Dominican Republic recovered from a slow start to knock down FYR Macedonia in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament quarterfinals. Francisco Garcia (201-F/G-81, college: Louisville) stepped up with 28 points to lead the winners as they would face Lithuania for a spot in the Olympic Games. It was all about FYR Macedonia in the opening quarter. The Europeans held Dominican Republic to 10 points in the first period to take a 13-point lead. The teams exchanged baskets throughout the second quarter. FYR Macedonia secured a 41:28 halftime advantage. But Dominican Republic turned the tables after the big break. They erupted for 26 points in the third quarter to narrow the margin to 2 points at the final intermission. Dominican Republic ignited an impressive 32:20 rally in the fourth term to seal the victory at the end. Alfred Horford (208-F/C-86, college: Florida) accounted for 14 points and 15 boards, while Jack Michael Martinez (201-F-81, agency: Paris Global Sports) added 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Bo McCalebb (178-PG-85, college: New Orleans) responded with 35 points for FYR Macedonia. Vlado Ilievski (187-PG-80, agency: Beo Basket) banked 16 points in the loss.
Los Minas and Rafael Barias tied at 2-2 in Finals - Jun 19, 2013
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Los Minas and Rafael Barias are tied at 2-all in the District Nacional Finals.
Los Minas celebrated an 88:82 victory in Game 3. They trailed by as many as 12 points at halftime but came up strong in the second half to secure the victory at the end. Marquise Gainous (204-F-76, college: TCU) posted 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Rigoberto Mendoza (G) added 17 points for the winners [read more]
Los Minas and Rafael Barias are tied at 2-all in the District Nacional Finals. Los Minas celebrated an 88:82 victory in Game 3. They trailed by as many as 12 points at halftime but came up strong in the second half to secure the victory at the end. Marquise Gainous (204-F-76, college: TCU) posted 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Rigoberto Mendoza (G) added 17 points for the winners. Santos Martinez (198-G/F-81, agency: Global Sports Plaza, college: Livingstone) answered with 27 points for Rafael Barias. Joel Ramirez had 13 points in defeat. Rafael Barias entered the fourth game of their series without their key player Joel Ramirez. But they managed to prevail. They used strong second and third periods to secure a 99:90 victory at the end. Jose Fortuna (180-G-84) notched 26 points for Rafael Barias. Luis Martinez added 17 points in the win. Robert Glenn (201-F/C-89, college: IUPUI) and Marquise Gainous tossed in 21 points each in the losing effort.
Julien Mills (ex Elizur Ashkelon) signs at Metros de Santiago - Jun 19, 2013
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Metros de Santiago (LNB) landed 28-year old American swingman Julien Mills (193-85, college: Ball State). He played recently at Elizur Ashkelon in Israeli Winner League. In 24 games he averaged 14.6ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.4apg and 1.4spg this season. The last season Mills played at Szolnoki Olajbanyasz (A Division) in Hungarian league. In 34 games he had 11.7ppg, 6.1rpg, 2.4apg and 1.9spg. He helped them to win the league title and the cup [read more]
Metros de Santiago (LNB) landed 28-year old American swingman Julien Mills (193-85, college: Ball State). He played recently at Elizur Ashkelon in Israeli Winner League. In 24 games he averaged 14.6ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.4apg and 1.4spg this season. The last season Mills played at Szolnoki Olajbanyasz (A Division) in Hungarian league. In 34 games he had 11.7ppg, 6.1rpg, 2.4apg and 1.9spg. He helped them to win the league title and the cup. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com Hungarian League All-Imports Team, 2nd Team and All-Defensive Team. Mills also played 17 games in EuroChallenge where he had 12.1ppg, 6.8rpg, 3.1apg and 1.4spg. He contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. The previous (10-11) season Mills played at Eiffel Towers Den Bosch (Eredivisie) in Dutch league. In 29 games he was fourth best scorer with 14.9ppg and recorded 6.8rpg, 2.7apg and 1.5spg that season. It was a very successful year in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Dutch Eredivisie Honorable Mention. Mills ended the previous (09-10) season at Fort Wayne Mad Ants in D-League. But in two games he did not score anything. But the most of that year he spent at Cairns Taipans (NBL) in Australian league. In 28 games he had 12.2ppg, 4.8rpg and 2.6apg. In 2008-09 season Mills was tested by Kotwica (TBL) in Polish league. In 23 games he had very impressive stats: 15.6ppg, 5.9rpg, 2.7apg and 1.8spg. Among other achievements he received Eurobasket.com All-Hungarian League Import Player of the Year award back in 2008. Mills has played also professionally in Hungary (Dombovar). He attended Ball State until 2007 and it is his sixth season in pro basketball. Mills' game is described as:
