ProA Round 31 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Phoenix Hagen defeat Kirchheim

The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

ProA top team - Phoenix Hagen (26-5) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Kirchheim Knights (18-13) 96-75. Phoenix Hagen forced 19 Kirchheim turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Kirchheim helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for guard Marcus Graves (185-1996, college: Sacramento St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 assists. Swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. Phoenix Hagen's coach Chris Harris felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Chuck Harris (188-2001, college: SMU) responded with 24 points. Phoenix Hagen maintains first place with 26-5 record. Kirchheim at the other side keeps the sixth position with 13 games lost. Phoenix Hagen are looking forward to face Bayreuth (#12) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Kirchheim will play against Paderborn (#15) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
The game in Bochum supposed to be also worth to mention about. Seventh ranked 46ers (17-14) played at the court of 8th ranked SparkassenStars (14-17). 46ers smashed SparkassenStars 95-67. It was an exceptional evening for center Till Gloger (204-1993, college: Maine) who led the winners and scored 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Jonathan Maier accounted for 10 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Dravon Mangum (203-2000, college: La Tech, agency: Olsta) came up with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Bochum in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Giessen 46ers maintains seventh place with 17-14 record. Bochum lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 17 games lost. Giessen 46ers will play against Koeln (#10) at home in the next round. Bochum will play against the league's second-placed Crailsheim having rather not much hope for a victory.
A very close game took place in Koeln between Lions and RheinStars. Eighth ranked Lions (15-16) got a very close victory on the road over 10th ranked RheinStars (13-18). Lions managed to escape with a 2-point win 69-67 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of RheinStars. Wesley Oba fired 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Bjorn Rohwer produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Karlsruhe PS maintains eighth place with 15-16 record. Loser RheinStars keeps the tenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Karlsruhe PS will meet at home higher ranked Bremerhaven (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Koeln will play against Giessen 46ers (#7) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 31: bottom-ranked Muenster was destroyed by Wolmirstedt on the opponent's court 105-81. Goettingen outscored Bayreuth in a home game 93-70. Tuebingen recorded a loss to Artland on the road 97-88. Paderborn was defeated by Crailsheim on its own court 75-87. Nuernberg was beaten by Bremerhaven in a road game 81-73. Koblenz won against Leverkusen at home 103-94.



Wolmirstedt - Muenster 105-81

Rather expected game when 18th ranked Muenster (8-23) was crushed on the road by sixteenth ranked Wolmirstedt (10-21) 105-81 on Friday. Wolmirstedt looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Muenster's players. American forward DeVondre Perry (201-1999, college: Albany) fired 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. Martin Bogdanov (186-1992) chipped in 13 points and 5 assists. American guard Deshon Taylor (188-1996, college: Fresno St.) produced 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import forward Philip Alston (198-2001, college: Loyola, IL) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Wolmirstedt maintains sixteenth place with 10-21 record. Loser Muenster stay at the bottom position with 23 games lost. Wolmirstedt will meet Leverkusen (#17) on the road in the next round. Muenster will play against Artland and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Muenster: D.Taylor 25+6reb+6ast, P.Alston 10+7reb+2ast, C.Jones 10+2reb+1ast, A.Touray 10+4reb, P.Oliver 7+3reb, N.Masnic 7+4reb
Wolmirstedt: P.De'Vondre 22+8reb+5ast, H.Travis 17+2reb+1ast, W.Daivien 15+1reb+5ast, B.Martin 13+3reb+5ast, W.Kevin 9+4reb+1ast, H.Michael 8+6reb+1ast

Goettingen - Bayreuth 93-70

Very predictable result when third ranked BG Goettingen (22-9) smashed at home 11th ranked Bayreuth (13-18) 93-70 on Saturday. Goettingen looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Zach Jackson (198-1997, college: Omaha) fired 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import point guard Jordan Sears (180-2001, college: LSU) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Lenny Liedtke (198-2004, agency: LUMANI 10.7) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and American point guard Rayshawn Mart (190-1998, college: Xavier, LA) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Goettingen maintains third place with 22-9 record having four points less than leader Phoenix Hagen. Loser Bayreuth dropped to the tenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Goettingen will meet Nuernberg (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bayreuth will play against the league's leader Phoenix Hagen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bayreuth: L.Liedtke 17+6reb, W.Brandwijk 11+5reb, K.Allen 10+2reb+4ast, R.Mart 10+4reb+4ast, L.Ikejiaku 10+2reb, T.Horn 6+4reb+1ast
Goettingen: J.Zach 21+6reb, D.Wesley 14+6reb+1ast, S.Jordan 13+5reb+5ast, M.Moenninghoff 12+2reb+1ast, J.Janis 11+7reb+2ast, B.Julius 9+2reb+5ast

