ProA Round 15 (Regular Season): Artland lose to Crailsheim

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Artland Dragons (10-5) and fourth ranked Hakro Merlins (10-5) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Artland Dragons were defeated by Hakro Merlins in a tough game in Quakenbrueck 85-93. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Artland Dragons. Crailsheim made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena, agency: One Motive Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Austrian Marvin Ogunsipe (203-1996) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners. American-Syrian guard Amir Hinton (196-1997, college: Shaw) answered with 25 points and 7 rebounds for Artland. Crailsheim moved-up to third place, which they share with Artland and Bremerhaven. Crailsheim is looking forward to face Tuebingen (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Artland will play against Karlsruhe PS (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked BG Goettingen (11-4) against sixteenth ranked Uni Baskets (5-10) on Tuesday night. Visiting BG Goettingen was defeated by Uni Baskets in Paderborn 82-70. It was a great evening for Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 5 assists. Branden Maughmer helped adding 19 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Daniel Kirchner (187-1997) with 20 points and 6 assists. Paderborn moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Goettingen at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Paderborn will play against Leverkusen (#17) on the road in the next round. Goettingen will play against Muenster (#18) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Wolmirstedt managed to get a fifth victory on Saturday night. This time they won against sixth-ranked SparkassenStars 99-88. It was an exceptional evening for Michael Hughes who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Antonio Williams came up with 17 points and 5 assists for Bochum in the defeat. SparkassenStars' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Wolmirstedt (5-10) moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser SparkassenStars dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Giessen 46ers and Nuernberg. Wolmirstedt will meet higher ranked Giessen 46ers (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bochum will play against Koblenz and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 15: Giessen 46ers beat Nuernberg on the road 74-64. Bremerhaven won against Tuebingen on its own court 101-86. Leverkusen unfortunately lost to Koeln in a road game 95-98. Bayreuth managed to beat Muenster at home 83-82. Karlsruhe PS was crushed by Phoenix Hagen on the opponent's court 89-62. Koblenz was beaten by Kirchheim in a home game 98-105.
The most impressive performance of 15th round was 12 points and 12 rebounds by Jalen Johnson of Paderborn.



Nuernberg - Giessen 46ers 64-74

There was a small surprise when tenth ranked 46ers (8-7) beat 8th ranked Falcons (8-7) in Nuernberg 74-64 on Friday. Giessen 46ers looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for center Till Gloger (204-1993, college: Maine) who led the winners and scored 21 points (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). American point guard Devon Goodman (184-1997, college: Pennsylvania) accounted for 10 points and 6 assists for the winning side. American forward Brandton Chatfield (208-2001, college: Iowa St.) came up with 25 points and 8 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Branden Maughmer (190-1999, college: Morehead St., agency: Helping Ballers) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Nuernberg in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Giessen 46ers moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Bochum and Nuernberg. Giessen 46ers will meet at home Wolmirstedt (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nuernberg will play against Koeln (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nuernberg: B.Chatfield 25+8reb+1ast, S.Tom 8+5reb+3ast, T.Baskin 8+6reb, V.Friederici 7+3reb+2ast, E.Taylor 5+3reb+1ast, C.Whitt 4+4reb+4ast
Giessen 46ers: G.Till 21+3reb, G.Devon 10+4reb+6ast, K.Simon 7+4reb+5ast, K.Abu 7+6reb+1ast, M.Jonathan 6+2reb, B.Robin 5+3reb+3ast

Bremerhaven - Tuebingen 101-86

Very expected game when 10th ranked Tigers (7-8) lost on the road to fifth ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (10-5) 101-86 on Saturday. Bremerhaven made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!). American guard Jemarl Baker Jr (195-1998, college: N.Mexico) accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Forward Melkisedek Moreaux (198-1996, college: Mercyhurst) came up with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Bernard Pelote (203-2002, college: WCU, agency: JCK Sports Group) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Tuebingen in the defeat. Five Bremerhaven and four Tuebingen players scored in double figures. Bremerhaven moved-up to third place, which they share with Artland and Crailsheim. Loser Tigers keeps the tenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Koblenz. Bremerhaven will meet league's leader Phoenix Hagen on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tuebingen will play against Crailsheim (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tuebingen: B.Pelote 19+6reb+1ast, M.Moreaux 18+11reb+4ast, P.Emilien 14+3reb, M.Tention 11+2reb+8ast, L.Milner 9+4reb+1ast, B.Kaya 6+2reb+4ast
Bremerhaven: M.Elijah 28+5reb+7ast, B.Jemarl 20+6reb+1ast, C.Carlos 15+5reb, V.Jannis 12+2reb+1ast, B.Jake 12+1reb+5ast, B.Adrian 11+6reb+1ast

