B1 League Round 50 (Regular Season): Nagasaki lose to San-en NP

The Regular Season in B1 League is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 10 rounds. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Velca (40-10) recorded its tenth loss in Nagasaki on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked NeoPhoenix (30-20) 103-97. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Velca. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 50-42 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. NeoPhoenix looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Yante Maten (201-1996, college: Georgia) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. NeoPhoenix's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) produced 31 points for the hosts. San-en NP maintains fifth position with 30-20 record, which they share with Sendai 89ers. Nagasaki at the other side still keeps top place with ten games lost. San-en NP is looking forward to face Sendai 89ers (#6) at home in the next round. Nagasaki will play against Hokkaido L. (#5) in Sapporo and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Tochigi. Fourth ranked Alvark (33-17) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging top-ranked Tochigi Brex (37-13) 84-82 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tochigi Brex. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 9 rebounds. Kai Toews contributed with 18 points and 9 assists for the winners. American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) replied with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for Tochigi Brex. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Alvark Tokyo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 33-17 record. Defending champion Tochigi Brex still keeps top place with 13 games lost. Alvark Tokyo will play against Shimane SM (#8) at home in the next round. Tochigi Brex will play against Toyama G. (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Saga between Ballooners and Sapporo. Seventh ranked Ballooners (26-24) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Sapporo (31-19). Ballooners managed to escape with a 3-point win 79-76 on Wednesday evening. Tanner Groves scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Jahlil Okafor responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Sapporo's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Saga B. maintains seventh position with 26-24 record. Hokkaido L. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 19 games lost. Saga B. will meet at home Kyoto H. (#11) in the next round. Hokkaido L. will play against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.

Rest of the games of round 50 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Sendai 89ers crushed Chiba in a road game 104-80. Chiba Jets beat Koshigaya A. at home 92-78. Gunma CT won against Ibaraki R. on the opponent's court 80-66. Kyoto H. managed to outperform Nagoya DD in a home game 90-82. Shiga L-Stars managed to beat FE Nagoya on the road 72-69. Ryukyu defeated Osaka E. on its own court 74-71. Hiroshima D. was beaten by Sea Horses M. in Kariya 93-84. Shimane SM was destroyed by Toyama G. at home 68-98. Kawasaki unfortunately lost to Sunrockers Sh. on the opponent's court 73-87. Yokohama BC managed to beat Akita NH in a home game 92-74.
The best stats of 50th round was 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Yannick Wetzell of Akita NH.



Chiba - Sendai 89ers 80-104

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Chiba (16-34) was crushed at home by sixth ranked 89ers (30-20) 104-80 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Sendai 89ers. Chiba managed to win fourth quarter 24-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. 89ers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) scored 26 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Lebanese guard Sergio El Darwich (194-1996, college: Maine) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four 89ers players scored in double figures. American forward Trey Porter (210-1996, college: Nevada, agency: JCK Sports Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) scored 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Sendai 89ers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with San-en NP. Chiba lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth position with 34 games lost. They share it with FE Nagoya. Sendai 89ers will meet San-en NP (#5) in the next round. Chiba will play against Yokohama BC (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sendai 89ers: C.Jarrett 26+3reb+7ast, E.Sergio 18+2reb+4ast, B.Nathan 15+5reb+2ast, S.Watanabe 13+3reb+3ast, S.Funyu 8, Y.Araya 6+1reb+1ast
Chiba: T.Porter 30+10reb, L.Evans 11+4reb+3ast, D.Pardon 11+6reb+4ast, K.Kotetsu 9+1reb+6ast, M.Shayok 7+5reb+2ast, R.Maeda 3+1reb

Chiba Jets - Koshigaya A. 92-78

No shocking result in a game in Chiba where second ranked Jets (34-16) defeated 9th ranked Alphas (17-33) 92-78 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Chiba Jets. Koshigaya A. managed to win third quarter 17-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Jets made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Alphas turnovers. Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) scored 30 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Nassir Little (199-2000, college: UNC, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Jets players scored in double figures. Guinean-French Sekou Doumbouya (206-2000) responded with 26 points and Filipino-American center Kai Sotto (220-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Alphas' coach rotated twelve players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chiba Jets maintains second position with 34-16 record having just three points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Gunma CT. Loser Alphas keeps the ninth place with 33 games lost. They share the position with Kyoto H.. Chiba Jets will meet at home Shiga L-Stars (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Koshigaya A. will play against Akita NH and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: H.DJ 30+4reb+5ast, L.Nassir 21+5reb+4ast, T.Yuki 12+1reb+7ast, W.Yuta 10+3reb+2ast, S.Hara 8+3reb+3ast, R.Segawa 5
Koshigaya A.: S.Doumbouya 26+4reb+2ast, M.Shun 16+1ast, O.Takeru 10+1reb+2ast, K.Sotto 10+14reb+3ast, A.Clemmons 6+2reb+5ast, J.Ngatai 4+6reb+3ast

