EYBL U17 Round 8 (Regular Season): Svincolati lose to Pardubice

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Italian Svincolati (3-1) against first ranked Czech Pardubice on Thursday night. Pardubice were rolled over by Pardubice 83-41. The game was mostly controlled by Pardubice. Svincolati managed to win fourth quarter 13-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Pardubice dominated on the defensive end, holding Svincolati to just 4 points in third quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Svincolati's 24. Pardubice forced 27 Svincolati turnovers and outrebounded them 44-26 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Stepan Horak who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Adam Konvalina chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Matteo Bianco produced 10 points and 6 rebounds for Pardubice. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pardubice (7-1) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position which they share with defeated Svincolati. Svincolati at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with 13 other teams.
Important game to mention about was the one when second ranked Finnish KoLa (6-1) saved a 2-point victory edging one of their biggest challengers Latvian Ventspils Spars (6-2) 85-83 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ventspils Spars. Guard Renne Ikalainen (185-2009) orchestrated the victory by scoring 41 points (!!!) and 9 assists. Magnus Lintu contributed with 10 points and 23 rebounds for the winners. Renars Ramats (-2009) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds for Ventspils Spars. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KoLa have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record having just 3 victories less than leader Pardubice. Ventspils Spars at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Probasket.
Very important is a loss of second ranked Finnish KoLa (6-1) against 64th ranked Swedish Fryshuset (2-2) on Friday night. KoLa was defeated by Fryshuset in a tough game 67-75. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of KoLa. Worth to mention a great performance of Ibrahim Fanga who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 8 rebounds. Fryshuset's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jahkaya Nicholson responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Fryshuset moved-up to twenty eighth place, which they share with 16 other teams. Loser KoLa keeps the second position with one game lost.

Rest of the games of round 8 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Viola defeated BWC 83-66. Winless Norrort was beaten by DSN 71-81. Turku YMCA was destroyed by Ventspils Spars 113-72. BSA managed to outperform Norrort 77-59. Fryshuset recorded a loss to DSN 79-65. BWC was crushed by Svincolati 58-86. Pardubice smashed Viola 88-49. OASIS was destroyed by Pardubice 42-78. Winless Norrort was outscored by KoLa 108-63. Turku YMCA rolled over BSA 96-74. Viola was defeated by Svincolati 96-92. Ventspils Spars smashed Fryshuset 112-84. BWC won against OASIS 55-52. DSN was outscored by KoLa 68-91. Turku YMCA managed to beat Norrort 90-87. Pardubice crushed BWC 100-50. Ventspils Spars smashed BSA 95-58. Viola won against OASIS 53-48. DSN managed to outperform Turku YMCA 87-76. Svincolati managed to beat OASIS 89-72. BSA was defeated by Fryshuset 78-64.
The best stats of 8th round was 32 points and 5 steals by Rasmus Veller of Fryshuset.



Pardubice - Svincolati 83-41

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Italian Svincolati (3-1) against first ranked Czech Pardubice on Thursday night. Pardubice were rolled over by Pardubice 83-41. The game was mostly controlled by Pardubice. Svincolati managed to win fourth quarter 13-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Pardubice dominated on the defensive end, holding Svincolati to just 4 points in third quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Svincolati's 24. Pardubice forced 27 Svincolati turnovers and outrebounded them 44-26 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Stepan Horak who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Adam Konvalina chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Pardubice players scored in double figures. Matteo Bianco produced 10 points and 6 rebounds and Alessio Incammisa added 6 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Pardubice. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Pardubice (7-1) have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position which they share with defeated Svincolati. Svincolati at the other side still keeps top place with one game lost. They share the position with 13 other teams.
Top scorers:
Pardubice: S.Horak 19+5reb+1ast, D.Hodek 15+2reb, A.Konvalina 15+7reb+1ast, T.Dalecky 14+6reb+1ast, P.Obrsal 4+4reb+1ast, J.Blasko 4+7reb
Svincolati: C.Nicolas 10+2reb, B.Matteo 10+6reb, D.Malta Giole 7+2reb+1ast, I.Alessio 6+5reb+2ast, P.Andrea 4+3reb, C.Gioele 2+1reb

