Results and Stats from Eurocup Round 6 of Regular Season

The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Jerusalem where host Israeli Hapoel Jerusalem (6-0) beat league's leader Greek Aris (5-1) 84-73 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Aris. It was a key game for the top position in the league. H.Jerusalem dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Aris' 26 and made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Aris 37-26 including 23 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American Kenneth Lofton Jr (198-2002, college: La Tech) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import Shake Milton (198-1996, college: SMU) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward EJ Liddell (201-2000, college: Ohio St.) who recorded 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Aris' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Hapoel Jerusalem have an impressive six-game winning streak. H.Jerusalem keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Napoli. Aris at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Bahcesehir. Aris will play next round against Rigas Z. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. H.Jerusalem will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Tortona on the road.
Another exciting game was played in Panevezys between third ranked Spanish Manresa and one of their biggest challengers Lithuanian Lietkabelis where Manresa (4-2) beat Lietkabelis (3-3) on the road 80-66. It was a good game for French point guard Hugo Benitez (192-2001) who led his team to a victory with 11 points and 6 assists. Lukasz Kolenda contributed with 14 points for the winners. Swiss-American guard Alex Schumacher (190-2001, college: Seattle) replied with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for Lietkabelis. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Manresa have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with PAOK and Chemnitz. Lietkabelis at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Manresa will play against Bosna (#6) in Sarajevo in the next round. Lietkabelis will play on the road against the league's leader Bahcesehir (#1) in Istanbul and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game where German Rostock (#6) crushed host Spanish Burgos SP (#7) with 27-point difference 86-59 on Wednesday evening. Zach Copeland scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was DJ Steward with 14 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. Rostock (2-4) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Burgos SP lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Rostock will meet at home Cedevita Ol. (#8) in the next round. Burgos SP will play against Le Mans and hope to win that game.

Rest of the games of round 6 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Trento lost to undefeated Napoli in a road game 79-90. Buducnost beat Chemnitz at home 96-84. Tortona lost to Cedevita Ol. on the opponent's court 71-73. Roma Max. managed to outperform London in a home game 86-84. Balkan managed to beat Bosna on the road 78-69. PAOK defeated Roma Basket on its own court 113-111. Le Mans beat Rigas Z. in a road game 71-65. Slask lost to Bourg at home 84-88. Cluj Napoca was outscored by Tenerife on the opponent's court 73-113. Tofas managed to beat Neptunas in a home game 94-79. Frankfurt was crushed by Turk Telekom on the road 98-78. Ulm was beaten by Bahcesehir on its own court 82-96. Siauliai was destroyed by Venezia in a road game 98-77.
The best stats of 6th round was 14 points and 4 assists by Jordan Parks of Venezia.



Napoli - Trento 90-79:
There was no surprise when 4th ranked Dolomiti Trentino (2-4) was defeated on the road by top-ranked Napoli (6-0) 90-79 on Tuesday. Napoli looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Zachary Seljaas (202-1997, college: BYU) scored 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Jahmius Ramsey (190-2001, college: Texas Tech) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Quincy Olivari (190-2001, college: Xavier) with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Cameroonian-Italian center Jordan Bayehe (206-1999) scored 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Napoli have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 6-0 record, which they share with H.Jerusalem. Loser Dolomiti Trentino dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Napoli will meet Chemnitz (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Trento will play against the league's second-placed Tofas and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Napoli: R.Jahmi'us 20+5reb+2ast, S.Zachary 18+9reb+2ast, W.Jack 16+5reb, D.Jeff 11+3reb+2ast, P.John 10+2ast, S.Marco 7+4reb+12ast
Trento: J.Bayehe 18+5reb+1ast, C.Brown Jr. 14+6reb, Q.Olivari 13+6reb+6ast, A.Bertini 13+1reb, D.Brown II 7+4reb+5ast, M.Jose 6

