The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
Fifth-ranked Villa San Martin (10-19) was very close to win a game against first ranked Union SF (22-6) in Santa Fe on Saturday. Union SF managed to secure only three-point victory 85-82. However their fans expected much easier game. Union SF looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Union SF made 8 blocks. It was a good game for American forward Trevante Drye (200-93, college: Tulane) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Swingman Bruno Barovero (194-90) contributed with 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. Union SF's coach Daniel Beltramo used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Agustin Carnovale (195-86) answered with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for Villa San Martin. Union SF maintains first place with 22-6 record. Newly promoted Villa San Martin keeps the fifth position with 19 games lost. Union SF are looking forward to face Sportivo (#6) in Las Parejas in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Villa San Martin will play at home against Villa Angela and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Seventh-ranked La Union (7-21) was very close to win a game against second ranked Parque Sur (17-12) in Concepcion de Urug.. Parque Sur managed to secure only three-point victory 98-95. However their fans expected much easier game. It was a great evening for point guard Agustin Jure (183-91) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 6 assists. Guido Mariani helped adding 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American Rakim Brown (198-91, college: Humboldt St.) with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Parque Sur maintains second place with 17-12 record behind leader Union SF. La Union at the other side keeps the seventh position with 21 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. A very close game took place in Tucuman between Mitre Tuc. and Independiente BBC. Seventh ranked Mitre Tuc. (8-20) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Independiente BBC (11-19). Mitre Tuc. managed to escape with a 1-point win 75-74 on Tuesday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Pablo Osores who led the winners and scored 25 points. Victor-Hugo Cajal came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists for Independiente BBC in the defeat. Newly promoted Mitre Tuc. maintains seventh place with 8-20 record. Independiente BBC at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with 19 games lost. Mitre Tuc. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independiente BBC will play against Obera TC (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. A very interesting game took place in Morteros. It ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Mitre Tuc. (8-20) to fifth ranked BHY Tiro Federal (10-18) 89-86 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was Emiliano Correa who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals. BHY Tiro Federal maintains fifth place with 10-18 record. Newly promoted Mitre Tuc. keeps the seventh position with 20 games lost. BHY Tiro Federal's next round opponent will be higher ranked Salta Basket (#4) at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Villa Angela (16-11) against sixth ranked Obera TC (9-17) on Friday night. Visiting Villa Angela was defeated by Obera TC in Obera 93-75. It was a good game for Martin Gandoy who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obera TC maintains sixth place with 9-17 record. Loser Villa Angela keeps the third position with 11 games lost. Obera TC will face higher ranked Independiente BBC (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Villa Angela will play against the league's second-placed Comunicaciones in Mercedes and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 27: Temperley was smashed by Rocamora on the road 97-74. Platense destroyed Atenas Carmen on its own court 79-59. San Isidro unfortunately lost to Union SF in Santa Fe 67-74. SP Las Parejas managed to beat Villa San Martin at home 90-84. Comunicaciones defeated BHY Tiro Federal on the opponent's court 82-69. Salta Basket smashed Independiente BBC in a home game 96-75. Villa Angela lost to Hindu on the road 54-65. SP Las Parejas unfortunately lost to San Isidro on its own court 68-74. Comunicaciones managed to beat Barrio Parque in Mercedes 76-61. The most impressive performance of 27th round was 12 points and 6 rebounds by Antwan Space of Rocamora.
