Big V D2 Round 3 (Regular Season): Pakenham is defeated by Keysborough

After 3 rounds played we can already see who rules in the Big V and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Warriors (2-1) in Keysborough on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Cougars (3-1) 118-92. Keysborough made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. His fellow American import forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) helped adding 22 points and 7 rebounds. Cougars' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Malik Colvin-Seldon (203-1996, college: Cumberlands) with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Cougars is looking forward to face Sunbury (#4) at home in the next round. Warriors will play against Shepparton and are hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in McKinnon. Cougars (3-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging Gators (2-2) 95-92 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Mongolian forward Steve Wooten Jr (198-1998, college: Bethesda) who led the winners and scored 37 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Mitchell Barry accounted for 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Cougars' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Canadian swingman Jayden Coke (199, college: Academy of Art, agency: Starting 5) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Shepparton in the defeat. Cougars will play against Melbourne Uni (#7) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Gators will play against Pakenham and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in McKinnon. host Cougars (3-1) were smashed by Devils (3-0) 118-85. The best player for the winners was Myles Thomas who scored 24 points. At the other side the best for losing team was Mitchell Barry who recorded 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Devils will meet Western PS (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cougars will play against Melbourne Uni (#7) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 3: winless Camberwell lost to Bellarine on the opponent's court 82-90. Melbourne Uni managed to outperform Western PS in a home game 100-85. Sunbury managed to beat Blackburn on the road 81-76. Winless Blackburn was defeated by Hume City on its own court 100-114.



Bellarine - Camberwell 90-82

Very expected game in Bellarine where Camberwell (0-3) was defeated by Storm (2-1) 90-82 on Saturday. Bellarine forced 19 Camberwell turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bellarine made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. His fellow American import guard Nick Velasquez (190-1994, college: Union, TN) chipped in 22 points. Velasquez is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Storm players scored in double figures. Storm's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Luke Liesegang (203-1997) who recorded a double-double by scoring 30 points and 13 rebounds and forward Jackson Dean added 18 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Storm will meet at home Hume City (#9) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Camberwell will play against Western PS and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Camberwell: L.Luke 30+13reb, D.Jackson 18+7reb+2ast, V.Samuel 8+1reb+2ast, C.Elder 8+2reb+1ast, J.West 7+5reb+2ast, P.Matthew 7+11reb+4ast
Bellarine: N.Velasquez 22+1reb+3ast, K.Green 18+15reb+5ast, J.Rohan 16+7reb+1ast, L.Varley 12+5reb+8ast, L.McInerney 6+7reb+1ast, K.Max 5+1reb+2ast

Keysborough - Pakenham 118-92

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Warriors (2-1) in Keysborough on Saturday night. Visitors were rolled over by Cougars (3-1) 118-92. Keysborough made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. His fellow American import forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) helped adding 22 points and 7 rebounds. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Cougars' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American forward Malik Colvin-Seldon (203-1996, college: Cumberlands) with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Canadian forward Joe Davis (196, college: TRU) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Keysborough and four Pakenham players scored in double figures. Cougars is looking forward to face Sunbury (#4) at home in the next round. Warriors will play against Shepparton and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Pakenham: J.Davis 19+5reb+1ast, M.Callum 18+4reb+1ast, M.Colvin-Seldon 17+8reb, J.Dow 11+2reb+1ast, B.Matt 9+3reb+1ast, C.Fredrickson 8+2reb+3ast
Keysborough: M.Dylan 23+5reb, G.Newby 22+7reb+1ast, J.Spencer 21+1reb+2ast, A.Williams 19+7reb+10ast, A.Trent 11+1reb+4ast, N.Carlson 10+1reb+2ast

McKinnon - Shepparton 95-92

Important game to mention about took place in McKinnon. Cougars (3-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging Gators (2-2) 95-92 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Mongolian forward Steve Wooten Jr (198-1998, college: Bethesda) who led the winners and scored 37 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Guard Mitchell Barry (190) accounted for 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Cougars' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Canadian swingman Jayden Coke (199, college: Academy of Art, agency: Starting 5) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American Devin Thomas (203-1996, college: Indiana St., agency: One Motive Sports) added 24 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Shepparton in the defeat. Four Shepparton players scored in double figures. Cougars will play against Melbourne Uni (#7) at home in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Gators will play against Pakenham and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shepparton: D.Thomas 24+8reb+1ast, J.Coke 22+11reb+4ast, K.Joshua 16+3reb+5ast, K.Lachlan 10+8reb, W.Dylan 7+2reb+1ast, F.Thomas 5+3reb+1ast
McKinnon: S.Wooten Jr. 37+7reb, S.Maharaj 13+7reb+3ast, B.Mitchell 13+12reb+5ast, K.Baird 9+2ast, L.Peynenborg 8+2reb, J.Vandenberg 7+1reb

