B1 League Round 15 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Second defeat of league's leader Dolphins (13-2) against second ranked Velca (13-2) 95-87 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Dolphins. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Nagasaki made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) who led his team to a victory with 31 points and 4 assists. Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners. Center Alan Williams (203-1993, college: UCSB) answered with 20 points and 6 rebounds for Nagoya DD. Dolphins' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Nagasaki keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Nagoya DD. Nagoya DD will play next round against Kyoto H. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Nagasaki will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked San-en NP in Hamamatsu.
Important game to mention about took place in Tokyo. Fourth ranked Alvark (9-6) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked SunRockers (6-9) 91-90 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of SunRockers. It was a great evening for Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 8 rebounds. Ryan Rossiter helped adding 14 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was international forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) with 32 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Alvark Tokyo moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Sunrockers Sh. at the other side keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Alvark Tokyo will play against league's second-placed Tochigi Brex at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sunrockers Sh. will play against Kawasaki (#13) in Kanagawa and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Golden Kings (9-6) against ninth ranked NeoPhoenix (7-8) on Sunday night. Visiting Golden Kings were edged by NeoPhoenix in a tough game in Hamamatsu 81-83. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Golden Kings. It was an exceptional evening for David Nwaba who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Victor Law came up with 20 points and 7 rebounds for Ryukyu in the defeat. Golden Kings' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. San-en NP moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Sendai 89ers. Loser Golden Kings keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. San-en NP will meet at home league's leader Nagasaki in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ryukyu will play against Osaka E. and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 15: Gunma CT smashed Akita NH on the road 76-55. Hiroshima D. destroyed Tochigi Brex on its own court 103-76. Shiga L-Stars unfortunately lost to Hokkaido L. in Sapporo 99-108. Kyoto H. managed to beat Ibaraki R. at home 73-62. Osaka E. defeated Saga B. on the opponent's court 83-81. Yokohama BC beat Toyama G. in a home game 107-94. Kawasaki lost to Chiba on the road 76-88. Sea Horses M. outscored Sendai 89ers on its own court 101-72. Koshigaya A. managed to beat FE Nagoya in Tokyo 82-64. Chiba Jets defeated Shimane SM at home 96-82. Sendai 89ers were beaten by Sea Horses M. on the opponent's court 80-74.
The most impressive performance of 15th round was 21 points and 7 rebounds by Jake Layman of Sea Horses M..



San-en NP - Ryukyu GK 83-81

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Golden Kings (9-6) against ninth ranked NeoPhoenix (7-8) on Sunday night. Visiting Golden Kings were edged by NeoPhoenix in a tough game in Hamamatsu 81-83. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Golden Kings. San-en NP looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. American center Steve Zack (211-1992, college: La Salle) accounted for 10 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Nwaba is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Victor Law (201-1995, college: Northwestern, agency: Pensack Sports) came up with 20 points and 7 rebounds and the former international forward Ryan Rossiter (206-1989, college: Siena) added 18 points respectively for Ryukyu in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Golden Kings' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. San-en NP moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Sendai 89ers. Loser Golden Kings keeps the third position with six games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. San-en NP will meet at home league's leader Nagasaki in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ryukyu will play against Osaka E. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San-en NP: N.David 30+10reb+5ast, D.Nemoto 13+2reb+2ast, H.Yoshii 11+3reb+1ast, Z.Steve 10+6reb+2ast, K.Tsuya 9+2reb+1ast, N.Tshilidzi 8+5reb+1ast
Ryukyu GK: V.Law 20+7reb+2ast, K.Ryuichi 18+4reb+2ast, A.Randall 12+5reb+2ast, J.Cooley 10+9reb, M.Yoshiyuki 8+2reb+2ast, A.Kirk 6+7reb

Akita NH - Gunma CT 55-76

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Thunders (9-6) crushed 11th ranked Happinets (2-13) in Akita 76-55 on Sunday. Gunma CT looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) who led the winners and scored 14 points and 7 assists. Filipino-British power forward AJ Edu (208-2000, college: Toledo) accounted for 10 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four Thunders players scored in double figures. Thunders' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) came up with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Australian power forward Keanu Pinder (210-1995, college: Arizona) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Akita NH in the defeat. Thunders have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Gunma CT moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Akita NH lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Kawasaki and Ibaraki R.. Gunma CT will meet at home Ibaraki R. (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Akita NH will play against Yokohama BC and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: K.Asano 14+2reb+1ast, B.Kerry 14+4reb+7ast, N.Takuto 11+2reb+4ast, E.AJ 10+7reb+1ast, K.Hosokawa 6+4reb+1ast, N.Tsuji 6+1ast
Akita NH: K.Pinder 15+6reb+2ast, N.Takuya 13+3reb+2ast, Y.Wetzell 12+8reb+4ast, A.Mezher 5+2reb+2ast, M.Taiyo 5+3reb+3ast, T.Alistair 4+3reb+1ast

