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Hungary – A Division Round 4 of Regular Season
- Updated: October 26, 2016
Jay Threatt There were just four rounds played in Regular Season of A Division and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with change at the leadership position, derby games, favorites losing the games and even winless team recording their first victory.First defeat of league’s leader Alba (3-1) against sixth ranked Sopron KC (3-2) 80-73 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Alba. The hosts trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 28-19 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Jay Threatt (180-89, college: Delaware St.) who helped to win the game recording 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import Austin Dufault (205-90, college: Colorado) contributed with 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. International power forward Akos Keller (208-89) replied with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds for Alba. Sopron KC moved-up to third place. Alba at the other side dropped to the second position with one game lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Szolnok. Alba will play next round against Jaszberenyi trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Sopron KC will try to continue on its current victory against eleventh ranked Vasas in Budapest. The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Szolnok as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Szolnok defeated 4th ranked Falco KC at home 88-78. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Falco KC. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Troy Barnies (200-89, college: Maine) who helped to win the game recording 21 points and 9 rebounds and David Vojvoda who added 20 points and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Darrin Govens (185-88, college: St.Joseph’s) responded with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Szolnok have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Falco KC at the other side dropped to the fifth place with two games lost. They share the position with Kaposvari and Jaszberenyi. Falco KC will play next round against Szedeak trying to get back on the winning streak. Szolnok will try to continue on its current victory against fourteenth ranked MAFC at Budapest. Vasas’ fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat MAFC (0-4) 93-85 on Tuesday. The winners were led by Ronnie Taylor who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 assists. Vasas’ coach Bulcsu Sarosi used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by Robbie Sihota did not help to save the game for MAFC. Vasas (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eleventh place. It was MAFC’s fourth loss in a row. They still close the standings with four games lost. Vasas will meet higher ranked Sopron KC (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. MAFC will play against the league’s leader Szolnok (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.PVSK Pannon’s fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. The victory is especially important as they outplayed much higher ranked Kaposvari (2-2) 85-65. Ismet Sejfic fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. PVSK Pannon (1-1) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with ZTE KK. Kaposvari at the other side keeps the fifth position with two games lost. PVSK Pannon’s next round opponent will be higher ranked KTE-Duna (#8) in Kecskemet and it may be quite challenging game. Kaposvari will play at home against Atomeromu and hope to win that game. ZTE KK’s fans can celebrate the first win of their team after one consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat Szedeak (0-2) 85-78 on Thursday. It was a very good performance for Emanuel Ubilla who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 assists. ZTE KK (1-1) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with PVSK Pannon. Loser Szedeak still closes the standings with two games lost. ZTE KK will face higher ranked Kormend (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Szedeak will play against Falco KC (#6) and hopes to get finally their first victory.In the last two games of round 4 Jaszberenyi beat Atomeromu on the road 77-69. Falco KC destroyed Atomeromu on its own court 113-81. Vasas – MAFC 93-85Vasas’ fans can celebrate the first win of their team after two consecutive losses. They used home court advantage to defeat MAFC (0-4) 93-85 on Tuesday. MAFC was trailing by 2 points at halftime but managed to get 3-point lead after three quarters before a 27-16 charge of Vasas, which allowed them to win the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American point guard Ronnie Taylor (187-81, college: NC-Greensboro, agency: Octagon Europe) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 30 points and 10 assists and the other American import forward A.J. Pacher (208-92, college: Wright St.) supported him with 16 points and 8 rebounds. Vasas’ coach Bulcsu Sarosi used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds by India-Canadian forward Robbie Sihota (201-87) did not help to save the game for MAFC. American point guard Deville Smith (183-91, college: Tenn-Martin, agency: Two Points) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Four Vasas and five MAFC players scored in double …
