Winner League Round 4 of Regular Season

There were just four rounds played in Regular Season of Winner League and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 4 most important game was a victory of H.Tel-Aviv over one of their biggest challengers M.Tel-Aviv 105-87 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Hapoel Tel-Aviv made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 61.3 percentage. Hapoel Tel-Aviv looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Maccabi Tel-Aviv helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian guard Vasilije Micic (196-1994) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 5 assists. Puerto Rican-American center Tai Odiase (206-1995, college: UIC) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Yam Madar (190-2000) replied with 18 points and 7 assists for Maccabi Tel-Aviv. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. H.Tel-Aviv (3-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with M.Ramat Gan. Defending champion M.Tel-Aviv dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. H.Tel-Aviv is looking forward to face H.Eilat (#5) on the road in the next round. M.Tel-Aviv will play against H.Be'er Sheva in Beer Sheva and is hoping to win this game.
An interesting game for Hapoel Jerusalem (4-0) which hosted in Jerusalem 4th ranked Hapoel Eilat (2-2). Top-ranked Hapoel Jerusalem managed to get a 10-point victory 88-78. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Croatian guard Jaleen Smith (190-1994, college: UNH) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 5 assists and Dusan Miletic who added 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American-South Sudanese point guard Kendale McCullum (185-1996, college: Lewis) responded with 12 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hapoel Jerusalem have a solid four-game winning streak. H.Jerusalem maintains first position with 4-0 record. Newly promoted H.Eilat keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. H.Jerusalem will play against H.HaEmek (#13) in Gan Ner in the next round which should be an easy win for them. H.Eilat will play at home against the league's second-placed H.Tel-Aviv (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Hapoel Beer Sheva's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked M.Ashdod (1-3) on the road game in Ashdod 92-88 on Monday. The winners were led by Lovell Cabbil who scored that evening 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Hapoel Beer Sheva's coach Douglas Spradley used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 22 points and 6 assists by Robert Turner III did not help to save the game for M.Ashdod. Hapoel Beer Sheva left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated M.Ashdod. It was M.Ashdod's third loss in a row. H.Be'er Sheva will meet at home higher ranked M.Tel-Aviv (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. M.Ashdod will play against Bnei Hertzeliya (#7) in Hod Hasharon and hope to win that game.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. I.Ness Ziona beat H.Galil Elyon on the road 82-74. H.HaEmek lost to M.Ramat Gan on its own court 77-86. M.Rishon managed to outperform H.Holon in Rishon Le-Zion 78-70. Kiryat Ata managed to beat Bnei Hertzeliya at home 97-87.



H.Galil Elyon - I.Ness Ziona 74-82:
There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Ironi Nes-Ziona (2-2) beat one of their biggest challengers Galil Elyon (2-2) in Kfar Blum 82-74 on Monday. The winners were led by American guard Josh Christopher (195-2001, college: Arizona St.) who scored that evening 24 points and 6 rebounds and Canadian Jackson Rowe (201-1997, college: CS Fullerton) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Ironi Nes-Ziona players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 4 assists by Belgian-American guard Alston Mason (188-2002, college: Arizona St.) did not help to save the game for H.Galil Elyon. ex-international swingman Itay Moskovits (192-2000) added 16 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. I.Ness Ziona moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated H.Galil Elyon. I.Ness Ziona will meet at home Kiryat Ata (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. H.Galil Elyon will play against H.Holon (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
H.Galil Elyon: A.Mason 22+2reb+4ast, I.Moskovits 16+5reb+1ast, M.Kemp 15+6reb, D.Sahar 8+2reb, Y.Melamed 5+2reb+1ast, R.Belaga 4+5reb+3ast
I.Ness Ziona: C.Josh 24+6reb+1ast, R.Jackson 16+6reb+2ast, L.Paris 16+3reb+3ast, A.Vincent 12+2reb+1ast, W.Jacob 7+8reb+3ast, D.Noam 5+1ast

