Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Tenth-ranked Rattlers (4-9) gave a tough game to first ranked Blackjacks (9-5) in Saskatoon on Wednesday. The visitors from Ottawa managed to secure only one-point victory 89-88. However their fans expected much easier game. Blackjacks looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Michael Flowers (185-1999, college: WSU) scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jackson Rowe (201-1997, college: CS Fullerton) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American point guard Justin Wright-Foreman (183-1997, college: Hofstra) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists. Rattlers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Blackjacks have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-5 record. Rattlers lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Blackjacks are looking forward to face Honey Badgers (#9) in Hamilton in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rattlers will play on the road against Stingers in Edmonton and are hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
CEBL top team - Sea Bears (8-5) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Stingers (7-7) in Edmonton 99-95. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stingers. Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (201-1998, college: CS Fullerton) notched 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Jelani Watson-Gayle supported him with 22 points and 5 assists. Sea Bears' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) did not help to save the game for Stingers. Despite that victory Sea Bears went down to second position due to points difference. Stingers at the other side dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Calgary. Sea Bears will play against bottom-ranked Rattlers (#10) in Saskatoon in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Stingers will play at home against Rattlers (#10) and hope to get back on the winning track.
The game in Hamilton was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked River Lions (8-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Honey Badgers (5-8). River Lions did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 101-84 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Khalil Ahmad who scored 23 points and 4 assists. Christian Vital produced 23 points and 5 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. River Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Honey Badgers lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. River Lions will meet at home Shooting Stars (#4) in the next round. Honey Badgers will play against the league's leader Blackjacks (#1) and hope to secure a win.
In the last two games of round 14 Calgary lost to Edmonton on the opponent's court 83-91. Niagara managed to outperform Brampton in a home game 87-79.
Brampton - Niagara 84-101
The game in Hamilton was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked River Lions (8-6) played at the court of 8th ranked Honey Badgers (5-8). River Lions did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 101-84 on Wednesday. River Lions forced 20 Honey Badgers turnovers. The best player for the winners was American guard Khalil Ahmad (191-1996, college: CS Fullerton) who scored 23 points and 4 assists. Guard Jahvon Henry-Blair (193-1998, college: Georgetown) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. American guard Christian Vital (188-1997, college: UConn) produced 23 points and 5 rebounds and British forward Ashley Hamilton (201-1988, college: LMU) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the hosts. 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. River Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Honey Badgers lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. River Lions will meet at home Shooting Stars (#4) in the next round. Honey Badgers will play against the league's leader Blackjacks (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Niagara: K.Ahmad 23+4ast, J.Henry-Blair 15+7reb+3ast, E.Onu 15+10reb, A.Davis 14+8reb+2ast, A.Walker 9+1reb, T.Lall 9+2reb+2ast
Brampton: C.Vital 23+5reb+2ast, A.Hamilton 17+8reb+2ast, K.McEwen 12+3reb+8ast, P.Oduro 10+6reb, J.Tilmon Jr. 9+6reb, J.Price-Noel 4+4reb+5astgschID: 1067675
Saskatchewan - Ottawa 88-89
Tenth-ranked Rattlers (4-9) gave a tough game to first ranked Blackjacks (9-5) in Saskatoon on Wednesday. The visitors from Ottawa managed to secure only one-point victory 89-88. However their fans expected much easier game. Blackjacks looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Michael Flowers (185-1999, college: WSU) scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Jackson Rowe (201-1997, college: CS Fullerton) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five Blackjacks players scored in double figures. American point guard Justin Wright-Foreman (183-1997, college: Hofstra) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists and British-Canadian forward Jermel Kennedy (201-1989, college: Lander) scored 26 points. Rattlers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Blackjacks have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-5 record. Rattlers lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with nine games lost. Blackjacks are looking forward to face Honey Badgers (#9) in Hamilton in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rattlers will play on the road against Stingers in Edmonton and are hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Ottawa: M.Flowers 18+9reb+4ast, J.Rowe 15+10reb+2ast, J.Jean-Marie 13+6reb, M.Coleman III 13+4reb+6ast, D.Adel 11+6reb+6ast, T.Tate 11+1reb+4ast
