Regionalliga Round 4 of Regular Season

After 4 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Regionalliga and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game of round 4 took place in Veitshoechheim between two undefeated teams where Veitshoechheim beat Breitenguessbach (2-1) 71-63 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Breitenguessbach. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Veitshoechheim have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Troester at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Veitshoechheim. Troester will play next round against strong Bamberg trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Veitshoechheim will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Aschaffenburg at home.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Giessen as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Breitenguessbach) loss. Giessen smashed bottom-ranked Saarlouis at home 80-60. The winners were led by American forward Miles Mallory (196, college: RMC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and Matej Kljaic supported him with 5 points and 9 assists. Even 24 points by Nils Piprek (197-2004) did not help to save the game for Saarlouis. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Giessen have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Saarlouis at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Vechta 3. Saarlouis will play next round against SC Wizards trying to get back on the winning streak. Giessen will try to continue on its current victory against twelfth ranked Ulm BBU 01 on the road.
Undefeated Bramsche (3-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Aschersleben (2-2) 96-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bramsche. Dion Mohammed Braimoh fired 28 points and 4 assists for the winners. Tradavis Thompson produced 25 points for lost side. Aschersleben moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Bramsche keeps the third position with one game lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Aschersleben will meet at home league's second-placed Stade in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bramsche will play against Rendsburg and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: winless Bramfelder lost to Goetting.ASC on the opponent's court 59-76. Bargteheide managed to outperform Rendsburg in a home game 94-77. Winless Vechta 3 was rolled over Wolfenbuettel on the road 87-63. Westerstede defeated Oldenburger TB on its own court 82-76. Freibeuter lost to undefeated Braunschweig in a road game 62-100. Dresden Tit. 2 lost to Jena ScCity 2 at home 72-83. Leipzig outscored Aschaffenburg on the opponent's court 87-62. Winless Neustadt/Aisch recorded a loss to Bamberg in a home game 62-68. Winless Jahn Muenchen lost to undefeated Vilsbiburg on the road 64-113. Treuchtlingen beat Haching on its own court 80-77. Augsburg lost to undefeated Ansbach in a road game 70-93. Ulm BBU 01 managed to outperform Bensheim at home 84-79. Frankfurt Makk. lost to undefeated Reutlingen on the opponent's court 59-90. Lich Basketball crushed Soeflingen in a home game 94-73. Stuttgart MVT was smashed by Langen on the road 89-64. Haiterbach won against Mannheim on its own court 74-63. Moehringen was outscored by SC Wizards in Karlsruhe 89-51. Hagen BG rolled over Dorsten at home 127-91. Koeln DTV was defeated by Leverkusen 2 on the opponent's court 88-83. Muenster 2 beat Hagen-Haspe in a home game 82-73. Winless Recklinghausen lost to Salzkotten on the road 56-63. Loewen managed to outperform Ibbenbueren on its own court 63-50. B.Loewen was rolled over Herford in a road game 116-78. Wulfen defeated Grevenbroich at home 95-84. HammStars were beaten by Grevenbroich on the opponent's court 84-77.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 38 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds by Thomas Miles of HammStars.

Group North

Goetting.ASC - Bramfelder 76-59

Everything could happen in Goettingen at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Goetting.ASC and bottom-ranked Bramfelder had identical 0-4 record. This time Goetting.ASC used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Hamburg 76-59 on Saturday night. Goetting.ASC forced 28 Bramfelder turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 54.3 percentage. Goetting.ASC looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Goetting.ASC made 12 blocks. Lennart Schultz (192-2002) fired 14 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Philipp Sprung (195-1994) chipped in 14 points and 4 assists. Point guard Henri Appold (186-2001) produced 21 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and forward Marc Nagora (203-1993) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Bramfelder's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Goetting.ASC (1-4) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Leverkusen 2. It was Bramfelder's fifth loss in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Recklinghausen. Goetting.ASC will meet Vechta 3 (#12) on the road in the next round. Bramfelder will play against the league's leader Braunschweig having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Goetting.ASC: L.Schultz 14+9reb+6ast, P.Sprung 14+3reb+4ast, J.Junemann 9+7reb+1ast, E.Larsen 9+3ast, M.de Koning 7+2reb+4ast, D.Zelanto-Vorsovsky 7+1reb+2ast
Bramfelder: H.Appold 21+6reb+9ast, M.Nagora 17+6reb+1ast, D.Mankertz 6+3reb+2ast, E.Ten Weges 4+2reb+3ast, J.Yeboah 4+1reb+1ast, J.Carlson 3+2reb+2ast

