BBL Round 2 (Regular Season): ALBA defeats Frankfurt

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in BBL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Skyliners on the court of ALBA Berlin on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by ALBA Berlin 94-83. ALBA made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Frankfurt helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Brandon Angel (204-2001, college: Oregon) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 7 rebounds. Icelandic guard Martin Hermannsson (190-1994, college: LIU Brooklyn) contributed with 10 points and 8 assists for the winners. American Judah Mintz (190-2003, college: Syracuse) replied with 21 points for Frankfurt. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. ALBA Berlin is looking forward to face Bayern in Muenchen in the next round. Skyliners will play at home against Vechta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of Telekom Baskets against Gladiators on Friday night. Visiting Telekom Baskets were crushed by Gladiators in Trier 106-80. American-Irish guard Eli Brooks (185-1998, college: Michigan) scored 19 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jordan Roland chipped in 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. American forward Jeff Garrett (201-1994, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) responded with 13 points and 5 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. Gladiators will play against Jena at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Telekom Baskets will play against Weissenfels to get more than just one victory in their record.
A very close game took place in Ludwigsburg between EnBW Ludwigsburg and Seawolves. EnBW Ludwigsburg got a very close home victory over Seawolves. EnBW Ludwigsburg managed to escape with a 3-point win 81-78 in the fight for the sixth place. American players dominated the game. Ishmael Leggett notched 21 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 12 points by Zach Copeland did not help to save the game for Rostock. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. EnBW Ludwigsburg will meet Bamberg on the road in the next round. Seawolves will play against Braunschweig and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: Bamberg smashed Vechta on the road 108-67. Hagen lost to Ulm on its own court 78-93. Chemnitz unfortunately lost to Hamburg in a road game 90-94. Bottom-ranked Weissenfels managed to beat Jena at home 77-62. Oldenburg defeated Wuerzburg on the opponent's court 77-68.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 15 points and 9 rebounds by Brandon Tischler of Wuerzburg.



ALBA - Frankfurt 94-83:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Skyliners on the court of ALBA Berlin on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by ALBA Berlin 94-83. ALBA made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 27 personal fouls committed by Frankfurt helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward Brandon Angel (204-2001, college: Oregon) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points and 7 rebounds. Icelandic guard Martin Hermannsson (190-1994, college: LIU Brooklyn) contributed with 10 points and 8 assists for the winners. Four ALBA Berlin players scored in double figures. American Judah Mintz (190-2003, college: Syracuse) replied with 21 points and his fellow American import point guard Isaiah Swope (178-2003, college: St.Louis) added 14 points in the effort for Frankfurt. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. ALBA Berlin is looking forward to face Bayern in Muenchen in the next round. Skyliners will play at home against Vechta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Frankfurt: J.Mintz 21+1reb+2ast, I.Swope 14+1reb+2ast, T.Pape 9+2reb, R.Arcidiacono 8+4reb+2ast, R.Thompson 8+8reb, W.Christmas 6+2reb+1ast
ALBA: A.Brandon 18+7reb+2ast, B.Justin 16+1reb+2ast, W.Joe 13+5reb, H.Martin 10+3reb+8ast, F.Jordan 9+2reb+3ast, G.Sam 8+2reb+2ast

Ludwigsburg - Rostock 81-78:
A very close game took place in Ludwigsburg between EnBW Ludwigsburg and Seawolves. EnBW Ludwigsburg got a very close home victory over Seawolves. EnBW Ludwigsburg managed to escape with a 3-point win 81-78 in the fight for the sixth place. American players dominated the game. Guard Ishmael Leggett (191-2001, college: Pittsburgh) notched 21 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Justin Kier (193-1998, college: Arizona) supported him with 20 points and 5 assists. Four EnBW Ludwigsburg players scored in double figures. Even 12 points by guard Zach Copeland (193-1997, college: Illinois St.) did not help to save the game for Rostock. Guard Johnathan Stove (193-1995, college: Louisiana) added 13 points for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. EnBW Ludwigsburg will meet Bamberg on the road in the next round. Seawolves will play against Braunschweig and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rostock: J.Stove 13+3reb+1ast, R.Amaize 12+1reb+2ast, Z.Copeland 12+3reb+3ast, T.Withers 10+1reb, T.Crockett 8+3reb+3ast, A.Konontsuk 8+3reb+2ast
Ludwigsburg: L.Ishmael 21+7reb+1ast, K.Justin 20+3reb+5ast, H.Elijah 16+4reb, R.Thomas 11+8reb+1ast, C.Patrick 5+2reb, P.Yorman 4+8reb+2ast