BWC - Viola 66-83

There was an upset when higher ranked British BWC (1-7) was defeated by 75th ranked Italian Viola (2-2) 83-66 on Thursday. The game without a history. Viola led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 36 BWC turnovers. Strangely BWC outrebounded Viola 47-33 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Alessandro Damato who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 steals and Francesco Albanese who added 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Tyler Farrell responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Stefan Holmes scored 6 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Viola moved-up to twenty eighth place, which they share with 16 other teams. BWC lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with OASIS and BSA.
Top scorers:
Viola: A.Damato 22+1reb+1ast, F.Albanese 15+5reb+1ast, L.Ripepi 14+4reb+1ast, R.Squillace 9+4reb+2ast, F.Marinelli 8+7reb+3ast, C.Marletta 8+7reb+1ast
BWC: F.Tyler 14+10reb+1ast, T.Maxence 11+5reb, B.William 11+6reb, C.Taylor 9+3reb+1ast, B.Rayan 8+2reb+1ast, H.Jonathan 7+4reb

Norrort - DSN 71-81

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Latvian DSN (5-3) defeated bottom-ranked Swedish Norrort (0-8) 81-71 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by DSN. Norrort managed to win fourth quarter 27-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. DSN forced 23 Norrort turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Arturs Melins (-2009) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and Rauls Mass (-2009) who added 18 points and 4 assists during the contest. Marcus Frejborg responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and Oscar Fransson scored 13 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. DSN maintains fifth position with 5-3 record. Loser Norrort still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
DSN: A.Melins 22+4reb+1ast, R.Mass 18+2reb+4ast, R.Timenieks 12+6reb+4ast, A.Vitols 7+5reb, V.Farenhorsts 7+7reb+1ast, N.Silins 4+5reb+1ast
Norrort: F.Marcus 23+12reb, F.Oscar 13+4reb, W.Noak 9+1reb+2ast, H.Max 7+4reb+1ast, N.Viggo 6+8reb+1ast, V.Carl 4+3reb

Fryshuset - KoLa 75-67

Very important is a loss of second ranked Finnish KoLa (6-1) against 64th ranked Swedish Fryshuset (2-2) on Friday night. KoLa was defeated by Fryshuset in a tough game 67-75. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of KoLa. KoLa trailed by 15 points after 3 quarters before a 23-16 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 67-75 at the end of the game. Fryshuset held KoLa to an opponent 23.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 40.6 percent accuracy of the winners. Fryshuset forced 23 KoLa turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Ibrahim Fanga who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 8 rebounds and Rasmus Veller who added 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Fryshuset's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jahkaya Nicholson responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and guard Renne Ikalainen (185-2009) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 8 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fryshuset moved-up to twenty eighth place, which they share with 16 other teams. Loser KoLa keeps the second position with one game lost.
Top scorers:
Fryshuset: I.Fanga 21+8reb+1ast, R.Veller 18+6reb+2ast, S.Pejic 10+9reb, A.Manswell 10+13reb+1ast, E.Sonko 7+1reb+2ast, L.Majd 5+2reb
KoLa: L.Viljami 17+3reb+2ast, I.Renne 14+6reb+6ast, N.Jahkaya 13+13reb+1ast, R.Jonni 12+6reb+2ast, H.Hugo 5+2reb, P.Miska 4+9reb+2ast

Ventspils Spars - Turku YMCA 113-72

Very expected game when 42th ranked Finnish Turku YMCA (2-5) was rolled over by fourth ranked Latvian Ventspils Spars (6-2) 113-72 on Friday. The game without a history. Ventspils Spars led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Ventspils Spars forced 20 Turku YMCA turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Turku YMCA's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Jekabs Graudins (-2009) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists and guard Klavs Cernuho (175-2009) who added 19 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Five Ventspils Spars players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Henrik Salonen responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and guard Kalle Metsaranta (180) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Ventspils Spars have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Probasket. Turku YMCA lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the 45th position with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Ventspils Spars: K.Cernuho 19+11reb+1ast, R.Ramats 18+9reb+3ast, J.Miluzs 17+2reb+3ast, J.Graudins 17+6reb+10ast, E.Mitenbergs 16+4reb+1ast, M.Strazdins 10
Turku YMCA: S.Henrik 18+10reb+1ast, M.Kalle 18+6reb, S.Jonne 12+9reb+1ast, J.Severi 8+5reb, K.Maksim 5+5reb+1ast, D.Aatu 5+3reb+4ast

