#1. This week's number one is an experienced international center Nene Hilario (211-82, currently plays in NBA). He was the major contributor in a Houston Rockets' victory against the Denver Nuggets (38-42) 110-104 in the NBA in Wednesday night's game.
Hilario recorded 16 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 24 minutes on the court.
The Houston Rockets have a solid 54-27 record this season.
His team will play only one more game in the NBA Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
It's Hilario's first year with the team.
Hilario has relatively good stats this season: 9.1ppg, 4.2rpg, 2FGP: 62.5%(238-381), 3FGP: 33.3% and FT: 59.0% in 66 games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the Brazilian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international shooting guard Vitor Benite (194-90, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Spain). Benite could not help one of league's weakest teams UCAM Murcia (10-16) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his very good performance UCAM Murcia was crushed 109-84 on the road by the higher-ranked Movil Estudiantes (#11).
Benite was the second best scorer with 15 points.
This season Benite has relatively solid stats: 12.1ppg, 1.9rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 48.7%, 3FGP: 41.5% and FT: 78.3%.
He is in the roster of the Brazilian senior national team.
#3. The Brazilian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Augusto Lima (207-91, currently plays in Lithuania). Lima contributed to an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams Nevezis (6-24) crushing them 82-54 in the Lithuanian LKL on Sunday night.
He scored 6 points, had 4 rebounds and made 2 blocks in only 11 minutes.
B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (27-3) is placed first in the LKL.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Lima's first season with the team.
This year Lima averages: 6.1ppg, 4.5rpg, 2FGP: 67.7%(67-99) and FT: 48.5% in 27 games.
He is also a member of the Brazilian senior national team.
#4. Point guard Scott Machado (186-90, college: Iona, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help La ICL Manresa (4-22) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Machado's good performance the bottom-ranked La ICL Manresa was crushed 94-73 in Valencia by the leading Basket.
He recorded 12 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
Machado's overall stats this season are: 8.2ppg, 2.3rpg, 3.3apg and 1.3spg.
He is a naturalized American.
Machado used to play for the Brazilian national team
back in 2013. Strangely he has never played in Brazil.
#5. Former international center Hatila Passos (211-85, college: N.Mexico St., currently plays in Uruguay) was not able to secure a victory for Malvin (7-7) in their game against Bigua (7-7) in the Uruguayan LUB.
Passos scored only 4 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 31 minutes.
The fourth-placed Malvin (7-7) was edged 86-85 in a derby game by the lower-ranked (#5) Bigua in the Promocional 1 group.
This year Passos' overall stats are: 9.1ppg, 10.5rpg and 1.1apg in 30 games.
He used to play for the Brazilian national team
seven years ago.
#6. Power forward Cristiano Felicio (206-92, college: Oregon, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Chicago Bulls (40-41) in their game against the Brooklyn Nets (20-61) in the NBA.
Felicio recorded 6 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Chicago Bulls (40-41) were edged 107-106 in Brooklyn by the Nets.
His team will play only one more game in the NBA Regular Season. And now that game is very crucial.
Felicio's total stats this season are: 4.8ppg and 4.7rpg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Brazilian National Team roster.
#7. International forward Leonardo Demetrio (203-94, currently plays in Spain) led Lleida Basquet to a victory over the closely-ranked Araberri (13-18) 88-80 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Friday night's game.
Demetrio was MVP of the game. He recorded 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in a mere 18 minutes.
Actel Forca Lleida (16-15) is placed tenth in the LEB Gold.
They ended the series of three consecutive loses.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important.
Demetrio has reliable stats this year: 10.8ppg and 5.7rpg in 31 games.
He is also Brazilian national team player.
#8. Power forward Tiago Splitter (211-85, also represented by Interperformances, currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Philadelphia 76ers (27-54) in their game against the Brooklyn Nets (20-61) in the NBA.
Splitter scored 6 points.
The Philadelphia 76ers (27-54) were crushed 141-118 in Brooklyn by the Nets.
It was 76ers' seventh consecutive loss in a row.
His team will play only one more game in the NBA Regular Season. And now that game is quite important.
Splitter's total stats this season are: 3.9ppg and 2.4rpg.
He used to play for the Brazilian national team
back in 2014.
#9. Former international small forward Jonathan Tavernari (197-87, college: BYU, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Mens Sana 1871 (13-15) in their game against Tortona (20-8) in the Italian Serie A2 (second division).
Tavernari recorded 6 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Mens Sana 1871 (#12) was defeated 76-66 on the opponent's court by the second-ranked Tortona in the West group.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season.
