Serie A2 Round 3 (Regular Season): Avellino defeats Forli

This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in Serie A2 and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Forli (2-1) on the court of Avellino on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Avellino 94-81. Avellino looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Forli's players. It was a good game for American point guard Blake Francis (183-1998, college: Richmond) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 assists. His fellow American import forward Tariq Owens (208-1995, college: Texas Tech) contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international forward Fabio Mian (196-1992) answered with 26 points for Forli. Forli's coach Francesco Nanni rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Avellino is looking forward to face Cividale (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Forli will play against Rieti (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Cremona. Livorno (3-0) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Cremona (0-3) 75-73 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. It was a great evening for American guard Jayvon Graves (191-1998, college: Buffalo) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 9 rebounds. Lorenzo Penna helped adding 16 points. Livorno's coach Andrea Diana allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American Eric Reed Jr. (192-2000, college: MSU) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Livorno will play against Milano Urania (#18) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cremona will play against Caserta Pap. and hopes to get finally their first victory.
The game between Montecatini (1-2) and Brindisi (3-0) in Montecatini on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Brindisi beat Montecatini 96-78. It was a quality performance for Kendrick Ray who led the winners and scored 21 points. Brindisi's coach Nicola Brienza used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Marquis Barnett came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds for Montecatini in the defeat. Brindisi will meet at home Torino (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Montecatini will play against Fortitudo in Bologna and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Sassari beat Mestre on the road 87-74. Milano Urania lost to Puglia on its own court 88-96. Caserta Pap. lost to Pesaro in a road game 77-83. Rieti managed to beat Pistoia at home 78-70. Rimini lost to Fortitudo on the opponent's court 66-78. Torino beat Cividale in a home game 76-59. Vigevano lost to Cento on the road 88-98.



Mestre - Sassari 74-87:
But Mestre was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Sassari 87-74 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for forward Simone Aromando (200-1997, agency: SLN) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Estonian Joonas Riismaa (196-2002) accounted for 19 points for the winning side. Five Sassari players scored in double figures. Guard Lorenzo Calbini (192-2003) came up with 20 points and 5 assists and American forward Hasan Varence (203-1997, college: Ohio Dominican) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Mestre in the defeat. Sassari will meet at home Cento (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Mestre will play against Rimini and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sassari: R.Joonas 19+4reb, A.Simone 17+5reb+2ast, M.Diego 15+3ast, F.Sean 11+1reb+5ast, N.Bryce 10+7reb, B.Jeffrey 10+11reb+1ast
Mestre: C.Lorenzo 20+4reb+5ast, K.Curry 16+4reb+2ast, H.Varence 12+9reb+2ast, C.Bechi 8+1reb+1ast, L.Galmarini 6+6reb, R.Salvioni 5+3reb

Milano Urania - Puglia 88-96:
But Milano Urania was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Ruvo di Puglia 96-88 on Saturday night. Puglia made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Jazz Johnson (178-1996, college: Nevada) who led the winners and scored 28 points and 4 assists. Matteo Bogliardi (189-2002) accounted for 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Four Puglia players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Alessandro Gentile (200) came up with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists and American guard Tyreek Scott-Grayson (195-1998, college: ODU) added 19 points respectively for Milano Urania in the defeat. Milano Urania's coach Stefano Sacripanti tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Puglia will meet at home Pesaro (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Milano Urania will play against Livorno (#4) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Puglia: J.Jazz 28+1reb+4ast, B.Matteo 21+5reb+2ast, H.Dustin 18+4reb+2ast, C.Riccardo 10+5reb+2ast, M.Mouhammed 7+9reb, G.Vincenzo 6+2reb+3ast
Milano Urania: A.Gentile 29+6reb+8ast, T.Scott-Grayson 19+2reb+3ast, A.Morse 10+3reb+1ast, M.Pollone 9+4reb+2ast, A.Morgillo 6+1reb, N.Italiano 6+3reb

