Atenas Carmen overcame Rocamora to level the series at 1-1. The game was mostly controlled by Atenas. Rocamora was better in third quarter 25-23. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Atenas dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Rocamora's 36. The best player for the winners was American forward Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) who scored 32 points and 4 assists. The other American import forward Howard Wilkerson (198-84, college: Wofford) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds. Cutley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Swingman Matias Cuello (190-91) produced 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Uruguayan guard Facundo Medina (190-94) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Rocamora's coach rotated eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Atenas Carmen: S.Cutley 32+4reb+4ast, H.Wilkerson 20+7reb, G.Peralta 19+6reb, M.Percaz 9+2reb+2ast, H.Etchepare 9+2reb+4ast, B.Oprandi 6+6reb+7ast Rocamora: M.Cuello 23+5reb+5ast, F.Medina 16+6reb+2ast, J.Luis Abeiro 15+7reb, I.Davico 8+2reb+6ast, L.Podesta 8+5reb+1ast, F.Benitez 5+4reb+2ast
Platense nipped Temperley on the road to even things up at 1-1. Guard Felipe Pais (185-90) scored 13 points and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Keith Gayden (202-83, college: Duquesne) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Power forward Martin Trimboli (196-85) responded with 17 points and 4 assists and guard Alejandro Eiguren (185-86) scored 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Platense: K.Gayden 15+5reb+1ast, A.Pappalardi 15+1reb+2ast, F.Pais 13+4reb+5ast, I.Romani 10+6reb, K.Young 8+10reb+1ast, D.Mansilla 7+3reb+1ast TEMPERLEY: L.Ortiz 17+3reb+1ast, M.Trimboli 17+4reb+4ast, A.Eiguren 14+5reb+4ast, L.Ibanez Paz 12+7reb+2ast, R.Pelorosso 5+1reb+3ast, S.Chaine 2+3reb+2ast
Olimpo BB outscored Gimnasia LP to open win count in the series. Olimpo dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Gimnasia LP's 22 and had 23 for 31 from the free-throw line, while Gimnasia LP only scored seven points from the stripe. Olimpo forced 20 Gimnasia LP turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American Durrell Summers (193-89, college: Michigan St.) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Agustin Sanchez (196-92) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Olimpo players scored in double figures. American forward Joe Efese (198, college: Cent.Conn.St.) produced 18 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Lorenzo Capponi-Febo (191-94) added 16 points respectively for the guests. Top scorers: Olimpo BB: D.Summers 20+12reb+2ast, A.Sanchez 15+6reb+1ast, A.Giarraffa 12+2reb+6ast, C.Schoppler 12+1reb+5ast, F.Pennacchotti 9+8reb+1ast, T.Granado 8+7reb+2ast Gimnasia LP: J.Efese 18+6reb, L.Capponi Febo 16+2reb+1ast, M.Segon 12+4reb, E.Rusconi 6+3reb+7ast, J.Lancieri 5+2reb+7ast, R.Rosende 3+9reb+2ast
Ciclista held off Petr.Argentino as the teams traded victories in the first two games. Ciclista outrebounded Petr.Argentino 40-27 including 25 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Petr.Argentino helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American swingman Aaron Harrison (198-93, college: Lynn) who scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Mauro Araujo (186-94) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Darnell Dodson (201-89, college: S.Mississippi, agency: DTMones) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized Italian point guard Mariano Castets (183-83) added 17 points respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Ciclista: A.Harrison 27+8reb+2ast, M.Araujo 20+5reb+3ast, J.Fahnbulleh 14+11reb+2ast, A.Merlo 11+2reb+10ast, P.Martinez 11+10reb, M.Tamburini 3+3reb+1ast Petr.Argentino: D.Dodson 27+15reb+4ast, M.Castets 17+2reb+2ast, L.Diaz 13+3reb, F.Gago 13+3reb+1ast, D.Pineda 10, L.Rodriguez 4+3reb
Independiente BBC upset Salta Basket to level the series at 1-1. Salta Basket was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Independiente BBC players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Juan-Angel Lopez (190-84, agency: DTMones) who scored 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Matias Martinez (178-94) chipped in 22 points. Swingman Gregorio Eseverri (194-87) produced 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and Nigerian-American power forward Ike Okoye (206-86, college: Boise St., agency: Aspire Sports) added 13 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Four Salta Basket players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Independiente BBC: J.Angel Lopez 23+5reb+5ast, M.Martinez 22+3reb+2ast, J.Aprea 15+8reb+1ast, V.Hugo Cajal 9+4reb+9ast, M.Vittar 7+4reb+2ast, B.Ingrata 4+7reb+2ast Salta Basket: G.Eseverri 18+9reb+4ast, L.Prowell 16+5reb, I.Okoye 13+9reb, N.Copello 13+4reb+1ast, M.Fioretti 7+2reb, R.Haag 6+1reb+3ast
