BABA Round 9 (Regular Season): Pinelands keep a leadership position

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Pinelands as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Pinelands smashed 6th ranked Lakers in Bridgetown 104-73. Pinelands dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Lakers' 40. Pinelands forced 25 Lakers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for guard Rasheed Maynard (188-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. The former international guard Deroni Hurley (175-2001) contributed with 23 points and 5 assists for the winners. Naturalized Grenadian forward Jehu Lafeuillee (203, college: IU East) answered with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks for Lakers. Undefeated Pinelands (10-0) have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Lakers at the other side keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Lakers will play next round against strong Celtics trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bridgetown - Celtics. Pinelands will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Tridents. It will be extra interesting game as Tridents is their local rival from Bridgetown.
Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Bridgetown: Cavaliers (#2) and Spartans (#8). Cavaliers (10-1) crushed visiting Spartans (0-11) by 45 points 118-73. Swingman Deveron Knight (190-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 42 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for the winners and Adriel Brathwaite chipped in 18 points and 15 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Kadian Brathwaite with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Cavaliers. They maintain second place with 10-1 record having just one point less than leader Pinelands. Spartans lost their eleventh game in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Cavaliers will play against Warrens (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Spartans will have a break next round.
Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Bridgetown: Bulls (#3) and Lakers (#6). Lakers were defeated at home 79-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. Kemar Benn nailed a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Jehu Lafeuillee came up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 4 blocks for Lakers in the defeat. Bulls maintains third place with 7-3 record having just three points less than leader Pinelands. Loser Lakers keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Bulls' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bridgetown Celtics.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Bulls smashed Spartans on the road 95-65. Cavaliers destroyed Tridents on its own court 101-40. Celtics outscored Warrens in Bridgetown 97-70. Celtics lost to defending champion Pinelands at home 65-82. Tridents defeated Warrens on the opponent's court 78-65.
The most impressive performance of 9th round was 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists by Nayiib Browne of Tridents.



Cavaliers - Spartans 118-73

Another exciting game was a derby match between two teams from Bridgetown: Cavaliers (#2) and Spartans (#8). Cavaliers (10-1) crushed visiting Spartans (0-11) by 45 points 118-73. Cavaliers dominated down low during the game scoring 98 of its points in the paint compared to Spartans' 54. Cavaliers forced 29 Spartans turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Spartans' players. Swingman Deveron Knight (190-2000) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 42 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for the winners and forward Adriel Brathwaite (, college: Orange CC) chipped in 18 points and 15 rebounds. Four Cavaliers players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Kadian Brathwaite with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 13 rebounds and Jamal Alleyne scored 20 points. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Cavaliers. They maintain second place with 10-1 record having just one point less than leader Pinelands. Spartans lost their eleventh game in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Cavaliers will play against Warrens (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Spartans will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Spartans: B.Kadian 28+13reb+1ast, J.Alleyne 20+3reb+2ast, H.Sean 11+10reb+3ast, M.Ryan 6+6reb+2ast, F.Dale 4+3reb+2ast, L.King 4+10reb+2ast
Cavaliers: K.Deveron 42+10reb+2ast, P.Gavin 20+5reb+2ast, A.Brathwaite 18+15reb+2ast, D.Hunte 12+4ast, Z.Cave 10+4reb+2ast, J.Smith 9+4reb+6ast

Lakers - Bulls 79-87

Another exciting game was again a derby between two local teams from Bridgetown: Bulls (#3) and Lakers (#6). Lakers were defeated at home 79-87 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The former international forward Kemar Benn (198-2001, college: Baton Rouge) nailed a double-double by scoring 26 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and Simeon Maynard accounted for 19 points and 10 rebounds. Four Bulls players scored in double figures. Naturalized Grenadian forward Jehu Lafeuillee (203, college: IU East) came up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 15 rebounds and 4 blocks and forward Scott Wharton added 18 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Lakers in the defeat. Bulls maintains third place with 7-3 record having just three points less than leader Pinelands. Loser Lakers keep the sixth position with eight games lost. Bulls' supporters look forward to another derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bridgetown Celtics.
Top scorers:
Lakers: J.Lafeuillee 34+15reb, W.Scott 18+5reb+1ast, B.Keefe 11+5reb+4ast, M.Jones 7+7reb+5ast, W.David 6+7reb+5ast, L.J 3+1reb+4ast
Bulls: K.Benn 26+13reb+2ast, M.Simeon 19+10reb+3ast, G.Rahiim 18+6reb+4ast, A.Marsh 12+6reb+5ast, G.Khaleb 8+3reb+1ast, S.Newton 4+1reb

