ProB Round 3 (Regular Season): Braves lose to Rist Wedel

ProB Regular Season is still in too early stage and there may be still significant changes in the standings. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 3 most important game was a defeat of Braves (2-1). They were defeated by Rist Wedel (2-1) 89-83 on Saturday night. 27 personal fouls committed by Braves helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for Swedish Daniel Johansson (201-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Camron Reece (201, college: Talladega) helped adding 16 points and 11 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Noah Litzbach (196-2000) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Braves will play next round against strong Schwelm trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Rist Wedel will try to continue on its current victory against Sixers in Sandersdorf.
Ludwigsburg defeated Loewen at home 75-66. It was an exceptional evening for Dominykas Pleta (206-2004) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Aeneas Jung accounted for 19 points and 10 rebounds. American Tyseem Lyles (185-1992, college: Mercy) came up with 21 points and 6 rebounds for Loewen in the defeat. Loewen's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Loewen will play next round against strong Dragons Rhoendorf trying to get back on the winning streak. Ludwigsburg will try to continue on its current victory against Schwenningen on the road.
Sixers (2-1) recorded a loss on the court of Schwelm on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Schwelm 101-77. The best player for the winners was Robert Merz who scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Tim Martinez who recorded 12 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Schwelm will meet Braves (#5) in the next round. Sixers will play against Rist Wedel and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: Bernau won against TKS 49ers on the opponent's court 71-62. Koeln managed to outperform Rostock II in a home game 85-67. Iserlohn recorded a loss to Itzehoe on the road 75-69. Wolmirstedt lost to undefeated Leverkusen on its own court 92-93. Winless Ibbenbueren was beaten by Herford in a road game 87-91. Ehingen won against Schwenningen at home 77-65. OrangeAcad. managed to outperform FC Bayern 2 on the opponent's court 84-80. Rhoendorf managed to beat Frankfurt Jrs in a home game 106-99. Coburg were defeated by Speyer on the road 80-69. Leitershofen was beaten by Oberhaching on its own court 70-74. TSV Troester lost to Fellbach in a road game 71-76.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points and 7 rebounds by Jonas Klaus of TSV Troester.

Group North

TKS 49ers - Bernau 62-71

There was a minor upset in Stahnsdorf where TKS 49ers (1-2) were defeated by SSV Lok Bernau (1-2) 71-62 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was center Linus Ruf (211-2005) who scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. Center Akim-Jamal Jonah (210-1998, college: San Diego) chipped in 9 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Yannick Hildebrandt (195-1997) who recorded 14 points and 8 rebounds and Robin Jorch (211-1994, college: Boise St.) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. SSV Lok Bernau will meet Ballers (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TKS 49ers will play against Kangaroos (#10) in Iserlohn and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bernau: R.Linus 22+7reb+2ast, B.Seits 14+5reb, A.Jonah 9+13reb+5ast, A.Skaistlauks 7+4reb+2ast, G.Dorian 6+5reb+3ast, S.Philipp 5+4reb+2ast
TKS 49ers: Y.Hildebrandt 14+8reb+1ast, R.Jorch 9+6reb+1ast, O.Bondarenko 8+3reb+2ast, I.Mikhieiev 7+3reb+3ast, V.Saldern Ferdinand 6+6reb, L.Hampl 6+3reb+1ast

Koeln - Rostock II 85-67

RheinStars used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Rostock 85-67 on Saturday night. RheinStars dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Seawolves 2's 16. RheinStars forced 21 Seawolves 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 45-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American Bryan Battle (196-1999, college: FHU) who scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Lithuanian Grantas Vasiliauskas (204-1999) chipped in 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). At the other side the best for losing team was swingman Darren Aidenojie (194-2004) who recorded 15 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Branden Maughmer (190-1999, college: Morehead St.) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. RheinStars will meet Eagles (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Seawolves 2 will play against Leverkusen and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Koeln: B.Battle 19+6reb+2ast, G.Vasiliauskas 15+8reb+4ast, R.Hennen 10+2reb+3ast, S.Robin 8+6reb+3ast, V.Seckendorff Jannis 7+4reb, L.Konstantin 5+1reb+1ast
Rostock II: A.Darren 15+6reb+1ast, B.Maughmer 12+2reb+4ast, T.Nickel 10+5reb, B.Sydnee 7+2reb+2ast, M.Jost 6+5reb+3ast, S.Schmundt 6+2reb+1ast

