B3 League Round 32 (Regular Season): Kagawa defeat Tokushima Gam.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Gambarous (24-6) in Takamatsu on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Five Arrows (21-7) 68-59. American forward Jacob Lampkin (206-1996, college: Alaska-Anch.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import forward Alex Davis (206-1992, college: Fresno St., agency: Diamond Sports) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Ryan Logan (200-1994, college: Stonehill) replied with 14 points for Tokushima Gam.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Five Arrows have a solid four-game winning streak. Kagawa maintains third position with 21-7 record having five points less than leader Tokushima Gam. Tokushima Gam. at the other side still keeps top place with six games lost. Kagawa are looking forward to face Yamaguchi (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tokushima Gam. will play against Veertien Mie (#15) in Yokkaichi and is hoping to win this game.
Tenth-ranked Samuraiz (11-17) was very close to win a game against fifth ranked Albirex (19-13) in Niigata. Albirex managed to secure only three-point victory 88-85. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Samuraiz. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Aruma Hamada (178-1997) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and Mutombo Jean-Pierre who added 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. New Zealand forward Hyrum Harris (204-1996, college: Umpqua CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Niigata A. maintains fifth position with 19-13 record. Kanazawa at the other side keeps the tenth place with 17 games lost. Niigata A. will play against Tokyo Utd (#11) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Kanazawa will play against Tachikawa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between fifth ranked Try Hoop (20-10) and 13th ranked Pats Five (9-23) in Okayama on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Try Hoop outscored guests from Yamaguchi 85-63. The winners were led by Josh Scott who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 21 rebounds. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by Bostyn Holt did not help to save the game for Yamaguchi. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Try Hoop have an impressive five-game winning streak. Okayama moved-up to fourth place. Yamaguchi lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 23 games lost. Okayama will meet Shanan Utd (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Yamaguchi will play against Kagawa (#3) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 32: Gifu beat Shinagawa on the road 81-66. Tachikawa won against Tokyo Z on its own court 110-97. Yamaguchi unfortunately lost to Okayama in a road game 77-91.
The most impressive performance of 32th round was 15 points and 7 rebounds by Kameron Hankerson of Okayama.



Shinagawa - Gifu 66-81

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Swoops (17-13) beat on the road 14th ranked Shinagawa (8-22) 81-66 on Sunday. Gifu dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Shinagawa's 34. The winners were led by American forward Blake Preston (206-2000, college: Northwestern) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and Kodai Takahashi (180-1991) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Swoops players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds by Lithuanian Grantas Vasiliauskas (204-1999) did not help to save the game for Shinagawa. American forward Marius Grazulis (211-2002, college: GVSU, agency: Diamond Sports) added 23 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Gifu moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Tokyo. Shinagawa lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 22 games lost. Gifu will meet league's second-placed Saitama on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shinagawa will play against Tokyo (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gifu: P.Blake 23+16reb+4ast, Y.Reo 15+2reb+3ast, K.Takahashi 13+6reb+8ast, F.Daniel 11+7reb, M.Koga 10+1reb+4ast, G.Jordan 7+1reb
Shinagawa: M.Grazulis 23+6reb+1ast, R.Tawatari 14+5ast, G.Vasiliauskas 13+15reb+2ast, O.Kunitatsu 6+3reb+3ast, N.Akihisa 5+5reb, S.Horiuchi 5+3reb

Tachikawa - Tokyo Z 110-97

Very expected game when 12th ranked Earthfriends (10-22) lost to eighth ranked Dice (15-13) in Tachikawa 97-110 on Sunday. Tachikawa dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Earthfriends's 28. Tachikawa outrebounded Tokyo Z 40-23 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tachikawa looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by American power forward Andrew Fitzgerald (202-1990, college: Oklahoma, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored that evening 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and Lithuanian power forward Rokas Gustys (206-1994, college: Hofstra) supported him with 10 points and 19 rebounds. Even 24 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Jaycee Hillsman (200-1996, college: Illinois St.) did not help to save the game for Tokyo Z. His fellow American import power forward Jeremy Combs (201-1995, college: Texas Southern) added 17 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Four Tachikawa and five Tokyo Z players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Tachikawa maintains eighth position with 15-13 record. Tokyo Z lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 22 games lost. Tachikawa will meet at home Kanazawa (#10) in the next round. Tokyo Z will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tachikawa: F.Andrew 33+8reb+3ast, P.LJ 23+2reb+6ast, Y.Makanae 13+2reb+2ast, F.Sato 12+1reb, R.Gustys 10+19reb+3ast, J.Machii 9+3reb+6ast
Tokyo Z: J.Hillsman 24+5reb+2ast, J.Combs 17+8reb+3ast, T.Ide 16+5ast, M.Benlevi 13+6reb+1ast, J.Spencer 10+1reb+2ast, F.Ryoga 5+1reb+6ast

