ProA Round 23 (Regular Season): Last-ranked Muenster beat Leverkusen

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Bottom-ranked Muenster managed to get a sixth victory, breaking the series of two consecutive losses on Saturday night. This time they won against seventeenth-ranked Leverkusen 84-80. The best player for the winners was American swingman Andrew OBrien (201, college: Southwestern, KS) who scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow American import forward Nicholas McMullen (203-2002, college: Georgia St.) chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds. Muenster's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Dennis Heinzmann (216-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the guests. Muenster (6-17) moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with defeated Leverkusen. Muenster is looking forward to face higher ranked Paderborn (#15) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Leverkusen will play against Tuebingen and is hoping to win this game.
Leader Phoenix Hagen delivered the twentieth victory. This time they beat 6th ranked SparkassenStars (12-11) 102-92 in Bochum. American guard Marcus Graves (185-1996, college: Sacramento St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Devin Schmidt contributed with 20 points for the winners. Phoenix Hagen's coach Chris Harris allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Dravon Mangum (203-2000, college: La Tech, agency: Olsta) answered with 20 points and 9 rebounds for Bochum. Phoenix Hagen (20-3) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Bochum at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Giessen 46ers. Phoenix Hagen will play against Bremerhaven (#4) on the road in the next round. Bochum will play against Karlsruhe PS and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Eleventh-ranked RheinStars (9-14) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (16-7) in Koeln on Sunday. The visitors from Bremerhaven managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected much easier game. It was a great evening for Jemarl Baker Jr who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 6 rebounds. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven's coach Steven Esterkamp used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Mike Miller responded with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Bremerhaven maintains fourth place with 16-7 record. Loser RheinStars dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Bayreuth. Bremerhaven will meet at home league's leader Phoenix Hagen in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Koeln will play against Bayreuth (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 23 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Giessen 46ers defeated Wolmirstedt in a road game 92-88. Goettingen beat Paderborn at home 105-99. Crailsheim destroyed Nuernberg on the opponent's court 90-65. Kirchheim managed to outperform Koblenz in a home game 84-68. Bayreuth managed to beat Tuebingen on the road 84-66. Artland was defeated by Karlsruhe PS on its own court 87-94.
The best stats of 23th round was 16 points and 7 rebounds by Kenny Baptiste of Koeln.



Wolmirstedt - Giessen 46ers 88-92

There was no surprise when 16th ranked Wolmirstedt (6-16) was defeated at home by eighth ranked 46ers (12-11) 92-88 on Friday. Giessen 46ers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Kyle Castlin (193-1996, college: Xavier) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points and 5 rebounds. Serbian forward Viktor Kovacevic (203-1999, college: West Liberty, agency: Octagon Europe) helped adding 12 points and 13 rebounds. Five 46ers players scored in double figures. American guard Daivien Williamson (185-2000, college: Wake Forest, agency: One Motive Sports) responded with 28 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import center Michael Hughes (203-1998, college: Duquesne) scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Giessen 46ers moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Bochum. Loser Wolmirstedt keeps the sixteenth position with 16 games lost. Giessen 46ers will meet at home Nuernberg (#9) in the next round. Wolmirstedt will play against Koblenz (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wolmirstedt: D.Williamson 28+5reb+1ast, M.Hughes 17+7reb+4ast, T.Stewart 11+2reb+4ast, N.Pruitt 9+2reb+2ast, K.Wohlrath 6+1reb, A.Ceesay 4+1reb
Giessen 46ers: C.Kyle 25+5reb+3ast, G.Till 16+6reb+1ast, B.Robin 14+1reb+2ast, K.Viktor 12+13reb+3ast, K.Simon 11+1reb+6ast, N.Daniel 8+1reb+2ast

Goettingen - Paderborn 105-99

No shocking result in a game when second ranked BG Goettingen (19-4) defeated at home 15th ranked Uni Baskets (8-15) 105-99 on Saturday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Goettingen outrebounded Paderborn 47-32 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Goettingen looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Zach Jackson (198-1997, college: Omaha) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). point guard Julius Boehmer (193-2002) helped adding 21 points and 5 assists. Nigerian-Canadian Kevin Osawe (201-1999, college: NJIT) responded with 26 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) scored 24 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for BG Goettingen. They maintain second place with 19-4 record behind leader Phoenix Hagen. Paderborn lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Tuebingen. Goettingen will meet Kirchheim (#6) on the road in the next round. Paderborn will play against Muenster (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Paderborn: K.Osawe 26+6reb+1ast, J.Klussmann 24+4reb+3ast, J.Johnson 13+4reb, B.Maughmer 12+6reb+6ast, G.Teichmann 8+1reb+1ast, E.Worku 8+1reb+2ast
Goettingen: J.Zach 25+5reb+4ast, B.Julius 21+2reb+5ast, M.Moenninghoff 14+5reb+2ast, D.Hendrik 11+6reb+3ast, D.Wesley 9+8reb, K.Daniel 7+4reb+6ast

