Phillip's double-double lands him (Second Stage) Player of the Week award - Nov 6, 2012
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34-year old forward Darren Phillip (201-F-78) put on an amazing game in the last round for Union Progr. and receives a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 2 (Second Stage). He had a double-double of 39 points and 11 rebounds, while his team crushed 9 de Julio (#16, 3-12) with 19-point margin 85-66. Each game in Second Stage is important. but the teams lost the distance to the top of the standings. Union Progr. is placed at 13th position in Argentinian league. Union Progr. is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. But it was their 9th lost game this season out of 14 games. In the team's last game Phillip had a remarkable 81.8% from 2-point range. He turned to be Union Progr.'s top player in his first season with the team. Fairfield University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Phillip is league's best scorer averaging so far 20.2ppg and leads league in rebounds with 13.2rpg. Phillip is in league's top in and averages solid 53.8% FGP.
Second best performed player last round was Juan Gutierrez (205-F/C-83) of Obras. He is naturalized Italian forward in his 3rd season at Obras. In the last game Gutierrez recorded impressive 29 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Bad luck as Obras lost that game 92-112 to GECR Indalo (8-7). The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this lost game may not be such crucial, of course if they start win the games. Let's wait for the next round. Gutierrez is one of the most experienced players at Obras and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 19.1ppg (#2). He also registered 9.1 boards per game.
Third place about best performers goes to center Sam Clancy (202-C-80) of league's second-best Olimpico LB. Clancy scored 25 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). Despite Clancy's great performance Olimpico LB lost 78-89 to Regatas C. (#5, 10-5). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Olimpico LB needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 11 victories and 5 lost games. Clancy has a great season in Argentina. After 16 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 10.6rpg (2nd best). He also has 2.0bpg and FGP: 60.3%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Tony Washam (200-F-82) of Regatas C. - 22 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Jason Robinson (196-F-80) of GECR Indalo - 24 points and 6 rebounds 6. Alejandro Konsztadt (191-G-89) of Obras - 25 points and 5 rebounds 7. Edward Nelson (203-F-82) of 9 de Julio - 24 points and 6 rebounds 8. Federico Kammerichs (202-F-80) of Regatas C. - 19 points and 9 rebounds 9. Gregory Lewis (200-F-78) of La Union - 28 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Ruben Wolkowyski (208-C-73) of La Union - 12 points and 11 rebounds
The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
Olimpo keeps Marin for another season - 3 hours ago
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Olimpo de Bahia Blanca (TNA) re-signed 23-year old point guard Lucas Marin (180-93). He has played there for the last two seasons. In 32 TNA games he averaged 11.9ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.2apg in 2014-15 season. Marin helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. By Eurobasket Data Center Check also Complete Transfers List in Argentina [read more]
Olimpo de Bahia Blanca (TNA) re-signed 23-year old point guard Lucas Marin (180-93). He has played there for the last two seasons. In 32 TNA games he averaged 11.9ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.2apg in 2014-15 season. Marin helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team.
Dar Tucker claims Argentinian LigaA weekly honour - 11 hours ago
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American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-G-88) had an amazing evening in the last round for Estudiantes C. and that's him to receive a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 1. The 28-year old guard had the game-high 41 points adding six rebounds and five assists for Estudiantes C. in his team's victory, helping them to beat Regatas C. (#7, 1-1) 94-88. Estudiantes C. is placed at 2nd position in their group in Argentinian LigaA. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Est... [read more]
American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-G-88) had an amazing evening in the last round for Estudiantes C. and that's him to receive a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 1. The 28-year old guard had the game-high 41 points adding six rebounds and five assists for Estudiantes C. in his team's victory, helping them to beat Regatas C. (#7, 1-1) 94-88. Estudiantes C. is placed at 2nd position in their group in Argentinian LigaA. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Estudiantes C. won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. In the team's last game Tucker had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range and got five three-pointers out of 8 attempts.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 27-year old power forward Sebastian Uranga (200-F/C-89) of league's best team Echague. Uranga impressed basketball fans with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. It was enough for Echague to edge Libertad S. (0-1) by 2 points 83-81. His team has extremely good start of the season. They won their first game. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Uranga is a newcomer at Echague and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.
