ProA Round 16 (Regular Season): #1 Phoenix Hagen is defeated by Bremerhaven

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The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Phoenix Hagen (13-3) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (11-5) 80-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Phoenix Hagen. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Jannis Von Seckendorff (204-2002) who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) responded with 18 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bremerhaven moved-up to third place, which they share with Crailsheim. Phoenix Hagen at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Bremerhaven is looking forward to face Karlsruhe PS (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Phoenix Hagen will play against Tuebingen (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Karlsruhe. Twelfth ranked Lions (7-9) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked Artland Dragons (10-6) 82-80 on Sunday evening. The winners were led by center Maurice Pluskota (209-1992) who scored that evening 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Isaiah Rayshaud Hart supported him with 19 points and 9 assists. Even 22 points by American-Syrian guard Amir Hinton (196-1997, college: Shaw) did not help to save the game for Artland. Artland Dragons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Karlsruhe PS moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Tuebingen. Artland at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Karlsruhe PS will play against higher ranked Bremerhaven (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Artland will play against Bochum and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Nuernberg between RheinStars and Falcons. Sixteenth ranked RheinStars (6-10) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Falcons (8-8). RheinStars managed to escape with a 3-point win 95-92 on Saturday evening. Bjorn Rohwer fired 32 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Carter Whitt produced 18 points and 7 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Koeln moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Bayreuth and Paderborn. Loser Falcons keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Bochum and Koblenz. Koeln will meet at home Bayreuth (#13) in the next round. Nuernberg will play against Muenster (#18) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 16: Koblenz won against Bochum on the opponent's court 107-89. Crailsheim managed to outperform Tuebingen in a home game 83-75. Bottom-ranked Muenster recorded a loss to Goettingen on the road 81-63. Giessen 46ers crushed Wolmirstedt on its own court 95-66. Bayreuth beat Kirchheim in a road game 99-90. Leverkusen lost to Paderborn at home 73-84.



Bochum - Koblenz 89-107

There was a minor upset in Bochum where 8th ranked SparkassenStars (8-8) were defeated by eleventh ranked Koblenz (8-8) 107-89 on Friday. Koblenz made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. Koblenz outrebounded Bochum 36-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. Koblenz looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American guard Calvin Wishart (188-1999, college: UCSB) fired a double-double by scoring 18 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Tim Smith Jr (201-2000, college: N.Alabama, agency: 011 Sports) chipped in 27 points. Koblenz's coach Stephan Dohrn used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Niklas Geske (188-1994) produced 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and American forward Dravon Mangum (203-2000, college: La Tech, agency: Olsta) added 21 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Koblenz moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Bochum and Nuernberg. Koblenz will meet at home higher ranked Giessen 46ers (#6) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bochum will play against Artland in Quakenbrueck and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bochum: D.Mangum 21+1reb+2ast, A.Williams 17+2reb+4ast, N.Geske 16+6reb+9ast, M.Green 10+10reb, M.Jones 8+2reb+7ast, M.Strange 6
Koblenz: S.Tim 27+2reb+2ast, W.Calvin 18+6reb+10ast, M.Devonte 16+5reb+1ast, J.D.J. 12+11reb+2ast, M.Alexander 10+2reb, B.Badu 9+2reb+4ast

Crailsheim - Tuebingen 83-75

Very predictable result in Crailsheim where third ranked Hakro Merlins (11-5) defeated 11th ranked Tigers (7-9) 83-75 on Saturday. Crailsheim outrebounded Tuebingen 45-23 including a 22-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American forward Brock Gardner (201-1997, college: Master's) fired 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Austrian Marvin Ogunsipe (203-1996) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Gardner is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Hakro Merlins players scored in double figures. American forward Bernard Pelote (203-2002, college: WCU, agency: JCK Sports Group) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Miles Tention (196-1999, college: St.Anselm) added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists respectively for lost side. Crailsheim maintains third position with 11-5 record having just two points less than leader Phoenix Hagen, which they share with Bremerhaven. Tuebingen lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Karlsruhe PS. Crailsheim will meet Leverkusen (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tuebingen will play against the league's leader Phoenix Hagen (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tuebingen: B.Pelote 21+5reb+2ast, M.Moreaux 19+3reb, M.Tention 8+5reb+12ast, L.Milner 8+2reb, P.Emilien 6, B.Kaya 6+3reb+5ast
Crailsheim: S.Vinnie 18+2reb+2ast, G.Brock 15+9reb+1ast, O.Marvin 14+7reb+2ast, B.Tyreese 11+6reb+3ast, L.Keyshaun 8+3reb+2ast, G.Anthony 7+9reb+4ast

