SLB Round 6 (Regular Season): Caledonia keeps a leadership position

After 6 rounds played we can already see who rules in the SBL and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for first-ranked Gladiators as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gladiators edged second-best Manchester on the road 94-92. Caledonia outrebounded Manchester 39-27 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Al-Amir Dawes (188-2001, college: Seton Hall) scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Christian Keeling (191-1998, college: UNC, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Keon Thompson (185-2003, college: SF Austin) with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Manchester's coach Matthew Otten tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Newcastle E. Manchester at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Manchester will play next round against strong Leicester R. trying to get back on the winning streak. Caledonia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Leading Liverpool (2-3) recorded its third loss in Bristol. Visitors were edged by second ranked Flyers (4-2) 90-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Liverpool. American guard Davion Bailey (193-2001, college: UIW) notched 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Zachary Anderson supported him with 16 points. Even 25 points and 4 assists by American guard Pat Robinson III (190-1999, college: Charleston, agency: Bell Basketball) did not help to save the game for Liverpool. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Flyers have a solid three-game winning streak. Bristol Flyers maintains second position with 4-2 record having just three point less than leader Manchester. Newly promoted Liverpool still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Cheshire P.. Bristol Flyers will play against league's leader London on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Liverpool will play against Newcastle E. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
SBL top team - Lions (6-0) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat fifth ranked Cheshire Phoenix (2-3) in Chester 87-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cheshire Phoenix. The best player for the winners was Tarik Phillip who scored 14 points and 7 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Nazir Williams who recorded 21 points and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Lions have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 6-0 record which they share with defeated Cheshire P.. Loser Cheshire Phoenix still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Liverpool. London will meet at home league's second-placed Bristol Flyers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cheshire P. will play against the league's second-placed Surrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 6 Newcastle E. won against Sheffield on the opponent's court 87-81.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 7 rebounds by Skyler White of Cheshire P..



Bristol Flyers - Liverpool 90-89:
Leading Liverpool (2-3) recorded its third loss in Bristol. Visitors were edged by second ranked Flyers (4-2) 90-89. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Liverpool. American guard Davion Bailey (193-2001, college: UIW) notched 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and the other American import forward Zachary Anderson (201-2002, college: GMU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) supported him with 16 points. Even 25 points and 4 assists by American guard Pat Robinson III (190-1999, college: Charleston, agency: Bell Basketball) did not help to save the game for Liverpool. ex-international forward James Okonkwo (203-2003, college: Utah) added 10 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Flyers have a solid three-game winning streak. Bristol Flyers maintains second position with 4-2 record having just three point less than leader Manchester. Newly promoted Liverpool still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Cheshire P.. Bristol Flyers will play against league's leader London on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Liverpool will play against Newcastle E. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Liverpool: P.Robinson III 25+2reb+4ast, T.Sulaiman 13+2reb+3ast, T.Smith 13+4reb+1ast, D.Lindo 11+8reb+3ast, J.Okonkwo 10+14reb+4ast, B.Tchouya 9+1reb+5ast
Bristol Flyers: B.Davion 17+5reb+6ast, C.Matteus 16+3reb+1ast, A.Zachary 16+2reb+3ast, D.Michael 14+6reb, J.Kasen 11+1reb+2ast, D.Malcolm 4+7reb+1ast

Manchester - Caledonia G. 92-94:
The game had a very big importance for first-ranked Gladiators as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Gladiators edged second-best Manchester on the road 94-92. Caledonia outrebounded Manchester 39-27 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Al-Amir Dawes (188-2001, college: Seton Hall) scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Christian Keeling (191-1998, college: UNC, agency: One Motive Sports) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Gladiators players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Keon Thompson (185-2003, college: SF Austin) with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and ex-international guard Jonathan Brown (190-2000, college: Cumberlands) scored 25 points. Manchester's coach Matthew Otten tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Newcastle E. Manchester at the other side still keeps top place with four games lost. Manchester will play next round against strong Leicester R. trying to get back on the winning streak. Caledonia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Manchester: J.Brown 25+3reb+1ast, K.Thompson 24+5reb+4ast, D.Shelton 10+3reb, C.Sandy 9+4reb, B.Mitchell-Day 9+1reb+2ast, C.Pigge 8+5reb+3ast
Caledonia G.: D.Al-Amir 22+5reb+6ast, K.Christian 21+5reb+1ast, R.Terry 12+3reb+5ast, W.Braxton 11+1reb+1ast, S.Isiah 10+12reb+4ast, Z.Matthew 8+7reb+1ast

Sheffield S. - Newcastle E. 81-87:
There was a minor upset in Sheffield where 4th ranked Sharks (2-2) were defeated by sixth ranked Newcastle Eagles (3-2) 87-81 on Sunday. Newcastle E. made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Canadian guard Blondeau Tchoukuiegno (188-1999, college: CBU) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Tavis Smith (191-1999, college: Belm.Abbey) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. Smith is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Dan Gherezgher (194-2004, college: NKU) who recorded 21 points and his fellow American import guard LuCye Patterson (188-2001, college: Minnesota) added 17 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Sharks' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Newcastle E. moved-up to third place, which they share with Caledonia. Loser Sharks dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. Newcastle E. will meet league's leader Liverpool on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sheffield will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sheffield S.: D.Gherezgher 21+3reb+2ast, P.LuCye 17+3reb+1ast, M.Jack 11+1reb, D.Clay 10+7reb+3ast, S.Bairstow 10+4reb+2ast, P.Onwas 8+5reb
Newcastle E.: L.Cole 20+3reb+1ast, T.Blondeau 18+6reb+2ast, S.Tavis 18+2reb+5ast, W.Joshua 11+6reb, H.Adam 7+4reb+1ast, B.Trevond 6+4reb+1ast

Cheshire P. - London L. 83-87:
SBL top team - Lions (6-0) added another victory to their record on Sunday. This time they beat fifth ranked Cheshire Phoenix (2-3) in Chester 87-83. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Cheshire Phoenix. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Tarik Phillip (191-1993, college: WVU, agency: Diamond Sports) who scored 14 points and 7 assists. American guard Landrius Horton (193-1998, college: Columbus St.) chipped in 17 points. Five Lions players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Nazir Williams (190-2002, college: Cornell) who recorded 21 points and 5 assists and naturalized Scottish forward Skyler White (201-1993, college: PLNU) added 20 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Lions have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 6-0 record which they share with defeated Cheshire P.. Loser Cheshire Phoenix still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with Liverpool. London will meet at home league's second-placed Bristol Flyers in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cheshire P. will play against the league's second-placed Surrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cheshire P.: N.Williams 21+4reb+5ast, S.White 20+7reb+1ast, I.Gray 10+5reb+4ast, R.Cisarik 9+8reb+3ast, J.Hensley 8+5reb, J.Hinds 6+5reb
London L.: H.Landrius 17+2reb+2ast, P.Tarik 14+4reb+7ast, K.Thomas 14+2reb+3ast, S.Joel 13+4reb, L.Maxwell 11+4reb, J.DeVante 7+1reb