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)
PBD Round 27: Condores defeat Piratas in the closest game of the week - 3 hours ago
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Liga DirecTV. The most exciting game of round 27 in the Liga DirecTV took place in Bogota. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Piratas (9-18) to fourth ranked Condores (13-14) 99-96 on Saturday evening. It was a great evening for American forward Lamar Roberson (203-86, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Interlace Hoops) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 4 assists. His fellow Ame... [read more]
There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in Liga DirecTV.
The most exciting game of round 27 in the Liga DirecTV took place in Bogota. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Piratas (9-18) to fourth ranked Condores (13-14) 99-96 on Saturday evening. It was a great evening for American forward Lamar Roberson (203-86, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Interlace Hoops) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard Ryan McCoy (183-87, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Haylett Sports) helped adding 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. The best for the losing side was American guard Brandon Givens (198-87, college: NC-Wesleyan) with 36 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Condores maintains fourth place with 13-14 record. Piratas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Sabios. Condores will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Piratas will play again at home against Condores (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Very important is a road loss of second ranked Academia (17-10) against fifth ranked Caciques (11-14) on Saturday night. Visiting Academia was defeated by Caciques in a tough game in Valleduparnga 59-64. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Academia. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Brandon Provost (190-90, college: UTRGV) who led the winners and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Miguel Bermudez accounted for 19 points and 8 rebounds. Canadian point guard Tyler Murray (195-90, college: Wagner) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds for Academia in the defeat. Caciques have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 11-14 record. Defending champion Academia keeps the second position with ten games lost. Caciques will again play against league's second-placed Academia in Montana in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Academia will have a break next round. The game between Top Four teams took place in Bogota. First ranked host Fast Break (24-1) smashed 3rd placed Cimarrones (15-8) 90-69. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Cimarrones. The best player for the winners was Dermaine Crockrell who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Fast Break's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Jose Rodriguez who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds. Fast Break have an impressive series of twenty four victories in a row. Newly promoted Fast Break maintains first place with 24-1 record. Cimarrones at the other side keep the third position with eight games lost. Fast Break will again meet at home Cimarrones (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Cimarrones will have a break next round. Bottom-ranked Patriotas managed to get a sixth victory, breaking the series of eight consecutive losses. This time they won against seventh-ranked Sabios in Boyaca 88-74. It was a good game for Karl Moore who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 20 rebounds. Patriotas' coach Kevin Magdowski allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Patriotas maintains eighth place with 6-21 record. Sabios lost their seventh game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with 18 games lost. Patriotas' next round opponent will be again higher ranked Sabios (#7) in Manizales and it will be quite challenging to get another victory.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Bogota. First ranked host Fast Break (24-1) smashed 3rd placed Cimarrones (15-8) 90-69. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Cimarrones. Fast Break dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Cimarrones' 32. The best player for the winners was American guard Dermaine Crockrell (185-89, college: Bemidji St.) who scored 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. The former international guard Stalin Ortiz (190-81, college: Valparaiso) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds. Crockrell is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Fast Break's coach felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Venezuelan Jose Rodriguez (197-94) who recorded a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and the former international center John Hernandez (207-84) added 8 points and 11 rebounds respectively. Five Fast Break and four Cimarrones players scored in double figures. Fast Break have an impressive series of twenty four victories in a row. Newly promoted Fast Break maintains first place with 24-1 record. Cimarrones at the other side keep the third position with eight games lost. Fast Break will again meet at home Cimarrones (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Cimarrones will have a break next round. Top scorers: Fast Break: S.Ortiz 19+6reb+2ast, L.Julio 13+5reb+1ast, M.Sneed 13+1reb+2ast, H.Uhegwu 12+4reb+2ast, D.Crockrell 12+8reb+8ast, C.Cortes 9+5reb+1ast Cimarrones: S.Mosquera 13+2reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 13+10reb+2ast, A.Carraway 13+3reb+3ast, L.Cardona 10+2reb+3ast, E.Renteria 9+2reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 8+11reb+2ast
