NBL1 Round 12 (Regular Season): Canberra G. defeats BA CoE

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Excellence (12-3) on the court of fourth ranked Canberra G. on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Canberra G. 75-62. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Canberra G. made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Strangely BA CoE outrebounded Canberra G. 49-34 including 35 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Canberra G. made 8 blocks. It was a good game for forward William Mayfield (196-2000) who led his team to a victory with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Edward Bigg-Wither contributed with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Canberra G.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Ajak Nyuon (209-2007) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds for BA CoE. Canberra G. (10-3) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Eltham W. BA CoE at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. Canberra G. is looking forward to face Illawarra H. 2 (#3) in Wollongong in the next round, which may be the game of the day. BA CoE will play on the road against Cent.Coast C. in Terrigal and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Canberra. Fourth ranked Canberra G. (10-3) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging top-ranked Excellence (12-3) 76-73 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of forward William Mayfield (196-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and Evan Wardlow who added 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. Canberra G.'s coach let to play all 12 players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was swingman Antonio Browne (195-2009) with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Canberra G. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Eltham W. BA CoE at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. Canberra G. will play against Illawarra H. 2 (#3) in Wollongong in the next round, which may be the game of the day. BA CoE will play on the road against Cent.Coast C. in Terrigal and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Tigers (10-4) against eighth ranked Cavaliers (8-5) on Friday night. Visiting Tigers were defeated by Cavaliers in a tough game in Cranbourne 75-83. The winners were led by Jesse Ghee who scored that evening 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 26 points and 5 assists by Tom Wilson did not help to save the game for Melbourne T.. Cavaliers have a solid four-game winning streak. Casey moved-up to seventh place. Loser Tigers keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Nunawading S. and Knox R.. Casey will meet at home Ballarat M. (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Melbourne T. will play against the league's leader Eltham W. (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 12: Townsville H. was beaten by SD Spartans on the road 117-101. Ipswich F. won against Rockhampton on its own court 112-106. Ipswich F. managed to outperform NGC Seahawks in Booval 86-74. Northside W. recorded a loss to SC Phoenix at home 80-84. Rockhampton was defeated by SW Metro P. on the opponent's court 122-111. Brisbane C. was beaten by Townsville H. in a home game 92-110. Rockhampton was destroyed by Logan T. on the road 117-92. Waverley F. unfortunately lost to Diamond V.E. on its own court 85-100. Ballarat M. recorded a loss to Keilor T. in Melbourne 98-116. Frankston B. defeated Sandringham S. at home 99-95. Joondalup W. beat Kalamunda ES on the opponent's court 124-118. Goldfields G. lost to Cockburn in a home game 82-91. East Perth E. was outscored by Rockingham F. on the road 86-120. Mandurah recorded a loss to Lakeside L. on its own court 75-91. Perry Lakes H. defeated SW Slammers in Floreat 92-88. East Perth E. was beaten by Kalamunda ES at home 83-96. Warwick S. was destroyed by Joondalup W. on the opponent's court 113-84. Perth R. managed to outperform SW Slammers in a home game 92-81.
The most impressive performance of 12th round was 30 points and 8 rebounds by Sean Conway of Perth R..

Group East

Canberra G. - BA CoE 75-62

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Excellence (12-3) on the court of fourth ranked Canberra G. on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Canberra G. 75-62. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Canberra G. made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Strangely BA CoE outrebounded Canberra G. 49-34 including 35 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Canberra G. made 8 blocks. It was a good game for forward William Mayfield (196-2000) who led his team to a victory with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Edward Bigg-Wither contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Canberra G.'s coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Forward Ajak Nyuon (209-2007) replied with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and swingman Antonio Browne (195-2009) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for BA CoE. Canberra G. (10-3) keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Eltham W. BA CoE at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. Canberra G. is looking forward to face Illawarra H. 2 (#3) in Wollongong in the next round, which may be the game of the day. BA CoE will play on the road against Cent.Coast C. in Terrigal and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: W.Mayfield 22+6reb+4ast, E.Bigg-Wither 14+10reb, E.Wardlow 12+1reb+7ast, J.Toohey 8+2reb, A.Byatt 8+3reb, W.Rice 5+2reb+2ast
BA CoE: A.Nyuon 19+16reb, R.Isaac 13+3reb+1ast, B.Antonio 11+6reb+5ast, H.William 7+6reb+2ast, E.Curtis 4+8reb+1ast, H.Cook 4+5reb+1ast

