NPBA Round 10: Bahamas Univ. keeps a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by ESL.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Bahamas Univ. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Bahamas Univ. smashed 4th ranked Wolverines in Nassau 98-75. Bahamas Univ. forced 20 Wolverines turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. Bahamas Univ. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Wolverines' players. 28 personal fouls committed by Wolverines helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Kemsy Sylvestre fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. point guard Robert Joseph (178, college: N.Okl.-Enid. JC) chipped in 32 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Bahamas Univ.'s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Selwyn Mckenzie produced 20 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Rockets and High Flyers. Newly promoted Wolverines dropped to the third place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Nassau: Abaco Strong (#4) and Defenders (#5). Defenders were defeated at home 83-95 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Worth to mention a great performance of Tevin Hudson who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Chauncey Cooper contributed with 21 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Gregory Seymour replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 19 rebounds for Defenders. Newly promoted Abaco Strong maintains fourth position with 3-2 record. Defenders lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with six games lost. Abaco Strong's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Giants.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Nassau: Rockets (#2) and Rebels (#6). Rebels were defeated at home 70-81 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Able Joseph had a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners. Rockets' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Theo Ferguson responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Rockets (5-1) keep a position of league leader, which they share with Bahamas Univ. and High Flyers. Newly promoted Rebels still closes the standings with five games lost. Rockets' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau BIBT Great W..
Another interesting game was again a derby match of two teams from Nassau: Shockers (#3) and Uptown Cuts (#5). Shockers (5-3) won against visiting Uptown Cuts (2-5) 72-67. Lenny Oscar notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort. Shockers maintains third position with 5-3 record behind leader Bahamas Univ. Newly promoted Uptown Cuts keep the fifth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Another interesting game was also this time a derby match between local teams from Nassau: Wolverines (#4) and Defenders (#5). Wolverines (4-5) won against visiting Defenders (1-6) 96-91. Selwyn Mckenzie fired 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Wolverines moved-up to third place. Defenders lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. Wolverines' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau .

The best stats of 10th round was 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists by Leon Rahming of Defenders.

Defenders - Abaco Strong 83-95

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Nassau: Abaco Strong (#4) and Defenders (#5). Defenders were defeated at home 83-95 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. Abaco Strong forced 19 Defenders turnovers. Defenders were plagued by 33 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Tevin Hudson who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Chauncey Cooper contributed with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Gregory Seymour replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 19 rebounds and Carrington Dean added 10 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Defenders. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted Abaco Strong maintains fourth position with 3-2 record. Defenders lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth place with six games lost. Abaco Strong's supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Giants.
Top scorers:
Abaco Strong: T.Hudson 33+6reb+4ast, C.Chauncey 21+15reb+1ast, M.Wensun 15+16reb+1ast, J.Enrico 10+5reb+3ast, G.Basil 9+4reb, B.Timothy 7+5reb+9ast
Defenders: S.Gregory 18+19reb+2ast, T.Clayton 16+3reb+2ast, B.Chakeil 12+6reb+2ast, D.Carrington 10+10reb+3ast, R.Leon 8+5reb+2ast, W.Windell 6+8reb

Rebels - Rockets 70-81

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Nassau: Rockets (#2) and Rebels (#6). Rebels were defeated at home 70-81 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Able Joseph had a triple-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Danrad Knowles (208-92, college: Houston) chipped in 18 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Four Rockets players scored in double figures. Rockets' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side forward Theo Ferguson responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and Deniro Kemp scored 17 points and 8 rebounds. Rockets (5-1) keep a position of league leader, which they share with Bahamas Univ. and High Flyers. Newly promoted Rebels still closes the standings with five games lost. Rockets' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau BIBT Great W..
Top scorers:
Rockets: D.Knowles 18+13reb+1ast, C.Pinder 16+10reb+1ast, R.Turnquest 16, J.Able 14+10reb+12ast, D.Ferguson 6+5reb, G.Walkes 5+5reb+3ast
Rebels: K.Deniro 17+8reb+2ast, T.Ferguson 13+12reb+3ast, J.Adderley 12+2reb+1ast, C.Martin 10+3reb+2ast, T.Sands Jr. 9+7reb+1ast, C.Jason 8+5reb+4ast

