Puerto Rican-Dominican Rep. Forward Jonathan Rodriguez (196-F-87) put on an amazing game in the last round for top-ranked Academia, receiving a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 22. The 28-year old player was the main contributor (36 points, six rebounds and three assists) to his team's victory, helping them to beat Condores (#6, 9-13) 94-82. It allowed Academia to consolidate first place in the Colombian Liga DirecTV. Academia have a solid 19-3 record. In the team's last game Rodriguez had a remarkable 69.2% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at Academia, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former Campbell University star has very solid stats this year. Rodriguez is league's best scorer averaging so far 26.7ppg. Rodriguez is in league's top in and averages impressive 56.2% FGP.
The second best player in last round's games was -year old American Titus Mims (201-F) of Aguilas. Mims had a very good evening with a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds. Of course he led Aguilas to another comfortable win 83-69 over slightly lower-ranked Piratas (#8, 3-19) being unquestionably team leader. Aguilas' 7th position in the standings has not changed. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 8-14 record. Mims is one of the most experienced players at Aguilas and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 23.6ppg (#2). He also registered 9.4 boards per game.
Third on the list of top players last round was American forward R.J. McGhee (198-F, agency: CGL Sports) of Halcones (#5). McGhee got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. He went also for six rebounds . He was a key player of Halcones, leading his team to a 93-89 win against Sabios (10-12). The chances of Halcones ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 12 games, recording just ten victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, McGhee could help Halcones to bring them higher in the standings. McGhee has a great season in Colombia. After 22 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.8ppg (5th best).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Aramie Brooks (203-F/C-87) of Aguilas - 23 points and 12 rebounds 5. Dwayne Smith (198-F-89) of Academia - 24 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Stalin Ortiz (190-G-81) of Condores - 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 7. Antonio Davis (196-G/F-82) of Piratas - 19 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Arnold Fripp (201-F-93) of Piratas - 18 points and 12 rebounds 9. Daniel Sapp (193-G) of Bucaros - 23 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Juan Herrera (197-F-81) of Sabios - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
Business Lessons From the Basketball Court - 5 days ago
Basketball teaches us more than just having a fun time on the court. For instance, did you know that you could learn some interesting business lessons from it all? Sure, you could love the sport or even bet on it. In fact, we know plenty of people who try out online betting with 12Bet. Here is the thing though, while betting on your favorite sport or even playing it is a great idea, there is a lot more that you can get out from it. And we will take a look at just a few of those things.... [read more]
Basketball teaches us more than just having a fun time on the court. For instance, did you know that you could learn some interesting business lessons from it all?
Sure, you could love the sport or even bet on it. In fact, we know plenty of people who try out online betting with 12Bet. Here is the thing though, while betting on your favorite sport or even playing it is a great idea, there is a lot more that you can get out from it. And we will take a look at just a few of those things.
The Top Business Lessons From the Basketball Court
Get to know the importance of Timing:
Timing is everything. Your business strategies need to come out at a time when there are the maximum numbers of visitors who are potential customers as well.
Measure your success easily:
You would know just how important it is to use analytics. In basketball, if you are to succeed, you would need to anticipate your opposition actions. And you can do it if you have studied your opposition team well and know just what they are offering up their sleeves. You need all these to be based solely on facts and not assumptions so analytics is really important if you are looking to win basketball matches.
Similarly, in business, you need access to the right analytical tools. Use it to track engagements, clicks and performance of your ad. Use the data for more specific targeting.
Rotate and renew:
If something isn't working out, you will need to change your strategy. If your opposition team is getting stronger or they are exploring a loophole in your defense, you would need to change your strategy soon so that you can do some damage control when there is still some time.
This isn't something that we are telling just for the purpose of your basketball game; it applies to your business model too.
Just because one ad campaign was successful, doesn't mean you have to follow the same formula every time. People are always looking for something new. Add a new twist and see how that works. Always keep your ads relevant to your target audience.
Know Just Why the Right Aesthetics is Important
It is not just about winning in basketball but also ensuring fair play and ensuring that you have people supporting you. Similarly, when it comes to business, you need to play with the right aesthetics to bring in your audience.
Visual appeal, for instance, is the most important factor influencing the buying decisions of consumers and the most persuasive one. Colors are a means of non-verbal communication among people. Every color is associated with a certain feeling and products are packaged using colors that can trigger that feeling in the consumer. It is not just about physical products - it applied to web pages as well.
Several websites have had an increase in conversions by changing the color schemes of the various elements on the page especially the decision making buttons like sign-up or buy.
Which basketball business lesson do you think is the most important here?
