33-year old American power forward Rashaun Freeman (206-116kg-84, college: Massachusetts) left newly promoted Hispano Americano de Rio Gallegos (LigaA). In 34 games in Argentina he averaged 10.6ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.3apg this season. The most of last season Freeman spent at Hebraica in Uruguayan LUB where in 20 games he had very impressive stats: 16.3ppg, 7.6rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg. He helped them to win the Uruguay LUB title (twice). It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Latinbasket.com All-Uruguay LUB 1st Team. Freeman also played that season for Boca Juniors. In 17 LigaA games he recorded also remarkable stats: 16.7ppg, 7.5rpg and 1.2apg. In 2007 Freeman was drafted by Albany Patroons (USBL) in third round (29th overall). He attended University of Massachusetts and it is his tenth season in pro basketball. Among other achievements Freeman received Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Player of the Year award and Eurobasket.com All-French ProB Import Player of the Year award back in 2008. He is a very experienced player. Freeman has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to ten different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Freeman has played previously professionally in Belarus (Tsmoki-Minsk), Belgium (VOO Verviers Pepinster), Bosnia (Siroki Primorka), China (Heilongjiang), Germany, Israel (GreenTops Netanya and B.C. Habikaa), Puerto Rico (Brujos), France (JSF Nanterre), Kuwait (Kazma) and IBA (Schenectady L.). His game is described as:
"Rashaun is an All-American Candidate after being on the A-10 First Team for the last two years. He is an extremely talented post player, a great one-on-one player, he's very tough to stop. I've seen more of a determination from him in our preseason workouts. He's paid more attention to his body, paid more attention to his weaknesses. So much came to him, so easily early. He was First Team All-Atlantic 10 his freshman, sophomore, and junior years. I wouldn't say he got complacent. It all just came easy to him; he didn't concentrate on his weaknesses. I've seen a determination. There have been many pro scouts watching his workouts. Ray has done really well.".
Results and Stats from TNA Round 1 of 1/8 Finals - 5 hours ago
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Hindu - Union SF 72-69 Hindu dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Union SF's 26. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Martin Cequeira (180-88) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Pablo Fernandez (198-82) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Hindu players scored in double figures. Andres Mariani (188-87) answered with 18 points, 7... [read more]
Hindu dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Union SF's 26. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Martin Cequeira (180-88) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward Pablo Fernandez (198-82) contributed with 13 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Hindu players scored in double figures. Andres Mariani (188-87) answered with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-89) added 18 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Union SF. Top scorers: Hindu: M.Cequeira 16+6reb+2ast, P.Fernandez 13+5reb+1ast, C.Romero 11+3reb+2ast, P.Moya 10+8reb, K.Jones 6+5reb+2ast, M.Coronel 6+2reb Union SF: R.Sanchez 18+7reb, A.Mariani 18+7reb+4ast, N.Borsellino 12+7reb+1ast, G.Torres 6+9reb+2ast, S.Ferreyra 5+4reb+2ast, J.Cambronne 5+4reb+1ast
Rivadavia M. made 36-of-43 charity shots (83.7 percent) during the game. 28 personal fouls committed by Deportivo Viedma helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Casey Jones (196-93, college: Chattanooga) nailed 27 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and point guard Federico Grenni (175-92) accounted for 17 points and 6 assists. Forward Federico Mariani (190-92) came up with 21 points (made all of his eight free throws) and American forward Deangelo Kirkland (203, college: Columbus St., agency: Interperformances) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Deportivo Viedma in the defeat. Four Rivadavia M. and five Deportivo Viedma players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Rivadavia M.: C.Jones 27+7reb+1ast, A.Trejo 18+2reb+1ast, F.Grenni 17+4reb+6ast, Q.Welton 11+9reb+1ast, F.Lazcano 7+1reb, A.Juan Llaver 7+1reb+1ast Deportivo Viedma: F.Mariani 21+3reb+3ast, A.Knecht 19, D.Kirkland 14+8reb+1ast, F.Centeno 12+6reb+2ast, M.Tabieres 10+3reb, P.Franco 5+5ast
