Big V Round 14 (Regular Season): Camberwell beat Shepparton by two after a very close game

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 14 in the Big V took place in Shepparton. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Gators (9-9) to eighth ranked Camberwell (7-9) 84-82 on Sunday evening. American players dominated the game. Guard Sean Conway (196-2001, college: St.John's, agency: Warren Sports International) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds. Power forward Michael Reeves (205-2000, college: Dillard, agency: Warren Sports International) contributed with 24 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Camberwell's coach Shawn King used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Bryce Brown (203, college: Lindsey Wilson) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 20 rebounds for Shepparton. Camberwell have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 7-9 record. Shepparton at the other side keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Melbourne Uni. Camberwell are looking forward to face league's leader Keysborough at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shepparton will play against the league's second-placed Hume City (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Cougars (11-5) against tenth ranked Storm (6-12) on Saturday night. Host Cougars were defeated by Storm in McKinnon 91-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Cougars. American guard Malik McKinney (190, college: West Liberty) scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Kerry Richardson chipped in 18 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. point guard Jordan Geer (183-1996, college: Erie CC) responded with 24 points and 5 assists. Cougars' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bellarine moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Sunbury. McKinnon at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Bellarine will play against league's second-placed Hume City in Tullamarine in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. McKinnon will play against RMIT and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Vikings managed to get a third victory, breaking the five-game losing streak on Sunday night. This time they edged eleventh-ranked Devils in Melbourne 111-108. James Legan notched a double-double by scoring 49 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort. Even a double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds by Jalen Rosemond did not help to save the game for Wyndham. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Blackburn maintains twelfth position with 3-16 record. Loser Devils keeps the eleventh place with 13 games lost. Blackburn will meet league's leader Keysborough on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Wyndham will play against Pakenham (#5) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 14: Wyndham beat RMIT on the road 108-95. Hume City destroyed Blackburn on its own court 108-83. Sunbury was outscored by Keysborough in a road game 108-76. Melbourne Uni managed to beat Pakenham at home 97-87. Sunbury was defeated by Pakenham on the opponent's court 120-115.



McKinnon - Bellarine 81-91

Very important is a home loss of third ranked Cougars (11-5) against tenth ranked Storm (6-12) on Saturday night. Host Cougars were defeated by Storm in McKinnon 91-81. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Cougars. American guard Malik McKinney (190, college: West Liberty) scored 21 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import power forward Kerry Richardson (202-1999, college: Morehouse, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 18 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Richardson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Storm players scored in double figures. Point guard Jordan Geer (183-1996, college: Erie CC) responded with 24 points and 5 assists and forward Shaquille Maharaj (196-1997, college: Camosun) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Cougars' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Bellarine moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Sunbury. McKinnon at the other side keeps the third position with five games lost. Bellarine will play against league's second-placed Hume City in Tullamarine in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. McKinnon will play against RMIT and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bellarine: M.McKinney 21+7reb+9ast, L.Varley 19+1reb+1ast, K.Richardson 18+13reb+1ast, M.Kos 15+6reb+2ast, S.Garcia 7+1reb+1ast, L.McInerney 6+7reb+4ast
McKinnon: J.Geer 24+4reb+5ast, S.Maharaj 19+12reb, R.Simankevicius 10+5reb+1ast, S.Fowler 8+12reb+5ast, L.Lyngberg 6+1reb, L.Smith 6+3reb+2ast

RMIT - Wyndham 95-108

There was a surprise result when eleventh ranked Devils (5-13) beat on the road higher ranked Redbacks (10-8) 108-95 on Saturday. American center Jalen Rosemond (203-2000, college: Molloy) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and guard Mayuol Makuac (-2000) supported him with 23 points and 5 rebounds. Rosemond is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Even a double-double of 22 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists by French guard Charles Gurgey (190-1995) did not help to save the game for RMIT. Louse Agon added 21 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Wyndham maintains eleventh position with 5-13 record. Loser Redbacks keeps the fourth place with eight games lost. They share the position with Pakenham. Wyndham will meet at home higher ranked Pakenham (#5) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. RMIT will play against McKinnon and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Wyndham: J.Rosemond 28+20reb+5ast, M.Makuac 23+5reb+2ast, J.Garbrah 16+5reb+3ast, X.Cotton 14+2reb, G.Stevkovski 10+4reb+5ast, S.Bradbury 6+9reb+2ast
RMIT: C.Gurgey 22+10reb+6ast, L.Agon 21+8reb+1ast, D.Hoskins Jr. 19+2ast, D.Steen 12+4reb+3ast, M.Savic 10+3reb+2ast, J.Uhr-Henry 8+9reb+1ast

