Virgin Islands celebrated the first win at the U18 Fiba Americas in Brazil. They held off Mexico to finish at 1-2 record in Group A. Khalid Hart (198-SF-95) knocked down 30 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to pace the winners. Mexico ensured a confident start. They surged ahead for a 23:15 lead at the first break. Virgin Islands cut the deficit in the second quarter. They narrowed the deficit to 7 points at the interval 46:39. Mexico boosted the margin again in the third term. They arrived at the final break up by 9 points 64:55. However Virgin Islands turned things around in the final quarter. They poured in 26 points and snatched a tough win at the end. Alex Brazil (198-C) accounted for 17 points and 16 rebounds for Virgin Islands. Angel Rivera-Cuencas (170-PG) added 14 points in the win. Jose Estrada (190-G-94) answered with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Mexico. Jose Luis Aguilera (94) had 14 points in the loss.
CIBACOPA Round 31: Fuerza Guinda Nogales defeat Ostioneros de Guaymas in the closest game of the week - May 25, 2013
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The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season.
The most exciting game of round 31 in the CIBACOPA took place in Guaymas. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of much higher ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (20-7) to fourth ranked Fuerza Guinda Nogales (14-13) 78-76 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Ostioneros de Guaymas [read more]
The teams have now bigger motivation at this stage of Regular Season. Every game can be crucial and decide about teams' position at the end of Regular Season.
The most exciting game of round 31 in the CIBACOPA took place in Guaymas. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of much higher ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (20-7) to fourth ranked Fuerza Guinda Nogales (14-13) 78-76 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Ostioneros de Guaymas. The guests trailed by 5 points after three quarters before their 20-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Ostioneros de Guaymas outrebounded Fuerza Guinda Nogales 44-32 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Bahamas power forward Ryan Moss (200-74, college: UALR) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. American swingman Cheyne Gadson (192-80, college: Oklahoma St.) helped adding 18 points and 5 assists. At the losing side American forward Jerome Habel (208-85, college: San Diego St.) responded with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. Fuerza Guinda Nogales have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Tijuana. Ostioneros de Guaymas at the other side keep the second position with seven games lost. Fuerza Guinda Nogales will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play again at home against Fuerza Guinda Nogales and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game between Top Four teams took place in Hermosillo. First ranked host Rayos de Hermosillo (23-6) smashed 3rd placed Tijuana Zonkeys (14-13) 102-72. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Patrick Sanders (198-85, college: Cal-Irvine) who led the winners and scored 23 points. Kyle Spain accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Dan Tacheny felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward James Penny (198-76, college: TCU) came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Tijuana Zonkeys in the defeat. Defending champion maintains first place with 23-6 record. Tijuana Zonkeys at the other side keep the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with Nogales. Rayos de Hermosillo will again play against Tijuana Zonkeys (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next round. Bottom-ranked Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon managed to get the second consecutive victory on Friday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis88-82. Americans were the main players on the court. Kenny Jones fired 29 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Tyrone McNeal produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon (10-17) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Guasave. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis dropped to the bottom position with 18 games lost. Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon will again meet at home bottom-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#9) in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will have a break next round.
In the last game of round 31 Guasave won against Navolato on the opponent's court 99-91.
