Basketettan Round 2 (Regular Season): Boras II keeps a leadership position

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

Boras II defeated Malbas 2 at home 89-74. Boras II outrebounded Malbas 2 46-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. Frank Gustavsson orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Simon Maschmann (186-2006) contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Luka Topic replied with 16 points and 7 rebounds for Malbas 2. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malbas 2 will play next round against Onsala trying to get back on the winning streak. Boras II will try to continue on its current victory against Hogsbo 2 in Goteborg.
Onsala recorded a loss on the court of Orebro. Visitors were rolled over by Orebro 103-84. Guard Axel Svedskog (-2005) scored 20 points and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Adrian Pleick chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Orebro's coach Carl Goranzon used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. point guard Harry Larsson (180-2002) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds. Orebro will play against Bankeryds on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Onsala will play against Malbas 2 in Malmo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Stockholm: Nordvast and Fryshuset 2. Nordvast smashed visiting Fryshuset 2 by 27 points 86-59. Baschir Sheikh notched a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by Elliot Sonko did not help to save the game for Fryshuset 2. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nordvast will meet at home Kungsholmen in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fryshuset 2 will play against Aros and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: winless Uppsala was beaten by Fryshuset 2 on the road 78-72. Umea 2 destroyed RIG Lulea on its own court 103-61. Winless Kungsholmen lost to undefeated Blackeberg in Vallingby 57-85. Jamtland 2 managed to beat Uppsala at home 90-85. Winless Lulea S. lost to undefeated Aros on the opponent's court 71-92. Winless Central lost to undefeated Hammarby in a home game 82-96. Lobas won against Helsingborg on the road 83-79. Bankeryds outscored Team4Q on its own court 109-81. Winless Nassjo 2 recorded a loss to SBBK in Sodertalje 78-66. Vastra crushed Malbas 2 at home 90-69. Onsala beat Arvika on the opponent's court 74-70. Winless Brahe Basket lost to undefeated Hogsbo 2 in a home game 56-76.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 18 points and 6 assists by Villiam Nesser of Hogsbo 2.



Fryshuset 2 - Uppsala 78-72:
Fryshuset 2 used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Uppsala 78-72 on Thursday night. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Fryshuset 2 forced 20 Uppsala turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Stefan Pejic notched a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and Max Salazar supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds by center Jonathan Eriksson (207-2000) did not help to save the game for Uppsala. Anton Salenstedt added 11 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Fryshuset 2 will meet at home Aros in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Uppsala will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Uppsala: E.Jonathan 14+11reb+1ast, P.Filip 14+6reb, S.Anton 11+10reb+3ast, S.Alex 7+1reb, M.Teodor 6+3reb+1ast, O.Ethan 5+2reb
Fryshuset 2: M.Salazar 21+5reb, I.Fadiga 18+2reb+5ast, S.Pejic 15+12reb+7ast, L.Malcolm 9+2reb+2ast, L.Regan 5+4reb+2ast, E.Sonko 4+5reb+5ast

Umea 2 - RIG Lulea 103-61:
Very expected game when RIG Lulea was smashed on the road by Umea 2 103-61 on Saturday. Umea 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to RIG Lulea's 22. Umea 2 forced 19 RIG Lulea turnovers and outrebounded them 33-22 including 26 on the defensive glass. Umea 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Arvid Stromsten (200-2007) notched 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and point guard Felix Wollberg (170-2004) supported him with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Umea 2 players scored in double figures. Umea 2's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players saving starting five for next games. Even 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by John Gonzalez (198-2009) did not help to save the game for RIG Lulea. Sigge Gudmundson added 11 points for the guests. Umea 2 will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. RIG Lulea will play against Vasteras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
RIG Lulea: J.Gonzalez 15+6reb+4ast, G.Sigge 11+4reb+3ast, N.Sebastian 9+3reb+3ast, T.Folke 8+3reb+3ast, F.Adama 6+1reb, G.Ivar 6+2reb+2ast
Umea 2: S.Arvid 33+6reb+4ast, E.Drottman 16+2reb+6ast, F.Wollberg 15+12reb+5ast, S.Melvin 12+3reb, O.Holmstrom 7+4reb+1ast, L.Munthe 6+2reb+3ast

