Round 7 (Regular Season): Norrort lose to Pantterit

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Swedish Norrort (7-1) recorded its first loss against twenty third ranked Finnish Pantterit on Sunday night. Pantterit were defeated by twenty third ranked Finnish Pantterit (4-4) 87-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Norrort. Pantterit trailed by 5 points at the halftime before their 45-31 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Guard Leo Johnson (189-2006) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Forward Nuutti Enkenberg (193) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Ruben Elbelin-Edlund (-2005) produced 25 points for lost side. Despite that victory Pantterit went down to 36th position due to points difference, which they share with IBF. Norrort at the other side dropped to the tenth place with one game lost. They share the position with Marupes.
Very important is a loss of Dutch Hot Pepper Red (1-3) against twenty fourth ranked British BWC (3-5) on Saturday night. Hot Pepper Red was crushed by BWC 94-69. Worth to mention a great performance of Toby Holmes who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Josh Ncube contributed with 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. S Azra answered with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Hot Pepper Red. Hot Pepper Red's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. BWC have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory BWC went down to twenty ninth position due to points difference, which they share with Bologna and Ura Basket. Hot Pepper Red at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams.
Very important is a loss of Dutch Hot Pepper Red (1-3) against twenty sixth ranked British Sheffield (4-8) on Sunday night. Hot Pepper Red was crushed by Sheffield 86-46. It was a great evening for Joao Prado who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Sheffield's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Damian Autar responded with 16 points. Sheffield have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Sheffield went down to twenty eighth position due to points difference. Loser Hot Pepper Red still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
BWC defeated Bologna 77-74. Norrort smashed OASIS 89-56. Ura Basket lost to BWC 93-102. Hot Pepper outscored Pantterit 82-63. Norrort rolled over Ura Basket 74-55. Bologna was defeated by Hot Pepper 54-72. Bologna beat Sheffield 82-74. OASIS lost to Hot Pepper Red 55-60. Sheffield managed to outperform Pantterit 84-72. Pantterit rolled over OASIS 82-47. Ura Basket was defeated by Sheffield 85-78. Hot Pepper Red was smashed by Norrort 56-93. Bologna destroyed OASIS 89-29. Ura Basket was outscored by Hot Pepper 54-80. BWC recorded a loss to Hot Pepper 69-64.
The best stats of 7th round was 17 points and 14 rebounds by Moise Malengele of Hot Pepper.



Bologna - BWC 74-77

There was no surprise when 33th ranked Italian Bologna (3-5) was edged by twenty fourth ranked British BWC (3-5) 77-74 on Thursday. BWC took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Bologna won fourth quarter 14-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was a great evening for Josh Ncube who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points. Toby Holmes helped adding 17 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side forward Luka Virant (201-2008) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and F Paniagua scored 22 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Bologna's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. BWC have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory BWC went down to twenty ninth position due to points difference, which they share with Bologna and Ura Basket.
Top scorers:
BWC: J.Ncube 24+3reb+2ast, T.Holmes 17+6reb+2ast, O.Gergelis 14+5reb, F.Wabwire 8+1reb+1ast, L.Bello 6+4reb+1ast, N.Mcloud 6+1reb+1ast
Bologna: F.Paniagua 22+3reb, L.Virant 15+10reb+2ast, F.Alispahic 11+2reb+1ast, F.Scibola 9+4reb+1ast, F.Tomassichio 8+1reb, F.Ubzic 6+3reb+1ast

Norrort - OASIS 89-56

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Swedish Norrort (7-1) smashed 44th ranked British OASIS (1-7) 89-56 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Norrort. OASIS managed to win third quarter 18-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Norrort dominated on the defensive end, holding OASIS to just 4 points in second quarter. They also forced 24 OASIS turnovers. It was a great evening for Benjamin Poehler (-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 6 rebounds. Lucas Frejborg (-2006) helped adding 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Norrort players scored in double figures. At the losing side Daniel Lopes (-2007) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds and Hayden Obeng (-2007) scored 9 points and 4 assists. OASIS's coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Norrort have a solid series of four victories in a row. Despite that victory Norrort went down to tenth position due to points difference, which they share with Marupes. OASIS lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the 43th place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Norrort: B.Poehler 28+6reb, R.Elbelin-Edlund 14+2reb+1ast, E.Fransson 14+2reb, L.Frejborg 10+6reb+4ast, T.Haglund 7+6reb+1ast, J.Ringmar 5+6reb+1ast
OASIS: D.Lopes 17+7reb+1ast, K.Ngwije 10+3reb+1ast, H.Obeng 9+2reb+4ast, J.Doggett 4+8reb, J.Kisuka 4+5reb+3ast, T.Weekes 4+2reb+1ast

