Big V Round 13 (Regular Season): McKinnon is upset by Camberwell

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Cougars (11-6) and tenth ranked Camberwell (4-11) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Cougars were edged by Camberwell in a tough game in Melbourne 92-94. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Cougars. American point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) fired 17 points for the winners. Forward Jackson Dean chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Mongolian forward Steve Wooten Jr (198-1998, college: Bethesda) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Camberwell maintains tenth place with 4-11 record. McKinnon at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. Camberwell's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena Blackburn.
Bottom-ranked Steelers managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of three consecutive losses. This time they won against fifth-ranked Storm in Bellarine 101-86. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 15-point difference suggests that Steelers is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds. Paul Brotherson contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Steelers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds for Bellarine. Western PS (3-13) moved-up to eleventh place. Bellarine lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Western PS will play against higher ranked Sunbury (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bellarine will play against Melbourne Uni and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Leader Devils delivered the thirteenth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Storm (9-7) 110-102 in Bellarine. Adetomi Ayilara stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. At the losing side Kavione Green responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Devils have a solid series of three victories in a row. Wyndham maintains first place with 13-2 record. Bellarine lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Wyndham will meet league's second-placed Keysborough on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bellarine will play against Melbourne Uni and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 13 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
McKinnon crushed Blackburn in a road game 114-90. Camberwell was smashed by Pakenham at home 83-106. Shepparton was destroyed by Hume City on the opponent's court 104-75. Keysborough managed to outperform Sunbury in a home game 89-80. Melbourne Uni recorded a loss to Hume City on the road 100-95.



Bellarine - Wyndham 102-110

Leader Devils delivered the thirteenth victory on Saturday night. This time they beat 5th ranked Storm (9-7) 110-102 in Bellarine. Wyndham made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Bellarine 50-38 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Wyndham looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Forward Adetomi Ayilara (208-1998, college: Cloud County) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and guard Oskar Jones chipped in 27 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) responded with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 7 assists and the other American import guard Nick Velasquez (190-1994, college: Union, TN) scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Bellarine players scored in double figures. Devils have a solid series of three victories in a row. Wyndham maintains first place with 13-2 record. Bellarine lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Wyndham will meet league's second-placed Keysborough on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bellarine will play against Melbourne Uni and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wyndham: A.Ayilara 28+13reb+1ast, O.Jones 27+5reb+3ast, M.Thomas 15+5reb+3ast, D.Herbert 9+6reb+6ast, A.Dolny 9+3reb+2ast, B.Koscak 8+3reb+2ast
Bellarine: K.Green 34+13reb+7ast, N.Velasquez 18+5reb+5ast, M.Kos 15+4reb+2ast, L.Varley 13+5reb+2ast, N.Gronbeck 7+1reb+1ast, J.Burn 7+1reb+1ast

Blackburn - McKinnon 90-114

There was no surprise in Melbourne where 11th ranked Vikings (2-13) were crushed by third ranked Cougars (11-6) 114-90 on Saturday. McKinnon dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Vikings's 42. McKinnon outrebounded Blackburn 50-27 including a 38-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. McKinnon looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Blackburn's players. Forward Shaquille Maharaj (196-1997, college: Camosun) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Mitchell Barry (190) chipped in 15 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. Cougars' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side American Anthony Kimble (196-1987, college: GSU) responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import point guard Kortland Martin (180, college: FHU) scored 26 points. Cougars have a solid series of four victories in a row. McKinnon maintains third place with 11-6 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Wyndham. Blackburn lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom position with 13 games lost. McKinnon will meet league's second-placed Keysborough on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Blackburn's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Camberwell.
Top scorers:
McKinnon: S.Maharaj 27+18reb+4ast, A.Anderson 22+2reb+5ast, M.Barry 15+11reb+13ast, S.Wooten Jr. 12+4reb+3ast, J.Mcqueen 12+2reb, L.Smith 9+1reb+2ast
Blackburn: K.Martin 26+2reb+3ast, A.Kimble 23+8reb, J.Legan 22+1reb+2ast, J.Freitag 9+1reb, B.Niop 6+5reb, D.Ryburn 3+3reb+1ast

