Segunda FEB Round 3 of Regular Season

This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in Segunda FEB and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Caceres (2-1) against Jaen FS (2-1) 84-82 was the most important game of the last round. Jaen FS made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Caceres turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Caceres helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for naturalized Argentinian Lucas Sigismonti (201-2003) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Joaquin Cebolla (190-2002) contributed with 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Albert Lafuente (185-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) answered with 22 points and 4 assists for Caceres. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caceres will play next round against Valladolid trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Jaen FS will try to continue on its current victory against Algeciras on the road.
Azulejos smashed Iraurgi SB in Zaragoza 92-73. It was a great evening for American-Haitian point guard Japhet Medor (183-1999, college: Fordham, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 4 assists. Federico Copes helped adding 20 points. The best for the losing side was American guard Jordan Jermain (190-2002, college: William Jewell) with 10 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Iraurgi SB will play next round against Sol Girones trying to get back on the winning streak. Azulejos will try to continue on its current victory against Logro Basket at Logrono.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Leonesa (2-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Melilla (3-0) 96-92. It was an exceptional evening for Hector Figueroa who led the winners and scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. Aitor Anabitarte came up with 23 points and 9 rebounds for Leonesa in the defeat. Leonesa's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Melilla will meet at home Tres Cantos (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Leonesa will play against Getafe (#13) in Madrid and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Algeciras was smashed by Toledo on the road 100-79. Valladolid destroyed Badajoz on its own court 106-59. Winless Getafe was outscored by Ponferrada in a road game 83-60. Tres Cantos managed to beat SBA at home 75-70. Moron was defeated by Estudiantes B on the opponent's court 68-67. Sant Antoni was beaten by Lliria in a home game 72-77. Benicarlo won against Clavijo on the road 89-76. Winless Molina unfortunately lost to Huesca on its own court 74-83. Prat lost to undefeated Cartagena in a road game 82-85. Gandia was defeated by Logro Basket at home 75-79. Castello beat Sol Girones on the opponent's court 68-55.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 26 points and 9 rebounds by Ken Issanza of Castello.

Group A

Toledo - Algeciras 100-79:
Toledo used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Algeciras 100-79 on Sunday night. Toledo dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Algeciras' 36. Toledo looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Algeciras' players. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Daniel Abreu (198-2002, college: Drake) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Miguel Serrano (206-2001) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Four Toledo players scored in double figures. American forward Trey Fields (198-2004, college: Barton, NC, agency: BAGENCY CSA) came up with 15 points and swingman David Ramirez (194-2003) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Algeciras 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. Toledo will meet Moron (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Algeciras will play against Jaen FS and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Algeciras: T.Fields 15+4reb+1ast, B.Garcia 14+1reb+1ast, D.Ramirez 11+5reb+1ast, R.Reid 9+6reb, E.Bernard 6+2reb+5ast, A.Marin 6+1reb+3ast
Toledo: A.Daniel 20+13reb+2ast, S.Miguel 15+6reb+2ast, E.Berthold 14+6reb+2ast, H.Alejandro 14+6reb+1ast, H.Riley 10+4reb, B.Gerard 9+3reb+7ast

Jaen FS - Caceres 84-82:
First defeat of league's leader Caceres (2-1) against Jaen FS (2-1) 84-82 was the most important game of the last round. Jaen FS made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Caceres turnovers. 24 personal fouls committed by Caceres helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for naturalized Argentinian Lucas Sigismonti (201-2003) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Joaquin Cebolla (190-2002) contributed with 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Jaen FS players scored in double figures. Guard Albert Lafuente (185-1999, agency: Promo Sport ID) answered with 22 points and 4 assists and Antonio Burgos (201-2000) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Caceres. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Caceres will play next round against Valladolid trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Jaen FS will try to continue on its current victory against Algeciras on the road.
Top scorers:
Caceres: A.Lafuente 22+4reb+4ast, A.Burgos 15+5reb, V.Orlov 11+3reb+1ast, E.Kalinicenko 9+5reb+2ast, K.Newton 8+5reb, S.Thierry 7+5reb
Jaen FS: L.Sigismonti 21+9reb+2ast, J.Rodriguez 12+1reb+2ast, L.Curtis 12+1reb, C.Joaquin 11+5reb+1ast, J.Valeiras 6+4reb+1ast, B.Ademide 6+4reb

