NBL One Round 13 (Regular Season): Maitland keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Mustangs as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Mustangs smashed bottom-ranked Spiders in Maitland 95-69. Maitland dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Spiders's 40 and had 22 for 32 from the free-throw line, while Hornsby S. only scored two points from the stripe. Maitland forced 23 Hornsby S. turnovers and outrebounded them 60-39 including a 26-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Billy Parsons (198-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Matt Gray (203-1999) contributed with 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Brian Ansuh-Yeboah answered with 19 points for Hornsby S.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Mustangs (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Hornsby S. at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with N.Adelaide R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Undefeated Sturt Sabres (5-1) recorded its first loss in Pasadena. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Woodville Warriors (3-2) 96-82. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sturt Sabres. American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) stepped up and scored 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Riley Meldrum chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) responded with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Woodville W. maintains fifth place with 3-2 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Sturt S. at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked South Adelaide Panthers (4-2) against eighth ranked Norwood Flames (2-4) on Thursday night. Visiting South Adelaide Panthers were crushed by Norwood Flames in Marden 101-76. Jack Hemphill nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side. Alexander Starling came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for S.Adelaide P. in the defeat. 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. Norwood F. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser South Adelaide Panthers keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Frankston B. and Eastern M.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games in round 13 were not that significant. Southern T. beat Eastern M. on the road 70-67. Winless N.Adelaide R. was destroyed by W.Adelaide B. on its own court 79-107. C.District L. was outscored by Forestville E. in Goodwood 119-91. Winless Illawarra H. 2 was rolled over Sutherland at home 69-107. Norths B. defeated Sydney C. on the opponent's court 89-88. Frankston B. beat Dandenong R. in a home game 95-78. Willetton T. destroyed Kalamunda ES on the road 102-76.
The most impressive performance of 13th round was 22 points and 5 rebounds by Brian Williams of Sutherland S..

Group Central

Eastern M. - Southern T. 67-70

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers (1-4) edged 4th placed Eastern Mavericks (4-2) in Mt. Barker 70-67 on Thursday. Azerbaijani power forward Michael Diggins (205-1998, college: UIC) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and forward Issac Abergut (201-1998, college: Shawnee St.) accounted for 17 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Fred Webb (-1999) came up with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Lachie Hunter (-1999, college: Ohlone CC) added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Eastern M. in the defeat. Eastern Mavericks' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers maintains ninth place with 1-4 record, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Eastern Mavericks dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with Frankston B. and S.Adelaide P.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Eastern M.: E.Brandon 14+3reb+2ast, M.Newbern 14+3reb+3ast, R.Owen 10+2reb, L.Hunter 8+10reb+3ast, W.Fred 8+10reb+4ast, M.Nuangki 5+2reb
Southern T.: M.Diggins 17+11reb+2ast, I.Abergut 17+10reb+2ast, R.Miller 15+3reb+4ast, W.Harvey 9+3reb+2ast, K.Edvard 5+7reb+1ast, B.Jok 3+1reb

N.Adelaide R. - W.Adelaide B. 79-107

Very expected game when bottom-ranked North Adelaide Rockets (0-6) were smashed by sixth ranked Bearcats (3-3) in Greenacres 107-79 on Thursday. W.Adelaide B. shot the lights out from three sinking 22 long-distance shots on high 56.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by N.Adelaide R.'s players. The former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) nailed 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) accounted for 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Bearcats players scored in double figures. Center Steven Parfitt (-2002) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and American guard Durrell McDonald (188-1994, college: Mercyhurst) added 19 points respectively for N.Adelaide R. in the defeat. 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. W.Adelaide B. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Warwick S. and Keilor T. N.Adelaide R. lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. They share the position with Hornsby S.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: D.McDonald 19+3reb+2ast, P.Steven 14+15reb+1ast, M.Koop 10+6reb, Y.Clay 9+1reb+1ast, S.Jaxon 8+3reb+2ast, R.Crawford 7+1reb
W.Adelaide B.: A.Drmic 22+6reb+3ast, M.Djeric 17+5reb+3ast, G.Akoldah 16+8reb+2ast, F.Krslovic 15+10reb+5ast, S.Sean 13+1reb+1ast, R.Real 11+1reb+1ast

