#1. This week's number one is former international guard Sammy Mejia (198-83, college: De Paul, currently plays in Eurocup), who plays in Turkey. Mejia could not help one of league's weakest teams Banvit BK (0-1) in their last game on Tuesday. Despite his good performance Banvit BK was defeated 88-78 on the road by the second-ranked Valencia Basket.
Mejia was the second best scorer with 14 points. He also added 8 rebounds and 4 assists. It was his first game for Banvit BK this season.
Mejia belongs to league's top scorers (ranked #8) and also on the list of best rebounders (second place).
He played for the Dominican Republic senior national team seven years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international forward Trevor Ariza (203-85, agency: David Lee services, college: UCLA, currently plays in NBA). He was not able to help the Washington Wizards (0-2) in their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers (2-2) in the NBA.
Ariza recorded 9 points, 4 assists and 3 steals in 25 minutes.
But the Washington Wizards lost 84-94 in Cleveland to the Cavaliers.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
This year Ariza averages: 4.5ppg, 1.5rpg, 2.0apg, 2.0spg, 2FGP: 14.3% in the two games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Dominican Republic and American.
Ariza played for the Dominican Republic national team in 2005.
Strangely he has never played in Dominican Republic.
#3. The Dominican Republic player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced former international swingman Jeff Greer (196-79, college: Rutgers, currently plays in France). He managed to help Strasbourg IG in a victory against the eighth-ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (3-2) 80-66 in the French ProA last Monday.
Greer scored 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 24 minutes.
Strasbourg IG (4-1) is placed fourth in the ProA.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
Greer is ranked fourth on the list of the best rebounders in the league and also on the list of best passers (seventh place).
This year his overall stats are: 5.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 2FGP: 28.6%, 3FGP: 23.1% and FT: 75.0% in the five games.
Greer is another player who holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
He played for the Dominican Republic national team three years ago.
Greer used to play for Cocolos de San Pedro de Macoris in Dominican Republic league.
#4. Forward Eulis Baez (198-82, college: W.Illinois, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a G.Canaria 2014's victory against the league outsider CB Canarias (0-6) 76-71 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night.
He scored only 2 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Herbalife Gran Canaria 2014 (4-2) is placed eighth in the ACB.
It's Baez's first season with the team.
Baez's total stats this year are: 5.0ppg and 5.8rpg.
He used to play for the Dominican Republic national team
back in 2009.
#5. Former international power forward Josh Asselin (210-78, agency: Duran International, college: Michigan, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for the league outsider Assignia Manresa (0-6) in their game against Lagun Aro GBC (1-5) in the Spanish ACB.
He scored 9 points.
But Assignia Manresa was edged in an overtime 89-88 in San Sebastian by the higher-ranked Lagun Aro GBC (#16).
So far Assignia Manresa lost all six games in the Regular Season.
Asselin has relatively good stats this season: 11.0ppg and 3.2rpg.
He has both American and Dominican Republic nationalities.
Asselin used to play for the Dominican Republic national team
six years ago.
He played also for Naco in Dominican Republic league.
The list of other players, who all have Dominican Republic passport but never been selected to any of Dominican Republic national teams:
#1.Alfred Horford (208-F/C-86, college: Florida, currently plays in NBA) led Atlanta Hawks to a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder (2-2) 104-95 in the NBA in Sunday night's game.
He was MVP of the game. Horford had a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 12 rebounds. He also added 3 assists in 33 minutes.
The Atlanta Hawks have 1-1 record this season.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
It's Horford's sixth year with the team.
Horford has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 18.5ppg, 8.5rpg and 3.0apg in the two games he played so far.
#2. Experienced Ricardo Greer (197-F/G-78, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in France) contributed to a Strasbourg IG's victory against the eighth-ranked ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (3-2) 80-66 in the French ProA on Monday night.
Greer scored 15 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 35 minutes.
Strasbourg IG (4-1) is placed fourth in the ProA.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Greer is ranked fourth on the list of the best rebounders in the league and also on the list of best passers (seventh place).
He has very reliable stats this year: 13.2ppg, 7.6rpg, 5.2apg and 1.6spg in the five games.
Greer has a dual citizenship: Dominican Republic and American.
Strangely he has never played in Dominican Republic.
#3.Adris Deleon (180-G-84, college: E.Washington, currently plays in Australia) was the main contributor in a Wollongong Hawks' victory against the closely-ranked Perth Wildcats (3-1) crushing them 100-67 in the Australian NBL in Sunday night's game.
Deleon was MVP of the game. He scored 26 points (!!!) (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line).
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Wollongong Hawks (5-0) are placed first in the NBL.
So far his team won all five games in the Regular Season.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
Deleon is currently second on the list of top scorers and also on the list of most steals (third place).