BA CoE - Canberra G. 73-76

Important game to mention about took place in Canberra. Fourth ranked Canberra G. (10-3) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging top-ranked Excellence (12-3) 76-73 in the game for the first place. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of forward William Mayfield (196-2000) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Evan Wardlow (195-1996, college: CS East Bay) who added 14 points and 5 assists during the contest. Canberra G.'s coach let to play all 12 players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was swingman Antonio Browne (195-2009) with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Ajak Nyuon (209-2007) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. Canberra G. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Eltham W. BA CoE at the other side still keeps top place with three games lost. Canberra G. will play against Illawarra H. 2 (#3) in Wollongong in the next round, which may be the game of the day. BA CoE will play on the road against Cent.Coast C. in Terrigal and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Canberra G.: W.Mayfield 23+10reb+3ast, W.Rice 17+3reb+1ast, E.Wardlow 14+4reb+5ast, C.Pender 9+11reb+1ast, A.Byatt 7+3reb+1ast, E.Bigg-Wither 2+2reb
BA CoE: B.Antonio 19+9reb+6ast, H.William 16+3reb+1ast, A.Nyuon 14+10reb, R.Isaac 7+6reb+1ast, E.Curtis 6+9reb+1ast, B.Yahya 6+5reb

Group North

SD Spartans - Townsville H. 117-101

No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Spartans (5-5) beat 10th ranked Townsville Heat (3-6) in Brisbane 117-101 on Sunday. SD Spartans outrebounded Townsville H. 63-28 including a 22-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. SD Spartans looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when SD Spartans made 8 blocks. The winners were led by point guard Tamuri Wigness (184-2002) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 31 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists and American Troy Baxter Jr (206-1996, college: Morgan St.) supported him with 24 points and 7 rebounds. Even a double-double of 23 points and 13 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) by American forward Nathaniel Pollard Jr (196-2000, college: UMES, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) did not help to save the game for Townsville H.. His fellow American import guard Steven Richardson (201-2001, college: MSUB) added 22 points and 5 assists. Four SD Spartans and five Townsville H. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Despite that victory SD Spartans went down to eighth position due to points difference, which they share with Sutherland. Loser Townsville Heat dropped to the ninth place with six games lost. They share the position with Northside W.. SD Spartans will meet league's second-placed Gold Coast R. on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Townsville H. will play against NGC Seahawks (#12) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
SD Spartans: T.Wigness 31+13reb+9ast, B.Troy 24+7reb+2ast, K.Max 18+5reb+1ast, C.Thew 11+17reb, A.Ugrinic 8+9reb+3ast, B.Hastings 7+2reb+4ast
Townsville H.: N.Pollard Jr. 23+13reb+3ast, S.Richardson 22+3reb+5ast, P.Richard 22+4reb+3ast, N.Max 16+3reb+1ast, B.Ethan 10+2reb+10ast, C.Joshua 3+2reb+1ast

Ipswich F. - Rockhampton R. 112-106

Rather expected game when 11th ranked Rockets (2-8) lost to eighth ranked Force (5-4) in Booval 106-112 on Sunday. Ipswich F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by forward Lachlan Anderson (206-1997, college: EKU) who scored that evening 37 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds and American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) supported him with 19 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists. Even a double-double of 29 points and 12 rebounds by American forward Tre Williams (203-2000, college: Duquesne) did not help to save the game for Rockhampton. Keahn Tuakura added 19 points and 16 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Four Ipswich F. and five Rockhampton players scored in double figures. Force have a solid three-game winning streak. Ipswich F. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mackay. Rockhampton lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Newcastle F.. Ipswich F. will meet at home Northside W. (#10) in the next round. Rockhampton will play against the league's leader Cairns M. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: A.Lachlan 37+5reb+3ast, M.Samuel 21+10reb+2ast, P.Lamar 19+14reb+11ast, M.Small 10+7reb, A.Godinet 6, J.Ralph 6+2reb+6ast
Rockhampton R.: T.Williams 29+12reb+2ast, T.Keahn 19+16reb+2ast, J.Madut 17+2reb+4ast, I.Ayoubi 15+8reb+8ast, T.Jack 11+1reb+3ast, R.Hayden 9+4reb+1ast