Bochum - Giessen 46ers 67-95

The game in Bochum supposed to be also worth to mention about. Seventh ranked 46ers (17-14) played at the court of 8th ranked SparkassenStars (14-17). 46ers smashed SparkassenStars 95-67. Giessen 46ers shot 63.2 percent from the field. Giessen 46ers had a 26-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Bochum's players. It was an exceptional evening for center Till Gloger (204-1993, college: Maine) who led the winners and scored 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Center Jonathan Maier (211-1992) accounted for 10 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. American forward Dravon Mangum (203-2000, college: La Tech, agency: Olsta) came up with 16 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import point guard Antonio Williams (183-1997, college: Kent St.) added 18 points respectively for Bochum in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Giessen 46ers maintains seventh place with 17-14 record. Bochum lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 17 games lost. Giessen 46ers will play against Koeln (#10) at home in the next round. Bochum will play against the league's second-placed Crailsheim having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Bochum: A.Williams 18+2reb+3ast, D.Mangum 16+8reb, N.Geske 10+3reb+1ast, M.Green 8+2reb, M.Jones 7+5reb+3ast, A.Pickett 6+1reb+1ast
Giessen 46ers: G.Till 20+4reb+1ast, B.Robin 13+1reb+4ast, M.Jonathan 10+8reb+1ast, C.Kyle 9+4reb+4ast, K.Simon 8+2reb+6ast, N.Daniel 8+2ast

Artland - Tuebingen 97-88

Not a big story in a game in Quakenbrueck where 14th ranked Tigers (11-20) were defeated by fifth ranked Artland Dragons (20-11) 97-88 on Saturday. Artland outrebounded Tuebingen 42-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. American forward Benjamin Burnham (202-2002, college: Virginia Tech) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. American-Syrian guard Amir Hinton (196-1997, college: Shaw) chipped in 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. American swingman Isaiah Sanders (196-2000, college: Fairmont St.) produced 22 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and the other American import guard Jordan Johnson (180-1995, college: UNLV) added 18 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Artland Dragons have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 20-11 record. Loser Tigers keeps the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Paderborn. Artland will meet bottom-ranked Muenster (#18) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Tuebingen will play against Koblenz (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tuebingen: I.Sanders 22+4reb+1ast, J.Johnson 18+5ast, M.Moreaux 17+6reb, P.Emilien 13+6reb+2ast, B.Pelote 9+4reb+1ast, B.Kaya 8+3ast
Artland: H.Amir 23+9reb+4ast, B.Benjamin 20+16reb+3ast, P.Nate 18+2reb, T.Lanmueller 16+4reb+1ast, L.Fynn 5+2reb, R.Linus 4+4reb

Paderborn - Crailsheim 75-87

Everything went according to plan in Paderborn where second ranked Hakro Merlins (25-6) beat 15th ranked Uni Baskets (11-20) 87-75 on Saturday. Crailsheim looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Austrian Marvin Ogunsipe (203-1996) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Nigerian-Canadian Kevin Osawe (201-1999, college: NJIT) produced 17 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hakro Merlins have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Crailsheim maintains second place with 25-6 record behind leader Phoenix Hagen. Loser Uni Baskets dropped to the fourteenth position with 20 games lost. They share it with Tuebingen. Crailsheim will meet at home Bochum (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Paderborn will play against Kirchheim (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Paderborn: K.Osawe 17+7reb+1ast, J.Klussmann 16+3reb+6ast, J.Johnson 12+6reb, K.Buehner 10+5reb, E.Worku 7+3reb+2ast, N.Marty-Decker 5+2reb+1ast
Crailsheim: O.Marvin 16+11reb+5ast, S.Maurice 16+4reb+1ast, G.Anthony 15+6reb+5ast, J.Xavier 11+1reb+6ast, G.Brock 9+3reb, B.Tyreese 8+2ast

