NBL One Round 11 (Regular Season): #1 Warwick S. is defeated by East Perth E.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Senators (10-2) in Perth on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by tenth ranked Eagles (5-6) 122-106. East Perth E. shot 60.3 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 58.8 percentage. It was a great evening for Jonah Antonio (196-1997, college: Wake Forest) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. American forward Max Rice (195, college: Boise St.) helped adding 32 points. British guard Mitchell Clarke (186-1999) responded with 29 points and 7 rebounds. Senators' coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. East Perth E. moved-up to ninth place. Warwick S. at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. East Perth E. are looking forward to face higher ranked Willetton T. (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Warwick S. will play against Goldfields G. in Kalgoorlie and is hoping to win this game.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Canberra: Excellence (#1) and Canberra B. (#4). Excellence (12-2) won against visiting Canberra B. (8-4) 85-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Canberra B.. It was an exceptional evening for forward Che Brogan (198-2006) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. Jacob Furphy accounted for 25 points and 4 assists. Center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for Canberra B. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Excellence have a solid series of three victories in a row. BA CoE maintains first place with 12-2 record. Canberra B. at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Geraldton B.. BA CoE will play against Illawarra H. 2 (#3) in Wollongong in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Canberra B. will play on the road against Penrith and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Cavaliers (8-5) against fifteenth ranked Sabres (5-7) on Friday night. Host Cavaliers were edged by Sabres in a tough game in Cranbourne 100-103. The best player for the winners was Ben Ayre who scored 26 points and 6 assists. Trendon Hankerson produced 24 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Sabres have a solid series of three victories in a row. Sandringham S. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Cavaliers keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sandringham S. will meet at home higher ranked Eltham W. (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Casey will play against NW Tasmania (#19) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 11: SC Phoenix won against Cairns M. on the opponent's court 79-63. Northside W. managed to outperform Rockhampton in a home game 90-81. Ipswich F. managed to beat SW Metro P. on the road 96-91. Logan T. defeated Gold Coast R. on its own court 110-98. Rockhampton smashed SD Spartans in a road game 117-96. Townsville H. was destroyed by SC Phoenix at home 77-98. Rockhampton unfortunately lost to Brisbane C. on the opponent's court 90-99. Kilsyth C. managed to beat Bendigo in a home game 97-81. Keilor T. was crushed by Melbourne T. on the road 101-74. Waverley F. beat Diamond V.E. on its own court 96-80. Kalamunda ES destroyed Cockburn in a road game 104-80. Perry Lakes H. managed to outperform Mandurah at home 120-115. Joondalup W. was rolled over Geraldton B. on the opponent's court 103-83. Mandurah was defeated by Lakeside L. in a home game 83-93. Perth R. beat SW Slammers on the road 92-75. Rockingham F. won against Perry Lakes H. on its own court 108-104. Willetton T. outscored Goldfields G. in a road game 108-82.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points and 12 rebounds by Jock Perry of Diamond V.E..

Group east

BA CoE - Canberra B. 85-75

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Canberra: Excellence (#1) and Canberra B. (#4). Excellence (12-2) won against visiting Canberra B. (8-4) 85-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Canberra B.. It was an exceptional evening for forward Che Brogan (198-2006) who led the winners and scored 28 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. International Jacob Furphy (195-2006) accounted for 25 points and 4 assists for the winning side. Center Glenn Morison (208-1999, college: St.Edward's) came up with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and guard James Toohey (188-1998, college: SVSU) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Canberra B. in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Excellence have a solid series of three victories in a row. BA CoE maintains first place with 12-2 record. Canberra B. at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Geraldton B.. BA CoE will play against Illawarra H. 2 (#3) in Wollongong in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Canberra B. will play on the road against Penrith and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Canberra B.: W.Rice 16+1reb+1ast, G.Morison 12+10reb+7ast, W.Mayfield 11+3reb+2ast, J.Toohey 9+6reb+3ast, D.Emelifeonwu 9+1reb, A.Byatt 8+4reb+2ast
BA CoE: C.Brogan 28+3reb+5ast, J.Furphy 25+4reb+4ast, L.Fennell 10+2reb, A.Nyuon 5+5reb+1ast, J.Mach 4+5reb, J.Merwe 4+3reb