NGC Seahawks - Ipswich F. 74-86

Rather predictable result when eighth ranked Force (5-4) won against 12th ranked Seahawks (1-7) in Runaway Bay 86-74 on Saturday. The winners were led by American swingman Lamar Patterson (196-1991, college: Pittsburgh) who scored that evening 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Merrick Small (208-2002, college: St.Francis, IL) supported him with 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four Force players scored in double figures. Even 31 points and 5 steals by Zahn Augosta did not help to save the game for NGC Seahawks. New Zealand forward Sean Murphy (198-2002, college: LCU) added 12 points and 13 rebounds. Force have a solid three-game winning streak. Ipswich F. moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Mackay. NGC Seahawks lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with seven games lost. Ipswich F. will meet at home Northside W. (#10) in the next round. NGC Seahawks will play against Mackay and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ipswich F.: P.Lamar 24+7reb+4ast, M.Small 17+9reb+2ast, M.Samuel 15+3reb+1ast, A.Lachlan 13+7reb+1ast, J.Ralph 6+3reb+3ast, W.Mahoney 3+2reb+5ast
NGC Seahawks: A.Zahn 31+3reb+3ast, M.Sean 12+13reb+2ast, O.Connor 8+6reb+6ast, S.Jordan 8+7reb, W.Charlie 6+3reb+1ast, O.Isaiah 5+1reb+1ast

Northside W. - SC Phoenix 80-84

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Wizards (3-6) lost to third ranked Phoenix (7-2) in Taigum 80-84 on Saturday. SC Phoenix made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-1991, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and guard Darnell Robateau (185-1997, college: PLNU) supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Even 41 points (!!!) by American forward Quintin Dove (197-1998, college: UT Martin) did not help to save the game for Northside W.. His fellow American import guard Durrell McDonald (188-1994, college: Mercyhurst) added 8 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Wizards' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Phoenix have an impressive five-game winning streak. SC Phoenix moved-up to second place, which they share with Gold Coast R. Loser Wizards keeps the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Townsville H.. SC Phoenix will meet SW Metro P. (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Northside W. will play against Ipswich F. (#7) in Booval and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
SC Phoenix: J.Robateau 20+1reb+3ast, D.Robateau 17+5reb+4ast, R.Earnest 16+11reb+2ast, K.Erik 13+6reb+2ast, D.Ross-Paiwan 9+2reb+2ast, A.Luke 7+9reb+4ast
Northside W.: Q.Dove 41+2reb+2ast, T.Williams 13+4reb+2ast, D.McDonald 8+10reb+8ast, J.Richardson 7+14reb+2ast, A.Jeremiah 4+2reb, S.Mitchell 3

SW Metro P. - Rockhampton R. 122-111

There was a small surprise when thirteenth ranked South West Metro Pirates (1-8) defeated 11th ranked Rockets (2-8) in Runcorn 122-111 on Saturday. SW Metro P. made 24-of-26 free shots (92.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by New Zealand guard Flynn Cameron (196-2000, college: UC Riverside) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 16 rebounds and 7 assists (went 13 for 13 at the free throw line !!!) and American forward Dominique Keyes (203, college: Edinboro, agency: Dominion Sports Group) supported him with 16 points and 11 rebounds. South West Metro Pirates' coach used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 38 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds by American forward Jalen Graham (206-2001, college: Arkansas) did not help to save the game for Rockhampton. His fellow American import forward Tre Williams (203-2000, college: Duquesne) added 23 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. Four SW Metro P. and five Rockhampton players scored in double figures. South West Metro Pirates maintains thirteenth position with 1-8 record. It was Rockhampton's fourth loss in a row. They keep the eleventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Newcastle F.. SW Metro P. will meet at home higher ranked SC Phoenix (#3) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Rockhampton will play against the league's leader Cairns M. (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
SW Metro P.: C.Flynn 35+16reb+7ast, D.Mayot 17+3reb+3ast, K.Dominique 16+11reb+1ast, H.Huber 15+5reb+6ast, T.Mason 12+3reb+1ast, J.Blackman-Corowa 9+3reb
Rockhampton R.: J.Graham 38+9reb+3ast, T.Williams 23+17reb+4ast, T.Jack 15+3ast, J.Madut 15+6reb+8ast, I.Ayoubi 13+7reb+2ast, R.Hayden 7+4reb+2ast

