Round 2 (Regular Season): Thunder hands first loss to Tigers

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was a loss of Rwandan Tigers in Nairobi City on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Kenyan Thunder 101-92. Thunder made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Nigerian-American center Josh Nzeakor (203-1997, college: Lamar) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Tylor Ongwae (201-1991, college: ULM) contributed with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. South Sudanese-Australian center Mangok Mathiang (208-1992, college: Louisville) replied with 22 points and 22 rebounds for Tigers. Tigers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for Angolan P.Luanda which played road game in against Tanzanian Dar City. P.Luanda had an easy win 100-75. Point guard Childe Dundao (169-1998) scored 20 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Javion Blake chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. American-Nigerian Daniel Utomi (198-1997, college: USC) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
An interesting game for Rwandan Tigers which hosted in Kigali Tanzanian Dar City. Tigers managed to get a 12-point victory 104-92. Craig Randall II notched 54 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Tigers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points and 23 rebounds by Sisco Ngaiza did not help to save the game for Dar City. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: Thunder was smashed by P.Luanda on the road 97-70. Winless Giants lost to Tigers on its own court 89-102. Thunder was outscored by Ahly Benghazi in a road game 80-107. Winless Giants were rolled over Ahly Benghazi at home 72-110. P.Luanda crushed Giants on the opponent's court 105-61.



P.Luanda - Thunder 97-70

No shocking result in a game when Angolan P.Luanda crushed at home Kenyan Thunder 97-70 on Wednesday. P.Luanda looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Forward Milton Valente (198-1998) notched 14 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) to lead the effort and center Yanick Moreira (208-1991, college: SMU) supported him with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Five P.Luanda players scored in double figures. Even 20 points by guard Derrick Ogechi (190-1998, college: Midwestern St.) did not help to save the game for Thunder. American forward Lance Thomas (208-1999, college: USA, agency: Haylett Sports) added 12 points for the guests. 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. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Thunder: D.Ogechi 20+2reb, L.Thomas 12+2reb+3ast, A.Odero 11, T.Ongwae 8+6reb+2ast, A.Eugene 6+4reb+2ast, N.Josh 6+8reb+3ast
P.Luanda: B.Glofate 15+3reb+1ast, V.Milton 14+7reb+2ast, D.Childe 13+4ast, M.Yanick 13+7reb+1ast, J.Peter 12+6reb+3ast, G.Aboubacar 9+6reb+2ast

Giants - Tigers 89-102

Very expected game when South African Giants lost to Rwandan Tigers in Johannesburg 89-102 on Wednesday. Tigers looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. South Sudanese-Australian center Mangok Mathiang (208-1992, college: Louisville) notched a double-double by scoring 32 points and 17 rebounds to lead the effort and American Craig Randall II (193-1996, college: UT Martin) supported him with 39 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Randall II is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Tigers' coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 24 points and 18 rebounds by Nkosinathi Sibanyoni (208-1998) did not help to save the game for Giants. American swingman Jakobi Heady (198-2002, college: BCU) added 30 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Giants: J.Heady 30+6reb+2ast, N.Sibanyoni 24+18reb+3ast, O.Josh 17+3reb+6ast, D.Nino 8+4reb+3ast, D.Craig 6+6reb+1ast, M.Aviwe 2
Tigers: R.Craig 39+6reb+5ast, M.Mangok 32+17reb+1ast, J.Antino 13+1reb+7ast, N.Dieudonne 6+1reb+1ast, M.Okouo 4+8reb+3ast, N.Habimana 3+5ast

Ahly Benghazi - Thunder 107-80

Ahly Benghazi used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Nairobi City 107-80 on Friday night. Ahly Benghazi made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. South Sudanese-Australian center Jo Lual-Acuil (213-1994, college: Baylor) notched a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks to lead the effort and American guard Damion Baugh (193-2000, college: TCU) supported him with 18 points and 11 assists. Even 10 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists by Eugene Adera (203-1997) did not help to save the game for Thunder. Nigerian-American center Josh Nzeakor (203-1997, college: Lamar) added 13 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Four Ahly Benghazi and five Thunder players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Thunder: N.Josh 13+8reb+2ast, D.Ogechi 13+4reb+3ast, A.Odero 12+2reb+1ast, G.Ding 11+1reb, A.Eugene 10+6reb+9ast, T.Ongwae 10+3reb
Ahly Benghazi: D.Williams 23+4reb+1ast, L.Jo 23+11reb+2ast, D.Majok 20+5reb+1ast, B.Damion 18+2reb+11ast, B.Jean-Jacques 12+2reb+2ast, S.Mohamed 9+10reb+1ast

