B3 League Round 30 (Regular Season): Last-ranked Veertien Mie beats Yamaguchi

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Bottom-ranked Veertien Mie managed to get a seventh victory, breaking the four-game losing streak on Sunday night. This time they won against thirteenth-ranked Pats Five in Yamaguchi 90-81. They outrebounded Yamaguchi 40-29 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by Yamaguchi helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was point guard Fuga Aramoto (171-2002) who scored 20 points and 5 assists. point guard Yusei Sano (173-2002) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Shuto Kishinaga (181-2000) who recorded 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Veertien Mie maintains fifteenth position with 7-21 record. Yamaguchi at the other side keeps the thirteenth place with 21 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Leader Gambarous delivered the twenty fourth victory. This time they beat 12th ranked United (9-19) 78-73 in Tokushima. It was a good game for swingman Naoto Moriyama (195-1996) who led his team to a victory with 25 points. David Kongolo contributed with 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Australian forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) replied with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Tokyo Utd. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gambarous (24-4) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Tokushima Gam. maintains first position. Tokyo Utd lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Tokushima Gam. will play against Kagawa (#3) in Takamatsu in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tokyo Utd will play on the road against Shanan Utd (#9) in Kanagawa and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader Gambarous recorded the twenty fourth victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 12th ranked United (9-19) 88-82 in Tokushima. Tavrion Dawson scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Hayden Koval with 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gambarous (24-4) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Tokushima Gam. maintains first position. Tokyo Utd lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Tokushima Gam. will meet Kagawa (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tokyo Utd will play against Shanan Utd (#9) in Kanagawa and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 30 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Tachikawa was crushed by Saitama in a road game 98-76. Gifu beat Niigata A. at home 81-76. Tokyo destroyed Tokyo Z on the opponent's court 98-76. Shanan Utd unfortunately lost to Kagawa in a home game 61-65. Bottom-ranked Veertien Mie recorded a loss to Yamaguchi on the road 76-82. Saitama defeated Tachikawa on its own court 97-82. Niigata A. beat Gifu in a road game 81-70.
The best stats of 30th round was 15 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists by Blake Preston of Gifu.



Saitama - Tachikawa 98-76

There was no surprise in Saitama where 8th ranked Dice (13-13) was crushed by third ranked Broncos (20-8) 98-76 on Saturday. Saitama looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Tachikawa's players. American forward Kennedy Meeks (208-1995, college: UNC, agency: Diamond Sports) had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Devin Oliver (203-1992, college: Dayton) chipped in 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Broncos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman LJ Peak (196-1996, college: Georgetown) with 30 points and 7 rebounds and Lithuanian power forward Rokas Gustys (206-1994, college: Hofstra) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 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. Broncos have an impressive six-game winning streak. Saitama moved-up to second place. Loser Dice keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. Saitama will meet Tokyo (#6) on the road in the next round. Tachikawa will play against Tokyo Z and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tachikawa: L.Peak 30+7reb+1ast, G.Rokas 12+12reb+1ast, A.Fitzgerald 8+6reb+1ast, S.Fumiya 7+1ast, M.Ousu 5+1reb, M.Yuto 5+2reb+2ast
Saitama: O.Devin 19+9reb+4ast, M.Kataoka 16+1ast, M.Kennedy 15+18reb+5ast, B.Trent 15+10reb, K.Ryota 11+1reb, Y.Matsushita 6+2reb+4ast

Gifu - Niigata A. 81-76

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Gifu where seventh ranked Swoops (15-13) defeated 6th ranked Albirex (18-12) 81-76 on Saturday. Gifu shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Reo Yamazaki (179-1999) scored 20 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Blake Preston (206-2000, college: Northwestern) chipped in 8 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was center Mutombo Jean-Pierre (206-2002) with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and point guard Aruma Hamada (178-1997) scored 11 points and 6 assists. Four Niigata A. players scored in double figures. Albirex's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Swoops have a solid three-game winning streak. Gifu maintains seventh position with 15-13 record. Loser Albirex dropped to the fifth place with 12 games lost. Gifu will meet Shinagawa (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Niigata A. will play against Kanazawa (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Niigata A.: J.Mutombo 18+9reb, N.Mitsuki 15+1reb+1ast, H.Aruma 11+2reb+6ast, H.Tomonobu 10+4reb+2ast, E.Phelps 7+10reb, B.Mack 6+5reb+1ast
Gifu: Y.Reo 20+3reb+4ast, M.Koga 13+1ast, K.Takahashi 9+2reb+6ast, S.Okubo 9+1reb+1ast, F.Daniel 8+1reb+3ast, P.Blake 8+13reb+3ast

