Big V Round 7 (Regular Season): McKinnon is upset by Melbourne Uni

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between third ranked Cougars (7-2) and sixth ranked Melbourne Uni (5-4) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Cougars were crushed by Melbourne Uni in Melbourne 82-62. Strangely McKinnon outrebounded Melbourne Uni 53-38 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Zac Polglaze fired a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Forward Joel Rimes (196) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Shaquille Maharaj (196-1997, college: Camosun) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Melbourne Uni moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Shepparton and Pakenham. McKinnon at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. Melbourne Uni is looking forward to face Sunbury (#8) at home in the next round. McKinnon will play against the league's leader Keysborough (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in McKinnon. Third ranked Cougars faced 4th placed Redbacks. Host Cougars (7-2) smashed guests from (6-4) 105-85. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Mitchell Barry (190) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Shannon Fowler contributed with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. American guard Darnell Hoskins Jr (180, college: SVSU, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) answered with 28 points for RMIT. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. McKinnon maintains third place with 7-2 record behind leader Keysborough. RMIT at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. McKinnon will play against league's leader Keysborough on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. RMIT will play against Shepparton and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Camberwell can celebrate finally their first win this season after seven consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Jets (3-5) 110-85 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Sean Conway who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists. At the losing side Byron Gladden responded with 11 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Camberwell (1-7) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Blackburn. It was Sunbury's fifth loss in a row. They keep the eighth position with five games lost. Camberwell will meet league's second-placed Hume City in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sunbury will play against Melbourne Uni (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games of round 7 were very predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Hume City defeated Shepparton in Tullamarine 98-81. RMIT smashed Bellarine at home 100-78. Wyndham was destroyed by Pakenham on the opponent's court 102-69. Sunbury unfortunately lost to Pakenham in a home game 86-103. Keysborough rolled over Blackburn on the road 92-71.



Camberwell - Sunbury 110-85

Camberwell can celebrate finally their first win this season after seven consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Jets (3-5) 110-85 on Saturday. Camberwell forced 25 Sunbury turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a great evening for American guard Sean Conway (196-2001, college: St.John's, agency: Warren Sports International) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 39 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Lachlan Viney (188, college: OUAZ) helped adding 25 points and 6 assists. At the losing side Byron Gladden responded with 11 points and 6 rebounds and Jack Betson scored 15 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Camberwell (1-7) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with Blackburn. It was Sunbury's fifth loss in a row. They keep the eighth position with five games lost. Camberwell will meet league's second-placed Hume City in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sunbury will play against Melbourne Uni (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sunbury: J.Betson 15+3reb, B.Gladden 11+6reb+2ast, K.Skenderis 8+1reb+1ast, J.Dali 8+1reb, C.Kirkman 8+7reb+1ast, J.Wragg 8+5reb
Camberwell: S.Conway 39+13reb+4ast, L.Viney 25+4reb+6ast, M.Reeves 13+9reb+6ast, B.Crowe 9+7reb+3ast, T.Andre 7+3reb+3ast, M.Hart 7+1ast

Shepparton - Hume City 81-98

There was no surprise in Shepparton where 5th ranked Gators (5-4) were defeated by second ranked Hume City Broncos (7-1) 98-81 on Saturday. Hume City forced 19 Shepparton turnovers. It was a great evening for American guard Ricardo Time (188, college: Idaho Coll.) who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals. New Zealand Zach Mckenzie (-2002) helped adding 21 points. At the losing side American forward Bryce Brown (203, college: Lindsey Wilson) responded with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import forward Ryan Batte (198-1999, college: Thomas More) scored 16 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Hume City Broncos have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain second place with 7-1 record behind leader Keysborough. Loser Gators keeps the fifth position with four games lost. They share it with Pakenham and Melbourne Uni. Hume City will meet at home bottom-ranked Camberwell (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shepparton will play against Wyndham (#9) in Werribee and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shepparton: B.Brown 24+10reb+3ast, R.Batte 16+9reb+2ast, T.Wattie 15+3reb+2ast, A.Dolny 14+6reb+1ast, J.Kooiman 8+3reb+5ast, S.Beks 4+3reb+1ast
Hume City: Z.Mckenzie 21+4reb, K.Green 19+1reb, R.Time 15+9reb+9ast, K.Gorski 14+3reb+1ast, E.Saifaleupolu 11+4reb, N.McKenzie 8+4reb+3ast