Point guard Augustin Richard (176-90) stepped up and scored 16 points and 5 assists for the winners and American forward Tyrone OGarro (198-94, college: Fair Dickinson) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Khapri Alston (196, college: Midwestern St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and forward Francisco Gonzalez (199-94) scored 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Parque Sur: A.Richard 16+3reb+5ast, P.Alderete 13+2reb, T.O'Garro 13+9reb+1ast, E.Martinez 12+5reb+2ast, F.Cosolito 6+2reb, N.Gimenez 4+2reb+3ast C.Espanol P.: F.Gonzalez 15+5reb+5ast, A.Saintilus 14+8reb+1ast, K.Alston 13+10reb+3ast, N.Martinez 10+4reb+2ast, V.Burgos 9+3reb+4ast, M.Piuma 6+3reb+1ast
Swingman Santiago Arese (196-87) fired 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Joaquin Gamazo (198-91) chipped in 14 points and 9 rebounds. Five Estudiantes O. players scored in double figures. American Tony Criswell (206-91, college: Missouri) produced 26 points and 7 rebounds and guard Leandro Portillo (185-85) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Villa Mitre CF's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Estudiantes O.: S.Arese 20+5reb+7ast, J.Gamazo 14+9reb, P.Rodriguez 13+8reb, C.Schoppler 11+5reb+5ast, A.Montes Cardozo 11+4reb+1ast, A.Lugli 5+3reb+1ast Villa Mitre CF: T.Criswell 26+7reb, L.Portillo 18+3reb+2ast, E.Anderson 10+9reb+2ast, L.Picarelli 9+2reb+4ast, J.Ignacio Catalano 5+6reb+1ast, J.Raptis 0
Naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (189-90) fired 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Emiliano Correa (189-91) chipped in 12 points. Five BHY Tiro Federal players scored in double figures. Forward Nicolas Lauria (202-88) produced 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Lautaro Rivata (188-87) added 5 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: BHY Tiro Federal: M.Martin 14+7reb, S.Acevedo 13+5reb, E.Correa 12+4reb+3ast, B.Puckett 11+4reb+1ast, M.Araujo 10+7reb, F.Gago 10+2ast Barrio Parque: N.Lauria 17+6reb+3ast, G. Guevara 9, E.Rossi 6, J.Kelly 6+2reb+1ast, A.Jure 6+4reb+1ast, G.Mikulas 5
Swingman Sergio Rupil (188-94, college: Harcum CC) fired 18 points and 4 assists for the winners. Naturalized Paraguayan forward Jose Fabio (200-77) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Point guard Rodrigo Gallegos produced 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and Marco Luchi (198-92) added 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Four Deportivo Norte players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Obera TC: S.Rupil 18+3reb+4ast, J.Fabio 16+7reb+2ast, L.Roberson 13+2reb+1ast, M.Corzo 9+2reb+1ast, L.Gornatti 8+2reb+1ast, S.Luduena 8+4reb+1ast Deportivo Norte: M.Luchi 18+7reb+1ast, R.Gallegos 16+8reb+6ast, J.Torresi 15+8reb, L.Gerez 14+2reb, J.Martin 7+2reb, F.Borselino 3+1reb+7ast
Swingman Bruno Barovero (194-90) fired 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Swingman Gregorio Eseverri (194-87) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. Five Libertad Sunchales players scored in double figures. Alejandro Spalla (197-89, agency: DTMones) produced 22 points and 8 rebounds and the former international forward Axel Weigand (202-85) added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Libertad S.: B.Barovero 27+7reb+6ast, N.Copello 13+2reb+5ast, E.Zago 12+4reb+2ast, G.Eseverri 11+8reb+2ast, M.Ruiz 10+8reb+2ast, A.Landoni 4+6reb Independiente: A.Spalla 22+8reb+2ast, F.Mansilla 17+2reb+1ast, A.Weigand 11+7reb+4ast, W.Readus 8+3reb+1ast, A.Reinick 6+2reb+1ast, D.Palacios 6+5reb+6ast
CA Platense looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Pablo Bruna (185-87) fired 9 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American forward Tyrone Lee (204-90, college: Grand Valley St.) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four CA Platense players scored in double figures. American forward Taylor King (203-88, college: Concordia Irvine) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) added 6 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Platense: A.Pappalardi 14+5reb+2ast, S.Morales 13+2reb+2ast, T.Lee 12+11reb, G.Lorio 12+2reb+1ast, P.Bruna 9+10reb+6ast, A.Eslava 7+5reb+3ast Atenas Carmen: T.King 12+11reb, A.Giarraffa 10+2reb+1ast, E.Agostino 9+1reb+1ast, S.Cutley 6+7reb+3ast, H.Etchepare 5+2reb+3ast, L.Tantos 5+4reb+2ast
DANIEL JOHNSON Ferrocarril Oeste Capital Federal (LigaA) landed 30-year old Australian ex-international power forward Daniel Johnson (212-108kg-88, college: Pepperdine). He played recently at played at Forestville Eagles in Australian Premier League. In two games he averaged 8.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.0apg and 2.0bpg this season. Johnson played in the final of Australian NBL in 2009, 2014 and 2018. He received Australiabasket.com Australian NBL All-Domestic Players Team award in 2013, 2014, 2017... [read more]