Bargteheide - Rendsburg 94-77

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Bargteheide (3-1) defeated at home 10th ranked Rendsburg (1-3) 94-77 on Saturday. Bargteheide shot 65.1 percent from the field. They also forced 33 Rendsburg turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 28 long-distance shots on high 65.1 percentage. American guard Quran Dublin (185, college: York, NY) fired 24 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks for the winners. Lithuanian Simonas Paukste (203-2004) chipped in 18 points. Five Bargteheide players scored in double figures. Bargteheide's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Jordan Notch (203-1997, college: ASU) produced 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Henning Rixen (196-1999) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Bargteheide moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Rendsburg lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with Muenster 2. Bargteheide will meet Freiburg (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Rendsburg will play against Bramsche and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bargteheide: Q.Dublin 24+7reb+6ast, S.Paukste 18+4reb+2ast, Y.Jentz 17+5reb+1ast, M.Hoppe 13+2ast, A.Abaker 10+2reb+3ast, J.Ruppert 6+1reb+2ast
Rendsburg: J.Notch 22+8reb+4ast, H.Rixen 17+2reb+2ast, G.Hansen 12+1reb+3ast, H.Kiwitt 6+1reb+1ast, T.Rump 5+3reb, C.Meyer 5+2reb+1ast

Wolfenbuettel - Vechta 3 87-63

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Vechta-3 (0-4) was rolled over on the road by sixth ranked Wolfenbuettel (3-1) 87-63 on Saturday. Wolfenbuettel forced 39 Vechta 3 turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 27 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Wolfenbuettel made 21 blocks. American point guard Sidney Brown Jr (177-1999, college: Albright) fired 23 points, 8 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Center Jannik Goettsche (208-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Wolfenbuettel players scored in double figures. Wolfenbuettel's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Noah Koch (185-2007) produced 20 points and 6 assists and Tim Insinger (208-1997) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Wolfenbuettel moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Vechta 3 still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Saarlouis. Wolfenbuettel will meet Oldenburger TB (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Vechta 3 will play against Goetting.ASC (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Wolfenbuettel: S.Brown Jr. 23+4reb+8ast, L.Roemer 15+3reb+1ast, J.Goettsche 12+11reb+1ast, L.Hammerl 12+2reb, D.Roell 8+1ast, E.Heitmann 7+4reb+1ast
Vechta 3: N.Koch 20+2reb+6ast, T.Insinger 16+8reb+1ast, J.Langermann 8+7ast, L.Sutor 7+1reb+3ast, M.Giljan 6+6reb+4ast, M.Schillmoeller 4+3reb+6ast

Westerstede - Oldenburger TB 82-76

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Westerstede (3-1) beat at home 7th ranked Oldenburger TB (2-3) 82-76 on Saturday. Westerstede shot 62.2 percent from the field. They also forced 34 Oldenburger TB turnovers. Westerstede shot the lights out from three sinking 23 long-distance shots on high 62.2 percentage. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Westerstede made 11 blocks. American point guard Jonil Fugett (183-1999, college: UCCS) fired 33 points (!!!) and 5 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Gaspar Kocevar chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Andre Galler (195-1992) produced 30 points and Jacob Albrecht (203-1995) added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Westerstede have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Oldenburger TB lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Westerstede will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Oldenburger TB will play against Wolfenbuettel (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Westerstede: J.Fugett 33+3reb+2ast, G.Kocevar 20+8reb+1ast, A.Boger 8+2reb+1ast, R.Amirbekov 6+2reb+2ast, J.Harms 6+1reb+2ast, T.Wildering 4+2reb
Oldenburger TB: A.Galler 30+1reb+3ast, J.Albrecht 14+9reb+4ast, P.Niehus 9+4reb+3ast, B.Zents 8+7reb+2ast, M.Papenfuss 7, T.Nwaki 3+1reb+4ast

