ProA Round 21 (Regular Season): Top-ranked Phoenix Hagen wins another game

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ProA top team - Phoenix Hagen (19-3) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Uni Baskets (8-14) in Paderborn 99-93. Phoenix Hagen dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Uni Baskets's 32 and made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Phoenix Hagen looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for Dutch center Lucas NGuessan (213-1997, college: ETSU) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Marcus Graves (185-1996, college: Sacramento St.) contributed with 16 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners. Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) answered with 26 points and 5 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for Paderborn. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Phoenix Hagen have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-3 record. Paderborn at the other side dropped to the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Bayreuth and Tuebingen. Phoenix Hagen are looking forward to face Artland (#5) in Quakenbrueck in the next round. Paderborn will play on the road against Bremerhaven (#4) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
The game in Bochum was also worth to mention about. Second ranked BG Goettingen (18-4) played at the court of 7th ranked SparkassenStars (12-10). BG Goettingen managed to secure a 5-point victory 86-81. American point guard Jordan Sears (180-2001, college: LSU) stepped up and scored 18 points and 4 assists for the winners and Zach Jackson chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. BG Goettingen's coach Fabian Strauss allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American point guard Antonio Williams (183-1997, college: Kent St.) with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for BG Goettingen. They maintain second place with 18-4 record behind leader Phoenix Hagen. Bochum at the other side dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Kirchheim. Goettingen will play against Leverkusen (#17) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Bochum will play against Koblenz (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Kirchheim was also quite interesting. Third ranked Hakro Merlins (17-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Kirchheim Knights (12-10). Hakro Merlins managed to secure a 6-point victory 87-81 on Friday. Marvin Ogunsipe nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Hakro Merlins' coach David McCray used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Tylan Pope came up with 27 points for Kirchheim in the defeat. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Hakro Merlins. Crailsheim maintains third place with 17-5 record having just two points less than leader Phoenix Hagen. Kirchheim lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Bochum. Crailsheim will meet at home Bayreuth (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Kirchheim will play against Nuernberg (#9) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 21: Nuernberg was smashed by Bayreuth on the road 96-68. Leverkusen won against Giessen 46ers on its own court 83-72. Karlsruhe PS was outscored by Tuebingen in a road game 99-79. Artland managed to beat Koeln at home 97-85. Bremerhaven was defeated by Wolmirstedt on the opponent's court 87-84. Bottom-ranked Muenster was beaten by Koblenz in a home game 79-96.
The most impressive performance of 21th round was 20 points and 5 assists by Aleksa Kovacevic of Koblenz.



Bayreuth - Nuernberg 96-68

There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Bayreuth (8-14) crushed at home higher ranked Falcons (11-11) 96-68 on Friday. Bayreuth dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons's 28. Bayreuth outrebounded Nuernberg 39-24 including a 30-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bayreuth looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American guard Tehree Horn (193-2001, college: USC Aiken, agency: One Motive Sports) nailed 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winning side and Dutch forward Willem Brandwijk (204-1995, college: IUP) accounted for 12 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Trevor Baskin (206-2002, college: Colorado) came up with 14 points and the other American import guard Carter Whitt (190-2002, college: Belmont) added 14 points and 4 assists respectively for Nuernberg in the defeat. Five Bayreuth and four Nuernberg players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Bayreuth went down to thirteenth position due to points difference, which they share with Paderborn and Tuebingen. Loser Falcons keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Giessen 46ers. Bayreuth will meet higher ranked Crailsheim (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Nuernberg will play against Kirchheim (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nuernberg: C.Whitt 14+4ast, T.Baskin 14+4reb+1ast, L.Lagerpusch 11+4reb+1ast, E.Taylor 10+3reb+4ast, V.Friederici 8+3reb+1ast, C.Feneberg 6+3ast
Bayreuth: H.Tehree 18+5reb+6ast, M.Rayshawn 16+2reb+3ast, L.Lenny 14+4reb+3ast, B.Willem 12+12reb+2ast, A.KeVaughn 10+3reb+6ast, D.Nat-Sidi 8+7reb+2ast

Leverkusen - Giessen 46ers 83-72

There was an upset when higher ranked 46ers (11-11) lost on the road to seventeenth ranked Leverkusen (6-16) 83-72 on Friday. Leverkusen outrebounded Giessen 46ers 46-30 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Center Dennis Heinzmann (216-1991) nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points and 20 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG) accounted for 14 points and 7 assists. Four Leverkusen players scored in double figures. American guard Kyle Castlin (193-1996, college: Xavier) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Canadian guard Aiden Warnholtz (188-2000, college: Carleton) added 10 points and 5 assists respectively for Giessen 46ers in the defeat. 46ers' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Leverkusen maintains seventeenth place with 6-16 record. Loser 46ers dropped to the eighth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Nuernberg. Leverkusen will meet league's second-placed Goettingen on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Giessen 46ers will play against Tuebingen (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Giessen 46ers: K.Castlin 14+11reb+2ast, D.Goodman 10+2reb+2ast, A.Warnholtz 10+2reb+5ast, T.Gloger 9+1reb+1ast, S.Krajcovic 8+2reb, R.Benzing 6+1reb
Leverkusen: L.Kobe 14+2reb+7ast, H.Dennis 13+20reb+1ast, N.Donte 13+5reb+2ast, W.Lok 13+6reb, F.Luca 8+5reb+2ast, W.John 8+4reb

