NBL One Round 9 (Regular Season): Gold Coast R. keep a leadership position

After 9 rounds played we can already see who rules in the NBL One and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Rollers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Rollers defeated bottom-ranked South West Metro Pirates in Gold Coast 111-94. Gold Coast R. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to South West Metro Pirates's 44 and made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Gold Coast R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The former international guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners and forward Elijah Kamu (196-2005) chipped in 26 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. SW Metro P. at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated South Adelaide Panthers (3-1) in Pasadena. Visitors were edged by Sturt Sabres (4-0) 97-94. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of South Adelaide Panthers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and Jacob Rigoni accounted for 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) came up with 30 points and 5 rebounds for S.Adelaide P. in the defeat. Sturt Sabres have a solid series of four victories in a row. Sturt S. maintains first place with 4-0 record. S.Adelaide P. at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
A very close game took place in Mandurah between Buccaneers and Magic. Leader Buccaneers (3-0) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Magic (2-3). Buccaneers managed to escape with a 1-point win 104-103 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Magic. The best player for the winners was Johny Narkle who scored 32 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Joel Murray who recorded 24 points and 5 assists. Buccaneers have a solid series of three victories in a row. Geraldton B. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Joondalup W. and Maitland. Loser Magic keeps the seventh place with three games lost. Geraldton B. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mandurah will play against Cockburn C. (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 9: winless Penrith lost to Cent.Coast C. on the opponent's court 95-112. Winless Hornsby S. unfortunately lost to Inner WB in a home game 87-104. Canberra G. managed to beat Newcastle F. on the road 67-60. Winless USC Rip was defeated by SD Spartans on its own court 78-85. Bendigo beat Casey in a road game 81-79. Keilor T. won against Geelong S. at home 103-97. Ballarat M. managed to outperform Mt Gambier on the opponent's court 105-94. Winless Melbourne T. was rolled over Knox R. in a home game 55-87.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 32 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Jalen Gibbs of Keilor T..

Group Central

Sturt S. - S.Adelaide P. 97-94

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated South Adelaide Panthers (3-1) in Pasadena. Visitors were edged by Sturt Sabres (4-0) 97-94. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of South Adelaide Panthers. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Sturt S. players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. American guard Jordan Forbes (193-1998, college: Salem) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals for the winning side and naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) accounted for 36 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) came up with 30 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Samuel Johns (193-1995) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for S.Adelaide P. in the defeat. Four S.Adelaide P. players scored in double figures. Sturt Sabres have a solid series of four victories in a row. Sturt S. maintains first place with 4-0 record. S.Adelaide P. at the other side keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: A.Starling 30+5reb+2ast, J.Jaspers 14+8reb, S.Johns 13+6reb+7ast, T.Kubank 11+4reb+4ast, R.Martin 10+1reb+5ast, C.Ellison 8+8reb+1ast
Sturt S.: J.Rigoni 36+7reb+3ast, J.Forbes 23+14reb+9ast, S.Daly 17+3reb+4ast, T.Dowdell 9+3reb+1ast, S.Jamie 7+5reb, D.Nash 3+2reb+2ast

Group East

Cent.Coast C. - Penrith P. 112-95

Very expected game in Terrigal where bottom-ranked Panthers (0-2) were defeated by eighth ranked Crusaders (2-1) 112-95 on Sunday. Cent.Coast C. made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Robert Heath (-1998) who scored 36 points (!!!) and 4 assists. Center Chan Nai (208-2000, college: Baton Rouge) chipped in a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Benjamin Kearins (190-1994) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and forward Brodie Schwarzer (195-2004) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Panthers' coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Cent.Coast C. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Panthers still closes the standings with two games lost. They share the position with Hills H. and Illawarra H. 2. Cent.Coast C. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Penrith will play against Bankstown B. (#3) in Condell Park and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: B.Kearins 24+10reb+2ast, F.Caleb 20+4reb+2ast, S.Brodie 16+8reb+3ast, F.Jaedyn 11+4reb+2ast, A.Atien 8+6reb+1ast, E.Zeke 7+5reb+1ast
Cent.Coast C.: H.Robert 36+4reb+4ast, C.Nai 26+13reb+1ast, T.Akamarmoi 18+6reb+1ast, E.Wardlow 15+2reb+6ast, J.Trustum 9+7reb, C.Luke 8+7reb+10ast