Bramsche - Aschersleben 86-96

Undefeated Bramsche (3-1) recorded its first loss at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by ninth ranked Aschersleben (2-2) 96-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bramsche. Aschersleben shot 63.9 percent from the field. They also forced 33 Bramsche turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 23 long-distance shots on high 63.9 percentage. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Aschersleben made 8 blocks. Dion Mohammed Braimoh (195-1999) fired 28 points and 4 assists for the winners. American guard DMonte Brown (193, college: Langston) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American guard Tradavis Thompson (188, college: Lynn) produced 25 points and Lithuanian Jonas Levickas (200-1999) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Aschersleben moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Bramsche keeps the third position with one game lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Aschersleben will meet at home league's second-placed Stade in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bramsche will play against Rendsburg and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Aschersleben: D.Mohammed Braimoh 28+2reb+4ast, Y.Von Hain 20+4reb+1ast, D.Brown 17+7reb+5ast, D.Minguillon 12+3reb+3ast, G.Kalyvas 7+1reb+2ast, A.Sturm 2+1reb+1ast
Bramsche: T.Thompson 25+4reb+2ast, J.Levickas 21+1reb+3ast, M.Dresing 18+4reb+2ast, M.Woltmann 12+6reb, E.Peleda 4+7reb, J.Seitz 2+3ast

Braunschweig - Freibeuter 100-62

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Freibeuter (1-1) was outplayed on the road by top-ranked Braunschweig (5-0) 100-62 on Sunday. Braunschweig dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Freibeuter's 34. Braunschweig had a 30-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. Point guard Noe Bom (190-2006) fired 24 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Forward Romario Holloway (203-2005) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Five Braunschweig players scored in double figures. Center Lias Lueneburg (214-2002) produced 14 points and 5 rebounds and Bela Kohoff (202-2004) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Braunschweig have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record, which they share with Hagen BG. Newly promoted Freibeuter dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. They share the position with Langen and Noerdlingen. Braunschweig will meet Bramfelder (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Freibeuter will play against Bargteheide (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Braunschweig: N.Bom 24+5reb+6ast, R.Holloway 18+7reb+1ast, B.Schroeder 17+2reb+2ast, L.Ewelt 13+7reb+2ast, M.Gerhardt 13+6reb+1ast, E.Braun 5+3reb
Freibeuter: L.Lueneburg 14+5reb, B.Kohoff 10+6reb+1ast, A.Schillmann 9+2reb+3ast, P.Graetz 8+5reb, A.Hibsch 6+3reb+1ast, A.Kustura 5+1reb

Group South-East North

Dresden Tit. 2 - Jena ScCity 2 72-83

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Jena ScCity 2 and 6th ranked Dresden Tit. 2 had identical 1-1 record. But Dresden Tit. 2 was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Jena 83-72 on Saturday night. Jena ScCity 2 (2-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Dresden Tit. 2 dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Jena ScCity 2 will meet at home Neustadt/Aisch (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Dresden Tit. 2 will play against Leipzig and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Veitshoechheim - Troester 71-63

There was a change at the Regionalliga leadership position after last games. The most important game of round 4 took place in Veitshoechheim between two undefeated teams where Veitshoechheim beat Breitenguessbach (2-1) 71-63 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Breitenguessbach. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Veitshoechheim have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Troester at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Veitshoechheim. Troester will play next round against strong Bamberg trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Veitshoechheim will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Aschaffenburg at home.

