Superliga Round 4 (Regular Season): Vllaznia keeps a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Vllaznia as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Vllaznia edged their biggest opponent Teuta in Shkodra 92-90. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Teuta. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Vllaznia looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Vllaznia made 10 blocks. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jayden Hibbitt (198, college: Ottawa, KS) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Danquez Dawsey (188-2002, college: Lamar) contributed with 25 points and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Trey Hubbard (190-2002, college: C-N) replied with 31 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Teuta. Vllaznia have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Teuta at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Beselidhja.
Important game to mention about took place in Elbasan. Top-ranked Kamza (3-0) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Elbasani (1-2) 84-82 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Ahamed Mohammed (185, college: SF Austin) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Eric Hancik who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Kamza's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American guard Keyln McBride (180, college: Harding) responded with 28 points. Kamza have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Elbasani at the other side dropped to the seventh position with two games lost.
Bottom-ranked Flamurtari is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to eighth ranked Skenderbeu (2-2) 81-54 on Saturday evening. The winners were led by Ahmoni Weston who scored that evening 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Skenderbeu's coach Bruno Topi felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by Zach Engels did not help to save the game for Flamurtari. Skenderbeu moved-up to sixth place. Loser Flamurtari still closes the standings with four games lost.

In the last two games of round 4 Apolonia smashed Partizani on the road 93-59. Beselidhja destroyed Tirana on its own court 120-80.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 37 points (!!!) by Jaedon Willis of Tirana.



Elbasani - Kamza 82-84:
Important game to mention about took place in Elbasan. Top-ranked Kamza (3-0) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Elbasani (1-2) 84-82 on Friday evening. Kamza forced 19 Elbasani turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Ahamed Mohammed (185, college: SF Austin) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import swingman Eric Hancik (196-2000, college: NWOSU) who added 17 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Kamza's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side American guard Keyln McBride (180, college: Harding) responded with 28 points and Alban Cela (197-1989) scored 20 points and 6 rebounds. Five Kamza and four Elbasani players scored in double figures. Kamza have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Elbasani at the other side dropped to the seventh position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Kamza: K.Kaba 18+2reb, M.Ahamed 18+6reb+6ast, H.Eric 17+6reb+1ast, T.Lluka 11+2reb+1ast, L.Keyontae 10+9reb+1ast, J.Vruho 6+1reb+2ast
Elbasani: K.McBride 28+1reb+3ast, C.Alban 20+6reb+3ast, T.David 17+3reb+7ast, M.Chiwer 13+13reb+1ast, C.Kemondreon 4+10reb, Z.Henri 0

Flamurtari - Skenderbeu 54-81:
Bottom-ranked Flamurtari is still unable to win any game. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their fourth consecutive match to eighth ranked Skenderbeu (2-2) 81-54 on Saturday evening. Skenderbeu dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Flamurtari's 22. Skenderbeu looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The winners were led by American guard Ahmoni Weston (185, college: Madonna) who scored that evening 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import point guard Stephen Kelly (180, college: Edinboro) supported him with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Skenderbeu players scored in double figures. Skenderbeu's coach Bruno Topi felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by American Zach Engels (193, college: UMHB) did not help to save the game for Flamurtari. Armelind Sotiri (-2000) added 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Skenderbeu moved-up to sixth place. Loser Flamurtari still closes the standings with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Skenderbeu: E.Melvin 16+2reb+3ast, A.Weston 14+6reb+8ast, C.Shainen 12+1ast, K.Brooks 12+2reb+6ast, S.Kelly 10+6reb+5ast, W.Allen 6+9reb
Flamurtari: E.Zach 22+11reb+4ast, M.Arlind 15+1ast, S.Armelind 10+8reb+5ast, L.Enton 4+4ast, H.Osman 3+1reb, P.A 0+1reb

Vllaznia - Teuta 92-90:
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Vllaznia as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Vllaznia edged their biggest opponent Teuta in Shkodra 92-90. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Teuta. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Vllaznia looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Vllaznia made 10 blocks. American players dominated the game. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jayden Hibbitt (198, college: Ottawa, KS) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Danquez Dawsey (188-2002, college: Lamar) contributed with 25 points and 5 assists for the winners. Guard Trey Hubbard (190-2002, college: C-N) replied with 31 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Michael Green (190, college: MVSU) added 24 points and 6 assists in the effort for Teuta. Vllaznia have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Teuta at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Beselidhja.
Top scorers:
Vllaznia: J.Hibbitt 26+9reb+3ast, D.Dawsey 25+4reb+5ast, W.Myles 14+5reb+3ast, R.Shestani 12+2reb+6ast, Z.Mogbo 8+18reb+1ast, W.Errol 7+10reb+5ast
Teuta: T.Hubbard 31+7reb+6ast, M.Green 24+4reb+6ast, N.Fisher 18+16reb, R.Dunton 9+11reb+4ast, G.Kristi 6+6reb+2ast, K.Elios 2

Partizani - Apolonia 59-93:
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Apolonia (2-1) crushed 8th ranked Partizani (1-3) in Tirana 93-59 on Sunday. Apolonia dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Partizani's 34. Apolonia forced 20 Partizani turnovers and had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American forward Malachi Rhodes (203-2001, college: AUM) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds and the other American import guard Jabryn Anderson (188, college: Rogers St.) supported him with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Apolonia players scored in double figures. Even 9 points and 11 rebounds by Pellumb Bisheva (-1999) did not help to save the game for Partizani. American guard Milan Mejia (188-2001, college: Louisiana) added 14 points and 4 assists 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. Apolonia moved-up to fifth place. Loser Partizani keeps the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with Tirana.
Top scorers:
Apolonia: R.Malachi 20+16reb+3ast, T.Lane 17+6reb+4ast, T.Jaron 17+7reb+1ast, J.Anderson 17+9reb+4ast, D.Elijah 14+4reb+6ast, X.Tegu 5
Partizani: M.Mejia 14+2reb+4ast, F.Paloka 11, B.Pellumb 9+11reb+1ast, E.Kotori 6+3reb+2ast, K.Eraldo 6+4reb, G.Kejdi 3+3reb+3ast

Beselidhja - Tirana 120-80:
Rather expected game when 8th ranked Tirana (1-3) was smashed by fifth ranked Beselidhja (3-1) in Lezhe 120-80 on Sunday. Beselidhja dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Tirana's 34. Beselidhja forced 28 Tirana turnovers and outrebounded them 43-23 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Beselidhja looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Tirana's players. The winners were led by the former international guard Eldi Hysa (195-1999, agency: Interperformances) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 13 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists and American swingman Stephen Behil (201, college: Whitworth) supported him with 26 points. Five Beselidhja players scored in double figures. Even 37 points (!!!) (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) by American point guard Jaedon Willis (183-1999, college: NDC) did not help to save the game for Tirana. ex-international center Samuel Skendaj (197-2001) added 12 points and 5 assists 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. Defending champion moved-up to third place, which they share with Teuta. Loser Tirana keeps the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with Partizani.
Top scorers:
Beselidhja: S.Behil 26+4reb+1ast, K.Jalen 17+6reb+3ast, H.Eldi 13+6reb+13ast, M.Adong 12+5reb+1ast, V.Grazhdani 12+2reb, B.Cole 12+8reb+7ast
Tirana: J.Willis 37+4reb+2ast, M.Madison 12+8reb, S.Samuel 12+3reb+5ast, N.Giseld 9, S.Aron 4+1reb, N.Aleksis 2+1reb+1ast