NBL One Round 3 (Regular Season): Rockingham F. lose to Senators

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in NBL One, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. The round was exceptionally exciting as six games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise of round 3 in NBL One took place in Perth where host Senators (2-0) crushed Flames (2-1) 134-109 on Saturday evening. Warwick S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Rockingham F.'s players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Elijah Pepper (193-2001, college: UC Davis) who scored 51 points (!!!) and 6 assists. Forward Cooper Creek (203-2001, college: Assumption) chipped in 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) who recorded 36 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 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. Flames will play next round against strong Willetton T. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Senators will try to continue on its current victory against Joondalup W. on the road.
Giants defeated Slammers in Kalgoorlie 106-93. It was a good game for American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone) who led his team to a victory with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. DeSean Parsons contributed with 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Jamal Poplar (204-1996, college: Seward County) answered with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for SW Slammers. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Slammers will play next round against Lakeside L. trying to get back on the winning streak. Giants will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Hawks (2-1) recorded a loss in Broadmeadow on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Falcons (1-3) 84-68. It was a great evening for Ryan Beisty who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Todd Blanchfield with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games of round 3 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
W.Adelaide B. defeated Norwood F. in Woodville 83-66. Eastern M. beat Southern T. at home 83-79. C.District L. destroyed N.Adelaide R. on the opponent's court 93-73. S.Adelaide P. managed to outperform Sturt S. in a home game 93-82. Woodville W. was rolled over Forestville E. on the road 96-61. Penrith defeated Hills H. on its own court 85-82. Canberra B. beat Norths B. in a road game 81-63. Cent.Coast C. lost to Sydney C. at home 74-82. Winless Hills H. unfortunately lost to Maitland on the opponent's court 84-88. Sutherland managed to beat Bankstown B. in a home game 83-66. Manly Warr. defeated Albury W.B. on the road 87-78. Inner WB beat Penrith on its own court 100-91. Norths B. won against Cent.Coast C. in Crows Nest 77-65. Winless HKBA Spiders were outscored by Sydney C. at home 60-87. Nunawading S. managed to beat Ringwood on the opponent's court 98-97. Hobart C. defeated Kilsyth C. in a home game 96-84. Winless Sandringham S. was smashed by Mt.Gambier on the road 89-64. NW Tasmania lost to Ballarat M. on its own court 88-94. Diamond V.E. was outscored by Frankston B. in Seaford 75-94. Waverley F. managed to beat Geelong U. at home 96-88. Keilor T. was defeated by Dandenong R. on the opponent's court 111-103. Nunawading S. was beaten by Casey in a home game 83-94. Kilsyth C. lost to NW Tasmania on the road 84-85. Hobart C. unfortunately lost to Ballarat M. on its own court 78-81. Eltham W. recorded a loss to Mt.Gambier in Mt Gambier 80-89. Geelong U. was defeated by Bendigo at home 89-91. Frankston B. was beaten by Keilor T. on the opponent's court 87-84. Melbourne T. won against Dandenong R. in a home game 89-81. Winless Cockburn was outscored by Rockingham F. on the road 108-87. Perry Lakes H. recorded a loss to Kalamunda ES on its own court 68-77. Mandurah crushed Lakeside L. in a road game 101-82. Geraldton B. smashed Perth R. at home 107-69. Winless East Perth E. lost to Mandurah on the opponent's court 109-114. Kalamunda ES lost to undefeated Willetton T. in a home game 88-99. Joondalup W. rolled over Cockburn on the road 102-83.
The best stats of 3rd round was 29 points and 11 rebounds by Daniel Johnson of Forestville E..

Group central

Norwood F. - W.Adelaide B. 66-83

There was no surprise in Marden where Norwood Flames (0-3) were defeated by Bearcats (2-1) 83-66 on Friday. W.Adelaide B. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Norwood Flames's 34. It was a great evening for naturalized New Zealand guard Keanu Rasmussen (188-2003, college: CBU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Lat Mayen (206-1998, college: Nebraska) helped adding 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Bearcats players scored in double figures. Bearcats' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was Walter Mcbride with 20 points and 9 rebounds and American center Anthony Green (208-1996, college: Northeastern) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds. Bearcats will meet at home Forestville E. (#5) in the next round. Norwood Flames will play against Sturt S. (#10) in Pasadena and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Norwood F.: W.Mcbride 20+9reb+2ast, D.McNamara 14+3reb+2ast, A.Green 11+10reb+3ast, C.Osborne 9+7reb+5ast, R.Harrap 5+2reb, D.Webber 3+3reb+2ast
W.Adelaide B.: K.Rasmussen 35+13reb+4ast, A.Dau 13+8reb+1ast, L.Mayen 12+9reb+5ast, J.Tryon 12+8reb, H.Staude 7+1ast, S.Stock 4+4reb+1ast

Eastern M. - Southern T. 83-79

Eastern Mavericks used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Morphett Vale 83-79 on Saturday night. Eastern M. forced 19 Southern T. turnovers. It was a great evening for American guard Broderick Robinson (185-1995, college: UMKC) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 8 rebounds. Forward BJ Symons (-1998) helped adding 21 points. Four Eastern Mavericks players scored in double figures. Eastern Mavericks' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was forward Harry Morris (198-2002) with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds and American guard Jarvis Summers (190-1993, college: Ole Miss, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Eastern Mavericks will meet Woodville W. (#6) in the next round. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers will play against N.Adelaide R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Southern T.: H.Morris 23+15reb, L.Ajith 13+4reb+1ast, I.Oste-Pinder 13+5reb+1ast, S.Bol 9+10reb, J.Summers 9+7reb+7ast, J.Doles 6+5reb
Eastern M.: B.Robinson 21+8reb+3ast, B.Symons 21+3reb+2ast, O.Raneberg 16+4reb+1ast, D.Jackson 13+11reb, M.Mee 7+6reb+2ast, F.Webb 5+3reb+3ast

