KBL Round 43 (Regular Season): Anyang is defeated by Daegu

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between second ranked Anyang (30-17) and ninth ranked Daegu (15-32) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Anyang was defeated by Daegu in Incheon 80-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Anyang. They outrebounded Anyang 45-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Filipino guard Samjosef Belangel (177-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 assists. The former international forward Ricardo Ratliffe (203-1989, college: Missouri) helped adding 20 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side American power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Daegu maintains ninth place with 15-32 record. Anyang at the other side keeps the second position with 17 games lost. Daegu are looking forward to face higher ranked Suwon KT (#7) in Busan in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Anyang will have a break next round.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Wonju. 4th placed host Wonju DB (27-20) lost to first ranked Sakers (33-15) 77-69. It was an exceptional evening for Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Junseok Yang accounted for 11 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. American center Henry Ellenson (208-1997, college: Marquette) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds for Wonju DB in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains first place with 33-15 record. Wonju DB at the other side keeps the fourth position with 20 games lost. LG Sakers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Wonju DB will play on the road against Suwon KT (#7) in Busan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
KCC Egis (#5) were upset in Ulsan by eighth ranked Mobis Phoebus 85-74. Rayshaun Hammonds fired 20 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Shawn Long produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for lost side. Egis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mobis Phoebus maintains eighth place with 17-30 record. Loser Egis keep the fifth position with 23 games lost. They share it with Sono SG. Mobis Phoebus will meet higher ranked Sono SG (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. KCC Egis will play against Seoul Thunders and hope to secure a win.

In the last game of round 43 bottom-ranked Seoul Thunders were destroyed by Sono SG on the opponent's court 98-75.



Sono SG - Seoul Thunders 98-75

Very expected game in Daegu where 10th ranked Samsung Thunders (13-34) were crushed by sixth ranked Skygunners (24-23) 98-75 on Sunday. Sono SG looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American power forward Nathan Knight (208-1997, college: William & Mary) fired a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Filipino Kevin Quiambao (193-2001) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Skygunners players scored in double figures. Turkish power forward Kerem Kanter (208-1995, college: Xavier) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized American guard Justin Gutang (191-1997, college: Skyline JC) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Skygunners have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Sono SG moved-up to fifth place, which they share with KCC Egis. Seoul Thunders lost sixth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 34 lost games. Sono SG will meet at home Mobis Phoebus (#8) in the next round. Seoul Thunders will play against KCC Egis in Busan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sono SG: K.Nathan 26+12reb+4ast, J.Lee 18+3reb+4ast, Q.Kevin 15+8reb+6ast, M.Egidijus 14+3reb+1ast, J.Kang 13, D.Lim 7+1reb+1ast
Seoul Thunders: K.Kanter 23+11reb+3ast, G.Justin 16+8reb+1ast, L.Kwan-hee 14+1reb+3ast, L.Kyutae 9+3reb, H.Ho-Bin 3+3reb+7ast, H.Choi 3+2reb+1ast

Wonju DB - LG Sakers 69-77

The game between Top Four teams took place in Wonju. 4th placed host Wonju DB (27-20) lost to first ranked Sakers (33-15) 77-69. LG Sakers outrebounded Wonju DB 38-27 including 24 on the defensive glass. LG Sakers players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. International guard Junseok Yang (179-2001) accounted for 11 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists for the winning side. Four Sakers players scored in double figures. American center Henry Ellenson (208-1997, college: Marquette) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Hyo-Geun Jeong (200-1993) added 19 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Wonju DB in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending champion maintains first place with 33-15 record. Wonju DB at the other side keeps the fourth position with 20 games lost. LG Sakers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Wonju DB will play on the road against Suwon KT (#7) in Busan and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
LG Sakers: M.Assem 28+17reb+5ast, C.Tamayo 19+3reb+2ast, K.Yu 15+1reb+1ast, J.Yang 11+5reb+11ast, E.Micheal 2+2reb, H.Yang 2+5reb+2ast
Wonju DB: H.Jeong 19+7reb+1ast, H.Ellenson 16+9reb+3ast, C.Sung-Won 14+4ast, E.Mostafa 7+2reb, L.Yujin 6+3reb+2ast, E.Alvano 5+2reb+4ast

Mobis Phoebus - KCC Egis 85-74

KCC Egis (#5) were upset in Ulsan by eighth ranked Mobis Phoebus 85-74. Mobis Phoebus looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American center Rayshaun Hammonds (206-1998, college: Georgia) fired 20 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Guard Myeong-jin Seo (191-1999) chipped in 20 points and 8 assists. Four Mobis Phoebus players scored in double figures. American forward Shawn Long (208-1993, college: Louisiana, agency: Pensack Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and the former international guard Hoon Heo (181-1995) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Egis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Mobis Phoebus maintains eighth place with 17-30 record. Loser Egis keep the fifth position with 23 games lost. They share it with Sono SG. Mobis Phoebus will meet higher ranked Sono SG (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. KCC Egis will play against Seoul Thunders and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mobis Phoebus: H.Rayshaun 20+6reb+7ast, M.Seo 20+3reb+8ast, M.Park 14+3reb+6ast, D.Lee 11+3reb+2ast, H.Jo 6+3reb, S.Lee 6+11reb+1ast
KCC Egis: S.Long 21+13reb+4ast, H.Hoon 17+5reb+8ast, Y.Ki-Chan 10, D.Hernandez 8+2reb, K.Kyochang 6+2reb+3ast, D.Kim 5+1reb+1ast

Daegu - Anyang 80-68

The game between second ranked Anyang (30-17) and ninth ranked Daegu (15-32) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Anyang was defeated by Daegu in Incheon 80-68. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Anyang. They outrebounded Anyang 45-30 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Filipino guard Samjosef Belangel (177-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 assists. The former international forward Ricardo Ratliffe (203-1989, college: Missouri) helped adding 20 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side American power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and center Seunghui Han (200-1998) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Daegu maintains ninth place with 15-32 record. Anyang at the other side keeps the second position with 17 games lost. Daegu are looking forward to face higher ranked Suwon KT (#7) in Busan in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Anyang will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Daegu: B.Samjosef 23+4reb+8ast, R.Ricardo 20+7reb+2ast, M.Kim 11+8reb+2ast, S.Jeong 8+3reb+3ast, J.Kim 6+10reb+1ast, B.Bennie 6+4reb+1ast
Anyang: J.O'Bryant III 17+8reb+3ast, B.Junhyeong 14+2reb, H.Seunghui 13+9reb, P.Jihoon 7+3reb+5ast, K.Young-Hyun 4+1reb+1ast, S.Hyeok 3+2ast