BBL Round 7 (Regular Season): Rostock hands first defeat to Bayern

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in BBL, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Bayern Muenchen (5-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by tenth ranked Seawolves (4-3) 69-67. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bayern Muenchen. American guard Zach Copeland (193-1997, college: Illinois St.) fired 14 points and 7 assists for the winners. His fellow American import forward Todd Withers (202-1996, college: Queens, NC) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Duane Washington Jr (191-2000, college: Ohio St.) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rostock moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Bayern at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Trier. Rostock is looking forward to face Ulm (#12) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bayern will play against Wuerzburg (#5) and is hoping to win this game.
Another exciting game was between seventh ranked Wuerzburg and 6th ranked Braunschweig where Wuerzburg (4-2) crushed Braunschweig (3-3) on the road with 24-point difference 96-72. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Calvin Wishart (188-1999, college: UCSB) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 6 assists. Sam Griffin contributed with 19 points for the winners. s Oliver Baskets' coach Saso Filipovski felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ferdinand Zylka (191-1998, agency: LUMANI 10.7) answered with 11 points for Braunschweig. Wuerzburg moved-up to fifth place. Braunschweig lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with three games lost. Wuerzburg will play against league's leader Bayern in Muenchen in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Braunschweig will play on the road against Bonn (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
We should mention about the upset which took place in Chemnitz, where higher ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (4-3) lost to sixteenth ranked Chemnitz (2-5) in a road game 78-94 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of EnBW Ludwigsburg. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for Nighael Ceaser who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). At the losing side Thomas Rutherford responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chemnitz moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser EnBW Ludwigsburg dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Chemnitz will meet Vechta (#14) on the road in the next round. Ludwigsburg will play against Oldenburg (#13) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Vechta crushed Hagen in a road game 100-74. Ulm beat Oldenburg at home 81-65. Jena lost to Bamberg on the opponent's court 78-88. Hamburg was outscored by Weissenfels in a home game 89-109. ALBA recorded a loss to Bonn on the road 95-88.



Hagen - Vechta 74-100:
There was a minor upset when 14th ranked Phoenix Hagen (2-5) was crushed at home by seventeenth ranked Rasta Vechta (2-5) 100-74 on Friday. Vechta made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Vechta outrebounded Hagen 36-22 including 27 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American guard Tommy Kuhse (188-1998, college: SMC) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 7 assists (made all of his eight free throws). His fellow American import guard Matt Lewis (192-1998, college: JMU) helped adding 18 points and 4 assists. At the losing side point guard Bjarne Kraushaar (190-1999) responded with 22 points and 7 assists and American center Cameron Krutwig (206-1998, college: Loyola, IL) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Vechta and four Hagen players 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. Vechta moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Hagen. Vechta will meet at home Chemnitz (#16) in the next round. Hagen will play against ALBA in Berlin and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vechta: K.Tommy 24+4reb+7ast, L.Matt 18+2reb+4ast, F.Armaan 15+3reb, E.Justin 14+9reb, P.Tibor 11+10reb+3ast, H.Philipp 9+5reb+2ast
Hagen: B.Kraushaar 22+3reb+7ast, C.Krutwig 13+9reb, T.Polley 11+5reb+3ast, T.Gibson 11+3ast, T.Uhlemann 7+2reb+2ast, P.Gullotta 4+1ast

Braunschweig - Wuerzburg 72-96:
Another exciting game was between seventh ranked Wuerzburg and 6th ranked Braunschweig where Wuerzburg (4-2) crushed Braunschweig (3-3) on the road with 24-point difference 96-72. s Oliver Baskets forced 23 Braunschweig turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Calvin Wishart (188-1999, college: UCSB) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 6 assists. His fellow American import guard Sam Griffin (192-2001, college: Wyoming) contributed with 19 points for the winners. Four s Oliver Baskets players scored in double figures. s Oliver Baskets' coach Saso Filipovski felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ferdinand Zylka (191-1998, agency: LUMANI 10.7) answered with 11 points and American forward Tajh Green (203-1998, college: Benedict) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks in the effort for Braunschweig. Wuerzburg moved-up to fifth place. Braunschweig lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with three games lost. Wuerzburg will play against league's leader Bayern in Muenchen in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Braunschweig will play on the road against Bonn (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wuerzburg: G.Sam 19+1reb+1ast, J.Max 16+2reb+1ast, W.Calvin 12+4reb+6ast, T.Brandon 12+4reb+2ast, O.Marvin 8+4reb+1ast, H.Lukas 7+3reb
Braunschweig: T.Green 13+5reb, D.Askew 12+4reb+1ast, F.Zylka 11+4reb+3ast, D.Reaves 9+3reb+1ast, Z.Bangala 8+5reb+1ast, C.Flanigan 6+3reb+4ast

