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 most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked San Martin Corrientes (33-13) at the home court on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Olimpico de La Banda (27-22) 89-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Martin Corrientes. Olimpico de La Banda shot 61.8 percent from the field. Olimpico de La Banda had a 29-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Olimpico de La Banda especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. The former international Federico Van-Lacke (191-80) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds. American power forward Justin Williams (206-84, college: Wyoming, agency: DTMones) contributed with 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international Federico Aguerre (203-88) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds for San Martin Corrientes. Despite that victory Olimpico de La Banda went down to fifth position due to points difference. San Martin Corrientes at the other side still keeps top place with 13 games lost. Olimpico de La Banda are looking forward to face Quimsa (#6) in Santiado Estero in the next round. San Martin Corrientes will play on the road against Weber Bahia (#3) in Bahia Blanca and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Formosa. Seventh ranked Libertad Sunchales (23-23) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 8th ranked La Union (21-28) 89-88 on Monday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American-FYR Macedonian forward Jeremiah Massey (202-82, college: Kansas St., agency: Diamond Sports) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and Marcos Saglietti who added 18 points during the contest. The former international swingman Alexis Elsener (196-88) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds. Libertad Sunchales moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Obras Basket. La Union at the other side keeps the eighth position with 28 games lost. Libertad Sunchales will play against higher ranked Argentino (#5) in Junin in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. La Union will play on the road against Obras Basket in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game for Regatas Corrientes (29-18) which hosted in Corrientes 4th ranked Olimpico de La Banda (27-22). Third ranked Regatas Corrientes had an easy win 94-79. The winners were led by Donald Sims who scored that evening 26 points (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!). Even a double-double of 13 points and 12 assists by Maximiliano Stanic did not help to save the game for Olimpico de La Banda. Regatas Corrientes maintains third position with 29-18 record having three points less than leader San Lorenzo. Loser Olimpico de La Banda dropped to the fifth place with 22 games lost. Regatas Corrientes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Olimpico de La Banda will play against Quimsa (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. LigaA top team - San Lorenzo (31-15) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixth ranked Argentino (24-23) in Almagra 95-67. The best player for the winners was Marcos Mata who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. San Lorenzo's coach Julio Cesar Lamas felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 31-15 record. Argentino at the other side dropped to the fourth place with 23 games lost. San Lorenzo's next round opponent will be Echague (#10) in Parana and are hoping to win another game. Argentino will play at home against Libertad Sunchales (#7) and hope to win that game.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 44: Argentino beat Boca Jrs on the road 78-74. Penarol won against Echague on its own court 86-68. Estudiantes C. managed to outperform Hispano Am. in Concordia 75-67. Atenas recorded a loss to Ferrocarril at home 66-77. Echague was crushed by Weber Bahia on the opponent's court 88-63. The most impressive performance of 44th round was 21 points and 14 rebounds by Roquez Johnson of Atenas.