Valladolid - Badajoz 106-59:
Valladolid used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Badajoz 106-59 on Saturday night. Valladolid dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Badajoz's 34. They outrebounded Badajoz 46-26 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Dutch center Kevin Schutte (208-1998, college: UIW) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Power forward Inigo Royo (204-2000) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Five Valladolid players scored in double figures. Valladolid's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Montenegrin guard Nikola Rakocevic (191-1991) came up with 20 points and Jamaican forward Jordan Kellier (197, college: W.Chester, agency: Olsta) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Badajoz in the defeat. Valladolid will meet Caceres on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Badajoz will play against Ponferrada (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Badajoz: N.Rakocevic 20+1ast, J.Kellier 10+6reb, U.Razaque 8+6reb, A.Merlo 6+3reb+2ast, L.Bryan 5+2reb, A.Diaz 4+2reb
Valladolid: S.Kevin 21+8reb, L.Jaime 16+1reb+1ast, R.Inigo 13+7reb+2ast, M.Pablo 12+6reb+1ast, M.Jorge 10+1reb+8ast, H.Jacob 10+2reb+3ast

Ponferrada - Getafe 83-60:
Very predictable result when Ponferrada (2-1) rolled over at home Getafe (0-3) 83-60 on Saturday. Ponferrada forced 19 Getafe turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Carlos Hurtado (182-2003) who led the winners and scored 18 points. American guard Chandler Jacobs (191-1999, college: Colorado St.) accounted for 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Five Ponferrada players scored in double figures. Forward Golden Dike (208-2001, college: Loyola, MD) came up with 8 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Chris Murray (198-2000, college: Embry Riddle) added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Getafe 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. Ponferrada will meet Badajoz (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Getafe will play against Leonesa and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Getafe: E.Marc 9+1reb, G.Goma 9+4reb, C.Murray 8+9reb+1ast, P.Gonzalez Longarela 8+6reb+2ast, G.Dike 8+9reb+2ast, R.Pablo 6+1reb
Ponferrada: H.Carlos 18+4reb+2ast, C.Shockley-Okeke 12+3reb+1ast, P.Cristian 12+4reb+1ast, J.Chandler 11+6reb+4ast, J.Boix 10+3reb+4ast, S.Kyrylo 9

Leonesa - Melilla 92-96:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Leonesa (2-1) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were defeated by Melilla (3-0) 96-92. It was an exceptional evening for swingman Hector Figueroa (194-2001) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 6 rebounds. Dutch forward Jacco Fritz (208-2000, college: Hofstra) accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Four Melilla players scored in double figures. Forward Aitor Anabitarte (203-2002, college: Jax State) came up with 23 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Alonso Grela (187-2006) added 21 points and 4 assists respectively for Leonesa in the defeat. Leonesa's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Melilla will meet at home Tres Cantos (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Leonesa will play against Getafe (#13) in Madrid and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leonesa: A.Aitor 23+9reb+1ast, A.Grela 21+4reb+4ast, C.Simmons 12+11reb, S.Oscar 9+4reb+1ast, B.Diego 9+1reb+1ast, R.Baka 7+3reb
Melilla: F.Hector 24+6reb, F.Jacco 15+7reb+3ast, C.Ismael 13+3reb+5ast, M.Pa 12+4reb+2ast, F.Torreblanca 9+4reb+1ast, C.Josep 8+3reb+1ast

Tres Cantos - SBA 75-70:
Not a big story in a game when SBA (0-3) lost on the road to Tres Cantos (2-1) 75-70 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was an exceptional evening for guard Pablo Suarez (192-1999) who led the winners and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Gonzalo Diaz (186-2004) accounted for 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Five Tres Cantos players scored in double figures. Bahamas-Canadian center Kaosi Ezeague (208-1999, college: NM State) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Jesus Bartolome (196-2006) added 8 points and 7 rebounds respectively for SBA in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Tres Cantos will meet Melilla on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. SBA's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Madrid Estudiantes B.
Top scorers:
SBA: K.Ezeague 17+11reb+1ast, G.Perez Ramirez 10+4reb+1ast, A.Tamayo 9+3reb, B.Jesus 8+7reb+3ast, N.Bilamu 7+4reb+2ast, N.Petrone 6+1ast
Tres Cantos: P.Suarez 16+7reb+2ast, D.Krohnert 14+3reb, K.Charles 12+4reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 11+4reb+2ast, G.Diaz 10+5reb+6ast, C.Jamine 6+4reb

