Round 4 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 4 was a home defeat of 5th ranked Kamza (2-2) to fourth ranked Teuta (3-1) 111-102. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Teuta looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tamas Bruce (202-95, college: Arkansas St., agency: Hamriding Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and Greek-Albanian forward Frenki Lilaj (203-98, college: Young Harris) who added 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Gerard Davis (193, college: NMHU) responded with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. Teuta have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Albanian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Ylli and Prizreni-16. Newly promoted Kamza dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Tirana and Peja. Teuta is looking forward to face Tirana (#5) at home in the next round. Kamza will play against Ylli in Therande and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
One of the most interesting games of round 4 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. Fourth ranked Ylli won against host Rahoveci (0-4) 77-72. The winners were led by American guard Brandon Randolph (187-95, college: Utah Valley) who scored that evening 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Barret Benson supported him with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds by American forward Milik Yarbrough (198-95, college: Illinois St.) did not help to save the game for Rahoveci. Defending Kosovan champion (3-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Teuta and Prizreni-16. Rahoveci at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Ylli will play against Kamza (#6) in Tirana in the next round where they are favorite. Rahoveci will play on the road against Vllaznia in Shkodra and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Kosovan Peja (2-2) against seventh ranked Albanian Tirana (2-2) on Sunday night. Visiting Peja was defeated by Tirana in a tough game in Tirana 80-84. Julian Hamati fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Arian Callakaj produced 21 points and 4 steals for lost side. Tirana moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kamza and Peja. Tirana will meet league's leader Teuta in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Peja will play against the league's second-placed Prizreni-16 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 4 Vllaznia lost to Prizreni-16 on the opponent's court 96-100.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists by Urim Zenelaj of Prizreni-16.

Rahoveci - Ylli 72-77

One of the most interesting games of round 4 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. Fourth ranked Ylli won against host Rahoveci (0-4) 77-72. Ylli made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by American guard Brandon Randolph (187-95, college: Utah Valley) who scored that evening 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import center Barret Benson (208-97, college: SIU) supported him with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds by American forward Milik Yarbrough (198-95, college: Illinois St.) did not help to save the game for Rahoveci. Guard Musab Malaj (188-96) added 15 points and 5 assists for lost side. Defending Kosovan champion (3-1) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Teuta and Prizreni-16. Rahoveci at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Ylli will play against Kamza (#6) in Tirana in the next round where they are favorite. Rahoveci will play on the road against Vllaznia in Shkodra and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ylli: B.Randolph 23+5reb+7ast, E.Kastrati 20+4reb+2ast, B.Benson 16+12reb+1ast, G.Morina 7+8reb, M.Tmusic 5+8reb+3ast, C.Williams 2+1reb
Rahoveci: M.Yarbrough 20+13reb+3ast, M.Malaj 15+3reb+5ast, J.Greene 9+4reb+3ast, C.Baker 9+2reb+2ast, T.Monroe 7+7reb+2ast, A.Morina 7+2reb+3ast

Kamza - Teuta 102-111

The most interesting game of round 4 was a home defeat of 5th ranked Kamza (2-2) to fourth ranked Teuta (3-1) 111-102. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Teuta looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Tamas Bruce (202-95, college: Arkansas St., agency: Hamriding Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) and Greek-Albanian forward Frenki Lilaj (203-98, college: Young Harris) who added 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Gerard Davis (193, college: NMHU) responded with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Abrian Edwards (196-95, college: William Penn, agency: One Motive Sports) scored 24 points and 5 rebounds. Five Teuta and four Kamza players scored in double figures. Teuta have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Albanian champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Ylli and Prizreni-16. Newly promoted Kamza dropped to the fourth place with two games lost. They share the position with Tirana and Peja. Teuta is looking forward to face Tirana (#5) at home in the next round. Kamza will play against Ylli in Therande and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Teuta: T.Bruce 33+14reb+2ast, F.Lilaj 19+9reb+4ast, M.Pelissier 18+5reb+5ast, T.Peterson 18+5reb+4ast, C.Satterwhite 12+3reb+4ast, K.Gorea 8+2reb+3ast
Kamza: G.Davis 37+10reb+3ast, A.Edwards 24+5reb+3ast, R.Brooks 22+1reb+4ast, N.Thano 12+5reb+2ast, M.Eldridge 7+6reb+1ast, A.Lion 0+2reb

Tirana - Peja 84-80

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Kosovan Peja (2-2) against seventh ranked Albanian Tirana (2-2) on Sunday night. Visiting Peja was defeated by Tirana in a tough game in Tirana 80-84. Tirana outrebounded Peja 41-28 including a 32-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Julian Hamati fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Reggie Clark (178, college: RWC) chipped in 23 points. Swingman Arian Callakaj (195-92) produced 21 points and 4 steals and Polish-Kosovan Dardan Berisha (190-88) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Five Tirana and four Peja players scored in double figures. Tirana moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kamza and Peja. Tirana will meet league's leader Teuta in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Peja will play against the league's second-placed Prizreni-16 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tirana: R.Clark 23+2reb+3ast, H.Julian 19+11reb+2ast, E.Hysa 14+4reb+6ast, R.Vogli 12+7reb+3ast, E.Hysenagolli 10+14reb+2ast, K.Strazimiri 4+3reb+4ast
Peja: A.Callakaj 21+1reb+1ast, D.Berisha 16+3reb+2ast, J.Smith 15+3reb+1ast, D.Lekndreaj 10+6reb+4ast, E.Ilter 8+4reb+3ast, S.Maxwell 8+7reb+1ast

Prizreni-16 - Vllaznia 100-96

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Albanian Vllaznia (1-3) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Kosovan Prizreni-16 (3-1) 100-96 on Sunday. Prizreni-16 looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Arti Hajdari (190-93) fired 31 points for the winners. Center Urim Zenelaj (213-91, agency: Interperformances) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Johnathan Stove (193-95, college: La-Lafayette) produced 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import guard Matthew Butler (188-95, college: UT Martin) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Five Prizreni-16 and four Vllaznia players scored in double figures. Vllaznia's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Prizreni-16 have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ylli and Teuta. Loser Vllaznia dropped to the seventh place with three games lost. Prizreni-16 will meet Peja (#4) on the road in the next round. Vllaznia will play against Rahoveci and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Prizreni-16: A.Hajdari 31+4reb+2ast, M.Green 18+6reb+3ast, U.Zenelaj 18+13reb+5ast, I.Koljevic 15+6reb+14ast, C.Fells 10+3reb+2ast, B.Matoshi 5+2reb+2ast
Vllaznia: J.Stove 21+8reb+5ast, M.Butler 21+5reb+2ast, R.Shestani 15+2reb+2ast, R.Nikola 15+6reb+1ast, J.Bessard 11+4reb, D.Cooper 8+10reb+1ast



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