The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with derby games and favorites losing the games.
Tenth-ranked Boca Juniors (11-28) made lots of trouble for second ranked Ferrocarril (24-13) in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Ferrocarril managed to secure only one-point victory 71-70. However their fans expected much easier game. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Boca Juniors won third quarter 23-22. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Martin Cuello (193-93) fired 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American-Puerto Rican Ramon Clemente (200-85, college: Wichita St.) chipped in 17 points. Ferrocarril's coach Alvaro Castineira used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Greek Fotios Lampropoulos (206-83) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds for lost side. Ferrocarril maintains second place with 24-13 record having just three points less than leader San Lorenzo. Boca Juniors lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 28 games lost. Ferrocarril are looking forward to face Argentino (#5) in Junin in the next round. Boca Juniors will play at home against La Union (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Santiado Estero. Fifth ranked Quimsa (21-16) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 7th ranked Libertad Sunchales (18-19) 83-82 in the game for the fifth place. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Carl Elliott (193-83, college: G.Washington) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 4 assists. Aaron Harper contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Quimsa's coach Nestor Garcia allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. International point guard Jose Vildoza (190-96) answered with 26 points for Libertad Sunchales. Quimsa maintains fifth place with 21-16 record which they share with defeated Libertad Sunchales. Libertad Sunchales at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 19 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Quimsa will play against Atenas (#9) in Cordoba in the next round. Libertad Sunchales will have a break next round. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Ferrocarril (24-13) against sixth ranked Argentino (18-19) on Friday night. Visiting Ferrocarril was crushed by Argentino in Junin 68-43. Novar Gadson stepped up and scored 18 points for the winners. At the losing side Jose-Ignacio Alessio responded with 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Argentino moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ferrocarril keeps the second position with 13 games lost. Argentino will again meet league's second-placed Ferrocarril in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ferrocarril will have a break next round. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Corrientes. Fourth ranked Regatas Corrientes faced 4th placed GECR Indalo. Host Regatas Corrientes (22-13) defeated guests from Comodoro R. (19-21) 88-76. Donald Sims nailed 22 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Regatas Corrientes maintains fourth place with 22-13 record which they share with defeated GECR Indalo. GECR Indalo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 21 games lost. Regatas Corrientes' next round opponent will be Penarol (#8) in Mar del Plata. GECR Indalo will play at home against La Union (#8) and hope to win that game. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Corrientes. First ranked San Martin Corrientes faced 4th placed GECR Indalo. Host San Martin Corrientes (27-10) defeated guests from Comodoro R. (19-21) 81-67. Reynaldo Garcia fired 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. San Martin Corrientes' coach Sebastian Gonzalez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Martin Corrientes maintains first place with 27-10 record. GECR Indalo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 21 games lost. San Martin Corrientes will face Quimsa (#5) in Santiado Estero in the next round. GECR Indalo will play at home against La Union and hope to win that game.
Other games of round 37 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Olimpico LB was defeated by Quilmes MP in Mar del Plata 84-80. Estudiantes C. beat Atenas at home 77-71. Hispano Am. lost to Argentino on the opponent's court 70-87. La Union managed to outperform Quimsa in a home game 89-77. Olimpico LB managed to beat Penarol on the road 88-84. Echague was defeated by Atenas on its own court 74-78. Regatas C. beat Obras Basket in Corrientes 79-74. Quilmes MP won against Penarol at home 78-61. GECR Indalo unfortunately lost to La Union on the opponent's court 73-85. The best stats of 37th round was 15 points and 4 assists by Federico Van-Lacke of Olimpico LB.