Brisbane C. - Townsville H. 92-110

There was an upset when higher ranked Capitals (6-4) lost to tenth ranked Townsville Heat (3-6) in Brisbane 92-110 on Saturday. Townsville H. dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Capitals's 50. Townsville H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Townsville H. made 7 blocks. The winners were led by American forward Nathaniel Pollard Jr (196-2000, college: UMES, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 26 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 blocks (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and guard Ethan Betts (188-1998, college: Umpqua CC) supported him with 30 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals. Pollard Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds by naturalized South Sudanese guard Yohana Wal Wal (196-2001) did not help to save the game for Brisbane C.. Guard Brendan Teys (188-1990) added 21 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Townsville H. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Northside W. Loser Capitals keeps the fifth position with four games lost. Townsville H. will meet at home NGC Seahawks (#12) in the next round. Brisbane C. will play against the league's leader Cairns M. (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Townsville H.: E.Betts 30+5reb+11ast, P.Nathaniel 26+18reb+4ast, R.Steven 20+6reb+6ast, R.Peachey 16+3reb+3ast, J.Ward 8+2reb+1ast, J.Corcoran 4+3reb
Brisbane C.: W.Wal Yohana 24+10reb+3ast, B.Teys 21+6reb+1ast, P.Geordan 11+13reb+1ast, B.Kai 10+2reb+3ast, T.Ethan 8+1reb+3ast, J.Ellisor 6+1ast

Logan T. - Rockhampton R. 117-92

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Thunder (6-2) crushed 11th ranked Rockets (2-8) in Loganholme 117-92 on Friday. Logan T. outrebounded Rockhampton 54-34 including a 38-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Logan T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Rockhampton's players. The winners were led by guard Shaun Bruce (192-1991) who had that evening a triple-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists and guard Zac Triplett (196-2001, college: Portland) supported him with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Coach 's team had such big advantage that he gave the chance to play for all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 26 points and 4 assists by point guard Isaac Ayoubi (178, college: WTAM) did not help to save the game for Rockhampton. American forward Jalen Graham (206-2001, college: Arkansas) added 23 points and 8 rebounds. Five Logan T. and four Rockhampton players scored in double figures. Logan T. moved-up to fourth place. Rockhampton lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with eight games lost. They share it with Newcastle F.. Logan T. will meet SD Spartans (#8) in the next round. Rockhampton will play against the league's leader Cairns M. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Logan T.: T.Zac 24+8reb+8ast, H.Marks 21+10reb+2ast, D.Callum 17+12reb+1ast, B.Shaun 17+10reb+13ast, T.Howard 11+7reb+3ast, T.Kirisome 10+1ast
Rockhampton R.: I.Ayoubi 26+3reb+4ast, J.Graham 23+8reb+2ast, J.Madut 13+5reb+4ast, T.Williams 10+5reb+2ast, H.Brayden 8+2reb, T.Keahn 8+6reb+3ast