Wolmirstedt - Bochum 99-88

Bottom-ranked Wolmirstedt managed to get a fifth victory on Saturday night. This time they won against sixth-ranked SparkassenStars 99-88. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Wolmirstedt made 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for American center Michael Hughes (203-1998, college: Duquesne) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds. Martin Bogdanov (186-1992) accounted for 11 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winning side. American point guard Antonio Williams (183-1997, college: Kent St.) came up with 17 points and 5 assists and point guard Niklas Geske (188-1994) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Bochum in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. SparkassenStars' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Wolmirstedt (5-10) moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser SparkassenStars dropped to the seventh position with seven games lost. They share it with Giessen 46ers and Nuernberg. Wolmirstedt will meet higher ranked Giessen 46ers (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bochum will play against Koblenz and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bochum: A.Williams 17+4reb+5ast, N.Geske 13+6reb+3ast, D.Mangum 12+4reb+1ast, M.Jones 11+4reb+5ast, M.Green 11+1reb, M.Strange 6
Wolmirstedt: H.Michael 23+12reb+1ast, W.Daivien 22+1reb+2ast, P.De'Vondre 15+4reb+1ast, B.Martin 11+6reb+10ast, P.Nigel 9+5reb, K.Fabien 8+1reb+2ast

Koeln - Leverkusen 98-95

Everything could happen in Koeln at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked RheinStars and 15th ranked Leverkusen had identical 4-10 record. This time RheinStars used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Leverkusen 98-95 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Cedric Russell (188-1999, college: Ohio St., agency: Olsta) who led the winners and scored 30 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Center Bjorn Rohwer (213-1995) accounted for 19 points for the winning side. RheinStars' coach Stephan Baeck used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Ricardo Lynch (201-1998, college: Clayton St.) came up with 23 points and the other American import guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG) added 18 points, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for Leverkusen in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Koeln (5-10) moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Leverkusen lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventeenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Muenster. Koeln will meet higher ranked Nuernberg (#9) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Leverkusen will play against Paderborn (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: R.Lynch 23+4reb+1ast, K.Langley 18+6ast, D.Heinzmann 15+6reb+1ast, S.Brach 12+2reb+2ast, J.Williams 10+1reb+1ast, V.Ziring 5
Koeln: R.Cedric 30+6reb+3ast, R.Bjorn 19+4reb, M.Miller 11+6reb+4ast, P.Adam 11+6reb+1ast, G.Jasper 10+1reb+6ast, W.Zac 7+5reb

Bayreuth - Muenster 83-82

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Bayreuth and 16th ranked Muenster had identical 4-10 record. This time Bayreuth used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Muenster 83-82 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for center Nat-Sidi Diallo (208-2000) who led the winners and scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Dutch forward Willem Brandwijk (204-1995, college: IUP) accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Bayreuth's coach Florian Wedell used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Nicholas McMullen (203-2002, college: Georgia St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and center Bjorn Rohwer (213-1995) added 20 points respectively for Muenster in the defeat. Five Bayreuth and four Muenster players scored in double figures. Bayreuth maintains thirteenth place with 5-10 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Muenster dropped to the bottom position with 11 games lost. They share it with Leverkusen. Bayreuth will meet higher ranked Kirchheim (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Muenster will play against the league's second-placed Goettingen (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Muenster: N.McMullen 23+14reb, D.Thore 20+1reb+2ast, O.Andrew 12+9reb+2ast, V.Paul 11+6reb+2ast, J.Larry 9+1reb+3ast, N.Masnic 3+3reb+1ast
Bayreuth: B.Willem 15+5reb+1ast, A.KeVaughn 14+2reb+4ast, D.Nat-Sidi 13+8reb+1ast, L.Lenny 12+3reb+1ast, R.Cantia 10+5reb, P.Moritz 7+2reb+5ast