Saskatchewan: J.Kennedy 26+3reb+1ast, J.Wright-Foreman 21+7reb+11ast, Q.DeCosey 9+4reb+2ast, D.Bernard 7+3reb, M.Collins 6+5reb, J.Roche 6+8reb+2astgschID: 1067676
Edmonton - Calgary 91-83
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Edmonton where 5th ranked Surge (7-7) was defeated by sixth ranked Stingers (7-7) 91-83 on Wednesday. Stingers made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was Brody Clarke (203-1996, college: Alberta) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Stingers players scored in double figures. Guard Sean Miller-Moore (193-1998, college: GCU) produced 22 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Simi Shittu (208-1999, college: Vanderbilt) added 17 points and 11 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stingers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Calgary. Stingers will meet at home bottom-ranked Rattlers (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Surge will play against Alliance (#7) in Montreal and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Edmonton: A.Uguak 19+2reb+1ast, N.Hornsby 17+6reb+4ast, B.Clarke 16+12reb+2ast, I.Osborne 14+3reb+1ast, S.Gibson 8+2reb+1ast, G.James 6+2reb+4ast
Calgary: S.Miller-Moore 22+8reb+2ast, S.Shittu 17+11reb+1ast, S.Smith 14+6reb+7ast, M.Bourcier 8+5reb+5ast, K.Kelley 6+2reb+1ast, G.Landry Edi 5+1rebgschID: 1067677
Niagara - Brampton 87-79
Rather predictable result in Niagara where fourth ranked River Lions (8-6) defeated 8th ranked Honey Badgers (5-8) 87-79 on Friday. River Lions made 28-of-34 free shots (82.4 percent) during the game. Strangely Honey Badgers outrebounded River Lions 43-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was forward Lloyd Pandi (193-1999, college: Carleton) who scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American guard Khalil Ahmad (191-1996, college: CS Fullerton) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. River Lions' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Christian Vital (188-1997, college: UConn) produced 26 points and 6 rebounds and forward Prince Oduro (203-1998, college: Detroit, agency: Octagon Europe) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five River Lions and four Honey Badgers players scored in double figures. River Lions have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Honey Badgers lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion dropped to the ninth position with eight games lost. River Lions will meet at home Shooting Stars (#4) in the next round. Honey Badgers will play against the league's leader Blackjacks (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Niagara: E.Ekiyor 18+1reb, L.Pandi 14+7reb+4ast, K.Ahmad 14+3reb+5ast, J.Henry-Blair 12+3reb+1ast, P.Whelan 10+5reb, A.Davis 8+2reb+1ast
Brampton: C.Vital 26+6reb+1ast, P.Oduro 13+10reb+1ast, A.Hamilton 11+7reb, K.McEwen 11+6reb+3ast, J.Tilmon Jr. 6+5reb+1ast, T.Bellot-Green 5+2reb+1astgschID: 1067678
Edmonton - Winnipeg 95-99
CEBL top team - Sea Bears (8-5) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Stingers (7-7) in Edmonton 99-95. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Stingers. Nigerian-American swingman EJ Anosike (201-1998, college: CS Fullerton) notched 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and British-Jamaican point guard Jelani Watson-Gayle (186-1998, college: FPU) supported him with 22 points and 5 assists. Sea Bears' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by American forward Nick Hornsby (201-1995, college: Sacramento St.) did not help to save the game for Stingers. Meshack Lufile (203-1992, college: Cape Breton) added 15 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Five Sea Bears and four Stingers players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Sea Bears went down to second position due to points difference. Stingers at the other side dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Calgary. Sea Bears will play against bottom-ranked Rattlers (#10) in Saskatoon in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Stingers will play at home against Rattlers (#10) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Winnipeg: J.Watson-Gayle 22+1reb+5ast, E.Anosike 19+7reb+5ast, H.Simon 19+4reb, T.Allen 17+5reb+2ast, S.Osayande 11+7reb, T.Sagl 6+2reb+1ast
Edmonton: C.Bragg Jr. 16+5reb, M.Lufile 15+7reb, N.Hornsby 14+6reb+7ast, G.James 12+2ast, M.Varnas 11+3reb+2ast, A.Uguak 9+5reb+4astgschID: 1067679
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