Round 18 (Regular Season): #1 KW Titans are defeated by London

There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in BSL. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Titans (20-9) in Kitchener on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked London Lightning (18-10) 111-108. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. London made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. American point guard Chris Jones (182-1991, college: Louisville, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Billy White (203-1989, college: SDSU) chipped in 25 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Dee Barnes (193-2000, college: SUU) with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. London maintains second position with 18-10 record having just 46 point less than leader Frederick FC. KW Titans at the other side still keep top place with nine games lost. London are looking forward to face higher ranked WV Grind in Charleston in the next round. KW Titans will play at home against Sudbury F. and are hoping to win this game.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Five (16-13) against fourth ranked Rogues (17-13) on Thursday night. Visiting Five was defeated by Rogues in St. John's 123-108. American point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) notched a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 12 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and Marquis Collins supported him with 27 points and 8 rebounds. Rogues' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 24 points by American Paul Harrison (206-1989, college: NGU) did not help to save the game for Sudbury F.. Newfoundland R. moved-up to third place. Sudbury F. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. Newfoundland R. will play against higher ranked Connecticut C. in Bridgeport in the next round. Sudbury F. will play on the road against the league's leader KW Titans (#1) in Kitchener and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Five (16-13) against fourth ranked Rogues (17-13) on Sunday night. Visiting Five was defeated by Rogues in St. John's 121-110. The best player for the winners was Armani Chaney who scored 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was JaMyrin Jackson who recorded 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Five's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newfoundland R. moved-up to third place. Loser Five dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. Newfoundland R. will meet at home higher ranked Connecticut C. in the next round. Sudbury F. will play against the league's leader KW Titans (#1) in Kitchener and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 18: Sudbury F. won against Newfoundland R. on the opponent's court 137-133. KW Titans lost to undefeated Derby City D. in a home game 114-123. Windsor Exp. managed to beat Montreal T. on the road 122-114.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 29 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists by Shadell Millinghaus of Windsor Exp..



KW Titans - London L. 108-111

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of top-ranked Titans (20-9) in Kitchener on Wednesday night. Hosts were edged by second ranked London Lightning (18-10) 111-108. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. London made 22-of-24 free shots (91.7 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. American point guard Chris Jones (182-1991, college: Louisville, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Billy White (203-1989, college: SDSU) chipped in 25 points and 5 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Dee Barnes (193-2000, college: SUU) with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and center Corey Boyd (206-1998) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Five London and four KW Titans players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. London maintains second position with 18-10 record having just 46 point less than leader Frederick FC. KW Titans at the other side still keep top place with nine games lost. London are looking forward to face higher ranked WV Grind in Charleston in the next round. KW Titans will play at home against Sudbury F. and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
KW Titans: B.Corey 16+5reb+2ast, B.Rayson 16+4ast, D.Jones 15+2reb+3ast, D.Barnes 13+7reb+4ast, M.Bruce 12+4reb+1ast, M.Maultsby 11+3reb+3ast
London L.: B.White 25+3reb+5ast, J.Haley Jr. 22+6reb+2ast, C.Jones 20+8reb+6ast, D.Baulkman 16+7reb+2ast, F.McSwain Jr. 14+4reb, J.Mordi 11+11reb+2ast

Newfoundland R. - Sudbury F. 123-108

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Five (16-13) against fourth ranked Rogues (17-13) on Thursday night. Visiting Five was defeated by Rogues in St. John's 123-108. Newfoundland R. players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. American point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) notched a double-double by scoring 41 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 12 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the effort and the other American import swingman Marquis Collins (203, college: UMSL) supported him with 27 points and 8 rebounds. Chaney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Rogues' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 24 points by American Paul Harrison (206-1989, college: NGU) did not help to save the game for Sudbury F.. Jalon Miller added 17 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Newfoundland R. moved-up to third place. Sudbury F. at the other side dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. Newfoundland R. will play against higher ranked Connecticut C. in Bridgeport in the next round. Sudbury F. will play on the road against the league's leader KW Titans (#1) in Kitchener and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Sudbury F.: P.Harrison 24+4reb+2ast, A.Mosby Jr. 18+4reb+6ast, M.Jalon 17+8reb+5ast, R.Morgan 14+2reb+1ast, J.Jackson 13+2reb+1ast, D.Notice 10+5reb+2ast
Newfoundland R.: A.Chaney 41+8reb+12ast, M.Collins 27+8reb+1ast, W.Brown 15+6reb+1ast, O.Harris 12+4reb+5ast, S.Cowart 11+5reb+3ast, R.Hobson Jr. 11+2reb+1ast

