Sammy Mejia selected the top Dominican playing abroad in last week's games - Apr 12, 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 an experienced former international swingman Sammy Mejia (198-83, college: De Paul, currently plays in Turkey). Mejia could not help Tofas (10-15) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Tofas was edged 95-94 at home by the higher-ranked (#5) Besiktas.
Mejia was the second best scorer with 18 points. He also added 8 rebounds and 7 assists in 41 minutes on the court.
It was Tofas' fourth consecutive loss in a row.
Mejia has relatively good stats this year: 14.6ppg, 5.0rpg, 3.6apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 62.1%(82-132), 3FGP: 43.3% and FT: 73.6% in 25 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Dominican Republic and American.
Mejia played for the Dominican Republic senior national team twelve years ago.
Strangely he has never played in Dominican Republic.
#2. Second place goes to former international forward Trevor Ariza (203-85, college: UCLA, currently plays in NBA). Ariza led Houston Rockets to a victory against the Denver Nuggets (39-42) 110-104 in the NBA last Wednesday.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 15 points and getting 10 rebounds.
The Houston Rockets have a solid 54-27 record this season.
Ariza's team will play only one more game in the NBA Regular Season.
Ariza has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 11.6ppg, 5.7rpg, 2.1apg, 1.8spg, 2FGP: 55.7%(132-237), 3FGP: 34.5% and FT: 74.2%.
Ariza is another player who holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
He played for the Dominican Republic national team in 2005.
Apparently Ariza 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). He was not able to help Mataro (9-15) in their last game. Despite Cabrera's very good performance the 13th-placed Mataro (9-15) was crushed 92-71 on the road by the leading Martorell in the Group C-A.
He had a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 14 rebounds in 34 minutes.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season.
This year Cabrera's overall stats are: 9.8ppg, 8.5rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 57.1%(52-91) and FT: 62.2% in 13 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) was not able to secure a victory for Poitiers (14-13) in their game against SPO Rouen (12-14) in the French ProB (second division).
Greer scored 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Poitiers was defeated 90-81 on their home court in Poitiers by the lower-ranked SPO Rouen (#12).
They ended the series of three consecutive victories.
It's Greer's fourth season with the team.
His total stats this year are: 3.3ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.6apg.
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.
#5. Former U17 international forward Gregorio Adon (198-91, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Marin (7-24) in their game against Oviedo CB (20-11) in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division). He cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones.
Adon recorded only one point.
The bottom-ranked Marin was crushed 89-55 on the opponent's court by the much higher-ranked Oviedo_CB (#4).
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season.
Adon's total stats this season are: 4.0ppg and 2.7rpg.
He used to play for the Dominican Republic U17 national team
ten 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.Karl-Anthony Towns (213-F/C-95, college: Kentucky, currently plays in NBA) could not help the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-50) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-50) were edged 110-109 on the road by the Los Angeles Lakers.
Towns had a double-double by scoring 40 points and getting 21 rebounds. He also added 4 assists in 41 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Towns' second season in pro basketball. It was Timberwolves' fifth consecutive loss in a row.
His team will play only one more game in the NBA Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
Towns has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 25.1ppg, 12.1rpg, 2.7apg and 1.3bpg in 81 games he played so far.
Towns has a dual citizenship: Dominican Republic and American.
Strangely he has never played in Dominican Republic.
#2.Eloy Vargas (211-C-88, agency: Duran International, college: Kentucky, currently plays in Argentina) was not able to help GECR Indalo (24-23) in their last game on Thursday. Despite Vargas' very good performance the fourth-placed GECR Indalo (24-23) was edged 77-76 at home by the higher-ranked Weber Bahia (#3) in the Sur group.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 11 rebounds. Vargas also added 4 blocks.
Vargas has relatively good stats this season: 14.0ppg and 7.8rpg.
#3.Edgar Sosa (190-PG-88, college: Louisville, currently plays in Lebanon) was the major contributor in a Al Riyadi's victory against the fourth-ranked Champville (9-14) 93-76 in the Lebanese Pepsi LBL on Thursday night.
He scored 20 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 33 minutes.
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (6-0) is placed first in Group B.
So far his team won all six games in the Second Stage.
They will play only one more game in the Second Stage. And now that game is very crucial.
Sosa has relatively good stats this year: 13.6ppg, 3.4rpg, 6.2apg and 1.4spg in five games.
He is another player who holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
Sosa used to play for Leones de Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic league.
#4.James Feldeine (193-G-88, college: Quinnipiac, currently plays in Greece) led Panathinaikos to an easy victory against the sixth-ranked AGOR (12-13) crushing them 101-74 in the Greek A1 in Monday night's game.
He recorded 14 points.
Panathinaikos Athens (24-1) is placed second in the A1.
It was his team's 12th consecutive victory in a row.
