Big V Round 6 (Regular Season): Keysborough keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Cougars as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Cougars defeated bottom-ranked Camberwell in Keysborough 97-86. Keysborough looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Camberwell's players. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Benjamin Okhotin (198-1999, college: PLNU, agency: Warren Sports International) scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was guard Sean Conway (196-2001, college: St.John's, agency: Warren Sports International) with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cougars have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Camberwell at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Camberwell will play next round against Sunbury trying to get back on the winning streak. Keysborough will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Blackburn in Melbourne.
Tenth-ranked Vikings (1-6) gave a tough game to first ranked Hume City Broncos (6-1) in Melbourne. The visitors from Tullamarine managed to secure only three-point victory 102-99. However their fans expected much easier game. American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) notched 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and Ricardo Time supported him with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds by American guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) did not help to save the game for Blackburn. Vikings' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hume City Broncos have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Hume City went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with McKinnon. Blackburn lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with six games lost. Hume City will play against Shepparton (#5) on the road in the next round. Blackburn will play against the league's leader Keysborough (#1) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Bottom-ranked Camberwell (0-7) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to fifth ranked Gators (5-3) 90-77 on Saturday evening. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was Ryan Batte who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Gators' coach Josh Waight used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was Sean Conway who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Gators have a solid four-game winning streak. Shepparton moved-up to fourth place, which they share with RMIT. Loser Camberwell still closes the standings with seven games lost. Shepparton will meet at home league's second-placed Hume City in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Camberwell will play against Sunbury (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: McKinnon destroyed Bellarine on the opponent's court 104-69. Sunbury unfortunately lost to Keysborough in a home game 84-96. RMIT recorded a loss to Wyndham on the road 90-92. Pakenham defeated Melbourne Uni on its own court 89-81. Blackburn was beaten by Wyndham in Werribee 131-124.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 21 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists by Mayoum Mayoum of Wyndham.



Camberwell - Shepparton 77-90

Bottom-ranked Camberwell (0-7) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their seventh consecutive match to fifth ranked Gators (5-3) 90-77 on Saturday evening. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was forward Ryan Batte (198-1999, college: Thomas More) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Bryce Brown (203, college: Lindsey Wilson) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. Gators' coach Josh Waight used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Sean Conway (196-2001, college: St.John's, agency: Warren Sports International) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and power forward Michael Reeves (205-2000, college: Dillard, agency: Warren Sports International) added 12 points and 20 rebounds respectively. Four Camberwell players scored in double figures. Gators have a solid four-game winning streak. Shepparton moved-up to fourth place, which they share with RMIT. Loser Camberwell still closes the standings with seven games lost. Shepparton will meet at home league's second-placed Hume City in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Camberwell will play against Sunbury (#7) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Shepparton: T.Wattie 22+3reb+1ast, R.Batte 20+12reb+6ast, B.Brown 16+10reb, E.Miraflores 8+1reb+2ast, A.Dolny 8+2reb, T.Frame 7+2reb+2ast
Camberwell: S.Conway 18+13reb+3ast, M.Reeves 12+20reb+1ast, A.Mulqueeney 12+8reb+2ast, T.Andre 11+2reb+4ast, L.Viney 8+2reb+2ast, B.Crowe 8+1reb+1ast

Bellarine - McKinnon 69-104

Very expected game in Bellarine where 9th ranked Storm (2-6) was crushed by third ranked Cougars (6-1) 104-69 on Saturday. McKinnon made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. McKinnon had a 35-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Mitchell Barry (190) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Jordan Geer (183-1996, college: Erie CC) chipped in 23 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Five Cougars players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Kerry Richardson (202-1999, college: Morehouse, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Malik McKinney (190, college: West Liberty) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Storm's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Cougars have an impressive six-game winning streak. McKinnon moved-up to second place, which they share with Hume City. Bellarine lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with six games lost. McKinnon will meet at home RMIT (#4) in the next round. Bellarine will play against RMIT (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
McKinnon: J.Geer 23+4reb+2ast, M.Barry 17+11reb+4ast, R.Simankevicius 15+8reb+1ast, S.Fowler 13+8reb, L.Smith 13+1reb, J.Mcqueen 11+3reb+2ast
Bellarine: K.Richardson 17+12reb, M.McKinney 17+5reb+2ast, S.Garcia 8+2reb, M.Kos 7+1reb+1ast, L.McInerney 6+4reb+2ast, M.Zalakos 5+3reb

