NBL One Round 2 of Regular Season

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in NBL One. The round was exceptionally exciting as five games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The biggest surprise of round 2 in NBL One took place in Hobart where host Chargers edged Blues 87-84 on Saturday evening. 27 personal fouls committed by Frankston B. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was guard Luke Rosendale (194-2001) who scored 32 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) chipped in 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Austin Shelley (190-2002, college: WTAM) produced 20 points and 4 assists for the guests. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Forestville Eagles defeated South Adelaide Panthers in Goodwood 97-79. American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Daniel Johnson contributed with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Rio Bruton replied with 23 points for S.Adelaide P.Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. South Adelaide Panthers will play next round against Norwood F. trying to get back on the winning streak. Forestville Eagles will try to continue on its current victory against W.Adelaide B. at Woodville.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Bearcats at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by Woodville Warriors 87-85. Awak Machar scored 37 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners. Braelen Bridges responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). Woodville Warriors will meet at home Sturt S. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bearcats will play against Forestville E. and hope to win that game.

Rest of the games of round 2 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Mt.Gambier lost to undefeated Melbourne T. in a road game 77-98. C.District L. lost to undefeated Sturt S. at home 91-111. Norwood F. destroyed Southern T. on the opponent's court 99-77. Winless N.Adelaide R. unfortunately lost to Eastern M. in a home game 102-108. Norths B. rolled over Cent.Coast C. on the road 99-74. Winless Newcastle F. was defeated by Hills H. on its own court 75-78. Bankstown B. lost to undefeated BA CoE in Canberra 89-97. Winless HKBA Spiders lost to undefeated Illawarra H. 2 at home 80-97. Bankstown B. managed to outperform Albury W.B. on the opponent's court 107-96. Winless HKBA Spiders recorded a loss to Cent.Coast C. in a home game 77-89. Norths B. defeated Mt.Gambier on the road 80-70. Inner WB beat Hills H. on its own court 93-84. Sydney C. won against Sutherland in Alexandria 77-65. Winless Maitland lost to undefeated Illawarra H. 2 at home 78-91. Winless Penrith lost to undefeated BA CoE on the opponent's court 57-75. Winless Manly Warr. lost to undefeated Canberra G. in a home game 75-80. Sandringham S. smashed Waverley F. on the road 86-65. Ballarat M. won against Diamond V.E. on its own court 112-97. Nunawading S. outscored Northern Force in East Burwood 101-59. Winless Ringwood recorded a loss to Mt.Gambier at home 95-98. Knox R. defeated Keilor T. on the opponent's court 93-88. Winless Diamond V.E. lost to undefeated Eltham W. in a home game 66-76. Bendigo won against Ballarat M. on the road 89-79. Dandenong R. managed to outperform Casey on its own court 92-81. Kilsyth C. managed to beat Geelong U. in a road game 74-62. Winless Northern Force was defeated by Frankston B. at home 89-103. Nunawading S. lost to undefeated Hobart C. on the opponent's court 85-87. Winless Lakeside L. lost to undefeated Joondalup W. in a home game 82-109. SW Slammers managed to outperform Goldfields G. on the road 78-74. Willetton T. managed to beat East Perth E. on its own court 96-82. Rockingham F. defeated Mandurah in a road game 101-87. Kalamunda ES beat Lakeside L. at home 92-87. Cockburn destroyed Perth R. on the opponent's court 106-84. Warwick S. managed to outperform Perry Lakes H. in a home game 92-82.
The best stats of 2nd round was 29 points and 13 rebounds by George Blagojevic of Melbourne T..



Melbourne T. - Mt.Gambier 98-77

There was an upset in Melbourne where Pioneers were crushed by Tigers 98-77 on Sunday. Melbourne T. dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Pioneers's 40. Melbourne T. outrebounded Mt.Gambier 46-25 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Melbourne T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Mt.Gambier's players. Forward George Blagojevic (203-1997, college: Hartford) had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Tom Wilson (195-1997, college: SMU) chipped in 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Tigers' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Elijah-Taye Saifaleupolu responded with 19 points and New Zealand forward Scott Telfer (196-1998) scored 19 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tigers will meet Waverley F. in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Pioneers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Melbourne T.: B.George 29+13reb+3ast, S.Joshua 16+4reb+1ast, W.Tom 13+7reb+4ast, P.Jack 11+2reb+6ast, W.Amos 10+4reb, K.Garnaut 10+5reb+1ast
Mt.Gambier: S.Elijah-Taye 19+4reb+2ast, S.Telfer 19+2reb+4ast, C.Moore 19+1ast, M.Ngor 13+10reb+2ast, M.Micale 5+4reb+1ast, G.Seth 2+1reb+1ast

Group Central

W.Adelaide B. - Woodville W. 85-87

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Bearcats at the home court on Saturday night. Hosts were edged by Woodville Warriors 87-85. Woodville W. forced 20 W.Adelaide B. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Woodville W. made 8 blocks. Guard Awak Machar (198-2004, college: Baton Rouge) scored 37 points (!!!) to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Bennett Sherry (198, college: Coe) chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks during the contest. American center Braelen Bridges (210-1999, college: Georgia) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and guard Nikolas DeSantis (191-1998) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Four Woodville W. and five W.Adelaide B. players scored in double figures. Woodville Warriors will meet at home Sturt S. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Bearcats will play against Forestville E. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Woodville W.: A.Machar 37+3reb+2ast, B.Sherry 15+9reb+4ast, J.Jackson 15+5reb, W.Nicholas 12+1reb+12ast, C.Boucher 4+4reb+1ast, R.Meldrum 2+4reb+4ast
W.Adelaide B.: B.Bridges 25+10reb+3ast, D.Nikolas 17+5reb+2ast, S.Sean 13+2reb+2ast, M.Anok 11+5reb, K.Tom 10+6reb+7ast, D.Tobias 5+5reb