Rist Wedel - Berlin BG 2000 89-83

Round 3 most important game was a defeat of Braves (2-1). They were defeated by Rist Wedel (2-1) 89-83 on Saturday night. 27 personal fouls committed by Braves helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for Swedish Daniel Johansson (201-1998) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. American forward Camron Reece (201, college: Talladega) helped adding 16 points and 11 rebounds. Four Rist Wedel players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Noah Litzbach (196-2000) with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and Emanuel Schueler (195-2003) scored 14 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Braves will play next round against strong Schwelm trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Rist Wedel will try to continue on its current victory against Sixers in Sandersdorf.
Top scorers:
Rist Wedel: D.Johansson 21+10reb+2ast, B.Noe 17+3ast, C.Reece 16+11reb+2ast, L.Hoffmann 10+4reb+1ast, E.Darren 7+1ast, M.Leif 6+3reb+5ast
Berlin BG 2000: N.Litzbach 21+10reb+2ast, S.Emanuel 14+3reb+1ast, J.Mampuya 10+1reb, S.Paul 9+2reb, F.Jermaine 6+2ast, P.Daubner 6+5reb+1ast

Schwelm - BSW Sixers 101-77

Sixers (2-1) recorded a loss on the court of Schwelm on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Schwelm 101-77. They made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. Schwelm had a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 51.7 percentage. Schwelm looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Robert Merz (198-2000) who scored 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized American Chris Frazier (182-1990, college: Dubuque) chipped in 21 points. Five Schwelm players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Tim Martinez (198-2002) who recorded 12 points and forward Yassin Mahfouz (194-1993) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Schwelm will meet Braves (#5) in the next round. Sixers will play against Rist Wedel and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Schwelm: C.Frazier 21+2reb+3ast, R.Merz 16+8reb+4ast, T.Hornscheidt 12+1ast, C.Sven 12+3reb+7ast, S.Ajagbe 11+6reb+1ast, T.Reuter 10+5reb+5ast
BSW Sixers: T.Martinez 12+2reb+3ast, Y.Mahfouz 10+5reb+1ast, S.Ole 10+1reb+1ast, H.Warner 9+4reb+1ast, N.Wenzl 8+1reb+3ast, M.Schneider 8+1reb+4ast

Itzehoe - Iserlohn 75-69

There was a minor upset in Itzehoe where Kangaroos (1-2) were defeated by Eagles (1-2) 75-69 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American guard TK Smith (196-1998, college: PVAMU, agency: Rise Sports Management) who scored 25 points and 6 assists. Filmore Beck (190-1991) chipped in 16 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Viktor Ziring (187-1998) who recorded 20 points and 4 assists and Johannes Konradt (199-1995) added 16 points respectively. Eagles will meet at home RheinStars (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kangaroos will play against TKS 49ers (#12) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Itzehoe: T.Smith 25+4reb+6ast, F.Beck 16+2reb+2ast, J.Fritsche 12+6reb+1ast, E.Nyberg 9+2reb+1ast, T.Moeller 6+3reb+1ast, D.Oliveri 4+9reb+4ast
Iserlohn: V.Ziring 20+4ast, J.Konradt 16+1reb+1ast, T.Henson 12+4reb, M.Groh 7+3reb, I.Delgado 6+3ast, M.Elias 6+1reb

Wolmirstedt - Leverkusen 92-93

Everything went according to plan when Leverkusen (3-0) edged on the road Wolmirstedt (1-2) 93-92 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was American point guard Trey McBride (188-1997, college: Northwood) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Marius Stoll (197-1999) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Leverkusen's coach Hans-Juergen Gnad used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Martin Bogdanov (186-1992) who recorded 23 points and 8 assists and Lithuanian power forward Modestas Paulauskas (211-1995) added 20 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Five Leverkusen and four Wolmirstedt players scored in double figures. Leverkusen will meet at home Seawolves 2 (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Wolmirstedt will play against Herford (#4) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: M.Stoll 19+1reb+4ast, T.McBride 18+11reb+4ast, B.Sebastian 15+4reb+4ast, C.Oldham 11+3reb, J.Dahmen 11+1ast, L.Grosskopf 7+4reb+1ast
Wolmirstedt: M.Bogdanov 23+1reb+8ast, M.Paulauskas 20+11reb, B.Borekambi 12+3reb+1ast, L.Hoppe 11+1reb, M.Begue 10+7reb+4ast, J.Stovall 7+6reb+2ast