Blackburn - Hume City 99-102

Tenth-ranked Vikings (1-6) gave a tough game to first ranked Hume City Broncos (6-1) in Melbourne. The visitors from Tullamarine managed to secure only three-point victory 102-99. However their fans expected much easier game. Hume City players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) notched 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and the other American import guard Ricardo Time (188, college: Idaho Coll.) supported him with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Even a double-double of 25 points and 11 rebounds by American guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) did not help to save the game for Blackburn. Deng Agoth (196, college: Walters St. CC) added 19 points and 5 assists. Four Hume City and five Blackburn players scored in double figures. Vikings' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Hume City Broncos have a solid four-game winning streak. Despite that victory Hume City went down to second position due to points difference, which they share with McKinnon. Blackburn lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with six games lost. Hume City will play against Shepparton (#5) on the road in the next round. Blackburn will play against the league's leader Keysborough (#1) to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Hume City: K.Green 28+6reb+4ast, R.Time 20+6reb+6ast, Z.Mckenzie 20+7reb, E.Saifaleupolu 12+3reb+4ast, N.McKenzie 11+5reb, R.Coman 9+8reb+4ast
Blackburn: J.Legan 25+11reb+3ast, D.Agoth 19+3reb+5ast, M.Ayol 15+5reb+2ast, E.Davy 15+4reb+6ast, M.McKenzie 14+5reb+2ast, M.Zuccolo 8+1reb+1ast

Sunbury - Keysborough 84-96

Very predictable result in Sunbury where second ranked Cougars (7-1) defeated 7th ranked Jets (3-3) 96-84 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was forward Simon Grant (195-1991) who scored 27 points and 9 rebounds. American forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Byron Gladden who recorded 25 points and 7 rebounds and Canadian guard Joshua Yorke-Frazer (183-1995, college: Seneca, agency: Gulf Coast Hoops) added 22 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Cougars have a solid four-game winning streak. Keysborough keeps a position of league leader. Sunbury lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with three games lost. Keysborough will meet Blackburn (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sunbury will play against Pakenham (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Keysborough: S.Grant 27+9reb+1ast, G.Newby 22+7reb+2ast, B.Okhotin 21+5reb+2ast, A.Williams 9+1reb+2ast, A.Frost 6+5reb, R.Moore 3+2reb
Sunbury: B.Gladden 25+7reb+1ast, J.Yorke-Frazer 22+4reb+4ast, N.Marshall 10+3reb+1ast, K.Skenderis 8+2ast, D.Cheyne 8+6reb, C.Kirkman 6+9reb+2ast

Wyndham - RMIT 92-90

There was an upset in Werribee where higher ranked Redbacks (5-3) were edged by eleventh ranked Devils (2-5) 92-90 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American power forward Malik Miller (206-1995, college: Claflin) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Junior Garbrah (185-2000, college: Fort Lewis) chipped in 24 points. At the other side the best for losing team was center Zachary Coleman-Bock (201-1997) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks and Matt Spencer added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 15 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Wyndham moved-up to ninth place. Loser Redbacks keeps the fourth position with three games lost. They share it with Shepparton. Wyndham will meet higher ranked Pakenham (#8) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. RMIT will play against McKinnon (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wyndham: J.Garbrah 24+3reb+2ast, M.Miller 19+14reb+3ast, M.Makuac 13+6reb+5ast, X.Cotton 13+4reb+1ast, M.Mayoum 7+1reb+3ast, G.Stevkovski 7+1reb+1ast
RMIT: Z.Coleman-Bock 23+16reb+4ast, M.Savic 15+2reb+2ast, C.Gurgey 13+6reb+2ast, D.Steen 12+5reb, M.Spencer 7+5reb+15ast, L.Agon 6+1reb

