Superleague Round 3 (Regular Season): Kavkasia keeps a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Kavkasia smashed Akhaltsikhe in Tbilisi 88-68. The game was mostly controlled by Kavkasia. Akhaltsikhe managed to win fourth quarter 27-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Akhaltsikhe 45-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. Kavkasia looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Akhaltsikhe's players. It was a great evening for American guard Shamar Wright (201-2000, college: SIUE) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. International center Giorgi Turdziladze (208-1997) helped adding 10 points and 12 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Jamir Harris (188-1998, college: Seton Hall) with 16 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Akhaltsikhe will play next round against strong Iverioni trying to get back on the winning streak. Kavkasia will try to continue on its current victory against Batumi on the road.
Tkibuli Orbi (1-1) recorded a loss at the home court. Hosts were edged by Rustavi (2-1) 95-92. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Jaeden King (198-2001, college: St.Xavier) who led the winners and scored 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Christian Jones accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Kevon West (185, college: Richard Bland) came up with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Tkibuli Orbi in the defeat. Rustavi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tkibuli Orbi will play on the road against Margveti (#8) in Tbilisi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Gori between Iverioni and Kutaisi. Iverioni (2-1) got a very close home victory over Kutaisi (0-3). Iverioni managed to escape with a 1-point win 75-74 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was Michael Ugrekhelidze who scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Willy Isiani who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. Kutaisi's coach Konstantine Tugushi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Iverioni will meet Akhaltsikhe (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Kutaisi will play against TSU and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last two games of round 3 TSU won against Black Fortress on the opponent's court 89-82. Telavi managed to outperform Margveti in a home game 75-67.



Iverioni - Kutaisi 75-74:
A very close game took place in Gori between Iverioni and Kutaisi. Iverioni (2-1) got a very close home victory over Kutaisi (0-3). Iverioni managed to escape with a 1-point win 75-74 on Friday evening. The hosts trailed by 5 points after three quarters before their 25-19 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was guard Michael Ugrekhelidze (193-1999) who scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. American point guard Christian Moore (181-2003, college: UAFS) chipped in 13 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international power forward Willy Isiani (203-1997, college: Detroit, agency: Interperformances) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds and forward Baqari Berekashvili (203-2004) added 15 points respectively. Kutaisi's coach Konstantine Tugushi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Iverioni will meet Akhaltsikhe (#9) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Kutaisi will play against TSU and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Iverioni: M.Ugrekhelidze 14+7reb+3ast, M.Clark 13+5reb+1ast, M.Christian 13+3reb+7ast, V.Tavakarashvili 10+3reb+1ast, G.Soso 9+14reb, O.Mezziah 8+7reb+1ast
Kutaisi: B.Baqari 15+3reb+3ast, L.Alavidze 14+4reb+1ast, W.Isiani 10+14reb+1ast, A.Nadiradze 8+8reb, P.Antonio 8+3reb, O.Pkhakadze 7+2reb+1ast

Black Fortress - TSU 82-89:
Very expected game in Tbilisi where Black Fortress (0-3) were defeated by TSU (3-0) 89-82 on Saturday. Black Fortress were trailing by 5 points at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 28-19 charge of TSU, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was American forward Dallas Howell (201-2002, college: N.Alabama, agency: Helping Ballers) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Canadian guard Raheim Sullivan (185-1999, college: NJIT) chipped in 23 points, 8 assists and 5 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was Luka Kalatozishvili (198-1999) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 17 rebounds and point guard Sergi Ninua (175-2004) added 22 points and 6 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Black Fortress' coach Dejan Prokic tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. TSU will meet Kutaisi (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Black Fortress will play against Telavi and look forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
TSU: S.Raheim 23+3reb+8ast, H.Dallas 23+10reb+1ast, A.Amiran 17+10reb, N.Chechelashvili 12+2reb+3ast, I.Londaridze 8+3reb, O.Andrew 6+7reb+3ast
Black Fortress: S.Ninua 22+1reb+6ast, G.Vakhtang 16+6reb+3ast, K.Luka 12+17reb+2ast, D.Howard 10+4reb+2ast, J.Hamlin 10+7reb, D.Reddick 7+5reb+7ast