Group north

Cairns M. - SC Phoenix 63-79

Very expected game in Cairns where 10th ranked Marlins (2-5) were defeated by second ranked Phoenix (5-2) 79-63 on Friday. SC Phoenix made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Cairns M. turnovers and outrebounded them 48-35 including a 43-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Darnell Robateau (185-1997, college: PLNU) who scored 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Jamaal Robateau (196-1994, college: Gardner-Webb) chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. Guard Ky Stattmann (193-2003, college: Daytona St.) produced 16 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Kody Stattmann (202-2000, college: Virginia) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. SC Phoenix maintains second place with 5-2 record having eleven points less than leader BA CoE. Cairns M. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. SC Phoenix will meet Northside W. (#4) in the next round. Cairns M. will play against SD Spartans (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cairns M.: K.Stattmann 16+6reb+2ast, K.Stattmann 12+6reb+1ast, D.Heuir 12+3reb+1ast, T.Drinnan 7+6reb+1ast, C.AhWang 6+3reb+1ast, K.Dennis 4+3reb
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 17+5reb+2ast, D.Robateau 17+8reb+4ast, E.Ross 13+6reb+1ast, D.Riak 10+5reb, E.Kafritsas 9+9reb+5ast, D.Ross-Paiwan 5+2reb+2ast

Northside W. - Rockhampton R. 90-81

Everything could happen in Taigum at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Wizards and 6th ranked Rockets had identical 3-3 record. This time Wizards used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Rockhampton 90-81 on Friday night. Northside W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Tyler Williams (196-1996, college: San Diego) who scored 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals. New Zealand guard Nikau McCullough (190-1997, college: St.Mary's, TX) chipped in 24 points and 4 steals. Wizards' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American forward Jalen Graham (206-2001, college: Arkansas) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and forward Harrison Hornery (208, college: USC) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Rockhampton players scored in double figures. Northside W. maintains fourth place with 4-3 record, which they share with Ipswich F. Loser Rockets keeps the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Northside W. will meet at home league's second-placed SC Phoenix in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rockhampton will play against SW Metro P. (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rockhampton R.: J.Graham 18+13reb+1ast, I.Ayoubi 16+2reb+3ast, H.Hornery 16+8reb+2ast, M.Bernard 12+3reb+8ast, H.Richardson 8+1reb, M.Majak 6+8reb+1ast
Northside W.: N.McCullough 24+4reb+1ast, T.Williams 21+7reb+8ast, J.Richardson 20+8reb, D.McDonald 8+6reb+9ast, A.Hillman 7+5reb, J.Kunen 7+9reb+2ast

SW Metro P. - Ipswich F. 91-96

Not a big story in a game in Runcorn where 12th ranked South West Metro Pirates (1-4) were defeated by seventh ranked Force (4-3) 96-91 on Saturday. Ipswich F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) who scored 33 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Forward Kane Bishop (192-1997) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Force's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Canadian-Serbian point guard Dragan Stajic (188-2000, college: Ottawa) produced 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Jarred Bairstow (201-1992, college: UCO) added 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the hosts. Five SW Metro P. players scored in double figures. Ipswich F. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Northside W. SW Metro P. lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with four games lost. Ipswich F. will meet at home Logan T. (#7) in the next round. SW Metro P. will play against Rockhampton (#9) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: L.Anderson 23+6reb+1ast, D.Stajic 18+7reb+7ast, B.Volkman 16+10reb+4ast, J.Bairstow 16+9reb+6ast, K.Woodfall 11+1reb+3ast, T.Machando 5
Ipswich F.: L.Patterson 33+8reb+5ast, N.Nai 12+4reb+2ast, K.Bishop 12+6reb+6ast, J.Ralph 8+3reb+3ast, M.Small 7+1reb, K.De Haan 7+2reb

