Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Round in B1 League means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Yokohama where host Yokohama BC (25-15) edged league's leader Kawasaki BT (24-16) 81-78 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Kawasaki BT. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Yokohama BC looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was international guard Yuki Kawamura (169-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 assists. American center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) chipped in 17 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Yokohama BC's coach Taketo Aoki used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The former international point guard Yuma Fujii (178-1991) produced 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the guests. Yokohama BC have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Kawasaki BT at the other side dropped to the second place with 16 games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Yokohama BC. Kawasaki BT will play next round against strong Gunma CT trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Yokohama BC will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Akita NH on the road.
Eighth-ranked Niigata A. (5-35) made lots of trouble for sixth ranked Sea Horses M. (15-25). The visitors from Kariya managed to secure only one-point victory 88-87. However their fans expected easier game. American forward Quincy Miller-Scott (206-1992, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) saved the victory by scoring 24 points and 7 rebounds. Davante Gardner contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Sea Horses M.'s coach Kimikazu Suzuki used entire bench in such tough game. Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for Niigata A.Sea Horses M. maintains sixth place with 15-25 record, which they share with Ibaraki R. Niigata A. lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 35 games lost. They share it with Shiga L-Stars. Sea Horses M. will play against Hokkaido L. (#8) in Sapporo in the next round. Niigata A. will play on the road against FE Nagoya and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Hamamatsu between Hitachi SRT and San-en NP. Fourth ranked Hitachi SRT (19-21) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked San-en NP (16-24). Hitachi SRT managed to escape with a 3-point win 81-78 on Wednesday evening. The game was dominated by American players. Ryan Kelly stepped up and scored 19 points, 6 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners. Hitachi SRT's coach Tsutomu Isa allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Kyle OQuinn responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds. Hitachi SRT moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser San-en NP keeps the fifth position with 24 games lost. Hitachi SRT's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tokyo Alvark Tokyo.
Other games of round 41 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Akita NH was crushed by Alvark Tokyo in a road game 83-52. Chiba Jets beat Hokkaido L. at home 94-80. Tochigi Brex destroyed Gunma CT on the opponent's court 81-55. Hiroshima D. managed to outperform Kyoto H. in a home game 102-95. Nagoya DD recorded a loss to Ryukyu GK on the road 79-74. Sendai 89ers was defeated by Ibaraki R. on its own court 68-72. Osaka E. smashed Shiga L-Stars in a road game 101-71. Shimane SM destroyed FE Nagoya at home 88-65. Toyama G. unfortunately lost to Shinshu BW on the opponent's court 66-80. Hitachi SRT managed to beat Gunma CT in a home game 91-82. Gunma CT defeated Hitachi SRT on the road 87-80.
The best stats of 41th round was 26 points and 5 assists by Trey McKinney-Jones of Gunma CT.
Alvark Tokyo - Akita NH 83-52
There was no surprise when 4th placed Akita NH (21-19) was crushed on the road by second ranked Alvark Tokyo (32-8) 83-52 on Wednesday. Alvark Tokyo made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Alvark Tokyo outrebounded Akita NH 52-33 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) stepped up and scored 30 points and 6 rebounds (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and American center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds. American center Steve Zack (211-1992, college: La Salle) responded with 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the other American import Stanton Kidd (202-1992, college: Colorado St.) scored 10 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. Alvark Tokyo maintains second place with 32-8 record having four points less than leader Yokohama BC. Akita NH lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 19 games lost. They share it with Tochigi Brex. Alvark Tokyo's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tokyo to the arena Hitachi SRT.
