Division I Round 3 (Regular Season): KV Reykjavik loses to Thor Thorl

After 3 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Division I and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of KV Reykjavik (2-1) in Reykjaik on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by Thor Thorl (3-0) 140-84. The game without a history. Thor Thorl led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to KV Reykjavik's 50 and made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Thor Thorl forced 19 KV Reykjavik turnovers and outrebounded them 37-25 including 23 on the defensive glass. Thor Thorl looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for forward Sigvaldi Eggertsson (201-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Joey Holifield (192-2000, college: Lourdes) helped adding 20 points and 9 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was forward Sturla Bodvarsson (200-2008) with 13 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Thor Thorl is looking forward to face Akranes IA at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. KV Reykjavik will play against Hamar and is hoping to win this game.
Akranes IA (3-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed Snaefell (0-3) 113-81. It was a quality performance for Croatian-Bosnian forward Gojko Sudzum (203-1994, agency: Bell Basketball) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. Solvi Olason accounted for 21 points and 9 assists. Akranes IA's coach Hjalti Vilhjalmsson felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. French forward Keylane Lasisi (198-2003, college: Huntington, agency: Dagger Basket) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for Snaefell in the defeat. Akranes IA will play against Thor Thorl (#3) in Thorlakshofn in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Snaefell will play at home against Selfoss (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game in Reykjavik supposed to be also quite interesting. Haukar (3-0) played at the court of Fjolnir (1-2). Haukar smashed Fjolnir 111-83 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Frosti Valgardsson who scored 30 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Daniel Halldorsson who recorded a double-double by scoring 31 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. 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. Haukar will meet at home Skallagrimur (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fjolnir will play against Thor and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: Breidablik won against Thor on the opponent's court 104-88. Selfoss managed to outperform Skallagrimur in a home game 86-69. Hamar recorded a loss to KFG on the road 99-89.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 41 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds by Josh Hardiman of Hamar.



Thor AK - Breidablik 88-104:
Very expected game in Akureyri where Thor (0-3) was defeated by Breidablik (2-1) 104-88 on Thursday. The game was mostly controlled by Breidablik. Thor managed to win fourth quarter 28-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was American guard Adrian McIntyre (190, college: San Diego) who scored 30 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Italian-Argentinian forward Ivan Catani (198-1998) chipped in 20 points. Four Breidablik players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American Jalen Green (203-2000, college: WWU) who recorded 29 points and 6 rebounds and forward Pall Hjalmarsson (201-2003) added 15 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Breidablik will meet at home KFG (#5) in the next round. Thor will play against Fjolnir (#7) in Reykjavik and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Thor AK: J.Green 29+6reb+3ast, H.Pall 15+1reb+1ast, H.Finnsson 9+2reb+2ast, C.Petur 8+1reb, J.Andrew 8+3reb+3ast, J.Baldur 4+9reb+1ast
Breidablik: M.Adrian 30+7reb+6ast, C.Ivan 20+4reb+1ast, O.Gudmundsson 13+4reb+1ast, V.Steffensen 12+2reb+2ast, E.Gislason 9+5reb, E.Aevarsson 6+5reb+4ast

Selfoss - Skallagrimur 86-69:
Selfoss used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Borganes 86-69 on Thursday night. The game was mostly controlled by Selfoss. Skallagrimur managed to win third quarter 18-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Selfoss made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Avery Sullivan (203-1999, college: Lamar, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Swingman Halldor Halldorsson (194-1989) chipped in 19 points and 4 steals. Selfoss' coach Johannes Skarphedinsson used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Bjorgvin Rikharcsson (195-1993) who recorded 15 points and 9 rebounds and guard Saevar Palmason (191-2007) added 14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Selfoss will meet Snaefell (#11) in the next round. Skallagrimur will play against Haukar where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Skallagrimur: M.Sedlarevic 16+2reb+1ast, B.Rikharcsson 15+9reb+2ast, P.Saevar 14+7reb+4ast, P.Marino 11+2reb+3ast, A.Vidir 9+1reb+1ast, J.Gylfason 2+4reb+1ast
Selfoss: S.Avery 20+13reb+8ast, H.Halldorsson 19+4reb+1ast, T.Morthens 19+2reb, F.Morthens 11+2reb+6ast, B.Aristote 6+8reb, P.Johannsson 5+2ast