Aschaffenburg - Leipzig 62-87

There was a minor upset when 5th ranked Aschaffenburg (1-2) was crushed at home by seventh ranked Leipzig (1-2) 87-62 on Saturday. Leipzig left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams including defeated Aschaffenburg. Leipzig will meet at home Dresden Tit. 2 (#6) in the next round. Aschaffenburg will play against the league's leader Veitshoechheim and hope to win that game.

Neustadt/Aisch - Bamberg 62-68

Very predictable result when third ranked Bamberg (2-1) defeated on the road bottom-ranked Neustadt/Aisch (0-3) 68-62 on Saturday. Bamberg moved-up to second place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Neustadt/Aisch still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Mannheim and Jahn Muenchen. Bamberg will meet at home Troester (#4) in the next round. Neustadt/Aisch will play against Jena ScCity 2 (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Group South-East South

Vilsbiburg - Jahn Muenchen 113-64

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Jahn Muenchen (0-3) was rolled over on the road by top-ranked Vilsbiburg (2-0) 113-64 on Saturday. Vilsbiburg maintains second position with 2-0 record behind leader Veitshoechheim, which they share with Schwenningen and Reutlingen. Loser Jahn Muenchen still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Mannheim and Neustadt/Aisch. Vilsbiburg will meet Noerdlingen (#4) on the road in the next round. Jahn Muenchen will play against Treuchtlingen (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

Treuchtlingen - Haching 80-77

Everything could happen in Treutchlingen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Treuchtlingen and one of their biggest challengers Haching had identical 1-1 record. This time Treuchtlingen used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Unterhaching 80-77 on Saturday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Treuchtlingen (2-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Haching dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Treuchtlingen will meet Jahn Muenchen (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Haching will play against the league's leader Ansbach and hope to win that game.

Ansbach - Augsburg 93-70

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Augsburg (1-2) was outplayed on the road by top-ranked Ansbach (3-0) 93-70 on Saturday. Ansbach have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 3-0 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Augsburg dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with 9 other teams. Ansbach will meet Haching (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Augsburg will have a break next round.

Group South-West

Ulm BBU 01 - Bensheim 84-79

There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Ulm BBU 01 (1-2) won against at home higher ranked Bensheim (1-2) 84-79 on Saturday. Ulm BBU 01 forced 19 Bensheim turnovers. Polish point guard Teo Milicic (180-2008) fired 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Forward Lucca Bretz (199-2004) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Ulm BBU 01 players scored in double figures. Felix Becker produced 16 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Tilman Isensee (206-1987) added 12 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ulm BBU 01 left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams including defeated Bensheim. Ulm BBU 01 will meet at home league's leader Giessen in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bensheim will play against Soeflingen (#7) in Ulm and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ulm BBU 01: T.Milicic 19+7reb+2ast, Y.Slingerland 15+5reb, L.Bretz 12+8reb+2ast, M.Murray 11+3reb+3ast, N.Daleiden 9+1reb, C.Anderson 5+1reb+1ast
Bensheim: J.Tschakaloff 16+3reb, F.Becker 16+8reb+1ast, T.Isensee 12+4reb+4ast, J.Kraus 9+2reb+1ast, N.Anders 8, J.Roth 7+7reb+3ast

Reutlingen - Frankfurt Makk. 90-59

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 7th ranked Frankfurt Makk.'s (1-2) road loss to top-ranked Reutlingen (2-0) 59-90 on Saturday. Reutlingen made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Frankfurt Makk. turnovers and outrebounded them 38-25 including a 12-1 advantage in offensive rebounds. Reutlingen looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Frankfurt Makk.'s players. Point guard Kilian Fischer (184-2002) fired 12 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Argentinian-Italian forward Federico Perez (198-1992, agency: BIG) chipped in 8 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Reutlingen players scored in double figures. Reutlingen's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Niclas Geier (192-2002) produced 15 points and 5 assists and Edward Hall added 8 points respectively for lost side. Reutlingen moved-up to second place, which they share with Schwenningen and Vilsbiburg. Loser Frankfurt Makk. dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Reutlingen will meet Schwenningen (#4) on the road in the next round. Frankfurt Makk. will play against the league's second-placed Lich Basketball and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Reutlingen: L.Tomas Duarte 17+4reb+1ast, S.Habtemichael 14+3ast, V.Beracochea 13+4reb+4ast, J.Turner 12+6reb+1ast, K.Fischer 12+8reb+6ast, F.Perez 8+12reb+6ast
Frankfurt Makk.: N.Geier 15+3reb+5ast, E.Hall 8+4reb, Y.Hadas 5+1reb+2ast, R.Cicek 4+5reb, N.Leonhardt 2+5reb, P.Voegler 0+2reb+2ast