C.District L. - Sturt S. 91-111

But Central District Lions were not able to use a home court advantage and were smashed by the opponent from Pasadena 111-91 on Saturday night. Sturt S. made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 16 passes made by C.District L.'s players. Naturalized Italian forward Jacob Rigoni (198-1998, college: Quinnipiac) scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Jarryd Hoppo (206-2000, college: SUU) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Sturt Sabres' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Magok Manyang (206-2002, college: MACU) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and forward Ayual Garang (-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Four Sturt S. and five C.District L. players scored in double figures. Sturt Sabres will meet Woodville W. in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Central District Lions will play against Eastern M. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sturt S.: J.Rigoni 23+8reb+5ast, L.Pfitzner 20+2reb+2ast, J.Hoppo 19+7reb+7ast, T.Joshua 17+9reb+4ast, H.Meakes 16+1reb+1ast, S.Griffin 8+9reb+10ast
C.District L.: M.Magok 26+11reb, M.Deng 17+5reb+2ast, G.Ayual 16+11reb+3ast, H.Riley 13+3reb+4ast, S.Kalani 10+6reb+6ast, A.Paul 6+2reb+1ast

Southern T. - Norwood F. 77-99

But Noarlunga City Southern Tigers were not able to use a home court advantage and were rolled over by the opponent from Marden 99-77 on Saturday night. Norwood F. forced 20 Southern T. turnovers and outrebounded them 54-40 including a 41-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Norwood F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Southern T.'s players. American guard Thomas Kurowski (193, college: Chicago Univ.) had a double-double by scoring 32 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and guard Daniel Webber (191-1987) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Kurowski is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American forward Devin Fortune (198, college: Pacific, OR) responded with 23 points and 5 rebounds and forward Che Brogan (198-2006) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Southern T. players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Norwood Flames will meet S.Adelaide P. in the next round where they are favorite. Noarlunga City Southern Tigers will play against N.Adelaide R. in Greenacres and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Norwood F.: K.Thomas 32+12reb+6ast, D.Webber 23+6reb+1ast, C.Scott 15+5reb+4ast, O.Sabine 9+6reb+2ast, L.Inady 8+7reb+2ast, J.Coffey 4+5reb+1ast
Southern T.: D.Fortune 23+5reb, B.Che 17+5reb+4ast, M.Koop 15+8reb, L.Nicholas 11+7reb+1ast, A.Lem 5+3reb, J.Molnar 4+3reb

N.Adelaide R. - Eastern M. 102-108

But Rockets were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Mt. Barker 108-102 on Saturday night. Eastern M. forced 23 N.Adelaide R. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Forward BJ Symons (-1998) scored 24 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Dylan Marshall (183-2003, college: Minn.W.Tech) chipped in 28 points during the contest. Guard Jack King (198-2004, college: Baton Rouge) responded with 27 points and 8 rebounds and Machar Machar scored 23 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Eastern Mavericks will meet C.District L. in the next round. Rockets will play against Southern T. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Eastern M.: D.Marshall 28+4reb+1ast, S.BJ 24+9reb+5ast, P.Christian 16+5reb+5ast, C.Scott 14+4reb+1ast, J.Bowden 12+4reb+7ast, H.Morris 8+5reb+4ast
N.Adelaide R.: K.Jack 27+8reb+2ast, M.Machar 23+7reb+2ast, D.Joel 18+2reb+2ast, O.Jones 16+5reb+5ast, D.Miller 13+3reb+1ast, M.Darcy 5+2reb+1ast

Forestville E. - S.Adelaide P. 97-79

Forestville Eagles defeated South Adelaide Panthers in Goodwood 97-79. Forestville E. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to South Adelaide Panthers's 40. Forestville E. forced 19 S.Adelaide P. turnovers and outrebounded them 46-33 including 20 on the offensive glass. Forestville E. players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists. American forward Greg Mays (203-1993, college: Green Bay) orchestrated the victory by scoring 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international center Daniel Johnson (212-1988, college: Pepperdine) contributed with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Rio Bruton replied with 23 points and guard Koby Moir (188-2008) added 15 points and 7 assists in the effort for S.Adelaide P.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. South Adelaide Panthers will play next round against Norwood F. trying to get back on the winning streak. Forestville Eagles will try to continue on its current victory against W.Adelaide B. at Woodville.
Top scorers:
Forestville E.: M.Greg 29+5reb+4ast, J.Daniel 22+8reb+6ast, D.Adam 22+4reb+6ast, A.Starling 14+14reb+6ast, F.Ipassou 5+3reb+2ast, J.Mackenzie 3+2reb+1ast
S.Adelaide P.: B.Rio 23+2reb+1ast, M.Koby 15+4reb+7ast, M.Lloyd 15+7reb+3ast, J.Smith 11+4reb+6ast, Y.Sakhniuk 9+11reb+3ast, S.Jonty 5+2reb