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Academia (17-10) against fifth ranked Caciques (11-14) on Saturday night. Visiting Academia was defeated by Caciques in a tough game in Valleduparnga 59-64. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Academia. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Brandon Provost (190-90, college: UTRGV) who led the winners and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Miguel Bermudez accounted for 19 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Canadian point guard Tyler Murray (195-90, college: Wagner) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds and the former international guard Gianluca Bacci (187-89) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Academia in the defeat. Caciques have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain fifth place with 11-14 record. Defending champion Academia keeps the second position with ten games lost. Caciques will again play against league's second-placed Academia in Montana in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Academia will have a break next round. Top scorers: Caciques: M.Bermudez 19+8reb+1ast, B.Provost 16+7reb+5ast, M.Story 10+5reb+3ast, F.Lucena 7+3reb+1ast, H.Wormely 7+5reb+3ast, N.Galvis 2+1reb Academia: T.Murray 14+14reb+2ast, G.Bacci 11+6reb+3ast, J.Fajardo 7+1reb, S.Granados 7+1reb+6ast, D.Perez 7+11reb+2ast, D.Gomez 5+1ast
The most exciting game of round 27 in the Liga DirecTV took place in Bogota. This derby game ended with only three-point home defeat of 6th ranked Piratas (9-18) to fourth ranked Condores (13-14) 99-96 on Saturday evening. It was a great evening for American forward Lamar Roberson (203-86, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Interlace Hoops) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 4 assists. His fellow American import point guard Ryan McCoy (183-87, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Haylett Sports) helped adding 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Condores players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Brandon Givens (198-87, college: NC-Wesleyan) with 36 points (!!!), 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard David Hernandez (172-96) scored 27 points. Condores maintains fourth place with 13-14 record. Piratas lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Sabios. Condores will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Piratas will play again at home against Condores (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Condores: L.Roberson 27+4reb+4ast, R.McCoy 23+5reb+5ast, L.Almanza 20+11reb, S.Morgan 14+7reb+2ast, H.Diaz 9+4reb, V.Bermudez 6+1reb Piratas: B.Givens 36+5reb+4ast, D.Hernandez 27+2reb+3ast, J.Mendoza 17+8reb+1ast, V.Lans 9+7reb+1ast, E.Romero 6+10reb+2ast, C.Rodriguez 1+1reb
Bottom-ranked Patriotas managed to get a sixth victory, breaking the series of eight consecutive losses. This time they won against seventh-ranked Sabios in Boyaca 88-74. They outrebounded Sabios 46-35 including a 33-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Patriotas brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was a good game for American Karl Moore (203-87, college: Culver Stockton) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 20 rebounds. His fellow American import forward Frisco Sandidge (198-87, college: Delaware St.) contributed with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Five Patriotas players scored in double figures. Patriotas' coach Kevin Magdowski allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Forward John Velez (202-83, college: TCU) answered with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized American guard Ricardo Rivera (190-91, college: Voorhees) added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists in the effort for Sabios. Patriotas maintains eighth place with 6-21 record. Sabios lost their seventh game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with 18 games lost. Patriotas' next round opponent will be again higher ranked Sabios (#7) in Manizales and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers: Aguilas: K.Moore 29+20reb+3ast, J.Velandia 16+3reb+6ast, J.Pardo 12+2reb+3ast, F.Sandidge 12+8reb+6ast, O.Fonseca 12+2reb+2ast, C.Balaguera 5+7reb Sabios: J.Velez 31+11reb+2ast, S.Betancur 12+3reb+4ast, E.Naranjo 10+4reb, R.Rivera 7+6reb+10ast, M.Garces 7+2reb, J.Sanchez 5+4reb+1ast
Tyler Murray's triple-double lands him Player of the Week award - 2 days ago
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27-year old point guard Tyler Murray (195-PG-90) had an amazing evening in the last round for second-ranked Academia and receives a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 26. He recorded a triple-double of 33 points adding also 13 rebounds and 10 assists, while his team crushed Sabios (#7, 9-17) with 22-point margin 100-78. Academia maintains the 2nd position in Colombian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Academia wil... [read more]
27-year old point guard Tyler Murray (195-PG-90) had an amazing evening in the last round for second-ranked Academia and receives a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 26. He recorded a triple-double of 33 points adding also 13 rebounds and 10 assists, while his team crushed Sabios (#7, 9-17) with 22-point margin 100-78. Academia maintains the 2nd position in Colombian league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Academia will need more victories to improve their 17-9 record. In the team's last game Murray had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range and got six three-pointers out of 14 attempts. He has many years of experience at Academia, through which he has constantly improved. Wagner College graduate has very impressive stats this year. Murray is league's best passer with 5.9apg. Murray is in league's top in and averages solid 56.2% FGP.
