Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game between Top Four teams took place in Sheffield. 3rd ranked host Sharks (20-10) lost to first ranked Lions (23-7)

77-60. London outrebounded Sheffield 33-22 including 23 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin-Qatari Alen Hadzibegovic (208-1999) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Tyler Peterson (193-1998, college: S.Dakota) who added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Rickey McGill (188-1997, college: Iona) with 17 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 23-7 record. Sheffield at the other side keeps the third place with ten games lost. London will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sheffield will play at home against the league's leader London and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
SLB top team - Lions (23-7) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Flyers (12-18) in London 77-69. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Flyers. The winners were led by Canadian forward Aaryn Rai (198-1998, college: Dartmouth) who scored that evening 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Tu Holloway supported him with 16 points. Even 16 points and 6 assists by American guard Kedrian Johnson (190-1999, college: WVU) did not help to save the game for Bristol Flyers. Flyers' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains first position with 23-7 record. Bristol Flyers at the other side keep the sixth place with 18 games lost. London will play against Sheffield (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Bristol Flyers will play against Surrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Guildford was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Newcastle Eagles (14-16) played at the court of 8th ranked Scorchers (11-18). Newcastle Eagles managed to secure a 8-point victory 95-87 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was Christian James who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Dame Adelekun who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Scorchers' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Newcastle Eagles have a solid three-game winning streak. Newcastle E. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Manchester. Loser Scorchers keeps the eighth position with 18 games lost. Newcastle E. will meet Cheshire P. (#7) in the next round. Surrey will play against Bristol Flyers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: Surrey lost to Leicester R. on the opponent's court 84-91. Newcastle E. managed to outperform Manchester in a home game 89-80. Bottom-ranked Caledonia recorded a loss to Bristol Flyers on the road 86-73. Leicester R. defeated Cheshire P. on its own court 94-90. Bristol Flyers beat Manchester in a road game 97-92. Bottom-ranked Caledonia lost to Sheffield at home 86-89. Bristol Flyers were outscored by Newcastle E. on the opponent's court 55-84.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points, 6 assists and 5 steals by Mike Okauru of Newcastle E..

London L. - Bristol Flyers 77-69

SLB top team - Lions (23-7) added another victory to their record. This time they beat sixth ranked Flyers (12-18) in London

77-69

. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Flyers. The winners were led by Canadian forward Aaryn Rai (198-1998, college: Dartmouth) who scored that evening 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and American point guard Tu Holloway (183-1989, college: Xavier) supported him with 16 points. Even 16 points and 6 assists by American guard Kedrian Johnson (190-1999, college: WVU) did not help to save the game for

Bristol Flyers

. His fellow American import forward Demond Robinson (206-2000, college: KSU) added 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Flyers' coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Defending champion maintains first position with

23-7

record.

Bristol Flyers

at the other side keep the sixth place with 18 games lost.

London will play against Sheffield (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Bristol Flyers will play against Surrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
London L.: T.Holloway 16+2reb+2ast, J.Delaire 15+4reb, A.Hadzibegovic 11+5reb, A.Rai 10+7reb+6ast, T.Peterson 9+4reb+2ast, T.Stuckman 7+6reb
Bristol Flyers: K.Johnson 16+1reb+6ast, E.Walshe 12+1reb+1ast, K.Lewis 10+5reb, O.McCormack 10+6reb, D.Robinson 9+8reb, A.Louis 6+3reb+3ast

Leicester R. - Surrey 91-84

Very expected game when 8th ranked Scorchers (11-18) were defeated on the road by second ranked Leicester Riders (22-8)

91-84

on Thursday.

Leicester R.

made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was forward Charles Thompson (201, college: Towson) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Spencer Johnson (196, college: BYU) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Jalen Ray (188-1999, college: Hofstra) who recorded 18 points and 6 assists and forward Dame Adelekun (203-2001, college: Loyola, IL) added 10 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures.

Leicester Riders

have an impressive five-game winning streak.

Leicester R.

maintains second position with

22-8

record behind leader London L. Loser Scorchers keeps the eighth place with 18 games lost.

