A Division Round 1 (Regular Season): Alba takes a leadership position

The Regular Season in A Division just started. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Alba smashed Kormend in Szekesfehervar 96-77. Alba dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Kormend's 32 and made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Kormend 42-20 including a 25-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Kormend helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin forward Bojan Subotic (203-1990) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Joshua Scott (185-1998, college: Thomas Univ.) contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Nigerian point guard Uchenna Iroegbu (188-1996, college: Stony Brook, agency: Olsta) answered with 16 points and 4 assists for Kormend. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kormend will play next round against strong Atomeromu trying to get back on the winning streak. Alba will try to continue on its current victory against Sopron KC at home.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of NKA Pecs in Paks. Visitors were rolled over by Atomeromu 102-77. The former international swingman Szilard Benke (197, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) stepped up and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and Clarence Daniels chipped in 20 points. At the losing side American guard Kieffer Punter (193-1999, college: Troy) responded with 20 points and 7 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. Atomeromu will play against Kormend on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. NKA Pecs will play against Szolnok and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Honved which hosted in Budapest Duna Aszfalt. Honved had an easy win 83-65. Vincent Valerio-Bodon nailed 24 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Pavle Djurisic came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds for Duna Aszfalt in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Honved will meet DEAC in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Duna Aszfalt will play against Kaposvari and hope to win that game.

Other games in round 1 were not that significant. Szedeak lost to Kaposvari on the road 98-99. Sopron KC won against DEAC on its own court 100-82. OSE Lions lost to Szolnok in a road game 93-104. Szombathely rolled over Phoenix-MT at home 94-75.
The most impressive performance of 1st round was 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists by Zoltan Perl of Szombathely.



Alba - Kormend 96-77:
Alba smashed Kormend in Szekesfehervar 96-77. Alba dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Kormend's 32 and made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Kormend 42-20 including a 25-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by Kormend helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin forward Bojan Subotic (203-1990) who helped to win the game recording 17 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Joshua Scott (185-1998, college: Thomas Univ.) contributed with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Nigerian point guard Uchenna Iroegbu (188-1996, college: Stony Brook, agency: Olsta) answered with 16 points and 4 assists and American forward Xavier Cork (208-2001, college: TCU, agency: Helping Ballers) added 14 points in the effort for Kormend. Four Alba and five Kormend players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kormend will play next round against strong Atomeromu trying to get back on the winning streak. Alba will try to continue on its current victory against Sopron KC at home.
Top scorers:
Alba: V.David 20, S.Bojan 17+8reb+2ast, S.Joshua 15+5reb+5ast, V.Mladen 13+6reb, P.Marcell 9+7reb+6ast, M.Bulcsu 8+2reb+3ast
Kormend: U.Iroegbu 16+2reb+4ast, X.Cork 14+2reb+2ast, K.Durazi 12+2reb+2ast, M.Warrick 10+2reb+3ast, T.Kristof 10+5reb+2ast, T.Ivosev 7+3reb

Atomeromu - NKA Pecs 102-77:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of NKA Pecs in Paks. Visitors were rolled over by Atomeromu 102-77. Atomeromu dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to NKA Pecs' 38. Atomeromu players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The former international swingman Szilard Benke (197, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) stepped up and scored 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and American forward Clarence Daniels (192-2000, college: UNH) chipped in 20 points. Four Atomeromu players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Kieffer Punter (193-1999, college: Troy) responded with 20 points and 7 assists and New Zealand power forward James Moors (208-2000, college: Colorado St.) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Atomeromu will play against Kormend on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. NKA Pecs will play against Szolnok and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Atomeromu: D.Clarence 20+4reb, J.Jay 17+5reb+2ast, B.Szilard 16+6reb+7ast, Y.Kalif 15+4reb+1ast, D.Halmai 8+1reb+5ast, J.Yasiin 8+3reb+7ast
NKA Pecs: K.Punter 20+3reb+7ast, J.Moors 16+9reb, L.Komma 8, B.Gabor 7+2reb+1ast, B.Buglyo 7+2reb+1ast, G.Lukacsi 6+2ast

Honved - Duna Aszfalt 83-65:
An interesting game for Honved which hosted in Budapest Duna Aszfalt. Honved had an easy win 83-65. International swingman Vincent Valerio-Bodon (207-2001) nailed 24 points and 4 assists for the winning side and point guard Kristof Simon (186-1994) accounted for 11 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Honved players scored in double figures. Montenegrin center Pavle Djurisic (207-2000, college: Austin Peay, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 14 points and 5 rebounds and American guard Shaun Doss (194-1999, college: UAPB) added 11 points respectively for Duna Aszfalt in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Honved will meet DEAC in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Duna Aszfalt will play against Kaposvari and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Honved: V.Vincent 24+4reb+4ast, M.Jarvis 18+2reb+4ast, S.Kristof 11+8reb+8ast, I.Keller 10+6reb+1ast, B.Kevin 5+11reb, R.Adam 5+2reb+1ast
Duna Aszfalt: P.Djurisic 14+5reb+1ast, S.Doss 11+3reb+2ast, K.Wittmann 10+1ast, M.Jovicic 7+3reb, K.Karahodzic 5+7reb+1ast, I.Milan 5+4reb+1ast

