ProA Round 32 (Regular Season): Karlsruhe PS edge Bremerhaven by three points

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in ProA. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 32 in the ProA took place in Karlsruhe. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of higher ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (21-11) to eighth ranked Lions (16-16) 86-83 on Saturday evening. Karlsruhe PS forced 19 Bremerhaven turnovers. The best player for the winners was Kilian Binapfl (198-2000, agency: LUMANI 10.7) who scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). American point guard Isaiah Rayshaud Hart (180-1999, college: AUM) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) produced 10 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the guests. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. Karlsruhe PS maintains eighth position with 16-16 record. Bremerhaven at the other side keeps the fourth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Artland. Karlsruhe PS are looking forward to face higher ranked Goettingen (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bremerhaven will play against Giessen 46ers and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked BG Goettingen (22-10) against eleventh ranked Falcons (14-18) on Saturday night. Visiting BG Goettingen was edged by Falcons in a tough game in Nuernberg 69-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of BG Goettingen. American guard Evan Taylor (196-1996, college: Nebraska) saved the victory by scoring 11 points and 6 rebounds. Brandton Chatfield contributed with 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Falcons' coach Ralph Junge allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Wesley Dreamer (201-2000, college: NW Missouri St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds for Goettingen. Nuernberg moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Bochum and Koeln. Goettingen at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. Nuernberg will play against Koeln (#11) on the road in the next round. Goettingen will play against Karlsruhe PS (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader Phoenix Hagen delivered the twenty seventh victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 12th ranked Bayreuth (13-19) 95-91. Worth to mention a quality performance of Devin Schmidt who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!). Phoenix Hagen's coach Chris Harris used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Willem Brandwijk responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Phoenix Hagen maintains first position with 27-5 record. Loser Bayreuth keeps the twelfth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Koblenz. Phoenix Hagen will meet at home league's second-placed Crailsheim in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bayreuth will play against Koblenz (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Rest of the games of round 32 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Bochum was defeated by Crailsheim in a road game 90-77. Giessen 46ers were beaten by Koeln at home 77-87. Paderborn won against Kirchheim on the opponent's court 92-81. Bottom-ranked Muenster unfortunately lost to Artland in a home game 82-84. Koblenz recorded a loss to Tuebingen on the road 78-79. Leverkusen was defeated by Wolmirstedt on its own court 70-77.
The best stats of 32th round was 16 points and 13 rebounds by Michael Hughes of Wolmirstedt.



Crailsheim - Bochum 90-77

There was no surprise in Crailsheim where 9th ranked SparkassenStars (14-18) were defeated by second ranked Hakro Merlins (26-6) 90-77 on Saturday. Crailsheim looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Anthony Gaines (193-1998, college: Siena, agency: One Motive Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard TJ Madlock (190-2002, college: Alabama St.) who added 18 points during the contest. point guard Niklas Geske (188-1994) responded with 19 points, 7 assists and 4 steals and American forward Malek Green (201-1999, college: YSU) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Crailsheim and five Bochum players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hakro Merlins have an impressive six-game winning streak. Crailsheim maintains second position with 26-6 record behind leader Phoenix Hagen. Bochum lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 18 games lost. They share the position with Nuernberg and Koeln. Crailsheim will meet league's leader Phoenix Hagen on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bochum will play against Muenster (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bochum: N.Geske 19+2reb+7ast, M.Green 17+7reb, D.Mangum 16+5reb+2ast, A.Williams 11+3reb+1ast, M.Jones 10+4reb+1ast, J.Grof 2+3reb
Crailsheim: M.TJ 18+3reb+1ast, S.Vinnie 15, G.Brock 13+4reb+4ast, G.Anthony 12+12reb+2ast, J.Xavier 6+7ast, O.Gianni 6+1ast

Nuernberg - Goettingen 70-69

Very important is a road loss of third ranked BG Goettingen (22-10) against eleventh ranked Falcons (14-18) on Saturday night. Visiting BG Goettingen was edged by Falcons in a tough game in Nuernberg 69-70. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of BG Goettingen. Nuernberg made 17-of-19 charity shots (89.5 percent) during the game. American guard Evan Taylor (196-1996, college: Nebraska) saved the victory by scoring 11 points and 6 rebounds. The other American import forward Brandton Chatfield (208-2001, college: Iowa St.) contributed with 11 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Falcons players scored in double figures. Falcons' coach Ralph Junge allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Wesley Dreamer (201-2000, college: NW Missouri St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and center Hendrik Drescher (204-2000) added 17 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Goettingen. Nuernberg moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Bochum and Koeln. Goettingen at the other side keeps the third position with ten games lost. Nuernberg will play against Koeln (#11) on the road in the next round. Goettingen will play against Karlsruhe PS (#8) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Goettingen: H.Drescher 17+5reb, W.Dreamer 11+12reb, J.Sears 10+3reb+3ast, M.Mathis 8+2reb+2ast, J.Boehmer 7, Z.Jackson 5+3reb+1ast
Nuernberg: S.Tom 13+1reb, F.Vincent 12+1reb+2ast, C.Brandton 11+6reb+2ast, T.Evan 11+6reb+3ast, L.Lars 10+2reb+1ast, B.Trevor 8+2reb+1ast

