B1 League Round 41 (Regular Season): Nagasaki lose to Alvark Tokyo

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Velca (33-8) recorded its eighth loss in Nagasaki on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by second ranked Alvark (29-12) 91-70. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Alvark Tokyo had a 28-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Nagasaki helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Swingman Zack Baranski (193-1992) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. American Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) produced 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Velca's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Alvark have a solid series of four victories in a row. Alvark Tokyo maintains second place with 29-12 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Chiba Jets and Hokkaido L. Nagasaki at the other side still keeps top position with eight games lost. Alvark Tokyo is looking forward to face Chiba (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nagasaki will play against Kyoto H. (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Eleventh-ranked Robots (12-29) made lots of trouble for second ranked Dolphins (32-9) in Mito. The visitors from Nagoya managed to secure only three-point victory 72-69. However their fans expected much easier game. The game was dominated by American players. Center Alan Williams (203-1993, college: UCSB) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. Scott Eatherton contributed with 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) answered with 26 points and 7 rebounds for Ibaraki R.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Nagoya DD maintains second place with 32-9 record having just one point less than leader Nagasaki. Ibaraki R. at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 29 games lost. They share it with Kyoto H.. Nagoya DD's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nagoya FE Nagoya.
Leader Tochigi Brex delivered the 31th victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 6th ranked Ballooners (21-20) 87-82 in Saga. The game was also dominated by American players. DJ Newbill stepped up and scored 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Tochigi Brex's coach Zico Coronel used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. David Dudzinski responded with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Tochigi Brex have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 31-10 record. Saga B. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 20 games lost. Tochigi Brex will meet at home Ibaraki R. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Saga B. will play against San-en NP and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 41 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Chiba defeated Akita NH in a road game 85-74. Kawasaki was smashed by Shiga L-Stars at home 56-79. Kyoto H. was destroyed by Gunma CT on the opponent's court 92-68. Hiroshima D. outscored Koshigaya A. in a home game 99-65. San-en NP rolled over FE Nagoya on the road 91-69. Osaka E. was defeated by Chiba Jets on its own court 78-94. Shimane SM was beaten by Ryukyu in Okinawa 80-64. Sea Horses M. destroyed Toyama G. at home 103-69. Sendai 89ers unfortunately lost to Sunrockers Sh. on the opponent's court 82-92. Yokohama BC was rolled over Hokkaido L. in a home game 72-92. Sendai 89ers defeated Sunrockers Sh. on the road 97-85.
The best stats of 41th round was 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds by Jarrett Culver of Sendai 89ers.



Akita NH - Chiba 74-85

There was no surprise in Akita where 13th ranked Happinets (7-34) were defeated by tenth ranked Chiba (14-27) 85-74 on Sunday. Chiba looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and his fellow American import forward Trey Porter (210-1996, college: Nevada, agency: JCK Sports Group) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) responded with 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks and guard Eijiro Ogawa (187-2005) scored 16 points. Five Chiba and four Akita NH players scored in double figures. Happinets' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Newly promoted Chiba maintains tenth place with 14-27 record, which they share with Shiga L-Stars. Akita NH lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 34 games lost. Chiba will meet league's second-placed Alvark Tokyo on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Akita NH will play against Chiba Jets (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Akita NH: Y.Wetzell 17+6reb+5ast, O.Eijiro 16+4reb, K.Tsubasa 13+1reb+4ast, N.Haruki 10+2ast, T.Alistair 4, K.Pinder 4+2reb
Chiba: P.Dererk 22+11reb+3ast, M.Reo 15+4ast, P.Trey 12+6reb+3ast, E.Luke 11+4reb+1ast, K.Kurokawa 11+5ast, L.Watanabe 5+2reb+1ast

Kawasaki BT - Shiga L-Stars 56-79

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eleventh ranked Lakestars' (14-27) road victory over 12th ranked Brave Thunders (10-31) 79-56 on Sunday. Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Lakestars players scored in double figures. Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) scored 12 points and 6 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. Shiga L-Stars moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Chiba. Loser Brave Thunders keeps the twelfth position with 31 games lost. They share it with Toyama G.. Shiga L-Stars will meet at home higher ranked Sendai 89ers (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kawasaki will play against Gunma CT (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kawasaki BT: R.Allen 21+12reb+4ast, E.Terry 12+6reb+1ast, O.Taiga 7+1reb+2ast, I.Ryo 7+1ast, T.Shota 4+3reb+2ast, D.Ristic 2+7reb
Shiga L-Stars: A.Zach 19+12reb+5ast, W.Thomas 12+3reb+1ast, K.Ryan 12+8reb, N.Daichi 11+2reb+1ast, A.Yu 9+4reb+6ast, Y.Nishida 7+4reb+1ast