They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is quite important.
This season Feldeine averages: 8.6ppg, 1.8rpg and 1.9apg.
He has both American and Dominican Republic nationalities.
Strangely Feldeine has never played in Dominican Republic.
#5.Alfred Horford (208-F/C-86, college: Florida, currently plays in NBA) led Boston Celtics to a victory against the Brooklyn Nets (20-61) 114-105 in the NBA last Monday.
He scored 19 points, had 8 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 33 minutes.
The Boston Celtics have a solid 52-29 record this season.
Horford's team will play only one more game in the NBA Regular Season. And now that game is extremely important.
Horford has very impressive stats this year: 14.0ppg, 6.8rpg, 5.0apg and 1.3bpg in 67 games.
#6.Rigoberto Mendoza (190-G-92, currently plays in Puerto Rico) led Santeros to a 3-point victory over the ninth-ranked Indios 73-70 in the Puerto Rican BSN on Thursday night.
He was MVP of the game. Mendoza recorded a double-double by scoring 24 points and getting 10 rebounds. He also added 4 assists and 2 blocks (made all of his six free throws).
This season Mendoza has very high stats. He averages: 21.7ppg, 9.7rpg and 2.0apg.
#7.Sadiel Rojas (197-G/F-89, college: Okla.Wesleyan, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for UCAM Murcia (10-16) in their last game. Despite his good performance UCAM Murcia was crushed 109-84 in Madrid by the second-ranked Movil Estudiantes.
Rojas recorded 14 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 27 minutes.
This year Rojas' overall stats are: 5.1ppg and 5.6rpg in 26 games.
He also holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
Rojas used to play for Leones de Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic league.
#8.Antonio Pena (204-PF-86, college: Villanova, currently plays in Venezuela) couldn't help Marinos in their game against Cocodrilos in the Venezuelan LPB. Despite his very good performance in Wednesday night's game He scored 15 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
This season Pena has relatively solid stats: 11.1ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.1apg.
He holds both American and Dominican Republic passports.
Pena used to play for Reales de La Vega in Dominican Republic league.
#9.Victor Liz (188-SG-86, agency: Basket Management Solutions, currently plays in Puerto Rico) couldn't help Leones in their game against Santeros in the Puerto Rican BSN, despite his very good performance last Saturday.
He scored 16 points, grabbed 6 boards, dished 4 assists and stole 4 balls in 34 minutes.
But his team was edged 75-74.
Liz has very impressive stats this year: 15.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.0apg and 2.0spg in three games.
#10.Emmanuel Andujar (198-F-93, college: Manhattan, currently plays in Puerto Rico) is a teammate of previously mentioned Rigoberto Mendoza. He played also in the last Puerto Rican BSN game facing Victor Liz (above) in the other team.
Andujar contributed to a 1-point Santeros' victory against the eighth-ranked Leones 75-74.
He scored 11 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
Andujar's overall stats this season are: 8.0ppg, 5.3rpg and 2.7apg.
He holds both American and Dominican Republic passports.
Interesting that Andujar has never played in Dominican Republic.
Sammy Mejia selected the top Dominican playing abroad in last week's games - 6 days ago
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Dominican Republic players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is an experienced former international swingman Sammy Mejia (198-83). He led Tofas to a victory over the 11th-ranked Darussafaka in the Turkish BSL in Sunday night's game.
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Dominican Republic players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an experienced former international swingman Sammy Mejia (198-83, college: De Paul, currently plays in Turkey). He led Tofas to a victory over the 11th-ranked Darussafaka (0-1) 97-81 in the Turkish BSL in Sunday night's game.
Mejia was MVP of the game. He recorded 27 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists in 32 minutes on the court. It was his first game for Tofas this season.
His team is placed seventh in the BSL.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Mejia has a dual citizenship: Dominican Republic and American.
He played for the Dominican Republic senior national team twelve years ago.
Strangely Mejia has never played in Dominican Republic.
#2. Second place goes to former U17 international forward Gregorio Adon (198-91, currently plays in Spain). He could not help Quintanar (0-3) in their last game. Despite Adon's very good performance the 16th-placed Quintanar (0-3) lost 82-89 on the road to the higher-ranked (#10) Alcobendas in the Group B.
He was the top scorer with 19 points. Adon also added 5 rebounds in 25 minutes.
So far Quintanar lost all three games in the Regular Season.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
Adon has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 17.7ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.3spg, 3FGP: 46.7%(7-15) and FT: 66.7% in three games he played so far.
Adon played for the Dominican Republic U17 national team in 2007.
#3. The Dominican Republic player who performed third best last week abroad was former U17 international center Rodrigo Madera (208-90, currently plays in Chile). He contributed to a CD Tinguiririca San Fernando's victory against the sixth-ranked Puerto Montt (1-3) 96-83 in the Chilean Liga Nacional last Sunday.
