ProA Round 26 (Regular Season): Goettingen is upset by Giessen 46ers

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Goettingen between third ranked BG Goettingen (19-7) and seventh ranked 46ers (15-11) on Sunday night. BG Goettingen was defeated by 46ers in a tough game at home 80-86. Giessen 46ers shot 32 for 43 from the free-throw line, while Goettingen only scored nine points from the stripe. 33 personal fouls committed by Goettingen helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard Kyle Castlin (193-1996, college: Xavier) who scored 27 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Robin Benzing (208-1989) chipped in 22 points. Center Hendrik Drescher (204-2000) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. 46ers have an impressive five-game winning streak. Giessen 46ers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Artland. Goettingen lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Bremerhaven. Giessen 46ers is looking forward to face higher ranked Kirchheim (#5) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Goettingen will play against Muenster and is hoping to win this game.
Leader Phoenix Hagen delivered the twenty second victory. This time they beat 15th ranked Leverkusen (8-18) 91-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leverkusen. Point guard Bjarne Kraushaar (190-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 assists. Jeffrey Carroll contributed with 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Phoenix Hagen's coach Chris Harris allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG) replied with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for Leverkusen. Phoenix Hagen maintains first position with 22-4 record. Leverkusen at the other side dropped to the sixteenth place with 18 games lost. Phoenix Hagen will play against Nuernberg (#12) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Leverkusen will play against Paderborn (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in Nuernberg between Tigers and Falcons. Sixteenth ranked Tigers (9-17) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Falcons (11-15). Tigers managed to escape with a 3-point win 86-83 on Sunday evening. Jordan Johnson scored 19 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Vincent Friederici responded with 18 points. Falcons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tuebingen moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Paderborn. Nuernberg lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Koeln. Tuebingen will meet at home higher ranked Koeln (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Nuernberg will play against the league's leader Phoenix Hagen and will have a slim chance for a victory.

Rest of the games of round 26 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Muenster was crushed by Bremerhaven in a road game 110-71. Paderborn was beaten by Artland at home 87-94. Karlsruhe PS was destroyed by Kirchheim on the opponent's court 89-70. Koeln unfortunately lost to Bochum in a home game 89-93.
The best stats of 26th round was 20 points, 5 assists and 4 steals by Myreon Jones of Bochum.



Bremerhaven - Muenster 110-71

There was no surprise when 17th ranked Muenster (6-20) was crushed on the road by fourth ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (19-7) 110-71 on Sunday. Bremerhaven shot 62.7 percent from the field. Bremerhaven outrebounded Muenster 34-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. Bremerhaven shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 51.3 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Muenster's players. Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) scored 19 points and 6 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Carlos Carter (197-1999, college: Shippensburg) chipped in 22 points during the contest. Five Eisbaeren Bremerhaven players scored in double figures. Cosmo Gruehn (201-1998) responded with 11 points and 8 rebounds and guard Jesse Ani (191-2002) scored 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Goettingen. Muenster lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 20 games lost. Bremerhaven will meet Bochum (#8) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Muenster will play against Goettingen (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Muenster: G.Cosmo 11+8reb+2ast, J.Ani 10+3reb+1ast, A.Touray 8+2ast, N.McMullen 8+4reb, P.Viefhues 7+1reb, C.Jones 6+2ast
Bremerhaven: C.Carlos 22+4reb+3ast, M.Elijah 19+4reb+6ast, B.Adrian 13+5reb+1ast, M.Anton 11+5reb+2ast, S.Jordan 11+6reb, B.Lorenz 11+3reb+2ast

Goettingen - Giessen 46ers 80-86

The most important game in the last round took place in Goettingen between third ranked BG Goettingen (19-7) and seventh ranked 46ers (15-11) on Sunday night. BG Goettingen was defeated by 46ers in a tough game at home 80-86. Giessen 46ers shot 32 for 43 from the free-throw line, while Goettingen only scored nine points from the stripe. 33 personal fouls committed by Goettingen helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American guard Kyle Castlin (193-1996, college: Xavier) who scored 27 points and 9 rebounds. The former international forward Robin Benzing (208-1989) chipped in 22 points. Center Hendrik Drescher (204-2000) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Zach Jackson (198-1997, college: Omaha) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. 46ers have an impressive five-game winning streak. Giessen 46ers moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Artland. Goettingen lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with seven games lost. They share it with Bremerhaven. Giessen 46ers is looking forward to face higher ranked Kirchheim (#5) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Goettingen will play against Muenster and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Goettingen: H.Drescher 15+6reb, J.Boehmer 13+2reb+4ast, Z.Jackson 12+7reb+2ast, J.Sears 9+5reb+3ast, R.Lodders 7+2ast, W.Dreamer 6+2reb+1ast
Giessen 46ers: C.Kyle 27+9reb+2ast, B.Robin 22+1reb+1ast, A.Adnan 13+3reb+5ast, F.Luis 8+6reb+2ast, G.Till 7+2reb, K.Viktor 5+4reb+1ast

Nuernberg - Tuebingen 83-86

A very close game took place in Nuernberg between Tigers and Falcons. Sixteenth ranked Tigers (9-17) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Falcons (11-15). Tigers managed to escape with a 3-point win 86-83 on Sunday evening. Tuebingen held Nuernberg to an opponent 0.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 0.0 percent accuracy of the winners. American guard Jordan Johnson (180-1995, college: UNLV) scored 19 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Bernard Pelote (203-2002, college: WCU, agency: JCK Sports Group) chipped in 18 points during the contest. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. point guard Vincent Friederici (190-2001, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) responded with 18 points and American guard Carter Whitt (190-2002, college: Belmont) scored 14 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Falcons' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tuebingen moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Paderborn. Nuernberg lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. They share it with Koeln. Tuebingen will meet at home higher ranked Koeln (#11) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Nuernberg will play against the league's leader Phoenix Hagen and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Nuernberg: V.Friederici 18, C.Whitt 14+4ast, G.Giouzelis 13, B.Chatfield 10+1ast, T.Stoiber 8+2ast, T.Koepple 6+2ast
Tuebingen: J.Jordan 19+5ast, P.Bernard 18, S.Isaiah 15+1ast, M.Lukas 10+1ast, J.Till-Joscha 7+3ast, M.Melkisedek 6+1ast