Group South

Waverley F. - Diamond V.E. 85-100

There was a minor upset when 14th ranked Falcons (5-8) lost to sixteenth ranked Diamond Valley Eagles (5-9) in Mount Waverley 85-100 on Monday. Diamond V.E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The winners were led by guard Mirko Djeric (193-1995) who scored that evening 6 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and American guard Xavier Bledson (198-1999, college: Indiana St.) supported him with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Even 16 points and 9 rebounds by guard Matthew McCarthy (205-1996, college: FGCU) did not help to save the game for Waverley F.. Reaudale Williams added 18 points and 4 assists. Four Waverley F. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Diamond V.E. moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Mt.Gambier and Lakeside L. Waverley F. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with eight games lost. Diamond V.E. will meet higher ranked Dandenong R. (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Waverley F. will play against Nunawading S. (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Diamond V.E.: N.Todd 17+2reb+2ast, D.Poelsma 14+2reb+1ast, M.Blackburn 13+5reb+2ast, A.Woodhill 12+1reb, B.Xavier 11+7reb+3ast, A.Bandilovski 9+5reb+6ast
Waverley F.: W.Reaudale 18+4reb+4ast, M.McCarthy 16+9reb+2ast, M.Mawot 15+4reb+2ast, H.Gabe 12+5reb+4ast, M.Malik 9+4reb+4ast, H.Michael 4+1reb

Keilor T. - Ballarat M. 116-98

Very predictable result when tenth ranked Thunder (8-6) won against 19th ranked Miners (2-13) in Melbourne 116-98 on Friday. Keilor T. looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Ballarat M.'s players. The winners were led by South Sudanese guard Deng Dut (193-2001, college: DBU) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 assists and American forward Landon Seaman (203, college: CS Fullerton) supported him with 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Even 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) by guard William Hynes (190-2002, college: Chowan) did not help to save the game for Ballarat M.. Canadian guard Jaden Campbell (195-2000, college: Samford) added 20 points. Five Keilor T. and four Ballarat M. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Keilor T. moved-up to eighth place. Loser Miners keeps the nineteenth position with 13 games lost. Keilor T. will meet Sandringham S. (#9) in the next round. Ballarat M. will play against Casey (#7) in Cranbourne and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Keilor T.: L.Seaman 23+6reb+2ast, K.Tana 20+8reb+1ast, M.Johns 18+2reb+3ast, D.Dut 15+4reb+13ast, H.Zachary 13+6reb, D.Foster 8+2reb+3ast
Ballarat M.: H.William 33+1reb+4ast, J.Campbell 20+3reb+2ast, B.Brooklyn 11+5reb+2ast, F.Ethan 11+5reb, B.Lucas 8+5reb+2ast, N.Yak 4+1reb

Casey C. - Melbourne T. 83-75

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Tigers (10-4) against eighth ranked Cavaliers (8-5) on Friday night. Visiting Tigers were defeated by Cavaliers in a tough game in Cranbourne 75-83. Casey dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Tigers's 34 and made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Casey made 7 blocks. The winners were led by the former international point guard Jesse Ghee (183-1995, college: Fullerton JC) who scored that evening 28 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and Senegalese center Ibrahima Diallo (213-1999, college: UCF) supported him with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 6 blocks. Even 26 points and 5 assists by the former international guard Tom Wilson (195-1997, college: SMU) did not help to save the game for Melbourne T.. American power forward Joshua Sykes (203-1996, college: Fresno City) added 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cavaliers have a solid four-game winning streak. Casey moved-up to seventh place. Loser Tigers keeps the second position with four games lost. They share it with Nunawading S. and Knox R.. Casey will meet at home Ballarat M. (#19) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Melbourne T. will play against the league's leader Eltham W. (#1) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Casey C.: G.Jesse 28+5reb+4ast, D.Ibrahima 17+11reb+1ast, B.Preston 15+4reb+1ast, P.Ryan 13+2reb, L.Diing 6+4reb, J.Robinson 4+4reb
Melbourne T.: T.Wilson 26+4reb+5ast, J.Sykes 13+7reb+2ast, G.Mason 12+4reb+2ast, J.Purchase 10+4reb+4ast, A.Wilson 8+2reb+1ast, G.Blagojevic 6+4reb+1ast

