Round 7 (Regular Season): Weissenfels hand first loss to Valmiera Glass

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Latvian Valmiera Glass (2-1) in Weissenfels on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by leader German MBC (3-0) 89-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Valmiera Glass. They outrebounded Valmiera Glass 38-26 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Weissenfels shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American-German Spencer Reaves (191-1995, college: Central Mo.) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. American swingman Khyri Thomas (190-1996, college: Creighton) contributed with 20 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. MBC's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bosnian center Omar Pajic (205-1999, agency: PEPI SPORT) answered with 13 points and 5 rebounds for Valmiera Glass. MBC have a solid series of three victories in a row. Weissenfels maintains second place with 3-0 record behind leader Voluntari, which they share with Opava. Valmiera Glass at the other side keep the third position with one game lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for Romanian Voluntari (4-0) which hosted in Voluntari 4th placed Dutch Groningen (2-2). Leader Voluntari managed to get a 6-point victory 97-91. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Groningen. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for point guard Mike Caffey (183-1993, college: LBSU, agency: Players Group) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 7 assists. Solomon Young helped adding 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side guard Malik Miller (192-1999, college: Morgan St.) responded with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Voluntari have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Groningen at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with TalTech. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Austrian Kapfenberg Bulls' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Norwegian Fyllingen (0-4) 108-94 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for Andrew Jones who led the winners and scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Joshua Keyes came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds for Fyllingen in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Kapfenberg Bulls (1-3) left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Gimle and Brussels. It was Fyllingen's fourth loss in a row. Defending Norwegian champion still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Gimle lost to undefeated Opava on the road 85-103. Iraklis won against Newcastle E. on its own court 85-71. Dinamo managed to outperform Sigal Prishtina in Zagreb 82-80. Slovan recorded a loss to Brussels at home 66-72. Winless Alkar was crushed by TalTech on the opponent's court 85-51.
The most impressive performance of 7th round was 17 points by Kristjan Kitsing of TalTech.



Opava - Gimle 103-85

No shocking result in a game when leader Czech Opava (3-0) beat at home 15th ranked Norwegian Gimle (1-3) 103-85 on Wednesday. Opava made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Gimle turnovers and outrebounded them 39-28 including 24 on the defensive glass. Opava looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Gimle's players. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Clevon Brown (203-1998, college: FIU) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Jakub Slavik (199-1999) accounted for 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Opava players scored in double figures. Opava's coach let to play all 12 players saving starting five for next games. American guard Javonte Johnson (198, college: CBU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) came up with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists and center Solomon Young (203-1998, college: Iowa St.) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Gimle in the defeat. Opava have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Weissenfels. Loser Gimle dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with Brussels and Kapfenberg. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Opava: B.Clevon 21+9reb+1ast, P.Simon 15+1reb+4ast, S.Jakub 15+2reb+2ast, S.Jakub 12+5reb+5ast, P.Wesley 9+1ast, D.Motycka 8+8reb+2ast
Gimle: J.Johnson 23+9reb+9ast, R.Greve 14+1reb+1ast, L.Jorgen 11+3reb+2ast, F.Espen 9, D.Elias 9+1reb+1ast, J.Odfjell 8+4reb

Iraklis - Newcastle E. 85-71

Rather expected game when bottom-ranked British Newcastle Eagles (0-2) lost to leader Greek Iraklis (2-0) in Thessaloniki 71-85 on Wednesday. Iraklis had a 30-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Justin Wright-Foreman (183-1997, college: Hofstra) who led the winners and scored 32 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Dimitris Moraitis (192-1999) accounted for 12 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals for the winning side. American guard Maceo Jack (195-1993, college: Buffalo) came up with 23 points and the other American import guard Ray-Sean Taylor (185, college: SIUE) added 20 points respectively for Newcastle E. in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Iraklis moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Dinamo. Loser Newcastle Eagles still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Olomoucko and Keila C.. Iraklis will meet at home Spartak Pleven (#21) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Newcastle E. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Iraklis: W.Justin 32+6reb+2ast, F.DJ 17+4reb+1ast, M.Dimitris 12+6reb+7ast, T.Nikos 7+1ast, D.Zaccheus 6+5reb+2ast, W.Lance 4+1reb
Newcastle E.: M.Jack 23+3reb+1ast, R.Taylor 20+4reb+2ast, D.Hammond 14+2reb+1ast, E.Kanwei 5+5reb, C.Long 5+4reb+2ast, M.Anthony 3+2reb

