Carlos Delfino selected the top Argentinian playing abroad in last week's games - Jan 7, 2013
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We bring you last week's top performances from Argentinians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is an international small forward Carlos Delfino (200-82, currently plays in NBA). He was the major contributor in a Houston Rockets' victory against the Atlanta Hawks (20-12) 123-104 in the NBA in Monday night's game.
Delfino recorded 22 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists in 30 minutes on the court.
The Houston Rockets have 20-14 record this season.
Delfino has relatively good stats this year: 9.5ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.3apg, 2FGP: 46.8%, 3FGP: 37.7% and FT: 75.0% in the 25 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
Delfino is currently a member of the Argentinian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an experienced international shooting guard Emanuel Ginobili (198-77, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in NBA). He led San Antonio Spurs to an easy victory against the Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) crushing them 109-86 in the NBA last Saturday.
Ginobili scored 19 points, had 7 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
The San Antonio Spurs have a solid 27-9 record this season.
It's Ginobili's 11th year with the team.
He has individually a very good year with high stats. Ginobili averages: 12.4ppg, 3.6rpg, 4.6apg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 48.0%, 3FGP: 37.9% and FT: 82.9%.
He is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.
Ginobili is in the roster of the Argentinian senior national team.
#3. The Argentinian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international power forward Luis Scola (206-80, currently plays in NBA). He led Phoenix Suns to a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers (15-20) 95-89 in the NBA on Wednesday night.
Scola was MVP of the game. He scored 21 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 9 assists in 34 minutes.
The Phoenix Suns have not so impressive 12-23 record this season.
Scola has very impressive stats this year: 12.9ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.3apg, 2FGP: 48.1% and FT: 79.7% in the 35 games.
He has both Argentinian and Spanish nationalities.
Scola is also a member of the Argentinian senior national team.
#4. Small forward Andres Nocioni (199-79, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a Caja Laboral's victory against the 16th-ranked Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (4-12) 84-77 in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night's game.
He scored 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
Caja Laboral Vitoria (13-3) is placed second in the ACB.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
This season Nocioni has relatively solid stats: 13.8ppg and 5.4rpg.
He also holds two passports: Italian and Argentinian.
Nocioni is also Argentinian national team player.
#5. International point guard Pablo Prigioni (190-77, currently plays in NBA) helped New York Knicks win their game against the San Antonio Spurs (27-9) 100-83 in the NBA last Thursday.
He recorded 6 points, 9 assists and 3 steals in 27 minutes.
The New York Knicks have a solid 23-10 record this season.
It's Prigioni's first year with the team.
This year Prigioni's overall stats are: 3.3ppg, 1.5rpg and 2.9apg in the 32 games.
He holds both Italian and Argentinian passports.
Prigioni plays currently for the Argentinian national team.
#6. Forward Leonardo Mainoldi (203-85, currently plays in Spain) faced previously mentioned Andres Nocioni in the Spanish ACB last game.
Mainoldi, who plays in the Spanish ACB could not help Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (4-12) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his very good performance Baloncesto Fuenlabrada was defeated 84-77 on the road by the second-ranked Caja Laboral.
Mainoldi was the top scorer with 25 points.
Mainoldi is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fifth year in Baloncesto Fuenlabrada's roster.
He is currently sixth on the list of best rebounders.
Mainoldi has very reliable stats this season: 11.1ppg and 6.6rpg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Argentinian National Team roster.
#7. International guard Juan Fernandez (193-90, college: Temple, currently plays in Italy) helped C.de Latte BRE win their game against the league leader Sigma Barcellona (10-4) crushing them 101-69 in the Italian Lega2 (second division) in Sunday night's game.
Fernandez scored 18 points and added 6 passes in 35 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. Centrale del Latte Brescia (7-6) is placed sixth in the Lega2.
It's Fernandez's first year with the team.
Fernandez is currently sixth on the list of best passers with 4.0apg.
He also averaged so far 6.8ppg, 2.5rpg and 2.1spg in the 13 games.
Fernandez is also Argentinian national team player.
#8. Point guard Nicolas Richotti (181-86, currently plays in Spain) managed to help Iberostar Canarias Tenerife to win against the closely-ranked UCAM Murcia (6-10) 80-68 in the Spanish ACB in Saturday night's game.
