SLB Round 22 (Regular Season): Sheffield lose to lower ranked Surrey

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Round 22 most important game was a victory of Surrey over 4th ranked Sheffield 95-77 on Saturday night. Scorchers shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Sharks' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Isiah Small (202-1998, college: Texas St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. The other American import guard Ronald Polite (188-2002, college: UNCG) contributed with 18 points and 11 assists for the winners. The former international center Fahro Alihodzic (208-1989, college: UAB) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds for Sharks. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Surrey (11-13) moved-up to sixth place. Sheffield at the other side keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. Surrey are 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. Sheffield will play against Leicester R. and is hoping to win this game.
Bottom-ranked Gladiators managed to get a fifth victory, breaking the four-game losing streak. This time they won against seventh-ranked Leicester Riders in Glasgow 79-65. American players dominated the game. Guard Ethan Wright (190-2000, college: Colorado) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and RiaN Holland chipped in 21 points and 5 assists during the contest. Gladiators' coach Jonathan Bunyan allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side guard Spencer Johnson (196, college: BYU) responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Caledonia maintains ninth position with 5-19 record. Defending champion Leicester R. keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Caledonia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leicester R. will play at home against Sheffield (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
SLB top team - Lions (17-5) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Newcastle Eagles (10-15) in London 98-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Newcastle Eagles. Joel Scott notched 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort. Lions' coach Tautvydas Sabonis felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 14 points and 6 rebounds by Maceo Jack did not help to save the game for Newcastle E.. London maintains first position with 17-5 record. Loser Newcastle Eagles keeps the eighth place with 15 games lost. London will meet at home Surrey (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Newcastle E. will have a break next round.

Other games in round 22 were not that significant. Cheshire P. beat Leicester R. on the road 82-78. Newcastle E. destroyed Caledonia on its own court 104-80. Surrey unfortunately lost to London in a road game 72-87. Bristol Flyers recorded a loss to Manchester at home 77-86.
The most impressive performance of 22th round was 31 points and 4 assists by Max Jones of Manchester.



Leicester R. - Cheshire P. 78-82

No shocking result in a game when second ranked Cheshire Phoenix (16-11) beat on the road 7th ranked Leicester Riders (10-11) 82-78 on Friday. American players dominated also this game. Guard Pat Robinson III (190-1999, college: Charleston) notched 25 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard LaQuincy Rideau (185-1996, college: S.Florida) supported him with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds by guard Spencer Johnson (196, college: BYU) did not help to save the game for Leicester R.. Guard Travis Evee (185, college: Rice) added 19 points and 8 assists for lost side. Cheshire P. maintains second position with 16-11 record behind leader London L. Defending champion Leicester R. keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Cheshire P. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leicester R. will play against Sheffield (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Leicester R.: T.Evee 19+4reb+8ast, S.Johnson 19+13reb+2ast, N.Martin 13+6reb+1ast, T.Sulaiman 8+6reb+2ast, A.Menzies 8+8reb+2ast, F.Boardman-Raffett 6+2reb+1ast
Cheshire P.: R.Pat 25+3reb+4ast, W.Skyler 13+5reb+2ast, R.LaQuincy 10+6reb+4ast, Z.Matthew 7+1reb, L.Damiri 6+2reb+2ast, B.Jaxon 6+5reb+2ast

Newcastle E. - Caledonia G. 104-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Gladiators' (5-19) road loss to eighth ranked Newcastle Eagles (10-15) 80-104 on Friday. Newcastle E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American players dominated also this game. Guard Ray-Sean Taylor (185, college: SIUE) notched 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and guard Maceo Jack (195-1993, college: Buffalo) supported him with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Even 13 points and 8 rebounds by guard Ethan Wright (190-2000, college: Colorado) did not help to save the game for Caledonia. Forward LJ Bryan (206-1999, college: Morehead St., agency: Helping Ballers) added 14 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Gladiators' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Newcastle Eagles have a solid three-game winning streak. Newcastle E. maintains eighth position with 10-15 record. Caledonia lost fourth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 19 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Caledonia G.: J.Speelman 14+3reb+2ast, M.Ragsdale 14+2reb+5ast, L.Bryan 14+6reb+2ast, E.Wright 13+8reb+3ast, D.Jones Jr. 11+4reb+4ast, F.Malcolm 6+3reb
Newcastle E.: T.Ray-Sean 21+6reb+6ast, J.Maceo 21+7reb+3ast, C.Mitchell 19+4reb+6ast, L.Cole 13+2reb+3ast, O.Gus 12+8reb, H.Deion 11+2reb+1ast

Surrey - Sheffield S. 95-77

Round 22 most important game was a victory of Surrey over 4th ranked Sheffield 95-77 on Saturday night. Scorchers shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 55.2 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Sharks' players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Isiah Small (202-1998, college: Texas St.) who helped to win the game recording 23 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. The other American import guard Ronald Polite (188-2002, college: UNCG) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 assists for the winners. The former international center Fahro Alihodzic (208-1989, college: UAB) replied with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds and forward William Lee (206-1995, college: UAB) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Sharks. Four Scorchers and five Sharks players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Surrey (11-13) moved-up to sixth place. Sheffield at the other side keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. Surrey are 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. Sheffield will play against Leicester R. and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Sheffield S.: P.Nixon 16+1reb+2ast, D.Williams 12+3reb+1ast, W.Lee 10+8reb+2ast, N.Kern Jr. 10+4reb+4ast, A.Fahro 10+12reb+2ast, R.Glasgow 6+3reb+2ast
Surrey: S.Isiah 23+8reb+8ast, L.Kino 19+4reb+4ast, P.Ronald 18+2reb+11ast, N.Cholevinskas 13+1reb+1ast, L.Tyrin 12+4reb+5ast, G.Michael 5+9reb+2ast