BWC - Ura Basket 102-93 OT

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 25th ranked Finnish Ura Basket's (3-5) loss to twenty fourth ranked British BWC (3-5) 93-102 on Friday. Ura Basket was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 21-19 charge of BWC, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 22-13. BWC dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Ura Basket's 36. BWC forced 21 Ura Basket turnovers. It was a great evening for Oskaras Gergelis who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. Toby Holmes helped adding 23 points and 10 rebounds. At the losing side guard Verneri Virtanen (194-2007) responded with 28 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and swingman Lucas Kalliomaki (192-2007) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Five BWC and four Ura Basket players scored in double figures. BWC have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory BWC went down to twenty ninth position due to points difference, which they share with Bologna and Ura Basket. Ura Basket lost fourth consecutive game.
Top scorers:
BWC: O.Gergelis 26+10reb+2ast, T.Holmes 23+10reb+2ast, J.Ncube 23+4reb+4ast, S.Fearon 11+1reb+1ast, L.Bello 11+10reb+3ast, F.Wabwire 8+4reb
Ura Basket: V.Virtanen 28+5reb+8ast, L.Kalliomaki 20+9reb+2ast, A.Nissila 10+4reb+2ast, B.Granstrom 10+5reb+4ast, S.Rantapaju 8+7reb, T.Reinikka 6+8reb+1ast

Hot Pepper - Pantterit 82-63

Very predictable result when twelfth ranked Dutch Hot Pepper (6-6) outscored 23th ranked Finnish Pantterit (4-4) 82-63 on Friday. The game without a history. Hot Pepper led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Hot Pepper outrebounded Pantterit 48-32 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Thijs Beens (191-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Quincy Jeremiah helped adding 18 points and 7 rebounds. Four Hot Pepper players scored in double figures. Hot Pepper's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Otso Hayrinen (189) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and forward Nuutti Enkenberg (193) scored 9 points and 12 rebounds. Despite that victory Hot Pepper went down to twenty sixth position due to points difference. Loser Pantterit dropped to the 36th place with four games lost. They share the position with IBF.
Top scorers:
Hot Pepper: Q.Jeremiah 18+7reb, T.Beens 18+6reb+6ast, B.Corion 11+5reb+2ast, J.De Pater 10+7reb+3ast, M.Malengele 8+7reb, D.Autar 6+1reb
Pantterit: O.Hayrinen 17+8reb+3ast, L.Johnson 13+1reb+4ast, N.Enkenberg 9+12reb+2ast, J.Lankinen 9+4reb, V.Ukkonen 5+4reb+2ast, N.Divargar 4+2reb+4ast

Ura Basket - Norrort 55-74

Not a big story in a game when 25th ranked Finnish Ura Basket (3-5) was outplayed by second ranked Swedish Norrort (7-1) 74-55 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Norrort. Ura Basket managed to win second period 18-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Ura Basket 48-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Benjamin Poehler (-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. Eric Fransson (-2006) helped adding 9 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side forward Topias Reinikka (195) responded with 10 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Benjamin Granstrom (191-2008) scored 7 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Norrort have a solid series of four victories in a row. Despite that victory Norrort went down to tenth position due to points difference, which they share with Marupes. Ura Basket lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twenty ninth place with five games lost. They share the position with Bologna and BWC.
Top scorers:
Norrort: B.Poehler 22+4reb+1ast, E.Fransson 9+7reb+1ast, D.Musabasic 9+7reb, T.Behnam 9+5reb+1ast, O.Westin 7+2reb+1ast, R.Elbelin-Edlund 6+1reb
Ura Basket: T.Reinikka 10+6reb+1ast, V.Virtanen 9+3reb, L.Kalliomaki 9+2reb+3ast, L.Korte 7+1reb, B.Granstrom 7+7reb+1ast, S.Rantapaju 6+4reb+1ast