Nuernberg - Crailsheim 65-90

Very expected game in Nuernberg where 9th ranked Falcons (11-12) were rolled over by third ranked Hakro Merlins (18-5) 90-65 on Saturday. Crailsheim forced 21 Nuernberg turnovers. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for point guard Vinnie Shahid (180-1998, college: NDSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points. Guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena, agency: One Motive Sports) helped adding 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Guard Carter Whitt (190-2002, college: Belmont) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and guard Evan Taylor (196-1996, college: Nebraska) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the ninth consecutive win for Hakro Merlins. Crailsheim maintains third place with 18-5 record having just two points less than leader Phoenix Hagen. Nuernberg lost their third game in a row. They keep the ninth position with 12 games lost. Crailsheim will meet at home Artland (#5) in the next round. Nuernberg will play against Giessen 46ers (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nuernberg: C.Whitt 17+5reb+3ast, E.Taylor 13+5reb+3ast, T.Baskin 9+4reb+2ast, S.Tom 8+3reb+2ast, V.Friederici 6+1reb+1ast, C.Feneberg 6+2reb
Crailsheim: S.Vinnie 20+2reb+3ast, G.Anthony 11+6reb+4ast, J.Xavier 11+1reb+1ast, W.Nic 9+3reb+1ast, O.Marvin 9+3reb+2ast, G.Brock 9+6reb+2ast

Bochum - Phoenix Hagen 92-102

Leader Phoenix Hagen delivered the twentieth victory. This time they beat 6th ranked SparkassenStars (12-11) 102-92 in Bochum. Phoenix Hagen made 23-of-26 charity shots (88.5 percent) during the game. Phoenix Hagen had a 32-17 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 19 long-distance shots on high 59.4 percentage. Phoenix Hagen players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Bochum was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Marcus Graves (185-1996, college: Sacramento St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized American guard Devin Schmidt (193-1994, college: Delta St.) contributed with 20 points for the winners. Phoenix Hagen's coach Chris Harris allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Dravon Mangum (203-2000, college: La Tech, agency: Olsta) answered with 20 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import point guard Antonio Williams (183-1997, college: Kent St.) added 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Bochum. Five Phoenix Hagen and four Bochum players scored in double figures. Phoenix Hagen (20-3) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Bochum at the other side dropped to the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Giessen 46ers. Phoenix Hagen will play against Bremerhaven (#4) on the road in the next round. Bochum will play against Karlsruhe PS and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Bochum: D.Mangum 20+9reb, A.Williams 17+5reb+4ast, M.Jones 14+1reb+4ast, N.Geske 12+2reb+5ast, L.Kamp 10+2reb+1ast, K.Dietz 9+6reb+3ast
Phoenix Hagen: S.Devin 20+2reb+3ast, U.Tim 16+5reb, G.Marcus 15+5reb+6ast, N.Lucas 13+7reb+2ast, C.Jeffrey 12+2reb+2ast, R.Anzac 8+7reb

Kirchheim - Koblenz 84-68

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Kirchheim Knights (13-10) beat at home 10th ranked Koblenz (10-13) 84-68 on Saturday. Kirchheim outrebounded Koblenz 40-27 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The game was dominated by American players. It was a great evening for forward Tyrel Morgan (196-2001, college: Texas St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Tylan Pope (198-2001, college: Texas St.) helped adding 20 points and 7 rebounds. Four Kirchheim Knights players scored in double figures. Kirchheim Knights' coach Igor Perovic used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Calvin Wishart (188-1999, college: UCSB) responded with 22 points and 5 rebounds and forward DJ Jeffries (201-1999, college: MSU) scored 7 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Kirchheim moved-up to sixth place. Loser Koblenz keeps the tenth position with 13 games lost. Kirchheim will meet at home league's second-placed Goettingen in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Koblenz will play against Wolmirstedt (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koblenz: C.Wishart 22+5reb, A.Kovacevic 10+1reb+2ast, M.Bacak 8+2reb+1ast, J.Larry 7+1ast, D.Jeffries 7+12reb+4ast, J.Sonnefeld 5+3reb
Kirchheim: P.Tylan 20+7reb+1ast, M.Tyrel 17+10reb+1ast, R.Phillip 17+3reb+2ast, H.Chuck 12+1reb+4ast, L.Mayer 9+4reb+4ast, S.Nick 4+3reb+1ast

