29-year old American (has also Dominican passport) point guard Edgar Sosa (190-80kg-88, college: Louisville) left Pasta Reggia JuveCaserta (Serie A). In 22 games in Italy he averaged impressive 19.3ppg, 2.8rpg, 5.9apg and 1.2spg this season. The last season Sosa played at Hapoel Jerusalem (Winner League) in Israel where in four games he had 5.8ppg and 1.5apg. He also played that season for Petrochimi (Superleague) in Iran. In 28 games he recorded very remarkable stats: 16.8ppg, 1.7rpg, 3.4apg and 1.3spg. Sosa also spent pre-season at the Hawks in NBA that year. Among other achievements he received Asia-Basket.com All-Iranian Superleague Guard of the Year award in 2016. Sosa played at the WABA Club Championships last year. He is a very experienced player. Sosa has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to seven different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Sosa has played previously professionally also in Dominican Rep., Germany (ratiopharm Ulm), Puerto Rico (Cangrejeros), Spain (Blancos de Rueda), Dominican Republic (Leones de Santo Domingo and Reales de La Vega), NBA (Atlanta Hawks) and Italy (Banco di Srd, Angelico Biella and Sutor Montegranaro). He attended University of Louisville until 2010 and it is his seventh season in pro basketball. Sosa's game is described as:
A very promising combo guard, with an immense upside. Has yet the court vision and the passing skills of a proven PG, scores a lot of points and can defend well. After the Centrobasket for Juniors 2005, he has been invited at the Dominican NT Senior camp.
Carter's 28 points and 6 assists give him Player of the Week award - 3 hours ago
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34-year old guard Maurice Carter (183-G-83) put on an amazing game in the last round for Huracanes PP and receives a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 2 (Second Stage). He had the game-high 28 points adding two rebounds and six assists for Huracanes PP in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Indios SFM (1-2) 84-80. Thanks to this victory Huracanes PP moved-up to the 3rd position in their group in Dominican Rep. league. Huracanes PP is rather a weak team placed in... [read more]
34-year old guard Maurice Carter (183-G-83) put on an amazing game in the last round for Huracanes PP and receives a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 2 (Second Stage). He had the game-high 28 points adding two rebounds and six assists for Huracanes PP in his team's victory, helping them to edge out Indios SFM (1-2) 84-80. Thanks to this victory Huracanes PP moved-up to the 3rd position in their group in Dominican Rep. league. Huracanes PP is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. But it was their 2nd lost game this season out of 3 games. In the team's last game Carter had a remarkable 66.7% from 2-point range and got four three-pointers out of 7 attempts. He has many years of experience at Huracanes PP, through which he has constantly improved. Robert Morris University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Carter is in league's top in assists (7th best: 3.6apg).
Second best performed player last round was M.J. Rhett (206-PF-92) of Leones SD. He is naturalized American forward in his first season at Leones SD. In the last game Rhett recorded impressive double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds. Of course he led Leones SD to another comfortable win outscoring Caneros LR (1-2) 107-82. The Second Stage is still at the very beginning and this victory may help a lot. Let's wait for the next round. Rhett is one of the most experienced players at Leones SD and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third place about best performers goes to another Huracanes PP's star - forward Aaron Jones (206-F-93). Jones scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He was another key player of Huracanes PP, helping his team with a 84-80 win against #2 ranked Indios SFM in a game of the week. The chances of Huracanes PP not to end season at such low position in North, however are less than slim as they have already lost 2 games, recording just one victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Jones could try to bring Huracanes PP's a little bit higher in the standings. Jones has individually a great season in Dominican Republic. After 13 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.6rpg (4th best). He also has 1.5bpg and FGP: 70.1%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Brian Williams (208-C-87) of Titanes Licey - 15 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Trey Gilder (206-PF-85) of Caneros LR - 14 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Sterling Gibbs (188-G-92) of Indios SFM - 17 points and 10 assists 7. Robert Glenn (203-PF-89) of Metros STGO - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Omar Reed (200-F/G-87) of Leones SD - 20 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Gerardo Suero (196-G-89) of Indios SFM - 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Eloy Vargas (211-C-88) of Metros STGO - 12 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is chosen 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)
LNB Round 2 (Second Stage): Indios SFM hands first loss to Metros STGO - 1 day ago
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There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Second Stage in LNB. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with defeat of the leader. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Metros STGO (3-1) in Santiago on Friday night. Hosts were edged by Indios SFM (1-2) 80-78. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 22-17. But Metros STGO won second period 22-19. However it w... [read more]
