (2-4) in Gifu 78-65 on Saturday. Tachikawa dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Swoops's 30. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by forward Jordan Bruner (208-1997, college: Alabama, agency: Diamond Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and power forward Andrew Fitzgerald (202-1990, college: Oklahoma, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Even 9 points and 23 rebounds by power forward Zena Edosomwan (206-1993, college: Harvard, agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Gifu. Forward Ryan Logan (200-1994, college: Stonehill) added 21 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Tachikawa went down to fifth position due to points difference, which they share with Tokushima Gam. Gifu lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth place with four games lost. Tachikawa will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gifu will play against Yamaguchi (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tachikawa: A.Fitzgerald 21+5reb, K.Akiyama 20+1reb+2ast, J.Bruner 14+12reb+2ast, M.Kai 5, J.Ingram 5+3reb+1ast, O.Mori 4+1reb+2ast
Gifu: R.Logan 21+3reb+1ast, K.Takahashi 10+1reb+5ast, Z.Edosomwan 9+23reb, M.Koga 8+5reb+1ast, D.Fotu 7+2reb, E.Iwamatsu 5+1reb

Yamaguchi - Yokohama EX 63-90

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Pats Five (3-5) was outleveled by sixth ranked Excellence (5-1) in Yamaguchi 90-63 on Saturday. Yokohama made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Yamaguchi turnovers and had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. American players dominated also this game. The winners were led by guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) who scored that evening 29 points and 5 rebounds and forward Elyjah Williams (201-1998, college: Northwestern) supported him with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds by forward Blake Preston (206-2000, college: Northwestern) did not help to save the game for Yamaguchi. Freddie McSwain Jr (201-1994, college: Indiana, agency: Haylett Sports) added 11 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Four Yamaguchi players scored in double figures. 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. Excellence have an impressive five-game winning streak. Yokohama moved-up to third place, which they share with Tokyo Utd. Loser Pats Five keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Saitama and Tokyo. Yokohama will meet at home Okayama (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Yamaguchi will play against Gifu (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama EX: T.Boyd III 29+5reb+1ast, T.Masuko 17+4reb+1ast, E.Williams 13+8reb+7ast, C.Sow 7+6reb, L.Routt 6+3reb+1ast, Y.Sugiyama 5+3reb
Yamaguchi: P.Sejin 12+1reb, K.Kawakami 12+2reb, F.McSwain Jr. 11+5reb+3ast, B.Preston 11+10reb+2ast, Y.Shigetomi 6+1reb+1ast, A.Collum 5+8reb+2ast

Tokushima Gam. - Tokyo Utd 78-81

The most exciting game of round 4 in the B3 League took place in Tokushima. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 4th ranked Gambarous (5-3) to fifth ranked United (5-1) 81-78 on Saturday evening. Tokyo Utd forced 22 Tokushima Gam. turnovers and outrebounded them 49-38 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of South Sudanese-American center Angelo Chol (206-1993, college: SDSU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Point guard Ren Kawashima (180-1994) contributed with 12 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. United's coach Jun Hashizume used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) replied with 29 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import power forward Evan Maxwell (208-1995, college: IWU, agency: Players Group) added 10 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Tokushima Gam.United have a solid three-game winning streak. Tokyo Utd moved-up to third place, which they share with Yokohama. Tokushima Gam. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Tachikawa. Tokyo Utd will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tokushima Gam. will play on the road against Shanan Utd (#13) in Kanagawa and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Tokyo Utd: A.Chol 12+10reb, R.Kawashima 12+5reb+2ast, H.Imabayashi 12+3reb+1ast, S.Tokugawa 8+4reb+1ast, R.Gustys 7+11reb, R.Vague 7+7reb+3ast
Tokushima Gam.: T.Dawson 29+8reb+3ast, E.Maxwell 10+7reb+2ast, C.Olivier 8+9reb, K.Wakasa 8+2reb, Y.Tsukamoto 8+1reb+4ast, K.Stockman Jr. 7+2reb+1ast

