ABBA Round 11 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

First defeat of league's leader Ottos (4-1) against third ranked Cutie Ovals (4-1) 101-79 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ottos. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Cutie Ovals forced 29 Ottos turnovers. American guard Jabiri Smith (198, college: Shorter) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard Sam Taylor (178-1997, college: NMU) contributed with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American-Gambian center Pindo Drammeh (207-1996, college: Jessup) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 17 rebounds and 7 blocks for Ottos. Ottos' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Cutie Ovals keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ottos and Lava SSW. Ottos will play next round against strong Lava SSW trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Cutie Ovals will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Important game to mention about took place in . Sixth ranked Red Hawks (2-3) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Slam (1-5) 82-79 in the game for the sixth place. It was a great evening for Bryce Smith who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. Andre Burnett helped adding 15 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Bahamas swingman Rolontae Knowles (193-2001, college: Spring Hill, agency: Daggers Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Red Hawks maintains sixth place with 2-3 record. Slam lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with five games lost. Red Hawks will play against higher ranked Flyers (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slam will have a break next round.




Cutie Ovals - Ottos 101-79

First defeat of league's leader Ottos (4-1) against third ranked Cutie Ovals (4-1) 101-79 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Ottos. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Cutie Ovals forced 29 Ottos turnovers. American guard Jabiri Smith (198, college: Shorter) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard Sam Taylor (178-1997, college: NMU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Taylor is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American-Gambian center Pindo Drammeh (207-1996, college: Jessup) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 17 rebounds and 7 blocks and guard Danny Perez added 22 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Ottos. Five Cutie Ovals and four Ottos players scored in double figures. Ottos' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Cutie Ovals keep a position of league leader, which they share with Ottos and Lava SSW. Ottos will play next round against strong Lava SSW trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Cutie Ovals will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Ottos: P.Danny 22+6reb+2ast, P.Drammeh 19+17reb+2ast, W.Christian 13+11reb, S.Nick 12+9reb+5ast, B.Warren 6+1reb+1ast, D.Morlon 3+2reb+5ast
Cutie Ovals: J.Smith 27+11reb+4ast, T.Davis 23+6reb+2ast, J.Owens 18+7reb+3ast, T.Sam 14+11reb+6ast, J.Joseph 10+14reb+2ast, K.Edwards 8+9reb

Slam - Red Hawks 79-82

Important game to mention about took place in . Sixth ranked Red Hawks (2-3) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 7th ranked Slam (1-5) 82-79 in the game for the sixth place. Red Hawks outrebounded Slam 72-45 including a 31-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Red Hawks brought some defensive toughness making 10 blocks. It was a great evening for Bryce Smith who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 16 rebounds. American guard Andre Burnett helped adding 15 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Bahamas swingman Rolontae Knowles (193-2001, college: Spring Hill, agency: Daggers Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Andrew Daigle (190-1997) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Red Hawks maintains sixth place with 2-3 record. Slam lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with five games lost. Red Hawks will play against higher ranked Flyers (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Slam will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Slam: R.Knowles 25+10reb+4ast, D.Andrew 20+9reb+2ast, F.Damion 9+11reb+3ast, H.Felix 9+8reb+8ast, J.Nigel 6+3reb+3ast, V.Andrew 6+3reb+1ast
Red Hawks: B.Smith 20+16reb+1ast, N.McGregor 17+11reb+1ast, A.Burnett 15+6reb+9ast, H.Wright 11+4reb, L.Adams 8+20reb, D.Mubagwa 7+12reb+3ast