Proliga Round 10 (Second Stage): Povoa keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Povoa as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Povoa smashed 4th ranked Illiabum at home 75-48. Povoa outrebounded Illiabum 43-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Scott Suggs (197-1989, college: Washington) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 4 assists. Slovenian Matic Lamut (199-2003) contributed with 10 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Angolan forward Helder Neto (198-2001) replied with 13 points for Illiabum. Illiabum's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Povoa have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Illiabum at the other side dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Benfica U23. Illiabum will play next round against Olhanense trying to get back on the winning streak. Povoa will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Casino in Figueira da Foz.
An interesting game for CAB Madeira (7-2) which hosted in Funchal their biggest opponent Portimonense (7-3). Third ranked CAB Madeira managed to get a 7-point victory 81-74. It was a key game for the second position in the league. American forward Tyler Eberhart (201, college: Nova SE) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Max Newman chipped in 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. CAB Madeira's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Belizean guard Frank Staine (198-2001, college: SF Austin) responded with 15 points. CAB Madeira have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Portimonense at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Galomar. CAB Madeira will play against Maia Basket (#4) at home in the next round. Portimonense will play against Imortal U23 and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Bottom-ranked Sangalhos managed to get a third victory, breaking the two-game losing streak on Saturday night. This time they won against fifteenth-ranked Academica in Coimbra 76-68. Dario Manhanga notched 16 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 22 points and 9 rebounds by Matheus Santana did not help to save the game for Academica. Sangalhos (3-7) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Academica. Academica lost third consecutive game. Sangalhos will meet at home Sampaense (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Academica will play against Queluz (#12) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Galomar beat Queluz on the road 70-55. Lusitania destroyed Sampaense on its own court 87-60. Imortal U23 unfortunately lost to Olhanense in a road game 78-92. Maia Basket managed to beat Casino at home 87-80. Santo Andre defeated Benfica U23 on the opponent's court 60-51. Casino was smashed by Maia Basket in a home game 81-109.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists by Curt Heinz of Maia Basket.



Queluz - Galomar 55-70

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Galomar's (7-3) road victory over 11th ranked Queluz (5-5) 70-55 on Sunday. Cape Verdean forward Helder Semedo (197-2001, college: Dakota Tech) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Latreavin Black (196-2000, college: S.Arkansas, agency: Interperformances) supported him with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Black is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Galomar players scored in double figures. Even 14 points and 7 rebounds by American power forward Daniel Westbrook (208-1989, college: Barton, NC) did not help to save the game for Queluz. His fellow American import forward Brennen Newsom (206-2001, college: E.Oregon) added 12 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Galomar have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Portimonense. Loser Queluz dropped to the fourth position with five games lost. They share it with Maia Basket and Santo Andre. Galomar will meet at home Benfica U23 (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Queluz will play against Academica (#14) in Coimbra and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Queluz: D.Westbrook 14+7reb+1ast, B.Newsom 12+6reb+1ast, G.Giorgi 9+6reb, S.David 7+7reb+2ast, M.Tomas 5+6reb+6ast, C.Miguel 5+2reb+1ast
Galomar: B.Latreavin 15+6reb+1ast, R.Ronnie 14+1reb+4ast, S.Helder 12+15reb, G.Afonso 12+6reb+1ast, R.Soares 11+9reb, C.Jaques 6+4reb

Lusitania - Sampaense 87-60

Very expected game when 14th ranked Sampaense (3-7) was smashed by top-ranked Lusitania (10-0) in Angra 87-60 on Sunday. Lusitania outrebounded Sampaense 37-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. Lusitania looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Sampaense's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Lusitania made 7 blocks. American-Nigerian power forward Onyinyechi Eyisi (206-1999, college: CSUN, agency: Helping Ballers) notched a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 6 blocks to lead the effort and American-Nigerian forward Obinna Ugwuakazi (198-2002, college: Charleston, agency: Promo Sport ID) supported him with 26 points and 5 assists. Lusitania's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 18 points and 5 rebounds by forward Solano Quissanga (194-2000) did not help to save the game for Sampaense. Power forward Diogo Goncalves (200-1987) added 13 points for lost side. Lusitania have an impressive ten-game winning streak. They maintain ninth position with 10-0 record. Sampaense lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Lusitania will meet Santo Andre (#11) in the next round. Sampaense will play against Sangalhos (#16) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sampaense: Q.Solano 18+5reb+1ast, G.Diogo 13+1reb+2ast, M.Bastos 9+5reb, V.Banaru 7+1reb+2ast, M.Andre 6+2reb+1ast, A.Dusels 3+3reb+2ast
Lusitania: U.Obinna 26+4reb+5ast, E.Onyinyechi 25+13reb+2ast, S.Sergio 20+6reb+5ast, J.Neves 6+4reb+6ast, D.Tavares 4+2reb+2ast, M.Pavao 2+2reb

