Trevor Ariza selected the top Dominican playing abroad in last week's games - Mar 8, 2017
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We bring you last week's top performances from Dominicans who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is former international forward Trevor Ariza (203-85, college: UCLA, currently plays in NBA). Ariza could not help the Houston Rockets (44-20) in their last game. Despite his good performance the Houston Rockets (44-20) were edged 112-110 on the road by the San Antonio Spurs.
Ariza was the second best scorer with 13 points. He also added 7 rebounds in 35 minutes on the court.
Ariza has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 11.5ppg, 5.6rpg, 2.2apg, 1.8spg, 2FGP: 54.3%, 3FGP: 34.4% and FT: 73.3% in 64 games he played so far.
Ariza has a dual citizenship: Dominican Republic and American.
He played for the Dominican Republic senior national team twelve years ago.
Strangely Ariza has never played in Dominican Republic.
#2. Second place goes to an experienced former international swingman Sammy Mejia (198-83, college: De Paul, currently plays in Turkey). He was not able to help Tofas in their game against Anadolu Efes (18-2) in the Turkish BSL. Despite his good performance last Monday Mejia scored 11 points and added 3 passes.
Mejia has relatively good stats this season: 14.1ppg, 5.0rpg, 2.9apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 60.8%(59-97), 3FGP: 44.0% and FT: 73.3%.
He is another player who holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
Mejia played for the Dominican Republic national team in 2005.
Apparently he has never played in Dominican Republic.
#3. The Dominican Republic player who performed third best last week abroad was former international power forward Jose Cabrera (206-84, currently plays in Spain). Cabrera was the major contributor in Mataro's victory against the 11th-ranked JAC Sants (7-12) 83-72 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) last Sunday.
He recorded 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 21 minutes.
Feimat Mataro (7-12) is placed 12th in Group C-A.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This year Cabrera's overall stats are: 8.4ppg, 6.8rpg, 2FGP: 52.0% and FT: 71.4% in eight games.
He played for the Dominican Republic national team eleven years ago.
#4. Shooting guard Jeff Greer (196-79, college: Rutgers, currently plays in France) contributed to a 3-point Poitiers' victory against the closely-ranked Nantes (10-11) 78-75 in the French ProB (second division) on Tuesday night.
Greer scored 6 points.
Union Poitiers Basket 86 (10-11) is placed ninth in the ProB.
It's Greer's fourth season with the team.
His total stats this year are: 2.9ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.5apg.
Greer has both American and Dominican Republic nationalities.
He used to play for the Dominican Republic national team
back in 2009. Greer played also for Cocolos de San Pedro de Macoris 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.Eloy Vargas (211-C-88, agency: Duran International, college: Kentucky, currently plays in Argentina) could not help GECR Indalo (19-21) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the fourth-placed GECR Indalo (19-21) lost 73-85 on the road to the lower-ranked (#8) La Union in the Sur group.
Vargas had a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 12 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks in 30 minutes.
It was GECR Indalo's third consecutive loss in a row.
Vargas has relatively good stats this year: 13.4ppg and 6.8rpg in 17 games he played so far.
#2.Karl-Anthony Towns (213-F/C-95, college: Kentucky, currently plays in NBA) was not able to help the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-37) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-37) were defeated 97-90 in San Antonio by the Spurs.
Towns recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 14 rebounds.
Towns has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 24.0ppg, 12.2rpg, 2.9apg and 1.4bpg.
Towns has a dual citizenship: Dominican Republic and American.
Strangely he has never played in Dominican Republic.
#3. Experienced Eulis Baez (201-F-82, college: W.Illinois, currently plays in EuroCup) was not able to secure a victory for one of league's weakest teams Gran Canaria (4-2) in their game against Hapoel Jerusalem (5-1) in the Eurocup.
Baez recorded 8 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 23 minutes.
Gran Canaria was badly defeated 87-67 in Jerusalem by the leading Hapoel.
It's Baez's fifth season with the team.
This year he averages: 7.0ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.8apg in 15 games.
#4.Alfred Horford (208-F/C-86, college: Florida, currently plays in NBA) was the major contributor in a Boston Celtics' victory against the Los Angeles Lakers (19-44) crushing them 115-95 in the NBA in Friday night's game.
Horford scored 17 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
The Boston Celtics have a solid 40-24 record this season.
It's Horford's first year with the team.
This year he has very high stats. Horford averages: 14.0ppg, 6.6rpg, 4.9apg and 1.4bpg.
#5.Gelvis Solano (185-G-94, agency: Basket Management Solutions, college: Merrimack, currently plays in Argentina) couldn't help Echague (6-32) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the tenth-placed Echague (6-32) lost 74-78 at home to the higher-ranked (#9) Atenas in the Norte group.
Solano was the top scorer with 28 points. He also added 6 assists in 37 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Solano's third season in pro basketball. It was Echague's fourth consecutive loss in a row.
Solano has very impressive stats this year: 18.8ppg, 4.0rpg, 4.0apg and 2.0spg in 26 games.
#6.Juan Miguel Suero (196-SG-93, currently plays in Venezuela) couldn't help Gaiteros (0-3) in their last game on Friday. Despite his very good performance the fifth-placed Gaiteros was defeated 69-62 on their home court in Maracaibo by the leading Cocodrilos in the Western Conference.
Suero was the top scorer with 28 points. He also added made 4 passes and 5 steals.
This season Suero has very high stats. He averages: 21.7ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.7apg and 2.3spg.
