KBL Round 40 (Regular Season): Mobis Phoebus are defeated by KCC Egis

The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 8 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Ulsan between third ranked Mobis Phoebus (27-18) and eighth ranked Egis (16-29) on Sunday night. Mobis Phoebus were crushed by Egis at home 102-76. KCC Egis dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Mobis Phoebus' 48. KCC Egis looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Mobis Phoebus' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 9 rebounds and the former international center Seounghyun Lee (201-1992) who added 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Gaige Prim (203-1999, college: Missouri St.) responded with 26 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. KCC Egis maintains eighth position with 16-29 record. Mobis Phoebus at the other side keep the third place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Suwon KT. KCC Egis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mobis Phoebus will play at home against KCC Egis and are hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Sakers (28-17) against fourth ranked Sonicboom (27-18) on Sunday night. Visiting Sakers were crushed by Sonicboom in Busan 90-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sakers. The winners were led by American center Rayshaun Hammonds (206-1998, college: Georgia) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and Hoon Heo supported him with 19 points. Even 8 points and 8 rebounds by Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) did not help to save the game for LG Sakers. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Suwon KT moved-up to third place, which they share with Mobis Phoebus. LG Sakers at the other side keep the second position with 17 games lost. Suwon KT will play against league's leader Seoul Knights at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. LG Sakers will play against Wonju DB and hope to get back on the winning track.
KBL top team - Knights (37-9) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat sixth ranked Wonju DB (20-26) 75-63. Jameel Warney fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Ethan Alvano produced 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Seoul Knights maintains first position with 37-9 record. Defending champion Wonju DB keeps the sixth place with 26 games lost. Seoul Knights will meet Suwon KT (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Wonju DB will play against the league's second-placed LG Sakers in Changwon and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 40: Anyang won against Sono SG on the opponent's court 86-84. KoGas managed to outperform KCC Egis in a home game 70-57. Suwon KT recorded a loss to Seoul Thunders on the road 83-73.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks by Youngjun An of Seoul Knights.



Sono SG - Anyang 84-86

Rather expected game in Daegu where 10th ranked Skygunners (14-31) were edged by seventh ranked Anyang (18-27) 86-84 on Saturday. American power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard Jihoon Park (184-1995) chipped in 20 points and 6 assists. Filipino Kevin Quiambao (193-2001) produced 26 points and 8 rebounds and American forward DJ Burns Jr (206-2000, college: NC State) added 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Anyang maintains seventh position with 18-27 record. Sono SG lost fifth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 31 lost games. Anyang will meet higher ranked KoGas (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Sono SG will play against KoGas (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sono SG: D.Burns Jr. 27+5reb+4ast, K.Quiambao 26+8reb+3ast, J.Lee 13+2reb+5ast, D.Lim 8+4reb, J.Lee 5+6reb+3ast, H.Jeong 3
Anyang: J.O'Bryant III 21+10reb+1ast, J.Park 20+3reb+6ast, J.Gomez De Liano 11+6reb+2ast, J.Jeong 9+4reb+1ast, S.Han 9+5reb+1ast, D.Burton 6+2reb+4ast

KoGas - KCC Egis 70-57

Rather predictable result in Inchon where fifth ranked KoGas (24-21) defeated 8th ranked Egis (16-29) 70-57 on Saturday. Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) fired a double-double by scoring 31 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Filipino guard Samjosef Belangel (177-1999) chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds. American power forward Donovan Smith (207-1993, college: Quinnipiac) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and the former international center Seounghyun Lee (201-1992) added 4 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KoGas maintains fifth position with 24-21 record. KCC Egis lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 29 games lost. KoGas will meet bottom-ranked Sono SG (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. KCC Egis will play against Mobis Phoebus in Ulsan and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
KCC Egis: D.Smith 24+14reb+1ast, H.Lee 9+3reb+2ast, C.Lalanne 8+1reb, C.Jung 4+1reb, S.Lee 4+7reb+4ast, G.Lee 3+2reb
KoGas: A.Nicholson 31+10reb+2ast, S.Jeong 12+1reb+2ast, S.Belangel 10+6reb+3ast, Y.Ndoye 7+6reb, J.Kim 4+9reb+4ast, J.Kwak 3+3reb+1ast