Newfoundland R. - Sudbury F. 133-137

The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Rogues' (17-13) home loss to third ranked Five (16-13) 133-137 on Saturday. Sudbury F. dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Rogues's 40. Sudbury F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard AJ Mosby Jr (190-1996, college: Alcorn St.) who scored 31 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field). Jalon Miller chipped in 29 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) who recorded 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 9 assists and his fellow American import swingman Marquis Collins (203, college: UMSL) added 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Rogues' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Sudbury F. went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Rogues dropped to the third place with 13 games lost. Sudbury F. will meet league's leader KW Titans in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Newfoundland R. will play against Connecticut C. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Newfoundland R.: A.Chaney 35+8reb+9ast, M.Collins 27+6reb+5ast, S.Cowart 23+4reb+5ast, W.Brown 19+9reb, O.Harris 11+3reb+5ast, R.Hobson Jr. 9+1reb+2ast
Sudbury F.: A.Mosby Jr. 31+5reb+6ast, M.Jalon 29+8reb+3ast, P.Harrison 21+4reb+2ast, J.Jackson 19+3reb+3ast, D.Notice 18+6reb+7ast, L.Kirkwood 10+6reb+1ast

KW Titans - Derby City D. 114-123

There was a small surprise in Kitchener where top-ranked Distillers (2-0) defeated their close opponent Titans (20-9) 123-114 on Saturday. Derby City D. forced 25 KW Titans turnovers. Strangely KW Titans outrebounded Derby City D. 58-46 including 20 on the offensive glass. The best player for the winners was guard Tarkus Ferguson (193-1995, college: UIC) who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Canadian guard Graddy Kanku (194-1999) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Ronnie Boyce III (191-1995, college: USF) who recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Jaquan Lightfoot (203, college: Southeastern) added 19 points and 18 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Titans' coach rotated twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Derby City D. maintains first position with 2-0 record which they share with defeated KW Titans. Loser Titans still keep top place with nine games lost. Derby City D. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. KW Titans will play against Sudbury F. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
KW Titans: R.Boyce III 24+11reb+4ast, B.Rayson 21+4reb+5ast, J.Lightfoot 19+18reb+2ast, M.Maultsby 16+3reb+2ast, B.Corey 13+8reb, D.Barnes 10+5reb+3ast
Derby City D.: T.Ferguson 27+11reb+6ast, T.Wright III 26+4reb+3ast, K.Graddy 22+10reb+2ast, M.Joyner 20+11reb+2ast, C.Williams 15+4reb, A.Murphy 6+2reb

Newfoundland R. - Sudbury F. 121-110

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Five (16-13) against fourth ranked Rogues (17-13) on Sunday night. Visiting Five was defeated by Rogues in St. John's 121-110. Newfoundland R. made 28-of-31 free shots (90.3 percent) during the game. Newfoundland R. outrebounded Sudbury F. 55-39 including a 45-29 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Newfoundland R. made 9 blocks. The best player for the winners was American point guard Armani Chaney (178-1997, college: Tennessee St.) who scored 35 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 6 assists. The other American import guard Shawndarius Cowart (188, college: GSU) chipped in 30 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Chaney is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. At the other side the best for losing team was swingman JaMyrin Jackson (192-1998, college: Lansing CC) who recorded 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and Jalon Miller added 17 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists respectively. Four Newfoundland R. and five Sudbury F. players scored in double figures. Five's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Newfoundland R. moved-up to third place. Loser Five dropped to the fourth position with 13 games lost. Newfoundland R. will meet at home higher ranked Connecticut C. in the next round. Sudbury F. will play against the league's leader KW Titans (#1) in Kitchener and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sudbury F.: J.Jackson 29+6reb+6ast, A.Mosby Jr. 26+3reb+3ast, M.Jalon 17+14reb+8ast, P.Harrison 14+3reb+1ast, L.Kirkwood 14+7reb+2ast, R.Morgan 3
Newfoundland R.: A.Chaney 35+8reb+6ast, S.Cowart 30+6reb+7ast, A.Davis 23+9reb+1ast, W.Brown 17+14reb+1ast, L.Djonkam 8+6reb, O.Harris 6+3reb+4ast

Montreal T. - Windsor Exp. 114-122

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Toundra's (9-15) home loss to fifth ranked Windsor Express (14-9) 114-122 on Sunday. Windsor Exp. made 30-of-39 free shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Windsor Exp. had a 43-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Shadell Millinghaus (188-1994, college: Georgetown, KY) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Latin Davis (183-1997, college: WSU, agency: VM Hoops Agency) chipped in a double-double by scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Philip Flory (197-1998, college: UW-Stev.Point) who recorded 33 points (!!!) and Mali-Canadian guard Mambi Diawara (198-1994, college: Calgary) added 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Toundra's coach tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Windsor Exp. maintains fifth position with 14-9 record. Loser Toundra keeps the sixth place with 15 games lost. Windsor Exp. will meet at home higher ranked WV Grind in the next round. Montreal T. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Montreal T.: P.Flory 33+1reb+1ast, M.Diawara 19+7reb+8ast, A.Haynes 11+4reb+2ast, B.Beloti 11+5reb+3ast, D.Welch 11+12reb+1ast, L.Londole 9+2reb+1ast
Windsor Exp.: S.Millinghaus 29+14reb+6ast, L.Davis 22+9reb+10ast, J.Bland 18+2reb+1ast, T.Groce 15+10reb+2ast, K.Hankerson 12+1reb+1ast, J.Hayes 11+12reb+2ast