Otis George (206-C-82, college: Louisville) former player of Macae Basquete (Brazil-NBB) gave an interview:
Why you decided to be a pro player?
I love basketball, I saw it as a way to help my family and build a great life for myself.
There are many players without a job fighting for the same spots, how hard is to wait for your ideal offer and not take the first that comes up considering that the next one may not come soon.
It is very difficult waiting, especially when you have a family to take care of. just gotta have faith that something better will come along.
Which was the best game you had in your career so far?
There have been so many games and it's been awhile lol, I can't remember a game I can say was my best. I consider every game that I was blessed to step foot on the court and play was my best game.
Tell us your strong point and your weakness in your game.
My strongest point is my defense and my energy. My weak point i would say is handling the ball.
Which player was the hardest opponent to play against?
Okosun's double-double lands him Player of the Week award - 1 day ago
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AUGUSTINE OKOSUN 31-year old center Augustine Okosun (210-C-86) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's best team Rafael Barias and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 8. He had a double-double of 17 points and 20 rebounds, while his team edged out Huellas Del Siglo (#3, 3-5) 81-79. It allowed Rafael Barias to consolidate first place in the Dominican Rep. league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlie... [read more]
AUGUSTINE OKOSUN
31-year old center Augustine Okosun (210-C-86) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for league's best team Rafael Barias and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 8. He had a double-double of 17 points and 20 rebounds, while his team edged out Huellas Del Siglo (#3, 3-5) 81-79. It allowed Rafael Barias to consolidate first place in the Dominican Rep. league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Rafael Barias has a very solid 6-3 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. Okosun just recently signed at Rafael Barias, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Keiser University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Okosun leads league in rebounds with 12.2rpg. Okosun is in league's top in and averages solid 1.7bpg and 57.9% FGP.
Second best performed player last round was Luis Flores (188-G-81, agency: 011 Sports) of Huellas del Siglo. He is a guard in his first season at Huellas Del Siglo. In the last game Flores recorded impressive 33 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Bad luck as Huellas Del Siglo was edged by slightly higher-ranked Rafael Barias (#1, 6-3) 81-79. It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the top position in group A. Huellas Del Siglo still maintains its place in the top 3 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 3-5 record. Flores is one of the most experienced players at Huellas Del Siglo and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.4ppg (#9). His other stats are also decent: 5.1rpg and 3.3apg.
Third place about best performers goes to guard Gerardo Suero (196-G-89) of league's leader Mauricio Baez. Suero scored 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds. He was a key player of Mauricio Baez, leading his team to a 87-75 win against #4 ranked Los Prados. Mauricio Baez confirms their top position in group B. Suero has a great season in Dominican Republic. After only 9 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 21.6ppg (2nd best), rebounds with 4.9rpg (7th best) and assists with 1.7apg (5th best). Gerardo Suero has also Dominican Rep. passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player.
Other top performing players last week: 4. J.J. Moore (198-F/G-91) of San Lazaro - 26 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists 5. Dominique Keller (205-F/C-88) of Bameso - 19 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Michael Mendoza) of Bameso - 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists 7. Manuel Guzman (204-F/C-82) of San Carlos - 20 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Erickson Sanchez) of San Carlos - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Miguel Paul (185-PG-90) of Los Prados - 20 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists
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)
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TBS Round 8: Bameso defeats group leader Rafael Barias - 2 days ago
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There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in TBS. Here is the last round review presented by ESL. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Rafael Barias (6-3) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Bameso (2-7) 79-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rafael Barias. Michael Mendoza orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American power forward Dominique Keller (20... [read more]
