The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
The biggest surprise of round 7 in ProB was guest Licher Baeren's (4-3) road victory over 7th ranked Leitershofen (3-4) 77-63 on Saturday evening. The game was mostly controlled by Licher Baeren. Leitershofen managed to win third quarter 18-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Licher Baeren made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Licher Baeren outrebounded Leitershofen 43-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Jermale Jones (186-86, college: Tuskegee) fired 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Jason Swanson (201-86, college: W.Alabama) chipped in 11 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Lindsey Hughey (190-89, college: Weber St.) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Licher Baeren moved-up to third place in Group South, which they share with 3 other teams. Leitershofen at the other side dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Licher Baeren is looking forward to face TSV Troester (#12) in Breitenguessbach in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leitershofen will play on the road against Fraport Skyliners II in Frankfurt and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a home loss of second ranked Herten Lions (5-2) against twelfth ranked RSV Eintracht (1-6) on Saturday night. Host Herten Lions were defeated by RSV Eintracht in Herten 96-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Herten Lions. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Tobias Grauel (195-86) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 7 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Trevon Malone contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. RSV Eintracht's coach Kai Buchmann used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Will Taylor (200-89, college: Cal Poly - SLO) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for Herten Lions. RSV Eintracht maintains twelfth place in Group North with 1-6 record. Herten Lions at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. RSV Eintracht will play against higher ranked Dorsten (#4) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Herten Lions will play against Recklinghausen and hope to get back on the winning track. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Hanau (5-2) against tenth ranked Dresden (3-4) on Sunday night. Visiting Hanau was defeated by Dresden in a tough game on the road 84-91. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hanau. It was a great evening for Andrew Jones who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Dresden's coach Thomas Krzywinski used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Anish Sharda responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Dresden moved-up to seventh place in Group South, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Hanau keeps the second position with two games lost. Dresden will meet Bayer Giants (#8) in the next round. Hanau will play against the league's leader Dragons Rhoendorf (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Fraport Skyliners II (4-3) against eleventh ranked ifm Baskets Konstanz (2-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Fraport Skyliners II was defeated by ifm Baskets Konstanz in a tough game in Konstanz 65-73. It was an exceptional evening for Oumar Sylla who led the winners and scored 13 points and 5 assists. ifm Baskets Konstanz's coach Marko Radulovic allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. ifm Baskets Konstanz maintains eleventh place in Group South with 2-5 record. Fraport Skyliners II at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. ifm Baskets Konstanz's next round opponent will be higher ranked TV 1862 Langen (#7) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fraport Skyliners II will play against Leitershofen (#10) in Diedorf. Undefeated leader SC Rist Wedel delivered the seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked Spot Up Medien Baskets (2-5) 84-62 in Braunschweig. Davey Hopkins fired 17 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated SC Rist Wedel (7-0) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place in Group North with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. Spot Up Medien Baskets lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. SC Rist Wedel will face league's second-placed SG Schwelmer Baskets at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Spot Up Medien Baskets will play against Hannover Tigers (#8) in Hannover and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: In Group North Oldenburg were crushed by MTV Wolfenbuettel in a road game 89-64. Wulfen was beaten by Hannover at home 80-85. Recklinghausen was destroyed by Schwelm on the opponent's court 97-74. Dorsten outscored BSW Sixers in a home game 101-79. In Group South Noerdlingen managed to beat TSV Troester on the road 89-86. Dragons defeated Langen on its own court 82-71. Bayer Giants smashed Weissenhorn in Leverkusen 93-72. The best stats of 7th round was 27 points and 13 rebounds by Anthony Young of Wulfen.
