Big V D2 Round 9 (Regular Season): Wyndham lose to McKinnon

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Top ranked Devils (10-2) recorded its second loss in McKinnon on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Cougars (8-5) 100-93. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Devils. McKinnon made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Wyndham helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was forward Shaquille Maharaj (196-1997, college: Camosun) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Mitchell Barry (190) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) who recorded 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. McKinnon moved-up to third place. Wyndham at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. McKinnon are looking forward to face Pakenham (#5) at home in the next round. Wyndham will play against Blackburn (#11) in Melbourne and is hoping to win this game.
We should mention about the upset which took place in McKinnon, where 4th placed Cougars (8-5) lost at home to ninth ranked Jets (5-6) 89-101. It was a good game for Canadian guard Joshua Yorke-Frazer (183-1995, college: Seneca) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 assists. Nathan Baker contributed with 25 points and 7 steals for the winners. Jets' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Adam Anderson (193, college: St.Rose, NY) answered with 27 points and 6 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for McKinnon. Sunbury moved-up to eighth place. McKinnon at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Sunbury will play against Melbourne Uni (#9) on the road in the next round. McKinnon will play against Pakenham (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game took place in Pakenham, where 4th placed Warriors (6-4) lost at home to twelfth ranked Steelers (2-10) 75-83 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Warriors. Russell Permenter stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The best for the losing side was Tiras Morton with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Warriors' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Western PS moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Blackburn. Loser Warriors dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Hume City. Western PS will meet higher ranked Shepparton (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pakenham will play against McKinnon where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

Other games of round 9 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Hume City defeated Blackburn in Tullamarine 109-99. Camberwell was smashed by Keysborough at home 82-119. Shepparton won against Melbourne Uni on the opponent's court 89-84. Bellarine outscored Blackburn in a home game 115-89.



Blackburn - Hume City 99-109

There was no surprise in Melbourne where 11th ranked Vikings (2-10) were defeated by sixth ranked Hume City Broncos (6-4) 109-99 on Saturday. Hume City outrebounded Blackburn 51-36 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Hume City made 7 blocks. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Scott Stone (193-1995, college: St.Cloud St.) stepped up and scored 32 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and guard Malik McKinney (190, college: West Liberty) chipped in 24 points and 9 assists. Hume City Broncos' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) with 31 points and Anthony Kimble (196-1987, college: GSU) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds. Five Hume City and four Blackburn players scored in double figures. Hume City moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Pakenham. Blackburn lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Western PS. Hume City will meet at home league's second-placed Keysborough in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Blackburn will play against the league's leader Wyndham (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hume City: S.Stone 32+5reb+3ast, M.McKinney 24+3reb+9ast, Z.Mckenzie 17+15reb+4ast, K.Gorski 13+14reb+2ast, H.McIntosh 12+7reb, E.Saifaleupolu 9+1reb+1ast
Blackburn: J.Legan 31+3reb+3ast, K.Martin 24+4reb+4ast, A.Kimble 20+15reb+1ast, J.Freitag 13+7reb, B.Niop 7+3reb, N.D''intini 4+3reb+1ast

Camberwell - Keysborough 82-119

No shocking result in a game in Melbourne where second ranked Cougars (9-4) smashed 10th ranked Camberwell (3-7) 119-82 on Saturday. Keysborough made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Keysborough outrebounded Camberwell 49-34 including 16 on the offensive glass. Keysborough looked well-organized offensively handing out 34 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Camberwell's players. American point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) stepped up and scored 37 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and forward Dylan Moore chipped in 28 points. Worth to mention Williams played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) with 26 points and forward Jackson Dean scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Keysborough maintains second place with 9-4 record behind leader Collingwood. Loser Camberwell keeps the tenth position with seven games lost. Keysborough will meet Hume City (#6) in the next round. Camberwell will play against Sunbury (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Keysborough: A.Williams 37+7reb+6ast, D.Moore 28+3reb+1ast, G.Newby 19+10reb+1ast, N.Carlson 17+5reb+4ast, J.Leclerc 10+3reb+8ast, J.Spencer 6+6reb+2ast
Camberwell: C.Elder 26+1reb+1ast, J.Dean 16+5reb+1ast, J.Guley 9+4reb+4ast, M.Power 8+2reb, L.Shelley 8+4reb, S.Veitch 7+5reb+3ast

Melbourne Uni - Shepparton 84-89

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Gators and 8th ranked Melbourne Uni had identical 5-6 record. But Melbourne Uni was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Shepparton 89-84 on Saturday night. Shepparton looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American Devin Thomas (203-1996, college: Indiana St., agency: One Motive Sports) stepped up and scored 23 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Joshua Kooiman chipped in 19 points and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was power forward Liam Killey (203) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Ricardo Time (188, college: Idaho Coll.) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Five Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. Melbourne Uni's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Shepparton (6-6) moved-up to seventh place. Loser Melbourne Uni dropped to the ninth position with seven games lost. Shepparton will meet at home Western PS (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Melbourne Uni will play against Sunbury and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shepparton: D.Thomas 23+7reb+5ast, J.Kooiman 19+3reb+9ast, J.Coke 13+12reb+1ast, D.Wilkie 10+3reb+2ast, M.Bartlett 9+5reb+3ast, T.Best 9+7reb
Melbourne Uni: L.Soklevski 17+4reb, L.Killey 14+11reb+1ast, R.Time 13+11reb+2ast, J.Rimes 13+3reb+3ast, S.Pomasan 10+2reb+3ast, L.Kafritsas 6+2reb+2ast