Richotti recorded 5 points.
Iberostar Canarias Tenerife (6-10) is placed 12th in the ACB.
Richotti's total stats this season are: 8.1ppg, 1.7rpg and 2.2apg.
He plays currently for the Argentinian national team.
#9. Former U19 international guard Cristian Cortez (185-90, currently plays in Brazil) was not able to help Mogi das Cruzes (8-9) in their game against Vila Velha (4-6) in the Brazilian NBB.
He scored 6 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 23 minutes.
Mogi das Cruzes lost 85-92 in Vila Velha to the much lower-ranked (#11) Vila Velha.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
This year Cortez's total stats are: 9.8ppg, 2.3rpg and 3.9apg in the 11 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian U19 national team
four years ago.
#10. Swingman Patricio Garino (198-93, currently plays college basketball in the States) was not able to secure a victory for the G.Washington in their game against the University of Georgia (0-0) in the NCAA.
Garino recorded 9 points and had 3 steals (made all of his five free throws) in 30 minutes.
But the G.Washington lost 41-52 in Athens, GA to the University of Georgia.
Garino has averaged so far 9.8ppg, 2.3rpg and 3.9apg in the 11 games.
He is a former U19 international player as two years ago he still played for the Argentinian national team.
#11. Former international point guard Antonio Porta (187-83, agency: Players Group, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Givova Scafati in their game against FCM Ferentino in the Italian Lega2 (second division). Porta cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones.
He recorded only 2 points and added 3 assists.
His team was defeated 89-75.
Porta has averaged so far 7.5ppg, 4.5rpg, 2.8apg and 2.5spg.
He used to play for the Argentinian national team
five years ago.
#12. Former U17 international center Matias Bortolin (205-93, also represented by Interperformances, currently plays in Austria) couldn't help Arkadia Lions in their game against Raiffeisen Wels in the Austrian A Bundesliga.
Bortolin recorded 8 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks in 29 minutes.
His team were badly defeated by 20 points 85-65.
Bortolin belongs to league's best rebounders (ranked #6) and also on the list of best blockers (first place).
This year he has very good stats: 10.9ppg, 7.2rpg, 3.0apg, 1.3bpg and 1.1spg in the 14 games.
Bortolin used to play for the Argentinian U17 national team
back in 2010.
The list of other players, who all have Argentinian passport but never been selected to any of Argentinian national teams:
#1.Carlos Sebastian Vico (190-G-86, agency: Players Group, currently plays in Italy) led Matera to a victory over the 14th-ranked Mazzeo San Severo (6-10) 80-76 in the Italian Nazionale A (third division) last Sunday.
He was the best player in that game. Vico scored 23 points and had 3 steals.
Bawer Matera (13-4) is placed second in the Nazionale A.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Vico is currently second on the league's list of most steals.
This season he has very good stats: 13.5ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.4apg and 3.3spg.
Vico has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
#2.Ariel Filloy (189-PG-87, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Italy), who plays in the Italian Lega2 (second division) could not help AcegasAps TR (7-6) in their last game. Despite his good performance AcegasAps TR lost 66-81 on the road to the second-ranked Novipiu Casale.
Filloy was the top scorer with 13 points. He also added 4 rebounds and dished 6 assists in 35 minutes.
It's Filloy's first season with the team.
Filloy has reliable stats this year: 11.0ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.9apg and 1.3spg in the 13 games he played so far.
He is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.
Despite Filloy's Argentinian nationality, he previously played for the Italian U20 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Argentinian team.
#3.Bernardo Musso (193-G-86, currently plays in Italy) contributed to a 3-point LeGamberi Foods Forlì's victory against the closely-ranked Pall.Trento (5-8) 87-84 in the Italian Lega2 (second division) in Sunday night's game.
Musso scored 16 points.
LeGamberi Foods Forli (7-6) is placed seventh in the Lega2.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Musso's first season with the team.
His total stats this year are: 9.8ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.8apg and 1.7spg.
Similarly like Filloy and Vico above Musso has both Argentinian and Italian nationalities.