Second best performed player last round was Amir Carraway (198-G/F-91) of Cimarrones. He is American swingman in his first season at Cimarrones. In the last game Carraway recorded impressive 37 points and 7 rebounds. Of course Cimarrones cruised to a 85-77 relatively comfortable win over slightly lower-ranked Condores (#4, 12-14). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Cimarrones consolidated its place in top 3 of the standings. His team's 15-7 record is not bad at all. Carraway is one of the most experienced players at Cimarrones and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 16.6ppg (#7). He also registered 5.8 boards per game.
Third place about best performers goes to guard Brandon Givens (198-G-87) of Piratas (#6). Givens got into 30-points club by scoring exactly 30 points in the last round. He went also for nine rebounds . Despite Givens' great performance Piratas lost 90-92 to the higher-ranked Fast Break (#1, 23-1). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Piratas not to end season at such low position in the league, however are less than slim as they have already lost 17 games, recording just nine victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Givens could try to bring Piratas' a little bit higher in the standings. Givens has individually a great season in Colombia. After 17 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 24.3ppg (best scorer). Givens attended one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on his way to pro basketball.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Frisco Sandidge (198-F-87) of Aguilas - 22 points and 15 rebounds 5. Jose Rodriguez (197-PF-94) of Cimarrones - 22 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Jesus Medina (188-G/F-94) of Piratas - 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists 7. Stalin Ortiz (190-G-81) of Fast Break - 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Dermaine Crockrell (185-G-89) of Fast Break - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Ryan McCoy (183-PG-87) of Condores - 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists 10. Brandon Provost (190-G-90) of Caciques - 19 points, 3 rebounds and 2 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)
PBD Round 26: Fast Break beats Piratas by two after a very close game - 3 days ago
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There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Liga DirecTV. Sixth-ranked Piratas (9-17) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Fast Break (23-1) in Bogota on Wednesday. The visitors managed to secure only two-point victory 92-90. However their fans expected much easier game. The former international guard Stalin Ortiz (190-81, college: Valparaiso) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Dermaine Crockrell (1... [read more]
There are only two more rounds left in the Regular Season in Liga DirecTV.
Sixth-ranked Piratas (9-17) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Fast Break (23-1) in Bogota on Wednesday. The visitors managed to secure only two-point victory 92-90. However their fans expected much easier game. The former international guard Stalin Ortiz (190-81, college: Valparaiso) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Dermaine Crockrell (185-89, college: Bemidji St.) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Fast Break's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Brandon Givens (198-87, college: NC-Wesleyan) replied with 30 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) for Piratas. Fast Break have an impressive 23-game winning streak. Newly promoted Fast Break maintains first position with 23-1 record. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Sabios. Fast Break are looking forward to face Cimarrones (#3) in Quibdo-Choco in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Piratas will play at home against Condores and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game for Cimarrones (15-7) which hosted in Quibdo-Choco one of their biggest challengers Condores (12-14). Third ranked Cimarrones managed to get a 8-point victory 85-77. American swingman Amir Carraway (198-91, college: Chico St.) scored 37 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Jose Rodriguez chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American point guard Ryan McCoy (183-87, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists. Cimarrones have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-7 record having ten points less than leader Fast Break. Condores at the other side keep the fourth place with 14 games lost. Cimarrones will play against league's leader Fast Break in Bogota in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Condores will play on the road against Piratas in Bogota and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Manizales supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Academia (17-9) played at the court of 7th ranked Sabios (9-17). Academia smashed Sabios 100-78 on Wednesday. Tyler Murray notched a triple-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort. Even 18 points and 5 assists by Santiago Betancur did not help to save the game for Sabios. Sabios' coach Ruddy Martinez gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Academia have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 17-9 record having four points less than leader Fast Break. Sabios lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Piratas. Academia will meet Caciques (#5) in the next round. Sabios will play against Patriotas in Boyaca and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
In the last game of round 26 bottom-ranked Aguilas were beaten by Caciques on the road 79-67.