Hiroshima D. - Tochigi Brex 103-76

There was a minor upset when second-best Tochigi Brex (12-3) was smashed by fifth ranked Dragonflies (9-6) in Hiroshima 103-76 on Sunday. Hiroshima D. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Tochigi Brex's 24 and made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Tochigi Brex 46-24 including a 33-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hiroshima D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) who led the winners and scored 35 points (!!!). His fellow American import forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) accounted for 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) came up with 24 points and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and the former international swingman Makoto Hiejima (191-1990) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Tochigi Brex in the defeat. Four Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Hiroshima D. moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Defending champion Tochigi Brex keeps the second position with three games lost. Hiroshima D. will meet at home Sea Horses M. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tochigi Brex will play against Alvark Tokyo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hiroshima D.: S.Christopher 35+4reb+2ast, C.Kofi 19+10reb+2ast, E.Dwayne 19+12reb+5ast, I.Tatsuya 8+3reb+6ast, H.Kevin 6+3reb+1ast, M.Nick 6+5reb+3ast
Tochigi Brex: D.Newbill 24+1reb+4ast, M.Hiejima 16+6reb+5ast, F.Isaac 10+1reb+1ast, J.Harper 10+5reb, T.Shinji 6+3reb, T.Kosuke 5+4reb+2ast

Hokkaido L. - Shiga L-Stars 108-99

Rather predictable result when third ranked Sapporo (11-4) won against at home 6th ranked Lakestars (8-7) 108-99 on Sunday. Hokkaido L. shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 63.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for international guard Keisei Tominaga (188-2001, college: Nebraska) who led the winners and scored 25 points. American forward Kevin Jones (203-1989, college: WVU) accounted for 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) came up with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American forward Thomas Wimbush (201-1993, college: Fairmont St., agency: Slash Sports) added 25 points respectively for Shiga L-Stars in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sapporo have a solid series of four victories in a row. Hokkaido L. maintains third place with 11-4 record having just three points less than leader Nagasaki. Loser Lakestars dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. Hokkaido L. will meet at home Saga B. (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Shiga L-Stars will play against FE Nagoya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hokkaido L.: T.Keisei 25+2reb+3ast, J.Kevin 19+6reb+4ast, H.John 15+11reb+2ast, O.Jahlil 13+6reb, S.Ichiba 11+1reb+2ast, D.Ramos 11+3reb+7ast
Shiga L-Stars: T.Wimbush 25+4reb+2ast, Z.Auguste 23+8reb+6ast, R.Kriener 15+1reb+2ast, S.Ehara 12+3reb+2ast, Y.Ai-Che 10+3reb+10ast, N.Yosei 6+2reb

Kyoto H. - Ibaraki R. 73-62

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 12th ranked Robots (2-13) lost to thirteenth ranked Hannaryz (5-10) in Kyoto 62-73 on Sunday. Kyoto H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. Power forward Jordan Heath (208-1991, college: Canisius, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 10 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds and Tyler Cook (206-1997, college: Iowa) added 10 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Ibaraki R. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kyoto H. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Ibaraki R. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Kawasaki and Akita NH. Kyoto H. will meet league's second-placed Nagoya DD on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ibaraki R. will play against Gunma CT (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kyoto H.: J.Charles 17+13reb+2ast, H.Jordan 10+12reb+3ast, F.Takatoshi 9+1reb+1ast, T.Chehales 9+5reb+4ast, A.Ogawa 8+2reb+3ast, S.Maeda 6+3ast
Ibaraki R.: E.Jacobsen 18+11reb+1ast, H.Noboru 13+3ast, T.Cook 10+10reb+5ast, H.Komasawa 8+1reb+4ast, N.Kohei 6+2reb+5ast, J.Yang 5+1reb+2ast

Saga B. - Osaka E. 81-83

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Evessa (6-9) edged 8th ranked Ballooners (6-9) in Saga 83-81 on Sunday. Osaka E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) accounted for 24 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. American David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) came up with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Jordan Heath (208-1991, college: Canisius, agency: Octagon Europe) added 20 points respectively for Saga B. in the defeat. Four Saga B. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Osaka E. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Saga B.. Osaka E. will meet at home higher ranked Ryukyu (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Saga B. will play against Hokkaido L. in Sapporo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Osaka E.: B.Matt 33+9reb+5ast, L.Ryan 24+11reb+2ast, P.Ray 11+2reb+1ast, T.Suzuki 3+7ast, M.Kinoshita 3+1reb+2ast, S.Sakamoto 2+1reb+5ast
Saga B.: K.Kosuke 20+4reb+2ast, D.Dudzinski 20+8reb+4ast, T.Groves 13+5reb+1ast, A.Ryo 11+3reb+2ast, S.Taiki 6+2reb+2ast, K.Atsuki 5+3reb+1ast

