KBL Round 4 (Regular Season): Mobis Phoebus lose their first game against Sono SG

KBL Regular Season is still in too early stage and there may be still significant changes in the standings. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Mobis Phoebus (4-1) in Daegu on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by tenth ranked Sono SG (1-3) 99-88. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Jong-hyun Lee (191-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 12 assists (perfect from downtown making all seven shots !!!) and American Deyonta Davis (211-1996, college: Michigan St., agency: MSG) who added 23 points during the contest. At the losing side American forward Gaige Prim (203-1999, college: Missouri St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sono SG left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with KoGas and Suwon KT. Mobis Phoebus at the other side keep the second position with one game lost. Sono SG is looking forward to face higher ranked Anyang (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mobis Phoebus will play against KCC Egis (#6) in Jeonju and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Inchon. Seventh ranked KoGas (1-3) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked Seoul Knights (3-2) 96-94 on Sunday evening. The winners were led by Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) who scored that evening 37 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and Seung-Min Shin supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Even 27 points and 8 assists by center Hyung-Bin Kim (202-2000) did not help to save the game for Seoul Knights. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory KoGas went down to eighth position due to points difference, which they share with Sono SG and Suwon KT. Seoul Knights at the other side keep the third place with two games lost. KoGas will play against league's leader Wonju DB at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Seoul Knights will play against LG Sakers in Changwon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
KBL top team - Wonju DB (4-0) added another victory to their record on Monday. This time they beat ninth ranked Suwon KT (1-3) in Busan 91-84. Dedric Lawson fired 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Yoongi Ha produced 25 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Suwon KT's coach Se-Woong Park rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Wonju DB have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Suwon KT dropped to the bottom place with three games lost. They share the position with KoGas and Sono SG. Wonju DB will meet KoGas (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Suwon KT will play against Seoul Thunders and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: LG Sakers destroyed Seoul Thunders on the opponent's court 90-69. Anyang unfortunately lost to Mobis Phoebus in a home game 75-86. KoGas recorded a loss to Seoul Thunders on the road 80-84.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 32 points and 6 assists by Junghyun Lee of Seoul Thunders.



Sono SG - Mobis Phoebus 99-88

The most surprising game was the first loss of Mobis Phoebus (4-1) in Daegu on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by tenth ranked Sono SG (1-3) 99-88. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Jong-hyun Lee (191-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 12 assists (perfect from downtown making all seven shots !!!) and American Deyonta Davis (211-1996, college: Michigan St., agency: MSG) who added 23 points during the contest. At the losing side American forward Gaige Prim (203-1999, college: Missouri St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and international forward Woosuk Lee (196-1999) scored 19 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sono SG left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with KoGas and Suwon KT. Mobis Phoebus at the other side keep the second position with one game lost. Sono SG is looking forward to face higher ranked Anyang (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mobis Phoebus will play against KCC Egis (#6) in Jeonju and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Sono SG: L.Jong-hyun 34+7reb+12ast, D.Davis 23+4reb, T.Joshua 14+2reb+2ast, S.Jeon 12+2reb+3ast, K.Kim 8+5reb, J.Jones 5+7reb+3ast
Mobis Phoebus: G.Prim 21+12reb+1ast, L.Woosuk 19+4reb+1ast, K.Aluma 16+4reb, J.Kim 12+7reb+3ast, G.Kim 8+5reb+1ast, J.Ham 7+2reb+2ast

KoGas - Seoul Knights 96-94

Important game to mention about took place in Inchon. Seventh ranked KoGas (1-3) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked Seoul Knights (3-2) 96-94 on Sunday evening. The winners were led by Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) who scored that evening 37 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and forward Seung-Min Shin (195-1998) supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Even 27 points and 8 assists by center Hyung-Bin Kim (202-2000) did not help to save the game for Seoul Knights. The former international forward Il-Young Heo (197-1985) added 21 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Despite that victory KoGas went down to eighth position due to points difference, which they share with Sono SG and Suwon KT. Seoul Knights at the other side keep the third place with two games lost. KoGas will play against league's leader Wonju DB at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Seoul Knights will play against LG Sakers in Changwon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KoGas: A.Nicholson 37+5reb, S.Seung-Min 21+5reb+3ast, D.Lee 12+6reb+4ast, J.Yang 10+3reb+1ast, S.Belangel 9+1reb+5ast, D.Kim 4+2reb
Seoul Knights: K.Hyung-Bin 27+8ast, I.Heo 21+5reb+1ast, O.Jaehyun 20+1reb+1ast, L.Williams 16+8reb, S.Oh 6+6reb+3ast, W.Choi 3

