NBL One Round 2 of Regular Season

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in NBL One. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of Eastern Mavericks against Forestville Eagles 96-84 was the most important game of the last round. Forestville E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international center Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Uche Dibiamaka (193-1999, college: St.Edward's) contributed with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American swingman Melvin Newbern (196-1997, college: Minot St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists for Eastern M.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Norwood Flames recorded a loss in Gawler. Visitors were defeated by Central District Lions 118-113. American swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes, agency: AltusBasket) scored 29 points, 6 assists and 8 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Apiok Dau chipped in 23 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. American power forward Jack Hemphill (208-1999, college: SFC) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Norwood Flames' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of Eagles against Senators on Thursday night. Visiting Eagles were defeated by Senators in Perth 97-83. Michael Harris notched 42 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort. Senators' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 30 points and 7 rebounds by Sunday Dech did not help to save the game for East Perth E.. Senators will meet at home Perry Lakes H. in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Eagles will play against Kalamunda ES and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: S.Adelaide P. beat W.Adelaide B. on the road 98-92. Winless N.Adelaide R. lost to undefeated Sturt S. on its own court 62-104. Winless Mandurah lost to undefeated Cockburn C. in Hamilton Hill 91-103. Rockingham F. managed to beat SW Slammers at home 96-85. Perry Lakes H. defeated Kalamunda ES on the opponent's court 87-82. Willetton T. beat Lakeside L. in a home game 107-101. Winless Perth R. lost to undefeated Joondalup W. on the road 67-89.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by Jacob Rigoni of Sturt S..

Group Central

Forestville E. - Eastern M. 96-84

First defeat of Eastern Mavericks against Forestville Eagles 96-84 was the most important game of the last round. Forestville E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The former international center Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Uche Dibiamaka (193-1999, college: St.Edward's) contributed with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American swingman Melvin Newbern (196-1997, college: Minot St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Fred Webb (-1999) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Eastern M.Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: D.Johnson 22+10reb+3ast, G.Mays 19+6reb+1ast, U.Dibiamaka 16+8reb+6ast, A.Doyle 16+4reb+8ast, B.Rathjen 15+9reb+3ast, O.Hulland 4+3reb
Eastern M.: M.Newbern 18+16reb+5ast, W.Fred 14+5reb+7ast, J.Rawls 12+7reb+2ast, L.Hunter 11+5reb+3ast, M.Nuangki 11+5reb+1ast, R.Owen 7+5reb+1ast

C.District L. - Norwood F. 118-113

Norwood Flames recorded a loss in Gawler. Visitors were defeated by Central District Lions 118-113. C.District L. outrebounded Norwood F. 41-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. C.District L. players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes, agency: AltusBasket) scored 29 points, 6 assists and 8 steals to lead the charge for the winners and forward Apiok Dau (-1999) chipped in 23 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Jenkins is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American power forward Jack Hemphill (208-1999, college: SFC) responded with 25 points and 6 rebounds and guard Riley Harrap (-2000) scored 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Norwood Flames' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: B.Jenkins 29+4reb+6ast, D.Apiok 23+9reb+2ast, M.Richards 18+7reb+7ast, L.Manhom 14+13reb+3ast, K.Sapwell 13+3reb+4ast, G.Spencer 11+1reb
Norwood F.: J.Hemphill 25+6reb+3ast, H.Riley 22+5reb+4ast, I.Miller-Jose 16+2reb, B.Morrow 13+3reb+9ast, J.Stanwix 12+8reb+4ast, M.Darcy 10+1reb+1ast

W.Adelaide B. - S.Adelaide P. 92-98

No shocking result in a game when South Adelaide Panthers beat Bearcats in Woodville 98-92 on Friday. American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) notched a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Tom Kubank (201-1995, college: Mary) supported him with 18 points. Five South Adelaide Panthers players scored in double figures. Even 45 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds by naturalized Filipino guard Jordan Heading (188-1996, college: CBU) did not help to save the game for W.Adelaide B.. Guard Mirko Djeric (193-1995) added 15 points and 6 assists for the hosts. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: A.Starling 35+12reb+3ast, T.Kubank 18+4reb+2ast, C.Scott 13+1reb+3ast, S.Johns 13+5reb+6ast, C.Ellison 10+10reb, J.Jaspers 4+1reb
W.Adelaide B.: J.Heading 45+9reb+3ast, M.Djeric 15+4reb+6ast, J.West 11+6reb+1ast, J.Spear 9+7reb+4ast, S.Sean 5+4reb+3ast, T.Matthew 4+2reb

