B1 League Round 21 (Regular Season): Gunma CT beats Sunrockers Sh. by two after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Eighth-ranked SunRockers (8-14) were very close to win a game against fourth ranked Thunders (15-7) in Gunma on Wednesday. Thunders managed to secure only two-point victory 94-92. However their fans expected much easier game. Strangely Sunrockers Sh. outrebounded Gunma CT 38-24 including 18 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for American forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 7 rebounds. contributed with 14 points and 5 assists for the winners. International forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) answered with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Sunrockers Sh.SunRockers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Gunma CT maintains fourth place with 15-7 record, which they share with Ryukyu. Sunrockers Sh. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 14 games lost. Gunma CT is looking forward to face Koshigaya A. (#7) in Tokyo in the next round. Sunrockers Sh. will play at home against Chiba Jets and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
An interesting game for Dolphins (19-3) which played road game in Okinawa against 4th placed Golden Kings (15-7). Second ranked Dolphins managed to get a 13-point victory 73-60. American players dominated the game. Forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) stepped up and scored 23 points and 4 steals for the winners and Scott Eatherton chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds. Golden Kings' coach let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Nagoya DD maintains second place with 19-3 record having just one point less than leader Nagasaki. Ryukyu at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Gunma CT. Nagoya DD will play against Ibaraki R. (#13) in Mito in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ryukyu will play on the road against Saga B. (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
B1 League top team - Velca (20-2) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Dragonflies (12-10) in Hiroshima 105-74. American players dominated also this game. Stanley Johnson nailed 32 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Christopher Smith came up with 18 points for Hiroshima D. 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. Velca have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Nagasaki maintains first place with 20-2 record. Hiroshima D. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with Alvark Tokyo and Shimane SM. Nagasaki will meet Shiga L-Stars (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hiroshima D. will play against Shimane SM (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 21: Sendai 89ers smashed Akita NH on the road 92-65. Chiba was destroyed by Hokkaido L. on its own court 73-94. Yokohama BC unfortunately lost to Alvark Tokyo in a road game 67-74. Chiba Jets rolled over Kawasaki at home 88-69. Ibaraki R. was defeated by Koshigaya A. on the opponent's court 88-72. Kyoto H. was smashed by Shimane SM in a home game 57-81. Toyama G. was destroyed by FE Nagoya on the road 90-71. San-en NP managed to outperform Shiga L-Stars on its own court 93-83. Tochigi Brex managed to beat Osaka E. in a road game 86-76. Sea Horses M. defeated Saga B. at home 78-67.



Akita NH - Sendai 89ers 65-92

No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked 89ers (11-11) crushed 12th ranked Happinets (3-19) in Akita 92-65 on Wednesday. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) nailed 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import Nathan Boothe (208-1994, college: Toledo) accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Australian power forward Keanu Pinder (210-1995, college: Arizona) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds and New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) added 7 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Akita NH 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. Sendai 89ers maintains sixth place with 11-11 record. Akita NH lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Ibaraki R.. Sendai 89ers will meet at home Kyoto H. (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Akita NH will play against Sea Horses M. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sendai 89ers: C.Jarrett 29+7reb+4ast, B.Nathan 17+5reb+2ast, T.Boubacar 11+10reb+1ast, S.Funyu 9+2reb+2ast, E.Sergio 8+5reb+4ast, S.Watanabe 8+1reb+3ast
Akita NH: K.Pinder 17+7reb+2ast, A.Raita 12+2reb+1ast, N.Takuya 9+2reb+3ast, K.Tsubasa 7+1reb+2ast, Y.Wetzell 7+7reb+5ast, M.Taiyo 6+1ast

Chiba - Hokkaido L. 73-94

Very expected game when 10th ranked Chiba (7-15) was smashed at home by second ranked Sapporo (18-4) 94-73 on Wednesday. Hokkaido L. forced 27 Chiba turnovers. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) nailed 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and international guard Keisei Tominaga (188-2001, college: Nebraska) accounted for 17 points. Five Sapporo players scored in double figures. Jamaican-American power forward Femi Olujobi (206-1996, college: DePaul, agency: Slash Sports) came up with 23 points and his fellow American import Nathan Boothe (208-1994, college: Toledo) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively for Chiba 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. Sapporo have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Hokkaido L. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Chiba Jets and Tochigi Brex. Newly promoted Chiba keeps the tenth place with 15 games lost. Hokkaido L. will meet at home Toyama G. (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Chiba will play against FE Nagoya and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hokkaido L.: T.Keisei 17+2reb+1ast, D.Ramos 16+2reb+1ast, H.Kikuchi 16, J.Kevin 13+4reb+1ast, O.Jahlil 13+9reb+2ast, R.Shimatani 8+3ast
Chiba: F.Olujobi 23+3reb, K.Kotetsu 18+4reb+4ast, T.Porter 8+14reb+3ast, W.Leon 6+3reb, L.Evans 6+4reb, K.Takaaki 5+3reb+1ast

