#1. This week's number one is former international center Roy Hibbert (218-86, college: Georgetown), who plays in the NBA. He could not help the Indiana Pacers (42-24) in their last game. Despite Hibbert's good performance the Indiana Pacers lost 93-105 on the road to the Miami Heat.
He scored 12 points, had 8 rebounds and made 2 blocks in 40 minutes on the court.
It's Hibbert's fourth season with the team.
Hibbert belongs to league's best blockers and is ranked #5 with 2.1bpg.
He also averaged so far 12.7ppg, 9.1rpg, 1.6apg, 2FGP: 49.7% and FT: 70.5% in the 76 games he played so far.
Hibbert is a naturalized American.
Despite he played previously for the USA national team, Hibbert played also for the Jamaican national team in 2010.
#2. Second place goes to former international power forward Adrian Uter (201-84, agency: Gross Zeev ISA, college: Hofstra), who plays in the Israeli Premier League. He was not able to help Maccabi Rishon (15-10) in their last game on Thursday. Despite Uter's good performance Maccabi Rishon was defeated 72-67 in Holon by the lower-ranked Hapoel (#5).
He was the second best scorer with 13 points. Uter also added 4 rebounds.
Uter belongs to league's best blockers (ranked #4) and also on the list of most steals (third place).
He has very reliable stats this season: 13.3ppg, 7.3rpg, 2.4apg, 1.4bpg, 1.8spg, 2FGP: 51.7% and FT: 61.2%.
Uter is a naturalized American.
Despite he played previously for the USA national team, Uter played also for the Jamaican national team in 2007.
#3. The Jamaican player who performed third best last week abroad was former international guard Oritseweyinmi Efejuku (196-86, college: Providence). He led Indios to a victory over the fourth-ranked Vaqueros (6-4) 85-66 in the Puerto Rican BSN on Saturday night.
Efejuku was MVP of the game. He scored 18 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 23 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Efejuku's third season in pro basketball. Indios de Mayaguez (6-4) is placed second in Top 6 group.
Efejuku has relatively good stats this year: 11.6ppg, 3.1rpg, 2.2apg, 2FGP: 51.1%, 3FGP: 30.5% and FT: 76.3% in the 39 games.
He has a dual citizenship: Nigerian and Jamaican.
Despite Efejuku played previously for the Nigerian national team, he played also for the Jamaican national team in 2009.
#4. Power forward Sherman Gay (201-82, college: Loyola Mary) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Aix-Maurienne (22-12) 86-67 in the French ProB (second division) in Tuesday night's game.
Gay scored 13 points and blocked 2 blocks.
Fos Ouest Provence Basket (22-12) is placed fifth in the ProB.
Gay is the league's best blocker.
This season he has very good stats: 14.8ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.2apg and 1.8bpg.
Gay is a naturalized American.
Despite he played previously for the USA national team, Gay is currently in the Jamaican national team roster.
Guaiqueries add Scott to their roster - May 15, 2013
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Guaiqueries de Margarita (LPB) added to their roster 30-year old Jamaican ex-international point guard Akeem Scott (186-82kg-83, college: High Point). He just played at Pioneros in Mexican LNBP. In 42 games he recorded 12.4ppg, 3.0rpg, 3.2apg and 1.4spg this season. The last season Scott played at Mornar Bar (1A) in Montenegrin league. In 29 games he averaged 10.8ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.2apg and 2.2spg. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league [read more]
Guaiqueries de Margarita (LPB) added to their roster 30-year old Jamaican ex-international point guard Akeem Scott (186-82kg-83, college: High Point). He just played at Pioneros in Mexican LNBP. In 42 games he recorded 12.4ppg, 3.0rpg, 3.2apg and 1.4spg this season. The last season Scott played at Mornar Bar (1A) in Montenegrin league. In 29 games he averaged 10.8ppg, 2.8rpg, 3.2apg and 2.2spg. He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. They also advanced to the league semifinals. A very spectacular season in his career as he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Montenegrin League Import Player of the Year. Scott also played 12 games in Balkan League where he averaged impressive 16.1ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.2apg and 2.4spg. He contributed to his team making it to the quarterfinals. Great season indeed as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Balkan League Honorable Mention. The previous (2011) summer Scott played at Geneva in U.S. semi-pro league Eurobasket S.League. In three ESL games he averaged remarkable 21.7ppg, 3.0rpg and 4.7apg. He also represented Jamaica at the Centrobasket in San Juan (Puerto Rico) last year. Scott's team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 6 games: 11.7ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.8apg, Steals-4 (2.2spg), FGP: 48.4%, 3PT: 35.5%, FT: 70.0%. Scott has played also professionally in Finland (Espoo Honka, UU-Korihait, PuHu and Lappeenranta NMKY), Latvia (Ventspils) and SEBL (Baseline). He is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. Scott attended High Point University until 2006 and it is his seventh season as a professional player. On Scott:
Fleet-footed point guard who can also score... equally adept at creating his own shot or setting the table for others.
