Experienced American Sam Clancy (202-C-80) put on an amazing game in the last round for Olimpico LB and that's him to receive a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 7 (Second Stage). The 32-year old center had a double-double of 26 points and sixteen rebounds, while his team lost the game against Libertad S. (#5, 12-6) 74-79. Olimpico LB maintains the 4th position in Argentinian LigaA. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier in Second Stage. Olimpico LB will need to avoid more loses keep or improve their 13-8 record. Clancy turned to be Olimpico LB's top player in his first season with the team. University of Southern California graduate has very impressive stats this year. Clancy is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 11.4rpg) and averages solid 2.0bpg and 61.8% FGP.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 34-year old American forward Gregory Lewis (200-F-78, agency: Dream Team Management) of La Union. Lewis impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 27 points and 12 rebounds. Bad luck as La Union was edged by the higher-ranked Wuber-Est.Bahia (#11, 8-10) 75-71. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. La Union is still at the dead bottom 16th position. 17 lost games are too many comparing to just four victories La Union managed to get this Second Stage. Lewis is well-known by La Union fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.5ppg (#6). He also registered 7.6 boards per game.
The third best performed player last round was Italian forward Juan Gutierrez (205-F/C-83) of Obras (#14). Gutierrez scored 19 points and grabbed fifteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Obras, leading his team to a 87-64 easy win against the higher-ranked Argentino (#7, 11-9). The chances of Obras not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 12 games, recording just six victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Gutierrez could try to bring Obras' a little bit higher in the standings. Gutierrez has individually a great season in Argentina. After 17 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 17.9ppg (2nd best) and rebounds with 9.4rpg (3rd best). He also has FGP: 52.6% and 3PT: 47.6%. Juan Gutierrez has also Argentinian passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Federico Kammerichs (202-F-80) of Regatas C. - 20 points, 16 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Juan Manuel Torres (210-C-84) of Wuber-Est.Bahia - 16 points and 18 rebounds 6. Daniel Santiago (216-C-76) of Boca Jrs - 22 points and 9 rebounds 7. Diego Romero (203-C-82) of GECR Indalo - 22 points and 7 rebounds 8. David Jackson (196-G-82) of GECR Indalo - 23 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists 9. David Teague (196-G-83) of Penarol - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Joshua Pittman (195-F-76) of Sionista - 28 points and 2 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)
Penarol officiated the deal with Adrian Boccia (195-G/F-82). The forward has agreed on terms of two-year deal with the team. Last season Adrian Boccia spent with Lanus Buenos Aires. He posted 13.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game in LigaA. Boccia also posted 12.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in Liga Americas. Adrian Boccia was named LigaA Most Improved Player of the Year. He also made it into All-Argentinean LigaA 2nd Team [read more]
Penarol officiated the deal with Adrian Boccia (195-G/F-82). The forward has agreed on terms of two-year deal with the team. Last season Adrian Boccia spent with Lanus Buenos Aires. He posted 13.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game in LigaA. Boccia also posted 12.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in Liga Americas. Adrian Boccia was named LigaA Most Improved Player of the Year. He also made it into All-Argentinean LigaA 2nd Team. The forward was also named into All-Liga Americas 3rd Team. Previously the forward played in Spain and Argentina. Adrian Boccia was trumped All-Spanish LEB2 Bosman Player of the Year in 2005. He was the member of U18 and U21 Argentinean National Team.
Penarol reinforced their frontcourt. They agreed on terms of contract with Gabriel Fernandez (204-C-76). The centre signed a one-year deal with Mar del Plata team. Gabriel Fernandez was last seen playing for Independiente de Avellaneda in Torneo Federal. He previously had stints with Lanus, Boca Juniors, Obras, Marinos, Cimberio Varese, Lleida, Valladolid, Le Havre, Tau Vitoria and Ferro Carril. Gabriel Fernandez made it onto LigaA All-Star Team in 2001 [read more]
Penarol reinforced their frontcourt. They agreed on terms of contract with Gabriel Fernandez (204-C-76). The centre signed a one-year deal with Mar del Plata team. Gabriel Fernandez was last seen playing for Independiente de Avellaneda in Torneo Federal. He previously had stints with Lanus, Boca Juniors, Obras, Marinos, Cimberio Varese, Lleida, Valladolid, Le Havre, Tau Vitoria and Ferro Carril. Gabriel Fernandez made it onto LigaA All-Star Team in 2001. He also participated at LigaA All-Star Game in 2009. Gabriel Fernandez was the member of U22 Argentinean National Team. He joined the National Team in 1998. The centre participated at 1998, 2002 and 2006 World Championships.
Argentino secured the first Argentinean signing in after season. They landed Julian Aprea (209-C-87). The centre started the previous season with Atenas. He notched 5.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in LigaA. Julian Aprea moved to La Union in January. He tallied 4.2 points and 2.9 rebounds per appearance for La Union. The centre previously played for Regatas Corrientes, Tijuca, Obras Sanitarias, Gimnasia Villa Del Parque, Ciclista Juninense and Boca Juniors. [read more]
Argentino secured the first Argentinean signing in after season. They landed Julian Aprea (209-C-87). The centre started the previous season with Atenas. He notched 5.0 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in LigaA. Julian Aprea moved to La Union in January. He tallied 4.2 points and 2.9 rebounds per appearance for La Union. The centre previously played for Regatas Corrientes, Tijuca, Obras Sanitarias, Gimnasia Villa Del Parque, Ciclista Juninense and Boca Juniors.
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