Alvark Tokyo - Yokohama BC 74-67

Rather predictable result when fifth ranked Alvark (12-10) won against 9th ranked B-Corsairs (9-13) in Tokyo 74-67 on Wednesday. Alvark Tokyo looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international forward Ryan Rossiter (206-1989, college: Siena) nailed a double-double by scoring 11 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and American Marcus Foster (191-1995, college: Creighton) accounted for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Seiya Ando (181-1992) came up with 25 points and American Gary Clark (198-1994, college: Cincinnati) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Yokohama BC in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alvark Tokyo maintains fifth place with 12-10 record, which they share with Hiroshima D. and Shimane SM. Loser B-Corsairs dropped to the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Alvark Tokyo will meet Kawasaki (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Yokohama BC will play against Osaka E. (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: S.Ando 21+5reb, F.Marcus 19+7reb+5ast, R.Ryan 11+14reb+7ast, O.Taiki 8+1reb+4ast, K.Frank 7+4reb+1ast, N.Hiromu 4+3reb+2ast
Yokohama BC: S.Ando 25+4reb+2ast, G.Clark 11+7reb+1ast, K.Tarczewski 9+7reb+3ast, K.Ravena 7+1reb+4ast, K.King 6+3reb+3ast, D.Inglis 5+6reb+3ast

Chiba Jets - Kawasaki BT 88-69

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Brave Thunders (4-18) were outscored by third ranked Jets (18-4) in Chiba 88-69 on Wednesday. Chiba Jets outrebounded Kawasaki 43-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international forward Yuta Watanabe (206-1994, college: GWU) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and American forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) accounted for 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Four Jets players scored in double figures. Serbian center Dusan Ristic (213-1995, college: Arizona) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and American Marcus Foster (191-1995, college: Creighton) added 10 points and 7 assists respectively for Kawasaki in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jets have a solid series of three victories in a row. Chiba Jets keep a position of league leader, which they share with Hokkaido L. and Tochigi Brex. Loser Brave Thunders keeps the eleventh place with 18 games lost. Chiba Jets will meet Sunrockers Sh. (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kawasaki will play against Alvark Tokyo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: M.John 20+8reb+2ast, W.Yuta 17+12reb+2ast, H.DJ 13+9reb+4ast, T.Yuki 10+1reb+8ast, S.Hara 9+4reb+2ast, O.Michael 7+4reb+1ast
Kawasaki BT: D.Ristic 19+7reb+2ast, E.Terry 13+5reb+2ast, S.Ryusei 10+3reb+7ast, O.Taiga 9+1reb+5ast, T.Shota 8+2reb+2ast, R.Allen 8+7reb+1ast

Gunma CT - Sunrockers Sh. 94-92

Eighth-ranked SunRockers (8-14) were very close to win a game against fourth ranked Thunders (15-7) in Gunma on Wednesday. Thunders managed to secure only two-point victory 94-92. However their fans expected much easier game. Strangely Sunrockers Sh. outrebounded Gunma CT 38-24 including 18 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for American forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Yuma Fujii contributed with 14 points and 5 assists for the winners. International forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) answered with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Leo Vendrame added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Sunrockers Sh.Five Gunma CT and four Sunrockers Sh. players scored in double figures. SunRockers' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Gunma CT maintains fourth place with 15-7 record, which they share with Ryukyu. Sunrockers Sh. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 14 games lost. Gunma CT is looking forward to face Koshigaya A. (#7) in Tokyo in the next round. Sunrockers Sh. will play at home against Chiba Jets and is hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: B.Kerry 19+7reb+3ast, N.Tsuji 14+3reb+2ast, Y.Fujii 14+3reb+5ast, N.Takuto 12+2reb+4ast, L.Kenny 12+2reb+2ast, W.Terrance 11+4reb+3ast
Sunrockers Sh.: J.Hawkinson 27+7reb+4ast, A.Randall 11+1reb+2ast, V.Leo 11+6reb+7ast, R.Nozaki 10+1ast, H.Jr John 10+2reb+5ast, D.Grantham 9+9reb+5ast

