State Leagues Latest Results and Stats

- July 30, 2023

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

Maurice Howard

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Big V top team - Devils (17-4) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Melbourne Uni (12-9) 110-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Melbourne Uni. They outrebounded Melbourne Uni 49-37 including 34 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a quality performance of American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 7 assists and the other American import forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) who added 19 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Isaac Turner (190-1992, college: St.Vincent) with 21 points. Melbourne Uni's coach Joel Rimes gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Devils have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-4 record. Melbourne Uni at the other side keeps the sixth place with nine games lost.
Big V top team - Devils (17-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Steelers (2-19) in Western Port 101-81. The winners were led by American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) who scored that evening 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 7 assists and Oskar Jones supported him with 20 points and 4 assists. Devils' coach Maurice Howard allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by naturalized British guard Daryl Corletto (193-1981) did not help to save the game for Steelers. Devils have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-4 record. Steelers lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 19 games lost.
The game in Melbourne supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Cougars (14-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Vikings (5-16). Cougars smashed Vikings 100-66 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Gerrard Newby who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Edward Bourke who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Vikings' coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Cougars maintains fourth position with 14-7 record, which they share with Willetton T. Vikings lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 16 games lost.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 36: Western PS lost to Hume City B. on the opponent's court 105-111. Camberwell unfortunately lost to McKinnon C. in a home game 101-107. Sunbury J. rolled over Bellarine S. on the road 103-84.

Group Big V

Hume City B. - Western PS 111-105

Very expected game in Tullamarine where 10th ranked Steelers (2-19) were defeated by third ranked Hume City Broncos (16-5) 111-105 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Hume City Broncos dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Steelers' 44. They outrebounded Steelers 50-35 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Hume City Broncos looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Corey Fiddes (198, college: CS East Bay) who had a double-double by scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. American point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) chipped in 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Elder is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Hume City Broncos' coach Brett Atley used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Scott Stone (193-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) who recorded 40 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized British guard Daryl Corletto (193-1981) added 27 points and 9 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hume City Broncos have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sunbury J. Steelers lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Western PS: S.Stone 40+8reb+5ast, D.Corletto 27+2reb+9ast, R.Permenter 19+12reb+1ast, T.Matthew 12+3reb+3ast, J.Gaze 5+6reb+2ast, M.Matthew 2+2reb+1ast
Hume City B.: C.Fiddes 23+16reb+4ast, C.Elder 19+6reb+5ast, M.Viitala 18+7reb+1ast, T.Manassa 11+6reb+5ast, M.Puondak 10+1reb+1ast, S.Elijah-Taye 9+2reb+3ast

Blackburn V. - Keysborough C. 66-100

The game in Melbourne supposed to be also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Cougars (14-7) played at the court of 8th ranked Vikings (5-16). Cougars smashed Vikings 100-66 on Saturday. Strangely Vikings outrebounded Cougars 50-37 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) chipped in 27 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Worth to mention Williams played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Edward Bourke who recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and New Zealand guard Dylan Ryburn (185, college: Southeast CC) added 15 points respectively. Vikings' coach already knew that his team would not have a big chance, so allowed to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Cougars maintains fourth position with 14-7 record, which they share with Willetton T. Vikings lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 16 games lost.
Top scorers:
Blackburn V.: D.Ryburn 15+4reb+2ast, B.Edward 14+11reb+4ast, R.Mitchell 11+7reb, K.Titgyeth 8+5reb+1ast, H.Jakobe 6+6reb, M.D'Agostino 6+2reb+2ast
Keysborough C.: A.Williams 27+5reb+8ast, G.Newby 25+15reb+4ast, M.Dylan 16+5reb+3ast, K.Smith 15+3reb+1ast, M.Murray 9+6reb+6ast, J.Leclerc 8+3reb

