ProA Round 26 (Regular Season): #1 Trier is defeated by Artland

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Gladiators (21-5) in Quakenbrueck on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by seventeenth ranked Artland Dragons (7-19) 97-90. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gladiators. Artland looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American point guard Buzz Anthony (180-1998, college: RMC) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Brandon Thomas (198-1984, college: UMass, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 21 points during the contest. Artland Dragons' coach Julien Patrick Flomo used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Iranian Behnam Yakhchali (196-1995, agency: BIG) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Artland moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Duesseldorf. Trier at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Artland is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Paderborn (#18) at home in the next round. Trier will play against Bochum (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
Bottom-ranked Uni Baskets managed to get a sixth victory, breaking the two-game losing streak. This time they won against thirteenth-ranked Vechta-2 in Paderborn 89-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vechta-2. Lars Lagerpusch (207-1998) notched 23 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Lucas Mayer supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Kaden Anderson (203-1999, college: PLNU) did not help to save the game for Vechta 2. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paderborn maintains eighteenth position with 6-20 record. Newly promoted Vechta 2 dropped to the twelfth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Nuernberg. Paderborn will play against higher ranked Artland (#17) in Quakenbrueck in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vechta 2 will play at home against Giessen (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Fifteenth-ranked SparkassenStars (8-18) gave a tough game to sixth ranked Kirchheim Knights (17-9) in Bochum on Saturday. The visitors from Kirchheim managed to secure only one-point victory 84-83. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was Michael Flowers who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Raynere Thornton produced 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the hosts. Kirchheim Knights have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hagen. Loser SparkassenStars keeps the fifteenth position with 18 games lost. Kirchheim will meet at home Nuernberg (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bochum will play against the league's leader Trier and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 26: Giessen won against Nuernberg on the opponent's court 81-66. Koblenz unfortunately lost to Jena in a home game 64-82. Muenster managed to beat Bremerhaven on the road 91-83. Bayreuth was defeated by Frankfurt on its own court 62-80. Dresden beat Hagen in a road game 101-88. Karlsruhe PS won against Duesseldorf at home 83-70.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points and 4 assists by OShowen Williams of Karlsruhe PS.



Nuernberg - Giessen 66-81

Very expected game in Nuernberg where 12th ranked Falcons (10-16) were defeated by sixth ranked 46ers (18-9) 81-66 on Saturday. Giessen made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Nuernberg turnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Duane Wilson (190-1994, college: Texas A&M) who scored 17 points. Serbian forward Stefan Fundic (200-1994) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Wilson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American power forward Courtney Alexander (203-1997, college: Tenn Tech) produced 13 points and point guard Tim Koepple (184-2000) added 9 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. 46ers have a solid three-game winning streak. Giessen moved-up to fourth place. Nuernberg lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 16 games lost. They share it with Vechta 2. Giessen will meet Vechta 2 (#13) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nuernberg will play against Kirchheim and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Giessen: D.Wilson 17+4reb+2ast, S.Krajcovic 13+2reb+6ast, S.Fundic 12+10reb, L.Figge 9+4reb, J.Maier 9+2reb+1ast, R.Benzing 7+1reb+3ast
Nuernberg: C.Alexander 13+3reb+1ast, D.Monteroso 10+1reb, T.Koepple 9+2reb+2ast, I.Sanders 9+2reb+1ast, O.Nelson 7+4reb, S.Schroeder 5

Bochum - Kirchheim 83-84

Fifteenth-ranked SparkassenStars (8-18) gave a tough game to sixth ranked Kirchheim Knights (17-9) in Bochum on Saturday. The visitors from Kirchheim managed to secure only one-point victory 84-83. However their fans expected much easier game. Kirchheim outrebounded Bochum 43-23 including a 17-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Michael Flowers (185-1999, college: WSU) who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Mike Miller (193-1997, college: N.Texas) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Raynere Thornton (201-1997, college: Memphis, agency: 011 Sports) produced 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and point guard Niklas Geske (188-1994) added 14 points, 12 assists and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. Four Kirchheim and five Bochum players scored in double figures. Kirchheim Knights have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hagen. Loser SparkassenStars keeps the fifteenth position with 18 games lost. Kirchheim will meet at home Nuernberg (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bochum will play against the league's leader Trier and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kirchheim: M.Flowers 25+7reb+4ast, M.Miller 19+7reb+3ast, N.Muszynski 13+10reb+3ast, J.Niedermanner 11+5reb+1ast, D.Ward 6+5reb+2ast, A.Pickett 4+5reb
Bochum: R.Thornton 23+8reb+1ast, N.Geske 14+3reb+12ast, M.Strange 13+1reb, K.Williams 13+4reb, L.Kamp 12, Q.Nelson 3+2ast

