B1 League Round 3 (Regular Season): Nagasaki keep a leadership position

B1 League Regular Season is still in too early stage and there may be still significant changes in the standings. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Velca defeated Ballooners in Nagasaki 76-67. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for South Korean swingman Hyunjung Lee (201-2000, college: Davidson) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds. Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) helped adding 12 points and 13 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was American David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) with 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Ballooners' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of 89ers (2-1) in Chiba. Visitors were rolled over by Jets (3-0) 99-78. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. DJ Hogg accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for Sendai 89ers in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Jets will play against Sendai 89ers (#6) at home in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. 89ers will have a break next round.
Very important is a home loss of Dragonflies (2-1) against Sapporo (2-1) on Saturday night. Host Dragonflies were crushed by Sapporo in Hiroshima 94-73. The best player for the winners was Jahlil Okafor who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Christopher Smith who recorded 29 points. 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. Sapporo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dragonflies will play against Hokkaido L. and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: FE Nagoya destroyed Yokohama BC on the opponent's court 90-71. Nagoya DD outscored Osaka E. in a home game 85-66. Gunma CT recorded a loss to Ibaraki R. on the road 85-79. Winless Koshigaya A. was defeated by Chiba on its own court 63-77. Sunrockers Sh. beat San-en NP in Tokyo 83-73. Sea Horses M. lost to Akita NH at home 78-79. Kawasaki outscored Toyama G. on the opponent's court 100-65. Tochigi Brex rolled over Shimane SM in a home game 101-81. Saga B. was defeated by Nagasaki on the road 85-73. Ryukyu beat Alvark Tokyo on its own court 83-68.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 11 rebounds by Alex Kirk of Ryukyu GK.



Nagasaki - Saga B. 76-67

Velca defeated Ballooners in Nagasaki 76-67. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for South Korean swingman Hyunjung Lee (201-2000, college: Davidson) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds. Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) helped adding 12 points and 13 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was American David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) with 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and scored 17 points. Ballooners' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: H.Lee 19+6reb+3ast, Y.Baba 13+1reb+2ast, A.Mitchell 12+13reb+2ast, K.Kumagai 10+3ast, S.Johnson 8+5reb+5ast, H.Yamaguchi 7+3reb
Saga B.: D.Dudzinski 19+6reb+2ast, S.Taiki 17+4reb+3ast, K.Kosuke 16, T.Groves 4+10reb+1ast, K.Atsuki 4, U.Sori 3+1reb

Chiba Jets - Sendai 89ers 99-78

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of 89ers (2-1) in Chiba. Visitors were rolled over by Jets (3-0) 99-78. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. Forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four Jets players scored in double figures. Guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and Nathan Boothe (208-1994, college: Toledo) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively for Sendai 89ers in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Jets will play against Sendai 89ers (#6) at home in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. 89ers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: D.Hogg 20+6reb+3ast, J.Mooney 19+15reb+2ast, Y.Watanabe 13+5reb+1ast, K.Ren 12+3reb+1ast, Y.Togashi 8+8ast, H.Shuta 7+2reb
Sendai 89ers: N.Boothe 18+3reb+4ast, S.El Darwich 17+3reb+3ast, J.Culver 15+8reb+2ast, F.Seiya 8+1reb+3ast, A.Yusho 8+3reb+2ast, S.Inoue 4+1reb+1ast

Hiroshima D. - Hokkaido L. 73-94

Very important is a home loss of Dragonflies (2-1) against Sapporo (2-1) on Saturday night. Host Dragonflies were crushed by Sapporo in Hiroshima 94-73. Hokkaido L. dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Dragonflies's 34. The best player for the winners was Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) who recorded 29 points (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and the other American import forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 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. Sapporo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Dragonflies will play against Hokkaido L. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hokkaido L.: J.Okafor 20+12reb+2ast, K.Tominaga 19+2ast, S.Rei 15+5reb+5ast, K.Jones 9+6reb+2ast, J.Harrar 8+8reb+1ast, I.Shuto 7+1reb+2ast
Hiroshima D.: C.Smith 29+3reb+2ast, D.Evans 18+6reb+4ast, N.Mayo 10+3reb+4ast, K.Cockburn 9+9reb+1ast, K.Hareyama 5+4reb, S.Ryosei 2+2reb+3ast

