ProA Round 12 (Regular Season): Kirchheim defeat Phoenix Hagen

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Phoenix Hagen (10-2) on the court of tenth ranked Kirchheim Knights on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Kirchheim Knights 81-60. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Phoenix Hagen. It was a good game for who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 8 rebounds. American point guard Phillip Russell (178-1999, college: VCU) contributed with 16 points and 7 assists for the winners. Kirchheim Knights' coach Igor Perovic felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American guard Devin Schmidt (193-1994, college: Delta St.) replied with 16 points for Phoenix Hagen. Kirchheim Knights have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Phoenix Hagen at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Goettingen. Kirchheim is looking forward to face Muenster (#17) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Phoenix Hagen will play against Paderborn (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (8-4) against fourth ranked Hakro Merlins (9-3) on Saturday night. Visiting Eisbaeren Bremerhaven was crushed by Hakro Merlins in Crailsheim 103-81. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard TJ Madlock (190-2002, college: Alabama St.) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and Tyreese Blunt who added 21 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Crailsheim moved-up to third place. Bremerhaven lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Artland. Crailsheim will play against Koeln (#16) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Bremerhaven will play against Bochum (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Wolmirstedt managed to get a third victory, breaking the three-game losing streak on Friday night. This time they won against fifteenth-ranked Uni Baskets in Paderborn 87-74. The winners were led by DeVondre Perry who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by Kevin Osawe did not help to save the game for Paderborn. Wolmirstedt (3-9) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Paderborn. Wolmirstedt will meet at home higher ranked Leverkusen (#14) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Paderborn will play against the league's leader Phoenix Hagen where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Koblenz beat Leverkusen on the road 95-83. Goettingen won against Koeln on its own court 95-83. Karlsruhe PS was outscored by Bochum in a road game 96-77. Tuebingen recorded a loss to Muenster at home 71-83. Bayreuth was defeated by Giessen 46ers on the opponent's court 95-84. Nuernberg was beaten by Artland in a home game 92-104.
The most impressive performance of 12th round was 20 points and 15 rebounds by Benjamin Burnham of Artland.



Paderborn - Wolmirstedt 74-87

Bottom-ranked Wolmirstedt managed to get a third victory, breaking the three-game losing streak on Friday night. This time they won against fifteenth-ranked Uni Baskets in Paderborn 87-74. The winners were led by American forward DeVondre Perry (201-1999, college: Albany) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import guard Daivien Williamson (185-2000, college: Wake Forest, agency: One Motive Sports) supported him with 20 points. Four Wolmirstedt players scored in double figures. Even 17 points and 8 rebounds by Nigerian-Canadian Kevin Osawe (201-1999, college: NJIT) did not help to save the game for Paderborn. American forward Jalen Johnson (203-2001, college: GSU) added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Wolmirstedt (3-9) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Paderborn. Wolmirstedt will meet at home higher ranked Leverkusen (#14) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Paderborn will play against the league's leader Phoenix Hagen where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Paderborn: K.Osawe 17+8reb+3ast, J.Johnson 15+10reb+1ast, J.Klussmann 14+2reb+4ast, T.Brueggemann 9+3reb+3ast, G.Teichmann 8+4ast, M.Silic 8+5reb+2ast
Wolmirstedt: W.Daivien 20+1reb+1ast, H.Michael 13+7reb+2ast, P.De'Vondre 12+15reb+2ast, B.Martin 11+4reb+6ast, S.Trey 10+2reb, K.Benjamin 8+2reb+1ast

Leverkusen - Koblenz 83-95

No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Koblenz (6-6) beat on the road 14th ranked Leverkusen (4-8) 95-83 on Sunday. The winners were led by American forward DJ Jeffries (201-1999, college: MSU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Calvin Wishart (188-1999, college: UCSB) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Koblenz's coach Stephan Dohrn used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 23 points and 11 rebounds by center Dennis Heinzmann (216-1991) did not help to save the game for Leverkusen. American guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG) added 12 points. Four Koblenz and five Leverkusen players scored in double figures. Koblenz have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Leverkusen lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Bayreuth. Koblenz will meet at home Karlsruhe PS (#12) in the next round. Leverkusen will play against Wolmirstedt and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: D.Heinzmann 23+11reb+1ast, D.Nicholas 14+4reb, S.Brach 12+2reb+3ast, K.Langley 12+3reb+3ast, J.Williams 10+2reb+3ast, R.Lynch 10+2reb
Koblenz: J.D.J. 17+12reb+3ast, W.Calvin 14+5reb+5ast, B.Badu 13+2reb+2ast, H.Garrett 13+3reb+1ast, B.Marko 8+3reb+2ast, M.Devonte 8+2reb+1ast