Seoul Thunders - LG Sakers 69-90

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Seoul Thunders (2-2) were crushed at home by eighth ranked LG Sakers (2-3) 90-69 on Sunday. LG Sakers made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American forward Dante Cunningham (203-1987, college: Villanova) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American guard Justin Gutang (191-1997, college: Skyline JC) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Four LG Sakers players scored in double figures. Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and American power forward Ishmael Lane (203-1997, college: NSU) 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. LG Sakers moved-up to fifth place. Loser Seoul Thunders dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. LG Sakers will meet at home higher ranked Seoul Knights (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Seoul Thunders will play against Suwon KT and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
LG Sakers: D.Cunningham 20+10reb+1ast, J.Gutang 19+8reb+2ast, J.Lee 18+3reb+6ast, H.Yang 12+3reb+2ast, A.Marei 7+5reb, S.Yugi 5+1reb
Seoul Thunders: I.Lane 16+8reb, K.Cockburn 15+11reb+1ast, J.Junhee 10+1reb, L.Weon-Seok 8+6reb+1ast, S.Dong-Hyuk 7+1reb+1ast, J.Lee 5+2reb+1ast

Suwon KT - Wonju DB 84-91

KBL top team - Wonju DB (4-0) added another victory to their record on Monday. This time they beat ninth ranked Suwon KT (1-3) in Busan 91-84. Wonju DB made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American power forward Dedric Lawson (206-1997, college: Kansas) fired 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The other American import guard Ethan Alvano (185-1996, college: CSUSM) chipped in 19 points and 6 assists. Alvano is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The former international center Yoongi Ha (203-1999) produced 25 points and 6 rebounds and Filipino forward Dave Ildefonso (183-2000) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Suwon KT's coach Se-Woong Park rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Wonju DB have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Loser Suwon KT dropped to the bottom place with three games lost. They share the position with KoGas and Sono SG. Wonju DB will meet KoGas (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Suwon KT will play against Seoul Thunders and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Wonju DB: D.Lawson 35+8reb+4ast, E.Alvano 19+3reb+6ast, S.Kang 10+9reb+5ast, Y.Kim 8+2reb, S.Choi 7+1reb+1ast, J.Kim 7+4reb
Suwon KT: Y.Ha 25+6reb+2ast, D.Ildefonso 15+4reb+3ast, M.Eric 10+4reb+1ast, H.Huiwon 9+2reb+1ast, P.Bass 8+7reb+3ast, S.Jeong 8+3reb+8ast

Anyang - Mobis Phoebus 75-86

Rather predictable result when second ranked Mobis Phoebus (4-1) defeated on the road 6th ranked Anyang (1-2) 86-75 on Tuesday. Mobis Phoebus looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Keve Aluma (206-1998, college: Virginia Tech, agency: Pensack Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. International forward Woosuk Lee (196-1999) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Mobis Phoebus players scored in double figures. American power forward Darryl Monroe (202-1986, college: GMU) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Filipino Rhenz Abando (188-1998) added 6 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mobis Phoebus maintains second position with 4-1 record having just one point less than leader Wonju DB. Defending champion Anyang dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. Mobis Phoebus will meet KCC Egis (#6) in the next round. Anyang will play against Sono SG and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mobis Phoebus: K.Aluma 29+10reb, J.Jang 12+6reb+4ast, L.Woosuk 11+8reb+4ast, J.Kim 10+1reb+4ast, G.Prim 8+5reb, J.Kim 6+1reb+2ast
Anyang: D.Monroe 15+11reb+4ast, B.Bae 10+1reb+2ast, J.Park 9+3reb+1ast, H.Jeong 8+3reb, J.Lee 7+2reb, A.Rhenz 6+7reb+2ast

Seoul Thunders - KoGas 84-80

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Seoul Thunders and 7th ranked KoGas had identical 1-2 record. This time Seoul Thunders used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Inchon 84-80 on Tuesday night. The former international Junghyun Lee (190-1999) fired 32 points and 6 assists for the winners. Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) chipped in a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) produced 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and the former international forward Dae-Heon Lee (198-1992) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four KoGas players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Seoul Thunders (2-2) moved-up to fourth place. Loser KoGas dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with Sono SG and Suwon KT. Seoul Thunders will meet at home bottom-ranked Suwon KT (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. KoGas will play against the league's leader Wonju DB and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Seoul Thunders: J.Lee 32+4reb+6ast, K.Cockburn 26+13reb+2ast, L.Weon-Seok 9+5reb, S.Choi 8+3reb+1ast, S.Dong-Hyuk 6+1reb+2ast, I.Lane 1+2reb
KoGas: A.Nicholson 33+8reb, S.Seung-Min 12+3reb+1ast, D.Lee 11+9reb+2ast, S.Belangel 11+1reb+2ast, B.Cha 7+5reb+4ast, J.Yang 4+1reb+1ast