Buducnost - Chemnitz 96-84:
There was a small surprise in Podgorica where fifth ranked Montenegrin Buducnost (3-3) defeated one of their biggest challengers German Chemnitz (4-2) 96-84 on Tuesday. Buducnost made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Chemnitz turnovers. French Axel Bouteille (201-1995) scored 16 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American Justin Smith (201-1999, college: Arkansas) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Nighael Ceaser (202-2000, college: Texas St.) with 18 points and 6 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Benjamin Burnham (202-2002, college: Virginia Tech) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four Chemnitz players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending Montenegrin champion moved-up to second place, which they share with 10 other teams. Loser Chemnitz dropped to the second position with two games lost. They share it with PAOK and Manresa. Buducnost will meet Bourg (#5) on the road in the next round. Chemnitz will play against the league's leader Napoli and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Buducnost: B.Axel 16+4reb+4ast, J.Djordje 11+3reb, K.Oleksandr 11+1reb+2ast, S.Justin 11+6reb+1ast, F.Yogi 10+3reb+2ast, M.Fletcher 10+1reb+1ast
Chemnitz: N.Ceaser 18+6reb, B.Burnham 16+5reb+1ast, M.Seric 13+2reb, S.Smith 12+2reb+5ast, C.Williams 8+4reb+4ast, P.Fleming Jr. 5+2reb+5ast

Cedevita Ol. - Tortona 73-71:
There was an upset in Ljubljana where higher ranked Italian Tortona (3-3) was edged by eighth ranked Slovenian Cedevita Ol. (1-5) 73-71 on Wednesday. Latvian guard Rihards Lomazs (189-1996) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American center Jayce Johnson (213-1997, college: Marquette) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Dante Maddox Jr (188-2002, college: Xavier) with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Cameroonian power forward Paul Eboua (203-2000) scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending Slovenian champion left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Tortona dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Cedevita Ol. will meet higher ranked Rostock (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Tortona will play against the league's leader H.Jerusalem (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Cedevita Ol.: L.Rihards 16+8reb+3ast, J.Jayce 12+9reb+2ast, K.Noah 12+6reb+2ast, H.Matt 9+6reb, G.Jordan 9+3reb+1ast, C.Anthony 9+2reb+1ast
Tortona: D.Maddox Jr. 13+8reb+6ast, J.Gorham 12+3reb, P.Eboua 11+9reb+1ast, A.Durham 9+2reb+1ast, D.Olejniczak 6+3reb, A.Pecchia 6+5reb+1ast

H.Jerusalem - Aris 84-73:
The biggest surprise took place in Jerusalem where host Israeli Hapoel Jerusalem (6-0) beat league's leader Greek Aris (5-1) 84-73 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Aris. It was a key game for the top position in the league. H.Jerusalem dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Aris' 26 and made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Aris 37-26 including 23 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American Kenneth Lofton Jr (198-2002, college: La Tech) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import Shake Milton (198-1996, college: SMU) chipped in 19 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward EJ Liddell (201-2000, college: Ohio St.) who recorded 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks and French swingman Adam Mokoka (195-1998) added 13 points respectively. Four H.Jerusalem and five Aris players scored in double figures. Aris' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Hapoel Jerusalem have an impressive six-game winning streak. H.Jerusalem keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Napoli. Aris at the other side still keep top place with one game lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Bahcesehir. Aris will play next round against Rigas Z. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. H.Jerusalem will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Tortona on the road.
Top scorers:
H.Jerusalem: L.Kenneth 22+10reb+2ast, M.Shake 19+3reb+3ast, B.Lorenzo 11+3reb+3ast, S.Jaleen 10+4reb+3ast, C.Devontae 8+2reb+2ast, M.Dusan 8+6reb+1ast
Aris: A.Mokoka 13+3reb+2ast, E.Liddell 12+8reb+1ast, M.Morgan 10+2reb+1ast, N.Dimitrijevic 10+1reb+2ast, J.Robinson-Earl 10+5reb+1ast, E.Mitrou-Long 8+2ast