Goettingen - Koeln 95-83

Very expected game when 16th ranked RheinStars (3-9) lost on the road to second ranked BG Goettingen (10-2) 95-83 on Saturday. Goettingen looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Koeln's players. The winners were led by Swedish center Adam Ramstedt (210-1995) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) and center Hendrik Drescher (204-2000) supported him with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Even 13 points and 7 rebounds by Justin Onyejiaka (195-2004) did not help to save the game for Koeln. Canadian forward Adam Paige (203-2000, college: Alberta) added 13 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Goettingen used an opportunity after Phoenix Hagen lost their game and moved up joining them at the top position. Loser RheinStars dropped to the fifteenth place with nine games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Goettingen will meet at home Nuernberg (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Koeln will play against Crailsheim (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koeln: A.Paige 13+3reb+1ast, J.Onyejiaka 13+7reb+3ast, B.Rohwer 11+4reb, C.Russell 10+3reb+2ast, J.Guenther 9+1reb+2ast, H.Hujic 7+1reb+1ast
Goettingen: R.Adam 21+11reb+3ast, B.Julius 18+2reb+2ast, D.Hendrik 13+8reb+2ast, J.Zach 13+4reb+4ast, M.Moenninghoff 11+1reb+2ast, K.Daniel 7+2reb+13ast

Bochum - Karlsruhe PS 96-77

Very predictable result when seventh ranked SparkassenStars (7-5) rolled over 12th ranked Lions (5-7) in Bochum 96-77 on Saturday. Bochum made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by guard Myreon Jones (190-2000, college: Florida) who scored that evening 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward Malek Green (201-1999, college: YSU) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Four SparkassenStars players scored in double figures. SparkassenStars' coach Felix Banobre let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by forward David Ejah (201-2000, college: Indianapolis, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Karlsruhe PS. point guard Isaiah Rayshaud Hart (180-1999, college: AUM) added 16 points and 5 assists. Bochum moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Giessen 46ers. Loser Lions keeps the twelfth position with seven games lost. Bochum will meet higher ranked Bremerhaven (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Karlsruhe PS will play against Koblenz (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Karlsruhe PS: D.Ejah 18+7reb, I.Rayshaud Hart 16+2reb+5ast, M.Pluskota 10+5reb+3ast, K.Binapfl 9+8reb+1ast, T.Williams 9+3reb+2ast, B.Porter 8
Bochum: J.Myreon 22+5reb+2ast, G.Malek 15+5reb+3ast, M.Dravon 12+3reb+1ast, G.Niklas 11+1reb+10ast, W.Antonio 9+1reb, G.Jonas 9+4reb+2ast

Kirchheim - Phoenix Hagen 81-60

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Phoenix Hagen (10-2) on the court of tenth ranked Kirchheim Knights on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Kirchheim Knights 81-60. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Phoenix Hagen. It was a good game for Lucas Mayer who led his team to a victory with 17 points and 8 rebounds. American point guard Phillip Russell (178-1999, college: VCU) contributed with 16 points and 7 assists for the winners. Kirchheim Knights' coach Igor Perovic felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized American guard Devin Schmidt (193-1994, college: Delta St.) replied with 16 points and American swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Phoenix Hagen. Kirchheim Knights have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Phoenix Hagen at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. They share it with Goettingen. Kirchheim is looking forward to face Muenster (#17) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Phoenix Hagen will play against Paderborn (#15) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Phoenix Hagen: D.Schmidt 16+2reb+1ast, J.Carroll 13+5reb+1ast, M.Graves 7+2ast, T.Uhlemann 7+5reb+2ast, D.Nawrocki 6+3reb, A.Rissetto 5+7reb
Kirchheim: L.Mayer 17+8reb+2ast, R.Phillip 16+1reb+7ast, P.Tylan 11+7reb+4ast, H.Chuck 9+3reb+2ast, S.Nick 8+9reb+1ast, B.Nicolas 8+5reb+1ast