Obera TC narrowly edged BHY Tiro Federal on the road to secure the first win in the playoffs. Obera TC outrebounded BHY Tiro Federal 41-29 including 33 on the defensive glass. Forward Joaquin Deck (198-92) saved the victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Guard Martin Gandoy (194-91) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Emiliano Correa (189-91) replied with 21 points and 8 rebounds and the former international swingman Mariano Ceruti (194-79) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for BHY Tiro Federal. Five Obera TC and four BHY Tiro Federal players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Obera TC: J.Deck 18+13reb, J.Montero 14+1reb, A.Montes Cardozo 11+4reb, M.Gandoy 10+11reb+3ast, A.Joseph 10+9reb, S.Luduena 4+3reb+1ast BHY Tiro Federal: E.Correa 21+8reb+2ast, P.Lockett 12+6reb+1ast, M.Ceruti 11+6reb+6ast, M.Maximiliano 10+5reb+1ast, L.Cecchi 7+3reb, D.Brezzo 3
Villa San Martin upset Barrio Parque to take the first victory in the series. Agustin Carnovale (195-86) notched 25 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and forward Julian Morales (195-95) supported him with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Even a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds by power forward Emiliano Martina (200-83) did not help to save the game for Barrio Parque. Power forward Sebastian Cabello (202-82) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Four Barrio Parque players scored in double figures. Top scorers: VILLA SAN MARTIN: A.Carnovale 25+1reb+5ast, J.Morales 17+10reb, G.Saavedra 13+8reb, M.Cabrera 9+4reb+6ast, A.Toledo 5+4reb+1ast, E.Pellot 4 Barrio Parque: E.Martina 12+10reb+3ast, G.Marozzi 11+5reb+1ast, S.Cabello 10+6reb+5ast, E.Cantarutti 10+2reb+1ast, E.Rossi 8+1reb+2ast, L.Guerra 8+3reb+1ast
San Isidro grabbed 2-0 lead over Mitre following a tough home win. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Mitre Tuc.'s 30. The best player for the winners was naturalized Italian Juan Kelly (190-88) who scored 27 points. Center Santiago Gonzalez (203-83) chipped in 8 points and 13 rebounds. Point guard Gonzalo Gorostiaga (180-91) produced 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Jose Muruaga (188-84) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Mitre Tuc. players scored in double figures. Top scorers: San Isidro: J.Kelly 27+2reb+3ast, J.Durley 11+6reb+1ast, H. Feder 8+2ast, S.Gonzalez 8+13reb, M.Muller 6+4reb+1ast, M.Corzo 4+3reb Mitre Tuc.: F.Toia 14+4reb+1ast, R.Banegas 12+6reb, G.Gorostiaga 11+7reb+4ast, J.Muruaga 10+6reb+3ast, L.Arganaraz 8+5reb+1ast, T.Brown 6+4reb+1ast
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The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by ESL. LigaA top team - San Lorenzo (26-6) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Regatas Corrientes (15-16) in Almagra 73-64. Worth to mention a quality performance of international point guard Jose Vildoza (190-96, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game... [read more]
The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
LigaA top team - San Lorenzo (26-6) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Regatas Corrientes (15-16) in Almagra 73-64. Worth to mention a quality performance of international point guard Jose Vildoza (190-96, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and Cuban center Javier Justiz (205-92, agency: Pro Sports) who added 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was the former international Paolo Quinteros (188-79) with 16 points. Regatas Corrientes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Lorenzo have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 26-6 record. Regatas Corrientes lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 16 games lost. San Lorenzo are looking forward to face Olimpico de La Banda (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Regatas Corrientes will play against GECR Indalo in Comodoro Rivadavia and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. LigaA top team - San Lorenzo (26-6) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Quimsa (21-13) in Almagra 71-60. The winners were led by international forward Gabriel Deck (199-95) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and Mathias Calfani supported him with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Even 