Regionalliga Round 24 (Regular Season): Neustadt TSV lose to Stade

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Neustadt TSV (21-12) recorded its twelfth loss on the court of third ranked Stade on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Stade 95-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Neustadt TSV. Stade made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Neustadt TSV turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Neustadt TSV helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Spanish point guard Nil Angelats (185-1993) who scored 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). Aleksandar Postic (195-2000) chipped in 21 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Dutch point guard Dyon Doekhi (188-1987) who recorded 31 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Stade have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Stade went down to fourth position due to points difference. Neustadt TSV at the other side still keeps top place with 12 games lost. Stade are looking forward to face Rendsburg (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Neustadt TSV will play against Braunschweig (#10) and is hoping to win this game.
Another exciting game was between sixth ranked Loewen and 5th ranked Koeln DTV where Loewen (12-10) beat Koeln DTV (11-11) on the road 77-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Koeln DTV. It was a good game for American guard Jamal Wright (179-1997, college: High Point) who led his team to a victory with 23 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Faton Jetullahi contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Center Florian Wendeler (205-1993) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Koeln DTV. Koeln DTV's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Loewen have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Koeln DTV at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Saarlouis. Loewen will play against Recklinghausen (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Koeln DTV will have a break next round.
Ninth-ranked Braunschweig (5-13) made lots of trouble for second ranked Bargteheide (16-3) on Saturday. Bargteheide managed to secure only three-point victory 107-104. However their fans expected much easier game. Worth to mention a great performance of Quran Dublin who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Bargteheide's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was Jeremy Ingram with 30 points and 8 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Bargteheide have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-3 record having 3 victories less than leader Veitshoechheim. Braunschweig lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with 13 games lost. Bargteheide will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Braunschweig will play against the league's leader Neustadt TSV (#1) and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 24 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Rendsburg was defeated by Wolfenbuettel in a road game 84-80. Goetting.ASC smashed Bramsche at home 104-75. Aschersleben won against Oldenburger TB on the opponent's court 85-82. Wolfenbuettel managed to outperform Rendsburg in a home game 84-80. Wusterhausen was rolled over Westerstede on the road 82-60. Reutlingen defeated Soeflingen on its own court 84-77. Ulm BBU 01 was beaten by Tuebingen in a road game 84-79. Langen destroyed Frankfurt Makk. at home 102-83. Mannheim unfortunately lost to Limburg on the opponent's court 80-89. Haiterbach recorded a loss to Saarlouis in a home game 81-92. Lich Basketball crushed Hanau on the road 102-65. Giessen beat SC Wizards on its own court 75-63. Salzkotten lost to Hagen BG in a road game 94-100. Hagen-Haspe unfortunately lost to Grevenbroich at home 90-92. ETB Miners managed to beat Muenster 2 on the opponent's court 89-71. Recklinghausen was defeated by Hamm in a home game 72-81. Bonn 2 was beaten by Wulfen on the road 86-71.
The best stats of 24th round was 18 points and 13 rebounds by Josh Meyer of Rendsburg.



Wolfenbuettel - Rendsburg 84-80

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Rendsburg (4-16) was defeated on the road by tenth ranked Wolfenbuettel (6-14) 84-80 on Saturday. Wolfenbuettel made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while Rendsburg only scored eight points from the stripe. Worth to mention a great performance of center Jannik Goettsche (208-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and American guard Ken-Jah Bosley (184-1995, college: KWC) who added 25 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Josh Meyer (201, college: S.Oregon) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and forward Henning Rixen (196-1999) scored 17 points. Four Rendsburg players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Wolfenbuettel moved-up to ninth place. Rendsburg lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Wolfenbuettel will meet higher ranked Aschersleben (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rendsburg will play against Stade (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wolfenbuettel: K.Bosley 25+2reb+1ast, G.Jannik 15+14reb+1ast, U.Thorben 15+2ast, E.Gueldenhaupt 8+1reb+1ast, R.Lennart 8+4reb+1ast, S.Fransis 6+8reb
Rendsburg: J.Meyer 18+13reb+2ast, H.Rixen 17+3reb+1ast, L.Willer 13, J.Malte 10, T.Ali 5+4reb, P.Sopha 5+5reb+6ast

