Round 7 (Regular Season): Leader Apolonia lose to Ylli

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Albanian Apolonia (3-2) recorded its second loss in Therande on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by third ranked Kosovan Ylli (2-1) 80-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Apolonia. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Apolonia 45-34 including 37 on the defensive glass. Lithuanian point guard Donatas Sabeckis (198-1992) fired 13 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American point guard Joshua Gray (185-1993, college: LSU) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Ylli's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Jaylen Bates (201-2001, college: YSU) produced 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Ylli moved-up to second place, which they share with Vellaznimi. Apolonia at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Albanian Vllaznia (2-3) against fourth ranked Kosovan Peja (1-2) on Wednesday night. Host Vllaznia was crushed by Peja in Shkodra 93-70. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 6 assists (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). Arti Hajdari contributed with 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Bradley George (190-1996, college: Northeastern St.) answered with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for Vllaznia. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Peja maintains fourth place with 1-2 record. Vllaznia at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost.




Vllaznia - Peja 70-93

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Albanian Vllaznia (2-3) against fourth ranked Kosovan Peja (1-2) on Wednesday night. Host Vllaznia was crushed by Peja in Shkodra 93-70. Peja dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Vllaznia's 36. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard DaQuan Bracey (180-1997, college: La Tech) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 6 assists (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). Arti Hajdari (190-1993) contributed with 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Bradley George (190-1996, college: Northeastern St.) answered with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import Julian Bryant (193-2001, college: Sonoma St.) added 21 points in the effort for Vllaznia. Four Vllaznia players scored in double figures. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Peja maintains fourth place with 1-2 record. Vllaznia at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost.
Top scorers:
Vllaznia: B.Julian 21+2reb+2ast, G.Bradley 16+5reb+5ast, H.Jayden 12+7reb+5ast, S.Robert 11+4reb+3ast, A.Parker 5+12reb+1ast, J.Thomas 5+3ast
Peja: B.DaQuan 30+1reb+6ast, A.Hajdari 23+5reb+1ast, C.Edwards 15+9reb+1ast, R.Logan 6+4reb+1ast, W.Cecil 6+3reb+3ast, D.De'Jon 5+6reb

Ylli - Apolonia 80-59

Top ranked Albanian Apolonia (3-2) recorded its second loss in Therande on Wednesday night. Visitors were rolled over by third ranked Kosovan Ylli (2-1) 80-59. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Apolonia. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Apolonia 45-34 including 37 on the defensive glass. Lithuanian point guard Donatas Sabeckis (198-1992) fired 13 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. American point guard Joshua Gray (185-1993, college: LSU) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Ylli's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Jaylen Bates (201-2001, college: YSU) produced 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Austin Holt (198-2001, college: Hamline) added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Apolonia players scored in double figures. Ylli moved-up to second place, which they share with Vellaznimi. Apolonia at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost.
Top scorers:
Apolonia: B.Jaylen 13+8reb+4ast, Q.Ademokoya 12+4reb+2ast, A.Holt 10+12reb, S.Odhissea 10+3reb, I.Jackson 9+7reb+3ast, T.Xhefri 5+1ast
Ylli: G.Joshua 15+2reb+4ast, S.Donatas 13+9reb+7ast, P.Breon 11+3reb, K.Erjon 8+2reb, A.Gashi 7+4reb, C.Demitrius 7+4reb+1ast