A very close game took place in Tucuman between Mitre Tuc. and Independiente BBC. Seventh ranked Mitre Tuc. (8-20) got a very close home victory over 4th placed Independiente BBC (11-19). Mitre Tuc. managed to escape with a 1-point win 75-74 on Tuesday evening. The hosts trailed by 4 points after three quarters before their 18-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. It was an exceptional evening for Pablo Osores (194-86) who led the winners and scored 25 points. Guard Jose Muruaga (188-84) accounted for 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Point guard Victor-Hugo Cajal (179-80, agency: DTMones) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists and swingman Juan-Angel Lopez (190-84, agency: DTMones) added 18 points respectively for Independiente BBC in the defeat. Four Mitre Tuc. and five Independiente BBC players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Mitre Tuc. maintains seventh place with 8-20 record. Independiente BBC at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fourth position with 19 games lost. Mitre Tuc. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Independiente BBC will play against Obera TC (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Mitre Tuc.: P.Osores 25+2reb+3ast, J.Muruaga 14+6reb+2ast, R.Banegas 10+8reb, L.Arganaraz 10+2reb, T.Brown 9+8reb+2ast, L.Ortiz 3+1reb Independiente BBC: J.Angel Lopez 18+4reb+1ast, M.Vittar 16+3reb+1ast, J.Aprea 13+6reb, B.Ingrata 10+6reb+5ast, V.Hugo Cajal 10+12reb+7ast, M.Balteiro 4+1reb
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Rocamora (12-14) crushed at home 4th placed CA Temperley (13-13) 97-74 on Tuesday. Rocamora made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Rocamora outrebounded CA Temperley 38-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for point guard Ignacio Davico (188-92) who led his team to a victory with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Swingman Matias Cuello (190-91) contributed with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five Rocamora players scored in double figures. Guard Lucas Ortiz (190-87) answered with 20 points and power forward Martin Trimboli (196-85) added 17 points in the effort for CA Temperley. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Rocamora maintains fifth place with 12-14 record. Newly promoted CA Temperley keeps the fourth position with 13 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Rocamora: I.Davico 16+5reb+4ast, M.Cuello 16+7reb+2ast, L.Podesta 14+5reb, F.Medina 13+2reb+1ast, A.Space 12+6reb+2ast, M.Novello 10+2reb+3ast Temperley: L.Ortiz 20+3reb+2ast, M.Trimboli 17+3reb+1ast, A.Eiguren 9+3reb+4ast, S.Chaine 8+5reb, D.Graham 7+6reb+1ast, L.Ibanez Paz 5+2reb+4ast
Rather expected game when 5th ranked Atenas (14-14) was smashed by third ranked CA Platense (14-12) in Florida 79-59 on Monday. The game was mostly controlled by CA Platense. Atenas was better in second period 20-17. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Atenas to just 7 points in first quarter. CA Platense looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 4 passes made by Atenas' players. It was a good game for guard Felipe Pais (185-90) who led his team to a victory with 21 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Center Dario Mansilla (207-82) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Five CA Platense players scored in double figures. Emiliano Agostino (191-84) answered with 21 points and American forward Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) added 10 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Atenas. CA Platense maintains third place with 14-12 record having four points less than leader Union SF. Loser Atenas keeps the fifth position with 14 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Platense: F.Pais 21+5reb+7ast, F.Lopez 14+2reb+2ast, D.Mansilla 13+10reb+5ast, K.Young 12+6reb, I.Romani 12+7reb+5ast, A.Pappalardi 7+2reb+2ast Atenas Carmen: E.Agostino 21+2reb, S.Cutley 10+7reb+1ast, M.Percaz 9+2reb+2ast, G.Peralta 9+5reb, H.Wilkerson 4+3reb, B.Oprandi 2+2reb+1ast
Seventh-ranked La Union (7-21) was very close to win a game against second ranked Parque Sur (17-12) in Concepcion de Urug.. Parque Sur managed to secure only three-point victory 98-95. However their fans expected much easier game. The hosts were tied after three quarters but managed to speed up in last quarter eventually winning the game. Parque Sur outrebounded La Union 35-20 including 24 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for point guard Agustin Jure (183-91) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 6 assists. Swingman Guido Mariani (193-94) helped adding 14 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was American Rakim Brown (198-91, college: Humboldt St.) with 27 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Matias Solanas (192-98) scored 22 points. Four Parque Sur and five La Union players scored in double figures. Parque Sur maintains second place with 17-12 record behind leader Union SF. La Union at the other side keeps the seventh position with 21 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Parque Sur: A.Jure 22+1reb+6ast, A.Richard 14+2reb+2ast, G.Mariani 14+10reb+4ast, J.Stroud 13+6reb+1ast, S.Bernasconi 11+4reb+1ast, E.Martinez 9+5reb+2ast La Union: R.Brown 27+9reb+5ast, M.Solanas 22+2ast, D.Cabezas 16+6reb+1ast, F.Mendoza 15+2reb+2ast, C.Buendia 11+2reb+5ast, S.Ravina 4+4ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with first ranked Union SF's (22-6) home victory over second-best San Isidro (19-12) in Santa Fe 74-67 on Monday. