State Leagues Latest Results and Stats

State League Regular Season is still in too early stage and there may be still significant changes in the standings. The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

There was a change at the State League leadership position after last games. The most important game of round 4 took place in Woodville between two undefeated teams of League where West Adelaide Bearcats crushed Central District Lions (0-1) 95-63 on Saturday night. West Adelaide Bearcats shot 21 for 33 from the free-throw line, while Central District Lions only scored four points from the stripe. West Adelaide Bearcats had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Central District Lions helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Nikolas Desantis who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and American guard Nate Sheppard (198, college: Malone) who added 28 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Bijan Johnson (183-1997, college: NM Military) responded with 15 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. West Adelaide Bearcats (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Central District Lions at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Wyndham D.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Forestville Eagles as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Forestville Eagles smashed bottom-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers in Goodwood 94-68. It was a key game for the top position in League. The winners were led by American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) who scored that evening 24 points and 8 rebounds and Fiston Ipassou supported him with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Forestville Eagles' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 7 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists by Vionte Daniels did not help to save the game for Noarlunga City Southern Tigers. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Undefeated Norwood Flames (0-1) recorded its first loss in Marden on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by top-ranked South Adelaide Panthers (1-0) 75-72. Alexander Starling fired a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 21 rebounds for the winners. Raymond Harding produced 32 points for lost side. South Adelaide Panthers left bottom position moving up to third place in League. Loser Norwood Flames still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4:
In League Blackburn V. won against Chelsea G. on the opponent's court 87-74. Wyndham D. outscored Camberwell in a home game 101-68. McKinnon C. rolled over Western Port on the road 95-70. N.Adelaide R. defeated Woodville W. on its own court 82-80. Sutherland S. was smashed by Canberra G. in a road game 112-75. Winless Bankstown B. lost to Norths Bears at home 61-78. Illawarra H. 2 lost to undefeated Albury W.B. on the opponent's court 93-101. Maitland M. managed to beat Hills H. in a home game 87-84. Inner WB defeated Newcastle H. on the road 73-62. Cockburn C. smashed East Perth E. on its own court 98-54. Perth R. destroyed Eastern Suns in Northbridge 85-52. Perry Lakes H. managed to outperform Warwick S. at home 93-91. Joondalup W. managed to beat Willetton T. on the opponent's court 75-66. Goldfields G. defeated Lakeside L. in a home game 90-74. Winless Mandurah M. lost to undefeated Rockingham F. on the road 84-90. Winless SW Slammers lost to undefeated Geraldton B. on its own court 62-94.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 20 points and 5 rebounds by Anthony Kimble of McKinnon C..

Group Big V

Chelsea G. - Blackburn V. 74-87

Rather expected game in Melbourne where bottom-ranked Gulls (0-6) were defeated by fifth ranked Vikings (2-2) 87-74 on Saturday. Edward Bourke fired a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American guard Denzel Brito (185-1991, college: Loyola, MD) chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Kirk Smith (178) produced 19 points and 6 rebounds and American Corey Standerfer (201-1988, college: York, NE) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Vikings maintains fifth position in League with 2-2 record. Loser Gulls still closes the standings with six games lost. Vikings will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gulls will play against Hume City Broncos (#6) in Tullamarine and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Chelsea G.: K.Smith 19+6reb+2ast, C.Standerfer 16+5reb+2ast, G.Callum 14+4reb+2ast, A.Frost 10+9reb+1ast, J.Wallis 5+9reb+1ast, T.Stewart-Paul 3+2reb+1ast
Blackburn V.: D.Agoth 15+2reb+1ast, D.Evans 14+5reb+1ast, H.Matthew 12+1ast, B.Edward 11+12reb+1ast, D.Brito 10+6reb+6ast, N.Mueller 9+4reb+2ast