Leicester R. will meet Newcastle E. (#5) on the road in the next round. Surrey will play against Bristol Flyers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leicester R.: Z.Jackson 21+5reb+1ast, S.Johnson 20+8reb+3ast, C.Thompson 16+12reb+4ast, J.Hunter 13+1reb+12ast, R.Abercrombie 11+4reb+4ast, E.Wright 7+3reb+2ast
Surrey: J.Ray 18+1reb+6ast, M.James 18+2reb+3ast, C.Gooden 16+1reb+4ast, N.Cholevinskas 15+3reb+2ast, D.Adelekun 10+12reb+3ast, J.Steel 5

Surrey - Newcastle E. 87-95

The game in Guildford was also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Newcastle Eagles (14-16) played at the court of 8th ranked Scorchers (11-18).

Newcastle Eagles

managed to secure a 8-point victory

95-87

on Saturday.

Newcastle E.

made 27-of-32 free shots (84.4 percent) during the game. Strangely

Surrey

outrebounded

Newcastle E. 41-28

including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American point guard Christian James (194-1996, college: Oklahoma) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds. The other American import guard Trey Pulliam (190, college: SDSU) chipped in 24 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Dame Adelekun (203-2001, college: Loyola, IL) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and U.S. Virgin Islands forward Mervin James (201-2000, college: Rider) added 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Scorchers' coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game.

Newcastle Eagles

have a solid three-game winning streak.

Newcastle E.

moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Manchester. Loser Scorchers keeps the eighth position with 18 games lost.

Newcastle E. will meet Cheshire P. (#7) in the next round. Surrey will play against Bristol Flyers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Newcastle E.: C.James 25+14reb+3ast, T.Pulliam 24+1reb+8ast, D.Allen-Eikens 22+2reb+1ast, C.Long 8+2reb+1ast, D.Defoe 6+3reb+3ast, J.Ward-Hibbert 6+5reb+1ast
Surrey: J.Ray 21+3reb, M.James 20+9reb+4ast, D.Adelekun 19+14reb+1ast, J.Hunt 7+2reb+1ast, J.Steel 6+3reb+1ast, C.Gooden 6+4reb+2ast

Newcastle E. - Manchester 89-80

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Newcastle Eagles (14-16) defeated at home one of their biggest challengers Manchester (14-16)

89-80

on Thursday.

Newcastle E.

looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American Mike Okauru (191-1999, college: UNCW) who scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. International guard Joshua Ward-Hibbert (196-1994) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized American center Marcus Delpeche (200-1995, college: Bates) who recorded 14 points and 7 rebounds and American guard Makai Ashton-Langford (191-1998, college: Boston Coll., agency: Octagon Europe) added 15 points respectively. Five

Newcastle E.

and four

Manchester

players scored in double figures. Manchester's coach Herman Mandole let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game.

Newcastle Eagles

have a solid three-game winning streak.

Newcastle E.

moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Manchester.

Newcastle E. will meet Cheshire P. (#7) in the next round. Manchester will play against Surrey in Guildford and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Newcastle E.: M.Okauru 20+5reb+3ast, C.James 17+5reb+2ast, D.Allen-Eikens 16+1reb+3ast, J.Ward-Hibbert 15+9reb+3ast, C.Long 13+6reb+1ast, T.Pulliam 6+3reb+7ast
Manchester: M.Ashton-Langford 15+4reb+1ast, M.Delpeche 14+7reb, D.Mitchell 10+6reb+2ast, I.DuBose 10+2reb+1ast, E.Ifejeh 8+2reb+1ast, C.John 7+2reb+1ast

Bristol Flyers - Caledonia G. 86-73

Not a big story in a game in Bristol where 9th ranked Gladiators (7-23) were defeated by sixth ranked Flyers (12-18)

86-73

on Friday.