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But San Isidro won third quarter 19-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Union SF won last quarter 20-14. They made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They also forced 26 San Isidro turnovers. It was a good game for swingman Bruno Barovero (194-90) who led his team to a victory with 26 points and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Power forward Miguel Isola (197-83) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Center Santiago Gonzalez (203-83) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized Italian Juan Kelly (190-88) added 8 points and 6 assists in the effort for San Isidro. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Union SF maintains first place with 22-6 record. Loser San Isidro keeps the second position with 12 games lost. Union SF will face Sportivo (#6) in Las Parejas in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. San Isidro will play at home against Salta Basket (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Union SF: B.Barovero 26+2reb+4ast, M.Isola 15+4reb, F.Podesta 12+3reb, P.Tabarez 8+6reb+1ast, T.Acosta 5+4reb+2ast, M.Borsatti 4+1reb+1ast San Isidro: S.Gonzalez 15+11reb, G.Sciutto 10+1reb+1ast, J.Kelly 8+3reb+6ast, A.Landoni 7+1reb, H. Feder 7+1reb+4ast, M.Muller 7+3reb
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 5th ranked Villa San Martin (10-19) lost to sixth ranked Sportivo (7-23) in Las Parejas 84-90 on Monday. Sportivo looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for point guard Juan-Ignacio Rodriguez-Suppi (178-91) who led his team to a victory with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Dominique McKoy (203-93, college: Duquesne, agency: Interperformances) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Italian point guard Gustavo Mascaro (185-80) answered with 20 points and 4 assists and power forward Federico Aldama (198-92) added 12 points and 13 rebounds in the effort for Villa San Martin. Five Sportivo and four Villa San Martin players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Sportivo maintains sixth place with 7-23 record. Villa San Martin at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth position with 19 games lost. Sportivo will face league's leader Union SF in Santa Fe in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Villa San Martin will play at home against Villa Angela (#3) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: SP Las Parejas: J.Ignacio Rodriguez Suppi 26+7reb+8ast, A.Rossi 18+6reb+1ast, D.McKoy 15+11reb+4ast, M.Luchi 13+8reb+5ast, A.Pautasso 11+2reb, M.Olocco 4+1reb+2ast VILLA SAN MARTIN: G.Mascaro 20+3reb+4ast, A.Toledo 15+7reb+2ast, M.Cabrera 14+1reb+1ast, F.Aldama 12+13reb, A.Carnovale 10+1reb+1ast, J.Morales 8+8reb+7ast
Everything went according to plan when second ranked Comunicaciones (22-8) defeated 5th ranked BHY Tiro Federal (10-18) in Morteros 82-69 on Sunday. Comunicaciones outrebounded BHY Tiro Federal 41-28 including 32 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a good game for Santiago Ferreyra who led his team to a victory with 19 points. Forward Nicolas Lauria (202-88) contributed with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Comunicaciones' coach Fernando Rivero allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Point guard Emiliano Correa (189-91) answered with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Julian Xynos (170-96) added 16 points in the effort for BHY Tiro Federal. Five Comunicaciones and four BHY Tiro Federal players scored in double figures. Comunicaciones maintains second place with 22-8 record having just 4 victories less than leader Union SF. Loser BHY Tiro Federal keeps the fifth position with 18 games lost. Comunicaciones will face Villa Angela (#3) in Villa Angela in the next round, which may be the game of the day. BHY Tiro Federal will play at home against Salta Basket and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: COMUNICACIONES: S.Ferreyra 19+3reb+2ast, J.De Felippo 11+4reb+1ast, N.Lauria 10+5reb+5ast, G.Torres 10+1reb+2ast, G.Essengue 10+5reb+1ast, M.Aristu 8+3reb BHY Tiro Federal: J.Xynos 16+4reb, D.Brezzo 14+5reb, E.Correa 12+5reb+4ast, P.Lockett 11+5reb, M.Maximiliano 7+6reb+1ast, L.Cecchi 6+4reb+4ast