Lich Basketball - Soeflingen 94-73

Rather predictable result when top-ranked Lich Basketball (3-0) smashed at home 5th ranked Soeflingen (2-2) 94-73 on Saturday. Lich Basketball dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Soeflingen's 28 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Lich Basketball forced 19 Soeflingen turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Soeflingen's players. Noah Litzbach (196-2000) fired 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The former international Johannes Lischka (203-1987) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. Four Lich Basketball players scored in double figures. Patrick Antic (197-2001) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and center Marko Markovic added 14 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Lich Basketball have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Soeflingen dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Lich Basketball will meet Frankfurt Makk. (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Soeflingen will play against Bensheim (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lich Basketball: J.Salinero 15+6reb, N.Litzbach 14+8reb+7ast, J.Lischka 13+8reb, G.Guembel 11+6reb+1ast, F.Schweizer 10+2reb+2ast, T.Wagner 6+1reb+2ast
Soeflingen: P.Antic 19+5reb+2ast, L.Ertekin 16+2reb+2ast, M.Markovic 14+11reb+1ast, D.Heck 8+1reb+1ast, J.Staiger 7+5reb+1ast, N.Dejworek 5+4reb+3ast

Langen - Stuttgart MVT 89-64

There was an upset when higher ranked Stuttgart MVT (2-1) was rolled over on the road by twelfth ranked Langen (1-1) 89-64 on Saturday. Langen forced 24 Stuttgart MVT turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Stuttgart MVT's players. Risto Vasiljevic (195-2001) fired 30 points for the winners. Niklas Pons (192-1999) chipped in 14 points and 7 assists. Center Quentin Kunst (198-2000) produced 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Greek guard Vassilis Lampropoulos (196-1990) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Stuttgart MVT's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Langen left bottom position moving up to fourth place, which they share with Noerdlingen and Freibeuter. Loser Stuttgart MVT dropped to the second position with one game lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Langen will meet Mannheim (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Stuttgart MVT will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Langen: R.Vasiljevic 30+2reb+2ast, N.Pons 14+3reb+7ast, M.Agyemang 13+7reb, H.Droste 8+5reb+7ast, A.Abibu 7+3reb, M.Schneider 7+6reb+7ast
Stuttgart MVT: Q.Kunst 16+4reb, M.Lavric 13+1reb, V.Lampropoulos 12+4reb, H.Mounier 7+3reb+1ast, L.Milovac 6+6reb+4ast, A.Mounier 4+1reb+2ast

Haiterbach - Mannheim 74-63

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Haiterbach and bottom-ranked Mannheim had identical 0-2 record. This time Haiterbach used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Mannheim 74-63 on Sunday night. American guard Herdie Lawrence (185-1992, college: Young Harris) fired 29 points and 6 assists for the winners. Malik Kudic (202-1999) chipped in 28 points and 6 rebounds. Haiterbach's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Eric Curth produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and Michael Acosta added 6 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Mannheim players scored in double figures. Haiterbach (1-2) left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with 9 other teams. It was Mannheim's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Jahn Muenchen and Neustadt/Aisch. Haiterbach will meet Moehringen (#9) on the road in the next round. Mannheim will play against Langen and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Haiterbach: H.Lawrence 29+4reb+6ast, M.Kudic 28+6reb+1ast, I.Maric 7+3reb+1ast, D.Cukovic 5+6reb+3ast, K.Gracanin 3+2reb, A.Feldberg 2+3reb
Mannheim: E.Curth 17+5reb+3ast, K.Salifu 11+1reb+1ast, T.Faller 11+3reb, S.Hartinger 10+6reb+2ast, M.Acosta 6+9reb+4ast, J.Surblys 6+5reb