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider, agency: DTMones) did not help to save the game for Quimsa. San Lorenzo have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 26-6 record. Quimsa at the other side keeps the fifth place with 13 games lost. San Lorenzo will play against Olimpico de La Banda (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Quimsa will play against Hispano Am. (#12) in Rio Gallegos and hopes to get back on the winning track. Ninth ranked Weber Bahia (17-17) crushed at home 15th ranked Estudiantes C. (12-19) by 34 points 89-55, which is the biggest margin this round on Wednesday night. The best player for the winners was Juan-Pablo Vaulet who scored 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Jasiel Rivero who recorded 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Weber Bahia maintains ninth position with 17-17 record. Estudiantes C. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth place with 19 games lost. Weber Bahia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Estudiantes C. will play against Argentino (#10) and hope to secure a win.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 36: Quimsa destroyed Boca Jrs on the opponent's court 82-61. Instituto outscored Olimpico LB in a home game 94-70. Penarol recorded a loss to Weber Bahia on the road 85-67. Comunicaciones defeated Salta Basket on its own court 94-78. Hispano Am. was beaten by La Union in Formosa 77-73. Argentino won against Penarol at home 74-70. Olimpico LB unfortunately lost to Atenas on the opponent's court 79-92. The most impressive stats of the last round was 30 points by Dwayne Davis of Instituto.
Very expected game in Buenos Aires where 17th ranked Boca Juniors (11-21) was crushed by fifth ranked Quimsa (21-13) 82-61 on Friday. Quimsa dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Boca Juniors' 32. The best player for the winners was American guard Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider, agency: DTMones) who scored 19 points and 9 rebounds. American-Jamaican center Torin Francis (210-83, college: Notre Dame) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Mariano Fierro (200-86) who recorded 6 points and 13 rebounds and American center Paul Harrison (203-89, college: N.Greenville) added 16 points respectively. Boca Juniors' coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Quimsa maintains fifth position with 21-13 record. Loser Boca Juniors keeps the seventeenth place with 21 games lost. Quimsa will meet Hispano Am. (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Boca Juniors' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Buenos Aires to the arena Ferrocarril. Top scorers: Quimsa: N.Gadson 19+9reb+1ast, J.Brussino 16+2reb+3ast, T.Francis 16+11reb+1ast, N.De los Santos 13+3reb+6ast, S.Vega 8+7reb+1ast, J.Massey 4+1reb+2ast Boca Jrs: P.Harrison 16+4reb+1ast, A.Boccia 9+7reb+3ast, K.Pinkney 7+2reb+3ast, L.Perez 7+2reb+1ast, M.Osimani 7+4reb, E.Gamboa 7+1reb+3ast
Very predictable result in Cordoba where fourth ranked Instituto (25-11) smashed 12th ranked Olimpico de La Banda (15-19) 94-70 on Friday. Instituto outrebounded Olimpico de La Banda 39-22 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American forward Dwayne Davis (196-89, college: S.Mississippi) who scored 30 points. Forward Facundo Pinero (200-88) chipped in 13 points. Instituto's coach Facundo Muller felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international point guard Maximiliano Stanic (178-78) who recorded 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and naturalized Italian center Damian Tintorelli (204-81) added 10 points respectively. Instituto have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Olimpico de La Banda lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth position with 19 games lost. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Olimpico de La Banda will play against the league's leader San Lorenzo (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Instituto: D.Davis 30+2reb, F.Pinero 13+4reb+2ast, C.Amicucci 12+5reb, G.Whelan 11+1reb+5ast, L.Gonzalez 10+2ast, M.Gerlero 9+6reb+3ast Olimpico LB: M.Stanic 12+9reb+5ast, F.Giorgi 11+1reb+2ast, D.Tintorelli 10+4reb, J.Machuca 8+1reb+3ast, R.Clemente 8+5reb+1ast, D.Christmas 8+2reb+1ast
