Division I Round 5 (Regular Season): Akranes IA keeps a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Akranes IA as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Akranes IA smashed 5th ranked Hamar at home 99-80. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Akranes IA had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Solvi Olason (184-2004) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Croatian-Bosnian forward Gojko Sudzum (203-1994, agency: Bell Basketball) contributed with 23 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American forward Josh Hardiman (198-2000, college: HIU) answered with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Hamar. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Akranes IA (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Haukar. Hamar at the other side dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Selfoss and KV Reykjavik. Hamar will play next round against Selfoss trying to get back on the winning streak. Akranes IA will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Breidablik in Kopavogur.
Another interesting game for Breidablik (3-2) which played in Reykjaik against KV Reykjavik (2-3). Fifth ranked Breidablik crushed hosts 115-77. Breidablik maintains fifth place with 3-2 record. KV Reykjavik lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Hamar and Selfoss. Breidablik will play against league's leader Akranes IA at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. KV Reykjavik will play against Fjolnir (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Snaefell's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Borganes, where they defeated Skallagrimur (0-5) 87-82 on Friday. Keylane Lasisi nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Milorad Sedlarevic came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds for Skallagrimur in the defeat. Snaefell (1-4) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Thor and Fjolnir. It was Skallagrimur's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Snaefell will meet league's second-placed Haukar in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Skallagrimur will play against Thor Thorl (#3) in Thorlakshofn and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Thor Thorl beat Selfoss on the road 107-100. Thor lost to undefeated Haukar on its own court 100-126. Fjolnir unfortunately lost to KFG in Gardabaer 77-90.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 23 points and 10 rebounds by Hilmir Arnarson of KFG.



KV Reykjavik - Breidablik 77-115:
Another interesting game for Breidablik (3-2) which played in Reykjaik against KV Reykjavik (2-3). Fifth ranked Breidablik crushed hosts 115-77. Breidablik maintains fifth place with 3-2 record. KV Reykjavik lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Hamar and Selfoss. Breidablik will play against league's leader Akranes IA at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. KV Reykjavik will play against Fjolnir (#11) and hopes to get back on the winning track.

Selfoss - Thor Thorl 100-107:
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Thor Thorl (4-1) beat on the road 7th ranked Selfoss (2-3) 107-100 on Thursday. Selfoss trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 31-27 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 100-107 at the end of the game. Thor Thorl looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Serbian center Djordje Dzeletovic (206-1993, agency: Olsta) nailed a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds for the winning side and guard Halldor Hermannsson (177-1997) accounted for 15 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Four Thor Thorl players scored in double figures. American power forward Avery Sullivan (203-1999, college: Lamar, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists and French Aristote Bissokot (205-2003) added 22 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Selfoss in the defeat. Selfoss' coach Johannes Skarphedinsson rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Thor Thorl maintains third place with 4-1 record behind leader Akranes IA, which they share with KFG. Loser Selfoss dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Hamar and KV Reykjavik. Thor Thorl will meet at home bottom-ranked Skallagrimur (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Selfoss will play against Hamar (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Thor Thorl: D.Djordje 35+12reb, H.Joey 17+2reb+2ast, H.Halldor 15+2reb+8ast, S.Jovan 13+6reb+4ast, S.Thorbergsson 12+1reb, E.Sigvaldi 8+6reb+4ast
Selfoss: A.Sullivan 26+11reb+5ast, A.Bissokot 22+9reb+3ast, M.Tristan 17+4reb+2ast, S.Magnusson 9+2ast, H.Halldor 8+6reb+8ast, M.Fjolnir 7+1reb+4ast

Thor AK - Haukar 100-126:
Very expected game when 9th ranked Thor (1-4) was smashed by leader Haukar (5-0) in Akureyri 126-100 on Thursday. The game was mostly controlled by Haukar. Thor managed to win third quarter 30-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Haukar made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. Lithuanian center Dominykas Milka (203-1992, college: St.Rose, NY) nailed 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and American guard AC Bryant (190-2003, college: Jax State) accounted for 19 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. American Jalen Green (203-2000, college: WWU) came up with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Canadian-Italian point guard Justin Andrew (183-1997, college: St.Francis X.) added 21 points and 4 assists respectively for Thor in the defeat. Five Haukar and four Thor players 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. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Haukar. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Akranes IA. Loser Thor AK keeps the ninth place with four games lost. They share the position with Snaefell and Fjolnir. Haukar will meet at home Snaefell (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Thor will play against KFG and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Haukar: T.Matt 23+3reb+3ast, A.Bryant 19+5reb+6ast, M.Dominykas 17+8reb+6ast, F.Valgardsson 16+3reb+4ast, K.Arnarsson 11+3reb+1ast, B.Kristofer 10+7reb+5ast
Thor AK: J.Andrew 21+4reb+4ast, C.Petur 20+5reb+1ast, J.Green 20+8reb+6ast, J.Baldur 10+5reb+5ast, H.Finnsson 10+5reb+2ast, A.Axel 8+7reb+5ast

