The most surprising game was the first loss of undefeated Cimberio Varese (9-1) on the court of sixth ranked Lottomatica Roma on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Lottomatica Roma 91-87. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Cimberio Varese. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Cimberio Varese won third quarter 20-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lottomatica Roma forced 22 Cimberio Varese turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Nigerian power forward Gani Lawal (205-88, college: Georgia Tech) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!). American point guard Jordan Taylor (185-89, college: Wisconsin) contributed with 17 points and 6 assists for the winners. American point guard Mike Green (185-85, college: Butler) replied with 20 points and 6 assists for Cimberio Varese. Lottomatica Roma (6-4) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Cantu and SAIE3 BO. Cimberio Varese at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Lottomatica Roma is looking forward to face Air Avellino (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cimberio Varese will play against Sutor Montegranaro (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Bottom-ranked Vanoli Cremona managed to get a third victory, breaking the four-game losing streak. This time they won against thirteenth-ranked Umana Venezia 92-88. International point guard Luca Vitali (201-86) scored 27 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Lance Harris chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Alvin Young (188-75, college: Niagara) responded with 23 points. Umana Venezia's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Vanoli Cremona (3-7) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Umana Venezia. Umana Venezia lost third consecutive game. Vanoli Cremona will play against higher ranked Montepaschi Siena (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Umana Venezia will play against SAIE3 BO (#5) in Bologna and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Higher ranked Cantu (6-4) fell to tenth ranked Juvecaserta (5-5) in overtime by two points 74-76 on Sunday night. Jeleel Akindele notched 15 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by Maarten Leunen did not help to save the game for Cantu. Cantu's coach Andrea Trinchieri let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Juvecaserta moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Cantu keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Acea Virtus RM and SAIE3 BO. Juvecaserta will meet Enel Brindisi (#9) on the road in the next round. Cantu will play against Angelico Biella (#13) and hope to secure a win.
The game in Milano was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Banco di Sard. (8-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Armani Milano (5-5). Banco di Sard. managed to secure a 6-point victory 86-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Armani Milano. Travis Diener fired 17 points and 7 assists for the winners. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Banco di Sard. maintains second position with 8-2 record behind leader Cimberio VA, which they share with Montepaschi. Armani Milano at the other side dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. Banco di Sard.'s next round opponent will be Trenkwalder RE (#8) in Reggio Emilia where they are favorite. Armani Milano will play on the road against VL Pesaro.
Important game to mention about took place in Reggio Emilia. Ninth ranked Enel Brindisi (5-5) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging higher ranked Trenkwalder RE (5-5) 78-75 in the fight for the seventh place. It was a very good performance for Antywane Robinson who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 4 steals. Enel Brindisi's coach Pier Luigi Bucchi used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Enel Brindisi moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Trenkwalder RE. Enel Brindisi will face Juvecaserta (#10) in Caserta in the next round.

Other games in round 10 were not that significant. Sidigas AV was smashed by Montepaschi on the road 101-65. Sutor MGR won against Angelico BI on its own court 82-75. Pesaro unfortunately lost to SAIE3 BO in Bologna 58-76.
The most impressive performance of 10th round was 31 points and 7 rebounds by Trey Johnson of Angelico BI.

Montepaschi — Sidigas AV 101-65

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Montepaschi Siena (8-2) crushed at home 11th ranked Air Avellino (3-7) 101-65 on Monday. The game without a history. Montepaschi Siena led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Montepaschi Siena looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Air Avellino's players. It was a very good performance for American point guard Bobby Brown (188-84, college: CS Fullerton) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 8 assists. Estonian Kristjan Kangur (201-82) contributed with 22 points for the winners. Four Montepaschi Siena players scored in double figures. Montepaschi Siena's coach Luca Banchi felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Mustafa Shakur (193-84, college: Arizona) replied with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import swingman Jeremy Richardson (200-84, college: Delta St.) added 14 points in the effort for Air Avellino. Montepaschi Siena have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion moved-up to second place, which they share with Banco di Sard. Loser Air Avellino keeps the eleventh position with seven games lost. Montepaschi Siena will face Vanoli Cremona (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Air Avellino will play against Lottomatica Roma.
Top scorers:
Montepaschi: K.Kangur 22+4reb, B.Brown 20+3reb+8ast, M.Janning 18+1reb+2ast, T.Ress 14+3reb+1ast, D.Moss 8+4reb+3ast, V.Sanikidze 6+5reb+2ast
Sidigas AV: M.Shakur 15+6reb+5ast, J.Richardson 14+2reb+1ast, N.Ebi 10+5reb, D.Mavraides 7, V.Spinelli 6+1reb+1ast, N.Dragovic 5+5reb+1ast

