Reales de La Vega announced the signing of Roy Bright (198-F-86, agency: Rice and Rice, college: Delaware St.) and the release of John Jackson (201-F-74, college: Mississippi). Bright is a small forward from Delaware University where he average 19.
Bright struggled a bit at the start of the workout, not consistently converting on his mid-range shots, hitting for just 17-28, though his efficiency actually improved as he stepped back to the college and NBA three-point lines, hitting for 16-25 from college range and 17-25 from NBA range. What really jumped out as he moved back was the amount of strength he possesses, as he put up shots from NBA range effortlessly. He seemed to push forward a bit more on his shot as he stepped back, but it wasnt anything drastic, and its hard to argue with the efficiency. Bright shot just .328 from three-point range this past season, to go along with .440 overall.
After shooting drills, Bright moved onto lots of dribble-drive drills, practicing crossovers, ball-fakes, stepback jumpers, pull-up jumpers, spin moves, and more. Bright looked very fluid for a man his size going through all the moves, selling them well and not making many mistakes, picking all the series up quickly and effortlessly. He didnt have much trouble hitting on the pull-up and step-back shots from mid-range, and despite not being incredibly quick, looked effective with all the moves. The biggest question mark for Bright will be if he can continue to do all the things he does at Delaware State against stronger competition, something hell have a chance to show at the pre-draft camps next year. Even if not, he should go on to have a productive career overseas.
Reales 88, Constituyentes 86
In a battle for the best record in LIDOBA, Reales de La Vega defeated Constituyentes de San Cristobal 88-86 in overtime.
With 20 seconds left in the game Constituyentes were up by six points when Reales's Damien McSwine (193-G-78, agency: Global Sports Plaza, college: Loyola, IL) hit a three pointer to cut the lead to three points. Josue Abreu (188-G-66) was inmediately foul and missed his free throws.
Reales 88, Constituyentes 86 In a battle for the best record in LIDOBA, Reales de La Vega defeated Constituyentes de San Cristobal 88-86 in overtime. With 20 seconds left in the game Constituyentes were up by six points when Reales's Damien McSwine (193-G-78, agency: Global Sports Plaza, college: Loyola, IL) hit a three pointer to cut the lead to three points. Josue Abreu (188-G-66) was inmediately foul and missed his free throws. With 4.0 seconds left, Edgar Lugo hit a three pointer to send the game to overtime. In overtime, William Gomez (198-F/G-81, agency: Court Side) defense on Eddie Elisma (205-F/C-75, college: Georgia Tech) and 4 consecutive free throws by Jorge Almanzar (193-G/F-76) sealed the victory for Reales.
Francisco Garcia (201-F-81, agency: Octagon, college: Louisville) surprise everyone when he joins the Dominican Republic national team afternoon practice yesteday, Garcia says he was to wait for the permission of his NBA team the sacramento kings before joins the national team; i'm very happy to be in the team and our only goal is to win the gold medal on Centro Basket, the Dominican Republic now will
Francisco Garcia (201-F-81, agency: Octagon, college: Louisville) surprise everyone when he joins the Dominican Republic national team afternoon practice yesteday, Garcia says he was to wait for the permission of his NBA team the sacramento kings before joins the national team; i'm very happy to be in the team and our only goal is to win the gold medal on Centro Basket, the Dominican Republic now will have a solid team with Francisco Garcia, Al Horford (208-F/C-86, college: Florida), Jack Michael Martinez (203-F/C-81, agency: Paris Global Sports), Luis Flores (188-G-81, college: Manhattan), Franklin Western (200-F-72, college: Providence) & Felipe Lopez (197-G/F-74, college: St.John's).
The national team is practicing two times per day in Palacio de los Deportes of Santo Domingo under coach Scott Roth wich arrived to Santo Domingo Sunday night and integrated to team pratice immediately.
