B1 League Round 47 of Regular Season

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

Let's start with guest Sea Horses M.'s (#3) road victory over second-ranked Chiba Jets (32-15) 89-75 on Wednesday evening. SeaHorses dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Jets' 26. They outrebounded Jets 31-20 including 22 on the defensive glass. SeaHorses looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) who scored 31 points and 8 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Nassir Little (199-2000, college: UNC, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sea Horses M. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 33-14 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki. Chiba Jets at the other side keep the second position with 15 games lost. They share it with Ryukyu. Sea Horses M. are looking forward to face Sunrockers Sh. (#7) in Tokyo in the next round. Chiba Jets will play on the road against Hiroshima D. (#6) and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Sendai. Sixth ranked 89ers (28-19) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 4th placed Alvark (30-17) 83-80 in the game for the fifth place. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 6 rebounds. Sergio El Darwich contributed with 14 points and 11 assists for the winners. 89ers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American-Ugandan center Brandon Davies (208-1991, college: BYU) answered with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for Alvark Tokyo. Sendai 89ers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with San-en NP. Alvark Tokyo lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with 17 games lost. Sendai 89ers will play against Saga B. (#7) at home in the next round. Alvark Tokyo will play against Akita NH and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Hamamatsu between NeoPhoenix and Dragonflies. Sixth ranked NeoPhoenix (28-19) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Dragonflies (27-20). NeoPhoenix managed to escape with a 3-point win 91-88 in the fight for the fifth place. It was a great evening for David Nwaba who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Kofi Cockburn responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. NeoPhoenix have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. San-en NP moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sendai 89ers. Loser Dragonflies dropped to the sixth position with 20 games lost. San-en NP will meet Ibaraki R. (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Hiroshima D. will play against the league's second-placed Chiba Jets (#2) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 47 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Koshigaya A. was crushed by Kawasaki in Kanagawa 89-69. Nagoya DD beat Akita NH at home 74-66. Chiba was destroyed by Gunma CT on the opponent's court 84-59. Hokkaido L. managed to outperform Ibaraki R. in a home game 88-85. FE Nagoya recorded a loss to Kyoto H. on the road 83-74. Osaka E. was defeated by Nagasaki on its own court 71-80. Saga B. beat Shiga L-Stars in a road game 83-77. Shimane SM lost to Sunrockers Sh. at home 80-87. Ryukyu outscored Toyama G. on the opponent's court 89-60. Yokohama BC lost to defending champion Tochigi Brex in a home game 71-95.
The best stats of 47th round was 13 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists by Shinji Takashima of Tochigi Brex.



Kawasaki BT - Koshigaya A. 89-69

There was a minor upset in Kanagawa where 10th ranked Alphas (16-31) were crushed by twelfth ranked Brave Thunders (13-34) 89-69 on Wednesday. The hosts trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 89-69. Brave Thunders looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. American center Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) helped adding 8 points and 11 rebounds. Four Brave Thunders players scored in double figures. New Zealand forward Jordan Ngatai (198-1993, college: BYU-Hawaii) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Filipino-American center Kai Sotto (220-2002) scored 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kawasaki maintains twelfth place with 13-34 record. Koshigaya A. lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 31 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Kawasaki will meet at home higher ranked Yokohama BC (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Koshigaya A. will play against Osaka E. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Koshigaya A.: J.Ngatai 17+8reb+3ast, D.Joseph 12+4reb, K.Sotto 11+7reb+5ast, I.Yuichi 9+1reb+4ast, M.Shun 8+2reb, A.Clemmons 5+1reb+1ast
Kawasaki BT: R.Yonesu 16+1reb+4ast, A.Rosco 16+6reb+4ast, R.Dusan 13+5reb, S.Tsuyama 13+4ast, T.Emanuel 8+11reb+3ast, R.Iida 7+1reb

Chiba Jets - Sea Horses M. 75-89

Let's start with guest Sea Horses M.'s (#3) road victory over second-ranked Chiba Jets (32-15) 89-75 on Wednesday evening. SeaHorses dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Jets' 26. They outrebounded Jets 31-20 including 22 on the defensive glass. SeaHorses looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) who scored 31 points and 8 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Nassir Little (199-2000, college: UNC, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds and forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) added 20 points respectively for the hosts. Four Jets players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sea Horses M. have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain third place with 33-14 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki. Chiba Jets at the other side keep the second position with 15 games lost. They share it with Ryukyu. Sea Horses M. are looking forward to face Sunrockers Sh. (#7) in Tokyo in the next round. Chiba Jets will play on the road against Hiroshima D. (#6) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: D.Hogg 20+4reb+2ast, H.Shuta 19+2ast, N.Little 17+7reb+3ast, Y.Watanabe 13+6reb+1ast, Y.Togashi 6+6ast, S.Riku 0
Sea Horses M.: L.Jake 31+8reb+1ast, G.Davante 21+6reb+4ast, Y.Nishida 18+3reb+8ast, K.Thomas 8, S.Nagano 5+3reb+5ast, I.Kosuke 4+1reb+3ast