BSA - Norrort 77-59

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both 58th ranked Danish BSA and bottom-ranked Swedish Norrort had identical 0-7 record. This time BSA beat the opponent Taby 77-59 on Friday night. The game was mostly controlled by BSA. Norrort managed to win second period 19-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. BSA dominated on the defensive end, holding Norrort to just 7 points in fourth quarter. They also forced 27 Norrort turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Tomas Ponert who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 5 rebounds and Aleksander Skaaning who added 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four BSA players scored in double figures. Viggo Nielsen responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and Marcus Frejborg scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. BSA (1-7) left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with OASIS and BWC. It was Norrort's eighth loss in a row. They still close the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
BSA: T.Ponert 20+5reb+1ast, A.Skaaning 14+5reb+2ast, P.Jokubas 13+4reb+4ast, K.Hvingel 10+4reb+1ast, A.Hilbert 7+3reb+2ast, G.Bruschi 6+5reb+1ast
Norrort: N.Viggo 16+12reb, F.Marcus 14+6reb+2ast, H.Max 8+1reb+1ast, F.Oscar 8+3reb, W.Noak 5+1reb+3ast, B.Alexis 3+1reb

DSN - Fryshuset 79-65

Not a big story in a game when 64th ranked Swedish Fryshuset (2-2) was defeated by fifth ranked Latvian DSN (5-3) 79-65 on Friday. Worth to mention a great performance of Roberts Timenieks (-2009) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and Arturs Melins (-2009) who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Atlas Manswell responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and Rasmus Veller scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. DSN maintains fifth position with 5-3 record. Loser Fryshuset dropped to the twenty eighth place with two games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams.
Top scorers:
DSN: R.Timenieks 26+3reb+3ast, A.Melins 14+7reb+2ast, K.Berkis 12+3reb, B.Skrinda 9+3reb+1ast, R.Mass 8+6reb+4ast, K.Brazkins 3+1reb
Fryshuset: V.Rasmus 15+2reb+2ast, M.Atlas 15+11reb, F.Ibrahim 10+1reb, J.Louis 8+8reb+1ast, S.Elliot 8+3reb, B.Rasmus 3+7reb

BWC - Svincolati 58-86

There was a surprise result when 74th ranked Italian Svincolati (3-1) outleveled higher ranked British BWC (1-7) 86-58 on Friday. The game without a history. Svincolati led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Svincolati forced 25 BWC turnovers and outrebounded them 50-35 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Nicolas Costantino who helped to win the game recording 14 points and 9 rebounds and Marco Cardinali who added 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Svincolati players scored in double figures. Tyler Farrell responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds and William Bryant scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Svincolati keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 13 other teams. BWC lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with OASIS and BSA.
Top scorers:
Svincolati: N.Costantino 14+9reb+3ast, M.Cardinali 14+8reb+1ast, M.Di 14+5reb+2ast, M.Colica 10+4reb+2ast, L.Giunta 10+4reb+3ast, A.Incammisa 7+4reb+1ast
BWC: F.Tyler 19+8reb+1ast, H.Jonathan 11+1reb, B.William 9+10reb+2ast, C.Taylor 7+4reb, P.Conel 5+5reb+1ast, H.Stefan 4+3reb+2ast

Viola - Pardubice 49-88

There was no surprise when 75th ranked Italian Viola (2-2) was crushed by first ranked Czech Pardubice (7-1) 88-49 on Friday. The game without a history. Pardubice led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Viola to just 2 points in first quarter. Pardubice held Viola to an opponent 25.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 48.6 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Viola 47-32 including a 37-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pardubice looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Viola's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Tomas Dalecky who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and Dominik Hodek who added 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Pardubice players scored in double figures. Alessandro Damato responded with 11 points and 5 rebounds and Lorenzo Ripepi scored 13 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pardubice have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. Loser Viola dropped to the twenty eighth place with two games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams.
Top scorers:
Pardubice: T.Dalecky 16+11reb+2ast, S.Horak 15+1reb+2ast, J.Mlady 12+10reb, D.Hodek 12+8reb+4ast, J.Blasko 11+6reb, P.Obrsal 7+2reb+7ast
Viola: R.Lorenzo 13+4reb, D.Alessandro 11+5reb+3ast, A.Francesco 10+1reb+1ast, A.Gabriele 4+1reb, M.Cristiano 4+9reb, D.Giglio Luca 2+4reb