Akeem is a tremendous competitor with great speed and a good basketball mind.
Zonkeys de Tijuana (CIBACOPA) agreed terms with 33-year old Jamaican ex-international forward Mugabe Thomas (193-80, college: Cedarville). He played most recently at Barreteros (LNBP), but left the team in Oct.'11. In 15 games he had 11.9ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.6apg and 1.3spg last season.
The list of the past achievements is quite long as Thomas' team won Mexican LNBP Northern Division Regular Season in 2008. He was also voted NAIA D2 All-America 2nd Team back in 2006 at his college time [read more]
Zonkeys de Tijuana (CIBACOPA) agreed terms with 33-year old Jamaican ex-international forward Mugabe Thomas (193-80, college: Cedarville). He played most recently at Barreteros (LNBP), but left the team in Oct.'11. In 15 games he had 11.9ppg, 3.9rpg, 1.6apg and 1.3spg last season. The list of the past achievements is quite long as Thomas' team won Mexican LNBP Northern Division Regular Season in 2008. He was also voted NAIA D2 All-America 2nd Team back in 2006 at his college time. Thomas represented Jamaica at the Centrobasket seven years ago. His team won Gold and his stats at that event were 5 games: 13.0ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.0apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 52.2%, 3PT: 37.9%, FT: 50.0%. Thomas has played previously for five other Mexico teams: Marineros, Faraones, Lobos UAD Mazatlan, Lobos Grises and Guerreros. He attended Cedarville University until 2006 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player.
Bryan Bailey (ex Bayreuth) agreed terms with Lottomatica Roma - May 2, 2013
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Acea Virtus Roma (SerieA) inked 33-year old American (has also Jamaican passport) shooting guard Bryan Bailey (185-77kg-80, college: Bucknell). He started the season at BBC Bayreuth in German BBL league. In 33 games he recorded 12.2ppg, 2.7rpg and 2.7apg this season. A very good year in his career as he was voted to German Bundesliga All-Star Game. The last season Bailey played at Artland Dragons (BBL) in Germany [read more]
Acea Virtus Roma (SerieA) inked 33-year old American (has also Jamaican passport) shooting guard Bryan Bailey (185-77kg-80, college: Bucknell). He started the season at BBC Bayreuth in German BBL league. In 33 games he recorded 12.2ppg, 2.7rpg and 2.7apg this season. A very good year in his career as he was voted to German Bundesliga All-Star Game. The last season Bailey played at Artland Dragons (BBL) in Germany. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and he had a chance to explore basketball on different levels. In 27 BBL games he averaged 6.8ppg, 1.2rpg and 2.3apg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Bailey also played 7 games in EuroChallenge where he averaged 4.7ppg, 1.1rpg and 1.3apg. He also played 2 games in Eurocup where he averaged 6.0ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.0apg. Among other achievements Bailey played in the final of Polish League in 2009. He received also Eurobasket.com All-Bosnia and Herzegovina League 1st Team award back in 2008. Bailey is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Holland (Zwolle), Bosnia (Bosna ASA BHT), Poland (PGE Turow), Germany (Mainfranken and EWE Baskets) and Montenegro (Buducnost). Bailey attended Bucknell University until 2002 and it is his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. His game is described as:
True team leader both on and off the court ... Possesses a diverse game, with an ability to stroke the long-range jumper, penetrate to the rim or distribute the ball ... Solid on the defensive end of the floor as well ... Fierce competitive drive rubs off on his teammates.
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