Spartans - Bulls 65-95

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Bulls (7-3) crushed bottom-ranked Spartans (0-11) in Bridgetown 95-65 on Sunday. Bulls forced 19 Spartans turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Bulls made 8 blocks. The former international power forward Akeem Marsh (208-1986) nailed a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Simeon Maynard accounted for 21 points. Five Bulls players scored in double figures. Karlos Greenidge came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds and Sean Harding added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for Spartans in the defeat. Bulls maintains third place with 7-3 record having just three points less than leader Pinelands. Spartans lost their eleventh game in a row. They still close the standings with 11 games lost. Bulls' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bridgetown Celtics.
Top scorers:
Spartans: G.Karlos 22+17reb+2ast, H.Sean 15+4reb+4ast, B.Kadian 11+6reb, P.Harewood 8+10reb+4ast, J.Alleyne 7+5reb+4ast, G.Trishon 2+3reb+2ast
Bulls: M.Simeon 21+1reb+3ast, S.Newton 13+3reb+2ast, G.Rahiim 13+4reb+6ast, G.Khaleb 13+3reb+2ast, K.Benn 11+10reb+3ast, M.Alleng 10+8reb+2ast

Cavaliers - Tridents 101-40

Rather expected game when 5th ranked Tridents (4-7) were smashed by second ranked Cavaliers (10-1) in Bridgetown 101-40 on Sunday. Cavaliers held Tridents to an opponent 23.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 41.1 percent accuracy of the winners and had 18 for 27 from the free-throw line, while Tridents only scored one point from the stripe. Cavaliers forced 40 Tridents turnovers and outrebounded them 61-43 including a 25-10 advantage in offensive rebounds. Cavaliers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cavaliers made 9 blocks. Forward Adriel Brathwaite (, college: Orange CC) nailed a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds for the winning side and the former international forward Saeed Norville (201-1992) accounted for 15 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Cavaliers players scored in double figures. Forward Antoine Winter came up with 16 points and 8 rebounds and forward Tristan Yarde added 8 points and 13 rebounds respectively for Tridents in the defeat. Tridents' coach C. Edwards gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Cavaliers. They maintain second place with 10-1 record having just one point less than leader Pinelands. Loser Tridents keep the fifth position with seven games lost. Cavaliers will meet at home Warrens (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Tridents' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bridgetown to the arena Pinelands.
Top scorers:
Tridents: W.Antoine 16+8reb+2ast, Y.Tristan 8+13reb, H.Joshua 5+6reb+1ast, B.Khade 3+3reb+1ast, N.Jones 3+2reb, B.Nayiib 3+8reb+5ast
Cavaliers: A.Brathwaite 23+15reb, K.Deveron 18+6reb+2ast, S.Norville 15+8reb+7ast, D.Hunte 15+7reb+2ast, R.Brandon 9+6reb+1ast, P.Gavin 8+6reb+5ast

Warrens - Celtics 70-97

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Celtics (6-4) rolled over on the road 7th ranked Warrens (2-8) 97-70 on Sunday. Celtics forced 22 Warrens turnovers and outrebounded them 54-38 including 22 on the offensive glass. R Brewster nailed 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and power forward Joel Hunte accounted for 15 points and 16 rebounds. Center Jonathan Dottin (203) came up with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and guard Kaliel Austin added 9 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists respectively for Warrens in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Celtics maintains fourth place with 6-4 record. Warrens lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. Celtics' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bridgetown to the arena Lakers.
Top scorers:
Warrens: B.Hope 15+2reb+3ast, J.Dottin 15+10reb+1ast, J.King 10+2reb, A.Kaliel 9+5reb+9ast, S.Greig 8+7reb+1ast, K.Boyce 4+6reb+4ast
Celtics: B.R 23+8reb+4ast, T.Greenidge 22+6reb+3ast, J.Hunte 15+16reb+2ast, A.Joseph-Thorne 9+1reb+5ast, A.Jered 9+5reb, C.Joshua 7+4reb

