NBB Round 7 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

NBB round 7 most important game was a victory of Brasilia over 8th ranked Caxias do Sul 96-64 on Wednesday night. Brasilia made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Brasilia outrebounded Caxias do Sul 44-21 including a 31-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Brasilia looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Caxias do Sul helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) contributed with 26 points for the winners. The former international guard Humberto Silva (196-1995) answered with 15 points for Caxias do Sul. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Brasilia went down to seventh position due to points difference. Caxias do Sul at the other side dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. They share the position with Sao Jose and UniFacisa. Brasilia are looking forward to face league's second-placed Minas in Belo Horizonte in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caxias do Sul will play on the road against Pinheiros (#6) in Sao Paulo and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
NBB top team - Flamengo (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked Osasco (1-6) 88-67. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Alexey Borges (185-1995) who led his team to a victory scoring 7 points and 13 assists. Wesley Ferreira helped adding 16 points. At the losing side responded with 16 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Undefeated Flamengo have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-0 record. Osasco lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with six games lost. They share it with Rio Claro and Pato. Flamengo will play against Pato (#18) in Pato Branco in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Osasco will play at home against Paulistano to get more than just one victory in their record.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Pinheiros (5-2) and Paulistano (4-3), which took place in Sao Paulo. Higher ranked Pinheiros lost to tenth ranked Paulistano in a road game 76-81 on Thursday. It was an exceptional evening for Lucas Siewert who led the winners and scored 16 points. Paulistano's coach Demetrius Ferraciu used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. David Sloan came up with 12 points and 7 assists for Pinheiros in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Paulistano. They moved-up to eighth place. Loser Pinheiros dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Paulistano will meet Osasco (#17) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pinheiros will play against U.Corinthians (#9) and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 7 were not that significant. Rio Claro was beaten by U.Corinthians on the road 68-61. Cearense lost to Corinthians on its own court 82-98. Sesi/Franca managed to outperform Cruzeiro in Sao Paulo 90-81. UniFacisa recorded a loss to Mogi at home 63-74. Brasilia was defeated by U.Corinthians on the opponent's court 95-88. Botafogo beat Pato in a home game 82-75. Minas destroyed Rio Claro on the road 108-74. UniFacisa was outscored by Corinthians on its own court 75-105.
The most impressive performance of 7th round was 25 points and 6 assists by Elyjah Clark of Corinthians.



Osasco - Flamengo 67-88

NBB top team - Flamengo (8-0) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked Osasco (1-6) 88-67. Flamengo made 16-of-21 charity shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Osasco's players. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Alexey Borges (185-1995) who led his team to a victory scoring 7 points and 13 assists. The former international Wesley Ferreira (201-1995) helped adding 16 points. At the losing side responded with 16 points and Eddy Carvalho (196-1987) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Flamengo have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 8-0 record. Osasco lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with six games lost. They share it with Rio Claro and Pato. Flamengo will play against Pato (#18) in Pato Branco in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Osasco will play at home against Paulistano to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Osasco: H.Anthony 16+3reb, E.Carvalho 11+6reb+1ast, A.Britos 10+3reb+3ast, A.Dalaqua 8+2reb+3ast, H.Passos 6+4reb+1ast, W.Matheus 5+1reb
Flamengo: F.Wesley 16+4reb, D.Ferreira 14+3reb+1ast, J.Shaquille 10+2reb+1ast, D.Guilherme 9+2reb, B.Dee 9+3reb+6ast, A.Negrete 8+3reb+3ast

Caxias do Sul - Brasilia 64-96

NBB round 7 most important game was a victory of Brasilia over 8th ranked Caxias do Sul 96-64 on Wednesday night. Brasilia made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Brasilia outrebounded Caxias do Sul 44-21 including a 31-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Brasilia looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Caxias do Sul helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Rafael Paulichi who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) contributed with 26 points for the winners. Four Brasilia players scored in double figures. The former international guard Humberto Silva (196-1995) answered with 15 points and naturalized American swingman Shamell Stallworth (195-1980, college: USF) added 14 points in the effort for Caxias do Sul. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Brasilia went down to seventh position due to points difference. Caxias do Sul at the other side dropped to the tenth place with three games lost. They share the position with Sao Jose and UniFacisa. Brasilia are looking forward to face league's second-placed Minas in Belo Horizonte in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Caxias do Sul will play on the road against Pinheiros (#6) in Sao Paulo and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Caxias do Sul: H.Silva 15+4reb+2ast, S.Stallworth 14+2reb+2ast, O.William 8+2reb+3ast, L.Augusto 7+3reb+2ast, O.Rafa 7+5reb, F.Vezaro 6+1ast
Brasilia: C.Facundo 26+2reb+2ast, R.Paulichi 19+11reb+2ast, C.Brunao 16+8reb, M.Silva 11+2reb+1ast, H.Von 10+4reb+7ast, C.Renato 6+9reb+1ast