The third best performed player last round was American Justin Williams (206-F/C-84, agency: DTMones) of Olimpico LB (#6). Williams scored 17 points and grabbed sixteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Olimpico LB, leading his team to a 79-77 win against Atenas (#9, 0-2). Olimpico LB needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams in NORTE. Williams has a great season in Argentina. After only 2 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 15.0rpg (#1 in league).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Gabriel Mikulas (200-PF-80) of Atenas - 19 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Dennis Horner (206-F-88) of Obras Basket - 19 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Jose Vildoza (190-PG-96) of Libertad S. - 24 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Kyle Austin (203-F-88) of Hispano Am. - 22 points and 7 rebounds 8. Leonardo Gutierrez (200-F-78) of Penarol - 22 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Paolo Quinteros (188-SG-79) of Regatas C. - 24 points and 5 assists 10. Sam Clancy (202-C-80) of Instituto - 15 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists
The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
The Regular Season in LigaA just started. The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with derby games, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. Echague edged Libertad Sunchales in Parana 83-81. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 83-81. Echague made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed... [read more]
The Regular Season in LigaA just started. The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with derby games, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
Echague edged Libertad Sunchales in Parana 83-81. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 83-81. Echague made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Libertad Sunchales helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Power forward Sebastian Uranga (200-89) fired 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Matias Nocedal (192-90) chipped in 11 points and 6 assists. International point guard Jose Vildoza (190-96) produced 24 points and 4 assists for lost side. Libertad Sunchales will play next round against strong Quimsa trying to get back on the winning streak. Echague will try to continue on its current victory against Atenas in Cordoba. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Olimpico de La Banda (1-1) in Cordoba. Visitors were defeated by Instituto (1-0) 78-70. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Sam Clancy (202-80, college: USC, agency: DTMones) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. John DeGroat contributed with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Instituto's coach Ariel Rearte allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American power forward Justin Williams (206-84, college: Wyoming, agency: DTMones) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds for Olimpico de La Banda. Instituto will play against Quimsa (#4) in Santiado Estero in the next round. Olimpico de La Banda will play at home against Libertad Sunchales and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game took place in Cordoba where Olimpico de La Banda (1-1) edged by two points Atenas (0-2) 79-77 on Friday night. Atenas was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Justin Williams stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. At the losing side Gabriel Mikulas responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!). Olimpico de La Banda will meet at home Libertad Sunchales (#8) in the next round. Atenas will play against Echague in Parana and hope to win that game. A very interesting game took place in Mar del Plata. It ended with only two-point defeat on the road of Hispano Am. (0-2) to Penarol (2-0) 81-79 on Sunday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Leonardo Gutierrez nailed 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Penarol's coach Marcelo Richotti used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Penarol's next round opponent will be Boca Juniors (#3) in Buenos Aires, which may be the game of the day. Hispano Am. will play on the road against Quilmes MP (#9) in Mar del Plata and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Buenos Aires. Boca Juniors (1-0) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging Obras Basket (0-1) 82-80 on Saturday evening. Lucas Perez fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 assists for the winners. Obras Basket's coach Nicolas Casalanguida tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Boca Juniors will face Quilmes MP (#9) in Mar del Plata in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Obras Basket will play on the road against San Lorenzo in Almagra and hope to win that game.
Other games of round 1 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: In Norte La Union lost to San Martin C. in Corrientes 67-76. Regatas C. lost to Estudiantes C. at home 88-94. Quimsa won against Atenas on the opponent's court 78-61. Regatas C. outscored La Union in a home game 88-66. In Sur San Lorenzo rolled over Argentino on the road 83-57. Penarol crushed Quilmes MP on its own court 95-65. San Lorenzo smashed Hispano Am. in Almagra 94-72. The best stats of 1st round was 14 points and 4 steals by Alexis Elsener of Quimsa.
