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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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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