KBL Round 32 (Regular Season): Top-ranked Wonju DB wins another game

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KBL top team - Wonju DB (32-10) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat ninth ranked Skygunners (12-29) 89-74. Wonju DB outrebounded Sono SG 51-30 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Wonju DB looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Sono SG's players. The former international forward SangJae Kang (202-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. American center Jeff Withey (213-1990, college: Kansas) contributed with 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Forward Jong-hyun Lee (191-1999) replied with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for Sono SG. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Wonju DB maintains first position with 32-10 record. Sono SG lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 29 games lost. Wonju DB are looking forward to face Seoul Knights (#4) at home in the next round. Sono SG will play against KCC Egis (#6) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
The game in Inchon was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Sakers (26-15) played at the court of 7th ranked KoGas (16-25). Sakers managed to secure a 7-point victory 87-80. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Hongseok Yang (199-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and Justin Gutang who added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The former international forward DuVaughn Maxwell (201-1991, college: Hampton) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. LG Sakers maintains third position with 26-15 record having seven points less than leader Wonju DB. KoGas at the other side keep the seventh place with 25 games lost. LG Sakers will play against Seoul Knights (#4) on the road in the next round. KoGas will play against Anyang and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Anyang was also quite interesting. Second ranked Sonicboom (27-13) played at the court of 8th ranked Anyang (13-27). Sonicboom defeated Anyang 90-77 on Sunday. The winners were led by Paris Bass who had that evening a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 8 assists. Sonicboom's coach Se-Woong Park used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds by Robert Carter did not help to save the game for Anyang. Sonicboom have an impressive five-game winning streak. Suwon KT maintains second position with 27-13 record having seven points less than leader Wonju DB. Anyang lost sixth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the eighth place with 27 games lost. Suwon KT will meet at home Mobis Phoebus (#5) in the next round. Anyang will play against KoGas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 32: KCC Egis were beaten by Mobis Phoebus on the road 94-77. Seoul Knights won against Anyang on its own court 84-72. Seoul Knights managed to outperform Seoul Thunders in a road game 80-70.



KoGas - LG Sakers 80-87

The game in Inchon was also worth to mention about. Third ranked Sakers (26-15) played at the court of 7th ranked KoGas (16-25). Sakers managed to secure a 7-point victory 87-80. LG Sakers players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international forward Hongseok Yang (199-1997) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized American guard Justin Gutang (191-1997, college: Skyline JC) who added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The former international forward DuVaughn Maxwell (201-1991, college: Hampton) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds and the former international guard Nakhyeon Kim (180-1995) scored 19 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. LG Sakers maintains third position with 26-15 record having seven points less than leader Wonju DB. KoGas at the other side keep the seventh place with 25 games lost. LG Sakers will play against Seoul Knights (#4) on the road in the next round. KoGas will play against Anyang and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KoGas: D.Maxwell 23+15reb+3ast, N.Kim 19+2reb+1ast, D.Lee 14+2reb+2ast, S.Seung-Min 11+2reb, S.Belangel 9+1reb+3ast, B.Cha 2+5reb+1ast
LG Sakers: J.Ibarra 16+2reb+2ast, L.Kwan-hee 14+2reb+2ast, J.Gutang 14+6reb+6ast, H.Yang 11+10reb+6ast, J.Lee 11+1reb+1ast, H.Jeong 9+3reb+2ast

Mobis Phoebus - KCC Egis 94-77

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Mobis Phoebus' (22-18) home victory over 6th ranked Egis (20-18) in Ulsan 94-77 on Saturday. Mobis Phoebus outrebounded KCC Egis 47-30 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mobis Phoebus looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by KCC Egis' players. The winners were led by American forward Gaige Prim (203-1999, college: Missouri St.) who scored that evening 25 points and 8 rebounds and guard Moobeen Park (185-2001) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds by American Alize Johnson (206-1996, college: Missouri St.) did not help to save the game for KCC Egis. The former international forward Guna Ra (203-1989, college: Missouri) added 15 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Four KCC Egis players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Mobis Phoebus have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 22-18 record. Loser Egis keep the sixth place with 18 games lost. Mobis Phoebus will meet league's second-placed Suwon KT in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. KCC Egis will play against Sono SG (#9) in Daegu and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
KCC Egis: A.Johnson 19+11reb+1ast, U.Heo 18+3ast, G.Ra 15+6reb+1ast, K.Song 13+4reb+4ast, Y.Jun-Hyung 5+1reb, L.Geun-Hwi 3+2reb
Mobis Phoebus: G.Prim 25+8reb+1ast, L.Woosuk 13+8reb+3ast, P.Moobeen 13+6reb+8ast, K.Aluma 10+3reb+2ast, J.Jang 8+9reb+6ast, G.Kim 8+4reb+4ast

