Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Bobcats as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Bobcats defeated bottom-ranked Legacy in Kokomo

131-122. Kokomo B. made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Larry Plummer (190-1996, college: Missouri Valley) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Tremont Moore (190-1998, college: Co.Georgia) contributed with 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Bobcats' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Carson Newsome (199-1998, college: Graceland, agency: Interperformances) replied with 38 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Lake County L.As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Lake County L. at the other side still closes the standings with 15 games lost. Lake County L. will play next round against Cincinnati W. trying to get back on the winning streak. Kokomo B. will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked St.Louis G. in St. Louis.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Bighorns (15-8) in Great Falls. Visitors were defeated by Electric (19-3) 124-109. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bighorns. Worth to mention a great performance of center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field) and Kierre Moore who added 24 points and 12 assists during the contest. At the losing side point guard Nick Fleming (185-1997, college: Cal Poly) responded with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Great Falls E. maintains first position with 19-3 record, which they share with Frederick. Wenatchee B. at the other side still keeps top place with eight games lost. Great Falls E. will play against league's leader Wenatchee B. at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Wenatchee B. will have a break next round.
Second-ranked Outlaws (10-7) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Fire (17-1) in Enid on Thursday. The visitors from Shawnee managed to secure only one-point victory 116-115. However their fans expected easier game. The winners were led by Ricardo Artis II who scored that evening 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 20 points and 15 assists by Devin Harris did not help to save the game for Enid O.. Outlaws' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Fire have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 17-1 record. Loser Outlaws keeps the second place with seven games lost. Potawatomi F. will meet at home CYM (#4) in the next round. Enid O. will play against Little Rock L. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Other games in round 40 were not that significant. Jersey SB was smashed by Virginia on the road 120-97. Seattle destroyed Vancouver on its own court 139-105. Tri-City T. managed to outperform Halifax in Moncton 119-112. Reading managed to beat Albany at home 120-108. Logansport defeated Lebanon on the opponent's court 137-132.

Virginia VV - Jersey SB 120-97

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Valley Vipers (11-10) crushed 5th ranked Breaks (5-16) in Winchester

120-97

on Thursday.

Virginia

shot the lights out from three sinking 16 long-distance shots on high 51.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American forward Quentin Scott (201-1998, college: Tulane) who scored that evening 31 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his eight free throws) and guard Dwight Glover (190-2000, college: York, NE) supported him with 30 points. Valley Vipers' coach felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 23 points and 9 rebounds by forward Chris Lyons (183-1997, college: Gloucester CC) did not help to save the game for

Jersey SB

. Guard Julius Coles Jr (196-1989, college: Canisius) added 18 points and 7 assists for lost side. Four

Virginia

and five

Jersey SB

players scored in double figures.

Virginia

maintains third position with

11-10

record having five points less than leader New York P. Loser Breaks keeps the fifth place with 16 games lost.

Virginia will meet at home Rochester K. (#7) in the next round. Jersey SB will play against the league's leader New York P. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Jersey SB: C.Lyons 23+9reb+2ast, J.Coles Jr. 18+2reb+7ast, M.Jones 14, B.Alexander 12+3reb, A.Mofunanya 11+13reb+2ast, C.Smith 10+6reb+3ast
Virginia VV: Q.Scott 31+5reb+4ast, D.Glover 30+2reb+1ast, B.Allen 13+14reb+3ast, E.Makle 12+1reb+6ast, R.Culbreath 9+3reb, M.Brown 9+7reb+6ast

Enid O. - Potawatomi F. 115-116

Second-ranked Outlaws (10-7) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Fire (17-1) in Enid on Thursday. The visitors from Shawnee managed to secure only one-point victory

116-115

. However their fans expected easier game. The winners were led by swingman Ricardo Artis II (198-1993, college: Wiley) who scored that evening 35 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds and point guard Daylon Guy (183-1992, college: Tarleton St.) supported him with 27 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Worth to mention Artis II played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. Even a double-double of 20 points and 15 assists by point guard Devin Harris (182-1992, college: OKWU) did not help to save the game for

Enid O.

. Canadian forward Kaleb Vaughn (198, college: Lake Erie) added 22 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Four

Potawatomi F.

and five

Enid O.

players scored in double figures. Outlaws' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help.

Fire

have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with

17-1

record. Loser Outlaws keeps the second place with seven games lost.