LigaA top team - San Lorenzo (26-6) managed to deliver another win on Friday. This time they beat eleventh ranked Regatas Corrientes (15-16) in Almagra 73-64. Worth to mention a quality performance of international point guard Jose Vildoza (190-96, agency: Interperformances) who helped to win the game recording 19 points and Cuban center Javier Justiz (205-92, agency: Pro Sports) who added 15 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was the former international Paolo Quinteros (188-79) with 16 points and international Javier Saiz (206-94) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Regatas Corrientes' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. San Lorenzo have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 26-6 record. Regatas Corrientes lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 16 games lost. San Lorenzo are looking forward to face Olimpico de La Banda (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Regatas Corrientes will play against GECR Indalo in Comodoro Rivadavia and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Top scorers: San Lorenzo: J.Vildoza 19+3reb+2ast, J.Justiz 15+8reb, G.Deck 10+9reb+1ast, M.Calfani 10+6reb+1ast, D.Tucker 6+1reb, N.Aguirre 4+4reb+8ast Regatas C.: P.Quinteros 16+3reb+3ast, F.Ramirez 13+3reb+1ast, J.Saiz 11+6reb+1ast, F.Martina 9+4reb+3ast, C.Cabezas 5+2ast, C.Troutman 4+6reb+2ast
Not a big story in a game in Bahia Blanca where 18th ranked Penarol (11-23) was defeated by ninth ranked Weber Bahia (17-17) 85-67 on Friday. Weber Bahia looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was international Maximo Fjellerup (198-97) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. International Juan-Pablo Vaulet (198-96) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian-American power forward Ike Okoye (206-86, college: Boise St.) who recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds and the former international Diego Guaita (203-83) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Weber Bahia maintains ninth position with 17-17 record. Loser Penarol keeps the eighteenth place with 23 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Weber Bahia: M.Fjellerup 14+10reb+3ast, J.Pablo Vaulet 13+5reb, J.Levy 10+4reb, L.Parodi 9+2reb+5ast, F.Elias 8, L.Bolmaro 8 Penarol: I.Okoye 15+8reb+1ast, D.Guaita 10+6reb+2ast, J.Ignacio Marcos 9+1reb+3ast, T. Monacchi 8+3reb+2ast, N.Zurschmitten 7, J.Baron 4+2reb+2ast
Everything went according to plan in Mercedes where sixteenth ranked Comunicaciones (13-20) beat bottom-ranked Salta Basket (10-24) 94-78 on Thursday. Comunicaciones looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Arn Lucas (197-89) who scored 26 points and 4 assists. American forward Curtis Withers (203-84, college: Charlotte, agency: Interperformances) chipped in a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Leon Williams (203-86, college: Ohio) who recorded 21 points and 8 rebounds and the former international forward Pablo Espinoza (200-87) added 15 points and 12 rebounds respectively. Four Comunicaciones and five Salta Basket players scored in double figures. Comunicaciones moved-up to fourteenth place. Loser Salta Basket stay at the bottom position with 24 games lost. Comunicaciones will meet at home higher ranked Argentino (#10) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Salta Basket will play against Estudiantes C. (#16) in Concordia and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: COMUNICACIONES: A.Lucas 26+3reb+4ast, J.Rodriguez 17+3reb+1ast, C.Withers 16+10reb, J.Manuel Torres 14+4reb+1ast, J.Pablo Figueroa 7+3reb+7ast, J.De Felippo 7+2ast Salta Basket: L.Williams 21+8reb+1ast, P.Espinoza 15+12reb+2ast, R.Harris 14+4ast, D.Figueredo 12+2ast, D.Gerbaudo 10+4ast, L.Goldenberg 5+3reb+4ast
There was no surprise in Formosa where 12th ranked Hispano Am. (15-18) was defeated by eighth ranked La Union (17-14) 77-73 on Thursday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was naturalized Spanish guard Jonathan Maldonado (188-90) who scored 27 points. American forward Anthony Young (200-89, college: Ky Wesleyan, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. La Union's coach Leandro Ramella used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Panamanian center Javier Carter (203-91, college: S.Alabama) who recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds and American guard Larry OBannon (192-83, college: Louisville, agency: Interperformances) added 17 points and 4 assists respectively. La Union moved-up to sixth place. Loser Hispano Am. keeps the twelfth position with 18 games lost. La Union will meet Quilmes MP (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hispano Am. will play against Quimsa and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: La Union: J.Maldonado 27+1reb+2ast, A.Young 20+5reb+1ast, A.Konsztadt 9+6reb+7ast, A.Elsener 8+6reb+1ast, J.Glynn 6+3reb, C.Crawford 5+6reb+3ast Hispano Am.: L.O'Bannon 17+1reb+4ast, J.Carter 12+12reb+1ast, K.Foster 11+8reb, N.Paletta 10+1reb+1ast, P.Tabarez 9+4reb+5ast, V.Eduardo 8+8reb+1ast
