NLB Round 1 (Regular Season): CNBS defeats GC Zurich U23

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of GC Zurich U23 in Lausanne on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by CNBS 104-62. CNBS dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to GC Zurich U23's 26. CNBS forced 21 GC Zurich U23 turnovers and outrebounded them 45-25 including a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Viktor Keredzin (195-2008) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Mijodrag Dimic (200) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Guard Taner Ozturk (187-2007) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds for GC Zurich U23. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Another exciting game for Bernex which played on the court of Acad.Fribourg. Bernex upset home team edging them after exciting game by two points 78-76. Acad.Fribourg was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. The former international Florian Steinmann (197) stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Patrick Ngueukam chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds. At the losing side point guard Abishai Kumarasamy (178-2007) responded with 22 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bernex will play against Red Devils in Morges in the next round. Acad.Fribourg will have a break next round.
An interesting game for Swiss Central which hosted in Luzern Winterthur. Swiss Central managed to get a 12-point victory 79-67. Kayden Carter nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Kalei Yelamos came up with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for Winterthur in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.

Other games in round 1 were not that significant. Wallabies beat Baeren on the road 71-64. Meyrin won against Tigers U23 on its own court 104-93. Villars managed to outperform Boncourt in a road game 79-69. Riviera lost to Red Devils at home 65-96.
The most impressive performance of 1st round was 16 points and 14 rebounds by Joao Grosso of Red Devils.



CNBS - GC Zurich U23 104-62:
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of GC Zurich U23 in Lausanne on Friday night. Visitors were rolled over by CNBS 104-62. CNBS dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to GC Zurich U23's 26. CNBS forced 21 GC Zurich U23 turnovers and outrebounded them 45-25 including a 21-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Viktor Keredzin (195-2008) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 rebounds. Swingman Mijodrag Dimic (200) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Five CNBS players scored in double figures. Guard Taner Ozturk (187-2007) answered with 21 points and 7 rebounds and guard Paul Kelit (182-2007) added 10 points in the effort for GC Zurich U23. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
GC Zurich U23: O.Taner 21+7reb+1ast, K.Paul 10+1reb+2ast, B.Tammo 7+2reb+1ast, W.Tim 5+3reb, S.Aaron 5+5reb, T.Sergej 4+2reb
CNBS: V.Keredzin 21+5reb+1ast, D.Mijodrag 16+5reb+1ast, M.Nathan 13+3reb+1ast, C.Tejan 13+2reb+2ast, P.Beya 10+2reb+3ast, T.Sergi 10+2reb+2ast

Swiss Central - Winterthur 79-67:
An interesting game for Swiss Central which hosted in Luzern Winterthur. Swiss Central managed to get a 12-point victory 79-67. Swiss Central dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Winterthur's 28 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Swiss Central forced 27 Winterthur turnovers. American forward Kayden Carter (202-2003, college: SWOSU) nailed a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Joshua Zgraggen (196-2009) accounted for 11 points and 11 rebounds. Spanish Kalei Yelamos (204-1996) came up with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Julian Gramatic (185-2007) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Winterthur in the defeat. Five Winterthur players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Winterthur: F.Benjamin 14+1reb+2ast, K.Yelamos 13+8reb+4ast, G.Vuk 12+6reb, S.Medic 11+7reb, G.Julian 11+6reb+3ast, K.Diego 2
Swiss Central: K.Carter 25+11reb+1ast, M.Di 16+2reb+1ast, J.Zgraggen 11+11reb+2ast, M.Ganic 9+1reb+2ast, M.Ganic 8+5reb+1ast, I.Ciano 8+3reb+4ast

Baeren - Wallabies 64-71:
But Baeren was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Kuesnacht-Erlenbach 71-64 on Saturday night. Wallabies outrebounded Baeren 44-32 including 29 on the defensive glass. American power forward Kyle Alcy (205-2002, college: Post, agency: 0z Sports Agency) nailed 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and DR Congolese Jacques Libe (196-1994) accounted for 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four Wallabies players scored in double figures. American-Irish forward Jack Shannon (204-2001, college: Post) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and German guard Kilian Althoff (184-2002) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Baeren in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Baeren: S.Jack 15+10reb+1ast, A.Kilian 10+7reb+3ast, F.Neo 9+3ast, d.Andri 8+2reb+1ast, H.Pablo 7+2reb, D.Ivan 5+5reb+3ast
Wallabies: A.Kyle 20+5reb+1ast, P.Mbemba 13+9reb+1ast, J.Libe 11+12reb+2ast, I.Ruest 10+4reb, M.Glody 7+3reb+7ast, T.Peters 6+3reb+1ast

