Round 6 (Regular Season): Teuta lose to Bashkimi in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Prizren. Third ranked Kosovan host Bashkimi (1-2) defeated one of their biggest challengers Albanian Teuta (0-5) 96-88. Bashkimi looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Erik Copes (203-1993, college: Z*Orangeville A's, agency: SLN) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Mack Smith (188-1998, college: W.Michigan) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Bryan Powell (198-2000, college: Pace) with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bashkimi maintains third position with 1-2 record having six points less than leader Ylli. It was Teuta's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Lezhe. Second-best Albanian host Beselidhja (4-2) lost to top-ranked Kosovan Vellaznimi (5-0) 85-75. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Jericole Hellems (201-1999, college: NC State) notched 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Trey Anderson supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 19 rebounds by power forward Philbert Weekes (208-1999, college: Nelson) did not help to save the game for Beselidhja. Undefeated Vellaznimi have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Defending Albanian champion Beselidhja keeps the second place with two games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Tirana. 4th ranked Albanian host Tirana (1-5) lost to second ranked Kosovan Sigal Prishtina (3-1) 77-63. The best player for the winners was Ardian Ibishi who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Frenki Lilaj who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sigal Prishtina maintains second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader Ylli. Tirana lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with five games lost.

In the last game of round 6 Vllaznia lost to undefeated Ylli on the opponent's court 70-81.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 8 rebounds by Lis Shoshi of Ylli.



Bashkimi - Teuta 96-88

The game between Top Four teams took place in Prizren. Third ranked Kosovan host Bashkimi (1-2) defeated one of their biggest challengers Albanian Teuta (0-5) 96-88. Bashkimi looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Erik Copes (203-1993, college: Z*Orangeville A's, agency: SLN) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Mack Smith (188-1998, college: W.Michigan) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Bryan Powell (198-2000, college: Pace) with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and forward Jalon Andrews (203-2000, college: KSU) scored 18 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bashkimi maintains third position with 1-2 record having six points less than leader Ylli. It was Teuta's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Bashkimi: E.Copes 17+15reb, D.Williams 15+7reb+3ast, W.Green Jr. 13+1reb+3ast, M.Ismaili 12+1reb+3ast, M.Smith 12+8reb+10ast, L.Zekjiri 8+4reb+1ast
Teuta: B.Powell 22+5reb+5ast, J.Andrews 18+4reb+1ast, T.Morton 15+2reb+5ast, M.Taylor 13+4reb+5ast, K.Gorea 10+9reb+2ast, K.Gjore 5+4reb

Beselidhja - Vellaznimi 75-85

The game between Top Four teams took place in Lezhe. Second-best Albanian host Beselidhja (4-2) lost to top-ranked Kosovan Vellaznimi (5-0) 85-75. Vellaznimi players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Beselidhja's players. They brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Jericole Hellems (201-1999, college: NC State) notched 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and forward Trey Anderson (201-2003, college: SJSU) supported him with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 19 rebounds by power forward Philbert Weekes (208-1999, college: Nelson) did not help to save the game for Beselidhja. Point guard Bryant Bernard (183-1997, college: TWU) added 12 points. Four Beselidhja players scored in double figures. Vellaznimi have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record. Defending Albanian champion Beselidhja keeps the second place with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Vellaznimi: J.Hellems 21+6reb+6ast, T.Anderson 21+8reb+3ast, A.Koshi 12+4reb+1ast, J.Jitoboh 10+3reb+2ast, A.Walker 9+8reb+1ast, A.Sinani 5+3reb+1ast
Beselidhja: L.Alimani 13+1reb, P.Weekes 12+19reb+2ast, B.Bernard 12+4reb+3ast, M.Garrick 11+3reb, V.Grazhdani 10+7reb, J.Angle 7+2ast

Tirana - Sigal Prishtina 63-77

The game between Top Four teams took place in Tirana. 4th ranked Albanian host Tirana (1-5) lost to second ranked Kosovan Sigal Prishtina (3-1) 77-63. The best player for the winners was forward Ardian Ibishi (202-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Italian-Kosovan center Dion Sheqiri (208-2003) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Greek-Albanian forward Frenki Lilaj (203-1998, college: Young Harris) who recorded 13 points and 9 rebounds and guard Richard Lilaj (189-2002) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sigal Prishtina maintains second position with 3-1 record having just three points less than leader Ylli. Tirana lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with five games lost.
Top scorers:
Sigal Prishtina: M.Janjeva 12+2reb, A.Ibishi 12+10reb+1ast, D.Sheqiri 12+6reb+2ast, O.Carter III 11+3reb+1ast, J.Davis 9+4reb+3ast, J.Nzeakor 6+2reb+3ast
Tirana: J.Jeffers 17+2reb+2ast, D.Moses 13+3reb, F.Lilaj 13+9reb+1ast, R.Lilaj 10+9reb+3ast, E.Hysenagolli 5+3reb+1ast, R.Vogli 3+5reb

Ylli - Vllaznia 81-70

Rather expected game in Therande where 3rd ranked Albanian Vllaznia (1-4) was defeated by top-ranked Kosovan Ylli (4-0) 81-70 on Wednesday. Ylli made 29-of-34 free shots (85.3 percent) during the game, while Vllaznia only scored eight points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was center Lis Shoshi (211-1994, college: UALR) who scored 20 points and 8 rebounds. Croatian swingman Jan Palokaj (198-2000, agency: BIG) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Maurice Walton (206-1998, college: BENUM) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Dy'Quavis Wilkins (196-2001, college: WSSU) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Ylli and four Vllaznia players scored in double figures. Vllaznia's coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Ylli have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record. Vllaznia at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost.
Top scorers:
Ylli: L.Shoshi 20+8reb+1ast, I.Polutak 14+6reb, J.Palokaj 13+6reb+9ast, D.Wilson 12+3reb+4ast, J.Nesbitt 10+5reb+2ast, H.French 7+5reb+2ast
Vllaznia: M.Walton 17+13reb+1ast, D.Wilkins 12+6reb+2ast, E.Memcaj 12+2reb+1ast, M.Wright 11+3reb+1ast, V.Gjecaj 6+3reb+2ast, S.Kopliku 6