Group North

Goetting.ASC - Bramsche 104-75

No shocking result in a game in Goettingen where fourth ranked Goetting.ASC (14-3) smashed 6th ranked Bramsche (8-11) 104-75 on Saturday. The game without a history. Goetting.ASC led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Bramsche's 36 and made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Goetting.ASC forced 24 Bramsche turnovers and had a 28-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of center Nikolas Schultz (206-1999) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds and Christopher Schultz (194-2003) who added 16 points and 4 assists (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was American point guard David Simental (188-1998, college: Regis Univ.) with 34 points (!!!) and Moritz Dresing (194-2001) scored 17 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. Goetting.ASC have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Newly promoted Bramsche keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. Goetting.ASC will meet Wusterhausen (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bramsche will play against Oldenburger TB (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Goetting.ASC: N.Schultz 17+8reb, S.Christopher 16+2reb+4ast, S.Lennart 13+2reb+3ast, N.Boakye 9+3reb+4ast, J.Janis 9+1reb+2ast, P.Sprung 9+1reb+2ast
Bramsche: D.Simental 34+4reb+1ast, D.Moritz 17+4reb, J.Meyer 8+3reb, J.Seitz 7+3reb+4ast, J.Levickas 4+6reb+1ast, F.Nico 4+1reb+1ast

Oldenburger TB - Aschersleben 82-85

Rather expected game when 7th ranked Oldenburger TB (7-11) was edged at home by fifth ranked Aschersleben (11-7) 85-82 on Saturday. Aschersleben had a 29-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tyrese Davis (206, college: TAMIU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds and Benjamin Hohmann who added 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Fynn Lucas with 22 points and 4 assists and Jan Koenig (201-1993) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Oldenburger TB players scored in double figures. Aschersleben have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 11-7 record. Loser Oldenburger TB keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Aschersleben will meet at home Wolfenbuettel (#9) in the next round. Oldenburger TB will play against Bramsche and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Aschersleben: T.Davis 20+17reb, M.Koulibaly 16+1reb, H.Benjamin 12+7reb, V.Hain Yannick 10+1ast, N.Salenieks 8+4reb+2ast, F.Giebel 7+1reb+1ast
Oldenburger TB: L.Fynn 22+3reb+4ast, A.Galler 15+2reb+1ast, M.Papenfuss 12+1reb+2ast, J.Koenig 12+8reb, J.Albrecht 8+7reb+2ast, F.Stamer 8+2reb+3ast

Bargteheide - Braunschweig 107-104

Ninth-ranked Braunschweig (5-13) made lots of trouble for second ranked Bargteheide (16-3) on Saturday. Bargteheide managed to secure only three-point victory 107-104. However their fans expected much easier game. Bargteheide outrebounded Braunschweig 52-30 including a 16-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Quran Dublin (185, college: York, NY) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Marcel Hoppe (198-1998) who added 31 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Bargteheide's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American guard Jeremy Ingram (183-1991, college: AAMU) with 30 points and 8 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and naturalized Turkish power forward Mertcan Gerhardt (205-2002) scored 22 points and 9 rebounds. Four Braunschweig players scored in double figures. Bargteheide have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 16-3 record having 3 victories less than leader Veitshoechheim. Braunschweig lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with 13 games lost. Bargteheide will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Braunschweig will play against the league's leader Neustadt TSV (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bargteheide: Q.Dublin 41+10reb+4ast, M.Hoppe 31+6reb+3ast, A.Abaker 13+5reb+4ast, Y.Jentz 9+9reb+2ast, V.Migunov 7+11reb+1ast, M.Thorben 2+4reb
Braunschweig: J.Ingram 30+8reb+3ast, G.Mertcan 22+9reb+1ast, S.Roosch 21+2reb+3ast, A.Gian 18+5reb+4ast, E.Raphael 6+3reb+1ast, H.Jamil 4+7ast