H.HaEmek - M.Ramat Gan 77-86:
Very expected game when 9th ranked H.HaEmek (1-3) lost to third ranked Ramat Gan (3-1) in Gan Ner 77-86 on Saturday. M.Ramat Gan made 22-of-23 free shots (95.7 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American forward Justin Lewis (201-2002, college: Marquette, agency: Interperformances) who scored that evening 20 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import point guard Jaylen Adams (188-1996, college: St.Bonaventure) supported him with 16 points and 6 assists. Even 16 points by American forward Malik Hall (203-2000, college: Michigan St.) did not help to save the game for H.HaEmek. ex-international point guard Niv Misgav (181-1995) added 12 points and 6 assists for lost side. Four M.Ramat Gan and five H.HaEmek players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. M.Ramat Gan moved-up to second place, which they share with H.Tel-Aviv. H.HaEmek at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. M.Ramat Gan will meet at home M.Rishon (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. H.HaEmek will play against the league's leader H.Jerusalem and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
H.HaEmek: M.Hall 16+4reb+3ast, C.Elleby 15+4reb+1ast, N.Misgav 12+4reb+6ast, C.Henry 11+4reb, J.Kaplan 10+3reb, K.Guzman 8+2reb+1ast
M.Ramat Gan: L.Justin 20+8reb+1ast, A.Jaylen 16+3reb+6ast, W.Bryce 14+8reb+2ast, S.Joaquin 12+8reb+2ast, C.Ahmad 8+1reb+6ast, F.LJ 7+5reb

H.Holon - M.Rishon 70-78:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked M.Rishon and 9th ranked Hapoel Holon had identical 1-2 record. But Hapoel Holon was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Rishon Le-Zion 78-70 on Monday night. M.Rishon dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Hapoel Holon's 22. The winners were led by American forward Justin Tillman (203-1996, college: VCU) who scored that evening 22 points and 7 rebounds and ex-international guard Yiftah Ziv (191-1995) supported him with 14 points and 6 assists. Four M.Rishon players scored in double figures. M.Rishon's coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds by Mali center Adama Sanogo (206-2002, college: UConn) did not help to save the game for H.Holon. American guard Claudell Harris Jr. (193-2002, college: MSU) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. M.Rishon (2-2) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 6 other teams. H.Holon at the other side dropped to the bottom position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. M.Rishon will meet higher ranked M.Ramat Gan (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. H.Holon will play against H.Galil Elyon (#10) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
H.Holon: A.Sanogo 25+11reb, S.Amir 13+2reb+1ast, C.Harris Jr. 11+6reb+5ast, Y.Kravitz 6+6reb+3ast, B.Johns Jr. 5+5reb+1ast, N.Artzi 5+1reb
M.Rishon: T.Justin 22+7reb, G.Qua 14+6reb+1ast, Z.Yiftah 14+4reb+6ast, J.Chaunce 11+6reb+2ast, K.VJ 8+5reb, Z.Idan 4+1reb+2ast

H.Jerusalem - H.Eilat 88-78:
An interesting game for Hapoel Jerusalem (4-0) which hosted in Jerusalem 4th ranked Hapoel Eilat (2-2). Top-ranked Hapoel Jerusalem managed to get a 10-point victory 88-78. H.Jerusalem players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Croatian guard Jaleen Smith (190-1994, college: UNH) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 5 assists and Serbian center Dusan Miletic (213-1998) who added 11 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Hapoel Jerusalem players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-South Sudanese point guard Kendale McCullum (185-1996, college: Lewis) responded with 12 points and 7 assists and Tzuf Ben Moshe (194-1997) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hapoel Jerusalem have a solid four-game winning streak. H.Jerusalem maintains first position with 4-0 record. Newly promoted H.Eilat keeps the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. H.Jerusalem will play against H.HaEmek (#13) in Gan Ner in the next round which should be an easy win for them. H.Eilat will play at home against the league's second-placed H.Tel-Aviv (#2) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
H.Eilat: T.Ben Moshe 17+5reb, B.Crawford 13+1reb+3ast, K.McCullum 12+4reb+7ast, J.Hawkins 9+1reb, N.Omot 8+4reb+2ast, Y.Sznaiderman 7+1reb+3ast
H.Jerusalem: S.Jaleen 18+2reb+5ast, R.David 12+4reb+2ast, B.Ethan 11+2reb+1ast, M.Dusan 11+9reb+1ast, M.Shake 10+2reb+2ast, H.Yotam 9+2reb+1ast