Frankston B. - Sandringham S. 99-95

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Sabres (7-6) lost to sixth ranked Blues (9-5) in Seaford 95-99 on Friday. Frankston B. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Sabres's 34. The winners were led by American power forward Jeremy Combs (201-1995, college: Texas Southern) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import Dibaji Walker (206-1999, college: App State) supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Even 22 points and 4 assists by the former international guard Kyle Adnam (186-1993) did not help to save the game for Sandringham S.. ex-international forward Kyle Bowen (203-2000, college: SMC) added 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Frankston B. and four Sandringham S. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Blues have a solid three-game winning streak. Frankston B. moved-up to fifth place. Loser Sabres keeps the ninth position with six games lost. They share it with Kilsyth C.. Frankston B. will meet at home Hobart C. (#11) in the next round where they are favorite. Sandringham S. will play against Keilor T. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Frankston B.: C.Jeremy 20+11reb, W.Dibaji 19+6reb+1ast, S.Austin 16+3ast, S.Jack 16+7reb+1ast, T.Daniel 11+8reb, K.Philippe 9+3reb
Sandringham S.: A.Kyle 22+1reb+4ast, M.Malith 17+3reb+1ast, S.Ili 15+1reb+2ast, K.Bowen 10+10reb+4ast, D.Barlow 8+5reb+2ast, K.Kaylan 7+3reb+2ast

Group West

Kalamunda ES - Joondalup W. 118-124

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Wanneroo (11-3) defeated 5th ranked Suns (9-4) in Kalamunda 124-118 on Saturday. Joondalup W. shot 61.4 percent from the field and made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American forward CJ Turnage (201-1995, college: SVSU, agency: Dominion Sports Group) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!), 12 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import guard Taylor Young (190-1990, college: WPU) supported him with 28 points and 4 assists. Even 34 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists by New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-1997, college: TxWes) did not help to save the game for Kalamunda ES. Guard Marley Sam (180-2008) added 25 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Wanneroo have an impressive six-game winning streak. Joondalup W. maintains second position with 11-3 record having just one point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Suns keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Joondalup W. will meet Geraldton B. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Kalamunda ES will play against Perth R. in Northbridge and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: T.C.J. 35+12reb+8ast, T.Young 28+1reb+4ast, B.Sharif 22+1reb+1ast, V.Chadinha 11+2reb+2ast, C.Davis 11+11reb+4ast, J.Wellsteed 9+5reb+1ast
Kalamunda ES: J.Cook-Green 34+5reb+4ast, S.Terrandus 26+2reb+1ast, S.Marley 25+6reb+7ast, L.Thomas 15+9reb+7ast, V.Sioeli 8+1reb, H.Robert 4+5reb+1ast

Goldfields G. - Cockburn 82-91

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Giants (3-10) lost to sixth ranked Cougars (8-4) in Kalgoorlie 82-91 on Saturday. The winners were led by guard Johny Narkle (199-2001) who scored that evening 40 points (!!!) and guard Rowan Mackenzie (190-1999, college: LCU) supported him with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Cougars' coach gave the chance to play for all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 23 points and 8 rebounds by swingman Joshua Duach (197-2003, college: Iona) did not help to save the game for Goldfields G.. Power forward Lino Manhom (213-1998, college: UTPB) added 17 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Goldfields G. players scored in double figures. Cockburn maintains sixth position with 8-4 record. Goldfields G. lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with ten games lost. Cockburn will meet at home league's leader Rockingham F. in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Goldfields G. will play against Warwick S. (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cockburn: J.Narkle 40+4reb+2ast, R.Mackenzie 13+6reb+6ast, S.Akeem 10+1reb+2ast, C.Seva 9+3reb+1ast, F.Klasztorny 7+5reb+3ast, B.Joseph 4+9reb+2ast
Goldfields G.: J.Duach 23+8reb+3ast, M.Lino 17+12reb+2ast, R.Jerome 16+6reb+2ast, M.Jok 15+9reb+5ast, S.Vinson 6+6reb+5ast, M.Samuel 3+2reb+1ast