Wolfenbuettel - Rendsburg 84-80

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Wolfenbuettel (6-14) beat at home 12th ranked Rendsburg (4-16) 84-80 on Saturday. Wolfenbuettel made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while Rendsburg only scored eight points from the stripe. Worth to mention a great performance of center Jannik Goettsche (208-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and American guard Ken-Jah Bosley (184-1995, college: KWC) who added 25 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Josh Meyer (201, college: S.Oregon) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and forward Henning Rixen (196-1999) scored 17 points. Four Rendsburg players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Wolfenbuettel moved-up to ninth place. Rendsburg lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. Wolfenbuettel will meet higher ranked Aschersleben (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Rendsburg will play against Stade (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wolfenbuettel: K.Bosley 25+2reb+1ast, G.Jannik 15+14reb+1ast, U.Thorben 15+2ast, E.Gueldenhaupt 8+1reb+1ast, R.Lennart 8+4reb+1ast, S.Fransis 6+8reb
Rendsburg: J.Meyer 18+13reb+2ast, H.Rixen 17+3reb+1ast, L.Willer 13, J.Malte 10, T.Ali 5+4reb, P.Sopha 5+5reb+6ast

Westerstede - Wusterhausen 82-60

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Wusterhausen (4-15) was outplayed on the road by eighth ranked Westerstede (7-13) 82-60 on Saturday. Westerstede made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Wusterhausen's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Carrington Wiggins (188, college: MSUB) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Ukrainian guard Rauf Amirbekov (191-2004) who added 13 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was swingman Dennis Teucher (200-1996) with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Tim Schwolow (203-1997) scored 12 points and 8 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. Westerstede maintains eighth position with 7-13 record. Wusterhausen lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 15 games lost. Westerstede will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Wusterhausen will play against Goetting.ASC (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Westerstede: C.Wiggins 19+7reb+4ast, A.Rauf 13+8reb+5ast, K.Simon 11+1reb+2ast, K.Gaspar 8+12reb+3ast, S.Noah 6+1reb+4ast, N.Tim 6+2reb
Wusterhausen: D.Teucher 16+7reb+2ast, T.Schwolow 12+8reb, D.Allahyarian 8+4reb, M.Eichler 6+5reb, K.Paul 4+1reb+1ast, M.Rupnarayan 4+3reb+3ast

Stade - Neustadt TSV 95-82

Top ranked Neustadt TSV (21-12) recorded its twelfth loss on the court of third ranked Stade on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Stade 95-82. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Neustadt TSV. Stade made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Neustadt TSV turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Neustadt TSV helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Spanish point guard Nil Angelats (185-1993) who scored 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!). Aleksandar Postic (195-2000) chipped in 21 points. Four Stade players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Dutch point guard Dyon Doekhi (188-1987) who recorded 31 points and 6 rebounds and Christenvie Kwilu (197-2000) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Stade have a solid three-game winning streak. Despite that victory Stade went down to fourth position due to points difference. Neustadt TSV at the other side still keeps top place with 12 games lost. Stade are looking forward to face Rendsburg (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Neustadt TSV will play against Braunschweig (#10) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Stade: A.Postic 21+3reb, N.Angelats 21+5reb+5ast, H.Schaake 19+3reb+1ast, M.Boadu 13+6reb+4ast, F.Iturria 10+3reb+3ast, M.Vytautas 9+12reb+1ast
Neustadt TSV: D.Doekhi 31+6reb+1ast, J.Lodders 17+5reb+2ast, C.Kwilu 15+9reb+1ast, M.Jelovcic 6+6reb+3ast, J.Burgunder 6+1reb, N.Jerry 5+9reb

