B1 League Round 30 (Regular Season): Hokkaido L. lose to Kawasaki

B1 League is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 30 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Kanagawa between second ranked Sapporo (23-7) and twelfth ranked Brave Thunders (7-23) on Sunday night. Sapporo was defeated by Brave Thunders on the road 69-79. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sapporo. Kawasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for American center Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. Serbian center Dusan Ristic (213-1995, college: Arizona) contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Hokkaido L.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kawasaki maintains twelfth position with 7-23 record, which they share with Kyoto H. Hokkaido L. at the other side keeps the second place with seven games lost. They share the position with Nagoya DD. Kawasaki is looking forward to face Akita NH (#13) on the road in the next round. Hokkaido L. will play against the league's leader Tochigi Brex (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
An interesting game for SeaHorses (20-10) which played road game in Okinawa against one of their biggest challengers Golden Kings (18-12). Third ranked SeaHorses managed to get a 10-point victory 75-65. American power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) scored 25 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Yudai Nishida chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was international center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sea Horses M. maintains third position with 20-10 record having four points less than leader Nagasaki. Ryukyu at the other side keeps the fourth place with 12 games lost. Sea Horses M. will play against league's second-placed Nagoya DD on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ryukyu will play against the league's second-placed Chiba Jets and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
B1 League top team - Tochigi Brex (24-6) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed sixth ranked 89ers (17-13) in Sendai 93-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of 89ers. DJ Newbill notched a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by Jarrett Culver did not help to save the game for Sendai 89ers. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 24-6 record, which they share with Chiba Jets. Loser 89ers dropped to the fifth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Hiroshima D. and Shimane SM. Tochigi Brex will meet at home Hokkaido L. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sendai 89ers will play against Shimane SM and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 30: Toyama G. was beaten by Chiba Jets on the road 88-73. Kyoto H. was destroyed by Nagoya DD on its own court 60-91. Koshigaya A. unfortunately lost to Osaka E. in a road game 58-76. Saga B. was rolled over Gunma CT at home 51-81. Ibaraki R. crushed Shiga L-Stars on the opponent's court 88-61. Sunrockers Sh. beat FE Nagoya in a home game 95-80. Shimane SM lost to Chiba on the road 78-83. Alvark Tokyo outscored Hiroshima D. on its own court 95-72. Yokohama BC recorded a loss to Nagasaki in a road game 91-78. San-en NP defeated Akita NH at home 85-72.
The most impressive performance of 30th round was 27 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks by David Nwaba of San-en NP.



Ryukyu GK - Sea Horses M. 65-75

An interesting game for SeaHorses (20-10) which played road game in Okinawa against one of their biggest challengers Golden Kings (18-12). Third ranked SeaHorses managed to get a 10-point victory 75-65. Sea Horses M. made 16-of-17 charity shots (94.1 percent) during the game. American power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) scored 25 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Yudai Nishida chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four SeaHorses players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was international center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Serbian center Dusan Ristic (213-1995, college: Arizona) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sea Horses M. maintains third position with 20-10 record having four points less than leader Nagasaki. Ryukyu at the other side keeps the fourth place with 12 games lost. Sea Horses M. will play against league's second-placed Nagoya DD on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ryukyu will play against the league's second-placed Chiba Jets and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: G.Davante 25+8reb+1ast, Y.Nishida 17+8reb+5ast, K.Thomas 13+3reb+3ast, L.Jake 13+7reb+2ast, Y.Kubota 5+3reb+2ast, S.Avi 2
Ryukyu GK: D.Dotson 13+4reb+2ast, S.Ryo 12+6reb+1ast, A.Kirk 12+10reb+2ast, S.Shuto 8+2ast, K.Ryuichi 6+2reb+4ast, M.Yoshiyuki 5+2reb+2ast

Chiba Jets - Toyama G. 88-73

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Jets (24-6) beat 12th ranked Grouses (9-21) in Chiba 88-73 on Sunday. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Chiba Jets made 8 blocks. American forward Nassir Little (199-2000, college: UNC, agency: Pensack Sports) notched 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the former international forward Yuta Watanabe (206-1994, college: GWU) supported him with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds by French power forward Yannis Morin (208-1993, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Toyama G.. Australian forward Brock Motum (208-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) added 20 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Chiba Jets keep a position of league leader, which they share with Tochigi Brex. Newly promoted Toyama G. dropped to the tenth place with 21 games lost. They share the position with Ibaraki R. and Chiba. Chiba Jets will meet at home Ryukyu (#4) in the next round. Toyama G. will play against Sunrockers Sh. (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: W.Yuta 24+6reb, L.Nassir 23+7reb+4ast, H.DJ 9+11reb+5ast, N.Fumio 6+2reb+2ast, S.Hara 6+4reb+2ast, T.Naoki 6+3reb+5ast
Toyama G.: B.Motum 20+6reb+1ast, Y.Morin 17+10reb+2ast, N.Williams 11+4reb+1ast, M.Kazuki 8+2reb+1ast, T.Haruaki 5+2reb+1ast, M.Aquino 5+4reb

