Big V Round 8 (Regular Season): Keysborough beat McKinnon by two after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 8 in the Big V took place in Keysborough. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Cougars (7-3) to first ranked Cougars (9-1) 91-89 on Saturday evening. Keysborough outrebounded McKinnon 45-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. American forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. The other American import forward Benjamin Okhotin (198-1999, college: PLNU, agency: Warren Sports International) contributed with 34 points (!!!) for the winners. Cougars' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Mitchell Barry (190) replied with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for McKinnon. Cougars have an impressive six-game winning streak. Keysborough maintains first position with 9-1 record. McKinnon at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Keysborough are looking forward to face league's second-placed Hume City in Tullamarine in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. McKinnon will play at home against Pakenham and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Warriors (5-5) and Storm (4-7), which took place in Bellarine. Higher ranked Warriors lost to ninth ranked Storm in a road game 81-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Warriors. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Kerry Richardson (202-1999, college: Morehouse, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and Malik McKinney who added 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Guard Cody Fredrickson (188-2000, college: Ottawa, KS) responded with 27 points and 8 rebounds. Bellarine maintains ninth position with 4-7 record. Pakenham at the other side keeps the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Melbourne Uni. Bellarine will play against Camberwell (#11) in Melbourne in the next round. Pakenham will play on the road against McKinnon (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Another upset was a game between Gators (5-6) and Devils (3-7), which took place in Werribee. Higher ranked Gators were outleveled in a road game by eleventh ranked Devils 129-92 on Sunday. The winners were led by Mayoum Mayoum who scored that evening 43 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 19-of-21 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by Bryce Brown did not help to save the game for Shepparton. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Wyndham moved-up to tenth place. Shepparton lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Wyndham will meet at home league's leader Keysborough in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shepparton will play against Blackburn (#12) in Melbourne and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 8: Blackburn was beaten by Camberwell on the road 114-104. RMIT won against Shepparton on its own court 114-102. Wyndham unfortunately lost to Bellarine in a road game 95-99. Melbourne Uni recorded a loss to Sunbury at home 82-88. Camberwell was crushed by Hume City on the opponent's court 121-99.
The most impressive performance of 8th round was 33 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds by Sean Conway of Camberwell.



Camberwell - Blackburn 114-104

The game between closely ranked teams ended with tenth ranked Camberwell's (2-8) home victory over bottom-ranked Vikings (1-8) in Melbourne 114-104 on Saturday. Camberwell looked well-organized offensively handing out 36 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Blackburn's players. The winners were led by American guard Sean Conway (196-2001, college: St.John's, agency: Warren Sports International) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Trent Andre (184-2001) supported him with 17 points, 11 assists and 4 steals. Five Camberwell players scored in double figures. Even 50 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) 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 16 points for the guests. Despite that victory Camberwell went down to eleventh position due to points difference. Blackburn lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with eight games lost. Camberwell will meet at home higher ranked Bellarine (#9) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Blackburn's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Melbourne Uni.
Top scorers:
Camberwell: S.Conway 34+13reb+6ast, T.Andre 17+3reb+11ast, M.Reeves 15+4reb+4ast, B.Crowe 15+9reb+2ast, J.Lai 11, L.Viney 10+4reb+9ast
Blackburn: J.Legan 50+7reb+2ast, D.Agoth 16+4reb+3ast, E.Davy 10+3reb+2ast, A.Manyiel 9+2reb, M.Ayol 9+11reb+1ast, A.Kanellis 8+3reb+3ast

RMIT - Shepparton 114-102

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Gators (5-6) lost on the road to fourth ranked Redbacks (7-4) 114-102 on Saturday. RMIT looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by Josh Uhr-Henry who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and Matt Spencer supported him with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 14 assists. Redbacks' coach Vincenzo Rovetto allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 40 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds by American forward Bryce Brown (203, college: Lindsey Wilson) did not help to save the game for Shepparton. New Zealand guard Taine Wattie (190-1998) added 23 points and 10 rebounds for the guests. Five RMIT and four Shepparton players scored in double figures. RMIT maintains fourth position with 7-4 record. Shepparton lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with six games lost. RMIT will meet Melbourne Uni (#6) on the road in the next round. Shepparton will play against Blackburn in Melbourne and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
RMIT: D.Hoskins Jr. 30+1reb+2ast, J.Uhr-Henry 23+14reb+1ast, C.Gurgey 18+3reb+1ast, L.Agon 17+7reb+1ast, M.Spencer 14+9reb+14ast, D.Steen 9+8reb+1ast
Shepparton: B.Brown 40+11reb+1ast, T.Wattie 23+10reb+3ast, R.Batte 15+11reb+3ast, E.Miraflores 12+1reb+5ast, T.Frame 5+2reb+1ast, S.Beks 4+2reb