Logan T. - Gold Coast R. 110-98

There was a surprise result in Loganholme where tenth ranked Thunder (3-4) beat higher ranked Rollers (3-4) 110-98 on Saturday. Logan T. outrebounded Gold Coast R. 45-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. Logan T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Matthew Kenyon (196-1998) who had a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 14 rebounds and 7 assists (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line). Forward Callum Dalton (206-2000) chipped in a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Boston Mazlin (189-2002) produced 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and forward Jensen Bradtke (208, college: Montana) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Gold Coast R. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Logan T. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Gold Coast R.. Logan T. will meet higher ranked Ipswich F. (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Gold Coast R. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gold Coast R.: R.Te Rangi 17+2reb+3ast, B.Mazlin 15+6reb+5ast, P.Le Gassick 14+4reb+4ast, J.Bradtke 13+7reb+3ast, B.Mcgregor 10+2reb+1ast, N.Higgins 8+2reb+2ast
Logan T.: M.Kenyon 33+14reb+7ast, C.Dalton 26+12reb+2ast, Z.Triplett 24+7reb+2ast, T.Fui 8+3ast, T.Howard 7+8reb+4ast, T.Kirisome 6+2ast

SD Spartans - Rockhampton R. 96-117

There was no surprise in Brisbane where 9th ranked Spartans (2-4) were outplayed by sixth ranked Rockets (3-4) 117-96 on Saturday. Rockhampton dominated down low during the game scoring 76 of its points in the paint compared to Spartans' 46. Rockhampton outrebounded SD Spartans 53-37 including 21 on the offensive glass. Rockhampton looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Malok Majak (196-2000) who had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 22 rebounds. American forward Jalen Graham (206-2001, college: Arkansas) chipped in 31 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Rockets players scored in double figures. The former international guard Kyle Adnam (186-1993) produced 35 points (!!!) and 6 assists and point guard Tamuri Wigness (184-2002) added 20 points and 7 assists respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rockhampton maintains sixth place with 3-4 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Spartans dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. Rockhampton will meet at home SW Metro P. (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. SD Spartans will play against Cairns M. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: K.Adnam 35+4reb+6ast, T.Wigness 20+1reb+7ast, N.Kuti 11+9reb+2ast, D.Ryder 9+2reb, B.Jones 8+7reb+2ast, J.Morel 7+2reb
Rockhampton R.: J.Graham 31+8reb+4ast, M.Majak 21+22reb, M.Bernard 18+7reb+10ast, H.Hornery 17+7reb+3ast, I.Ayoubi 16+5reb+8ast, H.Richardson 6+3reb+1ast

Townsville H. - SC Phoenix 77-98

No shocking result in a game in Hermit Park where second ranked Phoenix (5-2) outleveled 7th ranked Townsville Heat (3-4) 98-77 on Saturday. SC Phoenix forced 23 Townsville H. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Townsville H.'s players. The best player for the winners was guard Darnell Robateau (185-1997, college: PLNU) who scored 11 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-1991, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) chipped in 19 points. Five Phoenix players scored in double figures. American-German Grant Teichmann (191-1996, college: C-N, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced 21 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Richard Peachey (201-2003, college: Umpqua CC) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SC Phoenix maintains second place with 5-2 record having eleven points less than leader BA CoE. Loser Townsville Heat dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. SC Phoenix will meet Northside W. (#4) in the next round. Townsville H. will play against SD Spartans and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: G.Teichmann 21+5reb+2ast, R.Peachey 15+5reb, M.Rees 10+5reb+1ast, C.Kann 7+3reb+1ast, M.Wilson 6+6reb, M.Norton 5+3reb
SC Phoenix: E.Ross 19+4reb+2ast, D.Ross-Paiwan 18+3reb+3ast, J.Robateau 17+1reb+1ast, E.Kafritsas 16+1reb+4ast, N.Kahler 11+6reb+2ast, D.Robateau 11+7reb+7ast