There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Second Stage in LNB. The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with defeat of the leader.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Metros STGO (3-1) in Santiago on Friday night. Hosts were edged by Indios SFM (1-2) 80-78. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 22-17. But Metros STGO won second period 22-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Indios SFM forced 22 Metros STGO turnovers. Strangely Metros STGO outrebounded Indios SFM 46-26 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Sterling Gibbs (188-92, college: Connecticut, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 assists. Naturalized American guard Gerardo Suero (196-89, college: Albany) contributed with 22 points for the winners. Victor Liz (193-86) replied with 22 points and 6 rebounds for Metros STGO. Metros STGO's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Indios SFM is looking forward to face Huracanes PP (#3) in Puerto Plata in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Metros STGO will play at home against Huracanes PP and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in San Cristobal. Titanes Licey (2-0) saved a 3-point victory at home edging Caneros LR (1-2) 86-83 in the game for the first place. American players dominated the game. Guard Terrance Woodbury (201-87, college: Georgia) scored 22 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Brian Williams chipped in 15 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Trey Gilder (206-85, college: Northwestern St.) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Titanes Licey will again play against Caneros LR in La Romana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caneros LR will have a break next round. An interesting game for Leones SD (1-2) which played road game in La Romana against Caneros LR (1-2). Leones SD had an easy win 107-82. MJ Rhett notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 14 points and 9 rebounds by Trey Gilder did not help to save the game for Caneros LR. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leones SD will meet Titanes Licey in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caneros LR will play against Titanes Licey in San Cristobal and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game for Metros STGO (3-1) which played road game in Puerto Plata against Huracanes PP (1-2). Metros STGO managed to get a 14-point victory 97-83. The best player for the winners was Robert Glenn who scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Huracanes PP's coach let to play twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Metros STGO will have a break next round. Huracanes PP will play again on the road against Metros STGO in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals. An interesting game for Huracanes PP (1-2) which hosted in Puerto Plata Indios SFM (1-2). Huracanes PP managed to get a 4-point victory 84-80. Maurice Carter orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Huracanes PP will face Metros STGO in Santiago in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Metros STGO (3-1) in Santiago on Friday night. Hosts were edged by Indios SFM (1-2) 80-78. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 22-17. But Metros STGO won second period 22-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Indios SFM forced 22 Metros STGO turnovers. Strangely Metros STGO outrebounded Indios SFM 46-26 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Sterling Gibbs (188-92, college: Connecticut, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 assists. Naturalized American guard Gerardo Suero (196-89, college: Albany) contributed with 22 points for the winners. Four Indios SFM players scored in double figures. Victor Liz (193-86) replied with 22 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Adris De-Leon (180-84, college: E.Washington) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Metros STGO. Metros STGO's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Indios SFM is looking forward to face Huracanes PP (#3) in Puerto Plata in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Metros STGO will play at home against Huracanes PP and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Indios SFM: G.Suero 22+1reb+2ast, S.Gibbs 17+1reb+10ast, F.Garcia 12+1reb+1ast, L.Bethelmy 12+4reb+2ast, J.Miguel Suero 8+3reb+3ast, I.Romero 6+10reb+1ast Metros STGO: V.Liz 22+6reb, A.De Leon 17+6reb+3ast, R.Soliver 10+3ast, J.Hamilton 7+1reb, J.Akindele 6+11reb, R.Glenn 5+9reb+3ast
An interesting game for Leones SD (1-2) which played road game in La Romana against Caneros LR (1-2). Leones SD had an easy win 107-82. The game was mostly controlled by Leones SD. Caneros LR managed to win third quarter 20-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Caneros LR 49-35 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Leones SD looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 13 passes made by Caneros LR's players. Naturalized American MJ Rhett (206-92, college: Mississippi) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and American swingman Omar Reed (200-87, college: Bluefield, agency: Haylett Sports) supported him with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Even 14 points and 9 rebounds by American Trey Gilder (206-85, college: Northwestern St.) did not help to save the game for Caneros LR. Swingman Andy Williams (195-80, agency: Court Side) added 15 points for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Leones SD will meet Titanes Licey in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caneros LR will play against Titanes Licey in San Cristobal and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Leones SD: M.Rhett 26+10reb+2ast, O.Reed 20+7reb+3ast, J.Araujo 17+10reb+1ast, E.Fortuna 12+1reb+4ast, P.Miller 11+4reb+8ast, S.Rojas 5+5reb+1ast Caneros LR: A.Williams 15+2reb, T.Gilder 14+9reb+3ast, E.Soliman 11+2reb+1ast, A.Freeman 11+1reb+3ast, L.Payne 11+1reb, R.Scott 10+2reb+1ast
