ProA Round 17 (Regular Season): Leader Phoenix Hagen gets another victory

ProA is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 17 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Leader Phoenix Hagen delivered the fourteenth win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 11th ranked Tigers (7-10) 104-78 in Tuebingen. Phoenix Hagen made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was Tim Uhlemann (203-1999) who scored 20 points. American guard Marcus Graves (185-1996, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Melkisedek Moreaux (198-1996, college: Mercyhurst) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. 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 maintains first place with 14-3 record. Tuebingen lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Karlsruhe PS and Koeln. Phoenix Hagen are looking forward to face Wolmirstedt (#16) at home in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Tuebingen will play against Bochum (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Koblenz. Ninth ranked Koblenz (9-8) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 7th ranked 46ers (9-8) 92-91 in the fight for the seventh place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of 46ers. American guard Calvin Wishart (188-1999, college: UCSB) saved the victory by scoring 24 points and 5 assists. Tim Smith Jr contributed with 16 points for the winners. American guard Kyle Castlin (193-1996, college: Xavier) answered with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Giessen 46ers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Koblenz moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Giessen 46ers and Nuernberg. Koblenz will play against Karlsruhe PS (#11) on the road in the next round. Giessen 46ers will play against Artland (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Paderborn. Local Uni Baskets (6-11) were outscored by seventh ranked Kirchheim Knights (10-7) 95-67 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Uni Baskets. Tyrel Morgan stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Jonathan Klussmann responded with 24 points and 4 assists (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!). Uni Baskets' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Kirchheim moved-up to sixth place. Paderborn at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bayreuth. Kirchheim will meet at home bottom-ranked Muenster (#18) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Paderborn will play against Bayreuth (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 17 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Goettingen defeated Wolmirstedt in a road game 89-82. Leverkusen was beaten by Crailsheim at home 71-79. Karlsruhe PS lost to Bremerhaven on the opponent's court 80-89. Artland managed to outperform Bochum in a home game 104-87. Nuernberg managed to beat Muenster on the road 86-75. Koeln defeated Bayreuth on its own court 90-82.
The best stats of 17th round was 23 points and 8 rebounds by Nat-Sidi Diallo of Bayreuth.



Wolmirstedt - Goettingen 82-89

There was no surprise when 16th ranked Wolmirstedt (5-12) was defeated at home by second ranked BG Goettingen (13-4) 89-82 on Monday. Goettingen made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game, while Wolmirstedt only scored eleven points from the stripe. American point guard Jordan Sears (180-2001, college: LSU) stepped up and scored 33 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard Zach Jackson (198-1997, college: Omaha) chipped in 23 points. Martin Bogdanov (186-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists and American center Michael Hughes (203-1998, college: Duquesne) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Wolmirstedt's coach Eiko Potthast rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Goettingen maintains second place with 13-4 record behind leader Phoenix Hagen. Wolmirstedt at the other side keeps the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. Goettingen will meet at home Bremerhaven (#4) in the next round. Wolmirstedt will play against the league's leader Phoenix Hagen (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Goettingen: S.Jordan 33+6reb+3ast, J.Zach 23+3reb+1ast, D.Hendrik 13+9reb, B.Julius 6+2reb+3ast, L.Robin 6+8reb+1ast, S.Nils 4+3reb
Wolmirstedt: M.Bogdanov 18+3reb+10ast, M.Hughes 14+6reb+1ast, F.Kondo 10+3reb, D.Perry 9+2reb+2ast, A.Ceesay 8+6reb, N.Pruitt 8+2reb+1ast

Leverkusen - Crailsheim 71-79

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Hakro Merlins (12-5) defeated on the road 17th ranked Leverkusen (4-13) 79-71 on Sunday. Crailsheim outrebounded Leverkusen 41-29 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Austrian Marvin Ogunsipe (203-1996) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and American point guard Vinnie Shahid (180-1998, college: NDSU) chipped in 18 points. American swingman Donte Nicholas (196-1987, college: Fresno Pacific) responded with 13 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG) scored 15 points and 4 steals. Five Crailsheim and four Leverkusen players scored in double figures. Hakro Merlins have a solid series of three victories in a row. Crailsheim moved-up to third place, which they share with Bremerhaven. Leverkusen lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. They share it with Muenster. Crailsheim will meet at home Koeln (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leverkusen will play against Nuernberg (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Crailsheim: S.Vinnie 18+4reb+2ast, O.Marvin 15+10reb+1ast, G.Brock 12+6reb+4ast, B.Tyreese 10+8reb+2ast, J.Xavier 10+5reb+4ast, M.TJ 7+3reb+1ast
Leverkusen: K.Langley 15+1reb+3ast, R.Lynch 14+1reb+1ast, D.Nicholas 13+5reb+1ast, L.Finn Kahl 12+3reb+2ast, D.Heinzmann 8+11reb, J.Williams 3+2reb+2ast