Group East

Cent.Coast C. - Norths B. 74-99

But Crusaders were not able to use a home court advantage and were outplayed by the opponent from Crows Nest 99-74 on Sunday night. Norths B. dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Crusaders's 34. The former international forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Ignatius Mitchell (185-2003) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) during the contest. American forward Garric Young (198-1998, college: CSU-Pueblo) responded with 19 points and 9 rebounds and Samoan-Lebanese guard Shareef Saipaia (-1999) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: K.Fabijan 18+10reb+5ast, I.Mitchell 17+7reb+1ast, B.Lachlan 15+6reb+3ast, B.Hanson 14+2ast, R.Moore 8+3reb, J.Weinstein 6+3reb+2ast
Cent.Coast C.: G.Young 19+9reb, S.Shareef 17+5reb+1ast, A.Thomas 10+5reb+3ast, S.Jamal 10+3reb+2ast, C.Luke 6+5reb+11ast, G.Haidyn 5+2reb

Newcastle F. - Hills H. 75-78

But Falcons were not able to use a home court advantage and were edged by the opponent from Baulkham Hills 78-75 on Sunday night. Guard Joshua Pain (187-2002, college: S.Georgia Tech) scored 23 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone) chipped in 16 points during the contest. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) responded with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and center Jai Smith (203-2001) scored 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Newcastle F. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hills H.: J.Pain 23+5reb, S.Shaun 16+2reb+2ast, J.Foy 8+5reb+6ast, P.Meekness 8+7reb, E.Carr 6+3reb+2ast, S.Orsini 5+2reb+1ast
Newcastle F.: J.Jude 15+5reb+2ast, R.Beisty 14+7reb+4ast, S.Jai 13+7reb+3ast, M.Worthy 12+1reb+3ast, G.Jaidyn 7+1reb+5ast, M.Matur 6+1reb+1ast

BA CoE - Bankstown B. 97-89

Excellence used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Condell Park 97-89 on Sunday night. BA CoE outrebounded Bankstown B. 45-32 including a 33-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when BA CoE made 10 blocks. Forward Jai Fa'ale (195-2008) scored 26 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Luke Paul (190-2009) chipped in 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Four Excellence players scored in double figures. point guard Anthony Mundine (167-2005) responded with 22 points and forward Elijah Kamu (196-2005) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: J.Fa'ale 26+7reb+3ast, N.Ajak 14+5reb, L.Paul 13+10reb+5ast, W.Hamilton 11+4reb, A.Browne 9+1ast, J.Mach 9+8reb+1ast
Bankstown B.: M.Anthony 22+3reb+3ast, K.Elijah 18+7reb, W.Tederick 17+1ast, H.Alex 13+6reb+1ast, J.Cadee 6+2reb+14ast, E.Zeke 5+13reb+2ast

HKBA Spiders - Illawarra H. 2 80-97

No shocking result in a game in Hornsby where Hawks defeated Spiders 97-80 on Sunday. Illawarra H. 2 outrebounded HKBA Spiders 55-34 including a 47-26 advantage in defensive rebounds. Illawarra H. 2 looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 20 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Matthew Mims (183-1999, college: S.Dakota St.) chipped in 27 points and 10 assists during the contest. Hawks' coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Alexander Sidhu (188-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Jackson Smyth (190-2002, college: Santa Rosa JC) scored 23 points and 4 steals. Four HKBA Spiders players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: M.Matthew 27+4reb+10ast, B.Todd 25+20reb+1ast, P.Mason 20+10reb+1ast, A.Langford 6+3reb+1ast, J.Kami 4+2reb+2ast, H.Kent 4+3reb+4ast
HKBA Spiders: S.Jackson 23+3reb+3ast, S.Alexander 17+12reb+6ast, C.IV Joseph 14+3reb+1ast, C.Nathaniel 13+5reb+1ast, T.Raymond 6+5reb, P.Jorgos 5+2reb+2ast

Albury W.B. - Bankstown B. 96-107

There was a minor upset in Albury where Bandits were defeated by Bruins 107-96 on Saturday. Bankstown B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The former international point guard Jason Cadee (186-1991) had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Alex Higgins-Titsha (201-2000) chipped in 21 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Bruins' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Lochlan Cummings (189-1995, college: HIU) responded with 31 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Kevion Blaylock (198-1994, college: William Penn) scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. Five Bankstown B. and four Albury W.B. players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bankstown B.: A.Higgins-Titsha 21+8reb+2ast, E.Kamu 16+9reb+1ast, T.Wolfe 15+8reb+3ast, A.Mundine 15+3reb+2ast, C.Jason 14+5reb+12ast, Z.Evans 13+8reb
Albury W.B.: L.Cummings 31+9reb+4ast, K.Blaylock 23+9reb+3ast, C.Cook 21+4reb+1ast, C.Jacob 12+3reb+6ast, M.Majok 5+7reb+1ast, B.Lloyd 2+3reb

