Basketettan Round 5 (Regular Season): Aros beat Kungsholmen by three after a very close game

There were just five rounds played in Regular Season of Basketettan and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Thirteenth-ranked Kungsholmen (0-5) used its home court advantage to challenge leader Aros (5-0) on Saturday. The visitors from Vasteras managed to secure only three-point victory 66-63. However their fans expected much easier game. Aros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Oskar Ekh (190-1999) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. Matan Mizrahi contributed with 5 points and 7 assists for the winners. Sakarias Aldensand (-2008) answered with 18 points, 5 assists and 5 steals for Kungsholmen. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Aros have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Orebro. Kungsholmen at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Aros is looking forward to face Umea 2 (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kungsholmen will play against Central (#13) in Stockholm and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Uppsala's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Lulea, where they defeated RIG Lulea (1-3) 94-85. Jakob Kinigi (-2008) stepped up and scored 28 points for the winners and Anton Salenstedt chipped in 22 points. Uppsala's coach Dimitrios Roumeliotis allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Adama Fall responded with 22 points. Uppsala (1-4) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. RIG Lulea at the other side keeps the eleventh position with three games lost. Uppsala will play against higher ranked Lulea S. (#4) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. RIG Lulea will have a break next round.
Basketettan top team - Orebro (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed eighth ranked SBBK (4-3) 98-75. Alan Brzezinski nailed 27 points and 7 steals for the winning side. Wiggo Tunebro came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds for SBBK 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. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Orebro. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Aros. Loser SBBK dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Orebro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. SBBK will play against Malbas 2 (#11) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Lidingo was beaten by Umea 2 on the road 86-79. Lulea S. destroyed Uppsala on its own court 104-82. Fryshuset 2 managed to outperform Jamtland 2 in Stockholm 99-84. Winless Central recorded a loss to Nordvast at home 70-81. Nassjo 2 was crushed by Hogsbo 2 on the opponent's court 105-70. Helsingborg was beaten by Bankeryds in a home game 105-120. Vastra lost to Onsala on the road 72-84. Arvika unfortunately lost to SBBK on its own court 46-63. Bankeryds managed to beat Team4Q in a road game 96-79. Winless Brahe Basket was crushed by Boras II at home 66-94.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 21 points by Adrian Caroca of Brahe Basket.



Umea 2 - Lidingo 86-79:
No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Umea 2 (4-1) beat at home 8th ranked Lidingo (2-2) 86-79 on Saturday. Umea 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Lidingo's 34. Umea 2 forced 24 Lidingo turnovers. Guard Arvid Stromsten (200-2007) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and Hadar Nordvik (-2007) accounted for 23 points. Umea 2's coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Center Tom Goransson (201-1998) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds and guard Jonathan Johansson (193-2000, college: North Park) added 22 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) respectively for Lidingo in the defeat. Five Umea 2 and four Lidingo players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Umea 2. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Bankeryds and Nordvast. Loser Lidingo dropped to the ninth position with two games lost. They share it with Vasteras. Umea 2 will meet Vasteras (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lidingo will play against Fryshuset 2 and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lidingo: J.Jonathan 22+6reb+3ast, G.Tom 16+16reb+2ast, P.Axel 14+6reb, H.Kewin 11+5reb+2ast, A.Viktor 9+2reb+4ast, F.Mille 5+1reb
Umea 2: H.Nordvik 23+2reb, S.Arvid 14+10reb+2ast, H.Sjoberg 11+2reb+3ast, E.Romano 11+3reb+3ast, E.Drottman 10+1reb+4ast, S.Melvin 6+2reb+1ast

Lulea S. - Uppsala 104-82:
Very expected game when 13th ranked Uppsala (1-4) was smashed on the road by fifth ranked Lulea S. (4-2) 104-82 on Saturday. Lulea S. forced 23 Uppsala turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Uppsala's players. Ville Kero (-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 28 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Calvin Jagare (-2000) accounted for 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Anton Salenstedt came up with 20 points and 4 assists and Jakob Kinigi (-2008) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Uppsala in the defeat. Five Lulea S. and four Uppsala 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Lulea S.. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Boras II. Uppsala lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Lulea S. will meet Hammarby (#8) in the next round. Uppsala will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Uppsala: S.Anton 20+4reb+4ast, K.Jakob 19+5reb+2ast, H.Dante 13+6reb+1ast, C.Assar 13+5reb+1ast, R.Josh 5+4reb, S.Alex 5+2reb+2ast
Lulea S.: V.Kero 28+15reb+6ast, C.Jagare 24+6reb+4ast, S.Lowgren 14+2reb+2ast, E.Enbom 14+3reb+7ast, E.Persson 11+7reb+6ast, L.Erlandsson 5+6reb+3ast