Tenth-ranked Boca Juniors (11-28) made lots of trouble for second ranked Ferrocarril (24-13) in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Ferrocarril managed to secure only one-point victory 71-70. However their fans expected much easier game. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Boca Juniors won third quarter 23-22. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Martin Cuello (193-93) fired 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American-Puerto Rican Ramon Clemente (200-85, college: Wichita St.) chipped in 17 points. Ferrocarril's coach Alvaro Castineira used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Greek Fotios Lampropoulos (206-83) produced a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Lucas Perez (185-87) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Four Boca Juniors players scored in double figures. Ferrocarril maintains second place with 24-13 record having just three points less than leader San Lorenzo. Boca Juniors lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with 28 games lost. Ferrocarril are looking forward to face Argentino (#5) in Junin in the next round. Boca Juniors will play at home against La Union (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ferrocarril: M.Cuello 20+8reb+4ast, R.Clemente 17+3reb+1ast, A.Feeley 10+1reb+2ast, A.Lucas 8+5reb, F.Balbi 5+1reb+11ast, A.Calvo 5+2reb Boca Jrs: L.Perez 17+4reb+1ast, F.Lampropoulos 17+13reb+3ast, L.Gargallo 13+2reb+5ast, E.Vassirani 12+5reb+1ast, F.Funes 6+3reb+4ast, G.Forbes 3+2reb+5ast
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Mar del Plata where 6th ranked Olimpico de La Banda (21-19) was defeated by seventh ranked Quilmes MP (18-19) 84-80 on Tuesday. Olimpico de La Banda trailed by 15 points at halftime and as many as 21 after three quarters before a 35-18 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 80-84 at the end of the game. Quilmes MP forced 22 Olimpico de La Banda turnovers. International guard Luca Vildoza (190-95) fired 26 points for the winners. American Tracy Robinson (201-86, college: Loyola, IL) chipped in 16 points. The former international Federico Van-Lacke (191-80) produced 15 points and 4 assists and Mauro Cosolito (195-88) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Quilmes MP and five Olimpico de La Banda players scored in double figures. Quilmes MP have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Olimpico de La Banda keeps the sixth position with 19 games lost. Quilmes MP will face again Olimpico de La Banda (#6) at home in the next round. Olimpico de La Banda will play against Weber Bahia in Bahia Blanca and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Quilmes MP: L.Vildoza 26+1reb, T.Robinson 16+3reb+1ast, E.Flor 14+5reb+1ast, E.Ruiz 10+5reb+1ast, I.Basualdo 8+6reb+3ast, B.Sansimoni 7+1reb+2ast Olimpico LB: F.Van Lacke 15+4reb+4ast, K.Lamonte 14+3reb+2ast, M.Cosolito 13+6reb+3ast, A.Boccia 13+2reb+2ast, J.Williams 12+4reb+1ast, M.Stanic 8+3reb
No shocking result in a game in Concordia where second ranked Estudiantes C. (27-13) defeated 9th ranked Atenas (13-23) 77-71 on Tuesday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Estudiantes C. outrebounded Atenas 43-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. Atenas was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-88, college: De Paul) fired 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Ivorian-French Herve Toure (205-82) chipped in a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. American Pete Mickeal (199-78, college: Cincinnati) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and forward Lisandro Rasio (198-90, agency: Pro Sports) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Estudiantes C. maintains second place with 27-13 record having just three point less than leader San Lorenzo. Loser Atenas keeps the ninth position with 23 games lost. Estudiantes C. will face Instituto (#3) in Cordoba in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Atenas will play on the road against Quimsa (#5) in Santiado Estero and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Estudiantes C.: D.Tucker 23+6reb+3ast, H.Toure 13+10reb+2ast, J.Justiz 11+9reb, S.Orresta 9+2reb+3ast, F.Giorgi 7+7reb+2ast, J.Slider 7+2reb+1ast Atenas: P.Mickeal 17+6reb+3ast, L.Rasio 15+5reb+3ast, G.Mikulas 8+6reb+1ast, B.Labaque 6+5reb+1ast, D.Lo Grippo 6, M.El-Amin 6+2reb+1ast
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Corrientes. Fourth ranked Regatas Corrientes faced 4th placed GECR Indalo. Host Regatas Corrientes (22-13) defeated guests from Comodoro R. (19-21) 88-76. Regatas Corrientes dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to GECR Indalo's 32. American guard Donald Sims (185-87, college: Appalachian St., agency: Pensack Sports) nailed 22 points and 6 assists for the winning side and the former international Paolo Quinteros (188-79) accounted for 14 points and 4 assists. The former international point guard Nicolas De-los-Santos (180-88) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists and Juan-Manuel Rivero (191-85) added 22 points respectively for GECR Indalo in the defeat. Four Regatas Corrientes and five GECR Indalo players scored in double figures. Regatas Corrientes maintains fourth place with 22-13 record which they share with defeated GECR Indalo. GECR Indalo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 21 games lost. Regatas Corrientes' next round opponent will be Penarol (#8) in Mar del Plata. GECR Indalo will play at home against La Union (#8) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Regatas C.: D.Sims 22+1reb+6ast, P.Quinteros 14+3reb+4ast, C.Troutman 13+6reb, J.Saiz 11+2ast, F.Martina 8+5reb, S.Vidal 8+4reb+3ast GECR Indalo: J.Manuel Rivero 22+2reb+2ast, N.De los Santos 14+5reb+12ast, M.Shaw 13+3reb+1ast, D.Romero 11+7reb+3ast, E.Vargas 10+9reb, J.Machuca 6+2reb+2ast