Pinelands - Lakers 104-73

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Pinelands as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Pinelands smashed 6th ranked Lakers in Bridgetown 104-73. Pinelands dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Lakers' 40. Pinelands forced 25 Lakers turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for guard Rasheed Maynard (188-2000) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists and 5 steals. The former international guard Deroni Hurley (175-2001) contributed with 23 points and 5 assists for the winners. Five Pinelands players scored in double figures. Naturalized Grenadian forward Jehu Lafeuillee (203, college: IU East) answered with a double-double by scoring 27 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks and Keefe Birkette added 11 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Lakers. Pinelands (10-0) have an impressive series of ten victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Lakers at the other side keep the sixth place with eight games lost. Lakers will play next round against strong Celtics trying to get back on the winning streak. It will be a derby game for which supporters look forward to, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bridgetown - Celtics. Pinelands will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Tridents. It will be extra interesting game as Tridents is their local rival from Bridgetown.
Top scorers:
Lakers: J.Lafeuillee 27+18reb+2ast, M.Jones 12+4reb+4ast, B.Keefe 11+9reb+2ast, W.David 9+5reb+3ast, R.Jemmott 9+7reb+3ast, W.Scott 5+2reb
Pinelands: R.Maynard 23+10reb+9ast, D.Hurley 23+4reb+5ast, D.Hurley 17+4reb, K.Brathwaite 13+8reb+1ast, J.Gill 11+4reb+2ast, D.Kyhia 8+7reb+1ast

Celtics - Pinelands 65-82

Not a big story in a game when 4th placed Celtics (6-4) lost to leader Pinelands (10-0) in Bridgetown 65-82 on Tuesday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Pinelands made 7 blocks. Guard Rasheed Maynard (188-2000) nailed 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and the former international guard Deroni Hurley (175-2001) accounted for 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Theo Greenidge came up with 20 points and 7 rebounds and power forward Joel Hunte added 7 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals respectively for Celtics in the defeat. The victory was the tenth consecutive win for Pinelands. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Loser Celtics keep the fourth place with four games lost. Pinelands' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Bridgetown Tridents.
Top scorers:
Celtics: T.Greenidge 20+7reb+2ast, T.King 10+7reb+2ast, A.Joseph-Thorne 7+7reb+1ast, J.Hunte 7+9reb+4ast, B.R 6+3reb+2ast, D.Markahli 6+3reb+2ast
Pinelands: R.Maynard 24+8reb+4ast, D.Hurley 14+6reb+4ast, K.Adams 13+4reb+5ast, D.Hurley 9+7reb+2ast, J.Moore 8+9reb+1ast, J.Gill 8+1reb+1ast

Warrens - Tridents 65-78

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Tridents (4-7) defeated on the road 7th ranked Warrens (2-8) 78-65 on Tuesday. Tridents dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Warrens' 24. They outrebounded Warrens 50-29 including a 27-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Forward Antoine Winter nailed 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and guard Nayiib Browne accounted for 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Tridents players scored in double figures. Guard Kaliel Austin came up with 16 points and 4 assists and center Jonathan Dottin (203) added 6 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Warrens in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tridents maintains fifth place with 4-7 record. Warrens lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the seventh position with eight games lost. Tridents' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Bridgetown to the arena Pinelands.
Top scorers:
Warrens: A.Kaliel 16+4reb+4ast, B.Hope 11+1ast, J.King 7+2reb+2ast, S.Greig 7+5reb+1ast, W.Delan 6+1reb+2ast, J.Dottin 6+11reb
Tridents: W.Antoine 22+5reb+1ast, B.Nayiib 14+8reb+5ast, H.Joshua 10+8reb+1ast, G.Zane 10+6reb+3ast, Y.Tristan 10+12reb+1ast, B.Khade 6+2reb+1ast