Round 7 (Regular Season): Opava lose to Dziki

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Czech Opava (2-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by thirteenth ranked Polish Dziki (3-1) 83-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Opava. Dziki looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Dziki made 7 blocks. American guard Rickey McGill (188-1997, college: Iona) fired 23 points and 9 assists for the winners. His fellow American import forward Nick McGlynn (206-1996, college: Drake) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Center Simon Pursl (205-1997) produced 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dziki moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Bakken. Opava at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. Dziki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Opava will play at home against Voluntari (#4) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Latvian undefeated leader Valmiera Glass delivered the fourth consecutive victory. This time they beat bottom-ranked Estonian Tartu (0-3) 101-83. Worth to mention a great performance of American Kahliel Spear (200-2000, college: RMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Verners Kohs contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners. Guard Martin Paasoja (191-1993, agency: Helping Ballers) answered with 16 points and 5 assists for Tartu. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Valmiera Glass have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Inter Bratislava. Tartu at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Dinamo and Spartak Pleven. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Bottom-ranked Dutch Groningen (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 67-63 loss to leader British Newcastle Eagles (3-0) in Newcastle on Tuesday evening. It was a great evening for DeSean Allen-Eikens who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side James Karnik responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 23 rebounds and 4 blocks. Newcastle Eagles have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newcastle E. maintains third place with 3-0 record behind leader Valmiera Glass, which they share with Bamberg and Voluntari. Loser Groningen still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Bristol Flyers. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Spisski Rytieri lost to undefeated Voluntari in a road game 80-104. Legia beat Bakken at home 88-79. Inter Bratislava won against Bristol Flyers on the opponent's court 84-80.
The best stats of 7th round was 27 points and 5 assists by Dontay Caruthers of Inter Bratislava.



Opava - Dziki 68-83

Czech Opava (2-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by thirteenth ranked Polish Dziki (3-1) 83-68. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Opava. Dziki looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Dziki made 7 blocks. American guard Rickey McGill (188-1997, college: Iona) fired 23 points and 9 assists for the winners. His fellow American import forward Nick McGlynn (206-1996, college: Drake) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Center Simon Pursl (205-1997) produced 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Jakub Slavik (199-1999) added 8 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Dziki moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Bakken. Opava at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. Dziki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Opava will play at home against Voluntari (#4) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Opava: S.Pursl 19+2reb, J.Slavik 8+4reb+1ast, J.Svandrlik 8+1reb, M.Kvapil 7+1reb, F.Zbranek 6+4reb, R.Howard 5+4reb
Dziki: R.McGill 23+4reb+9ast, N.McGlynn 21+7reb+2ast, J.Mokros 16, D.Andersson 9+5reb, J.Joesaar 5+2reb+1ast, P.Pamula 3+5reb+1ast

Tartu - Valmiera Glass 83-101

Latvian undefeated leader Valmiera Glass delivered the fourth consecutive victory. This time they beat bottom-ranked Estonian Tartu (0-3) 101-83. Valmiera Glass dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Tartu's 28 and made 22-of-27 charity shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Valmiera Glass players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Tartu was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American Kahliel Spear (200-2000, college: RMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Verners Kohs (203-1997) contributed with 17 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners. Guard Martin Paasoja (191-1993, agency: Helping Ballers) answered with 16 points and 5 assists and American power forward Jalen Henry (203-1996, college: SIUE) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Tartu. Five Valmiera Glass and four Tartu players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Valmiera Glass have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record, which they share with Inter Bratislava. Tartu at the other side still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Dinamo and Spartak Pleven. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tartu: M.Paasoja 16+3reb+5ast, J.Henry 15+5reb+1ast, K.Jurtsenko 10+2reb+1ast, K.Lips 10+5reb+2ast, R.Nurger 8+1ast, R.Veideman 6+3reb+2ast
Valmiera Glass: R.Novitskyi 20+2reb, V.Kohs 17+9reb, K.Spear 15+14reb+3ast, J.Watson 15+1reb+7ast, D.Smith 13+3reb+9ast, E.Elksnis 9+3ast