Hiroshima D. - Nagasaki 74-105

B1 League top team - Velca (20-2) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Dragonflies (12-10) in Hiroshima 105-74. Nagasaki dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Dragonflies's 28. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Hiroshima D.'s players. American players dominated also this game. Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) nailed 32 points and 4 assists for the winning side and Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) accounted for 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Velca players scored in double figures. Guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) came up with 18 points and forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) added 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Hiroshima D. 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. Velca have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. Nagasaki maintains first place with 20-2 record. Hiroshima D. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with Alvark Tokyo and Shimane SM. Nagasaki will meet Shiga L-Stars (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hiroshima D. will play against Shimane SM (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: J.Stanley 32+4reb+4ast, L.Hyunjung 17+7reb+3ast, M.Akil 16+6reb+5ast, B.Jarrell 14+5reb+8ast, M.Karimata 6+1reb+2ast, K.Koya 6+2reb
Hiroshima D.: C.Smith 18+3reb+3ast, K.Roberts 15+1reb+1ast, W.Ryu 13+1reb+1ast, N.Mayo 9+8reb+2ast, K.Hareyama 8, D.Evans 6+9reb+4ast

Koshigaya A. - Ibaraki R. 88-72

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Alphas (9-13) defeated 13th ranked Robots (3-19) in Tokyo 88-72 on Wednesday. American Jarell Martin (208-1994, college: LSU) nailed 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Guinean-French Sekou Doumbouya (206-2000) accounted for 9 points and 8 rebounds. American Tyler Cook (206-1997, college: Iowa) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Ibaraki R. in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Koshigaya A. maintains seventh place with 9-13 record, which they share with 6 other teams. Ibaraki R. lost their fifth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Akita NH. Koshigaya A. will meet higher ranked Gunma CT (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ibaraki R. will play against the league's second-placed Nagoya DD (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Koshigaya A.: M.Jarell 19+3reb+2ast, S.Matsuyama 15+2reb+1ast, T.Oba 12+1ast, Y.Ikeda 12+3ast, D.Sekou 9+8reb+3ast, K.Shike 8+1ast
Ibaraki R.: T.Cook 15+6reb+6ast, H.Noboru 14+1reb+1ast, R.Franks 13+9reb+4ast, J.Yang 13+4reb, E.Jacobsen 8+5reb+2ast, H.Komasawa 6+2reb+1ast

Kyoto H. - Shimane SM 57-81

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Hannaryz (6-16) was outleveled by fifth ranked Magic (12-10) in Kyoto 81-57 on Wednesday. Shimane SM outrebounded Kyoto H. 40-24 including a 27-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shimane SM looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) nailed 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas, agency: Slash Sports) accounted for 14 points and 11 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Five Magic players scored in double figures. American Jarell Martin (208-1994, college: LSU) came up with 11 points and the former international swingman Takatoshi Furukawa (190-1987) added 9 points respectively for Kyoto H. in the defeat. 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. Shimane SM maintains fifth place with 12-10 record, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Hiroshima D. Kyoto H. lost their third game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Toyama G.. Shimane SM will meet at home Hiroshima D. (#5) in the next round. Kyoto H. will play against Sendai 89ers (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shimane SM: K.Nick 20+7reb+4ast, F.Iio 16+3reb+1ast, C.Coty 14+11reb+3ast, M.James 13+10reb+3ast, Y.Nohmi 11+3reb+3ast, R.Shirahama 3+2reb
Kyoto H.: M.Satoru 11+1reb+2ast, T.Furukawa 9+3reb+1ast, J.Heath 8+4reb, R.Shibuta 8+1reb+2ast, H.Mone 7+2reb+1ast, O.Asato 7+2reb+3ast

FE Nagoya - Toyama G. 90-71

No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Fighting Eagles (9-13) crushed 13th ranked Grouses (6-16) in Nagoya 90-71 on Wednesday. FE Nagoya outrebounded Toyama G. 40-29 including 28 on the defensive glass. FE Nagoya looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when FE Nagoya made 7 blocks. American power forward Sean OMara (208-1995, college: Xavier) nailed a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winning side and the former international guard Narito Namizato (172-1989) accounted for 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Syrian-American guard Trey Kell III (193-1996, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) came up with 22 points and 5 rebounds and Australian forward Brock Motum (208-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Toyama G. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Fighting Eagles. FE Nagoya moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Toyama G. dropped to the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Kyoto H.. FE Nagoya will meet at home Chiba (#10) in the next round. Toyama G. will play against the league's second-placed Hokkaido L. where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
FE Nagoya: O.Sean 26+12reb+2ast, N.Narito 16+5reb+6ast, T.Sasayama 11+3ast, T.Sugimoto 9+4reb+1ast, T.Sudo 8+2reb, P.Jamorko 7+5reb+3ast
Toyama G.: T.Kell III 22+5reb+1ast, Y.Morin 11+3reb, B.Motum 10+6reb+5ast, N.Williams 8+3reb, T.Haruaki 7, O.Yuzo 5+5reb+4ast