Goettingen - Muenster 81-63

Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked Muenster (4-12) was defeated on the road by second ranked BG Goettingen (12-4) 81-63 on Saturday. American point guard Jordan Sears (180-2001, college: LSU) fired 26 points and 4 assists for the winners. point guard Julius Boehmer (193-2002) chipped in 20 points. BG Goettingen's coach Fabian Strauss used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Power forward Neil Masnic (205-2000) produced 14 points and 5 rebounds and Austrian Marvin Ogunsipe (203-1996) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Goettingen maintains second position with 12-4 record behind leader Phoenix Hagen. Loser Muenster stay at the bottom place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Leverkusen. Goettingen will meet Wolmirstedt (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Muenster will play against Nuernberg and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Muenster: N.Masnic 14+5reb+1ast, G.Cosmo 13+6reb, J.Ani 9+7reb+1ast, O.Andrew 7+4reb+2ast, N.McMullen 7+6reb, P.Oliver 5+3ast
Goettingen: S.Jordan 26+4reb+4ast, B.Julius 20+3reb+1ast, D.Hendrik 11+5reb+1ast, M.Moenninghoff 6+1reb+2ast, S.Nils 5+5reb, L.Robin 4+6reb

Nuernberg - Koeln 92-95

A very close game took place in Nuernberg between RheinStars and Falcons. Sixteenth ranked RheinStars (6-10) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Falcons (8-8). RheinStars managed to escape with a 3-point win 95-92 on Saturday evening. Koeln made 18-of-19 free shots (94.7 percent) during the game. Center Bjorn Rohwer (213-1995) fired 32 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. point guard Jasper Guenther (181-1999) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Carter Whitt (190-2002, college: Belmont) produced 18 points and 7 assists and his fellow American import guard Evan Taylor (196-1996, college: Nebraska) added 18 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Nuernberg players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Koeln moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Bayreuth and Paderborn. Loser Falcons keeps the eighth position with eight games lost. They share it with Bochum and Koblenz. Koeln will meet at home Bayreuth (#13) in the next round. Nuernberg will play against Muenster (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nuernberg: B.Chatfield 21+4reb, C.Whitt 18+1reb+7ast, E.Taylor 18+2reb+5ast, V.Friederici 15+2reb+6ast, T.Baskin 9+3reb+1ast, S.Tom 5+6reb+1ast
Koeln: R.Bjorn 32+5reb+4ast, R.Cedric 21+1reb, G.Jasper 12+7reb+6ast, M.Miller 6+4reb+5ast, P.Adam 6+4reb+2ast, H.Haris 6+1reb

Giessen 46ers - Wolmirstedt 95-66

Everything went according to plan in Giessen where seventh ranked 46ers (9-7) outscored 15th ranked Wolmirstedt (5-11) 95-66 on Saturday. Giessen 46ers dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Wolmirstedt's 24. Giessen 46ers forced 19 Wolmirstedt turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American point guard Devon Goodman (184-1997, college: Pennsylvania) fired 15 points and 6 assists for the winners. Canadian forward Abu Kigab (200-1998, college: Boise St., agency: Interperformances) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. Five 46ers players scored in double figures. 46ers' coach Branislav Ignjatovic felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Trey Stewart (188-2001, college: BYU) produced 22 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import forward DeVondre Perry (201-1999, college: Albany) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Giessen 46ers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Kirchheim. Loser Wolmirstedt dropped to the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. Giessen 46ers will meet Koblenz (#8) on the road in the next round. Wolmirstedt will play against the league's second-placed Goettingen (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wolmirstedt: T.Stewart 22+5reb, D.Perry 11+6reb+1ast, D.Williamson 11+1reb+2ast, F.Kondo 8+7reb, M.Bogdanov 7+6ast, N.Pruitt 4+3reb
Giessen 46ers: G.Devon 15+1reb+6ast, C.Kyle 13+5reb+1ast, K.Abu 13+5reb+2ast, F.Luis 12+5reb+2ast, W.Aiden 11+5reb+1ast, M.Jonathan 8+8reb+1ast

