NPBA Round 12 (Regular Season): Giants hand first defeat to Sand Dollar

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Sand Dollar (5-1) in Nassau on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Giants (9-0) 90-85. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sand Dollar. The best player for the winners was swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) who had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds. The former international guard Jackson Jacob (186, college: NAIT) chipped in 25 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Van Hutchinson (193) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Undefeated Giants have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Sand Dollar at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Giants will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sand Dollar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Tucker Boys.
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Nassau: Regulators (#3) and Shockers (#6). Shockers were smashed at home by 21 points 75-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a good game for Cleo Sears who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 7 rebounds. Dominique Fernander contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Regulators' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. William Rigby replied with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds for Shockers. Regulators maintains third position with 4-4 record having six points less than leader Rockets. Shockers lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. Regulators will play against Brandon DK (#6) in the next round. Shockers will have a break next round.
Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Nassau: Bahamas Univ. (#3) and Regulators (#3). Regulators were defeated at home 79-83 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Regulators. Worth to mention a great performance of Delano Armbrister who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Alexander Rolle with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds. Regulators' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bahamas Univ. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Regulators keep the third position with four games lost. Bahamas Univ. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Regulators will play against Brandon DK and hope to secure a win.

Rest of the games of round 12 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Brandon DK was crushed by Bahamas Univ. in Nassau 95-71. Sunlight CS was beaten by Zulu MM at home 70-80. Rockets destroyed Shockers on the opponent's court 88-39. Zulu MM was outscored by Rockets in a home game 66-94.
The best stats of 12th round was 32 points by Ryan Turnquest of Rockets.



Bahamas Univ. - Brandon DK 95-71

There was no surprise in Nassau where 6th ranked Brandon DK (1-6) was crushed by third ranked Bahamas Univ. (6-5) 95-71 on Friday. Bahamas Univ. forced 25 Brandon DK turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Brandon DK's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Gabriel Styles who helped to win the game recording 20 points and Javez Martin who added 16 points during the contest. Four Bahamas Univ. players scored in double figures. Bahamas Univ.'s coach felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was forward Kenrico Lockhart (193, college: Lindenwood) with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 17 rebounds and point guard Kevin Wright (178, college: Bevill St.Sumit.) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 assists and 6 steals. Bahamas Univ. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Brandon DK lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with six games lost. Bahamas Univ. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Brandon DK will play against Regulators (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Brandon DK: K.Lockhart 29+17reb+1ast, K.Wright 17+3reb+11ast, D.Turnquest 10+6reb+2ast, K.Phillip 8+9reb, J.Stevenson 5+1reb+1ast, D.Sean 2+6reb+2ast
Bahamas Univ.: S.Gabriel 20+3reb+1ast, A.Delano 18+2reb+1ast, M.Javez 16+4reb+3ast, E.Erquantae 12+4reb+3ast, M.Kamari 6+10reb+2ast, G.Theodore 4+3reb+9ast

Shockers - Regulators 75-96

Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Nassau: Regulators (#3) and Shockers (#6). Shockers were smashed at home by 21 points 75-96 and even the fact of playing on their own court did not help. It was a good game for Cleo Sears who led his team to a victory with 14 points and 7 rebounds. American Dominique Fernander (, college: Hobart) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Regulators' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. William Rigby replied with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds and Dario Mckenzie added 13 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Shockers. Five Regulators and four Shockers players scored in double figures. Regulators maintains third position with 4-4 record having six points less than leader Rockets. Shockers lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost. Regulators will play against Brandon DK (#6) in the next round. Shockers will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Shockers: W.Rigby 31+11reb+1ast, J.Spurgeon 15+5reb+2ast, M.Dario 13+12reb+5ast, T.Blyden 10+16reb+1ast, C.Edmund 3+4reb+2ast, S.Julius 3+2reb
Regulators: S.Cleo 14+7reb, D.Fernander 13+5reb+1ast, C.Cameron 12+4reb, D.Adams 11+4reb, S.Trevor 11+5reb, T.Darville 9+2reb

Giants - Sand Dollar 90-85

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of undefeated Sand Dollar (5-1) in Nassau on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Giants (9-0) 90-85. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Sand Dollar. The best player for the winners was swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) who had a double-double by scoring 37 points (!!!) and 12 rebounds. The former international guard Jackson Jacob (186, college: NAIT) chipped in 25 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Van Hutchinson (193) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists and Dave Davis added 12 points and 15 rebounds respectively. Four Sand Dollar players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Giants have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 9-0 record. Sand Dollar at the other side keeps the second place with one game lost. Giants will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sand Dollar's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Tucker Boys.
Top scorers:
Sand Dollar: V.Hutchinson 19+14reb+8ast, R.Ingraham 18+1reb, N.Jeremy 17+3reb+3ast, D.Dave 12+15reb, S.Rus-Shon 10+3reb, B.Enrico 5+1reb
Giants: D.Musgrove 37+12reb+1ast, J.Jacob 25+3reb+6ast, J.Henfield 11+5reb+1ast, J.Adam 9+10reb+1ast, M.Bain 4+2reb+3ast, E.Bain 2+5reb+3ast

