U20 Championship Recap of Day 2

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of NSW Blue at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were rolled over by NBA Global 90-49. NBA Global dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to NSW Blue's 24. They outrebounded NSW Blue 49-23 including a 36-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for NBA Global especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.1 percentage. International forward Alexander Toohey (201-4) scored 22 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Rory Hawke chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Guard Evan Kilminster (185-3) responded with 8 points. NSW Blue's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. NBA Global is looking forward to face SA Blue in the next round and are hoping to win another game. NSW Blue will play against Queensland and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Important game to mention about took place in . SA Blue saved a 1-point victory on the road edging Tasmania 67-66 in the game for the eighth place. Matthew Thomson notched 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Luca Barei supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 29 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by international point guard Taran Armstrong (193-2) did not help to save the game for Tasmania. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. SA Blue will play against NBA Global in Canberra in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tasmania will play against WA Black to get more than just one victory in their record.
ACT was outscored at home by Queensland with the biggest margin this round 119-54 on Tuesday night. The best player for the winners was Blake Jones who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Diing Diing produced 13 points for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Queensland will meet at home NSW Blue in the next round. ACT will play against NSW White and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 2: winless NSW White lost to undefeated Victoria on the opponent's court 53-100. SA Red managed to outperform Victoria Navy in a home game 75-64. Winless ACT was rolled over NSW Blue on the road 86-56. Victoria Navy defeated NSW White on its own court 75-70. Winless WA Black was smashed by WA Gold in a road game 87-56.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 14 points by Roosevelt Williams of WA Gold.

NSW Blue - NBA Global 49-90

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of NSW Blue at the home court on Tuesday night. Hosts were rolled over by NBA Global 90-49. NBA Global dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to NSW Blue's 24. They outrebounded NSW Blue 49-23 including a 36-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for NBA Global especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.1 percentage. International forward Alexander Toohey (201-4) scored 22 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Rory Hawke chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four NBA Global players scored in double figures. Guard Evan Kilminster (185-3) responded with 8 points and Angus Ole scored 10 points. NSW Blue's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. NBA Global is looking forward to face SA Blue in the next round and are hoping to win another game. NSW Blue will play against Queensland and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
NBA Global: T.Alexander 22+4reb, H.Rory 13+5reb+3ast, P.Tyrese 13+4reb+3ast, G.Ben 10+10reb+1ast, H.Joshua 8+6reb+3ast, O.Joshua 7+7reb+1ast
NSW Blue: O.Angus 10+1reb, K.Evan 8+3reb+3ast, A.Ryan 6+3reb+1ast, M.Robert 6+2reb+1ast, E.Zeke 5+3reb, B.Kwabena 4+2reb+1ast

ACT - Queensland 54-119

ACT was outscored at home by Queensland with the biggest margin this round 119-54 on Tuesday night. Queensland dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to ACT's 22. They outrebounded ACT 57-24 including a 44-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Queensland looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by ACT's players. The best player for the winners was Blake Jones (206-2) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Max Mackinnon chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Five Queensland players scored in double figures. Diing Diing produced 13 points and Mamadou Fall added 7 points respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Queensland will meet at home NSW Blue in the next round. ACT will play against NSW White and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Queensland: J.Blake 19+12reb+6ast, M.Max 17+7reb+4ast, M.Lloyd 15+6reb+1ast, M.Boston 13+9reb+3ast, P.Richard 13+5reb+4ast, R.Harrison 12+3reb+1ast
ACT: D.Diing 13+3reb+2ast, W.Henry 10+1reb+1ast, S.Jacob 9+2reb, P.Charles 7+1reb+1ast, F.Mamadou 7+4reb+1ast, M.Charlie 5+2reb+1ast

Victoria - NSW White 100-53

Very expected game when NSW White was crushed on the road by Victoria 100-53 on Tuesday. Victoria dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to NSW White's 32. Victoria forced 26 NSW White turnovers and outrebounded them 39-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Joshua Duach who scored 24 points and 7 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Austin Shelley chipped in 21 points. Isaiah Oste-Pinder produced 8 points and 5 rebounds and Kaia Isaac added 9 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for the guests. NSW White's coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Victoria will meet at home Victoria Navy in the next round where they are favorite. NSW White will play against ACT and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Victoria: D.Joshua 24+7reb+3ast, S.Austin 21+2reb, D.Dyson 12+4reb+5ast, D.Bol 10+3reb+1ast, R.Patrick 9+5reb+1ast, S.Riley 8+6reb+1ast
NSW White: L.Angus 9+1reb+1ast, I.Kaia 9+4reb, S.Mitchell 8+4reb, O.Isaiah 8+5reb+1ast, W.Michael 6+3reb, M.Fletcher 5+2ast