Madera recorded 11 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists.
CD Tinguiririca San Fernando (1-3) is placed sixth in Conferencia Centro.
They ended the series of three consecutive loses.
It's Madera's first season with the team.
His overall stats this year are: 5.3ppg, 5.7rpg, 2.3apg.
Madera is another player who holds two passports: Dominican Republic and Chilean.
He played for the Dominican Republic U17 national team ten years ago.
#4. Power forward Jose Cabrera (206-84, currently plays in Spain) helped Mataro Feimat win their game against the fifth-ranked Cornella (2-1) 58-55 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) last Saturday.
Cabrera scored 8 points, had 9 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 35 minutes.
Mataro Feimat (3-0) is placed first in Group C-B.
So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season.
This year Cabrera's overall stats are: 6.0ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.3bpg in three games.
He used to play for the Dominican Republic national team
back in 2006.
The list of other players, who all have Dominican Republic passport but never been selected to any of Dominican Republic national teams:
#1.Ronald Ramon (183-G-86, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in Liga SudAmericana) led his Brazilian team Flamengo to a 1-point victory over the closely-ranked San Martin Corrientes (1-2) 76-75 in the Liga Sudamericana last Tuesday.
He was the best player in that game. Ramon recorded 21 points.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (3-0) is placed first in the Liga Sudamericana.
So far his team won all three games in the Preliminary Round.
The Preliminary Round already ended in the Liga Sudamericana.
Ramon has relatively good stats this season: 11.7ppg, 1.3rpg, 1.3apg and 1.3spg.
He has a dual citizenship: Dominican Republic and American.
Apparently Ramon has never played in Dominican Republic.
#2.James Feldeine (193-SG-88, college: Quinnipiac, currently plays in ABA League) was the major contributor in a Crvena Zvezda's victory against the closely-ranked Mega Bemax (2-1) 90-80 in the ABA League on Wednesday night.
He scored 21 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 36 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Crvena Zvezda MTS Beograd (3-0) is placed first in the ABA League.
So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
It's Feldeine's first year with the team.
Feldeine has relatively good stats this season: 12.5ppg, 2.5rpg, 2.0apg and 2.0spg in two games he played so far.
He is another player who holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
Apparently Feldeine has never played in Dominican Republic.
#3.Rigoberto Mendoza (190-G-92, agency: Basket Management Solutions, currently plays in Argentina) led Estudiantes Concordia to a victory over the third-ranked Regatas Corrientes (2-3) 89-85 in the Argentinian LigaA in Wednesday night's game.
He was the best player in that game. Mendoza recorded 22 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Estudiantes Concordia (2-4) is placed fourth in Group A.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
It's Mendoza's first season with the team.
He has relatively good stats this year: 15.0ppg, 5.2rpg, 2.3apg and 1.2spg.
#4. Experienced Eulis Baez (201-PF-82, college: W.Illinois, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the tenth-ranked Baskonia (1-2) 100-82 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Saturday.
Baez scored 8 points, had 11 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 25 minutes.
Herbalife Gran Canaria (2-0) is placed second in the Liga Endesa.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
It's Baez's sixth year with the team.
This season he averages: 9.0ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.7apg and 1.7spg in three games.
#5.M.J. Rhett (206-PF-92, college: Mississippi, currently plays in Liga SudAmericana) is a teammate of previously mentioned Ronald Ramon. But that was another game of his team in Liga Sudamericana which we would like to mention.
Rhett contributed to Flamengo's victory against the closely-ranked Cimarrones (2-1) 80-70.
He scored 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (3-0) is placed first in the Liga Sudamericana.
So far his team won all three games in the Preliminary Round.
This season Rhett averages: 6.3ppg and 4.3rpg.
He has both American and Dominican Republic nationalities.
Rhett used to play for Leones de Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic league.
#6.Sadiel Rojas (197-G/F-89, college: Okla.Wesleyan, currently plays in Spain) was the main contributor in an UCAM Murcia's victory against the closely-ranked Andorra 81-77 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game.
He was the best player in that game. Rojas scored 16 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 25 minutes.
This year Rojas averages: 9.0ppg and 2.7rpg in three games.
He also holds two passports: Dominican Republic and American.
Rojas used to play for Leones de Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic league.
#7.Edgar Sosa (190-PG-88, college: Louisville, currently plays in Australia) could not help New Zealand Breakers (0-1) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his very good performance New Zealand Breakers were defeated 82-71 on the road by the leading Cairns Taipans.
Sosa was the second best scorer with 15 points. He also added 3 assists. It was his first game for New Zealand Breakers this season.
Sosa holds both American and Dominican Republic passports.
He used to play for Leones de Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic league.
