BSL Round 8 (Regular Season): Winless Vienna loses another game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Bottom-ranked BC Vienna (0-7) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to top-ranked Gmunden Swans (7-0) 86-72 on Sunday evening. Gmunden forced 22 Vienna turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Vienna helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Chase Paar (210-2000, college: Shepherd) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 9 rebounds and ex-international guard Daniel Friedrich (181-1992) who added 9 points, 10 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The former international forward Aron Stazic (207-2007) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Gmunden Swans have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Traiskirchen. Vienna at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Gmunden is looking forward to face UBSC Graz (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Vienna will play against Wels (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in Wels supposed to be also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Nord Dragonz (3-4) played at the court of seventh ranked Raiffeisen Flyers Wels (3-4). Raiffeisen Flyers Wels did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 99-79. The winners were led by American guard Zach Laput (193-2001, college: Davidson) who scored that evening 25 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and Elvir Jakupovic supported him with 21 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Even 23 points and 9 rebounds by American guard Rashun Williams (201-1999, college: UT Tyler, agency: Ten18 Management) did not help to save the game for Eisenstadt. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Raiffeisen Flyers Wels have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with UBSC Graz and Eisenstadt. Eisenstadt lost third consecutive game. Wels will play against bottom-ranked Vienna (#11) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Eisenstadt will play against Kufstein (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Graz supposed to be also quite interesting. 7th ranked UBC St. Poelten (2-5) played at the court of eighth ranked UBSC Graz (3-4). UBSC Graz smashed UBC St. Poelten 105-83 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Cobie Barnes who scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Sean Smith produced 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. UBSC Graz moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Wels and Eisenstadt. St.Poelten lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. UBSC Graz will meet league's leader Gmunden on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. St.Poelten will play against Kapfenberg (#3) and hope to secure a win.

In the last two games of round 8 Klosterneuburg was destroyed by Oberwart on the opponent's court 85-66. Kufstein lost to defending champion Kapfenberg in a home game 82-94.



Oberwart - Klosterneuburg 85-66:
Very expected game when 9th ranked Dukes (2-6) were crushed on the road by fourth ranked Gunners Oberwart (5-3) 85-66 on Saturday. Oberwart forced 31 Klosterneuburg turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Maceo Williams (201-2003, college: Ashland, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. The other American import forward Victor Searls (206-2002, college: Ohio, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 20 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American guard Trae Broadnax (193-2001, college: Rice) produced 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Serbian swingman Milos Vranes (201-1995, college: SEMO) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Oberwart and four Klosterneuburg players scored in double figures. Gunners Oberwart have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 5-3 record. Loser Dukes keeps the ninth place with six games lost. Oberwart will meet at home league's second-placed Traiskirchen in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Klosterneuburg will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Oberwart: W.Maceo 21+6reb+1ast, S.Victor 20+3reb+1ast, W.Larry 13+1reb+8ast, A.Joe 10+2reb+2ast, K.Sebastian 10+2reb+10ast, K.Florian 6+1reb+1ast
Klosterneuburg: T.Broadnax 16+6reb+4ast, N.Zeleznik 13+2reb, M.Vranes 13+9reb+2ast, B.Blazevic 10+7reb+4ast, M.Willis 9+4reb, R.Andrija 3+1ast

Wels - Eisenstadt 99-79:
The game in Wels supposed to be also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Nord Dragonz (3-4) played at the court of seventh ranked Raiffeisen Flyers Wels (3-4). Raiffeisen Flyers Wels did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 99-79. Wels shot the lights out from three nailing 17 long-distance shots on high 54.8 percentage. The winners were led by American guard Zach Laput (193-2001, college: Davidson) who scored that evening 25 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and ex-international guard Elvir Jakupovic (182-2001) supported him with 21 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Even 23 points and 9 rebounds by American guard Rashun Williams (201-1999, college: UT Tyler, agency: Ten18 Management) did not help to save the game for Eisenstadt. American-Nigerian guard Austen Awosika (190-1998, college: CS Fullerton) added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the guests. Five Wels and four Eisenstadt players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Raiffeisen Flyers Wels have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with UBSC Graz and Eisenstadt. Eisenstadt lost third consecutive game. Wels will play against bottom-ranked Vienna (#11) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Eisenstadt will play against Kufstein (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Wels: L.Zach 25+4reb+3ast, E.Jakupovic 21+4reb+2ast, K.Dejan 13+1reb, B.Dragan 12+8reb, I.Starlin 12+7reb+2ast, N.Matas 7+2reb
Eisenstadt: R.Williams 23+9reb+1ast, A.Awosika 18+6reb+6ast, A.Orr 14+3reb+1ast, S.Hadzifejzovic 11+6reb, S.Konstantin 7, C.Fazekas 2

