NBL D1 Round 6 (Regular Season): Myerscough is defeated by Sheffield A.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Sheffield between second ranked Myerscough (5-2) and fifth ranked Arrows (3-1) on Friday night. Myerscough was crushed by Arrows on the road 96-66. Sheffield A. dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Myerscough's 38. Sheffield A. forced 22 Myerscough turnovers. Swingman Hamza Ibrahim (193-1998) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Portuguese guard Diogo Soares (193-2002) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Emmanuel Kabengele (193-1996) with 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Arrows have a solid three-game winning streak. Sheffield A. maintains fifth position with 3-1 record. Myerscough at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. Sheffield A.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sheffield to the arena Sheffield Sh. 2.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Liverpool. Top-ranked host Saints (6-0) smashed second-best Myerscough (5-2) 73-53. Forward Connor Murtagh (196-1994) notched 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Disraeli Lufadeju supported him with 17 points and 7 assists. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by forward Emmanuel Kabengele (193-1996) did not help to save the game for Myerscough. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Saints have an impressive six-game winning streak. St. Helens S. maintains first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Oaklands. Myerscough at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. St. Helens S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Myerscough will play at home against Gloucester and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Titans has finally registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in London, where they defeated Barking Abbey (3-3) 78-70 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Jared Hankins who scored 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Titans' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Chima Obikwelu who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Titans maintains tenth position with 1-4 record. Loser Barking Abbey keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Richmond K.. Greenwich T. will meet at home Cobham (#12) in the next round. BA London will play against the league's second-placed Solent K. (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Manchester destroyed Leicester W. on the opponent's court 87-63. Birmingham Univ. unfortunately lost to Sheffield Sh. 2 in a home game 79-94. Tees Valley recorded a loss to Worcester on the road 70-80. Gloucester crushed Cardiff on its own court 99-73. Winless London Stars were beaten by Richmond K. in London 87-70. Sussex was destroyed by London E. at home 47-89. London L. II managed to outperform Cobham on the opponent's court 76-64. Greenwich T. lost to undefeated Solent K. in a home game 64-73. CoLA lost to undefeated Oaklands on the road 48-99.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals by Danny Evans of Oaklands.



Sheffield A. - Myerscough 96-66:
The most important game in the last round took place in Sheffield between second ranked Myerscough (5-2) and fifth ranked Arrows (3-1) on Friday night. Myerscough was crushed by Arrows on the road 96-66. Sheffield A. dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Myerscough's 38. Sheffield A. forced 22 Myerscough turnovers. Swingman Hamza Ibrahim (193-1998) had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Portuguese guard Diogo Soares (193-2002) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists during the contest. Five Arrows players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Emmanuel Kabengele (193-1996) with 15 points and guard Daniel Azancot (182-2004) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Arrows have a solid three-game winning streak. Sheffield A. maintains fifth position with 3-1 record. Myerscough at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. Sheffield A.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Sheffield to the arena Sheffield Sh. 2.
Top scorers:
Sheffield A.: H.Ibrahim 19+12reb+2ast, D.Soares 19+4reb+5ast, N.Malachi 13+3reb+2ast, M.Ibrahim 12+5reb+3ast, P.Kelly 11+3reb+6ast, P.Joao 11+4reb
Myerscough: E.Kabengele 15+4reb, A.Daniel 11+1reb+3ast, A.Ismail 8+5reb, L.Solomi 7+4reb, D.Okhuoya 6+1reb+1ast, O.Daniel 6

Leicester W. - Manchester M. 63-87:
Very expected game in Leicester where bottom-ranked Warriors (0-5) were crushed by third ranked Manchester Magic (5-1) 87-63 on Saturday. Manchester forced 20 Leicester W. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Italian guard Fortune Iguma (186-2006) who scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Dan Davies (-2003) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Finley Davilar (-2001) who recorded 16 points and 9 rebounds and guard Noah Saa (193) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. 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. Manchester moved-up to second place. Loser Warriors still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Liverpool and London Stars. Manchester will meet at home Worcester (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Leicester W. will play against Liverpool and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Manchester M.: F.Iguma 26+7reb+4ast, D.Davies 20+10reb+5ast, N.Brown 17+4reb+2ast, N.Togo 8+1reb+2ast, L.Luca 6+3reb+4ast, J.Kubacki 5+3ast
Leicester W.: D.Finley 16+9reb+1ast, S.Zewelanji 13+2reb+5ast, N.Saa 12+6reb+4ast, B.Janayd 8+5reb+2ast, C.Kofe 5+5reb, A.Daren 3+3reb