Bristol Flyers

looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Owen McCormack (203, college: Lipscomb) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Kedrian Johnson (190-1999, college: WVU) chipped in 20 points. Four Flyers players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Trevond Barnes (206-1997, college: Hampton, agency: One Motive Sports) who recorded 17 points and 8 rebounds and the former international guard Patrick Whelan (195-1996, college: William Jewell) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.

Bristol Flyers

maintains sixth position with

12-18

record.

Caledonia

lost third consecutive game. They stay dead last with 23 lost games.

Bristol Flyers will meet at home Surrey (#8) in the next round. Caledonia will play against Cheshire P. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bristol Flyers: K.Johnson 20+2reb+2ast, D.Robinson 15+4reb+3ast, O.McCormack 14+10reb+4ast, P.Landolfi 11+1ast, K.Lewis 10+5reb+4ast, R.Thomas-Edwards 8+6reb
Caledonia G.: T.Barnes 17+8reb+1ast, J.Speelman 17+6reb+1ast, P.Whelan 17+5reb+3ast, F.Alihodzic 9+6reb+1ast, T.Fagbenle 8+1reb+3ast, A.Ventura 5+4reb+6ast

Sheffield S. - London L. 60-77

The game between Top Four teams took place in Sheffield. 3rd ranked host Sharks (20-10) lost to first ranked Lions (23-7)

77-60

.

London

outrebounded

Sheffield 33-22

including 23 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Montenegrin-Qatari Alen Hadzibegovic (208-1999) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 9 rebounds and American guard Tyler Peterson (193-1998, college: S.Dakota) who added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. Five

Lions

players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Rickey McGill (188-1997, college: Iona) with 17 points and his fellow American import forward Jacob Groves (206-1999, college: Virginia) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first position with

23-7

record.

Sheffield

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

London will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sheffield will play at home against the league's leader London and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
London L.: A.Rai 15+2reb+4ast, T.Holloway 14+3ast, T.Stuckman 14+6reb, A.Hadzibegovic 12+9reb+3ast, J.Delaire 10+9reb+2ast, T.Peterson 10+5reb+6ast
Sheffield S.: R.McGill 17+2reb+3ast, J.Groves 14+6reb, J.Ratinho 10+2reb, R.Glasgow 8+2reb, D.Clay 6+6reb+1ast, M.Ochereobia 5+3reb+2ast

Leicester R. - Cheshire P. 94-90

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Leicester Riders (22-8) beat at home 6th ranked Cheshire Phoenix (12-19)

94-90

on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory.

Leicester R.

made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game.

Leicester R.

outrebounded

Cheshire P. 44-30

including 16 on the offensive glass.

Leicester R.

looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was power forward Duke Shelton (207-1995, college: Tampa) who scored 21 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Ethan Wright (190-2000, college: Colorado) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Larry Austin Jr (188-1996, college: CMU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and guard Nicolas Timberlake (193, college: Kansas) added 23 points respectively. Four

Leicester R.

and five

Cheshire P.

players scored in double figures.

Leicester Riders

have an impressive five-game winning streak.

Leicester R.

maintains second position with

22-8

record behind leader London L.

Cheshire P.

lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 19 games lost.

Leicester R. will meet Newcastle E. (#5) on the road in the next round. Cheshire P. will play against Newcastle E. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Leicester R.: D.Shelton 21+8reb+2ast, E.Wright 15+12reb+2ast, J.Hunter 14+3reb+4ast, R.Abercrombie 14+4reb+2ast, Z.Jackson 14+5reb+4ast, C.Thompson 9+5reb+7ast
Cheshire P.: N.Timberlake 23+3reb+2ast, L.Austin Jr. 23+10reb+7ast, S.White 14+4reb+2ast, C.Holden 12+5reb+10ast, T.Scott-Grayson 10+4reb, B.Planutis 4+2reb+1ast

Manchester - Bristol Flyers 92-97

There was a minor upset when 4th ranked Manchester (14-16) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Flyers (12-18)

97-92

on Sunday.

Bristol Flyers

outrebounded

Manchester 34-23

including 24 on the defensive glass.