Povoa - Illiabum 75-48

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Povoa as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Povoa smashed 4th ranked Illiabum at home 75-48. Povoa outrebounded Illiabum 43-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Scott Suggs (197-1989, college: Washington) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 4 assists. Slovenian Matic Lamut (199-2003) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Angolan forward Helder Neto (198-2001) replied with 13 points and point guard Francisco Nunes (189-2003) added 9 points in the effort for Illiabum. Illiabum's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Povoa have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Illiabum at the other side dropped to the fifth place with six games lost. They share the position with Benfica U23. Illiabum will play next round against Olhanense trying to get back on the winning streak. Povoa will try to continue on its current victory against seventh ranked Casino in Figueira da Foz.
Top scorers:
Illiabum: H.Neto 13+2reb, N.Francisco 9+4reb+1ast, R.Mitchell 8+4reb+1ast, M.Joao 6+2reb+6ast, T.Arikawe 6+4reb, A.Diego 4+7reb
Povoa: S.Suggs 22+4reb+4ast, L.Matic 10+14reb+2ast, J.Costa 10+2reb+1ast, K.Francois 8+2reb+2ast, G.Manjate 8+7reb, J.Okemirie 8+6reb

Olhanense - Imortal U23 92-78

There was a small surprise when eighth ranked Olhanense (2-7) won against at home 6th ranked Imortal U23 (3-7) 92-78 on Sunday. Olhanense dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Imortal U23's 28. American center Emerson Halbleib (206-2000, college: BSU) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Canadian guard Dontae Mitchell (193-1997, college: St.Mary's) supported him with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Olhanense players scored in double figures. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds by Latvian forward Edvards Svalbe (202-2005) did not help to save the game for Imortal U23. Forward Salvador Gomes (195-2006) added 15 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Imortal U23's coach rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Olhanense maintains eighth position with 2-7 record. Imortal U23 lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Olhanense will meet higher ranked Illiabum (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Imortal U23 will play against Portimonense and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Imortal U23: S.Edvards 19+6reb+1ast, S.Gomes 15+6reb+3ast, R.Gustavo 14+4reb+3ast, M.Baker 7+11reb+2ast, B.Lucas 7+6reb+6ast, C.Tiago 6+5reb+2ast
Olhanense: E.Halbleib 22+11reb+5ast, J.Serra 18+4reb+2ast, M.Dontae 15+6reb+4ast, G.Morais 13+7reb+1ast, M.Rubinho 10+3reb+1ast, M.Tavares 7+2reb+3ast

Maia Basket - Casino 87-80

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Casino (3-7) lost on the road to fourth ranked Maia Basket (5-5) 87-80 on Saturday. Maia Basket made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 23 Casino turnovers. Strangely Casino outrebounded Maia Basket 44-31 including 30 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Canadian point guard Miguel Tomley (191-2000, college: Weber St.) notched 29 points to lead the effort and American center Curt Heinz (203, college: Maine Maritime) supported him with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 26 points and 12 rebounds by power forward Goncalo Barbosa (198-1998) did not help to save the game for Casino. Forward Andre Mendes (198-1996) added 14 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Casino's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Maia Basket maintains fourth position with 5-5 record, which they share with Queluz and Santo Andre. Casino lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Maia Basket will meet league's second-placed CAB Madeira in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Casino will play against the league's leader Povoa (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Casino: B.Goncalo 26+12reb+1ast, A.Akoi 15+5reb+4ast, M.Andre 14+12reb+3ast, N.Bernardo 8+4reb+2ast, A.Howell 6+8reb+4ast, E.Tiago 5+2reb+1ast
Maia Basket: T.Miguel 29+2reb+2ast, L.Santos 15+3reb+5ast, H.Curt 14+11reb+4ast, S.Greg 9+7reb+1ast, J.Guerreiro 8+4reb+1ast, S.Oliveira 7+3reb+3ast