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Herzoege Wolfenbuettel and 11th ranked Oldenburg had identical 2-4 record. This time Herzoege Wolfenbuettel used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from 89-64 on Saturday night. The game was mostly controlled by Herzoege Wolfenbuettel. Oldenburg was better in fourth quarter 19-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Herzoege Wolfenbuettel made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Oldenburg turnovers. Herzoege Wolfenbuettel looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Oldenburg was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Travis Clark (195, college: Lake Forest) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Center Frank Theis (200-82) chipped in 22 points and 4 assists. Five Herzoege Wolfenbuettel players scored in double figures. Naturalized American center Chris Heinrich (208-77, college: St.Louis) produced 11 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Michael Taylor (193-87, college: Whitworth) added 16 points 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. Herzoege Wolfenbuettel (3-4) moved-up to sixth place in Group North, which they share with Recklinghausen and Hannover. Newly promoted Oldenburg dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. Herzoege Wolfenbuettel will face higher ranked BSW Sixers (#5) in Sandersdorf in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Oldenburg will play at home against BSV Wulfen (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Oldenburg: M.Taylor 16+1reb+1ast, C.Heinrich 11+8reb+1ast, K.Smit 9+2reb+2ast, S.Kreutzer 9+2reb, P.Albrecht 8+4reb, A.Hartmann 6+2reb+5ast MTV Wolfenbuettel: F.Theis 22+3reb+4ast, T.Clark 16+14reb, S.Schubert 13+1reb+2ast, H.Knopke 10+5reb+9ast, M.Poeschel 10+1reb+2ast, M.Cantuerk 6+2reb+2ast
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both seventh ranked Hannover Tigers and 10th ranked BSV Wulfen had identical 2-4 record. But BSV Wulfen was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Hannover 85-80 on Saturday night. The guests trailed by 13 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 5 points. American guard Ashanti Cook (188-84, college: Georgetown) fired 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Nigerian-American center Michael Fakuade (201-89, college: Ill.-Springfield, agency: N.E.T.) chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds. American center Anthony Young (200-89, college: Ky Wesleyan) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import swingman Antonio Houston (196-88, college: Catawba) added 30 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Hannover Tigers (3-4) moved-up to sixth place in Group North, which they share with MTV Wolfenbuettel and Recklinghausen. Loser BSV Wulfen dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. Hannover Tigers will face Spot Up Medien Baskets (#11) in Braunschweig in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. BSV Wulfen will play against Oldenburg and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Wulfen: A.Houston 30+5reb+4ast, A.Young 27+13reb+1ast, H.Bellscheidt 9+3reb+1ast, P.Mazur 7+11reb+1ast, M.Schulze-Pals 4+4reb+1ast, M.Berger 3+2reb+6ast Hannover: A.Cook 18+9reb+4ast, M.Fakuade 18+8reb, J.Prasuhn 17+4reb, T.Welzel 9+2reb+1ast, M.Williams 9+1reb, J.Mondo 8+7reb
Undefeated leader SC Rist Wedel delivered the seventh consecutive victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 8th ranked Spot Up Medien Baskets (2-5) 84-62 in Braunschweig. The game was mostly controlled by SC Rist Wedel. Spot Up Medien Baskets was better in second period 16-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. SC Rist Wedel dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Spot Up Medien Baskets' 20. It was a great shooting night for SC Rist Wedel especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 68.8 percentage. American Davey Hopkins (195-88, college: Biola, CA) fired 17 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Marvin Boadu (193-89) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. Four SC Rist Wedel players scored in double figures. Cuban Howard Sant-Roos (200-91) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and Joern Wessels (205-91) added 15 points 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. SC Rist Wedel (7-0) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place in Group North with a perfect record of 7 victories in a row. Spot Up Medien Baskets lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. SC Rist Wedel will face league's second-placed SG Schwelmer Baskets at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Spot Up Medien Baskets will play against Hannover Tigers (#8) in Hannover and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: SU Medien: J.Wessels 15+3reb, H.Sant-Roos 14+7reb+2ast, E.Land 13+3reb+1ast, D.Johnson 6+2reb+3ast, O.Angerstein 6+5reb, L.Gertz 5+4reb+3ast Rist Wedel: M.Boadu 23+6reb+3ast, D.Hopkins 17+8reb+9ast, A.Johnston 15+5reb+2ast, F.Boeke 12+3reb, J.Laatzen 6, J.Ruppert 5+2reb+1ast