Ibaraki R. - Gunma CT 66-80

Very expected game in Mito where 11th ranked Robots (15-35) were defeated by third ranked Thunders (34-16) 80-66 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Gunma CT. Ibaraki R. managed to win second period 20-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Thunders looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and German Johannes Thiemann (206-1994) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. American forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) responded with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Gunma CT have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Chiba Jets. Loser Robots keeps the eleventh position with 35 games lost. Gunma CT will meet at home Kawasaki (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ibaraki R. will play against Ryukyu in Okinawa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: B.Kerry 24+5reb+4ast, M.Trey 12+3reb+4ast, T.Johannes 11+6reb+2ast, E.AJ 8+8reb+2ast, Y.Fujii 5+1reb+3ast, N.Tsuji 5+1reb+2ast
Ibaraki R.: R.Franks 13+8reb+4ast, H.Noboru 12+5ast, E.Jacobsen 12+8reb+3ast, H.Komasawa 7+1reb+2ast, A.Kento 6+2ast, H.Kotaro 6+1reb+3ast

Kyoto H. - Nagoya DD 90-82

There was a surprise result in Kyoto where eleventh ranked Hannaryz (17-33) beat second-ranked Dolphins (38-12) 90-82 on Wednesday. Kyoto H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. American center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 22 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. American forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kyoto H. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Koshigaya A. Loser Dolphins keeps the second position with 12 games lost. Kyoto H. will meet higher ranked Saga B. (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Nagoya DD will play against Sea Horses M. (#3) in Kariya and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kyoto H.: C.Angelo 22+13reb+6ast, J.Charles 21+14reb+7ast, F.Takatoshi 11+4ast, S.Maeda 9+2reb+6ast, S.Reon 8+2reb+2ast, M.Hall 7+4reb
Nagoya DD: A.Henry 17+13reb+6ast, S.Takumi 15+1reb+4ast, S.Eatherton 14+13reb+2ast, N.Taito 9+3reb+2ast, A.Williams 8+3reb+2ast, I.Murphy 5+5reb+2ast

Nagasaki - San-en NP 97-103

Top ranked Velca (40-10) recorded its tenth loss in Nagasaki on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked NeoPhoenix (30-20) 103-97. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Velca. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 50-42 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. NeoPhoenix looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Yante Maten (201-1996, college: Georgia) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Nwaba is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. NeoPhoenix's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) produced 31 points and his fellow American import Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) added 19 points and 4 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. San-en NP maintains fifth position with 30-20 record, which they share with Sendai 89ers. Nagasaki at the other side still keeps top place with ten games lost. San-en NP is looking forward to face Sendai 89ers (#6) at home in the next round. Nagasaki will play against Hokkaido L. (#5) in Sapporo and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
San-en NP: M.Yante 19+6reb+1ast, N.David 15+4reb+4ast, H.Wakugawa 14+3ast, H.Yoshii 13+3reb+1ast, K.Tsuya 12+2reb+1ast, S.Ryusei 11+2reb+9ast
Nagasaki: J.Brantley 31+4reb+2ast, S.Johnson 19+2reb+4ast, K.Kumagai 16+3reb+5ast, H.Lee 12+5reb+4ast, M.Lightfoot 10+4reb+1ast, Y.Baba 7+3reb+3ast

FE Nagoya - Shiga L-Stars 69-72

Not a big story in a game in Nagoya where 12th ranked Fighting Eagles (16-34) were edged by tenth ranked Lakestars (20-30) 72-69 on Wednesday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But FE Nagoya won third quarter 17-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Thomas Wimbush (201-1993, college: Fairmont St., agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. American power forward Sean OMara (208-1995, college: Xavier, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds and his fellow American import Jamorko Pickett (206-1997, college: Georgetown) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Shiga L-Stars have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to ninth place. FE Nagoya lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with 34 games lost. They share it with Chiba. Shiga L-Stars will meet league's second-placed Chiba Jets on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. FE Nagoya will play against Osaka E. (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shiga L-Stars: A.Zach 20+9reb+4ast, W.Thomas 14+5reb+1ast, T.Okada 11+3reb+1ast, K.Ryan 10+7reb+2ast, N.Daichi 6+2reb+3ast, A.Yu 5+4reb+6ast
FE Nagoya: J.Pickett 19+8reb+2ast, S.O'Mara 15+16reb, L.Francis 11+7reb, A.Randall 10+8reb, Y.Ryuto 7+4reb+2ast, S.Takaya 3+1reb+4ast