N.Adelaide R. - C.District L. 73-93

Very expected game in Greenacres where Rockets (1-2) were rolled over by Central District Lions (3-0) 93-73 on Saturday. C.District L. outrebounded N.Adelaide R. 47-31 including 16 on the offensive glass. C.District L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Kevin Baker (205-1998, college: LC State, agency: Starting 5) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Efemena Abogidi helped adding 16 points and 10 rebounds. Four Central District Lions players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Bijan Johnson (183-1997, college: NM Military) with 25 points and 5 assists and forward Koop McCalop (-1994) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Central District Lions will meet at home S.Adelaide P. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rockets will play against Southern T. (#7) in Morphett Vale and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
N.Adelaide R.: B.Johnson 25+4reb+5ast, K.McCalop 15+7reb, J.Dyer 10+1ast, D.McGee 9+4reb+1ast, T.Dowdell 8+8reb+1ast, M.Al Ani 2+4reb+2ast
C.District L.: K.Baker 19+12reb+4ast, J.Stanwix 17+1reb+7ast, E.Abogidi 16+10reb, K.Sapwell 11+4reb+3ast, A.Garang 9+4reb+1ast, A.Day 8+1reb+4ast

S.Adelaide P. - Sturt S. 93-82

Very predictable result in Park Holme where South Adelaide Panthers (3-0) beat Sturt Sabres (0-3) 93-82 on Saturday. S.Adelaide P. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when S.Adelaide P. made 10 blocks. It was a great evening for American forward Chris Brandon (203, college: NKU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Tom Kubank (201-1995, college: Mary) helped adding 24 points and 4 assists. Brandon is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St.) with 21 points and 8 rebounds and guard Samuel Daly (193-1995, college: Chaminade) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Sturt S. players scored in double figures. Sturt Sabres' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. South Adelaide Panthers will meet C.District L. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sturt Sabres will play against Norwood F. (#9) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: S.Black 21+8reb+3ast, S.Daly 14+10reb+4ast, B.Griscti 12+8reb, P.D'Arcy 12+3reb, S.Griffin 8+12reb, H.Meakes 7+2reb+1ast
S.Adelaide P.: C.Brandon 30+14reb+4ast, T.Kubank 24+2reb+4ast, C.Scott 11+3reb+4ast, L.McVeigh 8+4reb+5ast, J.Smith 6+2reb+1ast, J.Hoppo 5+2reb+1ast

Forestville E. - Woodville W. 96-61

Forestville Eagles used a home court advantage and outplayed the opponent from Flinders Park 96-61 on Sunday night. Forestville E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for the former international center Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds. American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) helped adding 15 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American power forward Joe Jackson (201-1996, college: IU Southeast) with 13 points and 7 rebounds and Mali-French Tim Troussel (203-1995, college: Newman) scored 9 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. 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. Forestville Eagles will meet W.Adelaide B. (#4) in the next round. Woodville Warriors will play against Eastern M. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: J.Jackson 13+7reb+1ast, R.Meldrum 11+4reb+1ast, S.Parfitt 9+9reb, T.Troussel 9+7reb+5ast, U.Dibiamaka 8+2reb+3ast, N.Wurm 4+3reb+3ast
Forestville E.: D.Johnson 29+11reb+3ast, D.Vasiljevic 21+4ast, G.Mays 15+10reb+1ast, A.Doyle 8+3reb+7ast, F.Ipassou 7+4reb+1ast, A.Starling 6+10reb+5ast

Group east

Penrith P. - Hills H. 85-82

Everything went according to plan in Penrith where Panthers (2-2) edged Hornets (0-3) 85-82 on Friday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Penrith made 9 blocks. It was a great evening for swingman Jonah Pares (192-2003) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Forward Zeke Evans (204-2003) helped adding 12 points and 9 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American Zachery Hudson (203-1997, college: CBC) with 14 points and 9 rebounds and Liam Moss (-1998) scored 13 points and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: Z.Hudson 14+9reb+3ast, M.Payne 13+2reb, L.Moss 13+1reb+5ast, J.Patmore 11+4reb+2ast, M.Smith 9+4reb, S.Orsini 8+1reb+1ast
Penrith P.: J.Pares 16+7reb+4ast, O.Amajoyi 14+6reb+2ast, J.Hickson 14+4reb, Z.Evans 12+9reb+2ast, B.Kearins 9+2reb+5ast, A.Lulka 8+5reb+2ast

