B2 League Round 11 (Regular Season): Fukui B. lose to Kumamoto V.

There were just 11 rounds played in Regular Season of B2 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 game between second ranked Blowinds (7-4) and seventh ranked Volters (2-9) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Blowinds were crushed by Volters in Fukui 57-76. Kumamoto V. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Blowinds's 24. Kumamoto V. outrebounded Fukui B. 47-30 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Montenegrin Nemanja Djurisic (202-1992, college: Georgia, agency: Slash Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 9 rebounds. contributed with 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Perry Ellis (203-1993, college: Kansas) answered with 12 points and 8 rebounds for Fukui B.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kumamoto V. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Fukui B. at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. Kumamoto V. is looking forward to face Shizuoka (#7) at home in the next round. Fukui B. will play against the league's leader Fukushima (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
B2 League top team - Firebonds (10-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Big Bulls (4-7) in Fukushima 90-61. It was a great evening for American power forward Jack Nunge (213-1999, college: Xavier) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Kenny Manigault helped adding 22 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Montenegrin Nemanja Djurisic (202-1992, college: Georgia, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 17 points 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. Firebonds have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Fukushima maintains first place with 10-1 record, which they share with Kobe S. Iwate at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Bambitious. Fukushima will play against Fukui B. (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Iwate will play against the league's second-placed Shinshu and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Shizuoka supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Rebnise (5-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Veltex (2-9). Rebnise smashed Veltex 86-59 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for Anthony Gaines Jr who led the winners and scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Tim Schneider came up with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Shizuoka in the defeat. 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. Kagoshima maintains fourth place with 5-5 record, which they share with Yokohama. Loser Veltex keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Kagoshima will meet at home Yamagata (#6) in the next round. Shizuoka will play against Kumamoto V. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 11 Bambitious were smashed by Shinshu on the road 94-70. Ehime destroyed Aomori W. on its own court 85-61.



Fukushima - Iwate 90-61

B2 League top team - Firebonds (10-1) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed fifth ranked Big Bulls (4-7) in Fukushima 90-61. They made 20-of-20 charity shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. Fukushima players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was a great evening for American power forward Jack Nunge (213-1999, college: Xavier) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). His fellow American import swingman Kenny Manigault (195-1991, college: Pikeville) helped adding 22 points and 10 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Montenegrin Nemanja Djurisic (202-1992, college: Georgia, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 17 points and 4 assists and scored 13 points and 7 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. Firebonds have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Fukushima maintains first place with 10-1 record, which they share with Kobe S. Iwate at the other side keeps the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Bambitious. Fukushima will play against Fukui B. (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Iwate will play against the league's second-placed Shinshu and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Iwate: Y.Sogo 17+3reb+4ast, M.Clay 13+7reb+3ast, S.Kokoro 8+4reb+2ast, M.Keijiro 8+2reb+2ast, M.Tejic 7+9reb+1ast, N.Takumi 4+2reb+1ast
Fukushima: J.Nunge 24+11reb+3ast, K.Manigault 22+10reb+3ast, K.Wiley 9+2reb+1ast, P.Gardner 9+7reb+2ast, Y.Java 8+2reb+1ast, D.Bamba 8+2reb+2ast

Shinshu BW - Bambitious N. 94-70

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Brave Warriors (8-3) crushed 5th ranked Nara (4-7) in Nagano 94-70 on Sunday. Shinshu outrebounded Bambitious 40-28 including 27 on the defensive glass. Shinshu looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American center Wayne Marshall (211-1986, college: Temple) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). His fellow American import Mike Daum (206-1995, college: S.Dakota St.) accounted for 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. American center Nigel Spikes (208-1989, college: Marshall) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and Ukrainian center Viacheslav Petrov (204-1994, agency: BIG) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Bambitious in the defeat. 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. Shinshu moved-up to second place. Bambitious lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. They share it with Iwate. Shinshu will meet Iwate (#5) on the road in the next round. Bambitious will play against Fukuoka R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bambitious N.: N.Spikes 17+13reb+1ast, V.Petrov 16+5reb+4ast, S.Mayama 9+1reb, K.Ryota 9+1reb+6ast, K.Masaya 7+3reb+1ast, S.Ishii 7+2ast
Shinshu BW: W.Marshall 25+7reb+5ast, M.Daum 24+8reb+2ast, K.Taichi 13+5reb+2ast, A.Chol 7+2reb, T.Daiki 7+3reb+6ast, E.Kojima-Donley 6+8reb+4ast