Tavernari averaged so far 10.4ppg and 4.6rpg.
He used to play for the Brazilian national team
seven years ago.
#10. Point guard Paulinho Boracini (183-84, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Recanati (7-21) in their game against F.Kontatto BO (17-11) in the Italian Serie A2 (second division). Boracini cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones.
He recorded only 3 points in 8 minutes on the court. It was his first game for Recanati this season.
Recanati (#16) lost 71-79 at home to the much higher-ranked (#5) F.Kontatto BO in the East group.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season.
Boracini is a former U21 international player as thirteen years ago he still played for the Brazilian national team.
The list of other players, who all have Brazilian passport but never been selected to any of Brazilian national teams:
#1.Diego Soarez (205-C-87, currently plays in Uruguay). Soarez could not help U Universitario (10-4) to beat Defensor (6-8).
He scored only 4 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 14 minutes.
U Universitario (#2) was crushed 105-80 in a derby game by the lower-ranked (#7) Defensor in the Promocional 1 group.
This year Soarez's total stats are: 3.9ppg and 3.6rpg in 29 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Brazilian and Uruguayan.
#2.Thiago Makluf (210-C-87, currently plays in Lebanon) contributed to a 1-point Al Moutahed's victory against the third-ranked Tadamon (9-14) 102-101 in the Lebanese Pepsi LBL last Thursday.
Makluf scored 7 points in 24 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Group B. Al Moutahed Tripoli (13-10) is placed second.
His team will play only one more game in the Second Stage.
This year Makluf's total stats are: 1.7ppg and 1.7rpg in 15 games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Brazilian and Lebanese.
#3. Experienced Kazuya Hatano (192-F-82, currently plays in Japan) managed to help Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa to win against the sixth-ranked Shiga L-Stars (13-38) 75-73 in the Japanese B League on Saturday night.
Hatano recorded only 2 points.
Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa (25-26) is placed second in West group.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Hatano's total stats this season are: 2.7ppg and 2.6rpg.
He has both Brazilian and Japanese nationalities.
#4.Clement Faroux (188-G-93, currently plays in France) contributed to an easy victory against the ninth-ranked Lourdes-Tarbes (17-15) crushing them 101-81 in the French NM1 (third division) last Friday.
He scored 7 points and added 7 passes.
CEP Lorient (14-18) is placed 14th in the NM1.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season.
Faroux's total stats this season are: 7.7ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.0apg and 1.3spg.
He also holds two passports: Brazilian and French.
Despite Faroux's Brazilian nationality, he previously played for the French U18 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Brazilian team.
#5.Leandro Miranda (205-C-91, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a Ponferrada CDP's victory against the seventh-ranked Naron (13-11) 84-77 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) on Saturday night.
Miranda scored 7 points, had 4 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 15 minutes.
Residencia Las Encinas CDP Ponferrada (15-9) is placed sixth in Group A-B.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season.
This year Miranda's total stats are: 7.2ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.2apg and 1.7bpg in 13 games.
Paulista Round 3: Vivo/Franca edges Liga Sorocaba by one point - 3 hours ago
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The most exciting game of round 3 in the Paulista took place in Sorocabana. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of Liga Sorocaba (3-2) to Vivo/Franca (4-0) 74-73 in the game for the first place. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Liga Sorocaba won third quarter 26-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vivo/Franca forced 19 Liga Sorocaba turnovers. Strangely Liga Sorocaba outrebounded Vivo/Franc... [read more]
