Round 6: Ylli defeat Tirana in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Kosovan Ylli (5-1) which played road game in Tirana against 3rd ranked Albanian Tirana (3-3). First ranked Ylli had an easy win 103-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tirana. Ylli shot 70.0 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 68.2 percentage. Ylli looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Tirana's players. It was a good game for Croatian forward Henrik Sirko (199-93) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 6 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Albanian-Kosovan swingman Erjon Kastrati (197-94) contributed with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Ylli's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Reggie Clark (178, college: RWC) replied with 26 points and 5 rebounds for Tirana. Ylli have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Kosovan champion maintains first position with 5-1 record. Tirana at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Teuta. Ylli are looking forward to face Prizreni-16 (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tirana's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tirana to the arena Kamza.
An interesting game for Kosovan Prizreni-16 (4-2) which hosted in Prizren one of their biggest challengers Albanian Teuta (3-3). Third ranked Prizreni-16 managed to get a 14-point victory 109-95. Montenegrin point guard Ivan Koljevic (188-84, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Arti Hajdari chipped in 23 points and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Tyler Peterson (193, college: S.Dakota) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. Prizreni-16 moved-up to second place, which they share with Peja. Defending Albanian champion Teuta keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Tirana. Prizreni-16 will play against league's leader Ylli in Therande in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Teuta will play at home against Vllaznia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Rahoveci supposed to be also quite interesting. 6th ranked Albanian Kamza (2-4) played at the court of seventh ranked Kosovan Rahoveci (2-4). Rahoveci smashed Kamza 98-56 on Saturday. Tyheim Monroe notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists by Niko Thano did not help to save the game for Kamza. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rahoveci moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Kamza. Kamza lost fourth consecutive game. Rahoveci will meet league's second-placed Peja on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kamza's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tirana Tirana.

In the last game of round 6 Peja smashed Vllaznia on the road 101-76.
The most impressive performance of 6th round was 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by Stephen Maxwell of Peja.

Rahoveci - Kamza 98-56

The game in Rahoveci supposed to be also quite interesting. 6th ranked Albanian Kamza (2-4) played at the court of seventh ranked Kosovan Rahoveci (2-4). Rahoveci smashed Kamza 98-56 on Saturday. Rahoveci dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Kamza's 26. Rahoveci forced 19 Kamza turnovers and outrebounded them 48-36 including 34 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Tyheim Monroe (201-95, college: Cabrini) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Cavon Baker (185-93, college: St.Peter's) supported him with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four Rahoveci players scored in double figures. Even 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists by forward Niko Thano (196-91) did not help to save the game for Kamza. Canadian point guard Reece Brooks (178, college: Lindsey Wilson) added 16 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rahoveci moved-up to sixth place, which they share with defeated Kamza. Kamza lost fourth consecutive game. Rahoveci will meet league's second-placed Peja on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kamza's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tirana Tirana.
Top scorers:
Kamza: N.Thano 17+9reb+5ast, R.Brooks 16+5reb+3ast, H.Xhersido 8+8reb, M.Eldridge 6+3reb+2ast, A.Lion 5+7reb+3ast, E.Gjoka 4+1ast
Rahoveci: C.Baker 19+7reb+2ast, T.Monroe 17+12reb+2ast, M.Yarbrough 15+7reb+6ast, A.Jackson 14+6reb+4ast, D.Hadis 8+1reb, V.Ejupi 7+4reb+2ast

Tirana - Ylli 71-103

An interesting game for Kosovan Ylli (5-1) which played road game in Tirana against 3rd ranked Albanian Tirana (3-3). First ranked Ylli had an easy win 103-71. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tirana. Ylli shot 70.0 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 68.2 percentage. Ylli looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Tirana's players. It was a good game for Croatian forward Henrik Sirko (199-93) who led his team to a victory with 23 points and 6 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Albanian-Kosovan swingman Erjon Kastrati (197-94) contributed with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Five Ylli players scored in double figures. Ylli's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Reggie Clark (178, college: RWC) replied with 26 points and 5 rebounds and Julian Hamati added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Tirana. Ylli have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending Kosovan champion maintains first position with 5-1 record. Tirana at the other side dropped to the fourth place with three games lost. They share the position with Teuta. Ylli are looking forward to face Prizreni-16 (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tirana's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tirana to the arena Kamza.
Top scorers:
Tirana: R.Clark 26+5reb, H.Julian 15+5reb+1ast, E.Hysenagolli 12+6reb+2ast, E.Beqo 9+1reb, E.Hysa 7+2reb+2ast, E.Hasani 2+1ast
Ylli: H.Sirko 23+4reb+6ast, E.Kastrati 22+6reb+4ast, G.Morina 14+7reb+8ast, C.Williams 14+3reb+5ast, M.Tmusic 13+3reb+2ast, D.Shala 10+1reb+1ast

Prizreni-16 - Teuta 109-95

An interesting game for Kosovan Prizreni-16 (4-2) which hosted in Prizren one of their biggest challengers Albanian Teuta (3-3). Third ranked Prizreni-16 managed to get a 14-point victory 109-95. Prizreni-16 shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. Montenegrin point guard Ivan Koljevic (188-84, agency: BIG) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 17 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Arti Hajdari (190-93) chipped in 23 points and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Tyler Peterson (193, college: S.Dakota) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists and his fellow American import guard Cameron Satterwhite (193, college: Montana) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. Five Prizreni-16 and four Teuta players scored in double figures. Prizreni-16 moved-up to second place, which they share with Peja. Defending Albanian champion Teuta keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Tirana. Prizreni-16 will play against league's leader Ylli in Therande in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Teuta will play at home against Vllaznia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Teuta: T.Bruce 23+5reb+1ast, C.Satterwhite 21+8reb+1ast, F.Lilaj 17+4reb+4ast, T.Peterson 15+6reb+11ast, K.Gorea 6+4reb+5ast, G.Ndreca 3
Prizreni-16: A.Hajdari 23+2reb+2ast, C.Fells 16+3reb+4ast, U.Zenelaj 16+5reb+1ast, A.Veseli 14+6reb, I.Koljevic 11+4reb+17ast, M.Green 5+2ast

Vllaznia - Peja 76-101

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Kosovan Peja (4-2) crushed bottom-ranked Albanian Vllaznia (1-5) in Shkodra 101-76 on Sunday. Peja dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Vllaznia's 36. Peja forced 24 Vllaznia turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Stephen Maxwell (201-93, college: CSUN) notched 23 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Polish-Kosovan Dardan Berisha (190-88) supported him with 16 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Five Peja players scored in double figures. Even 21 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) by American guard Nathan Davis (193-98, college: Seton Hill) did not help to save the game for Vllaznia. Elian Memcaj (192-2) added 11 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Peja maintains second position with 4-2 record behind leader Ylli, which they share with Prizreni-16. Vllaznia lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with five games lost. Peja will meet at home Rahoveci (#6) in the next round. Vllaznia will play against Teuta in Durres and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Vllaznia: N.Davis 21+4reb+1ast, M.Elian 11+3reb+2ast, C.Dobbs 9+4reb, M.Butler 8+2reb+3ast, D.Cooper 7+6reb, B.Cashman 7+5reb+1ast
Peja: S.Maxwell 23+9reb+4ast, T.White 18+6reb+1ast, D.Berisha 16+3reb+6ast, D.Lekndreaj 16+3reb+2ast, E.Ilter 12+7reb+3ast, A.Callakaj 10+3reb+2ast