N.Adelaide R. - Sturt S. 62-104

Very expected game when North Adelaide Rockets were smashed by Sturt Sabres in Greenacres 104-62 on Saturday. Sturt S. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to North Adelaide Rockets's 28. Sturt S. forced 20 N.Adelaide R. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by N.Adelaide R.'s players. Naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) notched 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and American forward Tobias Dowdell (201-1990, college: ABU) supported him with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Sturt Sabres' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 15 points and 17 rebounds by forward Koop McCalop (-1994) did not help to save the game for N.Adelaide R.. American guard Durrell McDonald (188-1994, college: Mercyhurst) added 19 points for the hosts. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: J.Rigoni 17+8reb+5ast, T.Dowdell 15+7reb+2ast, H.Toby 13+1reb, E.Noah 11+4reb+1ast, S.Griffin 10+3reb+1ast, S.Jamie 9+3reb+2ast
N.Adelaide R.: D.McDonald 19+4reb+3ast, R.Crawford 18+4reb+4ast, M.Koop 15+17reb+2ast, P.Steven 6+7reb, W.Caleb 4+4reb+2ast, L.Hayden 0

Group West

Cockburn C. - Mandurah M. 103-91

Cougars used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Mandurah 103-91 on Thursday night. Cockburn C. dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Magic's 44. Cockburn C. outrebounded Mandurah 47-36 including 18 on the offensive glass. Guard Josh Hunt (194-2002) notched 25 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) supported him with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 30 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by naturalized French swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: Wayland Baptist) did not help to save the game for Mandurah. American forward Michael Durr (213-1998, college: UCF) added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cougars will meet SW Slammers in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Magic will play against Rockingham F. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cockburn C.: H.Josh 25+9reb+1ast, R.Vague 20+9reb+2ast, G.Field 17+3reb+2ast, P.Nathan 10+5reb, K.Armour 8+5reb+5ast, C.Matt 7+4reb
Mandurah M.: J.Pesava 30+10reb+4ast, J.Molnar 22+1ast, M.Durr 18+11reb+2ast, M.Jermaine 9+2reb+1ast, B.Lachlan 7+2reb+1ast, D.Collins 3+5reb

Rockingham F. - SW Slammers 96-85

Flames used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Bunbury 96-85 on Thursday night. Center Gorjok Gak (211-1996, college: CBU) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 15 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Travis Durnin (201-1998) supported him with 18 points and 16 rebounds. Even a double-double of 31 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals by American swingman Buay Tuach (198-1995, college: LMU, agency: Haylett Sports) did not help to save the game for SW Slammers. Naturalized South Sudanese swingman Manyiel Wugol (198-1999, college: FNU) added 13 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Slammers' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Flames will meet Mandurah on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Slammers will play against Cockburn C. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: G.Gak 28+15reb+2ast, R.Godfrey 24+2reb+7ast, T.Durnin 18+16reb+3ast, H.Cody 10+3reb+2ast, J.Beard 8+5reb+1ast, D.Emmanuel 8+5reb
SW Slammers: B.Tuach 31+10reb+4ast, K.Pharell 13+5reb+2ast, M.Wugol 13+6reb+1ast, C.Devan 13+3reb+1ast, A.Holcombe 6+7reb, F.Jack 4+7reb