Kiryat Ata - Bnei Hertzeliya 97-87:
There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Bnei Hertzeliya (2-2) lost on the road to tenth ranked Kiryat Ata (2-2) 97-87 on Sunday. Kiryat Ata made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Kiryat Ata outrebounded Bnei Hertzeliya 40-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by guard Tomer Asayag (192-1999) who scored that evening 19 points and 7 assists and forward Daniel Sharon (203-2005) supported him with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Kiryat Ata's coach Eldad Bentov used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Zack Bryant (188-1997, college: Georgia South) did not help to save the game for Bnei Hertzeliya. His fellow American import power forward Nathan Knight (208-1997, college: William & Mary) added 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kiryat Ata moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Bnei Hertzeliya. Kiryat Ata will meet I.Ness Ziona (#6) in the next round. Bnei Hertzeliya will play against M.Ashdod and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bnei Hertzeliya: Z.Bryant 22+5reb+4ast, D.Francis 16+3reb+5ast, N.Knight 14+9reb+2ast, G.Hannahs 12+2ast, N.Carter 9+4reb, L.Goldenberg 5+3reb+2ast
Kiryat Ata: A.Tomer 19+2reb+7ast, C.Jordan 17+1reb+4ast, L.Yuval 15+5reb, S.Daniel 10+11reb+2ast, F.Maxim 9+5reb, G.David 9+6reb+4ast

M.Ashdod - H.Be'er Sheva 88-92:
Hapoel Beer Sheva's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after three consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked M.Ashdod (1-3) on the road game in Ashdod 92-88 on Monday. The winners were led by American point guard Lovell Cabbil (188-1997, college: Liberty) who scored that evening 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import guard Brian Cameron (190-1997, college: Wesley) supported him with 22 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Cabbil is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Hapoel Beer Sheva's coach Douglas Spradley used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 22 points and 6 assists by American point guard Robert Turner III (190-1993, college: Texas Tech) did not help to save the game for M.Ashdod. Guard Omer Ben David (188-2001) added 13 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hapoel Beer Sheva left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated M.Ashdod. It was M.Ashdod's third loss in a row. H.Be'er Sheva will meet at home higher ranked M.Tel-Aviv (#4) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. M.Ashdod will play against Bnei Hertzeliya (#7) in Hod Hasharon and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
M.Ashdod: R.Turner III 22+4reb+6ast, O.Ben David 13+7reb+3ast, I.Hill 12+3reb+6ast, S.Dawson 10+4reb+1ast, B.Callahan-Gold 9+1reb, M.McDuffie 9+5reb
H.Be'er Sheva: C.Lovell 23+6reb+7ast, C.Brian 22+2reb+2ast, S.Tyreek 15+8reb, C.Christian 13+4reb, A.Noam 6+3reb+1ast, G.Golan 3+2ast

M.Tel-Aviv - H.Tel-Aviv 87-105:
Round 4 most important game was a victory of H.Tel-Aviv over one of their biggest challengers M.Tel-Aviv 105-87 on Sunday night. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Hapoel Tel-Aviv made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 61.3 percentage. Hapoel Tel-Aviv looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Maccabi Tel-Aviv helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Serbian guard Vasilije Micic (196-1994) who helped to win the game recording 31 points and 5 assists. Puerto Rican-American center Tai Odiase (206-1995, college: UIC) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Yam Madar (190-2000) replied with 18 points and 7 assists and American forward Bonzie Colson Jr (198-1996, college: Notre Dame, agency: Octagon Europe) added 14 points in the effort for Maccabi Tel-Aviv. Four Maccabi Tel-Aviv players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. H.Tel-Aviv (3-1) moved-up to second place, which they share with M.Ramat Gan. Defending champion M.Tel-Aviv dropped to the fourth position with two games lost. They share it with 6 other teams. H.Tel-Aviv is looking forward to face H.Eilat (#5) on the road in the next round. M.Tel-Aviv will play against H.Be'er Sheva in Beer Sheva and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
M.Tel-Aviv: Y.Madar 18+3reb+7ast, R.Sorkin 15+2reb, B.Colson Jr. 14+2reb+1ast, A.Bacot Jr. 10+4reb, J.DiBartolomeo 9+3reb+3ast, T.Leaf 8+1reb
H.Tel-Aviv: M.Vasilije 31+2reb+5ast, B.Antonio 18+1reb+5ast, O.Tai 17+6reb+2ast, G.Tomer 9+6reb+4ast, B.Tamir 9+1ast, C.Amir 9+2reb+1ast