Brazil recorded the first win at the international tournament in Villeneuve. They overcame China on the final day of the tourney. Clarissa Dos Santos (186-C-88) notched 20 points and 17 rebounds to dominate the floor. Brazil surged ahead early in the encounter. They posted a 24:18 lead ten minutes into the game. China however answered with a stifling defence in the second term. The Asian powerhouse limited their opponents to 7 points in the period to gain a 3-point halftime lead 34:31. Brazil managed to deny the deficit in the third term. The teams entered the fourth frame tied at 52. Brazil held China to 10 points in the fourth quarter and rolled to the victory at the end. Adriana Pinto (169-G-78) had 17 points, while Karla da Costa (172-G-78) added 14 points in the victory. Miao LiJie (180-G-81) answered with 17 points for China. Zeng Meiling (191-C-88) had 9 points in the loss.
Iziane Castro Marques (ex Maranhao) joins Connecticut Sun - Jun 11, 2013
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Connecticut Sun agreed terms with 31-year old Brazilian international swingman Iziane Castro Marques (182-71kg-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas). She just played at Maranhao in Brazilian LBF league. In 9 games she was the best scorer with impressive 20.8ppg and averaged 6.7rpg, 2.1apg and 1.3spg this season. Castro Marques' team made it to the LBF Semifinals. She was voted Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian LBF 1st Team in 2012 and 2013 [read more]
Connecticut Sun agreed terms with 31-year old Brazilian international swingman Iziane Castro Marques (182-71kg-82, agency: Josep and Nicolas). She just played at Maranhao in Brazilian LBF league. In 9 games she was the best scorer with impressive 20.8ppg and averaged 6.7rpg, 2.1apg and 1.3spg this season. Castro Marques' team made it to the LBF Semifinals. She was voted Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian LBF 1st Team in 2012 and 2013. Castro Marques was also a member of Brazilian international program for some years. She played for Brazilian Senior National Team between 2001 and 2012 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2000. Castro Marques also represented Brazil at the Panamerican Games in Guadalajara (Mexico) two years ago. Her team won Bronze and her stats at that event were 5 games: Score-3 (17.4ppg), 3.8rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 42.4%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 70.4%. Castro Marques is quite experienced player. She has played also professionally in France (Villeneuve D'Ascq), Latvia, Poland (Wisla Can-Pak), Russia (Spartak Vidnoye), Spain (Extrugasa), Turkey (Besiktas), WNBA (Washington Mystics, Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream) and Brazil (Ourinhos). On Castro Marques:
'Izi' is very quick and has a great first step. She can create her own shot and can score from all over the court. She also is a team player who possesses a great attitude.
Reze Tournament: Brazil thump Poland to earn fifth position - Jun 10, 2013
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Brazil U19 - Poland U19 63:36
Brazil wrapped up their Reze international tournament campaign on a high note. They overcame Polish counterparts to occupy the fifth overall position. Isabela Ramona (178-F-94) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds to lead the Latin American team.
Brazil held Poland to 6 points in the opening frame to gain an 8-point lead. Brazil opened the second period on a 6:0 run to boost the gap to double-digits [read more]
Brazil U19 - Poland U19 63:36
Brazil wrapped up their Reze international tournament campaign on a high note. They overcame Polish counterparts to occupy the fifth overall position. Isabela Ramona (178-F-94) produced 16 points and 8 rebounds to lead the Latin American team. Brazil held Poland to 6 points in the opening frame to gain an 8-point lead. Brazil opened the second period on a 6:0 run to boost the gap to double-digits. Poland were able to narrow the deficit at 9-point mark at halftime 16:25. Brazil finished the third period strong to open a 13-point lead. They went on a 17:4 surge early in the fourth frame and sealed the win at the end. Maria De Oliveira notched 11 points and 9 rebounds, while Guimaraes added 8 points for the winners. Karina Szybala (180-F-93) responded with 9 points for Poland. Karolina Puss (178-SG-94) had 8 points in the loss.
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