The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
The most exciting game of round 15 in the NBB took place in Mogi das Cruzes. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best Uberlandia (11-3) to fifteenth ranked Mogi (5-9) 83-81 on Thursday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Uberlandia. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 28-18. But Uberlandia won second period 21-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Mogi won last quarter 18-18. They made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. It was a good game for the former international center Babby Araujo (211-80, college: BYU) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Caio Ranches (192-87) contributed with 16 points for the winners. American forward Robert Day (197-82, college: W.Oregon) answered with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Uberlandia. Mogi moved-up to fourteenth place. Uberlandia at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Mogi are looking forward to face higher ranked Vivo/Franca (#4) in Sao Paulo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Uberlandia will play on the road against Sao Jose/Vinac and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a home loss of third ranked Pinheiros (10-4) against twelfth ranked Liga Sorocaba (6-7) on Thursday night. Host Pinheiros was defeated by Liga Sorocaba in Sao Paolo 94-77. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pinheiros. It was a great evening for American guard Kenny Dawkins (175-87, college: Lamar) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points. Desmond Holloway helped adding 27 points. The best for the losing side was American guard Joe Smith (193-77, college: Al.-Huntsville) with 20 points and 9 assists. Liga Sorocaba have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Minas. Pinheiros at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Liga Sorocaba will play against higher ranked Paulistano (#9) in Sao Paolo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pinheiros will play at home against Paschoalotto/Bauru (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track. An interesting game was also a 21-point surprising road defeat of 4th ranked Vivo/Franca in a game versus Sao Jose/Vinac (#7) 87-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vivo/Franca. It was an exceptional evening for Fulvio de Assis who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Jhonatan Luz dos Santos came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Vivo/Franca in the defeat. Sao Jose/Vinac (9-6) moved-up to sixth place. Loser Vivo/Franca keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Sao Jose/Vinac will meet at home league's second-placed Uberlandia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vivo/Franca will play against Mogi in Mogi das Cruzes and hope to secure a win. Bottom-ranked Tijuca TC managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of ten consecutive loses. This time they edged sixteenth-ranked Palmeiras in Sao Paulo 79-77. The best player for the winners was Arnaldinho Filho who scored 18 points and 4 assists. Tijuca TC (2-12) moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Palmeiras and Suzano. Palmeiras lost ninth consecutive game. Tijuca TC's next round opponent will be Suzano (#17) in Sao Paulo. NBB top team - Flamengo (13-0) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked Suzano (2-12) in Sao Paulo 105-74. It was a good game for Marquinhos Vieira who led his team to a victory with 30 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Flamengo have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Suzano lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. Flamengo will face Palmeiras (#16) in Sao Paulo in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Suzano will play at home against Tijuca TC in Rio de Janeiro and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 15: Basquete Cearense beat Vila Velha on the road 94-85. Minas lost to defending champion Brasilia on its own court 86-90. Bauru unfortunately lost to Paulistano in Sao Paolo 73-76. Joinville managed to beat Limeira at home 77-62. Basquete Cearense was defeated by Brasilia on the opponent's court 92-77. Flamengo beat S.Jose/Unimed in a home game 83-75. Pinheiros/Sky won against Palmeiras on the road 94-85.