Lietkabelis - Manresa 66-80:
Another exciting game was played in Panevezys between third ranked Spanish Manresa and one of their biggest challengers Lithuanian Lietkabelis where Manresa (4-2) beat Lietkabelis (3-3) on the road 80-66. Manresa players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a good game for French point guard Hugo Benitez (192-2001) who led his team to a victory with 11 points and 6 assists. Polish point guard Lukasz Kolenda (195-1999) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Swiss-American guard Alex Schumacher (190-2001, college: Seattle) replied with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and American swingman Keondre Kennedy (198-2000, college: UNCG) added 15 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Lietkabelis. 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. Manresa have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with PAOK and Chemnitz. Lietkabelis at the other side dropped to the second position with three games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Manresa will play against Bosna (#6) in Sarajevo in the next round. Lietkabelis will play on the road against the league's leader Bahcesehir (#1) in Istanbul and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Manresa: K.Lukasz 14+2reb+2ast, B.Hugo 11+2reb+6ast, A.Chibuzo 11+5reb, B.Ferran 11+2ast, O.Nick 10+2reb+1ast, N.JD 7+1reb+2ast
Lietkabelis: A.Schumacher 17+7reb+6ast, K.Kennedy 15+6reb+2ast, B.Sy 13+3reb, D.Baslyk 10+2reb, O.Jaramaz 4+3reb+2ast, G.Maldunas 3+4reb+1ast

Roma Max. - London L. 86-84:
There was a small surprise in Rome where fifth ranked Italian Roma Max. (3-3) edged one of their biggest challengers British Lions (3-3) 86-84 on Wednesday. Roma Max. made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Xavier Moon (188-1995, college: Morehead St.) scored 25 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Aaron Holiday (184-1996, college: UCLA) chipped in 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was point guard DeVante Jones (182-1998, college: Michigan) with 13 points and 7 assists and Maxwell Lewis (201-2002, college: Pepperdine) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four London players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Roma Max. moved-up to second place, which they share with 10 other teams including defeated London. Roma Max. will meet Frankfurt (#5) on the road in the next round. London will play against the league's second-placed Venezia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Roma Max.: M.Xavier 25+4reb+4ast, H.Aaron 17+5reb+4ast, B.Miro 14+8reb+1ast, B.John 9+7reb+1ast, A.Mirza 6+3reb, C.Gora 5+3reb
London L.: M.Lewis 14+5reb+2ast, D.Jones 13+4reb+7ast, E.Price 12+2reb+2ast, J.Scott 11+5reb+2ast, T.Phillip 9+2reb+2ast, L.Horton 8+4reb+5ast

Bosna - Balkan 69-78:
There was a minor upset in Sarajevo where 6th ranked Bosnian Bosna (2-4) was defeated by eighth ranked Bulgarian Balkan (1-5) 78-69 on Wednesday. Balkan had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Javante McCoy (196-1998, college: Boston U.) scored 27 points to lead the charge for the winners and Aleksandar Stoimenov (198-2001, college: Collin CC, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 22 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Reggie Perry (208-2000, college: MSU) with 21 points and 6 rebounds and Serbian-Bosnian power forward Nikola Popovic (211-1997, college: Boston Coll.) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Defending Bulgarian champion left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Defending Bosnian champion Bosna dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Balkan will meet at home league's second-placed PAOK in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bosna will play against Manresa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Balkan: M.Javante 27+4reb+3ast, S.Aleksandar 22+3reb, B.Yahir 10+10reb, T.Konstantin 8+4reb+4ast, C.Ulrich 4+3reb, M.Sukhmail 3+1ast
Bosna: R.Perry 21+6reb+1ast, N.Popovic 13+5reb+1ast, E.Atic 11+3reb+3ast, A.Vrabac 7+4reb, D.Gholston 7+2ast, P.Pipes 3+1reb+2ast

