1B MCKL Round 1 (Regular Season): Balkanski Ris take a leadership position

The Regular Season in Prva B just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Balkanski Ris defeated Sutomore in Plav 89-72. Balkanski Ris dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Sutomore's 40. Worth to mention a great performance of Lazar Bailovic (-2000) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Malik Beauford (193, college: Florida Coll.) contributed with 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Marko Stanisic (185-1999) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for Sutomore. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Pljevlja in Podgorica. Visitors were rolled over by UDG 101-60. Nikola Jankovic stepped up and scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Vuk Pejovic chipped in 24 points. UDG's coach Kristijan Ivanovic felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side forward Batric Velimirovic (202-2007) responded with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists.
The game in Cetinje supposed to be also quite interesting. Budva played at the court of Lovcen 2. Budva smashed Lovcen 2 95-68 on Sunday. Novak Obradovic nailed 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Blazo Mudresa came up with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Lovcen 2 in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.

Other games in round 1 were not that significant. UDG smashed Sutjeska II on the road 103-75. Zeta lost to Piva on its own court 76-87. Sutjeska II lost to Ibar in Rozaje 71-95. Budva rolled over Zeta at home 100-65. Balkanski Ris crushed Rudar on the opponent's court 99-80. Sutomore beat Lovcen 2 in a home game 100-82.
The most impressive performance of 1st round was 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists by Djordje Djukanovic of Lovcen 2.



Balkanski Ris - Sutomore 89-72:
Balkanski Ris defeated Sutomore in Plav 89-72. Balkanski Ris dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Sutomore's 40. Worth to mention a great performance of Lazar Bailovic (-2000) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Malik Beauford (193, college: Florida Coll.) contributed with 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Guard Marko Stanisic (185-1999) answered with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Petar Kosovic (193-2005) added 20 points in the effort for Sutomore. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Balkanski Ris: L.Bailovic 24+7reb+2ast, B.Malik 24+7reb+1ast, S.Srdanovic 18+5reb, V.Maras 8+2reb+1ast, L.Carapic 6+2reb+2ast, S.Ognjen 5+1ast
Sutomore: P.Kosovic 20+4reb+2ast, J.Aleksa 14+7reb, S.Marko 12+10reb+6ast, R.Jagos 8+7reb+1ast, D.Milovan 6, K.Marko 5+1reb

Lovcen 2 - Budva 68-95:
The game in Cetinje supposed to be also quite interesting. Budva played at the court of Lovcen 2. Budva smashed Lovcen 2 95-68 on Sunday. Budva dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Lovcen 2's 34. Budva forced 22 Lovcen 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Guard Novak Obradovic (196-2000, college: S.Idaho JC, agency: Olsta) nailed 20 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and forward Slobodan Miljanic (199-1990, college: Lynn) accounted for 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Blazo Mudresa (207-2007) came up with 18 points and 9 rebounds and forward Djordje Djukanovic (197-2008) added 15 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Lovcen 2 in the defeat. Four Lovcen 2 players scored in double figures. 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:
Budva: O.Novak 20+5reb+6ast, M.Slobodan 19+7reb+4ast, V.Ilija 19+3reb+5ast, M.Vladimir 9+2reb+1ast, V.Rados 8+5reb+1ast, N.Luka 5+1reb+1ast
Lovcen 2: M.Blazo 18+9reb+1ast, M.Jovanovic 16+2ast, D.Djukanovic 15+7reb+3ast, B.Dusan 13+4reb+3ast, V.Nikola 3+6reb+2ast, J.Filip 3

Sutjeska II - UDG 75-103:
No shocking result in a game when UDG crushed Sutjeska II in Niksic 103-75 on Saturday. UDG forced 24 Sutjeska II turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Nikola Ljiljanic nailed 25 points and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Bodin Saranovic (196-2004) accounted for 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five UDG players scored in double figures. Andrija Popivoda (-2008) came up with 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and Croatian guard Jakov Vujicic (187-2003) added 21 points respectively for Sutjeska II in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest.
Top scorers:
UDG: N.Ljiljanic 25+1reb+4ast, B.Saranovic 19+6reb+4ast, A.Ladjic 11+1reb+2ast, J.Bosko 10+2reb+2ast, N.Jankovic 10+2reb+3ast, M.Vedran 9+2reb+2ast
Sutjeska II: J.Vujicic 21+3reb+2ast, P.Andrija 19+8reb+1ast, M.Djordje 8+1reb+3ast, U.Music 8+3reb, M.Vasilije 7+3reb+2ast, V.Dusan 4+3reb+3ast

Zeta - Piva 76-87:
Very expected game when Zeta lost to Piva in Golubovci 76-87 on Friday. Nikola Bojicic (200-2001) nailed 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Mitar Saric accounted for 20 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Dejan Posuka (197-1997) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and forward Pavle Raickovic (203-1992, college: Lynn) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Zeta in the defeat. Four Piva and five Zeta players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest.
Top scorers:
Piva: M.Saric 20+6reb+3ast, M.Roganovic 19, B.Nikola 18+8reb+6ast, P.Visnjic 11+7reb+2ast, M.Bojic 8, L.Golubovic 4+3reb+1ast
Zeta: K.Daniel 14+1reb, R.Pavle 14+6reb+1ast, P.Dejan 12+11reb+2ast, S.Djukic 10+5reb+2ast, B.Pavle 10+4reb+1ast, T.Matija 5+2reb+7ast