Sunrockers Sh. - Alvark Tokyo 90-91

Important game to mention about took place in Tokyo. Fourth ranked Alvark (9-6) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked SunRockers (6-9) 91-90 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of SunRockers. Alvark Tokyo players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a great evening for Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Ryan Rossiter (206-1989, college: Siena) helped adding 14 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Alvark players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was international forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) with 32 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) scored 25 points. Alvark Tokyo moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Sunrockers Sh. at the other side keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Alvark Tokyo will play against league's second-placed Tochigi Brex at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sunrockers Sh. will play against Kawasaki (#13) in Kanagawa and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: S.Sebastian 26+8reb+1ast, S.Ando 17+1reb+2ast, F.Marcus 15+4reb+13ast, R.Ryan 14+15reb+6ast, N.Hiromu 12+1reb, S.Okura 3+1reb
Sunrockers Sh.: J.Hawkinson 32+7reb, V.Leo 25+4reb+2ast, T.Daiki 10+3reb+4ast, H.Jr John 9+2reb+3ast, T.Welsh 7+8reb+1ast, D.Grantham 4+8reb+5ast

Yokohama BC - Toyama G. 107-94

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 11th ranked Grouses' (5-10) road loss to tenth ranked B-Corsairs (5-10) in Yokohama 94-107 on Sunday. Yokohama BC dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Grouses's 34. Yokohama BC looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 31 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. The former international guard Seiya Ando (181-1992) accounted for 29 points and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Australian forward Brock Motum (208-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) came up with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Syrian-American guard Trey Kell III (193-1996, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) added 28 points respectively for Toyama G. in the defeat. Four Toyama G. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Yokohama BC maintains tenth place with 5-10 record, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Toyama G.. Yokohama BC will meet Akita NH (#11) on the road in the next round. Toyama G. will play against Shimane SM and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: I.Damien 31+12reb+6ast, A.Seiya 29+3reb+4ast, C.Gary 16+5reb+5ast, R.Kiefer 8+2reb+2ast, H.Matsuzaki 8+1reb+3ast, T.Hiroki 7
Toyama G.: T.Kell III 28+4reb+1ast, B.Motum 22+8reb+4ast, N.Uto 12+1reb+3ast, N.Williams 10+6reb+2ast, M.Kazuki 9+2reb, O.Yuzo 9+2reb+3ast

Chiba - Kawasaki BT 88-76

No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked Chiba (6-9) beat at home 13th ranked Brave Thunders (2-13) 88-76 on Sunday. Chiba outrebounded Kawasaki 40-26 including a 31-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Chiba especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 53.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American Brandon Ashley (206-1994, college: Arizona) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. His fellow American import center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) accounted for 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Five Chiba players scored in double figures. American center Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) came up with 16 points and 4 assists and American-Lebanese guard Omar Jamaleddine (193-2000, college: SLC) added 13 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) respectively for Kawasaki in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chiba moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Kawasaki lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with Akita NH and Ibaraki R.. Chiba will meet higher ranked Sendai 89ers (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kawasaki will play against Sunrockers Sh. (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chiba: A.Brandon 15+9reb+3ast, E.Luke 13+6reb+1ast, P.Dererk 12+6reb+5ast, M.Reo 12+2reb+8ast, P.Trey 11+11reb, N.Kumagae 9+3reb
Kawasaki BT: E.Terry 16+3reb+4ast, O.Jamaleddine 13+6reb, Y.Jaheru 9+2reb, S.Ryusei 8+4reb+2ast, D.Ristic 8+6reb, T.Shota 8+1ast

Nagasaki - Nagoya DD 95-87

Second defeat of league's leader Dolphins (13-2) against second ranked Velca (13-2) 95-87 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Dolphins. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Nagasaki made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) who led his team to a victory with 31 points and 4 assists. Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners. Center Alan Williams (203-1993, college: UCSB) answered with 20 points and 6 rebounds and forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) added 20 points in the effort for Nagoya DD. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dolphins' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Nagasaki keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Nagoya DD. Nagoya DD will play next round against Kyoto H. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Nagasaki will try to continue on its current victory against eighth ranked San-en NP in Hamamatsu.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: B.Jarrell 31+2reb+4ast, L.Hyunjung 19+2reb+3ast, J.Stanley 17+9reb, B.Yudai 12+5reb+5ast, M.Akil 8+2reb+3ast, Y.Hayato 6+3reb
Nagoya DD: A.Henry 20+4reb+2ast, A.Williams 20+6reb+1ast, N.Taito 16+2reb+2ast, S.Takumi 10+1reb+6ast, S.Eatherton 8+7reb+2ast, I.Murphy 6+2reb+2ast