Ninth ranked Weber Bahia (17-17) crushed at home 15th ranked Estudiantes C. (12-19) by 34 points 89-55, which is the biggest margin this round on Wednesday night. Weber Bahia dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Estudiantes C.'s 22. The best player for the winners was international Juan-Pablo Vaulet (198-96) who scored 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). International Maximo Fjellerup (198-97) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Four Weber Bahia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Cuban center Jasiel Rivero (204-93, agency: Pro Sports) who recorded 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and point guard Sebastian Orresta (188-93) added 8 points and 5 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Weber Bahia maintains ninth position with 17-17 record. Estudiantes C. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth place with 19 games lost. Weber Bahia will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Estudiantes C. will play against Argentino (#10) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Weber Bahia: J.Pablo Vaulet 23+8reb+3ast, M.Fjellerup 18+4reb+4ast, S.Vaulet 14+2reb+1ast, H.Jasen 10+2reb+2ast, L.Parodi 7+3reb+3ast, F.Corvalan 5+1reb+2ast Estudiantes C.: J.Rivero 21+6reb, S.Orresta 8+5reb+2ast, A.Smith 6+1reb+1ast, L.Vildoza 5+2reb+2ast, A.Zurbriggen 4+3reb+2ast, S.Uranga 4+4reb
No shocking result in a game in Junin where thirteenth ranked Argentino (16-18) won against 18th ranked Penarol (11-23) 74-70 on Wednesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was American forward Marvin Phillips (201-83, college: Claflin) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. The former international point guard Luis Cequeira (180-85) chipped in 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Four Argentino players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (196-89, college: W.Kentucky, agency: HMS) who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-95) added 11 points and 4 assists respectively. Penarol's coach Marcelo Macias tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Argentino moved-up to tenth place. Loser Penarol keeps the eighteenth position with 23 games lost. Argentino will meet Estudiantes C. (#16) in the next round where they are favorite. Penarol will have a break next round. Top scorers: Argentino: M.Phillips 19+10reb+1ast, J.Cangelosi 16+2reb, L.Cequeira 13+8reb+6ast, M.Bortolin 12+2reb+1ast, M.Saglietti 9+5reb+4ast, G.Garcia 3+3reb Penarol: S.Pettigrew 26+11reb, N.Zurschmitten 11+3reb+4ast, T.Brown 11+4reb+1ast, M.Leiva 8+3reb+3ast, D.Garcia 7+2reb+1ast, D.Guaita 5+1reb
Very expected game in Cordoba where 12th ranked Olimpico de La Banda (15-19) was defeated by fourth ranked Atenas (24-10) 92-79 on Wednesday. Atenas shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American center Jerome Meyinsse (207-88, college: Virginia, agency: Dutt Sports Services) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. The other American import guard Donald Sims (185-87, college: Appalachian St., agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 18 points and 7 assists. Atenas' coach Nicolas Casalanguida used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was American-Puerto Rican Ramon Clemente (200-85, college: Wichita St.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Jonatan Machuca (182-89) added 10 points and 9 assists respectively. Five Atenas and four Olimpico de La Banda players scored in double figures. Atenas have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 24-10 record. Olimpico de La Banda lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the thirteenth place with 19 games lost. Atenas will meet at home higher ranked San Martin Corrientes (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Olimpico de La Banda will play against the league's leader San Lorenzo (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Atenas: D.Sims 18+2reb+7ast, J.Meyinsse 15+11reb+4ast, N.Romano 14+6reb+2ast, J.Emiliano Fernandez 13+1reb+2ast, M.Chiarini 12+3reb, R.Johnson 6+5reb+1ast Olimpico LB: R.Clemente 20+10reb+1ast, M.Stanic 12+1reb+5ast, D.Tintorelli 11+4reb+1ast, J.Machuca 10+3reb+9ast, M.Aguiar 9+5reb, D.Christmas 7+1reb+1ast