Wyndham D. - Camberwell 101-68

Rather predictable result in Werribee where top-ranked Devils (6-0) smashed 4th ranked Camberwell (3-3) 101-68 on Saturday. Devils forced 21 Camberwell turnovers and outrebounded them 43-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. Guard Keenan Gorski (193, college: Queens, NY) fired 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Oskar Jones chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Devils players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. James Guley produced 20 points and 7 rebounds and Carson Crowe added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Devils maintains first position in League with 6-0 record. Loser Camberwell keeps the fourth place with three games lost. Devils will meet Jets (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Camberwell will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Camberwell: G.James 20+7reb+1ast, Z.Matt 13+2ast, C.Carson 12+9reb, B.Luke 7+2ast, J.Trewella 6+4reb, C.Sean 6+4reb
Wyndham D.: K.Gorski 19+6reb, J.Oskar 15+6reb+2ast, K.Green 13+6reb+1ast, M.Howard 12+5reb+1ast, N.Joshua 9+2reb+2ast, D.Emmanwiel 8+4reb

Western Port - McKinnon C. 70-95

Not a big story in a game in Western Port where bottom-ranked Steelers (0-5) were rolled over by third ranked Cougars (4-1) 95-70 on Saturday. Cougars looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Anthony Kimble (196-1987, college: GSC) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Kimble is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) produced 25 points and 6 rebounds and forward Naaman Hightower (201-1994, college: Sonoma St.) added 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cougars moved-up to second place in League. Loser Steelers still closes the standings with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Western Port: T.Manassa 25+6reb+2ast, J.Gaze 15+5reb+2ast, N.Hightower 13+7reb+4ast, M.Turner 6+10reb+1ast, S.Burch 5+4reb+1ast, E.Brodie 4+2reb
McKinnon C.: J.Malvaso 21+2reb+2ast, A.Kimble 20+5reb+1ast, S.Black 17+14reb+6ast, L.Peynenborg 9+4reb+1ast, N.Laycock 8+5reb+4ast, S.Yanni 7+2reb+1ast

Group Central

Norwood F. - S.Adelaide P. 72-75

Undefeated Norwood Flames (0-1) recorded its first loss in Marden on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by top-ranked South Adelaide Panthers (1-0) 75-72. South Adelaide Panthers outrebounded Norwood Flames 55-39 including 18 on the offensive glass. American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) fired a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 21 rebounds for the winners. Todd Davies chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Raymond Harding (198, college: Southeast CC) produced 32 points and guard Matthew Lycett (194-1990) added 6 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for lost side. South Adelaide Panthers left bottom position moving up to third place in League. Loser Norwood Flames still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norwood F.: R.Harding 32+3reb+1ast, W.McBride 14+7reb+1ast, D.Webber 13+5reb+3ast, M.Lycett 6+12reb+9ast, A.Green 5+5reb+1ast, A.Webber 2+1reb+4ast
S.Adelaide P.: A.Starling 34+21reb+2ast, T.Davies 14+7reb+2ast, J.Hoppo 10+11reb+1ast, C.Ellison 9+10reb+4ast, A.Barton 6+1reb+1ast, C.Myles 2+3reb+4ast

Forestville E. - Southern T. 94-68

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Forestville Eagles as it allowed them to take a leadership position in League. Forestville Eagles smashed bottom-ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers in Goodwood 94-68. It was a key game for the top position in League. Forestville Eagles dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Noarlunga City Southern Tigers' 42. They outrebounded Noarlunga City Southern Tigers 64-33 including a 23-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forestville Eagles players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. The winners were led by American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) who scored that evening 24 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Fiston Ipassou (195-2003) supported him with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Forestville Eagles players scored in double figures. Forestville Eagles' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 7 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists by Vionte Daniels did not help to save the game for Noarlunga City Southern Tigers. Forward Jamie Smith (202-2003) added 13 points and 5 rebounds for lost side. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Southern T.: S.Jamie 13+5reb+1ast, R.Martin 13+3reb+1ast, A.Christian 13+6reb, S.Curtis 9+5reb+1ast, M.Machar 8+6reb+5ast, D.Vionte 7+5reb+9ast
Forestville E.: G.Mays 24+8reb+2ast, J.Rios 22+3reb+4ast, I.Fiston 14+11reb+8ast, A.Doyle 10+7reb+7ast, B.Brine 10+12reb, M.Machar 8+15reb+5ast

