Division I Round 11 (Regular Season): Siroki keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Siroki as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Siroki defeated 7th ranked Slavija in Siroki Brijeg 98-88. Siroki outrebounded Slavija 42-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Siroki looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Jalyn McCreary (203-2000, college: Mercer, agency: 011 Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard DMitrik Trice (183-1996, college: Wisconsin) helped adding 18 points and 13 assists. Forward Stefan Milovanovic (196-2000) responded with 26 points and 5 assists. Siroki have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Slavija at the other side dropped to the eighth place with six games lost. Slavija will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Siroki will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Zrinjski HT in Mostar.
Important game to mention about took place in Banja Luka. Fourth ranked Sloboda (8-2) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Borac (8-2) 62-60 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Borac BL. It was an exceptional evening for who led the winners and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Srdjan Milanovic accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized Serbian power forward Dusan Makitan (205-2005) came up with 24 points and 5 rebounds for Borac in the defeat. Sloboda moved-up to third place, which they share with Borac. Sloboda will play against Orlovik (#9) in Zepce in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Borac will play on the road against Basket Zivinice (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Vakuf between Jahorina and Promo. Third ranked Jahorina (9-2) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Promo (5-5). Jahorina managed to escape with a 2-point win 83-81 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Josh Pierre-Louis who scored 31 points and 5 assists. Reuf Livadic produced 20 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Jahorina have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Promo lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Student-Igokea. Jahorina will meet at home Leotar (#5) in the next round. Promo will play against Mladost in Mrkonjic Grad and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: Student-Igokea was destroyed by Orlovik on the opponent's court 89-66. Winless Radnicki unfortunately lost to Mladost in a home game 77-80. Basket Zivinice recorded a loss to Zrinjski HT on the road 78-87.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by Jalen Weaver of Zrinjski HT.



Borac BL - Sloboda T. 60-62

Important game to mention about took place in Banja Luka. Fourth ranked Sloboda (8-2) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging second-ranked Borac (8-2) 62-60 in the game for the third place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Borac BL. It was an exceptional evening for Vladimir Tomasevic who led the winners and scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Srdjan Milanovic accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Naturalized Serbian power forward Dusan Makitan (205-2005) came up with 24 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Tyron Harris (195-1991, college: Columbus St.) added 19 points and 7 assists respectively for Borac in the defeat. Sloboda moved-up to third place, which they share with Borac. Sloboda will play against Orlovik (#9) in Zepce in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Borac will play on the road against Basket Zivinice (#12) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Sloboda T.: S.Milanovic 16+6reb, V.Tomasevic 16+6reb+1ast, Z.Adi 11+3reb+8ast, S.Jovan 5+6reb, C.Sani 4+5reb+3ast, W.O'Showen 4+2ast
Borac BL: D.Makitan 24+5reb+2ast, T.Harris 19+4reb+7ast, B.Mirotic 5+7reb, S.Adamovic 4+3reb, N.Saric 4, S.Gavric 2+5reb+1ast

Orlovik - Student-Igokea 89-66

There was a minor upset in Zepce where 6th ranked Student-Igokea (5-5) was crushed by ninth ranked Orlovik (4-6) 89-66 on Sunday. Orlovik made 18-of-20 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. The best player for the winners was Slovenian-Turkish forward Emir Preldzic (206-1987) who had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. point guard Orhan Spago (182-2002) chipped in 17 points. produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Tarik Hrelja (199-2006) added 8 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Orlovik and four Student-Igokea players 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. Orlovik maintains ninth place with 4-6 record. Newly promoted Student-Igokea keeps the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Promo. Orlovik will meet higher ranked Sloboda (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Student-Igokea will play against Radnicki and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Orlovik: S.Orhan 17+1reb, K.Vasilije 15+1ast, P.Anes 13+2ast, E.Preldzic 12+1reb+1ast, P.Emir 11+6reb+11ast, A.Emir 8+5reb
Student-Igokea: A.Kristijan 14+7reb+1ast, M.Stefan 10+2ast, J.Luka 10+4reb+1ast, N.Stanojevic 10+2reb+2ast, T.Hrelja 8+6reb+1ast, G.Luka 7+1reb