PAOK - Roma Basket 113-111:
Everything went according to plan in Thessaloniki where second ranked Greek PAOK (4-2) edged 7th ranked Italian Roma Basket (2-4) 113-111 on Tuesday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. PAOK made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American-Albanian guard Breein Tyree (188-1998, college: Ole Miss) scored 27 points to lead the charge for the winners and North Macedonian-Turkish Cedi Osman (203-1995) chipped in 25 points (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Erik Stevenson (193-1999, college: WVU) with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and American-Italian point guard Nicolo Mannion (190-2001, college: Arizona) scored 18 points. Four PAOK and five Roma Basket players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. PAOK maintains second position with 4-2 record having just two points less than leader Bahcesehir, which they share with Manresa and Chemnitz. Roma Basket lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. PAOK will meet Balkan (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Roma Basket will play against Ulm and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
PAOK: T.Breein 27+3reb+3ast, O.Cedi 25+2reb+1ast, F.Marcus 20+2reb+4ast, M.Ben 13+5reb+1ast, G.RaiQuan 8+4reb+3ast, C.Nick 7+5reb+9ast
Roma Basket: N.Mannion 18+3reb+3ast, M.Simonovic 17+2reb+1ast, G.Ayayi 16+5ast, E.Stevenson 16+7reb+6ast, K.Olynyk 14+5reb+4ast, P.Watson 9+1reb+1ast

Rigas Z. - Le Mans 65-71:
There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Latvian Rigas Z. (3-3) was defeated at home by fifth ranked French Le Mans (3-3) 71-65 on Wednesday. Strangely Rigas Z. outrebounded Le Mans 42-23 including a 24-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Guard Leopold Delaunay (193-2001) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Lucas Dufeal (204-2003) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Tyler Wahl (206-2001, college: Wisconsin) with 12 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Toms Skuja (189-2002) scored 13 points. Four Rigas Z. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Le Mans moved-up to second place, which they share with 10 other teams including defeated Rigas Z.. Le Mans will meet at home Burgos SP (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Rigas Z. will play against the league's second-placed Aris (#2) in Thessaloniki and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Le Mans: D.Leopold 13+5reb+1ast, D.Lucas 11+5reb+2ast, B.Grasshoff 9+1reb+3ast, K.Jordan 8+1reb+3ast, S.Penda 7+3ast, W.Moses 6+1reb+2ast
Rigas Z.: T.Skuja 13+3reb+3ast, T.Wahl 12+7reb+1ast, B.Shungu 11+4reb+3ast, T.Perkins 10+4reb+3ast, O.Oguama 5+7reb, R.Sulcs 4+3reb

Burgos SP - Rostock 59-86:
An interesting game where German Rostock (#6) crushed host Spanish Burgos SP (#7) with 27-point difference 86-59 on Wednesday evening. Seawolves looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Zach Copeland (193-1997, college: Illinois St.) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard TJ Crockett (187-1999, college: Lindenwood) chipped in 19 points during the contest. Four Seawolves players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard DJ Steward (185-2001, college: Duke) with 14 points and Guinean-French Sekou Doumbouya (206-2000) scored 2 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. Rostock (2-4) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Burgos SP lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Rostock will meet at home Cedevita Ol. (#8) in the next round. Burgos SP will play against Le Mans and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rostock: C.TJ 19+3reb+3ast, C.Zach 13+6reb+7ast, L.Bent 11+7reb+1ast, S.Johnathan 10+3reb+3ast, W.Todd 9+6reb, K.Artur 8+3reb
Burgos SP: D.Steward 14+3reb+1ast, R.Dusan 8+1reb+2ast, C.Sengfelder 7+4reb, J.Taboada 6+3reb+2ast, R.Guerrero 6+3reb, R.Lobaco 5+3reb+1ast