Kyoto H. - Nagoya DD 60-91

Very expected game when 13th ranked Hannaryz (7-23) was smashed by second ranked Dolphins (23-7) in Kyoto 91-60 on Sunday. Nagoya DD looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) notched 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and the other American import power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Kyoto H.. The former international forward Yuta Watanabe (206-1994, college: GWU) added 7 points and 5 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. Nagoya DD maintains second position with 23-7 record behind leader Nagasaki, which they share with Hokkaido L. Kyoto H. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 23 games lost. They share the position with Kawasaki. Nagoya DD will meet at home Sea Horses M. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kyoto H. will play against Yokohama BC (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nagoya DD: E.Scott 14+7reb+1ast, H.Aaron 12+6reb+7ast, M.Isaiah 12+2reb, O.Hiyu 9, I.Keita 9+4reb+3ast, R.Kyle 8+7reb
Kyoto H.: A.Caloiaro 15+10reb+5ast, H.Mone 7+2reb+1ast, O.Asato 7+1reb+5ast, T.Furukawa 6+2reb, C.Tapscott 6+1reb+2ast, R.Shibuta 6+3ast

Osaka E. - Koshigaya A. 76-58

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Evessa (13-17) won against their close opponent Alphas (10-20) in Osaka 76-58 on Sunday. Osaka E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) notched 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Ukrainian center Volodymyr Gerun (208-1994, college: Portland) supported him with 7 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 18 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists by Kazakhstan-American point guard Anthony Clemmons (187-1994, college: Iowa) did not help to save the game for Koshigaya A.. The other American import power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) added 10 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Evessa have a solid three-game winning streak. Osaka E. maintains eighth position with 13-17 record, which they share with FE Nagoya and San-en NP. Koshigaya A. lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 20 games lost. They share the position with Sunrockers Sh.. Osaka E. will meet at home higher ranked Alvark Tokyo (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Koshigaya A. will play against Ibaraki R. (#10) in Mito and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Osaka E.: L.Ryan 16+7reb+5ast, P.Ray 14+4reb+4ast, T.Suzuki 8+1reb+1ast, Y.Aoki 7+1reb+3ast, G.Volodymyr 7+14reb+4ast, H.Maki 5+1reb+1ast
Koshigaya A.: A.Clemmons 18+5reb+9ast, M.Shun 10+2reb+1ast, J.Martin 9+4reb, D.Joseph 6+4reb+1ast, J.Parmer 5+5reb+3ast, O.Takeru 4+1reb

Saga B. - Gunma CT 51-81

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Ballooners (15-15) were outscored by fifth ranked Thunders (19-11) in Saga 81-51 on Sunday. Gunma CT outrebounded Saga B. 41-29 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gunma CT looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Terrance Woodbury (203-1987, college: Georgia) notched 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and the other American import forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) supported him with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Woodbury is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by American Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Saga B.. Cuban guard Reynaldo Garcia (187-1990) added 14 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gunma CT moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo. Loser Ballooners keeps the seventh position with 15 games lost. Gunma CT will meet at home Shiga L-Stars (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Saga B. will play against Chiba (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: W.Terrance 26+7reb+4ast, B.Kerry 10+6reb+4ast, K.Asano 9+6reb, Y.Fujii 7+3reb+2ast, L.Kenny 7+5reb+2ast, T.Daichi 6+1reb
Saga B.: R.Garcia 14+3reb, T.Groves 11+5reb, D.Dudzinski 10+2reb, A.Ryo 8+7reb+4ast, J.Harrellson 5+7reb+2ast, T.Rui 3+2reb+3ast

Sendai 89ers - Tochigi Brex 63-93

B1 League top team - Tochigi Brex (24-6) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed sixth ranked 89ers (17-13) in Sendai 93-63. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of 89ers. Tochigi Brex outrebounded Sendai 89ers 44-29 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tochigi Brex looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort and Isaac Fotu supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) did not help to save the game for Sendai 89ers. Senegalese center Boubacar Toure (213-1995, college: EMU) added 8 points and 10 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. Defending champion maintains first position with 24-6 record, which they share with Chiba Jets. Loser 89ers dropped to the fifth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Hiroshima D. and Shimane SM. Tochigi Brex will meet at home Hokkaido L. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sendai 89ers will play against Shimane SM and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tochigi Brex: N.DJ 15+7reb+10ast, K.Hoshikawa 14+6reb, J.Grant 13+1reb+2ast, I.Fotu 12+10reb+1ast, A.Ogawa 11+1reb+2ast, E.Gavin 10+7reb+1ast
Sendai 89ers: J.Culver 19+5reb+3ast, W.Shota 11+2reb, N.Boothe 8+1reb+2ast, B.Toure 8+10reb+1ast, S.Yusei 6+1reb+2ast, S.El Darwich 4+1reb+1ast