Herford - Ibbenbueren 91-87

There was no surprise when Ballers (0-3) were defeated on the road by Herford (2-1) 91-87 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Herford made 33-of-38 free shots (86.8 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was naturalized American Shawn Gulley (200-1993, college: Temple JC) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points and 18 rebounds. American forward Tristan Harper (198, college: Langston) chipped in 30 points and 6 rebounds. Four Herford players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Ricardo Artis II (198-1993, college: Wiley) who recorded 37 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and Argentinian Victorio Dente (193-1992) added 12 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Herford will meet Wolmirstedt (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ballers will play against SSV Lok Bernau and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Herford: S.Gulley 32+18reb+3ast, T.Harper 30+6reb+3ast, M.Luca 13+1ast, J.Stahl 12+2reb+1ast, V.Volkus 2+3reb+2ast, J.Sola 2+2reb+1ast
Ibbenbueren: R.Artis II 37+8reb+3ast, J.Kleinert 13, V.Dente 12+12reb+1ast, Z.Luka 9+2reb+1ast, H.Kai 4+7reb+2ast, T.Kosel 4+4reb+1ast

Group South

Ludwigsburg - Bball Loewen 75-66

Ludwigsburg defeated Loewen at home 75-66. Ludwigsburg forced 25 Loewen turnovers. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Loewen was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was an exceptional evening for Dominykas Pleta (206-2004) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized Cypriot Aeneas Jung (203-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Four Ludwigsburg players scored in double figures. American Tyseem Lyles (185-1992, college: Mercy) came up with 21 points and 6 rebounds and Paul Albrecht (208-1993) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Loewen in the defeat. Loewen's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Loewen will play next round against strong Dragons Rhoendorf trying to get back on the winning streak. Ludwigsburg will try to continue on its current victory against Schwenningen on the road.
Top scorers:
Ludwigsburg: P.Dominykas 22+11reb+4ast, J.Aeneas 19+10reb+1ast, M.Nico 14+4reb+3ast, K.Abdulhay 12+2reb+1ast, V.Ognjen 3+4reb+1ast, E.Esli 3+2ast
Bball Loewen: T.Lyles 21+6reb+3ast, P.Albrecht 14+9reb+2ast, A.Ceesay 8+5reb+1ast, K.Fidelius 6+1reb+3ast, D.Leo 6+1reb+1ast, A.Musa 6+2reb+2ast

Ehingen - Schwenningen 77-65

Ehingen/Urspringschule used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Schwenningen 77-65 on Saturday night. Ehingen/Urspringschule forced 21 Schwenningen turnovers and outrebounded them 45-27 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Vincent Neugebauer (213-2002) who scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Naturalized Czech Daniel Zacek (182-2001) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Ehingen/Urspringschule's coach Johannes Huebner used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was center Christian Okolie (206-2000) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Alexander Lagerman (202-2004) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ehingen/Urspringschule will meet OrangeAcademy (#11) in the next round. Schwenningen will play against Ludwigsburg where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Ehingen: D.Zacek 15+6reb+2ast, N.Vincent 14+9reb+1ast, L.Joel 13+4reb, M.Valtteri 11+4reb+2ast, D.Finn 7+11reb+1ast, G.Jared 5+2reb
Schwenningen: G.Thomas 18+1reb, O.Christian 12+10reb, L.Alexander 12+6reb+3ast, K.Agust 11+3reb, D.Mayr 7+4reb, C.Jegor 4

FC Bayern 2 - OrangeAcad. 80-84

There was a minor upset in Muenchen where Bayern (1-2) was defeated by OrangeAcademy (1-2) 84-80 on Saturday. OrangeAcademy forced 20 Bayern turnovers. The best player for the winners was guard Maximilian Langenfeld (198-2003) who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. French forward Noa Essengue (208-2006) chipped in 25 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Croatian Ivan Volf (195-2006) who recorded 28 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard Martin Kalu (195-2005) added 20 points respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. OrangeAcademy will meet at home Ehingen/Urspringschule (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Bayern will play against Skyliners II (#7) in Frankfurt and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
OrangeAcad.: E.Noa 25+9reb, L.Maximilian 24+6reb+5ast, A.Alec 22+8reb, H.Philip 5+9reb+2ast, M.Jordan 4+7ast, S.Linus 3+1reb+3ast
FC Bayern 2: V.Ivan 28+7reb+1ast, K.Martin 20+3reb+3ast, B.Maximilian 15+8reb+1ast, Y.Desmond 7+5reb, D.Dominik 3+4reb+11ast, L.Aksel 3+1reb+1ast