No shocking result in a game when eighth ranked SKY/Basquete (8-6) beat on the road 14th ranked Vila Velha (4-10) 94-85 on Thursday. The guests started the game with a very strong first quarter 25-12. But Vila Velha won second period 23-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. SKY/Basquete dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Vila Velha's 38 and made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when SKY/Basquete made 9 blocks. It was a good game for point guard Matheus Costa (179-80) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 8 assists. The former international forward Felipe Ribeiro (201-79) contributed with 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four SKY/Basquete players scored in double figures. SKY/Basquete's coach Alberto Bial used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard James Parker (188-81, college: Robert Morris) answered with 22 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and the other American import guard Benzor Simmons (196-88, college: Tenn-Martin) added 23 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) in the effort for Vila Velha. SKY/Basquete maintains eighth place with 8-6 record, which they share with Paulistano. Vila Velha lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth position with ten games lost. SKY/Basquete will face Minas (#11) in Belo Horizonte in the next round. Vila Velha will play at home against Brasilia (#5). Top scorers: Vila Velha: B.Simmons 23+3reb+1ast, J.Parker 22+3reb+2ast, D.Costa 16+4reb, C.Santos 7+5reb+2ast, A.Jemmott 6+1reb+1ast, E.Araujo Gorges 6+4reb+1ast Basquete Cearense: M.Costa 21+3reb+8ast, F.Ribeiro 20+8reb+1ast, B.Robinson 18+6reb+2ast, W.Drudi 18+6reb, R.Klafke 9+3reb+2ast, R.Dragovic 6+1reb
Very expected game when 10th ranked Minas (6-7) lost to fifth ranked Brasilia (9-3) in Belo Horizonte 86-90 on Thursday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 24-22. But Minas won second period 20-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Brasilia won last quarter 23-20. They made 19-of-20 free shots (95.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Minas' players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Brasilia made 12 blocks. It was a good game for international forward Guilherme Giovannoni (202-80, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 5 rebounds. International guard Alex Ribeiro (191-80, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Brasilia's coach Jose Carlos Vidal used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Jermaine Beal (191-87, college: Vanderbilt) answered with 23 points and center Rafael Mineiro Rodrigues (213-87) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Minas. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Brasilia have a solid series of three victories in a row. Defending champion maintains fifth place with 9-3 record. Minas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost. Brasilia will face Vila Velha (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Minas will play against SKY/Basquete (#8) in Aldeota and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Minas: J.Beal 23+1reb+2ast, D.Nunes 13+4reb+1ast, B.Nardi Duarte 13+1reb+1ast, R.Mineiro Rodrigues 13+5reb+1ast, R.Pinto 12+3reb, M.Borders 6+2ast Brasilia: G.Giovannoni 20+5reb+3ast, A.Ribeiro 18+5reb+4ast, A.Silva 14+3reb+3ast, A.Alves 12+1reb+1ast, P.Prestes 12+6reb+2ast, M.Cipriano 6+2reb
There was a small surprise when ninth ranked Paulistano (8-6) edged 6th ranked Paschoalotto/Bauru (8-5) in Sao Paolo 76-73 on Thursday. The hosts trailed by 8 points after three quarters before their 24-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. It was a good game for power forward Renato Carbonari (204-87) who led his team to a victory with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Guard Pedro Lima (190-87) contributed with 18 points and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Five Paulistano players scored in double figures. International guard Larry Taylor (185-80, college: Missouri Western, agency: Veracity Sports, LLC) answered with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Pilar Alves (200-84) added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Paschoalotto/Bauru. Paulistano moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Basquete Cearense. Loser Paschoalotto/Bauru dropped to the seventh position with five games lost. Paulistano will face Liga Sorocaba (#10) in Sorocabana in the next round. Top scorers: Bauru: L.Taylor 21+6reb+4ast, P.Alves 13+10reb, R.Fischer 10+5ast, J.Agba 9+5reb+1ast, D.Coleman 7+3reb, G.Pereira 5+2reb+3ast Paulistano: P.Lima 18+2reb+4ast, S.Toyloy 13+4reb, E.Corazza 13+4reb+6ast, R.Carbonari 13+9reb+4ast, A.Oliveira 11+4reb+1ast, W.Mattos 6+4reb
