Round 2 (Regular Season): DSN keep a leadership position

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in EYBL U20. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Latvian DSN edged British Sheffield in Riga 68-67. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 15-9 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. DSN forced 20 Sheffield turnovers and outrebounded them 38-26 including a 25-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Markuss Svikis saved the victory by scoring 12 points. Alekss Petersons contributed with 9 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Portuguese forward Joao Prado (196-2008) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for Sheffield. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Another interesting game for Estonian Rakvere which played in London against British BWC. Rakvere won 85-77. Point guard Karl Ristna (182-2006) scored 27 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Riiko Altmae chipped in 12 points and 7 assists during the contest. Rakvere's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Toby Holmes responded with 39 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds.
A very close game took place in Rakvere between Italian Bologna and Estonian Rakvere. Bologna got a very close victory on the road over Rakvere. Bologna managed to escape with a 2-point win 73-71 in the fight for the fifth place. Francesco Rosso notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 19 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by Karl Ristna did not help to save the game for Rakvere. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: Marupes smashed RIG Haga on the road 92-34. Norrort destroyed RIG Haga on its own court 72-53. Hot Pepper lost to undefeated DSN in Riga 58-70. Hot Pepper lost to undefeated Marupes at home 62-102. Rakvere lost to undefeated DSN on the opponent's court 61-83. Bottom-ranked Sheffield beat BWC in a home game 70-63.



RIG Haga - Marupes 34-92

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Latvian Marupes' road victory over Swedish RIG Haga in Norrkoping 92-34 on Sunday. Marupes dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to RIG Haga's 24. Marupes forced 35 RIG Haga turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by RIG Haga's players. Guard Jekabs Niedra (184-2006) notched 9 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and forward Roberts Ciganskis (197-2006) supported him with 15 points. Even 7 points and 6 rebounds by forward Sixten Smedjeback (194-2007) did not help to save the game for RIG Haga. Forward Oscar Bunner (204-2008) added 6 points for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Marupes: R.Ciganskis 15+1reb+3ast, R.Cernevskis 12+1reb+4ast, R.Jugans 11+3reb+1ast, R.Brants 9+7reb+1ast, T.Ailis 9+3reb+3ast, J.Niedra 9+4reb+7ast
RIG Haga: J.Dumon 7+1reb+1ast, S.Smedjeback 7+6reb+2ast, O.Bunner 6+4reb, M.Forlini 5+1reb+3ast, L.Ljung 4+2reb+2ast, T.Dahlin 3+2reb

DSN - Sheffield 68-67

Latvian DSN edged British Sheffield in Riga 68-67. The hosts trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 15-9 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. DSN forced 20 Sheffield turnovers and outrebounded them 38-26 including a 25-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Markuss Svikis saved the victory by scoring 12 points. Alekss Petersons contributed with 9 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Portuguese forward Joao Prado (196-2008) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and David Wells added 16 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) in the effort for Sheffield. Four Sheffield players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
DSN: P.Niedra 14+1reb+1ast, M.Svikis 12+4reb+2ast, A.Petersons 9+5reb+3ast, G.Krigers 8+5reb, R.Zincenko 7+2reb+1ast, M.Kaufmanis 6+8reb+1ast
Sheffield: D.Wells 16+5reb, C.Stoddart 14+1reb+1ast, J.Prado 12+10reb, K.Bartholomew 12+3reb+4ast, G.Andrews 6+2reb+3ast, L.Baldwin 4+3reb+1ast

Norrort - RIG Haga 72-53

Rather expected game when RIG Haga was smashed by Norrort in Taby 72-53 on Saturday. It was a very close game until the last quarter, when Norrort's pressure prevailed and they won that period 21-8 extending their advantage to 19 points. Norrort forced 31 RIG Haga turnovers. Lucas Frejborg (-2006) notched 18 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Norwegian forward Kristoffer Teigland (194-2006) supported him with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by Prince Biose did not help to save the game for RIG Haga. Forward Oscar Bunner (204-2008) added 6 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Norrort: L.Frejborg 18+5reb+1ast, R.Elbelin-Edlund 11+3ast, K.Teigland 10+8reb+3ast, E.Fransson 8+4reb, B.Poehler 8+5reb+3ast, R.Haegerstrand 7+3reb+2ast
RIG Haga: P.Biose 17+8reb+1ast, T.Dahlin 7+5reb+1ast, O.Bunner 6+7reb, L.Ljung 5+2reb+4ast, J.Dumon 4+1reb+1ast, M.Forlini 4+2reb+3ast

BWC - Rakvere 77-85

Another interesting game for Estonian Rakvere which played in London against British BWC. Rakvere won 85-77. It looked good early as BWC took a 5-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Rakvere had a 24-10 second period charge getting the lead and BWC was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 77-85. Rakvere players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. Point guard Karl Ristna (182-2006) scored 27 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Riiko Altmae chipped in 12 points and 7 assists during the contest. Four Rakvere players scored in double figures. Rakvere's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Toby Holmes responded with 39 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and Louis Bello scored 6 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
Top scorers:
Rakvere: K.Ristna 27+4reb+5ast, O.Vainult 15+2reb+2ast, R.Altmae 12+1reb+7ast, A.Aso 11+4reb, K.Vahesalu 5+2reb+2ast, K.Andri Lillepuu 5+3reb+2ast
BWC: T.Holmes 39+5reb+3ast, J.Sandy 9+7reb+2ast, S.Fearon 9+1ast, M.Sakine 7+7reb+1ast, L.Bello 6+7reb+6ast, N.Mcloud 4+3reb+2ast