Montecatini - Brindisi 78-96:
The game between Montecatini (1-2) and Brindisi (3-0) in Montecatini on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Brindisi beat Montecatini 96-78. Brindisi looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a quality performance for American guard Kendrick Ray (188-1994, college: KSU) who led the winners and scored 21 points. His fellow American import center JaCorey Williams (203-1994, college: MTSU) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Brindisi's coach Nicola Brienza used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Marquis Barnett (194-2003, college: Kent St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds and center Francesco Pellegrino (213-1991) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Montecatini in the defeat. Four Montecatini players scored in double figures. Brindisi will meet at home Torino (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Montecatini will play against Fortitudo in Bologna and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Brindisi: R.Kendrick 21+3reb+3ast, M.Martino 15, C.Lorenzo 15+3reb+2ast, W.JaCorey 14+6reb+1ast, D.Edoardo 8+9reb+4ast, E.Ethan 8+8reb+3ast
Montecatini: M.Barnett 32+14reb+3ast, F.Pellegrino 11+9reb+1ast, I.Lupusor 11+6reb+1ast, M.Acunzo 10+3reb, A.Bargnesi 6+5ast, J.Harris 6+7reb+1ast

Pesaro - Caserta Pap. 83-77:
Very predictable result when Pesaro (3-0) won against at home Caserta Pap. (0-3) 83-77 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Pesaro looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Caserta Pap.'s players. It was an exceptional evening for Lithuanian Regimantas Miniotas (206-1996) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 20 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Gabriele Stefanini (191-1999, college: USF) accounted for 11 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Five Pesaro players scored in double figures. Naturalized Bosnian forward Damir Hadzic (203-1997, college: Flagler) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds and guard Vittorio Nobile (193-1995) added 15 points respectively for Caserta Pap. in the defeat. Caserta Pap.'s coach Lino Lardo tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Pesaro will meet Puglia (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Caserta Pap. will play against Cremona and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Pesaro: M.Regimantas 29+20reb+6ast, D.Niccolo 12+3reb+2ast, M.Tevin 12+2reb+2ast, S.Gabriele 11+3reb+4ast, T.Stefano 11+4reb, A.Matteo 7+3ast
Caserta Pap.: D.Hadzic 16+7reb+1ast, V.Nobile 15+4reb+3ast, J.Johnson 11+4reb+2ast, A.Sperduto 9+1ast, J.Henry 8+6reb, D.D'Argenzio 6+3ast

Avellino - Forli 94-81:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Forli (2-1) on the court of Avellino on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Avellino 94-81. Avellino looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Forli's players. It was a good game for American point guard Blake Francis (183-1998, college: Richmond) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 assists. His fellow American import forward Tariq Owens (208-1995, college: Texas Tech) contributed with 21 points and 5 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Avellino players scored in double figures. The former international forward Fabio Mian (196-1992) answered with 26 points and ex-international forward Davide Pascolo (201-1990) added 6 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Forli. Forli's coach Francesco Nanni rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Avellino is looking forward to face Cividale (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Forli will play against Rieti (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Avellino: F.Blake 22+1reb+10ast, O.Tariq 21+5reb+1ast, D.Giacomo 16+9reb, F.Lucas 13+3ast, P.Mattia 10+3reb+7ast, S.Michele 5+1reb+1ast
Forli: F.Mian 26+1ast, R.Gaspardo 11, G.Zanetti 8+2reb, T.Perkovic 8+2reb+2ast, M.Santos-Silva 6+10reb+1ast, D.Pascolo 6+10reb+1ast

Rieti - Pistoia 78-70:
Not a big story in a game when Pistoia (0-3) lost on the road to Rieti (3-0) 78-70 on Sunday. Rieti made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Devonte Green (191-1997, college: Indiana) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Lorenzo Piccin (191-2002) accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Five Rieti players scored in double figures. American guard Caleb Walker (193-1989, college: Nebraska) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds and ex-international forward Simone Zanotti (208-1992) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Pistoia in the defeat. Pistoia's coach Franco Ciani tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Rieti will meet Forli (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Pistoia will play against Vigevano (#20) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Rieti: R.Eugenio 18+4ast, G.Devonte 17+8reb, P.Lorenzo 14+8reb+2ast, I.Matteo 11+1reb+1ast, S.Giovanni 10+5reb+3ast, W.Romello 4+6reb+2ast
Pistoia: C.Walker 18+5reb+3ast, S.Zanotti 11+5reb+1ast, A.Filloy 8+2reb+4ast, M.Schina 8+5reb+3ast, G.Benetti 7+5reb+1ast, I.Josh Ajayi 7+3reb+1ast