There was no surprise when La Union (0-2) was defeated on the road by San Martin Corrientes (1-0) 76-67 on Sunday. La Union trailed by 11 points after 3 quarters before a 19-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 67-76 at the end of the game. The former international point guard Juan Pablo Cantero (184-82) fired 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. International Leonardo Mainoldi (203-85) chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds. Four San Martin Corrientes players scored in double figures. American-Jamaican center Torin Francis (210-83, college: Notre Dame) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds and forward Facundo Pinero (200-88) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. San Martin Corrientes will face Estudiantes C. in Concordia in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. La Union will play at home against Estudiantes C. (#2) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: La Union: T.Francis 14+11reb+2ast, F.Pinero 9+6reb+1ast, J.Vargas 9+3reb, L.Prowell 8+3reb, D.Garcia 8+3reb+2ast, A.Konsztadt 7+4ast San Martin C.: J.Pablo Cantero 15+1reb+4ast, L.Mainoldi 11+6reb+1ast, J.Wood 10+5reb+2ast, L.Faggiano 10+5reb+3ast, F.Aguerre 8+2reb+1ast, R.Garcia 8+4reb+6ast
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Olimpico de La Banda (1-1) in Cordoba. Visitors were defeated by Instituto (1-0) 78-70. It looked good early as Olimpico de La Banda took a 8-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Instituto had a 26-7 second period charge getting the lead and Olimpico de La Banda was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 70-78. Instituto dominated on the defensive end, holding Olimpico de La Banda to just 7 points in second quarter. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Sam Clancy (202-80, college: USC, agency: DTMones) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import John DeGroat (201-85, college: Pittsburgh) contributed with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Instituto's coach Ariel Rearte allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American power forward Justin Williams (206-84, college: Wyoming, agency: DTMones) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 14 rebounds and the former international Federico Van Lacke (191-80) added 20 points in the effort for Olimpico de La Banda. Five Instituto and four Olimpico de La Banda players scored in double figures. Instituto will play against Quimsa (#4) in Santiado Estero in the next round. Olimpico de La Banda will play at home against Libertad Sunchales and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Olimpico LB: F.Van Lacke 20+3reb+3ast, D.Guaita 15+7reb+1ast, A.Boccia 15+6reb+3ast, J.Williams 13+14reb, J.Nenonen 3+2reb, N.Ferreyra 2+1reb+4ast Instituto: P.Bertone 15+6reb, R.Green 15+3reb+6ast, J.DeGroat 15+9reb+1ast, S.Clancy 15+12reb+2ast, D.Ciorciari 10+2reb+5ast, A.Zilli 3+6reb+2ast
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when Estudiantes C. (1-0) defeated on the road Regatas Corrientes (1-1) 94-88 on Sunday. Regatas Corrientes trailed by 16 points after 3 quarters before a 27-17 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 88-94 at the end of the game. Estudiantes C. dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Regatas Corrientes' 36. Estudiantes C. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American-Jordanian guard Dar Tucker (193-88, college: De Paul) fired 41 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Italian swingman Anibal Marin (199-82) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. The former international Paolo Quinteros (188-79) produced 24 points and 5 assists and American point guard Donald Sims (185-87, college: Appalachian St., agency: Pensack Sports) added 16 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Regatas Corrientes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Estudiantes C. will face La Union (#10) in Formosa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Top scorers: Regatas C.: P.Quinteros 24+1reb+5ast, D.Sims 16+3reb+6ast, F.Martina 15+5reb+1ast, J.Duinker 9+5reb, P.Espinoza 7+2reb, S.Vidal 7+4reb+7ast Estudiantes C.: D.Tucker 41+6reb+5ast, A.Marin 17+7reb+2ast, F.Giorgi 11+5reb+3ast, J.Henriquez-Roberts 10+9reb+1ast, J.Slider 7+2reb+4ast, K.Kitsing 5+2ast
Rather expected game in Cordoba where Atenas (0-2) was defeated by Quimsa (1-0) 78-61 on Sunday. The game without a history. Quimsa led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 20 Atenas turnovers. American forward Tristan Spurlock (203-91, college: Cent.Florida) fired 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Alexis Elsener (196-88) chipped in 14 points and 4 steals. Elsener is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. The former international Gabriel Mikulas (200-80, college: E.Carolina, agency: Interperformances) produced 12 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Pete Mickeal (199-78, college: Cincinnati) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Quimsa will face Libertad Sunchales (#8) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Atenas will play against Echague in Parana and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Atenas: P.Mickeal 14+6reb+1ast, W.Baxley 13+3reb+1ast, G.Mikulas 12+8reb+1ast, D.Jones 9+11reb, D.Lo Grippo 4, D.Gerbaudo 4+6reb+4ast Quimsa: A.Elsener 14+4reb+1ast, T.Spurlock 13+5reb+3ast, L.Gonzalez 11+2reb+5ast, R.Battle 10+6reb+1ast, N.Romano 10+5reb, T.Gallizzi 8+4reb+1ast