Bristol Flyers

looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was guard Kedrian Johnson (190-1999, college: WVU) who scored 18 points and 5 assists. Forward Demond Robinson (206-2000, college: KSU) chipped in 21 points. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Makai Ashton-Langford (191-1998, college: Boston Coll., agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 assists and guard Ian DuBose (193-1999, college: Wake Forest) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.

Bristol Flyers

maintains sixth position with

12-18

record. Loser Manchester keeps the fourth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Newcastle E..

Bristol Flyers will meet at home Surrey (#8) in the next round. Manchester will play against Surrey (#8) in Guildford and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bristol Flyers: D.Robinson 21+2reb+1ast, K.Johnson 18+4reb+5ast, E.Walshe 15+5reb+2ast, O.McCormack 14+4reb+2ast, A.Louis 12+3reb+6ast, K.Lewis 10+8reb+1ast
Manchester: M.Ashton-Langford 19+2reb+10ast, D.Mitchell 13+1reb+4ast, Z.Irvin 12+3reb, I.DuBose 12+5reb+8ast, M.Delpeche 11+4reb, N.Cayo 10+2reb+2ast

Caledonia G. - Sheffield S. 86-89

No shocking result in a game in Glasgow where third ranked Sharks (20-10) edged bottom-ranked Gladiators (7-23)

89-86

on Sunday. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was guard Rickey McGill (188-1997, college: Iona) who scored 22 points, 9 assists and 5 steals. Forward Jacob Groves (206-1999, college: Virginia) chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Devearl Ramsey (180-1997, college: UCSB) who recorded 20 points and 4 assists and power forward Trevond Barnes (206-1997, college: Hampton, agency: One Motive Sports) added 14 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively. Five

Sheffield

and four

Caledonia

players scored in double figures.

Sheffield

maintains third position with

20-10

record having just three points less than leader London L.

Caledonia

lost third consecutive game. They stay dead last with 23 lost games.

Sheffield will meet at home league's leader London in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caledonia will play against Cheshire P. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sheffield S.: R.McGill 22+3reb+9ast, J.Groves 18+7reb, J.Reese V 15+2reb+1ast, D.Clay 11+4reb+2ast, D.Jeffries 10+1reb+2ast, M.Ochereobia 5+1reb
Caledonia G.: D.Ramsey 20+4ast, T.Barnes 14+5reb+1ast, P.Whelan 13+6ast, A.Ventura 10+2reb+4ast, F.Malcolm 9+5reb+2ast, F.Alihodzic 8+3reb+1ast

Newcastle E. - Bristol Flyers 84-55

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 6th ranked Flyers' (12-18) road loss to fifth ranked Newcastle Eagles (14-16)

55-84

on Monday.

Newcastle E.

dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to

Flyers

' 28.

Newcastle E.

forced 19

Bristol Flyers

turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by

Bristol Flyers

' players. The best player for the winners was American Mike Okauru (191-1999, college: UNCW) who scored 19 points, 6 assists and 5 steals. The other American import guard Trey Pulliam (190, college: SDSU) chipped in 17 points and 8 assists. Four Newcastle Eagles players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Kendall Lewis (203, college: Illinois St.) who recorded 8 points and 11 rebounds and forward Ebuka Ekwegh (192-1998) added 14 points respectively.

Newcastle Eagles

have a solid three-game winning streak.

Newcastle E.

moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Manchester. Loser Flyers keep the sixth position with 18 games lost.

Newcastle E. will meet Cheshire P. (#7) in the next round. Bristol Flyers will play against Surrey and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Newcastle E.: M.Okauru 19+4reb+6ast, C.James 18+4reb+4ast, T.Pulliam 17+4reb+8ast, J.Ward-Hibbert 16+7reb, D.Allen-Eikens 7+5reb+3ast, C.Long 5+1reb+3ast
Bristol Flyers: E.Ekwegh 14+1reb, C.Samuels 8+1reb+3ast, K.Lewis 8+11reb+1ast, K.Johnson 8+1reb+2ast, A.Louis 7+2reb, R.Thomas-Edwards 4+4reb