Primera FEB Round 4 (Regular Season): Palencia loses their first game against Estudiantes

Primera FEB Regular Season is still in too early stage and there may be still significant changes in the standings. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Zunder Palencia (3-1) in Madrid on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Estudiantes (4-0) 86-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Zunder Palencia. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Dominican guard Omar Silverio (190-1998, college: WVU) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and French guard Leo Westermann (198-1992, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who added 11 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Canadian-Croatian power forward Josip Vrankic (205-1998, college: Santa Clara) responded with 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Estudiantes keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Alicante and Cantabria. Palencia at the other side keeps the fourth place with one game lost. They share the position with Gran Canaria and Palma BM. Estudiantes is looking forward to face Palma Fibwi (#14) in S'Arenal in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Palencia will play at home against Ourense (#9) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Palma Fibwi has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Menorca, where they defeated Menorca (0-4) 72-67. The winners were led by Serbian forward Djordje Simeunovic (201-1995) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and Adria Moncanut supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 14 points and 16 rebounds by American power forward Wildens Leveque (211-2000, college: Texas A&M) did not help to save the game for Menorca. Menorca's coach Javier Zamora tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Palma Fibwi (1-3) left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Zamora and Gipuzkoa. It was Menorca's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Burgos and Fuenlabrada. Palma Fibwi will play against higher ranked Estudiantes (#3) in Madrid in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Menorca will play on the road against Fuenlabrada (#17) in Madrid and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Zamora has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Coviran Granada (2-2) 89-81 on Saturday. Isaiah Stone fired 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Gregory Parham produced 24 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zamora (1-3) left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Gipuzkoa and Palma Fibwi. Loser Coviran Granada keeps the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Zamora will meet higher ranked Oviedo (#12) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Granada will play against Caja 87 (#10) in Sevilla and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Liga Endesa just one year after relegation.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Oviedo won against Burgos on the opponent's court 101-100. Cordoba CB managed to outperform Caja 87 in a home game 83-81. Palma BM managed to beat Gipuzkoa on the road 94-90. Ourense lost to undefeated Alicante on its own court 79-83. Albacete was smashed by Gran Canaria in Las Palmas 75-97. Cantabria won against Fuenlabrada at home 84-79.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points and 11 rebounds by Serigne Barro of Granada.



Menorca - Palma Fibwi 67-72:
Palma Fibwi has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Menorca, where they defeated Menorca (0-4) 72-67. Palma Fibwi made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Serbian forward Djordje Simeunovic (201-1995) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds and point guard Adria Moncanut (183-2002) supported him with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 14 points and 16 rebounds by American power forward Wildens Leveque (211-2000, college: Texas A&M) did not help to save the game for Menorca. His fellow American import guard Kyle Greeley (192-2000, college: St.Martin's) added 12 points for lost side. Menorca's coach Javier Zamora tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Palma Fibwi (1-3) left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Zamora and Gipuzkoa. It was Menorca's fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Burgos and Fuenlabrada. Palma Fibwi will play against higher ranked Estudiantes (#3) in Madrid in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Menorca will play on the road against Fuenlabrada (#17) in Madrid and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Palma Fibwi: D.Simeunovic 19+12reb+2ast, M.Adria 14+5reb+5ast, J.Shilo 11+10reb, L.Jaume 9+1reb+3ast, M.Osvaldas 8+4reb+2ast, H.Sergi 4+2reb+1ast
Menorca: W.Leveque 14+16reb+3ast, K.Greeley 12+1reb+2ast, I.Ordonez 9+1reb, G.Rubio 8+1ast, H.Noah 7+1ast, A.Cvetkovic 7+1reb

Burgos - Oviedo 100-101:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Burgos' (0-4) home loss to thirteenth ranked Oviedo (2-2) 100-101 on Friday. American point guard PJay Smith (183-2003, college: Furman) fired 36 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Montenegrin forward Danilo Brnovic (203-2000) chipped in 21 points and 6 rebounds. Canadian center Javonte Brown-Ferguson (212-2002, college: URI) produced 18 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) and Danish guard Sebastian Aris Ceccardi (189-1995, agency: Helping Ballers) added 13 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Oviedo moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Burgos still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Menorca and Fuenlabrada. Oviedo will meet at home Zamora (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Burgos will play against Palma BM in Llucmajor and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Oviedo: S.PJay 36+7reb+6ast, B.Danilo 21+6reb+1ast, H.Sander 15+2reb+1ast, W.Zaire 9+2reb+2ast, B.Mouhamed 7+8reb+2ast, W.Brock 6+6reb+1ast
Burgos: J.Brown-Ferguson 18+8reb+3ast, P.Hernandez 16+6reb+1ast, S.Aris Ceccardi 13+5reb+7ast, A.Phevadze 13+2reb, N.Rocak 10+2reb, J.Tate 9+6reb+4ast

