ProA Round 24 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Phoenix Hagen (20-4) on the court of fourth ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Eisbaeren Bremerhaven 94-79. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Phoenix Hagen. Bremerhaven have a solid three-game winning streak. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven maintains fourth position with 17-7 record. Phoenix Hagen at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Bremerhaven are looking forward to face Artland (#6) in Quakenbrueck in the next round. Phoenix Hagen will play at home against the league's second-placed Goettingen (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Kirchheim. Sixth ranked Kirchheim Knights (14-10) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-best BG Goettingen (19-5) 87-86 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of BG Goettingen. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Chuck Harris (188-2001, college: SMU) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Nicolas Bretzel who added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Wesley Dreamer (201-2000, college: NW Missouri St.) with 19 points and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Kirchheim Knights have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Artland. Goettingen at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Crailsheim. Kirchheim will play against bottom-ranked Wolmirstedt (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Goettingen will play against the league's leader Phoenix Hagen (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Fifth-ranked Artland Dragons (14-10) were very close to win a game against third ranked Hakro Merlins (19-5) in Crailsheim on Saturday. Hakro Merlins managed to secure only two-point victory 92-90. However their fans expected easier game. The winners were led by Anthony Gaines who scored that evening 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Hakro Merlins' coach David McCray used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 28 points and 9 rebounds by Benjamin Burnham did not help to save the game for Artland. Hakro Merlins have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Crailsheim moved-up to second place, which they share with Goettingen. Artland lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with Kirchheim. Crailsheim will meet Tuebingen (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Artland will play against Bremerhaven (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 24: bottom-ranked Muenster was smashed by Paderborn on the road 88-67. Leverkusen won against Tuebingen on its own court 94-81. Nuernberg unfortunately lost to Giessen 46ers in a road game 81-90. Bayreuth recorded a loss to Koeln at home 82-93. Bochum was defeated by Karlsruhe PS on the opponent's court 87-83. Koblenz beat Wolmirstedt in a home game 91-82. Wolmirstedt lost to Karlsruhe PS on the road 79-91.
The most impressive performance of 24th round was 12 points and 10 rebounds by Fabien Kondo of Wolmirstedt.



Paderborn - Muenster 88-67

No shocking result in a game when fifteenth ranked Uni Baskets (9-15) crushed 18th ranked Muenster (6-18) in Paderborn 88-67 on Friday. Paderborn made 24-of-24 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. They also forced 20 Muenster turnovers. The winners were led by Nigerian-Canadian Kevin Osawe (201-1999, college: NJIT) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) and Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) supported him with 20 points and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Four Uni Baskets players scored in double figures. Even 17 points by American forward Philip Alston (198-2001, college: Loyola, IL) did not help to save the game for Muenster. His fellow American import swingman Andrew OBrien (201, college: Southwestern, KS) added 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Paderborn moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Bayreuth. Loser Muenster dropped to the seventeenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Wolmirstedt. Paderborn will meet higher ranked Giessen 46ers (#7) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Muenster will play against Bayreuth (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Paderborn: O.Kevin 21+10reb+2ast, K.Jonathan 20+2reb+7ast, W.Eyassu 18+2reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 13+3reb+2ast, T.Grant 5+1reb, B.Karl 4+6reb+3ast
Muenster: P.Alston 17+4reb, G.Cosmo 11+4reb, C.Jones 8+2reb+1ast, N.McMullen 8+6reb+1ast, P.Oliver 7, O.Andrew 6+5reb+4ast

Leverkusen - Tuebingen 94-81

There was a minor upset when 15th ranked Tigers (8-16) lost on the road to seventeenth ranked Leverkusen (7-17) 94-81 on Saturday. Leverkusen outrebounded Tuebingen 40-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG) who scored that evening 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and point guard Luca Finn Kahl (191-1997) supported him with 22 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 21 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by American guard Jordan Johnson (180-1995, college: UNLV) did not help to save the game for Tuebingen. Forward Melkisedek Moreaux (198-1996, college: Mercyhurst) added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Leverkusen moved-up to sixteenth place. Tuebingen lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth position with 16 games lost. Leverkusen will meet higher ranked Bochum (#8) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tuebingen will play against Crailsheim (#3) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: F.Luca 22+4reb+2ast, W.John 15+3reb, H.Dennis 14+8reb+1ast, L.Kobe 14+8reb+8ast, W.Lok 11+10reb+2ast, S.Urbansky 8+1reb
Tuebingen: J.Johnson 21+4reb+3ast, I.Sanders 14+2reb+1ast, M.Moreaux 13+9reb+4ast, T.Joenke 12+6reb+1ast, B.Pelote 12+4reb, P.Emilien 6+1reb+1ast

Bremerhaven - Phoenix Hagen 94-79

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Phoenix Hagen (20-4) on the court of fourth ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Eisbaeren Bremerhaven 94-79. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Phoenix Hagen. Bremerhaven have a solid three-game winning streak. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven maintains fourth position with 17-7 record. Phoenix Hagen at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Bremerhaven are looking forward to face Artland (#6) in Quakenbrueck in the next round. Phoenix Hagen will play at home against the league's second-placed Goettingen (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Giessen 46ers - Nuernberg 90-81