Tuebingen - Bayreuth 66-84

Everything could happen in Tuebingen at the game between two tied teams. Both fourteenth ranked Bayreuth and 13th ranked Tigers had identical 8-14 record. But Tigers were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Bayreuth 84-66 on Saturday night. Bayreuth made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American guard KeVaughn Allen (188-1995, college: Florida) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 assists. His fellow American import point guard Rayshawn Mart (190-1998, college: Xavier, LA) helped adding 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Mart is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Bayreuth players scored in double figures. American guard Jordan Johnson (180-1995, college: UNLV) responded with 17 points and Canadian-Haitian forward Patrick Emilien (201-1999, college: Maryland) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Tigers' coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Bayreuth (9-14) moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Koeln. Loser Tigers dropped to the fourteenth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Paderborn. Bayreuth will meet at home Koeln (#12) in the next round. Tuebingen will play against Leverkusen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tuebingen: J.Johnson 17+2reb+3ast, P.Emilien 10+7reb, T.Joenke 8+4reb+2ast, M.Moreaux 6+4reb+1ast, B.Pelote 5+7reb, I.Sanders 5+1reb+1ast
Bayreuth: A.KeVaughn 19+2reb+5ast, M.Rayshawn 16+5reb+4ast, H.Tehree 16+6reb+3ast, L.Lenny 15+3reb+1ast, D.Nat-Sidi 9+2reb, I.Leroy 6+1reb+1ast

Muenster - Leverkusen 84-80

Bottom-ranked Muenster managed to get a sixth victory, breaking the series of two consecutive losses on Saturday night. This time they won against seventeenth-ranked Leverkusen 84-80. The best player for the winners was American swingman Andrew OBrien (201, college: Southwestern, KS) who scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow American import forward Nicholas McMullen (203-2002, college: Georgia St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Muenster players scored in double figures. Muenster's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Dennis Heinzmann (216-1991) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and American guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG) added 17 points, 5 assists and 5 steals (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) respectively for the guests. Muenster (6-17) moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with defeated Leverkusen. Muenster is looking forward to face higher ranked Paderborn (#15) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Leverkusen will play against Tuebingen and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: D.Heinzmann 25+13reb+2ast, K.Langley 17+3reb+5ast, L.Finn Kahl 12+3reb+2ast, L.Wur 8+6reb+1ast, R.Lynch 7+3reb, S.Brach 4+4reb+1ast
Muenster: A.Philip 15+3reb, M.Nicholas 14+11reb, A.OBrien 14+6reb+6ast, C.Gruehn 13+2reb+2ast, J.Curtis 9+4reb+2ast, O.Pahnke 8+1ast

Artland - Karlsruhe PS 87-94

There was a surprise result in Quakenbrueck where thirteenth ranked Lions (9-13) won against higher ranked Artland Dragons (14-9) 94-87 on Sunday. Karlsruhe PS made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American forward David Ejah (201-2000, college: Indianapolis, agency: Players Group) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Isaiah Rayshaud Hart (180-1999, college: AUM) helped adding 26 points. American-Syrian guard Amir Hinton (196-1997, college: Shaw, agency: Diamond Sports) responded with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Benjamin Burnham (202-2002, college: Virginia Tech) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Five 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. Loser Artland Dragons keeps the fifth position with nine games lost. Karlsruhe PS will meet at home higher ranked Bochum (#8) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Artland will play against Crailsheim and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Artland: A.Hinton 21+6reb+4ast, B.Burnham 15+14reb+1ast, L.Timo 15+4reb+2ast, B.Anthony 13+1reb+5ast, N.Petrone 13+3reb, L.Ruf 5+4reb+2ast
Karlsruhe PS: E.David 34+12reb+2ast, R.Isaiah 26+3ast, W.Tyrese 15+3reb+2ast, D.Mikal 8+3reb+1ast, T.Haarmann 5+2reb, K.Gabriel 3+1reb+1ast

Koeln - Bremerhaven 76-79

Eleventh-ranked RheinStars (9-14) made lots of trouble for fourth ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (16-7) in Koeln on Sunday. The visitors from Bremerhaven managed to secure only three-point victory 79-76. However their fans expected much easier game. Bremerhaven made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American guard Jemarl Baker Jr (195-1998, college: N.Mexico) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 6 rebounds. Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) helped adding 16 points and 4 assists. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven's coach Steven Esterkamp used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Mike Miller (193-1997, college: N.Texas) responded with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and French swingman Kenny Baptiste (203-2000) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bremerhaven maintains fourth place with 16-7 record. Loser RheinStars dropped to the twelfth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Bayreuth. Bremerhaven will meet at home league's leader Phoenix Hagen in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Koeln will play against Bayreuth (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Koeln: K.Baptiste 16+7reb+2ast, H.Elisias 13+4reb+1ast, M.Mike 13+7reb+6ast, J.Guenther 12+1reb+3ast, B.Rohwer 6+2reb+1ast, M.Begue 6+1reb
Bremerhaven: B.Jemarl 17+6reb+1ast, M.Elijah 16+2reb+4ast, C.Carlos 12+4reb+1ast, B.Lorenz 11+2reb+1ast, B.Adrian 9+3reb+2ast, F.Raphael 6+2reb+2ast