San-en NP - Shiga L-Stars 93-83

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Lakestars' (9-13) road loss to ninth ranked NeoPhoenix (9-13) in Hamamatsu 83-93 on Wednesday. San-en NP made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American power forward Cameron Jackson (203-1996, college: Wofford, agency: Slash Sports) nailed a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds. Nwaba is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five NeoPhoenix players scored in double figures. American forward Thomas Wimbush (201-1993, college: Fairmont St., agency: Slash Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds and American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa, agency: Pensack Sports) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for Shiga L-Stars in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San-en NP moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Shiga L-Stars. Shiga L-Stars lost their fourth game in a row. San-en NP will meet league's leader Tochigi Brex on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Shiga L-Stars will play against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
San-en NP: K.Tsuya 15+1reb+1ast, N.David 15+5reb+2ast, D.Darius 14+5reb+2ast, J.Cameron 11+10reb+4ast, S.Oura 11+1reb+9ast, D.Nemoto 11+1reb+1ast
Shiga L-Stars: T.Wimbush 24+11reb, R.Kriener 14+4reb+4ast, Y.AC 12+2reb+5ast, O.Taiki 6+2reb+1ast, S.Ehara 6, Z.Auguste 6+6reb+2ast

Osaka E. - Tochigi Brex 76-86

Very predictable result when first ranked Tochigi Brex (18-4) won against 8th ranked Evessa (9-13) in Osaka 86-76 on Wednesday. Tochigi Brex outrebounded Osaka E. 39-27 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tochigi Brex looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Isaac Fotu nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and the former international swingman Makoto Hiejima (191-1990) accounted for 18 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) came up with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals and the other American import Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Osaka E. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Tochigi Brex. Defending champion maintains first place with 18-4 record, which they share with Chiba Jets and Hokkaido L. Osaka E. lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Tochigi Brex will meet at home San-en NP (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Osaka E. will play against Yokohama BC and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tochigi Brex: H.Makoto 18+3reb+5ast, I.Fotu 17+11reb+3ast, E.Gavin 11+8reb+1ast, J.Grant 9+5reb+1ast, N.DJ 8+3reb+7ast, Y.Endo 6+4reb
Osaka E.: M.Bonds 25+9reb+9ast, R.Luther 16+6reb+1ast, A.Yasunori 10+1reb+4ast, U.Yoshiya 7+1reb, K.Makoto 5+2ast, G.Rei 5

Sea Horses M. - Saga B. 78-67

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Ballooners (9-13) lost to third ranked SeaHorses (16-6) in Kariya 67-78 on Wednesday. Sea Horses M. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Ballooners's 26. Sea Horses M. outrebounded Saga B. 45-33 including 37 on the defensive glass. American forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) nailed 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) accounted for 8 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. came up with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and American power forward Tanner Groves (208-1999, college: Oklahoma) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Saga B. in the defeat. Four Saga B. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for SeaHorses. Sea Horses M. maintains third place with 16-6 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki. Loser Ballooners keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Sea Horses M. will meet Akita NH (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Saga B. will play against Ryukyu (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: Y.Kubota 14+1reb+2ast, L.Jake 14+8reb+1ast, Y.Nishida 13+3reb+5ast, S.Nagano 9+1reb+6ast, G.Davante 8+11reb+4ast, W.Aaron 8+7reb
Saga B.: A.Ryo 14+6reb+7ast, D.Dudzinski 12+1reb+1ast, T.Groves 11+9reb+3ast, K.Kosuke 11+3reb, S.Taiki 10+3reb+6ast, C.Fieler 9+6reb+1ast

Ryukyu GK - Nagoya DD 60-73

An interesting game for Dolphins (19-3) which played road game in Okinawa against 4th placed Golden Kings (15-7). Second ranked Dolphins managed to get a 13-point victory 73-60. Nagoya DD players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American players dominated the game. Forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) stepped up and scored 23 points and 4 steals for the winners and power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Dolphins players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and forward Victor Law (201-1995, college: Northwestern, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Golden Kings' coach let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Nagoya DD maintains second place with 19-3 record having just one point less than leader Nagasaki. Ryukyu at the other side keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. They share it with Gunma CT. Nagoya DD will play against Ibaraki R. (#13) in Mito in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ryukyu will play on the road against Saga B. (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Nagoya DD: H.Aaron 23+3reb+2ast, E.Scott 15+9reb, T.Saito 13+2reb+8ast, I.Keita 10+2reb+1ast, M.Isaiah 3+3reb+1ast, R.Kyle 3+2reb+1ast
Ryukyu GK: J.Cooley 17+12reb+1ast, V.Law 10+5reb+5ast, K.Ryuichi 9+3reb+1ast, D.Dotson 7+6reb, S.Onodera 6+1reb, A.Kirk 4+5reb+3ast