Blackeberg - Kungsholmen 85-57:
Very predictable result when Blackeberg rolled over Kungsholmen in Vallingby 85-57 on Saturday. Blackeberg dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Kungsholmen's 28. Blackeberg forced 22 Kungsholmen turnovers and had a 33-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Blackeberg made 8 blocks. Guard Anastasio Gregoriadis (-2004) notched 19 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Muzamil Abukar supported him with 16 points. Four Blackeberg players scored in double figures. Even 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists by Sakarias Aldensand (-2008) did not help to save the game for Kungsholmen. Viggo Fredriksson added 14 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Blackeberg will meet at home Lidingo in the next round where they are favorite. Kungsholmen will play against Nordvast in Stockholm and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kungsholmen: A.Sakarias 19+6reb+5ast, F.Viggo 14+9reb+1ast, E.Gustav 10+5reb, H.Frans 8+2reb, R.Johan 4+1reb, E.Samuel 2+5reb+1ast
Blackeberg: A.Gregoriadis 19+7reb+3ast, M.Abukar 16+3reb, I.Detthoff 11+6reb+1ast, E.Thoren 11+5reb+1ast, A.Peterson 9+3reb+1ast, E.Weibring 7+1reb

Jamtland 2 - Uppsala 90-85:
Not a big story in a game when Uppsala lost to Jamtland 2 in Ostersund 85-90 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Jamtland 2 forced 20 Uppsala turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Swingman Valdemar Sawstrom (194-2010) notched 26 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and center Jonatan Boberg (180-2007) supported him with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Jamtland 2's coach Xavier Isern used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 19 points and 14 rebounds by center Jonathan Eriksson (207-2000) did not help to save the game for Uppsala. Anton Salenstedt added 21 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Four Jamtland 2 and five Uppsala players scored in double figures. Jamtland 2 will meet at home Central in the next round where they are favorite. Uppsala will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Uppsala: S.Anton 21+6reb+1ast, E.Jonathan 19+14reb, S.Alex 16+2reb+1ast, P.Filip 13+7reb+1ast, H.Dante 10+3reb+6ast, R.Josh 4+4reb+2ast
Jamtland 2: S.Valdemar 26+3reb+4ast, V.Engberg 22+4reb+1ast, J.Boberg 20+6reb+6ast, W.Yoel 11+10reb+3ast, W.Lundin 9+10reb+1ast, T.Skoglund 2+8reb+2ast

Aros - Lulea S. 92-71:
Everything went according to plan when Aros outplayed Lulea S. in Vasteras 92-71 on Saturday. Aros dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Lulea S.'s 32. Aros looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Guard Oskar Ekh (190-1999) notched 32 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Simon Wahlberg (-1994) supported him with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Aros players scored in double figures. Even 25 points and 5 rebounds by Ville Kero (-2005) did not help to save the game for Lulea S.. Guard Elliot Enbom (183-2006) added 17 points for the guests. Lulea S.'s coach Jim Enbom gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Aros will meet Fryshuset 2 in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lulea S. will play against Vasteras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lulea S.: K.Ville 25+5reb+3ast, E.Elliot 17+3ast, F.Erik 9+6reb, L.Sandro 5+6reb+2ast, M.Franck 4+2reb+3ast, A.James 4+4reb+1ast
Aros: O.Ekh 32+9reb+4ast, M.Petersen 15+9reb+1ast, S.Wahlberg 14+7reb+6ast, N.Candell 10+8reb+2ast, M.Mizrahi 9+1reb+8ast, A.Videhult 7+8reb+7ast

Central - Hammarby 82-96:
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Central's home loss to Hammarby in Stockholm 82-96 on Sunday. Hammarby made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 24 Central turnovers. Hammarby looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Rinaldo Causevic notched 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Aleksandar Cigoja (-2006) supported him with 26 points and 5 steals. Four Hammarby players scored in double figures. Hammarby's coach Erik McAllister used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 26 points and 8 rebounds by forward Altay Dikme (197-1998) did not help to save the game for Central. Cruz Nasstrom added 8 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Hammarby's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Stockholm Nordvast.
Top scorers:
Central: D.Altay 26+8reb+1ast, M.Alvaro 11+1reb+2ast, P.Michael 10+3ast, K.Souheil 8+4reb+3ast, N.Cruz 8+5reb+4ast, K.Niklas 7+5reb+1ast
Hammarby: A.Cigoja 26+2reb+2ast, R.Causevic 18+9reb+4ast, V.Preston 13+4reb+5ast, F.Sunnebo 13+1ast, E.Brokvist 6+1ast, E.Lidberg 6+6reb+1ast

Nordvast - Fryshuset 2 86-59:
Another interesting game was a derby match between two local teams from Stockholm: Nordvast and Fryshuset 2. Nordvast smashed visiting Fryshuset 2 by 27 points 86-59. Nordvast forced 20 Fryshuset 2 turnovers and outrebounded them 46-31 including 32 on the defensive glass. Baschir Sheikh notched a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and power forward Kenan Barlov (203-2008) supported him with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Nordvast players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 5 rebounds by Elliot Sonko did not help to save the game for Fryshuset 2. Stefan Pejic added 10 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nordvast will meet at home Kungsholmen in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Fryshuset 2 will play against Aros and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fryshuset 2: S.Elliot 12+5reb+2ast, P.Stefan 10+7reb+1ast, R.Leo 9+2reb+1ast, O.Vidar 7+4reb+2ast, M.Oscar 6+2reb, M.Lindberg 6+3reb+1ast
Nordvast: K.Barlov 15+5reb+2ast, B.Sheikh 14+10reb+4ast, M.Myron 12+4reb+1ast, A.Deumaga 12+5reb+1ast, A.Rusom 10+5reb+1ast, K.Daleo 6+2reb+2ast