Phoenix Hagen - Karlsruhe PS 89-62

Everything went according to plan when first ranked Phoenix Hagen (13-2) outplayed at home 12th ranked Lions (6-9) 89-62 on Saturday. Phoenix Hagen outrebounded Karlsruhe PS 46-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. Phoenix Hagen looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Karlsruhe PS's players. It was an exceptional evening for Dutch center Lucas NGuessan (213-1997, college: ETSU) who led the winners and scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. American swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) accounted for 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Brandon Porter (206-1999, college: CPP, agency: Starting 5) came up with 11 points and 6 rebounds and center Maurice Pluskota (209-1992) added 8 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Karlsruhe PS in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Phoenix Hagen have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-2 record. Loser Lions keeps the twelfth position with nine games lost. Phoenix Hagen will meet at home Bremerhaven (#5) in the next round. Karlsruhe PS will play against Artland (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Karlsruhe PS: I.Rayshaud Hart 13+1reb+2ast, T.Williams 11+4reb+1ast, B.Porter 11+6reb+1ast, G.Kuku 9+2reb+4ast, M.Pluskota 8+8reb+1ast, D.Ejah 6+6reb+3ast
Phoenix Hagen: N.Lucas 18+7reb+2ast, C.Jeffrey 10+11reb+1ast, N.Dennis 10+2reb, R.Anzac 9+3reb+1ast, B.Fabian 9+6reb+3ast, U.Tim 8+3reb

Artland - Crailsheim 85-93

The game between third ranked Artland Dragons (10-5) and fourth ranked Hakro Merlins (10-5) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Artland Dragons were defeated by Hakro Merlins in a tough game in Quakenbrueck 85-93. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Artland Dragons. Crailsheim made 21-of-23 free shots (91.3 percent) during the game. It was a good game for American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena, agency: One Motive Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Austrian Marvin Ogunsipe (203-1996) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners. American-Syrian guard Amir Hinton (196-1997, college: Shaw) answered with 25 points and 7 rebounds and American point guard Buzz Anthony (180-1998, college: RMC) added 15 points and 8 assists in the effort for Artland. Five Crailsheim and four Artland players scored in double figures. Crailsheim moved-up to third place, which they share with Artland and Bremerhaven. Crailsheim is looking forward to face Tuebingen (#10) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Artland will play against Karlsruhe PS (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Artland: A.Hinton 25+7reb+3ast, B.Anthony 15+3reb+8ast, B.Burnham 14+6reb+1ast, N.Petrone 11+1reb, L.Ruf 8+4reb+1ast, E.Ndi 6
Crailsheim: B.Tyreese 18+4reb+1ast, G.Anthony 17+11reb+6ast, L.Keyshaun 15+2reb, O.Marvin 13+9reb+2ast, S.Vinnie 12+1reb, G.Brock 11+3reb+2ast

Koblenz - Kirchheim 98-105

There was no surprise when 10th ranked Koblenz (7-8) lost at home to sixth ranked Kirchheim Knights (9-6) 105-98 on Sunday. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Chuck Harris (188-2001, college: SMU) who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!). point guard Phillip Russell (178-1999, college: VCU) accounted for 18 points and 8 assists for the winning side. Guard Calvin Wishart (188-1999, college: UCSB) came up with 14 points and 6 assists and forward DJ Jeffries (201-1999, college: MSU) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Koblenz in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kirchheim Knights have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 9-6 record. Loser Koblenz keeps the tenth position with eight games lost. They share it with Tuebingen. Kirchheim will meet at home Bayreuth (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Koblenz will play against Bochum and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Koblenz: G.Hicks 14+2reb+3ast, C.Wishart 14+4reb+6ast, D.McCall 12+3reb, D.Jeffries 11+7reb+2ast, J.Niedermanner 11+5reb, T.Smith Jr. 10+7reb+2ast
Kirchheim: H.Chuck 33+1reb+3ast, R.Phillip 18+3reb+8ast, B.Nicolas 13+9reb, N.Failenschmid 11+4reb+1ast, S.Nick 10+4reb, M.Tyrel 5+6reb+1ast

Paderborn - Goettingen 82-70

Very important is a road loss of second ranked BG Goettingen (11-4) against sixteenth ranked Uni Baskets (5-10) on Tuesday night. Visiting BG Goettingen was defeated by Uni Baskets in Paderborn 82-70. They made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 5 assists. American guard Branden Maughmer (190-1999, college: Morehead St., agency: Helping Ballers) helped adding 19 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Daniel Kirchner (187-1997) with 20 points and 6 assists and center Hendrik Drescher (204-2000) scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. Paderborn moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Goettingen at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Paderborn will play against Leverkusen (#17) on the road in the next round. Goettingen will play against Muenster (#18) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Goettingen: D.Kirchner 20+4reb+6ast, J.Boehmer 11+4reb, M.Mathis 9+4reb+1ast, H.Drescher 9+5reb+2ast, J.Sears 7+1reb+3ast, A.Ramstedt 6+6reb
Paderborn: K.Jonathan 25+3reb+5ast, M.Branden 19+4reb+5ast, J.Jalen 12+12reb, V.Balsa 9+1reb+4ast, B.Karl 6+8reb, A.Kayser 4+2reb