Ryukyu GK - Osaka E. 74-71

Everything went according to plan in Okinawa where fourth ranked Golden Kings (35-15) edged 9th ranked Evessa (19-31) 74-71 on Wednesday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 27-17 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Golden Kings made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. American forward Victor Law (201-1995, college: Northwestern, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 17 points to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Golden Kings players scored in double figures. Golden Kings' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds and guard Makoto Kinoshita (185-1997) scored 17 points. Ryukyu have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Sea Horses M. Loser Evessa dropped to the tenth position with 31 games lost. Ryukyu will meet at home Ibaraki R. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Osaka E. will play against FE Nagoya and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: L.Victor 17+3reb+3ast, D.Damyean 14+2reb+3ast, R.Kishimoto 12+3reb+5ast, C.Jack 12+7reb+1ast, R.Sadohara 9+2reb+1ast, M.Waki 5+4reb+3ast
Osaka E.: K.Makoto 17+4reb+1ast, M.Bonds 12+8reb+3ast, M.Hayato 11+1reb+1ast, R.Luther 9+7reb+1ast, V.Gerun 7+4reb+2ast, S.Seiga 6+4reb+4ast

Saga B. - Hokkaido L. 79-76

A very close game took place in Saga between Ballooners and Sapporo. Seventh ranked Ballooners (26-24) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Sapporo (31-19). Ballooners managed to escape with a 3-point win 79-76 on Wednesday evening. The hosts trailed by 6 points at the halftime before their 45-36 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Ballooners made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American power forward Tanner Groves (208-1999, college: Oklahoma) scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Puerto Rican-American swingman Davon Reed (198-1995, college: Miami, FL) chipped in 11 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Filipino guard Dwight Ramos (193-1998, college: CPP) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Sapporo's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Saga B. maintains seventh position with 26-24 record. Hokkaido L. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with 19 games lost. Saga B. will meet at home Kyoto H. (#11) in the next round. Hokkaido L. will play against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Saga B.: G.Tanner 20+5reb+4ast, H.Josh 15+7reb, R.Davon 11+5reb+7ast, R.Inoue 10+1reb+1ast, D.David 9+3reb+1ast, T.Sumida 6+4reb+5ast
Hokkaido L.: J.Okafor 19+9reb+1ast, R.Dwight 15+5reb+2ast, M.Hisatake 9+8reb, I.Shuto 7+1reb+1ast, K.Tominaga 7, M.Kaisho 6+1reb+2ast

Sea Horses M. - Hiroshima D. 93-84

There was no surprise in Kariya where 6th ranked Dragonflies (28-22) were defeated by third ranked SeaHorses (35-15) 93-84 on Wednesday. Hiroshima D. trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 27-25 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 84-93 at the end of the game. SeaHorses looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Aaron White (206-1992, college: Iowa, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Forward Keijiro Mitani (189-2001) responded with 25 points and American guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) scored 16 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sea Horses M. maintains third position with 35-15 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Ryukyu. Loser Dragonflies keeps the sixth place with 22 games lost. Sea Horses M. will meet at home league's second-placed Nagoya DD in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hiroshima D. will play against Sunrockers Sh. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: L.Jake 26+6reb+4ast, W.Aaron 16+5reb+2ast, Y.Nishida 14+2reb+2ast, G.Davante 10+5reb+1ast, Y.Kubota 8+2reb+4ast, S.Avi 6+2reb+2ast
Hiroshima D.: M.Keijiro 25+1reb, C.Smith 16+3reb+3ast, K.Cockburn 12+9reb+1ast, N.Mayo 10+5reb+1ast, D.Evans 9+6reb+4ast, Y.Ryo 6