There was a minor upset when 4th placed Independiente BBC (11-19) was outleveled on the road by fourth ranked Salta Basket (12-13) 96-75 on Sunday. Salta Basket shot 60.3 percent from the field. Salta Basket outrebounded Independiente BBC 36-17 including a 26-12 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Salta Basket especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 58.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Independiente BBC was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American forward LaQuan Prowell (203-84, college: Auburn) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Nigerian-American power forward Ike Okoye (206-86, college: Boise St., agency: Aspire Sports) contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Salta Basket players scored in double figures. Center Julian Aprea (209-87) answered with 20 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Victor-Hugo Cajal (179-80, agency: DTMones) added 9 points and 11 assists in the effort for Independiente BBC. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Salta Basket have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain fourth place with 12-13 record which they share with defeated Independiente BBC. Newly promoted Independiente BBC keeps the fourth position with 19 games lost. Salta Basket will face BHY Tiro Federal (#5) in Morteros in the next round. Independiente BBC will play at home against Obera TC and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Salta Basket: L.Prowell 22+6reb+2ast, I.Okoye 18+8reb+2ast, N.Copello 15+2reb+4ast, M.Fioretti 14+1reb+1ast, A.Zurbriggen 8+2reb, G.Eseverri 7+9reb+5ast Independiente BBC: J.Aprea 20+6reb, M.Vittar 18+1reb+4ast, B.Ingrata 15+4reb+1ast, V.Hugo Cajal 9+3reb+11ast, M.Martinez 5+1reb+1ast, R.Fernandez 5
No shocking result in a game when first ranked Hindu (22-5) beat 3rd placed Villa Angela (16-11) in Chaco 65-54 on Sunday. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 3-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 65-54. Hindu forced 22 Villa Angela turnovers. It was a good game for center Pablo Moya (203-83) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Pablo Fernandez (198-82) contributed with 17 points for the winners. American forward Nate Carter (200-83, college: Oklahoma) answered with 18 points and 9 rebounds and Cesar Avalle (189-85) added 10 points in the effort for Villa Angela. Hindu maintains first place with 22-5 record. Loser Villa Angela keeps the third position with 11 games lost. Hindu will face Barrio Parque (#3) in Cordoba in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Villa Angela will play on the road against the league's second-placed Comunicaciones in Mercedes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Hindu: P.Fernandez 17+2reb+3ast, P.Moya 15+14reb+2ast, K.Jones 10+3reb+1ast, N.Paletta 6+5reb+4ast, S.Mora 5+2reb+1ast, M.Robledo 5+1reb Villa Angela: N.Carter 18+9reb, C.Avalle 10+4reb+2ast, A.Spalla 8+3reb+1ast, M.Garcia 6+2reb, M.Cequeira 5+5reb+5ast, A.Zago 4+4reb
Very expected game when 6th ranked Sportivo (7-23) lost to second ranked San Isidro (19-12) in Las Parejas 68-74 on Saturday. San Isidro made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. It was a good game for center Santiago Gonzalez (203-83) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 15 rebounds. Power forward Sebastian Acevedo (198-90, agency: DTMones) contributed with 17 points and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Juan-Ignacio Rodriguez-Suppi (178-91) answered with 25 points and 5 rebounds and Manuel Olocco (198-88) added 13 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Sportivo. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Isidro maintains second place with 19-12 record having just six point less than leader Union SF. Sportivo lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth position with 23 games lost. San Isidro will face Salta Basket (#4) at home in the next round. Sportivo will play against the league's leader Union SF and hope to win that game. Top scorers: San Isidro: S.Gonzalez 18+15reb+1ast, S.Acevedo 17+4reb+4ast, J.Kelly 14+4reb, M.Muller 7+1reb+1ast, M.Corzo 5+1reb+1ast, M.Gomez Nellar 4 SP Las Parejas: J.Ignacio Rodriguez Suppi 25+5reb+2ast, M.Olocco 13+7reb+2ast, A.Rossi 10+2reb+4ast, D.McKoy 8+4reb+2ast, A.Carlachiani 5+1reb, A. Meinero 5+2reb
Fifth-ranked Villa San Martin (10-19) was very close to win a game against first ranked Union SF (22-6) in Santa Fe on Saturday. Union SF managed to secure only three-point victory 85-82. However their fans expected much easier game. Union SF looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Union SF made 8 blocks. It was a good game for American forward Trevante Drye (200-93, college: Tulane) who led his team to a victory with 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Swingman Bruno Barovero (194-90) contributed with 18 points and 5 assists for the winners. Union SF's coach Daniel Beltramo used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Agustin Carnovale (195-86) answered with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and power forward Federico Aldama (198-92) added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Villa San Martin. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Union SF maintains first place with 22-6 record. Newly promoted Villa San Martin keeps the fifth position with 19 games lost. Union SF are looking forward to face Sportivo (#6) in Las Parejas in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Villa San Martin will play at home against Villa Angela and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Union SF: B.Barovero 18+2reb+5ast, T.Drye 15+8reb+3ast, P.Tabarez 10+8reb+2ast, T.Ligorria 10+3reb+3ast, F.Podesta 8+4reb+1ast, G.Aliende 7+4reb+7ast Villa San Martin: A.Carnovale 27+5reb+4ast, F.Aldama 16+8reb+1ast, A.Toledo 11+3reb+2ast, G.Mascaro 10+4reb+2ast, M.Cabrera 8+7ast, G.Saavedra 6+2reb
