Round 7 (Regular Season): Newfoundland R. keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Rogues as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Rogues defeated leader Kraken in St. John's 120-102. Newfoundland R. forced 19 Rhode Island K. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Rashad Smith (193, college: Idaho) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import guard Dedric De Boyd (195-1998, college: Tennessee St.) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Rogues' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Armani Baker (188, college: Dean) answered with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Rhode Island K.As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. which they share with defeated Rhode Island K.. Rhode Island K. at the other side still keeps top with two games lost. Rhode Island K. will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Newfoundland R. will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked London at home.
Leading Wranglers (0-7) recorded its seventh loss on the court of sixth ranked Windsor Express. Visitors were defeated by Windsor Express 99-90. It was a great evening for point guard Latin Davis (183-1997, college: WSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. Will Brown helped adding 13 points and 17 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Devonte Pratt (185-1994, college: Angelo St.) responded with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Windsor Express have a solid series of three victories in a row. Windsor Exp. (3-1) moved-up to fifth place. Glass City W. at the other side still keeps top with seven games lost. Windsor Exp. will play against league's second-placed KW Titans in Kitchener in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Glass City W. will play on the road against Jamestown and hopes to get finally their first victory.
A very close game took place in London between Five and London Lightning. Fourth ranked Five (4-1) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd placed London Lightning (5-4). Five managed to escape with a 1-point win 129-128 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for JD Miller who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. Five's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Corey Boyd came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds for London in the defeat. Five have a solid series of four victories in a row. Sudbury F. maintains fourth place with 4-1 record. Loser London Lightning keeps the third position with four games lost. Sudbury F. will meet at home Pontiac P. (#6) in the next round. London will play against the league's leader Newfoundland R. in St. John's and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Pontiac P. was beaten by KW Titans on the road 115-112. Sudbury F. won against London on its own court 108-91. Winless Rhode Island K. was outscored by Newfoundland R. in St. John's 119-93. KW Titans were rolled over Windsor Exp. at home 97-117. Pontiac P. was defeated by London on the opponent's court 121-107.
The most impressive performance of 7th round was 25 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists by Billy White of London L..



Newfoundland R. - Rhode Island K. 120-102

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Rogues as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Rogues defeated leader Kraken in St. John's 120-102. Newfoundland R. forced 19 Rhode Island K. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Rashad Smith (193, college: Idaho) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import guard Dedric De Boyd (195-1998, college: Tennessee St.) contributed with 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Smith is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Rogues' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Armani Baker (188, college: Dean) answered with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Noel Moffatt (196-1993) added 19 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Rhode Island K.Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. which they share with defeated Rhode Island K.. Rhode Island K. at the other side still keeps top with two games lost. Rhode Island K. will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest in order to get back on the winning path. Newfoundland R. will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked London at home.
Top scorers:
Newfoundland R.: D.De Boyd 23+6reb+3ast, R.Smith 18+10reb+4ast, G.Kanku 15+2reb+2ast, T.Ferguson 15+3reb+2ast, M.Roper 14+6reb+6ast, D.Weaver 13+5reb+3ast
Rhode Island K.: A.Baker 32+11reb+4ast, J.Winbush 19+7reb+3ast, N.Moffatt 19+11reb, T.Rowe 17+6reb+4ast, M.Resnick 12+4reb+4ast, J.Batista 3+5reb+1ast

London L. - Sudbury F. 128-129

A very close game took place in London between Five and London Lightning. Fourth ranked Five (4-1) got a very close victory on the road over 3rd placed London Lightning (5-4). Five managed to escape with a 1-point win 129-128 on Saturday evening. Sudbury F. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward JD Miller (203-1996, college: TCU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Duane Notice (188-1994, college: S.Carolina, agency: Inception Sports) accounted for 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Five's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American center Corey Boyd (206-1998) came up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 15 rebounds and the other American import point guard Chris Jones (182-1991, college: Louisville, agency: Haylett Sports) added 16 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for London in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Five have a solid series of four victories in a row. Sudbury F. maintains fourth place with 4-1 record. Loser London Lightning keeps the third position with four games lost. Sudbury F. will meet at home Pontiac P. (#6) in the next round. London will play against the league's leader Newfoundland R. in St. John's and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sudbury F.: C.Marquardt 25+4reb+1ast, J.Miller 24+13reb+3ast, J.Billinger 21+3reb+4ast, D.Notice 19+6reb+7ast, J.Jackson 18+5reb+3ast, A.Williams 12+15reb+1ast
London L.: P.Parks 26+2reb+1ast, C.Boyd 24+15reb+1ast, B.White 17+4reb+2ast, C.Jones 16+11reb+8ast, J.Kindred 14+5reb+2ast, J.Taylor-Ford 11+6reb+4ast