U.Corinthians - Rio Claro 68-61

No shocking result in a game when thirteenth ranked U.Corinthians (3-2) beat 19th ranked Rio Claro (1-6) in Santa Cruz do Sul 68-61 on Wednesday. It was an exceptional evening for American Jeremy Hollowell (203-1994, college: Georgia St., agency: BIG) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Fabricio Verissimo accounted for 4 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. American guard Stan Scott (193-1998, college: MSSU) came up with 10 points and 7 rebounds and the former international Wesley Ferreira (201-1995) added 13 points respectively for Rio Claro in the defeat. Rio Claro's coach Slobodan Nikolic rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. U.Corinthians moved-up to ninth place. Rio Claro lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the seventeenth position with six games lost. They share it with Osasco and Pato. U.Corinthians will meet higher ranked Pinheiros (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Rio Claro will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: D.Anjos Jonathan 13+3reb, S.Scott 10+7reb+1ast, V.Narcizio 9+5reb+2ast, S.Gemadinha 7+3ast, M.Rikalo 7+4ast, B.Matheus 6+8reb+2ast
U.Corinthians: H.Jeremy 18+11reb+3ast, G.Carlton 13+1ast, B.Andre 9+3reb+1ast, B.Nate 7+3reb+2ast, H.Rafael 7+3reb+1ast, R.David 6+2reb+6ast

Cearense - Corinthians 82-98

Very expected game when 14th ranked Fortaleza (2-4) lost at home to fifth ranked Corinthians (5-2) 98-82 on Wednesday. Corinthians made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Corinthians outrebounded Cearense 43-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. Corinthians looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American players dominated the game. It was an exceptional evening for guard Davaunta Thomas (196-1995, college: UAFS) who led the winners and scored 28 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Elyjah Clark (191-1998, college: MSSU) accounted for 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Thomas is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Corinthians players scored in double figures. Corinthians' coach Jece Leite used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. point guard Michael Dupree (185-1995, college: Northwest) came up with 31 points and guard Jack Gohlke (190-1999, college: Oakland, agency: JCK Sports Group) added 16 points respectively for Cearense in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Corinthians. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Cearense lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with four games lost. Corinthians will meet at home Sao Jose (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cearense will play against Mogi and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cearense: M.Dupree 31+4reb+1ast, J.Gohlke 16+4reb+3ast, F.Gabriel 14+2reb+1ast, B.Da Silva 9+10reb+3ast, F.Salsamendi 6+7reb+8ast, C.Augusto 4+1ast
Corinthians: T.Davaunta 28+6reb+2ast, V.Camilo 17+3reb+1ast, C.Elyjah 16+6reb+3ast, G.Novaes 12+3reb, M.Rafael 10+5reb+1ast, K.Raymundo 6+9reb

Cruzeiro - Sesi/Franca 81-90

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Vivo/Franca (5-2) won against on the road 15th ranked Cruzeiro (2-5) 90-81 on Thursday. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Paulo Barbosa (189-2003) who led the winners and scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Cordero Bennett accounted for 24 points for the winning side. Four Vivo/Franca players scored in double figures. Center Ralfi Ansaloni (209-1987) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds and guard Elyjah Clark (191-1998, college: MSSU) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Cruzeiro in the defeat. Cruzeiro's coach Thiago Perez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sesi/Franca moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Cruzeiro keeps the fifteenth position with five games lost. They share it with Botafogo. Sesi/Franca will meet at home Botafogo (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cruzeiro will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Cruzeiro: R.Ansaloni 17+7reb+1ast, G.Jr Gerald 14+8reb+1ast, I.Thornton 9+4reb+1ast, B.Cassiano 9+3ast, C.Jamison 8+7reb+3ast, W.Sena 8+2reb+2ast
Sesi/Franca: C.Bennett 24+2reb+2ast, B.Paulo 21+5reb+2ast, F.Cristiano 13+6reb+1ast, D.Lucas 11+3reb+2ast, J.Laterza 9+1reb+8ast, d.Vinicius 7+3reb+1ast