Estudiantes B - Moron 68-67:
There was a surprise result when Estudiantes B (1-2) edged Moron (1-2) in Madrid 68-67 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Argentinian-French Simon Gradin (206-2008) who led the winners and scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Forward David Damian (193-2005) accounted for 9 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Senegalese power forward Ababacar Dieye (206-1997) came up with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Beninese forward Soulemane Chabi-Yo (198-1996) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Moron in the defeat. Four Moron players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Estudiantes B's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Madrid to the arena SBA.
Top scorers:
Moron: G.Zalazar 16+3reb+2ast, D.Ababacar 14+9reb, S.Chabi-Yo 13+7reb+2ast, M.Ayesa 11+1reb, A.Orozco 6+3reb+4ast, P.Sanchez 3+3reb
Estudiantes B: G.Simon 12+9reb+1ast, H.Facorat 11+4reb, P.Robles 10+4reb+2ast, D.Damian 9+11reb+2ast, J.Schilb 9+2reb+3ast, S.Miguel 7+3reb+6ast

Group B

Sant Antoni - Lliria 72-77:
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when Sant Antoni (1-1) lost to Lliria (2-1) in San Antonio 72-77 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for power forward Luis Garcia (204-2004) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Rafael Vila (195-2001) accounted for 9 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. American guard Kai Johnson (193-2002, college: Montana) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds and naturalized Dutch forward Morgan Stilma (202-2000) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Sant Antoni in the defeat. Five Sant Antoni players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Lliria will meet at home Clavijo (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sant Antoni will play against Castello in Castellon and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sant Antoni: J.Kai 15+7reb+3ast, M.Stilma 15+6reb+2ast, d.la Rua Daniel 13+4reb+3ast, G.Gantt 10+5reb+1ast, J.Godspower 10+3reb, L.Dibba 6+6reb
Lliria: G.Luis 13+11reb+3ast, T.Carlos 11+1reb, V.Perez 11+2reb+2ast, R.Vila 9+6reb+1ast, H.Ezequiel 8+1reb+2ast, J.Palamos-Molins 7+1reb+6ast

Clavijo - Benicarlo 76-89:
No shocking result in a game when Benicarlo (2-0) beat Clavijo (0-3) in Logrono 89-76 on Sunday. Benicarlo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Benicarlo made 8 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for point guard David Orrit (185-2000) who led the winners and scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. British forward Toto Fagbenle (206-2001, college: Coppin St.) accounted for 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Four Benicarlo players scored in double figures. Forward Joan Pardina (201-1993) came up with 16 points and 6 rebounds and forward Robinson Idehen (208-1997, college: UCSB) added 13 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Clavijo in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Benicarlo will meet at home Molina (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Clavijo will play against Lliria and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Clavijo: K.Curfman 17+1reb+2ast, J.Pardina 16+6reb+2ast, R.Idehen 13+8reb+2ast, P.Rios 9+3reb+1ast, B.Traore 7+5reb, P.Harguindey 5+3reb
Benicarlo: M.Ndiaye 13+3reb+1ast, F.Toto 13+8reb+1ast, G.Rokas 12+4reb+1ast, O.David 11+5reb+7ast, T.Adria 11+1ast, L.Jon 10+4reb+1ast

Molina - Huesca 74-83:
Very expected game when Molina (0-3) lost at home to Huesca (2-1) 83-74 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for Canadian-Ghanian point guard Godwin Boahen (180-1997, college: UIC, agency: Helping Ballers) who led the winners and scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Tanzanian forward Ally Atiki (208-2001, college: N.Mexico) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Nigerian forward Jeffrey Solarin (193-1992, college: Idaho St.) came up with 14 points and 6 rebounds and guard Francisco Hernandez (186-2004) added 13 points and 6 assists respectively for Molina in the defeat. Five Huesca and four Molina players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Huesca will meet at home Cartagena in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Molina will play against Benicarlo (#3) in Castellon and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Molina: J.Solarin 14+6reb+3ast, F.Hernandez 13+3reb+6ast, J.Ignacio Tavelli 11+3reb+3ast, O.Bramble 11+5reb+1ast, A.Keita 8+3reb, S.Romero 6
Huesca: B.Godwin 16+5reb+4ast, A.Atiki 14+5reb, W.Zion 14+2reb+1ast, F.Daniel 13+2reb+2ast, S.Gallego 11+7reb, S.Adrian 6+7reb+1ast