Warwick S. - East Perth E. 97-83

Very important is a road loss of Eagles against Senators on Thursday night. Visiting Eagles were defeated by Senators in Perth 97-83. Warwick S. forced 22 East Perth E. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Guard Michael Harris (193-1999) notched 42 points (!!!), 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and American forward Todd Withers (202-1996, college: Queens, NC) supported him with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Senators' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 30 points and 7 rebounds by the former international guard Sunday Dech (195-1994, college: Barry) did not help to save the game for East Perth E.. American guard Taylor Young (190-1990, college: WPU) added 15 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Senators will meet at home Perry Lakes H. in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Eagles will play against Kalamunda ES and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: M.Harris 42+5reb+4ast, T.Withers 31+8reb+6ast, C.Ellis 14+7reb+3ast, S.Tyler 6+7reb+3ast, C.Kye 3+5reb+3ast, K.Berry 1+3reb+2ast
East Perth E.: S.Dech 30+7reb+3ast, T.Young 15+6reb+3ast, P.Elijah 12+1reb+3ast, S.Noah 9+5reb+4ast, S.Reath 8+8reb+2ast, S.Watson 7+7reb+1ast

Kalamunda ES - Perry Lakes H. 82-87

But Suns were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Floreat 87-82 on Thursday night. American forward Jaylen Key (203-1997, college: New Orleans) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Dequan Abrom supported him with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Hawks' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Even 19 points and 6 rebounds by American swingman Bryan Michaels (190-1996, college: Concordia, OR) did not help to save the game for Kalamunda ES. Guard Brendan Dinardo (185-1995) added 16 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Five Perry Lakes H. and four Kalamunda ES players scored in double figures. Hawks will meet Warwick S. in the next round. Suns will play against East Perth E. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: J.Key 21+12reb+4ast, A.Dequan 16+7reb+5ast, L.Phillips 15+11reb+1ast, F.Nicholas 14+4reb+2ast, M.Leary 10+1reb+2ast, P.Keegan 7+2reb
Kalamunda ES: B.Michaels 19+6reb+2ast, B.Dinardo 16+7reb+2ast, E.Jack 13+6reb+4ast, M.Nelson 13+7reb+2ast, R.Maxwell 6+4reb+1ast, S.Salinas 5+4reb+2ast

Willetton T. - Lakeside L. 107-101

Tigers used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from North Lake 107-101 on Thursday night. Willetton T. dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Lightning's 50. Willetton T. outrebounded Lakeside L. 50-35 including 35 on the defensive glass. Willetton T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American guard Michael Dupree (185, college: Northwest) notched 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and naturalized South Sudanese center Deng Gak (208-1998, college: Miami, FL) supported him with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Five Tigers players scored in double figures. Even 38 points (!!!) and 5 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) by American guard Mike Adewunmi (196-1999, college: UTRGV) did not help to save the game for Lakeside L.. His fellow American import forward Marshawn Blackmon (196-1997, college: Newman) added 21 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: M.Dupree 23+5reb+4ast, D.Scott 19+5reb+3ast, D.Gak 16+10reb+1ast, R.Williams 13+3reb+5ast, M.Vigor 11+11reb+5ast, I.Joshua 9+8reb+1ast
Lakeside L.: M.Adewunmi 38+2reb+5ast, M.Blackmon 21+5reb+4ast, B.Justin 12+1reb, T.Parkinson 7+5reb+1ast, D.Jackson 6+11reb, M.Garbellini 4+5reb

Joondalup W. - Perth R. 89-67

Wanneroo used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from Northbridge 89-67 on Thursday night. Joondalup W. made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. Joondalup W. outrebounded Perth R. 44-33 including 32 on the defensive glass. American swingman C.J. Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) notched 38 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Ethan Elliott (190-2004, college: Trinity Baptist) supported him with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line). Even 26 points and 8 rebounds by swingman Tevin Jackson (202-1994, college: McNeese St.) did not help to save the game for Perth R.. American forward Miles Gibson (198, college: Binghamton, agency: YoungGroup Unlimited) added 17 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: C.Turnage 38+5reb+1ast, E.Elliott 20+6reb+4ast, C.Jurlina 13+3reb, C.Davis 7+7reb+2ast, C.Victor-Gabriel 6+7reb, K.Jack 2+1reb
Perth R.: T.Jackson 26+8reb+2ast, M.Gibson 17+4reb, J.Cook-Green 7+4reb+1ast, C.Aylett 5+2reb+2ast, J.Denzel 4+3reb, M.Colton 4+5reb+1ast