Overview of NextGen Round 3

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Milano (2-1) against Treviso (3-0) 81-54 was the most important game of the last round. Treviso forced 26 Milano turnovers. It was a good game for swingman Leonardo Faggian (195-2004, agency: SLN) who led his team to a victory with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Edoardo Ronca (194-2003) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Cameroonian center Seraphin Kadjividi (211-2003) answered with 11 points and 8 rebounds for Milano. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Pesaro (2-1) recorded a loss in Trentino. Visitors were defeated by Trento (1-2) 80-62. It was a great evening for Slovenian center Luka Rudovic (204-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. Lorenzo Dell'Anna helped adding 16 points. The best for the losing side was swingman Umberto Stazzonelli (195-2004) with 17 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
A very close game took place in Reggio Emilia between Brindisi and Reggio Emilia. Brindisi (2-1) got a very close victory on the road over Reggio Emilia (0-3). Brindisi managed to escape with a 3-point win 69-66 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Alberto Fragonara who led the winners and scored 16 points and 5 assists. Mouhamed Faye came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds for Reggio Emilia in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Venezia lost to undefeated Varese on the road 63-74. Fortitudo BO won against Sassari on its own court 70-57. Virtus BO was outscored by Tortona in a road game 71-52. Winless Trieste lost to undefeated Cremona at home 78-85. Napoli was defeated by Brescia on the opponent's court 53-62.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 22 points and 8 rebounds by Mattia Graziano of Brescia.

Varese - Venezia 74-63

No shocking result in a game when Varese (3-0) beat at home Umana Reyer (1-2) 74-63 on Saturday. They outrebounded Umana Reyer 45-34 including 31 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Cameroonian Levi Guimdo (193-2005) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds. Chinese guard Wei Zhao (181-2005) accounted for 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Five Varese players scored in double figures. Forward Lorenzo Vanin (208-2004) came up with 20 points and 6 rebounds and forward Pietro Iannuzzi (194-2006) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Umana Reyer in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Top scorers:
Varese: M.Benjamin 15+6reb, Z.Wei 15+5reb+3ast, G.Levi 11+16reb, M.Alessio 10+3reb+1ast, C.Matteo 10+6reb, V.Mauro 7+2reb
Venezia: V.Lorenzo 20+6reb+1ast, I.Pietro 14+5reb+3ast, C.Alessandro 9+1reb+5ast, G.Federico 6+7reb, M.Alvise 6+3reb+3ast, B.Francesco 4+1reb

Reggio Emilia - Brindisi 66-69

A very close game took place in Reggio Emilia between Brindisi and Reggio Emilia. Brindisi (2-1) got a very close victory on the road over Reggio Emilia (0-3). Brindisi managed to escape with a 3-point win 69-66 on Saturday evening. Brindisi forced 19 Reggio Emilia turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for guard Alberto Fragonara (186-2004) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 5 assists. Guard Douglas Marini (189-2003) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Senegalese center Mouhamed Faye (206-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 16 rebounds and Riccardo Carta (203-2003) added 11 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Reggio Emilia in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Brindisi: F.Alberto 16+3reb+5ast, M.Douglas 14+7reb, G.Alessandro 12+6reb+2ast, M.Giulio 12+6reb+1ast, S.Andrea 6+5reb+1ast, V.Marco 5+2reb
Reggio Emilia: F.Mouhamed 14+16reb, P.Antonio 14+5reb+4ast, C.Riccardo 11+11reb+2ast, F.Rocco 10+4reb, R.Marco 5+2reb+1ast, S.Jacopo 5+1reb+1ast

Fortitudo BO - Sassari 70-57

Fortitudo BO used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Sassari 70-57 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for forward Giorgio Manna (198-2004) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Cesare Casali (195-2004) accounted for 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Center Matteo Gherardini (206-2004) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds and guard Luca Sanna (187-2003, college: New Paltz St.) added 10 points respectively for Sassari in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Fortitudo BO: M.Giorgio 17+8reb, B.Mario 14+4reb+2ast, C.Cesare 12+10reb+2ast, P.Mattia 9+6reb+2ast, S.Davide 5+2reb+4ast, S.Mamadou 4+10reb+1ast
Sassari: G.Matteo 17+18reb, L.Sanna 10+4reb+1ast, T.Prodromos 9+6reb, P.Riccardo 8+2ast, R.Karim 6+7reb+1ast, C.Gabriele 3+1reb

