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Kosovo - Superliga-Round-26-Regular-Season-1-Bashkimi-is-defeated-by-Ylli

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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Superliga. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Bashkimi (18-8) in Prizren on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Ylli (13-13)

84-78. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bashkimi. The former international center Lis Shoshi (211-1994, college: UALR) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Croatian swingman Jan Palokaj (198-2000, agency: BIG) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. American forward Erik Copes (203-1993, college: Z*Orangeville A's, agency: SLN) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. Ylli have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Vellaznimi. Bashkimi at the other side still keeps top position with eight games lost. Ylli is looking forward to face Vellaznimi (#5) in Gjakove in the next round. Bashkimi will play on the road against Sigal Prishtina (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Sigal Prishtina (16-10) against fourth ranked Peja (14-12) on Sunday night. Visiting Sigal Prishtina was crushed by Peja in Peja 100-70. Lithuanian center Benas Griciunas (210-1994, college: EWU, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Marques Townes supported him with 18 points and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds by Austrian-Slovenian center Rasid Mahalbasic (210-1990) did not help to save the game for Sigal Prishtina. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Peja maintains fourth position with 14-12 record. Sigal Prishtina at the other side keeps the third place with ten games lost. Peja will play against league's second-placed Trepca in Mitrovice in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Sigal Prishtina will play at home against the league's leader Bashkimi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 26 bottom-ranked Prizreni was destroyed by Trepca on the opponent's court 103-75. Vellaznimi managed to outperform Bora in a home game 87-78.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 42 points (!!!) by Jericole Hellems of Vellaznimi.

Bashkimi - Ylli 78-84

The most surprising game was a loss of top-ranked Bashkimi (18-8) in Prizren on Saturday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Ylli (13-13)

84-78

. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bashkimi. The former international center Lis Shoshi (211-1994, college: UALR) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Croatian swingman Jan Palokaj (198-2000, agency: BIG) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. American forward Erik Copes (203-1993, college: Z*Orangeville A's, agency: SLN) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks and his fellow American import guard Dirk Williams (195-1994, college: UAB) scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.

Ylli

have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Vellaznimi.

Bashkimi

at the other side still keeps top position with eight games lost.

Ylli is looking forward to face Vellaznimi (#5) in Gjakove in the next round. Bashkimi will play on the road against Sigal Prishtina (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ylli: W.Tavares 21+6reb+1ast, J.Palokaj 21+5reb+5ast, L.Shoshi 17+11reb+4ast, A.Gashi 11+3reb, A.Callakaj 9+3reb+3ast, D.Wilson 5+10reb+4ast
Bashkimi: E.Copes 21+12reb, W.Green Jr. 17+6reb+4ast, D.Williams 16+7reb+4ast, A.Morina 7+1reb+2ast, V.Bunjaku 6+1reb+4ast, M.Smith 6+2reb

Peja - Sigal Prishtina 100-70

Very important is a road loss of third ranked Sigal Prishtina (16-10) against fourth ranked Peja (14-12) on Sunday night. Visiting

Sigal Prishtina

was crushed by

Peja

in Peja

100-70

. Lithuanian center Benas Griciunas (210-1994, college: EWU, agency: LHZ Sport Agency) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American-Dominican guard Marques Townes (191-1995, college: Loyola, IL) supported him with 18 points and 5 assists. Five Peja players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds by Austrian-Slovenian center Rasid Mahalbasic (210-1990) did not help to save the game for

Sigal Prishtina

. American point guard Ricky Tarrant (188-1993, college: Memphis) added 13 points for the guests. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.

Peja

maintains fourth position with

14-12

record.

Sigal Prishtina

at the other side keeps the third place with ten games lost.

Peja will play against league's second-placed Trepca in Mitrovice in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Sigal Prishtina will play at home against the league's leader Bashkimi and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Peja: M.Townes 18+1reb+5ast, B.Griciunas 18+11reb+3ast, D.Berisha 17+2reb+4ast, D.Morsell 15+2reb+3ast, T.Ikpe 10+8reb+1ast, T.Da Silva 6+7reb
Sigal Prishtina: R.Tarrant 13+1reb+3ast, M.Janjeva 12+3reb+1ast, R.Mahalbasic 10+13reb+2ast, J.Nzeakor 8+2reb+2ast, D.Clark 7+4reb+4ast, D.Lekndreaj 6+3reb+2ast

Trepca - Prizreni 103-75

Very expected game in Mitrovice where 8th ranked Prizreni (5-21) was crushed by third ranked Trepca (17-9)

103-75

.

Trepca

dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to

Prizreni

's 24. They outrebounded

Prizreni 46-26

including a

17-5

advantage in offensive rebounds.

Trepca

players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. Point guard Mike Green III (183-2001, college: JMU) notched 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and forward Michael Myers (206-1992, college: UMES, agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Five Trepca players scored in double figures. Trepca's coach Aziz Bekir felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 32 points and 7 rebounds by guard Lenzelle Smith Jr (193-1991, college: Ohio St.) did not help to save the game for

Prizreni

. Guard Jordan Johnson (185, college: New Orleans) added 15 points and 10 assists for the guests. Defending champion moved-up to second place.

Prizreni

lost sixth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games.

Trepca will play against Peja (#4) on the road in the next round. Prizreni will play against Bora (#7) in Prishtina and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Trepca: M.Green III 17+6reb+4ast, J.Madut 17+6reb, M.Myers 16+8reb+2ast, M.Tmusic 15+4reb+6ast, D.Kapiti 11+9reb+5ast, T.Cotton 11+2reb+4ast
Prizreni: L.Smith Jr. 32+7reb+1ast, T.Beck 16+6reb, J.Johnson 15+1reb+10ast, E.Nixha 4+1reb, D.Shala 3+4reb+1ast, E.Kryeziu 3+6reb+1ast

Vellaznimi - Bora 87-78

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked Vellaznimi's (13-13) home victory over 7th ranked Bora (8-18)

87-78

.

Vellaznimi

made 19-of-21 charity shots (90.5 percent) during the game. They also forced 23

Bora

turnovers. Bora was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American Jericole Hellems (201-1999, college: NC State) notched 42 points (!!!) to lead the effort and point guard Don Polloshka (171-2002) supported him with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Even 21 points and 6 rebounds by the former international guard Musab Malaj (188-1996, agency: BIG) did not help to save the game for

Bora

. North Macedonian swingman Adem Mekic (197-1995, agency: 011 Sports) added 11 points and 11 assists for the guests. Five

Bora

players scored in double figures.

Vellaznimi

moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Ylli.

Bora

lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh position with 18 games lost.

Vellaznimi will play against Ylli (#6) in Therande in the next round. Bora will play at home against Prizreni and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vellaznimi: J.Hellems 42+3reb+3ast, D.Polloshka 17+5reb+9ast, J.Jitoboh 16+7reb+2ast, A.Walker 7+9reb+1ast, A.Koshi 3+4reb+2ast, A.Sinani 2+4reb
Bora: M.Malaj 21+6reb+3ast, J.Zekjiri 15+3reb, R.Memed 11+6reb+2ast, A.Mekic 11+3reb+11ast, D.Woods 10+8reb+2ast, B.Azemi 4+2reb

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