Tuebingen - Karlsruhe PS 99-79

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Tigers (8-14) rolled over their close opponent Lions (8-13) in Tuebingen 99-79 on Friday. Tuebingen looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Karlsruhe PS's players. American players dominated the game. Guard Jordan Johnson (180-1995, college: UNLV) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists for the winning side and forward Bernard Pelote (203-2002, college: WCU, agency: JCK Sports Group) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. Guard Tyrese Williams (190-2000, college: Quinnipiac, agency: One Motive Sports) came up with 30 points and forward David Ejah (201-2000, college: Indianapolis, agency: Players Group) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Karlsruhe PS in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory Tuebingen went down to thirteenth position due to points difference, which they share with Bayreuth and Paderborn. Karlsruhe PS lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth place with 13 games lost. Tuebingen will meet higher ranked Giessen 46ers (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Karlsruhe PS will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Karlsruhe PS: T.Williams 30+4reb+3ast, I.Rayshaud Hart 15+2ast, D.Ejah 13+10reb+1ast, G.Kuku 8, D.Cohn 5+1reb+2ast, J.Albus 3+6reb+2ast
Tuebingen: J.Jordan 22+6reb+11ast, P.Bernard 18+7reb+3ast, M.Lukas 16+3reb+3ast, E.Felix 15+6reb+3ast, S.Isaiah 10+1reb+1ast, N.Connor 7+3reb

Artland - Koeln 97-85

Not a big story in a game when 12th ranked RheinStars (9-13) lost to fifth ranked Artland Dragons (14-8) in Quakenbrueck 85-97 on Friday. Artland made 20-of-22 free shots (90.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Koeln's players. American-Syrian guard Amir Hinton (196-1997, college: Shaw, agency: Diamond Sports) nailed 23 points, 5 assists and 4 steals (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winning side and American forward Benjamin Burnham (202-2002, college: Virginia Tech) accounted for 20 points and 4 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Four Artland Dragons players scored in double figures. American guard Cedric Russell (188-1999, college: Ohio St., agency: Olsta) came up with 23 points and Maximilian Begue (192-2001) added 14 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Koeln in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Artland maintains fifth place with 14-8 record. Loser RheinStars dropped to the eleventh position with 13 games lost. Artland will meet league's leader Phoenix Hagen on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Koeln will play against Muenster (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koeln: C.Russell 23+1reb+3ast, M.Begue 14+9reb+1ast, B.Rohwer 13+7reb, M.Mike 9+5reb+7ast, K.Baptiste 9+5reb, J.Guenther 8+1ast
Artland: H.Amir 23+4reb+5ast, B.Benjamin 20+4reb+4ast, T.Lanmueller 17+5reb+2ast, D.Dominik 11+2reb+1ast, R.Linus 10+1reb, A.Buzz 5+4reb+10ast

Bochum - Goettingen 81-86

The game in Bochum was also worth to mention about. Second ranked BG Goettingen (18-4) played at the court of 7th ranked SparkassenStars (12-10). BG Goettingen managed to secure a 5-point victory 86-81. Goettingen outrebounded Bochum 41-22 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Goettingen players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American point guard Jordan Sears (180-2001, college: LSU) stepped up and scored 18 points and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import guard Zach Jackson (198-1997, college: Omaha) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. BG Goettingen's coach Fabian Strauss allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American point guard Antonio Williams (183-1997, college: Kent St.) with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Niklas Geske (188-1994) scored 19 points, 8 assists and 6 steals. Four Bochum players scored in double figures. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for BG Goettingen. They maintain second place with 18-4 record behind leader Phoenix Hagen. Bochum at the other side dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Kirchheim. Goettingen will play against Leverkusen (#17) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Bochum will play against Koblenz (#10) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bochum: A.Williams 24+8reb+4ast, N.Geske 19+1reb+8ast, D.Mangum 16+5reb+1ast, J.Grof 12+1reb+2ast, K.Dietz 7+5reb+1ast, L.Kamp 3+1reb+1ast
Goettingen: S.Jordan 18+3reb+4ast, J.Zach 12+6reb+1ast, J.Juenemann 12+5reb, D.Hendrik 11+3reb, B.Julius 11+1reb+2ast, D.Wesley 5+10reb+3ast

