Big V D2 Round 2 (Regular Season): McKinnon keep a leadership position

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

Cougars smashed Steelers in McKinnon 115-84. McKinnon outrebounded Western PS 44-30 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. McKinnon shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 55.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Western PS's players. American guard Adam Anderson (193, college: St.Rose, NY) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Mongolian forward Steve Wooten Jr. (198-1998, college: Bethesda) contributed with 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Western PS. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Steelers will play next round against Melbourne Uni trying to get back on the winning streak. Cougars will try to continue on its current victory against Wyndham in Werribee.
Storm recorded a loss in Bellarine. Hosts were rolled over by Jets 98-77. Canadian guard Joshua Yorke-Frazer (183-1995, college: Seneca) scored 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Benjamon Robertson chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jets will play against Blackburn in Melbourne in the next round. Storm will play at home against Camberwell to get more than just one victory in their record.
The game in Melbourne was also quite interesting. Warriors played at the court of Vikings. Warriors managed to secure a 8-point victory 117-109 on Saturday. Malik Colvin-Seldon notched a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 6 assists by Kortland Martin did not help to save the game for Blackburn. Vikings' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Warriors will meet Keysborough on the road in the next round. Vikings will play against Hume City and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: Wyndham beat Melbourne Uni on the road 96-86. Keysborough won against Melbourne Uni on its own court 90-85. Shepparton outscored Camberwell in a road game 100-79. Hume City rolled over Keysborough at home 91-65.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 7 steals by Carlo Camp of Hume City.



Blackburn - Pakenham 109-117

The game in Melbourne was also quite interesting. Warriors played at the court of Vikings. Warriors managed to secure a 8-point victory 117-109 on Saturday. Pakenham dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Vikings's 40 and made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Pakenham outrebounded Blackburn 54-39 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pakenham looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Malik Colvin-Seldon (203-1996, college: Cumberlands) notched a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Matt Berkec supported him with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Five Warriors players scored in double figures. Even 33 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 6 assists by American point guard Kortland Martin (180, college: FHU) did not help to save the game for Blackburn. His fellow American import guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) added 33 points (!!!) for the hosts. Vikings' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Warriors will meet Keysborough on the road in the next round. Vikings will play against Hume City and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pakenham: M.Colvin-Seldon 39+13reb+3ast, J.Dow 19+3reb+4ast, B.Matt 16+10reb+2ast, C.Fredrickson 15+4reb+5ast, J.Davis 12+12reb+1ast, W.Ned 8+5reb+6ast
Blackburn: J.Legan 33+4reb+2ast, K.Martin 33+5reb+6ast, F.Jasper 15+6reb+1ast, B.Niop 9+1reb, Z.Michael 9+12reb+3ast, D.Pino 4+1reb+3ast

McKinnon - Western PS 115-84

Cougars smashed Steelers in McKinnon 115-84. McKinnon outrebounded Western PS 44-30 including a 36-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. McKinnon shot the lights out from three sinking 19 long-distance shots on high 55.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Western PS's players. American guard Adam Anderson (193, college: St.Rose, NY) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals. Mongolian forward Steve Wooten Jr. (198-1998, college: Bethesda) contributed with 24 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. American center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) replied with 18 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import Anthony Kimble (196-1987, college: GSU) added 23 points in the effort for Western PS. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Steelers will play next round against Melbourne Uni trying to get back on the winning streak. Cougars will try to continue on its current victory against Wyndham in Werribee.
Top scorers:
McKinnon: A.Anderson 26+6reb+6ast, S.Wooten Jr. 24+6reb+2ast, L.Smith 17+3reb+1ast, S.Maharaj 12+7reb+1ast, L.Peynenborg 11+3reb+2ast, R.Hugh 10+3reb+3ast
Western PS: A.Kimble 23+3reb, R.Permenter 18+9reb, D.Elijah 8+5reb+5ast, M.Matthew 8+3reb+2ast, J.Macaulay 8+4reb+2ast, T.Matthew 8+4ast

Melbourne Uni - Wyndham 86-96

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Devils' road victory over Melbourne Uni 96-86 on Saturday. Wyndham looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Myles Thomas (201-1997, college: Tuskegee, agency: Starting 5) notched a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) supported him with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists and 5 steals. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Devils' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 17 points and 9 rebounds by forward Joel Rimes (196) did not help to save the game for Melbourne Uni. Lukas Kafritsas (193-1997) added 15 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Devils will meet McKinnon on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Melbourne Uni will play against Western PS and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Wyndham: M.Thomas 30+12reb, A.Dolny 27, T.Manassa 14+11reb+13ast, A.Ayilara 11+7reb+2ast, J.Oskar 5, D.Herbert 5+6reb+5ast
Melbourne Uni: N.Masunda 19+3reb, R.Joel 17+9reb+3ast, L.Kafritsas 15+7reb+3ast, M.Shayan 12+3reb+2ast, P.Zac 8+9reb+1ast, S.Lucas 6+5reb+2ast