Hume City - Blackburn 108-83

Very expected game when 12th ranked Vikings (3-16) were smashed by second ranked Hume City Broncos (14-3) in Tullamarine 108-83 on Saturday. Hume City forced 22 Blackburn turnovers. New Zealand Zach Mckenzie (-2002) notched a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and American forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield, agency: Dominion Sports Group) supported him with 21 points. Four Hume City Broncos players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds by naturalized Croatian forward Ivan Platenik (201-1983, college: Alaska-Anch.) did not help to save the game for Blackburn. American guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) added 21 points for the guests. Vikings' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Hume City Broncos have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 14-3 record having just three points less than leader Keysborough. Blackburn lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Hume City will meet Bellarine (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Blackburn will play against the league's leader Keysborough and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hume City: Z.Mckenzie 30+10reb+4ast, K.Green 21+4reb+2ast, R.Time 19+3reb, R.Coman 11+9reb+6ast, E.Saifaleupolu 9+3reb+3ast, A.Mariani 9
Blackburn: I.Platenik 26+10reb, J.Legan 21+4reb+2ast, N.Kanellis 8+5reb+5ast, D.Baker 8+6reb+1ast, D.Agoth 7+1reb, A.Manyiel 5+1reb+2ast

Keysborough - Sunbury 108-76

Very predictable result when first ranked Cougars (16-2) rolled over 9th ranked Jets (6-12) in Keysborough 108-76 on Saturday. Keysborough outrebounded Sunbury 52-35 including 16 on the offensive glass. Keysborough looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American forward Benjamin Okhotin (198-1999, college: PLNU, agency: Warren Sports International) notched 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and the other American import forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) supported him with 18 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Four Cougars players scored in double figures. Even 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists by forward Cooper Kirkman (-2001) did not help to save the game for Sunbury. Canadian guard Joshua Yorke-Frazer (183-1995, college: Seneca) added 17 points and 4 assists 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. Cougars have an impressive six-game winning streak. Keysborough maintains first position with 16-2 record. Loser Jets keeps the ninth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Bellarine. Keysborough will meet Camberwell (#8) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sunbury will play against Camberwell and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Keysborough: B.Okhotin 35+8reb+6ast, A.Williams 19+5reb+2ast, G.Newby 18+9reb+5ast, D.Hare 12+4reb+6ast, A.Frost 10+5reb+1ast, S.Grant 6+14reb+3ast
Sunbury: J.Yorke-Frazer 17+3reb+4ast, C.Kirkman 17+8reb+6ast, B.Gladden 15+8reb, N.Marshall 8+3reb+3ast, K.Skenderis 7+2reb+2ast, J.Wragg 5+3reb+1ast

Melbourne Uni - Pakenham 97-87

There was a minor upset when 5th ranked Warriors (10-8) lost on the road to seventh ranked Melbourne Uni (9-9) 97-87 on Saturday. British power forward Oliver Stanley (196-1994) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points and 21 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Joel Rimes (196) supported him with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Melbourne Uni's coach Joshua Turton allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 32 points and 5 rebounds by guard Cody Fredrickson (188-2000, college: Ottawa, KS) did not help to save the game for Pakenham. Matt Berkec (, agency: Dominion Sports Group) added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Four Pakenham players scored in double figures. Melbourne Uni moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Shepparton. Loser Warriors dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with RMIT. Melbourne Uni will meet higher ranked McKinnon (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Pakenham will play against Wyndham in Werribee and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Melbourne Uni: O.Stanley 28+21reb+1ast, J.Rimes 27+7reb+6ast, J.Moultrie 20+1reb, S.Pomasan 9+2reb, Z.Polglaze 8+4reb, S.Rocker 3+5reb+1ast
Pakenham: C.Fredrickson 32+5reb+1ast, N.Carr 18+5reb, M.Berkec 14+11reb+1ast, E.Tillman 13+9reb+1ast, S.Coffey 6+5reb+5ast, L.Rawiri 4+5reb