Skip Mills is an explosive scorer with great quickness and leaping ability. He is a phenomenal athlete who could play either the point or the shooting guard. Skip is a great playmaker who can score at a very high level. Skips strength and athleticism are to his advantage and he can abuse smaller guards. Also, because of his strength, Skip can get away with playing the 3 spot at times. His quickness and ball handling skills give him the ability to take almost any defender to the rim. Skip's high shooting percentages are phenomenal. Skip can hit three pointers from downtown Indianapolis and his shot selection is excellent. He possesses great range on his jump shot and is a great pro three-point shooter, but with his range could be a great NBA three-point shooter. At Ball State Skip was their only true scorer and many times he was double or even triple teamed, but he still averaged 18.9 ppg his junior season. Skip's senior year at Ball State he was named Pre-season Player of the Year, but a coaching change saw a new philosophy and drastic changes that did not work for anyone and ultimately hurt the whole team and led to the dismissal of the new coach who only lasted at Ball State for 9 months. Skip scored 38 points in his final collegiate game. When he is leading the team up the court on a fast break, he has the quick explosion needed to take the ball all the way, or he can stop on a dime and nail the mid-range J. Skip is also a decent free throw shooter and knows how to get to the free throw line. An excellent run and jump style player. Along with his offensive skills, he is also a good defender. Skip plays good on the ball defense and has shown that he can force his opponent into committing turnovers. Skip is a complete player who knows how to win and creates major match-up problems for the opposition. His Strength and athleticism make him a very effective rebounder from the perimeter.
J.P. Prince (ex Guaynabo) signs at Titanes Del Distrito Nacional - Jun 18, 2013
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Titanes Del Distrito Nacional (LNB) landed 26-year old American guard J.P. Prince (201-87, college: Tennessee). He played recently at Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rican BSN league. In four games he averaged just 2.3ppg and 2.0rpg this season. Earlier this season Prince played at Mersin (TBL) in Turkish league. In 29 games he had 12.5ppg, 7.2rpg, 2.3apg and 1.9spg (leader !!!). The last (2012) summer he was tested by Guaiqueries (LPB) in Venezuelan league [read more]
Titanes Del Distrito Nacional (LNB) landed 26-year old American guard J.P. Prince (201-87, college: Tennessee). He played recently at Mets de Guaynabo in Puerto Rican BSN league. In four games he averaged just 2.3ppg and 2.0rpg this season. Earlier this season Prince played at Mersin (TBL) in Turkish league. In 29 games he had 12.5ppg, 7.2rpg, 2.3apg and 1.9spg (leader !!!). The last (2012) summer he was tested by Guaiqueries (LPB) in Venezuelan league. In two games he had only 2.5ppg and 2.0rpg. The last (2012) season Prince was tested by the Cavaliers in NBA. The previous (10-11) season he played at Antalya Buyuksehir Belediye (TBL) in Turkish league. In 24 games he had very impressive stats: 15.8ppg, 5.4rpg, 3.0apg and 1.9spg (in top 5). Among other achievements Prince's team made it to the SEC Tournament Semifinals in 2008 and 2010. He received also All-SEC Sixth Man of the Year award back in 2008 at his college time. Prince was a member of USA U18 National Team in 2005. He has played also professionally in NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers). Prince attended University of Tennessee until 2010 and it is his third season in pro basketball.
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