HKBA Spiders - Cent.Coast C. 77-89

But Spiders were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Terrigal 89-77 on Saturday night. Cent.Coast C. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Spiders' 16. Cent.Coast C. forced 20 HKBA Spiders turnovers. American forward Garric Young (198-1998, college: CSU-Pueblo) had a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Luke Cassidy (-2000) chipped in 19 points and 9 assists during the contest. Four Crusaders players scored in double figures. Spanish swingman Joseph Connelly IV (191-2006) responded with 21 points and guard Jackson Smyth (190-2002, college: Santa Rosa JC) scored 20 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Cent.Coast C.: Y.Garric 21+11reb+1ast, L.Cassidy 19+4reb+9ast, S.Chapman 15+14reb+2ast, S.Saipaia 11+4reb+3ast, T.Akamarmoi 8+5reb, H.Gunderson 7+4reb
HKBA Spiders: C.IV Joseph 21+4reb+2ast, S.Jackson 20+4reb+1ast, G.Daniel 8+1reb+2ast, S.Alexander 7+6reb+5ast, S.James 6+1reb+1ast, T.Raymond 6+5reb+3ast

Mt.Gambier - Norths B. 70-80

There was an upset in Mt Gambier where Pioneers were defeated by Norths Bears 80-70 on Saturday. The former international forward Fabijan Krslovic (203-1995, college: Montana) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Bailey Hanson (191-2008) chipped in 17 points during the contest. Four Norths Bears players scored in double figures. Naturalized British forward Ryan Beisty (200-1995, college: Regis Univ.) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Jude Jennings (190, college: Ohlone CC) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Norths B.: K.Fabijan 18+10reb+2ast, B.Hanson 17+4reb+3ast, I.Mitchell 14+7reb+2ast, B.Lachlan 12+4reb+1ast, M.Wacher 6+3reb, B.Gill 6+3reb
Mt.Gambier: J.Jude 17+5reb+1ast, R.Beisty 13+17reb+5ast, M.Matur 10+5reb+1ast, M.Worthy 9+1reb+2ast, S.Jai 8+5reb+3ast, G.Jaidyn 7+2ast

Inner WB - Hills H. 93-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Bulls' home victory over Hornets 93-84 on Saturday. Inner WB looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Forward Malok Majak (196-2000) scored 24 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Kobe Shannon (193-2001, college: Midland) chipped in 21 points and 7 assists during the contest. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. American guard Shaun Stewart (183-1994, college: Limestone) responded with 29 points and 4 assists and forward Gum Majak (206-2000, college: Grayson County) scored 4 points and 13 rebounds. Hornets' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Inner WB: M.Malok 24+8reb+2ast, K.Shannon 21+3reb+7ast, H.Makeny 17+4reb+2ast, J.Rentoy 15+3reb+5ast, M.Clark 8+6reb+4ast, Z.White 6+2reb
Hills H.: S.Stewart 29+3reb+4ast, M.Payne 14+4reb, O.Saxon 11+6reb+1ast, C.Edward 7+6reb+1ast, P.Joshua 7+2reb+1ast, M.Pafe 7+3reb+2ast

Sutherland S. - Sydney C. 65-77

But Sharks were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Alexandria 77-65 on Saturday night. Sydney C. outrebounded Sutherland 55-40 including 16 on the offensive glass. American guard Ahmed Barba-Bey (190, college: FDU) scored 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized British forward Obiri Kyei (206-1994, college: Eckerd) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Sydney City Comets' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Ryan Abbott (203-2002, college: Fresno Pacific) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and Luke Jamieson scored 11 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Sydney C.: B.Ahmed 26+6reb+4ast, D.Akil 11+2reb, K.Obiri 11+8reb+2ast, C.Adup 10+2reb+1ast, M.Nesterov 7+5reb, J.Crnogorac 6+7reb+1ast
Sutherland S.: A.Ryan 14+11reb, J.Luke 11+7reb+3ast, L.Hutchison 11+6reb+3ast, C.Adrian 10+3reb+1ast, H.James 6+6reb+1ast, T.Jayden 6+1reb

Maitland M. - Illawarra H. 2 78-91

No shocking result in a game in Maitland where Hawks defeated Mustangs 91-78 on Saturday. Illawarra H. 2 outrebounded Maitland 43-31 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international swingman Todd Blanchfield (198-1991) had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Matthew Mims (183-1999, college: S.Dakota St.) chipped in 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Swingman Will Cranston-Lown (185-2000, college: Regis Univ.) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international guard Reyne Smith (188-2002, college: Louisville) scored 21 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Illawarra H. 2: B.Todd 28+16reb, M.Matthew 25+5reb+4ast, P.Mason 12+12reb+1ast, E.Moss 8+3reb, P.Dopud 7+4reb+1ast, J.Kami 4+1reb
Maitland M.: R.Smith 21+4reb, C.Will 20+7reb+6ast, C.Myles 16+6reb+1ast, P.Billy 6+5reb+1ast, T.Isaac 5+1ast, M.Daniel 4+2reb

BA CoE - Penrith P. 75-57

Very expected game in Canberra where Panthers were defeated by Excellence 75-57 on Saturday. BA CoE outrebounded Penrith 47-34 including 33 on the defensive glass. Forward Jai Fa'ale (195-2008) scored 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward William Hamilton (193-2009) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Excellence players scored in double figures. Excellence's coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Simun Krpez responded with 20 points and 6 rebounds and Noah Webb scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
BA CoE: J.Fa'ale 15+6reb+5ast, I.Riddle 12+2reb+2ast, W.Hamilton 12+6reb, F.Pavely 10+4reb+2ast, L.Paul 8+4reb+5ast, Y.Basaran 4+3reb
Penrith P.: K.Simun 20+6reb+3ast, W.Noah 12+9reb+2ast, B.Kearins 9+2reb+3ast, S.Brodie 5+2reb+1ast, H.Jett 5+5reb+1ast, W.Jesse 3