Birmingham Univ. - Sheffield Sh. 2 79-94:
There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Sheffield Sh. 2 (2-3) defeated on the road 7th ranked Birmingham Univ. (2-4) 94-79 on Saturday. Sheffield Sh. 2 made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was guard Declan Kom (185-2004, college: USC-Salkehatchie) who scored 19 points and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!). Swingman Miles Moore chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Sheffield Sh. 2 players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Damian Ogodan who recorded 24 points and 9 rebounds and naturalized Nigerian swingman Samuel Toluwase (194-1985, college: Guelph) added 27 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sheffield Sh. 2 moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Tees Valley. Loser Birmingham Univ. dropped to the eighth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sheffield Sh. 2's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Sheffield Sheffield A..
Top scorers:
Sheffield Sh. 2: D.Kom 19+3reb+4ast, M.Moore 18+5reb+1ast, C.Andrews 14+6reb, T.Mike 12+6reb+1ast, N.Montgomery 8+8ast, H.Sedale 8+5reb+3ast
Birmingham Univ.: T.Samuel 27+5reb+1ast, O.Damian 24+9reb+2ast, H.Curtis 12+3reb+1ast, Y.Emmanuel 7+5reb+10ast, H.Conroy 4+16reb+4ast, P.Simon 3+2reb

St. Helens S. - Myerscough 73-53:
The game between Top Four teams took place in Liverpool. Top-ranked host Saints (6-0) smashed second-best Myerscough (5-2) 73-53. St. Helens S. players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Myerscough's players. Forward Connor Murtagh (196-1994) notched 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and naturalized American guard Disraeli Lufadeju (186-1992) supported him with 17 points and 7 assists. Even 12 points and 9 rebounds by forward Emmanuel Kabengele (193-1996) did not help to save the game for Myerscough. Guard Daniel Azancot (182-2004) added 10 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Saints have an impressive six-game winning streak. St. Helens S. maintains first position with 6-0 record, which they share with Oaklands. Myerscough at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. St. Helens S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Myerscough will play at home against Gloucester and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
St. Helens S.: M.Connor 23+7reb+4ast, L.Disraeli 17+4reb+7ast, W.Self 10+5ast, C.Airoboma 9+6reb+2ast, J.Collamat 3+4reb+2ast, A.Darkwa 3+1ast
Myerscough: E.Kabengele 12+9reb, A.Daniel 10+2reb+5ast, L.Sayomie 8+5reb, A.Ismail 5+5reb+1ast, D.Okhuoya 5+1reb+1ast, I.Ayomide 4+6reb+2ast

Worcester W. - Tees Valley M. 80-70:
There was an upset when higher ranked Mohawks (2-3) were defeated on the road by tenth ranked Worcester Wolves (2-4) 80-70 on Saturday. Worcester forced 20 Tees Valley turnovers and outrebounded them 46-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Marcus Robinson (190-2006) who scored 26 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Daijaun Antonio (190-2002) chipped in 23 points and 9 rebounds. Worcester Wolves' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Jake Butler who recorded 25 points, 8 assists and 5 steals and center Dan Kelsey (203) added 8 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Worcester moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Tees Valley keeps the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Sheffield Sh. 2. Worcester will meet league's second-placed Manchester on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tees Valley will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Worcester W.: R.Marcus 26+8reb+5ast, D.Antonio 23+9reb+2ast, T.Bailey 10+5reb+2ast, H.Godwin 6+2reb+1ast, G.Stergiopoulos 6+5reb, F.Rennie 5+3reb+4ast
Tees Valley M.: B.Jake 25+2reb+8ast, M.Luke 11+4reb+1ast, K.Dan 8+8reb+5ast, M.Alfie 7+1reb, B.Lewis 6+5reb+2ast, L.Justin 6+6reb+1ast

