Round 11: Ylli beat Rahoveci in a derby game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. The game took place in Therande where first ranked Ylli won against visiting Rahoveci (4-7) 91-80. Ylli looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Rahoveci's players. The best player for the winners was Albanian-Kosovan swingman Erjon Kastrati (197-1994) who scored 28 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Croatian forward Henrik Sirko (199-1993) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Montenegrin point guard Ivan Koljevic (188-1984, agency: BIG) produced 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the guests. Ylli (9-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending Kosovan champion maintains first place. Rahoveci at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Ylli are looking forward to face Kamza (#7) in Tirana in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rahoveci will play at home against Vllaznia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Albania. The game took place in Durres where fourth ranked Teuta outleveled visiting Kamza (2-9) 86-65. American guard Tyler Peterson (193, college: S.Dakota) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 8 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Kristi Gorea contributed with 16 points and 5 assists for the winners. Teuta's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds for Kamza. Defending Albanian champion maintains fourth place with 6-4 record. Kamza lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Vllaznia. Teuta will play against Tirana (#5) on the road in the next round. Kamza will play against the league's leader Ylli and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Shkodra supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Kosovan Prizreni-16 (7-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Albanian Vllaznia (2-9). Prizreni-16 smashed Vllaznia 94-62 on Thursday. It was a great evening for Darrell Davis who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Charleston Dobbs responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 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. Prizreni-16 maintains third place with 7-4 record having just one point less than leader Ylli. Loser Vllaznia dropped to the bottom position with nine games lost. They share it with Kamza. Prizreni-16 will meet at home league's second-placed Peja in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vllaznia will play against Rahoveci (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 11 Tirana was defeated by Peja in a road game 89-78.

Ylli - Rahoveci 91-80

The most interesting game of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. The game took place in Therande where first ranked Ylli won against visiting Rahoveci (4-7) 91-80. Ylli looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Rahoveci's players. The best player for the winners was Albanian-Kosovan swingman Erjon Kastrati (197-1994) who scored 28 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Croatian forward Henrik Sirko (199-1993) chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Montenegrin point guard Ivan Koljevic (188-1984, agency: BIG) produced 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and American swingman T.J. Dunans (196-1992, college: Auburn) added 21 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Ylli and four Rahoveci players scored in double figures. Ylli (9-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. Defending Kosovan champion maintains first place. Rahoveci at the other side keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. Ylli are looking forward to face Kamza (#7) in Tirana in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Rahoveci will play at home against Vllaznia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rahoveci: T.Dunans 21+8reb+3ast, I.Koljevic 19+8reb+6ast, F.Rugova 17+5reb+2ast, M.Malaj 16+3reb+3ast, E.Kryeziu 7+4reb, O.Donat 0
Ylli: E.Kastrati 28+5reb+7ast, H.Sirko 19+8reb+6ast, G.Morina 13+8reb+4ast, M.Grant 13+7reb+5ast, M.Tmusic 12+4reb+3ast, C.Harris 4+2reb

Teuta - Kamza 86-65

One of the most interesting games of round 11 was a derby match between two teams from Albania. The game took place in Durres where fourth ranked Teuta outleveled visiting Kamza (2-9) 86-65. Teuta forced 22 Kamza turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Kamza's players. American guard Tyler Peterson (193, college: S.Dakota) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 8 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Center Kristi Gorea (200-1997) contributed with 16 points and 5 assists for the winners. Teuta's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Eric Williams (196-1995, college: Greenville) added 19 points and 4 steals in the effort for Kamza. Four Kamza players scored in double figures. Defending Albanian champion maintains fourth place with 6-4 record. Kamza lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. They share it with Vllaznia. Teuta will play against Tirana (#5) on the road in the next round. Kamza will play against the league's leader Ylli and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Kamza: E.Williams 19+2reb+2ast, H.Xhersido 15+5reb, A.Lion 13+9reb+1ast, M.Eldridge 11+12reb+2ast, N.Thano 5+2reb+3ast, R.Brooks 2+2reb+1ast
Teuta: T.Peterson 22+2reb+8ast, K.Gorea 16+3reb+5ast, G.Ndreca 13+4reb+3ast, C.Whipple 9+8reb+3ast, F.Lilaj 9+5reb+3ast, B.Cashman 7+5reb

Peja - Tirana 89-78

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Albanian Tirana (5-6) was defeated on the road by second ranked Kosovan Peja (8-3) 89-78 on Thursday. It was a great evening for Polish-Kosovan Dardan Berisha (190-1988) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points and 5 assists. American swingman Courtney Fells (199-1986, college: NC State) helped adding 16 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. American point guard Reggie Clark (178, college: RWC) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and Julian Hamati produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds. Five Peja and four Tirana players scored in double figures. Peja maintains second place with 8-3 record behind leader Ylli. Loser Tirana keeps the fifth position with six games lost. Peja will meet Prizreni-16 (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tirana will play against Teuta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tirana: R.Clark 21+6reb+1ast, E.Hysenagolli 14+11reb, H.Julian 13+13reb, E.Hysa 12+3reb+5ast, R.Vogli 8+3reb+1ast, J.Smith 5+5reb
Peja: D.Berisha 30+4reb+5ast, C.Fells 16+8reb+5ast, D.Lekndreaj 14+11reb+3ast, A.Berisha 11+3reb+1ast, A.Callakaj 11+10reb+4ast, S.Hajzeri 4+1reb+1ast

Vllaznia - Prizreni-16 62-94

The game in Shkodra supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Kosovan Prizreni-16 (7-4) played at the court of 7th ranked Albanian Vllaznia (2-9). Prizreni-16 smashed Vllaznia 94-62 on Thursday. They outrebounded Vllaznia 50-39 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Prizreni-16 looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Vllaznia's players. It was a great evening for American Darrell Davis (196-1996, college: Dayton) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Center Urim Zenelaj (213-1991, agency: Interperformances) helped adding 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four Prizreni-16 players scored in double figures. American forward Charleston Dobbs (203-1993, college: PVAMU, agency: One Motive Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import guard Avi Toomer (190-1997, college: Bucknell) scored 9 points and 10 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. Prizreni-16 maintains third place with 7-4 record having just one point less than leader Ylli. Loser Vllaznia dropped to the bottom position with nine games lost. They share it with Kamza. Prizreni-16 will meet at home league's second-placed Peja in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Vllaznia will play against Rahoveci (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vllaznia: C.Dobbs 17+11reb+1ast, M.Butler 9+5reb, A.Toomer 9+10reb+1ast, A.Walker 7+2reb+6ast, R.Rakaj 6+2reb, M.Elian 5+1reb+1ast
Prizreni-16: D.Davis 22+9reb+4ast, X.Cannefax 15+5ast, U.Zenelaj 11+12reb+3ast, R.Krasniqi 10+4reb+4ast, A.Hajdari 8+3reb+2ast, B.Matoshi 6+4reb+3ast