Keysborough - Camberwell 97-86

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Cougars as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Cougars defeated bottom-ranked Camberwell in Keysborough 97-86. Keysborough looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Camberwell's players. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Benjamin Okhotin (198-1999, college: PLNU, agency: Warren Sports International) scored 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Sean Conway (196-2001, college: St.John's, agency: Warren Sports International) with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and power forward Michael Reeves (205-2000, college: Dillard, agency: Warren Sports International) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Cougars have a solid four-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Camberwell at the other side still closes the standings with seven games lost. Camberwell will play next round against Sunbury trying to get back on the winning streak. Keysborough will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Blackburn in Melbourne.
Top scorers:
Keysborough: B.Okhotin 26+7reb+4ast, G.Newby 20+8reb+1ast, A.Williams 15+2reb+4ast, S.Grant 15+5reb+2ast, A.Frost 6+4reb+2ast, R.Moore 5+2reb+2ast
Camberwell: S.Conway 30+10reb+2ast, M.Reeves 17+6reb+1ast, A.Mulqueeney 11+3reb, T.James 6+4reb, B.Crowe 5+1reb, M.Hart 5

Pakenham - Melbourne Uni 89-81

There was a small surprise in Pakenham where eighth ranked Warriors (3-4) beat 6th ranked Melbourne Uni (4-4) 89-81 on Sunday. Pakenham dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Melbourne Uni's 34. They outrebounded Melbourne Uni 62-36 including a 23-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Pakenham looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pakenham made 7 blocks. The best player for the winners was Ned Carr who had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 22 rebounds and 5 blocks. Matt Berkec chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Joel Rimes (196) who recorded a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists and guard Joshua McNally added 21 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Pakenham maintains eighth position with 3-4 record. Loser Melbourne Uni keeps the sixth place with four games lost. Pakenham will meet higher ranked Sunbury (#7) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Melbourne Uni will play against McKinnon and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pakenham: N.Carr 28+22reb+1ast, C.Fredrickson 12+2reb+5ast, S.Coffey 10+7reb+4ast, M.Berkec 10+10reb+2ast, J.Dow 8+3reb+6ast, E.Tillman 8+6reb+1ast
Melbourne Uni: J.McNally 21+2reb+1ast, L.Soklevski 20+1reb, J.Rimes 14+10reb+11ast, J.Moultrie 13+3reb+1ast, S.Rocker 7+4reb+1ast, L.Kafritsas 6+10reb+1ast

Wyndham - Blackburn 131-124

Everything could happen in Werribee at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Devils and 10th ranked Vikings had identical 1-5 record. This time Devils used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Melbourne 131-124 on Sunday night. Wyndham dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Vikings's 48. Wyndham outrebounded Blackburn 59-46 including 19 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was American power forward Malik Miller (206-1995, college: Claflin) who had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds. Guard Mayoum Mayoum (193, college: Miami Dade CC) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. Devils' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) who recorded 42 points (!!!) and 5 assists and forward Manel Ayol (201, college: Hawaii) added 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. Five Wyndham and four Blackburn players scored in double figures. Wyndham (2-5) moved-up to ninth place. Blackburn lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with six games lost. Wyndham will meet higher ranked Pakenham (#8) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Blackburn will play against the league's leader Keysborough where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Wyndham: M.Miller 34+10reb+1ast, J.Garbrah 31+6reb+2ast, M.Mayoum 21+17reb+6ast, X.Cotton 11+6reb+2ast, M.Makuac 10+3reb+4ast, G.Stevkovski 9+2reb+1ast
Blackburn: J.Legan 42+4reb+5ast, M.Ayol 20+11reb+6ast, A.Manyiel 20+3reb+1ast, D.Agoth 16+4reb+1ast, E.Davy 13+4reb+2ast, M.McKenzie 6+18reb+2ast