LBBL Round 22 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

LBBL round 22 caused change at the leadership position. Fourth defeat of league's leader Sparta (18-4) against sixth ranked T71 (11-10) 77-69 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sparta. They outrebounded Sparta 44-33 including 29 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jimmie Taylor (193-1994, college: Rider) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Canadian forward Maurice Calloo (208-1999, college: Oregon St., agency: Interperformances) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. T71's coach Christophe Ney used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Victor Iwuakor (200-1999, college: Southern Miss) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds for Sparta. T71 maintains sixth position with 11-10 record. Sparta at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Etzella who have the same record.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Arantia (18-4) in Larochette. Hosts were defeated by Etzella (18-4) 100-90. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Arantia. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American players dominated the game. Guard Adrian Delph (191-2000, college: App State) had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Nick Davis chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Michael Carter III (196-1997, college: Portland St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Arantia's coach Karolis Abramavicius rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Etzella have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Sparta and Arantia.
A very close game took place in Stadrbredimus between Musel Pikes and Kordall S.. Eleventh ranked Musel Pikes (6-16) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Kordall S. (9-12). Musel Pikes managed to escape with a 1-point win 80-79 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kordall S.. Jaylen Key notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 16 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals by Gianluca Pellegrino did not help to save the game for Kordall S.. Kordall S.'s coach Antonio Lopez Pena tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Musel Pikes have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Racing. Newly promoted Kordall S. keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost.

Other games in round 22 were not that significant. Esch was beaten by Amicale on the road 64-60. Mamer lost to Residence on its own court 86-95. Bottom-ranked AB Contern unfortunately lost to Racing in Luxembourg 94-96.



Amicale - Esch 64-60

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked Amicale's (14-8) home victory over 5th ranked Esch (12-10) in Steinsel 64-60 on Saturday. American forward Ashton Sherrell (203, college: JCSU, agency: BIG) notched 24 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Malcolm Richardson (185-1994, college: Florida St. Jkv) supported him with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four Amicale players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Quinn Nelson (190-1999, college: SW Baptist) did not help to save the game for Esch. The former international Dino Ceman (198-2002) added 11 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Amicale maintains fourth position with 14-8 record. Esch lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Amicale: S.Ashton 24+5reb, L.Alex 13+6reb, S.Morton 11+4reb+1ast, R.Malcolm 11+12reb+3ast, S.Bugeja 3, K.Ivor 2+5reb+2ast
Esch: Q.Nelson 22+6reb+2ast, C.Dino 11+10reb+2ast, J.Hicks 9+3reb+2ast, T.Damien 7+2reb, C.Rugg 6+1reb+2ast, C.Corentin 3+2reb

Arantia - Etzella 90-100

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Arantia (18-4) in Larochette. Hosts were defeated by Etzella (18-4) 100-90. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Arantia. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Etzella made 21-of-26 charity shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Arantia was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American players dominated the game. Guard Adrian Delph (191-2000, college: App State) had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Nick Davis (206-2001, college: Omaha) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Michael Carter III (196-1997, college: Portland St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Kevon Godwin (188-2000, college: Angelo St.) scored 27 points and 4 assists. Five Etzella and four Arantia players scored in double figures. Arantia's coach Karolis Abramavicius rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Etzella have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Sparta and Arantia.
Top scorers:
Etzella: D.Adrian 34+10reb+2ast, D.Nick 17+11reb+2ast, B.McDaniel 16+3reb+1ast, T.Henkel 12+4reb+3ast, P.Gutenkauf 11+3reb+8ast, E.Zenners 6+2ast
Arantia: C.III Michael 28+11reb+4ast, K.Godwin 27+4reb+4ast, E.de Sousa 16+5reb+1ast, J.Levickas 12+6reb+2ast, H.Vic 3+1reb, W.Derek 2+2reb