Shimane SM - Toyama G. 68-98

There was a surprise result in Shimane where thirteenth ranked Grouses (12-38) smashed higher ranked Magic (23-27) 98-68 on Wednesday. The guests trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 98-68. Grouses made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. French power forward Yannis Morin (208-1993, agency: Slash Sports) scored 25 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Syrian-American guard Trey Kell III (193-1996, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 19 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) during the contest. Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas, agency: Slash Sports) scored 19 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Toyama G. maintains thirteenth position with 12-38 record. Shimane SM lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 27 games lost. Toyama G. will meet at home league's leader Tochigi Brex in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shimane SM will play against Alvark Tokyo (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Toyama G.: M.Yannis 25+6reb+2ast, K.Trey 19+5reb+8ast, M.Brock 16+2ast, K.Miyamoto 8+3reb+1ast, W.Nyika 8+3reb+2ast, U.Naoki 7+4reb+7ast
Shimane SM: C.Clarke 19+3reb+4ast, N.Kay 19+12reb+4ast, M.Dama 6+5reb+1ast, N.Yuto 5+2ast, A.Shota 5+2reb+4ast, S.Ryosuke 4+1reb+1ast

Sunrockers Sh. - Kawasaki BT 87-73

Very expected game in Tokyo where 12th ranked Brave Thunders (14-36) were defeated by seventh ranked SunRockers (21-29) 87-73 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Sunrockers Sh.. Kawasaki managed to win third quarter 20-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. SunRockers looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Brazilian guard Didi Louzada (195-1999) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American center Thomas Welsh (213-1996, college: UCLA, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. American center Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) responded with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 17 rebounds (on 15-of-19 shooting from the field) and Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sunrockers Sh. maintains seventh position with 21-29 record, which they share with Yokohama BC. Loser Brave Thunders keeps the twelfth place with 36 games lost. Sunrockers Sh. will meet higher ranked Hiroshima D. (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kawasaki will play against Gunma CT (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sunrockers Sh.: L.Didi 18+6reb+3ast, D.Tanaka 15+1ast, H.Josh 11+4reb+3ast, G.Donte 11+4reb+3ast, W.Thomas 9+9reb+2ast, J.Harper 8+3reb+7ast
Kawasaki BT: E.Terry 31+17reb+1ast, R.Allen 12+5reb+1ast, Y.Jaheru 11+4reb+2ast, T.Shota 6+1ast, Y.Reoto 3+3ast, D.Ristic 3+3reb

Tochigi Brex - Alvark Tokyo 82-84

Important game to mention about took place in Tochigi. Fourth ranked Alvark (33-17) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging top-ranked Tochigi Brex (37-13) 84-82 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Tochigi Brex. The guests were ahead by 12 points but lost the second period ending it with a 2-point deficit before their 16-12 run, which allowed them to win the game. Alvark made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Kai Toews (188-1998, college: UNCW) contributed with 18 points and 9 assists for the winners. Four Alvark players scored in double figures. American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) replied with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and his fellow American import center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) added 21 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Tochigi Brex. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Alvark Tokyo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 33-17 record. Defending champion Tochigi Brex still keeps top place with 13 games lost. Alvark Tokyo will play against Shimane SM (#8) at home in the next round. Tochigi Brex will play against Toyama G. (#13) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: S.Sebastian 19+9reb+2ast, T.Kai 18+2reb+9ast, F.Marcus 17+2ast, D.Brandon 11+5reb, S.Ando 10+3reb, O.Taiki 5+3reb+1ast
Tochigi Brex: D.Newbill 26+5reb+8ast, G.Jerrett 21+6reb+2ast, M.Hiejima 15+3reb+4ast, G.Edwards 9+7reb, F.Isaac 6+2ast, T.Shinji 5+3reb

Yokohama BC - Akita NH 92-74

Very predictable result in Yokohama where eighth ranked B-Corsairs (21-29) beat 13th ranked Happinets (8-42) 92-74 on Wednesday. The game without a history. Yokohama BC led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. B-Corsairs outrebounded Happinets 37-20 including a 27-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. B-Corsairs looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American center Kaleb Tarczewski (212-1993, college: Arizona) scored 9 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Gary Clark (198-1994, college: Cincinnati) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four B-Corsairs players scored in double figures. New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) responded with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Takuya Nakayama (182-1994) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Yokohama BC moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Sunrockers Sh. Akita NH lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 42 games lost. Yokohama BC will meet Chiba (#10) on the road in the next round. Akita NH will play against Koshigaya A. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: R.Kiefer 19+1reb+3ast, I.Damien 15+5reb+2ast, A.Seiya 14+2reb+4ast, C.Gary 12+7reb+5ast, K.Kai 10+1ast, T.Kaleb 9+15reb+2ast
Akita NH: Y.Wetzell 23+5reb+4ast, N.Takuya 16+7reb+5ast, K.Pinder 15+5reb, M.Taiyo 6+2reb+3ast, T.Alistair 4+1ast, S.Teru 3+6ast