SC Wizards - Moehringen 89-51

Everything could happen in Karlsruhe at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked SC Wizards and 8th ranked Moehringen had identical 1-1 record. This time SC Wizards used a home court advantage and outplayed the opponent from Moehringen 89-51 on Sunday night. SC Wizards outrebounded Moehringen 38-26 including 27 on the defensive glass. Vincent Hennen (190-2000) fired 17 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners. Stefan Ilzhoefer (200-1995) chipped in 8 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Tobias Heintzen (198-1995) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and Pius Weller (200-1996) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SC Wizards (2-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted Moehringen dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 9 other teams. SC Wizards will meet Saarlouis (#15) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Moehringen will play against Haiterbach (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
SC Wizards: V.Hennen 17+3reb+3ast, T.Arkan 12+4reb+1ast, L.Lenoir 12+1reb+2ast, M.Davis 9+4reb+1ast, S.Ilzhoefer 8+8reb+5ast, D.Scheu 7+1reb+2ast
Moehringen: T.Heintzen 17+5reb, P.Weller 11+5reb+5ast, R.Hihn 7+5reb+1ast, B.Zimmer 6+2reb, D.Grieb 4+2reb, R.Bozovic 3+2reb

Giessen - Saarlouis 80-60

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Giessen as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Breitenguessbach) loss. Giessen smashed bottom-ranked Saarlouis at home 80-60. Giessen dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Saarlouis' 34. Giessen forced 22 Saarlouis turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. The winners were led by American forward Miles Mallory (196, college: RMC) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and Austrian-Croatian point guard Matej Kljaic (189-1993) supported him with 5 points and 9 assists. Even 24 points by Nils Piprek (197-2004) did not help to save the game for Saarlouis. Naturalized American forward Anthony McDonald (195-1997, college: Lindenwood) added 11 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Giessen have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Saarlouis at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Vechta 3. Saarlouis will play next round against SC Wizards trying to get back on the winning streak. Giessen will try to continue on its current victory against twelfth ranked Ulm BBU 01 on the road.
Top scorers:
Giessen: M.Mallory 24+10reb+2ast, N.Janen 15+2reb, T.Heyne 7+3reb+2ast, R.Njie 6+3reb, N.Nadjfeji 6+2reb+2ast, F.Rostek 6+3reb+3ast
Saarlouis: N.Piprek 24+2ast, Y.Steger 11+3reb, A.McDonald 11+7reb+1ast, R.Easterling 2+1reb+1ast, M.Meier 2+10reb+5ast, F.Thiedemann 2+1ast

Group West

Hagen BG - Dorsten 127-91

No shocking result in a game when top-ranked Hagen BG (5-0) outleveled at home 5th ranked Dorsten (2-2) 127-91 on Friday. Hagen BG dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Dorsten's 38. Hagen BG looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Dorsten's players. Jegor Cymbal (197-2004) fired 30 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Canadian-Portuguese guard Mychael Paulo (193, college: McMaster, agency: 011 Sports) chipped in 21 points and 9 assists. Hagen BG's coach Tome Zdravevski felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American Paul Lunguana produced a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and Alexander Herbort (199-1997) added 13 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Hagen BG and four Dorsten players scored in double figures. Hagen BG have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record, which they share with Braunschweig. Loser Dorsten dropped to the sixth place with two games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Hagen BG will meet Grevenbroich (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Dorsten will play against Salzkotten and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hagen BG: J.Cymbal 30+6reb+3ast, J.Abrams 22+3reb+6ast, M.Paulo 21+4reb+9ast, Y.Kondrakov 20+4reb+4ast, T.Reuter 11+4reb, F.Springer 9+3reb+3ast
Dorsten: P.Lunguana 24+11reb+4ast, J.Peters 17+2reb+1ast, E.Ramosaj 16+3reb+2ast, A.Herbort 13+5reb+3ast, I.Pehar 7+3reb+1ast, J.Fabek 5+4reb

