Big V Round 16 (Regular Season): Keysborough edge McKinnon by one point

There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Big V. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Third-ranked Cougars (12-7) made lots of trouble for first ranked Cougars (19-2) in McKinnon on Saturday. The visitors from Keysborough managed to secure only one-point victory 93-92. However their fans expected easier game. Keysborough looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) fired 32 points and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) chipped in 21 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Shaquille Maharaj (196-1997, college: Camosun) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for lost side. Cougars' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cougars have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Keysborough maintains first position with 19-2 record. McKinnon at the other side keeps the third place with seven 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 on the road against Shepparton and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Hume City Broncos (15-5) against fourth ranked Warriors (12-8) on Sunday night. Visiting Hume City Broncos were defeated by Warriors in a tough game in Pakenham 80-89. Worth to mention a great performance of Ned Carr (, agency: Dominion Sports Group) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points and 17 rebounds. Stephen Coffey contributed with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Ricardo Time (188, college: Idaho Coll.) replied with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for Hume City. Hume City Broncos' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Warriors have a solid three-game winning streak. Pakenham maintains fourth position with 12-8 record. Hume City at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. Pakenham will play against RMIT (#6) in the next round. Hume City will play against the league's leader Keysborough (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Vikings managed to get a fourth victory on Saturday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked Camberwell in Melbourne 103-87. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 16-point difference proves that Vikings was well-prepared to that game. Worth to mention a great performance of James Legan who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 4 assists. At the losing side Sean Conway responded with 42 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (made all of his fourteen free throws !!!). Blackburn maintains twelfth position with 4-17 record. Camberwell lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. Blackburn's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena Melbourne Uni.

Rest of the games of round 16 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
RMIT was defeated by Shepparton in a road game 85-80. Sunbury was beaten by Melbourne Uni at home 99-108. Bellarine lost to Wyndham on the opponent's court 93-95. Melbourne Uni managed to outperform Shepparton in a home game 86-78.
The best stats of 16th round was 32 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by Joel Rimes of Melbourne Uni.



McKinnon - Keysborough 92-93

Third-ranked Cougars (12-7) made lots of trouble for first ranked Cougars (19-2) in McKinnon on Saturday. The visitors from Keysborough managed to secure only one-point victory 93-92. However their fans expected easier game. Keysborough looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American point guard Anthony Williams (178-1995, college: Clark Atlanta) fired 32 points and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Gerrard Newby (196-1995, college: Union, KY) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Shaquille Maharaj (196-1997, college: Camosun) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and American power forward Shannon Fowler (203-1993, college: UWG) added 19 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cougars' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cougars have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Keysborough maintains first position with 19-2 record. McKinnon at the other side keeps the third place with seven 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 on the road against Shepparton and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Keysborough: A.Williams 32+2reb+5ast, B.Okhotin 22+5reb+4ast, G.Newby 21+11reb+1ast, D.Hare 10+7reb+7ast, S.Grant 6+5reb+1ast, J.West 2+5reb+3ast
McKinnon: S.Maharaj 21+11reb+1ast, S.Fowler 19+9reb, R.Simankevicius 18+8reb+1ast, J.Geer 16+5reb+5ast, L.Lyngberg 6+1reb, K.Baird 4+1reb+9ast

Shepparton - RMIT 85-80

There was a minor upset in Shepparton where their close opponent Redbacks (11-10) were defeated by fifth ranked Gators (11-10) 85-80 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Bryce Brown (203, college: Lindsey Wilson) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points and 14 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and the other American import forward Ryan Batte (198-1999, college: Thomas More) who added 24 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Josh Uhr-Henry responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds and Louse Agon scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four RMIT players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Shepparton went down to sixth position due to points difference, which they share with RMIT. Shepparton will meet at home higher ranked McKinnon (#3) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. RMIT will play against Pakenham and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shepparton: B.Brown 30+14reb+2ast, R.Batte 24+11reb+2ast, T.Wattie 14+3reb+1ast, J.Kooiman 9+3reb+1ast, A.Dolny 8+2reb, L.Matthews 0
RMIT: Z.Coleman-Bock 16+4reb, L.Agon 14+7reb, J.Uhr-Henry 13+15reb, D.Steen 11+4reb, M.Spencer 9+4reb+1ast, M.Savic 7+2reb

Blackburn - Camberwell 103-87

Bottom-ranked Vikings managed to get a fourth victory on Saturday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked Camberwell in Melbourne 103-87. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 16-point difference proves that Vikings was well-prepared to that game. Blackburn looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard James Legan (190-1987, college: ECU) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 4 assists and naturalized Croatian forward Ivan Platenik (201-1983, college: Alaska-Anch.) who added 12 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Four Vikings players scored in double figures. At the losing side American guard Sean Conway (196-2001, college: St.John's, agency: Warren Sports International) responded with 42 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (made all of his fourteen free throws !!!) and Matthew Hart scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Blackburn maintains twelfth position with 4-17 record. Camberwell lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 12 games lost. Blackburn's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Melbourne to the arena Melbourne Uni.
Top scorers:
Blackburn: J.Legan 27+4reb+4ast, D.Baker 16+7reb+3ast, E.Davy 14+4reb+3ast, I.Platenik 12+12reb+6ast, M.Zuccolo 10+6reb+1ast, A.Kanellis 8+5reb+6ast
Camberwell: S.Conway 42+6reb, M.Hart 16+5reb+1ast, L.Viney 12+6reb+4ast, S.Clarke 7+8reb+2ast, T.James 6+2reb+1ast, B.Crowe 2+2reb+1ast