Trenkwalder RE — Enel Brindisi 75-78

Important game to mention about took place in Reggio Emilia. Ninth ranked Enel Brindisi (5-5) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging higher ranked Trenkwalder RE (5-5) 78-75 in the fight for the seventh place. The guests trailed by 5 points after three quarters before their 23-15 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Enel Brindisi forced 26 Trenkwalder RE turnovers. It was a very good performance for American forward Antywane Robinson (203-84, college: Temple, agency: Priority Sports) who helped to win the game recording 20 points and 4 steals. The other American import power forward Jerai Grant (203-89, college: Clemson) contributed with 13 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Enel Brindisi's coach Pier Luigi Bucchi used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. International point guard Andrea Cinciarini (190-86) replied with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and American point guard Dominic James (180-86, college: Marquette) added 17 points and 6 steals in the effort for Trenkwalder RE. Enel Brindisi moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Trenkwalder RE. Enel Brindisi will face Juvecaserta (#10) in Caserta in the next round.
Top scorers:
Enel Brindisi: A.Robinson 20+3reb+1ast, S.Reynolds 14+3reb+3ast, J.Grant 13+9reb, J.Gibson 9+4reb, J.Viggiano 8+2reb, K.Ndoja 6+5reb+1ast
Trenkwalder RE: D.James 17+3reb+3ast, D.Taylor 14+4reb+4ast, G.Brunner 9+7reb+1ast, A.Cinciarini 8+10reb+6ast, M.Antonutti 7+5reb, M.Jeremic 7+2reb

JuveCaserta — Cantu 76-74 OT

Higher ranked Cantu (6-4) fell to tenth ranked Juvecaserta (5-5) in overtime by two points 74-76 on Sunday night. Cantu was tied after three quarters and then recorded another tie at the end of regular time. They were eventually defeated in overtime 6-8s. Nigerian center Jeleel Akindele (216-83, college: Chicago St.) notched 15 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and point guard Stefano Gentile (191-89) supported him with 16 points and 4 steals (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 14 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Maarten Leunen (206-85, college: Oregon) did not help to save the game for Cantu. Belgian Jonathan Tabu (184-85) added 8 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Cantu's coach Andrea Trinchieri let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Juvecaserta moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Cantu keeps the fourth position with four games lost. They share it with Acea Virtus RM and SAIE3 BO. Juvecaserta will meet Enel Brindisi (#9) on the road in the next round. Cantu will play against Angelico Biella (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
JuveCaserta: S.Gentile 16+2reb+3ast, J.Akindele 15+8reb, M.Mordente 11+3reb+2ast, Z.Jonusas 11+7reb, S.Jelovac 10+6reb, A.Michelori 9+6reb+1ast
Cantu: M.Cusin 14+5reb, M.Leunen 14+5reb+1ast, M.Markoishvili 12+3reb+2ast, N.Mazzarino 12+1reb+1ast, A.Tyus 11+3reb, J.Tabu 8+10reb+2ast

Sutor MGR — Angelico BI 82-75

There was a minor upset when higher ranked Angelico Biella (3-7) lost on the road to fifteenth ranked Sutor Montegranaro (3-7) 82-75 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 27-14 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Quite impressive performance for American forward Tamar Slay (204-80, college: Marshall) who helped to win the game recording 19 points. The other American import forward Christian Burns (203-85, college: Philadelphia) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American-Qatari guard Trey Johnson (196-84, college: Jackson St., agency: Priority Sports) replied with 31 points and 7 rebounds and Zimbabwean forward Julian Mavunga (203-90, college: Miami, OH) added 8 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Angelico Biella. Sutor Montegranaro moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Angelico Biella. Sutor Montegranaro will face league's leader Cimberio Varese on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game.
Top scorers:
Sutor MGR: T.Slay 19+4reb+1ast, C.Burns 18+5reb+1ast, D.Cinciarini 15+2reb+1ast, R.Steele 8+2reb+2ast, V.Amoroso 7+4reb, F.Di Bella 6+1reb+3ast
Angelico BI: T.Johnson 31+7reb+1ast, R.Robinson 14+1reb+1ast, J.Mavunga 8+12reb+1ast, L.Chrysikopoulos 8+4reb+1ast, G.Jurak 7+12reb+1ast, R.Chiacig 4+2reb+1ast

Acea Virtus RM — Cimberio VA 91-87

The most surprising game was the first loss of undefeated Cimberio Varese (9-1) on the court of sixth ranked Lottomatica Roma on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by Lottomatica Roma 91-87. It ended at the same time the nine-game winning streak of Cimberio Varese. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Cimberio Varese won third quarter 20-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Lottomatica Roma forced 22 Cimberio Varese turnovers. Worth to mention a great performance of American-Nigerian power forward Gani Lawal (205-88, college: Georgia Tech) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all ten shots !!!). American point guard Jordan Taylor (185-89, college: Wisconsin) contributed with 17 points and 6 assists for the winners. American point guard Mike Green (185-85, college: Butler) replied with 20 points and 6 assists and his fellow American import guard Adrian Banks (191-86, college: NW Mississippi CC) added 19 points and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) in the effort for Cimberio Varese. Five Lottomatica Roma and four Cimberio Varese players scored in double figures. Lottomatica Roma (6-4) moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Cantu and SAIE3 BO. Cimberio Varese at the other side still keeps top position with one game lost. Lottomatica Roma is looking forward to face Air Avellino (#15) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cimberio Varese will play against Sutor Montegranaro (#12) and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Acea Virtus RM: G.Lawal 23+8reb, J.Taylor 17+1reb+6ast, P.Goss 17+1reb+2ast, L.Datome 14+8reb+1ast, O.Czyz 10+8reb, L.D'Ercole 6+2ast
Cimberio VA: E.Ere 20+2reb+1ast, M.Green 20+4reb+6ast, A.Banks 19+2reb+4ast, A.Polonara 10+8reb, B.Dunston 9+5reb, A.De Nicolao 5+3reb