Top scorers:
Akita NH: S.Kidd 10+5reb+1ast, S.Zack 9+7reb+5ast, K.Kanter 8+4reb+3ast, T.Takeshi 7+3reb, H.Kawashima 5+3reb+2ast, T.Furukawa 5+1reb
Alvark Tokyo: S.Saiz 30+6reb+1ast, A.Kirk 15+12reb+2ast, J.Cobbs 12+4reb+4ast, S.Ando 9+2reb+5ast, R.Rossiter 4+14reb+2ast, Z.Baranski 3+2reb+1astgschID: 999448
Chiba Jets - Hokkaido L. 94-80
No shocking result in a game when first ranked Chiba Jets (36-4) defeated at home 8th ranked Hokkaido L. (10-30) 94-80 on Wednesday. Chiba Jets made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Strangely Hokkaido L. outrebounded Chiba Jets 38-22 including a 15-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. The former international point guard Yuki Togashi (170-1993) stepped up and scored 33 points (!!!) for the winners and American guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) chipped in 20 points and 7 assists. Four Chiba Jets players scored in double figures. Australian forward Brock Motum (208-1990, college: WSU) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Shuto Terazono (165-1994) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chiba Jets have an impressive series of twenty two victories in a row. They maintain first place with 36-4 record. Loser Hokkaido L. keeps the eighth position with 30 games lost. Chiba Jets will meet Kyoto H. (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Hokkaido L. will play against Sea Horses M. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hokkaido L.: S.Terazono 19+2reb+4ast, S.Froling 15+9reb, B.Motum 13+11reb+3ast, D.Ramos 8+4reb+1ast, S.Long 7+5reb+1ast, N.Tsukasa 6+1ast
Chiba Jets: Y.Togashi 33+3ast, C.Smith 20+3reb+7ast, T.Sato 12+1reb+1ast, F.Nishimura 11+2reb+1ast, J.Mooney 7+12reb+2ast, S.Hara 6+2rebgschID: 999449
Gunma CT - Tochigi Brex 55-81
There was a minor upset when 3rd placed Gunma CT (23-17) was rolled over at home by fifth ranked Tochigi Brex (21-19) 81-55 on Wednesday. Tochigi Brex outrebounded Gunma CT 48-24 including a 17-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Tongan-New Zealand Isaac Fotu (203-1993, college: Hawaii) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and the former international swingman Makoto Hiejima (190-1990) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. Naturalized American forward Michael Parker (202-1981, college: Evergreen St.) responded with 11 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Trey McKinney-Jones (198-1990, college: Miami, FL) scored 10 points and 6 assists. Four Gunma CT players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Akita NH. Loser Gunma CT keeps the third position with 17 games lost. Tochigi Brex will meet at home league's leader Shimane SM in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gunma CT will play against the league's second-placed Kawasaki BT in Kanagawa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: K.Tarczewski 12+1reb, A.Chambers 11+1ast, M.Parker 11+8reb+3ast, T.McKinney-Jones 10+4reb+6ast, R.Yamazaki 6, S.Teru 3+1reb+1ast
Tochigi Brex: M.Hiejima 17+4reb+4ast, I.Fotu 15+13reb+3ast, Y.Endo 10+3reb+4ast, K.Takeuchi 9+4reb, J.Scott 9+12reb+1ast, S.Ikaruga 9+1reb+4astgschID: 999450
Hiroshima D. - Kyoto H. 102-95
Rather predictable result when third ranked Hiroshima D. (29-11) beat at home 7th ranked Kyoto H. (17-23) 102-95 on Wednesday. Hiroshima D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. The former international point guard Ryo Terashima (179-1997) stepped up and scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners and American forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds. Canadian-Filipino guard Matthew Wright (193-1991, college: St.Bonaventure) responded with 26 points and 8 assists and Mali power forward Cheick Diallo (206-1996, college: Kansas) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Five Hiroshima D. and four Kyoto H. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hiroshima D. maintains third place with 29-11 record having seven points less than leader Yokohama BC. Loser Kyoto H. keeps the seventh position with 23 games lost. Hiroshima D. will meet Ibaraki R. (#6) in the next round. Kyoto H. will play against the league's leader Chiba Jets and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kyoto H.: M.Wright 26+2reb+8ast, C.Diallo 21+10reb+1ast, K.Yoshiaki 16+2reb+4ast, J.Uthoff 11+8reb+4ast, T.Ozawa 9+1ast, R.Aoki 6+1reb
Hiroshima D.: S.Kai 20+8reb, K.Blackshear Jr. 17+8reb+3ast, N.Mayo 16+5ast, T.Ryo 16+5reb+8ast, N.Tsuji 13+1reb+3ast, D.Evans 11+5reb+6astgschID: 999451
San-en NP - Hitachi SRT 78-81
A very close game took place in Hamamatsu between Hitachi SRT and San-en NP. Fourth ranked Hitachi SRT (19-21) got a very close victory on the road over 5th ranked San-en NP (16-24). Hitachi SRT managed to escape with a 3-point win 81-78 on Wednesday evening. Strangely San-en NP outrebounded Hitachi SRT 48-29 including a 23-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hitachi SRT made 7 blocks. The game was dominated by American players. Ryan Kelly (211-1991, college: Duke) stepped up and scored 19 points, 6 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and forward James McAdoo (206-1993, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) chipped in 16 points and 13 rebounds. Hitachi SRT's coach Tsutomu Isa allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Center Kyle OQuinn (206-1990, college: Norfolk St., agency: Pensack Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 19 rebounds and center Isaiah Hicks (206-1994, college: UNC) scored 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Hitachi SRT moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser San-en NP keeps the fifth position with 24 games lost. Hitachi SRT's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tokyo Alvark Tokyo.