Artland - Trier 97-90

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Gladiators (21-5) in Quakenbrueck on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by seventeenth ranked Artland Dragons (7-19) 97-90. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Gladiators. Artland looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American point guard Buzz Anthony (180-1998, college: RMC) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Brandon Thomas (198-1984, college: UMass, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 21 points during the contest. Artland Dragons' coach Julien Patrick Flomo used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Iranian Behnam Yakhchali (196-1995, agency: BIG) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and forward Moritz Krimmer (202-2000) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Artland moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Duesseldorf. Trier at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Artland is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Paderborn (#18) at home in the next round. Trier will play against Bochum (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Artland: B.Thomas 21+4reb+2ast, B.Anthony 20+3reb+11ast, J.Gruettner 16+5reb+3ast, J.Forrester 16+4reb+2ast, N.Chouchoumis 15+3reb+3ast, A.Kayser 5+6reb
Trier: M.Krimmer 16+9reb, J.Barnes 15+2reb+7ast, B.Yakhchali 15+7reb+3ast, M.Zirbes 12+7reb+1ast, C.Guillozet 11+5reb+4ast, M.Linssen 9+4reb

Paderborn - Vechta 2 89-77

Bottom-ranked Uni Baskets managed to get a sixth victory, breaking the two-game losing streak. This time they won against thirteenth-ranked Vechta-2 in Paderborn 89-77. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vechta-2. Paderborn made 21-of-23 charity shots (91.3 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Vechta 2's players. Lars Lagerpusch (207-1998) notched 23 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Lucas Mayer (185-1999) supported him with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Even 17 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Kaden Anderson (203-1999, college: PLNU) did not help to save the game for Vechta 2. His fellow American import swingman David Shriver (198-2000, college: VCU) added 15 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. Five Paderborn and four Vechta 2 players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paderborn maintains eighteenth position with 6-20 record. Newly promoted Vechta 2 dropped to the twelfth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Nuernberg. Paderborn will play against higher ranked Artland (#17) in Quakenbrueck in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vechta 2 will play at home against Giessen (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Paderborn: L.Lagerpusch 23+9reb+3ast, T.Washington 16+2reb+5ast, L.Mayer 14+6reb+8ast, Q.Lane 13+3reb+5ast, J.Biss 13+6reb+1ast, J.Adekoya 8+3reb+1ast
Vechta 2: K.Anderson 17+5reb+2ast, D.Shriver 15+7reb, L.Van Slooten 14+5reb+1ast, K.Jack 10+4reb+2ast, B.Kaya 7+2reb+1ast, B.Roman 6+8reb

Koblenz - Jena 64-82

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Science City Jena (18-8) defeated on the road 14th ranked Koblenz (9-17) 82-64 on Saturday. Jena made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American-Syrian guard Amir Hinton (196-1997, college: Shaw) who scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. The former international point guard Joshiko Saibou (187-1990) chipped in 17 points. Point guard Marvin Heckel (190-1997) produced 13 points and 7 assists and naturalized Brazilian Gabriel De Oliveira (206-1998) added 13 points respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Jena moved-up to third place. Koblenz lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 17 games lost. Jena will meet at home Karlsruhe PS (#7) in the next round. Koblenz will play against Dresden (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jena: A.Hinton 17+7reb, J.Saibou 17+2reb+3ast, A.Herrera 10+10reb+1ast, V.Radojicic 8+1reb, S.Haukohl 8+3reb+3ast, R.Moore 8+2reb
Koblenz: M.Heckel 13+4reb+7ast, G.De Oliveira 13+1reb+1ast, M.Pluskota 10+2reb+1ast, D.Johnson 8+2ast, L.Saffer 7+4reb, C.Huffman 5+2reb+2ast

Bremerhaven - Muenster 83-91

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (12-14) was defeated at home by eighth ranked Muenster (15-11) 91-83 on Sunday. Muenster shot 26 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Bremerhaven only scored nine points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was Icelandic guard Hilmar Petursson (190-2000, agency: Blacktop Management) who scored 20 points and 4 assists. American forward Nathan Scott (203-1999, college: EMU) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Four Muenster players scored in double figures. Center Robert Oehle (209-1988) produced 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Muenster moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Karlsruhe PS. Loser Eisbaeren Bremerhaven keeps the tenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Dresden. Muenster will meet at home Bayreuth (#9) in the next round. Bremerhaven will play against the league's second-placed Frankfurt and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Muenster: H.Petursson 20+1reb+4ast, A.Touray 14+3reb+2ast, N.Scott 14+9reb+2ast, J.Guenther 12+1reb+1ast, C.Gruehn 11+5reb, A.Toomer 8+6reb+2ast
Bremerhaven: R.Oehle 20+7reb+1ast, N.Hornsby 14+9reb+2ast, A.Cook 13+4reb+6ast, H.Drescher 9+1reb+2ast, M.Frierson 9, L.Larysz 8+4reb+2ast

