ProA Round 15: #1 Rasta Vechta is defeated by Kirchheim Knights

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Rasta Vechta (13-2) on the court of twelfth ranked Kirchheim Knights on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by Kirchheim Knights 93-87. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Rasta Vechta. 24 personal fouls committed by Rasta Vechta helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American center Tyrone Nash (203-1988, college: Notre Dame) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import point guard Richard Williams Jr (178-1987, college: SDSU) helped adding 16 points and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was Joschka Ferner (202-1996) with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kirchheim Knights have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Trier and Karlsruhe PS. Rasta Vechta at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Kirchheim Knights is looking forward to face Schwenningen (#17) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rasta Vechta will play against the league's second-placed Tigers (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Important game to mention about took place in Hagen. Eighth ranked Falcons (9-6) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Phoenix Hagen (9-6) 90-88 in the game for the fourth place. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Rocky Kreuser (206-1999, college: NDSU) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Thomas Wilder accounted for 11 points and 7 assists. American guard Kyle Castlin (193-1996, college: Xavier) came up with 23 points for Phoenix Hagen in the defeat. Phoenix Hagen's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Falcons moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Phoenix Hagen. Falcons will play against Artland Dragons (#4) in Quakenbrueck in the next round. Phoenix Hagen will play on the road against Titans in Dresden and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Jena between Lions and Science City Jena. Twelfth ranked Lions (8-7) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Science City Jena (7-8). Lions managed to escape with a 3-point win 85-82 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was Lovell Cabbil who scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was Adam Pechacek who recorded 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Lions moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Trier and Kirchheim. Science City Jena lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with eight games lost. Lions will meet at home Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (#13) in the next round. Science City Jena will play against Muenster and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 15: Artland won against Bochum on the opponent's court 103-86. Bremerhaven unfortunately lost to Dresden in a home game 80-91. Trier managed to beat Schwenningen on the road 89-71. Bottom-ranked Leverkusen was defeated by Giessen on its own court 93-97. Paderborn beat Duesseldorf in a road game 83-75.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by Marcus Anderson of Paderborn.

Bochum - Artland 86-103

Very expected game in Bochum where 16th ranked SparkassenStars (4-11) were defeated by seventh ranked Artland Dragons (9-6) 103-86 on Tuesday. Artland Dragons made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward DeVondre Perry (196-1999, college: Albany) who scored 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import guard William Christmas (196-1996, college: CPP) chipped in 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Artland Dragons players scored in double figures. Artland Dragons' coach Julien Patrick Flomo used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was center Hendrik Drescher (204-2000) who recorded 22 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) and American guard TJ Crockett (185-1999, college: Lindenwood) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Artland Dragons moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser SparkassenStars dropped to the fifteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Duesseldorf. Artland Dragons will meet Falcons (#7) in the next round. SparkassenStars will play against Uni Baskets (#8) in Paderborn and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bochum: H.Drescher 22+5reb+1ast, T.Crockett 18+5reb+3ast, C.Garrison 16+4reb+6ast, B.Andre 8+5reb, N.Geske 7+4reb+9ast, T.Alte 5+5reb+1ast
Artland: D.Perry 19+7reb+4ast, W.Christmas 17+8reb+4ast, D.Zdravevski 16+5reb, J.Bradley 14+6reb+3ast, J.Weitzel 12+7reb+4ast, J.Gruettner 10+3reb+3ast

Bremerhaven - Dresden 80-91

Very predictable result when third ranked Titans (10-5) defeated on the road 13th ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (6-9) 91-80 on Tuesday. Titans forced 19 Eisbaeren Bremerhaven turnovers. The best player for the winners was Canadian Tanner Graham (200-1996, college: Queen's) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Daniel Kirchner (187-1997) chipped in 11 points and 9 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was center Robert Oehle (209-1988) who recorded 19 points and 8 rebounds and Slovakian point guard Simon Krajcovic (188-1994, college: LMU) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Titans have a solid series of three victories in a row. Newly promoted Titans maintains third place with 10-5 record having just three points less than leader Vechta. Loser Eisbaeren Bremerhaven keeps the thirteenth position with nine games lost. Titans will meet at home Phoenix Hagen (#6) in the next round. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven will play against Lions (#10) in Karlsruhe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bremerhaven: R.Oehle 19+8reb+1ast, J.Reischel 13+6reb, S.Krajcovic 11+6reb+10ast, M.Freeman 10+5reb, A.Breitlauch 9+3reb, D.Norl 9+2reb+1ast
Dresden: T.Graham 25+10reb+1ast, G.Voigtmann 14+5reb+2ast, D.Kachelries 13+4reb+1ast, D.Kirchner 11+3reb+9ast, L.Schmikale 10+1ast, C.Adams 7+5reb+2ast