Ehime OV - Aomori W. 85-61

Very expected game when 6th ranked Watts (2-9) were smashed by second ranked Orange Vikings (9-2) in Matsuyama 85-61 on Sunday. Ehime dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Watts's 26. Ehime outrebounded Aomori W. 40-29 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ehime looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for Shaquille Hines (201-1993, college: UTRGV) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Center Mitchell Watt (208-1989, college: Buffalo, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four Orange Vikings players scored in double figures. Center Wayne Marshall (211-1986, college: Temple) came up with 18 points and center Max Hisatake (203-1998, college: IlIinois Tech, agency: Slash Sports) added 8 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for Aomori W. in the defeat. 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. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Orange Vikings. Ehime maintains second place with 9-2 record behind leader Fukushima. Aomori W. lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Ehime will meet Yokohama (#4) on the road in the next round. Aomori W. will play against the league's leader Kobe S. in Hyogo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aomori W.: T.Kyonosuke 18+1reb+1ast, O.Masahiro 13+1ast, T.Dalger 11+2reb+2ast, M.Hisatake 8+6reb+5ast, A.Shugo 5+1reb, R.Kelly 4+12reb+2ast
Ehime OV: M.Watt 15+8reb+3ast, M.Parker 14+3reb+2ast, S.Hines 13+10reb+9ast, T.Furuno 10+1reb+4ast, E.Hayashi 9+4reb, T.Riki 7+1ast

Fukui B. - Kumamoto V. 57-76

The game between second ranked Blowinds (7-4) and seventh ranked Volters (2-9) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Blowinds were crushed by Volters in Fukui 57-76. Kumamoto V. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Blowinds's 24. Kumamoto V. outrebounded Fukui B. 47-30 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Montenegrin Nemanja Djurisic (202-1992, college: Georgia, agency: Slash Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 9 rebounds. contributed with 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Perry Ellis (203-1993, college: Kansas) answered with 12 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import Ryan Kelly (211-1991, college: Duke, agency: Slash Sports) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Fukui B.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kumamoto V. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Fukui B. at the other side dropped to the third position with four games lost. Kumamoto V. is looking forward to face Shizuoka (#7) at home in the next round. Fukui B. will play against the league's leader Fukushima (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fukui B.: M.Damilola 13+1reb, P.Ellis 12+8reb+2ast, R.Kelly 11+7reb+2ast, N.You 6+5reb+3ast, H.Masashi 4, R.Ivanauskas 4+3reb
Kumamoto V.: Y.Shota 19+3reb+5ast, N.Djurisic 19+9reb, G.Echenique 11+8reb+2ast, M.Lightfoot 9+13reb, L.Mbodj 6+4reb+1ast, C.Tanaka 5+1reb+1ast

Shizuoka - Kagoshima 59-86

The game in Shizuoka supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Rebnise (5-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Veltex (2-9). Rebnise smashed Veltex 86-59 on Sunday. Kagoshima dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Veltex's 24. Kagoshima forced 19 Shizuoka turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Kagoshima especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 56.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. American-British center Josh Sharma (213-1995, college: Stanford) accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Five Rebnise players scored in double figures. German Tim Schneider (208-1997) came up with 14 points and 7 rebounds and Australian center Angus Brandt (208-1989, college: Oregon St.) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Shizuoka in the defeat. 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. Kagoshima maintains fourth place with 5-5 record, which they share with Yokohama. Loser Veltex keeps the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Kagoshima will meet at home Yamagata (#6) in the next round. Shizuoka will play against Kumamoto V. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shizuoka: T.Schneider 14+7reb+1ast, A.Brandt 12+5reb+3ast, H.Ryoma 8+1ast, U.Taisuke 6, T.Martel 6+3reb+1ast, N.Ryusei 4+1reb+1ast
Kagoshima: A.Gaines Jr. 16+8reb+2ast, P.Auda 12+3reb+2ast, J.Sharma 12+8reb+2ast, T.Tada 11+3reb+2ast, F.Kota 10+2reb+4ast, Y.Ametani 9+1reb+4ast