State Leagues Latest Results and Stats

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Maitland between third ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (9-7) and fourth ranked Mustangs (10-6) on Sunday night. Norths Soul Sports Bears were crushed by Mustangs on the road 66-98. Mustangs dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Norths Soul Sports Bears' 32. Mustangs forced 27 Norths Soul Sports Bears turnovers. New Zealand center James Hunter (208-1991, college: S.Dakota) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. Daniel Millburn contributed with 16 points for the winners. Forward Brandon Freire (201) replied with 7 points and 8 rebounds for Norths Soul Sports Bears. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mustangs moved-up to third place in League. Norths Soul Sports Bears at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Mustangs are looking forward to face Bandits (#7) in Albury in the next round. Norths Soul Sports Bears will play at home against Bulls and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Canberra Gunners (13-5) which hosted in Canberra second-ranked Hunters (11-4). First ranked Canberra Gunners had an easy win 95-68. Center Glenn Morison (208, college: St.Edward's) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Dhal Fieg chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Canberra Gunners' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Canberra Gunners maintains first position in League with 13-5 record. Hunters at the other side keep the second place with four games lost. Canberra Gunners will play against Hawks (#4) in Wollongong in the next round. Hunters will play on the road against Crusaders in Terrigal and hope to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game for Buccaneers (16-2) which played road game in Joondalup against 3rd ranked Wanneroo (13-4). First ranked Buccaneers managed to get a 13-point victory 91-78. Cameron Coleman notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by Jordan Wellsteed did not help to save the game for Wanneroo. Buccaneers maintains first position in League with 16-2 record. Loser Wanneroo keeps the third place with four games lost. Buccaneers will meet at home Hawks (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Wanneroo will play against Senators (#5) in Perth and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 38:
In League Norwood F. smashed C.District L. on the road 95-74. NGC Seahawks was destroyed by Logan T. on its own court 75-99. SW Metro P. were outscored by SD Spartans in Brisbane 102-71. Bendigo B. managed to beat Casey C. at home 85-78. Melbourne T. was crushed by Waverley F. on the opponent's court 92-64. Keilor T. was beaten by Frankston B. in a home game 69-79.
The most impressive performance of 38th round was 18 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists by Anthony Green of Norwood F..

Group Central

C.District L. - Norwood F. 74-95

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Norwood Flames (9-6) crushed 9th ranked Central District Lions (3-12) in Gawler 95-74 on Sunday. Norwood Flames looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American center Anthony Green (208-1996, college: Northeastern) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Trey McBride (188, college: Northwood) supported him with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Norwood Flames players scored in double figures. Even 15 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists by American point guard Bijan Johnson (183-1997, college: NM Military) did not help to save the game for Central District Lions. Forward Magok Manyang (203-2002, college: LSUE) added 18 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the hosts. 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. Norwood Flames maintains fifth position in League with 9-6 record. Loser Central District Lions keep the ninth place with 12 games lost. Norwood Flames will meet Eastern Mavericks (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Central District Lions will play against Sturt Sabres and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: M.Manyang 18+9reb, B.Jenkins 18+3reb, B.Johnson 15+6reb+7ast, T.Dowdell 7+7reb+2ast, B.Sunday 6+1reb, K.Nathaniel 4+1reb+1ast
Norwood F.: A.Green 18+15reb+4ast, R.Harding 17+5reb+2ast, T.McBride 17+5reb+3ast, B.Luca 16+3reb+1ast, M.Lycett 15+4reb+4ast, D.Webber 7+8reb+6ast

Group East

Canberra G. - Newcastle H. 95-68

An interesting game for Canberra Gunners (13-5) which hosted in Canberra second-ranked Hunters (11-4). First ranked Canberra Gunners had an easy win 95-68. Canberra Gunners forced 23 Hunters turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Center Glenn Morison (208, college: St.Edward's) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Dhal Fieg (180, college: S.Georgia Tech) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Four Canberra Gunners players scored in double figures. Canberra Gunners' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) scored 24 points and 5 rebounds. Canberra Gunners maintains first position in League with 13-5 record. Hunters at the other side keep the second place with four games lost. Canberra Gunners will play against Hawks (#4) in Wollongong in the next round. Hunters will play on the road against Crusaders in Terrigal and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Newcastle H.: M.Cherry 24+5reb, R.Beisty 19+11reb+3ast, M.Maluach 8+5reb+4ast, S.Jai 5+4reb, J.Dorricott 4, G.Jaidyn 4+2reb+2ast
Canberra G.: M.Brown 18+2reb+2ast, G.Morison 17+14reb+2ast, D.Fieg 15+5reb+3ast, J.Toohey 13+5reb+4ast, M.William 8+6reb+2ast, M.Shaun 6+3reb+2ast