Gunma CT - Kyoto H. 92-68

Very expected game in Gunma where 12th ranked Hannaryz (12-29) was rolled over by fifth ranked Thunders (25-16) 92-68 on Sunday. American guard Trey McKinney-Jones (198-1990, college: Miami, FL) stepped up and scored 26 points and 4 steals for the winners and his fellow American import forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 16 points (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!). 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 maintains fifth place with 25-16 record, which they share with Hiroshima D. Loser Hannaryz dropped to the eleventh position with 29 games lost. They share it with Ibaraki R.. Gunma CT will meet Kawasaki (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kyoto H. will play against the league's leader Nagasaki and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kyoto H.: A.Caloiaro 16+2reb+3ast, C.Jackson 12+14reb+1ast, M.Satoru 11+2reb, O.Asato 6+4ast, R.Faraz 6+1reb, T.Furukawa 5
Gunma CT: M.Trey 26+3reb, B.Kerry 12+7reb+5ast, K.Hosokawa 9, T.Johannes 8+9reb+3ast, F.Koh 8+1reb+2ast, Y.Fujii 8+1reb+1ast

Hiroshima D. - Koshigaya A. 99-65

Rather predictable result in Hiroshima where fifth ranked Dragonflies (25-16) outscored 9th ranked Alphas (15-26) 99-65 on Sunday. Hiroshima D. made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. Hiroshima D. outrebounded Koshigaya A. 44-20 including a 32-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hiroshima D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) stepped up and scored 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 14 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Dragonflies players scored in double figures. point guard Shun Matsuyama (175-1996) responded with 14 points and the former international swingman Yuya Kamata (197-1990) scored 9 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. Dragonflies have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Hiroshima D. maintains fifth place with 25-16 record, which they share with Gunma CT. Koshigaya A. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 26 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Hiroshima D. will meet at home Yokohama BC (#8) in the next round. Koshigaya A. will play against Toyama G. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koshigaya A.: M.Shun 14+3reb+3ast, S.Doumbouya 9+1ast, Y.Kamata 9+3reb+1ast, K.Sotto 8+4reb+1ast, K.Shuhei 6+1reb+1ast, A.Clemmons 5+2reb+3ast
Hiroshima D.: S.Christopher 27+5reb+4ast, R.Terashima 18+2reb+1ast, E.Dwayne 14+12reb+6ast, R.Kaine 12+3reb+1ast, T.Kamisawa 6+1ast, H.Kevin 5+4reb+1ast

Ibaraki R. - Nagoya DD 69-72

Eleventh-ranked Robots (12-29) made lots of trouble for second ranked Dolphins (32-9) in Mito. The visitors from Nagoya managed to secure only three-point victory 72-69. However their fans expected much easier game. The game was dominated by American players. Center Alan Williams (203-1993, college: UCSB) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds. Power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Four Dolphins players scored in double figures. Forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) answered with 26 points and 7 rebounds and Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Ibaraki R.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Nagoya DD maintains second place with 32-9 record having just one point less than leader Nagasaki. Ibaraki R. at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 29 games lost. They share it with Kyoto H.. Nagoya DD's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nagoya FE Nagoya.
Top scorers:
Ibaraki R.: R.Franks 26+7reb, E.Jacobsen 14+9reb+5ast, A.Kento 10+2reb+1ast, H.Noboru 8+3reb+1ast, T.Schneider 6+3reb+1ast, N.Kohei 5+3reb+2ast
Nagoya DD: H.Aaron 15+3reb+1ast, E.Scott 12+10reb+1ast, T.Saito 12+3reb+6ast, W.Alan 11+14reb+1ast, I.Keita 7, T.Harimoto 5+2reb

Nagasaki - Alvark Tokyo 70-91

Top ranked Velca (33-8) recorded its eighth loss in Nagasaki on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by second ranked Alvark (29-12) 91-70. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Alvark Tokyo had a 28-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Nagasaki helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Swingman Zack Baranski (193-1992) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Five Alvark players scored in double figures. American Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) produced 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Velca's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Alvark have a solid series of four victories in a row. Alvark Tokyo maintains second place with 29-12 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Chiba Jets and Hokkaido L. Nagasaki at the other side still keeps top position with eight games lost. Alvark Tokyo is looking forward to face Chiba (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nagasaki will play against Kyoto H. (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: S.Johnson 32+7reb+4ast, J.Brantley 13+4reb+4ast, Y.Baba 10+1reb+6ast, A.Mitchell 6+4reb+1ast, M.Kenjileon 6+2reb, M.Yuji 2+1reb
Alvark Tokyo: Z.Baranski 15+6reb+2ast, S.Sebastian 14+11reb+2ast, K.Fukuzawa 14+3reb, F.Marcus 14+3reb+3ast, D.Brandon 13+5reb+3ast, S.Ando 11+3reb+3ast

