Division I Round 26 (Regular Season): Siroki defeat Borac

The Regular Season in Division I just ended. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Borac (21-3) in Siroki Brijeg on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by second ranked Siroki (20-4) 89-87. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Borac BL. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Strangely Borac outrebounded Siroki 35-22 including 24 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Borac helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard DMitrik Trice (183-1996, college: Wisconsin, agency: Diamond Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 4 assists. Naturalized Croatian guard Dominik Vujanovic (182-2003) contributed with 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international power forward Dusan Makitan (205-2005) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for Borac. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Siroki maintains second position with 20-4 record behind leader Borac BL. Borac at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Sloboda (17-7) against thirteenth ranked Radnicki (7-17) on Saturday night. Host Sloboda was edged by Radnicki in a tough game in Tuzla 84-85. American forward Bradley Ezewiro (206-2002, college: San Diego) scored 23 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Adi Alikadic chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Serbian center Savo Milanovic (207-2001) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Sloboda T.'s coach Marko Trbic tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Radnicki maintains thirteenth position with 7-17 record. Sloboda lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with seven games lost.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Orlovik (13-11) and Basket Zivinice (9-15), which took place in Zivinice. Higher ranked Orlovik lost to tenth ranked Basket Zivinice in a road game 77-82 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Orlovik. Marko Rikalo notched 23 points and 9 assists to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds by Emir Ahmedovic did not help to save the game for Orlovik. Orlovik's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Basket Zivinice moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Promo. Loser Orlovik keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 26: Leotar was beaten by Mladost on the road 76-70. Slavija won against Zrinjski HT on its own court 95-91. Promo managed to outperform Student-Igokea in Vakuf 98-92.
The most impressive performance of 26th round was 14 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists by Luka Jovicic of Student-Igokea.



Basket Zivinice - Orlovik 82-77

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Orlovik (13-11) and Basket Zivinice (9-15), which took place in Zivinice. Higher ranked Orlovik lost to tenth ranked Basket Zivinice in a road game 77-82 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Orlovik. The former international guard Marko Rikalo (187-1994) notched 23 points and 9 assists to lead the effort and forward Lazar Djurovic (202-1997, college: Dominican, CA, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 26 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds by center Emir Ahmedovic (217-1994) did not help to save the game for Orlovik. Forward Ramo Rizvic (203-1987) added 18 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Orlovik's coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Basket Zivinice moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Promo. Loser Orlovik keeps the fifth position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Orlovik: R.Rizvic 18+5reb, E.Ahmedovic 16+12reb+1ast, A.Podojak 8+2reb+1ast, P.Edin 7+2reb, O.Spago 7+3reb, D.Abdul 6+5reb+4ast
Basket Zivinice: D.Lazar 26+8reb, R.Marko 23+2reb+9ast, D.Jalen 16+5reb+2ast, M.Malik 6+3reb, M.Amar 4, A.Korkutovic 3+4reb+1ast

Mladost - Leotar 76-70

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Mladost (8-16) beat higher ranked Leotar (10-14) in Mrkonjic Grad 76-70 on Saturday. Serbian-Russian guard Nemanja Milosevic (188-1996) notched 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and naturalized Serbian forward Aleksandar Smiljanic (197-2003) supported him with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Even 22 points and 5 rebounds by guard Djordje Gobovic (202-2002, college: State College FL) did not help to save the game for Leotar. American guard Samier Kinsler (188, college: GSU) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Four Leotar players scored in double figures. Mladost moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Zrinjski HT. Loser Leotar keeps the sixth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Slavija and Student-Igokea.
Top scorers:
Leotar: G.Djordje 22+5reb, S.Mijovic 16+1reb, S.Kinsler 13+5reb+4ast, F.Cvijetinovic 10+7reb+1ast, M.Nemanja 5+9reb, D.Sakotic 2+4reb+2ast
Mladost: P.Aleksandar 19+5reb+1ast, N.Milosevic 17+6reb+4ast, A.Smiljanic 15+9reb+2ast, S.Igor 10+4reb, K.Drasko 8+2reb+4ast, C.Dejan 7+7reb+1ast