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked 46ers (13-11) won against 9th ranked Falcons (11-13) in Giessen 90-81 on Saturday. The winners were led by American guard Kyle Castlin (193-1996, college: Xavier) who scored that evening 17 points and 8 rebounds and Serbian forward Viktor Kovacevic (203-1999, college: West Liberty, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four 46ers players scored in double figures. 46ers' coach Branislav Ignjatovic used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Trevor Baskin (206-2002, college: Colorado) did not help to save the game for Nuernberg. point guard Vincent Friederici (190-2001, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) added 13 points and 4 assists. 46ers have a solid three-game winning streak. Giessen 46ers maintains seventh position with 13-11 record. Nuernberg lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Karlsruhe PS and Koblenz. Giessen 46ers will meet at home Paderborn (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Nuernberg will play against Karlsruhe PS (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Giessen 46ers: C.Kyle 17+8reb+2ast, F.Luis 15+2reb+2ast, K.Viktor 14+7reb+1ast, B.Robin 11+3reb, W.Aiden 9+1reb+3ast, K.Simon 7+4reb+1ast
Nuernberg: T.Baskin 17+14reb+4ast, V.Friederici 13+1reb+4ast, G.Giouzelis 11+2reb, S.Tom 10+5reb, L.Lagerpusch 9+3reb, C.Whitt 8+3reb+3ast

Bayreuth - Koeln 82-93

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both twelfth ranked RheinStars and 13th ranked Bayreuth had identical 9-14 record. But Bayreuth was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Koeln 93-82 on Saturday night. Koeln outrebounded Bayreuth 35-24 including 24 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by center Bjorn Rohwer (213-1995) who scored that evening 15 points and 6 rebounds and Haitian-American center Hall Elisias (203-1998, college: Bryant, agency: Players Group) supported him with 14 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even 9 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists by Dutch forward Willem Brandwijk (204-1995, college: IUP) did not help to save the game for Bayreuth. American guard Tehree Horn (193-2001, college: USC Aiken, agency: One Motive Sports) added 11 points. Five Koeln and four Bayreuth players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Koeln maintains twelfth position with 10-14 record. Loser Bayreuth keeps the thirteenth place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Paderborn. Koeln will meet higher ranked Koblenz (#11) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bayreuth will play against Muenster and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koeln: H.Haris 16+1reb+4ast, R.Bjorn 15+6reb+2ast, E.Hall 14+7reb+1ast, B.Kenny 12+4reb+1ast, M.Miller 10+6reb+4ast, O.Justin 7+2reb+1ast
Bayreuth: K.Sturdivant 13+4ast, N.Diallo 12+4reb, R.Mart 11+2reb+3ast, T.Horn 11+4reb+2ast, L.Liedtke 10+1reb+1ast, W.Brandwijk 9+11reb+6ast

Kirchheim - Goettingen 87-86

Important game to mention about took place in Kirchheim. Sixth ranked Kirchheim Knights (14-10) saved a 1-point victory at home edging second-best BG Goettingen (19-5) 87-86 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of BG Goettingen. Kirchheim dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to BG Goettingen's 28. They outrebounded Goettingen 44-32 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Kirchheim players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Chuck Harris (188-2001, college: SMU) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and center Nicolas Bretzel (213-1999) who added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American forward Wesley Dreamer (201-2000, college: NW Missouri St.) with 19 points and 6 assists and Mathis Moenninghoff (200-1992, college: Gonzaga) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Goettingen players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Kirchheim Knights have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Artland. Goettingen at the other side keeps the second position with five games lost. They share it with Crailsheim. Kirchheim will play against bottom-ranked Wolmirstedt (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Goettingen will play against the league's leader Phoenix Hagen (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kirchheim: H.Chuck 16+5reb+5ast, P.Tylan 15+7reb, M.Tyrel 14+3reb, B.Nicolas 9+10reb+4ast, J.Aeneas 9+3reb, S.Nick 9+7reb
Goettingen: W.Dreamer 19+3reb+6ast, M.Mathis 17+6reb, J.Sears 14+3reb+4ast, A.Ramstedt 12+5reb+1ast, H.Drescher 9+3reb+1ast, J.Juenemann 5+4reb