OASIS - Pardubice 42-78

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Czech Pardubice (7-1) smashed 3rd ranked British OASIS (1-7) 78-42 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Pardubice. OASIS managed to win second period 15-7. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Pardubice dominated on the defensive end, holding OASIS to just 7 points in fourth quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to OASIS's 28. Pardubice forced 24 OASIS turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Dominik Hodek who helped to win the game recording 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Tomas Dalecky who added 15 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Chilezie Cambell responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and Subomie Obasanya scored 8 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Pardubice have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. OASIS lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with BSA and BWC.
Top scorers:
Pardubice: S.Horak 15+5reb+2ast, T.Dalecky 15+9reb, D.Hodek 14+6reb+5ast, A.Konvalina 9+1reb, P.Obrsal 8+1reb, J.Blasko 6+7reb+3ast
OASIS: C.Chilezie 11+10reb, O.Subomie 8+2reb+2ast, T.Ernie 6+2reb, S.Jahsiyeh 4+2reb, E.Giovanni 3+3reb+2ast, S.Sherali 3

KoLa - Norrort 108-63

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Swedish Norrort (0-8) was rolled over by second ranked Finnish KoLa (6-1) 108-63 on Saturday. The game without a history. KoLa led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 25 Norrort turnovers. KoLa looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Jahkaya Nicholson who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 8 rebounds and Jonni Rautiainen who added 22 points during the contest. Four KoLa players scored in double figures. Viggo Nielsen responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and Marcus Frejborg produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KoLa have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record having just 3 victories less than leader Pardubice. Loser Norrort still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
KoLa: J.Nicholson 27+8reb+2ast, J.Rautiainen 22+3reb+1ast, O.Korhonen 14+3reb+2ast, S.Annala 12+4reb+3ast, V.Lehtonen 10+6reb+5ast, R.Ikalainen 9+4reb+8ast
Norrort: N.Viggo 16+9reb, F.Marcus 11+12reb+1ast, V.Carl 8+5reb+1ast, W.Noak 8+2reb+3ast, T.Jonas 6+1reb+2ast, H.Max 5+3reb+2ast

Turku YMCA - BSA 96-74

Very predictable result when 42th ranked Finnish Turku YMCA (2-5) outscored 58th ranked Danish BSA (1-7) 96-74 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Turku YMCA. BSA managed to win second period 24-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Turku YMCA forced 21 BSA turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by BSA's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Severi Jalonen who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and guard Kalle Metsaranta (180) who added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Pasiusis Jokubas responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and Aleksander Skaaning scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. BSA's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Despite that victory Turku YMCA went down to 45th position due to points difference. BSA lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with OASIS and BWC.
Top scorers:
Turku YMCA: S.Jalonen 27+10reb+4ast, K.Metsaranta 16+5reb+8ast, J.Sateri 10+3reb+6ast, E.Tokgoz 9+2reb+4ast, A.Dietrich 8+2reb+1ast, E.Lempainen 8+2reb+1ast
BSA: J.Pasiusis 21+6reb+3ast, S.Aleksander 12+8reb+3ast, B.Giulio 11+2reb+3ast, S.Valdemar 9+5reb, P.Lucas 6+6reb, H.Kasper 6+6reb

Svincolati - Viola 96-92

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both 74th ranked Svincolati and 75th ranked Viola had identical 2-1 record. This time Svincolati defeated the opponent Viola 96-92 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Svincolati was tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Svincolati outrebounded Viola 48-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Giole Di Malta who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 8 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and Nicolas Costantino who added 11 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Alessandro Damato responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Cristiano Marletta scored 17 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Svincolati (3-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 13 other teams. Loser Viola dropped to the twenty eighth place with two games lost. They share the position with 16 other teams.
Top scorers:
Svincolati: M.Di 32+8reb, A.Incammisa 16+7reb+1ast, L.Giunta 14+4reb+5ast, N.Costantino 11+11reb+3ast, M.Colica 10+8reb+1ast, M.Cardinali 6+3reb+2ast
Viola: S.Rocco 18+1reb, D.Alessandro 17+6reb+2ast, M.Cristiano 17+4reb, R.Lorenzo 15+4reb+1ast, A.Francesco 11+5reb+3ast, M.Flavio 8+7reb+1ast