Top scorers:
San-en NP: K.O'Quinn 25+19reb+3ast, I.Hicks 18+8reb+5ast, F.Ravena 10+6reb+7ast, H.Kazuki 8+4reb+3ast, M.Yamauchi 6+6reb+6ast, D.Giddens 6+4reb
Hitachi SRT: R.Kelly 19+4reb+6ast, J.McAdoo 16+13reb, K.Jones 15+6reb+1ast, G.Kojima 9+2ast, L.Vendrame 8+3reb+5ast, K.Sekino 6+1reb+2astgschID: 999452
Niigata A. - Sea Horses M. 87-88
Eighth-ranked Niigata A. (5-35) made lots of trouble for sixth ranked Sea Horses M. (15-25). The visitors from Kariya managed to secure only one-point victory 88-87. However their fans expected easier game. Sea Horses M. players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American forward Quincy Miller-Scott (206-1992, college: Baylor, agency: Slash Sports) saved the victory by scoring 24 points and 7 rebounds. His fellow American import power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Sea Horses M.'s coach Kimikazu Suzuki used entire bench in such tough game. Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) answered with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists and Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) added 18 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Niigata A.Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sea Horses M. maintains sixth place with 15-25 record, which they share with Ibaraki R. Niigata A. lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 35 games lost. They share it with Shiga L-Stars. Sea Horses M. will play against Hokkaido L. (#8) in Sapporo in the next round. Niigata A. will play on the road against FE Nagoya and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Niigata A.: R.Allen 21+8reb+9ast, K.Cockburn 18+7reb, E.Zen 17+3ast, T.Sugimoto 13+1ast, K.Aluma 10+5reb+3ast, M.Yuta 5+6reb+2ast
Sea Horses M.: Q.Miller-Scott 24+7reb, D.Gardner 17+8reb+4ast, T.Nakamura 13+1reb+2ast, Y.Nishida 11+5reb+4ast, A.Schafer 10+4reb+1ast, S.Alston Jr. 8+4reb+2astgschID: 999453
Ryukyu GK - Nagoya DD 79-74
Not a big story in a game in Okinawa where 4th placed Nagoya DD (27-13) was defeated by second ranked Ryukyu GK (31-9) 79-74 on Wednesday. Ryukyu GK looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and the former international swingman Keita Imamura (191-1996) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. Ryukyu GK's coach Dai Oketani let to play all 12 players in such tough game. American forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas) responded with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import power forward Scott Eatherton (206-1991, college: Northeastern, agency: BeoBasket) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Ryukyu GK have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain second place with 31-9 record having five points less than leader Yokohama BC. Nagoya DD lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 13 games lost. Ryukyu GK will meet Shinshu BW (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Nagoya DD will play against Osaka E. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nagoya DD: C.Clarke 23+7reb+4ast, S.Eatherton 16+7reb+1ast, A.Williams 10+6reb+1ast, T.Nakahigashi 9+4reb+8ast, Y.Suda 7+4reb, M.Kikuchi 5+3reb
Ryukyu GK: J.Duncan 17+2reb, K.Imamura 17+2reb+6ast, J.Cooley 15+14reb+4ast, A.Durham 7+3reb+3ast, R.Kishimoto 7+1ast, M.Yoshiyuki 6+2reb+1astgschID: 999454
Sendai 89ers - Ibaraki R. 68-72
The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Ibaraki R.'s (15-25) road victory over 7th ranked Sendai 89ers (12-28) 72-68 on Wednesday. Ibaraki R. made 25-of-31 free shots (80.6 percent) during the game. American Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners and swingman Hayato Yamaguchi (194-1998) chipped in 14 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Justin Burrell (207-1988, college: St.John's) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Rashawn Thomas (203-1994, college: TAMUCC) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ibaraki R. maintains sixth place with 15-25 record, which they share with Sea Horses M. Newly promoted Sendai 89ers keep the seventh position with 28 games lost. Ibaraki R. will meet at home higher ranked Hiroshima D. (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sendai 89ers will play against San-en NP (#5) in Hamamatsu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sendai 89ers: J.Burrell 16+13reb+4ast, Y.Aoki 12+2reb+4ast, R.Thomas 11+7reb+1ast, N.Boothe 8+2reb+3ast, S.Tanaka 7+3reb, R.Kobayashi 6+3reb+6ast
Ibaraki R.: E.Jacobsen 19+12reb+2ast, Y.Hayato 14+12reb+4ast, A.Hirao 13+4reb+1ast, C.Tapscott 8+7reb+5ast, K.Fukuzawa 7+2reb+1ast, N.Kohei 5+2reb+2astgschID: 999455
Shiga L-Stars - Osaka E. 71-101