An interesting game was also a 21-point surprising road defeat of 4th ranked Vivo/Franca in a game versus Sao Jose/Vinac (#7) 87-66. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Vivo/Franca. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 11-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 87-66. Sao Jose/Vinac shot 61.8 percent from the field. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Vivo/Franca's players. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Sao Jose/Vinac made 9 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for the former international guard Fulvio de Assis (187-81) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Spanish swingman Alvaro Calvo (203-83, agency: Dynamics Global Management) accounted for 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Four Sao Jose/Vinac players scored in double figures. The former international swingman Jhonatan Luz dos Santos (196-87) came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds and center Douglas Kurtz (213-87, college: Hawaii) added 17 points respectively for Vivo/Franca in the defeat. Sao Jose/Vinac (9-6) moved-up to sixth place. Loser Vivo/Franca keeps the fourth position with five games lost. Sao Jose/Vinac will meet at home league's second-placed Uberlandia in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Vivo/Franca will play against Mogi in Mogi das Cruzes and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Franca: D.Kurtz 17+4reb, J.Luz dos Santos 13+8reb+1ast, L.Meindl 12+3reb+2ast, L.Mariano 8, J.Froehlich 5+4reb+1ast, J.Pablo Figueroa 5+4reb+4ast S.Jose/Unimed: F.de Assis 18+3reb+13ast, A.Calvo 12+7reb+1ast, A.Laws 10+2reb+5ast, E.Camilo 10+3reb, I.Parisotto 9+2reb+4ast, J.Antonio 9+2reb
NBB top team - Flamengo (13-0) had no problems winning another game on Thursday. This time they crushed seventeenth ranked Suzano (2-12) in Sao Paulo 105-74. The game without a history. Flamengo led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Suzano's 38 and made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Suzano 40-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Flamengo made 9 blocks. It was a good game for the former international forward Marquinhos Vieira (207-84) who led his team to a victory with 30 points. The former international forward Olivinha Rodriguez (202-83) contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Forward Ricardo Gaspar (202-84) answered with 11 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Andre Pizzolato (179-92) added 13 points in the effort for Suzano. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Flamengo have an impressive series of thirteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Suzano lost ninth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. Flamengo will face Palmeiras (#16) in Sao Paulo in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Suzano will play at home against Tijuca TC in Rio de Janeiro and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Suzano: A.Pizzolato 13+3reb+2ast, R.Gaspar 11+7reb+1ast, R.Fusco 11+2reb+2ast, J.Campos 10+3reb+3ast, P.Nery 10+2reb+1ast, R.Da Silva 8+2reb Flamengo: M.Vieira 30+2reb, V.Benite 19+4ast, E.Machado 14+1reb, C.Silveira 14+8reb+1ast, O.Rodriguez 13+15reb+2ast, K.Mensah 11+5ast
Bottom-ranked Tijuca TC managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of ten consecutive loses. This time they edged sixteenth-ranked Palmeiras in Sao Paulo 79-77. Palmeiras was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Tijuca TC made 24-of-28 charity shots (85.7 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Palmeiras helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Arnaldinho Filho (187-78) who scored 18 points and 4 assists. Power forward Rodrigo Bahia Bispo (206-79) chipped in 11 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was the former international power forward Tiago Lima (201-81) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds and American forward Antwaine Wiggins (200-88, college: Charleston, agency: Two Points) added 16 points respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tijuca TC (2-12) moved-up to sixteenth place, which they share with Palmeiras and Suzano. Palmeiras lost ninth consecutive game. Tijuca TC's next round opponent will be Suzano (#17) in Sao Paulo. Top scorers: Palmeiras: T.Lima 17+12reb+2ast, G.Pereira 17+1reb, A.Wiggins 16+3reb+1ast, C.Brown 10+4reb+6ast, A.Pecos 8+5reb+3ast, F.Coloneze 7+7reb+2ast Tijuca TC: A.Filho 18+3reb+4ast, R.McLemore 14+4reb+2ast, R.Bahia Bispo 11+8reb+1ast, C.Araujo 10+5reb, B.Langsdorff 9+4reb+4ast, R.Leichtweis 8+4reb
There was a minor upset when 11th ranked Winner/Limeira (6-9) lost on the road to thirteenth ranked Joinville (6-9) 77-62 on Thursday. The game was mostly controlled by Joinville. Winner/Limeira was better in fourth quarter 19-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Joinville made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. It was a good game for naturalized Italian guard Thyago Aleo (188-89) who led his team to a victory with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Victor De Souza (182-92) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Center Daniel Castellar (202-83) answered with 13 points and 8 rebounds and American guard Omar Carter (195-88, college: Appalachian St.) added 13 points in the effort for Winner/Limeira. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Joinville moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Limeira. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest. Top scorers: Limeira: O.Carter 13+4reb, D.Castellar 13+8reb+1ast, R.Ramon 11+2reb+1ast, D.Pinheiro 9+1reb+1ast, H.Vitor Lima 6+2reb+1ast, D.Barba 5+1reb+1ast Joinville: V.De Souza 18+3reb+2ast, T.Aleo 16+7reb+3ast, D.Prado 15+3reb+3ast, D.Conceicao 9+5reb+3ast, T.Mathias 8+10reb, R.Probst 4+8reb