Norths B. - Canberra B. 63-81

There was no surprise in Crows Nest where Norths Bears (1-3) were defeated by Canberra B. (3-0) 81-63 on Saturday. Strangely Norths B. outrebounded Canberra B. 50-24 including a 19-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for forward William Mayfield (-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) helped adding 16 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was the former international forward Hunter Goodrick (201-2000, college: CBU) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds and guard Ignatius Mitchell (185-2003) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Norths Bears' coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: H.Goodrick 13+13reb+1ast, M.Wacher 12+4reb+3ast, I.Mitchell 11+13reb+2ast, P.Badalassi 8+3reb+1ast, R.Moore 6+1ast, B.Gill 4+5reb
Canberra B.: W.Mayfield 21+5reb+7ast, J.Toohey 17+5reb, G.Morison 16+3reb+5ast, L.Smith 9+1reb, W.Rice 8+4reb+2ast, M.Robinson 6

Cent.Coast C. - Sydney C. 74-82

But Crusaders were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Alexandria 82-74 on Saturday night. Sydney C. made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Sydney C. outrebounded Cent.Coast C. 49-37 including a 38-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for point guard Anthony Mundine (167-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized British forward Obi Kyei (206-1994, college: Eckerd) helped adding 21 points and 5 rebounds. Four Sydney City Comets players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Garric Young with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import swingman Ilisia Washington (194-1998, college: Regis Univ.) scored 26 points and 4 assists. Crusaders' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: I.Washington 26+3reb+4ast, G.Young 21+12reb+1ast, K.Amir 8+6reb+1ast, S.Chapman 7+6reb, T.Akamarmoi 4+2reb+1ast, L.Manhom 4+3reb+1ast
Sydney C.: O.Kyei 21+5reb, S.Saipaia 17+2reb+3ast, A.Mundine 16+7reb+4ast, J.Crnogorac 13+10reb+1ast, V.Foketi 5+6reb+2ast, J.Smith 4+4reb

Maitland M. - Hills H. 88-84

Very expected game in Maitland where Hornets (0-3) were defeated by Mustangs (2-1) 88-84 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Maitland dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Hornets's 46 and made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for forward Billy Parsons (198-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. American guard Christian Little (188-1998, college: Regis Univ.) helped adding 19 points and 5 assists. Mustangs' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American Zachery Hudson (203-1997, college: CBC) with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Saxon Orsini (184-2004) scored 23 points. Five Maitland and four Hills H. players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: S.Orsini 23+1reb+1ast, Z.Hudson 18+9reb+4ast, L.Moss 15+5reb+2ast, M.Payne 14+2reb, P.Momoisea 6+1reb, J.Patmore 5+3reb+1ast
Maitland M.: C.Little 19+3reb+5ast, B.Parsons 17+11reb+2ast, J.Hunter 15+3reb, M.Worthy 12+5reb+4ast, J.Cole 11+5reb+1ast, L.Vea 10+7reb+1ast

Sutherland S. - Bankstown B. 83-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Sharks' (3-0) home victory over Bruins (2-2) 83-66 on Saturday. Sutherland outrebounded Bankstown B. 54-38 including 18 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Luke Jamieson who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized British center Jason Spurgin (211-2001, college: BGSU) helped adding 15 points and 11 rebounds. Five Sharks players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Andre Wolford (188-1996, college: SFU) with 21 points and swingman Hayden Blankley (198-2000, college: WTAM) scored 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: A.Wolford 21+3reb+2ast, H.Blankley 13+8reb+1ast, C.McBeath 10+6reb+1ast, G.Majak 8+4reb+2ast, J.Cadee 6+7reb+6ast, T.Buvac 4+4reb+1ast
Sutherland S.: L.Jamieson 16+10reb+4ast, J.Spurgin 15+11reb+3ast, K.Noi 14+8reb+3ast, B.Macarthur 12+7reb+2ast, L.Hutchison 11+4reb+6ast, G.Gerlach 5+5reb+1ast

Newcastle F. - Illawarra H. 2 84-68

Hawks (2-1) recorded a loss in Broadmeadow on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Falcons (1-3) 84-68. It was a great evening for naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Myles Cherry (203-1998, college: Lafayette) helped adding 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Falcons players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Syrian forward Christian Maran (196-1998) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: M.Mims 18+4reb, C.Maran 17+6reb, T.Blanchfield 13+15reb+5ast, K.McDowell-White 9+6reb+6ast, T.Campbell 5+2reb, D.Bruton 4+1reb+2ast
Newcastle F.: K.Shannon 20+2reb+1ast, M.Cherry 15+11reb+5ast, E.Stephens 15+4reb+6ast, R.Beisty 14+13reb+6ast, J.Goodwin 8+2reb+1ast, M.Maluach 7+2reb

Albury W.B. - Manly Warr. 78-87

But Bandits were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Narrabeen 87-78 on Saturday night. It was a great evening for American swingman Preston Purifoy (196-1992, college: UAB, agency: Players Group) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Matthew Eldridge (203-1996, college: Lindsey Wilson) helped adding 18 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Eldridge is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Four Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Ahren Freeman (201, college: UTRGV, agency: Inception Sports) with 29 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Jacob Cincurak (188-1996) scored 12 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Albury W.B.: A.Freeman 29+8reb, J.Cincurak 12+6reb+6ast, S.Lafaele 9+1reb, M.Gray 8+6reb+2ast, I.Allen 7+5reb, J.Rentoy 6+5reb+5ast
Manly Warr.: P.Purifoy 23+8reb+2ast, M.Eldridge 18+12reb+1ast, M.Bragg 15+4reb+6ast, I.Lee 10+6reb+4ast, J.Munro 9+3reb, S.Valkovic 8+3reb+1ast