Bellarine - Wyndham 99-95

Rather predictable result when ninth ranked Storm (4-7) won against 11th ranked Devils (3-7) in Bellarine 99-95 on Saturday. Bellarine made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. Bellarine outrebounded Wyndham 53-31 including a 26-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by American power forward Kerry Richardson (202-1999, college: Morehouse, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and Benjamon Robertson supported him with 26 points and 9 rebounds. Richardson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals by guard Mayoum Mayoum (193, college: Miami Dade CC) did not help to save the game for Wyndham. Guard Junior Garbrah (185-2000, college: Fort Lewis) added 25 points for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Bellarine maintains ninth position with 4-7 record. Loser Devils dropped to the tenth place with seven games lost. Bellarine will meet Camberwell (#11) in the next round. Wyndham will play against the league's leader Keysborough and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Bellarine: K.Richardson 28+13reb, B.Robertson 26+9reb+1ast, M.McKinney 17+5reb+8ast, L.McInerney 14+15reb+2ast, M.Kos 7+1reb+2ast, J.Terrill 5+3reb+1ast
Wyndham: J.Garbrah 25+4reb+1ast, M.Mayoum 23+10reb+6ast, M.Miller 17+3reb, M.Makuac 16+3reb+4ast, J.Rosemond 8+4reb+1ast, X.Cotton 6+1reb

Keysborough - McKinnon 91-89

The most exciting game of round 8 in the Big V took place in Keysborough. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of 3rd ranked Cougars (7-3) to first ranked Cougars (9-1) 91-89 on Saturday evening. Keysborough outrebounded McKinnon 45-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. American forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds. The other American import forward Benjamin Okhotin (198-1999, college: PLNU, agency: Warren Sports International) contributed with 34 points (!!!) for the winners. Cougars' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Mitchell Barry (190) replied with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Shaquille Maharaj (196-1997, college: Camosun) added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for McKinnon. Five McKinnon players scored in double figures. Cougars have an impressive six-game winning streak. Keysborough maintains first position with 9-1 record. McKinnon at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Keysborough are looking forward to face league's second-placed Hume City in Tullamarine in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. McKinnon will play at home against Pakenham and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Keysborough: B.Okhotin 34+2reb+1ast, G.Newby 22+16reb+1ast, A.Williams 15+2reb+7ast, S.Grant 8+8reb, D.Hare 6+6reb+1ast, A.Frost 4+7reb
McKinnon: M.Barry 16+5reb+5ast, S.Maharaj 13+10reb+1ast, J.Geer 13+4reb+5ast, S.Fowler 13+2reb+2ast, R.Simankevicius 12+4reb+1ast, K.Baird 9+1reb+5ast

Melbourne Uni - Sunbury 82-88

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 7th ranked Melbourne Uni (5-5) lost at home to eighth ranked Jets (4-5) 88-82 on Saturday. Sunbury dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Melbourne Uni's 34. Sunbury forced 21 Melbourne Uni turnovers. The winners were led by Byron Gladden who had that evening a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds and Canadian guard Joshua Yorke-Frazer (183-1995, college: Seneca, agency: Gulf Coast Hoops) supported him with 29 points, 7 assists and 5 steals. Yorke-Frazer is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Jets' coach Nathan Heywood allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 26 points and 7 assists by forward Joel Rimes (196) did not help to save the game for Melbourne Uni. Samson Rocker added 22 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Sunbury maintains eighth position with 4-5 record. Loser Melbourne Uni dropped to the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Pakenham. Sunbury will meet league's second-placed Hume City in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Melbourne Uni's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena Blackburn.
Top scorers:
Sunbury: J.Yorke-Frazer 29+2reb+7ast, B.Gladden 24+14reb+2ast, J.Wragg 12+4reb+1ast, C.Kirkman 9+8reb, D.Cheyne 6+3reb, N.Marshall 4+6reb+2ast
Melbourne Uni: J.Rimes 26+2reb+7ast, S.Rocker 22+6reb+3ast, J.Moultrie 16+4reb+1ast, S.Pomasan 6+5reb+3ast, L.Kafritsas 5+5reb+2ast, Z.Polglaze 4+8reb