DSN - Hot Pepper 70-58

Rather predictable result when Latvian DSN won against Dutch Hot Pepper in Riga 70-58 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by DSN. Hot Pepper managed to win third quarter 9-6. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. DSN forced 19 Hot Pepper turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when DSN made 7 blocks. Forward Pauls Niedra notched 18 points to lead the effort and Alekss Petersons supported him with 8 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Even 16 points by Jurian De Pater did not help to save the game for Hot Pepper. Center Moise Malengele (-2004) added 10 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
DSN: P.Niedra 18+1reb+3ast, M.Svikis 10+5reb+1ast, D.Liepnieks 10+2reb, A.Petersons 8+8reb+4ast, M.Bergs 7+3reb+4ast, O.Rams 6+5reb+1ast
Hot Pepper: J.De Pater 16+4reb+2ast, M.Malengele 10+10reb+2ast, B.Reefman 10+3reb+3ast, P.Prins 8+4reb+1ast, J.Benjamin 6+3reb+1ast, Q.Jeremiah 4+6reb

Rakvere - Bologna 71-73

A very close game took place in Rakvere between Italian Bologna and Estonian Rakvere. Bologna got a very close victory on the road over Rakvere. Bologna managed to escape with a 2-point win 73-71 in the fight for the fifth place. The guests trailed by 3 points at the halftime before their 23-16 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Bologna outrebounded Rakvere 59-26 including a 29-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Francesco Rosso notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 19 rebounds to lead the effort and Luka Virant supported him with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Even 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Karl Ristna (182-2006) did not help to save the game for Rakvere. Alari Aso (-2006) added 10 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Bologna: L.Virant 20+10reb+2ast, F.Rosso 13+19reb+1ast, S.Severi 12+4reb+1ast, A.Gustin 9+9reb+3ast, C.Evans 7+4reb+1ast, M.Magagnoli 3+1reb+1ast
Rakvere: K.Ristna 28+6reb+4ast, A.Aso 10+5reb, R.Laigu 9+3reb+2ast, R.Bork 7+4reb, M.Kaasik 5+1ast, K.Vahesalu 5+4reb+1ast

Hot Pepper - Marupes 62-102

Not a big story in a game when Dutch Hot Pepper was outscored by Latvian Marupes in Amsterdam 102-62 on Saturday. The game without a history. Marupes led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Marupes forced 31 Hot Pepper turnovers and outrebounded them 49-37 including 23 on the offensive glass. Marupes looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Hot Pepper's players. Forward Roberts Ciganskis (197-2006) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Verners Drava (-2006) supported him with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Even a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds by Javier Benjamin did not help to save the game for Hot Pepper. Jurian De Pater added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Five Marupes and four Hot Pepper 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.
Top scorers:
Marupes: R.Ciganskis 26+12reb+2ast, J.Niedra 14+4reb+6ast, T.Ailis 14+5reb+1ast, V.Drava 14+9reb+5ast, R.Brants 13+4reb+2ast, R.Jugans 9+5reb
Hot Pepper: M.Malengele 13+7reb, J.Benjamin 13+10reb+2ast, B.Reefman 12+3reb, J.De Pater 11+8reb+2ast, P.Prins 8+1ast, B.Corion 2+2reb

DSN - Rakvere 83-61

Everything went according to plan when Latvian DSN outplayed Estonian Rakvere in Riga 83-61 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by DSN. Rakvere managed to win third quarter 19-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. DSN dominated on the defensive end, holding Rakvere to just 7 points in second quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Rakvere's 26. DSN looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Markuss Svikis notched 23 points to lead the effort and Markuss Kaufmanis (-2007) supported him with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Five DSN players scored in double figures. Even 28 points and 6 rebounds by point guard Karl Ristna (182-2006) did not help to save the game for Rakvere. Rasmus Laigu added 10 points and 8 rebounds 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.
Top scorers:
DSN: M.Svikis 23+1reb+1ast, M.Kaufmanis 12+10reb+2ast, A.Petersons 10+3reb+2ast, M.Bergs 10+7reb+5ast, P.Niedra 10+4reb+1ast, R.Zincenko 7+5reb+3ast
Rakvere: K.Ristna 28+6reb+1ast, R.Laigu 10+8reb+3ast, A.Aso 10+8reb, R.Bork 4+2reb+2ast, O.Vainult 3+3ast, M.Kaasik 3+3reb+1ast

Sheffield - BWC 70-63

Sheffield used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from London 70-63 on Sunday night. The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 17-7 charge in the third quarter, which allowed them to win the game. Sheffield dominated on the defensive end, holding BWC to just 7 points in third quarter. They also forced 25 BWC turnovers. David Wells notched 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Arrent Cherenfant supported him with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Sheffield's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists by Toby Holmes did not help to save the game for BWC. Fred Wabwire added 20 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Four BWC players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Sheffield: D.Wells 18+7reb+2ast, C.Stoddart 14+4reb+3ast, A.Cherenfant 13+10reb+4ast, K.Bartholomew 8+7reb+4ast, J.Prado 6+7reb+2ast, M.Zalavari 4+1reb+1ast
BWC: T.Holmes 20+7reb+7ast, F.Wabwire 20+6reb, M.Sakine 11+10reb+4ast, L.Bello 10+5reb+5ast, N.Mcloud 2+6reb+5ast, D.Diesel 0+5reb+1ast