Schwenningen - Trier 71-89

Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked Schwenningen (3-12) was defeated at home by eleventh ranked Gladiators (8-7) 89-71 on Friday. Gladiators made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Gladiators outrebounded Schwenningen 36-21 including 22 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was center Till Isemann (209-1996) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Marco Hollersbacher (202-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Gladiators players scored in double figures. Gladiators' coach Pascal Heinrichs used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American Delante Jones (194-1995, college: Seattle) who recorded 20 points and 4 assists and the other American import swingman Devonte McCall (198-1998, college: Post) added 12 points respectively. Gladiators have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Kirchheim and Karlsruhe PS. Schwenningen lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 12 games lost. Gladiators will meet at home bottom-ranked Leverkusen (#18) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Schwenningen will play against Kirchheim Knights and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Schwenningen: D.Jones 20+3reb+4ast, D.McCall 12+4reb+1ast, M.Mboya Kotieno 8+2reb, B.Buck 7+1reb+2ast, J.Knauf 7+1reb, J.Mampuya 6+2reb
Trier: T.Isemann 20+11reb+2ast, P.Van Dyke 14+1reb+1ast, M.Hollersbacher 12+11reb+2ast, D.Painter 11+3reb, D.Monteroso 9+1reb+2ast, T.Daniels 6+2reb+2ast

Kirchheim - Vechta 93-87

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Rasta Vechta (13-2) on the court of twelfth ranked Kirchheim Knights on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by Kirchheim Knights 93-87. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Rasta Vechta. 24 personal fouls committed by Rasta Vechta helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for American center Tyrone Nash (203-1988, college: Notre Dame) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import point guard Richard Williams Jr (178-1987, college: SDSU) helped adding 16 points and 7 assists. The best for the losing side was Joschka Ferner (202-1996) with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American guard Ryan Schwieger (198-1999, college: Loyola, IL) scored 16 points. Five Kirchheim Knights and four Rasta Vechta players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kirchheim Knights have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Trier and Karlsruhe PS. Rasta Vechta at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Kirchheim Knights is looking forward to face Schwenningen (#17) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rasta Vechta will play against the league's second-placed Tigers (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Vechta: J.Ferner 19+5reb+6ast, R.Schwieger 16+3reb+2ast, J.Wolf 12+5reb, A.Jones 12+3reb, R.Lodders 10+9reb+1ast, T.Agee 9+6reb+5ast
Kirchheim: M.Flowers 22+1reb+3ast, R.Williams Jr. 16+4reb+7ast, A.Pickett 14+8reb+1ast, T.Nash 13+16reb+4ast, J.Henry-McCalla 12+5reb+1ast, J.Niedermanner 11+6reb+1ast

Leverkusen - Giessen 93-97

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked 46ers (9-6) beat on the road bottom-ranked Leverkusen (2-13) 97-93 on Wednesday. 46ers made 28-of-35 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Leverkusen turnovers and had a 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American point guard Jordan Barnes (178-1997, college: Indiana St.) who scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Serbian forward Stefan Fundic (200-1994, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and Canadian guard Kadre Gray (186-1997, college: Laurentian) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Leverkusen's coach Hans-Juergen Gnad tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. 46ers moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Leverkusen lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. 46ers will meet at home Duesseldorf (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Leverkusen will play against Gladiators in Trier and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: N.Hornsby 20+10reb+7ast, K.Gray 18+9reb+2ast, H.Hujic 17+1reb+4ast, R.Drijencic 12+3reb+2ast, D.Kovacevic 8, M.Jostmann 6+1reb+1ast
Giessen: J.Barnes 24+5reb+6ast, S.Fundic 22+11reb, J.Martin 17+7reb+2ast, N.Brauner 12+3reb+3ast, R.Nyama 9+5reb+1ast, L.Figge 7+2reb