Inner WB - Penrith P. 100-91

There was a surprise result in Inner West where Bulls (1-1) won against Panthers (2-2) 100-91 on Saturday. It was a great evening for naturalized New Zealand guard Tony Tolovae (196-1992) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Maxwell Clark helped adding 21 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Benjamin Kearins (190-1994) with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists and forward Zeke Evans (204-2003) scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Penrith P.: B.Schwarzer 18+3reb+1ast, Z.Evans 18+8reb+2ast, J.Pares 14+8reb+5ast, O.Amajoyi 12+6reb+2ast, B.Kearins 11+8reb+10ast, A.Lulka 9+6reb
Inner WB: M.Clark 21+4reb+4ast, T.Tolovae 20+10reb+2ast, R.Cao 18+9reb, A.Swanson 16+3reb+1ast, J.Mei-Edwards 10+4reb+1ast, N.Timonera 10+4reb+4ast

Cent.Coast C. - Norths B. 65-77

There was an upset in Terrigal where Crusaders (2-2) were defeated by Norths Bears (1-3) 77-65 on Sunday. It was a great evening for the former international forward Hunter Goodrick (201-2000, college: CBU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Ignatius Mitchell (185-2003) helped adding 15 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Lino Manhom (213-1998, college: UTPB) with a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks and American forward Garric Young scored 8 points and 12 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: I.Washington 17+1reb, L.Manhom 11+10reb+2ast, S.Kuol 11+3reb, K.Amir 9+6reb+1ast, G.Young 8+12reb+2ast, S.Chapman 4+5reb+1ast
Norths B.: H.Goodrick 26+10reb+2ast, I.Mitchell 15+10reb+2ast, R.Moore 10+3reb, M.Yoong 7+3reb+4ast, M.Wacher 6+2reb+4ast, C.Wilks 6+2reb+2ast

HKBA Spiders - Sydney C. 60-87

No shocking result in a game in Hornsby where Sydney City Comets (3-1) smashed Spiders (0-3) 87-60 on Sunday. Sydney C. outrebounded HKBA Spiders 49-36 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Sydney C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Anthony Mundine (167-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points. Naturalized British forward Obi Kyei (206-1994, college: Eckerd) helped adding 11 points and 19 rebounds. Four Sydney City Comets players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was forward Daniel Titus (203-2000, college: Coppin St.) with 12 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Mohamed Kone (188, college: Bemidji St.) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
HKBA Spiders: N.Chappell 15+4reb, D.Titus 12+9reb, M.Kone 10+7reb+2ast, A.Acuel 9+5reb, A.Redhead 4+2reb+1ast, S.Hall 3+3reb+3ast
Sydney C.: A.Mundine 29+4reb+2ast, C.Adup 16+3reb+3ast, O.Kyei 11+19reb+1ast, V.Foketi 10+4reb+6ast, J.Smith 8+5reb, J.Crnogorac 7+5reb+3ast

Group south

Ringwood H. - Nunawading S. 97-98

There was an upset in Heathmont where Ringwood Hawks (2-1) were edged by Spectres (1-3) 98-97 on Wednesday. It was a great evening for American forward BJ Mack (203-2000, college: S.Carolina) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. Swingman Christian DAngelo (191-2003) helped adding 28 points. The best for the losing side was American guard Jonathan Lawton (188-1996, college: FSC) with 24 points and 7 assists and the former international guard Tanner Krebs (198-1996, college: SMC) scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Nunawading S. and five Ringwood players scored in double figures. Ringwood Hawks' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Spectres will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ringwood Hawks will play against Kilsyth C. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ringwood H.: J.Lawton 24+1reb+7ast, J.Tomasi 18+4reb+2ast, T.Krebs 17+8reb+3ast, H.Sealey 11+3reb+4ast, T.Carroll 11+7reb+1ast, M.Fennell 10+10reb+1ast
Nunawading S.: C.D'Angelo 28+2reb+2ast, B.Mack 22+16reb+2ast, J.Gandolfo 21+1reb+9ast, C.Cranston 10+8reb+1ast, T.Devers 7+2reb, D.Wiggett 5+1reb+2ast

Hobart C. - Kilsyth C. 96-84

Very predictable result in Hobart where Chargers (4-1) beat Cobras (2-3) 96-84 on Friday. Hobart C. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Cobras's 20. Hobart C. had a 28-16 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Hobart C. especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 58.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) helped adding 23 points and 9 assists. The best for the losing side was Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) with 26 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Benjamin Ursich (196-1996, college: Augusta) scored 15 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Chargers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cobras will play against Ringwood (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: K.Sy 26+8reb, B.Ursich 15+2reb+2ast, M.Haig 15+2reb+1ast, D.Stith 6+9reb, C.Jeffs 6+3reb+4ast, M.Dielemans 5+2reb+1ast
Hobart C.: W.Cranston-Lown 23+3reb+9ast, J.Richards 22+12reb+5ast, H.Makeny 21+9reb, O.Angerstein 9+5reb+1ast, A.Eugster 8+1reb+1ast, H.Griffiths 5