KFG - Hamar 99-89:
KFG used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Hamar 99-89 on Wednesday night. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back and won the game by 10 points. KFG outrebounded Hamar 44-33 including 29 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Hilmir Arnarson (195-2005) who scored 24 points and 4 assists. American-Barbados power forward William Thompson (205-1993, college: Felician) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. KFG's coach Dino Stipcic used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Josh Hardiman (198-2000, college: HIU) who recorded 41 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds and Spanish point guard Jose Medina (185-1993) added 16 points, 5 rebounds, 14 assists and 4 steals respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. KFG will meet Breidablik (#4) in the next round. Hamar will play against KV Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hamar: J.Hardiman 41+14reb, J.Medina 16+5reb+14ast, R.Atli 13+3reb, N.Dierynck 10, D.Birkir 5+2reb, S.Lukas 4+5reb
KFG: A.Hilmir 24+4reb+4ast, W.Thompson 18+12reb+2ast, L.Jakob 14+8reb+7ast, R.Steinar 12+2reb+2ast, B.Birnisson 11+5reb+4ast, S.Jon 9+9reb+1ast

KV Reykjavik - Thor Thorl 84-140:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of KV Reykjavik (2-1) in Reykjaik on Friday night. Hosts were rolled over by Thor Thorl (3-0) 140-84. The game without a history. Thor Thorl led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to KV Reykjavik's 50 and made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Thor Thorl forced 19 KV Reykjavik turnovers and outrebounded them 37-25 including 23 on the defensive glass. Thor Thorl looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for forward Sigvaldi Eggertsson (201-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Joey Holifield (192-2000, college: Lourdes) helped adding 20 points and 9 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was forward Sturla Bodvarsson (200-2008) with 13 points and 5 rebounds and forward Hallgrimur Thrastarson (193-2005, agency: Blacktop Management) scored 10 points and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Thor Thorl is looking forward to face Akranes IA at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. KV Reykjavik will play against Hamar and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
KV Reykjavik: M.Tristan 14+1reb, S.Bodvarsson 13+5reb, A.Knudsen 12+3reb+2ast, H.Johannes 11+1ast, H.Thrastarson 10+2reb+5ast, T.Finnur 10+4reb+1ast
Thor Thorl: E.Sigvaldi 28+7reb+1ast, D.Djordje 27+3reb+1ast, H.Joey 20+4reb+9ast, S.Jovan 19+5reb, H.Halldor 14+5reb+8ast, S.Thorbergsson 9+1reb

Akranes IA - Snaefell 113-81:
Akranes IA (3-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed Snaefell (0-3) 113-81. The game without a history. Akranes IA led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Akranes IA outrebounded Snaefell 51-39 including 36 on the defensive glass. Akranes IA players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. It was a quality performance for Croatian-Bosnian forward Gojko Sudzum (203-1994, agency: Bell Basketball) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Solvi Olason (184-2004) accounted for 21 points and 9 assists for the winning side. Four Akranes IA players scored in double figures. Akranes IA's coach Hjalti Vilhjalmsson felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. French forward Keylane Lasisi (198-2003, college: Huntington, agency: Dagger Basket) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Cooper Jackson (188-2004, college: ENMU, agency: Dagger Basket) added 21 points and 6 steals respectively for Snaefell in the defeat. Akranes IA will play against Thor Thorl (#3) in Thorlakshofn in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Snaefell will play at home against Selfoss (#8) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Snaefell: C.Jackson 21+4reb+3ast, S.Stojanovic 19+8reb+1ast, K.Lasisi 16+11reb+3ast, T.Simon 9+2reb, G.Erik 8+2reb+1ast, S.Hjortur 5+4reb+1ast
Akranes IA: S.Gojko 21+12reb+2ast, M.Igor 21+5reb, O.Solvi 21+2reb+9ast, T.Marcus 16+2reb+5ast, C.Lucien 9+5reb+5ast, A.Rognvaldsson 9+1reb

Fjolnir - Haukar 83-111:
The game in Reykjavik supposed to be also quite interesting. Haukar (3-0) played at the court of Fjolnir (1-2). Haukar smashed Fjolnir 111-83 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Haukar. Fjolnir managed to win third quarter 24-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Haukar dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Fjolnir's 40. Haukar forced 19 Fjolnir turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was point guard Frosti Valgardsson (180-2007) who scored 30 points. American guard AC Bryant (190-2003, college: Jax State) chipped in 26 points and 6 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Five Haukar players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Daniel Halldorsson (191-2004, college: MSSU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 31 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Rafn Kristjansson (200-1999) added 16 points and 10 rebounds respectively. 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. Haukar will meet at home Skallagrimur (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fjolnir will play against Thor and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fjolnir: D.Halldorsson 31+12reb+6ast, K.Rafn 16+10reb+1ast, L.Diankulu 16+7reb+1ast, S.Elvar 9+4reb+1ast, G.Kjartan 6+2reb+2ast, H.Fannar 3+1reb+4ast
Haukar: F.Valgardsson 30+4reb+3ast, A.Bryant 26+1reb+6ast, M.Treacy 13+2reb+3ast, H.Hallgrimsson 12+7reb+3ast, M.Dominykas 12+12reb+6ast, B.Kristofer 8+5reb+2ast