Round 10 (Regular Season): Split defeat Igokea

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Bosnian Igokea (4-4) on the court of second ranked Croatian Split on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Split 98-93. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Split made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Jake Stephens (213-1999, college: Chattanooga) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Slovenian swingman Zoran Dragic (196-1989) contributed with 16 points and 5 assists for the winners. American Javon Bess (198-1996, college: St.Louis) replied with 26 points and 8 rebounds for Igokea. Igokea's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Split (3-6) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Igokea lost third consecutive game. Defending Bosnian champion still keeps top place with four games lost. Split is looking forward to face league's leader Cluj Napoca on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Igokea will play against the league's leader FMP BG in Beograd and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Beograd. Third ranked Serbian Mega BG (3-6) saved a 1-point victory at home edging top-ranked Croatian Zadar (3-6) 90-89 in the fight for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zadar. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Swingman Asim Djulovic (204-2005) scored 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Savo Drezgic chipped in 19 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side Montenegrin point guard Vladimir Mihailovic (193-1990) responded with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Mega BG keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Zadar. Mega BG will play against league's leader Cedevita Ol. in Ljubljana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zadar will play at home against Ilirija and hopes to get back on the winning track.
One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Serbia. The game took place in Beograd where second ranked Partizan won against host FMP BG (4-5) 91-79. Shake Milton notched 26 points and 5 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) to lead the effort. Even 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists by Filip Barna did not help to save the game for FMP BG. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Partizan have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Serbian champion maintains second position with 7-1 record having just two point less than leader Spartak. FMP BG at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. They share the position with Bosna. Partizan will meet Krka (#4) in the next round. FMP BG will play against the league's leader Igokea and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Derby was beaten by Borac on the road 89-82. Ilirija lost to Montenegrin defending champion Buducnost on its own court 66-86. Bosna unfortunately lost to Cedevita Ol. in Ljubljana 73-89. Crvena zvezda managed to beat Spartak at home 93-77.



Split - Igokea 98-93

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Bosnian Igokea (4-4) on the court of second ranked Croatian Split on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Split 98-93. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Split made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Jake Stephens (213-1999, college: Chattanooga) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Slovenian swingman Zoran Dragic (196-1989) contributed with 16 points and 5 assists for the winners. American Javon Bess (198-1996, college: St.Louis) replied with 26 points and 8 rebounds and Serbian Borisa Simanic (210-1998) added 16 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Igokea. Five Split and four Igokea players scored in double figures. Igokea's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Split (3-6) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Igokea lost third consecutive game. Defending Bosnian champion still keeps top place with four games lost. Split is looking forward to face league's leader Cluj Napoca on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Igokea will play against the league's leader FMP BG in Beograd and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Split: S.Jake 21+10reb+3ast, D.Zoran 16+3reb+5ast, S.Noa 15+4reb+1ast, D.Dario 12+9reb+1ast, J.Antonio 10+2reb+3ast, T.Myers 9+1reb+5ast
Igokea: J.Bess 26+8reb+1ast, N.Popovic 17+5reb+2ast, B.Simanic 16+6reb+3ast, T.Djordje 12+6reb+1ast, A.Rorie 8+8ast, D.Milosavljevic 6+6reb+4ast

Borac CA - Derby 89-82

Everything could happen in Cacak at the game between two tied teams. Both first ranked Serbian Borac and their close opponent Montenegrin Derby had identical 2-6 record. This time Borac used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Podgorica 89-82 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Borac outrebounded Derby 48-31 including a 25-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Nikola Manojlovic (201-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) to lead the effort and swingman Pavle Nikolic (200-2005, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Even 21 points, 8 assists and 5 steals by American guard Darius Johnson (185-2002, college: UCF, agency: Inception Sports) did not help to save the game for Derby. Power forward Aleksa Ilic (204-1996) added 16 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Derby's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Borac maintains first position with 3-6 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Derby lost fourth consecutive game. They still keep top place with seven games lost. They share the position with Ilirija. Borac will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Derby will play against the league's leader Dubai and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Borac CA: M.Nikola 28+15reb+2ast, N.Pavle 17+9reb+1ast, U.Aleksa 13+2reb, B.Diante 12+4reb+4ast, F.Stefan 11+9reb+1ast, J.Marko 6+7reb+2ast
Derby: D.Johnson 21+3reb+8ast, J.Davis 19+5reb, A.Ilic 16+6reb+2ast, M.Rebec 13+6reb+4ast, M.Dreznjak 11+2reb+3ast, F.Andjusic 2+1reb

Ilirija - Buducnost 66-86

The game between closely ranked teams ended with their biggest opponent Slovenian Ilirija's (2-7) home loss to first ranked Montenegrin Buducnost (7-2) in Ljubljana 66-86 on Saturday. Buducnost forced 19 Ilirija turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. French center Jerry Boutsiele (207-1992) notched 9 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Ukrainian point guard Oleksandr Kovliar (191-2002) supported him with 12 points. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds by Nikola Manojlovic (201-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Ilirija. American point guard Wendell Green Jr (180-2002, college: Auburn) added 14 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Buducnost have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Montenegrin champion maintains first position with 7-2 record which they share with defeated Ilirija. Ilirija lost fourth consecutive game. They still keep top place with seven games lost. They share the position with Derby. Buducnost will meet at home Vienna (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Ilirija will play against the league's leader Zadar and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Buducnost: K.Oleksandr 12+1reb+3ast, F.Yogi 11+2ast, B.Jerry 9+8reb+3ast, M.Juwan 9+4reb+1ast, T.Nikola 9+5reb+1ast, M.Fletcher 8+3reb+2ast
Ilirija: M.Edo 19+6reb+1ast, W.Green Jr. 14+3reb+3ast, R.Jurkovic 8+6reb+2ast, B.Marjanovic 6+2reb+1ast, B.Lian 4+2reb+1ast, P.Mark 4+5reb+5ast

