BOV League D1 Round 11 (Regular Season): Starlites defeat Luxol in the game between Top 4 teams

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Starlites (11-0) which hosted in Naxxar 4th placed Luxol (3-8). Leader Starlites had an easy win 109-90. Starlites dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Luxol's 44. Starlites looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American players dominated the game. Guard Musa Jallow (196-2000, college: Charlotte) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Jackson Threadgill (198-1997, college: App State) contributed with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Guard Darron Howard (188-1999, college: King, agency: Interperformances) answered with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for Luxol. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Starlites have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 11-0 record. Luxol at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Athleta. Starlites are looking forward to face Depiro (#3) in Mtarfa in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Luxol will play at home against Athleta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Gzira was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Hibernians (9-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Athleta (3-8). Hibernians did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 91-73. It was a great evening for American forward Ayomide Ajiboye (196-2000, college: Roosevelt, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). Elijah Simmons helped adding 21 points and 6 rebounds. Hibernians' coach Christian Narciso allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Canadian forward Orlando Little Jr (194-1998, college: Davenport) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Hibernians maintains second place with 9-2 record having just two points less than leader Starlites. Athleta at the other side dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Luxol. Hibernians will play against bottom-ranked Valletta (#6) at home in the next round. Athleta will play against Luxol in Pembroke and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Valletta supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Depiro (6-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Valletta (1-10). Depiro smashed Valletta 105-83 on Sunday. It was an exceptional evening for Trevon Reddish-Rhone who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Depiro's coach Norbert Borg felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Nehemiah Watson came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 20 rebounds for Valletta in the defeat. Depiro maintains third place with 6-5 record having five points less than leader Starlites. Valletta lost their fifth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Depiro will meet at home league's leader Starlites in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Valletta will play against the league's second-placed Hibernians (#2) in Paola and hope to win that game.




Athleta - Hibernians 73-91

The game in Gzira was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Hibernians (9-2) played at the court of 5th ranked Athleta (3-8). Hibernians did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 91-73. Hibernians dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Athleta's 30. They outrebounded Athleta 47-33 including 35 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American forward Ayomide Ajiboye (196-2000, college: Roosevelt, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 17 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field). His fellow American import forward Elijah Simmons (198-2001, college: OUAZ) helped adding 21 points and 6 rebounds. Four Hibernians players scored in double figures. Hibernians' coach Christian Narciso allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Canadian forward Orlando Little Jr (194-1998, college: Davenport) responded with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Isaac Bonett (180-1999) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Hibernians maintains second place with 9-2 record having just two points less than leader Starlites. Athleta at the other side dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Luxol. Hibernians will play against bottom-ranked Valletta (#6) at home in the next round. Athleta will play against Luxol in Pembroke and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Athleta: L.Jr Orlando 30+13reb+4ast, B.Isaac 12+8reb+2ast, B.Luca 10+1reb, E.Saba 9+7reb+1ast, D.Marcus 7+3reb+8ast, G.Juan 3+1reb+2ast
Hibernians: A.Ayomide 24+17reb+1ast, E.Simmons 21+6reb+1ast, D.Jackson 20+4reb+3ast, S.Simic 17+1reb+2ast, N.Cassar 6+8reb+2ast, M.Attard 3+3reb+1ast

Valletta - Depiro 83-105

The game in Valletta supposed to be also quite interesting. Third ranked Depiro (6-5) played at the court of 6th ranked Valletta (1-10). Depiro smashed Valletta 105-83 on Sunday. Depiro looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Trevon Reddish-Rhone (193-2001, college: Presbyterian) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. The former international guard Jean-Paul Schembri (182-1992) accounted for 18 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Depiro players scored in double figures. Depiro's coach Norbert Borg felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Nehemiah Watson (191, college: Nebraska Chr.) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 20 rebounds and guard Stefan Vincic (180-1999) added 24 points respectively for Valletta in the defeat. Depiro maintains third place with 6-5 record having five points less than leader Starlites. Valletta lost their fifth game in a row. They stay at the bottom position with ten games lost. Depiro will meet at home league's leader Starlites in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Valletta will play against the league's second-placed Hibernians (#2) in Paola and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Valletta: N.Watson 26+20reb+3ast, V.Stefan 24+2reb+3ast, C.Kieron 11+4reb, M.Francesco 8+1reb+3ast, L.Ferdinand 8+6reb+5ast, R.Matteo 4+3reb
Depiro: R.Trevon 28+18reb+4ast, J.Schembri 18+2reb+5ast, F.Uadiale 18+7reb, N.Bozovic 14+10reb+1ast, S.Galea 9+3reb+1ast, C.Cameron 8+1reb+5ast

Starlites - Luxol 109-90

An interesting game for Starlites (11-0) which hosted in Naxxar 4th placed Luxol (3-8). Leader Starlites had an easy win 109-90. Starlites dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Luxol's 44. Starlites looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American players dominated the game. Guard Musa Jallow (196-2000, college: Charlotte) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Jackson Threadgill (198-1997, college: App State) contributed with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Guard Darron Howard (188-1999, college: King, agency: Interperformances) answered with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Xavier Brewer (206-2000, college: AAMU, agency: Interperformances) added 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Luxol. Five Starlites and four Luxol players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Starlites have an impressive series of eleven victories in a row. Defending champion maintains first place with 11-0 record. Luxol at the other side keeps the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Athleta. Starlites are looking forward to face Depiro (#3) in Mtarfa in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Luxol will play at home against Athleta and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Luxol: D.Howard 24+14reb+4ast, X.Brewer 20+9reb+4ast, X.Nathan 17+3reb+1ast, B.Miguel 12+2reb+3ast, J.Johnson 7+1reb+2ast, A.Adam 4+4reb+3ast
Starlites: M.Jallow 29+13reb+5ast, T.Fee 20+10reb+3ast, J.Threadgill 17+10reb+8ast, P.Alec 15+2reb+3ast, M.Scerri 13+5reb+2ast, K.Xuereb 6+1reb+2ast