The most exciting game of round 15 in the NBB took place in Mogi das Cruzes. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of second-best Uberlandia (11-3) to fifteenth ranked Mogi (5-9) 83-81 on Thursday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Uberlandia. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 28-18. But Uberlandia won second period 21-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Mogi won last quarter 18-18. They made 20-of-24 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. It was a good game for the former international center Babby Araujo (211-80, college: BYU) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Caio Ranches (192-87) contributed with 16 points for the winners. American forward Robert Day (197-82, college: W.Oregon) answered with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international center Jose Estevam Ferreira (211-78) added 10 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Uberlandia. Four Mogi and five Uberlandia players scored in double figures. Mogi moved-up to fourteenth place. Uberlandia at the other side keeps the second position with three games lost. Mogi are looking forward to face higher ranked Vivo/Franca (#4) in Sao Paulo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Uberlandia will play on the road against Sao Jose/Vinac and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Uberlandia: R.Day 23+6reb+4ast, L.Felipe Gruber 13+3reb, A.Parisotto 12+6reb, L.Cipolini 11+5reb+1ast, J.Estevam Ferreira 10+11reb+1ast, H.Garcia 10+4reb+4ast Mogi das Cruzes: B.Araujo 24+8reb+1ast, C.Ranches 16+1reb+3ast, G.Lima 15+2reb+1ast, G.Filipin 11+3reb+1ast, M.Riddick 8+1reb+1ast, T.Gehrke 6+10reb+2ast
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Pinheiros (10-4) against twelfth ranked Liga Sorocaba (6-7) on Thursday night. Host Pinheiros was defeated by Liga Sorocaba in Sao Paolo 94-77. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Pinheiros. Pinheiros was ahead by 5 points after three quarters before a 38-16 charge of Liga Sorocaba, which allowed them to win the game. They made 32-of-35 charity shots (91.4 percent) during the game, while Pinheiros only scored fourteen points from the stripe. Liga Sorocaba brought some defensive toughness making 9 blocks. Pinheiros was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a great evening for American guard Kenny Dawkins (175-87, college: Lamar) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points. His fellow American import guard Desmond Holloway (190-88, college: Co.Carolina) helped adding 27 points. The best for the losing side was American guard Joe Smith (193-77, college: Al.-Huntsville) with 20 points and 9 assists and the former international power forward Mineiro Ferreira (208-88) scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Pinheiros players scored in double figures. Liga Sorocaba have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Minas. Pinheiros at the other side keeps the third position with four games lost. Liga Sorocaba will play against higher ranked Paulistano (#9) in Sao Paolo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Pinheiros will play at home against Paschoalotto/Bauru (#7) and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Pinheiros/Sky: J.Smith 20+1reb+9ast, M.Dornelles 19+5reb+1ast, M.Ferreira 15+7reb+4ast, S.Stallworth 12+7reb+3ast, G.Araujo 7+3reb+1ast, L.Dias 2 Liga Sorocaba: K.Dawkins 28+3reb+3ast, D.Holloway 27+4reb, A.Neto 10+5reb+1ast, E.Soro 9+2reb+1ast, E.Lacerda 9+6reb+1ast, R.de Bem 8+7reb+1ast
Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Brasilia (9-3) defeated at home 8th ranked SKY/Basquete (8-6) 92-77 on Tuesday. The game was mostly controlled by Brasilia. SKY/Basquete was better in third quarter 26-23. But 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 Brasilia made 9 blocks. It was a good game for the former international point guard Welington Dos Santos (185-81) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 blocks. International guard Alex Ribeiro (191-80, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 14 points and 4 blocks for the winners. The former international power forward William Drudi (206-81) answered with 17 points and 5 rebounds and the former international forward Rogerio Klafke (201-71) added 14 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for SKY/Basquete. Five Brasilia and four SKY/Basquete players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Brasilia. Defending champion maintains fifth place with 9-3 record. Loser SKY/Basquete keeps the eighth position with six games lost. Brasilia will face Vila Velha (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. SKY/Basquete will play against Minas (#11) in Belo Horizonte. Top scorers: Basquete Cearense: W.Drudi 17+5reb+2ast, F.Ribeiro 15+7reb, G.Schneider 15+2reb+1ast, R.Klafke 14+7reb+2ast, A.Machado 6+1reb+1ast, E.de Oliveira 4+12reb+2ast Brasilia: W.Dos Santos 23+5reb+10ast, A.Ribeiro 14+4reb+3ast, A.Silva 13+3reb+3ast, G.Giovannoni 13+5reb+1ast, M.Cipriano 12+3reb+2ast, R.Reis 6+3reb