Brisbane C. - Rockhampton R. 99-90

Very expected game in Brisbane where 6th ranked Rockets (3-4) were defeated by first ranked Capitals (6-1) 99-90 on Sunday. Brisbane C. made 24-of-30 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international swingman Samuel McDaniel (198-1995, college: ULM) who scored 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Naturalized Nigerian guard Uche Dibiamaka (193-1999, college: St.Edward's) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Capitals' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Jared Blanchard (188-1997) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and American swingman Malcolm Bernard (198-1994, college: Xavier) added 16 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the guests. Four Brisbane C. and five Rockhampton players scored in double figures. Capitals have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Brisbane C. maintains first place with 6-1 record. Loser Rockets keeps the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Brisbane C. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Rockhampton will play against SW Metro P. (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rockhampton R.: I.Ayoubi 17+3reb+2ast, J.Blanchard 17+10reb+2ast, H.Hornery 17+6reb, M.Bernard 16+6reb+6ast, J.Graham 11+7reb+1ast, M.Majak 7+8reb+3ast
Brisbane C.: S.McDaniel 28+7reb+7ast, I.Tueta 15+2reb+5ast, U.Dibiamaka 15+7reb+1ast, G.Papacostas 15+4reb, M.Johns 8+1reb+3ast, C.Rowlings 8+5reb

Group south

Kilsyth C. - Bendigo B. 97-81

Rather predictable result in Kilsyth where ninth ranked Cobras (8-6) defeated 11th ranked Braves (7-8) 97-81 on Friday. Kilsyth C. made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Kilsyth C. outrebounded Bendigo 48-32 including a 24-9 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kilsyth C. made 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was Senegalese forward Khadim Sy (208-1997, college: Wake Forest) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds. American forward Dillon Stith (200-1992, college: St.Vincent) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds. Four Cobras players scored in double figures. American swingman Charles Matthews (198-1996, college: Michigan) produced 27 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import swingman Justin Johnson (198-1999, college: UTRGV) added 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kilsyth C. moved-up to sixth place. Bendigo lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. Kilsyth C. will meet at home league's second-placed Mt.Gambier in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Bendigo will play against Eltham W. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: C.Matthews 27+9reb+1ast, J.Johnson 18+7reb+4ast, L.Diing 17+5reb+1ast, B.Smythe 7+2reb, L.O'Brien 7+4reb+1ast, I.Murphy 3+3reb+6ast
Kilsyth C.: K.Sy 24+15reb+1ast, D.Stith 21+12reb+1ast, A.Tomada 20+3reb+3ast, C.Jeffs 15+7reb+2ast, J.Ahale 8+8ast, B.Ursich 5+5reb+1ast

Melbourne T. - Keilor T. 101-74

Not a big story in a game in Melbourne where 16th ranked Thunder (4-9) was rolled over by eleventh ranked Tigers (7-5) 101-74 on Friday. Melbourne T. made 31-of-37 free shots (83.8 percent) during the game, while Keilor T. only scored thirteen points from the stripe. Melbourne T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international center Harrison Froling (210-1998, college: Marquette) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds. The former international guard Tom Wilson (195-1997, college: SMU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 assists. Four Tigers players scored in double figures. Guard Daniel Foster (198-2001, college: Nevada) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Dante Thompson (201-1993, college: GBC, agency: Starting 5) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Thunder's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Melbourne T. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Keilor T. lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Diamond V.E.. Melbourne T. will meet at home higher ranked Hobart C. (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Keilor T. will play against Ballarat M. (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: D.Foster 19+10reb+4ast, D.Thompson 13+6reb, D.Poelsma 11+4reb+2ast, N.Banon 6+2reb+5ast, R.Philippe 6+3reb+1ast, J.Beasley 5
Melbourne T.: H.Froling 27+13reb+2ast, J.Purchase 19+4reb+1ast, T.Wilson 18+3reb+10ast, M.Gaze 10+6reb+2ast, C.Arcidiacono 9+2reb+1ast, T.Chehhal 6+1reb+2ast