No shocking result in a game when sixth ranked Argentino (24-23) beat 10th ranked Boca Juniors (14-33) in Buenos Aires 78-74. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 19-9. But Boca Juniors won second period 27-24. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was swingman Emiliano Basabe (193-92) who scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. American power forward Chaz Crawford (207-84, college: Drexel, agency: DTMones) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Four Argentino players scored in double figures. The former international Carlos Delfino (198-82) produced 27 points and 5 rebounds and power forward Cristian Amicucci (200-85) added 15 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Argentino moved-up to fourth place, which they share with GECR Indalo. Boca Juniors at the other side keeps the tenth position with 33 games lost. Argentino's next round opponent will be Libertad Sunchales (#7) at home. Boca Juniors will play against Penarol and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Argentino: N.Gadson 21+1reb, E.Basabe 18+6reb+2ast, L.Cequeira 16+5reb+3ast, C.Crawford 11+12reb+2ast, J.Cangelosi 4+7reb, I.Gutierrez 4+3reb Boca Jrs: C.Delfino 27+5reb+3ast, C.Amicucci 15+6reb, F.Lampropoulos 11+5reb, L.Gargallo 6, G.Forbes 6+2reb, F.Funes 4+2reb+3ast
Rather expected game when 10th ranked Echague (8-38) lost to eighth ranked Penarol (19-30) in Mar del Plata 68-86. Penarol dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Echague's 38. The best player for the winners was Alejandro Diez (201-87) who scored 18 points and 8 rebounds. American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (196-89, college: W.Kentucky, agency: HMS) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Five Penarol players scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Marcelo Richotti allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Panamanian forward Josimar Ayarza (205-87, college: S.Mississippi) produced 18 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-86) added 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Penarol have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eighth position with 19-30 record. Echague lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth place with 38 games lost. Penarol's next round opponent will be league's second-placed Ferrocarril in Buenos Aires and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Echague will play on the road against the league's leader San Lorenzo (#1) and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Penarol: A.Diez 18+8reb+3ast, R.Acuna 16+4reb, L.Dabney 14+2reb+2ast, S.Pettigrew 14+8reb+2ast, F.Giorgetti 13+7reb+3ast, J.Manuel Torres 11+5reb Echague: J.Ayarza 18+8reb+1ast, J.Baeza 13+6reb+4ast, D.Caracter 11+8reb+3ast, S.Uranga 7+3reb, F.Barroso 6+4reb, E.Stucky 6+7reb
An interesting game for Regatas Corrientes (29-18) which hosted in Corrientes 4th ranked Olimpico de La Banda (27-22). Third ranked Regatas Corrientes had an easy win 94-79. Regatas Corrientes looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American guard Donald Sims (185-87, college: Appalachian St., agency: Pensack Sports) who scored that evening 26 points (was perfect 11-for-11 from the free throw line !!!) and the former international forward Pablo Espinoza (200-87) supported him with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points and 12 assists by the former international point guard Maximiliano Stanic (178-78, agency: Players Group) did not help to save the game for Olimpico de La Banda. American power forward Justin Williams (206-84, college: Wyoming, agency: DTMones) added 14 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Regatas Corrientes maintains third position with 29-18 record having three points less than leader San Lorenzo. Loser Olimpico de La Banda dropped to the fifth place with 22 games lost. Regatas Corrientes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Olimpico de La Banda will play against Quimsa (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Regatas C.: D.Sims 26+2reb+3ast, J.Saiz 14+3reb+2ast, P.Espinoza 13+7reb+4ast, F.Martina 12+5reb+2ast, F.Ramirez 11+1reb+1ast, C.Troutman 6+5reb Olimpico LB: J.Williams 14+9reb+1ast, M.Stanic 13+2reb+12ast, K.Lamonte 12+5reb+4ast, M.Cosolito 11+8reb+2ast, D.Nesbitt 9+2reb, D.Guaita 8+3reb+1ast
Very predictable result when second ranked Estudiantes C. (32-16) won against 9th ranked Hispano Am. (17-31) in Rio Gallegos 75-67. It looked good early as Hispano Am. took a 2-point small lead at the end of first quarter. But then Estudiantes C. had a 19-12 second period charge getting the lead and Hispano Am. was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 67-75. Estudiantes C. made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Estudiantes C. outrebounded Hispano Am. 44-31 including a 36-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was Cuban center Javier Justiz (205-92, agency: Pro Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points and 20 rebounds. Italian swingman Anibal Marin (199-82) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. Point guard Jonatan Treise (185-85) produced 18 points and American forward Kyle Austin (203-88, college: Cal-Riverside) added 8 points and 12 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Estudiantes C. maintains second position with 32-16 record behind leader San Lorenzo. Newly promoted Hispano Am. keeps the ninth place with 31 games lost. Estudiantes C.'s next round opponent will be Echague (#10) in Parana and are hoping to win another game. Top scorers: Estudiantes C.: J.Justiz 22+20reb+1ast, A.Marin 17+6reb+3ast, D.Tucker 10+3reb+2ast, F.Giorgi 10+2reb+2ast, J.Glynn 7+3reb+1ast, S.Orresta 6+7reb+3ast Hispano Am.: J.Treise 18+4reb+3ast, L.O'Bannon 17+3reb+2ast, N.Ferreyra 15, K.Austin 8+12reb+2ast, M.Fierro 3+4reb, A.Zilli 2+3reb+1ast
Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Atenas (18-27) lost to second ranked Ferrocarril (31-16) in Cordoba 66-77. The game was mostly controlled by Ferrocarril. Atenas was better in third quarter 19-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was naturalized Spanish guard Jonathan Maldonado (188-90) who scored 29 points. Center Jose-Ignacio Alessio (203-87) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. American power forward Roquez Johnson (201-92, college: Mississippi St.) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) and his fellow American import Pete Mickeal (199-78, college: Cincinnati) added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for the hosts. Atenas' coach Osvaldo Arduh rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ferrocarril have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 31-16 record having just one point less than leader San Lorenzo. Atenas at the other side keeps the ninth place with 27 games lost. Ferrocarril's next round opponent will be Penarol (#8) in Mar del Plata where they are favorite. Atenas will play at home against Quilmes MP and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ferrocarril: J.Maldonado 29+2reb+2ast, J.Ignacio Alessio 18+6reb, F.Balbi 10+8reb+4ast, A.Feeley 7+9reb+2ast, A.Lucas 5+1reb, L.Tantos 4+1reb+4ast Atenas: R.Johnson 21+14reb, P.Mickeal 11+7reb+6ast, L.Rasio 10+6reb+6ast, M.Chiarini 9+3reb+4ast, L.Lema 4+1reb+1ast, G.Mikulas 4
Important game to mention about took place in Formosa. Seventh ranked Libertad Sunchales (23-23) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging 8th ranked La Union (21-28) 89-88 on Monday evening. La Union was ahead by 6 points after three quarters before a 32-25 charge of Libertad Sunchales, which allowed them to win the game. Worth to mention a great performance of American-FYR Macedonian forward Jeremiah Massey (202-82, college: Kansas St., agency: Diamond Sports) who helped to win the game recording 24 points and Marcos Saglietti (190-86) who added 18 points during the contest. The former international swingman Alexis Elsener (196-88) responded with 15 points and 7 rebounds and American-Jamaican center Torin Francis (210-83, college: Notre Dame) scored 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Libertad Sunchales and five La Union players scored in double figures. Libertad Sunchales moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Obras Basket. La Union at the other side keeps the eighth position with 28 games lost. Libertad Sunchales will play against higher ranked Argentino (#5) in Junin in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. La Union will play on the road against Obras Basket in Buenos Aires and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Libertad S.: J.Massey 24+4reb+2ast, M.Saglietti 18+2reb+1ast, S.Vega 13+4reb+4ast, J.Brussino 13+1reb+4ast, J.Vildoza 12+3reb, M.Ruiz 7+8reb La Union: A.Elsener 15+7reb+1ast, F.Pinero 14+2reb+3ast, E.Gamboa 14+5reb+2ast, D.Garcia 13+2reb+3ast, T.Francis 13+9reb, P.Orlietti 8+1reb
LigaA top team - San Lorenzo (31-15) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed sixth ranked Argentino (24-23) in Almagra 95-67. The game without a history. San Lorenzo led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Argentino's 36. They outrebounded Argentino 44-24 including 29 on the defensive glass. San Lorenzo players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Argentino's players. The best player for the winners was the former international Marcos Mata (201-86) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. International Selem Safar (190-87) chipped in 22 points and 6 assists. Five San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. San Lorenzo's coach Julio Cesar Lamas felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international point guard Luis Cequeira (180-85) produced 18 points and 4 assists and American power forward Chaz Crawford (207-84, college: Drexel, agency: DTMones) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Defending champion maintains first position with 31-15 record. Argentino at the other side dropped to the fourth place with 23 games lost. San Lorenzo's next round opponent will be Echague (#10) in Parana and are hoping to win another game. Argentino will play at home against Libertad Sunchales (#7) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: San Lorenzo: S.Safar 22+1reb+6ast, G.Deck 21+3reb+3ast, J.Meyinsse 15+10reb, M.Mata 13+11reb+6ast, M.Calfani 11+7reb+4ast, B.McShepard 8+6reb Argentino: L.Cequeira 18+4reb+4ast, N.Gadson 14+4reb+1ast, C.Crawford 11+9reb, I.Gutierrez 9+3reb+1ast, M.Bolivar 6+2reb+3ast, F.Zarate 4+2reb