Tokyo Z - Tokyo HT 76-98

Very expected game in Tokyo where 11th ranked Earthfriends (10-20) were rolled over by sixth ranked Hachioji Trains (17-11) 98-76 on Saturday. Tokyo outrebounded Tokyo Z 38-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Taren Sullivan (198-1995, college: Findlay, OH) scored 30 points and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Donovan Clay (203-2001, college: Missouri St.) chipped in 18 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Hachioji Trains players scored in double figures. Hachioji Trains' coach Mitsuhiro Kamezaki felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was guard Jaycee Hillsman (200-1996, college: Illinois St.) with 25 points and power forward Jeremy Combs (201-1995, college: Texas Southern) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Tokyo maintains sixth position with 17-11 record. Loser Earthfriends keeps the eleventh place with 20 games lost. Tokyo will meet at home league's second-placed Saitama in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tokyo Z will play against Tachikawa (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tokyo Z: J.Hillsman 25+4reb, J.Combs 18+7reb+2ast, M.Benlevi 10+6reb+2ast, F.Ryoga 6+1ast, T.Ide 5+2reb+2ast, M.Takumi 5+1ast
Tokyo HT: S.Taren 30+4reb+5ast, C.Donovan 18+13reb+3ast, F.Yamamoto 11+1reb+5ast, H.Ogane 10+2reb+4ast, O.Yusaku 8+4reb+1ast, T.Kudou 6+5reb+3ast

Shanan Utd - Kagawa FA 61-65

Very predictable result in Kanagawa where second ranked Five Arrows (19-7) beat 9th ranked United (13-15) 65-61 on Saturday. Center Patrick Kalonji (206-1999) scored 8 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Jacob Lampkin (206-1996, college: Alaska-Anch.) chipped in 12 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Jacob Polakovich (208-2000, college: S.Indiana) with 5 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Shuki Shigetomi (174-1998) scored 11 points and 5 assists. Four Shanan Utd players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory Kagawa went down to third position due to points difference. Loser United keeps the ninth place with 15 games lost. Kagawa will meet at home league's leader Tokushima Gam. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Shanan Utd will play against Tokyo Utd (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shanan Utd: I.Tomohiro 15+1reb+1ast, T.Shinya 13+1reb+1ast, S.Shuki 11+2reb+5ast, C.Cunningham 10+3reb+1ast, E.Ross 7+4reb+2ast, J.Polakovich 5+12reb+1ast
Kagawa FA: L.Jacob 12+4reb+3ast, T.Kobayashi 11+2reb+2ast, D.Alex 9+6reb+2ast, P.Kalonji 8+11reb+1ast, I.Takahashi 8+1ast, T.Koyo 6+3reb+3ast

Yamaguchi - Veertien Mie 82-76

Not a big story in a game in Yamaguchi where 15th ranked Veertien Mie (7-21) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Pats Five (9-21) 82-76 on Saturday. Yamaguchi made 26-of-31 free shots (83.9 percent) during the game, while Veertien Mie only scored seven points from the stripe. Yamaguchi forced 19 Veertien Mie turnovers. Strangely Veertien Mie outrebounded Yamaguchi 51-39 including 38 on the defensive glass. American guard Bostyn Holt (201-1999, college: FSU) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Antavion Collum (206-2000, college: McNeese St.) chipped in 13 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Pats Five players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American power forward Damonte Dodd (211-1994, college: Maryland) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 21 rebounds and Spanish center David Doblas (208-1981) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Yamaguchi maintains thirteenth position with 9-21 record. Veertien Mie lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 21 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Veertien Mie: D.Dodd 23+21reb+2ast, D.Doblas 18+14reb+3ast, S.Takaya 12+4reb+6ast, S.Yusei 7+3reb+2ast, A.Fuga 6+1reb, K.Takao 4
Yamaguchi: B.Holt 27+11reb+1ast, R.Yamaguchi 15+7reb, C.Antavion 13+11reb+2ast, S.Kishinaga 12+5reb+7ast, Y.Ide 5+1reb+1ast, P.Sejin 4

Tokushima Gam. - Tokyo Utd 78-73

Leader Gambarous delivered the twenty fourth victory. This time they beat 12th ranked United (9-19) 78-73 in Tokushima. It was a good game for swingman Naoto Moriyama (195-1996) who led his team to a victory with 25 points. DR Congolese center David Kongolo (206-2002, agency: Schafer Sports) contributed with 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Australian forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) replied with 19 points and 8 rebounds and American center Hayden Koval (216-1997, college: Cincinnati, agency: Diamond Sports) added 13 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Tokyo Utd. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gambarous (24-4) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Tokushima Gam. maintains first position. Tokyo Utd lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Tokushima Gam. will play against Kagawa (#3) in Takamatsu in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tokyo Utd will play on the road against Shanan Utd (#9) in Kanagawa and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Tokyo Utd: R.Vague 19+8reb, H.Koval 13+8reb, K.Ren 11+5reb+4ast, K.Stockman Jr. 8+3reb+5ast, T.Konosuke 7+2ast, T.Shinnosuke 7+1reb+4ast
Tokushima Gam.: M.Naoto 25+4reb, K.David 12+9reb, D.Tavrion 10+3reb+4ast, M.Chris 9+8reb, Y.Tsunai 6+1reb+4ast, E.Iwamatsu 6+2reb

