Round 3 of Regular Season

There were just three rounds played in Regular Season of Liga Unike 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.

First defeat of Albanian Kamza (2-1) against Kosovan Peja (2-1) 97-76 was the most important game of the last round. Peja dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Kamza's 42. They outrebounded Kamza 50-39 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Peja looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Kamza's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Peja made 7 blocks. It was a good game for Polish-Kosovan Dardan Berisha (190-88) who led his team to a victory with 28 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Turkish point guard Erdem Ilter (186-90) contributed with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Peja's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Gerard Davis (193, college: NMHU) answered with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for Kamza. Kamza will play next round against strong Teuta trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Peja will try to continue on its current victory against Tirana on the road.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Kosovan Ylli (2-1) in Durres. Visitors were defeated by Albanian Teuta (2-1) 78-72. It was a great evening for center Kristi Gorea (200-97) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 4 assists. Tyler Peterson helped adding 14 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Slovenian-Kosovan Gezim Morina (204-92) with 19 points and 8 rebounds. Teuta will play against Kamza (#5) in Tirana in the next round. Ylli will play on the road against Rahoveci (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
One of the most interesting games of round 3 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. Prizreni-16 won against visiting Rahoveci (0-3) 95-89. It was an exceptional evening for Courtney Fells who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Milik Yarbrough came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for Rahoveci in the defeat. Prizreni-16 will meet at home Vllaznia (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rahoveci will play against Ylli and hopes to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 3 Tirana was smashed by Vllaznia on the road 87-68.

Prizreni-16 - Rahoveci 95-89

One of the most interesting games of round 3 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. Prizreni-16 won against visiting Rahoveci (0-3) 95-89. Prizreni-16 looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American swingman Courtney Fells (199-86, college: NC State) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Montenegrin point guard Ivan Koljevic (188-84, agency: BIG) accounted for 27 points and 9 assists for the winning side. American forward Milik Yarbrough (198-95, college: Illinois St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Altin Morina (192-92) added 24 points, 6 assists and 4 steals respectively for Rahoveci in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Prizreni-16 will meet at home Vllaznia (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rahoveci will play against Ylli and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Prizreni-16: I.Koljevic 27+4reb+9ast, C.Fells 24+11reb+6ast, U.Zenelaj 13+17reb+4ast, A.Hajdari 13+3reb+3ast, R.Krasniqi 10+2reb+1ast, M.Green 8+4reb+2ast
Rahoveci: A.Morina 24+4reb+6ast, M.Yarbrough 23+15reb+5ast, T.Monroe 20+10reb+3ast, M.Malaj 17+2reb+2ast, V.Ejupi 3+1reb, J.Greene 2+2reb+5ast

Vllaznia - Tirana 87-68

There was a small surprise when Vllaznia (1-2) crushed Tirana (1-2) in Shkodra 87-68 on Saturday. Vllaznia made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Johnathan Stove (193-95, college: La-Lafayette) who led the winners and scored 26 points and 8 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). His fellow American import guard Matthew Butler (188-95, college: UT Martin) accounted for 15 points for the winning side. Stove is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Vllaznia players scored in double figures. Julian Hamati came up with 18 points and 8 rebounds and center Endrit Hysenagolli (208-88) added 21 points respectively for Tirana in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vllaznia will meet Prizreni-16 (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Tirana will play against Peja and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Vllaznia: J.Stove 26+8reb, M.Butler 15+1reb+2ast, J.Bessard 12+2reb+1ast, B.Cashman 10+5reb, R.Shestani 7+2reb+1ast, R.Nikola 6+2reb
Tirana: E.Hysenagolli 21+4reb, H.Julian 18+8reb+1ast, E.Hysa 10+1reb+1ast, R.Clark 8, R.Vogli 6+1reb+1ast, N.Coco 4+1reb

Peja - Kamza 97-76

First defeat of Albanian Kamza (2-1) against Kosovan Peja (2-1) 97-76 was the most important game of the last round. Peja dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Kamza's 42. They outrebounded Kamza 50-39 including a 35-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Peja looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Kamza's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Peja made 7 blocks. It was a good game for Polish-Kosovan Dardan Berisha (190-88) who led his team to a victory with 28 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 5 steals. Turkish point guard Erdem Ilter (186-90) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Four Peja players scored in double figures. Peja's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American guard Gerard Davis (193, college: NMHU) answered with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import guard Abrian Edwards (196-95, college: William Penn, agency: One Motive Sports) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Kamza. Kamza will play next round against strong Teuta trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Peja will try to continue on its current victory against Tirana on the road.
Top scorers:
Peja: D.Berisha 28+7reb+8ast, S.Maxwell 21+7reb, E.Ilter 17+5reb+10ast, D.Lekndreaj 10+12reb+4ast, J.Smith 8+11reb+1ast, A.Callakaj 6+2reb+2ast
Kamza: G.Davis 21+9reb+7ast, A.Edwards 17+6reb+3ast, R.Brooks 13+2reb+2ast, M.Eldridge 9+11reb+3ast, H.Xhersido 8+7reb+1ast, A.Lion 5+3reb

Teuta - Ylli 78-72

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Kosovan Ylli (2-1) in Durres. Visitors were defeated by Albanian Teuta (2-1) 78-72. It was a great evening for center Kristi Gorea (200-97) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 4 assists. American guard Tyler Peterson (193, college: S.Dakota) helped adding 14 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was Slovenian-Kosovan Gezim Morina (204-92) with 19 points and 8 rebounds and Montenegrin-Kosovan Mikaile Tmusic (189-93) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Teuta and four Ylli players scored in double figures. Teuta will play against Kamza (#5) in Tirana in the next round. Ylli will play on the road against Rahoveci (#9) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Teuta: K.Gorea 16+4reb+4ast, F.Lilaj 15+6reb+1ast, T.Peterson 14+4reb+5ast, T.Bruce 12+8reb+2ast, M.Pelissier 11+4reb+5ast, C.Satterwhite 10+4reb+2ast
Ylli: G.Morina 19+8reb+2ast, E.Kastrati 17+3reb+2ast, M.Tmusic 15+6reb+6ast, B.Randolph 15+6reb+2ast, C.Williams 4+5reb+3ast, B.Benson 2+2reb+1ast



Tags : DARDAN BERISHA, KB PEJA, LIGA UNIKE BASKETBALL