Yokohama BC - FE Nagoya 71-90

There was an upset in Yokohama where B-Corsairs (2-1) were crushed by Fighting Eagles (1-2) 90-71 on Saturday. FE Nagoya looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American Jamorko Pickett (206-1997, college: Georgetown) who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Cameron Jackson (203-1996, college: Wofford, agency: Slash Sports) who recorded 14 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import Gary Clark (198-1994, college: Cincinnati) added 19 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fighting Eagles will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. B-Corsairs will play against FE Nagoya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
FE Nagoya: J.Pickett 19+5reb+2ast, S.Tyrell 16+3reb, Y.Ryuto 12+5reb+4ast, S.Tensho 10+3reb, J.Jones 9+4reb+4ast, S.O'Mara 8+3reb+4ast
Yokohama BC: G.Clark 19+2reb+1ast, C.Jackson 14+8reb+2ast, S.Ando 9+2reb+5ast, K.Ravena 8+2ast, H.Taniguchi 6+1ast, K.King 6+4reb+2ast

Nagoya DD - Osaka E. 85-66

Dolphins used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Osaka 85-66 on Saturday night. Nagoya DD looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Nagoya DD made 8 blocks. The best player for the winners was American power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Four Dolphins players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists and Ukrainian center Volodymyr Gerun (208-1994, college: Portland) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Dolphins will meet at home Osaka E. (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Evessa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Nagoya DD: A.Henry 21+3reb+4ast, K.Imamura 19+6reb+2ast, A.Williams 13+4reb+2ast, S.Eatherton 12+13reb+4ast, H.Ozawa 9+3ast, T.Kato 5+3reb+1ast
Osaka E.: M.Bonds 22+13reb+5ast, R.Luther 10+3reb+2ast, R.Parks 8+4reb+1ast, V.Gerun 8+7reb+2ast, S.Tatsuya 7+2reb+5ast, S.Seiga 4+1reb+1ast

Ibaraki R. - Gunma CT 85-79

There was a minor upset in Mito where Thunders (1-2) were defeated by Robots (1-2) 85-79 on Saturday. Ibaraki R. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Thunders's 22. Ibaraki R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was American Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Hayate Komasawa (188-1998) chipped in 28 points. At the other side the best for losing team was German Johannes Thiemann (206-1994) who recorded 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and international point guard Takuto Nakamura (184-2001, agency: Schafer Sports) added 20 points respectively. Robots will meet at home Gunma CT (#11) in the next round. Thunders will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ibaraki R.: H.Komasawa 28+4reb+1ast, K.Genki 13+1reb+8ast, E.Jacobsen 12+17reb+6ast, J.Yang 8+5reb+2ast, H.Noboru 7+4ast, J.Ruu 6+9reb
Gunma CT: T.Nakamura 20+4reb+3ast, J.Thiemann 19+7reb+7ast, F.Yuma 12+4reb+6ast, T.Naoto 9+3reb, T.McKinney-Jones 8+5reb+4ast, A.Edu 6+9reb+1ast

Koshigaya A. - Chiba 63-77

Everything went according to plan in Tokyo where Chiba (2-1) beat Alphas (0-3) 77-63 on Saturday. Chiba dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Alphas's 20. Chiba outrebounded Koshigaya A. 39-23 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Chiba looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) who scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Reo Maeda (191-1997, agency: Schafer Sports) chipped in 16 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Guinean-French Sekou Doumbouya (206-2000) who recorded 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Hayate Komasawa (188-1998) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chiba will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alphas will play again against Chiba (#4) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Chiba: D.Pardon 16+9reb+6ast, R.Maeda 16+2reb+6ast, L.Evans 11+4reb+1ast, K.Takaaki 8+1reb+1ast, B.Ashley 7+6reb+2ast, K.Kotetsu 6+2reb
Koshigaya A.: S.Doumbouya 20+7reb+4ast, M.Shun 13+2reb+1ast, A.Clemmons 11+1reb+2ast, O.Takeru 8+1reb, S.Kai 5, G.Hamilton 4+7reb+3ast

San-en NP - Sunrockers Sh. 73-83

There was no surprise in Hamamatsu where NeoPhoenix (1-2) was defeated by SunRockers (3-0) 83-73 on Saturday. Sunrockers Sh. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was international forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) who scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Brazilian guard Didi Louzada (195-1999) chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) who recorded 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Yante Maten (201-1996, college: Georgia) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively. NeoPhoenix's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. SunRockers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. NeoPhoenix will play against Sunrockers Sh. (#2) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sunrockers Sh.: J.Hawkinson 23+7reb+3ast, T.Welsh 19+6reb, D.Louzada 17+9reb+4ast, D.Grantham 7+8reb+1ast, R.Nozaki 5+1reb+1ast, V.Leo 5+1reb+5ast
San-en NP: D.Nwaba 20+7reb+4ast, Y.Maten 15+10reb+2ast, O.Sota 8+3reb+4ast, T.Kazuma 6+1reb+1ast, D.Days 6+4reb+1ast, A.Hideya 5+3reb