Ulm - Oldenburg 81-65:
There was a small surprise when thirteenth ranked ratiopharm Ulm (3-4) defeated at home 11th ranked EWE Baskets (3-4) 81-65 on Saturday. Ulm made 29-of-36 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Oldenburg only scored thirteen points from the stripe. It was a great evening for the former international guard Michael Rataj (203-2003, college: Baylor) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 9 rebounds. French forward Armel Traore (205-2003) helped adding 10 points and 10 rebounds. Four ratiopharm Ulm players scored in double figures. ratiopharm Ulm's coach Ty Harrelson used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American Seth Hinrichs (201-1993, college: Lafayette) responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import power forward Demajeo Wiggins (208-1997, college: BGSU, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Ulm moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with ALBA and Oldenburg. Oldenburg lost fourth consecutive game. Ulm will meet higher ranked Rostock (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Oldenburg will play against Ludwigsburg (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ulm: R.Michael 23+9reb+1ast, S.Simi 13+5reb+1ast, W.Ibrahim 12+1reb+3ast, T.Armel 10+10reb, F.Meissa 8+3reb, S.Devin 5+1reb+2ast
Oldenburg: S.Hinrichs 18+5reb+2ast, D.Wiggins 14+11reb, T.Pope 8+3reb+1ast, S.Momirov 7+6reb+5ast, J.Roach 7+5reb+4ast, L.Darthard 6+1reb

Bamberg - Jena 88-78:
Very expected game when 15th ranked Science City Jena (2-5) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked Bamberg (4-3) 88-78 on Sunday. It was a great evening for American forward Tre Scott (203-1996, college: Cincinnati) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 6 rebounds. Czech point guard Richard Balint (192-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) helped adding 18 points. At the losing side American guard London Perrantes (187-1994, college: Virginia) responded with 20 points and 6 assists and American-Ghanian swingman Sacar Anim (196-1997, college: Marquette, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bamberg moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Jena lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourteenth position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Bamberg will meet league's second-placed Trier on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Jena will play against Hamburg (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bamberg: B.Richard 18+2ast, S.Tre 17+6reb+1ast, J.Jordan 10+1reb+6ast, W.Jordan 9+3reb, W.Mylik 8+7reb+2ast, O.Joshua 8+4reb+2ast
Jena: L.Perrantes 20+3reb+6ast, A.Herrera 13+6reb+1ast, S.Anim 11+8reb+2ast, I.Lee 6+2reb, L.Bank 6+2reb, T.Edwards 6+4reb+6ast

Bayern - Rostock 67-69:
Undefeated Bayern Muenchen (5-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by tenth ranked Seawolves (4-3) 69-67. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Bayern Muenchen. American guard Zach Copeland (193-1997, college: Illinois St.) fired 14 points and 7 assists for the winners. His fellow American import forward Todd Withers (202-1996, college: Queens, NC) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Seawolves players scored in double figures. American guard Duane Washington Jr (191-2000, college: Ohio St.) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds and Danish guard Tobias Jensen (197-2004) added 7 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rostock moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Bayern at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with Trier. Rostock is looking forward to face Ulm (#12) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bayern will play against Wuerzburg (#5) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Rostock: S.Johnathan 15+6reb+1ast, K.Artur 14+4reb, C.Zach 14+2reb+7ast, W.Todd 12+10reb+1ast, C.TJ 5+2reb+3ast, A.Robin 3+5reb
Bayern: D.Washington Jr. 22+7reb+3ast, T.Jensen 7+4reb+3ast, V.Lucic 7+4reb+2ast, A.Obst 7+1reb+4ast, J.Thiemann 6+4reb+1ast, A.Wiley 5+5reb