Helsingborg - Lobas 79-83:
No shocking result in a game when Lobas beat on the road Helsingborg 83-79 on Wednesday. Lobas outrebounded Helsingborg 42-31 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard David Terins (192-1995) notched 21 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Enid Becarevic (-2006) supported him with 19 points and 5 rebounds. Lobas' coach Arturas Gavenia used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 25 points and 9 rebounds by forward Patrik Andersson (191-1994) did not help to save the game for Helsingborg. Anton Edman added 14 points and 6 assists for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lobas will meet at home Onsala in the next round. Helsingborg will play against Arvika and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Helsingborg: A.Patrik 25+9reb+1ast, K.Carl 15+4reb, E.Anton 14+1reb+6ast, N.Noah 13+4reb+2ast, M.Petar 8+6reb, E.Alex 2+3reb
Lobas: D.Terins 21+6reb+2ast, E.Becarevic 19+5reb+1ast, J.Pavle 15+2reb+2ast, K.Svensson 11+10reb, M.Ohlin 4+2reb, M.Brandt 4+2reb

Bankeryds - Team4Q 109-81:
Very expected game when Team4Q was smashed on the road by Bankeryds 109-81 on Saturday. Bankeryds shot 60.3 percent from the field. Bankeryds outrebounded Team4Q 49-25 including a 36-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bankeryds looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Team4Q's players. Guard Kristoffer Gronhage (189-1992) notched a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) to lead the effort and guard Marcus Homelius (185-1994) supported him with 15 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Bankeryds players scored in double figures. Coach Johny Lohbern's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even 29 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists by Sasa Vural (-1988) did not help to save the game for Team4Q. Johan Kashani (-2004) added 22 points and 8 steals for the guests. Bankeryds will meet at home Orebro in the next round where they are favorite. Team4Q will play against Arvika and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Team4Q: V.Sasa 29+6reb+9ast, K.Johan 22+1reb+2ast, T.Desmond 17+5reb+1ast, K.Petter 8+7reb, C.Todor 3+4reb+1ast, H.Faruk 2+2reb+2ast
Bankeryds: N.Miki 21+9reb+3ast, K.Gronhage 20+4reb+12ast, M.Homelius 15+13reb+6ast, C.Ryan 14+4reb+3ast, K.Omerbasic 11+7reb+5ast, L.Erlandsson 6+3reb

Orebro - Onsala 103-84:
Onsala recorded a loss on the court of Orebro. Visitors were rolled over by Orebro 103-84. Orebro outrebounded Onsala 48-22 including a 17-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Orebro players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Guard Axel Svedskog (-2005) scored 20 points and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Adrian Pleick chipped in 16 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Orebro players scored in double figures. Orebro's coach Carl Goranzon used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. point guard Harry Larsson (180-2002) responded with 36 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds and Anton Kjerstensson (-2003) scored 22 points and 4 assists. Orebro will play against Bankeryds on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Onsala will play against Malbas 2 in Malmo and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Onsala: L.Harry 36+6reb+3ast, K.Anton 22+3reb+4ast, G.Sten 11+5reb+2ast, K.Alfons 7+3reb+2ast, E.Adam 3+1reb, K.Samuel 3+1ast
Orebro: A.Svedskog 20+2reb+9ast, A.Brzezinski 18+6reb, A.Pleick 16+11reb, T.Karadza 12+3reb, S.Dajic 10+2ast, N.Pleick 9+6reb

Boras II - Malbas 2 89-74:
Boras II defeated Malbas 2 at home 89-74. Boras II outrebounded Malbas 2 46-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. Frank Gustavsson orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 18 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Guard Simon Maschmann (186-2006) contributed with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Five Boras II players scored in double figures. Luka Topic replied with 16 points and 7 rebounds and Noel Marine added 22 points in the effort for Malbas 2. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Malbas 2 will play next round against Onsala trying to get back on the winning streak. Boras II will try to continue on its current victory against Hogsbo 2 in Goteborg.
Top scorers:
Malbas 2: M.Noel 22+1reb+1ast, T.Luka 16+7reb+2ast, H.John 10+2reb+2ast, M.Ivar 9+2reb+1ast, E.Isak 9+4reb, A.Bill 8+5reb
Boras II: N.Osmani 18, F.Gustavsson 15+18reb+1ast, A.Sahlin 12+1reb+1ast, V.Nakic 11+5reb+1ast, M.Simon 10+7reb+8ast, L.Silverbage 6+5reb+1ast