The game between closely ranked teams ended with second ranked Comunicaciones' (22-8) road victory over 3rd placed Barrio Parque (15-12) in Cordoba 76-61 on Friday. Comunicaciones made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. It was a good game for Cameroonian power forward Gaston Essengue (203-83, college: UNLV) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Nicolas Lauria (202-88) contributed with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Power forward Emiliano Martina (200-83) answered with 14 points and 5 rebounds and Andres Mariani (188-87) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Barrio Parque. Comunicaciones maintains second place with 22-8 record having just 4 victories less than leader Union SF. Loser Barrio Parque keeps the third position with 12 games lost. Comunicaciones will face Villa Angela (#3) in Villa Angela in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Barrio Parque will play on the road against the league's leader Hindu in Chaco and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: COMUNICACIONES: G.Essengue 17+14reb, C.Romero 13+1reb, M.Aristu 12+4reb+1ast, J.De Felippo 9+1reb, N.Lauria 8+9reb+5ast, N.Gimenez 8 Barrio Parque: E.Martina 14+5reb+1ast, S.Cabello 13+5reb+1ast, A.Mariani 11+6reb+2ast, L.Guerra 7+3reb+3ast, E.Rossi 7+3reb, E.Cantarutti 5+3reb+1ast
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Villa Angela (16-11) against sixth ranked Obera TC (9-17) on Friday night. Visiting Villa Angela was defeated by Obera TC in Obera 93-75. They made 23-of-27 free shots (85.2 percent) during the game. Villa Angela was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for guard Martin Gandoy (194-91) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. Forward Joaquin Deck (198-92) contributed with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Point guard Martin Cequeira (180-88) answered with 11 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists and Cesar Avalle (189-85) added 18 points in the effort for Villa Angela. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obera TC maintains sixth place with 9-17 record. Loser Villa Angela keeps the third position with 11 games lost. Obera TC will face higher ranked Independiente BBC (#4) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Villa Angela will play against the league's second-placed Comunicaciones in Mercedes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Obera TC: M.Gandoy 22+7reb+12ast, A.Montes Cardozo 18+1ast, J.Deck 16+10reb+1ast, A.Joseph 13+13reb+1ast, J.Montero 8+1reb, L.Quinteros 5 Villa Angela: C.Avalle 18+3reb+1ast, A.Spalla 15+3reb, M.Garcia 14+7reb+1ast, M.Cequeira 11+8reb+7ast, J.Federico Giarrafa 9+1reb+1ast, N.Carter 5+3reb+1ast
A very interesting game took place in Morteros. It ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 7th ranked Mitre Tuc. (8-20) to fifth ranked BHY Tiro Federal (10-18) 89-86 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was point guard Emiliano Correa (189-91) who scored 25 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 7 steals. Naturalized American power forward Phillip Lockett (202-88, agency: DTMones) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Tirrell Brown (198-93, college: Ouachita Baptist) who recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Facundo Toia (179-94) added 26 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. BHY Tiro Federal maintains fifth place with 10-18 record. Newly promoted Mitre Tuc. keeps the seventh position with 20 games lost. BHY Tiro Federal's next round opponent will be higher ranked Salta Basket (#4) at home and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: BHY Tiro Federal: E.Correa 25+7reb+7ast, P.Lockett 21+13reb+1ast, M.Maximiliano 14+1reb+4ast, L.Strack 11+2reb, D.Brezzo 6+1reb+1ast, J.Xynos 6+1reb+3ast Mitre Tuc.: F.Toia 26+7reb+2ast, T.Brown 15+17reb+4ast, J.Muruaga 15+2reb+3ast, P.Osores 14+3reb+2ast, L.Arganaraz 9+3reb+2ast, G.Gorostiaga 4+4reb+2ast
La Union Colon (TNA) signed 25-year old Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (196-92). He played this summer at CAN Oruro in Bolivian Libobasquet. The last season Picton played at Hindu where in 47 TNA games he had 7.7ppg and 3.6rpg. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the semifinals. Picton won Argentinian TNA championship title in 2014. He has played previously for three other Argentinian teams: Ciclista, Olimpico de La Banda and Villa Angela. La Union Colon roster... [read more]
La Union Colon (TNA) signed 25-year old Argentinian forward Sebastian Picton (196-92). He played this summer at CAN Oruro in Bolivian Libobasquet. The last season Picton played at Hindu where in 47 TNA games he had 7.7ppg and 3.6rpg. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the semifinals. Picton won Argentinian TNA championship title in 2014. He has played previously for three other Argentinian teams: Ciclista, Olimpico de La Banda and Villa Angela.