Camberwell - Pakenham 83-106

No shocking result in a game in Melbourne where seventh ranked Warriors (8-7) smashed 10th ranked Camberwell (4-11) 106-83 on Saturday. American swingman Tiras Morton (196, college: LCU) stepped up and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and guard Callum McNiff (-2003) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. At the losing side forward Luke Liesegang (203-1997) responded with 25 points and 5 rebounds and forward Jackson Dean scored 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Pakenham and four Camberwell players scored in double figures. Camberwell's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Pakenham moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Shepparton. Camberwell lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 11 games lost. Pakenham will meet at home Shepparton (#7) in the next round. Camberwell's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena Blackburn.
Top scorers:
Pakenham: T.Morton 22+9reb+1ast, C.McNiff 18+4reb+5ast, J.Dow 16+5reb+1ast, M.Berkec 14+6reb, C.Fredrickson 14+3ast, J.Davis 10+8reb+4ast
Camberwell: L.Liesegang 25+5reb+1ast, C.Elder 14+2reb+1ast, B.Crowe 13+3reb+1ast, J.Dean 10+5reb+5ast, M.Barkeley 6+3reb+1ast, C.Crowe 5+5reb

Hume City - Shepparton 104-75

Rather expected game in Tullamarine where 6th ranked Gators (8-7) were rolled over by fourth ranked Hume City Broncos (10-5) 104-75 on Saturday. Hume City made 25-of-29 free shots (86.2 percent) during the game, while Shepparton only scored seven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Shepparton 34-19 including a 23-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hume City looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American guard Malik McKinney (190, college: West Liberty) stepped up and scored 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners and his fellow American import forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: Fresno Pacific) chipped in 12 points and 10 rebounds. Five Hume City Broncos players scored in double figures. At the losing side Canadian swingman Jayden Coke (199, college: Academy of Art) responded with 26 points and 4 assists and American Devin Thomas (203-1996, college: Indiana St., agency: One Motive Sports) scored 12 points. Hume City Broncos have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-5 record. Loser Gators keeps the sixth position with seven games lost. They share it with Pakenham. Hume City will meet Bellarine (#5) on the road in the next round. Shepparton will play against Pakenham and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hume City: M.McKinney 27+5reb+7ast, S.Stone 19+2reb+3ast, K.Gorski 16+4reb+3ast, Z.Mckenzie 14+6reb+3ast, T.Clayton 12+10reb+3ast, E.Saifaleupolu 10+4reb+2ast
Shepparton: J.Coke 26+2reb+4ast, D.Thomas 12+2reb+2ast, J.Kooiman 10+4reb+2ast, T.Best 8+1reb+4ast, S.Beks 8+5reb+1ast, L.Kego 6+2reb

Keysborough - Sunbury 89-80

Very predictable result in Keysborough where second ranked Cougars (12-4) beat 8th ranked Jets (7-9) 89-80 on Saturday. Keysborough made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Keysborough outrebounded Sunbury 47-35 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) for the winners and his fellow American import point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Nathan Marshall responded with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Ray Mitchell (201-1989, college: CS Stanislaus) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Cougars have a solid series of four victories in a row. Keysborough maintains second place with 12-4 record behind leader Wyndham. Loser Jets keeps the eighth position with nine games lost. Keysborough will meet at home McKinnon (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sunbury will play against Western PS (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Keysborough: G.Newby 31+11reb+1ast, A.Williams 17+10reb+3ast, D.Moore 13+2reb+1ast, N.Carlson 12+11reb+5ast, D.McDonald 9+3reb, J.Leclerc 7+7reb+6ast
Sunbury: N.Marshall 25+8reb+4ast, R.Mitchell 13+9reb, K.Skenderis 11+2reb+3ast, N.Baker 9+6reb+4ast, J.Weston 8+3reb+2ast, O.Stephens 7+1reb+1ast

