Diogu sends Nigeria to London as they have qualified for the Olympic Games. The African team overcame Dominican Republic 88:73 in the game for the last ticket from the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Nigeria opened the game with a 24-18 surge in the opening period. They added 23-21 in the second frame and had 47:39 lead at the halftime. The third quarter belonged to Dominican Republic that started to reduce the gap. Francisco Garcia (201-F/G-81, college: Louisville) struck a trademark triple and the three-quarter time score was 59:57 to Nigeria. The Dominicans were not done and a Coronado triple followed by two Baez free throws squared the game with 5 minutes to go. Nigeria however dominated the rest of the game. They pushed the tempo for good and due to 29-16 in the last stanza won the game and punched the ticket to London. Ike Diogu (208-F/C-83, college: Arizona St.) erupted with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Al-Farouq Aminu (206-F-90, college: Wake Forest) notched 14. Derrick Obasohan (198-F-81, agency: Beo Basket, college: Texas Arlington) posted 11 and Alade Aminu (210-C-87, college: Georgia Tech) added 9. Francisco Garcia ended up with 17 points in the losing effort, whilst Jack Michael Martinez (201-F-81, agency: Paris Global Sports) followed him with 16. Baez poured in 13 and Alfred Horford (208-F/C-86, college: Florida) as well as Gil added 12 apiece.
San Lazaro narrowly edge El Million - May 19, 2013
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San Lazaro continued to fight for two available semifinal spots in District Nacional Group B. They defeated El Million 79:78 to gain the third win in the season. They are now at 3-3 record, while El Million fell at 0-6.
El Million dominated in the first half. They grabbed an 18:15 lead after ten minutes of action. El Million stretched the gap in the second quarter. They registered a 37:29 halftime advantage. San Lazaro increased the tempo in the third term [read more]
San Lazaro continued to fight for two available semifinal spots in District Nacional Group B. They defeated El Million 79:78 to gain the third win in the season. They are now at 3-3 record, while El Million fell at 0-6. El Million dominated in the first half. They grabbed an 18:15 lead after ten minutes of action. El Million stretched the gap in the second quarter. They registered a 37:29 halftime advantage. San Lazaro increased the tempo in the third term. They fired 26 points but the effort was well matched by El Million. San Lazaro stull trailed by 8 points heading into the fourth period. However they ignited a massive 24:15 run in the final stanza and sealed the winning outcome at the end. Antabia Waller (188-G-88, agency: Three Eye Sports, college: Auburn) stepped up with 30 points to pace San Lazaro. Jeff Robinson added 12 points for the winners. Christoffer Ruiz responded with 25 points for El Million. Bobby Pandy (198-F-84, college: Tex.A&M-Kingsv.) chipped in 15 points and grabbed 10 boards in the loss.
Calero stay unbeaten in District Nacional - May 16, 2013
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Calero recorded the fourth straight win in District Nacional championship. They overcame Huellas del Siglo 80:72 to improve at 4-0 record. Travis Gabbidon (201-F, college: UTSA) stepped up with 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the winners.
Huellas led by two points after the opening quarter 14:12. They stretched the gap in the second frame. Huellas opened a 37:28 halftime lead. But Calero took over in the third term. The league leaders went on a deadly 29:13 run to surge ahead [read more]
Calero recorded the fourth straight win in District Nacional championship. They overcame Huellas del Siglo 80:72 to improve at 4-0 record. Travis Gabbidon (201-F, college: UTSA) stepped up with 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead the winners. Huellas led by two points after the opening quarter 14:12. They stretched the gap in the second frame. Huellas opened a 37:28 halftime lead. But Calero took over in the third term. The league leaders went on a deadly 29:13 run to surge ahead. Travis Gabbidon and Co fired 23 points in the final period and sealed the victory at the end. Hansel Salvador (186-G-80) provided 22 points, while Josue Abreu (188-G-66) added 17 points in the winning case. Carlos Morban (187-G-82, agency: Global Sports Plaza, college: FIU) answered with 17 points for Huellas. Marvin Roberts (194-G/F-87, college: FIU) accounted for 16 points in defeat.
Bameso hand first loss to Los Minas in District Nacional - May 13, 2013
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Bameso climbed on top of the standings in the District Nacional tournament. They handed the first loss to previously undefeated Los Minas 103:93. Both teams are now tied at 3-1 record. Wagner Diaz connected for 19 points to lead the winners. Joshua Dollard (203-F-86, college: USC Aiken) fired 23 points in the victory. Josh Crawford (211-C-88, college: Indiana St.) answered with 18 points for Los Minas. Robert Glenn (201-F/C-89, college: IUPUI) notched 17 points in the losing effort [read more]
Bameso climbed on top of the standings in the District Nacional tournament. They handed the first loss to previously undefeated Los Minas 103:93. Both teams are now tied at 3-1 record. Wagner Diaz connected for 19 points to lead the winners. Joshua Dollard (203-F-86, college: USC Aiken) fired 23 points in the victory. Josh Crawford (211-C-88, college: Indiana St.) answered with 18 points for Los Minas. Robert Glenn (201-F/C-89, college: IUPUI) notched 17 points in the losing effort. Callero in the meantime stayed unbeaten at 3-0. They held off El Million 75:67. Hansel Salvador (186-G-80) accounted for 17 points to lead the charge. Travis Gabbidon (201-F, college: UTSA) netted 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the victory. Aaron Williams (191-PG-82, college: Delaware St.) replied with 18 points for El Million. Bobby Pandy (198-F-84, college: Tex.A&M-Kingsv.) chipped in 17 points in the loss.
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