Casey C. - Sandringham S. 100-103

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Cavaliers (8-5) against fifteenth ranked Sabres (5-7) on Friday night. Host Cavaliers were edged by Sabres in a tough game in Cranbourne 100-103. Sandringham S. made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Casey outrebounded Sandringham S. 50-38 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Ben Ayre (188-1995, college: Newman) who scored 26 points and 6 assists. Guard Dash Daniels (195-2007) chipped in 25 points. American guard Trendon Hankerson (188-2000, college: Akron, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced 24 points and 9 rebounds and American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) added 14 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Sabres have a solid series of three victories in a row. Sandringham S. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Cavaliers keeps the third position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Sandringham S. will meet at home higher ranked Eltham W. (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Casey will play against NW Tasmania (#19) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: T.Hankerson 24+9reb+3ast, H.Marks 18+4reb+1ast, P.Bungei 14+12reb, B.Waller 11+5reb, T.Robertson 11+1reb+1ast, N.Roberts 11+13reb+2ast
Sandringham S.: B.Ayre 26+4reb+6ast, D.Daniels 25+4reb, M.Machar 24+3reb+1ast, T.Koppens 11+8reb+4ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 10+2reb, D.Barlow 3+5reb+2ast

Waverley F. - Diamond V.E. 96-80

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifteenth ranked Falcons' (6-8) home victory over 16th ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (4-9) 96-80 on Monday. Waverley F. outrebounded Diamond V.E. 48-32 including 36 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American point guard Khalil Shabazz (183-1998, college: USF) who scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Malik Meunier (185-1999) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Center Jock Perry (216-1997, college: UC Riverside) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds and the former international point guard Jesse Ghee (183-1995, college: Fullerton JC) added 15 points and 4 steals respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Waverley F. moved-up to twelfth place. Loser Diamond Valley Eagles keeps the sixteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Keilor T.. Waverley F. will meet higher ranked Frankston B. (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Diamond V.E. will play against Sandringham S. (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: J.Perry 23+12reb+1ast, J.Ghee 15+1reb+3ast, J.McIntosh 14+3reb, N.Manyang 10+5reb+1ast, A.Thoseby 7+1reb+6ast, N.Todd 4+7reb+1ast
Waverley F.: K.Shabazz 27+8reb+2ast, M.Harper 22+6reb, M.Meunier 20+5reb+7ast, M.McCarthy 13+7reb+2ast, R.Heath 6+6reb+4ast, M.Forbes 6+13reb

Group west

Cockburn - Kalamunda ES 80-104

There was no surprise in Hamilton Hill where 13th ranked Cougars (1-11) were outplayed by tenth ranked Suns (5-7) 104-80 on Friday. Kalamunda ES forced 22 Cockburn turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Cockburn's players. The best player for the winners was American guard Terrico White (196-1990, college: Ole Miss) who scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: Wayland Baptist) chipped in 22 points and 7 assists. Four Suns players scored in double figures. American point guard Kortland Martin (180, college: FHU) produced 25 points and 4 assists and the other American import swingman Terrandus Smith (193-1998, college: Union, TN) added 22 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kalamunda ES maintains tenth place with 5-7 record, which they share with 5 other teams. Cockburn lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. Kalamunda ES will meet Perth R. (#11) in the next round. Cockburn will play against Lakeside L. in North Lake and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cockburn: K.Martin 25+4ast, T.Smith 22+5reb+1ast, H.Fitzgerald 8+6reb+2ast, N.Pond 6+5reb+1ast, J.Hunt 5+1reb+1ast, A.Crowe-St.Jack 5+2reb
Kalamunda ES: T.White 25+5reb+4ast, M.Nelson 22+4reb+7ast, L.Thomas 12+3reb, S.Vaiangina 11+4reb+4ast, J.Stoker 10+4reb+1ast, M.Sam 8+5reb+7ast

Perry Lakes H. - Mandurah M. 120-115

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Floreat where eighth ranked Hawks (6-6) won against 7th ranked Magic (7-6) 120-115 on Friday. Perry Lakes H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Matthew Leary (190-2000, college: Knox) who scored 45 points (!!!) and 4 assists. American forward Jaden Stanley-Williams (201-1999, college: MSUM) chipped in 25 points and 8 rebounds. Naturalized French swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: Wayland Baptist) produced 40 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Lachlan Bertram (183-2001) added 31 points and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Hawks have a solid series of three victories in a row. Perry Lakes H. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Mandurah lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Nunawading S.. Perry Lakes H. will meet at home higher ranked Joondalup W. (#5) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Mandurah will play against Geraldton B. in Wonthella and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: J.Pesava 40+5reb+5ast, L.Bertram 31+1reb+4ast, S.Freeman 17+9reb+1ast, J.Ealy 11+8reb+7ast, C.Lowe 4+3reb+6ast, J.Malie 3+3reb+3ast
Perry Lakes H.: M.Leary 45+2reb+4ast, J.Stanley-Williams 25+8reb+1ast, L.Phillips 21+5reb+4ast, N.Floyd 12+5reb+1ast, D.Miller 9+10reb, K.Phillips 6+2reb+9ast

