Overview of Round 7 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Turkish Galatasaray (4-1) recorded its first loss in Istanbul on Tuesday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Italian Trieste (2-3) 80-79. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Galatasaray. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Mali center Mady Sissoko (206-2000, college: California) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American Markel Brown (193-1992, college: OK State) chipped in 13 points and 7 assists. American guard Errick McCollum (188-1988, college: Goshen) produced 26 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Trieste moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Galatasaray at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Rytas. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Important game to mention about took place in Warszawa. First ranked Lithuanian Rytas (4-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging their biggest opponent Polish Legionisci (2-3) 79-77 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Legionisci. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Jerrick Harding (185-1998, college: Weber St.) who helped to win the game recording 22 points. Gytis Radzevicius contributed with 8 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Andrzej Pluta (190-2000) answered with 23 points, 8 assists and 4 steals for Legia. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Rytas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-1 record, which they share with Galatasaray. Defending Polish champion Legia keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Le Mans between Spanish Gran Canaria and French Le Mans. Leader Gran Canaria (5-0) got a very close victory on the road over 4th placed Le Mans (1-4). Gran Canaria managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 on Tuesday evening. It was a great evening for Braian Angola-Rodas who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 7 assists. At the losing side David DiLeo responded with 14 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Gran Canaria have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Joventut. Loser Le Mans dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Benfica and Igokea. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Promitheas were crushed by Heidelberg in a road game 82-62. Igokea was smashed by Wuerzburg at home 56-85. Winless Bursaspor was destroyed by Cholet on the opponent's court 109-77. Spartak outscored Benfica in a home game 99-69. H.Holon lost to undefeated Joventut on the road 95-97.
The best stats of 7th round was 12 points and 10 rebounds by Ante Tomic of Joventut.



Galatasaray - Trieste 79-80

Turkish Galatasaray (4-1) recorded its first loss in Istanbul on Tuesday night. Hosts were edged by third ranked Italian Trieste (2-3) 80-79. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Galatasaray. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Mali center Mady Sissoko (206-2000, college: California) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American Markel Brown (193-1992, college: OK State) chipped in 13 points and 7 assists. American guard Errick McCollum (188-1988, college: Goshen) produced 26 points and the other American import Fabian White Jr (202-1998, college: Houston) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Trieste moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams. Galatasaray at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Rytas. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Trieste: S.Mady 21+10reb, B.Markel 13+2reb+7ast, U.Jarrod 12+2reb, R.Jahmi'us 11+3reb, C.Francesco 7+5reb, T.Juan 6+5reb+3ast
Galatasaray: E.McCollum 26+2reb, J.Palmer Jr. 10+3reb+1ast, F.White Jr. 9+7reb, C.Bishop 8+7reb, J.Robinson 7+2reb+3ast, J.Meeks 7+2reb

Legia - Rytas 77-79

Important game to mention about took place in Warszawa. First ranked Lithuanian Rytas (4-1) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging their biggest opponent Polish Legionisci (2-3) 79-77 in the game for the first place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Legionisci. Rytas made 16-of-21 charity shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Rytas outrebounded Legia 43-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. Rytas brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Jerrick Harding (185-1998, college: Weber St.) who helped to win the game recording 22 points. Gytis Radzevicius (197-1995) contributed with 8 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Andrzej Pluta (190-2000) answered with 23 points, 8 assists and 4 steals and American guard Jayvon Graves (191-1998, college: Buffalo) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Legia. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Rytas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-1 record, which they share with Galatasaray. Defending Polish champion Legia keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Rytas: H.Jerrick 22+4reb+1ast, W.Jordan 15+1reb, W.Jacob 10+7reb, R.Gytis 8+9reb+3ast, M.Gytis 8+6reb+1ast, S.Ignas 6+4reb+1ast
Legia: A.Pluta 23+2reb+8ast, J.Graves 16+8reb+3ast, R.Thompson 15+4reb+2ast, O.Silins 9+5reb, C.Ponsar 6+3reb+1ast, W.Tomaszewski 3+2reb