Kapfenberg - Fyllingen 108-94

Austrian Kapfenberg Bulls' fans can finally celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Norwegian Fyllingen (0-4) 108-94 on Wednesday. Kapfenberg made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Kapfenberg outrebounded Fyllingen 38-27 including 23 on the defensive glass. Kapfenberg looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Andrew Jones (193-1997, college: Texas) who led the winners and scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Ukrainian point guard Vitaliy Zotov (188-1997, agency: BIG) accounted for 18 points and 9 assists for the winning side. American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import guard Ayinde Hikim (180-2000, college: UMass Lowell) added 16 points, 6 assists and 4 steals (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for Fyllingen in the defeat. Four Kapfenberg and five Fyllingen players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Kapfenberg Bulls (1-3) left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Gimle and Brussels. It was Fyllingen's fourth loss in a row. Defending Norwegian champion still closes the standings with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kapfenberg: J.Andrew 23+9reb+7ast, A.Screen 18+5reb, Z.Vitaliy 18+4reb+9ast, G.Quinton 13+3reb, D.Grgic 11+2reb+1ast, T.Schrittwieser 9
Fyllingen: J.Keyes 25+15reb, N.Skouen 17, A.Hikim 16+3reb+6ast, F.Eric 14+1reb, L.Espe 10+1reb+8ast, B.Brinyuk 5+4reb+1ast

Weissenfels - Valmiera Glass 89-69

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Latvian Valmiera Glass (2-1) in Weissenfels on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by leader German MBC (3-0) 89-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Valmiera Glass. They outrebounded Valmiera Glass 38-26 including a 30-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Weissenfels shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American-German Spencer Reaves (191-1995, college: Central Mo.) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. American swingman Khyri Thomas (190-1996, college: Creighton) contributed with 20 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. MBC's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bosnian center Omar Pajic (205-1999, agency: PEPI SPORT) answered with 13 points and 5 rebounds and added 11 points and 5 assists in the effort for Valmiera Glass. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. MBC have a solid series of three victories in a row. Weissenfels maintains second place with 3-0 record behind leader Voluntari, which they share with Opava. Valmiera Glass at the other side keep the third position with one game lost. They share it with 6 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Weissenfels: T.Khyri 20+4reb, R.Spencer 19+3reb+3ast, C.Charles 12+4reb+3ast, W.Collin 11+5reb+4ast, B.Perttu 9+1ast, H.Moritz 6+3reb
Valmiera Glass: V.Kohs 14+4reb+1ast, K.Kristofers 14+1reb+1ast, O.Pajic 13+5reb+1ast, S.Dominykas 11+3reb+5ast, A.Tait-Jones 7+4reb+4ast, R.Malmanis 4+4reb

Sigal Prishtina - Dinamo 80-82

There was a surprise result when leader Croatian Dinamo (2-0) edged on the road higher ranked Kosovan Sigal Prishtina (3-1) 82-80 on Tuesday. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard DeLonnie Hunt (183-2001, college: Richmond, agency: Players Group) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Power forward Filip Kraljevic (213-1989) accounted for 18 points for the winning side. American swingman Adrio Bailey (197-1997, college: Arkansas) came up with 29 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import swingman Lamb Autrey (193-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX) added 14 points and 7 assists respectively for Sigal Prishtina in the defeat. Dinamo moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Iraklis. Loser Sigal Prishtina dropped to the eleventh position with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dinamo: H.DeLonnie 26+5reb+10ast, K.Filip 18+3reb+2ast, N.Ivan 11+6reb+3ast, P.Imran 8+8reb, A.Luke 6+2reb+1ast, V.Mateo 5+3reb+1ast
Sigal Prishtina: A.Bailey 29+6reb, D.Burns 16+6reb+3ast, L.Autrey 14+4reb+7ast, A.Azemi 7+2reb+2ast, K.Kramer 7+7reb, L.Daniel 3+1reb+5ast