N.Adelaide R. - Woodville W. 82-80

Everything could happen in Greenacres at the game between two tied teams. Both top-ranked North Adelaide Rockets and bottom-ranked Woodville Warriors had identical 0-0 record. This time North Adelaide Rockets used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Flinders Park 82-80 on Saturday night. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Apiok Dau fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Terry Winn III (201-1995, college: UTRGV) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Four North Adelaide Rockets players scored in double figures. Point guard Nick Wurm (183, college: Dickinson St.) produced 23 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Jawan Stepney (192-1995, college: CWU) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. North Adelaide Rockets (1-0) left bottom position moving up to second place in League. Loser Woodville Warriors still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: N.Wurm 23+6reb+2ast, J.Stepney 14+5reb+3ast, D.Humphries 12+3reb+2ast, J.Boonstoppel 10+2reb, D.McGee 9+7reb, J.Jackson 6+6reb+2ast
N.Adelaide R.: H.Riley 19+1reb+1ast, T.Winn III 17+11reb+2ast, D.Apiok 16+13reb+1ast, J.Akoh 13+11reb+2ast, B.Rathjen 9+4reb+6ast, M.Dylan 4+1reb+2ast

W.Adelaide B. - C.District L. 95-63

There was a change at the State League leadership position after last games. The most important game of round 4 took place in Woodville between two undefeated teams of League where West Adelaide Bearcats crushed Central District Lions (0-1) 95-63 on Saturday night. West Adelaide Bearcats shot 21 for 33 from the free-throw line, while Central District Lions only scored four points from the stripe. West Adelaide Bearcats had a 34-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Central District Lions helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Nikolas Desantis who helped to win the game recording 28 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and American guard Nate Sheppard (198, college: Malone) who added 28 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Bijan Johnson (183-1997, college: NM Military) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and guard Brodie Nathan scored 10 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. West Adelaide Bearcats (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Central District Lions at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Wyndham D.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: B.Johnson 15+5reb+3ast, B.Nathan 10+4reb+2ast, T.Dowdell 8+7reb+1ast, B.Sunday 6+4reb, D.Nate 6+7reb+1ast, K.Nathaniel 5+3reb+2ast
W.Adelaide B.: N.Desantis 28+8reb+5ast, N.Sheppard 28+7reb+3ast, A.Washington 16+5reb, L.Hunter 6+7reb+2ast, C.Luk 5+1reb+2ast, A.Spadavecchia 5+3reb+8ast

Group East

Canberra G. - Sutherland S. 112-75

There was no surprise when 6th ranked Sutherland Sharks (1-1) were outplayed on the road by third ranked Canberra Gunners (2-1) 112-75 on Saturday. Canberra Gunners outrebounded Sutherland Sharks 44-24 including a 13-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. Akech Aliir fired 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. William Mayfield chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Lochlan Hutchison (188-1999, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 assists and Callum Norris added 18 points respectively for lost side. Five Canberra Gunners and four Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Canberra Gunners maintains third position in League with 2-1 record having seven points less than leader Wyndham D. Loser Sutherland Sharks dropped to the seventh place with one game lost. Canberra Gunners will meet at home Hawks (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sutherland Sharks will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sutherland S.: N.Callum 18+1reb+2ast, W.Archer 16+5reb, H.Lochlan 11+1reb+11ast, B.Brandon 10+6reb, G.Jayden 7+1reb, A.Cabrera 5+3reb+1ast
Canberra G.: A.Akech 23+7reb, M.William 19+6reb+1ast, M.Cooper 17+4reb+1ast, G.Morison 13+5reb, J.Toohey 11+5reb+3ast, R.Kaye 10+2reb+3ast

