Bukaros the Champion of the last Federation Cup starts his moves towards the upcoming Professional Basketball Division , scheduled to start on February 22. Accordiing sources close to the team the management has agreed deals with three americans, they are: Richard Jeter (1,98 G/F), who was member of last years team, Philip Brooks (188-G-84, college: Langston) (1,82 PG), coming from the Kosovo League, Timothy Jennings (193-G-83, college: Gardner-Webb) (1,93 G/F) who played in Uruguay three seasons. The team also agreed with colombians John Velez (2,00 F), Cesar Cortez (2,00 F), John Hernandez (2,08 C), Cesar Ordoez (1,96 F) Miguel Fernandez (1,95 G/F), and Adan Reyes (1,88 G), and is still searching one more big man to complete their roster.
MICHAELL JACKSON Bucaneros de La Guaira (LPB) signed 30-year old Colombian international guard Michaell Jackson (190-87). He played this summer at Brujos Izalco in Salvadorean Liga MB. In 14 games he was second best scorer with impressive 28.0ppg and averaged 11.9rpg, 7.3apg (leader !!!) and 4.5spg (leader !!!). Jackson helped them to win the Liga Mayor Apertura title. A very impressive season as he was voted Latinbasket.com All-El Salvador Liga Mayor Torneo Apertura Defensive Player of... [read more]
MICHAELL JACKSON
Bucaneros de La Guaira (LPB) signed 30-year old Colombian international guard Michaell Jackson (190-87). He played this summer at Brujos Izalco in Salvadorean Liga MB. In 14 games he was second best scorer with impressive 28.0ppg and averaged 11.9rpg, 7.3apg (leader !!!) and 4.5spg (leader !!!). Jackson helped them to win the Liga Mayor Apertura title. A very impressive season as he was voted Latinbasket.com All-El Salvador Liga Mayor Torneo Apertura Defensive Player of the Year, Finals MVP and named to 2nd Team. The last season he played at Olimpico de La Banda in Argentinian LigaA where in 7 games he had 7.1ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.0spg. Jackson also represented Colombia at the South American Championships in Caracas (Venezuela) two years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: Score-2 (17.6ppg), 4.8rpg, 1.0apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 50.8%, 3PT: 38.5%, FT: 65.0%. Jackson has played also professionally in Costa Rica (Liceo and Escazu) and Colombia (Patriotas, Academia, Islanders, Cimarrones and Patriotas). He could be described:
A very good shooter from every side of the court, he's matured and now playes at star level. Very quick player. Lots of experience. Not afraid to shot in front of taller defenders.
LUIS JULIO Panteras de Miranda (LPB) added to their roster experienced 37-year old Venezuelan ex-international power forward Luis Julio (201-110kg-80). It is actually his comeback to Caracas as he has played here before. Julio is a dual citizen owning also Colombian passport. He moved there from played at Las Animas in Chilean Liga Nacional where he started the season. In 42 games he had 13.5ppg, 10.2rpg (#5 in the league), 1.9apg and 1.0spg this season. Julio helped them to win the leag... [read more]
LUIS JULIO
Panteras de Miranda (LPB) added to their roster experienced 37-year old Venezuelan ex-international power forward Luis Julio (201-110kg-80). It is actually his comeback to Caracas as he has played here before. Julio is a dual citizen owning also Colombian passport. He moved there from played at Las Animas in Chilean Liga Nacional where he started the season. In 42 games he had 13.5ppg, 10.2rpg (#5 in the league), 1.9apg and 1.0spg this season. Julio helped them to win the league title. A very spectacular season in his career as he was selected Latinbasket.com All-Chilean Liga Nacional Center of the Year, named to 1st TeamLeague Player of the Week. He ended the last season at Metropolitanos (LNB). But the most of that year Julio spent at Fast Break in LPB. In 24 games he recorded 9.1ppg and 6.8rpg. He contributed to his team winning the regular season and make it to the final. Julio was a member of Venezuelan international program for some years. He was called to Venezuelan Senior National Team between 2003 and 2009 and previously for U21 National Team in 2000. Julio has played also professionally in Brazil, Colombia (Barrancabermeja Ciudad Futuro, Islanders and Caciques) and Venezuela (Bucaneros, Falcon, Guacharos and Cangrejeros). He is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Panteras. On Julio:
A swingman who can spend time in 3 and 4 positions; his athletic skills allows him to guard higher opponents and to help his team inside, even if he is undersized; he's also a good rebounder;.
DOUGLAS CHIQUITO Gaiteros de Zulia (LPB) landed 32-year old Venezuelan naturalized Colombian shooting guard Douglas Chiquito (193-86). It is actually his comeback to Maracaibo as he has played here before. Chiquito played in the summer at played at Universitarios in Panamanian LPB league. In four games he averaged 11.5ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.5apg. Among other achievements Chiquito played in the final of Venezuelan LNB in 2011 and 2016. He received also Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LNB 2014 1... [read more]
DOUGLAS CHIQUITO
Gaiteros de Zulia (LPB) landed 32-year old Venezuelan naturalized Colombian shooting guard Douglas Chiquito (193-86). It is actually his comeback to Maracaibo as he has played here before. Chiquito played in the summer at played at Universitarios in Panamanian LPB league. In four games he averaged 11.5ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.5apg. Among other achievements Chiquito played in the final of Venezuelan LNB in 2011 and 2016. He received also Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LNB 2014 1st Team award back in 2014. Chiquito has played previously for six other Venezuela teams: Guaros de Lara 2, Guaiqueries, Marinos, Gigantes, Bucaneros and Furreros. His game is described as:
Developing player at the 1-2 positions who's starting to show a mature approach to the game when given the ball to guide his teammates and seems to be improving his long distance shots as accuracy and confidence are there with him.
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