Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Shymkent (31-2) in Petropavlovsk on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Bars (29-4) 85-68. It ended at the same time the 20-game winning streak of Shymkent. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Shymkent 47-31 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bars looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. It was a good game for forward Sergey Dyatlik (194-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists. Power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) contributed with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Shymkent. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bars have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 29-4 record having just two points less than leader Shymkent. Shymkent at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost.
Eighth-ranked Caspiy Aktau (14-19) used its home court advantage to challenge fourth ranked Karaganda (22-11). The visitors from Karaganda managed to secure only two-point victory 66-64. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Caspiy Aktau. Forward Alexey Alyonushka (190-1995) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and Medeu Aukesh chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Zahar Medovskoy (188-2006) with 13 points and 4 assists. Caspiy Aktau's coach Evgeny Gorev tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Karaganda maintains fourth place with 22-11 record. Caspiy Aktau at the other side keeps the eighth position with 19 games lost.
The game between 11th ranked Aktobe 2 (5-28) and third ranked Almaty L. (28-5) in Aktobe on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Almaty outscored Aktobe 2 100-70. Daniel Albrant nailed 28 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Almaty L.'s coach Nikolai Tanaseychuk felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Baynazar Omarov came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for Aktobe 2 in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Almaty L.. Newly promoted Almaty L. maintains third place with 28-5 record having just three points less than leader Shymkent. Aktobe 2 lost their ninth game in a row. Aktobe 2 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eleventh position with 28 games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 33: Tigers-KazATU smashed ChelSU on the road 89-63. Barsy 2 destroyed Altay on its own court 71-52. Irtysh managed to outperform Gotobeles in Pavlodar 78-71.
The most impressive performance of 33th round was 18 points and 13 rebounds by Stanislav Rovovoy of Bars.



ChelSU - Tigers-KazATU 63-89

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Tigers-KazATU (15-18) crushed 10th ranked ChelSU (10-23) in Kostanay 89-63 on Tuesday. Tigers-KazATU forced 20 ChelSU turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Swingman Temirlan Dzhunusov (192-1999) nailed 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side and center Rustam Lukmanov (197-1999) accounted for 17 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Point guard Maxim Zhukov (173-2001) came up with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Artem Pedko (191-2000) added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively for ChelSU in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers-KazATU moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Irtysh and Barsy 2. ChelSU at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the tenth position with 23 games lost.
Top scorers:
ChelSU: Z.Maxim 12+5reb+7ast, L.Dmitriy 11+2reb+1ast, A.Pedko 7+5reb+2ast, K.Dmitry 7+1reb+1ast, B.Vasiliy 7+2reb+2ast, U.Ramil 6+3reb+2ast
Tigers-KazATU: T.Dzhunusov 26+6reb+5ast, L.Rustam 17+1reb+2ast, M.Ruslanbek 12+5reb, A.Nurislam 10+1reb+2ast, K.Dastan 6+3reb+5ast, N.Adil 6+9reb

Barsy 2 - Altay 71-52

Very expected game when 12th ranked Altay (3-30) was smashed by seventh ranked Barsy 2 (15-18) in Atyrau 71-52 on Tuesday. Barsy 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Altay's 28. Barsy 2 forced 26 Altay turnovers and had a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Power forward Begzod Mammatrimov (198-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points and 21 rebounds for the winning side and guard Akylbek Oralbekov (186-2002) accounted for 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Point guard Sergey Ivanov (178-1998) came up with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Stanislav Gorbenko (189-1999) added 18 points respectively for Altay in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Barsy 2 moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Irtysh and Tigers-KazATU. Altay lost their sixth game in a row. Newly promoted team stay dead last with 30 lost games.
Top scorers:
Altay: G.Stanislav 18+4reb+1ast, I.Sergey 13+8reb+7ast, V.Baturin 6+5reb+3ast, F.Nikita 4+3reb+1ast, K.Sergey 4+4reb, P.Maxim 2
Barsy 2: O.Akylbek 24+5reb+4ast, M.Aibolat 12+8reb, M.Begzod 10+21reb+3ast, B.Bolatbek 9+2ast, S.Beibarys 5+3reb+1ast, M.Abat 4+4reb+1ast

Caspiy Aktau - Karaganda 64-66

Eighth-ranked Caspiy Aktau (14-19) used its home court advantage to challenge fourth ranked Karaganda (22-11). The visitors from Karaganda managed to secure only two-point victory 66-64. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Caspiy Aktau. Karaganda players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. Forward Alexey Alyonushka (190-1995) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and swingman Medeu Aukesh (195-2005) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Karaganda players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Zahar Medovskoy (188-2006) with 13 points and 4 assists and swingman Damir Nursiitov (195-2002) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Caspiy Aktau's coach Evgeny Gorev tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Karaganda maintains fourth place with 22-11 record. Caspiy Aktau at the other side keeps the eighth position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Caspiy Aktau: M.Zahar 13+4reb+4ast, D.Dmitry 12+3reb+2ast, B.Bekzat 10+1reb+1ast, K.Gabiden 10+3reb+2ast, N.Damir 8+7reb+3ast, D.Davletbaev 7+4reb+4ast
Karaganda: A.Alexey 19+10reb+6ast, K.Dias 14+1reb+6ast, A.Medeu 12+6reb+3ast, T.Konstantin 11+6reb+4ast, Z.Dias 6+2reb, S.Ivan 4+7reb+4ast