Bankstown B. - Norths Bears 61-78

There was a small surprise in Condell Park where twelfth ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (1-1) won against bottom-ranked Bankstown Bruins (0-3) 78-61 on Saturday. Norths Soul Sports Bears forced 20 Bankstown Bruins turnovers. Point guard Brennan Rymer (183, college: Azusa Pacific) fired 33 points (!!!) (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. Anatoly Bose chipped in 9 points and 9 rebounds. Nicko Timonera produced 15 points and 6 rebounds and Shareef Saipaia added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Norths Soul Sports Bears left bottom position moving up to sixth place in League. Loser Bankstown Bruins still closes the standings with three games lost. Norths Soul Sports Bears will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Bankstown Bruins will play against Crusaders (#8) in Terrigal and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: T.Nicko 15+6reb+3ast, S.Shareef 12+6reb+3ast, N.Musters 8+7reb+1ast, W.Aaron 7+2reb+1ast, T.Daus 7+4reb+2ast, V.Christopher 4+4reb
Norths Bears: B.Rymer 33+3reb+2ast, M.Ignatius 12+6reb+1ast, B.Anatoly 9+9reb+3ast, N.Blair 6+3reb+1ast, P.Sanders 5+3reb+3ast, M.Robert 4+1reb

Albury W.B. - Illawarra H. 2 101-93

Very expected game in Albury where 11th ranked Hawks (1-2) were defeated by top-ranked Bandits (2-0) 101-93 on Saturday. Bandits made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Center Duom Dawam (208) fired 31 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes) chipped in 26 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Worth to mention Jenkins played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Four Bandits players scored in double figures. Keyondrei Gardner produced 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds and the former international forward Lucas Walker (202-1984, college: St.Mary's, CA) added 27 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Despite that victory Bandits went down to second position (League) due to points difference. Loser Hawks dropped to the tenth place with two games lost. Bandits will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hawks will play against Canberra Gunners (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: G.Keyondrei 33+9reb+3ast, L.Walker 27+8reb+3ast, M.Fletcher 10+4reb+1ast, D.Philip 8+4reb, G.Samuel 7+2reb, M.Noman 4
Albury W.B.: D.Dawam 31+9reb, B.Jenkins 26+9reb+4ast, K.Hayward 18+5reb+5ast, L.Cummings 14+5reb+1ast, J.Saunders 8+1reb, B.Lloyd 4+1reb

Maitland M. - Hills H. 87-84

Everything could happen in Maitland at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked Mustangs and 11th ranked Hills Hornets had identical 1-1 record. This time Mustangs used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Baulkham Hills 87-84 on Saturday night. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. New Zealand center James Hunter (208-1991, college: S.Dakota) fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Jack Edwards chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Mustangs' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Naturalized British forward Paul Brotherson (198-1989, college: MSU Denver) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Liam Moss added 13 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals respectively for lost side. Despite that victory Mustangs went down to fourth position (League) due to points difference. Loser Hills Hornets dropped to the ninth place with two games lost. Mustangs will meet league's leader Bulls in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Hills Hornets will play against Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: P.Brotherson 23+10reb+4ast, C.Lachlan 15+6reb+1ast, M.Liam 13+9reb+9ast, F.Marvin 9+2reb, K.Joshua 8+3reb, G.Campbell 7+10reb+1ast
Maitland M.: J.Hunter 24+11reb+1ast, J.Edwards 13+5reb+9ast, D.Millburn 10+1reb+1ast, T.Turner 10+4reb+4ast, S.McGann 8+7reb+1ast, L.Beavis 6+8reb

Newcastle H. - Inner WB 62-73

Not a big story in a game in Broadmeadow where bottom-ranked Hunters (0-1) were defeated by top-ranked Bulls (3-0) 73-62 on Saturday. Bulls forced 22 Hunters turnovers. Strangely Hunters outrebounded Bulls 48-34 including 19 on the offensive glass. Isaac Signal fired 17 points for the winners. Center Johnny Crnogorac (216-1995, college: UTRGV, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) added 8 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bulls keep a position of League leader. Loser Hunters still closes the standings with one game lost. Bulls will meet at home Mustangs (#4) in the next round. Hunters will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Newcastle H.: M.Cherry 23+10reb+2ast, G.Jaidyn 13+5reb+2ast, M.Maluach 9+9reb+2ast, R.Beisty 8+11reb+5ast, L.Mason 4+3reb, H.William 3+3reb+1ast
Inner WB: I.Signal 17+4reb+1ast, R.Jasper 14+2reb+3ast, J.Crnogorac 12+7reb+2ast, H.Alex 10+7reb+1ast, M.Jonni 8, C.Maker 5+8reb+3ast