Ventspils Spars - Fryshuset 112-84

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Latvian Ventspils Spars (6-2) outleveled 64th ranked Swedish Fryshuset (2-2) 112-84 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Ventspils Spars. Fryshuset managed to win fourth quarter 32-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Ventspils Spars forced 23 Fryshuset turnovers. Strangely Fryshuset outrebounded Ventspils Spars 49-34 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ventspils Spars looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Fryshuset's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Jekabs Graudins (-2009) who helped to win the game recording 32 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and Jekabs Miluzs (-2009) who added 26 points and 4 assists during the contest. Elliot Sonko responded with 16 points and Ibrahim Fanga scored 13 points. Four Fryshuset players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ventspils Spars have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Probasket. Loser Fryshuset dropped to the twenty eighth position with two games lost. They share it with 16 other teams.
Top scorers:
Ventspils Spars: J.Graudins 32+8reb+4ast, J.Miluzs 26+2reb+4ast, K.Cernuho 18+5reb+5ast, R.Ramats 9+4reb+2ast, E.Mitenbergs 8+2reb+4ast, R.Tamuzs 6+3reb+4ast
Fryshuset: S.Elliot 16+3reb+2ast, V.Rasmus 15+1reb, F.Ibrahim 13+4reb+1ast, W.Buster 11+3reb+1ast, P.Stefan 6+7reb, E.Hamza 5+5reb+1ast

OASIS - BWC 52-55

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers OASIS (1-7) was edged by 59th ranked BWC (1-7) 55-52 on Saturday. BWC trailed by 10 points after three quarters before their 20-7 charge, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated on the defensive end, holding OASIS to just 7 points in fourth quarter. BWC forced 24 OASIS turnovers. Strangely OASIS outrebounded BWC 50-29 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of William Bryant who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 7 rebounds and Tyler Farrell who added 10 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four BWC players scored in double figures. Chilezie Cambell responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 18 rebounds and Subomie Obasanya scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. OASIS's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. BWC left bottom position moving up to third place, which they share with OASIS and BSA. It was OASIS's sixth loss in a row.
Top scorers:
BWC: W.Bryant 15+7reb+1ast, M.Tournois 13+2reb, T.Farrell 10+5reb+3ast, R.Bukhari 10+3reb, D.Bakare 5+4reb+2ast, S.Holmes 2+6reb+3ast
OASIS: C.Chilezie 14+18reb+2ast, O.Subomie 11+7reb+2ast, W.Roy 9+1reb, A.Emmanuel 4+5reb+2ast, S.Jahsiyeh 4+3reb, T.Ernie 3+7reb

DSN - KoLa 68-91

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Finnish KoLa (6-1) smashed 5th ranked Latvian DSN (5-3) 91-68 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by KoLa. DSN managed to win third quarter 27-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Renne Ikalainen (185-2009) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 assists and Viljami Lehtonen who added 25 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four KoLa players scored in double figures. Rauls Mass (-2009) responded with 20 points and 9 rebounds and Roberts Timenieks (-2009) scored 6 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. KoLa have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record having just 3 victories less than leader Pardubice. Loser DSN keeps the fifth place with three games lost.
Top scorers:
KoLa: V.Lehtonen 25+4ast, R.Ikalainen 22+2reb+10ast, J.Rautiainen 17+5reb, J.Nicholson 13+8reb+1ast, M.Lintu 7+9reb, M.Pyoria 4+3reb
DSN: M.Rauls 20+9reb+2ast, B.Kirils 9+1reb+1ast, V.Armands 8+1reb+1ast, T.Roberts 6+7reb+3ast, F.Vilhelms 5+2reb+1ast, S.Nils 5+5reb+1ast

Norrort - Turku YMCA 87-90

Very expected game when bottom-ranked Swedish Norrort (0-8) was edged by 42th ranked Finnish Turku YMCA (2-5) 90-87 on Saturday. Norrort was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Turku YMCA forced 19 Norrort turnovers and had a 23-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Turku YMCA looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Severi Jalonen who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Jonne Sateri (186-2010) who added 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Marcus Frejborg responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds and Jonas Tlemsani scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Norrort's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Turku YMCA went down to 45th position due to points difference. Loser Norrort still closes the standings with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Turku YMCA: J.Sateri 23+5reb+4ast, S.Jalonen 17+12reb+4ast, K.Metsaranta 14+5reb+6ast, M.Kaftan 13+4reb+1ast, A.Dietrich 7+7reb+3ast, E.Tokgoz 7+4reb+1ast
Norrort: F.Marcus 28+15reb+1ast, T.Jonas 18+3reb+2ast, N.Viggo 14+5reb+1ast, H.Max 12+6reb+5ast, C.Johan 5+1ast, W.Noak 4+2reb+1ast