FE Nagoya - San-en NP 69-91

Not a big story in a game in Nagoya where 10th ranked Fighting Eagles (15-26) were outplayed by seventh ranked NeoPhoenix (22-19) 91-69 on Sunday. San-en NP forced 20 FE Nagoya turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American forward Yante Maten (201-1996, college: Georgia) stepped up and scored 24 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds. 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. American Jamorko Pickett (206-1997, college: Georgetown) responded with 30 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and the other American import power forward Sean OMara (208-1995, college: Xavier) scored 11 points and 5 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. NeoPhoenix have an impressive series of six victories in a row. San-en NP moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Shimane SM. FE Nagoya lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 26 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. San-en NP will meet Saga B. (#8) on the road in the next round. FE Nagoya's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nagoya to the arena Nagoya DD.
Top scorers:
FE Nagoya: J.Pickett 30+5reb+6ast, S.O'Mara 11+5reb+1ast, S.Tyrell 8+1reb+2ast, Y.Ryuto 7+7reb+2ast, L.Francis 5+5reb+1ast, T.Hikaru 4+1reb
San-en NP: N.David 25+7reb+2ast, M.Yante 24+8reb+3ast, H.Wakugawa 11+5reb+6ast, S.Ryusei 10+3reb+5ast, J.Cameron 9+4reb, D.Nemoto 7+1reb+4ast

Osaka E. - Chiba Jets 78-94

Everything went according to plan in Osaka where third ranked Jets (29-12) won against 9th ranked Evessa (15-26) 94-78 on Sunday. Chiba Jets made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. The game was also dominated by American players. Forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) stepped up and scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and forward Nassir Little (199-2000, college: UNC, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 20 points. Five Jets players scored in double figures. Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chiba Jets moved-up to second place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Hokkaido L. Osaka E. lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 26 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Chiba Jets will meet at home Akita NH (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Osaka E. will play against Shimane SM (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Osaka E.: R.Parks 20+2reb+2ast, R.Luther 19+7reb+2ast, M.Bonds 13+8reb+6ast, S.Tatsuya 8+1reb+3ast, U.Yoshiya 6, T.Nesmith 4+2reb
Chiba Jets: L.Nassir 20+4reb+1ast, H.DJ 16+5reb+4ast, T.Yuki 14+3reb+7ast, R.Kanechika 13+4reb+1ast, W.Yuta 11+7reb+4ast, B.Garrison 6+4reb+1ast

Ryukyu GK - Shimane SM 80-64

There was no surprise in Okinawa where 8th ranked Magic (22-19) was defeated by third ranked Golden Kings (27-14) 80-64 on Sunday. American swingman Damyean Dotson (196-1994, college: Houston) stepped up and scored 18 points and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Golden Kings players scored in double figures. The former international guard Yuta Okada (189-1998) responded with 20 points and 4 steals and Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) scored 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Golden Kings have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Despite that victory Ryukyu went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Magic dropped to the sixth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with San-en NP. Ryukyu will meet at home higher ranked Sea Horses M. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Shimane SM will play against Osaka E. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shimane SM: O.Yuta 20+4reb+3ast, N.Kay 11+8reb+4ast, C.Clarke 8+5reb+3ast, I.Fumiya 8+3reb+1ast, J.McAdoo 6+4reb+2ast, N.Taichi 4+2reb+1ast
Ryukyu GK: D.Damyean 18+4reb+4ast, C.Jack 14+9reb+1ast, L.Victor 14+4reb+3ast, R.Kishimoto 11+1reb+3ast, R.Sadohara 7+3reb+1ast, K.Alex 5+7reb+2ast

Saga B. - Tochigi Brex 82-87

Leader Tochigi Brex delivered the 31th victory on Sunday night. This time they beat 6th ranked Ballooners (21-20) 87-82 in Saga. Tochigi Brex made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. Guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) stepped up and scored 21 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) chipped in 9 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Tochigi Brex's coach Zico Coronel used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) responded with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and power forward Tanner Groves (208-1999, college: Oklahoma) scored 20 points. Five Saga B. players scored in double figures. Tochigi Brex have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 31-10 record. Saga B. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with 20 games lost. Tochigi Brex will meet at home Ibaraki R. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Saga B. will play against San-en NP and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Saga B.: T.Groves 20+4reb+1ast, S.Taiki 15+2reb+8ast, R.Garcia 14+6reb+4ast, D.Dudzinski 12+9reb+6ast, U.Sori 12+2reb+2ast, A.Ryo 4+4reb+4ast
Tochigi Brex: N.DJ 21+9reb+3ast, I.Fotu 13+5reb+3ast, H.Makoto 11+1reb+3ast, J.Grant 9+10reb+4ast, E.Gavin 9+7reb+1ast, Y.Endo 8+3reb+2ast