Yamaguchi - Veertien Mie 81-90

Bottom-ranked Veertien Mie managed to get a seventh victory, breaking the four-game losing streak on Sunday night. This time they won against thirteenth-ranked Pats Five in Yamaguchi 90-81. They outrebounded Yamaguchi 40-29 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by Yamaguchi helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was point guard Fuga Aramoto (171-2002) who scored 20 points and 5 assists. point guard Yusei Sano (173-2002) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Shuto Kishinaga (181-2000) who recorded 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Takuma Enokida (184-1998, agency: Octagon Europe) added 20 points respectively. 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. Veertien Mie maintains fifteenth position with 7-21 record. Yamaguchi at the other side keeps the thirteenth place with 21 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Yamaguchi: T.Enokida 20+2reb+2ast, K.Shuto 18+5reb+5ast, T.Shodai 12+1reb, H.Bostyn 11+8reb+3ast, Y.Rikiya 8+1reb, I.Yuki 6+1reb+1ast
Veertien Mie: F.Aramoto 20+4reb+5ast, Y.Sano 16+7reb+3ast, S.Watanabe 13+5reb+2ast, Y.Miyazaki 11+2reb, D.David 9+11reb+2ast, D.Damonte 7+5reb+1ast

Tokushima Gam. - Tokyo Utd 88-82

Leader Gambarous recorded the twenty fourth victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 12th ranked United (9-19) 88-82 in Tokushima. American power forward Tavrion Dawson (202-1996, college: CSUN, agency: One Motive Sports) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Filipino guard Roosevelt Adams (196-1998, college: Idaho Coll.) chipped in 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American center Hayden Koval (216-1997, college: Cincinnati, agency: Diamond Sports) with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Australian forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Gambarous (24-4) have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Tokushima Gam. maintains first position. Tokyo Utd lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. Tokushima Gam. will meet Kagawa (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tokyo Utd will play against Shanan Utd (#9) in Kanagawa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tokyo Utd: K.Ren 16+2reb+2ast, T.Shinnosuke 16+1ast, H.Koval 15+8reb+3ast, R.Vague 10+11reb+3ast, H.Hiroki 9+2reb+1ast, J.Faison 8+4reb+2ast
Tokushima Gam.: D.Tavrion 20+5reb+6ast, A.Roosevelt 17+3reb, T.Aoyama 13+1reb+1ast, L.Ryan 12+6reb+1ast, M.Chris 6+3reb, C.Hunter 4+2reb+1ast

Saitama - Tachikawa 97-82

Everything went according to plan in Saitama where third ranked Broncos (20-8) won against 8th ranked Dice (13-13) 97-82 on Sunday. Saitama made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Kennedy Meeks (208-1995, college: UNC, agency: Diamond Sports) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Devin Oliver (203-1992, college: Dayton) chipped in 19 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Broncos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American swingman LJ Peak (196-1996, college: Georgetown) with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Lithuanian power forward Rokas Gustys (206-1994, college: Hofstra) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Broncos have an impressive six-game winning streak. Saitama moved-up to second place. Loser Dice keeps the eighth position with 13 games lost. Saitama will meet Tokyo (#6) on the road in the next round. Tachikawa will play against Tokyo Z and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tachikawa: L.Peak 23+6reb+4ast, G.Rokas 18+11reb, A.Fitzgerald 16+6reb, M.Yuto 9+3reb+4ast, M.Ousu 6+6reb+2ast, M.Jota 4+4reb+1ast
Saitama: M.Kennedy 20+17reb+5ast, O.Devin 19+3reb+6ast, M.Kataoka 14+2reb+2ast, Y.Matsushita 10+5reb+2ast, T.Asahi 9+1reb, K.Ryota 7+2ast

Gifu - Niigata A. 70-81

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Swoops' (15-13) home loss to sixth ranked Albirex (18-12) 70-81 on Sunday. Niigata A. made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American forward BJ Mack (203-2000, college: S.Carolina) scored 26 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and center Mutombo Jean-Pierre (206-2002) chipped in 13 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) during the contest. Albirex's coach Jun Uzawa used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American forward Blake Preston (206-2000, college: Northwestern) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import forward Jordan Giles (200-1998, college: UMKC, agency: One Motive Sports) scored 17 points and 4 assists. Niigata A. moved-up to fifth place. Loser Swoops keeps the seventh position with 13 games lost. Niigata A. will meet at home Kanazawa (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Gifu will play against Shinagawa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gifu: J.Giles 17+1reb+4ast, B.Preston 15+14reb+5ast, R.Yamazaki 11+2reb+4ast, K.Morito 8+4reb+1ast, D.Fotu 6+4reb, T.Masahiro 6+1ast
Niigata A.: M.BJ 26+7reb+1ast, M.Jean-Pierre 13+14reb, A.Higuchi 10+1reb+3ast, M.Nagao 6+2reb+4ast, T.Hasegawa 6+3ast, P.Eugene 5+8reb+2ast