Overview of LBBL Round 1 of Quarter-Finals

Etzella - Kordall S. 106-67

Etzella dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Kordall S.'s 42. Etzella looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American power forward Nick Davis (206-2001, college: Omaha) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and the former international point guard Philippe Gutenkauf (183-1995) chipped in 21 points and 10 assists. Five Etzella players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Erik Timko (196, college: Delaware) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import power forward Jalen Reynolds (201-1999, college: Southern, agency: JCK Sports Group) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Kordall S.: J.Reynolds 18+7reb, E.Timko 17+13reb+2ast, R.Jonaitis 12+5reb+1ast, K.Steve 8, G.Pellegrino 5+8reb+6ast, F.Djessi 2
Etzella: D.Nick 25+13reb, P.Gutenkauf 21+4reb+10ast, T.Henkel 19+4ast, D.Adrian 14+5reb+3ast, B.McDaniel 14+5reb+4ast, E.Zenners 6+10reb+2ast

Amicale - Esch 61-76

The former international power forward Clancy Rugg (204-1991, college: Vermont) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. American guard Quinn Nelson (190-1999, college: SW Baptist) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Esch players scored in double figures. American forward Ashton Sherrell (203, college: JCSU, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Malcolm Richardson (185-1994, college: Florida St. Jkv) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Amicale's coach Daniel Brandao rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Amicale: A.Sherrell 14+12reb, M.Richardson 14+8reb+3ast, M.Scott 11+4reb, A.Laurent 9+7reb+1ast, B.Sean 5+1reb+1ast, T.Jonas 3+2reb
Esch: R.Clancy 19+16reb+1ast, H.Jordan 16+4reb+2ast, D.Ceman 16+3reb+2ast, N.Quinn 13+6reb+4ast, D.Fonseca 6+6reb+3ast, C.Cornu 3+2ast

Arantia - T71 86-88

T71 outrebounded Arantia 41-22 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Canadian forward Maurice Calloo (208-1999, college: Oregon St., agency: Interperformances) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Jimmie Taylor (193-1994, college: Rider) accounted for 26 points and 5 rebounds. Taylor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American Michael Carter III (196-1997, college: Portland St.) came up with 27 points and 4 assists and the other American import guard Kevon Godwin (188-2000, college: Angelo St.) added 15 points respectively for Arantia in the defeat. Four Arantia players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Arantia: C.III Michael 27+2reb+4ast, H.Vic 17+2reb, K.Godwin 15+3reb+1ast, J.Levickas 13+4reb+1ast, T.Sturdivant 8+4reb+2ast, W.Derek 4+2reb+3ast
T71: C.Maurice 27+10reb+3ast, T.Jimmie 26+5reb+3ast, D.Stephens 14+12reb+1ast, D.Grun 6+1reb+1ast, D.Ivan 6+4reb+1ast, C.Jack 5+5reb

Sparta - Residence 83-87

Residence forced 20 Sparta turnovers. American guard Clark Slajchert (185, college: USC) fired 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international forward Oliver Vujakovic (192-1996) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds. American swingman Jarvis Williams (198-1989, college: MSU, agency: BIG) produced 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Max Logelin (187-2003) added 22 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side.
Top scorers:
Sparta: J.Williams 33+9reb, L.Max 22+9reb, V.Iwuakor 13+6reb, H.Lennart 6+2reb, V.Yannick 4+3reb+4ast, G.Tom 3+2reb
Residence: S.Clark 36+5reb+3ast, B.Brendan 24+5reb, O.Vujakovic 15+15reb+1ast, T.Schomer 6+4reb, V.Filip 4+4reb, V.Shungu 2+4reb