Mt.Gambier - Sandringham S. 89-64

Not a big story in a game in Mt Gambier where Sabres (0-4) were outplayed by Pioneers (4-1) 89-64 on Friday. It was a great evening for forward Akech Aliir (204-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 7 rebounds. The former international guard Alexander Mudronja (196-1999, college: SMC) helped adding 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Pioneers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Elliott Brown with 18 points and naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (198-1999, college: Midland CC) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Pioneers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sabres will play against Knox R. (#3) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: E.Brown 18+3reb+2ast, M.Machar 15+6reb, D.Barlow 8+5reb, T.Koppens 7+1reb+1ast, D.Soukup 5+4reb+1ast, Z.Pantelis 5+5reb
Mt.Gambier: A.Aliir 22+7reb+2ast, A.Mudronja 16+8reb+2ast, A.Shelley 16+5reb+2ast, K.Archie 12+5reb, J.Palmer 11+5reb+5ast, T.Robinson 8+11reb+2ast

NW Tasmania - Ballarat M. 88-94

Everything went according to plan in Ulverstone where Miners (3-1) won against NW Tasmania Thunder (2-3) 94-88 on Friday. Ballarat M. dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to NW Tasmania Thunder's 40. It was a great evening for naturalized Sudanese power forward Majok Majok (210-1992, college: Ball St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Nicholas Stoddart (188-2000) helped adding 13 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was guard Tre Armstrong (198-2000, college: CBU, agency: Interperformances) with 25 points and guard Lachlan Barker (188-1996) scored 11 points and 7 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. NW Tasmania Thunder's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
NW Tasmania: T.Armstrong 25+4reb+3ast, K.Savage 16+3reb+1ast, A.Woodhill 13+1reb, B.Majok 11+2reb+2ast, L.Barker 11+3reb+7ast, T.Harris 9+7reb+1ast
Ballarat M.: M.Majok 18+9reb+2ast, A.Krause 14+4reb, Z.Dunmore 13+2ast, N.Stoddart 13+4reb+4ast, A.Robinson 12+4reb+2ast, L.Rosendale 10+3reb

Frankston B. - Diamond V.E. 94-75

There was no surprise in Seaford where Diamond Valley Eagles (1-4) were crushed by Blues (2-2) 94-75 on Friday. Frankston B. made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for guard Michael Harris (193-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 6 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). New Zealand forward Taane Samuel (200-1999) helped adding 13 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was center Jock Perry (216-1997, college: UC Riverside) with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds and the former international point guard Jesse Ghee (183-1995, college: Fullerton JC) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: J.Perry 16+12reb+1ast, N.Manyang 12+8reb+1ast, R.Haywood 12, J.Ghee 11+5reb+6ast, A.Thoseby 8+2reb+2ast, N.Todd 6+2reb+1ast
Frankston B.: M.Harris 28+6reb+2ast, T.Garrett 13+6reb+3ast, T.Samuel 13+7reb+6ast, K.Box 11+8reb, I.Hadziomerovic 10+5reb+2ast, L.Barker 8+5reb+4ast

Waverley F. - Geelong U. 96-88

No shocking result in a game in Mount Waverley where Falcons (3-1) defeated United (1-3) 96-88 on Friday. It was a great evening for guard Malik Meunier (185-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Mason Forbes (206-1999, college: SMC) helped adding 18 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU) with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Geelong U.: L.Herbert 20+3reb, T.Forsyth 19+9reb+4ast, D.Gatlin 19+10reb+2ast, K.Malone 15+4reb+6ast, E.Blythe 4+2reb+1ast, O.Odigie 4+6reb+2ast
Waverley F.: M.Meunier 21+7reb+3ast, R.Heath 19+3reb+3ast, M.Forbes 18+8reb+3ast, B.Lewis 11+3reb+3ast, M.Harper 10+1reb+1ast, M.McCarthy 9+7reb+2ast

Dandenong R. - Keilor T. 111-103

Rather expected game in Dandenong where Thunder (2-3) was defeated by Rangers (1-4) 111-103 on Friday. Dandenong R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Bryton Hobbs (183-1991, college: Northeastern St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 34 points (!!!) and 5 assists. Guard Sam Davidson (190, college: Rogers St.) helped adding 23 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Deng Dut (193, college: DBU) with 23 points and 6 assists and forward Adetomi Ayilara (208-1998, college: Cloud County) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Four Dandenong R. and five Keilor T. players scored in double figures. Thunder's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: D.Dut 23+3reb+6ast, A.Ayilara 17+10reb, D.Poelsma 16+4reb+2ast, D.Foster 15+5reb+5ast, C.Harris 11+5reb, A.Tong 9+5reb+1ast
Dandenong R.: B.Hobbs 34+2reb+5ast, S.Davidson 23+7reb+3ast, M.Peatling 17+10reb+4ast, R.Rapp 14+2reb+4ast, R.Monyyong 11+2reb+2ast, J.Roberts 9+5reb+4ast

Nunawading S. - Casey C. 83-94

Very predictable result in East Burwood where Cavaliers (3-1) beat Spectres (1-3) 94-83 on Saturday. Casey dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Spectres's 32. It was a great evening for American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 8 rebounds. Swingman Tyler Robertson (198-2000, college: Portland) helped adding 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Cavaliers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward BJ Mack (203-2000, college: S.Carolina) with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Christian DAngelo (191-2003) scored 27 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: B.Mack 28+11reb+1ast, C.D'Angelo 27+6reb+1ast, J.Gandolfo 11+4reb+6ast, D.Baxter 7+9reb+5ast, J.Mutimer 5+2ast, C.Cranston 5+2reb+1ast
Casey C.: P.Bungei 24+8reb+1ast, T.Hankerson 21+2reb, N.Roberts 16+5reb+2ast, T.Robertson 14+7reb+5ast, H.Marks 11+4reb, Y.Gai 6+6reb