The Dominican Republic national team has announced the NBA Al Horford (208-F/C-86, college: Florida) (208-F/C-86, college: Florida) will be part of the national team that wiil participate in Centro Basket tournament next August 26th in Mexico, Horford which was the runner up for rookie of the year on last NBA season playing with the Atlanta Hawks said that his is exicted to play with his country national
The Dominican Republic national team has announced the NBA Al Horford (208-F/C-86, college: Florida) (208-F/C-86, college: Florida) will be part of the national team that wiil participate in Centro Basket tournament next August 26th in Mexico, Horford which was the runner up for rookie of the year on last NBA season playing with the Atlanta Hawks said that his is exicted to play with his country national team, it's a dream come true Horford said, Al have been calling Francisco Garcia (201-F-81, agency: Octagon, college: Louisville) about the possibility that he joins the national team also. Now with Al Horford on the national team the Dominican Republic have very good chances to win the gold in Centro Basket.
La Romana: Caneros de La Romana gave Reales de La Vega their first lost of the season 90-89 this sunday. The first half was won by los caneros de la romana 47-45. In the win the best were Reggie Charles (200-F-81, agency: Global Sports Plaza) 18 points, Edward Santana (203-F-80) 17, Carlos Sanchez 17, Julius Nwosu (207-C-71, agency: Pro Management Agency, college: Liberty) 13 points 9 rebounds. In the lost cause Alex Carcamo (200-F-77, agency: Gross Zeev ISA, college: E.
Santo Domingo: Panteras defeated Metros 96-87. The best in the victory were Benito Flores (198-F-80, college: Wisc.-Green Bay) 23 points, Juan Bautista Araujo (206-F/C-83) 22, Cesar Rosario (180-G) 32. In the lost the best were Angel Sanchez (196-F-76) 31 points, Franklin Matos (190-G-82) 10 points, Jose Rodriguez, Manuel Liriano and Jose Abreu 9 points each. Panteras are now 3-4. Metros are 3-5.
S.F.M. Constituyentes de San Cristobal defeated Indios de San Francisco 79-76 with a last second shot from Hansel Salvador (186-G-80) with the game tied to 76. In the win the best were Hansel Salvador 13 points, Carl Edwards (196-F-81, college: Charleston) 12, Eddy Elisma and Josue Abreu (188-G-66) 9 points each. In the lost cause Chris Smith (201-F/C-82, college: St.
Benyi Minaya (180-G) scored 21 points and led Indios de San Francisco de San Francisco to a 95-90 victory over Metros de Santiago and their first win in LIDOBA.
For Indios de San Francisco, Minaya 21 points and 5 rebounds, Jamal Holden (206-C-80, college: UALR) 20 points and 12 rebounds, Henry Paulino (198-F-73) 16 points, Chris Smith (198-F) 14 points.
San Francisco De Macoris: Indios de san francisco wins first vs Los Metros De Santiago 95-90. Los Indios are now 1-5. The best players in the victory were Benyi Minaya (180-G) 21 points 5 rebounds, Jamal Holden (206-C-80, college: UALR) 20 points, Henry Paulino (198-F-73) 16 points. In the lost cause Robert Sanders (201-F-83, agency: Strategic Sports, college: Providence) 27 points, Osvaldo Lopez (189-G/F-83) 21 points.
Santo Domingo: Las Panteras defeated Los cocolos 75-65.
San Francisco De Macoris: Indios de san francisco wins first vs Los Metros De Santiago 95-90. Los Indios are now 1-5. The best players in the victory were Benyi Minaya (180-G) 21 points 5 rebounds, Jamal Holden (206-C-80, college: UALR) 20 points, Henry Paulino (198-F-73) 16 points. In the lost cause Robert Sanders (201-F-83, agency: Strategic Sports, college: Providence) 27 points, Osvaldo Lopez (189-G/F-83) 21 points.
San Francisco De Macoris: Indios de San Francisco sign Chris Smith (201-F/C-82, college: St.Edward's) in substitution of Mike Dean. Smith has many international experience playing in Ireland, Finland. Dean left the team because of personal reasons with the team. Los Indios are 0-5 and will face Los Metros today. Dean was averaging 18.4 per games. He was 4th in scoring. Chris Smith will be with Jamal Holden (206-C-80, college: UALR) as the Indios reinforces players.