Siroki - Borac BL 89-87

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Borac (21-3) in Siroki Brijeg on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by second ranked Siroki (20-4) 89-87. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Borac BL. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Strangely Borac outrebounded Siroki 35-22 including 24 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Borac helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American point guard DMitrik Trice (183-1996, college: Wisconsin, agency: Diamond Sports) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points and 4 assists. Naturalized Croatian guard Dominik Vujanovic (182-2003) contributed with 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Siroki players scored in double figures. The former international power forward Dusan Makitan (205-2005) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and American forward DeShaun Cooper (206, college: CSU-Pueblo, agency: Starting 5) added 13 points in the effort for Borac. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Siroki maintains second position with 20-4 record behind leader Borac BL. Borac at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Borac BL: D.Makitan 15+15reb+5ast, D.Cooper 13+4reb, Z.Borisa 11, D.Talic 10+4reb+1ast, N.Saric 9+2reb+2ast, B.Dragojevic 8+3ast
Siroki: T.D'Mitrik 21+4ast, D.Vujanovic 19+3reb+1ast, M.Jalyn 13+3reb+2ast, M.Bosnjak 12+2reb+5ast, G.Matej 9, N.Miletic 8+6reb+1ast

Slavija - Zrinjski HT 95-91

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Zrinjski HT's (8-16) road loss to eighth ranked Slavija (10-14) in Sarajevo 91-95 on Saturday. Strangely Zrinjski HT outrebounded Slavija 38-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 61.3 percentage. Slavija looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Forward Stefan Milovanovic (196-2000) notched 22 points to lead the effort and American point guard Pierre Sanders (178, college: Midwestern St.) supported him with 11 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Slavija's coach Srdjan Stanic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 24 points and 8 rebounds by American guard Jalen Weaver (193, college: Fresno St., agency: Origins Sports Group) did not help to save the game for Zrinjski HT. Bojan Markovic (-2005, agency: Octagon Europe) added 18 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) for the guests. Four Slavija and five Zrinjski HT players scored in double figures. Slavija moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Leotar and Student-Igokea. Zrinjski HT lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh position with 16 games lost. They share it with Mladost.
Top scorers:
Zrinjski HT: J.Weaver 24+8reb+2ast, B.Markovic 18+8reb+2ast, J.Rucker 18+6reb, B.Mikavica 12+4reb+9ast, M.Milivojevic 12+8reb+3ast, A.Bulajic 5+4reb+2ast
Slavija: M.Stefan 22+3reb+2ast, L.Xzavier 20+2reb, H.Daniel 13+3reb+7ast, S.Pierre 11+5reb+10ast, B.Andrej 8+3reb+2ast, V.Radocaj 6+5reb

Sloboda T. - Radnicki G. 84-85

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Sloboda (17-7) against thirteenth ranked Radnicki (7-17) on Saturday night. Host Sloboda was edged by Radnicki in a tough game in Tuzla 84-85. Radnicki made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. American forward Bradley Ezewiro (206-2002, college: San Diego) scored 23 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and forward Adi Alikadic (190-1999, agency: Olsta) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Serbian center Savo Milanovic (207-2001) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and the former international forward Stefan Glogovac (205-1994, agency: Starting 5) scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sloboda T.'s coach Marko Trbic tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Radnicki maintains thirteenth position with 7-17 record. Sloboda lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Sloboda T.: S.Milanovic 17+5reb+3ast, A.Jugovic 15+3ast, S.Glogovac 10+5reb+5ast, J.Jasmin 10+6reb, V.Lazar 9+2reb, B.Tarik 7+4reb
Radnicki G.: E.Bradley 23+9reb+1ast, A.Adi 15+6reb+3ast, A.Becirovic 14+5reb+4ast, W.Jacobi 11+2reb, E.Dusan 7+2reb, A.Kamaric 6+8reb+5ast

Student-Igokea - Promo 92-98

There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Promo (9-15) won against higher ranked Student-Igokea (10-14) in Banja Luka 98-92 on Saturday. Guard Dino Alkic (194-1996) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and center Reuf Livadic (213-2000) supported him with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) by Serbian swingman Luka Jovicic (189-2006) did not help to save the game for Student-Igokea. Naturalized Serbian guard Stefan Milosevic (187-2001) added 17 points and 5 assists for the hosts. Five Promo and four Student-Igokea players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Promo moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Basket Zivinice. Newly promoted Student-Igokea keeps the sixth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Leotar and Slavija.
Top scorers:
Student-Igokea: M.Stefan 17+1reb+5ast, A.Kristijan 14+4reb+4ast, T.Hrelja 14+3reb+2ast, L.Jovicic 14+12reb+5ast, K.Courseault 8+3ast, S.Tadija 7+1reb+1ast
Promo: P.Allen 23+3ast, C.Kyle 22+3reb+3ast, D.Alkic 18+11reb+3ast, N.Stankovic 16+7reb+5ast, R.Livadic 14+14reb, N.Martinovic 2