Algodoneros de Torreon have embarked on a southern american tour in preparation for their upcoming 2008 LNBP season. Led by head coach Javier Diaz Castroverde, The team plans to start physical conditioning in the beach under the direction of physical trainer Javier Beltran . Algodoneros will then play exhibition games in Peru against Castroverde's former team Regatas.
Algodoneros de Torreon have embarked on a southern american tour in preparation for their upcoming 2008 LNBP season. Led by head coach Javier Diaz Castroverde, The team plans to start physical conditioning in the beach under the direction of physical trainer Javier Beltran . Algodoneros will then play exhibition games in Peru against Castroverde's former team Regatas. Castroverde is traveling with his assistant Nathan Mott, 10 players and hopes that the team relishes the opportunity to get away in preparation for the season. Under Castroverde, Algodoneros enjoyed one of its most succesful seasons in their history last year, and with an improved roster, the expectations are high. Regatas will pay the visit to Algodoneros next month in Torreon. The team is expected back on August 18th to continue its preparation in Torreon.
Mexicos National Team ended its three-game trip in Monterrey, with a balance of 3-0 against the CBA All-Stars (USA).
Ray Castillo (196-G/F-82, college: UTPA) leaded the greens in scoring at the end of the mini tournament, as Curtis Haywood (198-G-75, college: Oklahoma City) leaded CBA.
Mexicos National Team ended its three-game trip in Monterrey, with a balance of 3-0 against the CBA All-Stars (USA).
Mexico nips Bahamas to close their FIBA Americas U18 Championship campaign
by Eurobasket News - Jul 19, 2008
Mexico U18 - Bahamas U18 72:71 (OT)
Mexican U18 National Team needed overtime to topple Bahamas in the final game of the FIBA Americas Championship for both teams. Mexico managed to overcome an early 6-point deficit to force the extra period and pulled away with a narrow victory at the end. Mexican juniors thus clinched the 7th overall spot at the tournament leaving Bahamas winless at the 8th.
Mexico U18 - Bahamas U18 72:71 (OT)
Mexican U18 National Team needed overtime to topple Bahamas in the final game of the FIBA Americas Championship for both teams. Mexico managed to overcome an early 6-point deficit to force the extra period and pulled away with a narrow victory at the end. Mexican juniors thus clinched the 7th overall spot at the tournament leaving Bahamas winless at the 8th. Bahamas opened a 16:10 lead after the opening stanza and maintained it throughout the major part of the game. However Mexico bounced back in the final quarter. They denied the deficit and surged in front 60:54 with under 3 minutes left in regulation. Bahamas held on as Leon Cooper (188-G-91) notched a jumper sending the game into overtime. In the extra period Mexico turned out a bit luckier as they eke out a narrow victory. Carlos Toussaint (191-G-91) led all scorers with 23 points. Jorge Casillas (196-F-90) provided 22 points and 14 boards for the winners. Donathen Moss (201-C-90) answered with 15 points and 16 boards for Bahamas. Shavaro Bowleg (198-F-90) tallied 14 points, while Leon Cooper finished with 13 in a loss. Bahamas outrebounded their opponents 56:41 but committed 18 turnovers down the stretch. They also shot only 12% from downtown allowing Mexico to prevail at the end.
Venezuela U18 - Mexico U18 90:78
Venezuelan Junior National Team extended their winning streak to 2 games as they defeated Mexico yesterday. The win meant Venezuela would take on Uruguay for the fifth place at the FIBA Americas Championship tomorrow. Mexico will play against Bahamas for the 7th overall spot at the event. Gregory Echenique (208-C-90) came up with yet another impressive performance as he tallied 21 points and 17 boards to pace Venezuela.
Venezuela U18 - Mexico U18 90:78
Venezuelan Junior National Team extended their winning streak to 2 games as they defeated Mexico yesterday. The win meant Venezuela would take on Uruguay for the fifth place at the FIBA Americas Championship tomorrow. Mexico will play against Bahamas for the 7th overall spot at the event. Gregory Echenique (208-C-90) came up with yet another impressive performance as he tallied 21 points and 17 boards to pace Venezuela. Javinger Vargas (206-C-90) was helpful with 19 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Armando Fernandez (188-G-90) answered with game-high 24 points for Mexico. Venezuela got to a better start as they led 22:15 after the first frame. The complexion of the game hardly changed in the second period as Venezuelan team stretched the gap to 9 points at the interval 45:36. Venezuelan side stunned their opponents with a 23:10 rally in the third quarter and Mexican team never recovered. Venezuela had a massive advantage under the rims and easily secured the winning outcome in the final minutes. Venezuela shot 47% from the field and pulled down 58 rebounds including 25 offensive caroms. Carlos Toussaint (191-G-91) posted 17 points in a losing clause. Mexico shot 37% from the field and collected only 29 rebounds down the stretch. They also lacked accuracy from charity stripe knocking down only 45% of freebies.
Uruguay U18 - Mexico U18 63:51
Uruguayan U18 National team claimed their first win at the FIBA Americas Championship in Argentina. They held off Mexican counterparts to clinch the third spot in preliminary Group A. Miguel Barriola (193-F-90) came up with a monster performance tallying 23 points and 27 boards to pace Uruguay to the initial success. Uruguay juniors will now take on Bahamas in the classification round.