There will be only one (last) round of the Regular Season in TBS. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Rafael Barias (6-3) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Bameso (2-7) 79-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rafael Barias. Michael Mendoza orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American power forward Dominique Keller (205-88, college: Illinois) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Nigerian-American center Augustine Okosun (210-86, college: Keiser) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds for Rafael Barias. Rafael Barias' coach Jose Perez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bameso maintains fourth position in Group A with 2-7 record. Rafael Barias at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. Bameso are looking forward to face higher ranked Huellas Del Siglo (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Rafael Barias will play against the league's second-placed El Million and it may be a tough game between close rivals. First ranked Rafael Barias (6-3) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 3rd ranked Huellas Del Siglo (3-5) 81-79 on Friday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian-American center Augustine Okosun (210-86, college: Keiser) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 20 rebounds and 5 blocks and Trey Gilder who added 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Guard Luis Flores (188-81, college: Manhattan, agency: 011 Sports) responded with 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rafael Barias maintains first position in Group A with 6-3 record. Huellas Del Siglo at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. Rafael Barias will play against league's second-placed El Million in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Huellas Del Siglo will play against the league's second-placed El Million and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game for Mauricio Baez (8-1) which played road game in against 4th ranked Los Prados (1-8). First ranked Mauricio Baez managed to get a 12-point victory 87-75. The winners were led by Gerardo Suero who scored that evening 24 points and 7 rebounds. Even 20 points and 5 assists by Miguel Paul did not help to save the game for Los Prados. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mauricio Baez have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position in Group B with 8-1 record. Los Prados lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with eight games lost. Mauricio Baez will meet at home league's second-placed San Carlos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Los Prados will play against San Lazaro and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game for San Carlos (6-3) which hosted in one of their biggest challengers San Lazaro (5-4). Second ranked San Carlos had an easy win 91-75. The best player for the winners was Manuel Guzman who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. San Carlos maintains second position in Group B with 6-3 record having just two points less than leader Mauricio Baez. San Lazaro at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. San Carlos' next round opponent will be league's leader Mauricio Baez and it will be for sure the game of the week. San Lazaro will play against Los Prados and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of top-ranked Rafael Barias (6-3) at the home court on Sunday night. Hosts were edged by fourth ranked Bameso (2-7) 79-76. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Rafael Barias. Michael Mendoza orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American power forward Dominique Keller (205-88, college: Illinois) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners. Keller is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Nigerian-American center Augustine Okosun (210-86, college: Keiser) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 16 rebounds and American Trey Gilder (206-85, college: Northwestern St.) added 15 points and 4 assists in the effort for Rafael Barias. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Rafael Barias' coach Jose Perez tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Bameso maintains fourth position in Group A with 2-7 record. Rafael Barias at the other side still keep top place with three games lost. Bameso are looking forward to face higher ranked Huellas Del Siglo (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Rafael Barias will play against the league's second-placed El Million and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Bameso: M.Mendoza 23+9reb+5ast, D.Keller 19+7reb+2ast, S.Mercedes 10+3reb+4ast, P.Martinez 10+13reb+3ast, B.Lixander 7+1ast, S.Moises 3+2reb+3ast Rafael Barias: A.Okosun 17+16reb+1ast, T.Gilder 15+4reb+4ast, J.Araujo 13+6reb+1ast, F.Manuel 12+1reb+2ast, J.Fortuna 8+7reb+2ast, D.De La Cruz 5+1reb