Shiga L-Stars - Ibaraki R. 61-88

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Robots' (9-21) road victory over 11th ranked Lakestars (11-19) in Shiga 88-61 on Sunday. Ibaraki R. dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Lakestars' 20. Ibaraki R. outrebounded Shiga L-Stars 43-27 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ibaraki R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Tyler Cook (206-1997, college: Iowa) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and the other American import forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds by Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Shiga L-Stars. point guard Daichi Nomoto (183-1998) added 8 points and 6 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Ibaraki R. maintains tenth position with 9-21 record, which they share with Toyama G. and Chiba. Shiga L-Stars lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Yokohama BC. Ibaraki R. will meet at home higher ranked Koshigaya A. (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shiga L-Stars will play against Gunma CT and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ibaraki R.: C.Tyler 20+12reb+6ast, F.Robert 17+9reb+1ast, N.Hasegawa 16+2reb+7ast, J.Eric 9+12reb+1ast, R.Jingaoka 7+2reb+1ast, K.Hisaoka 7+2ast
Shiga L-Stars: Z.Auguste 16+14reb+3ast, T.Tahara 11+3ast, O.Taiki 9, D.Nomoto 8+1reb+6ast, Y.AC 5+1reb+3ast, T.Wimbush 4+3reb+1ast

Sunrockers Sh. - FE Nagoya 95-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 10th ranked Fighting Eagles' (13-17) road loss to ninth ranked SunRockers (10-20) in Tokyo 80-95 on Sunday. Sunrockers Sh. made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game, while FE Nagoya only scored eight points from the stripe. Sunrockers Sh. had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American-Qatari forward Donte Grantham (203-1995, college: Clemson) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and international forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) supported him with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by American power forward Sean OMara (208-1995, college: Xavier) did not help to save the game for FE Nagoya. The other his fellow American import import forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) added 24 points. Four Sunrockers Sh. and five FE Nagoya players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sunrockers Sh. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Koshigaya A. Loser Fighting Eagles dropped to the eighth position with 17 games lost. They share it with San-en NP and Osaka E.. Sunrockers Sh. will meet Toyama G. (#12) on the road in the next round. FE Nagoya will play against Hiroshima D. (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sunrockers Sh.: H.Josh 21+6reb+3ast, R.Andrew 17+9reb+2ast, G.Donte 17+11reb+3ast, L.Vendrame 14+2reb+2ast, D.Tanaka 9+4reb+1ast, M.Yamauchi 6
FE Nagoya: S.Tensho 24+1reb, S.O'Mara 12+12reb+4ast, Y.Ryuto 10+7reb+2ast, N.Namizato 10+1reb+3ast, J.Pickett 10+4reb+3ast, S.Tyrell 5+1reb+4ast

Chiba - Shimane SM 83-78

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Chiba (9-21) beat at home higher ranked Magic (17-13) 83-78 on Sunday. Chiba looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Trey Porter (210-1996, college: Nevada, agency: JCK Sports Group) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Kotetsu Kurokawa supported him with 21 points and 7 assists. Even 26 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Shimane SM. Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) added 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Chiba moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Toyama G. and Ibaraki R. Loser Magic keeps the fifth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Sendai 89ers and Hiroshima D.. Chiba will meet at home higher ranked Saga B. (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shimane SM will play against Sendai 89ers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chiba: K.Kurokawa 21+7ast, P.Trey 17+14reb, E.Luke 15+3reb+7ast, P.Dererk 9+11reb+2ast, O.Femi 7+4reb+1ast, K.Sugimoto 7+3reb+2ast
Shimane SM: C.Clarke 26+8reb+3ast, N.Kay 17+8reb+1ast, J.McAdoo 10+8reb+1ast, O.Yuta 8+6ast, N.Yuto 6+2reb+5ast, N.Taichi 6+2ast