McKinnon - Sunbury 89-101

We should mention about the upset which took place in McKinnon, where 4th placed Cougars (8-5) lost at home to ninth ranked Jets (5-6) 89-101. Sunbury dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Cougars's 24. Sunbury forced 19 McKinnon turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. McKinnon was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Canadian guard Joshua Yorke-Frazer (183-1995, college: Seneca) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 assists. Nathan Baker contributed with 25 points and 7 steals for the winners. Yorke-Frazer is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Jets' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American guard Adam Anderson (193, college: St.Rose, NY) answered with 27 points and 6 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and forward Shaquille Maharaj (196-1997, college: Camosun) added 22 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for McKinnon. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sunbury moved-up to eighth place. McKinnon at the other side dropped to the third position with five games lost. Sunbury will play against Melbourne Uni (#9) on the road in the next round. McKinnon will play against Pakenham (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sunbury: N.Baker 25+3reb+2ast, J.Yorke-Frazer 22+3reb+10ast, J.Coffey 15+8reb+1ast, N.Marshall 14+4reb+4ast, J.Wragg 10+3reb+1ast, R.Mitchell 10+5reb+1ast
McKinnon: A.Anderson 27+6reb+2ast, S.Maharaj 22+6reb+2ast, M.Barry 11+5reb+8ast, N.Woodall 10+4reb, S.Wooten Jr. 10+7reb+3ast, H.Romancz 5+4reb

Pakenham - Western PS 75-83

An interesting game took place in Pakenham, where 4th placed Warriors (6-4) lost at home to twelfth ranked Steelers (2-10) 75-83 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Warriors. Western PS looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and Liam Ingram chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American swingman Tiras Morton (196, college: LCU) with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and Canadian forward Joe Davis (196, college: TRU) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Warriors' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Western PS moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Blackburn. Loser Warriors dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Hume City. Western PS will meet higher ranked Shepparton (#7) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pakenham will play against McKinnon where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Western PS: R.Permenter 21+12reb+2ast, J.Gaze 16+3reb+2ast, L.Ingram 12+7reb+4ast, E.Davy 11+5reb+6ast, J.Macaulay 8+6reb+4ast, B.James 6+2reb+1ast
Pakenham: J.Davis 18+6reb+2ast, T.Morton 15+12reb+4ast, M.Berkec 11+4reb, J.Dow 11+7reb+3ast, C.McNiff 7+2ast, C.Fredrickson 7+4reb+1ast

Bellarine - Blackburn 115-89

Very predictable result in Bellarine where fifth ranked Storm (7-4) outscored 11th ranked Vikings (2-10) 115-89 on Sunday. Bellarine looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Lewis Varley (186-1993) stepped up and scored 33 points (!!!), 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals for the winners and American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) chipped in 27 points and 9 rebounds. Four Storm players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Kortland Martin (180, college: FHU) with 36 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and the other American import Anthony Kimble (196-1987, college: GSU) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Storm have a solid series of three victories in a row. Bellarine moved-up to fourth place. Blackburn lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Western PS. Bellarine will meet at home Pakenham (#5) in the next round. Blackburn will play against the league's leader Wyndham (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bellarine: L.Varley 33+7reb+6ast, K.Green 27+9reb+2ast, N.Gronbeck 12+2reb+2ast, M.Kos 11+1ast, R.Jarvie 10+8reb+1ast, N.Velasquez 10+2reb+4ast
Blackburn: K.Martin 36+5reb+2ast, J.Legan 19+4reb+1ast, A.Kimble 16+12reb+1ast, D.Pino 7+2reb+1ast, J.Freitag 5+2reb+2ast, B.Niop 4+1reb

McKinnon - Wyndham 100-93

Top ranked Devils (10-2) recorded its second loss in McKinnon on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by fourth ranked Cougars (8-5) 100-93. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Devils. McKinnon made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Wyndham helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was forward Shaquille Maharaj (196-1997, college: Camosun) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Mitchell Barry (190) chipped in 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Troyce Manassa (193-1993, college: SSU) who recorded 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Oskar Jones added 21 points respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. McKinnon moved-up to third place. Wyndham at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. McKinnon are looking forward to face Pakenham (#5) at home in the next round. Wyndham will play against Blackburn (#11) in Melbourne and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
McKinnon: S.Maharaj 27+12reb+3ast, M.Barry 17+6reb+6ast, A.Anderson 16+7reb+2ast, S.Wooten Jr. 14+3reb+2ast, H.Romancz 10+4reb+1ast, J.Mcqueen 7
Wyndham: O.Jones 21+2reb+3ast, T.Manassa 15+6reb+5ast, A.Dolny 14+1reb+1ast, A.Ayilara 13+7reb, M.Thomas 12+6reb, D.Herbert 9+2reb+2ast