#1. This week's number one is former international guard Sammy Mejia (198-83, college: De Paul, currently plays in Eurocup). He led his Turkish team Banvit BK to a victory against the closely-ranked Buducnost (1-1) 89-80 in the Eurocup on Wednesday night.
Mejia scored 14 points and added 4 passes in 33 minutes on the court.
Banvit Basketbol Kulubu (1-1) is placed second in group I.
There are only four games left until the end of the Eurocup Top 16. So now every game will be critical.
It's Mejia's first season with the team.
Mejia is currently fifth on the list of most steals with 1.9spg.
This year his other stats are: 17.1ppg, 5.9rpg, 3.6apg, 2FGP: 71.2%(47-66), 3FGP: 45.0% and FT: 76.2% in the eight games he played so far.
Mejia has a dual citizenship: Dominican Republic and American.
He played for the Dominican Republic senior national team eight years ago.
Strangely Mejia has never played in Dominican Republic.
#2. Second place goes to an experienced former international swingman Jeff Greer (196-79, college: Rutgers, currently plays in France). He led Strasbourg IG to a victory over the fifth-ranked Paris-Levallois (10-6) 88-73 in the French ProA in Saturday night's game.
Greer was MVP of the game. He recorded 21 points and had 3 steals.
Strasbourg IG (11-5) is placed first in the ProA.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
Greer is ranked third on the list of the best rebounders in the league and also on the list of best passers (fifth place).
This season he averages: 5.6ppg, 3.2rpg, 2FGP: 29.7%, 3FGP: 25.7% and FT: 71.4%.
Greer is another player who holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
He played for the Dominican Republic national team in 2009.
Greer used to play for Cocolos de San Pedro de Macoris in Dominican Republic league.
#3. The Dominican Republic player who performed third best last week abroad was former international forward Trevor Ariza (203-85, agency: David Lee services, college: UCLA, currently plays in NBA). Ariza contributed to a Washington Wizards' victory against the Denver Nuggets (25-18) 112-108 in the NBA on Friday night.
He recorded 14 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
The Washington Wizards have not so impressive 9-30 record this season.
Ariza has relatively good stats this year: 7.4ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.8apg, 1.5spg, 2FGP: 39.1%, 3FGP: 27.9% and FT: 81.3%.
He has both American and Dominican Republic nationalities.
Ariza played for the Dominican Republic national team eight years ago.
Apparently he has never played in Dominican Republic.
#4. Forward Eulis Baez (198-82, college: W.Illinois, currently plays in Spain), who plays in the Spanish ACB could not help one of league's weakest teams G.Canaria 2014 (12-6) to beat Gescrap BB (12-6).
Baez scored 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds (went 5 for 5 at the free throw line).
But G.Canaria 2014 was defeated 81-70 on the road by the higher-ranked Gescrap BB (#4).
Baez's overall stats this season are: 8.4ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.2apg.
He used to play for the Dominican Republic national team
back in 2009.
#5. Former international power forward Josh Asselin (210-78, college: Michigan, currently plays in Spain) helped Assignia Manresa win their game against the tenth-ranked Blusens Monbus (9-9) 83-69 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night.
He scored 12 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 22 minutes.
Assignia Manresa (3-15) is placed second from the bottom (#17) in the ACB.
They ended the series of four consecutive loses.
This year Asselin has relatively solid stats: 11.6ppg and 3.2rpg in the 18 games.
He also holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
Asselin used to play for the Dominican Republic national team
seven years ago.
He played also for Naco in Dominican Republic league.
#6. Center Rodrigo Madera (208-90, currently plays in Canada), who plays in the Canadian university league CIS was not able to help the St.Francis Xavier (6-5) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Madera's very good performance the St.Francis Xavier (#4) was edged in an overtime 96-94 in Halifax, NS by the Huskies.
He scored 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Madera's overall stats this season are: 9.9ppg and 4.1rpg.
He is a former U17 international player as he played for the Dominican Republic team six years ago.
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 Minnesota Timberwolves (17-21) 104-96 in the NBA in Monday night's game.
He was MVP of the game. Horford had a double-double by scoring 28 points and getting 10 rebounds. He also added 3 blocks in 38 minutes.
The Atlanta Hawks have 23-18 record this season.
It's Horford's sixth year with the team.
Horford has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.6ppg, 9.8rpg and 3.3apg in the 39 games he played so far.