KW Titans - Pontiac P. 115-112

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Titans (5-3) edged 5th ranked Pharaohs (3-4) in Kitchener 115-112 on Sunday. KW Titans outrebounded Pontiac P. 49-37 including a 18-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Jordan Burns (188-1997, college: Colgate) who led the winners and scored 28 points and 8 assists. Swingman Sam Akano (196-1993, college: TxWes) accounted for 15 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Guard Khalil Gracey (196, college: Rochester, MI) came up with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and point guard James Towns (178-1998, college: Niagara) added 17 points and 6 assists respectively for Pontiac P. in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. KW Titans moved-up to second place. Loser Pharaohs dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. KW Titans will meet Windsor Exp. (#5) on the road in the next round. Pontiac P. will play against Sudbury F. in Sudbury and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
KW Titans: J.Burns 28+4reb+8ast, D.Welch 20+5reb+2ast, D.Baulkman 16+5reb+2ast, S.Akano 15+11reb+5ast, D.Jones 11+7reb+1ast, R.Smith 10+6reb
Pontiac P.: T.Temple 21+4reb+2ast, K.Gracey 18+5reb+9ast, J.Towns 17+4reb+6ast, D.Burton 14, J.Grayer 12+11reb+1ast, T.Adams-Harrison 11+3reb+1ast

Windsor Exp. - Glass City W. 99-90

Leading Wranglers (0-7) recorded its seventh loss on the court of sixth ranked Windsor Express. Visitors were defeated by Windsor Express 99-90. Windsor Exp. outrebounded Glass City W. 51-40 including a 41-30 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great evening for point guard Latin Davis (183-1997, college: WSU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. American center Will Brown (213-1997, college: Fayetteville St.) helped adding 13 points and 17 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Devonte Pratt (185-1994, college: Angelo St.) responded with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import forward Dalonte Brown (201-1998, college: Miami, OH) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Five Windsor Exp. and four Glass City W. players scored in double figures. Windsor Express have a solid series of three victories in a row. Windsor Exp. (3-1) moved-up to fifth place. Glass City W. at the other side still keeps top with seven games lost. Windsor Exp. will play against league's second-placed KW Titans in Kitchener in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Glass City W. will play on the road against Jamestown and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Windsor Exp.: L.Davis 23+6reb+11ast, C.Gaines 18+10reb+1ast, M.Bruce 16+5reb, W.Brown 13+17reb+2ast, T.Maddox Jr. 12+2reb+4ast, C.Blaydes 9+3reb+2ast
Glass City W.: D.Pratt 28+6reb+4ast, J.Reliford 17+3reb+3ast, L.Maranka 13+8reb, D.Brown 12+12reb+1ast, K.Meyer 8+5reb, T.Nyx 5+5reb+2ast

Sudbury F. - London L. 108-91

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 3rd placed London Lightning (5-4) lost to fourth ranked Five (4-1) in Sudbury 91-108 on Monday. It was an exceptional evening for swingman JaMyrin Jackson (192-1998, college: Lansing CC) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 11 rebounds. American forward JD Miller (203-1996, college: TCU) accounted for 25 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side. Five's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American Paul Parks (-1990) came up with 22 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import center Corey Boyd (206-1998) added 13 points and 10 rebounds respectively for London in the defeat. Four London players scored in double figures. Five have a solid series of four victories in a row. Sudbury F. maintains fourth place with 4-1 record. Loser London Lightning keeps the third position with four games lost. Sudbury F. will meet at home Pontiac P. (#6) in the next round. London will play against the league's leader Newfoundland R. in St. John's and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sudbury F.: J.Jackson 35+11reb+2ast, J.Miller 25+9reb+2ast, J.Simmons 9, D.Notice 8+3reb+4ast, J.Billinger 8+3reb+5ast, D.Bernard 7+3reb+4ast
London L.: P.Parks 22+6reb+1ast, C.Jones 15+4reb+1ast, C.Boyd 13+10reb, M.Ottey 13+2reb, J.Kindred 11+3reb+2ast, D.Williams Jr. 7+7reb+6ast