The most exciting game of round 3 in the Paulista took place in Sorocabana. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of Liga Sorocaba (3-2) to Vivo/Franca (4-0) 74-73 in the game for the first place. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Liga Sorocaba won third quarter 26-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vivo/Franca forced 19 Liga Sorocaba turnovers. Strangely Liga Sorocaba outrebounded Vivo/Franca 42-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was international point guard Henrique Coelho (183-93) who scored 25 points and 5 assists. Forward Joao-Pedro Demetrio (208-95) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Dontrell Brite (175, college: Mount Olive) who recorded 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Liga Sorocaba's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vivo/Franca are looking forward to face Osasco B. (#8) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Liga Sorocaba will play against Paulistano (#6) in Sao Paolo and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Important game to mention about took place in Bauru. Paschoalotto/Bauru (2-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging Osasco B. (0-3) 70-69 on Saturday evening. It was a good game for swingman Gabriel Galvanini (203-98) who saved his team from a defeat with 9 points and 14 rebounds. Stefano Pierotti contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. point guard Leonardo Fernandes (185-97) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds for Osasco B.Paschoalotto/Bauru will play against Vivo/Franca in Sao Paulo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Osasco B. will play on the road against Vivo/Franca (#1) in Sao Paulo and hopes to get finally their first victory. An exciting game was played in Mogi das Cruzes. Mogi faced Liga Sorocaba. Host Mogi (3-2) smashed guests from Sorocabana (3-2) 81-58. It was a great evening for Vithor Lersch who led his team to a victory scoring 6 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was Dontrell Brite with 17 points and 5 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mogi will meet at home Paulistano (#6) in the next round. Liga Sorocaba will play against Paulistano (#6) in Sao Paolo and hope to secure a win. An exciting game was played in Sao Paolo. Vivo/Franca faced Pinheiros. Guests from Sao Paulo (4-0) defeated host Pinheiros (2-2) 90-76. It was an exceptional evening for Antonio Ferreira who led the winners and scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Pinheiros' coach Cesar Guidetti tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vivo/Franca's next round opponent will be Osasco B. (#8) at home and are hoping to win another game. Pinheiros will play against America (#7) and hope to win that game. An exciting game was played in Sao Paolo. Mogi faced Pinheiros. Guests from Mogi das Cruzes (3-2) smashed host Pinheiros (2-2) 81-59. The best player for the winners was Larry Taylor who scored 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mogi will face Paulistano (#6) in Sao Paolo in the next round. Pinheiros will play at home against America and hope to win that game.
In the last two games of round 3 bottom-ranked Paulistano defeated America in Sao Paolo 76-59. America beat Bauru at home 77-71. The best stats of 3rd round was 23 points and 6 assists by Yago Dos Santos of Paulistano.
An exciting game was played in Mogi das Cruzes. Mogi faced Liga Sorocaba. Host Mogi (3-2) smashed guests from Sorocabana (3-2) 81-58. Mogi forced 20 Liga Sorocaba turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for point guard Vithor Lersch (184-95) who led his team to a victory scoring 6 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Naturalized American Shamell Stallworth (195-80, college: USF, agency: Interperformances) helped adding 7 points and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was American point guard Dontrell Brite (175, college: Mount Olive) with 17 points and 5 rebounds and guard Jackson Da-Silva (192-96) scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Mogi will meet at home Paulistano (#6) in the next round. Liga Sorocaba will play against Paulistano (#6) in Sao Paolo and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Mogi: G.Filipin 11+1reb+2ast, W.Sena 10+4reb, L.Taylor 10+3reb+3ast, C.Silveira 9+3reb, F.Russo 8+2reb+2ast, S.Stallworth 7+4reb+6ast L.Sorocaba: D.Brite 17+5reb+3ast, C.Araujo 13+4reb, J.Da Silva 12+9reb+1ast, R.Rodrigues 6+4reb, L.Farina 6+4reb+3ast, L.Moraes 4+2reb
Important game to mention about took place in Bauru. Paschoalotto/Bauru (2-2) saved a 1-point victory at home edging Osasco B. (0-3) 70-69 on Saturday evening. Osasco B. was ahead by 2 points at the halftime before a 21-13 third quarter run of Paschoalotto/Bauru. They made 16-of-17 charity shots (94.1 percent) during the game. It was a good game for swingman Gabriel Galvanini (203-98) who saved his team from a defeat with 9 points and 14 rebounds. Argentinian point guard Stefano Pierotti (185-98) contributed with 15 points and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Leonardo Fernandes (185-97) answered with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds and Vinicius Oliveira (200-90) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Osasco B.Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Paschoalotto/Bauru will play against Vivo/Franca in Sao Paulo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Osasco B. will play on the road against Vivo/Franca (#1) in Sao Paulo and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Bauru: K.Anthony 16+4reb+3ast, S.Pierotti 15+4reb+4ast, H.Cerimelli 12+2reb, M.Uchendu 10+9reb, G.Galvanini 9+14reb+2ast, I.Goncalves 8+1reb Osasco B.: L.Fernandes 17+11reb+2ast, B.Felipe Viana 14+2reb+2ast, V.Oliveira 14+8reb+1ast, L.De Souza 11+5reb+2ast, A.Ferros 5+3reb+1ast, W.Drudi 4+2reb+2ast