Leverkusen 2 - Koeln DTV 88-83

There was an upset when much higher ranked Koeln DTV (4-1) was defeated on the road by fourteenth ranked Leverkusen 2 (1-4) 88-83 on Friday. Leverkusen 2 made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. Michael Kuczmann (193-1993) fired 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Joel Lungelu (204-2003) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Leverkusen 2 players scored in double figures. Guard Jacob Engelhardt (190-1997) produced 30 points and center Jonas Gottschalk (218-1998) added 7 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for lost side. Koeln DTV's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Leverkusen 2 left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Goetting.ASC. Loser Koeln DTV keeps the second position with one game lost. Leverkusen 2 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Koeln DTV will play against Loewen having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen 2: M.Kuczmann 19+6reb+3ast, J.Lungelu 17+8reb+1ast, A.Meyer 17+3reb+2ast, N.Duebener 10+3reb+6ast, T.Schnelle 8+2reb+1ast, S.Kabongo 5+5reb+1ast
Koeln DTV: J.Engelhardt 30+2reb, T.Michel 10+1reb+1ast, J.Gottschalk 7+9reb+3ast, Y.Ossey 6+3reb, J.Koschade 6+4reb+3ast, V.Blass 5+6reb+3ast

Muenster 2 - Hagen-Haspe 82-73

There was a surprise result when fourteenth ranked Muenster 2 (1-3) defeated at home higher ranked Hagen-Haspe (3-2) 82-73 on Saturday. Muenster 2 left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with Rendsburg. Loser Hagen-Haspe dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Muenster 2 will meet B.Loewen (#10) on the road in the next round. Hagen-Haspe will play against HammStars (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Salzkotten - Recklinghausen 63-56

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Recklinghausen (0-5) was defeated on the road by twelfth ranked Salzkotten (2-2) 63-56 on Saturday. Salzkotten forced 20 Recklinghausen turnovers. Lithuanian Dainius Zvinklys (203-1990) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Jakob Mueller chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. American forward Antoine Nunnally (198, college: Bluefield St.) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and center Henning Gustrau (199-2005) added 10 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Recklinghausen players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Salzkotten moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Recklinghausen still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Bramfelder. Salzkotten will meet Dorsten (#6) on the road in the next round. Recklinghausen will play against Herford (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Salzkotten: J.Mueller 19+11reb, D.Zvinklys 18+12reb+1ast, E.Hayes 10+3reb+8ast, B.Port 7+1reb+2ast, K.Pape 4+3reb, N.Brockmeier 3+2reb+1ast
Recklinghausen: A.Nunnally 14+12reb+1ast, F.Groene 11+5reb, L.Vasiliu 11, H.Gustrau 10+8reb+2ast, N.Meesmann 7+1reb+1ast, M.Schroeder 3+1reb+1ast

Loewen - Ibbenbueren 63-50

Everything went according to plan in Herten where sixth ranked Loewen (3-1) beat 8th ranked Ballers (2-3) 63-50 on Saturday. Loewen forced 19 Ibbenbueren turnovers. American point guard Bryant Allen (183-1990, college: Dakota St.) fired 19 points for the winners. Canadian Gilbert Gyamfi (193, college: John Brown) chipped in 11 points and 7 rebounds. Point guard Manuel Bojang (184-2001) produced 19 points and center Jan Wullkotte (202-2003) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Loewen moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Ballers keeps the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Loewen will meet league's second-placed Koeln DTV on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ibbenbueren will play against Wulfen (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Loewen: B.Allen 19+1ast, D.Ewald 12+5reb, G.Gyamfi 11+7reb+2ast, F.Jetullahi 9+4reb+3ast, D.Fiorentino 9+6reb, M.Ozmeral 3+3reb+1ast
Ibbenbueren: M.Bojang 19+4reb+1ast, N.Jackson 10+6reb+1ast, J.Wullkotte 9+11reb, N.Husmann 4+2ast, F.Lueb 2+1reb, R.Krueger 2+6reb+1ast

