U22 League Round 4 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Obradoiro U22 (3-1) against top-ranked UCAM (3-0) 84-76 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Obradoiro U22. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Obradoiro U22 45-33 including 19 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Daniel Gonzalez (190-2007) who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Forward Alan Garcia (198-2007) contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Malang Badji (-2009) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for Obradoiro U22. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCAM have a solid three-game winning streak. Murcia U22 keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Barca U22. Obradoiro U22 at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Real U22. They were replaced at the leadership position by Murcia U22. Obradoiro U22 will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Murcia U22 will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Unicaja U22 in Malaga.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Girona U22 (2-1) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Barca (3-0) 83-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Girona U22. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Burkinabe power forward Mohamed Dabone (210-2011) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds and Jakob Siftar who added 16 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Oriol Segales (186-2007) responded with 17 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Barca have a solid three-game winning streak. Barca U22 keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Murcia U22. Girona U22 at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Manresa U22. Barca U22 will play against league's second-placed Real U22 in Madrid in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Girona U22 will play at home against Burgos U22 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Canarias is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to sixth ranked Burgos U22 (2-2) 96-77 on Friday evening. The winners were led by Liam Krispin who scored that evening 21 points and 6 steals. Even 20 points by Diego Fernandez did not help to save the game for Canarias U22. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Burgos U22 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Joventut U22. Loser Canarias still closes the standings with four games lost. Burgos U22 will meet higher ranked Girona U22 (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Canarias U22 will have a break next round.

Other games in round 4 were not that significant. Real U22 beat Zaragoza U22 on the road 70-59. Manresa U22 destroyed Unicaja U22 on its own court 92-73. Winless Lleida U22 was outscored by Joventut U22 in Badalona 94-50.
The most impressive performance of 4th round was 16 points and 7 rebounds by Daniel Osayi of Joventut U22.

Group A

Girona U22 - Barca U22 72-83:
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Girona U22 (2-1) at the home court. Hosts were defeated by Barca (3-0) 83-72. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Girona U22. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Barca U22 made 32-of-40 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game, while Girona U22 only scored ten points from the stripe. Barca U22 forced 20 Girona U22 turnovers and outrebounded them 43-23 including a 36-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Girona U22 was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized Burkinabe power forward Mohamed Dabone (210-2011) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 16 rebounds and Slovenian forward Jakob Siftar (196-2009) who added 16 points during the contest. At the losing side guard Oriol Segales (186-2007) responded with 17 points and guard Pol Quintanas (189-2006) scored 8 points and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Barca have a solid three-game winning streak. Barca U22 keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Murcia U22. Girona U22 at the other side keeps the third place with one game lost. They share the position with Manresa U22. Barca U22 will play against league's second-placed Real U22 in Madrid in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Girona U22 will play at home against Burgos U22 and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Barca U22: M.Dabone 23+16reb+2ast, J.Siftar 16+2reb+1ast, N.Cervantes 8+1reb+4ast, D.Ferreras 8+2reb+1ast, A.Kone 8+7reb, K.Mohamed 7+6reb+2ast
Girona U22: O.Molist 17+2reb+3ast, B.Khory 10+1ast, V.Sergi 8+1reb+2ast, Q.Pol 8+3reb+4ast, I.Valenzuela 7+3reb, L.Ferran 6+2reb

Burgos U22 - Canarias U22 96-77:
Bottom-ranked Canarias is still unable to win any game. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to sixth ranked Burgos U22 (2-2) 96-77 on Friday evening. Burgos U22 dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Canarias's 36 and made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Burgos U22 forced 31 Canarias U22 turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Burgos U22 made 7 blocks. The winners were led by Israeli Liam Krispin (183-2006) who scored that evening 21 points and 6 steals and Nouhou Maiga (-2007) supported him with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Four Burgos U22 players scored in double figures. Even 20 points by Diego Fernandez (198) did not help to save the game for Canarias U22. Serigne Sow (-2007) added 12 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Burgos U22 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Joventut U22. Loser Canarias still closes the standings with four games lost. Burgos U22 will meet higher ranked Girona U22 (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Canarias U22 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Burgos U22: L.Krispin 21+3reb+2ast, M.Code 17+2reb+2ast, T.Gega 12+2reb+1ast, N.Maiga 10+11reb+1ast, A.Traore 9+2reb, M.Sergi 9+5reb+1ast
Canarias U22: D.Fernandez 20+2reb+1ast, K.Kolev 13+4reb+2ast, S.Serigne 12+9reb+2ast, E.Prekevicius 8+1ast, P.Antonio 8+4reb, S.Jaume 8+8reb+2ast