Camberwell - McKinnon C. 101-107

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Cougars' (13-8) road victory over 7th ranked Camberwell (6-15) 107-101 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) who scored 35 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The other American import guard Nathan Davis (193-1998, college: Seton Hill) chipped in 23 points and 9 rebounds. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Jay Mackenzie who recorded a triple-double by scoring 27 points, 18 rebounds, 10 assists and 9 blocks and American Anthony Kimble (196-1987, college: GSC) added 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cougars moved-up to fifth place. Loser Camberwell keeps the seventh position with 15 games lost.
Top scorers:
Camberwell: A.Kimble 33+7reb+2ast, M.Jay 27+18reb+10ast, C.Ben 18+1reb+4ast, G.James 9+1reb+7ast, J.West 5+3reb+1ast, B.Fisto 5
McKinnon C.: S.Black 35+7reb+5ast, N.Davis 23+9reb+1ast, J.Beasley 12+8reb+1ast, J.Vandenberg 10+7reb, B.Mitchell 9+3reb+7ast, L.Joe 7+3reb

Melbourne Uni - Wyndham D. 86-110

Big V top team - Devils (17-4) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they crushed sixth ranked Melbourne Uni (12-9) 110-86. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Melbourne Uni. They outrebounded Melbourne Uni 49-37 including 34 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a quality performance of American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 7 assists and the other American import forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) who added 19 points and 15 rebounds during the contest. Howard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Devils players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American Isaac Turner (190-1992, college: St.Vincent) with 21 points and forward Zac Polglaze scored 8 points and 12 rebounds. Melbourne Uni's coach Joel Rimes gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Devils have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-4 record. Melbourne Uni at the other side keeps the sixth place with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
Melbourne Uni: I.Turner 21+4reb, X.Evans 14+3reb+1ast, N.Masunda 12+2reb, P.Zac 8+12reb+2ast, M.Shayan 8+4reb+3ast, L.Killey 6+4reb+1ast
Wyndham D.: M.Howard 30+3reb+7ast, A.Dolny 24+3reb+2ast, K.Green 19+15reb+1ast, A.Ayilara 15+11reb+4ast, D.Herbert 12+7reb+1ast, T.Abram 5+1reb+1ast

Bellarine S. - Sunbury J. 84-103

Not a big story in a game in Bellarine where 9th ranked Storm (4-17) was rolled over by third ranked Jets (16-5) 103-84 on Saturday. Jets made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Ishmael Sanders (188, college: C-N) who scored 42 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Naturalized Canadian guard Maxwell Barkeley (188-1992, college: Simon Fraser) chipped in 18 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Lewis Varley (186-1993) who recorded 18 points and Sebastian Thomason added 17 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jets have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Hume City B. Storm lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the ninth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Bellarine S.: L.Varley 18+4reb+2ast, T.Sebastian 17+4reb+2ast, K.Max 11+1reb+1ast, H.Jamieson 8+8reb, G.Nathan 6+2reb+7ast, B.Jesse 6+4reb+1ast
Sunbury J.: I.Sanders 42+7reb+3ast, M.Barkeley 18+1reb+6ast, G.Blackshear 14+9reb+1ast, M.Nathan 9+10reb+6ast, C.Ned 5+1reb+1ast, W.Jeremy 4+9reb+4ast

Western PS - Wyndham D. 81-101

Big V top team - Devils (17-4) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Steelers (2-19) in Western Port 101-81. Devils players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Maurice Howard (185-1997, college: Alcorn St., agency: Green Sports Management) who scored that evening 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Oskar Jones supported him with 20 points and 4 assists. Howard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Devils' coach Maurice Howard allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 26 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists by naturalized British guard Daryl Corletto (193-1981) did not help to save the game for Steelers. American center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) added 12 points and 20 rebounds. Four Steelers players scored in double figures. Devils have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 17-4 record. Steelers lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 19 games lost.
Top scorers:
Western PS: D.Corletto 26+7reb+5ast, J.Gaze 12+4reb+1ast, R.Permenter 12+20reb+2ast, M.Matthew 12+3reb+4ast, T.Matthew 7+5reb+2ast, H.Edward 5+4reb+1ast
Wyndham D.: M.Howard 34+5reb+7ast, J.Oskar 20+1reb+4ast, T.Abram 9+4reb+2ast, D.Emmanwiel 8+7reb+1ast, A.Dolny 8+3reb+2ast, A.Ayilara 8+4reb+2ast

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