B3 League Round 6 (Regular Season): Tokushima Gam. keep a leadership position

Round 6 means everything may happen in B3 League as the season just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Gambarous as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gambarous defeated 4th ranked Five Arrows in Tokushima 75-71. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Ryan Logan (200-1994, college: Stonehill) who scored 11 points and 6 assists. Power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Jacob Lampkin (206-1996, college: Alaska-Anch.) who recorded 12 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Gambarous (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Tokyo. Kagawa at the other side keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Saitama and Tachikawa. Kagawa will play next round against Veertien Mie trying to get back on the winning streak. Tokushima Gam. will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Kanazawa in Ishikawa.
United can celebrate finally their first win this season after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Broncos (4-2) on the road game in Saitama 96-84. It was a good game for American center Hayden Koval (216-1997, college: Cincinnati, agency: Diamond Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Rhys Vague contributed with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American Devin Oliver (203-1992, college: Dayton) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for Saitama. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. United (1-3) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Veertien Mie. Saitama at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Kagawa and Tachikawa. Tokyo Utd will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Saitama will play on the road against Tokyo Z (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Veertien Mie can celebrate finally their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Samuraiz (2-4) 83-81 on Sunday. Yasin Kolo had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was KJ Allen with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Veertien Mie (1-3) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Tokyo Utd. Loser Samuraiz keeps the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with Niigata A.. Veertien Mie will meet higher ranked Kagawa (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Kanazawa will play against the league's leader Tokushima Gam. (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

In the last two games of round 6 Gifu was defeated by Tachikawa in a road game 89-85. Yamaguchi was smashed by Niigata A. at home 56-80.
The best stats of 6th round was 12 points by Eitaro Iwamatsu of Tokushima Gam..



Saitama - Tokyo Utd 84-96

United can celebrate finally their first win this season after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Broncos (4-2) on the road game in Saitama 96-84. Tokyo Utd dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Broncos's 32. Tokyo Utd players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. It was a good game for American center Hayden Koval (216-1997, college: Cincinnati, agency: Diamond Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. Australian forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five United players scored in double figures. American Devin Oliver (203-1992, college: Dayton) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import forward Trent Buttrick (206-1998, college: UMass) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Saitama. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. United (1-3) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Veertien Mie. Saitama at the other side dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with Kagawa and Tachikawa. Tokyo Utd will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Saitama will play on the road against Tokyo Z (#14) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Saitama: M.Keijuro 20, D.Oliver 19+11reb+6ast, T.Buttrick 14+5reb+1ast, R.Kondo 9+1reb, R.Kawabe 8+3reb+1ast, K.Seiya 6+2reb+3ast
Tokyo Utd: K.Ren 18+2reb+2ast, H.Koval 16+14reb+3ast, R.Vague 15+11reb+4ast, R.Sasayama 13+2reb+3ast, H.Hiroki 10+1reb, F.Wesley 10+6reb

Tachikawa - Gifu 89-85

Everything could happen in Tachikawa at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Dice and 7th ranked Swoops had identical 3-2 record. This time Dice used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Gifu 89-85 on Sunday night. Tachikawa looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American power forward Andrew Fitzgerald (202-1990, college: Oklahoma, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 31 points and 5 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import swingman LJ Peak (196-1996, college: Georgetown) chipped in 28 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Blake Preston (206-2000, college: Northwestern) with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and New Zealand forward Daniel Fotu (203-1999, college: SMC) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Tachikawa (4-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Saitama and Kagawa. Loser Swoops keeps the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Shanan Utd. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gifu: B.Preston 18+12reb+6ast, T.Kodai 13+2reb+3ast, D.Fotu 13+6reb, A.Ryoya 9+2ast, R.Yamazaki 9+1reb+5ast, S.Andre 9+4reb
Tachikawa: A.Fitzgerald 31+5reb+1ast, L.Peak 28+2reb, M.Yuto 11+3reb+2ast, S.Fumiya 7+3reb+3ast, M.Jota 6+8reb+9ast, M.Ousu 2+2reb+4ast