There was a minor upset in Rio Preto where America (1-3) was defeated by Paulistano (1-2) 76-59 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Paulistano. America was better in third quarter 15-12. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding America to just 5 points in first quarter. Paulistano made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They outrebounded America 44-29 including a 36-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was point guard Yago Dos Santos (178-99) who scored 23 points and 6 assists. The former international Jhonatan Luz dos Santos (196-87) chipped in 14 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Darnell Artis (175, college: Gwynedd-Mercy) who recorded 17 points and swingman Lucas Rosa (193-94) added 8 points and 7 steals respectively. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Paulistano will face Mogi (#3) in Mogi das Cruzes in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. America will play on the road against Pinheiros (#4) in Sao Paolo and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Paulistano: Y.Dos Santos 23+4reb+6ast, J.Luz dos Santos 14+4reb+2ast, G.Hubner 9+8reb, A.Doria 8+7reb+1ast, V.Camilo 7+2reb, R.Fagundes 6+2reb America: D.Artis 17+3reb+2ast, L.Rosa 8+4reb+3ast, K.Torres 8+3reb, G.Martins 7+1reb, R.Santos 5+5reb+1ast, W.Pessoa 4+5reb
An exciting game was played in Sao Paolo. Vivo/Franca faced Pinheiros. Guests from Sao Paulo (4-0) defeated host Pinheiros (2-2) 90-76. The game was mostly controlled by Vivo/Franca. Pinheiros was better in third quarter 25-23. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vivo/Franca forced 22 Pinheiros turnovers. Strangely Pinheiros outrebounded Vivo/Franca 40-28 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Antonio Ferreira (200-94) who led the winners and scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Forward Joao-Pedro Demetrio (208-95) accounted for 14 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Germerson Barbosa (202-93) came up with 24 points and 5 rebounds and forward Arthur Bernardi (206-90, college: Houston Baptist) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Pinheiros in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pinheiros' coach Cesar Guidetti tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Vivo/Franca's next round opponent will be Osasco B. (#8) at home and are hoping to win another game. Pinheiros will play against America (#7) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Franca: A.Ferreira 15+6reb+2ast, J.Pedro Demetrio 14+8reb, A.Borges 13+1reb+3ast, G.Abreu 11+3reb+2ast, L. Almeida 9+3reb, P.Lima 8+3ast Pinheiros: G.Barbosa 24+5reb+2ast, F.Ruivo 11+3reb+4ast, A.Bernardi 11+8reb+3ast, R.Ansaloni 11+7reb+1ast, M.Vinicius Toledo 7+8reb+1ast, L.Pereira 6+2reb
The most exciting game of round 3 in the Paulista took place in Sorocabana. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of Liga Sorocaba (3-2) to Vivo/Franca (4-0) 74-73 in the game for the first place. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Liga Sorocaba won third quarter 26-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Vivo/Franca forced 19 Liga Sorocaba turnovers. Strangely Liga Sorocaba outrebounded Vivo/Franca 42-28 including 28 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was international point guard Henrique Coelho (183-93) who scored 25 points and 5 assists. Forward Joao-Pedro Demetrio (208-95) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Dontrell Brite (175, college: Mount Olive) who recorded 26 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Lucas Farina (185-95) added 12 points and 4 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively. Liga Sorocaba's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Vivo/Franca are looking forward to face Osasco B. (#8) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Liga Sorocaba will play against Paulistano (#6) in Sao Paolo and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Franca: H.Coelho 25+3reb+5ast, J.Pedro Demetrio 15+5reb+1ast, P.Lima 13+1reb+7ast, L. Almeida 7+5reb+1ast, L.Felipe Gruber 6+4reb, L.Cipolini 5+4reb+1ast L.Sorocaba: D.Brite 26+6reb+5ast, L.Farina 12+2reb+4ast, C.Gradnigo 10+3reb+2ast, J.Da Silva 8+4reb, C.Araujo 7+5reb+2ast, R.Rodrigues 6+12reb