Manly Warr. - Canberra G. 75-80

But Manly Warringah Sea Eagles were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Canberra 80-75 on Saturday night. Canberra G. made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Strangely Manly Warr. outrebounded Canberra G. 49-32 including a 16-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward William Mayfield (196-2000) scored 18 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Cameron Pender (199-2004) chipped in 10 points and 12 rebounds during the contest. Canberra G.'s coach used entire bench in such tough game. Canadian forward Emmanuel Tshimanga (213-2001, college: NM State) responded with 17 points and 23 rebounds and American forward Quinn Slazinski (206-2001, college: WVU) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Canberra G. and four Manly Warr. players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: W.Mayfield 18+7reb+1ast, E.Wardlow 14+1reb+4ast, H.Darnell 13+1ast, J.Toohey 11+5reb+3ast, C.Pender 10+12reb+3ast, W.Rice 9+1ast
Manly Warr.: T.Emmanuel 17+23reb+1ast, S.Quinn 16+7reb+5ast, G.Jack 13+7reb+1ast, V.Stefan 11+1reb+1ast, H.Oliver 9+3reb+6ast, L.Isaiah 4+6reb+2ast

Group South

Waverley F. - Sandringham S. 65-86

But Falcons were not able to use a home court advantage and were outplayed by the opponent from Cheltenham 86-65 on Sunday night. Naturalized South Sudanese forward Malith Machar (203-1999, college: Midland CC) scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Kyle Bowen (203-2000, college: SMC) chipped in 10 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Sabres players scored in double figures. American forward Miles Gibson (198-1998, college: Binghamton) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and guard Gabe Hadley (193-1998) scored 12 points and 8 rebounds. Falcons' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Sabres will meet at home Dandenong R. in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Falcons will play against Melbourne T. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sandringham S.: M.Machar 20+4reb+3ast, K.Adnam 18+6reb+1ast, E.Brown 12+3reb+3ast, B.Kyle 10+13reb+3ast, C.Asuncion-Byrd 8+2reb+1ast, K.Kitto 7+1reb
Waverley F.: M.Gibson 17+8reb, H.Gabe 12+8reb+3ast, M.McCarthy 10+5reb+1ast, M.Malik 7+3reb+2ast, H.Michael 4+3reb+2ast, B.Lewis 4+3reb

Ballarat M. - Diamond V.E. 112-97

Miners used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Greensborough 112-97 on Sunday night. Ballarat M. dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Diamond Valley Eagles's 34. Ballarat M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) had a double-double by scoring 28 points, 7 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Riley Nicolson chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Naturalized South Sudanese power forward Emmanuel Malou (206-1993, college: Iowa St.) responded with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Mitchell Blackburn produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Diamond Valley Eagles' coach rotated eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ballarat M.: D.Lachlan 28+7reb+11ast, R.Nicolson 22+7reb+2ast, B.Bruton 20+4reb+4ast, E.Fiegert 18+6reb+2ast, B.Bak 8+5reb+2ast, W.Cearius 7+2reb
Diamond V.E.: E.Malou 26+5reb+4ast, B.Mitchell 20+12reb, P.Daniel 14+1reb+7ast, H.Ryley 14+6reb+5ast, B.Aleksandar 8+6reb+2ast, T.Noah 5+1ast

Northern Force - Nunawading S. 59-101

But Northern Force was not able to use a home court advantage and was crushed by the opponent from East Burwood 101-59 on Saturday night. Nunawading S. outrebounded Northern Force 52-38 including a 18-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Swingman Christian D'Angelo (191-2003) scored 31 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Jack Gandolfo (-1998) chipped in 21 points during the contest. Four Spectres players scored in double figures. The former international guard Kye Savage (186-2005) responded with 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Logan Gibson scored 11 points and 9 rebounds. Northern Force's coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Nunawading S.: C.D'Angelo 31+6reb+2ast, J.Gandolfo 21+2reb+3ast, P.Dylan 16+4reb+1ast, D.Baxter 11+12reb+1ast, K.Box 9+9reb, J.Mutimer 7+4reb+2ast
Northern Force: S.Kye 15+9reb+4ast, D.Vincent 14+5reb+1ast, G.Logan 11+9reb, A.Ole 9+7reb+1ast, M.Jack 4+1reb, A.Ridley III 2+1reb+4ast

Ringwood H. - Mt.Gambier 95-98

No shocking result in a game in Heathmont where Pioneers edged Ringwood Hawks 98-95 on Saturday. American guard Collin Moore (193-2001, college: GCU) scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and naturalized Sudanese Ngor Manyang (201-1993) chipped in 18 points during the contest. Naturalized Dutch forward Thomas Carroll (200-2003) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Harry Sealey (-2003) scored 22 points. Four Mt.Gambier and five Ringwood players scored in double figures. Pioneers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ringwood Hawks will play against Kilsyth C. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mt.Gambier: M.Collin 25+5reb+4ast, N.Manyang 18+3reb+3ast, A.Mudronja 16+4reb+1ast, M.Mee 12+3reb+1ast, E.Saifaleupolu 11+2reb+1ast, T.Scott 10+7reb+4ast
Ringwood H.: S.Harry 22+3reb+2ast, G.Junior 17+2reb+1ast, C.Thomas 15+11reb+6ast, E.Lawson 14+9reb+2ast, D.Mitchell 12+1reb+2ast, S.Anton 12+3reb+1ast