Rather expected game when 6th ranked Recklinghausen (3-4) was rolled over on the road by third ranked SG Schwelmer Baskets (6-1) 97-74 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by SG Schwelmer Baskets. Recklinghausen was better in second period 29-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. SG Schwelmer Baskets made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Recklinghausen turnovers. Center Andreas Kronhardt (204-89) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American Julius Coles (193-89, college: Canisius) chipped in 23 points. SG Schwelmer Baskets' coach Raphael Wilder felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American forward Robert Franklin (195-81, college: N.Mexico Highlands) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Patrick Carney (185-85, college: Chapman) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Recklinghausen players scored in double figures. SG Schwelmer Baskets moved-up to second place in Group North. Newly promoted Recklinghausen keeps the sixth position with four games lost. SG Schwelmer Baskets will face league's leader SC Rist Wedel on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Recklinghausen will play against Herten Lions (#3). Top scorers: Recklinghausen: R.Franklin 21+13reb+4ast, D.Leithner 15+1reb+1ast, S.Fuerst 13+1reb+1ast, P.Carney 13+5reb+5ast, F.Werner 5+4reb+1ast, M.Bregulla 3+3reb+1ast Schwelm: J.Coles 23+4reb+1ast, A.Kronhardt 21+11reb, D.Hamilton 14+5reb+4ast, L.Wendt 9+3reb+6ast, D.Malinowski 9+7reb+3ast, S.Schroter 5+6reb
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Dorsten (4-3) outscored at home 4th placed BSW Sixers (4-3) 101-79 on Saturday. The game without a history. Dorsten led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. BSW Sixers were plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American center Blake Poole (195-88, college: St.Martin's) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. His fellow American import guard Christopher Jones (183-88, college: Prairie View A&M) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 assists and 4 steals. Dorsten's coach Torsten Schierenbeck felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. American guard Jeremie Simmons (188, college: Ohio St., agency: SDJ Sports) produced 19 points and 5 assists and guard Sascha Ahnsehl (186-86) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Five Dorsten and four BSW Sixers players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Dorsten. They moved-up to fourth place in Group North, which they share with defeated BSW Sixers. Dorsten will face RSV Eintracht (#12) in Stahnsdorf in the next round and are hoping to win another game. BSW Sixers will play at home against Herzoege Wolfenbuettel (#7). Top scorers: BSW Sixers: J.Simmons 19+4reb+5ast, T.Lipke 14+6reb, S.Ahnsehl 12+5reb+5ast, R.Schirmer 12+8reb+2ast, D.Stawowski 8+3reb, P.Harrison 8+4reb+1ast Dorsten: G.Hagner 15+3reb+1ast, B.Poole 14+10reb+6ast, N.Janoschek 13+7reb+1ast, C.Jones 13+1reb+11ast, J.Cadmus 11+3reb+4ast, P.Spettmann 11+6reb
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Herten Lions (5-2) against twelfth ranked RSV Eintracht (1-6) on Saturday night. Host Herten Lions were defeated by RSV Eintracht in Herten 96-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Herten Lions. Herten Lions were tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Tobias Grauel (195-86) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 7 assists (made all of his seven free throws). American power forward Trevon Malone (202-88, college: Mississippi Coll.) contributed with 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. RSV Eintracht's coach Kai Buchmann used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Will Taylor (200-89, college: Cal Poly - SLO) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and power forward Christoph Hackenesch (204-86) added 13 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Herten Lions. Four Herten Lions players scored in double figures. RSV Eintracht maintains twelfth place in Group North with 1-6 record. Herten Lions at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. RSV Eintracht will play against higher ranked Dorsten (#4) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Herten Lions will play against Recklinghausen and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Herten Lions: W.Taylor 20+10reb, A.Bowie 18+3reb+1ast, F.Sadek 14+4reb+4ast, C.Hackenesch 13+7reb+3ast, Y.Opitz 9+1reb+2ast, B.Larrieu 7+3reb+5ast Stahnsdorf: T.Malone 19+6reb, T.Grauel 18+3reb+7ast, B.Wheadon 14+3reb+2ast, R.Jorch 11+2reb, M.Reid 9+1reb+1ast, Y.Evans 9+3reb+4ast