Bologna - Hot Pepper 54-72

Everything went according to plan when twelfth ranked Dutch Hot Pepper (6-6) won against 33th ranked Italian Bologna (3-5) 72-54 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Hot Pepper. Bologna managed to win third quarter 17-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Hot Pepper held Bologna to an opponent 24.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 36.4 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Bologna 59-36 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Jurian De Pater who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Thijs Beens (191-2006) helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side F Prelati responded with 7 points and 11 rebounds and F Mugosa scored 7 points and 8 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Hot Pepper went down to twenty sixth position due to points difference. Loser Bologna dropped to the twenty ninth place with five games lost. They share the position with BWC and Ura Basket.
Top scorers:
Hot Pepper: T.Beens 15+8reb+3ast, J.De Pater 11+10reb+6ast, Q.Jeremiah 10+3reb+1ast, S.Wijdenbosch 10+2reb, M.Malengele 8+15reb, T.Weijers 5+4reb
Bologna: S.Severi 8+4reb, D.Rotondo 8+3reb+1ast, F.Mugosa 7+2reb+8ast, C.Tomassichio 7+1reb, F.Prelati 7+11reb, L.Virant 7+3reb

Sheffield - Bologna 74-82

There was an upset when higher ranked British Sheffield (4-8) was defeated by 33th ranked Italian Bologna (3-5) 82-74 on Friday. Bologna trailed by 3 points after three quarters before their 29-18 charge, which allowed them to win the game. They made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Bologna forced 23 Sheffield turnovers. It was a great evening for Claudio Tomassichio who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points. F Mugosa helped adding 16 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Miklos Zalavari (180-2006) responded with 27 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals and Kelvin Talbot produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. 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. Bologna moved-up to twenty ninth place, which they share with BWC and Ura Basket. Loser Sheffield dropped to the twenty eighth position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Bologna: C.Tomassichio 29+1reb, F.Mugosa 16+9reb+3ast, L.Virant 14+12reb, F.Prelati 12+1reb, F.Scibola 7+3reb+2ast, D.Rotondo 2+1ast
Sheffield: M.Zalavari 27+8reb+9ast, C.Stoddart 17+4reb, A.Cherenfant 12+3reb, K.Talbot 11+12reb+1ast, I.Iskwith 3+3reb+2ast, R.Minocha 2+2reb+1ast

OASIS - Hot Pepper Red 55-60

No shocking result in a game when Dutch Hot Pepper Red (1-3) defeated 44th ranked British OASIS (1-7) 60-55 on Friday. OASIS was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Hot Pepper Red forced 25 OASIS turnovers. Strangely OASIS outrebounded Hot Pepper Red 59-38 including a 27-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Jense Prins who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. Kyshano Lie-A-Lien helped adding 7 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the losing side Jack Doggett (-2006) responded with 8 points, 16 rebounds and 4 blocks and Raphael Nwaboku (-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds. OASIS's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Hot Pepper Red went down to first position due to points difference, which they share with 9 other teams. It was OASIS's fourth loss in a row. They dropped to the 43th place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Hot Pepper Red: J.Prins 22+4reb+3ast, T.Albers 12+3reb+2ast, P.Prins 8+3reb, S.Azra 7+3reb+1ast, K.Lie-A-Lien 7+15reb, A.Mellouk 2+4reb
OASIS: D.Lopes 11+9reb+1ast, R.Nwaboku 10+11reb, Z.Howard 8+5reb+1ast, J.Doggett 8+16reb, L.Solomon 7+2reb+1ast, H.Obeng 6+8reb

