BEBL Round 1 (Regular Season): Tiger Sharks defeat Dream Ballers

The Regular Season in BEBL just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Dream Ballers in San Pedro on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Tiger Sharks 91-85. Tiger Sharks outrebounded Dream Ballers 69-45 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. 28 personal fouls committed by Dream Ballers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Edward Hampton who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds. American swingman Demetrius Thomas (203, college: Cerritos JC) contributed with 16 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. The former international Glency Lopez (180-1997, college: Midland CC) answered with 23 points and 4 assists for Dream Ballers. Dream Ballers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tiger Sharks is looking forward to face Trojans in Belmopan in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Dream Ballers will play on the road against Running Rebels in Belize City and are hoping to win this game.
Another interesting game for Running Rebels which played in Belize City against Defenders. Running Rebels had an easy win 82-65. American power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr. (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) stepped up and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners and Tevaughn Dawson chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. At the losing side American Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Running Rebels will play against Dream Ballers in Dangriga in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Defenders will play on the road against Dream Ballers in Dangriga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of Suns against Trojans on Saturday night. Visiting Suns were defeated by Trojans in a tough game in Belmopan 74-80. Jevaughn McKenzie nailed 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Kevin Jones came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Suns in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Trojans will meet at home Tiger Sharks in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Suns will have a break next round.




Tiger Sharks - Dream Ballers 91-85

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Dream Ballers in San Pedro on Friday night. Visitors were defeated by Tiger Sharks 91-85. Tiger Sharks outrebounded Dream Ballers 69-45 including a 24-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. 28 personal fouls committed by Dream Ballers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Edward Hampton who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds. American swingman Demetrius Thomas (203, college: Cerritos JC) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. The former international Glency Lopez (180-1997, college: Midland CC) answered with 23 points and 4 assists and Zoren Smith added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Dream Ballers. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dream Ballers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tiger Sharks is looking forward to face Trojans in Belmopan in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Dream Ballers will play on the road against Running Rebels in Belize City and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Tiger Sharks: E.Hampton 28+10reb+2ast, E.Rene 16+10reb+1ast, D.Thomas 16+16reb, K.Mack 10+2reb+2ast, A.Edwards 7+2reb+1ast, T.Griffith 6+5reb
Dream Ballers: L.Glency 23+3reb+4ast, S.Zoren 15+9reb+4ast, V.Evans 13+3reb+4ast, R.Hawkins III 11+15reb+1ast, P.Kerwin 8+5reb, J.Toney 5+5reb+2ast

Defenders - Running Rebels 65-82

Another interesting game for Running Rebels which played in Belize City against Defenders. Running Rebels had an easy win 82-65. Running Rebels forced 20 Defenders turnovers. American power forward Kenneth Perkins Jr. (210-1997, college: Philander Smith) stepped up and scored 18 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) for the winners and the former international guard Tevaughn Dawson (188-2006) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Perkins Jr. is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Running Rebels players scored in double figures. At the losing side American Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and John Kelly (200-1997) scored 8 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Running Rebels will play against Dream Ballers in Dangriga in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Defenders will play on the road against Dream Ballers in Dangriga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Running Rebels: J.William 18+4reb+2ast, T.Dawson 18+5reb+1ast, P.Kenneth 18+6reb+1ast, L.Sosa 10+4reb+1ast, H.Kiyjohnte 9, M.Young 7+10reb+1ast
Defenders: J.Nigel 15+7reb+2ast, M.Darius 10+2reb, P.Shane 8+3reb, K.John 8+8reb+1ast, G.Adio 7+4reb, L.Jayden 5+2reb+1ast

Trojans - Suns 80-74

Very important is a road loss of Suns against Trojans on Saturday night. Visiting Suns were defeated by Trojans in a tough game in Belmopan 74-80. Trojans forced 22 Suns turnovers. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Trojans made 7 blocks. Jevaughn McKenzie nailed 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and forward Jarrel Velasquez (191-1991) accounted for 20 points and 8 rebounds. Kevin Jones came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds and forward Isienie Velasquez added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Suns in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Trojans will meet at home Tiger Sharks in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Suns will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Trojans: J.McKenzie 23+5reb+3ast, J.Velasquez 20+8reb+1ast, E.Ariola 10+1reb+2ast, N.Kingsley 9+8reb+1ast, L.Lambey 7+5reb+2ast, A.Ariola 6+8reb+2ast
Suns: J.Kevin 15+9reb, V.Isienie 11+7reb+4ast, D.Ryan 9+2reb+1ast, C.Ray 9+9reb+2ast, B.Roy 9+2reb+3ast, B.Tyron 8+3reb+1ast