B1 League Round 34 (Regular Season): Chiba Jets are defeated by Saga B.

The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Saga between third ranked Jets (25-9) and sixth ranked Ballooners (19-15) on Saturday night. Jets were defeated by Ballooners in a tough game on the road 79-83. Saga B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American power forward Tanner Groves (208-1999, college: Oklahoma) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) chipped in 17 points during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Yuta Watanabe (206-1994, college: GWU) responded with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Jets' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Ballooners have a solid four-game winning streak. Saga B. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hiroshima D. Chiba Jets at the other side keep the third position with nine games lost. Saga B. is looking forward to face higher ranked Chiba Jets (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Chiba Jets will have a break next round.
B1 League top team - Sapporo (26-8) added another victory to their record. This time they beat ninth ranked Alphas (12-22) 88-81. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Dwight Ramos supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists by Filipino-American center Kai Sotto (220-2002) did not help to save the game for Koshigaya A.. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hokkaido L. maintains first position with 26-8 record, which they share with Tochigi Brex. Koshigaya A. at the other side dropped to the eighth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Yokohama BC. Hokkaido L. will play against Koshigaya A. (#9) in Tokyo in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Koshigaya A. will have a break next round.
B1 League top team - Velca (29-5) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Dragonflies (19-15) in Nagasaki 84-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dragonflies. Americans were the main players on the court. Jarrell Brantley fired 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Velca's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Dwayne Evans produced 20 points and 4 assists for lost side. Nagasaki maintains first position with 29-5 record. Loser Dragonflies keeps the fifth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Saga B.. Nagasaki will meet at home Hiroshima D. (#5) in the next round. Hiroshima D. will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 34: Osaka E. won against Akita NH on the opponent's court 93-80. Alvark Tokyo managed to outperform Toyama G. in a home game 75-66. Sunrockers Sh. recorded a loss to Kawasaki on the road 81-79. Ibaraki R. was crushed by Sea Horses M. on its own court 64-90. Shimane SM beat Kyoto H. in a road game 65-64. FE Nagoya lost to Ryukyu at home 85-88. Chiba managed to outperform Sendai 89ers on the opponent's court 80-71. Shiga L-Stars recorded a loss to San-en NP in a home game 81-93. Gunma CT was defeated by Tochigi Brex on the road 71-67. Yokohama BC was smashed by Nagoya DD on its own court 75-95.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points and 8 rebounds by Gary Clark of Yokohama BC.



Akita NH - Osaka E. 80-93

Very expected game in Akita where 13th ranked Happinets (6-28) were defeated by ninth ranked Evessa (15-19) 93-80 on Saturday. Osaka E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) fired 28 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The other American import Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and point guard Tsubasa Kurihara (182-1997) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Osaka E. maintains ninth position with 15-19 record. Loser Happinets keeps the thirteenth place with 28 games lost. Osaka E. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Akita NH will play against Osaka E. (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Akita NH: Y.Wetzell 18+14reb+3ast, K.Tsubasa 14+1reb+5ast, N.Takuya 10+3reb+2ast, M.Taiyo 9+2reb+2ast, K.Pinder 8+6reb+2ast, T.Kanji 6+2reb
Osaka E.: B.Matt 28+6reb+2ast, L.Ryan 19+7reb+7ast, P.Ray 18+5reb+2ast, H.Maki 6+2reb+1ast, M.Kinoshita 6+1reb+2ast, R.Goda 5+2reb+2ast

Alvark Tokyo - Toyama G. 75-66

Very predictable result in Tokyo where fourth ranked Alvark (23-11) defeated 13th ranked Grouses (9-25) 75-66 on Saturday. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) fired 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American Chase Fieler (202-1992, college: FGCU) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Alvark players scored in double figures. French power forward Yannis Morin (208-1993, agency: Slash Sports) produced 16 points and 9 rebounds and Australian forward Brock Motum (208-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Alvark have an impressive five-game winning streak. Alvark Tokyo maintains fourth position with 23-11 record. Toyama G. lost sixth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh place with 25 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Alvark Tokyo will meet at home Toyama G. (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Toyama G. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toyama G.: Y.Morin 16+9reb+2ast, B.Motum 15+6reb+2ast, T.Kell III 10+5reb+5ast, O.Yuzo 8+1reb+3ast, N.Williams 7+7reb, N.Uto 5+2reb+5ast
Alvark Tokyo: S.Sebastian 22+7reb+1ast, S.Ando 13+2reb, F.Marcus 11+3reb+3ast, F.Chase 11+8reb+1ast, K.Fukuzawa 10+4reb, Z.Baranski 7+3reb