SBBK - Nassjo 2 78-66:
Very predictable result when SBBK won against Nassjo 2 in Sodertalje 78-66 on Saturday. SBBK dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Nassjo 2's 28 and made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Nassjo 2 51-31 including a 31-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Wiggo Tunebro (-2008) notched 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Giovanni Ijeogu supported him with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Five SBBK players scored in double figures. SBBK's coach Andris Kehris used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even 17 points and 4 assists by guard Felix Andersson (-2005) did not help to save the game for Nassjo 2. Malte Fredman (-2007) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. SBBK will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nassjo 2 will play against Vastra and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Nassjo 2: A.Felix 17+2reb+4ast, F.Malte 13+5reb+2ast, W.Max 12+2reb+4ast, H.Leo 7+1reb+1ast, S.Dennis 7+4reb, L.Paul 5+7reb
SBBK: W.Tunebro 24+6reb+6ast, J.Mantas 12+5reb+1ast, G.Ijeogu 11+10reb+1ast, M.Mahlangu 10+7reb+1ast, G.Holm 10+7reb+1ast, M.Njike 6+10reb+1ast

Vastra - Malbas 2 90-69:
Not a big story in a game when Malbas 2 was outscored by Vastra in Goteborg 90-69 on Sunday. Vastra dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Malbas 2's 26 and made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Malbas 2 58-18 including a 20-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Adrihan Alser (-2004) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the effort and Emil Bergfast supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Even 8 points and 4 assists by Luka Topic did not help to save the game for Malbas 2. Isak Engsten added 9 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Vastra will meet Nassjo 2 on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Malbas 2 will play against Onsala and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Malbas 2: A.Bill 11, M.Noel 10+1ast, E.Isak 9+5reb, T.Luka 8+3reb+4ast, H.John 8+1reb, M.Ivar 7+1reb+4ast
Vastra: B.Bukasa 15+1reb, V.Nilsson 12+2reb+1ast, A.Alser 12+13reb+3ast, E.Bergfast 11+7reb, D.Buskevicius 9+3reb+1ast, L.Latif 8+2reb+3ast

Arvika - Onsala 70-74:
Everything went according to plan when Onsala defeated on the road Arvika 74-70 on Sunday. Onsala forced 21 Arvika turnovers. Strangely Arvika outrebounded Onsala 56-36 including a 42-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Point guard Harry Larsson (180-2002) notched 21 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and Alfons Knutsson supported him with 24 points and 4 steals (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 31 points, 25 rebounds and 4 blocks by American forward Nakia Johnson (203, college: Columbia, SC) did not help to save the game for Arvika. Chibuikem Remigus (-2008) added 17 points and 13 rebounds for the hosts. Onsala will meet Malbas 2 in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Arvika will play against Team4Q in Helsingborg and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Arvika: N.Johnson 31+25reb+2ast, R.Chibuikem 17+13reb+2ast, G.Herman 7+9reb+1ast, K.Erik 5+2reb, J.Erik 5+6reb+1ast, K.Gustaf 3+1ast
Onsala: A.Knutsson 24+4reb+1ast, H.Larsson 21+9reb+2ast, A.Kjerstensson 14+8reb+1ast, A.Xhibo 8+5reb+4ast, S.Gennemark 4+7reb+2ast, L.Gibbs 3+2reb+1ast

Brahe Basket - Hogsbo 2 56-76:
There was no surprise when Brahe Basket was outleveled by Hogsbo 2 in Huskvarna 76-56 on Sunday. Hogsbo 2 forced 36 Brahe Basket turnovers and had a 24-13 advantage in offensive rebounds. Anton Jonsson notched a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Villiam Nesser (-2007) supported him with 18 points and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds by forward Morris Ntihabose (-2003) did not help to save the game for Brahe Basket. Honar Ali (-2001) added 8 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Hogsbo 2 will meet Boras II on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Brahe Basket will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Brahe Basket: N.Morris 20+13reb+1ast, H.Arthur 11+5reb, A.Honar 8+7reb+3ast, C.Adrian 5+4reb+2ast, F.Noah 5+8reb+1ast, A.Helbest 3+2reb+5ast
Hogsbo 2: V.Nesser 18+3reb+6ast, A.Jonsson 12+10reb+5ast, K.Jaworski 11+3reb, M.Westin 9+4reb+1ast, W.Fredje 9+2reb, D.Baudin 8+5reb