Vikingos de Tarija is willing to go even further as one of the top teams in Bolivia's Libobasquet, by signing experienced players from overseas to strengthen the roster for the upcoming 2016 season, such as Jamal Johnson (201-F-81, college: Clayton St.), John A. Thomas (198-F-82, college: Columbus St.) and Nate Drayton (200-F, college: W.Texas A&M).
Johnson is a 35 year-old SG-SF globetrotter with over a decade of international clubs experience in countries such as Ireland, Portugal, Uruguay, Chile, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Meanwhile, Thomas is a 34 year-old SF-PF with successful stints in leagues of Holland, Luxembourg, Germany, Uruguay, Finland, Venezuela, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. He recently played for Colo Colo in Chile's Liga Nacional and Estudiantes de Olavarria in Argentina's TNA (second division).
Drayton is 2.00m tall and has played in leagues of Colombia, Argentina, Paraguay, Ecuador and Bahrain.
CAN Oruro (Libobasquet) inked 33-year old Argentinian-Italian swingman Patricio Rodriguez (193-84). He has played for the last two years at Lanus in Argentinian league. The previous (15-16) season Rodriguez played also at Lanus (LigaA) in Argentinian league where in 45 games he averaged 4.5ppg and 1.5rpg. Among other achievements his team won Argentinian TNA North Regular Season in 2013. Rodriguez received also Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian TNA 2nd Team award back in 2012. He was a memb... [read more]
CAN Oruro (Libobasquet) inked 33-year old Argentinian-Italian swingman Patricio Rodriguez (193-84). He has played for the last two years at Lanus in Argentinian league. The previous (15-16) season Rodriguez played also at Lanus (LigaA) in Argentinian league where in 45 games he averaged 4.5ppg and 1.5rpg. Among other achievements his team won Argentinian TNA North Regular Season in 2013. Rodriguez received also Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian TNA 2nd Team award back in 2012. He was a member of Argentinian U18 National Team in 2003. Rodriguez has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Rodriguez has played previously professionally also in Italy (Scafati, Roseto and Sutor Montegranaro) and Argentina (Obras Basket, Boca Juniors, Ben Hur, Ciclista and Sionista).
Amistad Sucre (Libobasquet) signed 27-year old American center John Florveus (211-109kg-90, college: Georgia, agency: Elevate Agency). He played last season at Cactus Tbilisi in Georgian Superleague. In 32 games he had 14.9ppg, 12.8rpg (leader !!!) and 1.7bpg. Florveus helped them to make it to the semifinals. A very impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Import Player of the Year, Center of the Year and named to 1st Team. He has played on three different co... [read more]
Amistad Sucre (Libobasquet) signed 27-year old American center John Florveus (211-109kg-90, college: Georgia, agency: Elevate Agency). He played last season at Cactus Tbilisi in Georgian Superleague. In 32 games he had 14.9ppg, 12.8rpg (leader !!!) and 1.7bpg. Florveus helped them to make it to the semifinals. A very impressive season as he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Georgian League Import Player of the Year, Center of the Year and named to 1st Team.
He has played on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Florveus has played previously professionally in Germany (s Oliver Baskets and Wuerzburg), Japan (Tokyo Cinq Reves) and Romania (Timba Timosoara).
He attended University of Georgia until 2013 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player.
Libobasquet Round 6: Vikingos defeat Univ. San Simon in the closest game of the week - 15 days ago
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The most exciting game of round 6 in the Libobasquet took place in Tarija. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Univ. San Simon (4-2) to third ranked Vikingos (4-2) 92-89 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Univ. San Simon. Vikingos have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Univ. San Simon. Vikingos' supporters look forward to an exci... [read more]
The most exciting game of round 6 in the Libobasquet took place in Tarija. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Univ. San Simon (4-2) to third ranked Vikingos (4-2) 92-89 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Univ. San Simon. Vikingos have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Univ. San Simon. Vikingos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tarija to the arena La Salle Tarija. Important game to mention about took place in Sucre. Sixth ranked Amistad (1-4) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked CAN Oruro (1-5) 88-86 in the fight for the fifth place. Amistad left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with La Salle Cochabamba and AND1 La Paz. It was CAN Oruro's fourth loss in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. Amistad will play against higher ranked UAGRM (#4) in Santa Cruz in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. CAN Oruro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Oruro to the arena Carl A-Z. The game between Top Four teams took place in Potosi. Top-ranked host Calero (5-0) smashed 4th ranked Penarol (2-4) 127-72. Undefeated Calero have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record, which they share with Pichincha. Penarol lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. Calero will meet league's leader Pichincha on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Penarol will play against AND1 La Paz and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between Top Four teams took place in Santa Cruz. Second-best host UAGRM (2-2) lost to top-ranked Pichincha (5-0) 80-67. Pichincha have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record, which they share with Calero. UAGRM at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. Pichincha's next round opponent will be league's leader Calero in Potosi and it will be for sure the game of the week. UAGRM will play on the road against Amistad in Sucre and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Cochabamba was also quite interesting. Third ranked La Salle Tarija (3-2) played at the court of 6th ranked La Salle Cochabamba (1-4). La Salle Tarija defeated La Salle Cochabamba 107-95 on Friday. La Salle Tarija moved-up to second place. Loser La Salle Cochabamba dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. La Salle Tarija's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tarija Vikingos.
In the last game of round 6 AND1 La Paz lost to Carl A-Z on the opponent's court 75-88.
The game in Cochabamba was also quite interesting. Third ranked La Salle Tarija (3-2) played at the court of 6th ranked La Salle Cochabamba (1-4). La Salle Tarija defeated La Salle Cochabamba 107-95 on Friday. La Salle Tarija moved-up to second place. Loser La Salle Cochabamba dropped to the fifth position with four games lost. La Salle Tarija's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tarija Vikingos.
The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked AND1 La Paz's (1-4) road loss to fourth ranked Carl A-Z (2-2) 75-88 on Friday. Carl A-Z moved-up to third place, which they share with UAGRM. Loser AND1 La Paz keeps the fifth position with four games lost. Carl A-Z's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Oruro CAN Oruro.
Important game to mention about took place in Sucre. Sixth ranked Amistad (1-4) saved a 2-point victory at home edging 5th ranked CAN Oruro (1-5) 88-86 in the fight for the fifth place. Amistad left bottom position moving up to fifth place, which they share with La Salle Cochabamba and AND1 La Paz. It was CAN Oruro's fourth loss in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with five games lost. Amistad will play against higher ranked UAGRM (#4) in Santa Cruz in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. CAN Oruro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Oruro to the arena Carl A-Z.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Potosi. Top-ranked host Calero (5-0) smashed 4th ranked Penarol (2-4) 127-72. Calero have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record, which they share with Pichincha. Penarol lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with four games lost. Calero will meet league's leader Pichincha on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Penarol will play against AND1 La Paz and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Santa Cruz. Second-best host UAGRM (2-2) lost to top-ranked Pichincha (5-0) 80-67. Pichincha have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 5-0 record, which they share with Calero. UAGRM at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. Pichincha's next round opponent will be league's leader Calero in Potosi and it will be for sure the game of the week. UAGRM will play on the road against Amistad in Sucre and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The most exciting game of round 6 in the Libobasquet took place in Tarija. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of second-best Univ. San Simon (4-2) to third ranked Vikingos (4-2) 92-89 in the game for the second place. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Univ. San Simon. Vikingos have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with defeated Univ. San Simon. Vikingos' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Tarija to the arena La Salle Tarija.
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