Alvark Tokyo - Hiroshima D. 95-72

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Dragonflies (17-13) were smashed by fourth ranked Alvark (19-11) in Tokyo 95-72 on Sunday. Alvark Tokyo shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American Marcus Foster (191-1995, college: Creighton) notched 32 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and the former international forward Ryan Rossiter (206-1989, college: Siena) supported him with 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Alvark players scored in double figures. Even 18 points by American forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Hiroshima D.. Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) added 17 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Alvark Tokyo maintains fourth position with 19-11 record, which they share with Gunma CT. Loser Dragonflies dropped to the fifth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Sendai 89ers and Shimane SM. Alvark Tokyo will meet Osaka E. (#8) on the road in the next round. Hiroshima D. will play against FE Nagoya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: F.Marcus 32+6reb+6ast, O.Taiki 13+1reb+4ast, R.Ryan 12+11reb+5ast, S.Sebastian 12+5reb+1ast, Z.Baranski 9+5reb+2ast, K.Fukuzawa 8
Hiroshima D.: D.Evans 18+4reb+3ast, K.Cockburn 17+7reb, C.Smith 7+9reb+1ast, M.Keijiro 6+5reb, T.Ito 6+1reb+1ast, W.Ryu 6+4ast

Kawasaki BT - Hokkaido L. 79-69

The most important game in the last round took place in Kanagawa between second ranked Sapporo (23-7) and twelfth ranked Brave Thunders (7-23) on Sunday night. Sapporo was defeated by Brave Thunders on the road 69-79. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Sapporo. Kawasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for American center Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. Serbian center Dusan Ristic (213-1995, college: Arizona) contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Brave Thunders players scored in double figures. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Kevin Jones (203-1989, college: WVU) added 14 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Hokkaido L.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kawasaki maintains twelfth position with 7-23 record, which they share with Kyoto H. Hokkaido L. at the other side keeps the second place with seven games lost. They share the position with Nagoya DD. Kawasaki is looking forward to face Akita NH (#13) on the road in the next round. Hokkaido L. will play against the league's leader Tochigi Brex (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Kawasaki BT: R.Iida 16+1reb+3ast, A.Rosco 12+6reb+1ast, R.Dusan 12+7reb+1ast, T.Emanuel 11+14reb+2ast, S.Tsuyama 10+2reb+2ast, K.Mizuno 7+3reb+6ast
Hokkaido L.: J.Okafor 18+9reb+2ast, K.Jones 14+10reb+3ast, R.Dwight 9+2reb+2ast, S.Rei 8+1reb+4ast, J.Harrar 6+4reb+2ast, K.Tominaga 6+5reb+6ast

Nagasaki - Yokohama BC 91-78

Very predictable result when first ranked Velca (27-3) won against 7th ranked B-Corsairs (11-19) in Nagasaki 91-78 on Sunday. Nagasaki made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. American Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) notched 26 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and South Korean swingman Hyunjung Lee (201-2000, college: Davidson) supported him with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 22 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists by French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Yokohama BC. The former international guard Seiya Ando (181-1992) added 12 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Velca have a solid four-game winning streak. Nagasaki maintains first position with 27-3 record. Loser B-Corsairs keeps the seventh place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Shiga L-Stars. Nagasaki will meet San-en NP (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Yokohama BC will play against Kyoto H. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: J.Stanley 26+5reb+2ast, B.Jarrell 21+4reb+3ast, L.Hyunjung 17+7reb+4ast, B.Yudai 12+6reb+5ast, K.Ko 9+3reb, K.Matsumoto 4+2reb+2ast
Yokohama BC: D.Inglis 22+13reb+7ast, S.Ando 12+7reb+1ast, S.Koya 12, K.Tarczewski 10+7reb+1ast, K.Ravena 6+1reb+4ast, K.King 6+1reb

San-en NP - Akita NH 85-72

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Happinets (5-25) lost to ninth ranked NeoPhoenix (13-17) in Hamamatsu 72-85 on Sunday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when San-en NP made 7 blocks. American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) notched 27 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks to lead the effort and American power forward Cameron Jackson (203-1996, college: Wofford, agency: Slash Sports) supported him with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Nwaba is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four NeoPhoenix players scored in double figures. NeoPhoenix's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds by Australian power forward Keanu Pinder (210-1995, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Akita NH. American center Jamel McLean (203-1988, college: Xavier) added 7 points and 10 rebounds. San-en NP moved-up to eighth place, which they share with FE Nagoya and Osaka E. Akita NH lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 25 games lost. San-en NP will meet at home league's leader Nagasaki in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Akita NH will play against Kawasaki (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San-en NP: N.David 27+7reb+5ast, K.Tsuya 14+1reb+1ast, J.Cameron 13+10reb+5ast, H.Wakugawa 11+6reb+3ast, J.Kodama 8+1reb+1ast, S.Oura 6+2reb+4ast
Akita NH: K.Pinder 21+10reb, T.Kanji 12+4reb+2ast, N.Takuya 10+4reb+1ast, T.Alistair 7+1reb+1ast, K.Tsubasa 7+2ast, J.McLean 7+10reb+3ast