Sea Horses M. - Akita NH 78-79

There was a small surprise in Kariya where Happinets (1-2) edged SeaHorses (1-2) 79-78 on Saturday. Akita NH looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Australian power forward Keanu Pinder (210-1995, college: Arizona) who scored 24 points and 9 rebounds. New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and the former international swingman Ryogo Sumino (192-1996, college: SNHU) added 19 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Happinets will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. SeaHorses will play against Akita NH (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Akita NH: K.Pinder 24+9reb+1ast, T.Leissner 15+4reb, Y.Wetzell 13+9reb+6ast, A.Raita 8+2reb+2ast, A.Mezher 5+3reb+7ast, M.Taiyo 5
Sea Horses M.: R.Sumino 19+3reb, J.Layman 18+11reb+1ast, D.Gardner 11+5reb+5ast, S.Yutaroh 8+2reb, A.White 6+1reb+3ast, N.Yudai 5+3reb+2ast

Toyama G. - Kawasaki BT 65-100

There was a minor upset in Toyama where Grouses (1-2) were crushed by Brave Thunders (1-2) 100-65 on Saturday. Kawasaki dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Grouses's 30. Kawasaki outrebounded Toyama G. 46-30 including a 33-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored 25 points and 8 rebounds. Serbian center Dusan Ristic (213-1995, college: Arizona) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Brave Thunders players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Syrian-American guard Trey Kell III (193-1996, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) who recorded 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Australian forward Brock Motum (208-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) added 11 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. Brave Thunders will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Grouses will play against Kawasaki (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kawasaki BT: R.Allen 25+8reb+1ast, O.Jamaleddine 18+10reb, T.Shota 11+2reb+2ast, I.Ryo 11+1reb+1ast, D.Ristic 10+15reb+4ast, S.Ryusei 7+2reb+3ast
Toyama G.: T.Kell III 19+7reb+6ast, B.Motum 11+5reb+2ast, Y.Morin 8+1reb+2ast, N.Williams 6+6reb+1ast, N.Uto 6+3reb+2ast, T.Haruaki 5+2reb+1ast

Tochigi Brex - Shimane SM 101-81

Tochigi Brex used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Shimane 101-81 on Saturday night. Tochigi Brex shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was who scored 26 points and 6 rebounds. American center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Tochigi Brex's coach Zico Coronel used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and American forward James McAdoo (206-1993, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) added 23 points and 5 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) respectively. Five Tochigi Brex and four Shimane SM players scored in double figures. Tochigi Brex will meet at home Shimane SM (#4) in the next round. Magic will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tochigi Brex: F.Isaac 26+6reb+2ast, E.Yusuke 17+2reb+4ast, G.Jerrett 16+8reb+2ast, D.Newbill 12+3reb+10ast, I.Seiji 11+3reb+3ast, M.Hiejima 6+1reb+1ast
Shimane SM: J.McAdoo 23+5reb+2ast, N.Kay 22+11reb+3ast, C.Clarke 13+8reb+4ast, O.Yuta 13+1reb+6ast, I.Fumiya 4+3reb+2ast, N.Taichi 3+2reb+3ast

Nagasaki - Saga B. 85-73

Velca used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Saga 85-73 on Saturday night. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Panamanian-American center Akil Mitchell (206-1992, college: Virginia) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. American Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Five Velca players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Tanner Groves (208-1999, college: Oklahoma) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: A.Mitchell 21+13reb+3ast, H.Lee 21+6reb+1ast, Y.Baba 16+2reb, S.Johnson 15+7reb+9ast, K.Kumagai 10+2reb+10ast, H.Yamaguchi 2+1reb+1ast
Saga B.: T.Groves 17+10reb, K.Kosuke 14+1reb, A.Ryo 14+3reb+5ast, K.Atsuki 9+2reb+2ast, D.Dudzinski 6+7reb+6ast, I.Ryota 6+1reb+1ast

Ryukyu GK - Alvark Tokyo 83-68

Golden Kings used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Tokyo 83-68 on Saturday night. Ryukyu outrebounded Alvark Tokyo 37-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was international center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. chipped in 15 points. Four Golden Kings players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) who recorded 20 points and American Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) added 18 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Golden Kings will meet at home Alvark Tokyo (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Alvark will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: K.Ryuichi 15+1reb+3ast, A.Kirk 13+11reb+1ast, J.Cooley 12+7reb, M.Yoshiyuki 10+1reb+1ast, K.Aluma 7+3reb+1ast, S.Ryo 6+2reb+1ast
Alvark Tokyo: S.Saiz 20+4reb+2ast, A.Shuto 18+4reb+1ast, M.Foster 15+4reb+2ast, T.Osakabe 6+2reb+6ast, F.Kohei 6+2reb+1ast, K.Shohei 2+1reb