Kungsholmen - Aros 63-66:
Thirteenth-ranked Kungsholmen (0-5) used its home court advantage to challenge leader Aros (5-0) on Saturday. The visitors from Vasteras managed to secure only three-point victory 66-63. However their fans expected much easier game. Aros looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Oskar Ekh (190-1999) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points and 7 rebounds. Matan Mizrahi contributed with 5 points and 7 assists for the winners. Sakarias Aldensand (-2008) answered with 18 points, 5 assists and 5 steals and Viggo Fredriksson added 6 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Kungsholmen. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Aros have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Orebro. Kungsholmen at the other side still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Aros is looking forward to face Umea 2 (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kungsholmen will play against Central (#13) in Stockholm and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Kungsholmen: A.Sakarias 18+3reb+5ast, E.Gustav 10+3reb+1ast, L.Alexander 7+5reb+1ast, F.Viggo 6+9reb, B.Jack 6, E.Samuel 6+4reb+1ast
Aros: O.Ekh 23+7reb+2ast, P.Anton 10+4reb, S.Wahlberg 7+5reb+2ast, L.Ciarrocchi 5+3reb, M.Petersen 5+5reb+4ast, M.Mizrahi 5+4reb+7ast

RIG Lulea - Uppsala 85-94:
Uppsala's fans can celebrate the first win of their team after four consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as it came on the road game in Lulea, where they defeated RIG Lulea (1-3) 94-85. Uppsala forced 20 RIG Lulea turnovers. Jakob Kinigi (-2008) stepped up and scored 28 points for the winners and Anton Salenstedt chipped in 22 points. Uppsala's coach Dimitrios Roumeliotis allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Adama Fall responded with 22 points and Sebastian Nilden scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Four RIG Lulea players scored in double figures. Uppsala (1-4) left bottom position moving up to tenth place, which they share with 3 other teams. RIG Lulea at the other side keeps the eleventh position with three games lost. Uppsala will play against higher ranked Lulea S. (#4) at home in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. RIG Lulea will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
RIG Lulea: F.Adama 22+4reb, N.Sebastian 14+5reb+6ast, B.Bob 13+5reb+1ast, G.Sigge 10+9reb+5ast, T.Folke 9+4reb+4ast, B.Axel 9+3reb+1ast
Uppsala: J.Kinigi 28+2reb+1ast, A.Salenstedt 22+4reb+1ast, A.Colliander 10+3reb+2ast, A.Suasa 10+3reb+2ast, T.Manfredsson 6+2reb+1ast, D.Haggkvist 6+9reb+4ast

Jamtland 2 - Fryshuset 2 84-99:
There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Fryshuset 2 (3-3) won against higher ranked Jamtland 2 (3-4) in Ostersund 99-84 on Sunday. Fryshuset 2 dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Jamtland 2's 48. Fryshuset 2 forced 20 Jamtland 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Stefan Pejic nailed a double-double by scoring 30 points and 19 rebounds for the winning side and Max Salazar accounted for 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Fryshuset 2 players scored in double figures. Swingman Valdemar Sawstrom (194-2010) came up with 24 points and Otto Annerud (-2007) added 20 points respectively for Jamtland 2 in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fryshuset 2 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Nassjo 2. Jamtland 2 lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the seventh position with four games lost. Fryshuset 2 will meet Lidingo (#9) on the road in the next round. Jamtland 2 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Jamtland 2: V.Sawstrom 24+4reb+1ast, A.Otto 20+3reb, E.Ville 18+2reb+2ast, B.Jonatan 6+1reb+5ast, S.Ture 4+3reb+3ast, G.David 4+1reb+1ast
Fryshuset 2: S.Pejic 30+19reb+1ast, M.Salazar 16+5reb+7ast, D.Malik 15+1reb+2ast, I.Fadiga 11+5reb+11ast, L.Regan 9+4reb+3ast, O.Magnusson 7+2reb+1ast