Treviso - Milano 81-54

First defeat of league's leader Milano (2-1) against Treviso (3-0) 81-54 was the most important game of the last round. Treviso forced 26 Milano turnovers. It was a good game for swingman Leonardo Faggian (195-2004, agency: SLN) who led his team to a victory with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Edoardo Ronca (194-2003) contributed with 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Treviso players scored in double figures. Cameroonian center Seraphin Kadjividi (211-2003) answered with 11 points and 8 rebounds and guard Samuele Miccoli (188-2006) added 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Milano. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Treviso: R.Edoardo 17+5reb+2ast, V.Enrico 16+3reb+2ast, F.Leonardo 15+9reb+4ast, T.David 10+3reb, M.Francesco 8+3reb, F.Leonardo 6+6reb+4ast
Milano: T.Davide 12+4reb, K.Seraphin 11+8reb, A.Gaston 9+6reb+1ast, M.Samuele 6+8reb+4ast, L.Andrea 6+2reb, E.Stefano 4+1reb+1ast

Tortona - Virtus BO 71-52

Tortona used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Bologna 71-52 on Saturday night. Tortona made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Tortona had a 39-25 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for forward Andrea Loro (204-2003) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds. Guard Gloris Tambwe (200-2005) accounted for 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Center Matteo Barbieri (212-2003) came up with 4 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Luca Colombo (185-2003) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Virtus in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Tortona: L.Andrea 20+15reb+2ast, T.Gloris 12+6reb, P.Leonardo 9, B.Alfredo 9+4reb+4ast, L.Baldi 7+6reb+4ast, Z.Carlo 5+7reb
Virtus BO: G.Alessandro 9+1ast, F.Giorgio 8+4reb, C.Luca 8+5reb+1ast, F.Mattia 6+6reb, B.Matteo 4+10reb+1ast, Z.Alessandro 4+3reb

Trieste - Cremona 78-85

Not a big story in a game when Trieste (0-3) lost at home to Cremona (3-0) 85-78 on Saturday. Cremona outrebounded Trieste 48-36 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for guard Simone Roberto (183-2003) who led the winners and scored 25 points. Alessio Calamita (200-2003) accounted for 15 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Four Cremona players scored in double figures. Kosovan center Dion Sheqiri (208-2003) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Stefano Longo (192-2003) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Trieste in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Cremona: R.Simone 25+2reb+1ast, C.Alessio 15+11reb+1ast, S.Dame 12+6reb+3ast, D.Mamahdou 11+13reb+1ast, Z.Mauro 8+2reb+2ast, I.Emils 6+2reb+2ast
Trieste: S.Dion 19+7reb+3ast, F.Tommaso 15+3reb, L.Stefano 11+6reb+4ast, B.Mattia 9+2ast, V.Riccardo 6+7reb, C.Piero 5+5reb+2ast

Trento - Pesaro 80-62

Pesaro (2-1) recorded a loss in Trentino. Visitors were defeated by Trento (1-2) 80-62. It was a great evening for Slovenian center Luka Rudovic (204-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points. Forward Lorenzo Dell'Anna (196-2004) helped adding 16 points. The best for the losing side was swingman Umberto Stazzonelli (195-2004) with 17 points and 4 assists and Mali center Mamoudou Dia (200-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Trento: R.Luka 22+3reb+1ast, D.Lorenzo 16+3reb+1ast, P.Matteo 12+5reb, Z.Lorenzo 11+1reb+1ast, N.Scott 7+11reb+2ast, M.Richard 7+4reb+1ast
Pesaro: S.Umberto 17+4reb+4ast, T.Lamine 12+4reb+1ast, M.Octavio 11+2reb+3ast, D.Mamoudou 10+15reb, S.Pietro 7+7reb, P.Lorenzo 3+1reb

Brescia - Napoli 62-53

Brescia used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Napoli 62-53 on Saturday night. Brescia forced 26 Napoli turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Mattia Graziano (195-2004) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Nicolas Tanfoglio (180-2005) accounted for 8 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Mali Moussa Bamba (200-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Simone De Riggi (174-2003) added 7 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Napoli in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Brescia: G.Mattia 22+8reb+1ast, C.Santiago 11+3reb, T.Nicolas 8+6reb+1ast, M.Alleia 6+5reb+1ast, G.Gabriele 6, B.Loan 5+9reb
Napoli: B.Moussa 11+10reb, D.Riggi Simone 7+7reb+1ast, D.Martin Mattia 7+3reb, M.Antonio 7+3reb+1ast, S.Francesco 7+1ast, d.Riggi Simone 6+1reb