Gloucester CK - Cardiff MA 99-73:
Everything went according to plan in Gloucester where fourth ranked City Kings (4-1) outscored 10th ranked Met Archers (1-3) 99-73 on Sunday. City Kings moved-up to third place, which they share with Barnet. Cardiff lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with three games lost. Gloucester will meet Myerscough (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Cardiff will play against Birmingham Univ. (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

BA London L. - Greenwich T. 70-78:
Titans has finally registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in London, where they defeated Barking Abbey (3-3) 78-70 on Saturday. Greenwich T. forced 21 BA London turnovers. The best player for the winners was American forward Jared Hankins (193-2001, college: Calumet) who scored 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. point guard Bode Adeluola (179-1995) chipped in 6 points, 15 assists and 4 steals. Hankins is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Titans' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Chima Obikwelu (203, college: Laramie CC) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and guard Tyler Mutemasango (189-2000) added 20 points respectively. Titans maintains tenth position with 1-4 record. Loser Barking Abbey keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Richmond K.. Greenwich T. will meet at home Cobham (#12) in the next round. BA London will play against the league's second-placed Solent K. (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Greenwich T.: J.Hankins 33+8reb, B.Matthew 10+10reb+1ast, U.Umekwe 10+7reb+1ast, H.Yusuf 7+2reb, D.Vazgys 6+5reb+2ast, B.Adeluola 6+4reb+15ast
BA London L.: M.Tyler 20+4reb+2ast, T.Ellis 16+6reb+2ast, O.Chima 12+14reb+7ast, I.David 9+6reb+2ast, C.Francesco 5+2reb+1ast, D.Solomon 5

Richmond K. - London Stars 87-70:
There was no surprise when bottom-ranked London Stars (0-5) were defeated on the road by eighth ranked Knights (3-3) 87-70 on Saturday. Richmond K. forced 19 London Stars turnovers and outrebounded them 56-37 including a 37-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Richmond K. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by London Stars' players. The best player for the winners was swingman Dwayne Orija (194-1995, college: Florida Tech) who scored 31 points and 7 assists. Center Jonathan Alegbe (203-1999) chipped in 6 points and 15 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Thorian Wulff who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds and Domas Martinkus (-2010) added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Richmond K. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with BA London. Loser London Stars still closes the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Leicester W. and Liverpool. Richmond K.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in London to the arena CoLA.
Top scorers:
Richmond K.: D.Orija 31+4reb+7ast, J.Kapitene 14+3reb, K.Hypolite-Sealy 12+6reb+1ast, K.Barnaby 8+3reb, J.Alegbe 6+15reb, J.Murray-White 5+6reb+3ast
London Stars: D.Martinkus 20+5reb+4ast, W.Thorian 16+13reb+1ast, R.Dominykas 10+7reb+2ast, P.Martynas 9+1reb+1ast, V.Victor 6, K.Vilius 5+7reb+2ast

Sussex S. - London E. 47-89:
No shocking result in a game in Sussex where fourth ranked Elite (4-2) outleveled 7th ranked Storm (2-4) 89-47 on Saturday. London E. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Storm's 26. London E. forced 24 Sussex turnovers and outrebounded them 61-33 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. London E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Tyler Fairbairn (-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Griffith Potts chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds. Four Elite players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Malachi Boakye-Yiadom (188-2002) who recorded 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and naturalized Nigerian forward Anthony Ozobuekwe (198-1997) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively. 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. London E. maintains fourth position with 4-2 record, which they share with London L. II. Newly promoted Sussex dropped to the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. London E. will meet at home higher ranked Barnet (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Sussex will play against London Stars (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
London E.: T.Fairbairn 28+11reb+6ast, G.Potts 17+19reb+1ast, H.Loader 12+2reb+5ast, R.Martin 10+12reb+5ast, A.Shamsideen 8+4reb+1ast, N.Sherman 5+5reb+2ast
Sussex S.: B.Malachi 9+6reb+4ast, O.Anthony 7+6reb, O.Zachariah 7+4reb+1ast, D.Joshua 6+4reb+1ast, W.Thomas 5+2reb+1ast, S.Balint 3+2reb+3ast