Geraldton B. - Joondalup W. 103-83

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Wonthella where 4th placed Wanneroo (8-5) was crushed by fifth ranked Buccaneers (8-4) 103-83 on Saturday. Geraldton B. outrebounded Joondalup W. 49-35 including 34 on the defensive glass. Geraldton B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Johny Narkle (199-2001) who scored 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized American power forward Liam Hunt (201-1995, college: HIU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Ethan Elliott (190-2004, college: Trinity Baptist) produced 29 points and 6 assists and American swingman Joey Baker (201-2000, college: Michigan) added 25 points respectively for the guests. Geraldton B. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Canberra B. Loser Wanneroo dropped to the third position with five games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Geraldton B. will meet at home Mandurah (#7) in the next round. Joondalup W. will play against Perry Lakes H. (#8) in Floreat and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: E.Elliott 29+4reb+6ast, J.Baker 25+2reb+1ast, C.Turnage 11+5reb+6ast, C.Davis 8+7reb+2ast, D.Ballantyne 7+2reb+1ast, J.Wellsteed 2+4reb
Geraldton B.: J.Narkle 33+9reb+6ast, L.Hunt 21+11reb+3ast, A.Springs 18+5reb+5ast, V.Williams Jr. 9+5reb+2ast, J.Keyes 7+8reb+4ast, N.DeSantis 7+5reb+4ast

Mandurah M. - Lakeside L. 83-93

There was a surprise result in Mandurah where twelfth ranked Lightning (3-9) defeated higher ranked Magic (7-6) 93-83 on Saturday. Lakeside L. outrebounded Mandurah 51-37 including 19 on the offensive glass. Lakeside L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was forward Joshua Davey (198-2000, college: LCU) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 15 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American forward AJ Wilson (202-1997, college: S.Carolina) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). American power forward Sam Freeman (208-2001, college: CSUSB, agency: Haylett Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds and naturalized French swingman Julian Pesava (193-1995, college: Wayland Baptist) added 16 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals respectively for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lakeside L. maintains twelfth place with 3-9 record, which they share with Albury W.B. Mandurah lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Nunawading S.. Lakeside L. will meet at home Cockburn (#13) in the next round. Mandurah will play against Geraldton B. (#4) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Mandurah M.: S.Freeman 18+12reb+1ast, L.Bertram 16+1reb+5ast, J.Pesava 16+8reb+5ast, J.Ealy 15+1reb+9ast, J.Malie 9+1ast, H.Warden 5+9reb+3ast
Lakeside L.: A.Wilson 22+10reb+2ast, C.Shervill 21+9reb+3ast, I.Lewis 17+4reb+6ast, J.Davey 16+15reb+3ast, J.Bennett 9+2reb+1ast, L.Patterson 8+3reb+5ast

Warwick S. - East Perth E. 106-122

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Senators (10-2) in Perth on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by tenth ranked Eagles (5-6) 122-106. East Perth E. shot 60.3 percent from the field. They shot the lights out from three sinking 20 long-distance shots on high 58.8 percentage. It was a great evening for Jonah Antonio (196-1997, college: Wake Forest) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. American forward Max Rice (195, college: Boise St.) helped adding 32 points. British guard Mitchell Clarke (186-1999) responded with 29 points and 7 rebounds and swingman George Pearl (194-2002) scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Senators' coach rotated twelve players seeing no chance for a win. East Perth E. moved-up to ninth place. Warwick S. at the other side dropped to the second position with two games lost. East Perth E. are looking forward to face higher ranked Willetton T. (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Warwick S. will play against Goldfields G. in Kalgoorlie and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: M.Clarke 29+7reb+3ast, C.Ellis 18+2reb+2ast, T.Withers 17+2reb+1ast, T.Shand 12+5reb+9ast, G.Pearl 12+8reb+8ast, C.Creek 12+4reb
East Perth E.: M.Rice 32+4reb+3ast, J.Antonio 29+7reb+4ast, I.Dimakopoulos 15+5reb, L.Roberts 15+7reb+3ast, N.Filpo 15+1reb+3ast, M.Lang 7+4reb+4ast