Nagoya DD - Akita NH 74-66

No shocking result in a game in Nagoya where second ranked Dolphins (36-11) defeated 13th ranked Happinets (8-39) 74-66 on Wednesday. Nagoya DD outrebounded Akita NH 53-36 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Nagoya DD made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for American power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) helped adding 16 points and 7 rebounds. New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Australian power forward Keanu Pinder (210-1995, college: Arizona) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four Akita NH players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Nagoya DD maintains second place with 36-11 record having just one point less than leader Nagasaki. Loser Happinets keeps the thirteenth position with 39 games lost. Nagoya DD will meet at home Toyama G. (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Akita NH will play against Alvark Tokyo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Akita NH: Y.Wetzell 20+11reb, K.Tsubasa 11+1reb+6ast, K.Pinder 11+12reb+3ast, N.Takuya 10+1reb+3ast, A.Chol 7+5reb+2ast, I.Yori 5+3reb+1ast
Nagoya DD: H.Aaron 16+7reb, T.Saito 15+1reb+4ast, E.Scott 11+12reb+2ast, R.Kyle 7+12reb, W.Alan 7+9reb+3ast, I.Keita 7+2reb+1ast

Gunma CT - Chiba 84-59

Very expected game in Gunma where 9th ranked Chiba (16-31) was rolled over by third ranked Thunders (31-16) 84-59 on Wednesday. Gunma CT dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Chiba's 32. Gunma CT looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Trey McKinney-Jones (198-1990, college: Miami, FL) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 4 assists. The former international Kazuki Hosokawa (187-1997) helped adding 12 points. American center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds and the former international Luke Evans (203-1991, college: CBU) scored 9 points and 8 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. Thunders have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Gunma CT maintains third place with 31-16 record having four points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Hokkaido L. Newly promoted Chiba keeps the ninth position with 31 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Gunma CT will meet Shimane SM (#8) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Chiba will play against Shiga L-Stars and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chiba: D.Pardon 13+8reb+2ast, K.Kotetsu 11+1reb+4ast, L.Evans 9+8reb+1ast, W.Leon 9+2reb, T.Porter 8+3reb+1ast, K.Takaaki 5+1ast
Gunma CT: M.Trey 19+4reb+4ast, K.Hosokawa 12+3reb+2ast, T.Johannes 10+4reb+1ast, Y.Fujii 9+3reb+3ast, N.Takuto 8+4reb+2ast, F.Koh 8+5reb+2ast

Hokkaido L. - Ibaraki R. 88-85

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Sapporo (31-16) edged at home 11th ranked Robots (14-33) 88-85 on Wednesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was a great evening for Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Filipino guard Dwight Ramos (193-1998, college: CPP) helped adding 29 points. point guard Noboru Hasegawa (174-1996) responded with 26 points and 5 assists and American forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Hokkaido L. moved-up to third place, which they share with Gunma CT. Loser Robots keeps the eleventh position with 33 games lost. Hokkaido L. will meet Ryukyu (#4) in the next round. Ibaraki R. will play against San-en NP (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ibaraki R.: H.Noboru 26+3reb+5ast, R.Franks 20+7reb+3ast, N.Kohei 10+1reb+4ast, H.Kotaro 7, T.Schneider 7+8reb, E.Jacobsen 6+14reb+3ast
Hokkaido L.: D.Ramos 29+4reb+2ast, O.Jahlil 22+12reb+2ast, T.Keisei 11+2ast, S.Ichiba 7+3reb+4ast, H.Kikuchi 7+1reb, J.Kevin 6+6reb+4ast