Everything went according to plan when third ranked Weber Bahia (25-18) outplayed 10th ranked Echague (8-38) in Bahia Blanca 88-63. The game was mostly controlled by Weber Bahia. Echague was better in fourth quarter 24-23. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Weber Bahia dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Echague's 38. Weber Bahia forced 19 Echague turnovers. The best player for the winners was American center Anthony-Laveal Johnson (203-88, college: Fairfield) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. International guard Lucio Redivo (183-94) chipped in 16 points. Four Weber Bahia players scored in double figures. American center Derrick Caracter (206-88, college: UTEP) produced 18 points and 9 rebounds and Panamanian forward Josimar Ayarza (205-87, college: S.Mississippi) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. 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 third position with 25-18 record having eleven points less than leader San Lorenzo. Echague lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth place with 38 games lost. Weber Bahia's next round opponent will be league's leader San Martin Corrientes at home and it will be for sure the game of the week. Echague will play against the league's leader San Lorenzo (#1) in Almagra and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Weber Bahia: A.Laveal Johnson 17+13reb+3ast, L.Redivo 16+3reb+3ast, M.Fjellerup 15+3reb+2ast, F.Corvalan 12+2reb+2ast, J.Blocker 6+2reb, A.Ramos 5+2ast Echague: D.Caracter 18+9reb+1ast, J.Ayarza 13+6reb, B.Davis 10+3reb+1ast, F.Barroso 9+8reb, J.Baeza 5+4reb+2ast, S.Uranga 4+5reb
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked San Martin Corrientes (33-13) at the home court on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Olimpico de La Banda (27-22) 89-79. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of San Martin Corrientes. Olimpico de La Banda shot 61.8 percent from the field. Olimpico de La Banda had a 29-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great shooting night for Olimpico de La Banda especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.4 percentage. The former international Federico Van-Lacke (191-80) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds. American power forward Justin Williams (206-84, college: Wyoming, agency: DTMones) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international Federico Aguerre (203-88) replied with 18 points and 7 rebounds and center Damian Tintorelli (204-81) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for San Martin Corrientes. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Despite that victory Olimpico de La Banda went down to fifth position due to points difference. San Martin Corrientes at the other side still keeps top place with 13 games lost. Olimpico de La Banda are looking forward to face Quimsa (#6) in Santiado Estero in the next round. San Martin Corrientes will play on the road against Weber Bahia (#3) in Bahia Blanca and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Olimpico LB: K.Lamonte 19+2reb+4ast, F.Van Lacke 19+5reb+2ast, J.Williams 15+10reb+1ast, M.Stanic 15+3reb+8ast, D.Guaita 11+8reb+1ast, D.Nesbitt 10+5reb San Martin C.: F.Aguerre 18+7reb, R.Garcia 13+1reb, J.Pablo Cantero 12+2reb+4ast, D.Tintorelli 12+5reb+1ast, L.Faggiano 11+2reb+2ast, L.Gonzalez 8+3reb
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Former international Forward Pablo Espinoza (200-F-87) had an amazing evening in the last round for league's second-best Salta Basket and that's him to receive a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 1. The 30-year old forward had a double-double of 25 points and ten rebounds, while his team beat Atenas (#4, 0-1), the league's bottom-ranked team 76-66. Salta Basket is placed at 2nd position in their group in Argentinian LigaA. But it's just the very beginning of the season an... [read more]
Former international Forward Pablo Espinoza (200-F-87) had an amazing evening in the last round for league's second-best Salta Basket and that's him to receive a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 1. The 30-year old forward had a double-double of 25 points and ten rebounds, while his team beat Atenas (#4, 0-1), the league's bottom-ranked team 76-66. Salta Basket is placed at 2nd position in their group in Argentinian LigaA. But it's just the very beginning of the season and Salta Basket won just one (their first) game. It's too early to say anything as the standings can be changed completely after next round. In the team's last game Espinoza had a remarkable 88.9% from 2-point range. He turned to be Salta Basket's top player in his first season with the team. Espinoza has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in points (4th best: 25.0ppg) and averages solid 3.0spg,88.9% FGP and 60.0% from behind 3-point line.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 29-year old American power forward Justin Keenan (202-F/C-88) of second-ranked San Martin C.. Keenan impressed basketball fans with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. Of course San Martin C. cruised to a 85-74 relatively comfortable win over La Union (0-1). His team has extremely good start of the season. They won their first game. However the season is at the beginning, so everything can happen. They still may lose their high position in the standings. Keenan is a newcomer at San Martin C. and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders.