Kagawa FA - Okayama 76-69

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Five Arrows (6-2) beat 14th ranked Try Hoop (2-6) in Takamatsu 76-69 on Saturday. Kagawa outrebounded Okayama 45-29 including a 15-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American power forward Brekkott Chapman (206-1996, college: Weber St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import forward Alex Davis (206-1992, college: Fresno St., agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Even 13 points and 7 rebounds by American-Finnish forward Alex Murphy (206-1993, college: Northeastern) did not help to save the game for Okayama. Point guard Aruma Hamada (178-1997) added 16 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kagawa maintains second position with 6-2 record behind leader Iwate. Okayama lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with six games lost. Kagawa will meet Niigata A. (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Okayama will play against Yokohama (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kagawa FA: A.Davis 18+8reb, B.Chapman 14+11reb+6ast, M.Dama 11+7reb+1ast, I.Takahashi 7+4reb+3ast, R.Mitsuo 7+7reb, K.Takahashi 6+3reb+2ast
Okayama: Y.Mukai 18, A.Hamada 16+2reb+3ast, A.Murphy 13+7reb+3ast, R.Rikuto 8+1reb, S.Timmins 8+5reb+2ast, K.Takabatake 3+2reb+1ast

Gifu - Tachikawa 89-70

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Tachikawa (5-3) against fifteenth ranked Swoops (2-4) on Sunday night. Visiting Tachikawa was crushed by Swoops in Gifu 89-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tachikawa. They outrebounded Tachikawa 40-21 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gifu players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Zena Edosomwan (206-1993, college: Harvard, agency: Diamond Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and forward Ryan Logan (200-1994, college: Stonehill) who added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Swoops players scored in double figures. At the losing side power forward Andrew Fitzgerald (202-1990, college: Oklahoma, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and forward Jordan Bruner (208-1997, college: Alabama, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gifu moved-up to fourteenth place. Tachikawa at the other side dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Tokushima Gam.. Gifu will play against higher ranked Yamaguchi (#10) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tachikawa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gifu: E.Iwamatsu 15+5reb+2ast, R.Logan 14+5reb+4ast, D.Fotu 12+6reb+3ast, Z.Edosomwan 12+14reb, K.Urabe 11+4reb+1ast, M.Koga 10+1reb
Tachikawa: A.Fitzgerald 20+6reb+1ast, J.Bruner 11+5reb+2ast, O.Mori 9+1reb+3ast, J.Ingram 8+5reb+1ast, M.Sato 5+1reb, T.Morimoto 5

Yamaguchi - Yokohama EX 68-94

Very expected game when 10th ranked Pats Five (3-5) was smashed by sixth ranked Excellence (5-1) in Yamaguchi 94-68 on Sunday. The winners were led by American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) who scored that evening 25 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import forward Elyjah Williams (201-1998, college: Northwestern) supported him with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Excellence players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds by American center Antavion Collum (206-2000, college: McNeese St.) did not help to save the game for Yamaguchi. Point guard Rikiya Yamaguchi (180-1996) added 10 points for lost side. 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. Excellence have an impressive five-game winning streak. Yokohama moved-up to third place, which they share with Tokyo Utd. Loser Pats Five keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Saitama and Tokyo. Yokohama will meet at home Okayama (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Yamaguchi will play against Gifu (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama EX: T.Boyd III 25+6reb+2ast, E.Williams 16+8reb+6ast, C.Sow 13+8reb, J.Taniguchi 10, L.Routt 10+10reb, T.Masuko 9+4reb+1ast
Yamaguchi: A.Collum 15+6reb, R.Yamaguchi 10+3reb+2ast, Y.Shigetomi 10+3reb+1ast, K.Kawakami 7+1reb, F.McSwain Jr. 6+5reb+1ast, J.Yoshikawa 6+1reb+1ast