#7.James Feldeine (193-G-88, college: Quinnipiac, currently plays in Euroleague) couldn't help Panathinaikos in their game against Darussafaka in the Euroleague.
Feldeine scored 6 points in 19 minutes.
His team lost 72-77.
This year Feldeine averages: 7.1ppg, 1.3rpg and 2.3apg in 24 games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
Strangely Feldeine has never played in Dominican Republic.
#8.Victor Liz (188-SG-86, also represented by Basket Management Solutions, currently plays in Liga Americas) couldn't help Leones (2-91) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance the third-placed Leones was defeated 80-67 in Montevideo by the leading Hebraica in the group F of Liga Americas.
Liz was the top scorer with 24 points. He also added 6 rebounds.
This season Liz has very high stats. He averages: 17.8ppg, 6.0rpg, 1.4apg and 1.8spg.
#9.O'Darien Bassett (189-G-86, college: Troy, currently plays in South Korea) led Goyang Orions to a victory against the seventh-ranked LG Sakers 81-73 in the South Korean KBL in Thursday night's game.
He scored 14 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 6 assists.
Bassett has relatively good stats this season: 14.1ppg, 3.6rpg and 4.2apg.
He has both American and Dominican Republic nationalities.
Bassett used to play for Huracanes del Atlantico in Dominican Republic league.
#10.M.J. Rhett (206-PF-92, college: Mississippi, currently plays in Lebanon) couldn't help Tadamon (1-6) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Tadamon lost 102-108 in Beirut to the second-ranked Al Riyadi.
Rhett was the second best scorer with 18 points. He also added 9 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 40 minutes.
Rhett has very impressive stats this year: 15.6ppg, 9.6rpg and 3.2apg in five games.
He also holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
Rhett used to play for Leones de Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic league.
Torpan Pojat Helsinki (1st Division) agreed terms with 29-year old American swingman L.D. Williams (193-95kg-88, college: Wake Forest). He played this summer at San Lazaro in District National in Dominican Republic. The last season Williams played at Correcaminos in Mexican LNBP where in 8 games he had 9.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.0apg and 1.1spg. Williams is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit four different continents. Williams tasted the life as pro basketball player in Euro... [read more]
Torpan Pojat Helsinki (1st Division) agreed terms with 29-year old American swingman L.D. Williams (193-95kg-88, college: Wake Forest). He played this summer at San Lazaro in District National in Dominican Republic. The last season Williams played at Correcaminos in Mexican LNBP where in 8 games he had 9.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 1.0apg and 1.1spg. Williams is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit four different continents. Williams tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in France (JL Bourg), Philippines (Alaska Aces), D-League (Springfield A.) and NBA G League (Fort Wayne Mad Ants and Grand Rapids Drive).
Pyrinto adds Asbury to their roster, ex Mauricio Baez - 3 days ago
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Pyrinto Tampere (Korisliiga) added to their roster 31-year old American small forward Brian Asbury (201-100kg-86, college: Miami, FL). He played this summer at Mauricio Baez in District National in Dominican Republic. He helped them to make it to the final. The last season Asbury played at Hasharon (National League) in Israel where in 7 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.6ppg, 7.0rpg, 2.6apg and 2.0spg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted... [read more]
Pyrinto Tampere (Korisliiga) added to their roster 31-year old American small forward Brian Asbury (201-100kg-86, college: Miami, FL). He played this summer at Mauricio Baez in District National in Dominican Republic. He helped them to make it to the final. The last season Asbury played at Hasharon (National League) in Israel where in 7 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.6ppg, 7.0rpg, 2.6apg and 2.0spg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Player of the Year and Eurobasket.com All-Israeli National League Import of the Year back in 2010 and 2011. Asbury is quite experienced player. His career allowed him to visit three different continents, while he played in four different countries. Asbury tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Latin America and of course North America. He has played previously professionally in Brazil (Sao Jose/Vinac), France (JL Bourg), Spain (Real Betis) and Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Holon, GreenTops Netanya, Kiryat Tivon and Hapoel Eilat). Asbury attended University of Miami, Florida until 2009 and it will be his ninth season as a professional player.
Metros STGO - Leones SD 94-87 Metros STGO captured LNB title. They held off Leones SD in the fifth game of the championship series and celebrated the trophy. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 27-14. But Leones SD won third quarter 26-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Metros STGO forced 24 Leones SD turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American Robe... [read more]
Metros STGO captured LNB title. They held off Leones SD in the fifth game of the championship series and celebrated the trophy. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 27-14. But Leones SD won third quarter 26-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Metros STGO forced 24 Leones SD turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American Robert Glenn (203-89, college: IUPUI) who scored 27 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field). Victor Liz (193-86) chipped in 24 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Metros STGO's coach used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American point guard Patrick Miller (185-92, college: Tennessee St.) produced 11 points and 8 assists and naturalized American swingman Sadiel Rojas (197-89, college: Okla.Wesleyan) added 11 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Metros STGO and five Leones SD players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Metros STGO: R.Glenn 27+7reb+3ast, V.Liz 24+7reb+6ast, A.Carmona 14+2reb+1ast, A.De Leon 11+5reb+9ast, J.Akindele 10+8reb+4ast, E.Vargas 6+8reb Leones SD: D.Greene 15+1reb, J.Guerrero 15+5reb+1ast, M.Fortuna 13+3reb+5ast, S.Rojas 11+9reb+2ast, P.Miller 11+3reb+8ast, M.Rhett 10+5reb+1ast
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