NPBA Round 7 (Regular Season): Tucker Boys lose to Bamboo SE

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Tucker Boys (2-1) recorded its first loss on the court of third ranked Bamboo SE on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Bamboo SE 100-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tucker Boys. Bamboo SE dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Tucker Boys' 40. Rameno King fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Guard David Taylor chipped in 16 points. Bamboo SE's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Clayton Tucker produced 31 points for lost side. Bamboo SE have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Tucker Boys at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with Island DR. Bamboo SE are looking forward to face Mekaddish M. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tucker Boys will have a break next round.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Nassau: Giants (#4) and Shockers (#7). Giants (3-1) crushed visiting Shockers (1-2) by 16 points 101-85. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. Jackson Jacob contributed with 26 points for the winners. William Rigby answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) for Shockers. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Giants have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 3-1 record. Shockers at the other side keep the seventh position with two games lost. Giants will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shockers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Rockets.
Undefeated leader Rockets delivered the fourth consecutive victory on Monday night. This time they beat bottom-ranked Stampers (0-3) 76-67 in Nassau. It was a great evening for Roosevelt Whylly who led his team to a victory scoring 8 points and 11 rebounds. Rockets' coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Kendrick Humes responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds. Rockets have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Loser Stampers still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Regulators and Mekaddish M.. Rockets' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Shockers.

In the last game of round 7 Bamboo SE defeated Zulu MM in a road game 73-71.



Rockets - Stampers 76-67

Undefeated leader Rockets delivered the fourth consecutive victory on Monday night. This time they beat bottom-ranked Stampers (0-3) 76-67 in Nassau. Rockets outrebounded Stampers 60-41 including 25 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Roosevelt Whylly who led his team to a victory scoring 8 points and 11 rebounds. The former international guard Abel Joseph (200-1990, college: Holland) helped adding 5 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Rockets' coach used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Kendrick Humes responded with 24 points and 5 rebounds and Camron Strachan scored 6 points and 11 rebounds. Rockets have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 4-0 record. Loser Stampers still closes the standings with three games lost. They share the position with Regulators and Mekaddish M.. Rockets' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Nassau to the arena Shockers.
Top scorers:
Stampers: K.Humes 24+5reb+2ast, M.Turnquest 12+1reb+1ast, A.Major 9+5reb+1ast, C.Butler 8+4reb, C.Strachan 6+11reb+2ast, T.King 4+7reb+1ast
Rockets: K.Sylvestre 12+5reb+1ast, C.Storr 12+6reb+2ast, R.Turnquest 9+1reb, D.Ferguson 9+9reb, R.Whylly 8+11reb+3ast, G.Walkes 7+4reb+2ast

Zulu MM - Bamboo SE 71-73

There was no surprise in Nassau where bottom-ranked Zulu MM (0-2) was edged by third ranked Bamboo SE (4-1) 73-71 on Wednesday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bamboo SE made 9 blocks. It was a great evening for guard David Taylor who led his team to a victory scoring 11 points and 7 assists. Guard Mikhail Rolle (190-1994, college: St.Thomas, FL) helped adding 21 points. Rolle is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side Trevez Hamilton responded with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 16 rebounds and Bertrum Minns scored 15 points and 8 rebounds. Four Zulu MM players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Bamboo SE have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Loser Zulu MM still closes the standings with two games lost. Bamboo SE will meet Mekaddish M. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Zulu MM will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Zulu MM: J.Joseph 16+7reb, B.Minns 15+8reb+1ast, B.Altidor 11+2reb+1ast, T.Hamilton 11+16reb+2ast, L.Sweeting 6, J.Wilson 3+3reb+2ast
Bamboo SE: M.Rolle 21+1reb, F.Bethel 15+5reb, D.Taylor 11+4reb+7ast, C.Francis 8+7reb+2ast, R.King 6+14reb, J.Ferguson 5+2reb

Giants - Shockers 101-85

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Nassau: Giants (#4) and Shockers (#7). Giants (3-1) crushed visiting Shockers (1-2) by 16 points 101-85. Giants dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Shockers' 32. Giants forced 21 Shockers turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of swingman Dylan Musgrove (190, college: Southeastern) who helped to win the game recording 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds. The former international guard Jackson Jacob (186, college: NAIT) contributed with 26 points for the winners. William Rigby answered with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) and Jeron Smith added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists in the effort for Shockers. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Giants have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 3-1 record. Shockers at the other side keep the seventh position with two games lost. Giants will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shockers' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Nassau Rockets.
Top scorers:
Shockers: M.Johnson 21+3reb, W.Rigby 21+13reb+2ast, J.Smith 17+6reb+7ast, C.Johnson 10, S.Johnson 9+2reb, D.Mckenzie 5+7reb+5ast
Giants: D.Musgrove 33+9reb+1ast, J.Jacob 26+2reb+2ast, J.Henfield 16+6reb+4ast, K.Cooper 9+7reb, J.Wilson 6+4reb+2ast, B.Strachan 5+3reb

Bamboo SE - Tucker Boys 100-79

Tucker Boys (2-1) recorded its first loss on the court of third ranked Bamboo SE on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Bamboo SE 100-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tucker Boys. Bamboo SE dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Tucker Boys' 40. Rameno King fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Guard David Taylor chipped in 16 points. Five Bamboo SE players scored in double figures. Bamboo SE's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Clayton Tucker produced 31 points and Dennis Turnquest added 15 points respectively for lost side. Bamboo SE have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Tucker Boys at the other side dropped to the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with Island DR. Bamboo SE are looking forward to face Mekaddish M. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tucker Boys will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tucker Boys: C.Tucker 31+2reb+2ast, D.Turnquest 15+2reb+3ast, L.Rahming 7+6reb+1ast, L.Bain 6, J.Stubbs 6+3reb, R.Swaby 6+4reb+1ast
Bamboo SE: D.Taylor 16+1reb+3ast, M.Rolle 15+1reb+3ast, R.King 15+16reb+1ast, J.Dalmond 10+7reb+1ast, A.Charlow 10+3reb+1ast, R.Dean 8+1reb+2ast