Tuebingen - Muenster 71-83

There was an upset when higher ranked Tigers (6-6) lost to seventeenth ranked Muenster (3-9) in Tuebingen 71-83 on Saturday. Muenster dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers's 22. Muenster outrebounded Tuebingen 40-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American forward Nicholas McMullen (203-2002, college: Georgia St.) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds and the other American import guard Julian Larry (190, college: Texas) supported him with 22 points and 4 assists. Muenster's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 27 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by guard Myreon Jones (190-2000, college: Florida) did not help to save the game for Tuebingen. American forward Bernard Pelote (203-2002, college: WCU, agency: JCK Sports Group) added 21 points. Muenster moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Tuebingen lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Muenster will meet at home higher ranked Kirchheim (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tuebingen will play against Bayreuth and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tuebingen: B.Kaya 27+9reb+5ast, B.Pelote 21+3reb+1ast, M.Tention 8+2reb, M.Moreaux 6+4reb+1ast, L.Milner 3+5reb+2ast, J.Wood 2+1reb+1ast
Muenster: L.Julian 22+4reb+4ast, M.Nicholas 21+19reb+2ast, M.Neil 17+3reb, A.OBrien 8+2reb+3ast, C.Gruehn 5+1reb, P.Viefhues 4+2reb+2ast

Crailsheim - Bremerhaven 103-81

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (8-4) against fourth ranked Hakro Merlins (9-3) on Saturday night. Visiting Eisbaeren Bremerhaven was crushed by Hakro Merlins in Crailsheim 103-81. Crailsheim players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard TJ Madlock (190-2002, college: Alabama St.) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized American point guard Tyreese Blunt (191-2002) who added 21 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and power forward Hendrik Warner (208-2002) scored 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Crailsheim moved-up to third place. Bremerhaven lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Artland. Crailsheim will play against Koeln (#16) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Bremerhaven will play against Bochum (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bremerhaven: E.Miller 24+8reb+7ast, J.Samare 14+2reb, H.Warner 14+9reb, C.Carter 11+3ast, E.Walshe 6+2reb+1ast, J.Baker Jr. 6+4reb+1ast
Crailsheim: M.TJ 22+7reb+3ast, B.Tyreese 21+2reb+1ast, L.Keyshaun 15+1reb+5ast, G.Brock 13+5reb+2ast, O.Marvin 12+8reb+2ast, D.Gabriel 8+3reb+1ast

Giessen 46ers - Bayreuth 95-84

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked 46ers (7-5) defeated 13th ranked Bayreuth (4-8) in Giessen 95-84 on Sunday. Giessen 46ers made 30-of-35 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Bayreuth turnovers. The winners were led by the former international forward Robin Benzing (208-1989) who scored that evening 19 points and Slovakian point guard Simon Krajcovic (188-1994, college: LMU) supported him with 8 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Even 22 points and 6 assists by American guard KeVaughn Allen (188-1995, college: Florida) did not help to save the game for Bayreuth. Moritz Plescher (195-2000) added 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Bayreuth players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Giessen 46ers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Bochum. Loser Bayreuth keeps the thirteenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Leverkusen. Giessen 46ers will meet higher ranked Artland (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bayreuth will play against Tuebingen (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bayreuth: K.Allen 22+3reb+6ast, R.Mart 15+1ast, T.Horn 12+3reb, W.Brandwijk 11+3reb, M.Plescher 8+7reb+4ast, N.Diallo 6+2reb
Giessen 46ers: B.Robin 19+1reb+2ast, F.Luis 15+6reb, G.Till 10+1reb, M.Jonathan 10+7reb, C.Kyle 9+2reb+1ast, N.Daniel 9+4reb+1ast

Nuernberg - Artland 92-104

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Falcons (6-6) lost to fifth ranked Artland Dragons (8-4) in Nuernberg 92-104 on Sunday. Artland dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons's 40. The winners were led by American-Syrian guard Amir Hinton (196-1997, college: Shaw) who scored that evening 31 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and American forward Benjamin Burnham (202-2002, college: Virginia Tech) supported him with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Even 31 points and 4 assists by American guard Evan Taylor (196-1996, college: Nebraska) did not help to save the game for Nuernberg. Julius Wolf (205-1993) added 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Artland moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Bremerhaven. Loser Falcons keeps the eighth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Artland will meet at home Giessen 46ers (#6) in the next round. Nuernberg will play against the league's second-placed Goettingen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nuernberg: E.Taylor 31+4reb+4ast, V.Friederici 20+2reb+1ast, T.Baskin 13+5reb+2ast, J.Wolf 13+8reb+2ast, C.Feneberg 7+4reb+3ast, T.Koepple 4+3reb+7ast
Artland: H.Amir 31+5reb, B.Benjamin 20+15reb+1ast, A.Buzz 19+4reb+6ast, N.Elijah 10+1reb+1ast, T.Lanmueller 7+4reb+1ast, R.Linus 6+3reb+1ast