#8.Eloy Vargas (211-C-88, agency: Duran International, college: Kentucky, currently plays in France) contributed to a Boulazac Basket's surprising victory against the second-ranked Gravelines-Dunkerque 75-71 in the French ProA on Tuesday night.
Vargas recorded 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in only 9 minutes.
This year Vargas averages: 5.8ppg and 4.3rpg in four games.
#9.Dagoberto Pena (198-F/G-88, college: Marshall, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help Movil Estudiantes in their game against Gipuzkoa in the Spanish Liga Endesa.
He scored 5 points.
His team was badly defeated by 17 points 92-75.
This season Pena averages: 2.5ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.5apg.
#10.Carlos Novas Mateo (197-F-92, agency: Mansfield and Associates, currently plays in Austria) was not able to secure a victory for one of league's weakest teams Raiffeisen Flyers Wels (0-1) in their last game on Friday. Despite his very good performance Raiffeisen Flyers Wels were defeated 82-77 on the opponent's court by the higher-ranked Vienna (#6).
Novas Mateo was the top scorer with 17 points. He also added 7 rebounds (made all of his six free throws). It was his first game for Raiffeisen Flyers Wels this season.
Novas Mateo has Dominican Republic and Austrian nationalities.
Despite his Dominican Republic passport, Novas Mateo previously played for the Austrian U20 national team and is probably not eligible to play for the Dominican Republic team.
GIE Maile Matrix signed experienced 35-year old swingman Blake Walker (197-82, college: Portland State, agency: Pro Sports) for the 2018 Copa Mitchell Cup. He played most recently at Gaiteros in Venezuelan LPB league, but was released by the team in Mar.'16. In 13 games he had 13.3ppg, 5.5rpg and 2.2apg in 2015-16 season. "If we want to win the event again we need Blake", said head coach D.J. Douglas . Losing Keith Closs (7'4''-C-76, college: Cent.Conn.St.) and Terrence Shannon (6'8''-F-... [read more]
GIE Maile Matrix signed experienced 35-year old swingman Blake Walker (197-82, college: Portland State, agency: Pro Sports) for the 2018 Copa Mitchell Cup. He played most recently at Gaiteros in Venezuelan LPB league, but was released by the team in Mar.'16. In 13 games he had 13.3ppg, 5.5rpg and 2.2apg in 2015-16 season.
Part of previous (2015) summer Walker spent at Universidad Tecnologica Equinoc. Quito in Ecuadorian league where in three Liga Sudamericana games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.0ppg, 6.7rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg and 1.0bpg in 2015 season. He also played that season for Sameji (Santiago League) in Dominican Republic. Walker helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he was voted Latinbasket.com Venezuelan LPB Awards All-Imports Team back in 2011 and 2012.
Walker is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Argentina, Colombia (Guerreros), Germany, Mexico (Fuerza Guinda Nogales and Jefes), Portugal, Puerto Rico, Uruguay (Union Atletica) and Dominican Republic (Huracanes del Atlantico).
Walker is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Matriz.
Walker attended Portland State until 2005 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player.
He could be described:
Blake is an explosive and talented player. He has learned to be more consistent, and his basketball I.Q. and maturity have really improved.
Has the ability to score in many different ways and can defend multiple positions, making him even more valuable.
Hall is back at River Lions, ex Soles SD - 13 days ago
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Niagara River Lions (NBL Canada) signed 28-year old American forward Carl Hall (202-111kg-89, college: Wichita State, agency: HMS). It is actually his comeback to River Lions as he has played here before. Hall played last summer at Soles de Santo Domingo in LNB league in Dominican Republic. He managed to play in three leagues in three countries last year. In 10 LNB games he had 13.6ppg and 6.9rpg. The most of last season Hall spent at River Lions where in 24 NBL Canada games he recorded v... [read more]
Niagara River Lions (NBL Canada) signed 28-year old American forward Carl Hall (202-111kg-89, college: Wichita State, agency: HMS). It is actually his comeback to River Lions as he has played here before. Hall played last summer at Soles de Santo Domingo in LNB league in Dominican Republic. He managed to play in three leagues in three countries last year. In 10 LNB games he had 13.6ppg and 6.9rpg. The most of last season Hall spent at River Lions where in 24 NBL Canada games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.0ppg, 5.7rpg, 1.3apg and 1.0bpg. Hall also played that season for Tokyo Hachioji Trains (B League D3) in Japan. In 18 games he averaged 9.9ppg and 6.2rpg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Hall played in the final of MVC Tournament in 2013. He was also voted All-MVC Newcomer of the Year back in 2012 at his college time. Hall has played previously professionally in France (Boulazac Basket) and Japan (Yokohama B-Corsairs, Shinshu Brave Warriors Nagano and Nishinomiya Storks). He attended Wichita State until 2013 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player.
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