#4.Mario Jose Ghersetti (201-F-81, currently plays in Italy) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked AcegasAps TR (7-6) 67-51 in the Italian Lega2 (second division) last Sunday.
He recorded 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 27 minutes.
Tezenis Verona (7-7) is placed ninth in the Lega2.
This year Ghersetti's total stats are: 8.8ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.4apg and 1.6spg in the 14 games.
Similarly like three previous players above, he also holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.
#5.Andres Forray (187-PG-86, currently plays in Italy) was not able to help Pall.Trento (5-8) in their game against Fileni BPA Jesi (5-8) in the Italian Lega2 (second division). Despite his good performance on Sunday night Forray recorded 12 points, 4 assists and 3 steals.
Forray's total stats this season are: 7.2ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.5apg and 2.1spg.
He has Argentinian and Italian nationalities.
#6.Juan Ignacio Jasen (196-F-85, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for UCAM Murcia in their game against CB Canarias in the Spanish ACB.
Jasen recorded 8 points in 20 minutes.
His team lost 68-80.
This year Jasen's total stats are: 4.3ppg, 1.9rpg and 1.3apg in the 11 games.
Similarly like all previous players above, he has dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
#7.Pablo Bertone (193-G-90, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to a Florida Atlantic's victory against the University Louisiana at Lafayette 75-70 in the NCAA last Thursday.
Bertone scored 12 points and added 3 passes.
Bertone's total stats this season are: 4.3ppg, 1.9rpg and 1.3apg.
#8. Experienced Manuel Carrizo (198-F/G-80, also represented by Players Group, currently plays in Italy) helped FCM Ferentino win their game against the fourth-ranked Givova Scafati 89-75 in the Italian Lega2 (second division) on Sunday night.
He recorded 14 points in a mere 15 minutes.
This year Carrizo's total stats are: 5.1ppg and 1.5rpg in the 12 games.
He has Argentinian and Italian nationalities.
#9.Augustin Fabi (199-G/F-91, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Liomatic Viola Reggio Calabria in their game against Treviglio in the Italian Nazionale A (third division), despite his very good performance last Sunday.
Fabi scored 13 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 30 minutes.
But his team lost 74-87.
This year Fabi's total stats are: 9.6ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.3apg and 1.3spg in the 16 games.
He holds both Argentinian and Italian passports.
#10.Agustin Ambrosino (203-F-90, currently studies in the States) managed to help Brigham Young University to win against the Loyola Marymount University crushing them 92-51 in the NCAA on Thursday night.
Ambrosino scored 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Ambrosino's total stats this season are: 9.6ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.3apg and 1.3spg.
Estudiantes Concordia signs Sebastian Vazquez, ex Goes - 6 hours ago
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SEBASTIAN VAZQUEZ Estudiantes Concordia (LigaA) signed 33-year old Uruguayan forward Sebastian Vazquez (195-85, agency: Pro Sports). He started the season at played at Goes in Uruguayan LUB league. In 33 games he had 11.1ppg, 4.8rpg, 2.5apg and 1.1spg this season. The last season Vazquez played also at Goes (also in LUB) where in 31 games he recorded 10.7ppg, 4.1rpg and 2.9apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of Uruguay LUB Regular i... [read more]
SEBASTIAN VAZQUEZ
Estudiantes Concordia (LigaA) signed 33-year old Uruguayan forward Sebastian Vazquez (195-85, agency: Pro Sports). He started the season at played at Goes in Uruguayan LUB league. In 33 games he had 11.1ppg, 4.8rpg, 2.5apg and 1.1spg this season. The last season Vazquez played also at Goes (also in LUB) where in 31 games he recorded 10.7ppg, 4.1rpg and 2.9apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of Uruguay LUB Regular in 2014. Vazquez was also voted Latinbasket.com Uruguay LUB All-Defensive Team back in 2007 and 2010. He represented Uruguay at the South American Championships in Caracas (Venezuela) two years ago. Vazquez's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 6 games: 5.5ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.0apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 50.0%. Vazquez has played previously professionally in Uruguay (Atletico Welcome, Defensor, Olimpia, Union Atletica and Bigua) and Argentina (Libertad Sunchales). He could be described:
An undersidef SF with great offensive talent, he scores most of his points shooting from the distance. An intense and tough defender, he can guard even taller opponents.