Kawasaki BT - Sunrockers Sh. 81-79

There was an upset in Kanagawa where higher ranked SunRockers (14-20) were edged by twelfth ranked Brave Thunders (9-25) 81-79 on Saturday. Kawasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American center Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds. American-Qatari forward Donte Grantham (203-1995, college: Clemson) produced 22 points and American center Thomas Welsh (213-1996, college: UCLA, agency: Pensack Sports) added 12 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Sunrockers Sh. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Kawasaki moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser SunRockers keeps the seventh position with 20 games lost. Kawasaki will meet at home higher ranked Sunrockers Sh. (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sunrockers Sh. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sunrockers Sh.: D.Grantham 22+2reb+1ast, T.Daiki 13+1reb+4ast, T.Welsh 12+11reb+1ast, H.Jr. John 12+4reb+7ast, J.Hawkinson 6+11reb+2ast, V.Leo 5+2ast
Kawasaki BT: A.Rosco 21+8reb+3ast, T.Emanuel 17+14reb+7ast, S.Tsuyama 15+1reb+1ast, R.Iida 8+1reb, R.Dusan 8+5reb, T.Okada 6+2ast

Hokkaido L. - Koshigaya A. 88-81

B1 League top team - Sapporo (26-8) added another victory to their record. This time they beat ninth ranked Alphas (12-22) 88-81. Koshigaya A. was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Filipino guard Dwight Ramos (193-1998, college: CPP) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists by Filipino-American center Kai Sotto (220-2002) did not help to save the game for Koshigaya A.. Kazakhstan-American point guard Anthony Clemmons (187-1994, college: Iowa) added 16 points and 5 assists for lost side. 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. Hokkaido L. maintains first position with 26-8 record, which they share with Tochigi Brex. Koshigaya A. at the other side dropped to the eighth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Yokohama BC. Hokkaido L. will play against Koshigaya A. (#9) in Tokyo in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Koshigaya A. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Koshigaya A.: M.Shun 20+1reb+3ast, A.Clemmons 16+4reb+5ast, K.Sotto 14+10reb+6ast, J.Martin 11+10reb+4ast, J.Parmer 7+1reb+1ast, I.Yuichi 6+4reb+6ast
Hokkaido L.: O.Jahlil 20+14reb+2ast, D.Ramos 18+6reb+3ast, H.John 13+10reb+3ast, S.Ichiba 10+1reb, T.Keisei 9+1reb+2ast, R.Shimatani 7+3ast

Ibaraki R. - Sea Horses M. 64-90

Everything went according to plan in Mito where fourth ranked SeaHorses (22-12) outscored 10th ranked Robots (9-25) 90-64 on Saturday. Sea Horses M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) fired 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) produced 15 points and 9 rebounds and Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. 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 Ryukyu. Ibaraki R. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 25 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sea Horses M. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ibaraki R. will play against Sea Horses M. (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ibaraki R.: R.Franks 15+9reb+3ast, E.Jacobsen 13+5reb+2ast, T.Cook 11+3reb, N.Kohei 8+3reb+1ast, H.Noboru 5+2reb+2ast, H.Kotaro 5+1reb+1ast
Sea Horses M.: G.Davante 20+5reb+6ast, W.Aaron 15+5reb+1ast, L.Jake 15+6reb+2ast, Y.Suda 9+1ast, S.Ryogo 7+1reb, I.Kosuke 5+2reb