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Banca Popolare Vicenza (Serie B) inked 31-year old naturalized Argentinian center Diego Corral (205-100kg-86, agency: Interperformances) from Fulgor Omegna. In 27 Serie B games he recorded 13.3ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.1apg and 1.2bpg last season. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie B Honorable Mention. Corral ended the previous (2015-16) season at Tezenis Verona (Serie A) w... [read more]
Banca Popolare Vicenza (Serie B) inked 31-year old naturalized Argentinian center Diego Corral (205-100kg-86, agency: Interperformances) from Fulgor Omegna. In 27 Serie B games he recorded 13.3ppg, 6.6rpg, 1.1apg and 1.2bpg last season. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie B Honorable Mention. Corral ended the previous (2015-16) season at Tezenis Verona (Serie A) where in three games he averaged just 2.7ppg and 1.0rpg. But the most of that year he spent at Bawer Olimpia Matera (Serie A2). In 29 games he had 8.6ppg and 5.8rpg. Corral's team won Italian Nazionale B Group C Regular Season in 2013. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Corral has played previously professionally also in Argentina (MH Basket) and Italy (Lighthouse Conad Trapani, Anagni, Napoli Basket, Bisceglie and Sarno). His game is described as:
A strong inside player with great wingspan and quickness. Runs well the court, has great timing for both the shot blocking and the rebounding. Has good 1-vs-1 moves in the paint, can easily beat taller opponents.
Asociacion Quimsa Santiago del Estero (LigaA) added to their roster 30-year old international shooting guard Carlos Schattmann (193-87). It is actually his comeback to Santiado Estero as he has played here before. Schattmann The last season Schattmann played at GECR Indalo. In 41 LigaA games he recorded 14.1ppg, 3.1rpg and 3.7apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Schattmann's team won Argentinian Super 4 Cup in 2016. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Arg... [read more]
Asociacion Quimsa Santiago del Estero (LigaA) added to their roster 30-year old international shooting guard Carlos Schattmann (193-87). It is actually his comeback to Santiado Estero as he has played here before. Schattmann The last season Schattmann played at GECR Indalo. In 41 LigaA games he recorded 14.1ppg, 3.1rpg and 3.7apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Schattmann's team won Argentinian Super 4 Cup in 2016. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian LigaA Honorable Mention in 2014 and 2016. Schattmann has been also a member of Argentinian international program for some years. He has regularly played for Argentinian senior team since 2010 and previously for U20 National Team in 2003. Schattmann represented Argentina at the South American Championships in Caracas (Venezuela) last year. His team got to the Semifinals and his stats at that event were 6 games: 9.8ppg, 1.0rpg, 3.0apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 51.7%. Thanks to Schattmann's pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Schattmann has played previously professionally also in Italy (Fortituto Kontatto Bologna), Spain and Argentina (Obras Basket, Boca Juniors, Lanus, Union de Sunchales and Olimpico de La Banda). The scouts decsribe him following way:
Great shooter and passer. Very intelligent player, never forces a shot and has a good view for his teammates. Is a classic shooting guard Drazen-Petrovic-style and can also play as point guard.
Asociacion Quimsa Santiago del Estero roster for 2017-2018:
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