Pantterit - Sheffield 72-84

There was a minor upset when 23th ranked Finnish Pantterit (4-4) was defeated by twenty sixth ranked British Sheffield (4-8) 84-72 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Sheffield. Pantterit managed to win fourth quarter 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Pantterit 54-21 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for point guard Miklos Zalavari (180-2006) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Portuguese forward Joao Prado (196-2008) helped adding 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Sheffield players scored in double figures. Sheffield's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Otso Hayrinen (189) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and guard Leo Johnson (189-2006) scored 21 points. Sheffield have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Sheffield went down to twenty eighth position due to points difference. Loser Pantterit dropped to the 36th place with four games lost. They share the position with IBF.
Top scorers:
Sheffield: A.Cherenfant 16+5reb, M.Zalavari 14+10reb+1ast, J.Prado 12+8reb+1ast, C.Stoddart 10+1reb+3ast, K.Bartholomew 9+9reb+3ast, R.Minocha 8+1reb+1ast
Pantterit: L.Johnson 21+3reb+1ast, O.Hayrinen 21+6reb+3ast, J.Lankinen 8+2reb, A.Salonen 8+1reb+2ast, V.Ukkonen 5+1reb+4ast, N.Enkenberg 4+6reb

Hot Pepper Red - BWC 69-94

Very important is a loss of Dutch Hot Pepper Red (1-3) against twenty fourth ranked British BWC (3-5) on Saturday night. Hot Pepper Red was crushed by BWC 94-69. The game without a history. BWC led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. BWC outrebounded Hot Pepper Red 53-36 including 24 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Toby Holmes who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field). Josh Ncube contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Four BWC players scored in double figures. S Azra answered with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Kyshano Lie-A-Lien added 8 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Hot Pepper Red. Hot Pepper Red's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. BWC have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory BWC went down to twenty ninth position due to points difference, which they share with Bologna and Ura Basket. Hot Pepper Red at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams.
Top scorers:
BWC: T.Holmes 34+10reb+1ast, F.Wabwire 16+2reb+1ast, J.Ncube 15+15reb+1ast, S.Fearon 12+3reb+3ast, N.Mcloud 7+2reb+6ast, O.Gergelis 4+3reb+1ast
Hot Pepper Red: S.Azra 16+8reb+2ast, P.Prins 13+1reb+1ast, J.Prins 12+3reb+1ast, K.Lie-A-Lien 8+9reb+2ast, N.Torriente 7+2reb+2ast, T.Albers 4+5reb+4ast

Pantterit - OASIS 82-47

Very predictable result when twenty third ranked Finnish Pantterit (4-4) outscored 44th ranked British OASIS (1-7) 82-47 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Pantterit. OASIS managed to win third quarter 23-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Pantterit dominated on the defensive end, holding OASIS to just 6 points in first quarter. They held OASIS to an opponent 24.3 percent shooting from the field compared to 45.2 percent accuracy of the winners. Pantterit forced 22 OASIS turnovers. Strangely OASIS outrebounded Pantterit 43-30 including a 14-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pantterit looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by OASIS's players. It was a great evening for guard Aapo Salonen (187) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 9 assists. Forward Nuutti Enkenberg (193) helped adding 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Pantterit players scored in double figures. At the losing side Raphael Nwaboku (-2007) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Hayden Obeng (-2007) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. OASIS's coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Pantterit went down to 36th position due to points difference, which they share with IBF. OASIS lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the 43th place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Pantterit: N.Enkenberg 15+5reb+2ast, A.Salonen 14+2reb+9ast, O.Hayrinen 12+6reb+4ast, L.Johnson 10+7reb+3ast, V.Ukkonen 10+4reb+2ast, N.Divargar 8+2ast
OASIS: R.Nwaboku 19+9reb, D.Lopes 11+5reb, H.Obeng 10+6reb+3ast, Z.Howard 6+5reb+1ast, T.Weekes 1+7reb+3ast, I.Obiozo 0+2reb

Sheffield - Ura Basket 85-78

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 25th ranked Finnish Ura Basket (3-5) was defeated by twenty sixth ranked British Sheffield (4-8) 85-78 on Saturday. Ura Basket trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 25-21 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 78-85 at the end of the game. It was a great evening for Kaiden Bartholomew (193-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 6 assists. Point guard Miklos Zalavari (180-2006) helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Sheffield players scored in double figures. At the losing side swingman Lucas Kalliomaki (192-2007) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds and guard Verneri Virtanen (194-2007) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sheffield have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Sheffield went down to twenty eighth position due to points difference. Ura Basket lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twenty ninth place with five games lost. They share the position with Bologna and BWC.
Top scorers:
Sheffield: K.Bartholomew 27+4reb+6ast, M.Zalavari 15+8reb+1ast, C.Stoddart 15+2ast, I.Iskwith 12+7reb+5ast, J.Prado 8+4reb+1ast, K.Talbot 4+4reb
Ura Basket: L.Kalliomaki 21+5reb+3ast, V.Virtanen 17+6reb+4ast, B.Granstrom 11+13reb+2ast, L.Korte 8+1ast, T.Reinikka 8+5reb+1ast, A.Nissila 6+3reb+5ast