SA Red - Victoria Navy 75-64

Rather predictable result when SA Red defeated at home Victoria Navy 75-64 on Tuesday. SA Red forced 22 Victoria Navy turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when SA Red made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Magok Manyang who scored 24 points and 8 rebounds. Lachlan Olbrich chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four SA Red players scored in double figures. Joseph Locandro produced 12 points and 7 rebounds and Christian DAngleo added 14 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SA Red will meet at home WA Gold in the next round where they are favorite. Victoria Navy will play against Victoria and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SA Red: M.Magok 24+8reb+1ast, O.Lachlan 14+11reb, R.Keanu 12+6reb+2ast, I.Fiston 10+2reb+1ast, D.Marshall 6+2reb+1ast, G.Benjamin 6+8reb+1ast
Victoria Navy: D.Christian 14+2reb+3ast, L.Joseph 12+7reb, D.Anthony 11+3reb+3ast, H.William 8+1reb+2ast, H.Kane 5+9reb+3ast, P.Mason 3+1reb+3ast

Tasmania - SA Blue 66-67

Important game to mention about took place in . SA Blue saved a 1-point victory on the road edging Tasmania 67-66 in the game for the eighth place. Matthew Thomson notched 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Luca Barei supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 29 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by international point guard Taran Armstrong (193-2) did not help to save the game for Tasmania. International guard Reyne Smith (186-2) added 20 points for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. SA Blue will play against NBA Global in Canberra in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Tasmania will play against WA Black to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
SA Blue: B.Luca 18+7reb+2ast, T.Matthew 14+9reb+6ast, B.Robert 10+1reb+1ast, W.Toby 8+4reb, R.Riley 7+2reb+1ast, D.Mitchell 6+4reb+2ast
Tasmania: A.Taran 29+14reb+4ast, S.Reyne 20+2reb+2ast, L.Jackson 8+7reb+2ast, D.Sejr 4+1reb+1ast, M.Marshall 3+1reb, K.Angus 2+2reb+1ast

NSW Blue - ACT 86-56

Not a big story in a game when ACT was rolled over on the road by NSW Blue 86-56 on Tuesday. NSW Blue dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to ACT's 26. NSW Blue forced 25 ACT turnovers and outrebounded them 57-35 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Harry Morris who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Ryan Abbott (198-2) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five NSW Blue players scored in double figures. Diing Diing produced 19 points and Mamadou Fall added 7 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. NSW Blue will meet Queensland in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. ACT will play against NSW White and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
NSW Blue: M.Harry 19+13reb+2ast, A.Ryan 16+8reb+1ast, M.Ignatius 11+2reb+2ast, O.Angus 11+3reb+4ast, E.Zeke 10+8reb+2ast, M.Jack 7+7reb
ACT: D.Diing 19+3reb+2ast, W.Henry 9+4reb+2ast, P.Charles 8+2reb+1ast, F.Mamadou 7+10reb+1ast, H.James 4+9reb, B.Samuel 3+2reb

Victoria Navy - NSW White 75-70

Everything went according to plan when Victoria Navy beat at home NSW White 75-70 on Tuesday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Victoria Navy dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to NSW White's 32. Victoria Navy forced 20 NSW White turnovers. The best player for the winners was Anthony DellOrso who scored 23 points and 4 steals. Joseph Locandro chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Victoria Navy's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Kaia Isaac produced 16 points and Michael Walker added 13 points respectively for the guests. Victoria Navy will meet Victoria in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. NSW White will play against ACT and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Victoria Navy: D.Anthony 23+2reb, L.Joseph 14+8reb+1ast, P.Mason 10+4reb+2ast, P.Matthew 7+3reb, D.Christian 6+3reb+6ast, T.Noah 5+1reb+1ast
NSW White: I.Kaia 16+4reb+1ast, W.Michael 13+4reb+2ast, S.Mitchell 11+4reb+2ast, O.Isaiah 8+4reb, M.Fletcher 8+6reb+3ast, L.Angus 7+5reb

WA Gold - WA Black 87-56

There was no surprise when WA Black was outplayed on the road by WA Gold 87-56 on Tuesday. WA Gold dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to WA Black's 22. WA Gold forced 20 WA Black turnovers and outrebounded them 52-31 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Josh Hunt (194-2) who scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. International center Harry Wessels (215-2) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Five WA Gold players scored in double figures. Keegan Phillips produced 13 points and 5 rebounds and guard Riley Parker (183-3) added 12 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. WA Black's coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. WA Gold will meet SA Red in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. WA Black will play against Tasmania and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
WA Gold: H.Josh 15+9reb+3ast, W.Roosevelt 14+3reb, W.Harry 13+7reb+3ast, D.Marshal 11+8reb, C.Will 10+2reb+4ast, M.Thomas 9+4reb+1ast
WA Black: P.Keegan 13+5reb+3ast, P.Riley 12+5reb+2ast, R.Leigh 7+5reb, I.John 6+3reb, B.Rhys 6+1reb, O.Kazuma 5+1reb



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