LigaA top team - San Lorenzo (26-6) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat fifth ranked Quimsa (21-13) in Almagra 71-60. They outrebounded Quimsa 41-30 including 32 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by international forward Gabriel Deck (199-95) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and Uruguayan center Mathias Calfani (204-92, agency: Pro Sports) supported him with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Even 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by American guard Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider, agency: DTMones) did not help to save the game for Quimsa. American-FYR Macedonian forward Jeremiah Massey (202-82, college: Kansas St.) added 10 points and 8 rebounds. San Lorenzo have an impressive five-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 26-6 record. Quimsa at the other side keeps the fifth place with 13 games lost. San Lorenzo will play against Olimpico de La Banda (#13) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Quimsa will play against Hispano Am. (#12) in Rio Gallegos and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: SAN LORENZO: G.Deck 21+10reb+2ast, M.Calfani 10+6reb+3ast, J.Justiz 10+8reb+1ast, S.Safar 9+3reb+3ast, J.Anthony 9+6reb, M.Mata 7+4reb+6ast QUIMSA: N.Gadson 16+5reb+5ast, N.De los Santos 11+2reb+3ast, J.Massey 10+8reb, S.Vega 8+4reb+3ast, J.Brussino 7+5reb+2ast, T.Francis 6+4reb
Estudiantes Concordia signs Sebastian Vazquez, ex Goes - 23 hours ago
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SEBASTIAN VAZQUEZ Estudiantes Concordia (LigaA) signed 33-year old Uruguayan forward Sebastian Vazquez (195-85, agency: Pro Sports). He started the season at played at Goes in Uruguayan LUB league. In 33 games he had 11.1ppg, 4.8rpg, 2.5apg and 1.1spg this season. The last season Vazquez played also at Goes (also in LUB) where in 31 games he recorded 10.7ppg, 4.1rpg and 2.9apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of Uruguay LUB Regular i... [read more]
SEBASTIAN VAZQUEZ
Estudiantes Concordia (LigaA) signed 33-year old Uruguayan forward Sebastian Vazquez (195-85, agency: Pro Sports). He started the season at played at Goes in Uruguayan LUB league. In 33 games he had 11.1ppg, 4.8rpg, 2.5apg and 1.1spg this season. The last season Vazquez played also at Goes (also in LUB) where in 31 games he recorded 10.7ppg, 4.1rpg and 2.9apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he played in the final of Uruguay LUB Regular in 2014. Vazquez was also voted Latinbasket.com Uruguay LUB All-Defensive Team back in 2007 and 2010. He represented Uruguay at the South American Championships in Caracas (Venezuela) two years ago. Vazquez's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 6 games: 5.5ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.0apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 40.0%, 3PT: 27.3%, FT: 50.0%. Vazquez has played previously professionally in Uruguay (Atletico Welcome, Defensor, Olimpia, Union Atletica and Bigua) and Argentina (Libertad Sunchales). He could be described:
An undersidef SF with great offensive talent, he scores most of his points shooting from the distance. An intense and tough defender, he can guard even taller opponents.
Juan Toscano (ex Fuerza Regia) joins Obras Basket - 2 days ago
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Obras Basket Buenos Aires (LigaA) agreed terms with 25-year old Mexican international forward Juan Toscano (198-95kg-93, college: Marquette, agency: BeoBasket). He is a dual citizen owning also American passport. Toscano started the season at played at Fuerza Regia in Mexican LNBP. In 46 games he had 13.9ppg, 5.9rpg, 4.3apg and 1.5spg (in top 5) this season. Toscano helped them to make it to the semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican LNBP 2nd Te... [read more]
Obras Basket Buenos Aires (LigaA) agreed terms with 25-year old Mexican international forward Juan Toscano (198-95kg-93, college: Marquette, agency: BeoBasket). He is a dual citizen owning also American passport. Toscano started the season at played at Fuerza Regia in Mexican LNBP. In 46 games he had 13.9ppg, 5.9rpg, 4.3apg and 1.5spg (in top 5) this season. Toscano helped them to make it to the semifinals. Quite impressive season as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican LNBP 2nd Team, All-Domestic Players TeamLeague Player of the Week (2 times). The last season he played at Bucaneros in Venezuelan LPB where in four games he recorded 14.8ppg and 4.0rpg. Toscano won Mexican LNBP championship title in 2017. He also represented Mexico at the Centrobasket in Panama City (Panama) two years ago. Toscano's team won Silver and his stats at that event were 6 games: 5.5ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 83.3%. Toscano has played also professionally in Mexico for Soles. He attended Marquette University until 2015 and it is his third season as a professional player.
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