Akranes IA - Hamar 99-80:
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Akranes IA as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Akranes IA smashed 5th ranked Hamar at home 99-80. The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Akranes IA had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Solvi Olason (184-2004) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Croatian-Bosnian forward Gojko Sudzum (203-1994, agency: Bell Basketball) contributed with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American forward Josh Hardiman (198-2000, college: HIU) answered with 17 points and 9 rebounds and Spanish point guard Jose Medina (185-1993) added 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Hamar. Four Hamar players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Akranes IA (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Haukar. Hamar at the other side dropped to the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Selfoss and KV Reykjavik. Hamar will play next round against Selfoss trying to get back on the winning streak. Akranes IA will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Breidablik in Kopavogur.
Top scorers:
Akranes IA: S.Gojko 23+12reb+2ast, O.Solvi 21+6reb+10ast, M.Igor 14+2reb+1ast, T.Oskarsson 9+4reb, C.Lucien 9+6reb+1ast, T.Marcus 8+4reb
Hamar: S.Lukas 20+5reb, J.Hardiman 17+9reb+2ast, J.Medina 15+6reb+5ast, D.Birkir 10+3reb+4ast, S.Birkir 6+3reb+1ast, R.Atli 4+6reb+3ast

Skallagrimur - Snaefell 82-87:
Snaefell's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Borganes, where they defeated Skallagrimur (0-5) 87-82 on Friday. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Snaefell made 32-of-39 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game, while Skallagrimur only scored sixteen points from the stripe. French forward Keylane Lasisi (198-2003, college: Huntington, agency: Dagger Basket) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American guard Cooper Jackson (188-2004, college: ENMU, agency: Dagger Basket) accounted for 25 points and 4 steals. Slovenian forward Milorad Sedlarevic (201-1993, college: UPEI, agency: Dagger Basket) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Marino Palmason (187-2002) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for Skallagrimur in the defeat. Five Skallagrimur players scored in double figures. Snaefell (1-4) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Thor and Fjolnir. It was Skallagrimur's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Snaefell will meet league's second-placed Haukar in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Skallagrimur will play against Thor Thorl (#3) in Thorlakshofn and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Snaefell: J.Cooper 25+3reb+3ast, L.Keylane 21+15reb, S.Srdjan 19+1reb+6ast, L.Juan 8+5reb+2ast, E.Gunnarsson 5+3reb, S.Tomasson 4+1ast
Skallagrimur: M.Sedlarevic 25+10reb+2ast, P.Saevar 17+5reb+3ast, B.Rikharcsson 14+6reb+3ast, A.Vidir 12+5reb+2ast, P.Marino 12+5reb+9ast, E.Jonsson 2+2reb

KFG - Fjolnir 90-77:
Very predictable result when fourth ranked KFG (4-1) won against 9th ranked Fjolnir (1-4) in Gardabaer 90-77 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by KFG. Fjolnir managed to win fourth quarter 25-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Fjolnir 46-32 including 16 on the offensive glass. Swingman Hilmir Arnarson (195-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and American-Barbados power forward William Thompson (205-1993, college: Felician) accounted for 18 points and 14 rebounds. Canadian power forward Lewis Diankulu (201-1995, college: Queens, NC) came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds and forward Rafn Kristjansson (200-1999) added 14 points respectively for Fjolnir in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for KFG. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Thor Thorl. Fjolnir lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the ninth position with four games lost. They share it with Snaefell and Thor. KFG will meet Thor (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Fjolnir will play against KV Reykjavik and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KFG: A.Hilmir 23+10reb+2ast, B.Birnisson 21+5reb+5ast, W.Thompson 18+14reb, L.Jakob 10+4reb+8ast, A.Hjartarson 7+4reb+1ast, R.Steinar 4+1reb+1ast
Fjolnir: L.Diankulu 21+15reb, K.Rafn 14+4reb+2ast, H.Fannar 12+2reb+3ast, D.Ottar 11+2reb, D.Gudlaugur 8+4reb+3ast, G.Kjartan 6+2reb+3ast