Paulistano - Pinheiros 81-76

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Pinheiros (5-2) and Paulistano (4-3), which took place in Sao Paulo. Higher ranked Pinheiros lost to tenth ranked Paulistano in a road game 76-81 on Thursday. It was an exceptional evening for forward Lucas Siewert (208-1997, college: Colorado) who led the winners and scored 16 points. Kaleb Hunter accounted for 19 points for the winning side. Paulistano's coach Demetrius Ferraciu used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American point guard David Sloan (183-1999, college: ETSU) came up with 12 points and 7 assists and power forward Afonso Pacheco (205-2004) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Pinheiros in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Paulistano. They moved-up to eighth place. Loser Pinheiros dropped to the third position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Paulistano will meet Osasco (#17) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pinheiros will play against U.Corinthians (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pinheiros: B.Yan Djalo 16+5reb, A.Pacheco 14+6reb+3ast, D.Sloan 12+4reb+7ast, C.Penha 11+1reb+1ast, A.Samoel 9+3reb, B.Felipe 6+3reb+6ast
Paulistano: K.Hunter 19+2reb, S.Lucas 16+4reb+1ast, E.Seixas 11+4reb+4ast, D.Leonardo 10+5reb+1ast, V.Silva 9+1reb+6ast, A.Guilherme 8+3reb+2ast

UniFacisa - Mogi 63-74

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked UNIFACISA (3-3) lost to sixth ranked Mogi (5-2) in Paraiba 63-74 on Thursday. Mogi forced 19 UniFacisa turnovers. It was an exceptional evening for Raffael Mencarini who led the winners and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!). The former international point guard Felipe Ruivo (188-1998) accounted for 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Mogi's coach Fernando Penna allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward Lucas Siewert (208-1997, college: Colorado) came up with 15 points and the former international Jimmy Oliveira (190-1990) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for UniFacisa in the defeat. Mogi moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser UNIFACISA keeps the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with Sao Jose and Caxias do Sul. Mogi will meet Cearense (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. UniFacisa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
UniFacisa: L.Victor 15+3reb+1ast, J.Oliveira 10+7reb, Y.Sifontes 8+3reb+3ast, M.Johnson 8+2reb+4ast, G.Santo 7+4reb, A.Ferreira 6+6reb
Mogi: R.Mencarini 23+6reb+3ast, R.Felipe 17+5reb+5ast, C.Da 9+5reb+1ast, C.Gabriel 9+2reb, A.Barbosa 6+8reb+1ast, V.Chagas 6+3reb

U.Corinthians - Brasilia 95-88

There was a surprise result when thirteenth ranked U.Corinthians (3-2) defeated 4th placed Brasilia (4-2) in Santa Cruz do Sul 95-88 on Friday. U.Corinthians dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Brasilia's 28 and made 25-of-33 free shots (75.8 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for American power forward Devon Scott (205-1994, college: Dayton) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds. The former international Andre Bresolin (195-1987) accounted for 25 points for the winning side. Five U.Corinthians players scored in double figures. Argentinian-Italian point guard Facundo Corvalan (190-1998) came up with 38 points (!!!), 7 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international point guard Felipe Ruivo (188-1998) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively for Brasilia in the defeat. Brasilia's coach Dede Barbosa rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. U.Corinthians moved-up to ninth place. Loser Brasilia dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. U.Corinthians will meet higher ranked Pinheiros (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Brasilia will play against the league's second-placed Minas having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Brasilia: F.Corvalan 38+7reb+5ast, C.Kevin 13+2reb+4ast, R.Carbonari 12+5reb, P.Rafael 7+7reb+4ast, S.Matheus 6+1reb+2ast, B.Cardoso 5+3reb
U.Corinthians: B.Andre 25+3reb+3ast, S.Devon 19+11reb+2ast, B.Nate 18+4reb+5ast, H.Jeremy 14+11reb, H.Rafael 13+2reb+3ast, F.Verissimo 4+2reb

