NBL One Round 44 (Regular Season): S.Adelaide P. keeps a leadership position

The Regular Season in NBL One is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked South Adelaide Panthers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. South Adelaide Panthers defeated 6th ranked Norwood Flames in Park Holme 83-77. The best player for the winners was American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. The other American import guard Jeremy Smith (190-1991, college: Nicholls) chipped in 24 points. point guard Cooper Osborne (183-2004) produced 17 points and 5 assists for the guests. Norwood Flames' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. South Adelaide Panthers (14-3) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Forestville E. and Sturt S. Norwood F. at the other side keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Woodville W.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Gawler supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Forestville Eagles (14-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Central District Lions (9-8). Forestville Eagles smashed Central District Lions 117-96. The former international center Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. Uche Dibiamaka contributed with 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Magok Manyng replied with 23 points and 7 rebounds for C.District L.The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Forestville Eagles have a solid three-game winning streak. Forestville E. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with S.Adelaide P. and Sturt S. C.District L. at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Woodville. Local Bearcats (10-7) outscored 10th ranked North Adelaide Rockets (2-15) 81-50 on Sunday night. Worth to mention a quality performance of Fabijan Krslovic who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 19 rebounds. Yosani Clay responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds. 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. Bearcats have a solid three-game winning streak. W.Adelaide B. moved-up to fourth place. N.Adelaide R. lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Southern T.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Rest of the games of round 44 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Eastern M. defeated Southern T. in Mt. Barker 84-67. Hills H. was smashed by Manly Warr. at home 70-98. Illawarra H. 2 lost to Maitland on the opponent's court 100-112. Newcastle F. unfortunately lost to Inner WB in a home game 76-80. Casey was rolled over Ballarat M. on the road 75-94. Knox R. defeated Geelong U. on its own court 88-75. Keilor T. was beaten by Sandringham S. in Cheltenham 83-72.
The best stats of 44th round was 22 points and 10 rebounds by Micale Mee of Eastern M..

Group Central

C.District L. - Forestville E. 96-117

The game in Gawler supposed to be also worth to mention about. Third ranked Forestville Eagles (14-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Central District Lions (9-8). Forestville Eagles smashed Central District Lions 117-96. Forestville E. made 27-of-32 charity shots (84.4 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 C.District L. turnovers. Forestville E. players were unselfish on offense dishing 27 assists. The former international center Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Uche Dibiamaka (193-1999, college: St.Edward's) contributed with 25 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Magok Manyng replied with 23 points and 7 rebounds and guard Kalani Sapwell (190-2002, college: LC State) added 16 points in the effort for C.District L.Both teams had five players each who 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. Forestville Eagles have a solid three-game winning streak. Forestville E. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with S.Adelaide P. and Sturt S. C.District L. at the other side keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: D.Johnson 26+11reb+2ast, U.Dibiamaka 25+6reb+3ast, A.Doyle 17+5reb+6ast, G.Mays 14+6reb+2ast, B.Rathjen 12+4reb+8ast, F.Ipassou 12+2reb+2ast
C.District L.: M.Manyng 23+7reb+1ast, K.Sapwell 16+2reb+3ast, B.Jenkins 15+2reb+3ast, M.Richards 15+4reb+1ast, C.Jewell 11+7reb, K.Sapwell 11+3reb+4ast

S.Adelaide P. - Norwood F. 83-77

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked South Adelaide Panthers as it allowed them to take a leadership position. South Adelaide Panthers defeated 6th ranked Norwood Flames in Park Holme 83-77. The best player for the winners was American forward Alexander Starling (198-1989, college: BCU) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. The other American import guard Jeremy Smith (190-1991, college: Nicholls) chipped in 24 points. Point guard Cooper Osborne (183-2004) produced 17 points and 5 assists and New Zealand forward Isaac Miller-Jose (203-1998, college: Manitoba) added 10 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five S.Adelaide P. and four Norwood F. players scored in double figures. Norwood Flames' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. South Adelaide Panthers (14-3) have an impressive eight-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Forestville E. and Sturt S. Norwood F. at the other side keeps the sixth place with ten games lost. They share the position with Woodville W.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
S.Adelaide P.: J.Smith 24+1reb+3ast, A.Starling 19+13reb+2ast, T.Kubank 17+3reb+2ast, C.Ellison 11+10reb+1ast, J.Hoppo 10+7reb+1ast, R.Martin 2+3reb
Norwood F.: C.Osborne 17+2reb+5ast, J.Hemphill 11+3reb+1ast, A.Dodson 10+7reb, I.Miller-Jose 10+10reb+1ast, J.Stanwix 8+4reb+1ast, R.Harrap 8+1reb+3ast