The most exciting game of round 31 in the CIBACOPA took place in Guaymas. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of much higher ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (20-7) to fourth ranked Fuerza Guinda Nogales (14-13) 78-76 on Friday evening. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Ostioneros de Guaymas. The guests trailed by 5 points after three quarters before their 20-13 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Ostioneros de Guaymas outrebounded Fuerza Guinda Nogales 44-32 including 17 on the offensive glass. It was a great evening for Bahamas power forward Ryan Moss (200-74, college: UALR) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 8 rebounds. American swingman Cheyne Gadson (192-80, college: Oklahoma St.) helped adding 18 points and 5 assists. Four Fuerza Guinda Nogales players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward Jerome Habel (208-85, college: San Diego St.) responded with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks and the former international forward Hector Hernandez (206-85, college: Fresno St.) scored 16 points and 7 rebounds. Fuerza Guinda Nogales have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Tijuana. Ostioneros de Guaymas at the other side keep the second position with seven games lost. Fuerza Guinda Nogales will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ostioneros de Guaymas will play again at home against Fuerza Guinda Nogales and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Nogales: R.Moss 19+8reb, C.Gadson 18+1reb+5ast, O.McCullough 14+5reb+1ast, J.Griffin 14+4reb, J.Mercado 5+4reb, B.Heredia 3+2reb+1ast Guaymas: J.Habel 24+6reb, H.Hernandez 16+7reb+3ast, M.Allen 10+5reb+5ast, A.Pedroza 9+4reb+4ast, F.Benitez 8+9reb+2ast, M.Ayala 5+7reb+1ast
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked Garra Canera de Navolato (12-17) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Frayles de Guasave (10-17) 99-91 on Friday. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 51-41 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (195-89, college: W.Kentucky) fired a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. His fellow American import forward Eugene Phelps (198, college: Long Beach St.) chipped in 23 points and 8 rebounds. The former international forward Jesus Gonzalez (195-86) produced 27 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and American forward Ronald Selleaze (197-76, college: CSU Bakersfield, agency: Dream Team Management) added 22 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Frayles de Guasave maintains seventh place with 10-17 record, which they share with Obregon. Garra Canera de Navolato lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 17 games lost. Frayles de Guasave will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Garra Canera de Navolato will play again against Frayles de Guasave (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Guasave: S.Pettigrew 25+11reb+2ast, F.Harris 24+3reb+1ast, E.Phelps 23+8reb+1ast, V.Buelna 10, N.Stallings 8+3reb+5ast, P.Meza Rogel 5+2ast Navolato: J.Gonzalez 27+5reb+7ast, R.Selleaze 22+7reb+1ast, M.Elliott 17+7reb+4ast, B.Toombs 10+6reb, F.Verdugo 9+2reb+8ast, A.Villalobos 6+1ast
Bottom-ranked Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon managed to get the second consecutive victory on Friday night. This time they won against eighth-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis88-82. The hosts trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 23-11 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Kenny Jones (198-84, college: Kentucky St., agency: Dream Team Management) fired 29 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Forward Nate Carter (201-83, college: Oklahoma, agency: Fusion Sports) chipped in 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Center Tyrone McNeal (213) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds and forward Devon Pearson (198-84, college: SMU) added 20 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon (10-17) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Guasave. Loser Pioneros Los Mochis dropped to the bottom position with 18 games lost. Trigueros de Ciudad Obregon will again meet at home bottom-ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (#9) in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will have a break next round. Top scorers: Obregon: K.Jones 29+8reb+3ast, L.Davis 21+4ast, N.Carter 20+7reb+2ast, G.Preer 11+3reb+4ast, H.Rivera 4+2ast, I.Robles 2+1reb Los Mochis: T.McNeal 21+10reb+2ast, D.Pearson 20+8reb+2ast, J.Favela 10+4reb+2ast, D.Gage 10+3reb+3ast, D.Onofre 9+3reb+1ast, J.Sandoval 8+1reb+2ast
The game between Top Four teams took place in Hermosillo. First ranked host Rayos de Hermosillo (23-6) smashed 3rd placed Tijuana Zonkeys (14-13) 102-72. The game without a history. Rayos de Hermosillo led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Rayos de Hermosillo outrebounded Tijuana Zonkeys 31-20 including 22 on the defensive glass. They shot the lights out from three nailing 13 long-distance shots on high 65.0 percentage. Rayos de Hermosillo brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Patrick Sanders (198-85, college: Cal-Irvine) who led the winners and scored 23 points. His fellow American import forward Kyle Spain (196-87, college: San Diego St.) accounted for 12 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Rayos de Hermosillo's coach Dan Tacheny felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward James Penny (198-76, college: TCU) came up with 13 points and 8 rebounds and the former international point guard Omar Quintero (183-81, college: S.Nazarene) added 15 points respectively for Tijuana Zonkeys in the defeat. Four Rayos de Hermosillo and five Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Defending champion maintains first place with 23-6 record. Tijuana Zonkeys at the other side keep the third position with 13 games lost. They share it with Nogales. Rayos de Hermosillo will again play against Tijuana Zonkeys (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next round. Top scorers: Hermosillo: P.Sanders 23+2reb+2ast, J.Lopez 14+3reb+1ast, J.Camacho 13+6reb+2ast, K.Spain 12+8reb+2ast, J.Esteva Hernandez 11+2reb, J.Villanueva 8+5reb Tijuana: O.Quintero 15+3reb+2ast, J.Penny 13+8reb, M.Morrison 13+1reb+3ast, L.Ramirez 11+1ast, S.Seay 10+5reb, E.Medina 5+1ast
Ramirez's 33-point game gives him Player of the Week award - May 25, 2013
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30-year old point guard Luis Ramirez (180-PG-82) had a very impressive game in the last round for Tijuana and receives a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 30.
