B2 League Round 60 (Regular Season): Fukui B. defeat Shinshu

The Regular Season in B2 League just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Brave Warriors (46-14) in Fukui on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by fourth ranked Blowinds (35-25) 84-81. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Brave Warriors. It was a good game for guard Damilola Mosaku (193-2001, college: Stonehill) who led his team to a victory with 20 points. The former international forward You Nishino (198-1998) contributed with 11 points and 4 assists for the winners. Blowinds' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Harris Uche (190-2003) replied with 19 points and 5 assists for Shinshu. Fukui B. maintains fourth position with 35-25 record. Shinshu at the other side still keeps top place with 14 games lost.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Volters (36-24) against fourth ranked Rebnise (27-32) on Sunday night. Host Volters were defeated by Rebnise in a tough game in Kumamoto 94-102. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Takayuki Kodama (166-1992) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Anthony Gaines Jr who added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Rebnise's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Venezuelan center Gregory Echenique (208-1990, college: Creighton, agency: Pensack Sports) with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds. Kagoshima maintains fourth position with 27-32 record. Kumamoto V. at the other side keeps the third place with 24 games lost.
An interesting game for Excellence (38-18) which hosted in Yokohama second-best Firebonds (42-18). Third ranked Excellence managed to get a 12-point victory 112-100. The winners were led by Tray Boyd III who scored that evening 24 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 30 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by Jack Nunge did not help to save the game for Fukushima. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Excellence have an impressive five-game winning streak. Yokohama maintains third position with 38-18 record having twelve points less than leader Kobe S. Loser Firebonds keeps the second place with 18 games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 60: Bambitious were beaten by Ehime on the road 93-82. Iwate destroyed Aomori W. on its own court 80-56. Kobe S. outscored Yamagata in Hyogo 108-66. Fukuoka R. rolled over Shizuoka at home 85-50.
The most impressive performance of 60th round was 19 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists by Pablo Aguilar of Fukuoka R..



Ehime OV - Bambitious N. 93-82

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Orange Vikings (38-22) beat 6th ranked Nara (18-42) in Matsuyama 93-82 on Sunday. Ehime dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Nara' 34. Ehime looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by American center Mitchell Watt (208-1989, college: Buffalo, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored that evening 26 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import Shaquille Hines (201-1993, college: UTRGV) supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Four Orange Vikings players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 22 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists by Ukrainian center Viacheslav Petrov (204-1994, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for Bambitious. American forward Jaemyn Brakefield (203-2000, college: Ole Miss, agency: Slash Sports) added 24 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ehime maintains second position with 38-22 record having eight points less than leader Kobe S. Loser Nara keep the sixth place with 42 games lost.
Top scorers:
Ehime OV: W.Mitchell 26+5reb+3ast, H.Shaquille 21+8reb+3ast, F.Takumi 15+4reb+8ast, H.Eiji 11+1reb, R.Takeuchi 8+1ast, S.Tamaki 5+2reb
Bambitious N.: J.Brakefield 24+10reb+2ast, V.Petrov 22+13reb+7ast, K.Masaya 10+2reb, U.Aoba 9, I.Shotaro 8+2reb+1ast, T.Sakaguchi 5+1reb+1ast

Fukui B. - Shinshu BW 84-81

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Brave Warriors (46-14) in Fukui on Sunday night. Visitors were edged by fourth ranked Blowinds (35-25) 84-81. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Brave Warriors. It was a good game for guard Damilola Mosaku (193-2001, college: Stonehill) who led his team to a victory with 20 points. The former international forward You Nishino (198-1998) contributed with 11 points and 4 assists for the winners. Blowinds' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Harris Uche (190-2003) replied with 19 points and 5 assists and Susumu Tokairin (193-2001) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Shinshu. Four Fukui B. and five Shinshu players scored in double figures. Fukui B. maintains fourth position with 35-25 record. Shinshu at the other side still keeps top place with 14 games lost.
Top scorers:
Fukui B.: D.Mosaku 20+4reb+1ast, Y.Nishino 11+4reb+4ast, J.Mitsuda 10+4reb+1ast, K.Ryan 10+2reb+4ast, T.Marcus 7+6reb+1ast, M.Hosoya 6+1reb+1ast
Shinshu BW: U.Harris 19+4reb+5ast, T.Susumu 15+7reb, A.Oguri 12+2reb+4ast, E.Kojima-Donley 11+4reb+1ast, Y.Haruto 10+5reb+2ast, T.Daiki 5+2reb+5ast

Iwate - Aomori W. 80-56

Rather expected game when 7th ranked Watts (12-48) were smashed by fifth ranked Big Bulls (16-44) in Iwate 80-56 on Sunday. Iwate made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Aomori W.'s players. The winners were led by American forward Noah Gurley (203-1999, college: Alabama) who scored that evening 14 points and 8 rebounds and forward Rin Yamazaki (194-2001) supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds by American forward Tim Dalger (201-2000, college: St.Louis, agency: Diamond Sports) did not help to save the game for Aomori W.. Guard Beni Misakabo (190-2000) added 8 points and 7 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. Big Bulls have a solid four-game winning streak. Iwate maintains fifth position with 16-44 record. Aomori W. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 48 games lost.
Top scorers:
Iwate: G.Noah 14+8reb+3ast, R.Yamazaki 11+7reb+1ast, R.Saeki 11+4reb+3ast, Y.Nakano 11+2reb, S.Yamagiwa 9+7reb+3ast, H.Ishikawa 8+3reb+4ast
Aomori W.: T.Dalger 23+11reb+2ast, O.Masahiro 12+1reb+2ast, M.Beni 8+7reb, A.Shugo 8+2reb, K.Taiga 2+5reb+2ast, K.Nagomu 2+1reb+3ast

