KBL Round 7 (Regular Season): Anyang defeats KCC Egis in the closest game of the week

After 7 rounds played we can already see who rules in the KBL and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 7 in the KBL took place in Anyang. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of their biggest opponent Egis (6-2) to first ranked Anyang (7-2) 60-57 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a great evening for American power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. Filipino Rhenz Abando (188-1998) helped adding 12 points. At the losing side American forward Shawn Long (208-1993, college: Louisiana, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Anyang have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-2 record. KCC Egis at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. They share it with LG Sakers. Anyang are looking forward to face Suwon KT (#4) in Busan in the next round. KCC Egis will play on the road against LG Sakers in Changwon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Seoul was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Mobis Phoebus (4-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Samsung Thunders (3-5). Mobis Phoebus managed to secure a 4-point victory 80-76. It was an exceptional evening for American center Rayshaun Hammonds (206-1998, college: Georgia) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Seounghyun Lee accounted for 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) came up with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Seoul Thunders in the defeat. Samsung Thunders' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Mobis Phoebus maintains sixth place with 4-5 record. Seoul Thunders lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Seoul Knights. Mobis Phoebus will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Seoul Thunders' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Seoul Seoul Knights.
The game in Ulsan was also quite interesting. Third ranked Sakers (6-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Mobis Phoebus (4-5). Sakers defeated Mobis Phoebus 87-75 on Saturday. Assem Marei fired a double-double by scoring 28 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Rayshaun Hammonds produced 24 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sakers have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with KCC Egis. Loser Mobis Phoebus keep the sixth position with five games lost. LG Sakers will meet at home league's second-placed KCC Egis in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mobis Phoebus will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 7: Sono SG lost to Suwon KT on the opponent's court 71-77. Bottom-ranked Daegu unfortunately lost to KCC Egis in a home game 61-71. Wonju DB managed to beat Seoul Thunders on the road 94-80.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 31 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists by Henry Ellenson of Wonju DB.



Anyang - KCC Egis 60-57

The most exciting game of round 7 in the KBL took place in Anyang. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of their biggest opponent Egis (6-2) to first ranked Anyang (7-2) 60-57 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. It was a great evening for American power forward Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college: LSU, agency: Slash Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. Filipino Rhenz Abando (188-1998) helped adding 12 points. At the losing side American forward Shawn Long (208-1993, college: Louisiana, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and scored 7 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Anyang have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 7-2 record. KCC Egis at the other side keep the second position with two games lost. They share it with LG Sakers. Anyang are looking forward to face Suwon KT (#4) in Busan in the next round. KCC Egis will play on the road against LG Sakers in Changwon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KCC Egis: H.Ung 15+3reb, S.Long 14+10reb+2ast, K.Kyochang 7+10reb+4ast, J.Jae-Sok 6+8reb+3ast, D.Hernandez 6+2reb+1ast, C.Jing-Wang 5+1reb+1ast
Anyang: J.O'Bryant III 18+4reb+2ast, R.Abando 12+4reb, K.Jongkyu 8+4reb, P.Seungbin 7+4reb+2ast, H.Seunghui 4+1reb+1ast, B.Washington 4+5reb+2ast

Seoul Thunders - Mobis Phoebus 76-80

The game in Seoul was also worth to mention about. Sixth ranked Mobis Phoebus (4-5) played at the court of 8th ranked Samsung Thunders (3-5). Mobis Phoebus managed to secure a 4-point victory 80-76. Mobis Phoebus players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American center Rayshaun Hammonds (206-1998, college: Georgia) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. accounted for 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) came up with 21 points and 8 rebounds and Filipino Rhenz Abando (188-1998) added 11 points respectively for Seoul Thunders in the defeat. Four Seoul Thunders players scored in double figures. Samsung Thunders' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Mobis Phoebus maintains sixth place with 4-5 record. Seoul Thunders lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Seoul Knights. Mobis Phoebus will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Seoul Thunders' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Seoul Seoul Knights.
Top scorers:
Seoul Thunders: A.Nicholson 21+8reb+1ast, G.Geunhwi 12+1reb, L.Kwan-hee 12+2reb, L.Dae-Sung 11+4reb+3ast, K.Kanter 7+8reb+3ast, C.Seong-Mo 5+1reb+1ast
Mobis Phoebus: R.Hammonds 17+11reb+2ast, S.Myeong-jin 15+7reb+2ast, L.Seounghyun 14+10reb+5ast, J.Jun-Won 8, M.Oczon 8+1reb+1ast, H.Ji-Hoon 6+2reb+2ast