Dar City - P.Luanda 75-100

An interesting game for Angolan P.Luanda which played road game in against Tanzanian Dar City. P.Luanda had an easy win 100-75. P.Luanda dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Dar City's 30. P.Luanda forced 23 Dar City turnovers and outrebounded them 38-25 including 29 on the defensive glass. Point guard Childe Dundao (169-1998) scored 20 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American-Syrian guard Javion Blake (191-1997, college: Washburn) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Five P.Luanda players scored in double figures. American-Nigerian Daniel Utomi (198-1997, college: USC) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and American-Ivorian guard Nisre Zouzoua (188-1996, college: Nevada, agency: Players Group) scored 16 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dar City: D.Utomi 21+6reb+2ast, N.Zouzoua 16+2reb+3ast, M.Landoure 16+3reb, M.Foster Jr. 9+6reb+3ast, J.Madut 8+4reb+7ast, A.Ally 3+2ast
P.Luanda: D.Childe 20+1reb+7ast, B.Javion 14+6reb+3ast, J.Peter 12+7reb+1ast, G.Gerson 11+3reb+3ast, G.Domingos 10+3reb+4ast, M.Yanick 9+5reb+1ast

Tigers - Dar City 104-92

An interesting game for Rwandan Tigers which hosted in Kigali Tanzanian Dar City. Tigers managed to get a 12-point victory 104-92. American Craig Randall II (193-1996, college: UT Martin) notched 54 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and South Sudanese-Australian center Mangok Mathiang (208-1992, college: Louisville) supported him with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Randall II is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Tigers' coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points and 23 rebounds by Tanzanian Sisco Ngaiza (-2002) did not help to save the game for Dar City. South Sudanese-Australian guard Junior Madut (195-1997, college: Hawaii) added 21 points and 5 assists for the guests. Four Dar City players scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dar City: D.Utomi 21+4reb+2ast, J.Madut 21+4reb+5ast, N.Zouzoua 19+1reb+8ast, N.Sisco 15+23reb+1ast, A.Ally 8+4reb+3ast, M.Landoure 6+1reb
Tigers: R.Craig 54+5reb+5ast, J.Antino 15+2reb+6ast, M.Mangok 15+10reb+1ast, N.Habimana 8+3reb, M.Alex 5+1reb, M.Okouo 4+5reb+1ast

Giants - Ahly Benghazi 72-110

Not a big story in a game when South African Giants were outscored by Libyan Ahly Benghazi in Johannesburg 110-72 on Saturday. Ahly Benghazi had a 37-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Ahly Benghazi made 7 blocks. American guard Damion Baugh (193-2000, college: TCU) notched a triple-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists to lead the effort and South Sudanese forward Majok Deng (205-1993, college: ULM) supported him with 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Even 9 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists by Nkosinathi Sibanyoni (208-1998) did not help to save the game for Giants. Forward Nino Dim (198-2000) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. 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. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Giants: M.Aviwe 15+1reb+1ast, J.Heady 14+2reb, O.Josh 13+2reb+2ast, D.Nino 10+6reb+5ast, N.Sibanyoni 9+13reb+6ast, T.Lehlogonolo 4+2reb
Ahly Benghazi: D.Majok 23+6reb+1ast, L.Jo 21+6reb, B.Jean-Jacques 14+3reb, D.Williams 13+2reb+2ast, B.Damion 11+10reb+11ast, H.Sofian 11+3reb+1ast

Thunder - Tigers 101-92

The most surprising game was a loss of Rwandan Tigers in Nairobi City on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Kenyan Thunder 101-92. Thunder made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Nigerian-American center Josh Nzeakor (203-1997, college: Lamar) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Tylor Ongwae (201-1991, college: ULM) contributed with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. South Sudanese-Australian center Mangok Mathiang (208-1992, college: Louisville) replied with 22 points and 22 rebounds and American-Rwandan point guard Antino Jackson (182-1996, college: N.Mexico) added 24 points, 9 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Tigers. Five Thunder and four Tigers players scored in double figures. Tigers' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tigers: A.Jackson 24+9ast, M.Mathiang 22+22reb+3ast, A.Mpoyo 14+3reb+2ast, B.Paul 11, D.Ndizeye 8+9reb+2ast, O.Marcel 7+3reb+1ast
Thunder: O.Derrick 22+4reb+3ast, J.Nzeakor 21+8reb+4ast, O.Tylor 17+6reb+7ast, D.Garang 14+3reb+2ast, T.Lance 14+8reb+3ast, E.Adera 5+4reb+8ast

Giants - P.Luanda 61-105

Everything went according to plan when Angolan P.Luanda outplayed South African Giants in Johannesburg 105-61 on Sunday. P.Luanda made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Giants turnovers. P.Luanda looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Giants' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when P.Luanda made 7 blocks. American-Syrian guard Javion Blake (191-1997, college: Washburn) notched 21 points and 7 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and forward Aboubacar Gakou (201-1997) supported him with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Even 19 points and 5 rebounds by Nigerian-South African forward Josh Ozabor (201-2002, college: Bryant) did not help to save the game for Giants. Forward Ngabo Kasilembo (197-2003) added 9 points and 12 rebounds for the hosts. 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. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Giants: O.Josh 19+5reb+3ast, L.Dylan 11+2reb+1ast, K.Ngabo 9+12reb+1ast, N.Sibanyoni 7+12reb+2ast, T.Lehlogonolo 6+1reb+1ast, M.Aviwe 4+2reb+1ast
P.Luanda: B.Javion 21+2reb+7ast, G.Aboubacar 18+10reb, D.Childe 15+2reb+5ast, G.Domingos 9+1reb+4ast, B.Glofate 8+3reb+1ast, C.Castro 7+4reb+2ast