Phoenix Hagen - Bremerhaven 79-80

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Phoenix Hagen (13-3) at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (11-5) 80-79. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Phoenix Hagen. Worth to mention a great performance of Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Jannis Von Seckendorff (204-2002) who added 14 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) responded with 18 points and the former international Fabian Bleck (201-1993) scored 6 points and 10 rebounds. Four Phoenix Hagen players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bremerhaven moved-up to third place, which they share with Crailsheim. Phoenix Hagen at the other side still keeps top position with three games lost. Bremerhaven is looking forward to face Karlsruhe PS (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Phoenix Hagen will play against Tuebingen (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Phoenix Hagen: J.Carroll 18+2reb+3ast, M.Graves 15+1ast, A.Rissetto 10+6reb+1ast, D.Schmidt 10+2reb+3ast, B.Kraushaar 9+2reb+1ast, F.Bleck 6+10reb+3ast
Bremerhaven: M.Elijah 17+5reb+4ast, V.Jannis 14+7reb, B.Jemarl 12+5reb+3ast, C.Carlos 9+2reb, S.Jordan 9+5reb+1ast, F.Raphael 6+1reb

Kirchheim - Bayreuth 90-99

There was an upset when higher ranked Kirchheim Knights (9-7) were defeated at home by fourteenth ranked Bayreuth (6-10) 99-90 on Saturday. Bayreuth made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Moritz Plescher (195-2000) fired 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Lenny Liedtke (198-2004) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Tylan Pope (198-2001, college: Texas St.) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and Canadian forward Abu Kigab (200-1998, college: Boise St., agency: Interperformances) added 16 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Five Bayreuth and four Kirchheim players scored in double figures. Kirchheim Knights' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Bayreuth moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Paderborn and Koeln. Loser Kirchheim Knights keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Giessen 46ers. Bayreuth will meet Koeln (#15) on the road in the next round. Kirchheim will play against Paderborn (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kirchheim: P.Russell 20+1reb, T.Pope 20+11reb, M.Lucas 16+3reb+7ast, C.Harris 14+5ast, A.Jung 9+2reb, N.Bretzel 5+4reb
Bayreuth: P.Moritz 20+2reb+4ast, L.Lenny 16+5reb+4ast, H.Tehree 16+5reb+2ast, A.KeVaughn 16+4reb+4ast, D.Nat-Sidi 11+5reb+4ast, R.Cantia 9+4reb+2ast

Leverkusen - Paderborn 73-84

No shocking result in a game when fifteenth ranked Uni Baskets (6-10) won against on the road 17th ranked Leverkusen (4-12) 84-73 on Sunday. Paderborn made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) fired 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American forward Jalen Johnson (203-2001, college: GSU) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Uni Baskets' coach Milos Stankovic used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American John Williams (193-1999, college: FIU) produced 18 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and his fellow American import guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Uni Baskets have a solid three-game winning streak. Paderborn moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Bayreuth and Koeln. Leverkusen lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Muenster. Paderborn will meet at home higher ranked Kirchheim (#7) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Leverkusen will play against Crailsheim (#3) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: J.Williams 18+4reb+1ast, R.Lynch 13+5reb, K.Langley 12+5reb+3ast, D.Nicholas 11+4reb, D.Heinzmann 8+7reb, S.Brach 6+3reb+5ast
Paderborn: K.Jonathan 22+5reb+5ast, B.Karl 15+2reb+2ast, J.Jalen 12+5reb+4ast, T.Grant 10+1ast, M.Branden 8+2reb+2ast, A.Kayser 6+3reb+1ast

Karlsruhe PS - Artland 82-80

Important game to mention about took place in Karlsruhe. Twelfth ranked Lions (7-9) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked Artland Dragons (10-6) 82-80 on Sunday evening. Karlsruhe PS made 20-of-26 charity shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The winners were led by center Maurice Pluskota (209-1992) who scored that evening 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and American point guard Isaiah Rayshaud Hart (180-1999, college: AUM) supported him with 19 points and 9 assists. Even 22 points by American-Syrian guard Amir Hinton (196-1997, college: Shaw) did not help to save the game for Artland. American forward Benjamin Burnham (202-2002, college: Virginia Tech) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Four Artland players scored in double figures. Artland Dragons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Karlsruhe PS moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Tuebingen. Artland at the other side keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Karlsruhe PS will play against higher ranked Bremerhaven (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Artland will play against Bochum and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Artland: A.Hinton 22+4reb, L.Fynn 17+2reb+1ast, B.Anthony 13+3reb+5ast, B.Burnham 12+9reb+1ast, L.Timo 7+4reb+1ast, N.Petrone 4+2reb+3ast
Karlsruhe PS: P.Maurice 23+7reb+4ast, R.Isaiah 19+4reb+9ast, E.David 10+6reb, O.Wesley 8+4reb+1ast, C.David 6+2reb+4ast, K.Gabriel 6+2reb+1ast