Telavi - Margveti 75-67:
There was a small surprise when Telavi (1-2) defeated at home Margveti (1-2) 75-67 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 11 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 8 points. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was guard Greg Milton III (190-2000, college: CSUSM) who scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Center Myles Carter (206-1997, college: Seattle) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Deng Deang (201, college: Post, agency: Players Group) who recorded 20 points and 9 rebounds and guard Justin Webster (190-2000, college: UNLV) added 21 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Telavi will meet Black Fortress (#10) in the next round. Margveti will play against Tkibuli Orbi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Telavi: C.Myles 17+11reb, M.Greg 14+6reb+9ast, G.Kobakhidze 12+7reb+1ast, V.Kyler 10, N.Darbaidze 8+8reb+3ast, G.Tsagareishvili 5+2reb+1ast
Margveti: J.Webster 21+4reb+1ast, D.Deang 20+9reb, G.Gagi 9+8reb+1ast, J.Tremble 5+1reb+3ast, T.Luka 4+2reb+2ast, T.Sylla 4+6reb+1ast

Tkibuli Orbi - Rustavi 92-95:
Tkibuli Orbi (1-1) recorded a loss at the home court. Hosts were edged by Rustavi (2-1) 95-92. Tkibuli Orbi cut a 15-point first quarter deficit to three at the end of the game. Strangely Tkibuli Orbi outrebounded Rustavi 38-25 including 18 on the offensive glass. Americans were the main players on the court. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Jaeden King (198-2001, college: St.Xavier) who led the winners and scored 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Guard Christian Jones (190-2000, college: CBU) accounted for 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Four Rustavi players scored in double figures. Guard Kevon West (185, college: Richard Bland) came up with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and swingman Alex Matthews (196-2001, college: UTPB) added 27 points respectively for Tkibuli Orbi in the defeat. Rustavi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Tkibuli Orbi will play on the road against Margveti (#8) in Tbilisi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rustavi: K.Jaeden 34+5reb+1ast, N.Gafrindashvili 16+5reb+1ast, J.Christian 15+5reb+6ast, M.Alvin 15+3reb+8ast, I.Megeneishvili 6+2ast, D.Loria 3
Tkibuli Orbi: A.Matthews 27+2reb+2ast, W.Kevon 19+7reb+6ast, L.Beqa 13+6reb+5ast, B.Jr Jimmy 9+7reb+1ast, K.Luka 7+6reb+1ast, V.Henry 7+2reb+2ast

Kavkasia - Akhaltsikhe 88-68:
Kavkasia smashed Akhaltsikhe in Tbilisi 88-68. The game was mostly controlled by Kavkasia. Akhaltsikhe managed to win fourth quarter 27-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Akhaltsikhe 45-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. Kavkasia looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Akhaltsikhe's players. It was a great evening for American guard Shamar Wright (201-2000, college: SIUE) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds. International center Giorgi Turdziladze (208-1997) helped adding 10 points and 12 rebounds. Four Kavkasia players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Jamir Harris (188-1998, college: Seton Hall) with 16 points and the other American import swingman Courvoisier McCauley (196-1998, college: Indiana St.) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Akhaltsikhe will play next round against strong Iverioni trying to get back on the winning streak. Kavkasia will try to continue on its current victory against Batumi on the road.
Top scorers:
Kavkasia: W.Shamar 16+14reb+2ast, A.Dvalishvili 11+5reb+1ast, K.Davit 10+3reb+4ast, M.Luka 10+3reb+1ast, T.Giorgi 10+12reb+1ast, L.Tommie 9+6ast
Akhaltsikhe: J.Harris 16+3reb+2ast, C.McCauley 11+6reb+1ast, L.Zaqradze 9+2reb+2ast, Q.Levan 6+1reb+2ast, R.Chincharauli 6+3reb, S.Irakli 6+3reb