Basketligan Round 32 (Regular Season): #1 Norrkoping is defeated by BC Lulea

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Basketligan. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Norrkoping (21-8) on the court of fourth ranked BC Lulea on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by BC Lulea 91-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Norrkoping. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. BC Lulea made 27-of-30 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Norrkoping helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Gustav Hansson (185-1995) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (was perfect 14-for-14 from the free throw line !!!) and American guard Lamonte Turner (188-1997, college: Tennessee) who added 22 points during the contest. American forward Ladarien Griffin (200-1996, college: St.Bonaventure) responded with 23 points. BC Lulea (20-8) moved-up to second place, which they share with Jamtland and Boras. Defending champion Norrkoping still keeps top position with eight games lost. BC Lulea is looking forward to face Sloga Uppsala (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Norrkoping will play against Boras (#4) and is hoping to win this game.
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Jamtland (20-8) against fourth ranked Boras (20-8) on Monday night. Host Jamtland was defeated by Boras in a tough game in Ostersund 93-97. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Jamtland. The winners were led by Canadian point guard Ali Sow (185-1998, college: Laurier, agency: Players Group) who scored that evening 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Justin Vander Baan supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by American forward Michael Christmas (198, college: Longwood, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Jamtland. Boras have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with BC Lulea and Jamtland. Boras will play against league's leader Norrkoping on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jamtland will play against Koping Stars and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Seventh ranked Nassjo (14-15) crushed at home 10th ranked Sloga Uppsala (6-22) by 31 points 118-87, which is the biggest margin this round on Tuesday night. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was Josef Fahrenholtz who scored 31 points and 6 rebounds. Nassjo's coach Oliver Malekzadegan felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Richie Springs produced 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Nassjo maintains seventh position with 14-15 record. Sloga Uppsala lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Umea and Hogsbo. Nassjo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sloga Uppsala will play against the league's second-placed BC Lulea (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.

In the last game of round 32 Uppsala won against Hogsbo on the opponent's court 93-79.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 28 points and 7 rebounds by Dartaye Ruffin of Nassjo.



Jamtland - Boras 93-97

Very important is a home loss of second ranked Jamtland (20-8) against fourth ranked Boras (20-8) on Monday night. Host Jamtland was defeated by Boras in a tough game in Ostersund 93-97. It ended at the same time the eight-game winning streak of Jamtland. Boras players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists. The winners were led by Canadian point guard Ali Sow (185-1998, college: Laurier, agency: Players Group) who scored that evening 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and American center Justin Vander Baan (213, college: Lafayette) supported him with 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 18 points and 7 rebounds by American forward Michael Christmas (198, college: Longwood, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Jamtland. Guard Adam Johansson (191-2000, agency: BIG) added 18 points for the hosts. Five Boras and four Jamtland players scored in double figures. Boras have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with BC Lulea and Jamtland. Boras will play against league's leader Norrkoping on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jamtland will play against Koping Stars and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Boras: S.Ali 22+5reb+6ast, V.Justin 18+6reb+1ast, G.William 15+4reb, C.AJ 13+3reb+2ast, J.KJ 12+2reb+4ast, J.Ludvig 7+1reb+7ast
Jamtland: W.Keaston 19+1reb+1ast, M.Christmas 18+7reb+1ast, A.Johansson 18+3reb+1ast, S.Curtis 16+3reb+2ast, D.George 8+5reb, B.Parker 6+8reb+3ast

BC Lulea - Norrkoping 91-85

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Norrkoping (21-8) on the court of fourth ranked BC Lulea on Tuesday night. Visitors were defeated by BC Lulea 91-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Norrkoping. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. BC Lulea made 27-of-30 free shots (90.0 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Norrkoping helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Gustav Hansson (185-1995) who helped to win the game recording 34 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (was perfect 14-for-14 from the free throw line !!!) and American guard Lamonte Turner (188-1997, college: Tennessee) who added 22 points during the contest. American forward Ladarien Griffin (200-1996, college: St.Bonaventure) responded with 23 points and the former international forward Pierre Hampton (201-1991) scored 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. BC Lulea (20-8) moved-up to second place, which they share with Jamtland and Boras. Defending champion Norrkoping still keeps top position with eight games lost. BC Lulea is looking forward to face Sloga Uppsala (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Norrkoping will play against Boras (#4) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
BC Lulea: H.Gustav 34+5reb+2ast, T.Lamonte 22+2reb+2ast, C.Robert 18+7reb, B.Felix 6+4reb, H.Hassler 6+1reb+1ast, T.Sjoberg 3+9reb+3ast
Norrkoping: L.Griffin 23+4reb+1ast, H.Bergstrom 17+3reb+7ast, P.Hampton 17+7reb+4ast, J.Dallion 8+2reb, B.Middlebrooks 6+4reb+2ast, Z.Harvey 6+3reb+3ast

Hogsbo - Uppsala 79-93

Rather expected game in Goteborg where 9th ranked Hogsbo (6-22) was defeated by sixth ranked Uppsala (15-14) 93-79 on Tuesday. Uppsala made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Henrik Jadersten (208-1995, college: Santa Clara) who scored 20 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Niklas Larsson (199-1994) chipped in 19 points. Four Uppsala players scored in double figures. Guard Alexander Karras (193-1998, college: E.Wyoming) produced 21 points and swingman Anes Zekovic (198-1995) added 10 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Uppsala maintains sixth position with 15-14 record. Hogsbo lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Umea and Sloga Uppsala. They will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hogsbo will play against Umea (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Uppsala: J.Henrik 20+3reb+2ast, L.Niklas 19+2reb+2ast, F.Lukas 10+4reb+1ast, M.Andersson 10+2reb+8ast, A.Swahn 9+3reb, M.Kaspar 7+4reb+1ast
Hogsbo: K.Alexander 21+2reb+1ast, I.Hill 13+2reb+2ast, A.Zekovic 10+5reb+7ast, T.Vitali 8+3reb+1ast, A.Cheeseman 6+3reb, H.Alem 6+1reb

Nassjo - Sloga Uppsala 118-87

Seventh ranked Nassjo (14-15) crushed at home 10th ranked Sloga Uppsala (6-22) by 31 points 118-87, which is the biggest margin this round on Tuesday night. Nassjo looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was forward Josef Fahrenholtz (203, college: UW-Superior, agency: Helping Ballers) who scored 31 points and 6 rebounds. Center Dartaye Ruffin (205-1991, college: Drexel) chipped in 28 points and 7 rebounds. Nassjo's coach Oliver Malekzadegan felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Richie Springs (206-2001, college: Quinnipiac) produced 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Markeith Browning II (193-2001, college: Lindenwood) added 13 points and 8 assists respectively for the guests. Four Nassjo and five Sloga Uppsala players scored in double figures. Nassjo maintains seventh position with 14-15 record. Sloga Uppsala lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth place with 22 games lost. They share the position with Umea and Hogsbo. Nassjo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sloga Uppsala will play against the league's second-placed BC Lulea (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Nassjo: F.Josef 31+6reb+2ast, R.Dartaye 28+7reb+1ast, A.Medjedoub 21+5reb+1ast, T.Patterson 20+1reb+2ast, M.Hjalmarsson 11+2reb+2ast, S.Stevie 4+4reb+3ast
Sloga Uppsala: R.Springs 23+8reb+4ast, C.Johan 15+5reb, B.II Markeith 13+4reb+8ast, G.Timur 12+3reb+2ast, J.Ninkingira 10+3reb+2ast, M.Dujkovic 5+7reb+2ast