Hornsby S. - Inner WB 87-104

Very predictable result in Hornsby where fifth ranked Bulls (3-1) defeated bottom-ranked Spiders (0-4) 104-87 on Sunday. Inner WB shot 61.9 percent from the field and made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Inner WB forced 20 Hornsby S. turnovers and had a 29-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. Inner WB looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Zach Hudson (203-1997, college: CBC) who scored 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Central African forward Alex Higgins-Titsha (197-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Bulls players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was center Aaron Redhead (-1998) who recorded 26 points and 7 rebounds and Raymond Takchi (, college: W.Valley JC) added 8 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Inner WB moved-up to second place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Spiders still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Melbourne T. and N.Adelaide R.. Inner WB will meet Sydney C. (#4) in the next round. Hornsby S. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hornsby S.: R.Aaron 26+7reb+2ast, A.Brian 18+1reb+1ast, G.Kingsley 13, C.Nate 9+1reb, R.Takchi 8+10reb+5ast, W.Isaiah 5+3ast
Inner WB: C.Ramon 23+3reb+3ast, Z.Hudson 21+9reb+7ast, H.Alex 20+10reb, T.Nicko 13+2reb+2ast, T.Tolovae 12+4reb+3ast, F.Viliami 8+4reb+7ast

Newcastle F. - Canberra G. 60-67

Not a big story in a game in Broadmeadow where bottom-ranked Falcons (0-3) were defeated by seventh ranked Canberra Gunners (2-1) 67-60 on Sunday. Canberra G. outrebounded Newcastle F. 47-35 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) who scored 8 points and 22 rebounds. Forward William Mayfield (-2000) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and guard Kobe Shannon (193, college: Midland) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Canberra G. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Falcons still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Newcastle F.: R.Beisty 25+11reb+2ast, K.Shannon 9+6reb+2ast, M.Francis 9+1reb+3ast, M.Cherry 7+4reb+2ast, J.Smith 5+3reb+2ast, G.Jaidyn 5+7reb+3ast
Canberra G.: S.Lachlan 22+4reb+1ast, M.William 17+7reb+3ast, D.Emelifeonwu 10+3reb+1ast, G.Morison 8+22reb+3ast, P.Cameron 4+2reb+1ast, R.Mitchell 3+3reb

Group North

USC Rip - SD Spartans 78-85

There was a surprise result in Sippy Downs where sixteenth ranked Brisbane Spartans (1-1) beat bottom-ranked Rip City (0-1) 85-78 on Sunday. SD Spartans outrebounded USC Rip 45-33 including 35 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was New Zealand center Tyrell Harrison (214-1999) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds (on 12-of-14 shooting from the field). Forward Corey Shervill (201-1998, college: St.Edward's) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Kobe McDowell-White (183-2004) who recorded 18 points and 7 assists and guard Darnell Robateau (185, college: PLNU) added 20 points respectively. Rip City's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Brisbane Spartans left bottom position moving up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Rip City still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
USC Rip: D.Robateau 20+2reb+2ast, M.Kobe 18+4reb+7ast, J.Robateau 14+5reb+2ast, S.Liam 9+2reb, D.Dawam 6+6reb+3ast, J.Lucas 5+4reb
SD Spartans: T.Harrison 28+10reb+2ast, J.Bairstow 14+9reb+2ast, C.Shervill 12+13reb+1ast, N.Fee 9+2ast, A.Ugrinic 7+4reb+1ast, M.Kerle 7+4reb+1ast

Gold Coast R. - SW Metro P. 111-94

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Rollers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Rollers defeated bottom-ranked South West Metro Pirates in Gold Coast 111-94. Gold Coast R. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to South West Metro Pirates's 44 and made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Gold Coast R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The former international guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) stepped up with a triple-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners and forward Elijah Kamu (196-2005) chipped in 26 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and guard Brendan Teys (188-1990) scored 28 points. Five Gold Coast R. and four SW Metro P. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with 3 other teams. SW Metro P. at the other side still closes the standings with one game lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: B.Teys 28+2reb+2ast, K.Woodfall 24+2reb+3ast, L.Patterson 18+9reb+6ast, S.Roman 11+9reb+1ast, L.Anderson 7+9reb+3ast, N.Peters 4+1reb
Gold Coast R.: J.Cadee 28+12reb+12ast, K.Elijah 26+7reb, T.Diop 18+4reb, M.Boston 17+7reb+8ast, D.Titus 11+7reb+5ast, J.Eustace 7+3reb+3ast

Group South

Casey C. - Bendigo B. 79-81

There was no surprise in Cranbourne where 13th ranked Cavaliers (1-3) were edged by sixth ranked Bendigo Braves (3-1) 81-79 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-1999, college: LCU) who scored 23 points. American swingman Andrew Robinson (201-1996, college: Coppin St.) chipped in 20 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Dillon Stith (201-1992, college: St.Vincent) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Bendigo Braves have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Cavaliers dropped to the seventh position with three games lost. They share it with 7 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: D.Stith 22+14reb+1ast, P.Bungei 16+5reb+3ast, J.Tomasi 12+7reb+1ast, A.Thoseby 9+5reb+1ast, A.Karabatsos 8+2reb+4ast, B.Jarred 5
Bendigo B.: R.Mackenzie 23+2reb+2ast, A.Robinson 20+3reb+2ast, O.Lachlan 14+5reb+1ast, K.Bar 8+8reb, M.Dylan 7+3reb+1ast, I.Murphy 5+5reb+2ast