Heidelberg - Promitheas 82-62

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 3rd placed Greek Promitheas (2-3) were crushed on the road by fourth ranked German MLP Academics Heidelberg (2-3) 82-62 on Tuesday. Heidelberg outrebounded Promitheas 38-20 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Heidelberg looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Promitheas' players. It was a great evening for center Marcel Kessen (207-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds. American swingman Marcus Weathers (199-1997, college: SMU) helped adding 16 points and 6 rebounds. Four MLP Academics Heidelberg players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Claudell Harris Jr. (193-2002, college: MSU) responded with 21 points and the other American import power forward Kendal Coleman (204-2002, college: CBU) scored 10 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Heidelberg moved-up to second place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Promitheas. Promitheas lost third consecutive game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Heidelberg: K.Marcel 17+8reb+1ast, W.Marcus 16+6reb+2ast, W.Samuell 13+6reb+3ast, R.Eric 10+1reb, W.Michael 10+2reb+6ast, O.Osun 8+6reb+1ast
Promitheas: C.Harris Jr. 21+2reb+1ast, R.Gray 10+1reb, K.Coleman 10+2reb+1ast, L.Hammonds 8+3reb, K.McCullum 7+3reb, A.Karagiannidis 5+5reb+2ast

Le Mans - Gran Canaria 88-90

A very close game took place in Le Mans between Spanish Gran Canaria and French Le Mans. Leader Gran Canaria (5-0) got a very close victory on the road over 4th placed Le Mans (1-4). Gran Canaria managed to escape with a 2-point win 90-88 on Tuesday evening. Gran Canaria made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. It was a great evening for Colombian swingman Braian Angola-Rodas (198-1994, college: FSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 7 assists. Slovenian guard Ziga Samar (197-2001) helped adding 12 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Gran Canaria players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward David DiLeo (199-1997, college: CMU) responded with 14 points and Lucas Dufeal (204-2003) scored 9 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Gran Canaria have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Joventut. Loser Le Mans dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Benfica and Igokea. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Gran Canaria: A.Braian 25+4reb+7ast, S.Miquel 19+4reb+1ast, P.Pierre 14+3reb+1ast, S.Ziga 12+6reb+8ast, K.Kur 11+6reb, V.Eric 6+2reb
Le Mans: D.DiLeo 14+4reb+1ast, J.Berhanemeskel 13+1ast, T.Williams 10, L.Dufeal 9+7reb+2ast, T.Thomas 9+5reb+2ast, T.Hudgins 8+2reb+7ast

Igokea - Wuerzburg 56-85

No shocking result in a game in Aleksandrovac where second ranked German s Oliver Baskets (3-2) smashed 4th placed Bosnian Igokea (1-4) 85-56 on Wednesday. Wuerzburg made 24-of-31 free shots (77.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Igokea turnovers and had a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Canadian guard Marcus Carr (188-1999, college: Texas) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 assists. Canadian forward David Muenkat (201-2000, college: St.Francis X., agency: Players Group) helped adding 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). At the losing side American Javon Bess (198-1996, college: St.Louis) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and Serbian power forward Strahinja Gavrilovic (204-1993, college: USC, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 13 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Wuerzburg maintains second place with 3-2 record having just eight point less than leader Gran Canaria, which they share with Spartak and Cholet. Defending Bosnian champion Igokea dropped to the third position with four games lost. They share it with Benfica and Le Mans. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg: C.Marcus 19+4reb+10ast, M.David 16+7reb, M.Davion 13+3reb+2ast, T.Charles 7+5reb+3ast, E.Eddy 6+4reb, S.Ryan 6+1reb
Igokea: J.Bess 15+5reb+1ast, S.Gavrilovic 13+4reb, N.Popovic 10+5reb, B.Tyree 9+1reb+2ast, B.Simanic 4+2reb+1ast, A.Rorie 3+1reb+2ast