Group South-West

Reutlingen - Soeflingen 84-77

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Reutlingen (12-9) won against at home 11th ranked Soeflingen (8-14) 84-77 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Malik Kudic (202-1999) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Lino Tomas Duarte (190-2004) who added 18 points during the contest. Four Reutlingen players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Marko Markovic with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and Austrian forward Maximilian Hopfgartner (206-1992, college: John Brown) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Soeflingen's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Reutlingen moved-up to sixth place. Loser Soeflingen dropped to the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Muenster 2 and Leverkusen 2. Reutlingen will meet Mannheim (#9) on the road in the next round. Soeflingen will play against Giessen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Reutlingen: M.Kudic 19+8reb+2ast, T.Duarte Lino 18+3reb+2ast, G.Mauro 16+3reb+2ast, N.Gaurina 10+4reb+1ast, J.Oskar 7+1reb+4ast, K.Christos 6+2reb+3ast
Soeflingen: M.Marko 21+13reb+1ast, S.Truong 16+2reb+4ast, M.Hopfgartner 16+9reb, O.Wendt 9+2reb+4ast, D.Heck 6, N.Dejworek 6+3reb+1ast

Tuebingen - Ulm BBU 01 84-79

There was an upset when higher ranked Ulm BBU 01 (11-10) was defeated on the road by fifteenth ranked Tuebingen (3-16) 84-79 on Saturday. Tuebingen made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 27 Ulm BBU 01 turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Rouven Hanig who helped to win the game recording 15 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Timo Fischer (189-2002) who added 20 points during the contest. Five Tuebingen players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Estonian guard Oliver Kullamaee (186-2007) with 13 points and Croatian forward Niko Jerkic (197-2007) scored 15 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tuebingen moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Ulm BBU 01 dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. Tuebingen will meet higher ranked Stuttgart MVT (#5) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Ulm BBU 01 will play against Frankfurt Makk. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tuebingen: F.Timo 20+3reb+1ast, T.Louis 15+1reb+1ast, H.Rouven 15+9reb+1ast, M.Noeres 12+3reb+3ast, S.Joshua 11+2reb+2ast, W.Levi 4+6reb+1ast
Ulm BBU 01: J.Niko 15+1reb+1ast, K.Oliver 13+4reb+1ast, M.Zoran 11+2reb+1ast, B.Lucca 9+2reb+2ast, S.Guillaume 8+4reb+1ast, S.Luca 8+2reb

Langen - Frankfurt Makk. 102-83

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Langen (16-5) smashed at home 12th ranked Frankfurt Makk. (6-15) 102-83 on Saturday. Langen outrebounded Frankfurt Makk. 40-21 including a 32-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Niklas Pons (192-1999) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and Lukas Janott who added 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Tim Steiner (186-1992) with 20 points and Czech Jan Dolejsi (187-1992) scored 17 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Langen maintains second position with 16-5 record having four points less than leader Veitshoechheim, which they share with Giessen. Newly promoted Frankfurt Makk. keeps the twelfth place with 15 games lost. Langen will meet Limburg (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Frankfurt Makk. will play against Ulm BBU 01 and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Langen: N.Pons 26+7reb+2ast, J.Lukas 20+5reb, M.Agyemang 9+6reb, L.Fertig 9+4reb+8ast, D.Jacob 8+5reb+1ast, R.Vasiljevic 7+3ast
Frankfurt Makk.: T.Steiner 20+2ast, J.Dolejsi 17+1reb+2ast, J.Reinwald 10, G.Elias 8+8reb+3ast, C.Reinhardt 6+6reb+2ast, B.Julian 5+1reb