Seoul Thunders - Suwon KT 83-73

There was an upset in Seoul where higher ranked Sonicboom (27-18) was defeated by ninth ranked Samsung Thunders (15-30) 83-73 on Saturday. Seoul Thunders outrebounded Suwon KT 47-24 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Seoul Thunders looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) fired a double-double by scoring 29 points and 21 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American guard Justin Gutang (191-1997, college: Skyline JC) chipped in 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Samsung Thunders players scored in double figures. The former international center Yungi Ha (203-1999) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and American center Rayshaun Hammonds (206-1998, college: Georgia) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Seoul Thunders maintains ninth position with 15-30 record. Loser Sonicboom dropped to the third place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Mobis Phoebus. Seoul Thunders will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Suwon KT will play against the league's leader Seoul Knights having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Suwon KT: Y.Ha 18+6reb+1ast, R.Hammonds 17+5reb+2ast, J.Cagulangan 9+2ast, S.Park 9+3reb+4ast, J.Moon 8+6reb+1ast, H.Heo 6+4ast
Seoul Thunders: K.Cockburn 29+21reb+2ast, J.Gutang 16+6reb+5ast, S.Choi 13+5reb+2ast, J.Lee 11+2reb+7ast, W.Lee 10+2reb+1ast, G.Robinson III 4+5reb+1ast

Mobis Phoebus - KCC Egis 76-102

The most important game in the last round took place in Ulsan between third ranked Mobis Phoebus (27-18) and eighth ranked Egis (16-29) on Sunday night. Mobis Phoebus were crushed by Egis at home 102-76. KCC Egis dominated down low during the game scoring 86 of its points in the paint compared to Mobis Phoebus' 48. KCC Egis looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Mobis Phoebus' players. Worth to mention a great performance of Haitian center Cady Lalanne (208-1992, college: UMass) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 9 rebounds and the former international center Seounghyun Lee (201-1992) who added 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American forward Gaige Prim (203-1999, college: Missouri St.) responded with 26 points and 7 rebounds and international forward Woosuk Lee (196-1999) scored 5 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. KCC Egis maintains eighth position with 16-29 record. Mobis Phoebus at the other side keep the third place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Suwon KT. KCC Egis will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mobis Phoebus will play at home against KCC Egis and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Mobis Phoebus: G.Prim 26+7reb+3ast, M.Oczon 8+2reb+2ast, D.Lee 7+3reb+1ast, M.Seo 7+1reb+2ast, H.Han 6+2reb+3ast, W.Lee 5+5reb+3ast
KCC Egis: S.Lee 25+6reb+4ast, C.Lalanne 24+9reb+2ast, D.Smith 12+5reb+1ast, J.Jeon 9+2reb+6ast, C.Epistola 8+3ast, H.Lee 8+8ast

Suwon KT - LG Sakers 90-62

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Sakers (28-17) against fourth ranked Sonicboom (27-18) on Sunday night. Visiting Sakers were crushed by Sonicboom in Busan 90-62. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Sakers. Suwon KT made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The winners were led by American center Rayshaun Hammonds (206-1998, college: Georgia) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and the former international guard Hoon Heo (181-1995) supported him with 19 points. Four Sonicboom players scored in double figures. Even 8 points and 8 rebounds by Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) did not help to save the game for LG Sakers. Sang Yugi added 11 points for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Suwon KT moved-up to third place, which they share with Mobis Phoebus. LG Sakers at the other side keep the second position with 17 games lost. Suwon KT will play against league's leader Seoul Knights at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. LG Sakers will play against Wonju DB and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
LG Sakers: S.Yugi 11+2reb+2ast, J.Yang 9+1reb+3ast, A.Marei 8+8reb+3ast, D.Monroe 8+4reb+2ast, K.Doo 7+3reb+2ast, I.Heo 7+6reb+1ast
Suwon KT: R.Hammonds 26+12reb+1ast, H.Heo 19+3reb+3ast, J.Moon 16+6reb+2ast, Y.Ha 10+5reb+3ast, S.Park 9+3reb+3ast, J.Cagulangan 8+2reb+6ast

Wonju DB - Seoul Knights 63-75

KBL top team - Knights (37-9) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat sixth ranked Wonju DB (20-26) 75-63. American center Jameel Warney (203-1994, college: Stony Brook) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international forward Youngjun An (195-1995) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Knights players scored in double figures. American guard Ethan Alvano (185-1996, college: CSUSM) produced 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard In-Woong Park (186-2000) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Seoul Knights maintains first position with 37-9 record. Defending champion Wonju DB keeps the sixth place with 26 games lost. Seoul Knights will meet Suwon KT (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Wonju DB will play against the league's second-placed LG Sakers in Changwon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wonju DB: I.Park 12+6reb, E.Alvano 12+5reb+4ast, O.Spellman 11+4reb+1ast, H.Jeong 8+7reb+2ast, H.Kim 8+2reb, C.Onuaku 6+4reb
Seoul Knights: Y.An 19+7reb+2ast, H.Kim 17+6reb+4ast, J.Warney 15+10reb+4ast, J.Oh 10+2reb+3ast, B.Choi 5+4reb+2ast, H.Kim 3