Vechta - Bamberg 67-108:
There was a small surprise when Bamberg crushed on the road Rasta Vechta 108-67 on Thursday. Bamberg dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Rasta Vechta's 28. Bamberg forced 28 Vechta turnovers and outrebounded them 38-27 including 24 on the defensive glass. Bamberg looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated also this game. Guard Mylik Wilson (190-2000, college: Houston) notched 14 points, 7 assists and 5 steals to lead the effort and forward Tre Scott (203-1996, college: Cincinnati) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by guard Armaan Franklin (193-2000, college: Virginia, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Vechta. Swingman Justin Edler-Davis (193-1998, college: CSUB) added 10 points for the hosts. Five Bamberg and four Vechta players scored in double figures. 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. Bamberg will meet at home Ludwigsburg in the next round. Rasta Vechta will play against Frankfurt and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vechta: A.Franklin 12+5reb+2ast, L.Pandi 10+2reb+1ast, J.Edler-Davis 10+3reb+1ast, T.Lanmueller 10+2reb, M.Lewis 8+1ast, P.Herkenhoff 5+5reb+2ast
Bamberg: W.Jordan 17+4reb, O.Joshua 15+3reb+2ast, W.Mylik 14+2reb+7ast, S.Tre 13+7reb+1ast, J.Jordan 13+5ast, H.Yuval 11+2reb+2ast

Hagen - Ulm 78-93:
Very expected game when Phoenix Hagen lost at home to ratiopharm Ulm 93-78 on Friday. Ulm dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Phoenix Hagen's 38. Ulm looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Canadian center Simi Shittu (208-1999, college: Vanderbilt) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and ex-international guard Michael Rataj (203-2003, college: Baylor) supported him with 18 points and 4 assists. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) by American center Cameron Krutwig (206-1998, college: Loyola, IL) did not help to save the game for Hagen. His fellow American import guard Trenton Gibson (193-2000, college: Indiana St.) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Five Ulm and four Hagen players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. ratiopharm Ulm will meet at home Wuerzburg in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Phoenix Hagen will play against Chemnitz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hagen: A.Kunkel 15+2reb+1ast, T.Polley 15+5reb, C.Krutwig 14+5reb+3ast, T.Gibson 11+6reb+5ast, B.Kraushaar 8+2reb+7ast, M.Omuvwie 5+2reb
Ulm: R.Michael 18+2reb+4ast, W.Ibrahim 17+3ast, S.Simi 14+10reb+3ast, T.Armel 14+6reb+1ast, A.Adam 10+5reb+3ast, S.Jaylen 10+2reb+1ast

Trier - Bonn 106-80:
Very important is a road loss of Telekom Baskets against Gladiators on Friday night. Visiting Telekom Baskets were crushed by Gladiators in Trier 106-80. They made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Trier players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. American-Irish guard Eli Brooks (185-1998, college: Michigan) scored 19 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Jordan Roland (185-1997, college: Northeastern, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 20 points and 5 assists during the contest. Four Gladiators players scored in double figures. American forward Jeff Garrett (201-1994, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Grayson Murphy (187-1999, college: Belmont) scored 8 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Gladiators will play against Jena at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Telekom Baskets will play against Weissenfels to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Bonn: J.Wright 14+2reb+1ast, J.Garrett 13+5reb, J.Aminu 10+1reb+2ast, A.Comithier 10+3reb+2ast, G.Murphy 8+4reb+5ast, P.Heckmann 6+6reb
Trier: R.Jordan 20+4reb+5ast, B.Eli 19+3reb+7ast, C.Austin 17+4reb+2ast, K.Moritz 17+5reb+1ast, S.Justin 8+2reb+7ast, O.EJ 8+2reb