Potawatomi F. will meet at home CYM (#4) in the next round. Enid O. will play against Little Rock L. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Enid O.: K.Vaughn 22+6reb+7ast, M.Jones 21+2reb, D.Harris 20+4reb+15ast, D.Edwards 14+6reb, B.Evans 14+5reb, R.Wilson 12+6reb
Potawatomi F.: R.Artis II 35+8reb+1ast, D.Guy 27+4reb+8ast, K.Bouchum 15+5reb, J.Simmons 10+3reb+1ast, P.Harrison 9+1reb, J.Hedgeman 8+4reb

Seattle SH - Vancouver V. 139-105

The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Volcanoes' (4-13) road loss to third ranked Super Hawks (12-9) in Seattle

105-139

on Thursday.

Seattle

dominated down low during the game scoring 90 of its points in the paint compared to

Volcanoes

's 60.

Seattle

forced 19

Vancouver

turnovers and had a

38-27

advantage in offensive rebounds.

Seattle

looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. The winners were led by Nahshon George (206-1993, college: Idaho) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Elijah Hardy (188-1999, college: CSUSB) supported him with 27 points and 6 assists. George attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball. Even 33 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Gamaun Boykin (191-1996, college: CWU) did not help to save the game for

Vancouver

. Forward Solomon Campbell (208, college: Evergreen St.) added 22 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures.

Seattle

moved-up to second place.

Vancouver

lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with 95ers.

Seattle will meet Willamette VJ (#5) in the next round. Vancouver will play against Salem C. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Vancouver V.: G.Boykin 33+9reb+5ast, S.Campbell 22+7reb+1ast, M.Warren 15+2reb+5ast, D.Gary 13+10reb+1ast, R.Gittens 11+5reb+8ast, J.Harvey 5+8reb
Seattle SH: E.Hardy 27+3reb+6ast, D.Stroud 26+2reb+2ast, N.George 23+12reb+6ast, C.Polynice 17+14reb+4ast, A.Davis 16+7reb+2ast, D.Jenkins Jr. 11+4reb+5ast

Halifax H. - Tri-City T. 112-119

The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Tide's (7-11) road victory over one of their biggest challengers Hoopers (14-3) in Halifax

119-112

on Friday. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league.

Tri-City T.

made 23-of-29 free shots (79.3 percent) during the game. They also forced 20

Halifax

turnovers.

Tri-City T.

looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by point guard James Towns (178-1998, college: Niagara) who scored that evening 27 points and 7 assists and Kyler Haynes (201-1998, college: A&M Texarkana) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Haynes is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 13 points and 13 assists by Canadian guard Shakwon Barrett (196-1998, college: Tennessee St.) did not help to save the game for

Halifax

. Bahamas power forward Azaro Roker (200-1997, college: St.Francis X., agency: HB-Spain) added 15 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.

Tri-City T.

maintains second position with

7-11

record having twelve points less than leader New York P. Loser Hoopers still keeps top place with three games lost. They share the position with San Diego S..

Tri-City T. will meet at home Tri-State A. (#8) in the next round where they are favorite. Halifax will play against Rhode Island K. (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Halifax H.: A.Davis 19+6reb+8ast, L.Nwosu 15+2reb+1ast, A.Roker 15+9reb+2ast, S.Barrett 13+4reb+13ast, A.Ottley 12+5reb, A.Clarke 9+6reb+1ast
Tri-City T.: J.Towns 27+4reb+7ast, K.Haynes 18+7reb+2ast, D.Nelson 18+2reb+3ast, D.Andrews 17+6reb+1ast, D.Thomas 9+9reb+3ast, C.Ndiaye 6+3reb+1ast

Reading R. - Albany 120-108

There was a minor upset when much higher ranked Patroons (18-4) lost to fourth ranked Rebels (6-16) in Reading

108-120

on Friday.

Reading

outrebounded

Albany 46-30

including 35 on the defensive glass.

Reading

looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by swingman Luke House (193, college: Drexel) who scored that evening 29 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Anthony Lee (188-1996, college: Kutztown) supported him with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Rebels' coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even 30 points by guard Denzel Banks (187-1997, college: NJCU) did not help to save the game for

Albany

. Guard Zion Styles (190-2000, college: UMES) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.

Rebels

have a solid three-game winning streak.

Reading

maintains fourth position with

6-16

record. Loser Patroons keeps the second place with four games lost.

Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Albany: D.Banks 30+3reb+2ast, J.James 20+1reb+8ast, Z.Styles 16+7reb+8ast, T.Pickett 15+2reb+1ast, P.Flory 8+3reb+1ast, J.Morris 6+2reb+1ast
Reading R.: L.House 29+5reb+5ast, A.Lee 24+7reb+5ast, J.Egbuta 17+5reb+3ast, H.Rankine 13+6reb+14ast, A.House 10, T.Brake 9+4reb

Kokomo B. - Lake County L. 131-122

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Bobcats as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Bobcats defeated bottom-ranked Legacy in Kokomo

131-122

.

