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
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La Union - Atenas Carmen 74-84 Worth to mention a quality performance of American forward Taylor King (203-88, college: Concordia Irvine) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import forward Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) who added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Cutley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the mark... [read more]
Worth to mention a quality performance of American forward Taylor King (203-88, college: Concordia Irvine) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 12 points and 14 rebounds and the other American import forward Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) who added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Cutley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Atenas players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Alejo Crotti (182-92) responded with 30 points and 7 rebounds and American center Albert Jackson (211-88, college: Georgia) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Top scorers: La Union: A.Crotti 30+7reb+1ast, A.Jackson 12+9reb, L.Fraga 9+2reb, S.Picton 9+4reb+1ast, F.Mendoza 9+6reb+1ast, J.Chiera 5+3reb+2ast Atenas Carmen: A.Giarraffa 21+3reb, E.Agostino 14+4reb+1ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 12+2reb, L.Tantos 12+4reb+3ast, T.King 12+14reb+2ast, S.Cutley 11+8reb+5ast
Obera TC made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Point guard Santiago Luduena (176-93) fired 35 points (!!!) and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Mauricio Corzo (195-95) chipped in 19 points. American center Gene Teague (206-89, college: Seton Hall, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 23 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Matias Cuello (190-91) added 24 points and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Ameghino players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: AMEGHINO: M.Cuello 24+2reb+5ast, G.Teague 23+8reb+3ast, M.Tamburini 17+2reb+7ast, J.Luis Abeiro 15+9reb, A.Aristimuno 9+2reb+1ast, S.Iglesias 4+4reb+6ast Obera TC: S.Luduena 35+1reb+6ast, M.Corzo 19+4reb, S.Rupil 18+4reb+1ast, L.Roberson 9+5reb+3ast, L.Gornatti 8+2ast, J.Fabio 6+8reb
Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Eric Anderson (204-93, college: New Haven) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. The other American import Tony Criswell (206-91, college: Missouri) contributed with 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Ariel Pau (184-84) replied with 20 points and 7 assists and Brazilian center Thiago Mathias (208-89, college: N.Mexico JC) added 10 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Petr.Argentino. Four Petr.Argentino players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Petr.Argentino: A.Pau 20+4reb+7ast, C.Blossom 14+2reb+1ast, E.Cantarutti 11+3reb+3ast, T.Mathias 10+11reb, F.Ferrini 9+2reb, F.Vieta 5+6reb+3ast Villa Mitre CF: T.Criswell 23+9reb+3ast, L.Portillo 22+2reb+3ast, E.Anderson 21+13reb+3ast, S.Ibarra 5+3reb+2ast, T.Cocha 3, L.Picarelli 2+5reb+3ast
Luca Vildoza selected the top Argentinian playing abroad in last week's games - 12 hours ago
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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. Ariel Filloy (189-PG-87, agency: Interperformances) was the major contributor in a Scandone AV's victory against the leader Bakken in the FIBA Europe Cup in Wednesday night's game.
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LUCA VILDOZA
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 guard Luca Vildoza (190-95, currently plays in Euroleague). Vildoza could not help Baskonia (16-14) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite his good performance Baskonia was defeated 82-73 on the road by the second-ranked Fenerbahce.
Vildoza recorded 12 points.
This season Vildoza averages: 4.7ppg, 1.3rpg, 2.1apg, 2FGP: 45.2% and FT: 71.4%.
He is currently a member of the Argentinian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international guard Nicolas Laprovittola (190-90, currently plays in Spain). Laprovittola led Joventut to a victory over one of league's weakest teams RETAbet BB (8-21) crushing them 84-56 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Sunday night.
He was MVP of the game. Laprovittola had a double-double by scoring 22 points and making 10 passes in 31 minutes.
Divina Seguros Juventut Badalona (2-14) is placed ninth in the Liga Endesa.
Laprovittola has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 16.2ppg, 2.7rpg, 6.3apg, 1.7spg, 2FGP: 51.1%, 3FGP: 31.3% and FT: 72.9% in 12 games he played so far.
Laprovittola is in the roster of the Argentinian senior national team.