Kyoto H. - FE Nagoya 83-74

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Kyoto where 11th ranked Fighting Eagles (16-31) were defeated by twelfth ranked Hannaryz (16-31) 83-74 on Wednesday. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 83-74. Hannaryz looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. American center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) helped adding 9 points and 8 rebounds. Four Hannaryz players scored in double figures. The former international guard Narito Namizato (172-1989) responded with 15 points and 7 assists and American forward Andrew Randall (198-1990, college: Temple) scored 18 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kyoto H. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated FE Nagoya. Kyoto H. will meet league's leader Tochigi Brex on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. FE Nagoya will play against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
FE Nagoya: A.Randall 18+3reb+3ast, N.Namizato 15+4reb+7ast, S.O'Mara 10+8reb+3ast, Y.Ryuto 9+3reb+1ast, J.Pickett 8+3reb+1ast, L.Francis 7+4reb+2ast
Kyoto H.: C.Angelo 22+9reb+7ast, S.Maeda 16+1ast, H.Jordan 11+3reb+1ast, F.Takatoshi 10+1reb+1ast, J.Charles 9+8reb+3ast, M.Hall 6+5reb+1ast

San-en NP - Hiroshima D. 91-88

A very close game took place in Hamamatsu between NeoPhoenix and Dragonflies. Sixth ranked NeoPhoenix (28-19) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Dragonflies (27-20). NeoPhoenix managed to escape with a 3-point win 91-88 in the fight for the fifth place. San-en NP made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. American forward Yante Maten (201-1996, college: Georgia) helped adding 17 points and 8 rebounds. Nwaba is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and American guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) scored 27 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. NeoPhoenix have an impressive series of twelve victories in a row. San-en NP moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Sendai 89ers. Loser Dragonflies dropped to the sixth position with 20 games lost. San-en NP will meet Ibaraki R. (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Hiroshima D. will play against the league's second-placed Chiba Jets (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hiroshima D.: C.Smith 27+2reb+1ast, K.Cockburn 18+12reb+1ast, D.Evans 14+5reb+3ast, M.Keijiro 10+1reb+3ast, T.Kamisawa 6+3ast, N.Mayo 6+11reb+2ast
San-en NP: N.David 21+10reb+3ast, M.Yante 17+8reb+1ast, J.Cameron 13+6reb, H.Yoshii 11+1reb, K.Tsuya 9+1ast, S.Oura 6+1reb+5ast

Osaka E. - Nagasaki 71-80

Everything went according to plan in Osaka where first ranked Velca (38-9) won against 9th ranked Evessa (18-29) 80-71 on Wednesday. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for American Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) helped adding 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. American Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) responded with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Ukrainian center Volodymyr Gerun (208-1994, college: Portland) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Velca. Nagasaki maintains first place with 38-9 record. Loser Evessa keeps the ninth position with 29 games lost. Nagasaki will meet at home FE Nagoya (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Osaka E. will play against Koshigaya A. in Tokyo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Osaka E.: R.Luther 16+8reb+4ast, M.Bonds 14+6reb+2ast, V.Gerun 12+13reb+1ast, S.Seiga 7+1reb+1ast, S.Tatsuya 6+3ast, K.Makoto 5+1ast
Nagasaki: B.Yudai 19+5reb+4ast, J.Stanley 18+9reb+4ast, B.Jarrell 17+8reb+5ast, L.Hyunjung 7+7reb+6ast, K.Ko 6+2reb+2ast, Y.Hayato 5+3reb+1ast

Sendai 89ers - Alvark Tokyo 83-80

Important game to mention about took place in Sendai. Sixth ranked 89ers (28-19) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 4th placed Alvark (30-17) 83-80 in the game for the fifth place. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 6 rebounds. Lebanese guard Sergio El Darwich (194-1996, college: Maine) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 assists for the winners. 89ers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American-Ugandan center Brandon Davies (208-1991, college: BYU) answered with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and American Marcus Foster (191-1995, college: Creighton) added 21 points in the effort for Alvark Tokyo. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sendai 89ers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with San-en NP. Alvark Tokyo lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with 17 games lost. Sendai 89ers will play against Saga B. (#7) at home in the next round. Alvark Tokyo will play against Akita NH and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: M.Foster 21+3reb+2ast, B.Davies 14+8reb+8ast, T.Osakabe 13+3reb+3ast, S.Saiz 11+8reb+1ast, A.Shuto 9+1reb+2ast, K.Toews 7+1reb+7ast
Sendai 89ers: C.Jarrett 22+6reb+2ast, B.Nathan 20+6reb+1ast, E.Sergio 14+2reb+11ast, T.Boubacar 13+8reb+2ast, Y.Araya 5, Y.Sugiura 3+1reb