Juan Toscano (ex Fuerza Regia) joins Obras Basket - 1 day ago
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Obras Basket Buenos Aires (LigaA) agreed terms with 25-year old Mexican international forward Juan Toscano (198-95kg-93, college: Marquette, agency: BeoBasket). He is a dual citizen owning also American passport. Toscano started the season at played at Fuerza Regia in Mexican LNBP. In 46 games he had 13.9ppg, 5.9rpg, 4.3apg and 1.5spg (in top 5) this season. Toscano helped them to make it to the semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican LNBP 2nd Te... [read more]
Obras Basket Buenos Aires (LigaA) agreed terms with 25-year old Mexican international forward Juan Toscano (198-95kg-93, college: Marquette, agency: BeoBasket). He is a dual citizen owning also American passport. Toscano started the season at played at Fuerza Regia in Mexican LNBP. In 46 games he had 13.9ppg, 5.9rpg, 4.3apg and 1.5spg (in top 5) this season. Toscano helped them to make it to the semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican LNBP 2nd Team, All-Domestic Players TeamLeague Player of the Week (2 times). The last season he played at Bucaneros in Venezuelan LPB where in four games he recorded 14.8ppg and 4.0rpg. Toscano won Mexican LNBP championship title in 2017. He also represented Mexico at the Centrobasket in Panama City (Panama) two years ago. Toscano's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 5.5ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 83.3%. Toscano has played also professionally in Mexico for Soles. He attended Marquette University until 2015 and it is his third season as a professional player.
Balbi's 25 points give him Interperformances Player of the Week award - 1 day ago
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FRANCO BALBI 28-year old point guard Franco Balbi (185-PG-89) had a very impressive game in the last round for Ferrocarril and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 35. He had the game-high 25 points adding five rebounds and three assists for Ferrocarril in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Salta Basket (#20, 10-23) 90-86. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Ferrocarril is placed at 1... [read more]
FRANCO BALBI
28-year old point guard Franco Balbi (185-PG-89) had a very impressive game in the last round for Ferrocarril and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 35. He had the game-high 25 points adding five rebounds and three assists for Ferrocarril in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Salta Basket (#20, 10-23) 90-86. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Ferrocarril is placed at 19th position in Argentinian league. Ferrocarril is currently ranked second from the bottom. They need more victories to improve their 10-21 record. It's Balbi's second year at Ferrocarril and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Balbi has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in assists (3rd best: 5.8apg) and averages solid 53.5% FGP.
Second best performed player last round was Ricky Harris (187-G-87) of Salta Basket. He is American guard in his first season at Salta Basket. In the last game Harris recorded impressive 29 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Bad luck as Salta Basket was edged by slightly higher-ranked Ferrocarril (#19, 10-21) 90-86. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Salta Basket dropped in the standings to very bottom position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 10-23 record. Harris is a newcomer at Salta Basket and quickly became one of team's most reliable players.
Third place about best performers goes to center Jasiel Rivero (204-C-93, agency: Pro Sports) of Estudiantes C. (#15). Rivero got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. He went also for five rebounds . Despite Rivero's great performance Estudiantes C. lost 79-85 to the lower-ranked Penarol (#18, 11-22). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Estudiantes C. not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 19 games, recording just twelve victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Rivero could try to bring Estudiantes C.'s a little bit higher in the standings. Rivero has a very solid season. In 28 games in Argentina he scored 17.3ppg. He also has 5.6rpg and FGP: 61.5%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Arn Lucas (197-SF-89) of Comunicaciones - 25 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Todd Brown (196-G-87) of Penarol - 25 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Jeremiah Wood (200-C/F-85) of San Martin C. - 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Emiliano Basabe (193-F/G-92) of Quilmes MP - 15 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Gabriel Deck (199-F-95) of San Lorenzo - 23 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Franco Giorgetti (201-F-92) of GECR Indalo - 19 points and 5 rebounds 10. Mariano Byro (194-G/F-82) of Hispano Am. - 21 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is selected 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)
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