NW Tasmania - Kilsyth C. 85-84

There was a minor upset in Ulverstone where Cobras (2-3) were edged by NW Tasmania Thunder (2-3) 85-84 on Saturday. It was a great evening for the former international guard Kye Savage (186-2005) who led his team to a victory scoring 21 points. Archer Woodhill helped adding 15 points and 8 rebounds. NW Tasmania Thunder's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and swingman Hamish MacDonald (188-2001, college: Baker) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Four NW Tasmania and five Kilsyth C. players scored in double figures. NW Tasmania Thunder will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Cobras will play against Ringwood (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: A.Tomada 17+6reb+5ast, H.MacDonald 13+10reb, D.Stith 13+4reb+1ast, M.Haig 13+1reb+1ast, C.Jeffs 13+4reb+5ast, B.Ursich 5+2reb+1ast
NW Tasmania: K.Savage 21+4reb+1ast, L.Barker 17+1reb+2ast, A.Woodhill 15+8reb+2ast, T.Armstrong 11+6reb+2ast, M.Evans 8+1reb+1ast, T.Harris 7+11reb+4ast

Hobart C. - Ballarat M. 78-81

There was a surprise result in Hobart where Miners (3-1) edged Chargers (4-1) 81-78 on Saturday. Ballarat M. made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for naturalized Sudanese power forward Majok Majok (210-1992, college: Ball St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Aiden Krause (193-2000, college: UC Irvine) helped adding 10 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) with 22 points and 7 rebounds and forward Henry Makeny (201-2000, college: Grayson County) scored 19 points and 6 rebounds. Four Hobart C. players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: J.Richards 22+7reb+3ast, H.Makeny 19+6reb+2ast, W.Cranston-Lown 12+4reb+2ast, J.Straatsma 10+6reb, N.Clarke 8+2ast, O.Angerstein 7+5reb
Ballarat M.: M.Majok 14+6reb+1ast, M.Puondak 12+2reb, A.Krause 10+8reb+2ast, A.Robinson 9+2reb+1ast, L.Rosendale 9+2reb+1ast, N.Stoddart 9+2reb+4ast

Mt.Gambier - Eltham W. 89-80

There was no surprise in Mt Gambier where Wildcats (1-2) were defeated by Pioneers (4-1) 89-80 on Saturday. It was a great evening for forward Akech Aliir (204-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international guard Alexander Mudronja (196-1999, college: SMC) helped adding 14 points and 6 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Gabe Hadley (193-1998) with 20 points and American power forward Joshua Sykes (203-1996, college: Fresno City) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Five Eltham W. players scored in double figures. Wildcats' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: G.Hadley 20+3reb+3ast, X.Bledson 17+2reb+1ast, Z.Cunningham 14+4reb+1ast, S.Whelan 10+2reb+1ast, J.Sykes 10+9reb+2ast, L.Wood 3+2reb
Mt.Gambier: A.Aliir 17+16reb+5ast, A.Mudronja 14+6reb+1ast, A.Shelley 13+3reb+1ast, K.Archie 11+2reb+1ast, T.Robinson 10+3reb, D.Marshall 9+1reb

Geelong U. - Bendigo B. 89-91

But United was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Bendigo 91-89 on Saturday night. Bendigo made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American swingman Justin Johnson (198-1999, college: UTRGV) who led his team to a victory scoring 34 points (!!!). Lual Diing (205-1998) helped adding 19 points and 12 rebounds. Four Braves players scored in double figures. Braves' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU) with 26 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals and forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Geelong U.: D.Gatlin 26+5reb+9ast, M.Marach 21+2reb+3ast, T.Forsyth 14+12reb, L.Herbert 10+2reb+1ast, K.Malone 8+3reb+6ast, O.Odigie 8+6reb+2ast
Bendigo B.: J.Johnson 34+3reb, L.Diing 19+12reb+2ast, C.Matthews 12+8reb+4ast, J.Pattinson 11+1reb, B.Smythe 5+5reb, L.O'Brien 4+1reb+2ast

Keilor T. - Frankston B. 87-84

There was an upset in Melbourne where Blues (2-2) were edged by Thunder (2-3) 87-84 on Sunday. It was a great evening for forward Jayce Beasley (198-1997, college: Raritan Valley) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Deng Dut (193, college: DBU) helped adding 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Four Thunder players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Michael Harris (193-1999) with 32 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Igor Hadziomerovic (193-1992, college: Boise St.) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds. Blues' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: M.Harris 32+9reb+2ast, I.Hadziomerovic 23+10reb+1ast, V.Monaghan 8+5reb, K.Box 6+2reb+1ast, L.Barker 5+3reb+5ast, T.Garrett 5+6reb+2ast
Keilor T.: J.Beasley 23+10reb, D.Dut 20+6reb+6ast, D.Foster 14+12reb+4ast, R.Philippe 12+2reb+2ast, D.Poelsma 9+8reb+5ast, A.Ayilara 8+4reb+1ast