There was no surprise when 7th ranked Sao Jose/Vinac (9-6) lost to leader Flamengo (13-0) in Rio de Janeiro 75-83 on Monday. Sao Jose/Vinac was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Flamengo made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Flamengo made 8 blocks. It was a good game for the former international forward Olivinha Rodriguez (202-83) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds. The former international forward Marquinhos Vieira (207-84) contributed with 17 points and 5 assists for the winners. Four Flamengo players scored in double figures. The former international power forward Jefferson Antonio (207-83) answered with 31 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Fulvio de Assis (187-81) added 16 points in the effort for Sao Jose/Vinac. The victory was the thirteenth consecutive win for Flamengo. They maintain first place with 13-0 record. Loser Sao Jose/Vinac dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. Flamengo will face Palmeiras (#16) in Sao Paulo in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Sao Jose/Vinac will play at home against the league's second-placed Uberlandia (#2). Top scorers: S.Jose/Unimed: J.Antonio 31+7reb, F.de Assis 16+4reb+3ast, A.Laws 15+1reb+2ast, A.Calvo 5+1reb, I.Parisotto 2+1reb, C.Delben 2+2reb+1ast Flamengo: M.Vieira 17+4reb+5ast, E.Machado 16+3reb+3ast, O.Rodriguez 15+14reb, V.Benite 12+2reb, C.Silveira 9+3reb, K.Mensah 9+1reb+2ast
No shocking result in a game when third ranked Pinheiros (10-4) beat 16th ranked Palmeiras (2-12) in Sao Paulo 94-85 on Tuesday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Palmeiras won fourth quarter 17-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Pinheiros made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. It was a good game for naturalized American Shamell Stallworth (196-80, college: USF, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with 19 points and 8 rebounds. American guard Joe Smith (193-77, college: Al.-Huntsville) contributed with 21 points for the winners. Pinheiros' coach Claudio Mortari used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The former international center Fernando Coloneze (207-78) answered with 19 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Guto Pereira (190-83) added 23 points in the effort for Palmeiras. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Pinheiros. They maintain third place with 10-4 record having just two points less than leader Flamengo. Palmeiras lost their ninth game in a row. They keep the sixteenth position with 12 games lost. Pinheiros will face Paschoalotto/Bauru (#7) at home in the next round. Palmeiras will play against the league's leader Flamengo (#1) in Rio de Janeiro. Top scorers: Palmeiras: G.Pereira 23+1reb+1ast, F.Coloneze 19+7reb+3ast, G.Scaglia 12+2reb+3ast, A.Pecos 11+3reb+3ast, M.Vinicius 10+6reb+2ast, T.Lima 6+5reb+2ast Pinheiros/Sky: J.Smith 21+4reb+2ast, S.Stallworth 19+8reb+3ast, P.Boracini 16+5reb+1ast, M.Ferreira 15+5reb+1ast, G.Araujo 12, M.Dornelles 7
Andre Bresolin renews contract with Caerense - May 23, 2013
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Caerense have re-signed the deal with one of the teams best performers Andre Bresolin (195-G/F-87). The forward joined Caerense at the start of the season. He notched 12.1 points, 3.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 block per game in NBB. Andre Bresolin helped Caerense occupy the 7th overall position in the regular season as they made it into playoffs. Previously Andre Bresolin played for Joinville, Pinheiros/Sky, Araraquara. He was the member of the Brazilian University National Team [read more]
Caerense have re-signed the deal with one of the teams best performers Andre Bresolin (195-G/F-87). The forward joined Caerense at the start of the season. He notched 12.1 points, 3.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 block per game in NBB. Andre Bresolin helped Caerense occupy the 7th overall position in the regular season as they made it into playoffs. Previously Andre Bresolin played for Joinville, Pinheiros/Sky, Araraquara. He was the member of the Brazilian University National Team. Andre Bresolin earned All-World University Games Honourable Mention in 2009. The forward was also the part of the Brazilian National Team at the South American Championship in Colombia in 2010. Brazil won Gold at the tournament. Andre Bresolin posted 0.7 points per game at the tourney.
Rafael Hettsheimer selected the top Brazilian playing abroad in last week's games - May 21, 2013
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We bring you last week's top performances from Brazilians 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 former international center Rafael Hettsheimer (206-86). Heto an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams Lagun Aro GBC in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night's game.
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We bring you last week's top performances from Brazilians 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 former international center Rafael Hettsheimer (206-86, currently plays in Spain). He led Real Madrid to an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams Lagun Aro GBC (8-26) crushing them 100-67 in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night's game.