Hot Pepper Red - Norrort 56-93

There was a small surprise when second ranked Swedish Norrort (7-1) outleveled Dutch Hot Pepper Red (1-3) 93-56 on Saturday. The game without a history. Norrort led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Hot Pepper Red's 38. Norrort forced 20 Hot Pepper Red turnovers and outrebounded them 53-31 including a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for Lucas Frejborg (-2006) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points and 8 rebounds. Jacob Ringmar helped adding 11 points and 10 rebounds. Four Norrort players scored in double figures. At the losing side Y Ribeiro responded with 15 points and 8 rebounds and Kyshano Lie-A-Lien scored 6 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Norrort have a solid series of four victories in a row. Despite that victory Norrort went down to tenth position due to points difference, which they share with Marupes. Loser Hot Pepper Red still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams.
Top scorers:
Norrort: R.Elbelin-Edlund 17+1reb+2ast, K.Teigland 15+5reb+1ast, L.Frejborg 13+8reb+1ast, J.Ringmar 11+10reb+1ast, B.Poehler 11+5reb+1ast, O.Westin 9+5reb+4ast
Hot Pepper Red: Y.Ribeiro 15+8reb, J.Prins 7+1reb, T.Albers 6+1reb, S.Azra 6+3reb+1ast, P.Prins 6, K.Lie-A-Lien 6+9reb

OASIS - Bologna 29-89

There was no surprise when 44th ranked British OASIS (1-7) was crushed by 33th ranked Italian Bologna (3-5) 89-29 on Saturday. The game without a history. Bologna led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding OASIS to just 2 points in fourth quarter and to 10 points in second half. Bologna held OASIS to an opponent 21.2 percent shooting from the field compared to 49.3 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded OASIS 44-26 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for forward Luka Virant (201-2008) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Claudio Tomassichio helped adding 25 points. At the losing side Raphael Nwaboku (-2007) responded with 9 points and 6 rebounds and Zy Howard (-2007) scored 5 points. OASIS's coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Bologna moved-up to twenty ninth place, which they share with BWC and Ura Basket. OASIS lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the 43th position with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Bologna: C.Tomassichio 25+3reb+2ast, L.Virant 18+11reb+1ast, F.Prelati 12+9reb+1ast, M.Magagnoli 10+3reb, F.Paniagua 9+8reb+1ast, F.Alispahic 7+3reb+4ast
OASIS: R.Nwaboku 9+6reb+1ast, Z.Howard 5+4reb+1ast, T.Weekes 5+4reb+1ast, V.James 3+4reb+1ast, K.Ngwije 3+1ast, I.Obiozo 2

Pantterit - Norrort 87-78

Swedish Norrort (7-1) recorded its first loss against twenty third ranked Finnish Pantterit on Sunday night. Pantterit were defeated by twenty third ranked Finnish Pantterit (4-4) 87-78. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Norrort. Pantterit trailed by 5 points at the halftime before their 45-31 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Guard Leo Johnson (189-2006) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Forward Nuutti Enkenberg (193) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Pantterit players scored in double figures. Ruben Elbelin-Edlund (-2005) produced 25 points and Lucas Frejborg (-2006) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Despite that victory Pantterit went down to 36th position due to points difference, which they share with IBF. Norrort at the other side dropped to the tenth place with one game lost. They share the position with Marupes.
Top scorers:
Pantterit: L.Johnson 25+11reb+5ast, V.Ukkonen 18+5reb+1ast, N.Enkenberg 18+6reb+3ast, O.Hayrinen 12+4reb+1ast, N.Divargar 6+1ast, A.Salonen 5+1reb
Norrort: R.Elbelin-Edlund 25+3reb+2ast, L.Frejborg 17+5reb+1ast, R.Haegerstrand 9+6reb+1ast, B.Poehler 9+7reb+2ast, T.Haglund 5+2reb+1ast, E.Fransson 5+3reb