Tokushima Gam. - Tokyo Utd 74-83

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked United (5-1) won against 4th ranked Gambarous (5-3) in Tokushima 83-74 on Sunday. The winners were led by South Sudanese-American center Angelo Chol (206-1993, college: SDSU) who scored that evening 14 points and 7 rebounds and Australian forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. United's coach Jun Hashizume allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Chris Olivier (202-1992, college: OK State, agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Tokushima Gam.. His fellow American import power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) added 15 points for lost side. United have a solid three-game winning streak. Tokyo Utd moved-up to third place, which they share with Yokohama. Tokushima Gam. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Tachikawa. Tokyo Utd will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tokushima Gam. will play against Shanan Utd (#13) in Kanagawa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tokyo Utd: A.Chol 14+7reb+3ast, R.Vague 13+7reb+2ast, H.Imabayashi 11+3reb, B.Glorida 8+3reb, R.Kawashima 8+5reb+1ast, D.Taguchi 7+1reb+1ast
Tokushima Gam.: C.Olivier 19+8reb+4ast, T.Dawson 15+4reb+3ast, K.Wakasa 10+3reb+1ast, Y.Tsukamoto 8+3reb+7ast, E.Maxwell 6+3reb+1ast, S.Osaki 5+2reb

Kagawa FA - Okayama 86-55

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked Try Hoop (2-6) was outscored by second ranked Five Arrows (6-2) in Takamatsu 86-55 on Sunday. Kagawa outrebounded Okayama 46-29 including 17 on the offensive glass. The winners were led by Beninese power forward Muusa Dama (207-1996, college: EIU, agency: Blacktop Management) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds and American forward Alex Davis (206-1992, college: Fresno St., agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Five Arrows players scored in double figures. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by New Zealand forward Taane Samuel (200-1999) did not help to save the game for Okayama. New Zealand power forward Samuel Timmins (211-1997, college: Washington) added 7 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. 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. Kagawa maintains second position with 6-2 record behind leader Iwate. Okayama lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with six games lost. Kagawa will meet Niigata A. (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Okayama will play against Yokohama (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kagawa FA: A.Davis 17+8reb+1ast, B.Chapman 13+5reb+1ast, M.Dama 12+17reb, Y.Ukeda 10+3reb+1ast, Y.Okada 8+1reb, K.Takahashi 8+4reb
Okayama: T.Samuel 21+6reb+1ast, S.Timmins 7+6reb+3ast, A.Murphy 7+5reb, T.Taisei 4+6reb, A.Hamada 4+4ast, Y.Mukai 3+1reb+1ast

Shinagawa - Kanazawa 89-69

Everything went according to plan when tenth ranked Shinagawa (4-4) outplayed at home bottom-ranked Kanazawa (0-8) 89-69 on Friday. It was a great shooting night for Shinagawa especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by American center Hayden Koval (216-1997, college: Cincinnati, agency: Diamond Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) supported him with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists by Lithuanian power forward Norbertas Norbertas (208-1995, college: Jax State) did not help to save the game for Kanazawa. American forward Deandre Abram (203-1997, college: Milwaukee) added 17 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Shinagawa have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place. Loser Kanazawa still closes the standings with eight games lost. Shinagawa will meet at home Tokyo (#11) in the next round. Kanazawa will play against Veertien Mie (#16) in Yokkaichi and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Shinagawa: J.Faison 26+7reb+5ast, H.Koval 18+15reb+6ast, A.Nohara 12+2reb, I.Ryota 6+2reb+4ast, H.Yamane 5+4ast, K.Ogata 4+3reb+2ast
Kanazawa: N.Norbertas 20+16reb+4ast, D.Abram 17+8reb+3ast, S.Green 16+2reb+2ast, D.Kokubu 6+2reb+2ast, S.Tanaka 5+1reb+2ast, T.Sakai 3