Kokomo B.

made 21-of-27 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of guard Larry Plummer (190-1996, college: Missouri Valley) who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Tremont Moore (190-1998, college: Co.Georgia) contributed with 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Plummer is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Bobcats' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Swingman Carson Newsome (199-1998, college: Graceland, agency: Interperformances) replied with 38 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Ayomide Ajiboye (196-2000, college: Roosevelt, agency: Interperformances) added 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (on 13-of-15 shooting from the field) in the effort for Lake County L.Five

Kokomo B.

and four

Lake County L.

players scored in double figures. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position.

Lake County L.

at the other side still closes the standings with 15 games lost.

Lake County L. will play next round against Cincinnati W. trying to get back on the winning streak. Kokomo B. will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked St.Louis G. in St. Louis.
Top scorers:
Lake County L.: C.Newsome 38+9reb+6ast, A.Ajiboye 33+9reb+1ast, K.Hall 25+9reb+4ast, M.Lesch 10+4reb+1ast, C.Campbell Jr. 9+8reb+5ast, M.Miller 7+3reb+1ast
Kokomo B.: L.Plummer 26+6reb+3ast, T.Moore 20+8reb+1ast, T.Barber 15+2reb+3ast, J.Stamps 15+2reb+6ast, J.Burton 13+4reb+2ast, M.Mabry 11+9reb+3ast

Lebanon L. - Logansport IH 132-137

The game between closely ranked teams ended with third ranked Iron Horses' (13-8) road victory over 4th ranked Leprechauns (9-12) in Lebanon

137-132

on Friday.

Logansport

made 35-of-44 free shots (79.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. The winners were led by guard Robert Phinisee (185-1999, college: Cincinnati) who scored that evening 37 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Cameron Estill (-2000) supported him with 17 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 25 points and 16 assists (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) by Canadian point guard Zavier Turner (175-1994, college: Manhattan, agency: GSE Worldwide) did not help to save the game for

Lebanon

. Forward Davon Haynes (203-1991, college: UAPB) added 20 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Leprechauns' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game.

Iron Horses

have a solid four-game winning streak.

Logansport

moved-up to second place.

Lebanon

lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 12 games lost.

Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Lebanon L.: B.Givens 26+3reb+5ast, Z.Turner 25+4reb+16ast, D.Haynes 20+15reb+6ast, R.Washington 17+2reb, K.Bey 14+14reb+3ast, D.Johnson 13+4reb+5ast
Logansport IH: R.Phinisee 37+8reb+7ast, J.Rush 20+4reb+5ast, C.Mosley 20+3reb+8ast, D.Parrish 18+10reb+4ast, C.Estill 17+13reb+4ast, N.Jordan 14+5reb+1ast

Great Falls E. - Wenatchee B. 124-109

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Bighorns (15-8) in Great Falls. Visitors were defeated by Electric (19-3)

124-109

. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bighorns.

Great Falls E.

made 29-of-37 charity shots (78.4 percent) during the game, while

Wenatchee B.

only scored seven points from the stripe.

Great Falls E.

forced 25

Wenatchee B.

turnovers and had a

42-31

advantage in offensive rebounds.

Great Falls E.

players were unselfish on offense dishing 33 assists. Wenatchee B. was plagued by 30 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of center Robert Upshaw (213-1994, college: Washington) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!) and 15 rebounds (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field) and swingman Kierre Moore (192-1995, college: Richland CC) who added 24 points and 12 assists during the contest. Four

Electric

players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Nick Fleming (185-1997, college: Cal Poly) responded with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and swingman Tavin Cummings (197-1992, college: Concordia, AL) scored 31 points.

Great Falls E.

maintains first position with

19-3

record, which they share with Frederick.

Wenatchee B.

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

Great Falls E. will play against league's leader Wenatchee B. at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Wenatchee B. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Wenatchee B.: T.Cummings 31+4reb+2ast, N.Fleming 23+7reb+8ast, C.Cromartie 16+5reb+10ast, R.Washington 13+3reb+1ast, T.Crawford 8+9reb+1ast, S.Dollar 8+2reb+2ast
Great Falls E.: R.Upshaw 36+15reb+1ast, K.Moore 24+4reb+12ast, A.Cushingberry 20+6reb+5ast, T.Maston Jr. 14, L.Hexom 14+16reb+6ast, D.Williams Jr. 9+5reb+7ast