#3. The Argentinian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced former international guard Manu Ginobili (198-77, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in NBA). He was the major contributor in a San Antonio Spurs' victory against the Golden State Warriors (58-24) 103-90 in the NBA in Sunday night's game.
Ginobili recorded 16 points and added 5 passes.
The San Antonio Spurs have 47-35 record this season.
It's Ginobili's 16th year with the team.
He has relatively good stats this year: 8.9ppg, 2.2rpg, 2.5apg, 2FGP: 50.2%, 3FGP: 33.5% and FT: 83.5%.
Ginobili has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
He played for the Argentinian national team two years ago.
#4. Shooting guard Federico Van Lacke (191-80, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an overtime Gipuzkoa's victory against the closely-ranked Blusens Monbus (11-18) 107-99 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game.
He recorded 14 points and added 4 passes in 28 minutes.
Delteco Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian (12-17) is placed 12th in the Liga Endesa.
It's Van Lacke's first season with the team.
This year Van Lacke's overall stats are: 7.8ppg, 2.2rpg, 2.0apg and 1.1spg in 28 games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Italian and Argentinian.
Van Lacke used to play for the Argentinian national team
back in 2013.
#5. International forward Nicolas Brussino (202-93, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a Gran Canaria's victory against the eighth-ranked UCAM Murcia (16-13) 83-71 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Sunday night.
Brussino recorded 8 points in 16 minutes.
Herbalife Gran Canariais placed third in the Liga Endesa.
This year Brussino's total stats are: 6.1ppg and 2.2rpg in 13 games.
He plays currently for the Argentinian national team.
#6. Swingman Patricio Garino (198-93, college: G.Washington, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Luca Vildoza. But that was another game of his team in Spanish Liga Endesa which we would like to mention.
Garino managed to help Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz in a victory against the tenth-ranked CB Canarias (15-14) 100-94.
He recorded 5 points in 16 minutes.
Baskonia Vitoria Gasteiz (20-8) is placed second in the Liga Endesa.
Garino has averaged so far 4.7ppg and 1.9rpg in 18 games.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Argentinian National Team roster.
#7. Former U19 international forward Lisandro Rasio (198-90, agency: Pro Sports, currently plays in Chile) was not able to help Los Leones in their game against Las Animas (25-7) in the Chilean Liga Nacional. Despite his very good performance on Saturday night Rasio recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 14 rebounds. He also added 3 assists.
This season Rasio has very high stats. He averages: 16.1ppg, 10.0rpg and 3.1apg.
Rasio used to play for the Argentinian U19 national team
nine years ago.
#8. Center Marcos Delia (211-92, agency: Best of You Sports, currently plays in Spain) faced previously mentioned Nicolas Brussino in the Spanish Liga Endesa last game.
Delia was not able to secure a victory for one of league's weakest teams UCAM Murcia (16-13) in their game against Gran Canaria (17-12).
He recorded 6 points.
UCAM Murcia was defeated 83-71 in Las Palmas by the higher-ranked Gran Canaria (#7).
Delia has averaged so far 6.2ppg and 4.1rpg.
He plays currently for the Argentinian national team.
#9. Former international forward Fabricio Vay (207-86, also represented by Interperformances, currently plays in Austria) helped Dukes win their game against the closely-ranked Vienna (16-15) 106-90 in the Austrian A Bundesliga on Monday night.
Vay had a double-double by scoring 25 points and getting 13 rebounds. He also added 5 assists and 2 blocks in 34 minutes.
BK Klosterneuburg Dukes (14-16) are placed sixth in the A Bundesliga.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Vay has very impressive stats this year: 19.1ppg, 8.7rpg, 4.6apg and 1.1spg in 30 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian national team
nine years ago.
#10. Point guard Lucio Redivo (183-94, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help RETAbet BB (8-21) in their game against Andorra (17-12) in the Spanish Liga Endesa.
Redivo scored 9 points.
But RETAbet BB was defeated 82-72 at home by the much higher-ranked Andorra (#5).
This season Redivo has relatively solid stats: 10.2ppg and 1.1rpg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Argentinian National Team roster.
#11. Former U18 international point guard Stefano Pierotti (185-98, currently plays in Brazil) helped Paschoalotto/Bauru win their game against the closely-ranked Vivo/Franca 83-77 in the Brazilian NBB last Thursday.