Shepparton - Camberwell 82-84

The most exciting game of round 14 in the Big V took place in Shepparton. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Gators (9-9) to eighth ranked Camberwell (7-9) 84-82 on Sunday evening. American players dominated the game. Guard Sean Conway (196-2001, college: St.John's, agency: Warren Sports International) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds. Power forward Michael Reeves (205-2000, college: Dillard, agency: Warren Sports International) contributed with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Reeves is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Camberwell's coach Shawn King used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Forward Bryce Brown (203, college: Lindsey Wilson) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 20 rebounds and forward Ryan Batte (198-1999, college: Thomas More) added 19 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Shepparton. Four Shepparton players scored in double figures. Camberwell have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 7-9 record. Shepparton at the other side keeps the sixth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Melbourne Uni. Camberwell are looking forward to face league's leader Keysborough at home in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Shepparton will play against the league's second-placed Hume City (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Camberwell: S.Conway 37+12reb+1ast, M.Reeves 24+12reb+2ast, T.Andre 7+2reb+8ast, M.Hart 7+1reb, T.James 3+4reb, B.Crowe 2+2reb
Shepparton: A.Dolny 21+7reb+1ast, R.Batte 19+7reb+3ast, T.Wattie 17+5reb+3ast, B.Brown 14+20reb+2ast, J.Kooiman 6+4reb+2ast, E.Miraflores 3+2ast

Pakenham - Sunbury 120-115

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Warriors (10-8) defeated 9th ranked Jets (6-12) in Pakenham 120-115 on Sunday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Pakenham dominated down low during the game scoring 78 of its points in the paint compared to Jets's 50. Pakenham had a 32-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pakenham made 8 blocks. Ned Carr (, agency: Dominion Sports Group) notched a double-double by scoring 30 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks to lead the effort and Stephen Coffey supported him with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Five Warriors players scored in double figures. Even 42 points (!!!) and 7 assists by Canadian guard Joshua Yorke-Frazer (183-1995, college: Seneca) did not help to save the game for Sunbury. Forward Cooper Kirkman (-2001) added 25 points for the guests. Pakenham moved-up to fourth place, which they share with RMIT. Loser Jets keeps the ninth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Bellarine. Pakenham will meet Wyndham (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sunbury will play against Camberwell and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pakenham: N.Carr 30+16reb+4ast, C.Fredrickson 29+4reb+5ast, S.Coffey 23+8reb+10ast, M.Berkec 17+4reb+2ast, J.Dow 11+3reb+5ast, E.Tillman 10+5reb+1ast
Sunbury: J.Yorke-Frazer 42+4reb+7ast, C.Kirkman 25+3reb+3ast, B.Gladden 17+5reb, J.Betson 9+1reb, K.Skenderis 8+3reb, N.Marshall 7+4reb+11ast

Blackburn - Wyndham 111-108

Bottom-ranked Vikings managed to get a third victory, breaking the five-game losing streak on Sunday night. This time they edged eleventh-ranked Devils in Melbourne 111-108. Blackburn outrebounded Wyndham 62-49 including a 20-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) notched a double-double by scoring 49 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds (was perfect 12-for-12 from the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and naturalized Croatian forward Ivan Platenik (201-1983, college: Alaska-Anch.) supported him with 24 points and 21 rebounds. Even a double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds by American center Jalen Rosemond (203-2000, college: Molloy) did not help to save the game for Wyndham. Guard Junior Garbrah (185-2000, college: Fort Lewis) added 28 points for the guests. Five Wyndham players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Blackburn maintains twelfth position with 3-16 record. Loser Devils keeps the eleventh place with 13 games lost. Blackburn will meet league's leader Keysborough on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Wyndham will play against Pakenham (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Blackburn: J.Legan 49+12reb+3ast, I.Platenik 24+21reb+3ast, D.Baker 17+10reb+1ast, D.Agoth 8+3reb+1ast, N.Kanellis 7+6reb+6ast, M.Morgan 4+3reb
Wyndham: J.Garbrah 28+3reb+2ast, M.Makuac 25+4reb+3ast, J.Rosemond 22+15reb+2ast, G.Stevkovski 13+7reb+2ast, X.Cotton 10+12reb+2ast, D.Dut 3+1reb