SLB Round 6 (Regular Season): Leicester R. edge Surrey by two points

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in SLB, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 6 in the SLB took place in Guildford. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of their close opponent Scorchers (2-3) to eighth ranked Leicester Riders (2-4) 80-78 on Friday evening. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard RaeQuan Battle (196-2001, college: WVU) who scored 27 points. Guard Donald Carey (196-1999, college: Maryland) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Kino Lilly (183, college: Brown) who recorded 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Scorchers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Newcastle E. Surrey lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Leicester R. is looking forward to face league's leader London on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Surrey will have a break next round.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Bristol. Third ranked Cheshire Phoenix faced second-best Flyers. Guests from Chester (5-3) defeated host Flyers (4-2) 95-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Flyers. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The game was also dominated by American players. It was a good game for forward Frankie Policelli (206-2000, college: Charleston) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Pat Robinson III contributed with 20 points and 7 assists for the winners. Swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) replied with 16 points and 5 rebounds for Bristol Flyers. Cheshire Phoenix have an impressive five-game winning streak. Cheshire P. moved-up to second place. Bristol Flyers at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Cheshire P. will play against Leicester R. (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Bristol Flyers will play against Sheffield (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Chester. Third ranked Cheshire Phoenix faced 4th ranked Sharks. Host Cheshire Phoenix (5-3) smashed guests from Sheffield (3-3) 114-95. Pat Robinson III scored 31 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Cheshire Phoenix's coach Ben Thomas used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was Dirk Williams with 29 points. Cheshire Phoenix have an impressive five-game winning streak. Cheshire P. moved-up to second place. Loser Sharks keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Cheshire P. will meet Leicester R. (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Sheffield will play against Bristol Flyers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 6 Surrey defeated Manchester in Guildford 95-90. Bottom-ranked Caledonia lost to undefeated London at home 51-96.



Bristol Flyers - Cheshire P. 86-95

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Bristol. Third ranked Cheshire Phoenix faced second-best Flyers. Guests from Chester (5-3) defeated host Flyers (4-2) 95-86. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Flyers. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The game was also dominated by American players. It was a good game for forward Frankie Policelli (206-2000, college: Charleston) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Pat Robinson III (190-1999, college: Charleston, agency: Bell Basketball) contributed with 20 points and 7 assists for the winners. Swingman Will Yoakum (196-1998, college: Nova SE) replied with 16 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Joe Anderson (183-2001, college: Lipscomb) added 17 points and 5 assists in the effort for Bristol Flyers. Five Cheshire P. and four Bristol Flyers players scored in double figures. Cheshire Phoenix have an impressive five-game winning streak. Cheshire P. moved-up to second place. Bristol Flyers at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Cheshire P. will play against Leicester R. (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Bristol Flyers will play against Sheffield (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cheshire P.: P.Robinson III 20+3reb+7ast, F.Policelli 17+11reb+3ast, S.White 15+7reb+2ast, J.Brenchley 14+4reb+3ast, M.Diggins 11+4reb+1ast, D.Lindo 8+5reb+2ast
Bristol Flyers: J.Anderson 17+1reb+5ast, W.Yoakum 16+5reb+3ast, M.Delpeche 11+4reb, Z.Anderson 10+6reb, M.Owen 10+8reb+1ast, C.Holden 8+2reb+3ast

Surrey - Leicester R. 78-80

The most exciting game of round 6 in the SLB took place in Guildford. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of their close opponent Scorchers (2-3) to eighth ranked Leicester Riders (2-4) 80-78 on Friday evening. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was guard RaeQuan Battle (196-2001, college: WVU) who scored 27 points. Guard Donald Carey (196-1999, college: Maryland) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Kino Lilly (183, college: Brown) who recorded 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Ronald Polite (188-2002, college: UNCG) added 14 points and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Scorchers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Newcastle E. Surrey lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Leicester R. is looking forward to face league's leader London on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Surrey will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Leicester R.: R.Battle 27+4reb+2ast, D.Carey 13+2reb+6ast, S.Johnson 12+4reb+1ast, T.Sulaiman 10+7reb+3ast, T.Evee 7+2reb+3ast, E.Akot 5+4reb+1ast
Surrey: K.Lilly 15+5reb+5ast, R.Polite 14+3reb+5ast, K.Queeley 12+6reb+3ast, M.Graham 12+5reb, I.Small 8+11reb+3ast, C.Nedas 7+1reb