Newcastle E. - Groningen 67-63

Bottom-ranked Dutch Groningen (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 67-63 loss to leader British Newcastle Eagles (3-0) in Newcastle on Tuesday evening. Strangely Groningen outrebounded Newcastle E. 48-30 including a 20-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American forward DeSean Allen-Eikens (200-2000, college: CSUN) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import Mike Okauru (191-1999, college: UNCW) helped adding 17 points. At the losing side Czech-Canadian center James Karnik (206-1998, college: Boston Coll.) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 23 rebounds and 4 blocks and American guard Zach Harvey (198-2001, college: UCSB) scored 16 points. Four Groningen players scored in double figures. Newcastle Eagles have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newcastle E. maintains third place with 3-0 record behind leader Valmiera Glass, which they share with Bamberg and Voluntari. Loser Groningen still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Bristol Flyers. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Groningen: Z.Harvey 16+3reb+3ast, J.Karnik 13+23reb, F.Brankovic 11+3reb+1ast, K.Zuidema 10+6reb+1ast, S.Van Oostrum 6+4reb+6ast, T.Hoeve 3+1reb+4ast
Newcastle E.: D.Allen-Eikens 17+7reb+4ast, M.Okauru 17+3reb+1ast, S.Knight 12+6reb+1ast, C.Long 9+4reb+2ast, J.Spencer 5+4reb+5ast, J.Bynum 4+2reb

Voluntari - Spisski Rytieri 104-80

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Slovakian Spisski Rytieri (1-4) was crushed on the road by leader Romanian Voluntari (3-0) 104-80 on Wednesday. Voluntari dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Spisski Rytieri's 24. They outrebounded Spisski Rytieri 33-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. Voluntari looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Spisski Rytieri's players. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for forward Lee Skinner (198-1992, college: Wofford) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Mike Caffey (183-1993, college: LBSU, agency: Players Group) helped adding 11 points and 8 assists. At the losing side point guard Dwayne Cohill (188-2000, college: YSU) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds and Dylan Frye (187-1997, college: BGSU, agency: VM Hoops Agency) scored 17 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Voluntari have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Bamberg and Newcastle E. Spisski Rytieri lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with four games lost. Voluntari will meet Opava (#5) on the road in the next round. Spisski Rytieri will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Spisski Rytieri: D.Cohill 21+5reb+2ast, D.Frye 17+1reb+5ast, J.Palenik 13+4reb+1ast, D.Walker 10+2reb+1ast, V.Juricek 5+2reb, I.Gromovs 5+6reb+2ast
Voluntari: L.Skinner 17+6reb+2ast, L.Polyak 14+4reb+1ast, J.Edler-Davis 13+4reb+3ast, M.Caffey 11+1reb+8ast, L.Sullivan 10+5reb+2ast, A.Olah 10+5reb

Legia - Bakken 88-79

No shocking result in a game in Warszawa where fourth ranked Polish Legia (4-1) defeated 11th ranked Danish Bakken (3-1) 88-79 on Wednesday. It was a key game for the second position in the league. It was a great shooting night for Legia especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Jawun Evans (185-1996, college: OK State) who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Croatian power forward Mate Vucic (204-1997, agency: 011 Sports) helped adding 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Legia's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American forward Terrence Hargrove (197-2001, college: St.Louis) responded with 30 points and the other American import forward Urald King (198-1990, college: SE Oklahoma) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Legia moved-up to second place. Defending Danish champion Bakken dropped to the twelfth position with one game lost. They share it with Dziki. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bakken: T.Hargrove 30+1reb+1ast, E.Dambreville 15+1reb+3ast, U.King 14+11reb, S.Berg 8+6reb+2ast, D.Jukic 6+4reb+7ast, J.Polakovich 6+6reb+1ast
Legia: K.McGusty 15, O.Silins 12+3reb, J.Evans 11+5reb+8ast, A.Pluta 9+2reb+3ast, M.Kolenda 9+2reb+2ast, M.Wilczek 9+1ast

Bristol Flyers - Inter Bratislava 80-84

Very expected game in Bristol where bottom-ranked British Flyers (0-4) were defeated by leader Slovakian Inter Bratislava (4-0) 84-80 on Wednesday. Inter Bratislava made 17-of-19 free shots (89.5 percent) during the game. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for guard Isaiah Cousins (193-1994, college: Oklahoma) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Dontay Caruthers (185-1995, college: Buffalo) helped adding 27 points and 5 assists. At the losing side guard Trey Tennyson (193-2001, college: TCU) responded with 19 points and 4 assists and forward Kendall Lewis (203, college: Illinois St.) scored 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Bristol Flyers players scored in double figures. Inter Bratislava have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Valmiera Glass. Loser Flyers still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Groningen. Inter Bratislava will meet at home Bamberg (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bristol Flyers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bristol Flyers: T.Tennyson 19+4reb+4ast, D.Robinson 16+5reb+2ast, K.Lewis 15+8reb+2ast, C.Samuels 12+5reb+2ast, E.Walshe 7+2reb+5ast, J.Sherfield 5+4reb+5ast
Inter Bratislava: I.Cousins 28+6reb+4ast, D.Caruthers 27+3reb+5ast, R.Gunn 13+8reb, B.Thomas 4+9reb, S.Volarik 4+3reb+2ast, J.McCall 4+1reb+1ast