#2.James Feldeine (193-G-88, college: Quinnipiac, currently plays in Spain) was the main contributor in a Baloncesto Fuenlabrada's surprising victory against the third-ranked Valencia Basket (12-6) 72-69 in the Spanish ACB last Saturday.
Feldeine was MVP of the game. He scored 37 points (!!!), had 4 rebounds and dished 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line); quite an impressive performance considering it's only Feldeine's third season in pro basketball. Mad-Croc Fuenlabrada (5-13) is placed 16th in the ACB.
It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses.
It's Feldeine's first year with the team.
Feldeine is ranked second on the list of the top scorers in the league.
This season he has very high stats. Feldeine averages: 17.1ppg, 2.7rpg and 2.4apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Dominican Republic and American.
Strangely Feldeine has never played in Dominican Republic.
#3.Adris Deleon (180-G-84, college: E.Washington, currently plays in Australia), who plays in the Australian NBL could not help Wollongong Hawks (8-9) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Wollongong Hawks were edged 72-71 on the road by the leading New Zealand Breakers.
Deleon was the top scorer with 34 points. He also added 4 rebounds and dished 6 assists in 38 minutes.
It was Wollongong Hawks' sixth consecutive loss in a row.
Deleon is ranked third on the list of the most steals in the league with 1.3spg.
This year he also averages: 14.2ppg, 3.4rpg and 2.8apg in the 17 games.
#4. Experienced Ricardo Greer (197-F/G-78, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in France) contributed to an easy victory against the fifth-ranked Paris-Levallois (10-6) 88-73 in the French ProA in Saturday night's game.
Greer had a double-double by scoring 10 points and getting the same number of rebounds. He also added 8 assists and 3 steals in 31 minutes.
Strasbourg IG (11-5) is placed first in the ProA.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
Greer belongs to league's best rebounders (ranked #3) and also on the list of best passers (fifth place).
He has very reliable stats this year: 13.7ppg, 8.1rpg, 5.2apg and 1.5spg in the 15 games.
Greer is another player who holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
Interesting that he has never played in Dominican Republic.
#5.Charlie Villanueva (209-F-84, college: Connecticut, currently plays in NBA) contributed to an easy victory against the Orlando Magic (14-27) 105-90 in the NBA on Tuesday night.
Villanueva scored 6 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in only 13 minutes.
The Detroit Pistons have 16-25 record this season.
Villanueva is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Pistons' roster.
This season he has relatively solid stats: 8.0ppg and 3.4rpg in the 30 games.
Villanueva has both American and Dominican Republic nationalities.
Despite his Dominican Republic passport, Villanueva previously played for the USA U21 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Dominican Republic team.
Interesting that he has never played in Dominican Republic.
#6.Elys Guzman (206-F/C-82, college: Bemidji St., currently plays in Uruguay), who plays in the Uruguayan LUB was not able to help Hebraica (0-2) in their last game on Friday. Despite Guzman's very good performance the eighth-placed Hebraica was defeated 82-71 in a derby game by the higher-ranked Union Atletica (#3) in the Serie 1.
He was the top scorer with 18 points. Guzman also added 5 rebounds.
This season he has relatively solid stats: 15.0ppg and 6.2rpg.
#7.Dago Pena (198-G/F-88, college: Marshall, currently plays in Uruguay), who plays in the Uruguayan LUB was not able to secure a victory for Maldonado (1-0) in their last game. Despite Pena's very good performance his team lost 72-86 at home to the second-ranked Sayago in the Serie 2.
He was the top scorer with 23 points. Pena also added 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals in 40 minutes. It was his first game for Maldonado this season.
#8.Emmanuel Quezada (188-PG-85, college: USF, currently plays in Spain) was the major contributor in a FIATC Joventut's victory against the league outsider Lagun Aro GBC 73-67 in the Spanish ACB on Saturday night.
He scored 11 points.
Quezada's overall stats this season are: 9.8ppg, 2.1rpg and 2.2apg.
He also holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
Interesting that Quezada has never played in Dominican Republic.
#9.Francisco Garcia (201-F/G-81, college: Louisville, currently plays in NBA) managed to help Sacramento Kings in a victory against the Charlotte Bobcats 97-93 in the NBA in Saturday night's game.
He scored 5 points in 17 minutes.
This year Garcia's overall stats are: 5.3ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.1apg in the 30 games.
#10.Chris Perez (190-G-90, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to an easy victory against the David Lipscomb University 85-69 in the NCAA last Saturday.
He recorded 21 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Perez's overall stats this season are: 5.3ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.1apg.
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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