Round 2 (Regular Season): Apolonia hands first loss to Vllaznia

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Liga Unike. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Vllaznia in Shkodra on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by Apolonia 75-72. American guard Isaiah Jackson (190-2001, college: Drake, agency: Origins Sports Group) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import forward Austin Holt (198-2001, college: Hamline) contributed with 17 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Arlando Arnold (185-2001, college: Southern Miss) replied with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Vllaznia. Apolonia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vllaznia will play again at home against Apolonia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
One of the most interesting games of round 2 was a derby match between two teams from Albania. The game took place in Lezhe where Beselidhja won against visiting Teuta 100-89. had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Trey Edmonds III chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Canadian swingman Jahmal Abbey-Wright (196-1998, college: Simon Fraser) responded with 29 points. Teuta's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Beselidhja will play against Vellaznimi in Gjakove in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Teuta will play at home against Bora and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Group A

Beselidhja - Teuta 100-89

One of the most interesting games of round 2 was a derby match between two teams from Albania. The game took place in Lezhe where Beselidhja won against visiting Teuta 100-89. Beselidhja dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Teuta's 30. They outrebounded Teuta 47-24 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Beselidhja players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Julian Hamati had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Trey Edmonds III (208-2003, college: Minnesota, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Canadian swingman Jahmal Abbey-Wright (196-1998, college: Simon Fraser) responded with 29 points and the other American import forward Austin Holt (198-2001, college: Hamline) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Five Beselidhja and four Teuta players scored in double figures. Teuta's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Beselidhja will play against Vellaznimi in Gjakove in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Teuta will play at home against Bora and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Beselidhja: H.Eldi 17+3reb+8ast, J.Hamati 17+12reb+4ast, E.Trey 16+10reb+2ast, L.Alimani 15+2reb+4ast, F.Lilaj 13+7reb, M.Stokes 11+4reb+4ast
Teuta: J.Abbey-Wright 29+3reb+2ast, D.Powers 16+1reb+5ast, E.Memcaj 14+2reb+5ast, F.Elijah 13+8reb+2ast, G.Kristi 7+2reb+1ast, G.Kejdi 5+2reb+1ast

Group B

Vllaznia - Apolonia 72-75

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Vllaznia in Shkodra on Thursday night. Hosts were edged by Apolonia 75-72. American guard Isaiah Jackson (190-2001, college: Drake, agency: Origins Sports Group) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import forward Austin Holt (198-2001, college: Hamline) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. American guard Arlando Arnold (185-2001, college: Southern Miss) replied with 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Vllaznia. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Apolonia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Vllaznia will play again at home against Apolonia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Apolonia: J.Isaiah 18+9reb+5ast, H.Austin 17+12reb+1ast, C.DJ 13+3reb+5ast, A.Quincy 12+2reb, J.Bates 10+3reb+1ast, S.Justin 5+4reb+1ast
Vllaznia: B.Julian 16+5reb+2ast, J.Thomas 13+5reb+3ast, K.Klajd 11+4reb+3ast, A.Arnold 10+8reb+5ast, A.Parker 10+8reb+2ast, S.Robert 7+2reb+3ast