Central - Nordvast 70-81:
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Central (0-5) lost to fifth ranked Nordvast (4-1) in Stockholm 70-81 on Sunday. Nordvast forced 19 Central turnovers. Strangely Central outrebounded Nordvast 54-38 including a 21-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Power forward Kenan Barlov (203-2008) nailed 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Baschir Sheikh accounted for 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 steals. Four Nordvast players scored in double figures. Tade Idowu came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds and Finnish forward Leon Nordell (196-2004) added 18 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Central in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nordvast moved-up to second place, which they share with Bankeryds and Umea 2. Central lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Nordvast will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Central will play against Kungsholmen (#14) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Central: N.Leon 18+10reb+1ast, I.Tade 16+15reb, K.Niklas 11+7reb+3ast, D.Altay 8+6reb+4ast, A.Favour 6+6reb+1ast, P.Michael 5+7reb+2ast
Nordvast: K.Barlov 25+8reb, B.Sheikh 17+5reb+4ast, A.Deumaga 15+3reb+2ast, A.Rusom 11+4reb+1ast, M.Myron 6+1ast, S.Hagbert 3+2reb

Hogsbo 2 - Nassjo 2 105-70:
There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Hogsbo 2 (3-2) outplayed 7th ranked Nassjo 2 (3-3) in Goteborg 105-70 on Saturday. Hogsbo 2 had a 33-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. Hogsbo 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Anton Jonsson nailed 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and guard Kevin Jaworski (-2007) accounted for 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Hogsbo 2 players scored in double figures. Paul Lumbila came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds and Dennis Spanca added 13 points respectively for Nassjo 2 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. Hogsbo 2 moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Vastra. Loser Nassjo 2 dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Fryshuset 2. Hogsbo 2 will meet at home Arvika (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Nassjo 2 will play against Malbas 2 (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nassjo 2: S.Dennis 13+1reb+1ast, L.Paul 13+14reb, A.Felix 12+2ast, N.Ludwig 9+4reb+1ast, W.Max 7+4reb+3ast, S.Malmros 6+1reb
Hogsbo 2: K.Jaworski 17+8reb+1ast, A.Jonsson 16+5reb+5ast, V.Nesser 15+2reb, T.Sundsgard 13+5ast, W.Ibrahim 12+1reb+1ast, E.Augustine 9+10reb+6ast

Orebro - SBBK 98-75:
Basketettan top team - Orebro (5-0) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed eighth ranked SBBK (4-3) 98-75. Orebro made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 30 SBBK turnovers. Strangely SBBK outrebounded Orebro 44-25 including 19 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Guard Alan Brzezinski (190-2001, college: St.Michael's) nailed 27 points and 7 steals for the winning side and guard Axel Svedskog (-2005) accounted for 19 points and 4 steals. Four Orebro players scored in double figures. Wiggo Tunebro (-2008) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds and Gustav Holm added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for SBBK 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. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Orebro. They maintain first place with 5-0 record, which they share with Aros. Loser SBBK dropped to the fifth position with three games lost. Orebro will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. SBBK will play against Malbas 2 (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SBBK: T.Wiggo 18+5reb+3ast, H.Gustav 9+7reb+3ast, F.Albert 9+7reb+2ast, P.Daniel 8+3reb, K.Konstantinos 8+3reb+2ast, M.Jurgaitis 8+1reb+2ast
Orebro: A.Brzezinski 27+4reb+1ast, A.Svedskog 19+3reb+2ast, A.Pleick 17+1reb+1ast, A.Goranzon 11+6reb+2ast, N.Pleick 8+1reb+5ast, A.Neghiz 6+3reb

Helsingborg - Bankeryds 105-120:
There was no surprise when 10th ranked Helsingborg (1-4) lost at home to fifth ranked Bankeryds (4-1) 120-105 on Saturday. Bankeryds outrebounded Helsingborg 42-28 including 29 on the defensive glass. Bankeryds looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. Guard Kristoffer Gronhage (189-1992) nailed 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and Emilian Camilovsin accounted for 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Forward Patrik Andersson (191-1994) came up with 34 points (!!!) and 8 assists and Anton Edman added 19 points and 7 assists respectively for Helsingborg in the defeat. Five Bankeryds and four Helsingborg players scored in double figures. Helsingborg's coach Johnell Smith rotated eleven players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bankeryds moved-up to second place, which they share with Umea 2 and Nordvast. Loser Helsingborg keeps the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Helsingborg: A.Patrik 34+3reb+8ast, E.Anton 19+3reb+7ast, K.Carl 17+4reb+1ast, N.Noah 14+2reb+2ast, A.Abdullah 6+4reb+1ast, M.Irfan 6+2reb
Bankeryds: K.Gronhage 26+5reb+6ast, E.Camilovsin 24+7reb+5ast, N.Miki 22+11reb+3ast, M.Homelius 21+8reb+7ast, V.Rosenberg 19+2reb, L.Erlandsson 6+1reb+1ast