Limburg - Mannheim 89-80

There was an upset when higher ranked Mannheim (10-12) was defeated on the road by thirteenth ranked Limburg (6-16) 89-80 on Saturday. Limburg looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Aaron Burt (198, college: Simpson, CA) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds and Austrian-Croatian point guard Matej Kljaic (189-1993) who added 24 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was Eric Curth with 31 points and Julian Surblys (203-2002) scored 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Mannheim's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Limburg maintains thirteenth position with 6-16 record, which they share with Bonn 2. Loser Mannheim dropped to the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Hagen-Haspe. Limburg will meet at home league's second-placed Langen in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Mannheim will play against Reutlingen (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Limburg: A.Burt 34+12reb+3ast, M.Kljaic 24+5reb+10ast, B.Aike 10+8reb+3ast, J.Stallbohm 9+5reb+9ast, J.Zurna 9+1ast, H.Milton 3+2reb+2ast
Mannheim: C.Eric 31+4reb+3ast, S.Julian 13+7reb+4ast, A.Kuppe 10+6reb+2ast, C.Teasley 6+6reb+4ast, S.Hartinger 6+6reb+1ast, K.Koray 5+2ast

Haiterbach - Saarlouis 81-92

Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Saarlouis (11-11) beat on the road 10th ranked Haiterbach (8-12) 92-81 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of Jannis Sonnefeld (207-2002, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and guard Kelvin Okundaye (187-1993, college: WOU) who added 18 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Saarlouis players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Herdie Lawrence (185-1992, college: Young Harris) with 34 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and center Sascha Kesselring (209-1985) scored 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Haiterbach's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Saarlouis moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Koeln DTV. Haiterbach lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth position with 12 games lost. Saarlouis will meet at home Hanau (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Haiterbach will play against the league's leader SC Wizards (#1) in Karlsruhe and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saarlouis: J.Sonnefeld 23+10reb+1ast, K.Okundaye 18+5reb+2ast, R.Easterling 11+4reb+4ast, X.Bowers 11+3reb+1ast, I.Georg 9+3reb, M.Meier 8+5reb+1ast
Haiterbach: H.Lawrence 34+8reb+3ast, G.Sulejman 12+5reb+1ast, C.Denni 8+5reb+5ast, S.Kesselring 6+9reb+4ast, M.Rickardo 5, J.Babitsch 5+3reb+1ast

Hanau - Lich Basketball 65-102

Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Hanau (3-18) was outplayed at home by fifth ranked Lich Basketball (16-6) 102-65 on Sunday. Lich Basketball forced 21 Hanau turnovers and outrebounded them 35-18 including a 28-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international Johannes Lischka (203-1987) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 8 rebounds and Felix-Frederik Schweizer who added 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Five Lich Basketball players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Luca Eibelshauser (190-2001) with 20 points and naturalized Ghanian forward Cedric Quarshie (194-1983) scored 12 points. Hanau's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Lich Basketball moved-up to fourth place. Loser Hanau keeps the fifteenth position with 18 games lost. Lich Basketball will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hanau will play against Saarlouis (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lich Basketball: S.Felix-Frederik 19+2reb+3ast, J.Lischka 16+8reb+3ast, J.Finn 14+6reb+1ast, Y.Ribbecke 13+4reb+3ast, N.Bilski 13+1reb+2ast, N.Pompalla 5+1reb
Hanau: E.Luca 20+2reb+3ast, C.Quarshie 12+2reb+2ast, G.Cameron 11+1reb+1ast, Y.Eren 7+1reb+2ast, S.Felix 6+6reb+1ast, H.Myles 4+1reb+2ast

Giessen - SC Wizards 75-63

There was a small surprise when fourth ranked Giessen (16-5) won against at home top-ranked SC Wizards (18-4) 75-63 on Sunday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Giessen made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Josiah De La Cerda (203, college: OUAZ) who helped to win the game recording 25 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized Serbian Nemanja Nadjfeji (198-2000) who added 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Miles Mallory (196, college: RMC) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Vincent Zurawski (199-2005) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. SC Wizards' coach Rouven Roessler tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Giessen have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Langen. Loser SC Wizards still keep top position with four games lost. They share it with Hagen BG. Giessen will meet Soeflingen (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SC Wizards will play against Haiterbach (#10) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the ProB just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Giessen: J.De La Cerda 25+8reb, N.Nadjfeji 20+8reb+3ast, V.Lazic 19+4reb+5ast, E.Allen 6+4reb+1ast, W.Philipp 2, R.Fritz 2+3reb+1ast
SC Wizards: M.Mallory 18+10reb+1ast, Z.Vincent 14+6reb+1ast, M.Davis 8+4reb+4ast, B.Valentin 7+1reb+2ast, V.Hennen 7+5reb+1ast, M.Baer 4+3reb