Cordoba CB - Caja 87 83-81:
There was a surprise result when twelfth ranked Cordoba CB (2-2) edged at home higher ranked Caja 87 (2-2) 83-81 on Saturday. Cordoba CB dominated down low during the game scoring 40 of its points in the paint compared to Caja 87's 20. Nigerian-Canadian guard Mike Nuga (188, college: UNLV) fired 25 points for the winners. Guard Gonzalo Orozco (196, agency: Promo Sport ID) chipped in 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized Bosnian Nedim Djedovic (205) produced 17 points and American point guard Kobe Webster (183, college: Nebraska) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cordoba CB moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated Caja 87. Cordoba CB will meet at home higher ranked Gran Canaria (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Caja 87 will play against Granada and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cordoba CB: N.Mike 25+1reb, O.Gonzalo 10+5reb+4ast, S.Tyler 10+1reb+1ast, R.Alejandro 9+1reb, R.Ignacio 8+3reb, A.Mladen 6+6reb
Caja 87: N.Djedovic 17+1reb+2ast, K.Webster 16+2reb+1ast, E.Alley 10+2reb+1ast, R.Vila 9+4reb+1ast, U.Mendikote 8+4reb+1ast, I.Arroyo-Varela 6+4ast

Gipuzkoa - Palma BM 90-94:
Not a big story in a game in San Sebastian where 13th ranked Gipuzkoa (1-3) was defeated by tenth ranked Palma BM (3-1) 94-90 on Friday. Palma BM outrebounded Gipuzkoa 33-20 including 19 on the defensive glass. Canadian guard Dezayne Mingo (193, college: Charlotte) fired 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. British V.Islands guard DMoi Hodge (193, college: Missouri) chipped in 19 points. French guard Corentin Falcoz (190-2002) produced 26 points and Czech forward Ondrej Hanzlik (201-2002, agency: Octagon Europe) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Palma BM moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Gran Canaria and Palencia. Gipuzkoa lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with three games lost. They share it with Zamora and Palma Fibwi. Palma BM will meet at home Burgos (#16) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Gipuzkoa will play against the league's leader Alicante and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Palma BM: M.Dezayne 23+5reb+6ast, H.D'Moi 19+3reb+1ast, S.Emil 14+6reb+1ast, N.Jan 13+6reb+1ast, N.Milos 8+1reb, B.Octavio 8+2reb
Gipuzkoa: C.Falcoz 26+1reb+1ast, O.Hanzlik 12+5reb+3ast, L.Capalbo 12+1reb+3ast, M.Sturup 11+1ast, G.Maiza 10+1reb+7ast, B.Vazquez 8+1reb+2ast

Estudiantes - Palencia 86-77:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Zunder Palencia (3-1) in Madrid on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Estudiantes (4-0) 86-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Zunder Palencia. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Dominican guard Omar Silverio (190-1998, college: WVU) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and French guard Leo Westermann (198-1992, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) who added 11 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side Canadian-Croatian power forward Josip Vrankic (205-1998, college: Santa Clara) responded with 13 points and Swedish point guard Tobias Borg (183-1993) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Estudiantes keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Alicante and Cantabria. Palencia at the other side keeps the fourth place with one game lost. They share the position with Gran Canaria and Palma BM. Estudiantes is looking forward to face Palma Fibwi (#14) in S'Arenal in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Palencia will play at home against Ourense (#9) and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Estudiantes: S.Omar 27+3ast, W.Leo 11+2reb+4ast, W.Jordan 10+2reb, G.Lucas 8+3reb, J.Millan 6+5reb+2ast, F.Jehyve 6+6reb+2ast
Palencia: S.Littleson 18+1ast, J.Vrankic 13+4reb+3ast, T.Borg 11+5reb+4ast, T.Ngom 9+6reb, A.Martinez 8+2reb+2ast, D.Perez 7+3reb+3ast