Slask - Bourg 84-88:
Everything could happen in Wroclaw at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked French JL Bourg and 7th ranked Polish WKS Slask had identical 1-4 record. But WKS Slask was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Bourg 88-84 on Wednesday night. Canadian power forward Tyrese Samuel (208-2000, college: Florida) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Trey Woodbury (193-1999, college: Utah Valley) chipped in 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Devin Robinson (203-1995, college: Florida, agency: Octagon Europe) with 18 points and forward Tymoteusz Sternicki (205-2006, college: Denver) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Bourg (2-4) moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Slask lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Bourg will meet at home higher ranked Buducnost (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Slask will play against Neptunas in Klaipeda and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bourg: W.Trey 16+1reb+1ast, S.Tyrese 14+7reb+1ast, C.Tyger 13+5ast, J.Keith 13+2reb, B.Johnny 10+3reb+1ast, N.Adrian 7+8reb+1ast
Slask: D.Robinson 18+3reb+3ast, J.Niziol 14+3reb+3ast, T.Sternicki 12+8reb+3ast, P.Scruggs 11+3reb+6ast, B.Kulikowski 8, J.Egbunu 6+3reb

Tenerife - Cluj Napoca 113-73:
Very expected game when 7th ranked Romanian Cluj Napoca (2-4) was rolled over on the road by first ranked Spanish Tenerife (5-1) 113-73 on Thursday. Tenerife made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. Tenerife outrebounded Cluj Napoca 43-21 including a 25-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Tenerife shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 54.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Cluj Napoca's players. Georgian center Giorgi Shermadini (216-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Jaime Fernandez (186-1993) chipped in 22 points during the contest. Five Tenerife players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Malcolm Hill (198-1995, college: Illinois) with 21 points and his fellow American import Jalyn McCreary (203-2000, college: Mercer, agency: 011 Sports) scored 8 points and 6 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. Tenerife have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-1 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Cluj Napoca lost third consecutive game. Defending Romanian champion dropped to the fifth place with four games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Tenerife will meet Siauliai (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Cluj Napoca will play against Turk Telekom and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tenerife: F.Jaime 22+2reb+2ast, S.Giorgi 21+5reb+1ast, G.Kyle 14+5reb+4ast, B.TJ 12+6reb+4ast, H.Marcelinho 12+1reb+3ast, V.Wesley 10+4reb
Cluj Napoca: M.Hill 21+2reb+1ast, J.Bess 10+5reb+1ast, J.Smart 10+1reb+2ast, K.Kullamaee 9, J.McCreary 8+6reb+3ast, O.Livingston II 6+1reb+1ast

Tofas - Neptunas 94-79:
Rather predictable result in Bursa where second ranked Turkish Tofas (5-1) beat 6th ranked Lithuanian Neptunas (1-5) 94-79 on Tuesday. Tofas dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Neptunas' 30 and made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. American point guard Bryce Jones (183-1994, college: Murray St.) scored 19 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Zach Nutall (191-1999, college: SMU) chipped in 20 points during the contest. Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was Dutch swingman Yannick Franke (196-1996) with 23 points and center Martynas Echodas (206-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tofas keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Neptunas lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Tofas will meet Trento (#6) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Neptunas will play against Slask and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tofas: N.Zach 20+4reb+2ast, R.Shavar 19+1reb+3ast, J.Bryce 19+4reb+3ast, C.Terrell 12+5reb, T.Tre'Shawn 10+6reb, K.Sadik 8+7reb+1ast
Neptunas: Y.Franke 23+2reb, E.Tubutis 13+5reb+2ast, H.Drell 12+5reb+1ast, M.Echodas 10+10reb+1ast, E.Fridriksson 6+1reb+4ast, L.Kreismontas 4+4reb