First ranked Rafael Barias (6-3) saved a 2-point victory on the road edging 3rd ranked Huellas Del Siglo (3-5) 81-79 on Friday evening. Rafael Barias outrebounded Huellas Del Siglo 51-36 including 18 on the offensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of Nigerian-American center Augustine Okosun (210-86, college: Keiser) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points, 20 rebounds and 5 blocks and American Trey Gilder (206-85, college: Northwestern St.) who added 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Guard Luis Flores (188-81, college: Manhattan, agency: 011 Sports) responded with 33 points (!!!) and 4 assists (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) and naturalized American guard Herbert Graham (196-93, college: Armstr.Atlantic) scored 18 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Rafael Barias maintains first position in Group A with 6-3 record. Huellas Del Siglo at the other side keeps the third place with five games lost. Rafael Barias will play against league's second-placed El Million in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Huellas Del Siglo will play against the league's second-placed El Million and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Rafael Barias: J.Araujo 18+5reb+1ast, A.Okosun 17+20reb+1ast, T.Gilder 15+10reb+2ast, J.Fortuna 12+2reb+5ast, F.Manuel 8+4reb+6ast, D.De La Cruz 5+2reb+1ast Huellas del Siglo: L.Flores 33+4reb+4ast, H.Graham 18+4reb+1ast, C.Walker 13+10reb, B.Richard 10+3reb+6ast, R.Catala-Martinez 3+1ast, V.Verdecia 2+6reb
An interesting game for Mauricio Baez (8-1) which played road game in against 4th ranked Los Prados (1-8). First ranked Mauricio Baez managed to get a 12-point victory 87-75. Mauricio Baez outrebounded Los Prados 48-29 including a 38-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by naturalized American guard Gerardo Suero (196-89, college: Albany) who scored that evening 24 points and 7 rebounds and Juan-Miguel Suero (198-93) supported him with 18 points. Even 20 points and 5 assists by American point guard Miguel Paul (185-90, college: E.Carolina) did not help to save the game for Los Prados. Elkin Ramos added 21 points for the hosts. Four Los Prados players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mauricio Baez have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position in Group B with 8-1 record. Los Prados lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth place with eight games lost. Mauricio Baez will meet at home league's second-placed San Carlos in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Los Prados will play against San Lazaro and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Mauricio Baez: G.Suero 24+7reb+2ast, J.Miguel Suero 18+3reb+3ast, R.Moquete 9+2reb+3ast, B.Williams 9+12reb, D.Moquete 7+2reb+1ast, S.William 6+1reb Los Prados: E.Ramos 21+4reb+1ast, M.Paul 20+2reb+5ast, W.Diaz 11+3reb+2ast, C.Dauri 11+5reb+2ast, M.Richardson 9+6reb+3ast, K.Dixon 3+2reb
An interesting game for San Carlos (6-3) which hosted in one of their biggest challengers San Lazaro (5-4). Second ranked San Carlos had an easy win 91-75. The best player for the winners was power forward Manuel Guzman (204-82, college: Bemidji St.) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. Erickson Sanchez chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four San Carlos players scored in double figures. American swingman JJ Moore (198-91, college: Rutgers) produced 26 points and 8 rebounds and guard Hansel Salvador (186-80) added 19 points respectively for the guests. San Carlos maintains second position in Group B with 6-3 record having just two points less than leader Mauricio Baez. San Lazaro at the other side keeps the third place with four games lost. San Carlos' next round opponent will be league's leader Mauricio Baez and it will be for sure the game of the week. San Lazaro will play against Los Prados and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: San Carlos: P.Kevin 22+4reb, M.Guzman 20+12reb+5ast, E.Sanchez 18+6reb+3ast, J.Roberts 10+4reb, P.Medrano 3+1reb, W.Arias 0+3reb+1ast San Lazaro: J.Moore 26+8reb+2ast, H.Salvador 19+3reb+2ast, M.Dicent 12+8reb+2ast, D.Bowles 7+8reb+3ast, A.Henriquez 7+2reb+3ast, E.Meran 2+3reb+1ast
Mauricio Baez signs Duke Crews, ex CLS Knights - 2 days ago
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DUKE CREWS Metropolitanos de Mauricio Baez (TBS) signed 30-year old American forward Duke Crews (203-106kg-88, college: Bowie State). He just played at played at CLS Knights in Indonesian IBL league. In only one game he recorded very impressive stats: 16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block this season. The last season Crews played at Rain or Shine in Filipino PBA where in 5 games he had also remarkable stats: 18.2ppg, 14.8rpg and 1.2apg. The list of the past achievements is quite... [read more]
DUKE CREWS
Metropolitanos de Mauricio Baez (TBS) signed 30-year old American forward Duke Crews (203-106kg-88, college: Bowie State). He just played at played at CLS Knights in Indonesian IBL league. In only one game he recorded very impressive stats: 16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block this season. The last season Crews played at Rain or Shine in Filipino PBA where in 5 games he had also remarkable stats: 18.2ppg, 14.8rpg and 1.2apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team was regular season runner-up in Indonesian IBL in 2017. Crews was also voted Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese BJ League Honorable Mention in 2016. He is quite experienced player. Crews has played in seven different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Bahrain (Al-Ittihad and Sitra), Mexico (Frayles de Guasave), Ukraine (DniproAzot), Uruguay (Tabare), Venezuela, Philippines (SM Beermen) and Japan (Toyama Grouses and Cyberdyne Ibaraki Robots). Crews attended Bowie State until 2010 and it is his eighth season as a professional player.
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