Hamburg - Chemnitz 94-90:
Hamburg Towers used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Chemnitz 94-90 on Friday night. Hamburg forced 25 Chemnitz turnovers. Canadian forward David Muenkat (201-2000, college: St.Francis X., agency: Players Group) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds to lead the effort and Puerto Rican-American point guard Zakai Zeigler (175-2002, college: Tennessee) supported him with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists by American forward Nighael Ceaser (202-2000, college: Texas St.) did not help to save the game for Chemnitz. Jamaican-Canadian guard Stefan Smith (187-1999, college: St.John's, agency: Players Group) added 19 points for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Hamburg Towers will meet Oldenburg on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Chemnitz will play against Hagen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chemnitz: S.Smith 19+2reb+2ast, N.Ceaser 15+14reb+5ast, B.Burnham 13+8reb+1ast, U.King 13+4reb+1ast, P.Fleming Jr. 13+6reb+3ast, M.Seric 6+3reb
Hamburg: O.Kenneth 16+1reb+1ast, T.Noah 16+7reb+1ast, Z.Zakai 15+6reb+6ast, M.David 14+16reb+3ast, B.Martin 11+3reb+3ast, K.Mathys 11+1reb+1ast

Weissenfels - Jena 77-62:
There was an upset when Science City Jena lost to MBC in Weissenfels 62-77 on Friday. Croatian-Bosnian forward Jure Planinic (206-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and American point guard DeLonnie Hunt (183-2001, college: Richmond, agency: Players Group) supported him with 17 points. Five MBC players scored in double figures. Even 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by American forward Ira Lee (203-1998, college: Arizona) did not help to save the game for Jena. His fellow American import guard Isaiah Moses (182-2001, college: EWU) added 4 points and 8 assists for the guests. Science City Jena's coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. MBC will meet Bonn on the road in the next round. Science City Jena will play against Trier and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Jena: I.Lee 25+6reb, T.Edwards 9+2reb+5ast, P.Brooks II 7+4reb+1ast, J.Baker Jr. 5+4reb+3ast, T.Stuckman 5+4reb+1ast, C.Skladanowski 4+2reb
Weissenfels: H.DeLonnie 17+3reb+3ast, M.Kostja 12+3reb+1ast, C.Kris 10+4reb, P.Jure 10+13reb+1ast, G.Anthony 10+4reb+2ast, R.Vuk 8+2ast

Wuerzburg - Oldenburg 68-77:
Everything went according to plan when EWE Baskets defeated s Oliver Baskets in Wuerzburg 77-68 on Friday. Oldenburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American point guard Jeremy Roach (188-2001, college: Baylor) notched 13 points and 8 assists to lead the effort and the other American import power forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 8 points and 9 rebounds. Even 15 points and 9 rebounds by swingman Brandon Tischler (201-2000) did not help to save the game for Wuerzburg. American forward Eddie Colbert III (202, college: Charleston) added 14 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. s Oliver Baskets' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. EWE Baskets will meet at home Hamburg in the next round which should be an easy win for them. s Oliver Baskets will play against Ulm and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg: B.Tischler 15+9reb+3ast, E.Colbert III 14+12reb+1ast, S.Griffin 10+1reb+3ast, C.Thompson 7+1reb, L.Herzog 4, C.Wishart 4+2ast
Oldenburg: T.Nicholas 14+2reb+2ast, R.Jeremy 13+8ast, K.Marcel 10+6reb, J.Nate 8+2reb+2ast, W.Demajeo 8+9reb+2ast, P.Tylan 7+4reb