Bayreuth - Frankfurt 62-80

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Skyliners (19-7) beat on the road 9th ranked Bayreuth (13-13) 80-62 on Sunday. Frankfurt forced 19 Bayreuth turnovers. The best player for the winners was naturalized American guard Kevin McClain (190-1996, college: Belmont) who scored 15 points. Nigerian-American forward Josh Ajayi (201-1996, college: USA, agency: Players Group) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. Skyliners' coach Denis Wucherer allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Swiss guard Selim Fofana (193-1999) produced 20 points and Lenny Liedtke (198-2004) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Frankfurt maintains second position with 19-7 record having just two points less than leader Trier. Loser Bayreuth keeps the ninth place with 13 games lost. Frankfurt will meet at home Bremerhaven (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bayreuth will play against Muenster and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Frankfurt: K.McClain 15+3reb+1ast, I.Josh Ajayi 11+5reb+2ast, O.Justin 11, B.Coplin 9+2ast, A.Warnholtz 7+5reb+2ast, D.Muenkat 7+9reb+1ast
Bayreuth: S.Fofana 20+2reb+1ast, E.Ahmad 10+2reb, A.Carver 9+6reb, P.Jalalpoor 8+1reb+2ast, L.Lenny 8+11reb, S.Gatling 4+3reb+3ast

Hagen - Dresden 88-101

There was an upset when higher ranked Phoenix Hagen (17-9) was defeated at home by eleventh ranked Titans (12-14) 101-88 on Sunday. Dresden made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Hagen turnovers. Strangely Hagen outrebounded Dresden 37-20 including a 23-10 advantage in defensive rebounds. Dresden looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was Canadian Tanner Graham (200-1996, college: Queen's) who scored 20 points. Guard Daniel Kirchner (187-1997) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. American guard Siler Schneider (191-1995, college: UC Davis, agency: One Motive Sports) produced 14 points and 7 assists and his fellow American import forward Naz Bohannon (198, college: Clemson) added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Hagen players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Titans have a solid three-game winning streak. Dresden moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Bremerhaven. Hagen lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with nine games lost. They share it with Kirchheim. Dresden will meet at home Koblenz (#14) in the next round. Hagen will play against Duesseldorf (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Dresden: T.Graham 20+3reb+3ast, K.Sapwell 20+1reb, D.Kirchner 15+1reb+7ast, L.Schmikale 9+1reb+2ast, G.Murphy 8+8reb+4ast, S.Heck 6+1reb+1ast
Hagen: S.Schneider 14+4reb+7ast, B.Mackenzie 13+2reb+2ast, D.McCall 13+4reb+3ast, N.Bohannon 12+8reb+2ast, B.Kraushaar 12+1reb+3ast, K.Krause 11+4reb+1ast

Karlsruhe PS - Duesseldorf 83-70

No shocking result in a game in Karlsruhe where eighth ranked Lions (15-11) won against 16th ranked Duesseldorf (7-19) 83-70 on Sunday. Karlsruhe PS made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Duesseldorf turnovers. The best player for the winners was Danish Bakary Dibba (206-2001, agency: Blacktop Management) who scored 25 points and 5 rebounds. American point guard OShowen Williams (180-1997, college: App State) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. Naturalized British power forward Alexander Richardson (206-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and American guard CJ Anderson (197-1996, college: UMass, agency: One Motive Sports) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Duesseldorf's coach Andac Yapicier rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Karlsruhe PS moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Muenster. Duesseldorf lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Artland. Karlsruhe PS will meet higher ranked Jena (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Duesseldorf will play against Hagen (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Karlsruhe PS: B.Dibba 25+5reb+2ast, O.Williams 21+4reb+4ast, V.Bailey Jr 15+4reb+1ast, A.Jesse 6+5reb, D.Tunstall 5+3reb+1ast, M.Jostmann 4+2reb+5ast
Duesseldorf: M.Smith 16+1reb, R.Clark 14+1reb+2ast, R.Alexander 12+11reb, C.Anderson 8+7reb+3ast, A.Moeller 4, P.Giese 4+1reb+1ast