Ibar - Sutjeska II 95-71:
Rather predictable result when Ibar rolled over Sutjeska II in Rozaje 95-71 on Thursday. Ibar outrebounded Sutjeska II 45-22 including a 16-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ibar looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Eldin Huremovic (201-1998, agency: Olsta) nailed a double-double by scoring 27 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and swingman Armin Kalic (193-1992) accounted for 9 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Guard Vasilije Maric (193-2009) came up with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Djordje Medojevic (-2008) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for Sutjeska II in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest.
Top scorers:
Ibar: H.Eldin 27+14reb+6ast, F.Eco 16+1reb+2ast, G.Nikola 12+5reb+3ast, K.Armin 9+7reb+7ast, E.Kalac 9, K.Eldin 8+3reb+1ast
Sutjeska II: M.Djordje 16+1reb+4ast, S.Milan 14, M.Vasilije 14+5reb+5ast, J.Vujicic 9+4reb+2ast, U.Music 6+5reb+2ast, V.Dusan 6+1reb

UDG - Pljevlja 101-60:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Pljevlja in Podgorica. Visitors were rolled over by UDG 101-60. UDG forced 24 Pljevlja turnovers and outrebounded them 47-36 including 33 on the defensive glass. UDG players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Pljevlja's players. Pljevlja was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Nikola Jankovic stepped up and scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Vuk Pejovic chipped in 24 points. Five UDG players scored in double figures. UDG's coach Kristijan Ivanovic felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side forward Batric Velimirovic (202-2007) responded with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Bogdan Golubovic scored 9 points and 6 rebounds.
Top scorers:
UDG: V.Pejovic 24+2reb+1ast, N.Jankovic 17+8reb+5ast, J.Bosko 15+4reb+4ast, N.Ljiljanic 12+5reb+7ast, A.Ladjic 12+3reb+3ast, B.Saranovic 10+6reb+2ast
Pljevlja: B.Velimirovic 11+7reb+6ast, P.Arsenije 10+6reb, G.Bogdan 9+6reb+2ast, J.Janko 8+1reb, T.Milos 8+4reb, D.Stefan 6+4reb

Budva - Zeta 100-65:
Not a big story in a game when Zeta was outscored on the road by Budva 100-65 on Saturday. Budva dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Zeta's 40. They outrebounded Zeta 47-28 including a 38-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Budva looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Zeta's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Budva made 7 blocks. Forward Slobodan Miljanic (199-1990, college: Lynn) nailed 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and guard Novak Obradovic (196-2000, college: S.Idaho JC, agency: Olsta) accounted for 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Budva players scored in double figures. Italian Matija Jovovic (198-1999) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds and forward Pavle Raickovic (203-1992, college: Lynn) added 14 points respectively for Zeta in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest.
Top scorers:
Budva: M.Vladimir 20+4reb, M.Slobodan 17+6reb+7ast, R.Relja 15+3reb+2ast, O.Novak 12+5reb+8ast, V.Rados 10+8reb+1ast, N.Luka 8+1ast
Zeta: M.Jovovic 15+5reb+1ast, R.Pavle 14+3reb+2ast, T.Matija 12+3reb+4ast, K.Daniel 8+1reb, P.Jovicevic 4+2reb, P.Dejan 4+1reb+2ast

Rudar - Balkanski Ris 80-99:
Everything went according to plan when Balkanski Ris outplayed Rudar in Pljevlja 99-80 on Sunday. Balkanski Ris dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Rudar's 34. They outrebounded Rudar 46-33 including 33 on the defensive glass. Lazar Bailovic (-2000) nailed a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 18 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Malik Beauford (193, college: Florida Coll.) accounted for 18 points and 7 rebounds. Balkanski Ris' coach Donko Dasic used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Dejan Dzakovic (-1991) came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Vucko Markovic (198-2000) added 18 points respectively for Rudar in the defeat. Four Rudar players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Balkanski Ris: L.Bailovic 39+18reb+1ast, B.Malik 18+7reb+1ast, T.Sinegal 14+5reb+2ast, L.Carapic 8+1reb+3ast, V.Maras 8+3reb+1ast, S.Srdanovic 7+3reb+2ast
Rudar: D.Dejan 29+11reb+4ast, M.Vucko 18+3reb+3ast, V.Nikola 13+4reb+3ast, T.Danilo 13+6reb+2ast, R.Milos 7+8reb+2ast, P.Aleksa 0+1ast

Sutomore - Lovcen 2 100-82:
Sutomore used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Cetinje 100-82 on Sunday night. Sutomore forced 32 Lovcen 2 turnovers. Marko Kosovic nailed 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and guard Petar Kosovic (193-2005) accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Djordje Djukanovic (197-2008) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and Rade Novovic (196-2003) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Lovcen 2 in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest.
Top scorers:
Sutomore: M.Stanisic 19+1reb+2ast, M.Kosovic 17+5reb+4ast, K.Petar 17+5reb+1ast, V.Radovic 13+5reb, M.Dujovic 9+1reb+1ast, J.Rajovic 7+10reb+6ast
Lovcen 2: D.Djukanovic 25+11reb+4ast, R.Novovic 19+8reb+1ast, M.Blazo 12+13reb+2ast, V.Nikola 11+4reb+4ast, S.Andro 7+1reb, V.Vukasin 5+1reb+4ast