This season he has very high stats. Deleon averages: 17.2ppg, 3.8rpg, 3.0apg and 1.8spg.
#4.James Feldeine (193-G-88, college: Quinnipiac, currently plays in Spain), who plays in the Spanish ACB could not help Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (1-5) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Feldeine's very good performance Baloncesto Fuenlabrada was edged 82-80 on the road by the higher-ranked FIATC Joventut (#9).
He was the top scorer with 21 points. Feldeine also added 6 passes.
It's Feldeine's first season with the team.
Feldeine is ranked eighth on the list of the top scorers in the league.
He has very reliable stats this season: 14.3ppg, 1.2rpg, 2.5apg and 1.5spg.
Feldeine is another player who holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
Apparently he has never played in Dominican Republic.
#5.Emmanuel Quezada (188-PG-85, college: USF, currently plays in Spain) faced previously mentioned James Feldeine in the Spanish ACB last game.
Quezada helped FIATC Joventut edge the 14th-ranked Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (1-5) 82-80.
He scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 17 minutes.
It's Quezada's first season with the team.
Quezada has relatively good stats this year: 13.0ppg, 3.3rpg and 3.3apg in the six games.
He has both American and Dominican Republic nationalities.
Apparently Quezada has never played in Dominican Republic.
#6.Tjoe de Paula (185-PG-81, agency: Court Side, currently plays in Holland), who plays in the Dutch Eredivisie was not able to help Leeuwarden (2-5) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance Leeuwarden was defeated in an overtime 96-90 at home by the higher-ranked M.Magixx (#3).
de Paula was the top scorer with 23 points. He also added made 3 passes and 3 steals.
This season de Paula has very high stats. He averages: 16.0ppg, 2.3rpg, 3.3apg and 2.0spg.
de Paula also holds two passports: Dominican Republic and Dutch.
#7.Larry Turner (210-C/F-82, college: Tennessee St., currently plays in Greece) helped Apollon Patras edge the league outsider Kavala 80-79 in the Greek A1 on Saturday night.
He recorded 11 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 26 minutes.
This year Turner's overall stats are: 6.5ppg and 3.0rpg in the four games.
He holds both American and Dominican Republic passports.
Apparently Turner has never played in Dominican Republic.
#8.Francisco Garcia (201-F/G-81, college: Louisville, currently plays in NBA) was not able to secure a victory for the Sacramento Kings in their game against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA.
He scored 5 points.
His team were defeated 93-87 in the NBA.
Garcia's overall stats this season are: 2.3ppg and 1.3rpg.
#9.Ruben Guillandeaux (198-G-88, college: La Salle, currently plays in Cyprus), who plays in the Cypriot Division A couldn't help AEL (1-1) in their last game. Despite Guillandeaux's good performance AEL lost 59-67 in Nicosia to the second-ranked Omonia.
He scored 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 38 minutes.
Guillandeaux has relatively good stats this year: 11.0ppg, 7.0rpg and 2.0apg in the two games.
He holds both American and Dominican Republic passports.
Apparently Guillandeaux has never played in Dominican Republic.
#10.Sean Ogirri (188-PG-86, college: Wyoming, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Leche Rio Breogan in their game against Lleida Basquet in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division).
Ogirri scored 7 points and added 4 assists in 17 minutes.
His team lost 65-76.
This year Ogirri's total stats are: 8.8ppg, 2.0rpg and 3.2apg in the five games.
He has Nigerian and Dominican Republic nationalities.
CDP Domingo Paulino Santiago tabs Rigoberto Mendoza - 10 hours ago
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RIGOBERTO MENDOZA CDP Domingo Paulino Santiago (Santiago League) inked 25-year old Dominican guard Rigoberto Mendoza (190-82kg-92, agency: Basket Management Solutions). He played recently at played at Capitanes in Mexican LNBP. In 30 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.8ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.8apg and 1.5spg (in top 3) this season. Mendoza helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. He also played for Estudiantes in Argentinian LigaA that seas... [read more]
RIGOBERTO MENDOZA
CDP Domingo Paulino Santiago (Santiago League) inked 25-year old Dominican guard Rigoberto Mendoza (190-82kg-92, agency: Basket Management Solutions). He played recently at played at Capitanes in Mexican LNBP. In 30 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.8ppg, 4.4rpg, 2.8apg and 1.5spg (in top 3) this season. Mendoza helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. He also played for Estudiantes in Argentinian LigaA that season where in four LNBP games he was fifth best scorer with 12.8ppg and had 5.3rpg, 3.5apg and 1.3spg. Among other achievements Mendoza received Latinbasket.com All-Liga Sudamericana 1st Team award in 2017. He represented Dominican Republic at the Centrobasket in Panama City (Panama) two years ago. Mendoza's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 6 games: 10.5ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.7apg, FGP: 38.2%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 86.7%. Mendoza has played also professionally in Puerto Rico (Santeros), Spain (Sammic Iraurgi Saski Baloia) and Dominican Republic (Los Minas, La Mattica, Reales de La Vega and Sharks). His game is described as:
With many points in their hands and is top 5 guard in Dominican Republic , someone who is going to notice your prensencia where show your professionalism by its easy offensive and intelligence on both sides of the court , is also great passer and key in the last moments of the game player.
