BBL Round 4 (Regular Season): Oldenburg loses to Bayern

Round 4 means everything may happen in BBL as the season just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise took place in Muenchen where host Bayern Muenchen (3-0) crushed league's leader EWE Baskets (3-1) 113-60 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of EWE Baskets. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Bayern dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to EWE Baskets's 26 and made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. Bayern had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Oldenburg's players. International power forward Oscar Da Silva (205-1998, college: Stanford) fired 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Duane Washington Jr (191-2000, college: Ohio St.) chipped in 19 points. Bayern Muenchen's coach Anton Gavel felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American point guard Zachary Ensminger (195-2001) produced 16 points for lost side. Bayern Muenchen have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Braunschweig. Oldenburg at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Trier. They were replaced at the leadership position by Bayern. Oldenburg will play next round against Hagen trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Bayern will try to continue on its current victory against sixteenth ranked Chemnitz on the road.
Another exciting game was between fifth ranked Trier and one of their biggest challengers EnBW Ludwigsburg where Trier (3-1) beat EnBW Ludwigsburg (2-2) on the road 94-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of EnBW Ludwigsburg. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Irish guard Eli Brooks (185-1998, college: Michigan) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Jordan Roland contributed with 20 points for the winners. American forward David Joplin (203-2002, college: Marquette) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for EnBW Ludwigsburg. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Trier have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Oldenburg. Ludwigsburg at the other side dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Trier will play against ALBA (#13) in Berlin in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ludwigsburg will play on the road against the league's second-placed Braunschweig (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Rasta Vechta (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 79-71 loss to fifteenth ranked Science City Jena (2-2) in Jena on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Terrence Edwards who helped to win the game recording 17 points. At the losing side Justin Edler-Davis responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Jena moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Rasta Vechta still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Hagen. Jena will meet Bonn (#9) on the road in the next round. Vechta will play against Ulm (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Rest of the games of round 4 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Bonn was defeated by Wuerzburg in a road game 83-76. Hamburg was beaten by Rostock at home 84-91. Bamberg won against ALBA on the opponent's court 98-83. Weissenfels managed to outperform Ulm in a home game 89-72. Frankfurt managed to beat Hagen on the road 93-88. Jena defeated Chemnitz on its own court 82-76. Braunschweig beat Vechta in a road game 93-87.
The best stats of 4th round was 16 points and 10 rebounds by Tibor Pleiss of Vechta.



Jena - Vechta 79-71:
Bottom-ranked Rasta Vechta (0-4) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 79-71 loss to fifteenth ranked Science City Jena (2-2) in Jena on Thursday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Terrence Edwards (198-2002, college: Louisville) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and the other American import forward Ira Lee (203-1998, college: Arizona) who added 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Justin Edler-Davis (193-1998, college: CSUB) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and international point guard Nelson Weidemann (190-1999) scored 12 points. Four Vechta players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Jena moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Rasta Vechta still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Hagen. Jena will meet Bonn (#9) on the road in the next round. Vechta will play against Ulm (#12) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Vechta: J.Edler-Davis 20+8reb+2ast, N.Weidemann 12+2reb+2ast, A.Franklin 12+3reb, L.Pandi 10+3reb+2ast, M.Lewis 8+2reb+2ast, T.Pleiss 6+8reb
Jena: E.Terrence 17+4reb+2ast, L.Ira 16+5reb+1ast, B.Jemarl 14+4reb+4ast, B.Lorenz 8+2reb, S.Tanner 8+3reb, K.Kristofer 5+2reb+2ast

Wuerzburg - Bonn 83-76:
There was a minor upset in Wuerzburg where 8th ranked Telekom Baskets (2-2) were defeated by tenth ranked s Oliver Baskets (2-1) 83-76 on Friday. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Eddie Colbert III (202, college: Charleston) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and guard Sam Griffin (192-2001, college: Wyoming) who added 16 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side guard Grayson Murphy (187-1999, college: Belmont) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 assists and forward Jeff Garrett (201-1994, college: LSUS, agency: Players Group) scored 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Wuerzburg moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Frankfurt. Loser Telekom Baskets dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Wuerzburg will meet Rostock (#11) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Bonn will play against Jena (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bonn: J.Aminu 14+4reb, M.Foster 13+2reb, J.Wright 11+3reb+2ast, G.Murphy 10+2reb+10ast, P.Heckmann 10+6reb, J.Garrett 8+6reb+4ast
Wuerzburg: C.Eddie 27+5reb+1ast, G.Sam 16+1reb+4ast, J.Max 13+1ast, T.Brandon 10+2reb+2ast, D.Kenny 6+1reb+4ast, W.Calvin 6+6ast