Caledonia G. - Leicester R. 79-65

Bottom-ranked Gladiators managed to get a fifth victory, breaking the four-game losing streak. This time they won against seventh-ranked Leicester Riders in Glasgow 79-65. American players dominated the game. Guard Ethan Wright (190-2000, college: Colorado) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard RiaN Holland (183-1994, college: Mercer) chipped in 21 points and 5 assists during the contest. Holland is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Gladiators players scored in double figures. Gladiators' coach Jonathan Bunyan allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side guard Spencer Johnson (196, college: BYU) responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds and forward Nate Martin (203, college: Marshall) scored 8 points and 11 rebounds. Caledonia maintains ninth position with 5-19 record. Defending champion Leicester R. keeps the seventh place with 11 games lost. Caledonia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Leicester R. will play at home against Sheffield (#4) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Leicester R.: S.Johnson 18+5reb, T.Evee 16+3reb+2ast, V.Ndoukou 12+3reb+3ast, N.Martin 8+11reb+2ast, T.Sulaiman 7+6reb, A.Menzies 2+4reb
Caledonia G.: W.Ethan 21+11reb+3ast, H.Ria'N 21+5ast, R.Matthew 15+4reb+1ast, S.Jett 12+4reb+1ast, J.Dwaine 5+1reb+2ast, B.LJ 3+5reb+1ast

London L. - Newcastle E. 98-71

SLB top team - Lions (17-5) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed eighth ranked Newcastle Eagles (10-15) in London 98-71. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Newcastle Eagles. London dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Newcastle Eagles's 32 and made 23-of-25 free shots (92.0 percent) during the game. London looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Newcastle E.'s players. American Joel Scott (201-2001, college: Colorado St., agency: Pensack Sports) notched 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Aaryn Rai (198-1998, college: Dartmouth) supported him with 10 points and 5 assists. Lions' coach Tautvydas Sabonis felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 14 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Maceo Jack (195-1993, college: Buffalo) did not help to save the game for Newcastle E.. His fellow American import point guard Terrell Burden (178, college: KSU) added 16 points, 6 assists and 4 steals for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. London maintains first position with 17-5 record. Loser Newcastle Eagles keeps the eighth place with 15 games lost. London will meet at home Surrey (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Newcastle E. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Newcastle E.: T.Burden 16+6ast, M.Jack 14+6reb+3ast, M.Clarke 13+2reb+1ast, D.Hammond 12+4reb, R.Taylor 7+2reb+3ast, E.Kanwei 6+2reb
London L.: S.Joel 13+8reb+4ast, M.Kameron 13+1reb+4ast, B.Chaundee 11+3reb+1ast, R.Aaryn 10+4reb+5ast, S.Ovie 10+1reb, R.Shavar 8+3reb+5ast

London L. - Surrey 87-72

Very predictable result when first ranked Lions (17-5) won against 7th ranked Scorchers (11-13) in London 87-72 on Wednesday. London looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard Chaundee Brown Jr (195-1998, college: Michigan) notched 17 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international guard Tarik Phillip (191-1993, college: WVU) supported him with 16 points. Lions' coach Tautvydas Sabonis used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by American guard Tyrin Lawrence (193, college: Georgia) did not help to save the game for Surrey. His fellow American import point guard Kino Lilly (183, college: Brown) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. London maintains first position with 17-5 record. Surrey lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with 13 games lost. London will meet at home Surrey (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Surrey will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Surrey: T.Lawrence 21+6reb+1ast, R.Polite 16+1reb+4ast, K.Lilly 14+5reb+4ast, I.Small 11+8reb+2ast, M.Graham 8+9reb+1ast, N.Timothy 2+2reb
London L.: B.Chaundee 17+6reb+1ast, P.Tarik 16+1reb+1ast, M.Kameron 13+2reb+1ast, R.Shavar 10+7ast, R.Aaryn 10+1reb+1ast, S.Joel 6+6reb

Bristol Flyers - Manchester 77-86

Not a big story in a game when 5th ranked Flyers (12-12) lost to third ranked Manchester (14-10) in Bristol 77-86 on Friday. American players dominated also this game. Guard Max Jones (193-2002, college: Kansas St.) notched 31 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and point guard PJay Smith (183, college: Furman) supported him with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 12 points and 11 assists by point guard Joe Anderson (183-2001, college: Lipscomb) did not help to save the game for Bristol Flyers. Forward Darnell Brodie (208-1998, college: Drake) added 12 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Four Bristol Flyers players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Manchester have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 14-10 record having just one point less than leader London L. Loser Flyers keep the fifth place with 12 games lost. Manchester will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bristol Flyers will play again against Manchester (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bristol Flyers: J.Brown 16+1ast, C.Christon 16+1reb+1ast, D.Brodie 12+10reb, J.Anderson 12+2reb+11ast, Z.Anderson 9+6reb, W.Yoakum 6+5reb
Manchester: J.Max 31+3reb+4ast, P.Smith 24+5reb+7ast, A.Tim 13+5reb, S.Duke 8+9reb+1ast, O.Gabe 6+11reb+2ast, I.Zak 2+5reb+2ast