Pardubice - BWC 100-50

Very predictable result when first ranked Czech Pardubice (7-1) outscored 59th ranked British BWC (1-7) 100-50 on Saturday. The game without a history. Pardubice led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding BWC to just 3 points in fourth quarter. Pardubice dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to BWC's 30. Pardubice forced 31 BWC turnovers and outrebounded them 47-26 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pardubice looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by BWC's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Jan Blasko who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 8 rebounds and Stepan Horak who added 20 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Pardubice players scored in double figures. Pardubice's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stefan Holmes responded with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 blocks and Rayan Bukhari scored 14 points. Pardubice have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 7-1 record. BWC lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with OASIS and BSA.
Top scorers:
Pardubice: S.Horak 20+7reb+1ast, J.Blasko 18+8reb+3ast, T.Dalecky 16+4reb, D.Hodek 11+5reb+5ast, A.Konvalina 10+3reb+1ast, J.Mlady 9+6reb+1ast
BWC: B.Rayan 14+2reb+2ast, F.Tyler 14+3reb, C.Taylor 11+4reb+2ast, H.Stefan 9+7reb+3ast, B.William 2+1reb, T.Maxence 0+1reb

BSA - Ventspils Spars 58-95

Not a big story in a game when 58th ranked Danish BSA (1-7) was outplayed by fourth ranked Latvian Ventspils Spars (6-2) 95-58 on Saturday. The game without a history. Ventspils Spars led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to BSA's 36. Ventspils Spars forced 22 BSA turnovers and had a 41-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ventspils Spars looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Jekabs Graudins (-2009) who helped to win the game recording 22 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals and Jekabs Miluzs (-2009) who added 22 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Ventspils Spars players scored in double figures. Pasiusis Jokubas responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds and Aleksander Skaaning scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ventspils Spars have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Probasket. BSA lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with OASIS and BWC.
Top scorers:
Ventspils Spars: J.Miluzs 22+6reb+1ast, J.Graudins 22+8reb+7ast, E.Mitenbergs 12+2ast, K.Cernuho 10+8reb+5ast, G.Ungurs 8+1reb+2ast, R.Ramats 7+10reb+1ast
BSA: J.Pasiusis 18+8reb+1ast, S.Aleksander 17+7reb+1ast, B.Giulio 7+5reb+3ast, H.Kasper 5+4reb, P.Tomas 4+1reb+7ast, S.Filip 3+4reb

Viola - OASIS 53-48

There was a surprise result when 75th ranked Italian Viola (2-2) won against higher ranked British OASIS (1-7) 53-48 on Saturday. Viola trailed by 6 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 5-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 53-48. Viola forced 22 OASIS turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Flavio Marinelli who helped to win the game recording 23 points and Cristiano Marletta who added 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Chilezie Cambell responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds and Jahsiyeh Slater scored 16 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Viola moved-up to twenty eighth place, which they share with 16 other teams. OASIS lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the third position with seven games lost. They share it with BSA and BWC.
Top scorers:
Viola: F.Marinelli 23+4reb+1ast, C.Marletta 12+9reb, A.Damato 8+1reb+1ast, F.Albanese 7+3reb, M.Viola 3+4reb, R.Squillace 0+9reb+2ast
OASIS: S.Jahsiyeh 16+4reb, C.Chilezie 10+17reb+2ast, O.Subomie 7+7reb+1ast, W.Roy 4+3reb, Z.Max 3+1ast, S.Sherali 2+3reb+1ast