There was no surprise when 8th ranked Shiga L-Stars (5-35) were crushed at home by sixth ranked Osaka E. (19-21) 101-71 on Wednesday. Osaka E. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Shiga L-Stars' 30 and made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Shiga L-Stars 42-30 including 19 on the offensive glass. American-Jamaican power forward Kyle Hunt (208-1989, college: USAO, agency: BIG) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn St.) chipped in 30 points. Four Osaka E. players scored in double figures. Croatian power forward Ivan Buva (207-1991) responded with 21 points and 5 rebounds and American forward DeQuan Jones (203-1990, college: Miami, FL) scored 15 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Osaka E. moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Shiga L-Stars lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 35 games lost. They share it with Niigata A.. Osaka E. will meet Nagoya DD (#4) on the road in the next round. Shiga L-Stars will play against Toyama G. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shiga L-Stars: I.Buva 21+5reb+1ast, D.Jones 15+4reb+3ast, T.Kashiwagura 9+2reb+1ast, K.Martin 6+4reb+1ast, K.Toews 6+3reb+7ast, K.Koya 4+2reb+1ast
Osaka E.: D.Newbill 30+1reb+1ast, K.Hunt 21+12reb+3ast, T.Suzuki 17+3reb+5ast, I.Brown 10+6reb+2ast, S.O'Mara 9+11reb, K.Makoto 8+2reb+2astgschID: 999456
Shimane SM - FE Nagoya 88-65
No shocking result in a game when first ranked Shimane SM (33-7) smashed at home 5th ranked FE Nagoya (19-21) 88-65 on Wednesday. They outrebounded FE Nagoya 46-28 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shimane SM looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The game was also dominated by American players. Forward Perrin Buford (198-1994, college: MTSU, agency: Pensack Sports) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists for the winners and forward Reid Travis (203-1995, college: Kentucky, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 15 points and 12 rebounds. Power forward Johnathan Williams III (206-1995, college: Gonzaga) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and forward Andrew Randall (198-1990, college: Temple) scored 10 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Shimane SM have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. They maintain first place with 33-7 record. Newly promoted FE Nagoya dropped to the third position with 21 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Shimane SM will meet Tochigi Brex (#5) on the road in the next round. FE Nagoya will play against Niigata A. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
FE Nagoya: J.Williams III 15+7reb+3ast, J.Jones 10+5reb+1ast, A.Randall 10+6reb+4ast, K.Ishikawa 9+1reb+4ast, T.Soma 7, L.Evans 7+3reb+3ast
Shimane SM: S.Ando 18+4reb+1ast, R.Travis 15+12reb+1ast, P.Buford 14+16reb+11ast, N.Kay 9+6reb+6ast, T.Shota 9+1reb+4ast, R.Abe 9+1rebgschID: 999457
Shinshu BW - Toyama G. 80-66
Very expected game in Nagano where 7th ranked Toyama G. (7-33) was defeated by third ranked Shinshu BW (19-21) 80-66 on Wednesday. Swingman Reo Maeda (191-1997) stepped up and scored 20 points and 6 assists for the winners and the former international forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) chipped in 13 points. British forward Myles Hesson (198-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 18 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Novar Gadson (201-1989, college: Rider) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Shinshu BW maintains third place with 19-21 record having seventeen points less than leader Yokohama BC, which they share with 3 other teams. Toyama G. lost ninth consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 33 games lost. Shinshu BW will meet at home league's second-placed Ryukyu GK in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Toyama G. will play against Shiga L-Stars (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toyama G.: N.Gadson 20+5reb+1ast, M.Hesson 18+5reb+3ast, J.Smith 11+7reb+2ast, A.Yoshiki 6+4reb+2ast, N.Yoshiyuki 6+1ast, K.Shuto 3+2reb+4ast
Shinshu BW: M.Reo 20+3reb+6ast, J.Hawkinson 13+4reb+2ast, L.Kurihara 11+1reb, O.Yuta 9+2reb+1ast, K.Ko 8+4reb+3ast, A.McHenry 8+7reb+2astgschID: 999458
Yokohama BC - Kawasaki BT 81-78
Round in B1 League means a new league leader. The biggest surprise took place in Yokohama where host Yokohama BC (25-15) edged league's leader Kawasaki BT (24-16) 81-78 on Wednesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Kawasaki BT. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Yokohama BC looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was international guard Yuki Kawamura (169-2001) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 assists. American center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Yokohama BC's coach Taketo Aoki used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. The former international point guard Yuma Fujii (178-1991) produced 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international power forward Nick Fazekas (211-1985, college: Nevada) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Yokohama BC have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader. Kawasaki BT at the other side dropped to the second place with 16 games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Yokohama BC. Kawasaki BT will play next round against strong Gunma CT trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Yokohama BC will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Akita NH on the road.