Melbourne T. - Dandenong R. 89-81

Very predictable result in Melbourne where Tigers (3-1) beat Rangers (1-4) 89-81 on Sunday. It was a great evening for the former international guard Tom Wilson (195-1997, college: SMU) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Jack Purchase (203-1995, college: Hawaii) helped adding 19 points and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was American point guard Bryton Hobbs (183-1991, college: Northeastern St.) with 22 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the other American import forward Ruot Monyyong (210-1998, college: UALR) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Melbourne T. and four Dandenong R. players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: B.Hobbs 22+4reb+1ast, R.Monyyong 16+7reb+1ast, S.Davidson 15+2reb+3ast, R.Rapp 12+8reb+2ast, J.Roberts 9+6reb+4ast, M.Peatling 7+6reb
Melbourne T.: T.Wilson 25+7reb+6ast, J.Purchase 19+4reb+5ast, M.Wearne 18+4reb+2ast, M.Gaze 11+6reb+4ast, K.Garnaut 10+7reb+1ast, C.Arcidiacono 6+4reb+1ast

Group west

Rockingham F. - Cockburn 108-87

Not a big story in a game in Rockingham where Cougars (0-3) were outplayed by Flames (2-1) 108-87 on Friday. Rockingham F. made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game, while Cockburn only scored nine points from the stripe. They outrebounded Cockburn 51-26 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for the former international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 7 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). American power forward Jervon Pressley (203-1992, college: Hampton, agency: BIG) helped adding 18 points and 13 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Josh Hunt (194-2002) with 21 points and American point guard Kortland Martin (180, college: FHU) scored 16 points and 4 assists. Five Rockingham F. and four Cockburn players 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 get some rest. Flames will meet Willetton T. (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Cougars will play against Mandurah (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Cockburn: J.Hunt 21+3reb+3ast, K.Martin 16+3reb+4ast, N.Pond 10+2reb, R.Eves 10+4reb+2ast, C.Nai 7+5reb+1ast, C.Dimmock 6+2reb+1ast
Rockingham F.: I.White 34+12reb+7ast, J.Pressley 18+13reb+3ast, R.Godfrey 16+6reb+5ast, C.Beard 15+9reb, T.Jackson 12+2reb+2ast, E.Dech 6+4reb+1ast

Perry Lakes H. - Kalamunda ES 68-77

There was a small surprise in Floreat where Suns (2-2) won against Hawks (1-1) 77-68 on Friday. It was a great evening for forward Travis Fee (192-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: Wayland Baptist) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. Four Suns players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Jaden Stanley-Williams (201-1999, college: MSUM) with 17 points and the other American import center Davin Miller (211, college: Thomas Univ.) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Suns will meet at home East Perth E. (#11) in the next round. Hawks will play against Perth R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: J.Stanley-Williams 17+4reb+2ast, D.Miller 9+10reb+2ast, S.Chan 9+4ast, M.Leary 8+1reb, K.O'Donohue 8+1reb, A.Nobensi 7+3reb+2ast
Kalamunda ES: M.Nelson 16+5reb+3ast, T.Fee 14+8reb+5ast, T.White 14+1reb+4ast, S.Vaiangina 11+2reb, L.Thomas 7+9reb+3ast, B.Dinardo 6+2reb+1ast

Lakeside L. - Mandurah M. 82-101

There was no surprise in North Lake where Lightning (0-3) was crushed by Magic (2-1) 101-82 on Friday. Mandurah forced 21 Lakeside L. turnovers. It was a great shooting night for Mandurah especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a great evening for naturalized French swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: Wayland Baptist) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American power forward Sam Freeman (208-2001, college: CSUSB, agency: Haylett Sports) helped adding 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was American forward AJ Wilson (202-1997, college: S.Carolina) with 24 points and guard Benjamin Lee (188-1994) scored 15 points and 4 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Magic will meet Cockburn (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lightning will play against SW Slammers (#12) in Bunbury and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: A.Wilson 24+4reb+2ast, B.Lee 15+4reb+2ast, C.Shervill 12+1reb+3ast, J.Davey 11+6reb, I.Lewis 5+1reb+3ast, I.Coleman 5+4reb
Mandurah M.: J.Pesava 29+7reb+4ast, S.Freeman 22+8reb+4ast, J.Ealy 16+6reb+8ast, L.Bertram 10+5ast, H.Warden 9+2reb, C.Lowe 5+3reb+2ast

Geraldton B. - Perth R. 107-69

There was a surprise result in Wonthella where Buccaneers (2-1) smashed Redbacks (1-1) 107-69 on Saturday. Geraldton B. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Redbacks's 26. Geraldton B. forced 19 Perth R. turnovers and outrebounded them 48-32 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Geraldton B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Perth R.'s players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Geraldton B. made 9 blocks. It was a great evening for American forward Joshua Keyes (201-1995, college: Muskingum) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import guard Akeem Springs (193-1994, college: Minnesota) helped adding 26 points. Keyes attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Four Buccaneers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-1997, college: TxWes) with 21 points and guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) scored 13 points and 5 assists. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. Buccaneers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Redbacks will play against Perry Lakes H. (#9) in Floreat and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: J.Cook-Green 21+4reb+2ast, L.Cummings 13+4reb+5ast, C.McDonald 12+4reb, J.Formosa 9+4reb+1ast, C.Aylett 7+3reb, M.Muo 5+3reb+1ast
Geraldton B.: A.Springs 26+3reb+2ast, J.Narkle 17+4reb+3ast, J.Keyes 15+12reb+5ast, N.DeSantis 14+6reb+4ast, J.Baker 8, A.Ralph 7+2reb+2ast