Regulators - Bahamas Univ. 79-83

Another interesting game was again a derby between two local teams from Nassau: Bahamas Univ. (#3) and Regulators (#3). Regulators were defeated at home 79-83 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Regulators. Worth to mention a great performance of Delano Armbrister who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 5 rebounds and Erquantae Edgecombe who added 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals during the contest. The best for the losing side was Alexander Rolle (-1993) with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Canadian guard Zachary Pennerman (, college: Mount Allison) scored 17 points and 6 rebounds. Regulators' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bahamas Univ. have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Regulators keep the third position with four games lost. Bahamas Univ. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Regulators will play against Brandon DK and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Regulators: Z.Pennerman 17+6reb+1ast, A.Rolle 17+10reb+3ast, S.Cleo 10+7reb+1ast, D.Adams 8+8reb+2ast, H.Walkes 8+3reb, D.Fernander 6+2reb+1ast
Bahamas Univ.: A.Delano 21+5reb+1ast, E.Erquantae 17+5reb+4ast, B.Glenderson 12+3reb, M.Javez 11+4reb, M.Kamari 9+6reb+2ast, G.Theodore 7+4reb+5ast

Sunlight CS - Zulu MM 70-80

There was a small surprise when fourth ranked Zulu MM (3-6) defeated on the road their close opponent Sunlight CS (2-6) 80-70 on Sunday. Zulu MM forced 19 Sunlight CS turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of Bertrum Minns who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and forward Jonaldo Joseph (198, college: RWU) who added 17 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Camron Strachan with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds and Michael Turnquest scored 20 points. Zulu MM maintains fourth position with 3-6 record. Sunlight CS lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Sunlight CS: T.Michael 20+2reb+2ast, S.Camron 16+18reb+2ast, H.Kendrick 10+4reb+4ast, W.Shawniko 8+13reb, F.Keith 7+3reb+3ast, K.Tomiko 6+4reb+1ast
Zulu MM: M.Bertrum 20+11reb+3ast, J.Joseph 17+13reb, M.Sherman 10+4reb+3ast, R.Uriah 9+2reb+2ast, S.Lanardo 9+1reb+1ast, G.Rose 6+6reb+1ast

Shockers - Rockets 39-88

Very expected game in Nassau where 6th ranked Shockers (1-7) were rolled over by first ranked Rockets (8-1) 88-39 on Monday. Rockets held Shockers to an opponent 22.1 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.1 percent accuracy of the winners. Rockets forced 20 Shockers turnovers and outrebounded them 55-36 including a 42-25 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of center Kemsey Sylvestre who helped to win the game recording a triple-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals and Roosevelt Whylly who added 16 points and 18 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was William Rigby with 17 points and 6 rebounds and Tyrone Blyden scored 5 points and 8 rebounds. Shockers' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Rockets have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Shockers lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with seven games lost.
Top scorers:
Shockers: W.Rigby 17+6reb, S.Jean 6+3reb+1ast, T.Blyden 5+8reb, M.Dario 4+3reb+2ast, V.McKinney 2, J.Spurgeon 2+1reb+2ast
Rockets: R.Turnquest 23+3reb+2ast, S.Kemsey 20+14reb+11ast, R.Whylly 16+18reb+2ast, D.Beadle 9+5reb+1ast, D.Ferguson 8+6reb+1ast, S.Chris 8+3reb

Zulu MM - Rockets 66-94

Rather predictable result in Nassau where first ranked Rockets (8-1) outscored 4th ranked Zulu MM (3-6) 94-66 on Wednesday. Rockets forced 20 Zulu MM turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Ryan Turnquest who helped to win the game recording 32 points and Dominique Beadle (193) who added 18 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Rockets players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Judino Wilson with 31 points and 9 rebounds and Marc Taylor scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Rockets have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 8-1 record. Loser Zulu MM keeps the fourth place with six games lost.
Top scorers:
Zulu MM: J.Wilson 31+9reb+3ast, M.Taylor 15+6reb+2ast, S.Lanardo 9+4reb+3ast, H.Trevez 6+8reb+7ast, F.Jerome 5+15reb+3ast, R.Uriah 0
Rockets: R.Turnquest 32+4reb, D.Beadle 18+7reb+2ast, L.Armbrister 11+3reb+5ast, R.Whylly 10+8reb+2ast, G.Walkes 7+5reb+5ast, S.Chris 6+6reb+5ast