Rather expected game in Junin where 9th ranked Hispano Am. (12-28) was defeated by sixth ranked Argentino (18-19) 87-70 on Tuesday. American guard Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider, agency: DTMones) fired 25 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Emiliano Basabe (193-92) chipped in 15 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Four Argentino players scored in double figures. American power forward Rashaun Freeman (206-84, college: Massachusetts) produced 15 points and 8 rebounds and the former international swingman Mariano Byro (194-82) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Argentino moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Hispano Am. keeps the ninth position with 28 games lost. Argentino will face league's second-placed Ferrocarril in Buenos Aires in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hispano Am. will play on the road against the league's leader San Lorenzo (#1) in Almagra and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Argentino: N.Gadson 25+5reb+2ast, E.Basabe 15+4reb+1ast, M.Bolivar 13+3reb+4ast, C.Crawford 10+6reb+1ast, L.Cequeira 9+2reb+4ast, J.Cangelosi 8+6reb Hispano Am.: M.Byro 18+2ast, R.Freeman 15+8reb+1ast, M.Bernardini 10+2ast, M.Fierro 8+4reb, J.Treise 8+5reb+2ast, K.Austin 4+10reb+2ast
There was a small surprise in Formosa where eighth ranked La Union (18-19) beat 5th ranked Quimsa (21-16) 89-77 on Monday. The hosts trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 29-16 charge, which allowed them to win the game. The former international swingman Alexis Elsener (196-88) fired 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Eduardo Gamboa (188-84) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds. Elsener is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American guard Carl Elliott (193-83, college: G.Washington) produced 25 points and the other American import Aaron Harper (203-81, college: Mississippi) added 17 points respectively for lost side. La Union moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Quimsa keeps the fifth position with 16 games lost. La Union will face higher ranked GECR Indalo (#4) in Comodoro R. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Quimsa will play at home against Atenas and hope to win that game. Top scorers: La Union: A.Elsener 23+6reb+2ast, T.Francis 18+4reb, E.Gamboa 16+5reb+2ast, D.Garcia 8+3reb+2ast, F.Pinero 7+2reb+3ast, P.Orlietti 6+4reb Quimsa: C.Elliott 25+2reb, A.Harper 17+2reb+3ast, N.Romano 11+3reb+2ast, P.Hopson 8+4reb+4ast, L.Gonzalez 8+4reb, R.Battle 4+6reb+1ast
Not a big story in a game in Mar del Plata where 8th ranked Penarol (15-25) was defeated by sixth ranked Olimpico de La Banda (21-19) 88-84 on Sunday. Olimpico de La Banda made 30-of-38 free shots (78.9 percent) during the game, while Penarol only scored fourteen points from the stripe. Olimpico de La Banda looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Penarol was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international swingman Adrian Boccia (195-82) fired 18 points for the winners. The former international Federico Van-Lacke (191-80) chipped in 14 points and 5 assists. American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (196-89, college: W.Kentucky, agency: HMS) produced 19 points and the other American import guard Rob Reed (185-90, college: Concord) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Five Olimpico de La Banda and four Penarol players scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Marcelo Richotti rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Olimpico de La Banda have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain sixth place with 21-19 record. Loser Penarol keeps the eighth position with 25 games lost. Olimpico de La Banda will face higher ranked Weber Bahia (#3) in Bahia Blanca in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Penarol will play on the road against Regatas Corrientes (#4) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Olimpico LB: A.Boccia 18+4reb+3ast, F.Van Lacke 14+4reb+5ast, D.Guaita 11+2reb, M.Stanic 11+2reb+7ast, K.Lamonte 11+2reb+4ast, J.Williams 10+9reb+1ast Penarol: S.Pettigrew 19+2reb+1ast, R.Reed 16+2reb+3ast, F.Giorgetti 14+4reb+1ast, J.Manuel Torres 12+4reb+1ast, R.Acuna 9+4reb, J.Figueroa 8+4reb+6ast