Hamburg - Rostock 84-91:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked Seawolves and 12th ranked Hamburg Towers had identical 1-2 record. But Hamburg Towers were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Rostock 91-84 on Saturday night. Rostock dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Hamburg Towers's 22 and made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Hamburg 48-29 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Zach Copeland (193-1997, college: Illinois St.) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and the other American import guard Johnathan Stove (193-1995, college: Louisiana) who added 15 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Stove is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Seawolves players scored in double figures. At the losing side Canadian forward David Muenkat (201-2000, college: St.Francis X., agency: Players Group) responded with 8 points and 11 rebounds and ex-international Kenneth Ogbe (198-1994, college: Utah Valley) scored 16 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Rostock (2-2) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Hamburg Towers dropped to the fifteenth position with three games lost. They share it with Chemnitz. Rostock will meet at home higher ranked Wuerzburg (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hamburg will play against Frankfurt (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hamburg: K.Ogbe 16+3reb+1ast, M.Kangudia 14+4ast, Z.Zeigler 12+1reb+6ast, O.Igbineweka 9+2reb+1ast, D.Muenkat 8+11reb+1ast, S.Theis 8+1reb
Rostock: C.Zach 16+7reb+6ast, S.Johnathan 15+6reb+3ast, C.TJ 12+5reb+2ast, K.Owen 11+9reb+3ast, K.Artur 10+3reb+1ast, A.Robin 10+3reb

ALBA - Bamberg 83-98:
There was a minor upset when higher ranked ALBA Berlin (2-2) was defeated at home by thirteenth ranked Bamberg (2-2) 98-83 on Saturday. Bamberg outrebounded ALBA 36-24 including 25 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Jordan Wright (198-2000, college: LSU) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Tre Scott (203-1996, college: Cincinnati) who added 16 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side international point guard Jack Kayil (191-2006) responded with 16 points and American swingman Joe Wieskamp (198-1999, college: Iowa) scored 16 points. Five Bamberg and four ALBA players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bamberg moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated ALBA. Bamberg will meet at home Weissenfels (#7) in the next round. ALBA will play against Trier and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
ALBA: J.Wieskamp 16+2reb, J.Kayil 16+3reb+3ast, B.Angel 15+3reb, J.Ford 10+4ast, M.Delow 9+4reb+3ast, B.Nevio 8+4reb
Bamberg: W.Jordan 23+7reb+2ast, S.Tre 16+4reb+4ast, B.Richard 14+3reb+3ast, K.Daniel 11+5reb+1ast, W.Mylik 10+4reb+5ast, J.Jordan 7+1reb+3ast

Weissenfels - Ulm 89-72:
There was a small surprise in Weissenfels where eleventh ranked MBC (2-2) beat 8th ranked ratiopharm Ulm (2-2) 89-72 on Saturday. Weissenfels outrebounded Ulm 42-28 including 31 on the defensive glass. Weissenfels looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Croatian-Bosnian forward Jure Planinic (206-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized American Spencer Reaves (191-1995, college: Central Mo.) who added 19 points and 4 assists during the contest. MBC's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side the former international guard Michael Rataj (203-2003, college: Baylor) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and French forward Armel Traore (205-2003) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Five Weissenfels and four Ulm players scored in double figures. Weissenfels moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 7 other teams including defeated Ulm. Weissenfels will meet Bamberg (#8) on the road in the next round. Ulm will play against Vechta and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ulm: J.Sims 15+2reb+1ast, M.Rataj 15+7reb, A.Atamna 12+4reb+1ast, A.Traore 10+7reb+3ast, M.Faye 8+2reb+3ast, I.Watson-Boye 7+2reb+2ast
Weissenfels: R.Spencer 19+3reb+4ast, P.Jure 16+11reb+2ast, H.DeLonnie 15+1reb+6ast, W.Collin 14+4reb+1ast, G.Anthony 10+9reb+2ast, S.Borisa 5+7reb+3ast

Bayern - Oldenburg 113-60:
The biggest surprise took place in Muenchen where host Bayern Muenchen (3-0) crushed league's leader EWE Baskets (3-1) 113-60 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of EWE Baskets. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Bayern dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to EWE Baskets's 26 and made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. Bayern had a 27-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Oldenburg's players. International power forward Oscar Da Silva (205-1998, college: Stanford) fired 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Duane Washington Jr (191-2000, college: Ohio St.) chipped in 19 points. Four Bayern Muenchen players scored in double figures. Bayern Muenchen's coach Anton Gavel felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American point guard Zachary Ensminger (195-2001) produced 16 points and American power forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU, agency: Octagon Europe) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Bayern Muenchen have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Braunschweig. Oldenburg at the other side dropped to the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Trier. They were replaced at the leadership position by Bayern. Oldenburg will play next round against Hagen trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Bayern will try to continue on its current victory against sixteenth ranked Chemnitz on the road.
Top scorers:
Oldenburg: Z.Ensminger 16+3reb+2ast, J.Roach 13+2ast, D.Wiggins 10+6reb+1ast, N.Tischler 8+5reb+1ast, S.Hinrichs 5+3reb+2ast, M.Kessen 4+7reb+1ast
Bayern: W.Duane 19+3reb+1ast, D.Oscar 17+7reb+2ast, T.Johannes 15+4reb+3ast, G.Niels 10, J.Justinian 10+3reb+3ast, J.Rokas 10+1reb+3ast