Norwood F. - S.Adelaide P. 101-76

Very important is a road loss of third ranked South Adelaide Panthers (4-2) against eighth ranked Norwood Flames (2-4) on Thursday night. Visiting South Adelaide Panthers were crushed by Norwood Flames in Marden 101-76. Norwood F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American power forward Jack Hemphill (208-1999, college: SFC) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winning side and New Zealand forward Isaac Miller-Jose (203-1998, college: Manitoba) accounted for 17 points and 12 rebounds. American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and forward Jarryd Hoppo (206-2000, college: SUU) added 14 points and 7 rebounds respectively for S.Adelaide P. in the defeat. Five Norwood F. and four S.Adelaide P. players 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. Norwood F. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser South Adelaide Panthers keeps the third position with two games lost. They share it with Frankston B. and Eastern M.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: A.Starling 16+10reb+4ast, J.Hoppo 14+7reb+1ast, T.Kubank 12+5reb+1ast, J.Jaspers 11+3reb+4ast, C.Ellison 7+5reb, J.Boonstoppel 6+2reb+2ast
Norwood F.: H.Riley 20+3reb+3ast, J.Hemphill 19+12reb+6ast, I.Miller-Jose 17+12reb+1ast, J.Stanwix 14+4reb+8ast, B.Morrow 10+3reb, D.Alex 9

Sturt S. - Woodville W. 82-96

Undefeated Sturt Sabres (5-1) recorded its first loss in Pasadena. Hosts were defeated by fifth ranked Woodville Warriors (3-2) 96-82. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sturt Sabres. Sturt S. was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) stepped up and scored 27 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and guard Riley Meldrum (-2001) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Woodville Warriors players scored in double figures. At the losing side naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) responded with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Tobias Dowdell (201-1990, college: ABU) scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. Woodville W. maintains fifth place with 3-2 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Sturt S. at the other side still keeps top position with one game 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:
Sturt S.: T.Dowdell 19+9reb+1ast, J.Rigoni 17+9reb+4ast, J.Forbes 10+8reb+6ast, S.Jamie 9+9reb, S.Griffin 7+5reb+1ast, D.Nash 7
Woodville W.: S.Black 27+5reb+3ast, N.Wurm 20+1reb+3ast, R.Meldrum 17+7reb+4ast, B.Janssan 14+5reb+1ast, D.McGee 13+8reb+1ast, J.Jackson 5+11reb+3ast

Forestville E. - C.District L. 119-91

Very predictable result when second ranked Forestville Eagles (5-1) rolled over 7th ranked Central District Lions (2-4) in Goodwood 119-91 on Thursday. Forestville E. dominated down low during the game scoring 88 of its points in the paint compared to Central District Lions's 58. Forestville E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international center Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) nailed 28 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) accounted for 25 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). American forward Magnus Richards (198-1994, college: Midwestern St.) came up with 28 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import swingman Branden Jenkins (196-1994, college: TxWes, agency: AltusBasket) added 11 points and 8 assists respectively for C.District L. in the defeat. 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 and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Forestville Eagles. Forestville E. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Central District Lions keeps the seventh place with four games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
C.District L.: M.Richards 28+9reb+2ast, B.Sunday 14+7reb+1ast, D.Lual 12+4reb, B.Jenkins 11+4reb+8ast, L.Manhom 8+3reb, K.Sapwell 6+3reb+9ast
Forestville E.: D.Johnson 28+5reb+5ast, G.Mays 25+6reb, U.Dibiamaka 21+7reb+2ast, F.Ipassou 12+8reb+1ast, O.Hulland 9+6reb+1ast, B.Rathjen 9+4reb+10ast

Group East

Illawarra H. 2 - Sutherland S. 69-107

Not a big story in a game when bottom-ranked Hawks (0-5) were outscored by twelfth ranked Sutherland Sharks (2-2) in Wollongong 107-69 on Thursday. Sutherland dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks's 32 and made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Sutherland outrebounded Illawarra H. 2 61-38 including a 50-31 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sutherland looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Brian Williams (197-1992, college: Louisiana, agency: Haylett Sports) nailed 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Geoff Gerlach (203-1995, college: CUI) accounted for 16 points and 4 assists. Five Sutherland Sharks players scored in double figures. Forward Riley Abercrombie (206, college: N.Colorado) came up with 21 points and 9 rebounds and Bradley Ballinger added 8 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Illawarra H. 2 in the defeat. 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. Sutherland moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Illawarra H. 2 lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. They share the position with Diamond V.E.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: R.Abercrombie 21+9reb+1ast, P.Alexei 11+1reb, B.Bradley 8+9reb+2ast, R.William 8+1reb, D.Philip 8+4reb, E.Laudato 6+4reb+3ast
Sutherland S.: B.Williams 22+5reb+3ast, G.Gerlach 16+3reb+4ast, A.Klairus 12+8reb+2ast, N.Callum 12+4reb+3ast, L.Angus 12+8reb+1ast, H.Lochlan 11+4reb+4ast