Kaposvari - Szedeak 99-98:
Kaposvari used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Szeged 99-98 on Saturday night. However just one-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Kaposvari looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Ryan Woolridge (191-1996, college: Gonzaga) nailed 21 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winning side and ex-international Marko Filipovity (205-1996, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) accounted for 20 points. American guard Ethan Wright (191-2000, college: Colorado) came up with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Garfield Turner (198, college: Drexel) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Szedeak in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Kaposvari will meet Duna Aszfalt in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Szedeak will play against Phoenix-MT and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kaposvari: W.Ryan 21+5reb+7ast, F.Marko 20+3reb+1ast, W.Anthony 16+4reb+2ast, P.Mark 15+4reb, Q.Bullock 14+4reb+3ast, M.Bonke 8+4reb+2ast
Szedeak: D.Drenovac 22+3reb+1ast, E.Wright 20+10reb+2ast, G.Turner 16+7reb+3ast, N.Simon 13+3reb+1ast, M.Glisic 11+9reb+1ast, K.Gaspar 6+4reb+4ast

Sopron KC - DEAC 100-82:
Sopron KC used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Debrecen 100-82 on Friday night. Sopron KC made 30-of-39 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. American point guard Robert Ford III (183-1999, college: Montana St.) nailed 32 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import guard Trey Wertz (196-1999, college: Notre Dame) accounted for 25 points (made all of his eight free throws). American forward Dimitrius Underwood (191-1998, college: Charleston, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 19 points and 5 rebounds and ex-international guard Balint Mocsan (191-1997, college: Idaho St.) added 14 points respectively for DEAC in the defeat. Four Sopron KC and five DEAC players scored in double figures. DEAC's coach Akos Petho rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Sopron KC will meet Alba in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. DEAC will play against Honved and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sopron KC: F.Robert 32+6reb+4ast, W.Trey 25+2reb+3ast, T.Bryant 14+4reb+1ast, K.Daniel 12+4reb+2ast, K.Domonkos 7+3reb, M.Robert 7+7reb+2ast
DEAC: D.Underwood 19+5reb+3ast, B.Mocsan 14+4reb+3ast, B.Horvath 12+7reb+1ast, Z.Simmons 12+7reb+1ast, J.Duffy 11+4reb+3ast, B.Flasar 8+3reb+2ast

Szolnok - OSE Lions 104-93:
Szolnok used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Oraszlany 104-93 on Friday night. Szolnok outrebounded OSE Lions 42-27 including a 15-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Szolnok looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Finnish center Alexander Madsen (208-1995) nailed 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and international guard Botond Cseh (198) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds. Szolnok's coach Mikko Larkas used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Serbian power forward Dusan Stojicic (205-2001) came up with 25 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and American Kedrian Johnson (190-1999, college: WVU) added 19 points respectively for OSE Lions in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Szolnok will meet NKA Pecs on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. OSE Lions will play against Szombathely and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Szolnok: M.Alexander 22+9reb, B.Cseh 15+6reb+2ast, P.Josh 14+4reb+4ast, B.Khalil 13+3reb+6ast, G.Chevez 10+7reb+1ast, P.Tamas 9+2ast
OSE Lions: D.Stojicic 25+5reb+2ast, K.Johnson 19+4reb, R.Harrison 13+3reb+4ast, P.Csendes 10+2reb+6ast, J.Reece 9+6reb+2ast, P.Zsiros 5+1reb+1ast

Szombathely - Phoenix-MT 94-75:
Szombathely used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Fot 94-75 on Saturday night. Szombathely made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Phoenix-MT turnovers. The former international guard Zoltan Perl (195-1995) nailed 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and ex-international guard Benedek Varadi (195-1995) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. Szombathely's coach Milos Konakov used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. The former international power forward Levente Juhos (206-1991, college: Moberly Area) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Andras Dancsecs (188-2000) added 12 points respectively for Phoenix-MT in the defeat. Szombathely will meet OSE Lions in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Phoenix-MT will play against Szedeak in Szeged and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Szombathely: P.Zoltan 25+7reb+7ast, V.Benedek 14+5reb+3ast, T.Andras 11+3reb+3ast, B.Kristof 9+5reb, G.Juwan 9+3reb+1ast, P.Joshua 8+8reb+1ast
Phoenix-MT: L.Juhos 17+7reb, D.Andras 12+2reb+2ast, D.Ellis 11+3reb, J.Kinney 9+3reb+4ast, S.Mitchell 8+3reb+3ast, A.Armin 8+5reb+1ast