Herford - B.Loewen 116-78

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked B.Loewen (2-3) was outplayed on the road by tenth ranked Herford (2-2) 116-78 on Saturday. Herford forced 25 B.Loewen turnovers and outrebounded them 49-27 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Herford looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by B.Loewen's players. Trinidad and Tobago-American forward Stacey Thomas (203-1998, college: LSUS) fired 26 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Bennet Gullatz (201-2004, college: W.Valley JC) chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Herford's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Lars Brodisch (195-2004) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 13 rebounds and Tim Bruns added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Five Herford and four B.Loewen players scored in double figures. Herford moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Newly promoted B.Loewen dropped to the eighth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Herford will meet Recklinghausen (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. B.Loewen will play against Muenster 2 (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Herford: S.Thomas 26+6reb, B.Gullatz 17+9reb+4ast, J.Hyangho 17+2reb+2ast, N.Dizdarevic 13+2reb+2ast, C.Herget 11+6reb+5ast, D.Zenelaj 10+7reb+8ast
B.Loewen: L.Brodisch 23+13reb+2ast, M.Ra 13+2reb+1ast, E.Korte 12+2reb+2ast, K.Winkelnkemper 11+2reb+1ast, T.Bruns 9+6reb+8ast, M.Vogel 5+1reb

Wulfen - Grevenbroich 95-84

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Wulfen (2-3) won against at home higher ranked Grevenbroich (3-1) 95-84 on Saturday. American guard Jonas Harper (189-1999, college: Boston U.) fired 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Center Tarik Jakupovic (200-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. American guard Toby Okwuokei (185, college: SF State) produced 29 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import power forward Jacob Washington (203-1999, college: CSUDH) added 20 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Wulfen moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Grevenbroich dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Wulfen will meet Ibbenbueren (#11) on the road in the next round. Grevenbroich will play against the league's leader Hagen BG (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Wulfen: J.Harper 24+8reb+4ast, A.Winck 20+6reb+2ast, T.Jakupovic 19+12reb, N.Strubich 9+1reb+1ast, L.Oshodin 7+2reb, G.Jung 7+1reb+4ast
Grevenbroich: T.Okwuokei 29+6reb+4ast, J.Washington 20+12reb+2ast, V.Frankl-Maus 11+1reb+5ast, J.Broer 7+4reb+1ast, T.Elkenhans 6+1reb, F.Berens 3

Grevenbroich - HammStars 84-77

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifth ranked Grevenbroich and 6th ranked HammStars had identical 2-1 record. This time Grevenbroich used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Hamm 84-77 on Sunday night. Grevenbroich dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to HammStars' 24. Grevenbroich forced 23 HammStars turnovers. American guard Toby Okwuokei (185, college: SF State) fired 28 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Point guard Viktor Frankl-Maus (186-1993) chipped in 12 points and 4 assists. Grevenbroich's coach Mahmoud Al-Abed used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Thomas Miles (190, college: WPU) produced 38 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and Marcel Kirsch (201-2001) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Grevenbroich (3-1) moved-up to third place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser HammStars keep the sixth position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Grevenbroich will meet at home league's leader Hagen BG in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. HammStars will play against Hagen-Haspe (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Grevenbroich: T.Okwuokei 28+8reb+4ast, V.Frankl-Maus 12+4reb+4ast, T.Elkenhans 9+2reb+2ast, J.Washington 9+6reb, J.Broer 8+3reb+1ast, M.Kazembola 5+6reb+1ast
HammStars: T.Miles 38+5reb+3ast, M.Kirsch 13+7reb+2ast, F.Philipp 8+2reb, M.Abdiwahid 5+3reb+2ast, E.Bachs 4+3reb+5ast, R.Carton 3+8reb+2ast