Onsala - Vastra 84-72:
No shocking result in a game when second ranked Onsala (5-1) beat 5th ranked Vastra (3-2) in Kungsbacka 84-72 on Saturday. Onsala forced 26 Vastra turnovers. Strangely Vastra outrebounded Onsala 51-30 including a 17-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Jose Rivera (-1989) nailed 28 points and 5 assists for the winning side and Lukas Lindgren accounted for 15 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Brolin Bukasa (-2007) came up with 22 points and 9 rebounds and Adrihan Alser (-2004) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Vastra in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Onsala. They maintain second place with 5-1 record having just one point less than leader Aros. Loser Vastra dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with Hogsbo 2. Onsala will meet at home Brahe Basket (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Vastra will play against Team4Q (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Vastra: B.Brolin 22+9reb, A.Adrihan 12+6reb+3ast, B.Emil 9+5reb+2ast, N.Viktor 8+7reb+3ast, R.David 5+1reb+2ast, B.Deividas 5+3reb+1ast
Onsala: J.Rivera 28+2reb+5ast, H.Larsson 17+2reb+3ast, L.Lindgren 15+9reb+6ast, H.Klacker 9+4reb, A.Kjerstensson 6+5reb, A.Knutsson 3+1reb+1ast

Arvika - SBBK 46-63:
Rather expected game when 10th ranked Arvika (1-4) lost at home to eighth ranked SBBK (4-3) 63-46 on Sunday. SBBK outrebounded Arvika 50-38 including 17 on the offensive glass. Gustav Holm nailed 11 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Wiggo Tunebro (-2008) accounted for 12 points and 6 rebounds. American forward Nakia Johnson (203, college: Columbia, SC) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 20 rebounds and forward Erik Juhlin (189-2000) added 14 points respectively for Arvika in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SBBK moved-up to fifth place. Loser Arvika keeps the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. SBBK will meet at home Malbas 2 (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Arvika will play against Hogsbo 2 in Goteborg and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Arvika: N.Johnson 15+20reb+2ast, J.Erik 14+4reb+1ast, R.Chibuikem 7+5reb+3ast, K.Erik 4+2reb+1ast, G.Herman 3+5reb, K.Gustaf 2+2ast
SBBK: A.Forsberg 12+5reb+1ast, W.Tunebro 12+6reb+2ast, G.Holm 11+9reb, J.Mantas 7+4reb+1ast, D.Pokela 7+4reb+2ast, G.Ijeogu 5+4reb

Team4Q - Bankeryds 79-96:
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Bankeryds (4-1) won against bottom-ranked Team4Q (0-5) in Helsingborg 96-79 on Sunday. Bankeryds moved-up to second place, which they share with Umea 2 and Nordvast. Team4Q lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Bankeryds will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Team4Q will play against Vastra (#8) in Goteborg and looks forward to get finally their first victory.

Brahe Basket - Boras II 66-94:
Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Brahe Basket (0-5) was outscored by eighth ranked Boras II (4-2) in Huskvarna 94-66 on Sunday. Boras II forced 20 Brahe Basket turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Brahe Basket's players. Alvin Sahlin (-2008) nailed 22 points for the winning side and Joel Ericsson accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Boras II players scored in double figures. Boras II's coach Johan Andersson felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Morris Ntihabose (-2003) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and Adrian Caroca added 21 points respectively for Brahe Basket in the defeat. Boras II moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Lulea S. Brahe Basket lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Boras II will meet at home Arvika (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Brahe Basket will play against the league's second-placed Onsala in Kungsbacka and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Brahe Basket: N.Morris 23+11reb, C.Adrian 21+3reb+2ast, A.Helbest 12+2reb, J.Amer 3+2reb+2ast, Z.Jack 2, A.Honar 2+6reb+6ast
Boras II: A.Sahlin 22+3reb+1ast, J.Ericsson 17+6reb+1ast, L.Silverbage 12+4reb+5ast, F.Gustavsson 11+4reb+1ast, N.Osmani 11+2reb+1ast, N.Ljunggren 8+2reb+3ast