Manchester - Surrey 90-95

There was a minor upset when 5th ranked Manchester (2-2) was defeated at home by eighth ranked Scorchers (2-3) 95-90 on Sunday. Scorchers moved-up to sixth place. Loser Manchester keeps the fifth position with two games lost. Surrey will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Manchester will play against Caledonia (#9) in Glasgow and hope to secure a win.

Caledonia G. - London L. 51-96

No shocking result in a game in Glasgow where top-ranked Lions (6-0) smashed bottom-ranked Gladiators (1-6) 96-51 on Sunday. London shot 63.2 percent from the field. London had a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Caledonia's players. scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and international swingman Amin Adamu (194-1997, college: Montana St.) chipped in 20 points during the contest. Four Lions players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Kevin Allen with 23 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard RiaN Holland (183-1994, college: Mercer) scored 6 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. Lions have an impressive six-game winning streak. London maintains first position with 6-0 record. Caledonia lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with six games lost. London will meet at home Leicester R. (#7) in the next round where they are favorite. Caledonia will play against Manchester and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
London L.: A.Adamu 20+1reb+1ast, P.Ethan 15+6reb+5ast, J.Williams III 14+2reb, J.Scott 12+2reb, C.Randle 8+1ast, M.Soluade 8+2reb+5ast
Caledonia G.: A.Kevin 23+8reb+1ast, E.Wright 6+2reb+1ast, R.Holland 6+4reb+3ast, J.Speelman 6+3reb+1ast, T.Fagbenle 4+5reb, F.Malcolm 3+2reb+1ast

Cheshire P. - Sheffield S. 114-95

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Chester. Third ranked Cheshire Phoenix faced 4th ranked Sharks. Host Cheshire Phoenix (5-3) smashed guests from Sheffield (3-3) 114-95. Cheshire P. made 38-of-47 free shots (80.9 percent) during the game, while Sheffield only scored fifteen points from the stripe. They outrebounded Sheffield 41-29 including 32 on the defensive glass. American guard Pat Robinson III (190-1999, college: Charleston, agency: Bell Basketball) scored 31 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized American forward Skyler White (201-1993, college: PLNU) chipped in 24 points and 8 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) during the contest. White is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Cheshire Phoenix's coach Ben Thomas used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Dirk Williams (195-1994, college: UAB) with 29 points and his fellow American import guard Rodney Chatman (189-1998, college: Vanderbilt, agency: Slash Sports) scored 24 points and 7 assists. Five Cheshire P. and four Sheffield players scored in double figures. Cheshire Phoenix have an impressive five-game winning streak. Cheshire P. moved-up to second place. Loser Sharks keeps the fourth position with three games lost. Cheshire P. will meet Leicester R. (#7) on the road in the next round where they are favorite. Sheffield will play against Bristol Flyers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cheshire P.: P.Robinson III 31+7reb+5ast, S.White 24+8reb+3ast, M.Diggins 15+3reb+2ast, F.Policelli 15+8reb+1ast, L.Rideau 13+7reb+3ast, M.Zona 5+1ast
Sheffield S.: D.Williams 29+3reb+2ast, R.Chatman 24+2reb+7ast, P.Nixon 17+6reb+4ast, J.DeLoach 13+8reb+2ast, W.Lee 8+6reb+2ast, N.Kern Jr. 2+2reb+4ast