Fortitudo BO - Rimini 78-66:
Everything went according to plan when Fortitudo (3-0) defeated Rimini (1-2) in Bologna 78-66 on Sunday. Fortitudo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Lithuanian forward Paulius Sorokas (204-1992, agency: Players Group) who led the winners and scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Tommaso Guariglia (205-1997, agency: Players Group) accounted for 15 points for the winning side. Four Fortitudo BO players scored in double figures. American center DeShawn Stephens (203-1989, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) came up with 14 points and 8 rebounds and ex-international Mattia Udom (202-1993) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Rimini in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fortitudo will meet at home Montecatini (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Rimini will play against Mestre (#13) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fortitudo BO: S.Paulius 18+6reb+4ast, G.Tommaso 15+4reb+1ast, S.Alvise 12+2reb+1ast, M.Jamel 10+3reb+5ast, R.Todor 9+3reb+3ast, Z.Alessandro 7+3reb+1ast
Rimini: D.Stephens 14+8reb+1ast, M.Udom 10+6reb+3ast, C.Demps 9+4reb+3ast, P.Marini 7+1reb+3ast, G.Tomassini 6+4ast, D.Denegri 6+5reb+5ast

Torino - Cividale 76-59:
Torino used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Cividale 76-59 on Sunday night. It was a great shooting night for Torino especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Zach Harvey (194-2001, college: UCSB, agency: Octagon Europe) who led the winners and scored 19 points and 7 rebounds. point guard Federico Massone (191-1998) accounted for 14 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Five Torino players scored in double figures. Forward Cosimo Costi (205-2000, agency: Players Group) came up with 12 points and 5 rebounds and forward Alessandro Ferrari (203-2003) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Cividale in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Torino will meet Brindisi on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cividale will play against Avellino (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Torino: H.Zach 19+7reb+2ast, M.Federico 14+1reb+5ast, T.Allen 12+6reb+2ast, P.Simone 11+2reb+3ast, S.Francesco 10+6reb, F.Stefano 5+7reb+1ast
Cividale: C.Costi 12+5reb, A.Ferrari 10+5reb+1ast, L.Cesana 7+1reb, L.Redivo 7+5ast, T.Tiagande Willis 7+6reb+1ast, F.Bottelli 6+2reb+1ast

Cento - Vigevano 98-88:
Cento used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Vigevano 98-88 on Sunday night. Cento made 29-of-34 free shots (85.3 percent) during the game. Cento outrebounded Vigevano 37-20 including a 25-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Stacy Davis (198-1994, college: Pepperdine) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import point guard Avery Woodson (188-1993, college: Butler, agency: SLN) accounted for 25 points for the winning side. Swingman Nicola Fantoma (194-2006) came up with 21 points and American guard Isaiah Brickner (193-2003, college: Idaho) added 19 points respectively for Vigevano in the defeat. Four Vigevano players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cento will meet Sassari (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vigevano will play against Pistoia (#19) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Cento: D.Stacy 37+13reb+5ast, W.Avery 25+4reb, M.Michele 9, C.Luca 8+4reb, T.Gabriele 6+2reb, M.Matteo 6+4reb+6ast
Vigevano: N.Fantoma 21+4reb+3ast, I.Brickner 19+2reb+2ast, A.Boglio 13+1reb+7ast, D.Freeman 12+2reb+2ast, N.Gajic 9+5reb+2ast, F.Reggiani 5+1reb

Cremona - Livorno 73-75:
Important game to mention about took place in Cremona. Livorno (3-0) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging Cremona (0-3) 75-73 on Sunday evening. Guest team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Livorno dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Cremona's 20. It was a great evening for American guard Jayvon Graves (191-1998, college: Buffalo) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 9 rebounds. point guard Lorenzo Penna (180-1998) helped adding 16 points. Four Livorno players scored in double figures. Livorno's coach Andrea Diana allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American Eric Reed Jr. (192-2000, college: MSU) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and guard Marco Restelli (191-2004) scored 17 points and 4 steals. Livorno will play against Milano Urania (#18) at home in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cremona will play against Caserta Pap. and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Livorno: P.Lorenzo 16+2reb+2ast, T.Matthew 14+4reb+1ast, G.Jayvon 14+9reb+1ast, T.Luca 12+7reb, V.Fabio 6+5reb+2ast, V.Giovanni 4+4reb+3ast
Cremona: E.Reed Jr. 18+12reb+3ast, M.Restelli 17+1reb, M.Anumba 10+1reb+1ast, A.Cicchetti 8+4reb+2ast, D.Bruttini 6+4reb, L.Maspero 5+1reb+7ast