Keilor T. - Knox R. 88-93

But Thunder was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Melbourne 93-88 on Saturday night. Knox R. made 26-of-33 free shots (78.8 percent) during the game. American forward Trazarien White (198, college: TCU) scored 26 points and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Brandon Slater (203-1999, college: Villanova) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Guard Daniel Foster (198-2001, college: Nevada) responded with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Tana Kopa (198-2002, college: Canisius) scored 21 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Raiders will meet at home Casey in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Thunder will play against Eltham W. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Knox R.: W.Trazarien 26+4reb, S.Brandon 21+5reb+1ast, W.Kobe 18+8reb, N.Brody 12+2reb+3ast, T.Dufelmeier 10+8reb+5ast, H.Igor 4+2reb+1ast
Keilor T.: F.Daniel 23+7reb+6ast, T.Kopa 21+1ast, S.Landon 12+1reb, D.Deng 11+2reb+4ast, P.Ryan 10+2reb, Z.Hinton 7+4reb+1ast

Diamond V.E. - Eltham W. 66-76

Very predictable result in Greensborough where Wildcats beat Diamond Valley Eagles 76-66 on Saturday. Eltham W. made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guard T.J. Weeks (193-2000, college: Rider, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 20 points to lead the charge for the winners and the former international guard Mitchell McCarron (189-1992, college: MSU Denver) chipped in 9 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Mitchell Blackburn responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds and swingman Ryley Haywood (194-2004) scored 18 points. Diamond Valley Eagles' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Wildcats will meet at home Keilor T. in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Diamond Valley Eagles will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Eltham W.: W.T.J. 20+4reb+1ast, C.Leonardo 11+5reb+2ast, H.Hornery 10+3reb+2ast, Z.Cunningham 9+7reb+4ast, M.Mitchell 9+6reb+7ast, S.Whelan 7+2reb
Diamond V.E.: H.Ryley 18+4reb+3ast, B.Mitchell 12+13reb+2ast, P.Daniel 12+4reb+1ast, A.Thoseby 6+2reb, E.Malou 6+1reb, C.Elder 4+1reb

Ballarat M. - Bendigo B. 79-89

Not a big story in a game in Wendouree where Miners were defeated by Braves 89-79 on Saturday. Bendigo dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Miners's 34. Bendigo outrebounded Ballarat M. 52-37 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Biwali Bayles (185-2002, college: Hawaii) scored 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Ray Turner (206-1990, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five Braves players scored in double figures. point guard Lachlan Dent (184-2000) responded with 18 points and 8 assists and Brooklyn Bruton (-2003) scored 18 points. Miners' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Braves will meet at home Geelong U. in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Miners will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bendigo B.: B.Smythe 18+7reb+1ast, J.Straatsma 17+5reb+1ast, R.Turner 17+10reb+1ast, B.Biwali 14+8reb+8ast, D.Jarvis 12+10reb+1ast, J.Lloyd 5+3reb+3ast
Ballarat M.: B.Brooklyn 18+1reb+1ast, L.Dent 18+1reb+8ast, J.Campbell 13+4reb+1ast, C.Warren 7+10reb+1ast, B.Bol 5+7reb+2ast, N.Riley 4+2reb+2ast

Dandenong R. - Casey C. 92-81

Rangers used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Cranbourne 92-81 on Saturday night. Dandenong R. dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Cavaliers's 42. Dandenong R. outrebounded Casey 52-39 including a 37-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Joe Palmer (193-2001, college: Colorado St.) had a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Joe Lubarsky (-2003) chipped in 22 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Rangers' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American-Kenyan forward Preston Bungei (198-1995, college: Norfolk St.) responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Patrick Ryan (198-2002, college: Menlo) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rangers will meet Sandringham S. in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cavaliers will play against Knox R. in Melbourne and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Dandenong R.: P.Joe 24+13reb+3ast, J.Lubarsky 22+8reb+2ast, J.Bieker 12+1reb+4ast, F.Harrison 11+6reb+2ast, S.Davidson 8+4reb+1ast, B.Rough 5+5reb+1ast
Casey C.: P.Bungei 17+9reb+2ast, R.Patrick 15+9reb+1ast, T.Krebs 14+5reb+3ast, C.Nai 10+4reb, G.Yuot 9+5reb, R.Joel 7+3reb

Geelong U. - Kilsyth C. 62-74

But United was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Kilsyth 74-62 on Saturday night. Guard Adrian Tomada (-1995) scored 13 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Chris Payton (203-2000, college: Kent St.) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. American guard Demarcus Gatlin (193-1992, college: SHSU) responded with 17 points and 8 rebounds and naturalized South Sudanese power forward Deng Riak (208-1995, college: Akron, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Four Geelong U. players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cobras will meet at home Ringwood in the next round which should be an easy win for them. United will play against Bendigo and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kilsyth C.: A.Tomada 13+6reb+2ast, P.Chris 12+7reb+2ast, M.Haig 11+1reb+3ast, H.MacDonald 10+3reb+1ast, I.Harvey 8+1ast, C.Jeffs 6+4reb+4ast
Geelong U.: D.Gatlin 17+8reb+3ast, D.Riak 13+12reb+1ast, B.Lachlan 12+2reb+2ast, H.Liam 10+2reb+1ast, W.Philip 4+4reb, T.Jackson 3+4reb