Mamer - Residence 86-95

Rather expected game when 9th ranked Mamer (7-15) lost at home to seventh ranked Residence (11-11) 95-86 on Saturday. American players dominated also this game. Guard Clark Slajchert (185, college: USC) notched 35 points (!!!) and 5 assists to lead the effort and forward Brendan Bailey (203-1997, college: Marquette) supported him with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Residence players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 29 points and 12 rebounds by forward Dom Sleva (198, college: Shippensburg) did not help to save the game for Mamer. Forward Terry Winn III (201-1995, college: UTRGV) added 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Residence maintains seventh position with 11-11 record. Mamer lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Residence: S.Clark 35+3reb+5ast, B.Brendan 18+5reb+3ast, O.Vujakovic 17+3reb+2ast, V.Filip 10+10reb, T.Schomer 10+2reb+2ast, V.Shungu 4+3reb+1ast
Mamer: D.Sleva 29+12reb+1ast, T.Winn III 24+9reb+6ast, A.Bedirhanoglu 17+6reb+1ast, A.Maid 8+8reb+4ast, M.Raphael 8+1reb+2ast, M.Melvin 0

Musel Pikes - Kordall S. 80-79

A very close game took place in Stadrbredimus between Musel Pikes and Kordall S.. Eleventh ranked Musel Pikes (6-16) got a very close home victory over 8th ranked Kordall S. (9-12). Musel Pikes managed to escape with a 1-point win 80-79 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kordall S.. American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Everette Hammond (190-1999, college: UMass Lowell) supported him with 20 points. Even a double-double of 16 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals by Argentinian guard Gianluca Pellegrino (190-1993) did not help to save the game for Kordall S.. American guard Erik Timko (196, college: Delaware) added 22 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kordall S.'s coach Antonio Lopez Pena tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Musel Pikes have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Racing. Newly promoted Kordall S. keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost.
Top scorers:
Musel Pikes: K.Jaylen 23+12reb+1ast, H.Everette 20+3reb, S.Streef 13+4reb+2ast, O.Konan 10+7reb+2ast, T.Welter 8+1reb+9ast, E.Sanna 4+3reb
Kordall S.: E.Timko 22+6reb+3ast, R.Jonaitis 16+8reb, G.Pellegrino 16+10reb+6ast, K.Steve 14+3reb+1ast, J.Reynolds 6+8reb+1ast, S.Max 5+2reb+1ast

Racing - AB Contern 96-94

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Racing (6-16) edged bottom-ranked AB Contern (1-21) in Luxembourg 96-94 on Saturday. American players dominated also this game. Forward Antonio Bivins (199-1992, college: UMass Lowell) notched 46 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and center Brendan Temple (206-2000, college: Purdue NW) supported him with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Racing's coach Adam Radomirovic allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 27 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his thirteen free throws !!!) by guard Marcellus Garrick (193-1995, college: Cal Poly) did not help to save the game for AB Contern. Josh Ferguson (203-1996, college: Winthrop) added 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Five AB Contern players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Racing maintains tenth position with 6-16 record, which they share with Musel Pikes. AB Contern lost thirteenth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games.
Top scorers:
Racing: B.Antonio 46+8reb+1ast, T.Brendan 20+15reb, W.Flenard 11+4reb+2ast, M.Hilger 7+2reb+3ast, E.Loncaric 5+2reb, J.Bouttet 3
AB Contern: G.Marcellus 27+7reb+1ast, J.Ferguson 16+13reb+4ast, A.Mihailo 15+2reb+1ast, S.Olivier 14+3reb+2ast, A.Mathieu 12+1reb+2ast, M.Christophe 8+1reb+1ast

T71 - Sparta 77-69

LBBL round 22 caused change at the leadership position. Fourth defeat of league's leader Sparta (18-4) against sixth ranked T71 (11-10) 77-69 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sparta. They outrebounded Sparta 44-33 including 29 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jimmie Taylor (193-1994, college: Rider) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 26 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Canadian forward Maurice Calloo (208-1999, college: Oregon St., agency: Interperformances) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Taylor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. T71's coach Christophe Ney used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Victor Iwuakor (200-1999, college: Southern Miss) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 17 rebounds and his fellow American import swingman Jarvis Williams (198-1989, college: MSU, agency: BIG) added 20 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Sparta. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. T71 maintains sixth position with 11-10 record. Sparta at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. They were joined at the leadership position by Etzella who have the same record.
Top scorers:
T71: T.Jimmie 26+12reb+4ast, C.Maurice 18+5reb+4ast, D.Grun 11+5reb+2ast, J.Kalmes 11+7reb+4ast, D.Stephens 4+8reb, D.Ivan 4+3reb
Sparta: J.Williams 20+5reb+1ast, V.Iwuakor 15+17reb+2ast, V.Yannick 14+4reb+2ast, L.Max 12+2reb+3ast, G.Tom 8+5reb+1ast, H.Nicolas 0