The third best performed player last round was American Dar Tucker (193-SG-88) of second-ranked San Lorenzo. Tucker scored 26 points. He was a key player of San Lorenzo, leading his team to a 81-79 win against Obras Basket (#5, 0-1). San Lorenzo has a very good start of the season. But there was just one game played, so it's too early to judge them at this stage. Tucker also has a very good start of the season with very strong stats. The season just started for Tucker as he played only first game. But it already looks like he can be team's leader.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Maurice Kemp (203-F-91) of Obras Basket - 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists 5. Franco Balbi (185-PG-89) of Ferrocarril - 18 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists 6. Torin Francis (210-C-83) of Quimsa - 13 points and 14 rebounds 7. J.J. Moore (198-F/G-91) of Comunicaciones - 29 points and 5 rebounds 8. Rigoberto Mendoza (190-G-92) of Estudiantes C. - 20 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Mariano Fierro (200-F-86) of Boca Jrs - 9 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Novar Gadson (201-G-89) of Quimsa - 19 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is chosen 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)
The Regular Season in LigaA just started. The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with change at the leadership position, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin. The biggest surprise of round 1 in LigaA took place in Salta where host Salta Basket (1-0) beat Atenas (0-1) 76-66 on Wednesday evening. The game was mostly controlled by Salta Basket. Atenas managed to win fourth quarter 18-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and... [read more]
The Regular Season in LigaA just started. The round was rather attractive and full of interesting results. The round ended with change at the leadership position, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
The biggest surprise of round 1 in LigaA took place in Salta where host Salta Basket (1-0) beat Atenas (0-1) 76-66 on Wednesday evening. The game was mostly controlled by Salta Basket. Atenas managed to win fourth quarter 18-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Salta Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Atenas' 18. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Atenas' players. The former international forward Pablo Espinoza (200-87) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international point guard Diego Gerbaudo (178-89) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. American guard Donald Sims (185-87, college: Appalachian St., agency: Pensack Sports) produced 20 points and 6 assists for lost side. Atenas' coach Nicolas Casalanguida rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Atenas will play next round against strong Quimsa trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Salta Basket will try to continue on its current victory against Olimpico de La Banda at home. Comunicaciones defeated Estudiantes C. in Mercedes 92-80. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman JJ Moore (198-91, college: Rutgers) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 5 rebounds. Isaiah Swann contributed with 23 points and 4 steals for the winners. Dominican guard Rigoberto Mendoza (190-92) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for Estudiantes C.Estudiantes C.'s coach Lucas Victoriano tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Estudiantes C. will play next round against strong San Martin Corrientes trying to get back on the winning streak. Comunicaciones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of La Union (0-1) on the court of San Martin Corrientes on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by San Martin Corrientes 85-74. Justin Keenan stepped up and scored 20 points and 7 rebounds 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. At the losing side Alexis Elsener responded with 16 points. San Martin Corrientes will meet at home Estudiantes C. (#4) in the next round. La Union will play against Regatas Corrientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. We should not miss the game where Ferrocarril (1-0) against Boca Juniors (0-1) where Ferrocarril won on the road by seven points 83-76. Franco Balbi nailed 18 points and 8 assists for the winning side. Ferrocarril's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires Obras Basket. And finally the game worth to mention about took place in Comodoro R. where Penarol (1-0) edged by one point GECR Indalo (0-1) 83-82 on Friday night. GECR Indalo was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. Ricardo Glenn fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Penarol's coach Marcelo Macias allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Penarol will face Argentino in Junin in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. GECR Indalo will play at home against Weber Bahia and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games of round 1 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: In Group B winless Instituto lost to undefeated Quimsa in Santiado Estero 75-79. In Group C San Lorenzo beat Obras Basket at home 81-79. In Group D winless Quilmes MP lost to undefeated Argentino on the opponent's court 63-82.