Botafogo - Pato 82-75

Everything could happen in Rio de Janeiro at the game between two tied teams. Both eighteenth ranked Botafogo and their close opponent Pato had identical 1-5 record. This time Botafogo used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Pato Branco 82-75 on Friday night. It was an exceptional evening for Matheusinho Brito who led the winners and scored 27 points and 5 assists. American forward Blake Marquardt (194-1997, college: LSSU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) accounted for 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Four Botafogo players scored in double figures. American guard Tradavis Thompson (188-2000, college: Lyn, agency: Starting 5) came up with 21 points and 6 assists and the former international Andre Bresolin (195-1987) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Pato in the defeat. Pato's coach Andre Soares rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Botafogo (2-5) moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Cruzeiro. Loser Pato dropped to the seventeenth position with six games lost. They share it with Osasco and Rio Claro. Botafogo will meet higher ranked Sesi/Franca (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pato will play against the league's leader Flamengo (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Pato: T.Thompson 21+1reb+6ast, J.Fidelis 12+4reb+1ast, E.Edu 10+9reb+1ast, N.Lucas 9+4reb+1ast, D.Souza Michel 8+1reb+1ast, P.Danilo 6+4reb+1ast
Botafogo: M.Brito 27+4reb+5ast, M.Blake 16+5reb+1ast, E.Matias 13+7reb, P.Scheuer 11+5reb+1ast, W.Decensae 6+9reb+3ast, F.Nunes 5

Rio Claro - Minas 74-108

No shocking result in a game when leader Minas (7-0) crushed on the road 19th ranked Rio Claro (1-6) 108-74 on Saturday. Minas dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Rio Claro's 26. They outrebounded Rio Claro 45-33 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Minas looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American Darrell Davis (196-1996, college: Dayton, agency: Slash Sports) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 6 assists. Rafael Rachel accounted for 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Five Minas players scored in double figures. came up with 13 points and 4 steals and American forward Blake Marquardt (194-1997, college: LSSU, agency: Elevate Sports Alliance) added 12 points respectively for Rio Claro in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the seventh consecutive win for Minas. They maintain second place with 7-0 record behind leader Flamengo. Rio Claro lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the seventeenth position with six games lost. They share it with Osasco and Pato. Minas will meet Brasilia (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Rio Claro will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Rio Claro: S.Gemadinha 13+2reb+3ast, C.Arthur 12+1reb+2ast, R.Caio 11+1reb+1ast, M.Rikalo 9+3ast, D.Owens 7+5reb+1ast, V.Narcizio 6+1reb+1ast
Minas: D.Darrell 17+4reb+6ast, W.Braga 16+5reb, R.Rachel 14+10reb+2ast, W.Jordan 13+5reb+1ast, F.Danilo 13+5reb+3ast, A.Paranhos 11+8reb+1ast

UniFacisa - Corinthians 75-105

Very expected game when 10th ranked UNIFACISA (3-3) was smashed by fifth ranked Corinthians (5-2) in Paraiba 105-75 on Saturday. Corinthians shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 66.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Elyjah Clark (191-1998, college: MSSU) who led the winners and scored 25 points and 6 assists. The former international point guard Elio Corazza (195-1989, college: Miami Dade CC) accounted for 13 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for the winning side. Five Corinthians players scored in double figures. Corinthians' coach Jece Leite felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Venezuelan guard Yohanner Sifontes (192-1995) came up with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and the former international Antonio Ferreira (200-1994) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for UniFacisa in the defeat. The victory was the third consecutive win for Corinthians. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser UNIFACISA keeps the tenth position with three games lost. They share it with Sao Jose and Caxias do Sul. Corinthians will meet at home Sao Jose (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. UniFacisa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
UniFacisa: Y.Sifontes 17+5reb+8ast, A.Ferreira 12+9reb+3ast, M.Gueye 10+5reb+1ast, L.Victor 9+6reb+1ast, A.Joao 8+4reb+1ast, J.Oliveira 7+4reb
Corinthians: C.Elyjah 25+3reb+6ast, T.Davaunta 19+1reb+1ast, C.Elio 13+5reb+8ast, C.Lucas 12+6reb, M.Rafael 12+4reb, V.Camilo 11+1reb+1ast