Sheffield - Hot Pepper Red 86-46

Very important is a loss of Dutch Hot Pepper Red (1-3) against twenty sixth ranked British Sheffield (4-8) on Sunday night. Hot Pepper Red was crushed by Sheffield 86-46. The game was mostly controlled by Sheffield. Hot Pepper Red managed to win third quarter 18-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Sheffield dominated on the defensive end, holding Hot Pepper Red to just 6 points in first quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Hot Pepper Red's 28. Sheffield forced 20 Hot Pepper Red turnovers and outrebounded them 40-26 including a 31-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sheffield made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for Portuguese forward Joao Prado (196-2008) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots). Arrent Cherenfant helped adding 14 points and 8 rebounds. Five Sheffield players scored in double figures. Sheffield's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side Damian Autar responded with 16 points and Perre Prins scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Sheffield have a solid series of three victories in a row. Despite that victory Sheffield went down to twenty eighth position due to points difference. Loser Hot Pepper Red still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams.
Top scorers:
Sheffield: A.Cherenfant 14+8reb+1ast, J.Prado 14+8reb+2ast, C.Stoddart 12+1ast, D.Wells 12+5reb, K.Bartholomew 10+3reb+1ast, K.Talbot 8+4reb
Hot Pepper Red: D.Autar 16+3reb, P.Prins 14+5reb, J.Prins 4+4reb+1ast, A.M''hamdi 4+1ast, N.Rhoder 4+7reb, J.Joseph 2+1reb+1ast

Ura Basket - Hot Pepper 54-80

No shocking result in a game when twelfth ranked Dutch Hot Pepper (6-6) smashed 25th ranked Finnish Ura Basket (3-5) 80-54 on Sunday. Hot Pepper trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 26 points. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Ura Basket to just 4 points in second quarter. Hot Pepper dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Ura Basket's 30. They outrebounded Ura Basket 45-26 including a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for center Moise Malengele (-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. Quincy Jeremiah helped adding 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Hot Pepper players scored in double figures. At the losing side swingman Benjamin Granstrom (191-2008) responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds and forward Topias Reinikka (195) 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. Despite that victory Hot Pepper went down to twenty sixth position due to points difference. Ura Basket lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twenty ninth place with five games lost. They share the position with Bologna and BWC.
Top scorers:
Hot Pepper: T.Beens 13+4reb+2ast, Q.Jeremiah 12+7reb+2ast, S.Wijdenbosch 10, R.Alberg 10+9reb+1ast, M.Malengele 10+12reb, J.De Pater 9+5reb
Ura Basket: B.Granstrom 13+6reb+1ast, T.Reinikka 13+4reb+1ast, L.Kalliomaki 10+4reb+1ast, L.Korte 6+1reb, S.Rantapaju 4+2reb+1ast, A.Nissila 3+1ast

Hot Pepper - BWC 69-64

Very expected game when 24th ranked British BWC (3-5) was defeated by twelfth ranked Dutch Hot Pepper (6-6) 69-64 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. BWC trailed by 11 points at halftime and as many as 19 after three quarters before a 26-12 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 64-69 at the end of the game. It was a great evening for center Moise Malengele (-2004) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. Thijs Beens (191-2006) helped adding 24 points. Hot Pepper's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Toby Holmes responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Louis Bello scored 7 points and 11 rebounds. Despite that victory Hot Pepper went down to twenty sixth position due to points difference. Loser BWC dropped to the twenty ninth place with five games lost. They share the position with Bologna and Ura Basket.
Top scorers:
Hot Pepper: T.Beens 24+4reb+3ast, M.Malengele 17+14reb, J.Benjamin 9+5reb+3ast, S.Wijdenbosch 6+2reb, J.De Pater 4+5reb+2ast, Q.Jeremiah 4+4reb
BWC: T.Holmes 23+8reb+1ast, J.Ncube 12+5reb+2ast, O.Gergelis 10+3reb+1ast, F.Wabwire 9+5reb, L.Bello 7+11reb+2ast, C.Jocelyn 2+2reb