Keilor T. - Geelong S. 103-97

There was a surprise result in Melbourne where fourteenth ranked Thunder (2-2) won against higher ranked Geelong Supercats (1-2) 103-97 on Sunday. Keilor T. shot 26 for 35 from the free-throw line, while Geelong S. only scored ten points from the stripe. The best player for the winners was American swingman Jalen Gibbs (190-1999, college: Jax State) who scored 32 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Kyle Zunic (188-1999, college: Winthrop) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Latrell Jones (196-1998, college: Nicholls St., agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who recorded 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) added 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Geelong Supercats' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Keilor T. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Waverley F. and C.District L. Loser Geelong Supercats dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Geelong S.: L.Jones 26+5reb+4ast, D.Gatlin 19+7reb+8ast, O.Desmond 16+5reb+2ast, C.Blythe 11+2reb, H.Liam 10+7reb+3ast, M.Hicks 7+7reb
Keilor T.: J.Gibbs 32+8reb+4ast, T.Lakes 20+3reb+1ast, K.Zunic 20+10reb+5ast, J.Beasley 10+3reb+1ast, K.Kuany 8+1reb+3ast, K.Cooper 7+3reb+2ast

Mt Gambier - Ballarat M. 94-105

There was an upset in Mt Gambier where second-best Mount Gambier Pioneers (3-1) were defeated by eleventh ranked Ballarat Miners (2-1) 105-94 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was American power forward Tyler Rudolph (198-1996, college: Minot St.) who scored 31 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Sudanese power forward Majok Majok (210-1992, college: Ball St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was international swingman Nick Marshall (196-1999, college: Clarke) who recorded 29 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Austin Shelley (190-2002, college: WTA&M) added 21 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Mount Gambier Pioneers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ballarat M. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 7 other teams. Loser Mount Gambier Pioneers keeps the second position with one game lost. They share it with 9 other teams. Ballarat M. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mt Gambier will play against NW Tasmania and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mt Gambier: N.Marshall 29+9reb+5ast, A.Shelley 21+2reb+1ast, A.Akech 16+7reb, T.Daly 11+3ast, T.Robinson 8+1ast, C.Peevy 4+2reb+1ast
Ballarat M.: T.Rudolph 31+9reb+5ast, R.Luke 22+2reb+5ast, N.Stoddart 14+1reb+3ast, M.Majok 14+14reb+1ast, J.Lloyd 8+1ast, R.Ned 7+1reb

Melbourne T. - Knox R. 55-87

Very predictable result in Melbourne where seventh ranked Knox Raiders (3-1) smashed bottom-ranked Tigers (0-4) 87-55 on Sunday. Knox R. outrebounded Melbourne T. 44-30 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) who scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198-1999, college: Midland CC) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Five Knox Raiders players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Tom Wilson (195-1997, college: SMU) who recorded 18 points and forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) added 5 points and 4 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Knox R. moved-up to second place, which they share with 9 other teams. Loser Tigers still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with N.Adelaide R. and Hornsby S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: T.Wilson 18+4reb+1ast, M.Gaze 8+2reb+1ast, M.Wearne 7+1reb+1ast, R.Simankevicius 6+3reb, J.Purchase 5+4reb+4ast, C.Barker 5+4reb
Knox R.: K.Feagin 17+6reb+2ast, J.Foy 16+1reb, M.Machar 13+9reb+1ast, B.Nunn 11+4reb+5ast, A.Rissetto 11+6reb+1ast, K.Bowen 10+7reb+3ast

Group West

Mandurah M. - Geraldton B. 103-104

A very close game took place in Mandurah between Buccaneers and Magic. Leader Buccaneers (3-0) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Magic (2-3). Buccaneers managed to escape with a 1-point win 104-103 on Sunday evening. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Magic. The best player for the winners was guard Johny Narkle (198-2001) who scored 32 points and 5 rebounds. Naturalized American power forward Liam Hunt (201-1995, college: HIU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Joel Murray (183, college: LBSU, agency: Slash Sports) who recorded 24 points and 5 assists and naturalized French swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: Wayland Baptist) added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Five Geraldton B. and four Mandurah players scored in double figures. Buccaneers have a solid series of three victories in a row. Geraldton B. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Joondalup W. and Maitland. Loser Magic keeps the seventh place with three games lost. Geraldton B. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Mandurah will play against Cockburn C. (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: J.Murray 24+3reb+5ast, J.Molnar 23+2reb+1ast, M.Durr 19+8reb+2ast, J.Pesava 18+8reb+5ast, B.Lachlan 8+5reb+4ast, D.Collins 6+3reb
Geraldton B.: N.Johny 32+5reb+1ast, L.Hunt 22+10reb+4ast, N.DeSantis 22+1reb+4ast, A.Ralph 12+8reb+1ast, J.Keyes 11+11reb+6ast, G.Robert 5+4reb