Shiga L-Stars - Saga B. 77-83

There was no surprise in Shiga where 10th ranked Lakestars (17-30) were defeated by seventh ranked Ballooners (24-23) 83-77 on Wednesday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Shiga L-Stars won fourth quarter 18-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a great evening for point guard Taiki Sumida (182-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. American power forward Tanner Groves (208-1999, college: Oklahoma) helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Lakestars' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Saga B. maintains seventh place with 24-23 record. Loser Lakestars keep the tenth position with 30 games lost. Saga B. will meet higher ranked Sendai 89ers (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Shiga L-Stars will play against Chiba (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shiga L-Stars: O.Taiki 18+2reb+1ast, Z.Auguste 18+8reb+2ast, R.Kriener 17+8reb+4ast, T.Wimbush 9+3reb, N.Yosei 5+2reb, Y.AC 5+5reb+8ast
Saga B.: T.Sumida 18+5reb+8ast, G.Tanner 15+8reb, D.David 12+5reb+2ast, R.Abe 9+5reb+3ast, R.Davon 8+3reb+2ast, A.Kishida 7+1reb+3ast

Shimane SM - Sunrockers Sh. 80-87

There was a small surprise in Shimane where eighth ranked SunRockers (19-28) defeated their close opponent Magic (23-24) 87-80 on Wednesday. Sunrockers Sh. dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Magic's 22. Sunrockers Sh. outrebounded Shimane SM 37-19 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Sunrockers Sh. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American-Qatari forward Donte Grantham (203-1995, college: Clemson) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 6 rebounds. Brazilian guard Didi Louzada (195-1999) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) scored 15 points. Four Shimane SM players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sunrockers Sh. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Yokohama BC. Loser Magic keeps the eighth position with 24 games lost. Sunrockers Sh. 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 Gunma CT (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shimane SM: C.Clarke 17+7reb+6ast, N.Kay 15+4reb+3ast, N.Yuto 11+3ast, I.Fumiya 10+2ast, N.Taichi 9+4reb+2ast, A.Shota 7+1reb+3ast
Sunrockers Sh.: L.Didi 19+5reb+1ast, G.Donte 17+6reb+3ast, D.Tanaka 15+3reb+4ast, L.Vendrame 9+3reb+4ast, H.Josh 8+5reb+3ast, J.Harper 6+1reb+5ast

Toyama G. - Ryukyu GK 60-89

Very expected game in Toyama where 13th ranked Grouses (11-36) were rolled over by fourth ranked Golden Kings (32-15) 89-60 on Wednesday. Ryukyu made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game, while Toyama G. only scored eight points from the stripe. Ryukyu looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for international center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 8 rebounds. American power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) helped adding 14 points and 9 rebounds. Five Golden Kings players scored in double figures. Australian forward Brock Motum (208-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and French power forward Yannis Morin (208-1993, agency: Slash Sports) 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. The victory was the third consecutive win for Golden Kings. Ryukyu moved-up to second place, which they share with Chiba Jets. Toyama G. lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth position with 36 games lost. Ryukyu will meet at home Hokkaido L. (#4) in the next round. Toyama G. will play against the league's second-placed Nagoya DD (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Toyama G.: B.Motum 17+7reb+1ast, Y.Morin 11+5reb+1ast, M.Kazuki 10+1reb+1ast, M.Aquino 6+2reb, N.Uto 6+4reb+3ast, T.Haruaki 5+1reb+3ast
Ryukyu GK: K.Alex 15+8reb+3ast, C.Jack 14+9reb+2ast, D.Damyean 14+3reb+3ast, L.Victor 12+6reb+4ast, R.Sadohara 11+2reb+2ast, Y.Matsuwaki 7+5reb+2ast

Yokohama BC - Tochigi Brex 71-95

Very predictable result in Yokohama where first ranked Tochigi Brex (35-12) outscored 7th ranked B-Corsairs (19-28) 95-71 on Wednesday. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Tochigi Brex looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) helped adding 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. Filipino guard Kiefer Ravena (183-1993) responded with 21 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American Gary Clark (198-1994, college: Cincinnati) scored 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. Defending champion maintains first place with 35-12 record. Loser B-Corsairs keeps the seventh position with 28 games lost. They share it with Sunrockers Sh.. Tochigi Brex will meet at home Kyoto H. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Yokohama BC will play against Kawasaki (#12) in Kanagawa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: K.Ravena 21+2reb+4ast, G.Clark 14+4reb, D.Inglis 9+5reb+2ast, K.Tarczewski 8+8reb+2ast, S.Ando 8+1reb+4ast, K.King 5
Tochigi Brex: N.DJ 19+5reb+5ast, J.Grant 15+8reb+4ast, I.Fotu 15+3reb, H.Makoto 13+1reb+6ast, S.Takashima 13+7reb+7ast, A.Ogawa 12+2reb+2ast