Mendoza unlike most high-profile guys in Latinoamerica, put great numbers in Puerto Rico 2 years consecutive and leader in Points in Dominican Republic in second season profesional with 22 years.
AUSTIN FREEMAN San Carlos (TBS) inked 28-year old American guard Austin Freeman (194-102kg-89, college: Georgetown). He played recently at played at CDP Domingo Paulino Santiago in the Santiago League. This season Freeman played also at Residence (Total League) in Luxembourg where in 8 Santiago League games he averaged impressive 26.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.8apg and 1.3spg this season. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. Among other achievements Fre... [read more]
AUSTIN FREEMAN
San Carlos (TBS) inked 28-year old American guard Austin Freeman (194-102kg-89, college: Georgetown). He played recently at played at CDP Domingo Paulino Santiago in the Santiago League. This season Freeman played also at Residence (Total League) in Luxembourg where in 8 Santiago League games he averaged impressive 26.0ppg, 5.8rpg, 1.8apg and 1.3spg this season. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. Among other achievements Freeman's team made it to the Israeli Cup Final Four in 2013. He received also Latinbasket.com All-Dominican Rep. LNB 1st Team award back in 2015. Freeman has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). Freeman has played previously professionally in Italy (Met.Extra Viola Basket Reggio Calabria), Dominican Republic (Plaza, Caneros de La Romana and Titanes Licey) and NBA G League (Iowa Wolves and Long Island Nets). He attended Georgetown University until 2011 and it is his seventh season in pro basketball. Freeman's game is described as:
A powerful, solid guard, who has a good outside shooting range, but who can also create his own shot out of the dribble.
Juan Guerrero claims Dominican Rep. TBS Interperformances weekly honour - 17 hours ago
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JUAN GUERRERO Juan Guerrero (201-F-93, agency: Basket Management Solutions) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's second-best El Million and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 7. The 24-year old forward had a double-double of 31 points and twelve rebounds, while his team edged out Bameso (#4, 1-7) 100-97. El Million is placed at 2nd position in their group in Dominican Rep. TBS. El Million is a typical solid league team placed som... [read more]
JUAN GUERRERO
Juan Guerrero (201-F-93, agency: Basket Management Solutions) put on an amazing game in the last round for league's second-best El Million and that's him to receive a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 7. The 24-year old forward had a double-double of 31 points and twelve rebounds, while his team edged out Bameso (#4, 1-7) 100-97. El Million is placed at 2nd position in their group in Dominican Rep. TBS. El Million is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 4-4 record. In the team's last game Guerrero had a remarkable 61.1% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at El Million, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Guerrero has impressive league stats. He is league's best scorer averaging so far 24.0ppg and leads league in rebounds with 10.8rpg. Guerrero is in league's top in and averages solid 2.3bpg.
The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was another El Million's star - 22-year old American swingman Paris Bass (203-G/F-95). Bass impressed basketball fans with 32 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists. It was enough for El Million to edge slightly lower-ranked Bameso (#4, 1-7) by 3 points 100-97. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in group B. El Million consolidated its place in top 2 of the standings. His team's 4-4 record is not bad at all. Bass is one of the most experienced players at El Million and similarly like Juan Guerrero has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.3ppg (#5). He also registered 9.0 boards per game.
The third best performed player last round was another El Million's star - Jose Corporan (88). Corporan showcased his all-around game by recording 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the last round. He was another key player of El Million, helping his team with a 100-97 win against #4 ranked Bameso. El Million needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in group B. Their record at this point is 4 victories and 4 lost games. Corporan has a great season in Dominican Republic. After only 8 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 5.9apg (2nd best).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Chris Walker (208-PF-94) of Huellas Del Siglo - 18 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Jerome Frink (201-F-93) of San Lazaro - 23 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Danilo Nunez (178-PG) of Mauricio Baez - 21 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists 7. Gerardo Suero (196-G-89) of Mauricio Baez - 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Luis Flores (188-G-81) of Huellas Del Siglo - 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Manuel Guzman (204-F/C-82) of San Carlos - 32 points and 6 rebounds
The Player of the week is selected 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)
The Player of the Week awards are presented by Interperformances. Interperformances is a full-service agency specializing in the representation of professional athletes the world-over. With more than forty-eight years of experience, INTERPERFORMANCES is well known to all professional teams and clubs. General Managers trust and rely on our opinions and recommendations.
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