Hagen - Nuernberg 88-90

Important game to mention about took place in Hagen. Eighth ranked Falcons (9-6) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 4th placed Phoenix Hagen (9-6) 90-88 in the game for the fourth place. Falcons players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Phoenix Hagen was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Rocky Kreuser (206-1999, college: NDSU) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Thomas Wilder (190-1995, college: W.Michigan) accounted for 11 points and 7 assists for the winning side. American guard Kyle Castlin (193-1996, college: Xavier) came up with 23 points and point guard Bjarne Kraushaar (190-1999) added 13 points and 7 assists respectively for Phoenix Hagen in the defeat. Five Falcons and four Phoenix Hagen players scored in double figures. Phoenix Hagen's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Falcons moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Phoenix Hagen. Falcons will play against Artland Dragons (#4) in Quakenbrueck in the next round. Phoenix Hagen will play on the road against Titans in Dresden and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hagen: K.Castlin 23+3reb+2ast, M.Kessen 16+6reb+1ast, J.Mann 13+6reb+1ast, B.Kraushaar 13+3reb+7ast, B.Lorenz 12+4reb, G.Murphy 5+6reb+5ast
Nuernberg: R.Kreuser 22+6reb+3ast, M.Krimmer 14+5reb+1ast, F.Gille 12+6reb, S.Schroeder 11+2reb+2ast, T.Wilder 11+4reb+7ast, F.Christian 9+5ast

Jena - Karlsruhe PS 82-85

A very close game took place in Jena between Lions and Science City Jena. Twelfth ranked Lions (8-7) got a very close victory on the road over 11th ranked Science City Jena (7-8). Lions managed to escape with a 3-point win 85-82 on Wednesday evening. The best player for the winners was American point guard Lovell Cabbil (188-1997, college: Liberty) who scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Center Maurice Pluskota (209-1992, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 18 points and 9 rebounds. Cabbil is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was Czech center Adam Pechacek (207-1995) who recorded 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Stephan Haukohl (203-1993, agency: LUMANI 10.7) added 17 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Lions moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Trier and Kirchheim. Science City Jena lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with eight games lost. Lions will meet at home Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (#13) in the next round. Science City Jena will play against Muenster and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jena: C.Guyton 18+2reb+5ast, S.Haukohl 17+9reb+2ast, A.Pechacek 16+8reb+6ast, B.Thomas 14+7reb+4ast, S.Murphy 10+3reb+4ast, B.Rohwer 3+3reb+1ast
Karlsruhe PS: M.Pluskota 18+9reb+1ast, D.Bajo 17+9reb+2ast, L.Cabbil 16+7reb+9ast, B.Kone 16+2reb+1ast, L.Cugini 11+3reb+2ast, I.Karacic 5+3reb+1ast

Duesseldorf - Paderborn 75-83

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Duesseldorf (4-11) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Uni Baskets (9-6) 83-75 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was American point guard Buzz Anthony (180-1998, college: RMC) who scored 20 points and 5 assists. Canadian guard Marcus Anderson (191-1997, college: Carleton) chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Uni Baskets' coach Steven Esterkamp used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Tray Hollowell (190-1998, college: Morehead St., agency: Players Group) who recorded 21 points and the other American import guard Booker Coplin (191-1997, college: Augsburg) added 14 points and 6 assists respectively. Uni Baskets have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Duesseldorf lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bochum. Uni Baskets will meet at home SparkassenStars (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Duesseldorf will play against 46ers in Giessen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Duesseldorf: T.Hollowell 21+3reb+3ast, B.Coplin 14+4reb+6ast, R.Richmond 11+4reb+4ast, C.Rollins 7+4reb, V.Friederici 7+2reb+1ast, L.Boner 6+12reb+1ast
Paderborn: B.Anthony 20+1reb+5ast, M.Linssen 16+5reb, M.Anderson 10+8reb+6ast, T.Jocelyn 7+2reb+1ast, J.Fleming 7+3reb+2ast, J.Grossmann 6+5reb



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