Sydney C. - Norths B. 88-89

There was a surprise result when tenth ranked Norths Soul Sports Bears (2-2) edged higher ranked Sydney City Comets (3-2) in Alexandria 89-88 on Thursday. American Mandrell Worthy (191-1996, college: Azusa Pacific) nailed 28 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and forward Pietro Badalassi (193-1994, college: St.Francis, IL) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds. Worthy is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Norths Soul Sports Bears players scored in double figures. Guard Biwali Bayles (185-2002, college: Hawaii) came up with 39 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and naturalized British forward Obi Kyei (206-1994, college: Eckerd) added 15 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Sydney C. in the defeat. Norths B. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Sydney City Comets dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sydney C.: B.Bayles 39+5reb+3ast, O.Kyei 15+12reb+2ast, E.Docker 9+4reb, W.Matthew 6+4reb+1ast, M.Anthony 5+1reb, F.Nicolas 5+2reb
Norths B.: M.Worthy 28+8reb+4ast, P.Badalassi 17+7reb+2ast, C.Wilks 13+1ast, M.Robert 11+2reb+1ast, Y.Michael 10+4reb+2ast, P.Fraser 5+2reb+1ast

Maitland M. - Hornsby S. 95-69

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Mustangs as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Mustangs smashed bottom-ranked Spiders in Maitland 95-69. Maitland dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Spiders's 40 and had 22 for 32 from the free-throw line, while Hornsby S. only scored two points from the stripe. Maitland forced 23 Hornsby S. turnovers and outrebounded them 60-39 including a 26-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Billy Parsons (198-2001) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Forward Matt Gray (203-1999) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Brian Ansuh-Yeboah answered with 19 points and swingman Isaiah Walter (194-2004) added 10 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Hornsby S.Five Maitland and four Hornsby S. 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. Mustangs (5-0) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Hornsby S. at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. They share the position with N.Adelaide R.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hornsby S.: A.Brian 19+4reb+2ast, R.Aaron 10+5reb+1ast, W.Isaiah 10+6reb+3ast, C.Nate 10+3reb+1ast, D.Garrett 5+4reb+1ast, G.Kingsley 5+2reb
Maitland M.: C.Little 15+3reb+2ast, W.Cranston-Lown 13+3reb+3ast, G.Matt 13+11reb, D.Millburn 13+4reb, P.Billy 12+11reb+5ast, M.Will 12+9reb

Group South

Frankston B. - Dandenong R. 95-78

There was an upset when 3rd placed Dandenong Rangers (4-3) lost to seventh ranked Frankston Blues (4-2) in Seaford 78-95 on Wednesday. Frankston B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) nailed 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and American power forward Stokley Chaffee (204-1996, college: Tennessee St.) accounted for 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks. The former international point guard Tad Dufelmeier (183-1996, college: CUI) came up with 23 points and 5 assists and the former international forward Mason Peatling (203-1997, college: EWU) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Dandenong R. in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Frankston B. moved-up to third place, which they share with Eastern M. and S.Adelaide P. Loser Dandenong Rangers dropped to the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Ringwood. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: T.Dufelmeier 23+3reb+5ast, J.Roberts 19+2reb+2ast, M.Peatling 13+9reb+2ast, B.Betson 11+2reb+1ast, J.Tryon 4+3reb+2ast, E.Lawson 3+4reb+2ast
Frankston B.: D.Trist 22+7reb+1ast, S.Chaffee 18+5reb+3ast, L.Barker 11+5reb+4ast, H.Corey 10+5reb+4ast, P.Kynan 9, K.Brown 9+7reb+4ast

Group West

Kalamunda ES - Willetton T. 76-102

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Tigers (5-1) crushed 12th ranked Suns (1-5) in Kalamunda 102-76 on Thursday. Willetton T. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Suns's 42. Willetton T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Kalamunda ES's players. Forward Joshua Ibukunoluwa (206-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side and American guard Michael Dupree (185, college: Northwest) accounted for 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Tigers players scored in double figures. American forward Marek Nelson (201-1999, college: Nicholls St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Austin Rebel (196-1998, college: Mt.Mercy) added 7 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Kalamunda ES in the defeat. 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. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Tigers. Willetton T. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Suns dropped to the thirteenth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: M.Nelson 26+11reb+1ast, L.Dyson 11+1reb+1ast, B.Michaels 8+4reb+1ast, R.Maxwell 7+5reb+2ast, A.Rebel 7+6reb+2ast, E.Jack 5+3reb+1ast
Willetton T.: M.Vigor 14+2reb+2ast, I.Joshua 14+10reb+1ast, M.Thomas 14+2reb+5ast, M.Dupree 13+7reb+4ast, D.Gak 12+4reb+1ast, F.Aiden 9