Not a big story in a game in Breitenguessbach where bottom-ranked TSV Troester (0-7) was edged by fifth ranked Noerdlingen (4-3) 89-86 on Sunday. TSV Troester cut a 14-point halftime deficit to three at the end of the game. TSV Troester was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Brandon Hogg (186-89, college: S.Indiana) fired 25 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Fabian Brutting (189-88) chipped in 21 points. Johannes Richter (206-93) produced a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds and guard Steffen Walde (190-92) added 19 points (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. TSV Troester's coach Jamie Duncan rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Noerdlingen. They moved-up to third place in Group South, which they share with 3 other teams. TSV Troester lost their seventh game in a row. They still closes the standings with seven games lost. Noerdlingen will face Weissenhorn Youngstars (#5) at home in the next round. TSV Troester will play against Licher Baeren (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: TSV Troester: J.Richter 24+11reb+1ast, S.Walde 19+2reb+2ast, A.Engel 10+6reb+3ast, D.Taylor 10+1reb+4ast, J.Thiemann 8+5reb, T.Korndoerfer 8+6reb+1ast Noerdlingen: B.Hogg 25+9reb+3ast, F.Brutting 21+3reb+2ast, S.Schmoll 15+2reb+1ast, K.Johnson 11+4reb, D.Rastatter 7+10reb+2ast, J.Eichler 6+1reb+3ast
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Hanau (5-2) against tenth ranked Dresden (3-4) on Sunday night. Visiting Hanau was defeated by Dresden in a tough game on the road 84-91. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hanau. The hosts trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 91-84. It was a great evening for American Andrew Jones (191-83, college: Miles) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws). His fellow American import guard Jason Boucher (180-80, college: Grand Valley St.) helped adding 20 points and 4 assists. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Dresden's coach Thomas Krzywinski used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Indian-American point guard Anish Sharda (188-82, college: St.Mary's, KS) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists and American Lionel Sullivan (201-87, college: Northwood) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Dresden and four Hanau players scored in double figures. Dresden moved-up to seventh place in Group South, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Hanau keeps the second position with two games lost. Dresden will meet Bayer Giants (#8) in the next round. Hanau will play against the league's leader Dragons Rhoendorf (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory. Top scorers: Hanau: A.Sharda 21+7reb+10ast, L.Sullivan 15+5reb+1ast, M.Schick 12+4reb+1ast, R.Huelsewede 12+2reb+4ast, M.Moelle 10+3reb, L.Griffin 8+6reb Dresden: A.Jones 21+10reb+4ast, J.Boucher 20+1reb+4ast, A.Heide 14+4reb+1ast, R.Haas 11+1reb+3ast, J.Benson 11+5reb+1ast, P.Rulke 8+2reb+1ast
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Fraport Skyliners II (4-3) against eleventh ranked ifm Baskets Konstanz (2-5) on Saturday night. Visiting Fraport Skyliners II was defeated by ifm Baskets Konstanz in a tough game in Konstanz 65-73. The hosts were tied after three quarters but managed to speed up in last quarter eventually winning the game. ifm Baskets Konstanz outrebounded Fraport Skyliners II 33-21 including a 27-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Mali forward Oumar Sylla (201-84, college: Richmond) who led the winners and scored 13 points and 5 assists. Forward Frederik Henningsen (197-88) accounted for 18 points for the winning side. Four ifm Baskets Konstanz players scored in double figures. ifm Baskets Konstanz's coach Marko Radulovic allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Nikolaj Vukovic (187-93) came up with 21 