CFBB U18, now 4th after a gain of three places, controlled Black Frogs Schieren 76-44 in Ins. Denis Toroman's team imposed itself early with a 12-2 start and led 21-10 after the first quarter.
The key break came in the second period. U18 turned 21-10 into 32-10 with 11 unanswered points, driven by strong inside play and transition activity. Schieren reacted late in the half, closing on an 8-2 spell to limit the damage to 34-18.
Serge Logelin's side had its best offensive stretch after the break. Benjamin Kezie (Season PPG: 13.8, RPG: 5.6, AssPG: 1.8) and Elyass Zaourou (21, FRA) helped Schieren get to 43-25, but U18 answered immediately. MVP El Hadji Modou Thiam Diop (Season PPG: 8.2, RPG: 7.5, AssPG: 1.5) dominated that response with 16 points, good 7/11 on 2-pointers and an excellent 2/2 at the line. That answer became a 17-4 run, and the margin was already 60-29 after three quarters.
Tom Kloos (Season PPG: 11.4, RPG: 3.75, AssPG: 1.5) added 15 points with three 3-pointers, Trey Sean Boayue (Season PPG: 12.0, RPG: 4.0, AssPG: 0.8) scored 11 with an excellent 4/5 from 2-point range, and Jules Reuter (Season PPG: 8.8, RPG: 1.5, AssPG: 1.5) was highly efficient with 12 points and an excellent 5/5 from 2-point range. U18's highest lead reached 38 points at 73-35.
Teamwise, U18 posted a good 80% on free throws and a good 62.2% from 2-point range, while also finishing with clear edges in assists (16-4) and steals (25-11). For Schieren, Kezie scored 13, Zaourou 12 and drew 7 fouls, and Zino Beslija (Season PPG: 10.6, RPG: 9.0, AssPG: 0.4) added 11. Black Frogs are now on a five-game losing streak, while CFBB U18 have won their last two.
(AI generated)