Sweden – Basketligan Round 18: Uppsala Basket loses to lower ranked Nassjo

DartayeRuffin Basketligan is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 18 rounds left. Basketligan round 18 most important game was a victory of Nassjo over 4th ranked Uppsala Basket 86-60 on Friday night. The game without a history. Nassjo led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Uppsala Basket’s 28. They outrebounded Uppsala Basket 42-24 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for American center Dartaye Ruffin (205-91, college: Drexel, agency: Dynamics Global Management) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Guard Jonathan Peleg (191-94) contributed with 21 points for the winners. The former international point guard Jonathan Person (190-93, agency: Interperformances) replied with 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Uppsala Basket. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nassjo maintains seventh position with 7-9 record. Uppsala Basket lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth place with seven games lost. Nassjo are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Malbas (#9) in Malmo in the next round. Uppsala Basket will have a break next round. Basketligan top team – BC Lulea (13-3) had no problems winning another game. This time they beat sixth ranked KFUM Jamtland (7-8) 92-75. Canadian forward Yannick Anzuluni (205-87, college: Houghton) had a double-double by scoring 26 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Adam Ronnqvist chipped in 15 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. BC Lulea’s coach Peter Oqvist allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was Croatian forward Dino Cinac (201-88) with 12 points and 9 rebounds. BC Lulea have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 13-3 record. KFUM Jamtland at the other side keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. BC Lulea will play against Umea (#8) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. KFUM Jamtland will play against Boras Basket and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game in Umea supposed to be also quite interesting. Fifth ranked Sodertalje Kings (8-4) played at the court of 8th ranked Umea (3-12). Sodertalje Kings smashed Umea 85-55 on Wednesday. Toni Bizaca notched 28 points to lead the effort. Sodertalje Kings’ coach Vedran Bosnic felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 15 points by Gerald Williams did not help to save the game for Umea. Defending champion moved-up to fourth place. Loser Umea keeps the eighth position with 12 games lost. Sodertalje Kings will meet at home league’s second-placed Norrkoping Dolphins in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Umea will play against the league’s leader BC Lulea (#1) and hope to secure a win. The game in Jamtland was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Norrkoping Dolphins (12-4) played at the court of 6th ranked KFUM Jamtland (7-8). Norrkoping Dolphins defeated KFUM Jamtland 74-60. The best player for the winners was Dejan Jeftic who scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Norrkoping Dolphins have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 12-4 record behind leader BC Lulea. KFUM Jamtland at the other side keeps the sixth place with eight games lost. Norrkoping Dolphins’ next round opponent will be Sodertalje Kings (#4) on the road. KFUM Jamtland will play against Boras Basket and hope to win that game. In the last game of round 18 bottom-ranked Malbas was smashed by Boras on the road 77-49. Nassjo – Uppsala 86-60Basketligan round 18 most important game was a victory of Nassjo over 4th ranked Uppsala Basket 86-60 on Friday night. The game without a history. Nassjo led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Uppsala Basket’s 28. They outrebounded Uppsala Basket 42-24 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for American center Dartaye Ruffin (205-91, college: …

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