Rhoendorf - Frankfurt Jrs 106-99

Rather predictable result when Dragons Rhoendorf (3-0) defeated at home Skyliners II (1-2) 106-99 on Saturday. Dragons Rhoendorf looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was naturalized American guard Kelvin Omojola (183-1997, college: Northwest) who scored 15 points and 9 assists. Croatian point guard Matej Silic (188-2003) chipped in 20 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Trevian Bell (201, college: Lewis) who recorded 31 points and center Florian Dietrich (203-2000) added 14 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) 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. Dragons Rhoendorf will meet Loewen (#5) in the next round. Skyliners II will play against Bayern and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rhoendorf: S.Matej 20+4reb+1ast, B.Tyreese 16+5reb+3ast, K.Omojola 15+4reb+9ast, B.Buck 15+2reb+5ast, A.Pilipovic 11+5reb+2ast, R.Marko 10+2reb+6ast
Frankfurt Jrs: T.Bell 31+4reb+3ast, F.Dietrich 14+8reb+2ast, F.Hecker 13+7reb+2ast, N.Leonhardt 11+8reb+2ast, C.Schaum 9+7reb, P.Hadenfeldt 8+2reb+10ast

Speyer - Coburg 80-69

There was a minor upset when Coburg (1-2) was defeated on the road by Speyer (1-2) 80-69 on Saturday. Speyer forced 22 Coburg turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Coburg's players. The best player for the winners was Spanish point guard Carlos Hidalgo (183-1997) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Center David Aichele (212-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Five Speyer players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Adrian Worthy (187-2003) who recorded 15 points and 4 assists and Sven Lorber (183-1997) added 14 points respectively. Coburg's coach Patrick Seidel tested twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Speyer will meet Breitenguessbach (#13) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Coburg will play against Kangaroos (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Speyer: D.Dennis 18+3reb+2ast, C.Hidalgo 13+7reb+10ast, D.Aichele 12+15reb+3ast, C.Rupp 12+8reb+6ast, D.Woodmore 11+2reb+3ast, P.David 6+2reb+1ast
Coburg: W.Adrian 15+4reb+4ast, S.Lorber 14+4reb+3ast, K.Gabriel 12, K.Mortensen 8+3reb+1ast, P.Adrian 7+2reb+1ast, O.Pedersen 6+10reb

Leitershofen - Oberhaching 70-74

There was a surprise result in Diedorf where Deisenhofen (2-1) beat Kangaroos (2-1) 74-70 on Saturday. Deisenhofen forced 20 Kangaroos turnovers. Strangely Kangaroos outrebounded Deisenhofen 46-32 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Janosch Koegler (190-1993) who scored 19 points and 4 steals. Naturalized American Omari Knox (185-1986, college: Bloomfield) chipped in 15 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Bernhard Benke (208-1997) who recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds and American Jermane Carter (198-1999, college: Midwestern St.) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Four Kangaroos players scored in double figures. Deisenhofen will meet at home Fellbach (#6) in the next round. Kangaroos will play against Coburg (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Oberhaching: J.Koegler 19+3reb+1ast, O.Knox 15+4reb, P.Zeis 13+5reb+1ast, J.Dippold 9+2reb+1ast, F.Fischer 8+8reb, D.Urbano 7+6reb
Leitershofen: B.Maerz 13+2reb+2ast, J.Carter 11+7reb+2ast, B.Benke 10+10reb+2ast, H.Jakob 10+7reb+1ast, W.Jannik 8+2reb, D.Noel 6+4reb

Fellbach - TSV Troester 76-71

Fellbach used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Breitenguessbach 76-71 on Sunday night. The best player for the winners was guard Lars Berger (194-1996) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Center Andreas Kronhardt (205-1989) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Four Fellbach players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Jonas Klaus who recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard Alexander Engel (191-1993) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Fellbach will meet Deisenhofen (#4) on the road in the next round. Breitenguessbach will play against Speyer and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Fellbach: L.Berger 20+5reb+1ast, B.Butler 11+5reb+2ast, A.Kronhardt 11+8reb+1ast, Z.Thompson 10+3reb+6ast, G.Andre 8+6reb, M.Golder 6+2reb+1ast
TSV Troester: K.Jonas 16+7reb+1ast, T.Leo 12+1reb, S.Walde 12+3reb+1ast, A.Engel 9+5reb+5ast, W.Luca 8+5reb+2ast, S.Marlon 6+1reb