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Corrientes. First ranked San Martin Corrientes faced 4th placed GECR Indalo. Host San Martin Corrientes (27-10) defeated guests from Comodoro R. (19-21) 81-67. Cuban guard Reynaldo Garcia (187-90, agency: DTMones) fired 10 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The former international Federico Aguerre (203-88) chipped in 10 points and 5 rebounds. Four San Martin Corrientes players scored in double figures. San Martin Corrientes' coach Sebastian Gonzalez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Shaquille Thomas (201-92, college: Cincinnati) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds and the former international Carlos Schattmann (193-87) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. San Martin Corrientes maintains first place with 27-10 record. GECR Indalo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 21 games lost. San Martin Corrientes will face Quimsa (#5) in Santiado Estero in the next round. GECR Indalo will play at home against La Union and hope to win that game. Top scorers: San Martin C.: D.Tintorelli 12+5reb, M.Lescano 11+2reb, J.Pablo Cantero 10+4ast, F.Aguerre 10+5reb+3ast, L.Faggiano 10+1reb+5ast, R.Garcia 10+5reb+4ast GECR Indalo: S.Thomas 17+6reb+1ast, C.Schattmann 16+1reb+4ast, M.Shaw 11+2reb+1ast, E.Vargas 8+10reb, D.Romero 7+3reb, N.De los Santos 6+5reb+3ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Atenas' (13-23) road victory over 10th ranked Echague (6-32) 78-74 on Sunday. Echague was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American Pete Mickeal (199-78, college: Cincinnati) fired 22 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international point guard Bruno Labaque (178-77, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 14 points and 4 steals. Dominican guard Gelvis Solano (185-94, college: Merrimack, agency: Basket Management Solutions) produced 28 points and 6 assists and American forward John Millsap (198-82, college: UTSA, agency: Interperformances) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Atenas maintains ninth place with 13-23 record. Echague lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth position with 32 games lost. Atenas will face higher ranked Quimsa (#5) in Santiado Estero in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Echague will play at home against Instituto (#3) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Atenas: P.Mickeal 22+4reb, B.Labaque 14+2ast, G.Mikulas 11+4reb+1ast, R.Johnson 8+5reb, D.Gerbaudo 8+3reb+3ast, D.Lo Grippo 7+3reb+4ast Echague: G.Solano 28+3reb+6ast, E.Stucky 9+4reb, C.Buemo 9+1reb+1ast, D.Caracter 9+7reb, J.Millsap 8+11reb, J.Baeza 6+1reb+2ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked Obras Basket's (18-21) home loss to fourth ranked Regatas Corrientes (22-13) 74-79 on Saturday. The former international Paolo Quinteros (188-79) fired 33 points (!!!) and 6 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners. American guard Donald Sims (185-87, college: Appalachian St., agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. The former international forward Walter Herrmann (206-79) produced 19 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Dennis Horner (205-88, college: N.Carolina St.) added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Obras Basket players scored in double figures. Regatas Corrientes maintains fourth place with 22-13 record. Loser Obras Basket dropped to the seventh position with 21 games lost. Regatas Corrientes will face Penarol (#8) in Mar del Plata in the next round. Obras Basket will play at home against Argentino and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Regatas C.: P.Quinteros 33+3reb+6ast, D.Sims 15+5reb+1ast, F.Martina 8+8reb, F.Ramirez 8+2reb+1ast, J.Saiz 6+3reb, S.Vidal 4+2reb+3ast Obras Basket: W.Herrmann 19+8reb, T.Zanzottera 17+5reb+4ast, D.Horner 15+8reb+4ast, P.Barral 11+3reb+7ast, M.Leiva 5+4reb, M.Bortolin 4
The game between closely ranked teams ended with seventh ranked Quilmes MP's (18-19) home victory over 8th ranked Penarol (15-25) 78-61 on Friday. The game was mostly controlled by Quilmes MP. Penarol was better in second period 19-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Guard Eric Flor (186-93) fired 23 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. International guard Luca Vildoza (190-95) chipped in 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Quilmes MP players scored in double figures. American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (196-89, college: W.Kentucky, agency: HMS) produced 15 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import guard Rob Reed (185-90, college: Concord) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Penarol's coach Marcelo Richotti rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Quilmes MP have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Penarol keeps the eighth position with 25 games lost. Quilmes MP will face Olimpico de La Banda (#6) at home in the next round. Penarol will play against Regatas Corrientes and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Quilmes MP: E.Flor 23+5reb+1ast, L.Vildoza 13+5reb+5ast, A.Eslava 11+7reb, T.Robinson 10+4reb+1ast, I.Basualdo 10+6reb, B.Sansimoni 6+2ast Penarol: S.Pettigrew 15+8reb+1ast, F.Giorgetti 14+2reb+1ast, R.Reed 12+6reb+1ast, J.Figueroa 5+2reb+2ast, J.Manuel Torres 4, A.Diez 4+9reb