An exciting game was played in Sao Paolo. Mogi faced Pinheiros. Guests from Mogi das Cruzes (3-2) smashed host Pinheiros (2-2) 81-59. The game without a history. Mogi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Mogi outrebounded Pinheiros 41-28 including 30 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was the former international point guard Larry Taylor (185-80, college: Missouri Western) who scored 15 points and 6 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Rafael Da-Silva (201-91) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds. Four Mogi players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Danilo Santos (194-99) who recorded 13 points and center Ralfi Ansaloni (211-87) added 11 points respectively. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Mogi will face Paulistano (#6) in Sao Paolo in the next round. Pinheiros will play at home against America and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Mogi: L.Taylor 15+6reb+3ast, T.Curnell 11+4reb+1ast, S.Stallworth 10+2reb+5ast, R.Da Silva 10+7reb+1ast, G.Filipin 8+2reb+1ast, V.Lersch 7+4reb+5ast Pinheiros: D.Santos 13+4reb+3ast, R.Ansaloni 11+3reb, M.Vinicius Toledo 9+2reb+1ast, G.Do Carmo 9+3reb+1ast, L.Pereira 7+3reb+3ast, F.Ruivo 5+4reb+4ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with America's (1-3) home victory over Paschoalotto/Bauru (2-2) 77-71 on Wednesday. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 21-10. But Paschoalotto/Bauru won second period 23-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. America forced 19 Paschoalotto/Bauru turnovers and outrebounded them 47-33 including 17 on the offensive glass. Paschoalotto/Bauru was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was American point guard Darnell Artis (175, college: Gwynedd-Mercy) who scored 38 points (!!!) and 5 rebounds. Kleiton Torres (201-89) chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Kendall Anthony (173-93, college: Richmond) who recorded 22 points and 5 assists and power forward Michael Uchendu (206-98) added 14 points, 15 rebounds and 8 blocks respectively. Four Paschoalotto/Bauru players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to get some rest. America will face Pinheiros (#4) in Sao Paolo in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Paschoalotto/Bauru will play on the road against Vivo/Franca where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either. Top scorers: America: D.Artis 38+5reb+2ast, K.Torres 13+8reb+2ast, R.Santos 7+4reb, L.Rosa 6+7reb+2ast, H.Winkler 5+2reb, W.Pessoa 4+4reb Bauru: K.Anthony 22+3reb+5ast, M.Uchendu 14+15reb+1ast, G.Galvanini 13+7reb, H.Cerimelli 12+2reb, J.Carlos Junior 4+1reb, G.De Moraes 3+1ast
Uruguay beat Brazil at the start of Super 4 tournament - 14 hours ago
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Brazil - Uruguay 63:69 Uruguay clinched the opening win at the Super 4 tournament in Salta. They upset Brazil behind 17 points and 9 boards from Esteban Batista (208-C/F-83, agency: Duran International). Uruguay snatched a 17:15 lead ten minutes into the game. Uruguay maintained the lead throughout the second frame. They established a 37:33 halftime lead. Uruguay did not loosen the grip in the third quarter. They arrived at the final intermission up by 6 points 56:50. The teams traded b... [read more]
Brazil - Uruguay 63:69
Uruguay clinched the opening win at the Super 4 tournament in Salta. They upset Brazil behind 17 points and 9 boards from Esteban Batista (208-C/F-83, agency: Duran International). Uruguay snatched a 17:15 lead ten minutes into the game. Uruguay maintained the lead throughout the second frame. They established a 37:33 halftime lead. Uruguay did not loosen the grip in the third quarter. They arrived at the final intermission up by 6 points 56:50. The teams traded baskets throughout the final period as Uruguay marched to the win. Jayson Granger (189-G-89) had 16 points, while Bruno Fitipaldo (183-PG-91, agency: Pro Sports) had 12 points in the victory. Lucas Mariano (208-C/F-93) answered with 23 points for Brazil. Joao Batista netted 10 points in the loss.
Minas (NBB) signed 25-year old American guard Evan Roquemore (190-82kg-92, college: Santa Clara). He played last season at Nidaros Jets in Norwegian BLNO. In 13 games he had very impressive stats: 25.6ppg, 6.1rpg, 4.8apg and 2.5spg. Great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Norwegian BLNO Honorable Mention. Part of previous (2015-16) season Roquemore spent at Koopspor (North League) in Cyprus. He also spent pre-season at Phoenix Galati (Liga Nationala) in Romanian league that yea... [read more]
Minas (NBB) signed 25-year old American guard Evan Roquemore (190-82kg-92, college: Santa Clara). He played last season at Nidaros Jets in Norwegian BLNO. In 13 games he had very impressive stats: 25.6ppg, 6.1rpg, 4.8apg and 2.5spg. Great season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Norwegian BLNO Honorable Mention. Part of previous (2015-16) season Roquemore spent at Koopspor (North League) in Cyprus. He also spent pre-season at Phoenix Galati (Liga Nationala) in Romanian league that year. Roquemore's team made it to the WCC Tournament Semifinals in 2011. He graduated from Santa Clara University in 2014 and it will be his fourth season as a professional player.
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