Slovan - Brussels 66-72

There was a minor upset when 16th ranked Slovakian Slovan (1-4) lost to eighteenth ranked Belgian Circus Brussels (1-3) in Bratislava 66-72 on Tuesday. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Demetric Horton (196, college: NC A&T, agency: Players Group) who led the winners and scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Louis Hazard (198-1994) accounted for 14 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Four Circus Brussels players scored in double figures. Circus Brussels' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Canadian Shamiel Stevenson (198-1998, college: Nebraska, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Lester Medford Jr (184-1993, college: Baylor, agency: BIG) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively for Slovan in the defeat. Circus Brussels left bottom position moving up to seventh place, which they share with Gimle and Kapfenberg. It was Slovan's third loss in a row. They dropped to the seventeenth position with four games lost. Brussels will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Slovan will play against Keila C. (#18) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Brussels: H.Louis 14+4reb+1ast, H.Demetric 12+6reb+2ast, V.Tonko 10+4reb+2ast, J.Onyeka 10+5reb+2ast, A.Jared 10+5reb+1ast, F.Jalen 7+4reb+7ast
Slovan: S.Stevenson 20+6reb+1ast, L.Medford Jr. 15+1reb+5ast, R.Marko 8+12reb, R.Thornton 7+1reb, T.Pavelka 6+3reb+1ast, V.Kovacevic 4+1reb+1ast

Voluntari - Groningen 97-91

An interesting game for Romanian Voluntari (4-0) which hosted in Voluntari 4th placed Dutch Groningen (2-2). Leader Voluntari managed to get a 6-point victory 97-91. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Groningen. Voluntari forced 21 Groningen turnovers. Strangely Groningen outrebounded Voluntari 32-20 including 21 on the defensive glass. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for point guard Mike Caffey (183-1993, college: LBSU, agency: Players Group) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 7 assists. Center Solomon Young (203-1998, college: Iowa St.) helped adding 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side guard Malik Miller (192-1999, college: Morgan St.) responded with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Austin Luke (191-1994, college: Belmont) scored 15 points and 7 assists. Four Voluntari and five Groningen players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Voluntari have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Groningen at the other side dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with TalTech. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Voluntari: C.Mike 30+1reb+7ast, J.Kodi 17+3reb+2ast, Y.Solomon 15+5reb+2ast, W.Giordan 10+3reb+2ast, P.Laszlo 6+2reb, O.Alexandru 6+1reb+1ast
Groningen: M.Miller 17+5reb+4ast, D.Erikstrup 15+3reb, A.Luke 15+2reb+7ast, D.Forrest 14+5reb+2ast, E.Taylor 10+7reb+4ast, K.Zuidema 6+2reb+1ast

TalTech - Alkar 85-51

Everything went according to plan when sixth ranked Estonian TalTech (2-2) outplayed bottom-ranked Croatian Alkar (0-3) in Tallinn 85-51 on Wednesday. TalTech looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Alkar's players. It was an exceptional evening for Kristjan Kitsing (205-1990) who led the winners and scored 17 points. point guard Siim-Markus Post (184-1997) accounted for 7 points and 8 assists for the winning side. American guard Demetric Horton (196, college: NC A&T, agency: Players Group) came up with 9 points and 5 rebounds and forward Mladen Tomasevic (203-2003) added 4 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Alkar in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. TalTech moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Groningen. Loser Alkar still closes the standings with three games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
TalTech: K.Kristjan 17+1reb+1ast, M.Martins 11+5reb, K.Valb 10+2reb+3ast, T.Jurkatamm 9+5reb+2ast, O.Suurorg 8+4reb+2ast, P.Siim-Markus 7+3reb+8ast
Alkar: K.Antonio 9+5reb+2ast, J.Mirko 9+1reb, G.Karamarko 8+1ast, F.Sisko 6+4reb+1ast, M.Matulina 5+4reb+1ast, D.Gordon 4+5reb