Hamburg - Weissenfels 89-109:
Very predictable result when fifth ranked MBC (5-2) outscored on the road bottom-ranked Hamburg Towers (1-6) 109-89 on Sunday. Weissenfels looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for Croatian-Bosnian forward Jure Planinic (206-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized American Spencer Reaves (191-1995, college: Central Mo.) helped adding 25 points. Five MBC players scored in double figures. At the losing side French guard Mathys Kangudia (190-2004) responded with 22 points and ex-international Kenneth Ogbe (198-1994, college: Utah Valley) scored 21 points. Hamburg Towers' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. MBC have a solid series of four victories in a row. Weissenfels moved-up to third place. Hamburg lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with six games lost. Weissenfels will meet at home Frankfurt (#4) in the next round. Hamburg will play against Jena (#15) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Weissenfels: R.Spencer 25+3reb+3ast, P.Jure 22+11reb+2ast, G.Anthony 15+7reb+1ast, H.DeLonnie 12+1reb+9ast, M.Kostja 11+2reb+4ast, W.Collin 10+3reb+1ast
Hamburg: M.Kangudia 22+3ast, K.Ogbe 21+3reb, M.Breunig 12+5reb, T.Wade 9+5reb, Z.Zeigler 7+1reb+9ast, N.Pavrette 7+7reb+2ast

Bonn - ALBA 95-88:
Everything could happen in Bonn at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Telekom Baskets and 11th ranked ALBA Berlin had identical 3-3 record. This time Telekom Baskets used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Berlin 95-88 on Sunday night. Bonn made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 53.3 percentage. Bonn looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for guard Alijah Comithier (201-2001, college: Emporia St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 7 rebounds. Guard John-Michael Wright (185-2001, college: OK State) helped adding 22 points. At the losing side guard Jordan Ford (185-1998, college: SMC) responded with 19 points and forward Brandon Angel (204-2001, college: Oregon) scored 19 points. Five ALBA players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bonn (4-3) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Defending champion ALBA keeps the eleventh position with four games lost. They share it with Ulm and Oldenburg. Bonn will meet at home Braunschweig (#10) in the next round. ALBA will play against Hagen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bonn: W.John-Michael 22+2reb+2ast, C.Alijah 18+7reb+1ast, F.Marcus 14+1ast, G.Jeff 13+3reb, H.Patrick 8+3reb+4ast, A.Joel-Sadu 8+2reb+2ast
ALBA: B.Angel 19+1reb+3ast, J.Ford 19+1reb+3ast, J.Mattisseck 11+2reb+1ast, J.Bean 11+5reb+1ast, J.Wieskamp 10+7reb, M.Hermannsson 6+1reb+3ast

Chemnitz - Ludwigsburg 94-78:
We should mention about the upset which took place in Chemnitz, where higher ranked EnBW Ludwigsburg (4-3) lost to sixteenth ranked Chemnitz (2-5) in a road game 78-94 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of EnBW Ludwigsburg. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for forward Nighael Ceaser (202-2000, college: Texas St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). point guard Cobe Williams (183-2000, college: Tulsa) helped adding 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Chemnitz players scored in double figures. At the losing side center Thomas Rutherford (204-1997, college: UC Irvine, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds and guard Darius Perry (188-1999, college: UCF) scored 16 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Chemnitz moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser EnBW Ludwigsburg dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Chemnitz will meet Vechta (#14) on the road in the next round. Ludwigsburg will play against Oldenburg (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chemnitz: C.Nighael 19+6reb+2ast, B.Benjamin 16+6reb, S.Stefan 14+5ast, W.Cobe 13+7reb+6ast, M.Ryan 12+3reb+3ast, K.Urald 11+7reb+3ast
Ludwigsburg: T.Rutherford 19+15reb, D.Perry 16+1reb+2ast, I.Leggett 8+3reb+1ast, J.Kier 7+2reb+2ast, P.Cartier 6+5reb+1ast, E.Hughes 6+1reb