Kyoto H. - Shimane SM 64-65

There was no surprise in Kyoto where 12th ranked Hannaryz (9-25) was edged by seventh ranked Magic (18-16) 65-64 on Saturday. Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American forward James McAdoo (206-1993, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds and American center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) added 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Kyoto H. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Shimane SM maintains seventh position with 18-16 record. Loser Hannaryz dropped to the eleventh place with 25 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Shimane SM will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kyoto H. will play against Shimane SM (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kyoto H.: A.Caloiaro 21+15reb+3ast, M.Satoru 11+5reb, C.Jackson 10+11reb+4ast, R.Shibuta 10+2reb+1ast, O.Asato 6+1ast, K.Hayato 3+2reb+3ast
Shimane SM: K.Nick 14+11reb+2ast, M.James 14+11reb+1ast, T.Nakamura 12+1ast, R.Shirahama 5+1reb+1ast, C.Coty 5+4reb+4ast, Y.Okada 5+1reb+2ast

Nagasaki - Hiroshima D. 84-71

B1 League top team - Velca (29-5) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifth ranked Dragonflies (19-15) in Nagasaki 84-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Dragonflies. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) fired 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) chipped in 22 points and 6 rebounds. Velca's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 20 points and 4 assists and guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Nagasaki maintains first position with 29-5 record. Loser Dragonflies keeps the fifth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Saga B.. Nagasaki will meet at home Hiroshima D. (#5) in the next round. Hiroshima D. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hiroshima D.: D.Evans 20+2reb+4ast, C.Smith 13+3reb+5ast, K.Cockburn 11+7reb+1ast, K.Roberts 11+3reb, M.Keijiro 7+3reb, T.Ryo 4+1reb
Nagasaki: B.Jarrell 28+6reb+4ast, J.Stanley 22+6reb+3ast, L.Hyunjung 18+2reb+2ast, B.Yudai 12+2reb+6ast, Y.Hayato 3+5reb+1ast, M.Akil 1+2reb

FE Nagoya - Ryukyu GK 85-88

No shocking result in a game in Nagoya where third ranked Golden Kings (22-12) edged 10th ranked Fighting Eagles (13-21) 88-85 on Saturday. International center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Damyean Dotson (196-1994, college: Houston) chipped in 23 points. Four Golden Kings players scored in double figures. American power forward Sean O'Mara (208-1995, college: Xavier) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and guard Ryuto Yasuoka (188-1995) added 18 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Golden Kings have a solid four-game winning streak. Ryukyu maintains third position with 22-12 record having four points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Sea Horses M. FE Nagoya lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 21 games lost. Ryukyu will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. FE Nagoya will play against Ryukyu (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
FE Nagoya: S.O'Mara 27+10reb+1ast, Y.Ryuto 18+2reb+4ast, N.Namizato 12+3reb+5ast, J.Jones 8+4reb+3ast, J.Pickett 8+7reb+1ast, S.Tyrell 7+1reb+1ast
Ryukyu GK: D.Damyean 23+3reb+2ast, K.Alex 20+11reb+3ast, L.Victor 19+4reb+3ast, C.Jack 10+9reb, S.Sakihama 9+1reb+2ast, R.Sadohara 4+1reb+1ast

Saga B. - Chiba Jets 83-79

The most important game in the last round took place in Saga between third ranked Jets (25-9) and sixth ranked Ballooners (19-15) on Saturday night. Jets were defeated by Ballooners in a tough game on the road 79-83. Saga B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American power forward Tanner Groves (208-1999, college: Oklahoma) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) chipped in 17 points during the contest. At the losing side the former international forward Yuta Watanabe (206-1994, college: GWU) responded with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Jets' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Ballooners have a solid four-game winning streak. Saga B. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hiroshima D. Chiba Jets at the other side keep the third position with nine games lost. Saga B. is looking forward to face higher ranked Chiba Jets (#3) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Chiba Jets will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: Y.Watanabe 20+5reb+4ast, N.Little 16+4reb+4ast, D.Hogg 15+9reb+1ast, K.Ren 7+3reb, J.Gibbs 7+4reb+3ast, Y.Togashi 6+1reb+6ast
Saga B.: G.Tanner 22+15reb+4ast, D.David 17+3reb+1ast, T.Sumida 10+3ast, R.Todoroki 10+2ast, G.Reynaldo 9+3reb+5ast, T.Tomiyama 8+4reb

