BCB Round 2 (Regular Season): Birmingham R. keeps a leadership position

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

Rockets smashed Thunder in Birmingham 97-74. Birmingham R. forced 22 Worthing T. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Worthing T.'s players. American forward Ronald Blain (196-1997, college: HPU) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Eric Donaldson (191-2001) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. American point guard Joe Ostrowsky (183-2002, college: CCSU) responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Thunder will play next round against strong Nottingham H. trying to get back on the winning streak. Rockets will try to continue on its current victory against Reading at home.
Trailblazers recorded a loss in Milton Keynes. Visitors were defeated by Breakers 82-67. American forward Nick Woodard (198-2004, college: Alcorn St.) notched 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Samuel Grant supported him with 18 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 23 points by American forward Malcolm Smith (195-1993, college: Lipscomb) did not help to save the game for Derby T.. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Breakers will play against Bristol AF 2 on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Trailblazers will play against London C. and hope to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Hemel between Storm and Cavaliers. Storm got a very close home victory over Cavaliers. Storm managed to escape with a 3-point win 86-83 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Jabari Nurse who scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Juan Manning produced 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the guests. Storm will meet Essex R. on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cavaliers will play against Derby T. and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: winless Bristol H. lost to Newcastle on the opponent's court 93-109. Nottingham H. outscored Bristol AF 2 in a home game 98-71. Loughborough managed to beat Essex R. on the road 101-99. Derby T. defeated Bristol AF 2 on its own court 93-79. Essex R. was beaten by Nottingham H. in a road game 79-77.



Newcastle - Bristol H. 109-93:
Knights used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Bristol 109-93 on Saturday night. Newcastle forced 19 Bristol H. turnovers. The best player for the winners was American swingman Luke House (193-2001, college: Drexel) who scored 30 points and 5 assists. Forward Hafeez Abdul (201-1995, college: MSUB) chipped in 25 points. Knights' coach Mark Elderkin used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Benedict Baker-McCann (191-2000) produced 27 points and guard Pasquale Landolfi (193-2001) added 16 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Knights will meet Yorkshire D. in the next round where they are favorite. Hurricanes will play against Yorkshire D. in Bradford and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Newcastle: H.Luke 30+4reb+5ast, A.Hafeez 25+3reb+3ast, C.Arthur 15+5reb+1ast, M.A.J. 13+3reb+2ast, S.Jalen 12+1reb+2ast, A.Lukosevicius 5+1reb
Bristol H.: B.Benedict 27+3reb+2ast, P.Landolfi 16+2reb+3ast, S.Corey 14+6reb+1ast, J.Phillips 12+5reb+1ast, D.Flowers III 10+5reb+4ast, F.David 6+9reb+2ast

Milton Keynes - Derby T. 82-67:
Trailblazers recorded a loss in Milton Keynes. Visitors were defeated by Breakers 82-67. Milton Keynes outrebounded Derby T. 37-23 including a 29-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Milton Keynes players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. American forward Nick Woodard (198-2004, college: Alcorn St.) notched 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Samuel Grant (206-2002, college: Sioux Falls) supported him with 18 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 23 points by American forward Malcolm Smith (195-1993, college: Lipscomb) did not help to save the game for Derby T.. ex-international guard Evan Walshe (193-1998, college: Barry) added 9 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Breakers will play against Bristol AF 2 on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Trailblazers will play against London C. and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Milton Keynes: W.Nick 20+5reb+3ast, G.Samuel 18+4reb+1ast, J.New 13+3reb+1ast, D.Jonas 10+3reb+1ast, D.Darius 7+6reb+1ast, P.George 7+6reb+9ast
Derby T.: M.Smith 23+2reb+3ast, E.Walshe 9+5reb+3ast, J.Pathmarajah 9+2reb+1ast, M.Robert 8+7reb+2ast, R.Glasgow 4+1reb+3ast, R.May-Thompson 4+1ast

Nottingham H. - Bristol AF 2 98-71:
Very predictable result in Nottingham where Hoods smashed Flyers 2 98-71 on Saturday. Nottingham H. made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 30 Bristol AF 2 turnovers. Nottingham H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Cameron Kahn (198-2002, college: DBU) who scored 35 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. The other American import guard Cam Polak (188-2004, college: YSU, agency: MSG) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Five Hoods players scored in double figures. Canadian guard Shae Linton-Brown (185-2001) produced 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Lanre Ayinla (191-2001) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively 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 rest. Hoods will meet Worthing T. on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Flyers 2 will play against Milton Keynes and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Nottingham H.: K.Cameron 35+9reb+2ast, M.Christian 20+2reb+3ast, P.Cam 14+7reb+8ast, S.Akano 11+3ast, M.Savery-Richards 10+4reb+1ast, S.Josh 6+6reb
Bristol AF 2: S.Linton-Brown 23+5reb+5ast, L.Ayinla 11+6reb+2ast, R.Davis 9+4reb+5ast, S.Nikolas 8+2reb, P.Roman 7+4reb, C.Jack 5+5reb+2ast