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Ferrocarril (24-13) against sixth ranked Argentino (18-19) on Friday night. Visiting Ferrocarril was crushed by Argentino in Junin 68-43. The game was mostly controlled by Argentino. Ferrocarril managed to win second period 12-10. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Ferrocarril 44-26 including a 33-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider, agency: DTMones) stepped up and scored 18 points for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Chaz Crawford (207-84, college: Drexel, agency: DTMones) chipped in 6 points and 14 rebounds. At the losing side center Jose-Ignacio Alessio (203-87) responded with 11 points and Martin Cuello (193-93) scored 3 points and 10 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Argentino moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ferrocarril keeps the second position with 13 games lost. Argentino will again meet league's second-placed Ferrocarril in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Ferrocarril will have a break next round. Top scorers: Argentino: N.Gadson 18+4reb+3ast, F.Zarate 13+4reb+1ast, J.Cangelosi 10+3reb+2ast, E.Basabe 9+5reb+3ast, L.Cequeira 7+3reb, C.Crawford 6+14reb Ferrocarril: J.Ignacio Alessio 11+2reb+2ast, K.Hernandez 8+1reb+2ast, P.Ivan Gramajo 6+2reb, R.Clemente 5+2reb, A.Lucas 4+1reb, F.Balbi 4
Important game to mention about took place in Santiado Estero. Fifth ranked Quimsa (21-16) saved a 1-point derby victory at home edging 7th ranked Libertad Sunchales (18-19) 83-82 in the game for the fifth place. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Carl Elliott (193-83, college: G.Washington) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 4 assists. His fellow American import Aaron Harper (203-81, college: Mississippi) contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Quimsa's coach Nestor Garcia allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. International point guard Jose Vildoza (190-96) answered with 26 points and the former international power forward Alejandro Alloatti (203-84) added 10 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Libertad Sunchales. Quimsa maintains fifth place with 21-16 record which they share with defeated Libertad Sunchales. Libertad Sunchales at the other side dropped to the fifth position with 19 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Quimsa will play against Atenas (#9) in Cordoba in the next round. Libertad Sunchales will have a break next round. Top scorers: Quimsa: C.Elliott 23+4reb+4ast, A.Harper 17+6reb+1ast, J.Cowan 16+8reb, R.Battle 8+8reb+2ast, L.Gonzalez 7+2reb+2ast, P.Hopson 7+9reb+7ast Libertad S.: J.Vildoza 26+3reb+2ast, A.Alloatti 10+7reb+2ast, J.Brussino 10+3reb+3ast, M.Saglietti 9+1reb, J.Massey 8+7reb+1ast, P.Barrios 6+1reb
There was an upset in Formosa where 4th placed GECR Indalo (19-21) was defeated by eighth ranked La Union (18-19) 85-73 on Friday. American-Jamaican center Torin Francis (210-83, college: Notre Dame) fired 26 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. The former international swingman Alexis Elsener (196-88) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Elsener is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Dominican center Eloy Vargas (211-88, college: Kentucky, agency: Duran International) produced a double-double by scoring 23 points and 12 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and point guard Jonatan Machuca (182-89) added 8 points and 8 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. La Union moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 3 other teams. GECR Indalo lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 21 games lost. La Union will face again higher ranked GECR Indalo (#4) in Comodoro R. in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: La Union: T.Francis 26+7reb+2ast, A.Elsener 16+8reb+2ast, E.Gamboa 11+1reb+3ast, D.Garcia 8+1ast, P.Orlietti 6+5reb+1ast, J.Sandrini 6+1reb+2ast GECR Indalo: E.Vargas 23+12reb+2ast, N.De los Santos 9+3reb+1ast, C.Schattmann 9+1reb+3ast, E.Simondi 8+3reb+1ast, J.Machuca 8+2reb+8ast, S.Thomas 7+4reb
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Parque Sur signs Emiro Hernandez, ex Bucaneros - 9 hours ago
Parque Sur de Concepcion del Uruguay (TNA) signed 23-year old Venezuelan point guard Emiro Hernandez (188-94). He played last season at Bucaneros in Venezuelan LPB league. In 36 games he had 4.8ppg and 2.2rpg. Part of previous (2016) summer Hernandez spent at Araguenos (LNB) in Venezuelan league. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. A very impressive season as he was voted Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LPB Rookie of the Year. Hernand... [read more]
Parque Sur de Concepcion del Uruguay (TNA) signed 23-year old Venezuelan point guard Emiro Hernandez (188-94). He played last season at Bucaneros in Venezuelan LPB league. In 36 games he had 4.8ppg and 2.2rpg. Part of previous (2016) summer Hernandez spent at Araguenos (LNB) in Venezuelan league. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. A very impressive season as he was voted Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LPB Rookie of the Year. Hernandez also played that season for Cangrejeros (LNB) in Venezuelan league. Quite impressive season as he was voted Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LPB Rookie of the Year. He has played also professionally in Venezuela for Piratas.