An interesting game for Cimarrones (15-7) which hosted in Quibdo-Choco one of their biggest challengers Condores (12-14). Third ranked Cimarrones managed to get a 8-point victory 85-77. Cimarrones forced 19 Condores turnovers and outrebounded them 42-29 including 27 on the defensive glass. American swingman Amir Carraway (198-91, college: Chico St.) scored 37 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Venezuelan Jose Rodriguez (197-94) chipped in 22 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. American point guard Ryan McCoy (183-87, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists and his fellow American import forward Lamar Roberson (203-86, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Interlace Hoops) scored 19 points. Four Condores players scored in double figures. Cimarrones have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 15-7 record having ten points less than leader Fast Break. Condores at the other side keep the fourth place with 14 games lost. Cimarrones will play against league's leader Fast Break in Bogota in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Condores will play on the road against Piratas in Bogota and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Cimarrones: A.Carraway 37+7reb+1ast, J.Rodriguez 22+10reb+3ast, J.Hernandez 9+11reb+2ast, E.Renteria 8+3reb+5ast, L.Cardona 3+3reb+1ast, S.Mosquera 2+2reb+3ast Condores: L.Roberson 19+4reb+1ast, E.Torres 17+2reb+2ast, R.McCoy 16+6reb+9ast, S.Morgan 14+6reb+1ast, L.Almanza 9+5reb, H.Diaz 2+3reb+3ast
The game in Manizales supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Academia (17-9) played at the court of 7th ranked Sabios (9-17). Academia smashed Sabios 100-78 on Wednesday. Academia looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Canadian point guard Tyler Murray (195-90, college: Wagner) notched a triple-double by scoring 33 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort and the former international point guard Simon Granados (182-93) supported him with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Five Academia players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 5 assists by Santiago Betancur did not help to save the game for Sabios. Naturalized American guard Ricardo Rivera (190-91, college: Voorhees) added 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for the hosts. Sabios' coach Ruddy Martinez gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Academia have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains second position with 17-9 record having four points less than leader Fast Break. Sabios lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Piratas. Academia will meet Caciques (#5) in the next round. Sabios will play against Patriotas in Boyaca and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Academia: T.Murray 33+13reb+10ast, S.Granados 23+6reb+4ast, M.Montano 15+9reb+3ast, J.Fajardo 11+3reb+5ast, B.Aguaslimpias 10+13reb+1ast, J.Ramirez 6+1reb+2ast Sabios: S.Betancur 18+4reb+5ast, S.Coombs 16+3reb+3ast, R.Rivera 11+9reb+4ast, D.Castro 9+3reb, D.Lopez 9+3reb+1ast, J.Velez 7+4reb
Sixth-ranked Piratas (9-17) used its home court advantage to challenge first ranked Fast Break (23-1) in Bogota on Wednesday. The visitors managed to secure only two-point victory 92-90. However their fans expected much easier game. The former international guard Stalin Ortiz (190-81, college: Valparaiso) orchestrated the victory by scoring 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Dermaine Crockrell (185-89, college: Bemidji St.) contributed with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Crockrell is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Fast Break's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Brandon Givens (198-87, college: NC-Wesleyan) replied with 30 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line !!!) and Venezuelan swingman Jesus Medina (188-94) added 21 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists in the effort for Piratas. Five Fast Break and four Piratas players scored in double figures. Fast Break have an impressive 23-game winning streak. Newly promoted Fast Break maintains first position with 23-1 record. Piratas lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Sabios. Fast Break are looking forward to face Cimarrones (#3) in Quibdo-Choco in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Piratas will play at home against Condores and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Fast Break: S.Ortiz 24+7reb+5ast, D.Crockrell 18+5reb+5ast, M.Sneed 11+6reb+4ast, H.Uhegwu 11+4reb+1ast, L.Salazar 10+4reb+2ast, M.Hinestroza Javes 10+9reb+2ast Piratas: B.Givens 30+9reb+1ast, J.Medina 21+7reb+8ast, J.Mendoza 19+7reb, D.Hernandez 10+3reb+2ast, N.Lozano 4+4reb, E.Romero 4+10reb+3ast
No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Caciques (10-14) beat bottom-ranked Patriotas (5-21) in Valleduparnga 79-67 on Wednesday. Naturalized Venezuelan point guard Fernando Lucena (185-86) notched 25 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Brandon Provost (190-90, college: UTRGV) supported him with 19 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Caciques' coach Bernardo Gonzalez used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds by American forward Frisco Sandidge (198-87, college: Delaware St.) did not help to save the game for Patriotas. Jairo Pardo (-95) added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the guests. Caciques maintains fifth position with 10-14 record. Patriotas lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 21 lost games. Caciques will meet at home league's second-placed Academia in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Patriotas will play against Sabios (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Caciques: F.Lucena 25+5reb, B.Provost 19+3reb+2ast, M.Bermudez 8+2reb+4ast, N.Galvis 7+1reb+6ast, H.Wormely 7+2reb+2ast, M.Parra 6+4reb Aguilas: F.Sandidge 22+15reb+1ast, O.Fonseca 18+2reb, J.Pardo 11+8reb+1ast, C.Balaguera 8+4reb+4ast, J.Velandia 5+5reb+6ast, D.Garcia 3+3reb+1ast
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