Vanoli CR — Umana VE 92-88

Bottom-ranked Vanoli Cremona managed to get a third victory, breaking the four-game losing streak. This time they won against thirteenth-ranked Umana Venezia 92-88. It looked good early as Umana Venezia took an 2-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Vanoli Cremona had a 29-13 second period charge getting the lead and Umana Venezia was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 88-92. Vanoli Cremona made 22-of-29 charity shots (75.9 percent) during the game. Umana Venezia was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. International point guard Luca Vitali (201-86) scored 27 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Lance Harris (195-84, college: Kansas St.) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American point guard Alvin Young (188-75, college: Niagara) responded with 23 points and Polish center Szymon Szewczyk (209-82) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Umana Venezia's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Vanoli Cremona (3-7) moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Umana Venezia. Umana Venezia lost third consecutive game. Vanoli Cremona will play against higher ranked Montepaschi Siena (#3) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Umana Venezia will play against SAIE3 BO (#5) in Bologna and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Vanoli CR: L.Vitali 27+5reb+2ast, J.Jackson 15+1reb, H.Peric 13+2reb+1ast, L.Harris 13+5reb+1ast, A.Johnson 10+4reb+4ast, A.Stipanovic 9+8reb+2ast
Umana VE: A.Young 23+2reb+3ast, S.Szewczyk 16+8reb, Y.Diawara 14+1reb, T.Bowers 12+1reb, M.Bulleri 6+4reb+2ast, G.Rosselli 5+3reb+2ast

SAIE3 BO — Pesaro 76-58

Very predictable result when seventh ranked SAIE3 BO (6-4) won against bottom-ranked VL Pesaro (2-8) in Bologna 76-58 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by SAIE3 BO. VL Pesaro was better in fourth quarter 14-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. SAIE3 BO forced 19 VL Pesaro turnovers and outrebounded VL Pesaro 41-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. Quite impressive performance for the former international forward Mason Rocca (204-77, college: Princeton) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds. American swingman Ricky Minard (196-82, college: Morehead St.) contributed with 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four SAIE3 BO players scored in double figures. The former international center Andrea Crosariol (211-84, college: Fair Dickinson) replied with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and international point guard Daniele Cavaliero (188-84) added 17 points in the effort for VL Pesaro. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. SAIE3 BO moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Cantu and Acea Virtus RM. VL Pesaro lost seventh consecutive game. Loser VL Pesaro dropped to the bottom position with eight games lost. SAIE3 BO will face Umana Venezia (#14) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. VL Pesaro will play against Armani Milano.
Top scorers:
SAIE3 BO: G.Poeta 14+3reb+2ast, R.Minard 13+6reb+1ast, K.Hasbrouck 11+1reb+1ast, M.Rocca 10+13reb+1ast, S.Smith 9+5reb+1ast, R.Moraschini 7+3reb
Pesaro: D.Cavaliero 17+3reb+1ast, A.Crosariol 14+11reb+2ast, A.Barbour 7+2reb+4ast, R.Hamilton 6+1reb, D.Clemente 6+2reb+1ast, S.Bryan 4+1reb

EA7 Armani — Banco di Sard. 80-86

The game in Milano was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Banco di Sard. (8-2) played at the court of 8th ranked Armani Milano (5-5). Banco di Sard. managed to secure a 6-point victory 86-80. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Armani Milano. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 25-17. But Armani Milano won second period 23-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Banco di Sard. won last quarter 25-20. American point guard Travis Diener (184-82, college: Marquette) fired 17 points and 7 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Tony Easley (206-87, college: Murray St., agency: Pro One Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Five Banco di Sard. players scored in double figures. American swingman Malik Hairston (198-87, college: Oregon) produced 25 points and 7 rebounds and American-Montenegrin point guard Omar-Sharif Cook (188-82, college: St.John's, agency: Beo Basket) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Banco di Sard. maintains second position with 8-2 record behind leader Cimberio VA, which they share with Montepaschi. Armani Milano at the other side dropped to the seventh place with five games lost. Banco di Sard.'s next round opponent will be Trenkwalder RE (#8) in Reggio Emilia where they are favorite. Armani Milano will play on the road against VL Pesaro.
Top scorers:
Banco di Sard.: T.Diener 17+3reb+7ast, D.Diener 15+5reb+2ast, T.Easley 15+10reb, M.Vanuzzo 14+1reb, M.Ignerski 14+9reb, M.Thornton 11+7reb+3ast
EA7 Armani: M.Hairston 25+7reb+2ast, R.Stipcevic 14+4reb, O.Cook 11+5reb+6ast, G.Basile 9+1reb+2ast, I.Bourousis 7+1reb+1ast, R.Hendrix 7+9reb+2ast