Bremerhaven - Karlsruhe PS 89-80

Very expected game when 11th ranked Lions (7-10) were defeated on the road by fourth ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (12-5) 89-80 on Saturday. Bremerhaven made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Jemarl Baker Jr (195-1998, college: N.Mexico) stepped up and scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Jordan Samare (202-2002) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Eisbaeren Bremerhaven players scored in double figures. American forward David Ejah (201-2000, college: Indianapolis, agency: Players Group) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import point guard Isaiah Rayshaud Hart (180-1999, college: AUM) scored 9 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Crailsheim. Karlsruhe PS at the other side keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Tuebingen and Koeln. Bremerhaven will meet league's second-placed Goettingen on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Karlsruhe PS will play against Koblenz (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bremerhaven: B.Jemarl 24+5reb+5ast, B.Jake 15+1ast, S.Jordan 12+7reb+3ast, M.Elijah 12+1reb+4ast, V.Jannis 9+4reb+2ast, W.Hendrik 6+4reb
Karlsruhe PS: D.Ejah 23+15reb+2ast, W.Oba 15+3reb, T.Williams 10+3reb+3ast, G.Kuku 9+1reb, I.Rayshaud Hart 9+3reb+7ast, D.Cohn 7+1reb+5ast

Tuebingen - Phoenix Hagen 78-104

Leader Phoenix Hagen delivered the fourteenth win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 11th ranked Tigers (7-10) 104-78 in Tuebingen. Phoenix Hagen made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The best player for the winners was Tim Uhlemann (203-1999) who scored 20 points. American guard Marcus Graves (185-1996, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Phoenix Hagen players scored in double figures. Forward Melkisedek Moreaux (198-1996, college: Mercyhurst) produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and American center Lukas Milner (208-2000, college: Boise St., agency: One Motive Sports) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. 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 maintains first place with 14-3 record. Tuebingen lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Karlsruhe PS and Koeln. Phoenix Hagen are looking forward to face Wolmirstedt (#16) at home in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Tuebingen will play against Bochum (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Phoenix Hagen: U.Tim 20+4reb, N.Dennis 15+3reb+1ast, C.Jeffrey 13+3reb+4ast, G.Marcus 12+5reb+6ast, R.Anzac 12+3reb, N.Lucas 11+7reb
Tuebingen: B.Pelote 14, M.Moreaux 12+7reb+2ast, P.Emilien 12, L.Milner 11+6reb+1ast, I.Sanders 9+1reb+2ast, F.Edwardsson 8+6reb

Artland - Bochum 104-87

Very predictable result in Quakenbrueck where fifth ranked Artland Dragons (11-6) beat 10th ranked SparkassenStars (8-9) 104-87 on Saturday. Artland dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to SparkassenStars's 46. Artland looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 19 passes made by Bochum's players. American forward Benjamin Burnham (202-2002, college: Virginia Tech) stepped up and scored 29 points and 8 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field) for the winners and naturalized Austrian Timo Lanmueller (193-2001) chipped in 21 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Artland Dragons' coach Hendrik Gruhn used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Myreon Jones (190-2000, college: Florida) responded with 30 points and the other American import point guard Antonio Williams (183-1997, college: Kent St.) scored 18 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Artland maintains fifth place with 11-6 record. Bochum lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with nine games lost. Artland will meet Giessen 46ers (#7) on the road in the next round. Bochum will play against Tuebingen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Artland: B.Benjamin 29+8reb+2ast, T.Lanmueller 21+2reb+2ast, H.Amir 16+3reb+3ast, F.Lastring 14+6reb+3ast, N.Elijah 8+5reb+1ast, P.Nate 7+1reb+2ast
Bochum: M.Jones 30+2reb+3ast, A.Williams 18+2reb+4ast, M.Green 12+3reb, N.Geske 12+4reb+7ast, D.Mangum 9+5reb, M.Giotis 4+4reb+3ast