Seoul Knights - Anyang 84-72

Very expected game when 8th ranked Anyang (13-27) lost to fourth ranked Knights (25-15) in Seoul 72-84 on Saturday. Seoul Knights dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Anyang's 30 and made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Anyang 38-26 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American center Jameel Warney (203-1994, college: Stony Brook) who scored that evening 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Il-Young Heo (197-1985) supported him with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Knights players scored in double figures. Even 23 points by American forward Jamil Wilson (201-1990, college: Marquette) did not help to save the game for Anyang. The former international forward Hyo-Geun Jeong (200-1993) added 10 points for the guests. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Seoul Knights maintains fourth position with 25-15 record. Anyang lost sixth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the eighth place with 27 games lost. Seoul Knights will meet at home higher ranked LG Sakers (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Anyang will play against KoGas (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Anyang: J.Wilson 23+4reb+1ast, R.Carter 10+2reb+1ast, H.Jeong 10+4reb+2ast, J.Lee 7+7reb, J.Park 6+3reb+2ast, G.Chan-Hyuk 6+1reb
Seoul Knights: J.Warney 22+9reb+4ast, I.Heo 17+6reb, O.Jaehyun 16+3reb+2ast, S.Oh 13+4reb+1ast, B.Bae 7+8reb+1ast, L.Williams 4+3reb+1ast

Anyang - Suwon KT 77-90

The game in Anyang was also quite interesting. Second ranked Sonicboom (27-13) played at the court of 8th ranked Anyang (13-27). Sonicboom defeated Anyang 90-77 on Sunday. Suwon KT outrebounded Anyang 39-26 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Suwon KT looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American power forward Paris Bass (207-1995, college: Detroit) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Seong-Woo Jeong (178-1993) supported him with 11 points and 7 assists. Four Sonicboom players scored in double figures. Sonicboom's coach Se-Woong Park used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 33 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds by American Robert Carter (206-1994, college: Maryland) did not help to save the game for Anyang. The former international point guard Jihoon Park (184-1995) added 12 points for the hosts. Sonicboom have an impressive five-game winning streak. Suwon KT maintains second position with 27-13 record having seven points less than leader Wonju DB. Anyang lost sixth consecutive game. Defending champion keeps the eighth place with 27 games lost. Suwon KT will meet at home Mobis Phoebus (#5) in the next round. Anyang will play against KoGas and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Anyang: R.Carter 33+5reb+2ast, J.Park 12+1reb+3ast, J.Jeong 7+5reb, C.Sung-Won 7+1reb+7ast, K.Kim 6+3reb, H.Jeong 4+6reb+2ast
Suwon KT: P.Bass 41+16reb+8ast, Y.Ha 13+3reb+1ast, S.Jeong 11+3reb+7ast, H.Huiwon 10+2reb, M.Jeonghyeon 6+3reb, D.Lee 4+1reb

Seoul Thunders - Seoul Knights 70-80

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Knights (25-15) won against bottom-ranked Samsung Thunders (9-32) in Seoul 80-70 on Sunday. The winners were led by American center Jameel Warney (203-1994, college: Stony Brook) who scored that evening 30 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Il-Young Heo (197-1985) supported him with 28 points. Even a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds by Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) did not help to save the game for Seoul Thunders. The former international Junghyun Lee (190-1999) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Seoul Knights maintains fourth position with 25-15 record. Loser Samsung Thunders stay dead last with 32 lost games. Seoul Knights will meet at home higher ranked LG Sakers (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Seoul Thunders will play against Anyang (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Seoul Thunders: K.Cockburn 28+10reb+3ast, J.Lee 10+5reb+4ast, G.Hong 8+5reb+3ast, C.Minseok 6+8reb, I.Lane 6+3reb, S.Dong-Hyuk 5+2reb
Seoul Knights: J.Warney 30+8reb+4ast, I.Heo 28+3reb+1ast, S.Oh 14+8reb+4ast, O.Jaehyun 4+2reb+1ast, B.Bae 2+3reb+1ast, W.Yaung 2+2ast

Wonju DB - Sono SG 89-74

KBL top team - Wonju DB (32-10) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat ninth ranked Skygunners (12-29) 89-74. Wonju DB outrebounded Sono SG 51-30 including a 35-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Wonju DB looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Sono SG's players. The former international forward SangJae Kang (202-1994) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. American center Jeff Withey (213-1990, college: Kansas) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Forward Jong-hyun Lee (191-1999) replied with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Nigerian-American center Chinanu Onuaku (207-1996, college: Louisville) added 15 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Sono SG. 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. Wonju DB maintains first position with 32-10 record. Sono SG lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 29 games lost. Wonju DB are looking forward to face Seoul Knights (#4) at home in the next round. Sono SG will play against KCC Egis (#6) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Sono SG: L.Jong-hyun 20+5reb+6ast, C.Onuaku 15+9reb+1ast, H.Han 12+3reb+4ast, J.Kim 10+4reb, A.Jeong 6, M.Kim 5+3reb
Wonju DB: D.Lawson 21+7reb+1ast, S.Kang 20+11reb+5ast, J.Withey 15+14reb+1ast, Y.Kim 11+1reb, P.In-Woong 10+1reb+1ast, E.Alvano 4+3reb+10ast