Hettsheimer recorded 12 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 22 minutes on the court.
Real Madrid (30-4) is placed first in the ACB.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
It's Hettsheimer's first season with the team.
This year he averages: 4.8ppg, 1.9rpg, 2FGP: 52.7%, 3FGP: 31.0% and FT: 77.8% in the 22 games he played so far.
Hettsheimer has a dual citizenship: Brazilian and Spanish.
He played for the Brazilian senior national team two years ago.
#2. Second place goes to an international power forward Tiago Splitter (211-85, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in NBA). Splitter led San Antonio Spurs to a victory against the Golden State Warriors (47-35) 94-82 in the NBA last Thursday.
He scored 14 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
The San Antonio Spurs have a solid 58-24 record this season.
Splitter has relatively good stats this year: 9.8ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.6apg, 2FGP: 55.9%(332-594) and FT: 73.3%.
He is another player who holds two passports: Brazilian and Spanish.
Splitter is in the roster of the Brazilian senior national team.
#3. The Brazilian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international point guard Marcelinho Huertas (191-83, agency: Edge Sports, currently plays in Spain). He contributed to a 1-point Regal FC Barcelona's victory against one of league's weakest teams Lagun Aro GBC (8-26) 90-89 in the Spanish ACB on Thursday night.
Huertas recorded 8 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 17 minutes.
Regal FC Barcelona (23-11) is placed third in the ACB.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
This year Huertas' overall stats are: 9.1ppg, 2.3rpg, 3.7apg, 2FGP: 44.9%, 3FGP: 41.0% and FT: 87.1% in the 34 games.
He has both Brazilian and Italian nationalities.
Huertas is also a member of the Brazilian senior national team.
#4. Point guard Raul Neto (186-92, currently plays in Spain) faced previously mentioned Marcelinho Huertas in the Spanish ACB last game.
Neto, who plays in the Spanish ACB could not help Lagun Aro GBC (8-26) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Lagun Aro GBC was edged 90-89 at home by the much higher-ranked (#3) Regal FC Barcelona.
Neto was the top scorer with 25 points. He also added 6 passes in 32 minutes.
It was Lagun Aro GBC's seventh consecutive loss in a row.
The Regular Season already ended.
This year Neto's total stats are: 8.5ppg, 2.4rpg and 2.9apg in the 34 games.
He is also Brazilian national team player.
#5. Former international power forward Joao Paulo Batista (207-81, college: Gonzaga, currently plays in France) contributed to a Le Mans' victory against the closely-ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (18-12) 63-55 in the French ProA on Thursday night.
Batista scored 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
Le Mans Sarthe Basket (16-14) is placed sixth in the ProA.
Batista is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fifth year in Le Mans' roster.
This season he has relatively solid stats: 10.6ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.6apg.
Batista used to play for the Brazilian national team
three years ago.
#6. Swingman Jonathan Tavernari (198-87, college: BYU, currently plays in Italy), who plays in the Italian Lega2 (second division) was not able to help Givova Scafati (14-14) in their last game on Monday. Despite Tavernari's good performance Givova Scafati was defeated 83-72 on the road by the higher-ranked Tuscany Pistoia (#3).
He was the second best scorer with 14 points. Tavernari also added 7 rebounds.
Tavernari has averaged so far 8.3ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.2spg.
He is a former international player as he played for the Brazilian senior team three years ago.
#7. International point guard Rafael Freire (188-92, currently plays in Spain) managed to help Blusens Monbus Obradoiro CAB in a victory against the closely-ranked Gescrap BB (19-15) 79-73 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night.
Freire recorded only 3 points and added 6 passes in 10 minutes.
Blusens Monbus Obradoiro CAB (18-16) is placed eighth in the ACB.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important.
Freire has averaged so far 3.4ppg, 1.7rpg and 3.1apg in the 34 games.
He is also Brazilian national team player.
#8. Center Lucas Nogueira (213-92, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for one of league's weakest teams Asefa Estudiantes (15-19) in their game against FIATC Joventut (16-18) in the Spanish ACB.
Nogueira recorded only 4 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Asefa Estudiantes was crushed 112-75 in Badalona by the higher-ranked FIATC Joventut (#11).
The Regular Season already ended.
Nogueira has averaged so far 5.4ppg, 3.4rpg and 1.1bpg.
He used to play for the Brazilian national team
back in 2011.