Wolmirstedt - Bremerhaven 87-84

There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked Wolmirstedt (6-15) edged at home 4th placed Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (15-7) 87-84 on Friday. Wolmirstedt made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American guard Daivien Williamson (185-2000, college: Wake Forest, agency: One Motive Sports) nailed 31 points for the winning side and his fellow American import forward DeVondre Perry (201-1999, college: Albany) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Wolmirstedt's coach Eiko Potthast used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Jemarl Baker Jr (195-1998, college: N.Mexico) came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) added 13 points and 6 assists respectively for Bremerhaven in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Wolmirstedt maintains sixteenth place with 6-15 record. Loser Eisbaeren Bremerhaven keeps the fourth position with seven games lost. Wolmirstedt will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bremerhaven will play against Paderborn (#15) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bremerhaven: J.Baker Jr. 19+6reb+1ast, C.Carter 15+1reb+2ast, E.Miller 13+1reb+6ast, J.Samare 13+4reb, L.Brenneke 8+6reb, J.Von Seckendorff 6+2reb+1ast
Wolmirstedt: W.Daivien 31+1reb+2ast, P.De'Vondre 17+8reb, H.Michael 12+4reb+2ast, B.Martin 11+6reb+6ast, P.Nigel 9+2reb, S.Trey 3+1reb

Paderborn - Phoenix Hagen 93-99

ProA top team - Phoenix Hagen (19-3) added another victory to their record on Friday. This time they beat fourteenth ranked Uni Baskets (8-14) in Paderborn 99-93. Phoenix Hagen dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Uni Baskets's 32 and made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Phoenix Hagen looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for Dutch center Lucas NGuessan (213-1997, college: ETSU) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Marcus Graves (185-1996, college: Sacramento St.) contributed with 16 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners. Four Phoenix Hagen players scored in double figures. Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) answered with 26 points and 5 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and American guard Branden Maughmer (190-1999, college: Morehead St., agency: Helping Ballers) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Paderborn. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Phoenix Hagen have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 19-3 record. Paderborn at the other side dropped to the thirteenth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Bayreuth and Tuebingen. Phoenix Hagen are looking forward to face Artland (#5) in Quakenbrueck in the next round. Paderborn will play on the road against Bremerhaven (#4) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Paderborn: J.Klussmann 26+3reb+5ast, B.Maughmer 13+6reb+5ast, J.Johnson 10+6reb+5ast, G.Teichmann 9+2reb, K.Buehner 8+5reb+1ast, M.Silic 8+2reb+1ast
Phoenix Hagen: N.Lucas 22+5reb+1ast, S.Devin 19+3reb, G.Marcus 16+2reb+4ast, S.Ryan 10+3reb+4ast, U.Tim 10+3reb, K.Bjarne 7+4reb+7ast

Kirchheim - Crailsheim 81-87

The game in Kirchheim was also quite interesting. Third ranked Hakro Merlins (17-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Kirchheim Knights (12-10). Hakro Merlins managed to secure a 6-point victory 87-81 on Friday. Austrian Marvin Ogunsipe (203-1996) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and American forward Brock Gardner (201-1997, college: Master's) accounted for 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Gardner is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Hakro Merlins' coach David McCray used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Tylan Pope (198-2001, college: Texas St.) came up with 27 points and point guard Lucas Mayer (185-1999) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Kirchheim in the defeat. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Hakro Merlins. Crailsheim maintains third place with 17-5 record having just two points less than leader Phoenix Hagen. Kirchheim lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with Bochum. Crailsheim will meet at home Bayreuth (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Kirchheim will play against Nuernberg (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kirchheim: T.Pope 27+3reb+2ast, M.Lucas 11+5reb+4ast, N.Bretzel 9+6reb, P.Russell 9+4reb+4ast, T.Morgan 7+9reb, G.Aydinoglu 7+3reb+2ast
Crailsheim: O.Marvin 23+11reb+1ast, G.Brock 17+7reb+4ast, G.Anthony 16+6reb+4ast, B.Tyreese 9+4reb+2ast, D.Gabriel 8+4reb, J.Xavier 7+2reb+5ast

Muenster - Koblenz 79-96

There was no surprise when 18th ranked Muenster (5-17) lost at home to tenth ranked Koblenz (10-12) 96-79 on Thursday. Koblenz forced 19 Muenster turnovers. Serbian point guard Aleksa Kovacevic (187-2002) nailed 20 points and 5 assists for the winning side and American guard Calvin Wishart (188-1999, college: UCSB) accounted for 10 points and 9 assists. American forward Nicholas McMullen (203-2002, college: Georgia St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and guard Thore Dilschmann (187-2006) added 19 points respectively for Muenster in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Koblenz maintains tenth place with 10-12 record. Loser Muenster stay at the bottom position with 17 games lost. Koblenz will meet at home higher ranked Bochum (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Muenster will play against Koeln (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Muenster: D.Thore 19+4reb+2ast, N.McMullen 16+12reb, N.Masnic 12+3reb, G.Cosmo 10+2reb+1ast, C.Jones 6+2reb+1ast, J.Ani 5+7reb
Koblenz: K.Aleksa 20+2reb+5ast, N.Jonas 17+4reb+1ast, S.Tim 13+3reb, W.Calvin 10+4reb+9ast, M.Devonte 9+8reb+1ast, M.Alexander 9+3reb