Group West

Cockburn C. - East Perth E. 98-54

Everything could happen in Hamilton Hill at the game between two tied teams. Both top-ranked Cougars and bottom-ranked Eagles had identical 0-0 record. This time Cougars used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Morley 98-54 on Friday night. Cougars dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles' 24. Cougars forced 20 Eagles turnovers and outrebounded them 55-42 including 40 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Eagles' players. Nigerian center Paschal Chukwu (218-1995, college: Syracuse, agency: Players Group) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. American guard Carter Skaggs (196-1995, college: UNCW) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. Fabian Johnson produced 12 points and forward James Bosnakis (197-0, college: Cent.Maine CC) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cougars (1-0) left bottom position moving up to third place in League. Loser Eagles still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: J.Fabian 12+4reb+1ast, A.Jarrad 7+7reb, P.Elijah 7+2reb, J.Bosnakis 6+9reb, L.Thwaites 6+3reb, P.Jesse 6+2reb
Cockburn C.: P.Chukwu 21+16reb+1ast, C.Skaggs 17+7reb+2ast, G.Field 12+7reb+3ast, J.Holmes 11+5reb+5ast, P.Keegan 10+4reb+3ast, H.Josh 10+2reb

Eastern Suns - Perth R. 52-85

The game between closely ranked teams ended with bottom-ranked Suns' (0-1) home loss to top-ranked Redbacks (2-0) 52-85 on Friday. Power forward Benjamin Smith (204-1988, college: CUI) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Tevin Jackson (202-1994, college: McNeese St.) chipped in 26 points and 7 rebounds. New Zealand Xavier Shaw (203-1992, college: MSU-Northern) produced 11 points and 9 rebounds and forward Tom Atkinson (198-1998) added 6 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Redbacks moved-up to second place in League. Loser Suns still closes the standings with one game lost. Redbacks will meet at home Slammers (#14) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Suns will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Eastern Suns: X.Shaw 11+9reb+3ast, R.Huntington 10+3reb+1ast, J.Formosa 7+1reb+2ast, A.Tom 6+9reb+2ast, B.Dinardo 5+1reb+1ast, C.Aylett 4+1reb
Perth R.: T.Jackson 26+7reb+1ast, B.Smith 22+11reb+2ast, E.Kyden 9+4reb+1ast, J.Grace 7+1reb+1ast, J.Wagner 6+3reb+6ast, S.David 4+3reb

Perry Lakes H. - Warwick S. 93-91

Everything could happen in Floreat at the game between two tied teams. Both top-ranked Hawks and bottom-ranked Senators had identical 0-0 record. This time Hawks used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Perth 93-91 on Friday night. Hawks looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Guard Matthew Leary (190-2000, college: Knox) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Center Andrew Ferguson (213-1998, college: CS Monterey) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Hawks players scored in double figures. American swingman Bryan Michaels (190-1996, college: Concordia, OR) produced 37 points (!!!) and 5 assists and forward Caleb Davis (206-1995, college: SVSU) added 26 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hawks (1-0) left bottom position moving up to sixth place in League. Loser Senators still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: B.Michaels 37+3reb+5ast, C.Davis 26+5reb+2ast, P.George 11+4reb+2ast, C.Wroe 8+8reb+8ast, J.Thwaites 4+7reb+2ast, S.Tyler 4+6reb
Perry Lakes H.: M.Leary 17+10reb+1ast, R.Smith 16+2ast, B.Purser 15+2reb+4ast, A.Ferguson 13+9reb+2ast, A.Thoseby 12+6reb+2ast, C.Hamilton 6+3reb+1ast