Kumamoto V. - Kagoshima 94-102

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Volters (36-24) against fourth ranked Rebnise (27-32) on Sunday night. Host Volters were defeated by Rebnise in a tough game in Kumamoto 94-102. Kagoshima players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Takayuki Kodama (166-1992) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and American swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) who added 12 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Rebnise's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Venezuelan center Gregory Echenique (208-1990, college: Creighton, agency: Pensack Sports) with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 16 rebounds and American Rawle Alkins (197-1997, college: Arizona) produced a triple-double by scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists. Four Kumamoto V. players scored in double figures. Kagoshima maintains fourth position with 27-32 record. Kumamoto V. at the other side keeps the third place with 24 games lost.
Top scorers:
Kagoshima: K.Takayuki 30+6ast, A.Patrik 13+7reb+2ast, G.Anthony 12+7reb+7ast, S.Muto 10+1ast, H.Matsuno 9+1reb, E.Zen 8+2reb
Kumamoto V.: G.Echenique 35+16reb+3ast, R.Alkins 21+17reb+10ast, Y.Atomu 18+2reb+2ast, K.Ishikawa 11+1reb+5ast, H.Isono 6+4reb+4ast, S.Keita 3+1reb

Yamagata - Kobe S. 66-108

Very predictable result when first ranked Storks (55-5) rolled over 6th ranked Wyverns (15-45) in Yamagata 108-66 on Sunday. They outrebounded Yamagata 46-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. Kobe S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Yamagata's players. The winners were led by American Luke Maye (203-1997, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import Yoeli Childs (203-1998, college: BYU) supported him with 18 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Storks' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points and 6 assists by American James Bell (196-1992, college: Villanova, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Yamagata. Dutch center Shaquille Doorson (213-1994, college: Rutgers) added 13 points and 8 rebounds. Four Yamagata players scored in double figures. Storks have an impressive 21-game winning streak. Kobe S. maintains first position with 55-5 record. Loser Wyverns keeps the sixth place with 45 games lost. They share the position with Shizuoka.
Top scorers:
Kobe S.: M.Luke 29+12reb+2ast, K.Kimura 21+3reb+2ast, C.Yoeli 18+12reb+6ast, S.Terazono 7+2reb+5ast, S.Jimmy 6+4reb+2ast, R.Sasakura 6+3reb+5ast
Yamagata: J.Bell 15+2reb+6ast, Y.Kentaro 14+5reb, S.Doorson 13+8reb+2ast, T.Shirato 13+3ast, H.Shoichi 5+10reb, S.Takumi 5+3reb

Yokohama EX - Fukushima 112-100

An interesting game for Excellence (38-18) which hosted in Yokohama second-best Firebonds (42-18). Third ranked Excellence managed to get a 12-point victory 112-100. Yokohama looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by American guard Tray Boyd III (193-1998, college: ETSU) who scored that evening 24 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Elyjah Williams (201-1998, college: Northwestern) supported him with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Excellence players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 30 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by American power forward Jack Nunge (213-1999, college: Xavier) did not help to save the game for Fukushima. Egyptian-American center Patrick Gardner (211-1999, college: Marist) added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Excellence have an impressive five-game winning streak. Yokohama maintains third position with 38-18 record having twelve points less than leader Kobe S. Loser Firebonds keeps the second place with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Yokohama EX: B.Tray 24+7reb+2ast, T.Nishiyama 21+2ast, L.Benjamin 18+8reb+1ast, W.Elyjah 18+7reb+5ast, I.Nagano 14+2reb+4ast, H.Ohashi 7+4ast
Fukushima: J.Nunge 30+12reb+4ast, P.Gardner 16+8reb+3ast, K.Kohei 13+4reb+7ast, S.Keita 9+3reb+1ast, O.Shoya 9+4ast, M.Takumi 8+1reb+2ast

Fukuoka R. - Shizuoka 85-50

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Veltex (15-45) was outscored by fifth ranked Rizing (23-34) in Fukuoka 85-50 on Sunday. Fukuoka R. dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Veltex's 12. Fukuoka R. outrebounded Shizuoka 46-28 including a 38-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by American guard Terrance Woodbury (203-1987, college: Georgia) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists and Spanish Pablo Aguilar (204-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 19 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. Woodbury is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even 11 points by point guard Ryusei Nabeta (175-2001) did not help to save the game for Shizuoka. Norwegian forward Chris-Ebou Ndow (199-1993, college: NW Missouri St.) added 7 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. Fukuoka R. maintains fifth position with 23-34 record. Loser Veltex dropped to the sixth place with 45 games lost. They share the position with Yamagata.
Top scorers:
Fukuoka R.: W.Terrance 23+14reb+6ast, A.Pablo 19+15reb+4ast, A.Ryuji 8+1reb, M.Nakatani 8+3reb+4ast, C.Shiratani 6+1reb, K.Yusuke 6+1reb
Shizuoka: N.Ryusei 11+2reb+3ast, C.Ndow 7+5reb+1ast, K.Seiya 6, U.Taisuke 6+3reb, K.Lawson 5+5reb+1ast, K.Teppei 5+1ast