Mandurah M. - East Perth E. 114-109

Rather expected game in Mandurah where Eagles (0-2) were defeated by Magic (2-1) 114-109 on Saturday. Mandurah dominated down low during the game scoring 80 of its points in the paint compared to Eagles's 44. It was a great evening for point guard Lachlan Bertram (183-2001) who led his team to a victory scoring 35 points (!!!), 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Naturalized French swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: Wayland Baptist) helped adding 30 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American power forward Lee Roberts (203-1987, college: Findlay, OH, agency: BIG) with 32 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import guard Taylor Young (190-1990, college: WPU) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points, 6 rebounds and 12 assists. Four Mandurah and five East Perth E. players scored in double figures. Magic will meet Cockburn (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Eagles will play against Kalamunda ES and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
East Perth E.: L.Roberts 32+7reb, M.Lang 17+1reb+2ast, M.Rice 15+5reb+3ast, T.Young 14+6reb+12ast, S.Watson 10+7reb+2ast, C.Maker 9+4reb+1ast
Mandurah M.: L.Bertram 35+9reb+6ast, J.Pesava 30+10reb+3ast, J.Ealy 18+3reb+3ast, J.MacDonald 13+5reb, S.Freeman 8+5reb+1ast, N.Woodall 4+6reb+2ast

Warwick S. - Rockingham F. 134-109

The biggest surprise of round 3 in NBL One took place in Perth where host Senators (2-0) crushed Flames (2-1) 134-109 on Saturday evening. Warwick S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Rockingham F.'s players. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Elijah Pepper (193-2001, college: UC Davis) who scored 51 points (!!!) and 6 assists. Forward Cooper Creek (203-2001, college: Assumption) chipped in 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) who recorded 36 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Jervon Pressley (203-1992, college: Hampton, agency: BIG) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four 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. Flames will play next round against strong Willetton T. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Senators will try to continue on its current victory against Joondalup W. on the road.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: I.White 36+6reb+4ast, R.Godfrey 19+4reb+5ast, J.Pressley 18+9reb+1ast, T.Durnin 10+3reb, T.Jackson 10+3reb+1ast, L.Ross 9+4reb+1ast
Warwick S.: E.Pepper 51+3reb+6ast, C.Creek 25+7reb+4ast, G.Pearl 23+3reb+5ast, T.Withers 18+5reb+1ast, T.Shand 6+13reb+10ast, L.Thwaites 4

Kalamunda ES - Willetton T. 88-99

There was a surprise result in Kalamunda where Tigers (2-0) beat Suns (2-2) 99-88 on Saturday. Willetton T. forced 21 Kalamunda ES turnovers. It was a great evening for guard Damien Scott (192-1992) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. American forward Taeshon Cherry (203-1999, college: Marian, IN, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) helped adding 19 points and 7 rebounds. The best for the losing side was American guard Terrico White (196-1990, college: Ole Miss) with 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Travis Fee (192-1992) scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tigers will meet at home Rockingham F. (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Suns will play against East Perth E. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: T.Fee 27+8reb+3ast, T.White 22+9reb+7ast, S.Vaiangina 11+3reb+1ast, S.Salinas 10+3reb+1ast, L.Thomas 6+7reb+2ast, J.Stoker 5+1reb
Willetton T.: D.Scott 20+7reb+5ast, T.Cherry 19+7reb+1ast, T.Davis 15+6reb+2ast, T.Gerovich 13+7reb+4ast, K.Armour 11+2reb+2ast, T.Musumeci 10

Cockburn - Joondalup W. 83-102

Not a big story in a game in Hamilton Hill where Cougars (0-3) were outplayed by Wanneroo (2-1) 102-83 on Saturday. Joondalup W. outrebounded Cockburn 39-28 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American swingman CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) who led his team to a victory scoring 24 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Ethan Elliott (190-2004, college: Trinity Baptist) helped adding 21 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Four Wanneroo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Kortland Martin (180, college: FHU) with 23 points and 5 assists and guard Josh Hunt (194-2002) scored 19 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Wanneroo will meet at home Warwick S. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cougars will play against Mandurah (#5) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Cockburn: K.Martin 23+3reb+5ast, J.Hunt 19+2reb+3ast, R.Eves 12+5reb, N.Pond 8+6reb, H.Fitzgerald 6+2reb, C.Dimmock 5+1reb
Joondalup W.: C.Turnage 24+7reb+3ast, J.Baker 24+7reb, E.Elliott 21+5reb+8ast, C.Davis 18+7reb+4ast, D.Ballantyne 8+4reb+1ast, J.Wellsteed 3+5reb

Goldfields G. - SW Slammers 106-93

Giants defeated Slammers in Kalgoorlie 106-93. Goldfields G. made 21-of-26 charity shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone) who led his team to a victory with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists. His fellow American import forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Jamal Poplar (204-1996, college: Seward County) answered with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Pharell Keats (179-2005) added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for SW Slammers. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Slammers will play next round against Lakeside L. trying to get back on the winning streak. Giants will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: J.Poplar 32+12reb+5ast, D.Craig 15+2reb+2ast, M.Wugol 12+1reb+1ast, R.Barrett 11+1reb+1ast, P.Keats 9+10reb+5ast, R.Evans 6+2reb+2ast
Goldfields G.: S.Stewart 27+9reb+9ast, M.Jok 26+5reb+4ast, D.Parsons 22+10reb+3ast, J.Duach 20+6reb+5ast, L.Warena 6, S.Morrow 3+1reb+2ast