Sunbury - Melbourne Uni 99-108

No shocking result in a game in Sunbury where sixth ranked Melbourne Uni (12-9) defeated 9th ranked Jets (7-13) 108-99 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Joel Rimes (196) who helped to win the game recording 29 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and British power forward Oliver Stanley (196-1994) who added 30 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks during the contest. At the losing side guard Nathan Marshall responded with a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds, 16 assists and 4 steals and forward Cooper Kirkman (-2001) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Melbourne Uni have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Jets keeps the ninth position with 13 games lost. Melbourne Uni's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Blackburn.
Top scorers:
Melbourne Uni: O.Stanley 30+8reb+2ast, J.Rimes 29+9reb+4ast, J.Moultrie 20+5reb, Z.Polglaze 16+10reb+5ast, L.Kafritsas 5+3reb+4ast, S.Rocker 3+2reb+1ast
Sunbury: C.Kirkman 25+11reb+3ast, D.Cheyne 17+6reb, B.Gladden 15+7reb+3ast, N.Marshall 14+11reb+16ast, J.Innella 11, J.Betson 9+3reb+1ast

Wyndham - Bellarine 95-93

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Werribee where 10th ranked Storm (6-15) was edged by eleventh ranked Devils (6-14) 95-93 on Saturday. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Junior Garbrah (185-2000, college: Fort Lewis) who helped to win the game recording 26 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Mayuol Makuac (-2000) who added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest (made all of his seven free throws). At the losing side American guard Malik McKinney (190, college: West Liberty, agency: Crossover Management) responded with 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import power forward Kerry Richardson (202-1999, college: Morehouse, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Wyndham moved-up to tenth place. Bellarine lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 15 games lost. Wyndham will meet higher ranked Camberwell (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Bellarine will play against Sunbury and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wyndham: J.Garbrah 26+9reb+4ast, L.Mataika 18+3reb+2ast, M.Makuac 18+6reb+7ast, X.Cotton 16+9reb+2ast, S.Bradbury 9+15reb+3ast, M.Adut 8+4reb
Bellarine: M.McKinney 25+8reb+6ast, K.Richardson 21+11reb+1ast, M.Kos 11+4ast, L.McInerney 11+6reb, L.Varley 10, M.Zalakos 6+6reb+5ast

Pakenham - Hume City 89-80

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Hume City Broncos (15-5) against fourth ranked Warriors (12-8) on Sunday night. Visiting Hume City Broncos were defeated by Warriors in a tough game in Pakenham 80-89. Warriors brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of Ned Carr (, agency: Dominion Sports Group) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points and 17 rebounds. Stephen Coffey contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American guard Ricardo Time (188, college: Idaho Coll.) replied with 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals and his fellow American import forward Kavione Green (195, college: Bloomfield, agency: Dominion Sports Group) added 15 points and 15 rebounds in the effort for Hume City. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Hume City Broncos' coach let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Warriors have a solid three-game winning streak. Pakenham maintains fourth position with 12-8 record. Hume City at the other side keeps the second place with five games lost. Pakenham will play against RMIT (#6) in the next round. Hume City will play against the league's leader Keysborough (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pakenham: N.Carr 30+17reb, C.Fredrickson 19+2reb+3ast, S.Coffey 16+12reb+6ast, J.Dow 11+1reb+2ast, M.Berkec 6+10reb, D.Larkin 3+5reb
Hume City: R.Time 26+8reb+4ast, Z.Mckenzie 20+9reb, K.Green 15+15reb+2ast, E.Saifaleupolu 12+4reb+1ast, N.McKenzie 4+2reb, D.Matautia 3+1reb+1ast

Melbourne Uni - Shepparton 86-78

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked Melbourne Uni and 5th ranked Gators had identical 11-9 record. This time Melbourne Uni used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Shepparton 86-78 on Sunday night. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Joel Rimes (196) who helped to win the game recording 32 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Jamir Moultrie (185-1997, college: Canisius) who added 23 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Melbourne Uni players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Ryan Batte (198-1999, college: Thomas More) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 13 rebounds and guard Aaron Dolny (190, college: Lawrence Tech) scored 20 points (made all of his seven free throws). Melbourne Uni (12-9) have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place. Loser Gators dropped to the sixth position with ten games lost. They share it with RMIT. Melbourne Uni's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Melbourne Blackburn.
Top scorers:
Melbourne Uni: J.Rimes 32+5reb+4ast, J.Moultrie 23+6reb, O.Stanley 11+14reb+3ast, L.Kafritsas 10+6reb+3ast, Z.Polglaze 8+11reb+5ast, L.Soklevski 2
Shepparton: R.Batte 25+13reb+3ast, A.Dolny 20+4reb+1ast, T.Wattie 14+7reb, B.Brown 8+10reb+2ast, J.Kooiman 5+1reb+3ast, N.Dodd 3+1reb