Paderborn - Kirchheim 67-95

The game with biggest result difference took place in Paderborn. Local Uni Baskets (6-11) were outscored by seventh ranked Kirchheim Knights (10-7) 95-67 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Uni Baskets. Kirchheim dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Uni Baskets's 28. Kirchheim looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Tyrel Morgan (196-2001, college: Texas St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and point guard Lucas Mayer (185-1999) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) responded with 24 points and 4 assists (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) and American forward Jalen Johnson (203-2001, college: GSU) scored 11 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Uni Baskets' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Kirchheim moved-up to sixth place. Paderborn at the other side keeps the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Bayreuth. Kirchheim will meet at home bottom-ranked Muenster (#18) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Paderborn will play against Bayreuth (#14) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kirchheim: M.Tyrel 21+11reb+2ast, L.Mayer 15+3reb+4ast, B.Nicolas 11+4reb+1ast, H.Chuck 9+2reb+5ast, R.Phillip 9+6ast, J.Aeneas 9+2reb+1ast
Paderborn: J.Klussmann 24+4ast, J.Johnson 11+8reb, K.Buehner 11+2reb, B.Maughmer 8+4reb+5ast, K.Osawe 6+8reb, K.Aaron 4+7reb+1ast

Muenster - Nuernberg 75-86

Not a big story in a game when 18th ranked Muenster (4-13) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Falcons (9-8) 86-75 on Saturday. Nuernberg dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Muenster's 24. Nuernberg looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Trevor Baskin (206-2002, college: Colorado) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and Julius Wolf (205-1993) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Falcons players scored in double figures. Falcons' coach Ralph Junge used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Paul Viefhues (196-2005) responded with 22 points and American guard Julian Larry (190, college: Texas) scored 12 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Nuernberg moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Giessen 46ers and Koblenz. Muenster lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 13 games lost. They share it with Leverkusen. Nuernberg will meet at home Leverkusen (#17) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Muenster will play against Kirchheim and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nuernberg: B.Trevor 21+11reb+3ast, W.Julius 15+7reb+6ast, F.Vincent 12+3reb+2ast, W.Carter 10+4reb+4ast, T.Evan 9+6reb+1ast, T.Stoiber 9+3reb
Muenster: V.Paul 22+4reb, J.Larry 12+4reb+5ast, G.Cosmo 9+7reb+1ast, N.McMullen 9+9reb, O.Andrew 7+4reb+1ast, N.Masnic 6+3reb

Koblenz - Giessen 46ers 92-91

Important game to mention about took place in Koblenz. Ninth ranked Koblenz (9-8) saved a 1-point victory at home edging 7th ranked 46ers (9-8) 92-91 in the fight for the seventh place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of 46ers. Koblenz made 21-of-24 charity shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Giessen 46ers were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Calvin Wishart (188-1999, college: UCSB) saved the victory by scoring 24 points and 5 assists. His fellow American import forward Tim Smith Jr (201-2000, college: N.Alabama, agency: 011 Sports) contributed with 16 points for the winners. American guard Kyle Castlin (193-1996, college: Xavier) answered with 18 points and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Robin Benzing (208-1989) added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Giessen 46ers. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Koblenz moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Giessen 46ers and Nuernberg. Koblenz will play against Karlsruhe PS (#11) on the road in the next round. Giessen 46ers will play against Artland (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Koblenz: W.Calvin 24+4reb+5ast, S.Tim 16+3reb, M.Devonte 10+6reb, J.D.J. 9+5reb+4ast, K.Aleksa 8+3reb+1ast, B.Marko 6+5reb+1ast
Giessen 46ers: K.Castlin 18+9reb+2ast, D.Goodman 14+4ast, L.Figge 13+5reb+1ast, J.Maier 9+3reb, R.Benzing 9+5reb+5ast, T.Gloger 8+2reb+1ast

Koeln - Bayreuth 90-82

Everything could happen in Koeln at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked RheinStars and 13th ranked Bayreuth had identical 6-10 record. This time RheinStars used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Bayreuth 90-82 on Sunday night. Point guard Jasper Guenther (181-1999) stepped up and scored 15 points for the winners and center Bjorn Rohwer (213-1995) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Five RheinStars players scored in double figures. RheinStars' coach Stephan Baeck used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Nat-Sidi Diallo (208-2000) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and Lenny Liedtke (198-2004) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. RheinStars have a solid series of three victories in a row. Koeln (7-10) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Tuebingen and Karlsruhe PS. Loser Bayreuth dropped to the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Paderborn. Koeln will meet higher ranked Crailsheim (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bayreuth will play against Paderborn (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Koeln: G.Jasper 15+3reb+2ast, R.Bjorn 14+5reb+1ast, W.Zac 13+5reb, R.Cedric 12+4reb+3ast, P.Adam 11+3reb, O.Justin 10+4reb+1ast
Bayreuth: N.Diallo 23+8reb, L.Liedtke 16+8reb+1ast, W.Brandwijk 10+5reb, R.Mart 9+2reb+6ast, C.Rahming 8+6reb, T.Horn 7+5reb+6ast