Group West

Hagen BG - Salzkotten 100-94

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd ranked Salzkotten's (12-8) road loss to second ranked Hagen BG (18-4) 94-100 on Friday. Hagen BG made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Shawn Scott (185-1996, college: SW Christian) who helped to win the game recording 30 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Dutch forward Quincy Tjon Affo (203-2000, college: Hill JC) who added 24 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Scott is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Hagen BG players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Keith Hayes II (178, college: William Jewell) with 28 points and Lithuanian Dainius Zvinklys (203-1990) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hagen BG have an impressive 11-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with SC Wizards. Salzkotten lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fourth place with eight games lost. Hagen BG will meet at home league's leader ETB Miners in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Salzkotten will play against Wulfen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hagen BG: S.Scott 30+8reb+4ast, Q.Tjon Affo 24+2reb+1ast, M.Agyapong 11+5reb+1ast, A.Kortenbreer 10+5reb, A.Jaro 6+1reb+2ast, I.Dusan 6+1reb+1ast
Salzkotten: K.Hayes II 28+4reb+2ast, D.Zvinklys 20+11reb+2ast, S.Dario 13+1reb, Y.Giefers 9+2reb+2ast, M.Jakob 9+10reb, H.Demirbas 6+1reb+1ast

Hagen-Haspe - Grevenbroich 90-92

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked Grevenbroich (9-13) edged on the road 7th ranked Hagen-Haspe (10-12) 92-90 on Friday. Grevenbroich forced 19 Hagen-Haspe turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Brian Dawson (188, college: Regis Univ., agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 8 rebounds and forward Ogechi Nebo (192-1997) who added 11 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five Grevenbroich players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Spanish point guard Alejandro Rubiera (190-1998) with 29 points and point guard Jalen Fouda (191-1999) scored 16 points. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Grevenbroich moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Hamm. Loser Hagen-Haspe keeps the seventh position with 12 games lost. They share it with Mannheim. Grevenbroich will meet at home Muenster 2 (#11) in the next round. Hagen-Haspe will play against Hamm (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Grevenbroich: B.Dawson 27+8reb+3ast, J.Coles 12+2reb, M.Kazembola 12+1reb+1ast, F.Hoffmann 11, O.Nebo 11+10reb+1ast, J.Broer 11+6reb
Hagen-Haspe: A.Rubiera 29+4reb+3ast, F.Jalen 16+1reb, O.Amadin 10+4reb+1ast, K.Felix 9+6reb+2ast, L.Bambullis 9+5reb+1ast, I.Jordan 9+5reb+2ast

Muenster 2 - ETB Miners 71-89

Very expected game when 9th ranked Muenster 2 (8-14) was defeated at home by first ranked ETB Miners (19-3) 89-71 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin center Dzemal Selimovic (205-1999) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and naturalized American Kevin Bryant (195-1994, college: Newman) who added 15 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Five ETB Miners players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Andrej Koenig (195-1987) with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Fynn Aumann (187-2001) scored 16 points. ETB Miners have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-3 record. Loser Muenster 2 dropped to the tenth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Soeflingen and Leverkusen 2. ETB Miners will meet league's second-placed Hagen BG on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Muenster 2 will play against Grevenbroich (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
ETB Miners: D.Selimovic 24+14reb, B.Allen 20+2reb+3ast, K.Bryant 15+12reb+3ast, N.Khartchenkov 13+4reb+1ast, J.Andrew 10+4reb+9ast, T.Troussel 7+4reb+1ast
Muenster 2: A.Koenig 20+8reb+4ast, F.Aumann 16+4reb, W.Helge 15+5reb, E.Lukas 7+3reb, S.Phil 4+6reb+1ast, S.Joshua 3+6reb