BPC Virtus TSB Cassino (Serie B) signed experienced 37-year old naturalized Argentinian swingman Manuel Carrizo (198-98kg-80, agency: Players Group). It is actually his comeback to Cassino as he has played here before. Carrizo played last season at Air Fire Valmontone in the Serie B. In 31 games he had 12.5ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.7apg and 1.0spg. The previous (15-16) season Carrizo played at BPC Virtus TSB Cassino where in 38 Serie B games he recorded 13.5ppg, 5.4rpg and 4.0apg. He helped them to... [read more]
BPC Virtus TSB Cassino (Serie B) signed experienced 37-year old naturalized Argentinian swingman Manuel Carrizo (198-98kg-80, agency: Players Group). It is actually his comeback to Cassino as he has played here before. Carrizo played last season at Air Fire Valmontone in the Serie B. In 31 games he had 12.5ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.7apg and 1.0spg. The previous (15-16) season Carrizo played at BPC Virtus TSB Cassino where in 38 Serie B games he recorded 13.5ppg, 5.4rpg and 4.0apg. He helped them to make it to the group final. A very impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Italian Serie B 3rd Team. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Carrizo was voted Eurobasket.com All-Italian A Dilettanti Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-Italian A Dilettanti Import Player of the Year back in 2010. He has played on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Carrizo has played previously professionally also in Argentina (Estudiantes Santa Rosa) and Italy (Umana Venezia, Latina Basket, Montecatiniterme, Piacenza and CZG Veroli). It's very possible he may end his playing career at Cassino. Carrizo could be described:
Quick footed and good dribbler forward, whose future is at 2 position; very aggressive on both sides of the court, he needs only to improve his reading of the game, and a his shooting range;
A very promising offensive player, yet too much free-range; if he manages to discipline his skills, he could develop in a very interesting shooting guard.
Rigoberto Mendoza (ex Aguada) agreed terms with Estudiantes Concordia - 16 hours ago
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Estudiantes Concordia (LigaA) inked 25-year old Dominican guard Rigoberto Mendoza (190-82kg-92). He played in the summer at Aguada in Puerto Rican BSN league. In 33 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.2ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.6apg and 1.2spg. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Puerto Rican BSN All-Star Game. Among other achievements Mendoza's team made it to the BSN Semifinals in 2016. He received also Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN 1st Team award in 2016. Mendoza re... [read more]
Estudiantes Concordia (LigaA) inked 25-year old Dominican guard Rigoberto Mendoza (190-82kg-92). He played in the summer at Aguada in Puerto Rican BSN league. In 33 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.2ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.6apg and 1.2spg. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Puerto Rican BSN All-Star Game. Among other achievements Mendoza's team made it to the BSN Semifinals in 2016. He received also Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN 1st Team award in 2016. Mendoza represented Dominican Republic at the Centrobasket in Panama City (Panama) last year. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 6 games: 10.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 38.2%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 86.7%. Mendoza has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Mendoza has played previously professionally in Spain (Sammic Iraurgi Saski Baloia) and Dominican Republic (Los Minas, La Mattica, Reales de La Vega and Sharks). His game is described as:
With many points in their hands and is top 5 guard in Dominican Republic , someone who is going to notice your prensencia where show your professionalism by its easy offensive and intelligence on both sides of the court , is also great passer and key in the last moments of the game player.
Mendoza unlike most high-profile guys in Latinoamerica, put great numbers in Puerto Rico 2 years consecutive and leader in Points in Dominican Republic in second season profesional with 22 years.
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