#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.
Leones de Santo Domingo lands Omar Reed, ex Gigantes - 2 days ago
Defending champion Leones de Santo Domingo (LNB) tabbed 30-year old American swingman Omar Reed (200-95kg-87, college: Bluefield, agency: Haylett Sports). He played most recently at Gigantes in Venezuelan LPB league. In 6 games he averaged 10.2ppg, 6.8rpg and 2 [read more]
Defending champion Leones de Santo Domingo (LNB) tabbed 30-year old American swingman Omar Reed (200-95kg-87, college: Bluefield, agency: Haylett Sports). He played most recently at Gigantes in Venezuelan LPB league. In 6 games he averaged 10.2ppg, 6.8rpg and 2.3apg last season.
The most of previous (2016) summer Reed spent at Indios de San Francisco where in 20 LNB games he had 13.0ppg, 6.2rpg, 2.3apg and 1.2spg in 2016 season. He also played that season for Correcaminos in Panamanian league. In three Liga Americas games he recorded 9.3ppg, 3.7rpg, 4.0apg and 1.7spg in 2016 season.
He also played earlier this year in the District Tournament of Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) for Huellas del Siglo, averaging 16.6 points per game, 10.4 rebounds and 4.7 assists, including 42 percent from the three-point range.
In 2011 (a year after he left the college) Reed was drafted by Austin Toros (D-League) in fourth round (15th overall).
He attended Bluefield College (NAIA) until 2010 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball. Reed has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. Among other achievements he won British EBL Division Two championship title in 2011. Reed received also Asia-Basket.com Japanese BJ League All-Imports Team award back in 2014.
He is a very experienced player. And here thanks to pro basketball Reed experienced life in four different countries playing on three different continents. He is familiar with Asian, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Reed has played previously professionally in Argentina (Atenas), Dominican Rep., NBA G League (Maine Red Claws) and Japan (Dragonflies and Yokohama B-Corsairs).
Indios de San Francisco inks Luis Bethelmy, ex Guaros - 2 days ago
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Indios de San Francisco (LNB) agreed terms with 31-year old Venezuelan international forward Luis Bethelmy (200-86). He has played for the last two seasons at Guaros in Venezuelan LPB league. In 51 games he had 9.2ppg, 5.3rpg and 2.2apg last season. Bethelmy helped them to win the league title (twice) despite they ended the regular season at the second place (twice). Quite impressive season as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LPB Honorable Mention and All-Domestic Players Te... [read more]
Indios de San Francisco (LNB) agreed terms with 31-year old Venezuelan international forward Luis Bethelmy (200-86). He has played for the last two seasons at Guaros in Venezuelan LPB league. In 51 games he had 9.2ppg, 5.3rpg and 2.2apg last season. Bethelmy helped them to win the league title (twice) despite they ended the regular season at the second place (twice). Quite impressive season as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LPB Honorable Mention and All-Domestic Players Team. The previous (15-16) season he played also at Guaros (also in LPB) where in 43 games he recorded 8.9ppg, 5.9rpg and 1.5apg. Bethelmy contributed to his team winning the regular season and make it to the semifinals. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LNB 1st Team back in 2008, 2010 and 2013. Bethelmy also represented Venezuela at the South American Championships in Caracas (Venezuela) last year. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 6 games: 8.0ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.7apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 76.5%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 90.9%. Bethelmy is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Colombia (Guerreros), Mexico (Halcones Rojos and Jaguares), Puerto Rico and Venezuela (Guaros de Lara 2, Cocodrilos, Yaracuyanos and Guacharos).
Huracanes del Atlantico lands Jarvis Williams, ex Boncourt - 3 days ago
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Huracanes del Atlantico (LNB) tabbed 28-year old American power forward Jarvis Williams (198-88kg-89, college: Minn.St.-Mankato). He played most recently at BC Boncourt Red Team in Swiss LNA league. In 14 games he averaged impressive 17.6ppg, 6.0rpg and 2.1apg last season. The previous (15-16) season Williams played at Kagawa (B League) in Japan where in 44 games he had very remarkable stats: 16.9ppg, 8.2rpg and 2.5apg. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to Japa... [read more]
Huracanes del Atlantico (LNB) tabbed 28-year old American power forward Jarvis Williams (198-88kg-89, college: Minn.St.-Mankato). He played most recently at BC Boncourt Red Team in Swiss LNA league. In 14 games he averaged impressive 17.6ppg, 6.0rpg and 2.1apg last season. The previous (15-16) season Williams played at Kagawa (B League) in Japan where in 44 games he had very remarkable stats: 16.9ppg, 8.2rpg and 2.5apg. He can count that season as a very successful as was selected to Japanese BJ League All-Star Game. Among other achievements he won NSIC Regular Season South Division championship title in 2013. Williams received also All-NSIC Defensive Player of the Year award back in 2013 at his college time. Williams has played previously professionally in Luxembourg (Black Star) and NBA G League (Erie Bay Hawks). He attended Minnesota State University Mankato until 2013 and it will be his fifth season in pro basketball.
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