DANIEL JOHNSON
Ferrocarril Oeste Capital Federal (LigaA) landed 30-year old Australian ex-international power forward Daniel Johnson (212-108kg-88, college: Pepperdine). He played recently at played at Forestville Eagles in Australian Premier League. In two games he averaged 8.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.0apg and 2.0bpg this season. Johnson played in the final of Australian NBL in 2009, 2014 and 2018. He received Australiabasket.com Australian NBL All-Domestic Players Team award in 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2018. Johnson was also a member of Australian international program for some years. He played for Australian Senior National Team back in 2013 and previously for U19 National Team in 2007. Johnson played at the WABA Club Championships last year. He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball Johnson experienced life on five different continents. He is familiar with European, Asian, Latin American, Australian and of course North American leagues. Johnson has played previously professionally also in Iran (Petrochimi), New Zealand (Saints), Poland (Stelmet Enea BC), Puerto Rico (Santeros) and Australia (Adelaide 36ers and West Adelaide Bearcats). He attended Pepperdine University until 2008 and it is his tenth season in pro basketball.
Larry O'Bannon claims Argentinian LigaA weekly honour - 1 day ago
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LARRY O'BANNON Experienced American Larry O'Bannon (192-G-83, agency: Interperformances) put on an amazing game in the last round for Hispano Am. and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 37. The 34-year old guard had the game-high 40 points adding five rebounds for Hispano Am. in his team's victory, helping them to beat Quimsa (#5, 21-14) 77-70. Hispano Am. is placed at 11th position in Argentinian LigaA. Hispano Am. is a typical solid league team... [read more]
LARRY O'BANNON
Experienced American Larry O'Bannon (192-G-83, agency: Interperformances) put on an amazing game in the last round for Hispano Am. and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 37. The 34-year old guard had the game-high 40 points adding five rebounds for Hispano Am. in his team's victory, helping them to beat Quimsa (#5, 21-14) 77-70. Hispano Am. is placed at 11th position in Argentinian LigaA. Hispano Am. is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 16-18 record. In the team's last game O'Bannon had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 6 attempts. It's his second year at Hispano Am. and it's hard to imagine this team without him. Larry O'Bannon averages this season 19.0ppg.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 24-year old Cuban center Jasiel Rivero (204-C-93, agency: Pro Sports) of Estudiantes C.. Rivero impressed basketball fans with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course he led Estudiantes C. to another comfortable win 92-76 over the higher-ranked Argentino (#10, 17-19) being unquestionably team leader. The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Estudiantes C. keeps 14th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 14-19 record. Rivero is well-known by Estudiantes C. fans and he already established his position as one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.7ppg (#9). He also registered 5.6 boards per game.
The third best performed player last round was American Anthony Kent (208-F/C-83, agency: DTMones) of ARGENTINO (#10). Kent scored 23 points and grabbed eleven rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Argentino, leading his team to a 91-89 win against the lower-ranked Comunicaciones (#15, 13-22). The chances of Argentino ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 19 games, recording just seventeen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Kent could help Argentino to bring them higher in the standings. Kent has a very solid season. In 31 games in Argentina he scored 11.4ppg. He also has 6.9rpg and FGP: 64.5%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Franco Balbi (185-PG-89) of Ferrocarril - 33 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Eric Dawson (206-F/C-84) of Comunicaciones - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Gabriel Deck (199-F-95) of San Lorenzo - 21 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Justin Keenan (202-F/C-88) of San Martin C. - 21 points and 6 rebounds 8. Maurice Kemp (203-F-91) of Obras Basket - 25 points and 6 rebounds 9. Damian Tintorelli (204-C-81) of Olimpico LB - 21 points and 12 rebounds 10. Alejandro Konsztadt (191-PG-89) of La Union - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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