Cartagena - Prat 85-82:
Cartagena used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Prat 85-82 on Saturday night. Cartagena looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Javier Garcia (-2001) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 assists. Brazilian center Vitor Faverani (212-1988) accounted for 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. British forward Adria Amabilino-Perez (201-1999, college: Bentley) came up with 16 points and guard Sergi Costa (189-1996) added 10 points and 8 assists respectively for Prat in the defeat. Five Cartagena and four Prat players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Cartagena will meet Huesca (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Prat will play against Gandia (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Prat: A.Adria 16+3reb+3ast, P.Carreno 12+2reb+1ast, C.Raimon 11+2reb+4ast, C.Sergi 10+3reb+8ast, T.Smallwood 8+1reb, J.Nogues 8+1reb+1ast
Cartagena: T.Carlos 15+1reb+1ast, J.Garcia 14+3reb+10ast, F.Vitor 12+9reb+3ast, J.Miller 12+5reb+3ast, G.Gabriel 12+7reb, D.Rivas 8+1reb+1ast

Gandia - Logro Basket 75-79:
There was a minor upset when Gandia (2-1) lost at home to Logro Basket (2-1) 79-75 on Saturday. Logro Basket made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. Logro Basket outrebounded Gandia 44-25 including 30 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for Tunisian power forward Mohamed Ochi (210-1999) who led the winners and scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. American-Portuguese point guard Joey Reilly (183-2000, college: Sacred Heart) accounted for 18 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Logro Basket's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Jaden Wells (185-2002, college: UT Arlington) came up with 15 points and 5 rebounds and forward Pedro Lopez-San Vicente (203-2002, college: Denver) added 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for Gandia in the defeat. Four Gandia players scored in double figures. Logro Basket will meet at home Azulejos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gandia will play against Prat and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gandia: P.Lopez-San Vicente 15+4reb+1ast, J.Wells 15+5reb+3ast, L.Ferrando 13+1reb+2ast, A.Aragones 11+1reb, M.Amadasun 7+8reb, M.Bilalovic 6+1reb+1ast
Logro Basket: R.Joey 18+2reb, E.David 10+8reb+1ast, O.Mohamed 10+8reb+3ast, A.Mazaira 8+6reb+1ast, R.Santos 8+9reb+2ast, A.Plitzuweit 7+2reb+2ast

Azulejos - Iraurgi SB 92-73:
Azulejos smashed Iraurgi SB in Zaragoza 92-73. Azulejos had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 52.0 percentage. It was a great evening for American-Haitian point guard Japhet Medor (183-1999, college: Fordham, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 4 assists. Argentinian swingman Federico Copes (199-2002) helped adding 20 points. Four Azulejos players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Jordan Jermain (190-2002, college: William Jewell) with 10 points and 7 assists and Senegalese center Baboucar Badji (207-2006) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Iraurgi SB will play next round against Sol Girones trying to get back on the winning streak. Azulejos will try to continue on its current victory against Logro Basket at Logrono.
Top scorers:
Iraurgi SB: M.Eneko 13+1reb+3ast, F.Seydina 12+2reb+2ast, J.Jermain 10+2reb+7ast, B.Baboucar 9+8reb+1ast, G.Fernandez 8+3reb+2ast, O.Mikel 7+7reb
Azulejos: C.Federico 20+2reb, M.Japhet 17+3reb+4ast, R.Gonzalo 14+3reb+3ast, Y.Andrew 12+6reb, M.Daniel 11+3reb+1ast, E.Aitor 8+12reb

Sol Girones - Castello 55-68:
But Sol Girones was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Castellon 68-55 on Saturday night. It was an exceptional evening for DR Congolese power forward Ken Issanza (202-2003) who led the winners and scored 26 points and 9 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). Hugo Arbosa (-2003) accounted for 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Guard Adria Dominguez (185-2006) came up with 11 points and 4 assists and Vincentian-Grenadian forward Shad Thomas (201-2001, college: Azusa Pacific) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Sol Girones in the defeat. Four Sol Girones players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Castello will meet at home Sant Antoni (#9) in the next round. Sol Girones will play against Iraurgi SB in Azpeitia and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sol Girones: S.Thomas 11+7reb, D.Adria 11+4reb+4ast, M.Ragsdale 10+4reb+1ast, A.Bernat 10+4reb, J.Lafuente 4+6reb+4ast, O.Fuentes 3+2reb
Castello: K.Issanza 26+9reb+1ast, H.Arbosa 13+9reb+1ast, D.Rodrigo 8+2reb+2ast, E.Stutz 7+4reb+1ast, B.Diante 4+2reb+1ast, G.Josep 4+3reb