Top scorers:
Kawasaki BT: N.Fazekas 18+9reb+3ast, M.Janning 16+2reb+1ast, Y.Fujii 16+7reb+8ast, M.Young 10+6reb+3ast, R.Shinoyama 8+1reb, J.Heath 5+11reb+1ast
Yokohama BC: K.Yuki 24+3reb+10ast, C.Jackson 17+11reb, D.Oliver 10+6reb+7ast, M.Morikawa 10+1reb+1ast, P.Auda 8+4reb+2ast, S.Koya 6+2rebgschID: 999459
Hitachi SRT - Gunma CT 91-82
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Tokyo where fourth ranked Hitachi SRT (19-21) beat 3rd placed Gunma CT (23-17) 91-82 on Saturday. Hitachi SRT looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward James McAdoo (206-1993, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and his fellow American import forward Kevin Jones (206-1989, college: WVU) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Trey McKinney-Jones (198-1990, college: Miami, FL) responded with 21 points and 6 assists and naturalized American forward Michael Parker (202-1981, college: Evergreen St.) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points and 15 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hitachi SRT moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Gunma CT keeps the third position with 17 games lost. Hitachi SRT's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tokyo Alvark Tokyo.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: T.McKinney-Jones 21+4reb+6ast, J.Keenan 12+4reb+2ast, A.Chambers 11+3reb+1ast, M.Parker 10+15reb+3ast, N.Namizato 9+3reb+8ast, K.Tarczewski 8+5reb+1ast
Hitachi SRT: R.Kelly 23+4reb, K.Jones 19+8reb+1ast, J.McAdoo 16+10reb+4ast, L.Vendrame 13+4reb+7ast, N.You 9+2reb+1ast, G.Kojima 6+2reb+2astgschID: 1068081
Hitachi SRT - Gunma CT 80-87
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 4th placed Hitachi SRT's (19-21) home loss to third ranked Gunma CT (23-17) 80-87 on Sunday. Gunma CT dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Hitachi SRT's 30 and made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. Gunma CT looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Trey McKinney-Jones (198-1990, college: Miami, FL) stepped up and scored 26 points and 5 assists (was perfect 14-for-14 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners and naturalized American forward Michael Parker (202-1981, college: Evergreen St.) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Kevin Jones (206-1989, college: WVU) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import Ryan Kelly (211-1991, college: Duke) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Hitachi SRT players scored in double figures. Hitachi SRT's coach Tsutomu Isa rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Gunma CT maintains third place with 23-17 record having thirteen points less than leader Yokohama BC which they share with defeated Hitachi SRT. Loser Hitachi SRT dropped to the third position with 21 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Gunma CT will meet league's second-placed Kawasaki BT in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hitachi SRT's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tokyo Alvark Tokyo.
Top scorers:
Hitachi SRT: K.Jones 19+9reb, R.Kelly 17+6reb+1ast, J.McAdoo 10+5reb, K.Ishii 10+3reb+2ast, K.Tsuya 8+1ast, L.Vendrame 7+1reb+5ast
Gunma CT: T.McKinney-Jones 26+2reb+5ast, M.Parker 17+9reb+1ast, K.Tarczewski 14+7reb, R.Yamazaki 9+1ast, J.Keenan 7+4reb, A.Chambers 6+4reb+2astgschID: 1068082
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Ella Collier (6'0''-G) of Marian, IN
Melissa Akullu (6'1''-C) of Vanguard
