BEBL Round 5 (Regular Season): Tiger Sharks defeat Dream Ballers in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 5 in the BEBL took place in San Pedro. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Dream Ballers (2-4) to leader Tiger Sharks (4-0) 86-85 on Saturday evening. Tiger Sharks forced 21 Dream Ballers turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Dream Ballers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Conner Jackson (190-2000, college: Purdue NW, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) stepped up and scored 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Edward Hampton chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Jihad Wright (193-1993, college: UNCP) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tiger Sharks have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Running Rebels. Dream Ballers at the other side keep the fifth place with four games lost. Tiger Sharks is looking forward to face Defenders (#4) in Belize City in the next round. Dream Ballers will play at home against Trojans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Suns (0-4) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to fourth ranked Defenders (2-2) 100-48. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Bobby Williams (, college: Contra Costa) nailed 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Nigel Jones accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Swingman Eddie Ishman (197-1986, college: Miles) came up with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Suns 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. Defenders maintains fourth place with 2-2 record. Suns at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Defenders will play against league's second-placed Tiger Sharks in San Pedro in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Suns will play at home against the league's leader Running Rebels (#1) and hope to get finally their first victory.

In the last game of round 5 Trojans lost to Western Ballers on the opponent's court 82-86.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 30 points and 7 rebounds by Mark Gordon of Western Ballers.



Defenders - Suns 100-48

Bottom-ranked Suns (0-4) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their fourth consecutive match to fourth ranked Defenders (2-2) 100-48. Defenders forced 27 Suns turnovers and outrebounded them 49-29 including 16 on the offensive glass. Defenders players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Suns' players. Suns were plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Bobby Williams (, college: Contra Costa) nailed 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Nigel Jones (201-1990, college: Talladega) accounted for 18 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Jones is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Swingman Eddie Ishman (197-1986, college: Miles) came up with 14 points and 9 rebounds and forward Terrence Johnson (203, college: Caldwell Tech) added 10 points and 4 blocks respectively for Suns 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. Defenders maintains fourth place with 2-2 record. Suns at the other side still closes the standings with four games lost. Defenders will play against league's second-placed Tiger Sharks in San Pedro in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Suns will play at home against the league's leader Running Rebels (#1) and hope to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Defenders: B.Williams 19+9reb+2ast, N.Jones 18+6reb+1ast, S.Pratt 18+3reb+1ast, M.Caceres 12+2reb+2ast, J.Orosco 8+4reb, C.D'Von 8+5reb+11ast
Suns: I.Eddie 14+9reb+1ast, J.Terrence 10+3reb, B.Tyron 5+1reb+2ast, D.Tayshaun 4+4reb, D.Ryan 4+4reb+2ast, L.Jahzani 4+1reb

Tiger Sharks - Dream Ballers 86-85

The most exciting game of round 5 in the BEBL took place in San Pedro. This derby game ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 5th ranked Dream Ballers (2-4) to leader Tiger Sharks (4-0) 86-85 on Saturday evening. Tiger Sharks forced 21 Dream Ballers turnovers. 27 personal fouls committed by Dream Ballers helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Conner Jackson (190-2000, college: Purdue NW, agency: 6th Man Basketball Agency) stepped up and scored 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Edward Hampton chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Jihad Wright (193-1993, college: UNCP) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds and forward Kevon Laurie produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Five Dream Ballers players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tiger Sharks have a solid series of four victories in a row. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Running Rebels. Dream Ballers at the other side keep the fifth place with four games lost. Tiger Sharks is looking forward to face Defenders (#4) in Belize City in the next round. Dream Ballers will play at home against Trojans and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tiger Sharks: J.Conner 23+9reb+3ast, E.Hampton 16+5reb+1ast, D.Moody 12+4reb, K.Rowland 9+3reb+1ast, T.Griffith 8+3reb, E.Rene 8+6reb+4ast
Dream Ballers: W.Jihad 16+7reb+3ast, B.Deshawn 15+3reb+1ast, A.Nicholas 14+5reb+2ast, F.Brandon 12+10reb, L.Kevon 11+11reb+3ast, C.Jahiem 11+10reb+2ast

Western Ballers - Trojans 86-82

Rather expected game in San Ignacio where 6th ranked Trojans (1-4) were defeated by third ranked Western Ballaz (2-1) 86-82. Western Ballers made 19-of-25 charity shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 20 Trojans turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Swingman Mark Gordon (196, college: Keiser) nailed 30 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Victor Evans (193, college: Vanguard) accounted for 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Guard Bryan Hudson (190, college: MWSU) came up with 29 points and 5 rebounds and point guard Corey Nickerson (203, college: CBS Houston) added 18 points and 12 rebounds respectively for Trojans in the defeat. Four Trojans players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Western Ballers maintains third place with 2-1 record having just three points less than leader Running Rebels. Trojans lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with four games lost. Western Ballers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Trojans will play on the road against Dream Ballers (#5) in Dangriga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Western Ballers: M.Gordon 30+7reb+1ast, E.Victor 25+5reb+6ast, J.Moses 14+7reb+1ast, G.Lopez 6+1reb+7ast, Z.Smith 5+8reb, J.Carbajal 2+1reb
Trojans: H.Bryan 29+5reb+3ast, N.Corey 18+12reb, H.Rhondi 16+7reb, V.Jarrel 10+5reb+5ast, T.Raheem 3+4reb+2ast, L.Lisanie 3+7reb+2ast