Karlsruhe PS - Bochum 87-83

There was a small surprise when eleventh ranked Lions (11-13) defeated 8th ranked SparkassenStars (12-12) in Karlsruhe 87-83 on Sunday. Karlsruhe PS made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by center Maurice Pluskota (209-1992) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and American guard Tyrese Williams (190-2000, college: Quinnipiac, agency: One Motive Sports) supported him with 17 points and 4 assists. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Lions' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 29 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Myreon Jones (190-2000, college: Florida) did not help to save the game for Bochum. His fellow American import forward Dravon Mangum (203-2000, college: La Tech, agency: Olsta) added 16 points and 7 rebounds. Four Bochum players scored in double figures. Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. Karlsruhe PS moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Nuernberg and Koblenz. Loser SparkassenStars keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Karlsruhe PS will meet at home Nuernberg (#9) in the next round. Bochum will play against Leverkusen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Karlsruhe PS: P.Maurice 29+12reb+3ast, W.Tyrese 17+2reb+4ast, E.David 11+6reb, D.Mikal 8+2reb+1ast, R.Isaiah 7+3reb+1ast, B.Kilian 7+3reb+2ast
Bochum: M.Jones 29+6reb+2ast, D.Mangum 16+7reb+2ast, M.Green 14, J.Grof 11+4reb+1ast, M.Strange 4, A.Pickett 4+7reb+1ast

Crailsheim - Artland 92-90

Fifth-ranked Artland Dragons (14-10) were very close to win a game against third ranked Hakro Merlins (19-5) in Crailsheim on Saturday. Hakro Merlins managed to secure only two-point victory 92-90. However their fans expected easier game. The winners were led by American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena, agency: One Motive Sports) who scored that evening 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Austrian Marvin Ogunsipe (203-1996) supported him with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Hakro Merlins players scored in double figures. Hakro Merlins' coach David McCray used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 28 points and 9 rebounds by American forward Benjamin Burnham (202-2002, college: Virginia Tech) did not help to save the game for Artland. His fellow American import point guard Buzz Anthony (180-1998, college: RMC) added 22 points and 5 assists. Hakro Merlins have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Crailsheim moved-up to second place, which they share with Goettingen. Artland lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with ten games lost. They share it with Kirchheim. Crailsheim will meet Tuebingen (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Artland will play against Bremerhaven (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Crailsheim: G.Anthony 19+6reb+4ast, S.Vinnie 14+1reb+3ast, O.Marvin 14+8reb+4ast, G.Brock 14+7reb+2ast, J.Xavier 10+5ast, M.TJ 9+6reb+1ast
Artland: B.Burnham 28+9reb+1ast, B.Anthony 22+2reb+5ast, A.Hinton 16+3reb+7ast, L.Timo 9+4reb+1ast, E.Ndi 4+2reb, L.Ruf 4+3reb

Koblenz - Wolmirstedt 91-82

There was no surprise when 17th ranked Wolmirstedt (6-18) lost on the road to eleventh ranked Koblenz (11-13) 91-82 on Sunday. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by guard Calvin Wishart (188-1999, college: UCSB) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists and forward Devonte McCall (198-1998, college: Post) supported him with 19 points. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by forward DeVondre Perry (201-1999, college: Albany) did not help to save the game for Wolmirstedt. Guard Daivien Williamson (185-2000, college: Wake Forest, agency: One Motive Sports) added 19 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Koblenz moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Nuernberg and Karlsruhe PS. Wolmirstedt lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 18 games lost. They share it with Muenster. Koblenz will meet at home Koeln (#12) in the next round. Wolmirstedt will play against Kirchheim (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koblenz: W.Calvin 22+9reb+10ast, M.Devonte 19+2reb+2ast, B.Badu 18+1reb+2ast, L.Julian 9+1reb+2ast, K.Aleksa 8+3reb, M.Alexander 4+4reb
Wolmirstedt: D.Perry 20+6reb, D.Williamson 19+2reb+1ast, K.Wohlrath 10+3reb+2ast, M.Hughes 7+3reb+4ast, N.Pruitt 6+5reb+4ast, F.Kondo 6+4reb+1ast

Karlsruhe PS - Wolmirstedt 91-79

No shocking result in a game when eleventh ranked Lions (11-13) beat bottom-ranked Wolmirstedt (6-18) in Karlsruhe 91-79 on Friday. Karlsruhe PS made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Isaiah Rayshaud Hart (180-1999, college: AUM) who scored that evening 16 points and 5 assists and the other American import forward David Ejah (201-2000, college: Indianapolis, agency: Players Group) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Even 20 points by American forward DeVondre Perry (201-1999, college: Albany) did not help to save the game for Wolmirstedt. Power forward Fabien Kondo (206-2002) added 12 points and 10 rebounds. Four Wolmirstedt players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. Karlsruhe PS moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Nuernberg and Koblenz. Wolmirstedt lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 18 games lost. They share it with Muenster. Karlsruhe PS will meet at home Nuernberg (#9) in the next round. Wolmirstedt will play against Kirchheim (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Karlsruhe PS: R.Isaiah 16+5ast, E.David 12+7reb+1ast, W.Tyrese 11+3reb+2ast, D.Mikal 9+3reb, A.Julian 9+3reb+3ast, B.Kilian 9+4reb+1ast
Wolmirstedt: D.Perry 20+1reb+3ast, F.Kondo 12+10reb, N.Pruitt 11+1reb, K.Wohlrath 11+5reb+1ast, D.Williamson 8+5reb+5ast, M.Hughes 7+2reb+1ast