He had the game-high 33 points adding four rebounds and six assists for Tijuana in his team's victory, helping them to crush Los Mochis (#8, 9-17) with 18-point margin 106-88. Tijuana maintains the 3rd position in Mexican league [read more]
30-year old point guard Luis Ramirez (180-PG-82) had a very impressive game in the last round for Tijuana and receives a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for round 30. He had the game-high 33 points adding four rebounds and six assists for Tijuana in his team's victory, helping them to crush Los Mochis (#8, 9-17) with 18-point margin 106-88. Tijuana maintains the 3rd position in Mexican league. Tijuana is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 14-12 record. In the team's last game Ramirez had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range and got six three-pointers out of 9 attempts. He just recently signed at Tijuana, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Luis Ramirez averages this season 18.3ppg.
Second best performed player last round was Sammy Monroe (198-F-85) of Cananea. He is American forward in his first season at Cananea. In the last game Monroe recorded impressive 33 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Of course he lead Cananea to another comfortable win outscoring the higher-ranked Hermosillo (#1, 22-6) 92-70. This victory allowed Cananea to move up to 5th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 12-16 record. Monroe is one of the most experienced players at Cananea and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 24.9ppg (#2). He also registered 6.3 boards per game. Former Newberry College star Monroe is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market.
Third place about best performers goes to guard Marcus Elliott (191-G-84) of Navolato (#6). Elliott got into 30-points club by scoring 39 points in the last round. He went also for six rebounds . Despite Elliott's great performance Navolato lost 97-102 to the higher-ranked Guaymas (#2, 20-6). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Navolato ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 16 games, recording just twelve victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Elliott could help Navolato to bring them higher in the standings. Elliott has a great season in Mexico. After 14 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 22.1ppg (4th best).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Kenny Jones (198-PF-84) of Obregon - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Hector Hernandez (206-F-85) of Guaymas - 30 points and 6 rebounds 6. Shannon Shorter (193-G-89) of Guaymas - 22 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists 7. Marcus Morrison (198-G/F-84) of Tijuana - 20 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists 8. Devon Pearson (198-F-84) of Los Mochis - 32 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Elvis Medina (183-PG-84) of Tijuana - 17 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists 10. James Penny (198-F-76) of Tijuana - 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 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)
Teams are gearing up for a finish strong and are making roster changes in an effort to solidify its roster. Fuerza Guinda de Nogales, in a contested battle for third place, has signed mexican-american guardJustin Griffin(194-G/F-83, college:Hawaii-Hilo). The 6'5 sharp shooting guard is coming off a solid season with Soles de Mexicali. Frayles de Guasave has reached out to their Abeja connection and signed bothSteffphon Pettigrew(195-F-89, college:W [read more]
Teams are gearing up for a finish strong and are making roster changes in an effort to solidify its roster. Fuerza Guinda de Nogales, in a contested battle for third place, has signed mexican-american guard Justin Griffin (194-G/F-83, college: Hawaii-Hilo) . The 6'5 sharp shooting guard is coming off a solid season with Soles de Mexicali. Frayles de Guasave has reached out to their Abeja connection and signed both Steffphon Pettigrew (195-F-89, college: W.Kentucky) and .Eugene Phelps (198-F, college: Long Beach St.) Both had stellar seasons with Abejas this past LNBP season. Tijuana Zonkeys brought back forward Sylvester Seay (208-F-85, agency: Edge Sports, college: Fresno St.) . Seay started the season with the team last season. The league is coming into its last week of play and it will be interesting to see how teams fare from the 3rd to the 8th spot
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