Echague edged Libertad Sunchales in Parana 83-81. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 9-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 83-81. Echague made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Libertad Sunchales helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Power forward Sebastian Uranga (200-89) fired 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. The former international guard Matias Nocedal (192-90) chipped in 11 points and 6 assists. International point guard Jose Vildoza (190-96) produced 24 points and 4 assists and the former international Sebastian Vega (200-88) added 17 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Libertad Sunchales will play next round against strong Quimsa trying to get back on the winning streak. Echague will try to continue on its current victory against Atenas in Cordoba. Top scorers: Libertad S.: J.Vildoza 24+4reb+4ast, S.Vega 17+7reb+1ast, A.Alloatti 16+4reb, G.Flowers 12+3reb, L.Goldenberg 5+2ast, M.Saglietti 3+5reb+1ast Echague: S.Uranga 27+8reb+3ast, C.Buemo 14+3reb+2ast, M.Nocedal 11+4reb+6ast, J.Baeza 10+3reb+5ast, F.Barroso 7+7reb, B.Davis 6+3reb
Regatas Corrientes used a home court advantage and outscored the opponent from Formosa 88-66 on Friday night. The game without a history. Regatas Corrientes led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding La Union to just 6 points in second quarter. Regatas Corrientes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American point guard Donald Sims (185-87, college: Appalachian St., agency: Pensack Sports) fired 24 points and 5 assists (perfect behind the arc making all six shots !!!) for the winners. The former international Paolo Quinteros (188-79) chipped in 21 points. Four Regatas Corrientes players scored in double figures. American-Jamaican center Torin Francis (210-83, college: Notre Dame) produced 12 points and 9 rebounds and forward Facundo Pinero (200-88) added 13 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Regatas Corrientes will have a break next round. La Union will play at home against Estudiantes C. (#2) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: La Union: F.Pinero 13+3reb+2ast, T.Francis 12+9reb+1ast, D.Garcia 11+3reb+1ast, J.Vargas 8+4reb+1ast, L.Prowell 7+4reb, J.Sandrini 6+1reb+2ast Regatas C.: D.Sims 24+2reb+5ast, P.Quinteros 21+2reb+3ast, S.Vidal 10+2reb+7ast, J.Duinker 10+7reb, J.Arengo 8+3reb, P.Espinoza 6+5reb+1ast
An interesting game took place in Cordoba where Olimpico de La Banda (1-1) edged by two points Atenas (0-2) 79-77 on Friday night. Atenas was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Atenas was trailing by 3 points at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 19-15 charge of Olimpico de La Banda, which allowed them to win the game. They made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. American power forward Justin Williams (206-84, college: Wyoming, agency: DTMones) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international swingman Adrian Boccia (195-82) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Olimpico de La Banda players scored in double figures. At the losing side the former international Gabriel Mikulas (200-80, college: E.Carolina, agency: Interperformances) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and American Walter Baxley (193-84, college: Mars Hill) scored 22 points and 6 rebounds. Olimpico de La Banda will meet at home Libertad Sunchales (#8) in the next round. Atenas will play against Echague in Parana and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Atenas: W.Baxley 22+6reb+2ast, G.Mikulas 19+11reb+2ast, P.Mickeal 10+8reb, D.Lo Grippo 8+3reb, B.Labaque 7+3ast, D.Jones 5+8reb+2ast Olimpico LB: A.Boccia 18+5reb+2ast, J.Williams 17+16reb+2ast, F.Van Lacke 15+1reb+7ast, J.Nenonen 10+5reb, L.Massarelli 8+1reb, F.Vallejos 5
The game between closely ranked teams ended with Argentino's (0-1) home loss to San Lorenzo (2-0) 57-83 on Sunday. The game without a history. San Lorenzo led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. International guard Nicolas Aguirre (188-88) fired 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American center Jerome Meyinsse (206-88, college: Virginia, agency: Stealth Sport) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. American guard Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider, agency: DTMones) produced 20 points and swingman Emiliano Basabe (193-92) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Argentino's coach Eduardo Japez gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. San Lorenzo will face Obras Basket (#8) in Buenos Aires in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Argentino will play at home against GECR Indalo and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Argentino: N.Gadson 20+4reb+1ast, J.Cangelosi 10+5reb+2ast, E.Basabe 9+9reb+2ast, J.Gamazo 5+4reb+1ast, C.Cortez 5+3reb, C.Crawford 4+3reb San Lorenzo: N.Aguirre 18+5reb+4ast, S.Scala 13+4reb+3ast, J.Meyinsse 12+8reb+2ast, G.Diaz 11+3reb+2ast, M.Sandes 8+6reb+5ast, S.Safar 8+2reb+1ast