Uruguay U18 - Mexico U18 63:51
Uruguayan U18 National team claimed their first win at the FIBA Americas Championship in Argentina. They held off Mexican counterparts to clinch the third spot in preliminary Group A. Miguel Barriola (193-F-90) came up with a monster performance tallying 23 points and 27 boards to pace Uruguay to the initial success. Uruguay juniors will now take on Bahamas in the classification round. Uruguayan defense worked hard in the opening stanza to limit their opponents to just 8 points for a 12:8 lead heading into the second period. Mexico however struck back in the second quarter and clipped the gap to 2 points at halftime. The teams traded baskets throughout the third stanza and Uruguay remained on top 42:39. Mexican team surged ahead early in the fourth stanza and enjoyed a 44:43 advantage with just over 8 minutes left in the game. But Uruguay exploded with a 20:5 rally to celebrate victory at the end. Nicolas Catala (196-F-91) produced 16 points, while Bruno Fitipaldo (193-G-91) secured 12 points in a win. Carlos Toussaint (191-G-91) answered with 13 points for Mexico. Daniel Vivas (198-F-90) netted 11 points in a losing case. Uruguay pulled down 55 boards including 20 offensive ones. Mexico will face Venezuela today.
Argentina U18 - Mexico U18 108:69
Argentinean Junior National Team earned their second consecutive victory at the FIBA Americas championship. Argentina is hosting the event and is widely taken as one of the main favorites for the title. They achieved their first goal yesterday as the win meant they had qualified for U19 World Championship to be held in New Zealand in 2009. The hosts also booked their spot in the semis leaving Mexican counterparts without the playoffs.
Argentina U18 - Mexico U18 108:69
Argentinean Junior National Team earned their second consecutive victory at the FIBA Americas championship. Argentina is hosting the event and is widely taken as one of the main favorites for the title. They achieved their first goal yesterday as the win meant they had qualified for U19 World Championship to be held in New Zealand in 2009. The hosts also booked their spot in the semis leaving Mexican counterparts without the playoffs. Mexico tried to stay in the contest in the opening frame and trailed by just a single point 24:25. But Argentinean youngsters soon showed who wear the breeches. Matias Nocedal (192-G-90, agency: Interperformances) orchestrated well-balanced Argentinean offense and the home team went on a 32:13 rally in the second frame to build a 20-point cushion at halftime. Mexico failed to recover in the third stanza as Argentina dropped 25 points limiting their opponents to just 9. The outcome was pretty much decided on and the teams cruised to the end. Matias Nocedal topscored with 20 points for Argentina. Luciano Gonzalez (196-F-90) had 16 points, while Andres Landoni (206-C/F-90) tallied 13 points and 9 rebounds in a win. Juan Favela (183-G-91) answered with 16 points for Mexico. Jorge Cassilas notched 11 points in a losing case. Argentina outrebounded their opponents 54:23 and held them to 39% accuracy. Argentina in the meantime converted 53% of field goals. Argentina will face Canada in the final game of the elimination round today. Mexico takes on Uruguay.
Canada U18 - Mexico U18 78:65
Canadian U18 National Team celebrated a comfortable victory at the beginning of the FIBA Americas U18 championship in Formosa, Argentina. Yesterday they held off Mexican team for the starting win in preliminary Group A. The teams fight for four available spot at the U19 World championship to be held in New Zealand. Canada opened the game in a stunning manner as they clinched a 10:1 lead. Mexico failed to recover and trailed 11:24 at the end of the first period.
Canada U18 - Mexico U18 78:65
Canadian U18 National Team celebrated a comfortable victory at the beginning of the FIBA Americas U18 championship in Formosa, Argentina. Yesterday they held off Mexican team for the starting win in preliminary Group A. The teams fight for four available spot at the U19 World championship to be held in New Zealand. Canada opened the game in a stunning manner as they clinched a 10:1 lead. Mexico failed to recover and trailed 11:24 at the end of the first period. Canada pushed harder and widened the margin to 25 points early in the second frame. However Mexico clipped the distance to 20 points at halftime 24:44. Mexican team showed their character after the long break. They went out of the dressing room ready to fight back the deficit and eventually quite succeeded. The Latin American team cut the gap to 12 points heading into the final stanza. Their run continued in the fourth quarter as they came as close as 8 points from Canada. But some missed shots allowed Canada to come back to life and regain control. The North Americans withheld the Mexican effort and posted an important victory at the end. Tristan Thompson (203-F) was impressive with 19 points and 14 boards for Canada. Mangisto Arop (197-G-90) delivered 17 points and 12 boards, while Marc Trasolini (206-F-90) registered 10 points for the winners. Carlos Toussaint (191-G-91) responded with 20 points and 8 steals for Mexico. Juan Favela (183-G-91) led all scorers with 21 points in a loss. Canada will face Uruguay, while Mexico plays versus Argentina today.
4 Armando Fernandez (188-G-90) of Faraones de Nuevo Casas Grandes
5 Rogelio Castaneda (201-F-91) of Faraones de Nuevo Casas Grandes
6 Juan Favela (183-G-91)
7 Jose Santana (186-G-91) of Dorados de Chihuahua
8 Adrian Gonzalez (180-G-90)
9 Jorge Casillas (196-F-90) of Panteras de Aguascalientes
10 Carlos Toussaint (191-G-91)
11 Cesar Urias (203-C-90)
12 Daniel Vivas (198-F-90)
13 Daniel Onofre