Gotobeles - Irtysh 71-78

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Irtysh (15-18) won against 9th ranked Gotobeles (11-22) in Nur-Sultan 78-71 on Tuesday. Irtysh forced 20 Gotobeles turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Guard Shakhnazar Zhandarbek (190-2004) nailed 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Vadim Bagrov (187-2000) accounted for 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Irtysh's coach Zhuldys Baydusenova used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Eset Zharkylov (195-1998) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds and swingman Daulet Bekbauov (191-1999) added 19 points and 6 steals respectively for Gotobeles in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Irtysh moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Tigers-KazATU and Barsy 2. Newly promoted Gotobeles keep the ninth position with 22 games lost.
Top scorers:
Gotobeles: B.Daulet 19+4reb+3ast, Z.Eset 18+15reb+2ast, K.Temuri 14+8reb+4ast, M.Tair 14+1reb+2ast, A.Zarykkan 4+4reb+5ast, B.Eldar 2+2reb
Irtysh: Z.Shakhnazar 23+6reb, N.Gushchin 16+6reb+1ast, S.Satkeev 15+5reb+2ast, B.Vadim 12+5reb+6ast, I.Ali 3+3reb+11ast, I.Ruslan 3+2reb+5ast

Aktobe 2 - Almaty L. 70-100

The game between 11th ranked Aktobe 2 (5-28) and third ranked Almaty L. (28-5) in Aktobe on Tuesday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Almaty outscored Aktobe 2 100-70. Almaty L. dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Aktobe 2's 50. They outrebounded Aktobe 2 50-34 including 18 on the offensive glass. Almaty L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Center Daniel Albrant (205-1998) nailed 28 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Nikita Timofeev (199-1998) accounted for 18 points and 9 rebounds. Almaty L.'s coach Nikolai Tanaseychuk felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Baynazar Omarov (185-2004) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Danil Rudometkin (190-2005) added 25 points respectively for Aktobe 2 in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Almaty L.. Newly promoted Almaty L. maintains third place with 28-5 record having just three points less than leader Shymkent. Aktobe 2 lost their ninth game in a row. Aktobe 2 at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eleventh position with 28 games lost.
Top scorers:
Aktobe 2: R.Danil 25+3reb, U.Kairat 14+4reb+4ast, O.Baynazar 13+10reb+6ast, S.Yegor 8+1reb+1ast, L.Nikita 6+6reb+1ast, A.Bibarys 2+1reb+10ast
Almaty L.: D.Albrant 28+8reb+2ast, N.Timofeev 18+9reb+1ast, K.Dias 13+4ast, S.Stanislav 12+6reb+5ast, V.Andrey 7+1reb, F.Nikita 7+6reb+5ast

Bars - Shymkent 85-68

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Shymkent (31-2) in Petropavlovsk on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by second ranked Bars (29-4) 85-68. It ended at the same time the 20-game winning streak of Shymkent. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Shymkent 47-31 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bars looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. It was a good game for forward Sergey Dyatlik (194-1997) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists. Power forward Maksim Nalogov (198-1994) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Bars players scored in double figures. Guard Alymzhan Maksutov (180-1994) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds and guard Victor Yuldashev (190-2002) added 11 points in the effort for Shymkent. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bars have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 29-4 record having just two points less than leader Shymkent. Shymkent at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Shymkent: A.Maksutov 18+7reb+2ast, Y.Victor 11+4reb+1ast, T.Darkhan 9+1reb+2ast, M.Mukhammadali 7, A.Vereshagin 6+5reb+1ast, A.Shakirov 6+1reb+2ast
Bars: M.Nalogov 18+12reb+5ast, S.Rovovoy 18+13reb+2ast, D.Sergey 15+8reb+13ast, A.Parfenov 10+4reb+4ast, S.Artem 6+2reb+2ast, N.Daniyal 5+1reb

Player of the Year: Anuar Shakirov (180-PG-2000) of Shymkent
Guard of the Year: Anuar Shakirov (180-PG-2000) of Shymkent
Forward of the Year: Maksim Nalogov (198-F/C-1994) of Bars
Center of the Year: Daniel Albrant (205-C-1998) of Almaty L.
Coach of the Year: Muslim Shakirov of Shymkent

Asia-Basket.com All-Kazakhstan Higher League First Team 2023

Severgin

Shakirov

Alyonushka

Nalogov

Albrant

First Team
Daniil Severgin (183-PG-2005) of Almaty L.
Anuar Shakirov (180-PG-2000) of Shymkent
Alexey Alyonushka (190-F-1995) of Karaganda
Maksim Nalogov (198-F/C-1994) of Bars
Daniel Albrant (205-C-1998) of Almaty L.

Asia-Basket.com All-Kazakhstan Higher League Second Team 2023

Maksutov

Dzhunusov

Parfenov

Bagrov

Mammatrimov

Second Team
Alymzhan Maksutov (180-G-1994) of Shymkent
Temirlan Dzhunusov (192-G/F-1999) of Tigers-KazATU
Artem Parfenov (198-F-1998) of Bars
Vadim Bagrov (187-SF-2000) of Irtysh
Begzod Mammatrimov (198-C/F-2004) of Barsy 2

Asia-Basket.com All-Kazakhstan Higher League Honorable Mention 2023

Kadyr

Dyatlik

Teryukov

Oralbekov

Medovskoy

Honorable Mention
Zhalgasbek Kadyr (180-PG-1997) of Shymkent
Sergey Dyatlik (194-F-1997) of Bars
Konstantin Teryukov (181-G-2000) of Karaganda
Rustam Lukmanov (197-C-1999) of Irbis
Akylbek Oralbekov (186-G-2002) of Barsy Atyrau
Zahar Medovskoy (188-G-2006) of Caspiy Aktau
Eset Zharkylov (195-F/G-1998) of Gotobeles
Artem Pedko (191-G-2000) of ChelSU
Baynazar Omarov (185-G-2004) of Aktobe 2
Vladislav Baturin (188-F-1995) of Altay