Ourense - Alicante 79-83:
Everything went according to plan when top-ranked Alicante (4-0) beat on the road 9th ranked Ourense (2-2) 83-79 on Friday. Alicante made 26-of-33 free shots (78.8 percent) during the game. American Macio Teague (193-1997, college: Baylor) fired 20 points for the winners. Georgian power forward Giorgi Korsantia (203-1998) chipped in 9 points and 7 rebounds. Martin Fernandez (194-2001, agency: Promo Sport ID) produced 20 points and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and American-Italian forward Sean McDonnell (203-1995, college: Westmont, agency: Helping Ballers) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Ourense players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Alicante have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 4-0 record, which they share with Estudiantes and Cantabria. Loser Ourense dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Alicante will meet at home Gipuzkoa (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ourense will play against Palencia (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Alicante: T.Macio 20+3reb+2ast, D.Wesley 10+5reb, M.Daniel 9+2reb+1ast, T.Michael 9+1reb+3ast, K.Giorgi 9+7reb+1ast, G.Romaro 8+7reb
Ourense: M.Fernandez 20+5reb+2ast, S.McDonnell 19+5reb+2ast, J.Zidek 15+4reb, T.Leimanis 10+1reb+2ast, S.Russell 7+1reb+1ast, P.Eddy 4+3reb

Gran Canaria - Albacete 97-75:
Everything could happen in Las Palmas at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Gran Canaria and 6th ranked Albacete had identical 2-1 record. This time Gran Canaria used a home court advantage and outplayed the opponent from Albacete 97-75 on Saturday night. Gran Canaria forced 21 Albacete turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American-Dominican guard Marques Townes (193-1995, college: Loyola, IL) fired 20 points for the winners. Naturalized Uruguayan forward Joaquin Rodriguez (194-1999) chipped in 17 points. Slovenian forward Alen Malovcic (206) produced 16 points and American forward Nick Reid (201, college: Upper Iowa) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Albacete 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. Gran Canaria (3-1) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Palencia and Palma BM. Newly promoted Albacete dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Gran Canaria will meet Cordoba CB (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Albacete will play against the league's second-placed Cantabria (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gran Canaria: T.Marques 20+1reb+2ast, R.Joaquin 17+3reb+3ast, F.Luke 12+3reb, C.Joe 11+2reb+1ast, S.Roberts 10+3reb, U.Jakub 7
Albacete: A.Malovcic 16+4reb, M.Voronin 12+2reb, N.Reid 11+7reb+2ast, C.Gonzalez 10+2reb+3ast, B.Macachi 8+4reb+1ast, B.Vanaclocha 6+5reb

Cantabria - Fuenlabrada 84-79:
No shocking result in a game in Torrelavega where top-ranked Cantabria (4-0) won against bottom-ranked Fuenlabrada (0-4) 84-79 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. American guard KJ Jenkins (188-2000, college: UNCW) fired 18 points for the winners. The other American import point guard Alec Wintering (180-1995, college: Portland) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists. Power forward Ivan Cruz-Uceda (208-1991, college: Miami, FL) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and Brazilian Vitor Benite (194-1990) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Cantabria and five Fuenlabrada players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Cantabria have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Estudiantes and Alicante. Loser Fuenlabrada still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Burgos and Menorca. Cantabria will meet Albacete (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Fuenlabrada will play against Menorca (#18) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Cantabria: J.KJ 18+2reb+1ast, O.Danilo 16+2reb+2ast, L.Miha 14+1reb+2ast, W.Alec 12+2reb+6ast, M.German 7+5reb, N.Lotanna 5+3reb+2ast
Fuenlabrada: I.Cruz-Uceda 22+11reb+3ast, V.Benite 16+5reb+3ast, M.Diaz 13+5reb+5ast, B.Cardoso 12+3reb, G.Huskic 10+1reb+2ast, R.Belemene 4+2reb

Zamora - Granada 89-81:
Zamora has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they defeated much higher ranked Coviran Granada (2-2) 89-81 on Saturday. American-Dominican guard Isaiah Stone (196-2001, college: DePaul) fired 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Tyrell Roberts (180-1999, college: USF) chipped in 20 points. American guard Gregory Parham (191-1999, college: USA) produced 24 points and Senegalese center Serigne Barro (208-1995) added 12 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Zamora (1-3) left bottom position moving up to thirteenth place, which they share with Gipuzkoa and Palma Fibwi. Loser Coviran Granada keeps the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Zamora will meet higher ranked Oviedo (#12) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Granada will play against Caja 87 (#10) in Sevilla and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the Liga Endesa just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
Zamora: R.Tyrell 20+1reb+1ast, S.Isaiah 15+5reb+3ast, I.Pau 11+2reb+2ast, C.Jesus 10+3reb+3ast, T.Ismael 8+11reb, B.Baez 7+3reb
Granada: G.Parham 24+2reb+2ast, J.Kljajic 17+1reb+1ast, S.Barro 12+11reb, P.Tomas 10+4reb, A.Van Vliet 7+6reb+3ast, T.McGrew 4