Round 3 (Second Stage): JCA edge Kriol S. by two points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Fourth-ranked Cape Verdean Kriol S. (0-3) made lots of trouble for Ivorian JCA (6-0) in Abidjan on Thursday. JCA managed to secure only two-point victory 84-82. However their fans expected easier game. JCA looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Jonathan Cisse (185-2001, college: Texas Southern) chipped in 16 points. JCA's coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Portuguese-Cape Verdean Ivan Almeida (197-1989, college: Stonehill) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points, 9 rebounds and 15 assists.
An exciting game was played in Accra. Libyan Ahly Benghazi faced Ghanian Spintex. Guests from Benghazi (5-0) smashed host Spintex (3-2) 88-63. It was a good game for Sofian Hamad (204-1998) who led his team to a victory with 21 points. Marcos Knight contributed with 16 points and 5 assists for the winners. South Sudanese swingman Ruai Luak (198-2004) answered with 6 points and 10 rebounds for Spintex. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
An exciting game was played in . Mali CRB faced DR Congolese ASB NG. Guests from Bamako (4-2) defeated host ASB NG (2-3) 74-63. It was a great evening for Bamba Diallo who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Omari Gudul with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.




Spintex - Ahly Benghazi 63-88

An exciting game was played in Accra. Libyan Ahly Benghazi faced Ghanian Spintex. Guests from Benghazi (5-0) smashed host Spintex (3-2) 88-63. Ahly Benghazi forced 22 Spintex turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Spintex's players. It was a good game for Sofian Hamad (204-1998) who led his team to a victory with 21 points. American guard Marcos Knight (191-1989, college: MTSU, agency: Slash Sports) contributed with 16 points and 5 assists for the winners. South Sudanese swingman Ruai Luak (198-2004) answered with 6 points and 10 rebounds and American guard Jonathan Cisse (185-2001, college: Texas Southern) added 11 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Spintex. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.
Top scorers:
Spintex: B.Treasure 13+1reb+1ast, A.James 11+5reb+1ast, K.Temple 10+2reb+2ast, O.Benjamin 8+3reb, K.Bar 8+6reb, R.Luak 6+10reb+2ast
Ahly Benghazi: H.Sofian 21+1reb+3ast, K.Marcos 16+3reb+5ast, Z.Tomislav 9+4reb+1ast, K.Alpha 8+9reb+1ast, J.Johnathan 8+5reb+6ast, A.Asmaeil 8+3reb

ASB NG - CRB 63-74

An exciting game was played in . Mali CRB faced DR Congolese ASB NG. Guests from Bamako (4-2) defeated host ASB NG (2-3) 74-63. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when CRB made 8 blocks. It was a great evening for Bamba Diallo who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 4 assists. Mahamadou Kante helped adding 8 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was forward Omari Gudul (207-1994, college: Angelo St.) with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and center Viny Okouo (214-1997) scored 8 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
ASB NG: O.Gudul 16+7reb+5ast, C.Ona-Embo 12+2reb+2ast, V.Okouo 8+7reb+3ast, N.Guibert 7+2reb+5ast, T.Etienne 7+2reb+1ast, M.Elisee 5+11reb+1ast
CRB: B.Diallo 17+2reb+4ast, F.Samba 13+1reb, T.Do 10+7reb+2ast, M.Kante 8+7reb+5ast, A.Diarra 8+2ast, C.Abdoul 7+2reb

JCA - Kriol S. 84-82

Fourth-ranked Cape Verdean Kriol S. (0-3) made lots of trouble for Ivorian JCA (6-0) in Abidjan on Thursday. JCA managed to secure only two-point victory 84-82. However their fans expected easier game. JCA looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was Aboubakr Gbane who scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Jonathan Cisse (185-2001, college: Texas Southern) chipped in 16 points. JCA's coach used entire bench in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Portuguese-Cape Verdean Ivan Almeida (197-1989, college: Stonehill) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points, 9 rebounds and 15 assists and center Kenneti Mendes (203-1990) added 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Kriol S.: M.Leandro 21+1reb+1ast, I.Almeida 18+9reb+15ast, K.Mendes 17+8reb, J.Almeida 14+3reb+2ast, N.Joel 5+5reb+2ast, D.Miller 3+2reb+1ast
JCA: A.Gbane 19+5reb+2ast, C.Jonathan 16+3reb+2ast, N.Mike 15+1reb+2ast, M.Yayo 10+4reb+1ast, C.Echui 8+6reb+4ast, M.Coulibaly 7+2reb+3ast