Shockers - Uptown Cuts 72-67

Another interesting game was again a derby match of two teams from Nassau: Shockers (#3) and Uptown Cuts (#5). Shockers (5-3) won against visiting Uptown Cuts (2-5) 72-67. They outrebounded Uptown Cuts 68-50 including a 26-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. 27 personal fouls committed by Uptown Cuts helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Point guard Lenny Oscar notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Rameno King supported him with 6 points and 23 rebounds. Even a double-double of 21 points and 15 rebounds by Colton Albury did not help to save the game for Uptown Cuts. Guard Mitch Bain (188, college: Iowa Lakes CC) added 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for lost side. Shockers maintains third position with 5-3 record behind leader Bahamas Univ. Newly promoted Uptown Cuts keep the fifth place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Shockers: L.Oscar 26+13reb+2ast, H.McKenzie 14+11reb+3ast, T.King 10+5reb+2ast, P.Brice 8+6reb+3ast, R.King 6+23reb, W.Rigby 5+3reb
Uptown Cuts: C.Albury 21+15reb, S.Dean 10+7reb+1ast, S.Burrows 9+3reb+3ast, M.Bain 9+9reb+5ast, C.Miller 8+8reb+1ast, N.Scavella 5+4reb+1ast

Bahamas Univ. - Wolverines 98-75

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Bahamas Univ. as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Bahamas Univ. smashed 4th ranked Wolverines in Nassau 98-75. Bahamas Univ. forced 20 Wolverines turnovers. They shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 51.4 percentage. Bahamas Univ. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Wolverines' players. 28 personal fouls committed by Wolverines helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Kemsy Sylvestre fired a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Point guard Robert Joseph (178, college: N.Okl.-Enid. JC) chipped in 32 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Bahamas Univ.'s coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Selwyn Mckenzie produced 20 points and 9 rebounds and American Dominique Fernander (, college: Hobart) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Rockets and High Flyers. Newly promoted Wolverines dropped to the third place with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Bahamas Univ.: R.Joseph 32+8reb+6ast, K.Sylvestre 24+14reb+8ast, U.Johnson 16+1reb+3ast, C.McKenzie 10+4reb+2ast, D.Dean 4+3reb+4ast, T.Grant 4+2reb
Wolverines: M.Selwyn 20+9reb, L.Charaz 16+4reb+2ast, D.Fernander 12+9reb+1ast, D.Mackey 10+1reb+2ast, G.Lightbourne 7+3reb+2ast, H.Curry 5+2reb+2ast

Wolverines - Defenders 96-91

Another interesting game was also this time a derby match between local teams from Nassau: Wolverines (#4) and Defenders (#5). Wolverines (4-5) won against visiting Defenders (1-6) 96-91. Strangely Defenders outrebounded Wolverines 63-51 including 24 on the offensive glass. Defenders were plagued by 34 personal fouls down the stretch. Selwyn Mckenzie fired 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Henderson Curry chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Gregory Seymour produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 23 rebounds and Leon Rahming added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Wolverines moved-up to third place. Defenders lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with six games lost. Wolverines' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau .
Top scorers:
Wolverines: M.Selwyn 23+5reb, G.Lightbourne 17+4reb+2ast, H.Curry 16+7reb+1ast, D.Mackey 10+10reb+3ast, L.Charaz 10+8reb+5ast, D.Fernander 10+11reb+1ast
Defenders: D.Carrington 17+6reb+2ast, R.Leon 16+7reb+6ast, T.Clayton 14+5reb+3ast, B.Chakeil 13+6reb+3ast, S.Gregory 13+23reb+1ast, R.Dean 11+6reb



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