Giessen 46ers - Koeln 77-87

There was a small surprise in Giessen where tenth ranked RheinStars (14-18) defeated 7th ranked 46ers (17-15) 87-77 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Mike Miller (193-1997, college: N.Texas) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 6 assists and Canadian forward Adam Paige (203-2000, college: Alberta) who added 15 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Bosnian point guard Adnan Arslanagic (182-1997) responded with 18 points and center Till Gloger (204-1993, college: Maine) scored 13 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. Koeln moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Bochum and Nuernberg. Loser 46ers keep the seventh position with 15 games lost. Koeln will meet at home Nuernberg (#9) in the next round. Giessen 46ers will play against Bremerhaven and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Giessen 46ers: A.Arslanagic 18+3reb+2ast, T.Gloger 13+4reb+1ast, R.Benzing 11+2reb+2ast, A.Warnholtz 10+3reb+1ast, K.Castlin 9+1reb+1ast, D.Norl 7+2reb+2ast
Koeln: M.Miller 17+4reb+6ast, P.Adam 15+7reb+1ast, R.Cedric 13+3reb+4ast, W.Zac 11+3reb, B.Maximilian 9+3reb, T.Davis 6

Bayreuth - Phoenix Hagen 91-95

Leader Phoenix Hagen delivered the twenty seventh victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 12th ranked Bayreuth (13-19) 95-91. Phoenix Hagen dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Bayreuth's 28 and made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a quality performance of naturalized American guard Devin Schmidt (193-1994, college: Delta St.) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) and American guard Marcus Graves (185-1996, college: Sacramento St.) who added 16 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Phoenix Hagen's coach Chris Harris used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Dutch forward Willem Brandwijk (204-1995, college: IUP) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds and American guard KeVaughn Allen (188-1995, college: Florida) scored 19 points and 5 assists. Four Phoenix Hagen and five Bayreuth players scored in double figures. Phoenix Hagen maintains first position with 27-5 record. Loser Bayreuth keeps the twelfth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Koblenz. Phoenix Hagen will meet at home league's second-placed Crailsheim in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bayreuth will play against Koblenz (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bayreuth: K.Allen 19+2reb+5ast, W.Brandwijk 18+9reb+1ast, L.Liedtke 16+6reb+2ast, K.Sturdivant 15+2reb+3ast, C.Rahming 11+7reb+2ast, T.Horn 5+4reb+2ast
Phoenix Hagen: S.Devin 26+5reb+3ast, N.Lucas 17+3reb+1ast, G.Marcus 16+6reb+3ast, C.Jeffrey 13+3reb, U.Tim 6+5reb+1ast, O.Marvin 5+2reb+2ast

Kirchheim - Paderborn 81-92

There was an upset when higher ranked Kirchheim Knights (18-14) were defeated at home by fifteenth ranked Uni Baskets (12-20) 92-81 on Saturday. Paderborn made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of Ethiopian-American guard Eyassu Worku (188-1998, college: UC Irvine) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Danish guard Jonathan Klussmann (190-2002) who added 24 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Uni Baskets players scored in double figures. American guard Chuck Harris (188-2001, college: SMU) responded with 19 points and 7 assists and his fellow American import forward Tylan Pope (198-2001, college: Texas St.) scored 17 points. Paderborn moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Tuebingen. Kirchheim lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 14 games lost. Paderborn will meet at home Tuebingen (#14) in the next round. Kirchheim will play against Leverkusen (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kirchheim: C.Harris 19+3reb+7ast, F.Nil 18+2reb+1ast, T.Pope 17+3reb+2ast, G.Aydinoglu 9+3reb, A.Jung 7+5reb+1ast, M.Lucas 5+1ast
Paderborn: K.Jonathan 24+3reb+4ast, W.Eyassu 21+6reb+5ast, O.Kevin 18+7reb+1ast, S.Matej 10+1reb+2ast, M.Nicolas 9+1reb, A.Kayser 4+2reb