RMIT - Bellarine 100-78

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Redbacks (6-4) smashed at home 10th ranked Storm (2-7) 100-78 on Saturday. RMIT forced 25 Bellarine turnovers. It was a great evening for American guard Darnell Hoskins Jr (180, college: SVSU, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) who led his team to a victory scoring 30 points. Matt Spencer helped adding 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side Benjamon Robertson responded with 16 points and 6 rebounds and American power forward Kerry Richardson (202-1999, college: Morehouse, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Five RMIT and four Bellarine 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. RMIT maintains fourth place with 6-4 record. Bellarine lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost. RMIT will meet at home Shepparton (#5) in the next round. Bellarine will play against Pakenham (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bellarine: B.Robertson 16+6reb+2ast, L.Varley 14+1reb+2ast, M.McKinney 12+1reb+1ast, K.Richardson 11+11reb, L.McInerney 8+6reb+2ast, J.Terrill 8+6reb
RMIT: D.Hoskins Jr. 30+2reb+2ast, J.Uhr-Henry 15+3reb, M.Spencer 11+5reb+5ast, M.Savic 11+1ast, C.Gurgey 11+4reb+1ast, Z.Coleman-Bock 10+2reb+3ast

Melbourne Uni - McKinnon 82-62

The game between third ranked Cougars (7-2) and sixth ranked Melbourne Uni (5-4) was the most important one in the last round on Saturday night. Cougars were crushed by Melbourne Uni in Melbourne 82-62. Strangely McKinnon outrebounded Melbourne Uni 53-38 including a 20-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Zac Polglaze fired a double-double by scoring 10 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. Forward Joel Rimes (196) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. Forward Shaquille Maharaj (196-1997, college: Camosun) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 17 rebounds and American power forward Shannon Fowler (203-1993, college: UWG) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Melbourne Uni moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Shepparton and Pakenham. McKinnon at the other side keeps the third position with two games lost. Melbourne Uni is looking forward to face Sunbury (#8) at home in the next round. McKinnon will play against the league's leader Keysborough (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
McKinnon: S.Maharaj 16+17reb+3ast, S.Fowler 14+8reb+2ast, M.Barry 9+3reb+1ast, J.Geer 8+4reb+2ast, L.Lyngberg 6, R.Simankevicius 5+9reb
Melbourne Uni: J.Moultrie 19+4reb+2ast, J.Rimes 19+5reb+2ast, S.Pomasan 12+1reb+1ast, Z.Polglaze 10+17reb+3ast, J.McNally 8, L.Soklevski 6+4reb+4ast

Pakenham - Wyndham 102-69

Rather expected game in Pakenham where 9th ranked Devils (2-6) were rolled over by seventh ranked Warriors (5-4) 102-69 on Saturday. Pakenham dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Devils's 28. Pakenham forced 22 Wyndham turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Wyndham's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pakenham made 7 blocks. It was a great evening for Ned Carr who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Joshua Dow (198-1995, college: Cumberlands) helped adding 17 points and 8 rebounds. Four Warriors players scored in double figures. At the losing side American center Jalen Rosemond (203-2000, college: Molloy) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and guard Mayoum Mayoum (193, college: Miami Dade CC) scored 15 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 get some rest. Warriors have a solid series of three victories in a row. Pakenham moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Shepparton and Melbourne Uni. Loser Devils keeps the ninth position with six games lost. Pakenham will meet Bellarine (#10) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Wyndham will play against Shepparton and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wyndham: J.Rosemond 16+10reb, M.Mayoum 15+1ast, M.Miller 9+4reb+1ast, L.Mataika 6+2reb, J.Garbrah 5+2reb+2ast, X.Cotton 5+4reb
Pakenham: N.Carr 30+12reb, N.Weideman 18+3reb, J.Dow 17+8reb+2ast, E.Tillman 12+5reb+1ast, S.Horne 6+2reb+1ast, M.Berkec 6+5reb+2ast