Hobart C. - Frankston B. 87-84

The biggest surprise of round 2 in NBL One took place in Hobart where host Chargers edged Blues 87-84 on Saturday evening. 27 personal fouls committed by Frankston B. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was guard Luke Rosendale (194-2001) who scored 32 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) chipped in a double-double by scoring 27 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Austin Shelley (190-2002, college: WTAM) produced 20 points and 4 assists and point guard Corey Hastings (178-2005) added 14 points respectively for the guests. Four Frankston B. players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: L.Rosendale 32+7reb+3ast, J.Richards 27+10reb+5ast, J.Chilcott 11+2reb+1ast, P.Nick 5+1reb+1ast, A.Eugster 4+3reb+3ast, H.Griffiths 3+3reb+1ast
Frankston B.: A.Shelley 20+2reb+4ast, H.Corey 14+4reb+2ast, B.Lucas 10+4reb+2ast, G.Thomas 10+4reb+2ast, D.Walker 8+5reb+1ast, J.Stanwix 8+6reb+2ast

Northern Force - Frankston B. 89-103

But Northern Force was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Seaford 103-89 on Friday night. Frankston B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Forward Daniel Trist (206-1992, college: Lafayette) had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Austin Shelley (190-2002, college: WTAM) chipped in 18 points during the contest. Logan Gibson responded with 24 points and 9 rebounds and Vincent DeAngelo scored 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Northern Force's coach rotated twelve players and allowed the starting five to rest. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: S.Austin 18+2reb+3ast, T.Daniel 17+10reb+2ast, T.Garrett 14+1reb+3ast, C.Hastings 14+1reb, W.Dibaji 13+3reb, V.Monaghan 9+5reb
Northern Force: G.Logan 24+9reb+3ast, D.Vincent 17+6reb+6ast, A.Ridley III 16+2reb, S.Kye 15+4reb+8ast, T.Joshua 7+1reb, A.Ole 4+8reb+1ast

Hobart C. - Nunawading S. 87-85

Chargers used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from East Burwood 87-85 on Friday night. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Forward Jacob Richards (200-2001) had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Luke Rosendale (194-2001) chipped in 23 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Chargers' coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Guard Jack Gandolfo (-1998) responded with 19 points and swingman Christian D'Angelo (191-2003) scored 20 points. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Hobart C.: J.Richards 30+12reb+7ast, L.Rosendale 23+8reb+2ast, A.Eugster 13+2reb+1ast, J.Hay 9+1reb+1ast, J.Chilcott 6+2reb, P.Nick 4+3reb+1ast
Nunawading S.: D.Christian 20+3reb, G.Jack 19+2reb+2ast, D.Penn 16+3reb+1ast, O.Lobsinger 9+5reb+3ast, B.Daniel 8+3reb+1ast, K.Dyson 6+5reb

Group West

Lakeside L. - Joondalup W. 82-109

Rather predictable result in North Lake where Wanneroo outscored Lightning 109-82 on Saturday. Joondalup W. made 23-of-30 free shots (76.7 percent) during the game. Joondalup W. had a 33-21 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St., agency: Crossover Management) scored 30 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU) chipped in 26 points and 4 steals during the contest. Four Wanneroo players scored in double figures. Forward Joshua Davey (198-2000, college: LCU) responded with 8 points and 10 rebounds and forward Ben Fairclough (203-2002, college: Dordt) scored 11 points and 7 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. Wanneroo will meet Perry Lakes H. in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Lightning will play against Rockingham F. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: B.Sharif 30+8reb+4ast, T.C.J. 26+4reb+3ast, V.Chadinha 17+3reb+3ast, T.Young 16+3reb+4ast, D.Ballantyne 6+1reb, C.Davis 4+9reb+1ast
Lakeside L.: K.Tyson 15+1reb+4ast, C.Shervill 13+6reb+1ast, L.Benjamin 12+1reb, F.Ben 11+7reb+3ast, G.Michael 8+3ast, D.Joshua 8+10reb+3ast

Goldfields G. - SW Slammers 74-78

But Giants were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Bunbury 78-74 on Saturday night. New Zealand forward Dante Matakatea (194-2005) had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American center Jhaylon Martinez (211-2001, college: Niagara) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Martinez is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Slammers players scored in double figures. American guard Sam Vinson (196-2002, college: NKU) responded with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and his fellow American import forward Danny Pippen (206-1997, college: Kent St.) scored 21 points and 9 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Slammers will meet at home Perth R. in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Giants will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
SW Slammers: D.Matakatea 18+12reb+4ast, J.Flynn 15+3reb+1ast, M.Jhaylon 14+8reb+1ast, G.Philmon 11+5reb+1ast, G.Deacon 7+5reb+2ast, C.Devan 6+4reb+4ast
Goldfields G.: S.Vinson 25+9reb+8ast, D.Pippen 21+9reb, M.Jok 14+8reb+4ast, R.Jerome 5+5reb+1ast, M.Samuel 5+5reb, L.Nicholas 2+5reb+1ast