Comunicaciones defeated Estudiantes C. in Mercedes 92-80. Estudiantes C. was ahead by 8 points after three quarters before a 34-14 charge of Comunicaciones, which allowed them to win the game. They made 24-of-31 charity shots (77.4 percent) during the game. Estudiantes C. was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman JJ Moore (198-91, college: Rutgers) who helped to win the game recording 29 points and 5 rebounds. His fellow American import point guard Isaiah Swann (188-85, college: Florida St.) contributed with 23 points and 4 steals for the winners. Dominican guard Rigoberto Mendoza (190-92) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and Croatian center Zvonko Buljan (206-87, college: TCU) added 11 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Estudiantes C.Five Comunicaciones and four Estudiantes C. players scored in double figures. Estudiantes C.'s coach Lucas Victoriano tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Estudiantes C. will play next round against strong San Martin Corrientes trying to get back on the winning streak. Comunicaciones will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Top scorers: Comunicaciones: J.Moore 29+5reb+1ast, I.Swann 23+2reb+3ast, F.Funes 12+1reb+2ast, J.Pablo Figueroa 10+4reb+9ast, A.Lucas 10+6reb+1ast, R.Amoroso 4+9reb+1ast Estudiantes C.: R.Mendoza 20+10reb+2ast, L.Vildoza 13+2reb+2ast, D.Doblas 12+4reb+1ast, Z.Buljan 11+6reb+1ast, M.Bolivar 9+2ast, E.Dominguez 5+1ast
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of La Union (0-1) on the court of San Martin Corrientes on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by San Martin Corrientes 85-74. The hosts trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 10-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 85-74. San Martin Corrientes made 28-of-35 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. American power forward Justin Keenan (202-88, college: Ferris St.) stepped up and scored 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import power forward Jeremiah Wood (200-85, agency: Inception Sports) chipped in 11 points and 10 rebounds. San Martin Corrientes' coach Sebastian Gonzalez used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international swingman Alexis Elsener (196-88) responded with 16 points and naturalized Spanish guard Jonathan Maldonado (188-90) scored 12 points. Four La Union players scored in double figures. San Martin Corrientes will meet at home Estudiantes C. (#4) in the next round. La Union will play against Regatas Corrientes and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: San Martin C.: J.Keenan 20+7reb+2ast, M.Lescano 11+2reb+3ast, L.Faggiano 11+3reb+4ast, J.Wood 11+10reb+3ast, L.Mainoldi 9+4reb+1ast, F.Aguerre 8+8reb La Union: A.Elsener 16+3reb+2ast, A.Marin 12+2reb, J.Maldonado 12+4reb+3ast, A.Konsztadt 11+3reb+4ast, C.Crawford 7+10reb, I.Clark 6+3reb+2ast
Quimsa used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Cordoba 79-75 on Thursday night. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 23-15. But Instituto won second period 16-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Quimsa made 7 blocks. Instituto was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American guard Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider, agency: DTMones) fired a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The former international Sebastian Vega (200-88) chipped in 20 points and 9 rebounds. Four Quimsa players scored in double figures. American forward Dwayne Davis (196-89, college: S.Mississippi) produced 29 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import center Sam Clancy (202-80, college: USC, agency: DTMones) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Quimsa will face Atenas (#4) in Cordoba in the next round. Instituto will play on the road against Olimpico de La Banda and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Quimsa: S.Vega 20+9reb+3ast, N.Gadson 19+10reb+3ast, T.Francis 13+14reb+1ast, N.De los Santos 11+2reb+2ast, C.Schattmann 9+2reb+2ast, J.Brussino 5+1reb+3ast Instituto: D.Davis 29+8reb+1ast, F.Pinero 14+3reb+2ast, S.Clancy 9+11reb, G.Whelan 7+3reb+5ast, C.Amicucci 6+3reb, L.Kilo 4+4reb