W.Adelaide B. - N.Adelaide R. 81-50

The game with biggest result difference took place in Woodville. Local Bearcats (10-7) outscored 10th ranked North Adelaide Rockets (2-15) 81-50 on Sunday night. W.Adelaide B. outrebounded N.Adelaide R. 53-29 including a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Worth to mention a quality performance of forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 19 rebounds and the former international swingman Anthony Drmic (198-1992, college: Boise St.) who added 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Bearcats players scored in double figures. American guard Yosani Clay (193-2000, college: WOU) responded with 14 points and 6 rebounds and forward Koop McCalop (-1994) scored 5 points and 8 rebounds. 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. Bearcats have a solid three-game winning streak. W.Adelaide B. moved-up to fourth place. N.Adelaide R. lost eighth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 15 games lost. They share it with Southern T.. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
W.Adelaide B.: A.Drmic 21+7reb+6ast, M.Djeric 16+4reb+3ast, F.Krslovic 15+19reb+3ast, A.Gak 11+10reb+2ast, S.Stock 5+1reb, H.Bruce 4+2reb
N.Adelaide R.: Y.Clay 14+6reb, R.Crawford 11+3reb, D.McDonald 6+1reb+1ast, J.Sangster 6+1reb+1ast, S.Parfitt 6+4reb, K.McCalop 5+8reb+2ast

Southern T. - Eastern M. 67-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 9th ranked Noarlunga City Southern Tigers' (2-15) home loss to eighth ranked Eastern Mavericks (6-11) 67-84 on Sunday. Eastern M. forced 23 Southern T. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Micale Mee (198, college: TxWes) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and guard Owen Raneberg (-2003) who added 20 points and 4 steals during the contest. Four Eastern Mavericks players scored in double figures. Azerbaijani power forward Michael Diggins (205-1998, college: UIC, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and guard Harvey White (191-2005) scored 17 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Eastern M. maintains eighth position with 6-11 record. Southern T. lost tenth consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 15 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:
Eastern M.: M.Mee 22+10reb+2ast, O.Raneberg 20+3reb+2ast, J.Rawls 12+7reb, F.Webb 10+3reb+7ast, B.Edwards 8+3reb+4ast, M.Nuangki 7+4reb
Southern T.: H.White 17+3reb+2ast, M.Diggins 15+11reb+2ast, R.Miller 7+7reb+4ast, N.Baxter 6+1ast, C.Artacho 6+4reb+1ast, I.Abergut 6+3reb

Group East

Hills H. - Manly Warr. 70-98

No shocking result in a game in Baulkham Hills where fourth ranked Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (14-4) smashed 10th ranked Hills Hornets (9-9) 98-70 on Sunday. Manly Warr. made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 19 Hills H. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import guard Jonas Harper (188-1999, college: Boston U.) who added 22 points and 6 assists during the contest. Eldridge is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. American power forward Chris Bryant (203-1992, college: Miami, OH) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds and New Zealand guard Pafe Momoisea (190-1999) scored 11 points. 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. Manly Warr. moved-up to third place. Loser Hills Hornets keeps the tenth position with nine games lost. Manly Warr. will meet Norths B. (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Hills H. will play against Illawarra H. 2 in Wollongong and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Manly Warr.: J.Harper 22+4reb+6ast, M.Bragg 18+2reb+6ast, M.Eldridge 15+14reb+3ast, E.Uadiale 10+5reb, M.Evans 9+1reb+1ast, Z.Kimball 5+1reb
Hills H.: C.Bryant 18+7reb, P.Momoisea 11+3reb+1ast, M.Smith 8+6reb, M.Fidel 7+2reb, J.Munro 7+5reb+1ast, L.Moss 6+1reb+2ast

Maitland M. - Illawarra H. 2 112-100

Very expected game in Maitland where 14th ranked Hawks (2-16) were defeated by second ranked Mustangs (16-3) 112-100 on Sunday. Maitland dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks's 36. Maitland outrebounded Illawarra H. 2 48-37 including 33 on the defensive glass. Maitland looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Billy Parsons (198-2001) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) who added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists during the contest. Mustangs' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Riley Abercrombie (206, college: N.Colorado) responded with a double-double by scoring 38 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 assists. Five Maitland and four Illawarra H. 2 players scored in double figures. Mustangs have a solid three-game winning streak. Maitland maintains second position with 16-3 record behind leader S.Adelaide P. Illawarra H. 2 lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Hornsby S.. Maitland will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Illawarra H. 2 will play against Hills H. (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Maitland M.: B.Parsons 21+8reb+4ast, W.Cranston-Lown 17+7reb+8ast, M.Gray 14+12reb+1ast, J.Hunter 13+4reb+1ast, D.Millburn 12+1ast, C.Little 11+3reb+7ast
Illawarra H. 2: R.Abercrombie 38+10reb+2ast, M.Frierson 21+1reb, L.Dent 17+4reb+10ast, P.Dopud 12+5reb+1ast, M.Hobbs 6+6reb+1ast, T.Glenn 5+3reb+1ast