Kufstein - Kapfenberg 82-94:
Very predictable result in Kufstein where third ranked Kapfenberg Bulls (7-1) defeated 10th ranked Towers (1-6) 94-82 on Saturday. Kapfenberg looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Thailand forward Jalen Cooper (201-2001, college: EKU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds. Ukrainian point guard Vitaliy Zotov (188-1997, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 assists. Puerto Rican guard Jose Placer-Diaz (185-2000, college: S.Florida, agency: Helping Ballers) produced 29 points and 4 assists and Spanish-Venezuelan center Alejandro Redondo (203-2004, college: Chestnut Hill) added 20 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Kapfenberg and four Kufstein players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains third position with 7-1 record having just one point less than leader Gmunden. Kufstein lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth place with six games lost. Kapfenberg will meet at home St.Poelten (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Kufstein will play against Eisenstadt and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kapfenberg: C.Jalen 22+17reb+3ast, W.Mwani 21+5reb+2ast, K.Daniel 15+6reb, G.Daniel 13+3reb+1ast, Z.Vitaliy 13+3reb+13ast, K.Nemanja 10
Kufstein: J.Placer-Diaz 29+3reb+4ast, A.Redondo 20+13reb+3ast, D.Putnik 12+3reb, V.Evans 11+5reb, A.Felix 6+2ast, P.Miglinieks 2+2ast

UBSC Graz - St.Poelten 105-83:
The game in Graz supposed to be also quite interesting. 7th ranked UBC St. Poelten (2-5) played at the court of eighth ranked UBSC Graz (3-4). UBSC Graz smashed UBC St. Poelten 105-83 on Sunday. UBSC Graz looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Cobie Barnes (201-2000, college: SMWC) who scored 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import forward Josiah Shackleford (206-2000, college: N.Texas, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Four UBSC Graz players scored in double figures. American guard Sean Smith (190-2000, college: MTSU) produced 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and Swedish point guard Hugo Bergstrom (183-2001) added 19 points and 7 assists respectively for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. UBSC Graz moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Wels and Eisenstadt. St.Poelten lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with five games lost. UBSC Graz will meet league's leader Gmunden on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. St.Poelten will play against Kapfenberg (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
UBSC Graz: B.Cobie 21+5reb+4ast, E.DeAngelo 18+7reb+2ast, G.Jamison 13+14ast, S.Josiah 12+15reb+1ast, V.Pasterk 9+2reb+2ast, K.Jonathan 9+1reb
St.Poelten: S.Smith 25+9reb+5ast, H.Bergstrom 19+3reb+7ast, J.Bates 19+2reb+1ast, S.Kouakou 6+4reb, M.Paul 6+2reb, S.Simon 4+2reb

Vienna - Gmunden 72-86:
Bottom-ranked BC Vienna (0-7) is still winless. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to top-ranked Gmunden Swans (7-0) 86-72 on Sunday evening. Gmunden forced 22 Vienna turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 26 personal fouls committed by Vienna helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Chase Paar (210-2000, college: Shepherd) who helped to win the game recording 13 points and 9 rebounds and ex-international guard Daniel Friedrich (181-1992) who added 9 points, 10 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The former international forward Aron Stazic (207-2007) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Mike Holton Jr (186-1990, college: St.Michael's) scored 17 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gmunden Swans have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Traiskirchen. Vienna at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Gmunden is looking forward to face UBSC Graz (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Vienna will play against Wels (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Gmunden: Y.Coltie 13+2reb+1ast, W.Cory 13+3reb, P.Chase 13+9reb+2ast, L.Jakob 12+4reb+1ast, F.Daniel 9+2reb+10ast, V.Zivanovic 8+4reb
Vienna: A.Stazic 18+6reb+2ast, M.Holton Jr. 17+3reb+2ast, G.Robert 12+4reb+2ast, C.Lukas 12+1ast, A.Godfrey 6+5reb+1ast, K.Asuzu 4+3reb+1ast