Sendai 89ers - Chiba 71-80

There was an upset in Sendai where higher ranked 89ers (20-14) were defeated by eleventh ranked Chiba (10-24) 80-71 on Saturday. Chiba looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) fired 7 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Reo Maeda (191-1997, agency: Schafer Sports) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Four Chiba players scored in double figures. American Nathan Boothe (208-1994, college: Toledo) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and guard Yusho Araya (189-1998) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Chiba moved-up to tenth place. Loser 89ers keep the sixth position with 14 games lost. Chiba will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sendai 89ers will play again against Chiba (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sendai 89ers: A.Yusho 21+3reb+2ast, J.Culver 19+3reb+3ast, N.Boothe 18+12reb+2ast, W.Shota 5+2reb+2ast, S.Yusei 3+2reb+1ast, F.Seiya 2+1reb+1ast
Chiba: M.Reo 16+1reb+4ast, E.Luke 13+5reb, K.Sugimoto 12+1reb+5ast, P.Trey 11+9reb+1ast, S.Marial 10+3reb+1ast, P.Dererk 7+12reb+5ast

Shiga L-Stars - San-en NP 81-93

Rather predictable result in Shiga where eighth ranked NeoPhoenix (16-18) defeated 11th ranked Lakestars (11-23) 93-81 on Saturday. San-en NP made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Shiga L-Stars turnovers. San-en NP looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Yante Maten (201-1996, college: Georgia) fired 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard Sota Oura (182-1997) chipped in 8 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa, agency: Pensack Sports) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Shiga L-Stars players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. NeoPhoenix have a solid three-game winning streak. San-en NP maintains eighth position with 16-18 record. Shiga L-Stars lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 23 games lost. San-en NP will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shiga L-Stars will play against San-en NP (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shiga L-Stars: Z.Auguste 23+12reb+1ast, R.Kriener 14+6reb+1ast, T.Wimbush 14+6reb, D.Nomoto 11+1reb+4ast, O.Taiki 5+1reb+1ast, N.Yosei 5+2reb
San-en NP: M.Yante 20+5reb+3ast, H.Yoshii 20+1reb, J.Cameron 16+4reb, S.Oura 8+5reb+10ast, N.David 8+8reb+3ast, S.Ryusei 7+1reb+2ast

Tochigi Brex - Gunma CT 71-67

Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Thunders (21-13) were defeated on the road by second ranked Tochigi Brex (26-8) 71-67 on Saturday. American center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Atsuya Ogawa (190-2002) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists. Four Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. International point guard Takuto Nakamura (184-2001, agency: Schafer Sports) produced 16 points and 4 assists and American guard Terrance Woodbury (203-1987, college: Georgia) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Thunders' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Hokkaido L. Loser Thunders keeps the fifth place with 13 games lost. Tochigi Brex will meet at home Gunma CT (#5) in the next round. Gunma CT will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: T.Nakamura 16+1reb+4ast, T.Woodbury 13+6reb+1ast, K.Blackshear Jr. 13+5reb+1ast, T.Naoto 6+4reb, K.Flippin 6+2reb, F.Yuma 6+2reb+3ast
Tochigi Brex: J.Grant 17+5reb+3ast, A.Ogawa 13+6ast, E.Gavin 11+5reb, H.Makoto 10+2reb+4ast, Y.Endo 8+2reb, I.Fotu 7+5reb

Yokohama BC - Nagoya DD 75-95

Everything went according to plan in Yokohama where second ranked Dolphins (27-7) outscored 8th ranked B-Corsairs (12-22) 95-75 on Saturday. Nagoya DD shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 51.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) fired 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The other American import power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) chipped in 12 points and 4 assists. French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and American Gary Clark (198-1994, college: Cincinnati) added 15 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Dolphins have an impressive six-game winning streak. Nagoya DD maintains second position with 27-7 record having just one point less than leader Nagasaki. Loser B-Corsairs keeps the eighth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Koshigaya A.. Nagoya DD will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yokohama BC will play against the league's second-placed Nagoya DD (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: G.Clark 15+8reb+1ast, S.Ando 15+2reb+2ast, D.Inglis 14+8reb+8ast, K.Ravena 12+1ast, K.Tarczewski 8+8reb, Y.Tatsumi 3+1reb+1ast
Nagoya DD: H.Aaron 20+5reb+3ast, W.Alan 14+1reb+1ast, E.Scott 12+4reb+4ast, I.Keita 11+3reb+4ast, T.Saito 10+2reb+5ast, O.Hiyu 10