Essex R. - Loughborough 99-101:
There was an upset in Essex where Rebels were edged by Riders 101-99 on Saturday. Loughborough made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American point guard Kurtis Henderson (180-2001, college: SNHU) who scored 36 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Canadian forward Simon Chamberlain (201-1999, agency: AOK Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 30 points and 14 rebounds. American guard Manning Baumgardner III (185, college: Malone) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists and his fellow American import forward Aliou Cisse (201-2004, college: Merrimack) added 21 points respectively for the hosts. Five Essex R. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Riders will meet London C. on the road in the next round. Rebels will play against Hemel Storm and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Loughborough: H.Kurtis 36+6reb+7ast, C.Simon 30+14reb+2ast, C.Jalen 14+8reb+2ast, D.Hadley 8+4reb, O.Stephen 7+13reb, W.Seth 3+1reb+1ast
Essex R.: A.Cisse 21+4reb+3ast, M.Baumgardner III 18+4reb+10ast, A.Michael 15+10reb+2ast, M.Kyron 14+6reb+2ast, H.Tyreese 12+6reb, M.Johnny 12+7reb+2ast

Hemel Storm - London C. 86-83:
A very close game took place in Hemel between Storm and Cavaliers. Storm got a very close home victory over Cavaliers. Storm managed to escape with a 3-point win 86-83 on Saturday evening. Hemel Storm outrebounded London C. 41-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Jabari Nurse (193-2003, college: Pace) who scored 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. New Zealand forward Brayden Inger (203-1999) chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds. point guard Juan Manning (190-1997) produced 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard AJ Roberts (195-1990, college: Union, TN) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four London C. players scored in double figures. Storm will meet Essex R. on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cavaliers will play against Derby T. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hemel Storm: I.Brayden 27+6reb, N.Jabari 20+9reb+5ast, N.Tychique 11+13reb+1ast, A.McNaught 8+3reb+8ast, S.Newman 7+5ast, K.Walker 7+7reb
London C.: J.Manning 19+6reb+4ast, A.Roberts 18+8reb+3ast, B.Ngoy Kaboza 16+5reb+5ast, P.Elias 14+3reb+3ast, M.Sokoli 8+4reb+1ast, J.Richards 5+2reb

Derby T. - Bristol AF 2 93-79:
Everything went according to plan in Derby where Trailblazers beat Flyers 2 93-79 on Sunday. Derby T. dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Flyers 2's 26 and had 27 for 36 from the free-throw line, while Bristol AF 2 only scored eight points from the stripe. Derby T. forced 22 Bristol AF 2 turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Jai Pathmarajah (193-2003, college: S.Georgia St.) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The other American import forward Malcolm Smith (195-1993, college: Lipscomb) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four Trailblazers players scored in double figures. Canadian guard Shae Linton-Brown (185-2001) produced 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Lanre Ayinla (191-2001) added 22 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Trailblazers will meet at home London C. in the next round. Flyers 2 will play against Milton Keynes and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Derby T.: S.Malcolm 18+6reb+3ast, P.Jai 17+10reb+5ast, C.Washington 14+1reb, M.Raheem 12+5reb+2ast, K.Gilbert 9+5reb+3ast, G.Rodney 8+1reb+3ast
Bristol AF 2: S.Linton-Brown 24+6reb+6ast, L.Ayinla 22+7reb+2ast, L.Nassim 10+1ast, P.Diego 9+1ast, C.Jack 5+3reb+1ast, R.Davis 4+2reb+3ast

Nottingham H. - Essex R. 79-77:
Hoods used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Essex 79-77 on Sunday night. Nottingham H. outrebounded Essex R. 54-36 including a 22-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Cameron Kahn (198-2002, college: DBU) who scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Josh Smith-White (200-2004) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. American forward Aliou Cisse (201-2004, college: Merrimack) produced 29 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Manning Baumgardner III (185, college: Malone) added 12 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals respectively for the guests. Five Nottingham H. and four Essex R. players scored in double figures. Hoods will meet Worthing T. on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Rebels will play against Hemel Storm and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Nottingham H.: K.Cameron 17+8reb+2ast, S.Josh 14+11reb+1ast, P.Cam 13+8reb+3ast, B.Elliot 11+8reb+1ast, M.Faaris 10, M.Christian 10+6reb+4ast
Essex R.: A.Cisse 29+5reb, M.Baumgardner III 12+6reb+9ast, M.Kyron 11+10reb+6ast, J.Daniel 10+5reb+2ast, R.West 9+1reb, A.Michael 4+6reb+2ast

Birmingham R. - Worthing T. 97-74:
Rockets smashed Thunder in Birmingham 97-74. Birmingham R. forced 22 Worthing T. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Worthing T.'s players. American forward Ronald Blain (196-1997, college: HPU) had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Eric Donaldson (191-2001) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Rockets players scored in double figures. American point guard Joe Ostrowsky (183-2002, college: CCSU) responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Justin Hopkins (196-1998, college: Texas Southern) scored 20 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Thunder will play next round against strong Nottingham H. trying to get back on the winning streak. Rockets will try to continue on its current victory against Reading at home.
Top scorers:
Birmingham R.: B.Ronald 22+11reb+5ast, E.Donaldson 20+8reb+3ast, B.Spencer 19+4reb+2ast, Z.Powell 16+4reb+8ast, D.Edozie 6+2reb+3ast, O.Ono 6+3reb
Worthing T.: O.Joe 23+5reb+2ast, J.Hopkins 20+7reb+1ast, M.Hernandez 15+7reb+1ast, D.Craig 8+4reb+1ast, B.Goods 5+3reb+3ast, J.Lloyd 3+1reb