Hagen - Frankfurt 88-93:
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Phoenix Hagen (0-4) was defeated at home by thirteenth ranked Skyliners (2-1) 93-88 on Sunday. Frankfurt made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American Judah Mintz (190-2003, college: Syracuse) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 4 assists and Radii Caisin (198-2001) who added 19 points during the contest. At the losing side American guard Trenton Gibson (193-2000, college: Indiana St.) responded with 22 points and his fellow American import center Cameron Krutwig (206-1998, college: Loyola, IL) scored 5 points, 10 assists and 4 steals. Five Frankfurt and four Hagen players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Frankfurt moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Wuerzburg. Newly promoted Hagen still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Vechta. Frankfurt will meet at home Hamburg (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hagen will play against Oldenburg and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Hagen: T.Gibson 22+4reb+2ast, T.Uhlemann 17+1reb+1ast, P.Gullotta 11+2reb+3ast, A.Kunkel 10+4reb+2ast, B.Kraushaar 8+3reb+3ast, M.Omuvwie 7+6reb
Frankfurt: M.Judah 20+4reb+4ast, C.Radii 19+2reb, A.Nahiem 12+3reb+1ast, S.Isaiah 12+2reb+5ast, P.Till 11+3reb, C.William 6+3reb

Jena - Chemnitz 82-76:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked Science City Jena and 14th ranked Chemnitz had identical 1-2 record. This time Science City Jena used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Chemnitz 82-76 on Sunday night. They outrebounded Chemnitz 41-30 including 27 on the defensive glass. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Jemarl Baker Jr (195-1998, college: N.Mexico) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and forward Ira Lee (203-1998, college: Arizona) who added 10 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Science City Jena's coach Steven Esterkamp used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side forward Nighael Ceaser (202-2000, college: Texas St.) responded with 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Phlandrous Fleming Jr (193-1998, college: Florida) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 assists. Four Chemnitz players scored in double figures. Jena (2-2) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Chemnitz dropped to the fifteenth position with three games lost. They share it with Hamburg. Jena will meet Bonn (#9) on the road in the next round. Chemnitz will play against the league's leader Bayern (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Chemnitz: N.Ceaser 16+9reb+2ast, B.Burnham 14+4reb, P.Fleming Jr. 14+3reb+10ast, S.Smith 12+2reb+5ast, M.Seric 7+1reb, U.King 7+4reb
Jena: B.Jemarl 22+3reb+1ast, E.Terrence 12+3reb+2ast, L.Ira 10+7reb+2ast, K.Kristofer 9+5reb, M.Isaiah 8+2reb+5ast, F.Raphael 7+2reb+2ast

Ludwigsburg - Trier 80-94:
Another exciting game was between fifth ranked Trier and one of their biggest challengers EnBW Ludwigsburg where Trier (3-1) beat EnBW Ludwigsburg (2-2) on the road 94-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of EnBW Ludwigsburg. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Irish guard Eli Brooks (185-1998, college: Michigan) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. American point guard Jordan Roland (185-1997, college: Northeastern, agency: Diamond Sports) contributed with 20 points for the winners. American forward David Joplin (203-2002, college: Marquette) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Darius Perry (188-1999, college: UCF) added 15 points and 5 assists in the effort for EnBW Ludwigsburg. Four Gladiators and five EnBW Ludwigsburg players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Trier have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Oldenburg. Ludwigsburg at the other side dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Trier will play against ALBA (#13) in Berlin in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ludwigsburg will play on the road against the league's second-placed Braunschweig (#2) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ludwigsburg: D.Joplin 22+10reb, D.Perry 15+3reb+5ast, J.Kier 13+2reb+4ast, P.Cartier 13+3reb+1ast, I.Leggett 13+5reb+1ast, D.Maxwell 2+2reb
Trier: B.Eli 21+5reb+8ast, R.Jordan 20+2reb+3ast, O.EJ 11+2reb+1ast, H.Marco 10+7reb, S.Justin 9+9reb+4ast, K.Moritz 8+3reb+1ast

Vechta - Braunschweig 87-93:
There was no surprise when bottom-ranked Rasta Vechta (0-4) was defeated at home by top-ranked Braunschweig (3-0) 93-87 on Monday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Sheldon Edwards (193-2000, college: Loyola, IL) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and the other American import forward Tajh Green (203-1998, college: Benedict) who added 15 points during the contest. At the losing side the former international center Tibor Pleiss (221-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and DR Congolese-Canadian forward Lloyd Pandi (193-1999, college: Carleton) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Braunschweig have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Bayern. Loser Rasta Vechta still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Hagen. Braunschweig will meet at home Ludwigsburg (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vechta will play against Ulm (#12) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Vechta: L.Pandi 19+6reb+2ast, T.Pleiss 16+10reb+2ast, A.Franklin 15+1reb+1ast, J.Edler-Davis 10+5reb+5ast, D.Trice 10+2ast, P.Herkenhoff 5+2reb+1ast
Braunschweig: E.Sheldon 16+4reb+1ast, G.Tajh 15+4reb+1ast, A.Devin 12+1reb+5ast, Z.Ferdinand 11+3reb+5ast, R.Dejour 10+1reb+2ast, S.Benjamin 7+6reb