Michaell Jackson (ex Olimpico LB) signs at Brujos Izalco - 7 days ago
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MICHAELL JACKSON Brujos Izalco (Liga MB) landed 30-year old Colombian international guard Michaell Jackson (190-87). He played recently at played at Ciclista Olimpico de La Banda in Argentinian LigaA. In 7 games he averaged 7.1ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.0spg this season. Part of last summer Jackson spent at Cimarrones in Colombian league where in 6 Liga Sudamericana games he had very impressive stats: 27.5ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.2apg and 2.8spg. He also played for Academia in Colombia that season. In thre... [read more]
MICHAELL JACKSON
Brujos Izalco (Liga MB) landed 30-year old Colombian international guard Michaell Jackson (190-87). He played recently at played at Ciclista Olimpico de La Banda in Argentinian LigaA. In 7 games he averaged 7.1ppg, 4.3rpg and 1.0spg this season. Part of last summer Jackson spent at Cimarrones in Colombian league where in 6 Liga Sudamericana games he had very impressive stats: 27.5ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.2apg and 2.8spg. He also played for Academia in Colombia that season. In three Liga Americas games he recorded 5.3ppg and 3.0rpg. Among other achievements Jackson's team was regular season runner-up in Costa Rican LBS in 2017. He received also Latinbasket.com All-Liga Sudamericana 1st Team award in 2017. Jackson 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), Colombia (Patriotas, Islanders, Patriotas and Caciques) and El Salvador (Aguila). Let's have closer look into His outlook:
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.
Braian Angola-Rodas selected the top Colombian playing abroad in last week's games - 1 month ago
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We bring you last week's top performances from Colombians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. Experienced Horace Wormely (168-PG-84) could not help the Saint John Riptide (16-17) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the Saint John Riptide (#4) lost 108-121 on the road to the higher-ranked (#3) Windsor Express.
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BRAIAN ANGOLA-RODAS
We bring you last week's top performances from Colombians 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 an international shooting guard Braian Angola-Rodas (198-94, currently plays college basketball in the States). Angola-Rodas led Florida St. to a victory against the Xavier University (15-3) 75-70 in the NCAA National Tournament Round 2 last Sunday.
He recorded 15 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
The Florida State University has 9-9 conference record this season.
Angola-Rodas' team will play only one more game in the NCAA National Tournament Round 2. And that game will be critical.
Angola-Rodas has relatively good stats this season: 12.8ppg, 3.9rpg, 3.0apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 48.1%, 3FGP: 37.6% and FT: 83.6%.
He is currently a member of the Colombian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to former international center Tonny Trocha-Morelos (208-94, currently studies in the States). Trocha-Morelos contributed to an easy victory against the University of North Carolina (11-7) crushing them 86-65 in the NCAA National Tournament Round 2 in Sunday night's game.
He recorded 7 points.
The Texas A&M University has 9-9 conference record this season.
There are only two games left until the end of the NCAA National Tournament Round 2. So now every game is very crucial.
It's Trocha-Morelos' fourth year with the team.
This season Trocha-Morelos averages: 6.6ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 45.7%, 3FGP: 30.4% and FT: 59.4%.
He played for the Colombian national team in 2010.
#3. The Colombian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international guard Hansel Atencia (178-97, currently plays in NAIA). He could not help the The Master's College, CA (13-1) in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Atencia's very good performance the The Master's College, CA was edged 106-104 on the road by the Peru State College.
He recorded 21 points and added 6 passes.
The National Tournament Round 1 already ended in the NAIA.
Atencia has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 15.9ppg, 2.0rpg, 4.3apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 48.3%, 3FGP: 36.0% and FT: 84.4%.
Atencia has a dual citizenship: Spanish and Colombian.
He is also a member of the Colombian senior national team.
#4. Forward Michael Hinestroza Javes (208-90, college: UALR, currently plays in El Salvador) was not able to help Santa Ana in their game against Isidro Metapan (4-3) in the Salvadorean Liga MB (second division).
Hinestroza Javes recorded 6 points, 17 rebounds and 2 blocks in 40 minutes.
Santa Ana was edged 80-77 at home by the lower-ranked (#7) Isidro Metapan.
It was Santa Ana's third consecutive loss in a row.
This year Hinestroza Javes has relatively solid stats: 13.1ppg, 17.0rpg, 3.5apg, 2.3bpg and 1.5spg in eight games he played so far.
He is another player who holds two passports: Venezuelan and Colombian.
Hinestroza Javes is also Colombian national team player.
The list of other players, who all have Colombian passport but never been selected to any of Colombian national teams:
#1. Experienced Horace Wormely (168-PG-84, college: Vanguard, currently plays in NBLCanada) could not help the Saint John Riptide (16-17) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the Saint John Riptide (#4) lost 108-121 on the road to the higher-ranked (#3) Windsor Express.
Wormely scored 18 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 7 assists in 35 minutes.
It was Riptide's fourth consecutive loss in a row.
It's Wormely's first season with the team.
He is a naturalized American.
#2.Luis Julio (201-F/C-80, currently plays in Chile) contributed to an easy victory against the third-ranked Deportivo Valdivia (20-12) 81-64 in a derby game in the Chilean Liga Nacional on Saturday night.
Julio had a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting 11 rebounds in 37 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Conferencia Sur. Club Deportes Las Animas (25-7) is placed first in Conferencia Sur.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This year Julio has relatively solid stats: 14.3ppg, 10.2rpg, 1.9apg and 1.1spg in 34 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Colombian and Venezuelan.
#3.Cesar Silva (190-G/F-81, currently plays in Chile) was not able to help Puente Alto in their game against Los Leones (22-10) in the Chilean Liga Nacional.
Silva scored 7 points, had 6 boards, dished 6 assists and stole 5 balls in 31 minutes.
The second-placed Puente Alto (10-4) was crushed 89-65 at home by the leading Los Leones in the Conferencia Centro.
Silva has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 16.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 4.3apg and 3.3spg in four games.
Silva is another player who holds two passports: Colombian and Venezuelan.
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