Rockingham F. - East Perth E. 120-86

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Flames (11-2) crushed 7th ranked Eagles (6-8) in Rockingham 120-86 on Saturday. Rockingham F. made 20-of-26 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Rockingham F. outrebounded East Perth E. 45-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. Rockingham F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. The winners were led by international guard Isaac White (188-1998, college: CBU) who scored that evening 32 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and forward Blake Jones (208-2002, college: CS Monterey) supported him with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Even 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) did not help to save the game for East Perth E.. ex-international forward David Okwera (208-2002) added 10 points and 6 assists. Four East Perth E. 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. Flames have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Rockingham F. maintains first position with 11-2 record, which they share with Norths B. Loser Eagles dropped to the eighth place with eight games lost. Rockingham F. will meet Cockburn (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. East Perth E. will play against SW Slammers in Bunbury and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Rockingham F.: W.Isaac 32+6reb+7ast, B.Jones 22+11reb+3ast, H.Michael 20+6reb+5ast, J.Tevin 15+1reb+2ast, N.Emmett 9+7reb+9ast, R.LaQuinton 8+9reb+2ast
East Perth E.: D.Parsons 21+7reb+4ast, F.Nicolas 11+5ast, K.Kai 10+3reb+1ast, D.Okwera 10+4reb+6ast, I.Dimakopoulos 10+5reb+4ast, L.Mayen 9+3reb+2ast

Mandurah M. - Lakeside L. 75-91

Everything could happen in Mandurah at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Lightning and 12th ranked Magic had identical 4-9 record. But Magic was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from North Lake 91-75 on Saturday night. Lakeside L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American forward Michael Imariagbe (201-2002, college: Wright St.) who scored that evening 24 points and 7 rebounds and guard Michael Garbellini (190-1998) supported him with 24 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 35 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds by American forward Michael Christmas (198, college: Longwood, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Mandurah. point guard Lachlan Bertram (183-2001) added 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lakeside L. (5-9) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Mt.Gambier and Diamond V.E. Loser Magic keeps the twelfth position with ten games lost. Lakeside L. will meet higher ranked Willetton T. (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Mandurah will play against Perry Lakes H. (#7) in Floreat and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Lakeside L.: M.Garbellini 24+4reb, I.Michael 24+7reb+2ast, Y.Sun 19+2ast, L.Isaiah 8+1reb+4ast, J.Davey 7+13reb+2ast, L.Patterson 5+1reb+4ast
Mandurah M.: M.Christmas 35+9reb, B.Lachlan 27+6reb+4ast, B.Ryan 9+8reb+2ast, C.Jayden 2+1reb, M.Dupree 2+2reb+2ast, K.Benjamin 0

SW Slammers - Perry Lakes H. 88-92

Very predictable result when ninth ranked Hawks (6-7) won against 14th ranked Slammers (1-13) in Bunbury 92-88 on Saturday. Perry Lakes H. made 26-of-32 free shots (81.3 percent) during the game, while SW Slammers only scored six points from the stripe. The winners were led by American guard Jack Browder (193-2004, college: C-N) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Cameron Huefner (203-2001, college: SHSU) supported him with 27 points and 6 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Even 25 points and 6 assists by American guard Philmon Gebrewhit (203-1998, college: NIU) did not help to save the game for SW Slammers. His fellow American import center Jhaylon Martinez (211-2001, college: Niagara) added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four SW Slammers players scored in double figures. Slammers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Perry Lakes H. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. SW Slammers lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. Perry Lakes H. will meet at home Mandurah (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. SW Slammers will play against East Perth E. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Perry Lakes H.: J.Browder 34+10reb+4ast, C.Huefner 27+6reb+3ast, A.Grubisa 14+4reb+2ast, J.Kingswood 8+2reb, M.Bucknell 5+4reb+3ast, L.Rickwood-Pitt 2+8reb
SW Slammers: P.Gebrewhit 25+3reb+6ast, J.Martinez 15+8reb+3ast, M.Dante 14+4reb+3ast, D.Craig 11+6reb+1ast, F.Jack 9+5reb+1ast, K.Pharell 8+7reb+2ast