Cedevita Ol. - Bosna S. 89-73

There was a small surprise when first ranked Slovenian Cedevita Ol. (8-1) won against their close opponent Bosnian Bosna (4-5) in Ljubljana 89-73 on Saturday. Cedevita Ol. made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Cedevita Ol. outrebounded Bosna 32-19 including 23 on the defensive glass. Umoja Gibson notched 11 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and American DJ Stewart Jr (197-1999, college: MSU) supported him with 13 points. Even 14 points by Serbian forward Petar Kovacevic (203-2002) did not help to save the game for Bosna. Serbian forward Djoko Salic (210-1995) added 12 points for lost side. Four Bosna players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cedevita Ol. have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Defending Slovenian champion maintains first position with 8-1 record which they share with defeated Bosna. Bosna at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. They share the position with FMP BG. Cedevita Ol. will meet league's second-placed Mega BG in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bosna will play against the league's leader Spartak in Subotica and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cedevita Ol.: N.Aleksej 14+1reb+2ast, S.D.J. 13+4reb, U.Gibson 11+1reb+5ast, C.Miha 9+5reb+2ast, B.Jaka 9+4reb+2ast, M.William 7+2reb+1ast
Bosna S.: P.Kovacevic 14+2reb+1ast, D.Salic 12+2reb+2ast, A.Plummer 10+4reb+2ast, J.West 10+2reb+3ast, L.Lopez 7+1reb+1ast, E.Atic 6+2reb+3ast

FMP BG - Partizan 79-91

One of the most interesting games of round 10 was a derby match between two teams from Serbia. The game took place in Beograd where second ranked Partizan won against host FMP BG (4-5) 91-79. Partizan made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. American Shake Milton (198-1996, college: SMU) notched 26 points and 5 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) to lead the effort and the other American import guard Duane Washington Jr (190-2000, college: Ohio St.) supported him with 24 points and 4 assists. Even 21 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists by swingman Filip Barna (201-1999) did not help to save the game for FMP BG. American guard Joshua Scott (185-1998, college: Thomas Univ.) added 12 points for lost side. Four FMP BG players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Partizan have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Serbian champion maintains second position with 7-1 record having just two point less than leader Spartak. FMP BG at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. They share the position with Bosna. Partizan will meet Krka (#4) in the next round. FMP BG will play against the league's leader Igokea and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Partizan: M.Shake 26+4reb+5ast, W.Duane 24+1reb+4ast, M.Vanja 14+4reb+3ast, O.Dylan 9+5reb+1ast, L.Arijan 6+4reb+1ast, P.Jabari 5+2reb
FMP BG: F.Barna 21+6reb+8ast, J.Ojiako 14+3reb, S.Aleksa 12+5reb+1ast, J.Scott 12+3reb+3ast, S.Lazar 9+3reb, R.Filip 4+3reb+2ast

Crvena zvezda - Spartak 93-77

Everything could happen in Beograd at the game between two tied teams. Both first ranked Crvena zvezda and their close opponent Spartak had identical 5-3 record. This time Crvena zvezda used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Subotica 93-77 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Crvena zvezda dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Spartak's 26 and made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Crvena zvezda forced 20 Spartak turnovers. American guard Jared Butler (191-1999, college: Baylor) notched 18 points to lead the effort and Canadian-Serbian guard Stefan Miljenovic (190-2001, college: Slippery Rock) supported him with 13 points and 6 rebounds. Five Crvena zvezda players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 6 assists by Montenegrin point guard Igor Drobnjak (188-2000) did not help to save the game for Spartak. American swingman Keondre Kennedy (198-2000, college: UNCG) added 18 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Crvena zvezda have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-3 record which they share with defeated Spartak. Loser Spartak still keeps top place with four games lost. Crvena zvezda will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Spartak will play against the league's leader Bosna and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Crvena zvezda: B.Jared 18+4reb+2ast, M.Stefan 13+6reb+3ast, M.Codi 12+4ast, I.Ebuka 10+7reb, N.Jordan 10+6reb+2ast, O.Semi 8+1reb
Spartak: K.Kennedy 18+3reb+1ast, I.Drobnjak 15+1reb+6ast, O.Hanlan 10+3ast, M.Vojin 9+4reb, S.Thompson 7+3reb, B.Boris 7+4reb+1ast

Mega BG - Zadar 90-89

Important game to mention about took place in Beograd. Third ranked Serbian Mega BG (3-6) saved a 1-point victory at home edging top-ranked Croatian Zadar (3-6) 90-89 in the fight for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Zadar. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Zadar was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Swingman Asim Djulovic (204-2005) scored 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Savo Drezgic (193-2006, college: Georgia) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side Montenegrin point guard Vladimir Mihailovic (193-1990) responded with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and power forward Karlo Zganec (206-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mega BG keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Zadar. Mega BG will play against league's leader Cedevita Ol. in Ljubljana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zadar will play at home against Ilirija and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Mega BG: D.Asim 34+5reb+1ast, D.Savo 19+4reb+5ast, L.Kyrell 16+5ast, S.Luigi 12+9reb+2ast, G.Lazar 4+4reb+1ast, B.Markovic 3+7reb+1ast
Zadar: V.Mihailovic 32+7reb+7ast, L.Mazalin 15+2reb+1ast, K.Zganec 11+12reb+2ast, M.Ramljak 11+5reb+3ast, B.Kapusta 9+2reb+4ast, L.Beech 6