Pierotti scored 6 points in only 12 minutes.
Pierotti has averaged so far 1.9ppg and 1.8apg in 33 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian U18 national team
two years ago.
#12. Former international guard Juan Fernandez (193-90, college: Temple, currently plays in Italy) helped Alma Trieste win their game against the fifth-ranked Montegrano 81-72 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) in Sunday night's game.
Fernandez scored only 3 points and added 4 passes in 13 minutes.
Fernandez has reliable stats this year: 10.3ppg, 2.0rpg, 3.4apg and 1.2spg in 24 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian national team
back in 2014.
#13. Former U16 international small forward Juan Manuel Caceres (200-84, another player represented by Interperformances, currently plays in Italy) helped Roma S.Azzurra win their game against the 13th-ranked Sestu 74-60 in the Italian Serie B (third division) on Sunday night.
Caceres scored 5 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Caceres has averaged so far 8.4ppg, 6.0rpg and 1.6apg.
He used to play for the Argentinian U16 national team
sixteen years ago.
#14. U17 international guard Francisco Farabello (188-0, currently plays in Australia) helped BA CoE win their game against the leader Dandenong Rangers 91-84 in the Australian State League (second division) in Saturday night's game.
Farabello recorded 8 points in 23 minutes.
Farabello has averaged so far 9.0ppg, 2.7rpg and 2.3apg in three games.
He plays currently for the Argentinian U17 national team.
#15. Former U16 international forward Thomas Wolkowyski (196-0, currently plays in Spain) helped Unicaja-Andalucia win their game against the sixth-ranked San Juan 82-71 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) on Saturday night.
Wolkowyski recorded only 2 points in 18 minutes.
This year Wolkowyski averages just 1.4ppg in 15 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian U16 national team
two years ago.
The list of other players, who all have Argentinian passport but never been selected to any of Argentinian national teams:
#1.Ariel Filloy (189-PG-87, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in FIBA Europe Cup) was the major contributor in a Scandone AV's victory against the leader Bakken (5-3) 82-72 in the FIBA Europe Cup in Wednesday night's game.
He scored 18 points, made 4 passes and 3 steals in 28 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 2 ranked teams in group M. Scandone Avellino (1-0) is placed second.
It's Filloy's first season with the team.
This year Filloy averages: 9.5ppg, 2.5rpg, 3.0apg and 1.2spg in six games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
#2.Andres Forray (187-PG-86, currently plays in Italy) contributed to a Dolomiti En. TR's victory against the tenth-ranked Vanoli Cremona (13-14) 96-89 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday.
Forray scored 9 points and had 4 steals in 20 minutes.
Dolomiti Energia Trento (16-11) is placed fifth in the Serie A.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Forray is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his seventh year in Dolomiti En. TR's roster.
This season his overall stats are: 8.2ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.2apg and 1.3spg in 27 games.
Forray is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.
#3. Experienced Albano Chiarastella (199-F-85, agency: Octagon Europe, currently plays in Italy) could not help Eurotrend Biella (18-11) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his good performance the third-placed Eurotrend Biella (18-11) was defeated 96-91 at home by the lower-ranked Remer Treviglio (#9) in the West group.
Chiarastella scored 13 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Regular Season already ended.
It's Chiarastella's first season with the team.
His overall stats this year are: 5.9ppg, 5.8rpg and 2.1apg.
Similarly like Forray and Filloy above Chiarastella has both Argentinian and Italian nationalities.
#4.Pablo Bertone (193-SG-90, also represented by Interperformances, college: Florida Atlantic, currently plays in Italy) was not able to help VL Pesaro in their game against MIA-RO Cantu (14-13) in the Italian Serie A. Despite his very good performance last Sunday He was the second best scorer with 18 points. Bertone also added 4 steals.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
Bertone's total stats this season are: 9.9ppg, 3.4rpg and 2.1apg.
Similarly like three previous players above, he also holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.
#5.Bruno Cerella (194-G/F-86, agency: Players Group, currently plays in FIBA Europe Cup) was not able to secure a victory for Umana Venezia (0-1) in their game against Groningen (6-2) in the FIBA Europe Cup.