Maitland M. - Norths Bears 98-66

The most important game in the last round took place in Maitland between third ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (9-7) and fourth ranked Mustangs (10-6) on Sunday night. Norths Soul Sports Bears were crushed by Mustangs on the road 66-98. Mustangs dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Norths Soul Sports Bears' 32. Mustangs forced 27 Norths Soul Sports Bears turnovers. New Zealand center James Hunter (208-1991, college: S.Dakota) orchestrated the victory by scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. Daniel Millburn contributed with 16 points for the winners. Four Mustangs players scored in double figures. Forward Brandon Freire (201) replied with 7 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Brennan Rymer (183, college: Azusa Pacific) added 8 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Norths Soul Sports Bears. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mustangs moved-up to third place in League. Norths Soul Sports Bears at the other side dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Mustangs are looking forward to face Bandits (#7) in Albury in the next round. Norths Soul Sports Bears will play at home against Bulls and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Norths Bears: G.Thomas 12+4reb+1ast, M.Ignatius 9+3reb, O.Angus 8+4reb+1ast, B.Rymer 8+6reb+3ast, B.Fakira 7+5reb, M.Robert 7+4reb+1ast
Maitland M.: J.Hunter 20+7reb, D.Millburn 16+2reb+2ast, S.Watson 13+4reb+2ast, S.McGann 12+7reb, M.Gray 9+2reb, W.Cranston-Lown 9+1reb+5ast

Group North

NGC Seahawks - Logan T. 75-99

Very expected game when 15th ranked Seahawks (4-12) were smashed by fifth ranked Thunder (10-5) in Runaway Bay 99-75 on Sunday. American guard Jeremy Kendle (186-1988, college: Bellarmine) notched 24 points and 8 assists to lead the effort and forward Mitch Young (206-1990, college: St.Mary's, CA) supported him with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Five Thunder players scored in double figures. Coach 's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 27 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists by center Jordan Hunter (208-1997, college: St.Mary's, CA) did not help to save the game for Seahawks. Forward Lloyd McVeigh (197-2003) added 16 points for the hosts. Thunder moved-up to fourth place in League. Loser Seahawks keep the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. Thunder will meet at home Rockets (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Seahawks will play against the league's second-placed Rollers (#2) in Gold Coast and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
NGC Seahawks: J.Hunter 27+18reb+6ast, M.Lloyd 16+4reb+3ast, A.Krause 14+4reb+3ast, D.Gurney 6+4reb, W.Lachlan 5+2reb, P.Darcy 5+2reb+2ast
Logan T.: J.Kendle 24+3reb+8ast, M.Young 19+9reb+3ast, M.Boston 13+4reb+1ast, M.Jean-Luc 12+5reb, T.Howard 11+2reb+1ast, R.Bach 10+8reb+3ast

SD Spartans - SW Metro P. 102-71

There was a small surprise when sixteenth ranked Brisbane Spartans (3-12) rolled over at home 13th ranked South West Metro Pirates (4-10) 102-71 on Sunday. Brisbane Spartans made 24-of-24 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. They also forced 23 South West Metro Pirates turnovers. Brisbane Spartans looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Jalen Canty (203-1995, college: UCSB, agency: Haylett Sports) notched 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and center Ngor Nai (208, college: Baton Rouge) supported him with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Brisbane Spartans players scored in double figures. Even 9 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists by Brandon Edwards did not help to save the game for South West Metro Pirates. Guard Brendan Teys (188-1990) added 18 points for the guests. 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. Brisbane Spartans maintains sixteenth position in League with 3-12 record. Loser South West Metro Pirates keep the thirteenth place with ten games lost. Brisbane Spartans will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. South West Metro Pirates will play against Rip City (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: B.Teys 18+2reb+2ast, J.Matysek 14+2reb, E.Brandon 9+12reb+4ast, T.Young 8+8reb+3ast, Z.Carter 8+3reb, J.Blackman 5+1reb
SD Spartans: J.Canty 30+7reb+4ast, N.Nai 16+7reb+3ast, F.Williams 16, C.Cedar 14+2reb+6ast, A.Jacob 10+6reb, H.Ben 8+2reb+1ast