Muenster - Artland 82-84

Very predictable result when fifth ranked Artland Dragons (21-11) edged on the road bottom-ranked Muenster (8-24) 84-82 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Benjamin Burnham (202-2002, college: Virginia Tech) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import point guard Buzz Anthony (180-1998, college: RMC) who added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists during the contest. American guard Curtis Jones (191-1997, college: Penn State) responded with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and center Adam Touray (206-1994) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Artland Dragons have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Bremerhaven. Muenster lost third consecutive game. They stay dead last with 24 lost games. Artland will meet Wolmirstedt (#16) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Muenster will play against Bochum and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Muenster: C.Jones 30+6reb+5ast, A.Touray 17+9reb+1ast, N.Masnic 14+5reb, G.Cosmo 14+4reb+1ast, P.Viefhues 3+1ast, P.Alston 2+1reb
Artland: B.Benjamin 18+8reb+2ast, H.Amir 15+4reb+2ast, A.Buzz 11+7reb+9ast, P.Nate 10+1reb+1ast, T.Lanmueller 9+1reb+3ast, D.Bruce 6

Tuebingen - Koblenz 79-78

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Tuebingen where 13th ranked Koblenz (13-19) was edged by fourteenth ranked Tigers (12-20) 79-78 on Saturday. Tuebingen made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game, while Koblenz only scored eight points from the stripe. Tuebingen forced 19 Koblenz turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jordan Johnson (180-1995, college: UNLV) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 4 assists and the other American import forward Bernard Pelote (203-2002, college: WCU, agency: JCK Sports Group) who added 13 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard Julian Larry (190, college: Texas) responded with 13 points and center Alexander Moeller (208-1998) scored 15 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tuebingen maintains fourteenth position with 12-20 record, which they share with Paderborn. Loser Koblenz dropped to the twelfth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Bayreuth. Tuebingen will meet Paderborn (#15) on the road in the next round. Koblenz will play against Bayreuth and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Koblenz: A.Moeller 15+3reb, J.Larry 13+4reb+2ast, D.Jeffries 12+5reb+1ast, C.Wishart 10+1reb+6ast, B.Buck 8+5reb+2ast, D.McCall 5+3reb+1ast
Tuebingen: J.Jordan 16+3reb+4ast, P.Bernard 13+6reb+2ast, T.Miles 10+1reb+2ast, M.Melkisedek 10+5reb+2ast, S.Isaiah 8+3reb, J.Till-Joscha 7+6reb+4ast

Karlsruhe PS - Bremerhaven 86-83

The most exciting game of round 32 in the ProA took place in Karlsruhe. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of higher ranked Eisbaeren Bremerhaven (21-11) to eighth ranked Lions (16-16) 86-83 on Saturday evening. Karlsruhe PS forced 19 Bremerhaven turnovers. The best player for the winners was Kilian Binapfl (198-2000, agency: LUMANI 10.7) who scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). American point guard Isaiah Rayshaud Hart (180-1999, college: AUM) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. Canadian point guard Elijah Miller (183-1997, college: UPEI) produced 10 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and Jordan Samare (202-2002) added 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Eisbaeren Bremerhaven's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. Karlsruhe PS maintains eighth position with 16-16 record. Bremerhaven at the other side keeps the fourth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with Artland. Karlsruhe PS are looking forward to face higher ranked Goettingen (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Bremerhaven will play against Giessen 46ers and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Bremerhaven: J.Samare 16+3reb, J.Baker Jr. 16+2reb, L.Brenneke 11+5reb+1ast, R.Falkenthal 10+3reb, E.Miller 10+5reb+8ast, C.Carter 7+6reb+2ast
Karlsruhe PS: B.Kilian 24+8reb+4ast, K.Gabriel 18+1reb, R.Isaiah 15+3reb+5ast, E.David 14+6reb+2ast, W.Tyrese 7+1reb+3ast, D.Mikal 5+2reb+2ast

Leverkusen - Wolmirstedt 70-77

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixteenth ranked Wolmirstedt's (11-21) road victory over 17th ranked Leverkusen (9-23) 77-70 on Sunday. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Michael Hughes (203-1998, college: Duquesne) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import guard Daivien Williamson (185-2000, college: Wake Forest, agency: One Motive Sports) who added 19 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) during the contest. American guard Kobe Langley (185-2000, college: UNCG) responded with 15 points, 5 assists and 4 steals and center Dennis Heinzmann (216-1991) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds. 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. Wolmirstedt maintains sixteenth position with 11-21 record. Leverkusen lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 23 games lost. Wolmirstedt will meet at home higher ranked Artland (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Leverkusen will play against Kirchheim (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leverkusen: K.Langley 15+3reb+5ast, D.Heinzmann 14+8reb, L.Wur 14+6reb, J.Williams 10+7reb+3ast, D.Nicholas 7+4reb, S.Brach 7+3reb+2ast
Wolmirstedt: W.Daivien 19+4reb+2ast, H.Michael 16+13reb+2ast, P.De'Vondre 15+6reb, H.Travis 11+1reb+1ast, P.Nigel 9+4reb+1ast, M.Paulauskas 3+3reb