Cholet - Bursaspor 109-77

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th placed Turkish Bursaspor's (0-5) road loss to third ranked French Cholet Basket (3-2) 77-109 on Wednesday. Cholet dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Bursaspor's 36 and made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Cholet forced 22 Bursaspor turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Daylen Kountz (193-2000, college: N.Colorado) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 5 assists. point guard Nathan De Sousa (190-2003, agency: Network Sports International) helped adding 15 points and 5 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Five Cholet Basket players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward VJ King (198-1997, college: Louisville, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and the other American import Malik Parsons (190-1999, college: NWOSU) scored 11 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cholet moved-up to second place, which they share with Spartak and Wuerzburg. Bursaspor lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cholet: K.Daylen 17+3reb+5ast, A.Gerald 16+3reb+1ast, D.Nathan 15+2reb+5ast, W.Qudus 11+7reb, T.Aaron 11+1reb+4ast, M.Diarra 10+8reb+2ast
Bursaspor: V.King 20+7reb+1ast, M.Parsons 11+1reb+4ast, L.Nnoko 11+5reb, A.Konontsuk 8+4reb, B.Crawford 8+5ast, Y.Onar 6+2reb

Spartak - Benfica 99-69

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Serbian Spartak's (3-2) home victory over 3rd placed Portuguese Benfica (1-4) 99-69 on Wednesday. Spartak made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Spartak outrebounded Benfica 36-18 including a 26-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Spartak looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for Jamaican center Shevon Thompson (213-1993, college: GMU) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Stefan Momirov (198-1999) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). At the losing side American guard Geno Crandall (191-1996, college: Gonzaga) responded with 18 points and 5 assists and the other American import guard Aaron Broussard (196-1990, college: Seattle) scored 10 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Spartak maintains second place with 3-2 record having just eight point less than leader Gran Canaria, which they share with Cholet and Wuerzburg. Defending Portuguese champion Benfica keeps the third position with four games lost. They share it with Le Mans and Igokea. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Spartak: T.Shevon 21+6reb, M.Stefan 19+5reb+2ast, I.Dalibor 13+6reb+2ast, K.Keondre 12+3reb+2ast, R.Nikola 9+2reb+9ast, D.Igor 7+2reb+3ast
Benfica: G.Crandall 18+4reb+5ast, A.Dziewa 12+1reb, J.Sueing 10+1reb+3ast, A.Broussard 10+3reb+3ast, M.Ben Romdhane 7+1reb+2ast, T.Yussuf 6+1reb+2ast

Joventut - H.Holon 97-95

The game between closely ranked teams ended with their biggest opponent Israeli Hapoel Holon's (2-3) road loss to leader Spanish Joventut (5-0) 95-97 on Wednesday. Joventut made 25-of-27 free shots (92.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 H.Holon turnovers. It was a great evening for American Cameron Hunt (192-1997, college: Southwestern, KS) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 4 assists. point guard Ricky Rubio (192-1990) helped adding 15 points and 6 assists. At the losing side American guard Derrick Walton Jr. (185-1995, college: Michigan) responded with 24 points and the other American import guard Xavier Munford (193-1992, college: URI) scored 15 points. Five Joventut and four H.Holon players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Joventut. They maintain first place with 5-0 record. Loser Hapoel Holon keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Joventut: H.Cameron 20+2reb+4ast, R.Ricky 15+3reb+6ast, K.Yannick 12+6reb+1ast, T.Ante 12+10reb+2ast, B.Simon 11+3reb+1ast, H.Adam 8+3reb+2ast
H.Holon: D.Walton Jr. 24+2reb+3ast, J.McRae 18+1reb, X.Munford 15+3reb+3ast, N.Brooks 10+3reb+1ast, L.Carreira 8+4reb, I.Zalmanson 8+4reb+4ast