Bayo Arigbon (197-F-86, college: San Diego Chr.) A lot has happened since the last blog. Had some financial problems with my team, which in turn affected my living situation. Let me tell you it was something crazy! My teammate Marcus and I had to relocate without our things for a couple of days until they figured everything out. That experience in itself was something Id never forget. Mac book Pro, Xbox 360, and all my belongs held hostage until they were paid, I was upset but at the same time understood where people at the hotel were coming from. I felt so helpless because there was nothing I could do! It wasnt like I could say pay us or else!! Lol The only thing I could do was call on the LORD and have faith that this was just a test and things would be back to normal soon. After 2 days with the same clothes, no socks, and some dusty Jordan sandals, we were alerted that we could return to our Hotel. So after 2 days with no practice or active movement it was game time! We came out a lil sluggish, both Marcus and I played well but wasnt enough to get the win. I wrote this blog to inform everyone that when things arent going your way, or a team isnt complying with their end of the contract still act with KINDNESS and PROFESSIONALISM, no matter what!
A side from that Tomorrow is the All Star Game in Quito, and Im blessed to announce that Marcus Sikes (203-F-84, college: Cincinnati)s and I were selected as two of the Top 8 foreigners from our region. Im going to try to get some footage for yall and post that on my 4th blog but for now I posted a Highlight of the 1st Half of play here in Ecuador
Liga Americas: Pinheiros/Sky clinch Final Four appearance in thriller - Mar 18, 2013
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Pinheiros/Sky - Mavort 82:80 (OT)
Pinheiros/Sky will play in Liga Americas Final Four. They booked their ticket with the dramatic overtime win over Mavort of Ecuador. Shamell Stallworth (195-SG-80, agency: Interperformances, college: USF) exploded with 33 points to pace the winners.
Mavort strongly started the game. The Ecuadorian team enjoyed a 23:17 lead after ten minutes. Pinheiros/Sky improved their defence in the second quarter [read more]
Pinheiros/Sky - Mavort 82:80 (OT)
Pinheiros/Sky will play in Liga Americas Final Four. They booked their ticket with the dramatic overtime win over Mavort of Ecuador. Shamell Stallworth (195-SG-80, agency: Interperformances, college: USF) exploded with 33 points to pace the winners. Mavort strongly started the game. The Ecuadorian team enjoyed a 23:17 lead after ten minutes. Pinheiros/Sky improved their defence in the second quarter. The Brazilian team trimmed the deficit at 3-point mark 33:36 at halftime. Pinheiros/Sky surged ahead in the third quarter. They accumulated a 57:53 advantage with ten minutes to go in regulation. The gap grew at 7-point mark midway through the fourth frame 66:59. However Mavort used a 7:0 run to narrow the deficit. Pinheiros/Sky pulled in front again but Raul Cardenas netted two free throws and forced overtime. Shamell Stallworth stepped up for Pinheiros/Sky in the extra period. He drained six points to lead the Brazilian team to the crucial win at the end. Mineiro Ferreira (208-C/F-88) accounted for 16 points and 17 rebounds, while Andre Bambu (205-C-79) added 10 points in the victory. DeAngelo Riley (206-C/F-88, college: Azusa Pacific) responded with 26 points and 10 rebounds for Mavort. Elys Guzman (206-F/C-82, college: Bemidji St.) topscored with 28 points and 10 rebounds in defeat.
Liga Americas: Mavort edge Flamengo - Mar 17, 2013
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Mavort - Flamengo 95:93
Mavort stayed alive in the fight for Liga Americas Final Four birth. They snatched a tough win over Flamengo to catch up with Pinheiros/Sky in Group D ladder. DeAngelo Riley (206-C/F-88, college: Azusa Pacific) stepped up with 21 points to pace the Ecuadorian team.
Mavort exploded with 28 points in the starting quarter to gain a 5-point lead. They kept Flamengo at distance throughout the second quarter. Mavort secured a 48:40 halftime advantage [read more]
Mavort - Flamengo 95:93
Mavort stayed alive in the fight for Liga Americas Final Four birth. They snatched a tough win over Flamengo to catch up with Pinheiros/Sky in Group D ladder. DeAngelo Riley (206-C/F-88, college: Azusa Pacific) stepped up with 21 points to pace the Ecuadorian team. Mavort exploded with 28 points in the starting quarter to gain a 5-point lead. They kept Flamengo at distance throughout the second quarter. Mavort secured a 48:40 halftime advantage. Flamengo though increased the tempo in the third term. The Brazilian team went on a 31:25 run to cut the deficit to two points before the final stanza. Flamengo pulled ahead and posted a 4-point lead late in regulation. But three-pointers from Elys Guzman (206-F/C-82, college: Bemidji St.) and Reynaldo Garcia brought Mavort to the victory. Elys Guzman accounted for 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Mike Sloan (194-G/F-84, college: Clayton St.) added 16 points for the winners. Marquinhos Vieira (207-SF-84) answered with 32 points for Flamengo. Caio Silveira (211-C-87, agency: Interperformances) had 19 points and 14 rebounds in the loss.
Lanus - Mavort 86:76
Lanus opened Liga Americas semifinal stage with victory. They defeated Mavort at home court for 1-0 record in Group D. William McFarlan (201-PF-76, agency: Dream Team Management, college: St.Thomas Aquinas), Nicolas Laprovittola (187-PG-90) and Adrian Boccia (195-G/F-82) delivered 14 points each to pace the winners.
Lanus jumped to an early lead. The Argentinean team ran away for a 22:11 lead at the first break. Lanus stayed red hot offensively in the second quarter [read more]
Lanus - Mavort 86:76
Lanus opened Liga Americas semifinal stage with victory. They defeated Mavort at home court for 1-0 record in Group D. William McFarlan (201-PF-76, agency: Dream Team Management, college: St.Thomas Aquinas), Nicolas Laprovittola (187-PG-90) and Adrian Boccia (195-G/F-82) delivered 14 points each to pace the winners. Lanus jumped to an early lead. The Argentinean team ran away for a 22:11 lead at the first break. Lanus stayed red hot offensively in the second quarter. The hosts fired 28 points to ensure a 50:37 halftime advantage. Mavort managed to change the complexion of the game in the third quarter. The Ecuadorian powerhouse slowed the home team down and narrowed the deficit at 6-point mark. But Lanus reacted with an aggressive defensive effort in the fourth stanza and raced to the win at the end. Battle notched 13 points for the winners. Elys Guzman (206-F/C-82, college: Bemidji St.) answered with 27 points for Mavort. Reggie Charles (201-F-81) had 20 points in the loss.
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