Newfoundland R. - Rhode Island K. 119-93

There was a small surprise when third ranked Rogues (5-2) rolled over leader Kraken (0-2) in St. John's 119-93 on Saturday. Newfoundland R. forced 23 Rhode Island K. turnovers. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Rashad Smith (193, college: Idaho) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Amanze Ngumezi (206-2000, college: Mercer) accounted for 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Worth to mention Smith played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Rogues' coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Armani Baker (188, college: Dean) came up with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 11 rebounds and Joshua Winbush (201, college: A&M-Commerce) added 20 points respectively for Rhode Island K. in the defeat. Five Newfoundland R. and four Rhode Island K. players scored in double figures. Newfoundland R. keeps a position of league leader which they share with defeated Rhode Island K.. Loser Kraken still keeps top with two games lost. Newfoundland R. will meet at home London (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Rhode Island K. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Newfoundland R.: R.Smith 22+6reb+3ast, T.Wright III 16+5reb, G.Kanku 16+4reb+3ast, A.Ngumezi 15+6reb+2ast, T.Ferguson 13+4reb+3ast, Z.Woody 11+3reb+3ast
Rhode Island K.: A.Baker 28+11reb+3ast, J.Winbush 20+4reb+1ast, M.Resnick 12+10reb+1ast, T.Rowe 10+10reb, J.Batista 9+3reb+3ast, N.Moffatt 8+1reb

KW Titans - Windsor Exp. 97-117

There was a minor upset when 3rd placed Titans (5-3) were outscored by sixth ranked Windsor Express (3-1) in Kitchener 117-97 on Friday. Windsor Exp. made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Windsor Exp. outrebounded KW Titans 49-34 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Windsor Exp. shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 56.7 percentage. It was an exceptional evening for point guard Latin Davis (183-1997, college: WSU) who led the winners and scored 29 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. American guard Tray Maddox Jr (193-2000, college: W.Michigan) accounted for 22 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. American guard Dee Barnes (193-2000, college: Shaw) came up with 25 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Jordan Burns (188-1997, college: Colgate) added 15 points and 6 assists respectively for KW Titans in the defeat. Five Windsor Exp. and four KW Titans players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Windsor Express have a solid series of three victories in a row. Windsor Exp. moved-up to fifth place. Loser Titans dropped to the second position with three games lost. Windsor Exp. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. KW Titans will play against Windsor Exp. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Windsor Exp.: L.Davis 29+9reb+8ast, T.Maddox Jr. 22+8reb+2ast, M.Bruce 21+2reb+3ast, C.Blaydes 17+7reb+1ast, W.Brown 12+10reb, C.Gaines 8+8reb+1ast
KW Titans: D.Barnes 25+5reb, J.Burns 15+2reb+6ast, S.Akano 15+4reb+1ast, D.Jones 13+7reb+2ast, D.Welch 9+5reb, R.Smith 9+5reb+2ast

London L. - Pontiac P. 121-107

Everything went according to plan when third ranked London Lightning (5-4) defeated at home 5th ranked Pharaohs (3-4) 121-107 on Friday. London made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for Billy White (203-1989, college: SDSU) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Point guard Chris Jones (182-1991, college: Louisville, agency: Haylett Sports) accounted for 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals for the winning side. Guard Khalil Gracey (196, college: Rochester, MI) came up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds and point guard James Towns (178-1998, college: Niagara) added 22 points and 7 assists respectively for Pontiac P. in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Pharaohs' coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. London maintains third place with 5-4 record having just seven point less than leader Meriden Sons. Loser Pharaohs dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. London will meet league's leader Newfoundland R. in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Pontiac P. will play against Sudbury F. (#4) in Sudbury and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
London L.: B.White 25+12reb+7ast, C.Jones 19+8reb+6ast, M.Ottey 17+4reb+4ast, J.Kindred 15+8reb, C.Boyd 15+6reb+1ast, P.Parks 10+2reb+1ast
Pontiac P.: K.Gracey 23+10reb+2ast, J.Towns 22+1reb+7ast, L.Adams 19+4reb+3ast, T.Temple 18+6reb+4ast, J.Grayer 11+3reb+2ast, O.Little Jr. 6+5reb