Leverkusen - Phoenix Hagen 85-91

Leader Phoenix Hagen delivered the twenty second victory. This time they beat 15th ranked Leverkusen (8-18) 91-85. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Leverkusen. Point guard Bjarne Kraushaar (190-1999) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 assists. American swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) contributed with 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Phoenix Hagen's coach Chris Harris allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG) replied with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and center Dennis Heinzmann (216-1991) added 16 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Leverkusen. Phoenix Hagen maintains first position with 22-4 record. Leverkusen at the other side dropped to the sixteenth place with 18 games lost. Phoenix Hagen will play against Nuernberg (#12) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Leverkusen will play against Paderborn (#15) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: K.Langley 16+5reb+8ast, D.Heinzmann 16+9reb+2ast, J.Williams 12+3reb+2ast, L.Finn Kahl 10+1reb+1ast, U.Soren-Eyke 9+3reb, D.Nicholas 8+2reb+1ast
Phoenix Hagen: K.Bjarne 19+2reb+10ast, N.Dennis 17+1reb, C.Jeffrey 16+9reb, B.Fabian 9+6reb+2ast, R.Anzac 8+3reb+1ast, W.Von 8+1reb

Paderborn - Artland 87-94

No shocking result in a game in Paderborn where sixth ranked Artland Dragons (15-11) defeated 14th ranked Uni Baskets (9-17) 94-87 on Sunday. Artland made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. American forward Benjamin Burnham (202-2002, college: Virginia Tech) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American-Syrian guard Amir Hinton (196-1997, college: Shaw) chipped in 28 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) during the contest. Nigerian-Canadian Kevin Osawe (201-1999, college: NJIT) responded with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) scored 24 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Artland maintains sixth position with 15-11 record, which they share with Giessen 46ers. Loser Uni Baskets keeps the fourteenth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Tuebingen. Artland will meet at home Koblenz (#10) in the next round. Paderborn will play against Leverkusen (#16) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Paderborn: J.Klussmann 24+1reb+5ast, K.Osawe 20+8reb+4ast, B.Maughmer 12+2reb+4ast, L.Kroger 10+6reb, E.Worku 9+1reb+2ast, K.Buehner 4+7reb+2ast
Artland: H.Amir 28+6reb+1ast, B.Benjamin 25+15reb+2ast, A.Buzz 15+1reb+5ast, R.Linus 10+5reb, V.Ivan 6+1reb, P.Nate 3+1reb+4ast

Kirchheim - Karlsruhe PS 89-70

Very expected game when 9th ranked Lions (12-14) were rolled over on the road by fifth ranked Kirchheim Knights (16-10) 89-70 on Sunday. Kirchheim outrebounded Karlsruhe PS 43-26 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Tylan Pope (198-2001, college: Texas St.) scored 29 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Lucas Mayer (185-1999) chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. American point guard Isaiah Rayshaud Hart (180-1999, college: AUM) responded with 17 points and 5 assists and center Maurice Pluskota (209-1992) scored 13 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kirchheim Knights have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 16-10 record. Loser Lions keeps the ninth place with 14 games lost. Kirchheim will meet Giessen 46ers (#7) on the road in the next round. Karlsruhe PS will play against Bayreuth and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Karlsruhe PS: I.Rayshaud Hart 17+4reb+5ast, M.Pluskota 13+3reb+2ast, T.Williams 12+1reb, K.Binapfl 12+3reb+1ast, D.Ejah 8+8reb+2ast, D.Cohn 6+3reb
Kirchheim: P.Tylan 29+7reb+1ast, L.Mayer 13+9reb+6ast, H.Chuck 13+6reb+2ast, R.Phillip 11+7ast, A.Gian 7+3reb, B.Nicolas 6+3reb+1ast

Koeln - Bochum 89-93

Rather predictable result in Koeln where eighth ranked SparkassenStars (13-13) beat 10th ranked RheinStars (11-15) 93-89 on Sunday. The game was dominated by American players. point guard Antonio Williams (183-1997, college: Kent St.) scored 23 points to lead the charge for the winners and guard Myreon Jones (190-2000, college: Florida) chipped in 20 points, 5 assists and 4 steals during the contest. Guard Mike Miller (193-1997, college: N.Texas) responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds and guard Cedric Russell (188-1999, college: Ohio St., agency: Olsta) scored 22 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. RheinStars' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Bochum maintains eighth position with 13-13 record. Loser RheinStars dropped to the eleventh place with 15 games lost. They share the position with Nuernberg. Bochum will meet at home higher ranked Bremerhaven (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Koeln will play against Tuebingen (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koeln: C.Russell 22+4reb+1ast, M.Mike 17+9reb+2ast, K.Baptiste 12+7reb, B.Rohwer 11+6reb+2ast, M.Begue 10+4reb+3ast, H.Hujic 5+1ast
Bochum: W.Antonio 23+2reb+2ast, J.Myreon 20+2reb+5ast, M.Dravon 13+4reb+1ast, K.Lars 13+2reb+2ast, G.Malek 10+8reb+2ast, P.Aitor 7+3reb+1ast