Meyrin - Tigers U23 104-93:
Meyrin used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Lugano 104-93 on Saturday night. Meyrin dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers U23's 34 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Meyrin forced 25 Tigers U23 turnovers and outrebounded them 44-28 including a 23-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Togolese swingman Erwin Johnson (196-2004) nailed 27 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and guard Taha Bentafat (187-2000) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four Meyrin players scored in double figures. Guard Adam Bagnoli (188-2007) came up with 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists and Alessandro De Barros (195-2007) added 25 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for Tigers U23 in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Meyrin will meet BC AKA in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tigers U23 will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tigers U23: B.Adam 33+3reb+4ast, D.Barros Alessandro 25+3reb, V.Edoardo 17+5reb+1ast, C.Picco 9+9reb+2ast, P.Frank 6+7reb+1ast, C.Matteo 3
Meyrin: E.Johnson 27+9reb, T.Bentafat 16+5reb+2ast, R.Bentafat 16+6reb+1ast, J.Phanya 13+2reb+4ast, F.Vabe 12+3reb, S.Mohamed 8+10reb+2ast

Acad.Fribourg - Bernex 76-78:
Another exciting game for Bernex which played on the court of Acad.Fribourg. Bernex upset home team edging them after exciting game by two points 78-76. Acad.Fribourg was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Bernex forced 19 Academie Fribourg turnovers. The former international Florian Steinmann (197) stepped up and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Cameroonian forward Patrick Ngueukam (200-1996) chipped in 12 points and 12 rebounds. Four Bernex players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Abishai Kumarasamy (178-2007) responded with 22 points and 4 assists and naturalized French guard Ilan Zozzoli (188-2004) scored 15 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Bernex will play against Red Devils in Morges in the next round. Acad.Fribourg will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Acad.Fribourg: K.Abishai 22+4reb+4ast, Z.Ilan 15+4reb+3ast, C.Uvis 10+7reb, R.Eren 7+2reb+2ast, R.Matias 5+2reb+5ast, N.Bigirindavyi 5+7reb+1ast
Bernex: S.Florian 22+6reb+3ast, J.Jaunin 18+2reb+5ast, A.Paraiso 14+2reb+1ast, P.Ngueukam 12+12reb+3ast, A.Deme 4+1reb, R.Aaron 4+4reb

Boncourt - Villars 69-79:
But Red Team was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Villars 79-69 on Saturday night. Villars shot 29 for 39 from the free-throw line, while Boncourt only scored eleven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Boncourt 44-33 including 30 on the defensive glass. Senegalese center Mansour Kasse (208-1992) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 17 rebounds for the winning side and guard Benoit Hayman (187-1997) accounted for 17 points and 8 assists. French guard Benie Lumanisa (183-2009) came up with 14 points and 6 assists and forward Simon Ducommun-dit-Boudry (187-2003) added 12 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Boncourt in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Villars will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Red Team will play against Grand-Saconnex in Geneve and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Boncourt: L.Benie 14+2reb+6ast, D.Simon 12+7reb+2ast, D.Raphael 12+6reb+1ast, F.Enrique 11+3reb+6ast, W.Ilan 8, K.Matondo Henoc 3+5reb
Villars: K.Mansour 23+17reb+2ast, H.Benoit 17+4reb+8ast, A.Yao 11+8reb, D.Pigoni 11+3reb+2ast, T.Motombo 6+3reb, B.Rozenholtz 6+3reb+3ast

Riviera - Red Devils 65-96:
But Riviera was not able to use a home court advantage and was outscored by the opponent from Morges 96-65 on Saturday night. Red Devils dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Riviera's 46. Red Devils forced 30 Riviera turnovers and outrebounded them 50-32 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Red Devils looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Portuguese forward Joao Grosso (196-1994) nailed a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side and forward Jacopo Neri (192-2007) accounted for 22 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Red Devils players scored in double figures. French guard Noe Urbaniak (190-2003) came up with 20 points and 7 rebounds and Canadian guard Omar Ahamed (185-2003, college: Thetford) added 18 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Riviera in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Red Devils will meet Bernex in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Riviera will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Riviera: N.Urbaniak 20+7reb+2ast, A.Omar 18+7reb+2ast, G.Alexandre 7+1reb+5ast, T.Solomon 6+2reb, C.Issa 6+3reb+1ast, D.Jeremie 4+2reb
Red Devils: J.Neri 22+4reb+3ast, M.Stefano 17+10reb+1ast, G.Joao 16+14reb+2ast, T.Bryner 13+1reb+2ast, E.Moullet 9+7reb+3ast, S.Galkin 6+2reb+1ast