Koeln DTV - Loewen 65-77

Another exciting game was between sixth ranked Loewen and 5th ranked Koeln DTV where Loewen (12-10) beat Koeln DTV (11-11) on the road 77-65. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Koeln DTV. It was a good game for American guard Jamal Wright (179-1997, college: High Point) who led his team to a victory with 23 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Kosovan guard Faton Jetullahi (188-1994) contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Center Florian Wendeler (205-1993) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds and guard Jacob Engelhardt (190-1997) added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Koeln DTV. Koeln DTV's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Loewen have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Koeln DTV at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Saarlouis. Loewen will play against Recklinghausen (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Koeln DTV will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Loewen: J.Wright 23+8reb+6ast, F.Jetullahi 21+5reb, D.Ewald 13+8reb+2ast, D.Fiorentino 9+6reb+4ast, D.Verhulsdonk 7+1reb+1ast, R.Adam 4+1reb
Koeln DTV: F.Wendeler 18+9reb, P.Gruber 11, E.Jenkins 9+4reb+4ast, J.Engelhardt 8+6reb+4ast, P.Pfeifer 8+4reb+2ast, B.Vass Franz 6+1reb+1ast

Recklinghausen - Hamm 72-81

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Hamm (9-13) beat on the road 12th ranked Recklinghausen (8-15) 81-72 on Saturday. Hamm outrebounded Recklinghausen 40-25 including 30 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Aleksandar Obradovic (196-1998) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and Canadian Gilbert Gyamfi (193, college: John Brown) who added 19 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five Hamm players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Zachary Hinton (201-1994, college: Rocky Mountain) with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds and Lennard Kaprolat (187-2002) scored 12 points and 5 assists. Recklinghausen's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Hamm moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Grevenbroich. Loser Recklinghausen keeps the twelfth position with 15 games lost. Hamm will meet at home higher ranked Hagen-Haspe (#7) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Recklinghausen will play against Loewen (#5) in Herten and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hamm: G.Gyamfi 19+5reb+2ast, K.Marcel 17+6reb, B.Matei 16+6reb+2ast, P.Tymm 15+6reb+4ast, O.Aleksandar 10+10reb+7ast, J.Joseph Saigge 4+2reb+3ast
Recklinghausen: Z.Hinton 26+12reb+2ast, L.Kaprolat 12+3reb+5ast, N.Meesmann 10+2reb+1ast, D.Stachanczyk 9+8ast, M.Buljevic 8+1ast, G.Henning 4+1reb+1ast

Wulfen - Bonn 2 86-71

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Bonn 2 (6-16) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Wulfen (13-10) 86-71 on Saturday. Wulfen made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Wulfen had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of Leon Oshodin who helped to win the game recording 28 points and 8 rebounds and Juhwan Harris-dyson who added 14 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Wulfen players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Canadian-Portuguese guard Mychael Paulo (193, college: McMaster, agency: 011 Sports) with 31 points and Danish guard Thomas Laerke (194-1991) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Wulfen moved-up to third place. Loser Bonn 2 keeps the thirteenth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Limburg. Wulfen will meet Salzkotten (#4) on the road in the next round. Bonn 2 will play against Leverkusen 2 (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wulfen: O.Leon 28+8reb+1ast, G.Jung 15+4reb+2ast, H.Juhwan 14+11reb+3ast, A.Winck 11+3reb+1ast, M.Bojang 6+8reb+3ast, N.Strubich 6+1reb
Bonn 2: M.Paulo 31+2reb+1ast, T.Laerke 18+7reb+1ast, J.Dyami 9, V.Zsombor 4+1reb+1ast, B.Tim 3+1reb+2ast, B.Aurel 3+1reb