East Perth E. - Kalamunda ES 83-96

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Eagles (6-8) lost to fifth ranked Suns (9-4) in Morley 83-96 on Friday. Kalamunda ES forced 23 East Perth E. turnovers. Strangely East Perth E. outrebounded Kalamunda ES 42-28 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kalamunda ES looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by New Zealand guard Joe Cook-Green (185-1997, college: TxWes) who scored that evening 30 points and 9 assists and American swingman Terrandus Smith (193-1998, college: Union, TN) supported him with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Worth to mention Smith played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Even 19 points by naturalized South Sudanese forward Lat Mayen (206-1998, college: Nebraska) did not help to save the game for East Perth E.. American forward DeSean Parsons (201-1995, college: Portland St.) added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Kalamunda ES maintains fifth position with 9-4 record. Loser Eagles dropped to the eighth place with eight games lost. Kalamunda ES will meet Perth R. (#9) in the next round. East Perth E. will play against SW Slammers in Bunbury and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kalamunda ES: C.Joe 30+2reb+9ast, T.Smith 22+6reb+6ast, M.Sam 20+4reb+6ast, T.Lewis 9+7reb+2ast, R.Huntington 4+2reb+1ast, S.Vaiangina 4+3reb
East Perth E.: L.Mayen 19+4reb+2ast, F.Nicolas 13+5reb+2ast, D.Parsons 12+6reb+6ast, B.Mitch 8+1ast, D.Okwera 7+9reb+4ast, L.Roberts 7+4reb+2ast

Joondalup W. - Warwick S. 113-84

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Wanneroo (11-3) outplayed 10th ranked Senators (4-9) in Joondalup 113-84 on Friday. Joondalup W. forced 19 Warwick S. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by forward Caleb Davis (206-1995, college: SVSU) who scored that evening 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Sharif Black (185-1996, college: Bemidji St., agency: Crossover Management) supported him with 25 points. Five Wanneroo players scored in double figures. Even 27 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Will Tschetter (203-2003, college: Michigan, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) did not help to save the game for Warwick S.. Forward Tristan Forsyth (208-1998, college: CBU) added 15 points and 8 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 have an impressive six-game winning streak. Joondalup W. maintains second position with 11-3 record having just one point less than leader BA CoE. Loser Senators dropped to the eleventh place with nine games lost. Joondalup W. will meet Geraldton B. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Warwick S. will play against Goldfields G. (#13) in Kalgoorlie and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Joondalup W.: B.Sharif 25+1reb+2ast, C.Davis 20+6reb+5ast, V.Chadinha 19+6reb+1ast, T.C.J. 17+8reb+3ast, D.Ballantyne 12+2ast, T.Young 11+2reb+9ast
Warwick S.: W.Tschetter 27+5reb+2ast, T.Forsyth 15+8reb+1ast, M.Blackmon 13+2reb+2ast, M.Billy 8+4reb+8ast, G.Pearl 5+5reb+1ast, E.Brody 4+3reb+1ast

Perth R. - SW Slammers 92-81

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Slammers (1-13) lost to ninth ranked Redbacks (5-7) in Northbridge 81-92 on Friday. Perth R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American guard Sean Conway (196-2000, college: St.John's) who scored that evening 30 points and 8 rebounds and forward Nicholas Floyd (198-2002) supported him with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Four Redbacks players scored in double figures. Redbacks' coach gave the chance to play for all 12 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 35 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) by American guard Philmon Gebrewhit (203-1998, college: NIU) did not help to save the game for SW Slammers. Swingman Devan Craig (194-2003, agency: Crossover Management) added 9 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Perth R. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. SW Slammers lost thirteenth consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with 13 games lost. Perth R. will meet at home Kalamunda ES (#5) in the next round. SW Slammers will play against East Perth E. (#8) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Perth R.: C.Sean 30+8reb+3ast, N.Floyd 19+13reb, E.Isaac 14+3reb+9ast, P.Luke 12+2reb+2ast, M.Cunningham 6+2reb+8ast, J.Brabazon 5+3reb
SW Slammers: P.Gebrewhit 35+7reb+2ast, H.Eythan 12+1reb+1ast, D.Craig 9+6reb+4ast, M.Dante 8+3reb+1ast, J.Martinez 7+8reb+1ast, D.Gavin 6+3reb+4ast