points (made all of his eight free throws) and center Johannes Voigtmann (208-92, agency: Limelight Hoops) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Fraport Skyliners II in the defeat. ifm Baskets Konstanz maintains eleventh place in Group South with 2-5 record. Fraport Skyliners II at the other side keeps the third position with three games lost. ifm Baskets Konstanz's next round opponent will be higher ranked TV 1862 Langen (#7) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fraport Skyliners II will play against Leitershofen (#10) in Diedorf. Top scorers: Fraport SKY II: N.Vukovic 21+3reb, B.Nicolay 11+2reb+2ast, J.Voigtmann 9+7reb+1ast, T.Oldenburg 8+4reb, M.Merz 7+1reb+1ast, M.Heyne 4 Konstanz: F.Henningsen 18+2reb+1ast, O.Sylla 13+4reb+5ast, M.Nikolic 13+6reb, R.Louisme 12+6reb, L.Menck 7+5reb+4ast, L.Raschka 6+3reb
The biggest surprise of round 7 in ProB was guest Licher Baeren's (4-3) road victory over 7th ranked Leitershofen (3-4) 77-63 on Saturday evening. The game was mostly controlled by Licher Baeren. Leitershofen managed to win third quarter 18-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Licher Baeren made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Licher Baeren outrebounded Leitershofen 43-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Jermale Jones (186-86, college: Tuskegee) fired 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Jason Swanson (201-86, college: W.Alabama) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Licher Baeren players scored in double figures. Guard Lindsey Hughey (190-89, college: Weber St.) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and forward Parnell Smith (200-84, college: Buffalo) added 20 points and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Licher Baeren moved-up to third place in Group South, which they share with 3 other teams. Leitershofen at the other side dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Licher Baeren is looking forward to face TSV Troester (#12) in Breitenguessbach in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leitershofen will play on the road against Fraport Skyliners II in Frankfurt and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Leitershofen: P.Smith 20+3reb+3ast, L.Hughey 20+7reb+1ast, P.Wischnewski 12+1ast, S.Montag 5+5reb, J.Genck 4+8reb+2ast, S.Woelki 2+2reb+1ast Licher Baeren: J.Jones 23+6reb+2ast, V.Klassen 15+4reb+3ast, J.Swanson 11+11reb+1ast, M.Perl 10+2reb+4ast, J.Hirschberg 9+2reb, N.Valentic 5+11reb+2ast
Everything went according to plan when leader Dragons Rhoendorf (7-0) won against at home 6th ranked TV 1862 Langen (3-4) 82-71 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Dragons Rhoendorf. TV 1862 Langen was better in fourth quarter 24-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Dragons Rhoendorf forced 19 TV 1862 Langen turnovers. The game was also dominated by American players. Geddes Robinson (195-87, college: Utah Valley, agency: SDJ Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Center Alejo Rodriguez (203-88, college: Iona) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). Dragons Rhoendorf's coach Boris Kaminski let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Power forward Martinis Woody (201-82, college: Benedict) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and swingman P.J. Reyes (196, college: Charleston Un.) added 16 points respectively for lost side. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Dragons Rhoendorf. They maintain first place in Group South with 7-0 record. Loser TV 1862 Langen dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Dragons Rhoendorf will face league's second-placed Hanau on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. TV 1862 Langen will play against ifm Baskets Konstanz (#11). Top scorers: Langen: M.Woody 19+16reb+3ast, P.Reyes 16+2reb, T.Jahn 11+4reb, J.Domdey 9+1reb+1ast, M.Schneider 7+3reb+5ast, S.Barth 5+1ast Dragons: A.Rodriguez 19+6reb, G.Robinson 19+10reb+3ast, V.Frankl-Maus 11+2reb+2ast, N.Larsen 9+3reb+11ast, F.Koch 8+2reb+1ast, E.Tukiss 8+1reb
There was an upset when 4th placed Weissenhorn Youngstars (4-3) were crushed at home by ninth ranked Bayer Giants (3-4) 93-72 on Sunday. The victory was the third consecutive win for Bayer Giants. They moved-up to seventh place in Group South, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Weissenhorn Youngstars dropped to the third position with three games lost. Bayer Giants will face Dresden (#9) in the next round. Weissenhorn Youngstars will play against Noerdlingen (#6).
