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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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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