The biggest surprise of round 1 in LigaA took place in Salta where host Salta Basket (1-0) beat Atenas (0-1) 76-66 on Wednesday evening. The game was mostly controlled by Salta Basket. Atenas managed to win fourth quarter 18-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Salta Basket dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Atenas' 18. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Atenas' players. The former international forward Pablo Espinoza (200-87) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international point guard Diego Gerbaudo (178-89) chipped in 15 points and 7 assists. Four Salta Basket players scored in double figures. American guard Donald Sims (185-87, college: Appalachian St., agency: Pensack Sports) produced 20 points and 6 assists and the former international forward Nicolas Romano (200-87) added 9 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Atenas' coach Nicolas Casalanguida rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Atenas will play next round against strong Quimsa trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Salta Basket will try to continue on its current victory against Olimpico de La Banda at home. Top scorers: Salta Basket: P.Espinoza 25+10reb+4ast, D.Gerbaudo 15+4reb+7ast, L.Goldenberg 11+2reb+2ast, Q.Brown 10+1reb+2ast, A.Zilli 8+5reb+2ast, R.Haag 3+3reb Atenas: D.Sims 20+3reb+6ast, N.Romano 9+7reb+1ast, J.Pablo Cantero 8+2reb+1ast, D.Lo Grippo 7+1reb, J.Emiliano Fernandez 6+4reb, F.Baralle 5+1reb
San Lorenzo used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Buenos Aires 81-79 on Friday night. American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-88, college: De Paul) fired 26 points (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winners. Cuban center Javier Justiz (205-92, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 17 points. American forward Maurice Kemp (203-91, college: E.Carolina, agency: Duran International) produced 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Pedro Barral (186-94) added 14 points and 10 assists respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Obras Basket's coach Carlos Romano let to play ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. San Lorenzo will face Hispano Am. (#3) in Rio Gallegos in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Obras Basket's 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: San Lorenzo: D.Tucker 26+2reb+3ast, J.Justiz 17+4reb, M.Mata 14+3reb+1ast, N.Aguirre 10+3reb+2ast, G.Deck 8+6reb+1ast, C.Matias Sandes 4+7reb+1ast Obras Basket: M.Kemp 20+8reb+5ast, T.Zanzottera 15+2reb, P.Barral 14+3reb+10ast, J.Valdelicio 11+6reb+1ast, P.Martin 7+4reb, S.Spieth 6+3reb+2ast
We should not miss the game where Ferrocarril (1-0) against Boca Juniors (0-1) where Ferrocarril won on the road by seven points 83-76. The guests were ahead by 2 points but lost the second period ending it with a 8-point deficit before their 28-13 run, which allowed them to win the game. International point guard Franco Balbi (185-89) nailed 18 points and 8 assists for the winning side and international center Kevin Hernandez (204-91) accounted for 12 points and 5 rebounds. Forward Mariano Fierro (200-86) came up with 9 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Lucas Perez (185-87) added 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Boca Juniors in the defeat. Ferrocarril's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires Obras Basket. Top scorers: Ferrocarril: F.Balbi 18+3reb+8ast, J.Ignacio Alessio 14+4reb, K.Hernandez 12+5reb+1ast, W.Baxley 9+2reb, A.Harper 8+1reb+4ast, D.Figueredo 8+1reb+1ast Boca Jrs: M.Bryan-Amaning 16+9reb, L.Perez 16+5reb+5ast, E.Gamboa 13+3reb+2ast, M.Fierro 9+14reb+4ast, F.Lampropoulos 8+1reb+2ast, L.Gargallo 7+2ast