Important game to mention about took place in San Cristobal. Titanes Licey (2-0) saved a 3-point victory at home edging Caneros LR (1-2) 86-83 in the game for the first place. Titanes Licey made 20-of-26 charity shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 25 Caneros LR turnovers. American players dominated the game. Guard Terrance Woodbury (201-87, college: Georgia) scored 22 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and center Brian Williams (208-87, college: Tennessee) chipped in 15 points and 11 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Woodbury is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Titanes Licey players scored in double figures. Trey Gilder (206-85, college: Northwestern St.) responded with 19 points and 7 rebounds and guard Austin Freeman (194-89, college: Georgetown) scored 17 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Titanes Licey will again play against Caneros LR in La Romana in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Caneros LR will have a break next round. Top scorers: Titanes Licey: T.Woodbury 22+4reb+6ast, E.Santana 16+7reb, B.Williams 15+11reb+3ast, R.Hamilton 13+3reb+6ast, K.Perez 13+1ast, C.Paniagua 3+1reb+1ast Caneros LR: T.Gilder 19+7reb+2ast, A.Freeman 17+3reb, J.Pablo Montas 12+2reb+2ast, A.Williams 9+1reb, O.Sanchez 8+1reb+3ast, E.Soliman 6+1reb+2ast
An interesting game for Metros STGO (3-1) which played road game in Puerto Plata against Huracanes PP (1-2). Metros STGO managed to get a 14-point victory 97-83. Metros STGO dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Huracanes PP's 40. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. The best player for the winners was American Robert Glenn (203-89, college: IUPUI) who scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Eloy Vargas (211-88, college: Kentucky, agency: Duran International) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Naturalized American swingman Luis Jacobo (196-91, college: IPFW, agency: Mansfield and Associates) produced 21 points and 4 assists and American forward Aaron Jones (206-93, college: Mississippi) added 10 points and 9 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Five Metros STGO and four Huracanes PP players scored in double figures. Huracanes PP's coach let to play twelve players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Metros STGO will have a break next round. Huracanes PP will play again on the road against Metros STGO in Santiago and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Metros STGO: R.Glenn 19+5reb+4ast, J.Hamilton 14+4reb+4ast, A.De Leon 13+2reb+3ast, J.Akindele 13+5reb, E.Vargas 12+11reb+3ast, R.Soliver 9+4reb+3ast Huracanes PP: L.Jacobo 21+3reb+4ast, J.Williams 13+5reb+1ast, K.Beidler 12+2reb+2ast, A.Jones 10+9reb+1ast, M.Carter 8+2reb+4ast, B.Polanco 8+3reb
An interesting game for Huracanes PP (1-2) which hosted in Puerto Plata Indios SFM (1-2). Huracanes PP managed to get a 4-point victory 84-80. The hosts started the game with a very strong first quarter 20-8. But Indios SFM won second period 25-18. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Naturalized American guard Maurice Carter (183-83, college: Robert Morris) orchestrated the victory by scoring 28 points and 6 assists. American forward Aaron Jones (206-93, college: Mississippi) contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Huracanes PP players scored in double figures. Naturalized American guard Gerardo Suero (196-89, college: Albany) replied with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and Cuban center Ismael Romero (203-91, agency: Paris Global Sports) added 12 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Indios SFM. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Huracanes PP will face Metros STGO in Santiago in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Top scorers: Huracanes PP: M.Carter 28+2reb+6ast, A.Jones 17+8reb, L.Jacobo 13+3reb+3ast, J.Valdez 12+4reb, K.Beidler 9+9reb+6ast, A.Montas 5+5reb+5ast Indios SFM: G.Suero 24+7reb+4ast, I.Romero 12+8reb, S.Gibbs 11+1reb+1ast, F.Garcia 8+4reb+2ast, A.Salas Flores 8+5reb+2ast, T.Shannon 8+8reb
Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Winner League) landed 32-year old American small forward Jason Siggers (194-85, college: Albany). He played in the summer at Titanes Licey in LNB league in Dominican Republic, but left the team in June. In 6 LNB games he averaged impressive 15.3ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.3apg and 1.2spg. The last season Siggers played at Galil Gilboa where in 33 Winner League games he was fifth best scorer with remarkable 17.1ppg and recorded 4.3rpg, 2.8apg and 1.6spg. It was a very successful... [read more]
Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Winner League) landed 32-year old American small forward Jason Siggers (194-85, college: Albany). He played in the summer at Titanes Licey in LNB league in Dominican Republic, but left the team in June. In 6 LNB games he averaged impressive 15.3ppg, 3.7rpg, 3.3apg and 1.2spg. The last season Siggers played at Galil Gilboa where in 33 Winner League games he was fifth best scorer with remarkable 17.1ppg and recorded 4.3rpg, 2.8apg and 1.6spg. It was a very successful season in his career as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Sixth Man of the Year. Among other achievements Siggers won Israeli National League championship title in 2016. He received also Eurobasket.com All-Danish Ligaen Player of the Year award back in 2008. Siggers has played also professionally in France (Saint Quentin, Strasbourg IG, SPO Rouen, Boulazac Basket and Lille Metropole), Switzerland (Boncourt) and Denmark (Bakken). He attended University at Albany until 2007 and it will be his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball.
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