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.
Kordall Steelers welcome back Bivins, ex Aguilas - 27 days ago
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Kordall Steelers (N2) inked 25-year old American forward Antonio Bivins (198-88kg-92, college: Mass.-Lowell). It is actually his comeback to Rodange as he has played here before. Bivins played in the summer at Aguilas in Colombian LPB league. In 18 games he averaged 14.8ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.6apg and 2.7spg (leader !!!). The last season Bivins played at Kordall Steelers (Total League) where in 13 games he was third best scorer with impressive 27.1ppg and recorded 10.2rpg, 3.0apg and 3.8spg (lead... [read more]
Kordall Steelers (N2) inked 25-year old American forward Antonio Bivins (198-88kg-92, college: Mass.-Lowell). It is actually his comeback to Rodange as he has played here before. Bivins played in the summer at Aguilas in Colombian LPB league. In 18 games he averaged 14.8ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.6apg and 2.7spg (leader !!!). The last season Bivins played at Kordall Steelers (Total League) where in 13 games he was third best scorer with impressive 27.1ppg and recorded 10.2rpg, 3.0apg and 3.8spg (leader !!!). Among other achievements Bivins played in the final of Northeast-10 Tournament in 2012. He received also All-AEC Sixth Player of the Year award and All-AEC 3rd Team award back in 2014 at his college time. Bivins graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell in 2014 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball.
Malik Story (ex Caciques) signs at Dinamo Tbilisi - 1 month ago
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Defending champion Dinamo Tbilisi (Superleague) landed 27-year old American swingman Malik Story (196-98kg-90, college: Nevada, agency: Two Points). He played in the summer at Caciques in Colombian LPB league. In 13 games he averaged 11.6ppg, 5.7rpg and 1.8apg. The last season Story played at Moncton Miracles in Canadian NBL Canada where in 40 games he had 14.7ppg, 3.9rpg and 3.1apg. His team won WAC Regular Season in 2012. Story is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the wor... [read more]
Defending champion Dinamo Tbilisi (Superleague) landed 27-year old American swingman Malik Story (196-98kg-90, college: Nevada, agency: Two Points). He played in the summer at Caciques in Colombian LPB league. In 13 games he averaged 11.6ppg, 5.7rpg and 1.8apg. The last season Story played at Moncton Miracles in Canadian NBL Canada where in 40 games he had 14.7ppg, 3.9rpg and 3.1apg. His team won WAC Regular Season in 2012. Story is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Story has played previously professionally in Finland (Kouvot and Salon Vilpas), Slovakia (Levice), Spain (Araberri) and Dominican Republic (Titanes Licey). He attended University of Nevada until 2013 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball.
COLOMBIA 72 VS PUERTO RICO 91 Colombia failed to repeat against Puerto Rico the good performance of the previous day, the Puerto Rican 5 had a 58% average beyond the arc, mostly thanks to a great ball movement, but also because took advantage that the Local defense helped too much in low post situations allowing Puerto Rican shooters to find open shots. Colombia fought, especially on the offensive boards but the second chances achieved with effort did not become un scoring, mainly becaus... [read more]
COLOMBIA 72 VS PUERTO RICO 91 Colombia failed to repeat against Puerto Rico the good performance of the previous day, the Puerto Rican 5 had a 58% average beyond the arc, mostly thanks to a great ball movement, but also because took advantage that the Local defense helped too much in low post situations allowing Puerto Rican shooters to find open shots.
Colombia fought, especially on the offensive boards but the second chances achieved with effort did not become un scoring, mainly because the zone remained very congested and did not allow our people, skilled and fast, to exploit their conditions Attacking the hoop, the team did not executed properly to stretch the rival defense, but on the other hand the percentage of shot, especially in mid-range shots was very low, there is a loud number: Colombia took 76 shots and did not win , Puerto Rico took 62 shots, enough to get a 19 points gap.
Colombian had in Mike Jackson (190-G-87) its best performance , leading the national team with 20 pts, Tello, Trocha and Angola all scored in double digits and never surrendered.
Puerto Rico that play a very good game had several outstanding players, Tyler Davis (208-C-97) who during the 18 minutes in the court was a nightmare for the Colombian defense dominating the rebounds and scoring in the paint, 13 pts and 7 rebounds for the young pivot, but also Andujar, Rivera and Clavell scored in double digit, all 12 Boricuas players scored in yesterday's game.
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