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KJ Feagin

The round was exceptionally exciting as four games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

There was a change at the Big V leadership position after last games. Round 18 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Frankston Blues (8-3). They were defeated by second ranked Knox Raiders (8-4) 87-78 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Frankston Blues. They outrebounded Frankston Blues 47-35 including 33 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Knox Raiders made 8 blocks. American point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) scored 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Wayne Stewart Jr (201, college: A&M-Commerce) chipped in 17 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Knox Raiders' coach Matthew Nunn used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Knox Raiders have an impressive six-game winning streak. Despite that victory Knox Raiders went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Joondalup W. and Sandringham S. Frankston Blues at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Perry Lakes H.. Frankston Blues will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Knox Raiders will try to continue on its current victory against tenth ranked Waverley Falcons in Mount Waverley.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Eltham Wildcats as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Frankston Blues) loss. Eltham Wildcats defeated 17th ranked Ringwood Hawks at home 104-99. Power forward Callum Dalton (207-2000) notched a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Joshua Sykes supported him with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 28 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) by American forward Kyle Daggett (198-1999, college: Shepherd) did not help to save the game for Ringwood Hawks. Eltham Wildcats have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. Ringwood Hawks at the other side dropped to the fourteenth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Melbourne T. and NW Tasmania. Ringwood Hawks will play next round against Thunder trying to get back on the winning streak. Eltham Wildcats will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Leading Hume City Broncos (8-3) recorded its third loss in Tullamarine on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Devils (8-3) 98-85. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was Maurice Howard who scored 27 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Christopher Elder who recorded 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Hume City Broncos' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Devils have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Hume City Broncos. 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 18: Melbourne Uni destroyed Bellarine S. on the opponent's court 101-74. Camberwell managed to outperform Western PS in a home game 116-113. BA CoE rolled over Hornsby S. on the road 104-54. Norths B. defeated Cent.Coast C. on its own court 89-78. Newcastle F. beat Bankstown B. in Broadmeadow 66-62. Canberra G. destroyed Inner WB at home 99-73. Sydney C. was outscored by Illawarra H. 2 on the opponent's court 77-55. Maitland M. managed to beat Albury W.B. in a home game 91-80. Hills H. was defeated by Sutherland S. on the road 95-88. Penrith P. was beaten by Manly Warr. on its own court 69-81. Townsville H. lost to Gold Coast R. in a road game 93-106. Logan T. outscored Brisbane C. at home 98-79. Darwin S. recorded a loss to Mackay M. on the opponent's court 92-86. NGC Seahawks defeated Townsville H. in a home game 90-86. Darwin S. was beaten by Rockhampton R. on the road 99-89. USC Rip won against SD Spartans on its own court 104-91. Logan T. outscored SC Phoenix in Loganholme 91-72. Mt Gambier recorded a loss to Sandringham S. at home 84-95. Nunawading S. was defeated by Geelong S. on the opponent's court 90-82. Ballarat M. was beaten by Waverley F. in a home game 95-108. Casey C. won against Kilsyth C. on the road 72-64. Dandenong R. unfortunately lost to NW Tasmania on its own court 92-95. Bendigo B. recorded a loss to Diamond V.E. in Greensborough 93-107. Keilor T. was defeated by Hobart C. at home 78-81. Winless Mandurah M. was beaten by Lakeside L. on the opponent's court 90-80. Perth R. won against Cockburn C. in a home game 82-78. Rockingham F. unfortunately lost to Geraldton B. on the road 91-92. Winless Mandurah M. recorded a loss to Willetton T. on its own court 106-108. Lakeside L. defeated SW Slammers in North Lake 87-74. Warwick S. were smashed by Joondalup W. at home 77-107. Goldfields G. won against East Perth E. on the opponent's court 93-87. Perry Lakes H. managed to outperform Kalamunda ES in a home game 96-86.