Bellarine - Pakenham 85-81

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Warriors (5-5) and Storm (4-7), which took place in Bellarine. Higher ranked Warriors lost to ninth ranked Storm in a road game 81-85. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Warriors. Bellarine forced 19 Pakenham turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Kerry Richardson (202-1999, college: Morehouse, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import guard Malik McKinney (190, college: West Liberty) who added 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Richardson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Cody Fredrickson (188-2000, college: Ottawa, KS) responded with 27 points and 8 rebounds and American center Elijah Tillman (203-1994, college: GBC) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Four Pakenham players scored in double figures. Bellarine maintains ninth position with 4-7 record. Pakenham at the other side keeps the fifth place with five games lost. They share the position with Melbourne Uni. Bellarine will play against Camberwell (#11) in Melbourne in the next round. Pakenham will play on the road against McKinnon (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bellarine: M.McKinney 23+5reb+4ast, K.Richardson 21+11reb+1ast, S.Garcia 8+2reb+4ast, L.McInerney 8+5reb+1ast, M.Zalakos 8+3reb+1ast, B.Robertson 8+7reb+1ast
Pakenham: C.Fredrickson 27+8reb+3ast, S.Coffey 14+8reb+2ast, E.Tillman 14+15reb+2ast, N.Weideman 13+5reb+2ast, D.Larkin 9+10reb+1ast, L.Rawiri 4+5reb+3ast

Wyndham - Shepparton 129-92

Another upset was a game between Gators (5-6) and Devils (3-7), which took place in Werribee. Higher ranked Gators were outleveled in a road game by eleventh ranked Devils 129-92 on Sunday. Wyndham dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Gators's 34. Wyndham had a 39-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Wyndham made 7 blocks. The winners were led by guard Mayoum Mayoum (193, college: Miami Dade CC) who scored that evening 43 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 19-of-21 shooting from the field) and American power forward Malik Miller (206-1995, college: Claflin) supported him with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Five Devils players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by American forward Bryce Brown (203, college: Lindsey Wilson) did not help to save the game for Shepparton. His fellow American import forward Ryan Batte (198-1999, college: Thomas More) added 23 points and 12 rebounds for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Wyndham moved-up to tenth place. Shepparton lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Wyndham will meet at home league's leader Keysborough in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shepparton will play against Blackburn (#12) in Melbourne and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Wyndham: M.Mayoum 43+6reb+4ast, M.Miller 18+5reb+1ast, M.Makuac 13+3reb+4ast, G.Stevkovski 13+2reb, J.Rosemond 11+7reb+2ast, J.Garbrah 11+4reb+8ast
Shepparton: R.Batte 23+12reb+1ast, B.Brown 23+10reb+5ast, T.Wattie 12+7reb+3ast, J.Kooiman 9+2reb+1ast, T.Frame 8+1reb, A.Dolny 5+2reb+2ast

Hume City - Camberwell 121-99

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Hume City Broncos (8-1) outplayed 10th ranked Camberwell (2-8) in Tullamarine 121-99 on Sunday. Hume City made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Camberwell turnovers. Hume City looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield) who scored that evening 32 points and New Zealand Zach Mckenzie (-2002) supported him with 24 points. Five Hume City Broncos players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 33 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) by American guard Sean Conway (196-2001, college: St.John's, agency: Warren Sports International) did not help to save the game for Camberwell. Matthew Hart added 23 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. 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. Hume City Broncos have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 8-1 record behind leader Keysborough. Loser Camberwell dropped to the eleventh place with eight games lost. Hume City will meet league's leader Keysborough on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Camberwell will play against Bellarine (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hume City: K.Green 32+2reb, Z.Mckenzie 24+4reb+1ast, K.Gorski 19+1reb+1ast, E.Saifaleupolu 14+6reb+6ast, R.Coman 10+6reb+1ast, R.Time 10+7reb+11ast
Camberwell: S.Conway 33+13reb+3ast, M.Hart 23+6reb+1ast, M.Reeves 13+5reb, L.Viney 9+4reb+6ast, B.Crowe 9+4reb, T.Andre 7+3reb+3ast