Superliga Round 6 (Regular Season): Rahoveci beats Vellaznimi by one after a very close game

There were just 6 rounds played in Regular Season of Superliga and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the Superliga took place in Rahoveci. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Vellaznimi (1-5) to seventh ranked Rahoveci (2-4) 100-99 on Saturday evening. 24 personal fouls committed by Vellaznimi helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Mika Adams-Woods (190-2000, college: St.Bonaventure) who saved his team from a defeat with 37 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import point guard Kareem Rozier (175-2004, college: Winthrop) contributed with 29 points for the winners. American point guard Kentrell Pullian (183-2002, college: Milwaukee) replied with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for Vellaznimi. Rahoveci moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Peja. Vellaznimi lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with five games lost. Rahoveci is looking forward to face higher ranked Ylli (#4) in Therande in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vellaznimi will play at home against the league's leader Bashkimi (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Prishtina: Bora (#3) and Sigal Prishtina (#5). Bora (4-2) smashed visiting Sigal Prishtina (3-3) by 19 points 76-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sigal Prishtina. American Laolu Oke (203-2000, college: Montana) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Amin Hot chipped in 9 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Bryson Dawkins (188-2002, college: YSU, agency: Ten18 Management) with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bora moved-up to second place, which they share with Trepca. Sigal Prishtina at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Ylli. Bora will play against Peja (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Sigal Prishtina will play against the league's second-placed Trepca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Trepca (4-2) which hosted in Mitrovice one of their biggest challengers Ylli (3-3). Third ranked Trepca had an easy win 100-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ylli. JaCori Payne notched 18 points and 5 assists to lead the effort. Even 22 points by Khalil Shabazz did not help to save the game for Ylli. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Trepca have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Bora. Loser Ylli keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Sigal Prishtina. Trepca will meet Sigal Prishtina (#5) on the road in the next round. Ylli will play against Rahoveci and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 6 Peja was beaten by Bashkimi on the road 86-79.



Bashkimi - Peja 86-79:
No shocking result in a game when first ranked Bashkimi (5-1) beat 6th ranked Peja (2-4) in Prizren 86-79 on Sunday. American Shannon Shorter (193-1989, college: N.Texas) notched 27 points to lead the effort and Puerto Rican Gian Clavell (193-1993, college: Colorado St.) supported him with 15 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 27 points and 16 rebounds by American power forward Dwight Wilson III (204-1998, college: Ohio) did not help to save the game for Peja. His fellow American import Xavier Johnson (201-1993, college: Colorado) added 11 points and 6 rebounds. Four Peja players scored in double figures. Peja's coach Bosko Radovic rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bashkimi maintains first position with 5-1 record. Peja lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with four games lost. They share the position with Rahoveci. Bashkimi will meet bottom-ranked Vellaznimi (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Peja will play against Bora and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bashkimi: S.Shannon 27+2reb, C.Gian 15+2reb+4ast, J.JaJuan 9+4reb+2ast, Z.Lejson 8+6reb, A.Arian 7+7reb+6ast, M.Divine 7+5reb+2ast
Peja: D.Wilson III 27+16reb+3ast, A.Morina 13+4reb, X.Johnson 11+6reb+3ast, H.Arti 10+4reb+2ast, D.Bracey 7+3reb+6ast, G.Ricks-Mondragon 5+3reb+2ast

Bora - Sigal Prishtina 76-57:
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Prishtina: Bora (#3) and Sigal Prishtina (#5). Bora (4-2) smashed visiting Sigal Prishtina (3-3) by 19 points 76-57. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sigal Prishtina. They outrebounded Sigal Prishtina 47-35 including 17 on the offensive glass. Bora players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Sigal Prishtina's players. American Laolu Oke (203-2000, college: Montana) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and ex-international guard Amin Hot (195-1992) chipped in 9 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Bryson Dawkins (188-2002, college: YSU, agency: Ten18 Management) with 16 points and 8 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Vincent Golson Jr (173-1994, college: CSUDH, agency: Diamond Sports) scored 18 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bora moved-up to second place, which they share with Trepca. Sigal Prishtina at the other side dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Ylli. Bora will play against Peja (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Sigal Prishtina will play against the league's second-placed Trepca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bora: L.Oke 19+9reb+1ast, M.Rezart 14+4reb+2ast, W.Jamari 9+6reb+5ast, A.Terrell 9+5reb+7ast, H.Amin 9+7reb+7ast, O.Kurtaj 6+2reb
Sigal Prishtina: V.Golson Jr. 18+2reb+1ast, B.Dawkins 16+8reb, A.Ogemuno-Johnson 8+9reb, P.Don 5+1reb+2ast, N.Binqe 4+2reb+1ast, Z.Liri 2+1reb

Rahoveci - Vellaznimi 100-99:
The most exciting game of round 6 in the Superliga took place in Rahoveci. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Vellaznimi (1-5) to seventh ranked Rahoveci (2-4) 100-99 on Saturday evening. 24 personal fouls committed by Vellaznimi helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Mika Adams-Woods (190-2000, college: St.Bonaventure) who saved his team from a defeat with 37 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import point guard Kareem Rozier (175-2004, college: Winthrop) contributed with 29 points for the winners. American point guard Kentrell Pullian (183-2002, college: Milwaukee) replied with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and ex-international swingman Meriton Ismaili (198-2000, agency: BIG) added 12 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Vellaznimi. Five Vellaznimi players scored in double figures. Rahoveci moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Peja. Vellaznimi lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with five games lost. Rahoveci is looking forward to face higher ranked Ylli (#4) in Therande in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Vellaznimi will play at home against the league's leader Bashkimi (#1) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Rahoveci: A.Mika 37+7reb+6ast, R.Kareem 29+3reb+3ast, F.Zion 16+7reb, L.Shendrit 7+6reb+3ast, Z.Samir 5+5reb+1ast, K.Edmond 3+2reb+2ast
Vellaznimi: K.Pullian 29+8reb+6ast, R.Tarrant 20+1reb+3ast, S.Davis 16+3reb, A.Kelly 14+6reb+2ast, M.Ismaili 12+12reb+1ast, A.Ahmeti 5+3reb+1ast

Trepca - Ylli 100-71:
An interesting game for Trepca (4-2) which hosted in Mitrovice one of their biggest challengers Ylli (3-3). Third ranked Trepca had an easy win 100-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Ylli. Trepca made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Ylli turnovers. American guard JaCori Payne (180-1996, college: Columbus St.) notched 18 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and the other American import forward James Graham (201-2000, college: AUM) supported him with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Five Trepca players scored in double figures. Even 22 points by American point guard Khalil Shabazz (183-1998, college: USF) did not help to save the game for Ylli. Canadian guard Devonte Bandoo (190-1996, college: Baylor) added 19 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Trepca have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Bora. Loser Ylli keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Sigal Prishtina. Trepca will meet Sigal Prishtina (#5) on the road in the next round. Ylli will play against Rahoveci and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trepca: P.JaCori 18+4reb+5ast, D.Hajrizi 17+3reb+1ast, G.James 16+6reb+2ast, T.Andrew 13+2reb+2ast, T.Mikaile 13+4reb+1ast, J.Shawn 12+7reb+2ast
Ylli: K.Shabazz 22+4reb+2ast, D.Bandoo 19+3reb+4ast, D.Thomas 8+2reb+2ast, M.Malaj 6+4reb+1ast, C.Withers 5+5reb+4ast, G.Artin 4+2reb