And finally the game worth to mention about took place in Comodoro R. where Penarol (1-0) edged by one point GECR Indalo (0-1) 83-82 on Friday night. GECR Indalo was very close to get their first win. But it seems they have to wait a little bit longer. The guests trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 27-20 charge, which allowed them to win the game. GECR Indalo was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American center Ricardo Glenn (202-90, college: USC Upstate, agency: HMS) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import forward Steffphon Pettigrew (196-89, college: W.Kentucky, agency: HMS) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Marcelo Macias allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The former international forward Franco Giorgetti (201-92) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Shaquille Johnson (190-90, college: Marshall) added 23 points respectively for lost side. Penarol will face Argentino in Junin in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. GECR Indalo will play at home against Weber Bahia and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Penarol: S.Pettigrew 17+6reb+3ast, R.Glenn 16+14reb, J.Slider 16+3reb+2ast, N.Gianella 15+7reb+2ast, K.Cochran 9+3reb+1ast, A.Alloatti 7+1reb GECR Indalo: S.Johnson 23+3reb+1ast, F.Giorgetti 21+7reb, J.Manuel Riveiro 18+2reb+4ast, D.Romero 8+6reb, G.Barrera 8+3reb+5ast, J.Famous 4+13reb
Argentino used a home court advantage and rolled over the opponent from Mar del Plata 82-63 on Thursday night. The hosts trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 45-25 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Argentino dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Quilmes MP's 22. They outrebounded Quilmes MP 44-31 including a 39-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Quilmes MP was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American swingman Malcolm Bernard (198-94, college: Xavier) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. The former international point guard Luis Cequeira (180-85) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Argentino players scored in double figures. International power forward Ivan Basualdo (202-90) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and international guard Eric Flor (186-93) added 11 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Argentino will face Penarol in Mar del Plata in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Quilmes MP will play on the road against Weber Bahia in Bahia Blanca and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Argentino: L.Massarelli 17+1reb+3ast, A.Kent 16+7reb, L.Cequeira 15+6reb+2ast, M.Bernard 13+10reb+1ast, J.Cangelosi 7+5reb+3ast, M.Bortolin 6+10reb Quilmes MP: I.Basualdo 14+7reb+1ast, E.Ruiz 11+2reb, E.Flor 11+3reb+2ast, R.Sanchez 7+4reb, E.Basabe 6+6reb+3ast, N.Ferreyra 5+2reb+6ast
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Atletico Echague Parana (TNA) strengthened their roster with addition of 21-year old guard Alejo Cardoso (188-96). He has played for the last four years at the junior team of Sionista in the TFB. But in four games he recorded just 0.5ppg in 2015-16 season. Atletico Echague Parana roster for 2017-2018: Guards: Lisandro Ruiz_Moreno Mateo Gaynor Jeremias Sandrini Alejo Cardoso Carlos Buemo Eugenio Zustovich Forwards: Sebastian Cabello Mariano Garcia Jerome Hill Juan_Cruz Scacchi Ignacio V... [read more]
Atletico Echague Parana (TNA) strengthened their roster with addition of 21-year old guard Alejo Cardoso (188-96). He has played for the last four years at the junior team of Sionista in the TFB. But in four games he recorded just 0.5ppg in 2015-16 season.
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