Melbourne Uni - Western PS 100-85

Rather predictable result when Melbourne Uni (2-2) defeated at home Steelers (0-3) 100-85 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American guard Ricardo Time (188, college: Idaho Coll.) who scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Joel Rimes (196) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Four Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and Liam Ingram added 26 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Melbourne Uni will meet McKinnon (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Steelers will play against Wyndham (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Western PS: I.Liam 26+2reb+1ast, R.Permenter 20+13reb, A.Kimble 14+9reb+1ast, D.Elijah 8+3reb+3ast, J.Macaulay 7+2reb+4ast, M.Turner 4+2reb
Melbourne Uni: R.Time 23+7reb+3ast, R.Joel 18+3reb+4ast, P.Zac 12+4reb+1ast, M.Shayan 11+1reb+5ast, S.Lucas 10+5reb, L.Killey 9+9reb+2ast

Blackburn - Sunbury 76-81

Not a big story in a game in Melbourne where Vikings (0-4) were defeated by Jets (2-1) 81-76 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Canadian guard Joshua Yorke-Frazer (183-1995, college: Seneca) who scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. Nathan Baker chipped in 9 points and 6 rebounds. Yorke-Frazer is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Kortland Martin (180, college: FHU) who recorded 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) added 21 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Jets will meet Keysborough on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vikings will play against Keysborough (#2) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Blackburn: J.Legan 21+6reb+2ast, K.Martin 20+7reb+4ast, Z.Michael 8+2reb+1ast, D.Ryburn 8+2reb+1ast, F.Jasper 8+2reb, B.Gaspar 6+9reb+2ast
Sunbury: J.Yorke-Frazer 26+5reb+2ast, R.Mitchell 11+5reb+1ast, R.Benjamon 9+5reb+2ast, B.Nathan 9+6reb+3ast, M.Nathan 9+4reb+4ast, C.Dylan 8+7reb

Blackburn - Hume City 100-114

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Hume City Broncos' (2-2) road victory over Vikings (0-4) 114-100 on Sunday. Hume City dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Vikings's 38 and made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Hume City outrebounded Blackburn 40-25 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was New Zealand Zach Mckenzie (-2002) who had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds. American guard Malik McKinney (190, college: West Liberty) chipped in 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Hume City Broncos players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) who recorded 43 points (!!!) and 4 assists and the other American import point guard Kortland Martin (180, college: FHU) added 20 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists respectively. Vikings' coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Hume City Broncos will meet Bellarine (#6) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vikings will play against Keysborough (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Blackburn: J.Legan 43+2reb+4ast, K.Martin 20+6reb+11ast, D.Pino 13+2reb, D.Ryburn 7+2reb+1ast, F.Jasper 4+4reb+2ast, B.Gaspar 4+2reb
Hume City: M.Zach 31+11reb+1ast, S.Stone 26+3reb+3ast, M.McKinney 22+6reb+4ast, T.Clayton 12+15reb+4ast, C.Carlo 10+2reb+7ast, K.Gorski 9+3reb

McKinnon - Wyndham 85-118

The game between Top Four teams took place in McKinnon. host Cougars (3-1) were smashed by Devils (3-0) 118-85. Wyndham shot 61.3 percent from the field. They also forced 20 McKinnon turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 52.6 percentage. The best player for the winners was American forward Myles Thomas (201-1997, college: Tuskegee, agency: Starting 5) who scored 24 points. Guard Oskar Jones chipped in 26 points. Worth to mention Thomas played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Mitchell Barry (190) who recorded 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Mongolian forward Steve Wooten Jr (198-1998, college: Bethesda) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Four Wyndham and five McKinnon players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Devils will meet Western PS (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cougars will play against Melbourne Uni (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
McKinnon: B.Mitchell 17+5reb+5ast, S.Wooten Jr. 14+7reb, R.Hugh 13+3reb, L.Smith 11+5reb+2ast, L.Peynenborg 10+3reb+2ast, S.Maharaj 9+5reb+1ast
Wyndham: J.Oskar 26+2reb+1ast, M.Thomas 24+3reb+2ast, A.Ayilara 14+6reb+2ast, A.Dolny 13+3reb, N.Joshua 11+3reb+3ast, K.Hynes 10+5reb+2ast