Round 9 (Regular Season): Valmiera Glass still unable to win any game

What a coincidence that all visitors won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Bottom-ranked Latvian Valmiera Glass (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 104-77 loss to eighth ranked Lithuanian Siauliai (3-1) in Valmiera on Wednesday evening. They made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Siauliai looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Paulius Danusevicius (205-2001) who scored 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American guard LJ Thorpe (196-1999, college: UNC Asheville, agency: Worldwide SM) chipped in 10 points and 9 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Seneca Knight (198-2000, college: Illinois St.) who recorded 25 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. Siauliai moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Zastal. Valmiera Glass at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Brno. Siauliai will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Valmiera Glass will play on the road against Brno (#11) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Bottom-ranked Czech Brno (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 95-62 loss to sixth ranked Belgian Liege Basket (4-1) in Brno. It was a good game for Puerto Rican point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 8 assists. Olivier Troisfontaines contributed with 19 points for the winners. American power forward Greg Lee (206-1998, college: Penn St., agency: VM Hoops Agency) answered with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Brno. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Liege moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Voluntari. Brno at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Valmiera Glass. Liege will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brno will play at home against Valmiera Glass (#12) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

The best stats of 9th round was 9 points and 12 rebounds by Kevin Tumba of Liege.



Valmiera Glass - Siauliai 77-104

Bottom-ranked Latvian Valmiera Glass (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 104-77 loss to eighth ranked Lithuanian Siauliai (3-1) in Valmiera on Wednesday evening. They made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. Siauliai looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Paulius Danusevicius (205-2001) who scored 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American guard LJ Thorpe (196-1999, college: UNC Asheville, agency: Worldwide SM) chipped in 10 points and 9 assists. Five Siauliai players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Seneca Knight (198-2000, college: Illinois St.) who recorded 25 points and guard Kristofers Karlsons (185-2004) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Siauliai moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Zastal. Valmiera Glass at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Brno. Siauliai will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Valmiera Glass will play on the road against Brno (#11) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Valmiera Glass: S.Knight 25+1reb, G.Sipolins 12+4reb+1ast, P.Miglinieks 11+3reb+2ast, K.Kristofers 9+7reb+2ast, J.Kaufmanis 8+1reb, E.Elksnis 6+3reb+5ast
Siauliai: D.Paulius 19+8reb+1ast, N.Mineikis 14+3reb, D.Burke 12+1reb+4ast, Z.Deividas 11, L.Thorpe 10+4reb+9ast, T.Pavelka 10+6reb

Brno - Liege 62-95

Bottom-ranked Czech Brno (0-5) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 95-62 loss to sixth ranked Belgian Liege Basket (4-1) in Brno. They dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Brno's 28. They outrebounded Brno 49-32 including 34 on the defensive glass. Liege players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Brno was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Puerto Rican point guard Angel Rodriguez (180-1992, college: Miami, FL, agency: Octagon Europe) who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 8 assists. Olivier Troisfontaines (196-1989) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Troisfontaines is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Liege Basket players scored in double figures. American power forward Greg Lee (206-1998, college: Penn St., agency: VM Hoops Agency) answered with 19 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import power forward Terrell Brown-Soares (208-1998, college: San Diego) added 6 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Brno. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Liege moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Voluntari. Brno at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Valmiera Glass. Liege will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brno will play at home against Valmiera Glass (#12) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Brno: G.Lee 19+7reb+1ast, S.Simon 9+3reb, O.Siska 9+1reb+3ast, T.Brown-Soares 6+7reb+2ast, J.Krakovic 3+3reb+2ast, R.Matej 3+1reb+1ast
Liege: O.Troisfontaines 19+2reb+3ast, E.Anosike 15+5reb+4ast, A.Rodriguez 14+2reb+8ast, J.Hagins 14+6reb, N.Moussa 11+7reb+1ast, K.Tumba 9+12reb+2ast