Veertien Mie - Kanazawa 83-81

Veertien Mie can celebrate finally their first win this season after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Samuraiz (2-4) 83-81 on Sunday. Veertien Mie made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. German center Yasin Kolo (208-1992, college: Bellarmine) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Latvian Matiss Kulackovskis (203-1997, college: BGSU) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward KJ Allen (198-2000, college: Portland St.) with 25 points and 6 rebounds and Dutch forward Jediael Cordilia (206-2002, college: Mt.St.Mary's) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Veertien Mie (1-3) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Tokyo Utd. Loser Samuraiz keeps the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with Niigata A.. Veertien Mie will meet higher ranked Kagawa (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Kanazawa will play against the league's leader Tokushima Gam. (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Kanazawa: K.Allen 25+6reb+1ast, H.Koki 11+1ast, J.Cordilia 10+9reb, O.Takayuki 8+2reb+1ast, M.Gashu 6+5reb+1ast, C.Diop 5+3reb+2ast
Veertien Mie: M.Kulackovskis 19+6reb+2ast, Y.Kolo 18+10reb+1ast, M.Yasuyuki 10+1reb+3ast, K.Tatsuya 9+2reb+4ast, S.Takaya 6+2reb+3ast, D.Dodd 6+8reb

Yamaguchi - Niigata A. 56-80

Everything could happen in Yamaguchi at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Albirex and 11th ranked Pats Five had identical 1-4 record. But Pats Five was not able to use a home court advantage and was smashed by the opponent from Niigata 80-56 on Sunday night. American-Filipino forward Eugene Phelps (198-1990, college: LBSU) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 18 points during the contest. Four Albirex players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was German center Yasin Kolo (208-1992, college: Bellarmine) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and American center Antavion Collum (206-2000, college: McNeese St.) scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Niigata A. (2-4) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Kanazawa. Yamaguchi lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with five games lost. Niigata A. will meet at home bottom-ranked Shinagawa (#15) in the next round where they are favorite. Yamaguchi will play against the league's second-placed Tokyo where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Yamaguchi: B.Even 21+13reb+2ast, A.Collum 9+5reb+4ast, Y.Rikiya 7+3reb+2ast, T.Yuki 5+1ast, H.Bostyn 4+3reb, S.Yuuki 4
Niigata A.: E.Phelps 19+13reb+3ast, H.Aoi 18+2reb+1ast, P.Isaiah 13+2reb+4ast, J.Mutombo 10+9reb+1ast, H.Aruma 6+5reb+4ast, P.Pogue 6

Tokushima Gam. - Kagawa FA 75-71

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Gambarous as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gambarous defeated 4th ranked Five Arrows in Tokushima 75-71. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Ryan Logan (200-1994, college: Stonehill) who scored 11 points and 6 assists. Power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 15 points. Four Gambarous players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Jacob Lampkin (206-1996, college: Alaska-Anch.) who recorded 12 points and 8 rebounds and forward Alex Davis (206-1992, college: Fresno St., agency: Diamond Sports) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gambarous (6-0) have an impressive six-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Tokyo. Kagawa at the other side keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Saitama and Tachikawa. Kagawa will play next round against Veertien Mie trying to get back on the winning streak. Tokushima Gam. will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Kanazawa in Ishikawa.
Top scorers:
Kagawa FA: A.Davis 13+6reb, J.Lampkin 12+8reb, T.Haymond 9+4reb+4ast, K.Patrick 8+4reb+1ast, I.Hajime 7+1reb+2ast, K.Takumi 7+2reb+2ast
Tokushima Gam.: T.Dawson 15+1reb+2ast, N.Moriyama 13+2reb+2ast, I.Eitaro 12+2reb, R.Logan 11+3reb+6ast, R.Adams 8+4reb, C.McLaughlin 7+8reb+1ast