Ratiopharm and Bayern Muenchen won BBL Semi-Finals openers - May 22, 2013
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Brose Bask. - B.Muenchen 85-98 (0-1)
The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Bayern Muenchen dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Brose Bask.'s 32 and made 25-of-27 free shots (92.6 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Brose Bask. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities [read more]
The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Bayern Muenchen dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Brose Bask.'s 32 and made 25-of-27 free shots (92.6 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Brose Bask. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Tyrese Rice (185-87, college: Boston Coll., agency: Priority Sports) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Israeli Yotam Halperin (193-84) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Slovenian Bostjan Nachbar (207-80) answered with 22 points and American swingman Casey Jacobsen (198-81, college: Stanford) added 15 points in the effort for Brose Bask.Five Bayern Muenchen and four Brose Bask. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Brose Bask.: B.Nachbar 22+1reb, C.Jacobsen 15+4reb+1ast, S.Ford 13+4reb, M.Zirbes 10+7reb+1ast, A.Renfroe 9+4reb+5ast, J.Goldsberry 5+2reb+7ast B.Muenchen: T.Rice 25+5reb+1ast, J.Jagla 16+1reb, Y.Halperin 15+4reb+3ast, B.Thomas 12+6reb+1ast, L.Roberts 10+9reb+1ast, C.Troutman 10+2reb+1ast
American players dominated the game. Center John Bryant (208-87, college: Santa Clara) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Allan Ray (188-84, college: Villanova) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Julius Jenkins (187-81, college: Georgia South, agency: Pro One Sports) responded with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Dru Joyce (183-85, college: Akron, agency: LUMANI 10.7) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. EWE Baskets' coach Sebastian Machowski rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: EWE Baskets: J.Jenkins 21+6reb+4ast, R.Paulding 18+3reb, D.Joyce 17+5reb+5ast, A.Chubb 9+5reb+1ast, R.Burrell 7+6reb+1ast, C.Kramer 6+3reb+1ast Ratiopharm: J.Bryant 24+12reb+1ast, A.Ray 16+5reb+1ast, P.Guenther 12+5reb+4ast, D.Theis 9+7reb+2ast, S.Esterkamp 8+2reb, O.Samhan 7+3reb+1ast
After surprisingly being swept by FC Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Beko BBL playoffs, one wasnt sure how 8 time champion Alba Berlin would analyze the season and react, but the club has decided to continue to allow head coach Sasa Obradovic (agency: Beo Basket ) fullfil his contract until 2014. The Serb guided Alba Berlin to a fifth place finish during the regular season with a record of 20-14, took the team to the Top16 of the Euroleague and won the Beko BBL cup [read more]
After surprisingly being swept by FC Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Beko BBL playoffs, one wasnt sure how 8 time champion Alba Berlin would analyze the season and react, but the club has decided to continue to allow head coach Sasa Obradovic (agency: Beo Basket ) fullfil his contract until 2014. The Serb guided Alba Berlin to a fifth place finish during the regular season with a record of 20-14, took the team to the Top16 of the Euroleague and won the Beko BBL cup. "We have taken the needed time to take the experiences and results of the last season to to analyze and reflect upon them. With Sasa Obradovic (agency: Beo Basket ), we have a high qualifyed coach that totally identifys with Alba Berlin and shares our basic values, effort, passion and devotion. We will continue to work on trying to continue with success and to get farther in the playoffs than last season", sztessed Marco baldi.
2. Bundesliga Pro B team Citybasket Recklinghausen has clinched a deal with Cavel Witter (183-G-87, college: Creighton) for the 2013-14 campaign, the club announced. The 25-year-old Kansas City, Missouri, native graduated from NCAA D1 school Creighton in 2010. He spent the first years of his pro career in Portugal. He averaged 9.9 points, 2.8 assists, 2.3 boards and 1.5 steals a contest for LPB side Barreirense in 2011-12 [read more]
2. Bundesliga Pro B team Citybasket Recklinghausen has clinched a deal with Cavel Witter (183-G-87, college: Creighton) for the 2013-14 campaign, the club announced. The 25-year-old Kansas City, Missouri, native graduated from NCAA D1 school Creighton in 2010. He spent the first years of his pro career in Portugal. He averaged 9.9 points, 2.8 assists, 2.3 boards and 1.5 steals a contest for LPB side Barreirense in 2011-12. Witter will join Christoph Bruns (180-G-87), Mirko Bregulla (184-G-78) and Milan Obradovic (186-G-90), who transfers from Schalke to his hometown team, in the Citybasket backcourt.
Art.Dragons: took 4th (last) place (1-5) in Group C of the Regular Season
Ratiopharm: took 2nd place (3-3) in Group G of the Regular Season, took 2nd
place (3-3) in Group L of the Top16, lost to Gescrap BB in the Quarterfinals 1-1
(-19) !!!
s.Oliver Baskets: took 3rd place (3-3) in Group D of the Regular Season
EWE Baskets: took 1st place (6-0) in Group F of the Regular Season, took 1st
place (5-1) in Group E of the Top16, lost to Karsiyaka (TUR) 62-66 in the
Semifinals, beat Gravelines (FRA) 84-76 in the 3rd place game !!!
Telekom Baskets: took 1st place (4-2) in Group H of the Regular Season, took
2nd place (4-2) in Group L of the Top16, lost to Krasnye Krylia (RUS) 0-2 in the
Quarterfinals !!!
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