Superliga Round 3 (Regular Season): Peja beats Bora by two after a very close game

There were just three 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. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 3 in the Superliga took place in Prishtina. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of Bora (0-3) to Peja (3-0) 96-94 on Saturday evening. Peja made 25-of-28 free shots (89.3 percent) during the game, while Bora only scored seven points from the stripe. Peja looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a good game for American guard Jordan Johnson (180-1995, college: UNLV) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). His fellow American import forward Tajh Green (203-1998, college: Benedict) contributed with 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. North Macedonian swingman Adem Mekic (197-1995, agency: 011 Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for Bora. Peja is looking forward to face Rahoveci (#4) at home in the next round. Bora will play against Vellaznimi in Gjakove and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Important game to mention about took place in Therande. Ylli (1-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging Vellaznimi (0-3) 84-82 on Sunday evening. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for point guard Trevon Allen (188-1998, college: Idaho) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Brandon Huffman helped adding 19 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was guard Marques Warrick (190-2002, college: Missouri) with 28 points. Ylli will play against Trepca (#5) in Mitrovice in the next round. Vellaznimi will play at home against Bora and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
An interesting game for Sigal Prishtina (3-0) which played road game in Rahoveci against Rahoveci (1-2). Sigal Prishtina managed to get a 9-point victory 77-68. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for Deondre Burns who led the winners and scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Sigal Prishtina's coach Michalis Kakiouzis used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Isiah Umipig came up with 26 points and 4 assists for Rahoveci in the defeat. Sigal Prishtina will meet Bashkimi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rahoveci will play against Peja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 3 Bashkimi beat Trepca on the road 93-79.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 15 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists by TJ Bickerstaff of Bashkimi.



Bora - Peja 94-96

The most exciting game of round 3 in the Superliga took place in Prishtina. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of Bora (0-3) to Peja (3-0) 96-94 on Saturday evening. Peja made 25-of-28 free shots (89.3 percent) during the game, while Bora only scored seven points from the stripe. Peja looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a good game for American guard Jordan Johnson (180-1995, college: UNLV) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). His fellow American import forward Tajh Green (203-1998, college: Benedict) contributed with 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. North Macedonian swingman Adem Mekic (197-1995, agency: 011 Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists and American point guard Grant Singleton (183-2000, college: FDU, agency: Octagon Europe) added 17 points and 4 assists in the effort for Bora. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Peja is looking forward to face Rahoveci (#4) at home in the next round. Bora will play against Vellaznimi in Gjakove and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bora: A.Mekic 23+10reb+8ast, G.Singleton 17+4reb+4ast, R.Memed 15+2reb+3ast, S.Jules 14+6reb, J.Zekjiri 13+4reb, T.Jackson 6+4reb
Peja: T.Green 22+8reb, D.Berisha 22+2reb+1ast, J.Johnson 13+4reb+13ast, M.Malaj 11+4reb+6ast, A.Herndon 11+6reb+1ast, E.Cesare 10+1reb+1ast

Ylli - Vellaznimi 84-82

Important game to mention about took place in Therande. Ylli (1-2) saved a 2-point victory at home edging Vellaznimi (0-3) 84-82 on Sunday evening. Vellaznimi was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. It was a great evening for point guard Trevon Allen (188-1998, college: Idaho) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Brandon Huffman (208-1998, college: Jax State, agency: BIG) helped adding 19 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was guard Marques Warrick (190-2002, college: Missouri) with 28 points and forward Ziggy Reid (198-2000, college: YSU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ylli will play against Trepca (#5) in Mitrovice in the next round. Vellaznimi will play at home against Bora and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Vellaznimi: M.Warrick 28+2reb+2ast, Z.Reid 17+5reb+1ast, L.Colimerio 10+6reb+2ast, A.Koshi 10+3reb, Y.Anei 8+6reb+1ast, D.Rron 6+3reb+2ast
Ylli: T.Allen 27+9reb+4ast, B.Huffman 19+12reb, L.Thomas 14+7reb+6ast, G.Morina 13+5reb+5ast, L.Shoshi 5+2reb, L.Basic 3+3reb+3ast

Rahoveci - Sigal Prishtina 68-77

An interesting game for Sigal Prishtina (3-0) which played road game in Rahoveci against Rahoveci (1-2). Sigal Prishtina managed to get a 9-point victory 77-68. Sigal Prishtina made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American players dominated also this game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Deondre Burns (191-1997, college: ORU) who led the winners and scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Lamb Autrey (193-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX) accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Sigal Prishtina's coach Michalis Kakiouzis used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Isiah Umipig (183-1992, college: Seattle) came up with 26 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and power forward Philbert Weekes (208-1999, college: Nelson, agency: Interperformances) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Rahoveci in the defeat. Sigal Prishtina will meet Bashkimi in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rahoveci will play against Peja and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rahoveci: I.Umipig 26+4ast, P.Weekes 12+7reb+2ast, F.Rugova 9+7reb+2ast, R.Bardh 8+6reb+2ast, J.Jones 5+7reb+3ast, V.Ejupi 4+1reb
Sigal Prishtina: D.Burns 20+5reb+4ast, A.Bailey 18+2reb, L.Autrey 13+5reb+4ast, M.Janjeva 9+2reb+2ast, A.Azemi 8+6reb+3ast, K.Kramer 6+8reb+1ast

Trepca - Bashkimi 79-93

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Bashkimi's (3-0) road victory over Trepca (1-2) in Mitrovice 93-79 on Sunday. Bashkimi looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward TJ Bickerstaff (206-2002, college: JMU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import guard Isaiah Cousins (193-1994, college: Oklahoma, agency: PEPI SPORT) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four Bashkimi players scored in double figures. American center Chad Brown (206-1996, college: UCF) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and the former international Mikaile Tmusic (189-1993) added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Trepca in the defeat. Bashkimi will meet at home Sigal Prishtina (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Trepca will play against Ylli and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trepca: C.Brown 19+13reb+1ast, M.Tmusic 18+5reb+2ast, K.Dardan 10+2reb, H.Drilon 9+4reb+2ast, A.Arslanagic 8+4reb+5ast, J.Payne 8+2reb+3ast
Bashkimi: I.Cousins 18+7reb+1ast, T.Bickerstaff 15+15reb+5ast, K.Anderson 14+2reb+4ast, J.Palokaj 11+3reb, J.Bailey 11+7reb+4ast, V.Bunjaku 9+4reb+4ast