Keysborough - Melbourne Uni 90-85

Cougars used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Melbourne 90-85 on Sunday night. Keysborough made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. American point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) notched 28 points and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import guard Nick Carlson (193-2000, college: St.Scholastica) supported him with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Worth to mention Williams played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Cougars' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even a double-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Shayan Mahboobi did not help to save the game for Melbourne Uni. Power forward Liam Killey (203) added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cougars will meet at home Pakenham in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Melbourne Uni will play against Western PS and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Keysborough: A.Williams 28+2reb+4ast, A.Trent 17+4reb+1ast, N.Carlson 17+7reb+6ast, G.Newby 13+12reb, M.Dylan 7+3reb+1ast, J.Leclerc 6+4reb+3ast
Melbourne Uni: M.Shayan 23+10reb+5ast, R.Joel 21+1reb+2ast, L.Killey 12+11reb+2ast, R.Samuel 11+4reb+1ast, S.Lucas 9+3reb+3ast, P.Zac 9+10reb+1ast

Bellarine - Sunbury 77-98

Storm recorded a loss in Bellarine. Hosts were rolled over by Jets 98-77. Sunbury outrebounded Bellarine 45-33 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Bellarine was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Canadian guard Joshua Yorke-Frazer (183-1995, college: Seneca) scored 25 points, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Benjamon Robertson chipped in 18 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Yorke-Frazer is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and forward Rohan Jarvie produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jets will play against Blackburn in Melbourne in the next round. Storm will play at home against Camberwell to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Sunbury: J.Yorke-Frazer 25+4reb+5ast, R.Benjamon 18+10reb, C.Dylan 14+9reb+2ast, B.Nathan 11+7reb+4ast, J.Weston 10+1reb+1ast, S.Koby 9+3reb+2ast
Bellarine: K.Green 23+8reb+1ast, J.Rohan 11+11reb+3ast, G.Nathan 11+1reb+3ast, H.Jamieson 10+1reb, L.Varley 9+2reb+1ast, T.Sebastian 6+3reb+1ast

Camberwell - Shepparton 79-100

Rather predictable result when Gators rolled over Camberwell in Melbourne 100-79 on Saturday. Shepparton made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Canadian swingman Jayden Coke (199, college: Academy of Art, agency: Starting 5) notched a double-double by scoring 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and Lachlan Kego supported him with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Five Gators players scored in double figures. Even 24 points and 4 assists by American point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) did not help to save the game for Camberwell. Forward Luke Liesegang (203-1997) added 15 points and 6 rebounds 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. Gators will meet McKinnon on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Camberwell will play against Bellarine and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Shepparton: J.Coke 31+14reb+2ast, W.Dylan 14+7reb+3ast, K.Lachlan 14+11reb+1ast, K.Joshua 12+2reb+5ast, F.Thomas 11+4reb+2ast, M.Bartlett 6+1reb+2ast
Camberwell: C.Elder 24+3reb+4ast, L.Luke 15+6reb+3ast, V.Samuel 9+5reb+2ast, M.Barkeley 9+3reb, L.Shelley 8+2ast, D.Jackson 6+6reb

Hume City - Keysborough 91-65

There was an upset when Cougars were outscored by Hume City Broncos in Tullamarine 91-65 on Saturday. American players dominated the game. Guard Scott Stone (193-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) notched 25 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Malik McKinney (190, college: West Liberty) supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds by forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) did not help to save the game for Keysborough. Point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Four Keysborough players scored in double figures. Cougars' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Hume City Broncos will meet Blackburn in the next round. Cougars will play against Pakenham and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Hume City: S.Stone 25+9reb+4ast, M.McKinney 20+7reb+2ast, C.Carlo 17+5reb+5ast, T.Clayton 8+16reb+2ast, S.Elijah-Taye 7+4reb+1ast, M.Zach 4+5reb
Keysborough: G.Newby 17+11reb+1ast, M.Dylan 15+7reb+3ast, A.Williams 14+10reb+2ast, N.Carlson 11+8reb+3ast, P.Puoch 2+1reb+1ast, W.Darcy 2+1reb