Turku YMCA - DSN 76-87

There was no surprise when 42th ranked Finnish Turku YMCA (2-5) was defeated by fifth ranked Latvian DSN (5-3) 87-76 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by DSN. Turku YMCA managed to win third quarter 27-23. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. DSN made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. DSN outrebounded Turku YMCA 38-27 including 26 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Arturs Melins (-2009) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and Rauls Mass (-2009) who added 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. DSN's coach let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Severi Jalonen responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and guard Kalle Metsaranta (180) scored 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). DSN maintains fifth position with 5-3 record. Turku YMCA lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the 45th place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
DSN: A.Melins 24+4reb+2ast, R.Timenieks 18+6reb+3ast, R.Mass 18+7reb+3ast, V.Farenhorsts 9+4reb+2ast, A.Vitols 7+5reb, R.Ezis 5+5reb+2ast
Turku YMCA: J.Severi 23+5reb+2ast, M.Kalle 19+2reb+2ast, L.Eero 12+2reb, S.Jonne 9+2reb+10ast, D.Aatu 7+2reb, S.Henrik 4+8reb

KoLa - Ventspils Spars 85-83

Important game to mention about was the one when second ranked Finnish KoLa (6-1) saved a 2-point victory edging one of their biggest challengers Latvian Ventspils Spars (6-2) 85-83 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ventspils Spars. KoLa took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Ventspils Spars won third quarter 22-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Ventspils Spars 59-46 including a 41-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Renne Ikalainen (185-2009) orchestrated the victory by scoring 41 points (!!!) and 9 assists. Magnus Lintu contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 23 rebounds for the winners. Renars Ramats (-2009) replied with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 17 rebounds and Jekabs Graudins (-2009) added 19 points, 8 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Ventspils Spars. Five Ventspils Spars players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. KoLa have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-1 record having just 3 victories less than leader Pardubice. Ventspils Spars at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. They share the position with Probasket.
Top scorers:
KoLa: R.Ikalainen 41+4reb+9ast, M.Lintu 10+23reb+1ast, J.Nicholson 9+4reb+1ast, V.Lehtonen 8+1reb+3ast, M.Pyoria 8+6reb, O.Korhonen 7+2reb+3ast
Ventspils Spars: R.Renars 21+17reb+2ast, G.Jekabs 19+3reb+8ast, C.Klavs 19+5reb+1ast, M.Jekabs 12+1ast, M.Edgars 10+5ast, Z.Daniels 2+4reb+1ast

Svincolati - OASIS 89-72

There was a surprise result when 74th ranked Italian Svincolati (3-1) defeated higher ranked British OASIS (1-7) 89-72 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Svincolati. OASIS managed to win second period 23-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Svincolati dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to OASIS's 30. Svincolati looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Alessio Incammisa who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Giole Di Malta who added 19 points during the contest. Five Svincolati players scored in double figures. Jahsiyeh Slater responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and Max Zorn scored 17 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Svincolati keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 13 other teams. OASIS lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the third place with seven games lost. They share the position with BSA and BWC.
Top scorers:
Svincolati: M.Di 19+3reb+3ast, A.Incammisa 14+11reb+4ast, M.Colica 12+7reb+3ast, S.Alesci 10+4reb+4ast, N.Costantino 10+4reb+3ast, M.Cardinali 8+2reb
OASIS: Z.Max 17+4reb+1ast, S.Jahsiyeh 15+7reb+2ast, W.Roy 12+4reb+2ast, E.Giovanni 7+1reb+1ast, B.Chileze 6+15reb+1ast, B.Nicolo 5

Fryshuset - BSA 78-64

There was an upset when higher ranked Danish BSA (1-7) was defeated by 64th ranked Swedish Fryshuset (2-2) 78-64 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Fryshuset. BSA managed to win third quarter 22-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Fryshuset dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to BSA's 28. Fryshuset forced 23 BSA turnovers and outrebounded them 55-43 including 25 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Rasmus Veller who helped to win the game recording 32 points and 5 steals and Rasmus Bodolla who added 12 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Pasiusis Jokubas responded with 19 points and Aleksander Skaaning scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fryshuset moved-up to twenty eighth place, which they share with 16 other teams. BSA lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with seven games lost. They share it with OASIS and BWC.
Top scorers:
Fryshuset: R.Veller 32+3reb+1ast, I.Fanga 15+3reb+2ast, R.Bodolla 12+11reb+2ast, D.Soderberg 9+7reb, S.Pejic 5+10reb, L.Jeanneau 2+5reb+2ast
BSA: J.Pasiusis 19+4reb+2ast, L.Arthur 15+3reb+2ast, S.Aleksander 15+7reb+2ast, P.Tomas 5+2reb+1ast, H.Kasper 5+13reb+4ast, B.Giulio 3+4reb+2ast