Zaragoza U22 - Real U22 59-70:
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Real (3-1) beat 5th ranked Casademont (1-2) in Zaragoza 70-59 on Friday. Real U22 shot 21 for 29 from the free-throw line, while Zaragoza U22 only scored five points from the stripe. Real U22 forced 20 Zaragoza U22 turnovers. The winners were led by Turkish guard Omer Kutluay (190-2009) who scored that evening 20 points and 8 assists and Mali Seydou Dolo (-2009) supported him with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Even 11 points and 8 rebounds by Dutch-Serbian forward Matija Lukic (202-2009) did not help to save the game for Zaragoza U22. Babel Lipasi (205-2008) added 12 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for lost side. Four Zaragoza U22 players scored in double figures. Casademont's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Real U22 moved-up to second place, which they share with Obradoiro U22. Loser Casademont keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Valencia U22 and Bilbao U22. Real U22 will meet league's leader Barca U22 in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Zaragoza U22 will play against Valencia U22 (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Real U22: O.Kutluay 20+4reb+8ast, O.Diarra 14+8reb, S.Dolo 13+9reb+1ast, R.Rhys 7+4reb+3ast, A.Fantic 7+3reb+3ast, S.Sarr 4+6reb+1ast
Zaragoza U22: L.Babel 12+6reb, A.Rodriguez 12+1reb+3ast, L.Matija 11+8reb+3ast, C.Alias 10+5reb+2ast, G.Juan 5+1reb+4ast, R.Valero 4+4reb

Group B

Manresa U22 - Unicaja U22 92-73:
Rather expected game when 6th ranked Unicaja (1-3) was smashed by third ranked Baxi (2-1) in Manresa 92-73 on Friday. Manresa U22 dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Unicaja's 38. Manresa U22 looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by forward Guillem Naspler (195-2007) who scored that evening 16 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists and guard Alex Muncunill (192-2008) supported him with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Baxi players scored in double figures. Even 22 points by German point guard Nikola Tomic (195-2005, agency: LUMANI 10.7) did not help to save the game for Unicaja U22. Daniel Sierra (201-2009) added 12 points for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Manresa U22 maintains third position with 2-1 record behind leader Murcia U22, which they share with Girona U22. Loser Unicaja keeps the sixth place with three games lost. Manresa U22 will meet Lleida U22 (#7) on the road in the next round. Unicaja U22 will play against the league's leader Murcia U22 and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Manresa U22: N.Guillem 16+8reb+8ast, A.Muncunill 15+6reb+3ast, G.Ecker 11+6reb, P.Jan 10+9reb+1ast, V.Ryan 8+3reb, E.Michael 8+3reb
Unicaja U22: N.Tomic 22+3reb+2ast, S.Daniel 12+2reb+2ast, A.de la Iglesia 9+1reb+4ast, L.Monteiro 8+1reb+1ast, M.Martinez 7+2reb, C.Jose 5+4reb+2ast

Murcia U22 - Obradoiro U22 84-76:
U22 League round 4 caused change at the leadership position. First defeat of league's leader Obradoiro U22 (3-1) against top-ranked UCAM (3-0) 84-76 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Obradoiro U22. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded Obradoiro U22 45-33 including 19 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Daniel Gonzalez (190-2007) who helped to win the game recording 9 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Forward Alan Garcia (198-2007) contributed with 12 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Malang Badji (-2009) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Pablo Rodriguez (188-2006) added 11 points and 5 assists in the effort for Obradoiro U22. Four Obradoiro U22 players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. UCAM have a solid three-game winning streak. Murcia U22 keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Barca U22. Obradoiro U22 at the other side dropped to the second place with one game lost. They share the position with Real U22. They were replaced at the leadership position by Murcia U22. Obradoiro U22 will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Murcia U22 will try to continue on its current victory against sixth ranked Unicaja U22 in Malaga.
Top scorers:
Murcia U22: A.Estrella 12+3reb+1ast, N.Samuel 12+5reb, A.Garcia 12+6reb, J.Neves 11+3reb+1ast, G.Gimenez 10+4reb, G.Daniel 9+6reb+9ast
Obradoiro U22: R.Louis 11+3reb+2ast, R.Pablo 11+1reb+5ast, A.Soneira 11+3reb+2ast, B.Malang 10+11reb+2ast, P.Baddini 9+4reb+2ast, S.Hugo 5

Joventut U22 - Lleida U22 94-50:
Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Joventut (2-2) rolled over bottom-ranked Amara (0-3) in Badalona 94-50 on Friday. Joventut U22 made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. They also forced 29 Lleida U22 turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Joventut U22 made 7 blocks. The winners were led by center Daniel Osayi (206-2008) who scored that evening 16 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and forward Humberto Ruiz (198) supported him with 20 points. Four Joventut players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 4 steals by guard Pau Torrens (188-2007) did not help to save the game for Lleida U22. Swedish forward Kaspar Martenson (208-2005, college: Seton Hill) added 5 points and 6 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. Joventut U22 maintains fourth position with 2-2 record, which they share with Burgos U22. Loser Amara still closes the standings with three games lost. Joventut U22 will meet Bilbao U22 (#5) on the road in the next round. Lleida U22 will play against Manresa U22 and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Joventut U22: R.Humberto 20+1reb+2ast, O.Daniel 16+7reb+1ast, N.Diego 15+5reb+2ast, M.Ferran 11+1ast, T.Adrian 9+8reb+3ast, P.Izan 7+2reb+1ast
Lleida U22: P.Torrens 12+3reb+2ast, A.Marti 7+2ast, P.Sergi 7+3reb+2ast, E.Albert 6+2reb, K.Martenson 5+6reb+1ast, A.Blinnikov 4+2reb+2ast