Suwon KT - Sono SG 77-71

Very expected game in Busan where 9th ranked Skygunners (2-7) were defeated by third ranked Sonicboom (6-3) 77-71 on Friday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Suwon KT dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Skygunners's 24. The former international forward Jeonghyeon Moon (195-2001) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. chipped in 13 points and 4 assists. Four Sonicboom players scored in double figures. American power forward Nathan Knight (208-1997, college: William & Mary) produced a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Jeong-Hyeon Lee added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Suwon KT went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Skygunners keeps the ninth place with seven games lost. Suwon KT will meet at home league's leader Anyang in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sono SG will play against Seoul Thunders (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sono SG: N.Knight 30+10reb+4ast, K.Kevin 13+4reb, L.Jeong-Hyeon 13+2reb+4ast, L.Dong-Seop 8+2reb+3ast, H.Jeong 3+2reb+1ast, C.Seung-Wook 2+2reb
Suwon KT: I.Hicks 15+2reb+1ast, J.Moon 14+10reb+3ast, K.Sun-Hyung 13+2reb+4ast, D.Williams 11+6reb+2ast, C.JD 9+2ast, H.Yungi 8+5reb+2ast

Daegu - KCC Egis 61-71

Very predictable result in Incheon where second ranked Egis (6-2) defeated bottom-ranked Daegu (1-8) 71-61 on Saturday. KCC Egis had a 30-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. fired a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American forward Shawn Long (208-1993, college: Louisiana, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Egis players scored in double figures. American power forward Nick Perkins (203-1996, college: Buffalo) produced 21 points and 8 rebounds and the former international forward Ricardo Ratliffe (203-1989, college: Missouri) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. KCC Egis maintains second place with 6-2 record behind leader Anyang, which they share with LG Sakers. Daegu lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. KCC Egis will meet LG Sakers (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Daegu will play against Seoul Knights (#7) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Daegu: N.Perkins 21+8reb+2ast, R.Ratliffe 10+9reb+1ast, S.Juyoung 8+1reb, S.Belangel 7+2reb, S.Seung-Min 6+1reb+2ast, W.Dong-Hyun 5+1ast
KCC Egis: K.Kyochang 17+6reb+2ast, S.Long 15+12reb+4ast, J.Jae-Sok 15+10reb+7ast, H.Ung 12+1reb+4ast, D.Hernandez 9+6reb, C.Jing-Wang 3+3reb+3ast

Mobis Phoebus - LG Sakers 75-87

The game in Ulsan was also quite interesting. Third ranked Sakers (6-2) played at the court of 6th ranked Mobis Phoebus (4-5). Sakers defeated Mobis Phoebus 87-75 on Saturday. LG Sakers outrebounded Mobis Phoebus 36-24 including a 26-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. Egyptian center Assem Marei (206-1992, college: MSU) fired a double-double by scoring 28 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. American center Rayshaun Hammonds (206-1998, college: Georgia) produced 24 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Shawn Long (208-1993, college: Louisiana, agency: Pensack Sports) added 14 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sakers have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with KCC Egis. Loser Mobis Phoebus keep the sixth position with five games lost. LG Sakers will meet at home league's second-placed KCC Egis in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Mobis Phoebus will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Mobis Phoebus: R.Hammonds 24+7reb+2ast, P.Moobeen 14+3reb+6ast, S.Myeong-jin 10+4reb+3ast, H.Ji-Hoon 7+1reb+3ast, L.Seounghyun 6+1reb+1ast, D.Lee 4+1ast
LG Sakers: A.Marei 28+20reb+5ast, T.Carl 16+4reb+4ast, Y.Ki-sang 14+3reb+1ast, Y.Junseok 8+3reb+7ast, M.Eric 6+4reb, B.Byung-Jun 5+1reb

Seoul Thunders - Wonju DB 80-94

Not a big story in a game in Seoul where 8th ranked Samsung Thunders (3-5) were defeated by fifth ranked Wonju DB (5-4) 94-80 on Saturday. Wonju DB dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Samsung Thunders' 38. Wonju DB outrebounded Seoul Thunders 46-32 including a 35-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Wonju DB looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Wonju DB made 7 blocks. American center Henry Ellenson (208-1997, college: Marquette) fired 31 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. His fellow American import guard Ethan Alvano (185-1996, college: CSUSM) chipped in 16 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Alvano is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Wonju DB players scored in double figures. Turkish power forward Kerem Kanter (208-1995, college: Xavier) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and Canadian Andrew Nicholson (206-1989, college: St.Bonaventure) added 20 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Wonju DB maintains fifth place with 5-4 record. Seoul Thunders lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with Seoul Knights. Wonju DB will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Seoul Thunders' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Seoul Seoul Knights.
Top scorers:
Seoul Thunders: A.Nicholson 20+6reb, K.Kanter 19+11reb+2ast, L.Dae-Sung 10+2reb+2ast, G.Justin 9+4reb+7ast, G.Geunhwi 9+3reb+1ast, Y.Sung-Won 4+1reb+1ast
Wonju DB: H.Ellenson 31+7reb+9ast, E.Alvano 16+9reb+8ast, K.SangJae 12+5reb+2ast, K.Bobae 10+10reb+1ast, E.Mostafa 8+4reb+1ast, P.In-Woong 7+1reb