Cobham - London L. II 64-76:
Very expected game in Cobham where bottom-ranked King Cobras (0-6) were defeated by fifth ranked London L. II (4-2) 76-64 on Sunday. London L. II forced 26 Cobham turnovers. The best player for the winners was Malek John who scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Jamil Ako-Mensah chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. London L. II's coach let to play all 12 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Gelsomary Camolo who recorded 17 points and 9 rebounds and forward Jake Murphy (198) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. London L. II moved-up to fourth place, which they share with London E. Loser King Cobras still closes the standings with six games lost. London L. II will meet at home league's leader Oaklands in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Cobham will play against Greenwich T. (#10) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
London L. II: M.John 22+6reb+4ast, L.Williams 15+3reb+1ast, J.Ako-Mensah 13+9reb, A.Kasseyet 12+3reb+1ast, O.Anyanwu 8+7reb+4ast, R.Lutshaka 2+2reb+1ast
Cobham: C.Gelsomary 17+9reb+1ast, M.Jake 15+10reb+1ast, S.John 11+4reb+3ast, O.Abdul 11+8reb+2ast, W.Andrew 4+5reb+5ast, J.Williams-Clifford 3+2reb+1ast

Greenwich T. - Solent K. 64-73:
Very predictable result in Greenwich where top-ranked Kestrels (5-0) defeated 10th ranked Titans (1-4) 73-64 on Sunday. Solent K. outrebounded Greenwich T. 51-36 including a 33-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American forward Jordan Simpson (206-1999, college: Albany St.) who scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Power forward Wayne Kitenge (203) chipped in 7 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international forward Matthew Bryan-Amaning (205-1988, college: Washington, agency: BIG) who recorded 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks and guard Jordan Webster added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Kestrels have an impressive five-game winning streak. Solent K. maintains second position with 5-0 record behind leader St. Helens S. Loser Titans keeps the tenth place with four games lost. Solent K. will meet at home BA London (#6) in the next round. Greenwich T. will play against Cobham (#12) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Solent K.: S.Jordan 17+8reb+2ast, A.Andre 15+4reb+3ast, L.Weaver 9+3reb+2ast, A.Briggs 8+7reb+4ast, K.Panchal-bedward 7+6reb+1ast, W.Kitenge 7+13reb+4ast
Greenwich T.: M.Bryan-Amaning 18+9reb+1ast, G.Jack 12+4reb, H.Jared 10+4reb, W.Jordan 9+5reb+3ast, A.Bode 7+2ast, A.Ray 4+1reb

Oaklands - CoLA 99-48:
Not a big story in a game in St Albans where 8th ranked CoLA (2-4) was rolled over by top-ranked Wolves (6-0) 99-48 on Sunday. Oaklands dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to CoLA's 22. Oaklands forced 30 CoLA turnovers and had a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Oaklands looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by CoLA's players. The best player for the winners was naturalized Jamaican guard Danny Evans (193-1997, college: St.Anselm) who scored 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. Guard Reis Pinnock (185-1996) chipped in 14 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. Four Wolves players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Barack Manfo-Marc (188) who recorded 10 points and guard Kavell Hawes (185-2003) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively. 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. Wolves have an impressive six-game winning streak. Newly promoted Oaklands maintains first position with 6-0 record, which they share with St. Helens S. Loser CoLA keeps the eighth place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Oaklands will meet London L. II (#5) on the road in the next round. CoLA's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from London Richmond K..
Top scorers:
Oaklands: E.Danny 24+6reb+5ast, K.Daley 17+3reb+4ast, R.Pinnock 14+6reb+9ast, C.Vines 12+5reb+1ast, M.Sigmund-Gordon 7+4reb, M.Gavin 7+3reb
CoLA: B.Manfo-Marc 10+4reb+3ast, H.Kavell 9+5reb+1ast, A.Shalom 8+1reb, N.Struan 5+1reb, E.Daniel 5+3reb+2ast, K.Bilal 4