Promo - Jahorina 81-83

A very close game took place in Vakuf between Jahorina and Promo. Third ranked Jahorina (9-2) got a very close victory on the road over 6th ranked Promo (5-5). Jahorina managed to escape with a 2-point win 83-81 on Saturday evening. Strangely Promo outrebounded Jahorina 41-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Josh Pierre-Louis (193-2001, college: UCSB) who scored 31 points and 5 assists. Serbian guard Branislav Vujadinovic (196-1997, college: Assumption, agency: Olsta) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Slovenian-Turkish forward Emir Preldzic (206-1987) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Orhan Spago (182-2002) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Jahorina have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Promo lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Student-Igokea. Jahorina will meet at home Leotar (#5) in the next round. Promo will play against Mladost in Mrkonjic Grad and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jahorina: P.Josh 31+4reb+5ast, C.JR 13+5reb+1ast, V.Branislav 11+5reb+3ast, B.Marko 10+5reb+1ast, R.Gutalj 9+1reb, M.Milan 9+1reb
Promo: L.Reuf 20+7reb+3ast, S.Nemanja 17+6reb+5ast, Z.Benno 17+1reb+2ast, C.Lane 13+4reb+1ast, I.Otas 8+8reb+2ast, N.Mustafica 5+9reb+1ast

Radnicki G. - Mladost 77-80

Rather predictable result in Gorazde where eleventh ranked Mladost (3-7) edged bottom-ranked Radnicki (0-10) 80-77 on Saturday. Mladost looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Serbian swingman Aleksandar Pantelic (198-1998, college: Dalton St., agency: Highlight Athletes) who scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Nemanja Milosevic chipped in 21 points and 5 assists. American guard Lucas Taylor (196, college: Syracuse) produced 26 points and forward Adi Alikadic (190-1999, agency: Olsta) added 19 points and 7 assists respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mladost moved-up to tenth place. Loser Radnicki G. still closes the standings with ten games lost. Mladost will meet at home higher ranked Promo (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Radnicki will play against Student-Igokea (#7) in Banja Luka and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Mladost: P.Aleksandar 21+9reb+2ast, N.Milosevic 21+4reb+5ast, S.Igor 13+10reb+4ast, A.Smiljanic 10+7reb+2ast, K.Drasko 6+7ast, C.Dejan 4+3reb+1ast
Radnicki G.: L.Taylor 26+3reb+2ast, A.Alikadic 19+3reb+7ast, E.Bradley 12+13reb, M.Hymon 10+12reb+1ast, D.Elez 7+1reb+1ast, T.Krupalija 2+4reb+1ast

Siroki - Slavija 98-88

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Siroki as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Siroki defeated 7th ranked Slavija in Siroki Brijeg 98-88. Siroki outrebounded Slavija 42-30 including 29 on the defensive glass. Siroki looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Jalyn McCreary (203-2000, college: Mercer, agency: 011 Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard DMitrik Trice (183-1996, college: Wisconsin) helped adding 18 points and 13 assists. Forward Stefan Milovanovic (196-2000) responded with 26 points and 5 assists and American point guard Pierre Sanders (178, college: Midwestern St.) scored 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Siroki and four Slavija players scored in double figures. Siroki have a solid series of three victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Slavija at the other side dropped to the eighth place with six games lost. Slavija will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Siroki will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Zrinjski HT in Mostar.
Top scorers:
Siroki: M.Jalyn 27+10reb+2ast, T.D'Mitrik 18+3reb+13ast, J.Covic 17+4reb+1ast, S.Josiah 16+6reb+4ast, S.Miha 15+10reb+3ast, G.Matej 3+5reb+2ast
Slavija: S.Milovanovic 26+3reb+5ast, P.Sanders 20+7reb+5ast, D.Hornbuckle 14+2reb+5ast, R.Victor 11+9reb+3ast, L.Egeljic 7+2reb+1ast, X.Lino 7+3reb+2ast

Zrinjski HT - Basket Zivinice 87-78

There was a minor upset in Mostar where 10th ranked Basket Zivinice (2-8) was defeated by twelfth ranked Zrinjski HT (2-8) 87-78 on Saturday. Zrinjski HT shot 24 for 32 from the free-throw line, while Basket Zivinice only scored seven points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was American guard Jalen Weaver (193, college: Fresno St., agency: Origins Sports Group) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard Alex Lomax (183-2000, college: Memphis, agency: MSG) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists. Forward Lazar Djurovic (202-1997, college: Dominican, CA, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 21 points and 9 rebounds and added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Basket Zivinice's coach Zoran Glomazic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Zrinjski HT moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with defeated Basket Zivinice. Basket Zivinice lost fifth consecutive game. Zrinjski HT will meet league's leader Siroki in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Basket Zivinice will play against Borac (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Zrinjski HT: L.Alex 21+4reb+5ast, W.Jalen 21+11reb+4ast, G.Alex 20+3reb+3ast, R.Jayvion 18+7reb+1ast, K.Zrno 6, M.Bojan 1+4reb+2ast
Basket Zivinice: L.Djurovic 21+9reb, M.Malik 15+4ast, S.Tesic 10+4reb+1ast, R.Radonja 10+3reb, K.Ado 8+5reb, R.Howard 4+2reb