Bremerhaven - Nuernberg 81-73

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Falcons (13-18) were defeated on the road by fourth ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (21-10) 81-73 on Sunday. Bremerhaven made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Jannis Von Seckendorff (204-2002) fired 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American guard Jake Biss (188-1998, college: Shippensburg, agency: Olsta) chipped in 17 points. Five Eisbaeren Bremerhaven players scored in double figures. American forward Trevor Baskin (206-2002, college: Colorado) produced 12 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import forward Brandton Chatfield (208-2001, college: Iowa St.) added 18 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bremerhaven maintains fourth place with 21-10 record. Loser Falcons dropped to the tenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Bremerhaven will meet Karlsruhe PS (#8) on the road in the next round. Nuernberg will play against Goettingen and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nuernberg: B.Chatfield 18+3reb+2ast, T.Baskin 12+9reb+3ast, V.Friederici 12+3ast, E.Taylor 8+1reb, T.Stoiber 6+9reb+3ast, T.Koepple 6+3ast
Bremerhaven: B.Jake 17+2ast, V.Jannis 13+7reb+2ast, F.Raphael 11+1reb+3ast, B.Lorenz 11+3reb, M.Elijah 10+3reb+5ast, C.Carlos 8+2reb+2ast

Phoenix Hagen - Kirchheim 96-75

ProA top team - Phoenix Hagen (26-5) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Kirchheim Knights (18-13) 96-75. Phoenix Hagen forced 19 Kirchheim turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Kirchheim helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a great evening for guard Marcus Graves (185-1996, college: Sacramento St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 assists. Swingman Jeffrey Carroll (198-1994, college: OK State) helped adding 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Phoenix Hagen players scored in double figures. Phoenix Hagen's coach Chris Harris felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side guard Chuck Harris (188-2001, college: SMU) responded with 24 points and forward Tylan Pope (198-2001, college: Texas St.) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds. Phoenix Hagen maintains first place with 26-5 record. Kirchheim at the other side keeps the sixth position with 13 games lost. Phoenix Hagen are looking forward to face Bayreuth (#12) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Kirchheim will play against Paderborn (#15) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Kirchheim: C.Harris 24+4reb+2ast, T.Pope 16+6reb+1ast, P.Russell 13+4reb+4ast, M.Lucas 9+8reb+1ast, F.Nil 6+3reb, A.Jung 4+2reb+1ast
Phoenix Hagen: C.Jeffrey 19+5reb+2ast, U.Tim 14+8reb+3ast, G.Marcus 14+2reb+12ast, S.Devin 14+3reb+5ast, W.Von 9+1reb+1ast, B.Fabian 8+5reb+1ast

Koblenz - Leverkusen 103-94

No shocking result in a game when thirteenth ranked Koblenz (13-18) won against at home 17th ranked Leverkusen (9-22) 103-94 on Sunday. Koblenz made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. American guard Calvin Wishart (188-1999, college: UCSB) fired 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. His fellow American import forward Devonte McCall (198-1998, college: Post) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Koblenz's coach Stephan Dohrn used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American-South Sudanese forward Lok Wur (206-2000, college: GCU) produced 26 points and 6 rebounds and American John Williams (193-1999, college: FIU) added 26 points respectively for lost side. Koblenz moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Leverkusen lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 22 games lost. Koblenz will meet Tuebingen (#14) on the road in the next round. Leverkusen will play against Wolmirstedt and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: J.Williams 26+3reb+3ast, L.Wur 26+6reb+1ast, D.Heinzmann 20+10reb, K.Langley 8+6reb+7ast, S.Brach 6+3reb+2ast, B.Jug 3
Koblenz: W.Calvin 19+4reb+5ast, M.Devonte 19+6reb+1ast, L.Julian 18, B.Badu 13+1reb+1ast, K.Aleksa 9+5reb+3ast, N.Jonas 8+6reb+5ast

Koeln - Karlsruhe PS 67-69

A very close game took place in Koeln between Lions and RheinStars. Eighth ranked Lions (15-16) got a very close victory on the road over 10th ranked RheinStars (13-18). Lions managed to escape with a 2-point win 69-67 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of RheinStars. British forward Wesley Oba (203-1999, college: Missouri St.) fired 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American point guard Isaiah Rayshaud Hart (180-1999, college: AUM) chipped in 16 points. Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Bjorn Rohwer (213-1995) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Mike Miller (193-1997, college: N.Texas) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Koeln players scored in double figures. Karlsruhe PS maintains eighth place with 15-16 record. Loser RheinStars keeps the tenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Karlsruhe PS will meet at home higher ranked Bremerhaven (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Koeln will play against Giessen 46ers (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Koeln: B.Rohwer 13+10reb, H.Hujic 12+2reb+2ast, M.Mike 11+8reb+2ast, K.Baptiste 10+7reb+2ast, M.Begue 8+2reb+2ast, A.Paige 6+5reb+1ast
Karlsruhe PS: O.Wesley 18+5reb, R.Isaiah 16+1reb+2ast, K.Gabriel 9+1reb, E.David 8+9reb+1ast, W.Tyrese 8+3reb+3ast, B.Kilian 5+5reb+4ast