Sunbury - Pakenham 86-103

The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Warriors' (5-4) road victory over 8th ranked Jets (3-5) 103-86 on Sunday. Pakenham had a 32-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for Ned Carr who led his team to a victory scoring 26 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Joshua Dow (198-1995, college: Cumberlands) helped adding 25 points and 6 rebounds. At the losing side Byron Gladden responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and guard Nathan Marshall scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Warriors have a solid series of three victories in a row. Pakenham moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Shepparton and Melbourne Uni. Sunbury lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with five games lost. Pakenham will meet Bellarine (#10) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Sunbury will play against Melbourne Uni and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sunbury: N.Marshall 23+5reb, B.Gladden 20+7reb+3ast, J.Yorke-Frazer 16+6reb+2ast, C.Kirkman 11+6reb+1ast, D.Cheyne 8+1reb, S.Maxwell 6+3reb+3ast
Pakenham: N.Carr 26+8reb, J.Dow 25+6reb+1ast, E.Tillman 14+10reb+3ast, S.Coffey 14+6reb+9ast, C.Fredrickson 8+1reb+1ast, D.Larkin 6+4reb+2ast

Blackburn - Keysborough 71-92

Not a big story in a game in Melbourne where 11th ranked Vikings (1-7) were outplayed by second ranked Cougars (8-1) 92-71 on Sunday. Keysborough forced 22 Blackburn turnovers and outrebounded them 44-28 including 20 on the offensive glass. Keysborough looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Benjamin Okhotin (198-1999, college: PLNU, agency: Warren Sports International) who led his team to a victory scoring 33 points (!!!). His fellow American import forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) helped adding 25 points and 8 rebounds. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. Cougars' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the losing side forward Athiaan Manyiel (201, college: LSUE) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and American guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Cougars have an impressive series of five victories in a row. Keysborough keeps a position of league leader. Blackburn lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Camberwell. Keysborough will meet at home McKinnon (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Blackburn's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena Camberwell.
Top scorers:
Blackburn: A.Manyiel 16+7reb+2ast, J.Legan 15+7reb+3ast, M.McKenzie 11+1reb+4ast, D.Agoth 9+3ast, M.Zuccolo 7+3reb+1ast, A.Kanellis 7+2reb+2ast
Keysborough: B.Okhotin 33+4reb+2ast, G.Newby 25+8reb+3ast, A.Frost 16+16reb+2ast, A.Williams 11+2reb+5ast, D.Hare 5+1reb+1ast, D.Moore 2+5reb

McKinnon - RMIT 105-85

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in McKinnon. Third ranked Cougars faced 4th placed Redbacks. Host Cougars (7-2) smashed guests from (6-4) 105-85. McKinnon made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by RMIT's players. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Mitchell Barry (190) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. American power forward Shannon Fowler (203-1993, college: UWG) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Five Cougars players scored in double figures. American guard Darnell Hoskins Jr (180, college: SVSU, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) answered with 28 points and Josh Uhr-Henry added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for RMIT. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. McKinnon maintains third place with 7-2 record behind leader Keysborough. RMIT at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. McKinnon will play against league's leader Keysborough on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. RMIT will play against Shepparton and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
RMIT: D.Hoskins Jr. 28+4reb+1ast, J.Uhr-Henry 11+7reb, Z.Coleman-Bock 9+5reb+1ast, M.Savic 8+1reb+1ast, C.Gurgey 7+3reb, L.Agon 6+6reb
McKinnon: J.Geer 21+1reb+5ast, S.Maharaj 18+9reb+1ast, M.Barry 17+6reb+8ast, S.Fowler 16+10reb+5ast, J.Mcqueen 11+6reb, R.Simankevicius 9+4reb+2ast