Newcastle F. - Inner WB 76-80

Very predictable result in Broadmeadow where sixth ranked Bulls (12-7) beat 12th ranked Falcons (7-12) 80-76 on Sunday. Inner WB dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Falcons's 32. Inner WB forced 20 Newcastle F. turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Zach Hudson (203-1997, college: CBC) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and Jacob Ohmer who added 20 points during the contest. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Bulls' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Leo OBoyle (201, college: Penn State) responded with 24 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) and naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds. Inner WB moved-up to fourth place, which they share with East Perth E. Loser Falcons keeps the twelfth position with 12 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: J.Ohmer 20+2reb+2ast, A.Higgins-Titsha 16+5reb, Z.Hudson 14+10reb+1ast, T.Tolovae 12+3reb+1ast, R.Cao 9+6reb+1ast, J.Mei-Edwards 3+2reb
Newcastle F.: L.O'Boyle 24+7reb, R.Beisty 12+13reb+2ast, J.Smith 11+4reb+2ast, K.Shannon 10+2reb+1ast, A.Clinton 9+2reb+3ast, J.Goodwin 5+6reb+8ast

Group South

Ballarat M. - Casey C. 94-75

Not a big story in a game in Wendouree where 19th ranked Cavaliers (3-18) were outplayed by second ranked Ballarat Miners (15-6) 94-75 on Sunday. Ballarat M. dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Cavaliers's 44. Ballarat M. outrebounded Casey 46-29 including a 34-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ballarat M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Tyler Rudolph (198-1996, college: Minot St.) who helped to win the game recording 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and naturalized Sudanese power forward Majok Majok (210-1992, college: Ball St.) who added 11 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) responded with 19 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized British swingman Adam Thoseby (197-1991, college: GSW) scored 16 points. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ballarat M. maintains second position with 15-6 record despite having the same number of points like the leader S.Adelaide P. Casey lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the nineteenth place with 18 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: T.Rudolph 35+6reb+2ast, N.Stoddart 12+2reb+8ast, M.Majok 11+13reb+2ast, M.Puondak 8+4reb, Z.Dunmore 8+5reb, L.Rosendale 8+4reb+8ast
Casey C.: P.Bungei 19+5reb, A.Thoseby 16+3reb+1ast, D.Stith 13+3reb+2ast, A.Karabatsos 9+1reb+4ast, J.Ochaya 7+1reb, H.Marks 4+4reb+1ast

Knox R. - Geelong U. 88-75

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Knox Raiders' (12-9) home victory over 11th ranked United (10-10) 88-75 on Sunday. Knox R. made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198-1999, college: Midland CC) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard KJ Feagin (185-1997, college: SDSU) who added 23 points and 4 steals during the contest. Four Knox Raiders players scored in double figures. American guard Latrell Jones (196-1998, college: Nicholls, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) responded with 24 points and his fellow American import guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU, agency: IceBasket) scored 9 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Knox R. moved-up to ninth place. Loser United keeps the eleventh position with ten games lost. They share it with Nunawading S.. Knox R. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Geelong U. will play against Waverley F. (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: M.Machar 23+8reb, K.Feagin 23+1reb+3ast, B.Nunn 14+4reb+4ast, A.Rapp 11+3reb, K.Bowen 9+10reb+5ast, A.Rissetto 6+1reb
Geelong U.: L.Jones 24+3reb+2ast, M.Hicks 15+9reb+2ast, D.Gatlin 9+12reb+6ast, L.Herbert 9+4reb, D.O'Will 7+1reb, G.Blagojevic 6+7reb+4ast

Sandringham S. - Keilor T. 83-72

There was no surprise in Cheltenham where 5th ranked Thunder (12-8) was defeated by third ranked Sabres (14-6) 83-72 on Sunday. Sandringham S. made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Tom Koppens (201-2003) who helped to win the game recording 30 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and guard Campbell Blogg (194-2003) who added 17 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Sabres' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Trevor Lakes (203-1999, college: S.Indiana, agency: VM Hoops Agency) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and forward Daniel Poelsma (202-2004) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds. Sandringham S. maintains third position with 14-6 record having just two points less than leader S.Adelaide P., which they share with Willetton T. and BA CoE. Loser Thunder keeps the fifth place with eight games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Sandringham S. will meet at home Frankston B. (#4) in the next round. Keilor T. will play against Eltham W. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: T.Koppens 30+7reb+2ast, C.Blogg 17+9reb, C.Asuncion-Byrd 15+2reb+1ast, J.Foxwell 9+5reb+4ast, T.Krebs 7+11reb+3ast, K.Kitto 3
Keilor T.: D.Poelsma 19+8reb, R.Philippe 15+5reb+3ast, T.Lakes 12+13reb+3ast, C.Beasley 9+2reb, C.Duff-Tytler 8+2reb, J.Beasley 4+2reb+1ast