Group South

Bendigo B. - Casey C. 85-78

Not a big story in a game when 16th ranked Cavaliers (5-11) lost on the road to sixth ranked Bendigo Braves (10-6) 85-78 on Sunday. Bendigo Braves dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Cavaliers' 26. Naturalized South Sudanese guard Kuany Kuany (201-1994, college: Chaminade) notched 30 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and Senegalese center Sidy Djitte (208-1994, college: Clemson) supported him with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Even a double-double of 14 points and 12 rebounds by guard William Hickey (194-1999) did not help to save the game for Cavaliers. Jordan Bell added 12 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bendigo Braves moved-up to fifth place in League. Loser Cavaliers keep the sixteenth position with 11 games lost. Bendigo Braves will meet Spectres (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cavaliers will play against Sabres in Cheltenham and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: R.Bray 16+1reb+1ast, M.Donlan 15+2reb, H.William 14+12reb+3ast, B.Jordan 12+8reb+2ast, M.McInnes 8+3reb, M.Riggs 6+3reb
Bendigo B.: K.Kuany 30+5reb+6ast, R.Luke 18+5reb+2ast, J.Lloyd 17+3reb+1ast, S.Djitte 15+15reb, M.Clarke 5+2reb+2ast, I.Murphy 0+2reb

Waverley F. - Melbourne T. 92-64

Everything went according to plan when tenth ranked Waverley Falcons (9-7) outplayed 17th ranked Tigers (4-12) in Mount Waverley 92-64 on Sunday. Waverley Falcons outrebounded Tigers 45-25 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American guard Durrell McDonald (188, college: Mercyhurst) notched 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and guard Dexter Kernich-Drew (199-1991, college: WSU) supported him with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Waverley Falcons players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 4 assists by Livai Smith did not help to save the game for Tigers. Center Simon Bradbury (215-1989) added 10 points and 7 rebounds for the guests. 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. Waverley Falcons moved-up to eighth place in League. Loser Tigers keep the seventeenth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: L.Smith 12+3reb+4ast, T.Patrick 10+1reb, C.Taj 10+4reb+3ast, S.Bradbury 10+7reb, M.Wearne 8+3reb+4ast, M.Gaze 8+2reb+1ast
Waverley F.: D.McDonald 14+6reb+5ast, T.Forsyth 13+7reb+1ast, D.Kernich-Drew 11+6reb+6ast, B.Lewis 11+5reb+4ast, J.Heath 11+1ast, D.Larkin 10+9reb+1ast

Keilor T. - Frankston B. 69-79

There was no surprise when 15th ranked Thunder (6-11) lost to ninth ranked Frankston Blues (9-7) in Melbourne 69-79 on Sunday. Frankston Blues outrebounded Thunder 46-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. Guard Alister MacDonald (186-1992) notched 22 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Lucas Barker (183-1993, college: Indianapolis) supported him with 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 21 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by American forward Tyler Kidd (196, college: Ohio Northern) did not help to save the game for Thunder. Power forward Cirkook Riak (203-1992, college: Lamar St.CC) added 13 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Five Frankston Blues and four Thunder players scored in double figures. Thunder's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Frankston Blues moved-up to seventh place in League. Loser Thunder keeps the fifteenth position with 11 games lost. Frankston Blues will meet at home Knox Raiders (#10) in the next round. Thunder will play against Diamond Valley Eagles (#13) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: T.Kidd 21+5reb+6ast, C.Riak 13+10reb+2ast, J.Lampkin 11+5reb+2ast, R.Lewis 10+4reb+1ast, D.Kian 7+3reb, S.Matt 4+1reb+2ast
Frankston B.: A.MacDonald 22+6reb, A.Bailey 13+6reb+1ast, L.Barker 13+8reb+4ast, I.Hadziomerovic 12+5reb+2ast, D.Trist 11+9reb+1ast, P.Will 3+1reb

Group West

Joondalup W. - Geraldton B. 78-91

An interesting game for Buccaneers (16-2) which played road game in Joondalup against 3rd ranked Wanneroo (13-4). First ranked Buccaneers managed to get a 13-point victory 91-78. Buccaneers outrebounded Wanneroo 42-31 including 18 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American Cameron Coleman (198-1992, college: York, NE, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Johny Narkle (198-2001) supported him with 24 points and 5 rebounds. Even 20 points and 6 rebounds by swingman Jordan Wellsteed (194-1995) did not help to save the game for Wanneroo. American swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Buccaneers maintains first position in League with 16-2 record. Loser Wanneroo keeps the third place with four games lost. Buccaneers will meet at home Hawks (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Wanneroo will play against Senators (#5) in Perth and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: J.Wellsteed 20+6reb+2ast, J.Wade 15+6reb+4ast, C.Turnage 15+8reb+4ast, T.Parkinson 10+2reb+1ast, M.Colton 10+3reb+2ast, S.Vaiangina 6+6reb+3ast
Geraldton B.: N.Johny 24+5reb+2ast, C.Coleman 22+10reb+4ast, M.Meunier 18+3reb+3ast, M.Muo 12+2reb+8ast, S.Stewart 9+4reb+1ast, F.Klasztorny 4+1reb+2ast



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