Turk Telekom - Frankfurt 98-78:
There was an upset in Ankara where second-best German Skyliners (3-3) were outplayed by eighth ranked Turkish Turk Telekom (2-4) 98-78 on Wednesday. Turk Telekom dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Skyliners's 34. Turk Telekom looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Point guard Dogus Ozdemiroglu (191-1996) had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Polish point guard Jerrick Harding (185-1998, college: Weber St.) chipped in 18 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Judah Mintz (190-2003, college: Syracuse) with 14 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import point guard Isaiah Swope (178-2003, college: St.Louis) scored 15 points. Five Turk Telekom and four Frankfurt players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Turk Telekom moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 6 other teams. Loser Skyliners keeps the second position with three games lost. They share it with 10 other teams. Turk Telekom will meet Cluj Napoca (#8) on the road in the next round. Frankfurt will play against Roma Max. (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Turk Telekom: H.Jerrick 18+2reb+3ast, T.Uros 15+2reb+3ast, M.Shaquielle 14+1reb+1ast, O.Dogus 13+8reb+12ast, B.Kris 12+7reb+3ast, L.Anthony 12+4reb+2ast
Frankfurt: I.Swope 15+3reb+2ast, N.Alleyne 15+2reb+2ast, J.Mintz 14+3reb+4ast, R.Thompson 10+5reb, T.Pape 6+2reb+4ast, J.Knauf 6+2reb

Ulm - Bahcesehir 82-96:
Everything went according to plan when first ranked Turkish Bahcesehir (5-1) won against on the road one of their biggest challengers German ratiopharm Ulm (3-3) 96-82 on Tuesday. Bahcesehir made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Ulm turnovers. American Tyler Cavanaugh (206-1994, college: GWU) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Trevion Williams (206-2000, college: Purdue) chipped in 11 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Jaylen Sims (198-1998, college: UNCW) with 17 points and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and guard Michael Rataj (203-2003, college: Baylor) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Five Bahcesehir and four Ulm players scored in double figures. ratiopharm Ulm's coach tested eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bahcesehir maintains first position with 5-1 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser ratiopharm Ulm dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 10 other teams. Bahcesehir will meet at home Lietkabelis (#5) in the next round. Ulm will play against Roma Basket in Rome and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bahcesehir: P.Mateusz 18+3reb, C.Tyler 16+9reb+3ast, A.Aleksa 15+1reb+3ast, R.Marcquise 15+1reb+4ast, F.Malachi 12+1reb+2ast, W.Trevion 11+13reb+1ast
Ulm: M.Rataj 18+6reb, J.Sims 17+7reb+2ast, A.Traore 14+7reb+1ast, I.Watson-Boye 12+1reb+2ast, A.Atamna 7+1reb+2ast, M.Heckel 5+1reb+1ast

Venezia - Siauliai 98-77:
There was a minor upset when second-best Lithuanian Siauliai (3-3) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Italian Umana Venezia (3-3) 98-77 on Wednesday. Venezia looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Italian point guard Leonardo Candi (190-1997, agency: Players Group) scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and center Amedeo Tessitori (208-1994) chipped in 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Five Umana Venezia players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Simas Jarumbauskas (200-2000) with 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American point guard Mike Caffey (183-1993, college: LBSU, agency: Players Group) scored 4 points and 15 assists. 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. Venezia moved-up to second place, which they share with 10 other teams including defeated Siauliai. Venezia will meet London (#4) on the road in the next round. Siauliai will play against the league's leader Tenerife and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Venezia: C.Leonardo 20+2reb+2ast, P.Jordan 14+4reb+4ast, W.Kyle 12+3reb, B.Ky 12+6reb+4ast, W.Glynn 11+2reb+4ast, T.Amedeo 10+9reb+4ast
Siauliai: S.Jarumbauskas 18+4reb+2ast, M.Pacevicius 15+2reb+1ast, D.Romancenko 11+5reb, E.Reid III 8+7reb+1ast, K.Nicholson 7+3reb, T.Jogela 7+3reb