SW Slammers - Perth R. 75-92

Not a big story in a game in Bunbury where bottom-ranked Slammers (0-12) were defeated by eleventh ranked Redbacks (5-8) 92-75 on Saturday. Perth R. outrebounded SW Slammers 40-24 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. American center Jonah Underwood (206-1996, college: HIU) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Underwood is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Redbacks players scored in double figures. Swingman Devan Craig (194-2003) produced 17 points and point guard Pharell Keats (179-2005) added 17 points and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Perth R. maintains eleventh place with 5-8 record, which they share with Ringwood. Loser Slammers still closes the standings with 12 games lost. Perth R. will meet at home higher ranked Kalamunda ES (#10) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. SW Slammers will play against the league's leader Rockingham F. (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: P.Keats 17+5ast, D.Craig 17+4reb+1ast, G.Deacon 10+1reb+1ast, R.Evans 8+5reb+3ast, C.Weeden 6+7reb+2ast, M.Wugol 6
Perth R.: L.Cummings 25+7reb+8ast, E.Kanwei 17+6reb+1ast, J.Underwood 14+12reb, M.Riley 10+5reb+4ast, C.Mincherton 9+2reb, M.Teale 6+3reb+1ast

Rockingham F. - Perry Lakes H. 108-104

Everything went according to plan in Rockingham where first ranked Flames (11-1) beat 8th ranked Hawks (6-6) 108-104 on Saturday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Rockingham F. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Hawks's 44. Rockingham F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) who scored 35 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American forward LaQuinton Ross (203-1992, college: Ohio St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Nicholas Floyd (198-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds and Luke Phillips (208-1999, college: ULM) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Flames have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. Rockingham F. maintains first place with 11-1 record. Loser Hawks dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Rockingham F. will meet at home SW Slammers (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Perry Lakes H. will play against Joondalup W. (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: N.Floyd 22+10reb+1ast, J.Stanley-Williams 21+2reb+2ast, M.Leary 17+4reb+2ast, L.Phillips 16+8reb+3ast, K.Phillips 14+2reb+5ast, D.Miller 7+3reb+4ast
Rockingham F.: I.White 35+9reb+5ast, L.Ross 20+12reb+2ast, E.Naar 16+6reb+10ast, T.Durnin 14+5reb, T.Jackson 12+5reb+5ast, J.Beard 9+5reb+1ast

Goldfields G. - Willetton T. 82-108

There was no surprise in Kalgoorlie where 6th ranked Giants (7-5) were outplayed by third ranked Tigers (9-3) 108-82 on Saturday. Willetton T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward Taeshon Cherry (203-1999, college: Marian, IN, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who scored 30 points. Forward Thomas Gerovich (200-2004) chipped in 14 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Tigers players scored in double figures. Swingman Joshua Duach (197-2003, college: Iona) produced 32 points and 4 assists and American forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) added 14 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the hosts. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tigers have a solid series of four victories in a row. Willetton T. moved-up to second place, which they share with Sydney C. Goldfields G. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Willetton T. will meet at home East Perth E. (#9) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Goldfields G. will play against the league's second-placed Warwick S. (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Goldfields G.: J.Duach 32+2reb+4ast, S.Stewart 15+2reb, D.Parsons 14+18reb+5ast, M.Jok 7+1ast, J.Reid 7+6reb+2ast, L.Rickwood-Pitt 5+4reb+1ast
Willetton T.: T.Cherry 30+3reb+1ast, T.Gerovich 14+9reb+6ast, T.Davis 13+5reb+2ast, M.Vigor 12+5reb+3ast, R.Williams 11+3reb+5ast, T.Kopa 11+4reb+1ast