2SKL Round 2 (Regular Season): #1 Branik is defeated by Slovan

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in 2SKL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of Branik in Maribor on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Slovan 84-70. 25 personal fouls committed by Branik helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Vid Tamse (-2003) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Marko Bukvic (197-2007) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Forward Matic Grusovnik (199-1995) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Slovan is looking forward to face Portoroz at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Branik will play against Celje and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Idrija. Hidria saved a 1-point victory at home edging Celje 72-71 on Saturday evening. Swingman Rok Savic (195-1998) notched 26 points to lead the effort and Jaka Zemljic supported him with 10 points and 9 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds by the former international power forward Blaz Habot (206-2000) did not help to save the game for Celje. Celje's coach Vladimir Rizman rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hidria will play against Jezica in Ljubljana in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Celje will play at home against Branik to get more than just one victory in their record.
A very close game took place in Grosuplje between Ipros Vrhnika and Grosuplje. Ipros Vrhnika got a very close victory on the road over Grosuplje. Ipros Vrhnika managed to escape with a 2-point win 80-78 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Bright Ogbemudia who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 20 rebounds. Ipros Vrhnika's coach Predrag Radovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Martin Drenik produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the hosts. Ipros Vrhnika will meet at home Terme Olimia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Grosuplje will play against Ajdovscina and hope to win that game.

In the last two games of round 2 Ajdovscina destroyed Portoroz on the opponent's court 97-57. Jezica managed to outperform Konjice in a home game 90-81.



Portoroz - Ajdovscina 57-97:
Very expected game when Portoroz was crushed at home by Ajdovscina 97-57 on Saturday. Ajdovscina dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Portoroz's 30. They outrebounded Portoroz 39-25 including 27 on the defensive glass. Ajdovscina looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Portoroz's players. The best player for the winners was Serbian point guard Vojin Ivkovic (193-2002) who scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Power forward Sedin Karavdic (203-1995) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Ajdovscina players scored in double figures. Nik Jovic (-2007) produced 19 points and 4 assists and Bosnian center Erwin Gutic (203-2000, college: Rio Grande) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ajdovscina will meet at home Grosuplje in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Portoroz will play against Slovan in Ljubljana and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ajdovscina: I.Vojin 17+6reb+4ast, K.Sedin 15+6reb, S.Primoz 14+3reb+3ast, E.Haskic 11+3reb+4ast, D.Ziga 10+4reb+2ast, S.Klemen 9+3reb+2ast
Portoroz: J.Nik 19+4reb+4ast, K.Zan 11+1reb+1ast, G.Erwin 11+5reb+1ast, J.Oberc 7+6reb, S.Amadej 5+3reb+5ast, M.Radanovic 3+2reb+2ast

Grosuplje - Ipros Vrhnika 78-80:
A very close game took place in Grosuplje between Ipros Vrhnika and Grosuplje. Ipros Vrhnika got a very close victory on the road over Grosuplje. Ipros Vrhnika managed to escape with a 2-point win 80-78 on Saturday evening. Ipros Vrhnika made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was center Bright Ogbemudia (206-2005) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 20 rebounds. Nejc Leben (195-2000) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Ipros Vrhnika players scored in double figures. Ipros Vrhnika's coach Predrag Radovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Center Martin Drenik (199-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and point guard Grega Sajevic (187-1996) added 24 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Ipros Vrhnika will meet at home Terme Olimia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Grosuplje will play against Ajdovscina and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ipros Vrhnika: O.Bright 21+20reb, N.Leben 15+7reb+1ast, G.Rojko 15+6reb+1ast, A.Zdolsek 11+6ast, P.Meze 7+1reb+4ast, N.Grajzar 4+2ast
Grosuplje: S.Grega 24+1reb+5ast, D.Martin 16+11reb+4ast, Z.Zan 9+8reb+2ast, S.Timotej 7, R.Jon 7+2reb+1ast, O.Jost 6+6reb

Jezica - Konjice 90-81:
Jezica used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Konjice 90-81 on Saturday night. Jezica forced 25 Konjice turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Konjice's players. The best player for the winners was guard Ziga Ferjancic (189-2002) who scored 13 points and 9 assists. Forward Zan Loboda (198-2007) chipped in 15 points. Jezica's coach Luka Trojansek allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Aljaz Skof (-2002) produced 14 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and forward Matjaz Korez (202-2000) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Jezica will meet at home Hidria in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Konjice will play against LTH Castings in Skofja Loka and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Jezica: Z.Loboda 15+4reb+1ast, D.Voh 15+1reb+2ast, Z.Ferjancic 13+4reb+9ast, R.Raykov 10+4reb+2ast, M.Gorenjc 9+1reb, R.Popovic 7+1ast
Konjice: M.Benic 20+4reb+1ast, K.Matjaz 18+8reb+1ast, S.Aljaz 14+5reb+8ast, M.Domen 12+4reb+1ast, S.Andraz 6+1reb+1ast, P.Paskal 6+1reb

Branik - Slovan 70-84:
The most surprising game was a loss of Branik in Maribor on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by Slovan 84-70. 25 personal fouls committed by Branik helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Vid Tamse (-2003) had a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Marko Bukvic (197-2007) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Slovan players scored in double figures. Forward Matic Grusovnik (199-1995) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and ex-international guard Miha Vasl (192-1992, agency: Inception Sports) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Slovan is looking forward to face Portoroz at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Branik will play against Celje and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Slovan: A.Krizan 14+3reb+1ast, M.Bukvic 12+7reb+2ast, P.Kavkler 12+2reb+5ast, V.Tamse 11+13reb+1ast, L.Ivicic 9+3reb, S.Jakov 8+4reb+1ast
Branik: M.Grusovnik 19+7reb+2ast, M.Vasl 15+4reb+2ast, J.Besedic 10+4reb+2ast, P.Vid 9+4reb, B.Pregl 8+3reb+5ast, S.Elmir 4+4reb

Hidria - Celje 72-71:
Important game to mention about took place in Idrija. Hidria saved a 1-point victory at home edging Celje 72-71 on Saturday evening. Swingman Rok Savic (195-1998) notched 26 points to lead the effort and Jaka Zemljic (-2000) supported him with 10 points and 9 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds by the former international power forward Blaz Habot (206-2000) did not help to save the game for Celje. Guard Jan Rizman (196-1994) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the guests. Celje's coach Vladimir Rizman rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hidria will play against Jezica in Ljubljana in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Celje will play at home against Branik to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Hidria: R.Savic 26+4reb+1ast, K.Andraz 13+7reb+1ast, Z.Jaka 10+2reb+9ast, R.Luka 9+2reb+2ast, B.Boncina 6+7reb+2ast, S.Tratnik 5+7reb+1ast
Celje: B.Habot 24+13reb+2ast, J.Rizman 11+6reb+7ast, M.Vranjkovic 10+2reb, B.Matic 9+4reb+2ast, C.Dejan 6+1reb, A.Andro 5+8reb+4ast