Cerella scored 5 points.
The fourth-placed Umana Venezia (0-1) was edged 83-80 on the road by the leading Groningen in the group M of FIBA Europe Cup.
Cerella has averaged so far 2.8ppg and 1.5rpg.
He has dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
#6.Franco Migliori (200-F/G-82, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Matera in their game against Campli in the Italian Serie B (third division), despite his very good performance in Sunday night's game.
He was the top scorer with 37 points in 38 minutes.
But his team lost 83-88.
Migliori has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 19.9ppg, 4.2rpg and 1.2apg in 27 games.
Similarly like all previous players above, Migliori has dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
#7.Nicolas Morici (192-G-94, another player represented by Octagon Europe, currently plays in Italy) led Catanzaro to a surprising victory over the second-ranked Palestrina 80-78 in the Italian Serie B (third division) on Sunday night.
Morici was the best player in that game. He recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 12 rebounds.
This season Morici has very high stats. He averages: 16.4ppg, 8.9rpg, 3.7apg and 1.9spg.
#8.Ignacio Ochoa (202-F/C-79, currently plays in Italy) is a teammate of previously mentioned Franco Migliori and both played together in the last Italian Serie B game.
Ochoa couldn't help Matera in their game against Campli, despite his very good performance in Sunday night's game.
He was the second best scorer with 17 points. Ochoa also added 5 rebounds in 28 minutes.
But his team lost 83-88.
Ochoa has reliable stats this year: 12.9ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.2apg in 30 games.
He has dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
#9.Emiliano Paparella (184-PG-83, another player represented by Players Group, currently plays in Italy) led Senigallia to a victory over the 15th-ranked Perugia 90-81 in the Italian Serie B (third division) last Sunday.
Paparella was the best player in that game. He scored 29 points (!!!), grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 6 assists.
This season Paparella has very high stats. He averages: 18.2ppg, 4.7rpg, 3.6apg and 1.4spg.
Paparella holds both Argentinian and Italian passports.
#10.Min-Soo Kim (200-C-82, currently plays in South Korea) helped SK Knights win their game against the league leader DB Promy 98-89 in the South Korean KBL on Monday night.
He scored 10 points in 19 minutes.
Kim has averaged so far 9.7ppg, 6.0rpg and 1.6apg in 61 games.
He has South Korean and Argentinian nationalities.
San Lorenzo lands Sebastian Izaguirre, ex Hebraica - 1 day ago
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SEBASTIAN IZAGUIRRE Defending champion San Lorenzo de Almagra (LigaA) landed 32-year old Uruguayan center Sebastian Izaguirre (207-85). He started the season at played at Hebraica in Uruguayan LUB league. Izaguirre has played there for the last four years. In 30 LUB games he averaged 9.6ppg, 6.5rpg and 1.5apg this season. The last season he played also at Hebraica (also in LUB) where in 34 games he had 8.8ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.3apg. Izaguirre helped them to win the league title. It was a ver... [read more]
SEBASTIAN IZAGUIRRE
Defending champion San Lorenzo de Almagra (LigaA) landed 32-year old Uruguayan center Sebastian Izaguirre (207-85). He started the season at played at Hebraica in Uruguayan LUB league. Izaguirre has played there for the last four years. In 30 LUB games he averaged 9.6ppg, 6.5rpg and 1.5apg this season. The last season he played also at Hebraica (also in LUB) where in 34 games he had 8.8ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.3apg. Izaguirre helped them to win the league title. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay LUB 2nd Team, All-Star Game and All-Domestic Players Team. Among other achievements Izaguirre received Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay LUB Most Improved Player of the Year award back in 2006 and 2010. He represented Uruguay at the South American Championships in Isla Margarita (Venezuela) four years ago. Izaguirre's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 5 games: 6.0ppg, 2.6rpg, FGP: 44.4%, 3PT-3 (53.8%), FT: 50.0%. Izaguirre has played also professionally for other Uruguayan teams like Defensor, Trouville, Union Atletica, Bohemios and Larranaga. Let's have closer look into His outlook:
A very good rebounder at both sides of the court, he's a tough defender and a good pick & roll player at the offensive side. He can also step out and score from mid-range if necessary.
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