Sea Horses M. - Sendai 89ers 101-72

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked 89ers (7-8) were smashed by seventh ranked SeaHorses (9-6) in Kariya 101-72 on Sunday. Sea Horses M. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to 89ers' 30. Sea Horses M. had a 30-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) who led the winners and scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international swingman Ryogo Sumino (192-1996, college: SNHU) accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four SeaHorses players scored in double figures. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the other American import Nathan Boothe (208-1994, college: Toledo) added 19 points 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. Sea Horses M. moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Sendai 89ers lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with San-en NP. Sea Horses M. will meet Hiroshima D. (#4) on the road in the next round. Sendai 89ers will play against Chiba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: G.Davante 26+6reb+5ast, S.Ryogo 18+6reb+1ast, L.Jake 13+6reb, K.Thomas 12+2reb, Y.Nishida 7+4reb+2ast, W.Aaron 6+6reb+2ast
Sendai 89ers: J.Culver 25+11reb+3ast, N.Boothe 19+3reb+1ast, A.Yusho 6, K.Okajima 5+1reb+4ast, B.Toure 5+5reb+1ast, S.El Darwich 4+5reb+3ast

FE Nagoya - Koshigaya A. 64-82

Everything could happen in Nagoya at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Alphas and 12th ranked Fighting Eagles had identical 5-9 record. But Fighting Eagles were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Tokyo 82-64 on Sunday night. It was an exceptional evening for Guinean-French Sekou Doumbouya (206-2000) who led the winners and scored 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). American Jarell Martin (208-1994, college: LSU) accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Four Alphas players scored in double figures. American power forward Sean OMara (208-1995, college: Xavier) came up with 9 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import forward Jeremy Jones (201-1996, college: Gonzaga) added 9 points respectively for FE Nagoya in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Koshigaya A. (6-9) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Fighting Eagles dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Koshigaya A. will meet at home league's leader Chiba Jets in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. FE Nagoya will play against Shiga L-Stars (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koshigaya A.: D.Sekou 20+9reb+3ast, M.Jarell 15+5reb+2ast, Y.Ikeda 14+2reb+5ast, C.Anthony 11+5reb+3ast, K.Sugawara 6, T.Oba 5+4reb+1ast
FE Nagoya: H.Katsuki 11+3ast, J.Jones 9+4reb+3ast, S.O'Mara 9+8reb+1ast, Y.Ryuto 7+1reb+2ast, M.Burton 7+1reb+2ast, J.Pickett 6+3reb+4ast

Chiba Jets - Shimane SM 96-82

Not a big story in a game when 4th placed Magic (9-6) lost to first ranked Jets (14-1) in Chiba 82-96 on Sunday. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). His fellow American import forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) came up with 23 points and 6 rebounds and American forward James McAdoo (206-1993, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Shimane SM in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Jets have a solid series of four victories in a row. Chiba Jets maintains first place with 14-1 record. Shimane SM lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Chiba Jets will meet Koshigaya A. (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shimane SM will play against Toyama G. (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: M.John 24+5reb+3ast, H.DJ 17+6reb+3ast, R.Kanechika 11+2reb+2ast, T.Yuki 11+11ast, T.Naoki 9+3reb+1ast, R.Segawa 8+2reb+7ast
Shimane SM: N.Kay 23+6reb+1ast, N.Taichi 20+1reb+2ast, O.Yuta 14+1reb+6ast, J.McAdoo 11+9reb+3ast, N.Yuto 8+7ast, F.Olujobi 4+4reb+2ast

Sea Horses M. - Sendai 89ers 80-74

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when seventh ranked SeaHorses (9-6) defeated 6th ranked 89ers (7-8) in Kariya 80-74 on Monday. Sea Horses M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) accounted for 21 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Nathan Boothe (208-1994, college: Toledo) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Sendai 89ers in the defeat. Four Sendai 89ers players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sea Horses M. moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Sendai 89ers lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with eight games lost. They share it with San-en NP. Sea Horses M. will meet Hiroshima D. (#4) on the road in the next round. Sendai 89ers will play against Chiba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: L.Jake 21+7reb+3ast, G.Davante 19+10reb+3ast, Y.Nishida 14+4reb+4ast, W.Aaron 7+3reb+3ast, K.Thomas 6+2reb+1ast, S.Nagano 6+5reb+7ast
Sendai 89ers: J.Culver 20+6reb+2ast, N.Boothe 13+7reb+2ast, B.Toure 12+6reb+3ast, W.Shota 10+1reb+1ast, S.Yusei 7+1reb+2ast, S.El Darwich 6+3reb+8ast