Cybots rallied past Bahamas Uni to advance into the semifinal stage. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cybots made 13 blocks. 27 personal fouls committed by the Bahamas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was center Livingston Munnings who had a double-double by scoring 27 points, 18 rebounds and 9 blocks. Guard Ernest Saunders (188, college: Cleveland St. CC) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Cybots players scored in double figures. Cybots' coach used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Kemsy Sylvestre who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and Justin Smith added 25 points and 8 rebounds respectively. Top scorers: Cybots: L.Munnings 27+18reb+2ast, E.Saunders 22+5reb+4ast, C.Pinder 13+7reb, J.Atkins 10+7reb, L.Arbrister 9+4reb+2ast, D.Beadle 8+1reb Bahamas Univ.: J.Smith 25+8reb+1ast, K.Sylvestre 19+16reb+2ast, R.Goodman 16+7reb, J.Stubbs 11+3reb+1ast, B.Jennings 8+7reb+1ast, R.Dames 8+3reb+7ast
Shockers cruised past Rockets to seal their semifinal appearance. Shockers dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Rockets' 36. Shockers forced 30 Rockets turnovers and outrebounded them 57-46 including 21 on the offensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Rockets' players. Rockets were plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for Salathiel Dean who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks. Lamont Armaly contributed with 14 points and 8 assists for the winners. Five Shockers players scored in double figures. Tomeko Moxey answered with 21 points and Demetri Mackey added 7 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Rockets. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Shockers: S.Dean 26+16reb+3ast, F.Armbrister 15+5reb+1ast, L.Armaly 14+3reb+8ast, K.Murphy 13+6reb+5ast, W.Rigby 11+10reb+4ast, A.Collie 7+2reb+1ast Rockets: T.Moxey 21+3reb+2ast, S.McKenzie 10+6reb+4ast, D.Knowles 8+5reb, D.Mackey 7+10reb+3ast, R.Morley 6+7reb+1ast, H.Curry 5+3reb+2ast
ADA Blois Basket 41 (ProB) landed 24-year old Bahamas forward Jonathan Fairell (201-120kg-93, college: Murray State, agency: Duran International) from SPO Rouen Basket. In 34 ProB games in France he averaged 14.5ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.3apg and 1.1spg last season. The previous (15-16) season Fairell played at Vienna in Austrian A Bundesliga where in 42 games he had 14.0ppg, 9.2rpg (#2 in the league) and 1.1apg. Fairell helped them to win the Supercup and make to league semifinals. It was a very su... [read more]
ADA Blois Basket 41 (ProB) landed 24-year old Bahamas forward Jonathan Fairell (201-120kg-93, college: Murray State, agency: Duran International) from SPO Rouen Basket. In 34 ProB games in France he averaged 14.5ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.3apg and 1.1spg last season. The previous (15-16) season Fairell played at Vienna in Austrian A Bundesliga where in 42 games he had 14.0ppg, 9.2rpg (#2 in the league) and 1.1apg. Fairell helped them to win the Supercup and make to league semifinals. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Austrian League 2nd Team and to the All-Star Game. Fairell graduated from Murray State in 2015 and it is his third season in pro basketball.
Soles de Santo Domingo inks Michael Carey Jr. - 12 days ago
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Soles de Santo Domingo (LNB) signed 24-year old Bahamas international guard Michael Carey Jr. (196-91kg-93). He just graduated from Wagner (NCAA). In 30 games he had 13.8ppg, 9.1rpg and 1.7apg last season. Carey Jr. helped them to make it to the semifinals. A very impressive season as he was named to All-NEC 1st Team and NEC All-Tournament Team. As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it will be his first season as a pro. The list of the past achievements is quite long as amo... [read more]
Soles de Santo Domingo (LNB) signed 24-year old Bahamas international guard Michael Carey Jr. (196-91kg-93). He just graduated from Wagner (NCAA). In 30 games he had 13.8ppg, 9.1rpg and 1.7apg last season. Carey Jr. helped them to make it to the semifinals. A very impressive season as he was named to All-NEC 1st Team and NEC All-Tournament Team. As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it will be his first season as a pro. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Carey Jr.'s team won NEC Regular Season in 2016. He has been a member of Bahamas international program for some years. Carey Jr. has been regularly called to Bahamas senior team since 2016 and previously for U16 National Team back in 2009.
David Nesbitt selected the top Bahamian playing abroad in last week's games - 14 days ago
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We bring you last week's top performances from Bahamians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. This week's number one is an international forward David Nesbitt (200-91). He could not help Olimpico de La Banda (32-24) in their last game. Despite Nesbitt's very good performance the fourth-placed Olimpico de La Banda (32-24) lost 74-83 on the road to the leading San Martin Corrientes in the Norte group.
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We bring you last week's top performances from Bahamians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is an international forward David Nesbitt (200-91, college: St.Thomas, FL, currently plays in Argentina). He could not help Olimpico de La Banda (32-24) in their last game. Despite Nesbitt's very good performance the fourth-placed Olimpico de La Banda (32-24) lost 74-83 on the road to the leading San Martin Corrientes in the Norte group.
He was the top scorer with 26 points. Nesbitt also added 8 rebounds in 26 minutes on the court.
This year Nesbitt averages: 9.7ppg, 4.9rpg, 2FGP: 56.7%(102-180), 3FGP: 29.0% and FT: 81.8% in 32 games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the Bahamas senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international forward Jaraun Burrows (203-85, college: IPFW, currently plays in France). Burrows was not able to help Provence Basket (22-12) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Provence Basket lost 74-85 at home to the lower-ranked (#6) Nantes.
Burrows was the second best scorer with 15 points. He also added 4 rebounds in 24 minutes.
This year Burrows' overall stats are: 9.9ppg, 4.9rpg, 2.5apg, 2FGP: 60.3%(47-78) and FT: 71.4% in 12 games.
He is in the roster of the Bahamas senior national team.
#3. The Bahamas player who performed third best last week abroad was former international forward Tavario Miller (203-94, college: Texas A&M, currently plays in Mexico). Miller led Pioneros Los Mochis to a victory against the closely-ranked Frayles de Guasave (18-20) 84-76 in the Mexican CIBACOPA in Wednesday night's game.
He recorded 15 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Miller's first season in pro basketball. Pioneros de Los Mochis (19-19) is placed fifth in the CIBACOPA.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
Miller has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 15.9ppg, 8.0rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 51.0%, 3FGP: 11.8% and FT: 77.1%.
Miller played for the Bahamas national team two years ago.
#4. Swingman J.R. Cadot (196-87, agency: Dynamics Global Management, college: TCU, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for Zornotza (17-13) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Zornotza lost 66-71 in Valladolid to the lower-ranked (#7) Blancos de Rueda.
Cadot had a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 15 rebounds in 37 minutes.
It's Cadot's first season with the team.
He has relatively good stats this year: 11.1ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.4apg in 31 games.
Cadot is also Bahamas national team player.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Bahamas passport:
#1.Klay Thompson (201-G-90, college: Washington St., currently plays in NBA) was the major contributor in a Golden State Warriors' victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31) 118-113 in the NBA last Wednesday.
Thompson scored 30 points (!!!) and grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Golden State Warriors have quite an impressive 67-15 record this season.
It's Thompson's sixth year with the team.
He has individually a very good year with high stats. Thompson averages: 21.1ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.1apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Bahamas and American.
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