A very interesting game took place in Mar del Plata. It ended with only two-point defeat on the road of Hispano Am. (0-2) to Penarol (2-0) 81-79 on Sunday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Hispano Am. won third quarter 23-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Penarol made 18-of-21 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Hispano Am. helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The former international forward Leonardo Gutierrez (200-78) nailed 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and international center Roberto Acuna (208-90) accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Marcelo Richotti used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American forward Kyle Austin (203-88, college: Cal-Riverside, agency: SPORTlab Agency) came up with 22 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Cedric McGowan (200-85, college: Cincinnati, agency: Pro Sports) added 16 points respectively for Hispano Am. in the defeat. Penarol's next round opponent will be Boca Juniors (#3) in Buenos Aires, which may be the game of the day. Hispano Am. will play on the road against Quilmes MP (#9) in Mar del Plata and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Hispano Am.: K.Austin 22+7reb+1ast, C.McGowan 16+4reb+3ast, G.Torres 11+4reb, S.Mignani 8+8ast, M.Bernardini 8+2reb+1ast, J.Shaw 7+10reb+1ast Penarol: L.Gutierrez 22+5reb+2ast, R.Reed 13+5reb+2ast, R.Acuna 12+8reb+3ast, J. Figueroa 10+1reb+3ast, S.Suarez 6+4reb+1ast, F.Giorgetti 6+3reb+2ast
Everything went according to plan in Mar del Plata where Penarol (2-0) outleveled Quilmes MP (0-1) 95-65 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Penarol. Quilmes MP was better in fourth quarter 29-28. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Penarol outrebounded Quilmes MP 47-32 including a 43-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 56.0 percentage. Quilmes MP was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Rob Reed (185, college: Concord) fired 25 points for the winners. The former international forward Leonardo Gutierrez (200-78) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws). Penarol's coach Marcelo Richotti felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. International guard Luca Vildoza (190-95) produced 21 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and international power forward Ivan Basualdo (202-90) added 4 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Penarol will face Boca Juniors (#3) in Buenos Aires in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Quilmes MP will play at home against Boca Juniors (#3) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Quilmes MP: L.Vildoza 21+2reb+3ast, E.Ruiz 13+1ast, A.Eslava 8+6reb, O.Famutimi 7+3reb+1ast, D.Cavaco 6+1reb, I.Basualdo 4+10reb+1ast Penarol: R.Reed 25+4reb, L.Gutierrez 12+7reb, S.Suarez 11+3reb+1ast, V.Ivanovic 10+2reb+2ast, J.Baron 8+5reb+1ast, N.Zurschmitten 7+1reb+5ast
Important game to mention about took place in Buenos Aires. Boca Juniors (1-0) saved a 2-point derby victory at home edging Obras Basket (0-1) 82-80 on Saturday evening. The hosts trailed by 13 points after three quarters before their 27-12 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Obras Basket was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Point guard Lucas Perez (185-87) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 assists for the winners. Lucas Gargallo (196-95) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Dennis Horner (206-88, college: N.Carolina St.) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and the former international forward Walter Herrmann (206-79) added 24 points (made all of his seven free throws) respectively for lost side. Five Boca Juniors and four Obras Basket players scored in double figures. Obras Basket's coach Nicolas Casalanguida tried various players' combinations and tested in total twelve players in this game, but that didn't help. Boca Juniors will face Quilmes MP (#9) in Mar del Plata in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Obras Basket will play on the road against San Lorenzo in Almagra and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Obras Basket: W.Herrmann 24+4reb+2ast, D.Horner 19+10reb+2ast, P.Barral 13+2reb+5ast, T.Zanzottera 13+4reb+2ast, T.Brown 5, M.Leiva 4+3reb Boca Jrs: L.Perez 20+3reb+10ast, M.James 15+2reb, F.Funes 13+3ast, L.Gargallo 11+5reb+2ast, F.Lampropoulos 10+5reb+1ast, C.Johnson 8+3reb
There was no surprise in Rio Gallegos where Hispano Am. (0-2) was crushed by San Lorenzo (2-0) 94-72 on Thursday. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 94-72. San Lorenzo outrebounded Hispano Am. 34-22 including 25 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. The former international Marcos Mata (201-86) fired 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. International forward Gabriel Deck (199-95) chipped in 9 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. American forward Kyle Austin (203-88, college: Cal-Riverside, agency: SPORTlab Agency) produced 14 points and 8 rebounds and power forward Gonzalo Torres (202-94) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Four Hispano Am. players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Lorenzo will face Obras Basket (#8) in Buenos Aires in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hispano Am. will play on the road against Quilmes MP in Mar del Plata and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Hispano Am.: G.Torres 15+4reb, K.Austin 14+8reb+2ast, C.McGowan 13+2reb+1ast, J.Treise 11+1reb+6ast, S.Mignani 8+1reb+4ast, F.Gutman 3 San Lorenzo: M.Mata 15+7reb+1ast, G.Diaz 13+2reb+3ast, S.Safar 12+1ast, N.Aguirre 12+1reb+4ast, G.Deck 9+7reb+6ast, M.Calfani 9+6reb+5ast
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