Sea Horses M. - Toyama G. 103-69

No shocking result in a game in Kariya where fourth ranked SeaHorses (28-13) smashed 13th ranked Grouses (10-31) 103-69 on Sunday. Sea Horses M. outrebounded Toyama G. 44-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. Sea Horses M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) stepped up and scored 27 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. French power forward Yannis Morin (208-1993, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 21 points and 9 rebounds and Australian forward Brock Motum (208-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) scored 18 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. SeaHorses have a solid series of three victories in a row. Sea Horses M. moved-up to third place. Newly promoted Toyama G. dropped to the twelfth position with 31 games lost. They share it with Kawasaki. Sea Horses M. will meet Ryukyu (#4) in the next round. Toyama G. will play against Koshigaya A. (#9) in Tokyo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toyama G.: Y.Morin 21+9reb+2ast, B.Motum 18+3reb+1ast, M.Kazuki 9+1reb, T.Kell III 8+4reb+5ast, N.Williams 3+1reb, O.Yuzo 3+3ast
Sea Horses M.: L.Jake 27+7reb+3ast, G.Davante 14+8reb+5ast, Y.Suda 12+1reb+1ast, S.Nagano 11+1reb+7ast, K.Thomas 8+3reb+1ast, Y.Nishida 7+1ast

Sunrockers Sh. - Sendai 89ers 92-82

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Tokyo where 6th ranked 89ers (24-17) were defeated by seventh ranked SunRockers (17-24) 92-82 on Sunday. Sunrockers Sh. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. International forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) stepped up and scored 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Brazilian guard Didi Louzada (195-1999) chipped in 22 points. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) responded with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import Nathan Boothe (208-1994, college: Toledo) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sunrockers Sh. maintains seventh place with 17-24 record. Loser 89ers keep the sixth position with 17 games lost. Sunrockers Sh. will meet higher ranked Hokkaido L. (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sendai 89ers will play against Shiga L-Stars and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sendai 89ers: J.Culver 25+9reb+4ast, N.Boothe 20+5reb+3ast, S.El Darwich 13+1reb+4ast, A.Yusho 8+3reb+4ast, B.Toure 7+6reb+1ast, F.Seiya 6+1reb+1ast
Sunrockers Sh.: L.Didi 22+3reb+3ast, H.Josh 20+6reb+4ast, G.Donte 14+9reb+1ast, D.Tanaka 9+2reb+1ast, W.Thomas 8+8reb+1ast, N.Reiya 7+2reb+2ast

Yokohama BC - Hokkaido L. 72-92

Rather predictable result in Yokohama where fourth ranked Sapporo (29-12) outscored 8th ranked B-Corsairs (15-26) 92-72 on Sunday. Hokkaido L. made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward John Harrar (205-1999, college: Penn State) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and American center Kaleb Tarczewski (212-1993, college: Arizona) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Five Hokkaido L. and four Yokohama BC players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hokkaido L. moved-up to second place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Chiba Jets. Loser B-Corsairs keeps the eighth position with 26 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Hokkaido L. will meet at home Sunrockers Sh. (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Yokohama BC will play against Hiroshima D. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: S.Ando 15+3reb+3ast, D.Inglis 15+8reb+3ast, G.Clark 13+5reb+1ast, K.Tarczewski 12+10reb+1ast, K.King 9+2reb, K.Ravena 5+3ast
Hokkaido L.: R.Shimatani 16+1reb+1ast, T.Keisei 14+5reb, O.Jahlil 14+6reb+3ast, H.John 13+10reb+6ast, D.Ramos 11+2reb+2ast, S.Ichiba 10+1reb+1ast

Sunrockers Sh. - Sendai 89ers 85-97

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked SunRockers' (17-24) home loss to sixth ranked 89ers (24-17) 85-97 on Monday. Sendai 89ers looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) stepped up and scored 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winners and Lebanese guard Sergio El Darwich (194-1996, college: Maine) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists. American-Qatari forward Donte Grantham (203-1995, college: Clemson) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and international forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sendai 89ers maintains sixth place with 24-17 record. Loser SunRockers keeps the seventh position with 24 games lost. Sendai 89ers will meet Shiga L-Stars (#11) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Sunrockers Sh. will play against Hokkaido L. (#4) in Sapporo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sunrockers Sh.: D.Grantham 21+6reb+2ast, J.Hawkinson 17+5reb+2ast, V.Leo 11+1reb+5ast, T.Murphy Jr. 8+4reb+1ast, T.Daiki 8+3ast, H.Jr John 6+3reb+6ast
Sendai 89ers: C.Jarrett 36+5reb+2ast, E.Sergio 17+5reb+12ast, B.Nathan 17+4reb+1ast, T.Boubacar 8+5reb+1ast, S.Funyu 7+4reb+1ast, O.Kazuma 6+3reb+4ast