CAB Madeira - Portimonense 81-74

An interesting game for CAB Madeira (7-2) which hosted in Funchal their biggest opponent Portimonense (7-3). Third ranked CAB Madeira managed to get a 7-point victory 81-74. It was a key game for the second position in the league. CAB Madeira made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. American forward Tyler Eberhart (201, college: Nova SE) had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Max Newman (203-2001, college: IU Kokomo) chipped in 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. CAB Madeira's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Belizean guard Frank Staine (198-2001, college: SF Austin) responded with 15 points and Canadian guard Jayden Grewal (191-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. CAB Madeira have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Portimonense at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Galomar. CAB Madeira will play against Maia Basket (#4) at home in the next round. Portimonense will play against Imortal U23 and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Portimonense: F.Staine 15+4reb, S.Guilherme 13+2reb, J.Grewal 12+5reb+2ast, F.Dulcinio 10+5reb+1ast, P.Afonso 8+4reb+1ast, C.Fall 7+4reb
CAB Madeira: E.Tyler 27+10reb+3ast, N.Max 18+10reb+4ast, B.Ferreira 14+3reb+7ast, E.Jorge 10+4reb+3ast, T.Dias 6, B.Vinny 3+2reb

Academica - Sangalhos 68-76

Bottom-ranked Sangalhos managed to get a third victory, breaking the two-game losing streak on Saturday night. This time they won against fifteenth-ranked Academica in Coimbra 76-68. Mozambican forward Dario Manhanga (193-1999) notched 16 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and Slovenian power forward Nikolas Susa (200-1999, agency: Dagger Basket) supported him with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Five Sangalhos players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 9 rebounds by Brazilian Matheus Santana (204-1996) did not help to save the game for Academica. American Julian Powell (206-1996, college: Lincoln) added 15 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Sangalhos (3-7) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Academica. Academica lost third consecutive game. Sangalhos will meet at home Sampaense (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Academica will play against Queluz (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Academica: M.Santana 22+9reb, J.Powell 15+10reb+1ast, W.Manir 12+5reb+2ast, N.Alexandre 8+4reb+6ast, S.Miguel 6+2reb+4ast, B.Nuno 3+2ast
Sangalhos: M.Dario 16+8reb+1ast, S.Nikolas 15+7reb+1ast, S.Inacio 13+1reb+2ast, L.Vitosis 10+5reb, G.Madureira 10+2reb+6ast, R.Cotton 6+6reb+2ast

Benfica U23 - Santo Andre 51-60

Everything could happen in Lisbon at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked Santo Andre and 12th ranked Benfica U23 had identical 4-5 record. But Benfica U23 was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from 60-51 on Saturday night. American forward Cody Baer (208-2001, college: Eureka) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Alston Andrews (208, college: Delaware St., agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) supported him with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Four Santo Andre players scored in double figures. Even 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists by point guard Francisco Simes (180-2006) did not help to save the game for Benfica U23. Guard Sergio Sousa (195-2005) added 12 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Benfica U23's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Santo Andre (5-5) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Maia Basket and Queluz. Loser Benfica U23 dropped to the fifth position with six games lost. They share it with Illiabum. Santo Andre will meet at home Lusitania (#9) in the next round where they are favorite. Benfica U23 will play against Galomar (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Benfica U23: S.Francisco 14+8reb+7ast, M.Joao 13+3reb+1ast, S.Sergio 12+8reb, V.Guilherme 3+2ast, S.Tomas 3+4reb, M.Arlindo 2+5reb
Santo Andre: B.Cody 16+10reb, M.Marque 12+4reb+5ast, A.Alston 12+12reb+1ast, P.Fortunato 10+1reb+6ast, F.Miguel 5+11reb+1ast, S.Guilherme 3+2reb+1ast

Casino - Maia Basket 81-109

There was no surprise when 7th ranked Casino (3-7) was outleveled by fourth ranked Maia Basket (5-5) in Figueira da Foz 109-81 on Sunday. Maia Basket made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Canadian point guard Miguel Tomley (191-2000, college: Weber St.) notched 35 points (!!!) and 5 assists to lead the effort and American center Curt Heinz (203, college: Maine Maritime) supported him with 24 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Maia Basket players scored in double figures. Even 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Akoi Akoi (198, college: Augustana) did not help to save the game for Casino. Forward Andre Mendes (198-1996) added 22 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Maia Basket maintains fourth position with 5-5 record, which they share with Queluz and Santo Andre. Casino lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with seven games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Maia Basket will meet league's second-placed CAB Madeira in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Casino will play against the league's leader Povoa (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Casino: A.Akoi 29+5reb+4ast, M.Andre 22+5reb, A.Howell 10+6reb+4ast, B.Goncalo 8+6reb+2ast, N.Bernardo 7+3reb+2ast, S.Manuel 3+1reb
Maia Basket: T.Miguel 35+3reb+5ast, H.Curt 24+13reb+4ast, S.Greg 23+7reb, L.Santos 12+2reb+2ast, J.Guerreiro 9+3ast, S.Oliveira 6+2reb+3ast