Niigata A. - Kanazawa 88-85

Tenth-ranked Samuraiz (11-17) was very close to win a game against fifth ranked Albirex (19-13) in Niigata. Albirex managed to secure only three-point victory 88-85. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Samuraiz. Niigata A. players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Kanazawa was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Aruma Hamada (178-1997) who helped to win the game recording 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and center Mutombo Jean-Pierre (206-2002) who added 14 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Five Albirex players scored in double figures. New Zealand forward Hyrum Harris (204-1996, college: Umpqua CC) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Dutch forward Jediael Cordilia (206-2002, college: Mt.St.Mary's) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Niigata A. maintains fifth position with 19-13 record. Kanazawa at the other side keeps the tenth place with 17 games lost. Niigata A. will play against Tokyo Utd (#11) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Kanazawa will play against Tachikawa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Niigata A.: M.Dominique 16+2reb, M.Jean-Pierre 14+9reb, A.Hamada 13+6reb+7ast, T.Hasegawa 13+2reb+4ast, M.BJ 11+8reb+1ast, M.Nagao 10
Kanazawa: M.Gashu 18+1reb+2ast, J.Cordilia 16+9reb+2ast, H.Harris 16+11reb+4ast, I.Ayumu 12+1reb, T.Issei 8+4reb+1ast, M.Burton 6+2reb+9ast

Kagawa FA - Tokushima Gam. 68-59

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Gambarous (24-6) in Takamatsu on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by third ranked Five Arrows (21-7) 68-59. American forward Jacob Lampkin (206-1996, college: Alaska-Anch.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import forward Alex Davis (206-1992, college: Fresno St., agency: Diamond Sports) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Ryan Logan (200-1994, college: Stonehill) replied with 14 points and American-Filipino guard Roosevelt Adams (196-1998, college: Idaho Coll.) added 12 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Tokushima Gam.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Five Arrows have a solid four-game winning streak. Kagawa maintains third position with 21-7 record having five points less than leader Tokushima Gam. Tokushima Gam. at the other side still keeps top place with six games lost. Kagawa are looking forward to face Yamaguchi (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tokushima Gam. will play against Veertien Mie (#15) in Yokkaichi and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Kagawa FA: L.Jacob 20+8reb+4ast, D.Alex 14+9reb+1ast, T.Kobayashi 10+1reb+2ast, T.Koyo 7+2reb+1ast, N.Jordan 6+1reb, S.Negoro 5+2reb+1ast
Tokushima Gam.: R.Logan 14+3reb+3ast, R.Adams 12+6reb, T.Dawson 11+2reb+2ast, N.Moriyama 7+4reb, D.Kongolo 7+8reb, T.Myuji 3+1reb

Okayama - Yamaguchi 85-63

The game between fifth ranked Try Hoop (20-10) and 13th ranked Pats Five (9-23) in Okayama on Monday ended with biggest points difference. Try Hoop outscored guests from Yamaguchi 85-63. Okayama held Yamaguchi to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 44.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Yamaguchi 51-27 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by American power forward Josh Scott (210-1993, college: Colorado, agency: Pensack Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 14 points and 21 rebounds and the other American import forward Cherif Sow (201-1992) supported him with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Five Try Hoop players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by American guard Bostyn Holt (201-1999, college: FSU) did not help to save the game for Yamaguchi. point guard Shuto Kishinaga (181-2000) added 9 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Try Hoop have an impressive five-game winning streak. Okayama moved-up to fourth place. Yamaguchi lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 23 games lost. Okayama will meet Shanan Utd (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Yamaguchi will play against Kagawa (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Okayama: S.Josh 14+21reb+2ast, S.Cherif 13+10reb+1ast, H.Kameron 13+1reb+2ast, M.Fofana 11+6reb, K.Terrance 11+9reb+2ast, M.Nakamura 6+1reb+1ast
Yamaguchi: H.Bostyn 14+5reb+1ast, Y.Rikiya 11+1reb+1ast, A.Collum 10+4reb+2ast, K.Shuto 9+5reb+2ast, T.Enokida 8+4reb, T.Shodai 5+2reb

Okayama - Yamaguchi 91-77

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Try Hoop (20-10) won against 13th ranked Pats Five (9-23) in Okayama 91-77 on Tuesday. Okayama outrebounded Yamaguchi 35-24 including a 25-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by power forward Josh Scott (210-1993, college: Colorado, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored that evening 18 points and 9 rebounds and guard Kameron Hankerson (196-1998, college: Green Bay, agency: 011 Sports) supported him with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Even 24 points and 5 rebounds by guard Bostyn Holt (201-1999, college: FSU) did not help to save the game for Yamaguchi. Center Antavion Collum (206-2000, college: McNeese St.) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Five Okayama and four Yamaguchi players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Try Hoop have an impressive five-game winning streak. Okayama moved-up to fourth place. Yamaguchi lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 23 games lost. Okayama will meet Shanan Utd (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Yamaguchi will play against Kagawa (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Okayama: S.Josh 18+9reb+1ast, H.Kameron 15+7reb+2ast, K.Terrance 15+5reb+3ast, Y.Mukai 11+2reb+1ast, M.Fofana 10+4reb+1ast, A.Hikaru 9+1reb+1ast
Yamaguchi: H.Bostyn 24+5reb+2ast, A.Collum 16+7reb+2ast, T.Yuki 12+3reb+2ast, Y.Rikiya 11+1reb, T.Shodai 5+1reb+1ast, I.Yuki 4+1ast