#9. Former University international point guard Scott Machado (185-90, college: Iona, currently plays in NBA) faced previously mentioned Tiago Splitter in the NBA last game.
Machado couldn't help the Golden State Warriors (47-35) in their game against the San Antonio Spurs (58-24). He cannot count Thursday's game as one of the best ones.
Machado scored only 1 points in 1 minutes on the court.
The Golden State Warriors lost 82-94 in San Antonio to the Spurs.
This year Machado averages just 1.0ppg in the three games.
He is a naturalized American.
Machado used to play for the Brazilian university national team
two years ago.
Strangely he has never played in Brazil.
The list of other players, who all have Brazilian passport but never been selected to any of Brazilian national teams:
#1.Vitor Faverani (211-C-88, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Assignia Manresa (6-28) crushing them 90-59 in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night's game.
He recorded 10 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks.
Valencia Basket (22-12) is placed fourth in the ACB.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Faverani is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Valencia Basket's roster.
Faverani's total stats this season are: 8.6ppg and 4.3rpg.
#2.Atila Santos (208-C-83, agency: Warren Sports International, college: Minnesota St., currently plays in Bulgaria) led Balkan to a victory against the closely-ranked Levski Sofia (23-4) 92-80 in the Bulgarian NBL in Wednesday night's game.
He recorded 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 20 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Balkan Botevgrad (18-9) is placed third in the NBL.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
Santos belongs to league's best rebounders (ranked #4) and also on the list of best blockers (fourth place).
He has very reliable stats this year: 10.8ppg, 8.7rpg, 1.2apg and 1.1bpg in the 32 games he played so far.
#3.Jazreel de Jesus (186-G, college: W.Oklahoma St. JC, currently plays in Puerto Rico), who plays in the Puerto Rican BSN could not help Leones (12-0) to beat Quebradillas (12-10).
de Jesus recorded 6 points.
his team was crushed 110-87 on the road by the lower-ranked Quebradillas (#4).
This season de Jesus averages only 2.9ppg.
NBB Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Uberlandia advance into the Finals - May 20, 2013
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Flamengo - S.Jose/Unimed 106-86
Flamengo bettered Sao Jose/Unimed at home court to take 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series. The game without a history. Flamengo led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Flamengo especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55 [read more]
Flamengo bettered Sao Jose/Unimed at home court to take 2-1 lead in the best-of-five semifinal series. The game without a history. Flamengo led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They made 18-of-22 charity shots (81.8 percent) during the game. It was a great shooting night for Flamengo especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. Sao Jose/Vinac was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for the former international center Caio Silveira (211-87, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds. The former international Olivinha Rodriguez (202-83) contributed with 18 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international power forward Murilo Becker (210-83) answered with 20 points and 6 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) and the former international point guard Fulvio de Assis (186-81) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 blocks in the effort for Sao Jose/Vinac. Five Flamengo and four Sao Jose/Vinac players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Flamengo: O.Rodriguez 18+5reb+1ast, M.Vieira 17+1reb+3ast, E.Machado 15+1reb+1ast, V.Benite 14+3reb+1ast, C.Silveira 14+10reb+3ast, G.Yeye Torres 9+1reb+2ast S.Jose/Unimed: M.Becker 20+6reb+1ast, D.Stefanelli 16+3reb+1ast, J.Antonio 16+3reb+1ast, F.de Assis 14+7reb+2ast, E.Camilo 6+2reb, C.Delben 6+3reb
Uberlandia completed the sweep of Bauru edging those at home court for the second straight time. The hosts trailed by 7 points at the halftime before their 39-29 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Uberlandia looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international guard Valtinho Silva (187-77) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 assists. International power forward Lucas Cipolini (206-86, college: BYU-Hawaii) chipped in 19 points and 7 rebounds. Five Uberlandia players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian-American power forward Jefferson Agba (209-80, college: Embry Riddle) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and international forward Guilherme Pereira (190-91) added 24 points respectively. Top scorers: Uberlandia: L.Cipolini 19+7reb, R.Day 17+3reb+2ast, V.Silva 15+3reb+14ast, R.Collum 11+4reb+4ast, L.Felipe Gruber 11+5reb+1ast, L.Klassmann 7+2reb Bauru: G.Pereira 24+1reb+1ast, J.Agba 19+10reb, L.Taylor 9+5reb+8ast, P.Alves 8+3reb+3ast, R.Fischer 8+6reb+4ast, A.Mosso 7+3reb
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