Round 14: Rahoveci beat Peja in a derby game

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The most interesting game of round 14 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. Fifth ranked Rahoveci won against visiting Peja (9-5) 86-68. Rahoveci looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman T.J. Dunans (196-1992, college: Auburn) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Power forward Fisnik Rugova (207-1989) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. North Macedonian-American point guard Darius Washington (188-1985, college: Memphis) produced 16 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the guests. Rahoveci have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 7-7 record, which they share with Tirana. Peja at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost.
One of the most interesting games of round 14 was a derby match between two teams from Albania. The game took place in Shkodra where fifth ranked Teuta won against host Vllaznia (3-11) 78-69. American guard Nasir Core (190, college: FAMU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Tyler Peterson contributed with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Redi Rakaj (202-1997) replied with 26 points and 7 rebounds for Vllaznia. Defending Albanian champion (7-6) moved-up to fourth place. Vllaznia at the other side keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost.
One of the most interesting games of round 14 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. First ranked Ylli outleveled host Prizreni-16 (8-6) 95-68. Chris Harris had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 20 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners. Ylli's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Darrell Davis responded with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Ylli (12-1) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending Kosovan champion maintains first position. Loser Prizreni-16 keeps the third place with six games lost.

In the last game of round 14 bottom-ranked Kamza was crushed by Tirana in a road game 83-64.
The best stats of 14th round was 19 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals by Julian Hamati of Tirana.

Rahoveci - Peja 86-68

The most interesting game of round 14 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. Fifth ranked Rahoveci won against visiting Peja (9-5) 86-68. Rahoveci looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman T.J. Dunans (196-1992, college: Auburn) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Power forward Fisnik Rugova (207-1989) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. North Macedonian-American point guard Darius Washington (188-1985, college: Memphis) produced 16 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and American forward Calvin Godfrey (204-1990, college: Memphis, agency: BIG) added 18 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Rahoveci and four Peja players scored in double figures. Rahoveci have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 7-7 record, which they share with Tirana. Peja at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Rahoveci: F.Rugova 20+7reb+2ast, T.Dunans 18+13reb+6ast, M.Malaj 15+2reb+7ast, I.Koljevic 12+8reb+6ast, M.Mawien 12+8reb, E.Kryeziu 9+3reb+2ast
Peja: C.Godfrey 18+12reb+1ast, D.Washington 16+8reb+7ast, C.Fells 15+8reb+5ast, A.Callakaj 12+6reb, D.Berisha 7+2reb+4ast, G.Meriton 0

Vllaznia - Teuta 69-78

One of the most interesting games of round 14 was a derby match between two teams from Albania. The game took place in Shkodra where fifth ranked Teuta won against host Vllaznia (3-11) 78-69. Teuta made 21-of-26 charity shots (80.8 percent) during the game. American guard Nasir Core (190, college: FAMU) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Tyler Peterson (193, college: S.Dakota) contributed with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Redi Rakaj (202-1997) replied with 26 points and 7 rebounds and guard Robert Shestani (187-1993) added 16 points and 5 assists in the effort for Vllaznia. Defending Albanian champion (7-6) moved-up to fourth place. Vllaznia at the other side keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost.
Top scorers:
Teuta: N.Core 19+7reb+4ast, T.Peterson 13+9reb+4ast, T.Bruce 12+6reb+1ast, K.Beisch 11+1reb+1ast, F.Lilaj 9+4reb+1ast, K.Gorea 6+5reb+2ast
Vllaznia: R.Rakaj 26+7reb+2ast, R.Shestani 16+3reb+5ast, A.Walker 9+1reb+3ast, M.Elian 6+6reb+1ast, M.Butler 6+2reb+6ast, D.Cooper 5+2reb

Prizreni-16 - Ylli 68-95

One of the most interesting games of round 14 was a derby match between two teams from Kosovo. First ranked Ylli outleveled host Prizreni-16 (8-6) 95-68. Ylli shot 63.8 percent from the field. Ylli outrebounded Prizreni-16 49-25 including a 38-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Prizreni-16's players. American center Chris Harris (208-1997, college: Houston, agency: Inception Sports) had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 20 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Croatian forward Henrik Sirko (199-1993) chipped in 14 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Five Ylli players scored in double figures. Ylli's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Darrell Davis (196-1996, college: Dayton) responded with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import guard Xavier Cannefax (188-1989, college: WPU, agency: Interperformances) scored 15 points and 6 assists. Ylli (12-1) have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Defending Kosovan champion maintains first position. Loser Prizreni-16 keeps the third place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Ylli: C.Harris 28+20reb, M.Grant 17+4reb+10ast, E.Kastrati 16+2reb+5ast, H.Sirko 14+11reb+8ast, M.Tmusic 12+4reb+8ast, P.Ardit 3+3reb+1ast
Prizreni-16: D.Davis 26+6reb+4ast, X.Cannefax 15+2reb+6ast, A.Hajdari 8+3reb+2ast, T.Williams 8+4reb, M.Leurit 6+6reb, B.Matoshi 3+1reb

Tirana - Kamza 83-64

There was no surprise when 8th ranked Kamza (2-12) was crushed on the road by sixth ranked Tirana (7-7) 83-64 on Thursday. Tirana forced 22 Kamza turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Kamza's players. Center Endrit Hysenagolli (208-1988) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Julian Hamati chipped in 19 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 6 steals during the contest. Four Tirana players scored in double figures. American guard Eric Williams (196-1995, college: Greenville) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Niko Thano (196-1991) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Tirana moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Rahoveci. Kamza lost twelfth consecutive game. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tirana: E.Hysenagolli 21+19reb+1ast, H.Julian 19+10reb+10ast, E.Hysa 16+2reb+4ast, N.Coco 13+2reb+5ast, K.Strazimiri 9+1reb+5ast, R.Vogli 5+4reb
Kamza: N.Thano 17+5reb, E.Williams 14+8reb+4ast, A.Lion 10+5reb+4ast, H.Xhersido 7+8reb, M.Eldridge 7+10reb+2ast, L.Tedi 6+1reb