Camberwell - McKinnon 94-92

The game between third ranked Cougars (11-6) and tenth ranked Camberwell (4-11) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Cougars were edged by Camberwell in a tough game in Melbourne 92-94. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Cougars. American point guard Christopher Elder (180-1989, college: St.Francis, IL) fired 17 points for the winners. Forward Jackson Dean chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. Elder is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Camberwell players scored in double figures. Mongolian forward Steve Wooten Jr (198-1998, college: Bethesda) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds and forward Shaquille Maharaj (196-1997, college: Camosun) added 21 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Camberwell maintains tenth place with 4-11 record. McKinnon at the other side keeps the third position with six games lost. Camberwell's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena Blackburn.
Top scorers:
Camberwell: C.Elder 17+4reb+3ast, B.Crowe 16+2reb+2ast, J.Dean 15+9reb, S.Veitch 15+4reb+1ast, L.Liesegang 10+7reb+4ast, M.Barkeley 8+1reb+4ast
McKinnon: S.Wooten Jr. 28+10reb, S.Maharaj 21+12reb+2ast, A.Anderson 20+7reb+2ast, M.Barry 9+11reb+11ast, L.Smith 6+5ast, J.Vandenberg 4+1reb

Hume City - Melbourne Uni 100-95

Not a big story in a game in Tullamarine where 9th ranked Melbourne Uni (6-9) was defeated by fourth ranked Hume City Broncos (10-5) 100-95 on Sunday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Hume City made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. American forward Trevon Clayton (198, college: Fresno Pacific) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import guard Malik McKinney (190, college: West Liberty) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side guard Shayan Mahboobi responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and American guard Ricardo Time (188, college: Idaho Coll.) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Hume City Broncos have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 10-5 record. Loser Melbourne Uni keeps the ninth position with nine games lost. Hume City will meet Bellarine (#5) on the road in the next round. Melbourne Uni will play against Bellarine (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hume City: M.McKinney 26+5reb+3ast, S.Stone 22+3reb+5ast, T.Clayton 19+14reb+1ast, E.Saifaleupolu 11, B.Galea 9+2ast, Z.Mckenzie 9+10reb+2ast
Melbourne Uni: S.Mahboobi 20+6reb+3ast, R.Time 19+6reb+2ast, S.Pomasan 14+2reb, Z.Polglaze 12+10reb+1ast, L.Soklevski 8+4reb+1ast, J.McNally 7+2reb+1ast

Bellarine - Western PS 86-101

Bottom-ranked Steelers managed to get a third victory, breaking the series of three consecutive losses. This time they won against fifth-ranked Storm in Bellarine 101-86. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 15-point difference suggests that Steelers is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. Western PS dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Storm's 34. Western PS outrebounded Bellarine 51-35 including a 36-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Russell Permenter (203-1988, college: Providence) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 17 rebounds. Naturalized British forward Paul Brotherson (197-1989, college: MSU Denver) contributed with 19 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Steelers' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import guard Nick Velasquez (190-1994, college: Union, TN) added 15 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Bellarine. Four Western PS and five Bellarine players scored in double figures. Western PS (3-13) moved-up to eleventh place. Bellarine lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Western PS will play against higher ranked Sunbury (#8) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bellarine will play against Melbourne Uni and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Western PS: R.Permenter 25+17reb+2ast, P.Brotherson 19+5reb+2ast, J.Macaulay 14+2reb+4ast, M.Theobald 12+6reb+1ast, J.Gaze 7+4reb+1ast, B.James 7+11reb+5ast
Bellarine: K.Green 25+14reb+1ast, N.Velasquez 15+5reb+1ast, J.Hultgren 14+5reb, L.Varley 14+2reb, M.Kos 10+2reb+3ast, N.Gronbeck 5+4reb+4ast