Willetton T. - Joondalup W. 66-75

Everything could happen in Willetton at the game between two tied teams. Both top-ranked Wanneroo and bottom-ranked Tigers had identical 0-0 record. But Tigers were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Joondalup 75-66 on Saturday night. Wanneroo forced 21 Tigers turnovers. American swingman C.J. Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) fired 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. The other American import guard Jonathan Wade (196-1993, college: Norfolk St.) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Andrew Black (190-1993) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Hunter Clarke (196-2001, college: Montana) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Tigers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Wanneroo (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fifth place in League. Loser Tigers still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: A.Black 21+7reb+2ast, H.Clarke 15+3reb+2ast, L.Evans 11+1reb+1ast, M.Connor 8+4reb+7ast, M.Garbellini 6+3reb, F.Travis 3+5reb+3ast
Joondalup W.: C.Turnage 22+6reb+7ast, J.Wade 20+7reb+2ast, S.Vaiangina 9+3reb, T.Parkinson 8+6reb+1ast, M.Newton 7+3reb, J.Pesava 6+6reb+2ast

Goldfields G. - Lakeside L. 90-74

Everything could happen in Kalgoorlie at the game between two tied teams. Both top-ranked Giants and bottom-ranked Lightning had identical 0-0 record. This time Giants used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from North Lake 90-74 on Saturday night. Giants made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Lightning turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Jesse Ghee (183, college: Fullerton JC) fired 27 points and 7 assists for the winners. American forward Hussayn Ford (198, college: Northwest) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Joshua Davey (198-0, college: LCU) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Majier Garang III (206-95) added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Giants (1-0) left bottom position moving up to fourth place in League. Loser Lightning still closes the standings with one game lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: J.Davey 16+7reb+1ast, N.Palleschi 12+6reb+3ast, D.Jackson 11+1reb, M.Garang III 10+12reb+1ast, P.Liam 10+2reb+3ast, G.Ezekiel 9+2reb+1ast
Goldfields G.: J.Ghee 27+3reb+7ast, M.Malek 19+8reb, J.Reid 16+3reb+4ast, H.Ford 12+14reb+2ast, D.Ballantyne 7+3reb+3ast, M.Mkhwananzi 4

Rockingham F. - Mandurah M. 90-84

There was a minor upset in Rockingham where their close opponent Magic (0-2) was defeated by top-ranked Flames (1-0) 90-84 on Saturday. Flames made 22-of-25 free shots (88.0 percent) during the game. Naturalized American guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: WBU) fired 30 points (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winners. The former international center Tom Jervis (211-1987, college: Troy) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds. American forward Ray Turner (206-1990, college: Texas A&M) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 17 rebounds and his fellow American import swingman Jay Bowie (196-1992, college: Marist) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Four Magic players scored in double figures. Magic's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Flames left bottom position moving up to seventh place in League. Loser Magic still closes the standings with two games lost. Flames will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Magic will play against the league's leader Buccaneers (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: R.Turner 17+17reb+1ast, J.Bowie 15+4reb+2ast, P.Riley 15, A.Dequan 13+5reb, K.Armour 9+5reb+2ast, C.Jurlina 7+4reb+1ast
Rockingham F.: M.Nelson 30+3reb+3ast, D.Walker 21+6reb+3ast, T.Jervis 18+14reb+2ast, R.Godfrey 5+2reb+3ast, G.Hire 5+13reb+4ast, T.Durnin 5+2reb

SW Slammers - Geraldton B. 62-94

Everything went according to plan in Bunbury where top-ranked Buccaneers (2-0) outscored bottom-ranked Slammers (0-2) 94-62 on Saturday. Buccaneers dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Slammers' 36. They outrebounded Slammers 53-32 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. American Cameron Coleman (198-92, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) fired 28 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. The other American import guard Shaun Stewart (183-94, college: Limestone, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Caleb Van De Griend produced 9 points and 13 rebounds and guard Brody England (191-1999) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Buccaneers keep a position of League leader. Loser Slammers still closes the standings with two games lost. Buccaneers will meet Magic (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Slammers will play against the league's second-placed Redbacks in Northbridge and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: B.England 18+3reb+1ast, H.Cody 11+1ast, V.Tanner 10+1reb+1ast, V.De Griend Caleb 9+13reb+1ast, S.Lochlainn 7+8reb+2ast, I.Alastair 5+3reb
Geraldton B.: C.Coleman 28+6reb+2ast, S.Stewart 20+9reb+4ast, M.Muo 11+6reb+1ast, M.Meunier 9+3reb+3ast, F.Klasztorny 9+5reb+3ast, D.Tomas 6+3reb+1ast



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