RETAbet Bilbao Basket (Liga Endesa) added to their roster 26-year old Brazilian international point guard Ricardo Fischer (185-91). He moved there from Flamengo in Brazilian NBB league where he played this season. In 21 games he recorded 8.2ppg, 2.7rpg and 4.7apg. The last season Fischer played at Paschoalotto/Bauru (also in NBB). In 24 games he averaged 10.9ppg, 3.9rpg and 5.1apg (top 3). A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian League 2nd Team. He played in the final of Liga Americas in 2016. Fischer also represented Brazil at the FIBA Americas in Mexico two years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 4 games: 4.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 2.8apg. Fischer's career allowed him to visit three different continents. He tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. Fischer has played previously professionally also in Switzerland (Martigny, MGS Grand-Saconnex Basket and Rh.Herens) and Brazil (Hebraica and Sao Jose/Vinac). On Fischer:
Rare and true amazing basketball talent at the point guard position ... excellent court awarness ... sees plays before getting ball in his hands, thus he has great anticipation and becomes very hard to guard ... excellent long range shooter and driver for his age ... seems to always know what to do and quickly picks systems and plays up ... competitive and hard nosed ... defensively does not back down to anyone, likes to play defense ... shows toughness against older and more mature players ... will grow into an excellent player and his overall talent is very high ... moves well, is rapid and has quick feet with good body control ... good handles ... can create his shot and creates well for others ... fast and dangerous in the open court.
SKY/Basquete Cearense (NBB) added to their roster 33-year old Brazilian point guard Paulinho Boracini (183-80kg-84). He played last season at Ambalt Recanati in Italian Serie A2. In three games he recorded 3.7ppg, 2.3rpg and 2.0apg. Boracini also played that season for Minas where in 25 NBB games he averaged 8.8ppg, 2.3rpg and 3.7apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Latinbasket.com All-Paulista League Guard of the Year back in 2013. Boracini wa... [read more]
SKY/Basquete Cearense (NBB) added to their roster 33-year old Brazilian point guard Paulinho Boracini (183-80kg-84). He played last season at Ambalt Recanati in Italian Serie A2. In three games he recorded 3.7ppg, 2.3rpg and 2.0apg. Boracini also played that season for Minas where in 25 NBB games he averaged 8.8ppg, 2.3rpg and 3.7apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Latinbasket.com All-Paulista League Guard of the Year back in 2013. Boracini was a member of Brazilian U21 National Team in 2004. Thanks to his pro career he managed to play on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Boracini has played previously professionally also in China (Beijing Ducks) and Brazil (Joinville, Paschoalotto/Bauru, Pinheiros, Paulistano and Esperia) and Italy (Jesi). The scouts decsribe him following way:
A young PG with leadership and court vision, has yed a good international experience.
Liga Ouro Round 3 of Finals. Botafogo regain advantage - 1 day ago
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Joinville - Botafogo F.R. 60-66 Botafogo upset Joinville on the road to regain the lead in the championship series. Botafogo F.R. forced 21 Joinville turnovers. It was a good game for power forward Rodrigo-Bahia Bispo (206-79) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Wesley Russell (193-93, college: Ohio Christian) contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Russell is a former Eurobasket Summer League player,... [read more]
Botafogo upset Joinville on the road to regain the lead in the championship series. Botafogo F.R. forced 21 Joinville turnovers. It was a good game for power forward Rodrigo-Bahia Bispo (206-79) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. American guard Wesley Russell (193-93, college: Ohio Christian) contributed with 14 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Russell is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Point guard Jeferson Froehlich (193-91) answered with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and the former international Andre Pereira (206-79) added 14 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Joinville. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Joinville: A.Pereira 14+5reb+2ast, F.Vezaro 12+4reb+2ast, J.Victor Jeronimo 9+7reb, J.Froehlich 8+8reb+6ast, L.Vezaro 5+1reb+3ast, M.Dias 4+3reb+1ast Botafogo F.R.: R.Bahia Bispo 19+10reb+1ast, W.Russell 14+6reb+2ast, J.Smith 12+2ast, A.Filho 7+1reb+1ast, A.Moreira 4+3reb, D.Correa 4+1reb+2ast
Mogi das Cruzes/Helbor (NBB) landed 21-year old power forward Wesley Sena (210-96). He played in the summer at Contagem in the Liga Ouro. Sena managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 18 Liga Ouro games he averaged 14.1ppg and 6.5rpg. He ended the last season at FC Barcelona in Spanish Liga Endesa. But in only one game he had just 1 point and 2 rebounds. But the most of that year Sena spent at Barca II (Liga Endesa) in Spain where in 18 games he recorded 6.8pp... [read more]
Mogi das Cruzes/Helbor (NBB) landed 21-year old power forward Wesley Sena (210-96). He played in the summer at Contagem in the Liga Ouro. Sena managed to play in three leagues in two countries last year (!!!). In 18 Liga Ouro games he averaged 14.1ppg and 6.5rpg. He ended the last season at FC Barcelona in Spanish Liga Endesa. But in only one game he had just 1 point and 2 rebounds. But the most of that year Sena spent at Barca II (Liga Endesa) in Spain where in 18 games he recorded 6.8ppg and 3.3rpg. Despite young age Sena had impressive career. He received Latinbasket.com All-Paulista League Honorable Mention award in 2015. He represented Brazil at the South American Championships U17 in Salto (Uruguay) four years ago. Sena's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 6 games: 13.7ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 50.8%, FT: 61.5%. And here thanks to pro basketball Sena experienced life on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Sena has played previously for two other Brazil teams: Palmeiras and Paschoalotto/Bauru.
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