Willetton T. - East Perth E. 96-82

Tigers used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Morley 96-82 on Saturday night. Willetton T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American guard Bryce Johnson (193-2002, college: UMBC) scored 19 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Taeshon Cherry (203-1999, college: Marian, IN, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Tigers players scored in double figures. The former international forward David Okwera (208-2002) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks and American forward Max Rice (195, college: Boise St.) scored 22 points and 5 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Tigers will meet Cockburn in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Eagles will play against Mandurah and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Willetton T.: B.Johnson 19+4reb+6ast, C.Taeshon 16+8reb+2ast, V.Michael 16+4reb, D.Scott 15+5reb+6ast, T.Gerovich 12+10reb+3ast, T.Ibukunoluwa 7+5reb+3ast
East Perth E.: D.Okwera 25+11reb+6ast, M.Rice 22+4reb+5ast, H.Bing 14+4reb+1ast, F.Nicolas 6+6reb+6ast, L.Roberts 6+5reb, J.Antonio 4+3reb+1ast

Mandurah M. - Rockingham F. 87-101

But Magic was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Rockingham 101-87 on Friday night. Rockingham F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Forward Blake Jones (208-2002, college: CS Monterey) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Ryan Godfrey (188-1990, college: UWG) chipped in 31 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Flames players scored in double figures. point guard Lachlan Bertram (183-2001) responded with a double-double by scoring 29 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists and center Jock Perry (216-1997, college: UC Riverside) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Flames will meet at home Lakeside L. in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Magic will play against East Perth E. in Morley and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: R.Godfrey 31+1reb+4ast, B.Jones 23+15reb+3ast, T.Durnin 15+2reb, N.Emmett 11+2reb+15ast, J.Toby 6+1reb, P.Thuch 5+2reb
Mandurah M.: B.Lachlan 29+8reb+12ast, J.Perry 17+10reb+4ast, B.Ryan 12+7reb+6ast, G.Joel 8+2reb, M.Joseph 7+8reb, K.Elijah 6

Kalamunda ES - Lakeside L. 92-87

No shocking result in a game in Kalamunda where Suns defeated Lightning 92-87 on Friday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Kalamunda ES made 9 blocks. New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-1997, college: TxWes) scored 22 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Marley Sam (-2008) chipped in 22 points and 5 assists during the contest. Forward Corey Shervill (201-1998, college: St.Edward's) responded with 26 points and 6 rebounds and forward Joshua Davey (198-2000, college: LCU) scored 9 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Suns will meet at home Warwick S. in the next round where they are favorite. Lightning will play against Rockingham F. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: C.Joe 22+2reb+7ast, M.Sam 22+3reb+5ast, T.Smith 15+5reb+2ast, J.Simpson 7+11reb+2ast, S.Salinas 6, S.Vaiangina 6+2reb
Lakeside L.: C.Shervill 26+6reb+2ast, I.Lewis 22+4reb+2ast, K.Tyson 9+1reb+2ast, D.Joshua 9+12reb+7ast, G.Michael 6+1ast, T.Matthew 4+1reb

Perth R. - Cockburn 84-106

But Redbacks were not able to use a home court advantage and were rolled over by the opponent from Hamilton Hill 106-84 on Friday night. Cockburn forced 22 Perth R. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Josh Hunt (194-2002) scored 28 points to lead the charge for the winners and American center Joseph Bradshaw (203-1996, college: Seminole St.) chipped in 19 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Naturalized Belgian guard Marshall Nelson (184-1994, college: Wayland Baptist) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and forward Nicholas Floyd (198-2002) scored 10 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Five Cockburn and four Perth R. players scored in double figures. 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 will meet at home Willetton T. in the next round where they are favorite. Redbacks will play against SW Slammers in Bunbury and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cockburn: J.Hunt 28+1reb+2ast, B.Joseph 19+11reb+1ast, H.Fitzgerald 17+4reb+1ast, C.Seva 12+3reb+6ast, A.Crowe-St.Jack 11+4reb+2ast, P.Nathan 10+3reb+1ast
Perth R.: N.Marshall 19+7reb+2ast, E.Isaac 15+1reb+4ast, L.Phillips 12+4reb+5ast, F.Nicholas 10+9reb+4ast, R.Michael 6+2reb+2ast, S.Conway 6+4reb

Warwick S. - Perry Lakes H. 92-82

Senators used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Floreat 92-82 on Thursday night. Warwick S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Warwick S. made 7 blocks. Swingman George Pearl (194-2002, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Marshawn Blackmon (196-1997, college: Newman) chipped in 30 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Forward Cameron Huefner (203-2001, college: SHSU) responded with 36 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Jack Kingswood (198-2005, college: Trinidad St. JC) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Senators will meet Kalamunda ES on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Hawks will play against Joondalup W. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Warwick S.: B.Marshawn 30+6reb+2ast, P.George 29+6reb+7ast, B.England 9+6reb+3ast, M.Inu 7+2reb, T.Shand 6+6reb+2ast, B.Mcrae 4+10reb+4ast
Perry Lakes H.: H.Cameron 36+6reb+4ast, K.Jack 14+5reb+2ast, G.Andreas 12+4reb+1ast, A.Dau 7+2reb+1ast, B.Maxwell 5+7reb+2ast, K.Darcy 5+5reb+6ast