LNBP Round 13: Leader Halcones UV Xalapa gets another victory - Oct 14, 2012
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Leader Halcones UV Xalapa delivered the twelfth win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 10th ranked Correcaminos (6-7) 125-74. The game without a history. Halcones UV Xalapa led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 40 and made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Correcaminos 51-24 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Halcones UV Xalapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Correcaminos' players. American guard LeRoy Hickerson (196-82, college: Cumberlands) fired 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Venezuelan point guard Gregory Vargas (180-86) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Halcones UV Xalapa's coach Angel Gonzalez felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Ronald Selleaze (197-76, college: CSU Bakersfield, agency: Dream Team Management) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Halcones UV Xalapa (12-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Correcaminos lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa are looking forward to face Abejas (#7) in Guanajuato in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Correcaminos will play at home against Panteras in Aguascalientes and are hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Lechugueros (#12) forced the game against Barreteros (#9) into an overtime, but lost by two points 79-81. The game took place in Leon. But the guests from Zacatecas were better at the end. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lechugueros. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jason Horton (188-86, college: Missouri) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. Jerome Habel contributed with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. Senegalese center Babacar Camara (211-81, college: CS Fullerton) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for Lechugueros. Lechugueros' coach Harold Arceneaux rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Barreteros (7-6) moved-up to eighth place. Lechugueros at the other side keep the twelfth position with eight games lost. Barreteros will play against Huracanes (#9) in Tampico in the next round. Lechugueros will play on the road against Halcones Rojos in Veracruz and hope to get back on the winning track. The game with biggest result difference took place in Cancun. Local Pioneros (8-5) outscored 14th ranked Osos (2-11) 118-65 on Saturday night. Mike Williams stepped up and scored 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Coach Josep Claros's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Samuel Bowie responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds. The victory was the third consecutive win for Pioneros. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Panteras and Abejas. Osos lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Pioneros will meet Guerreros (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Osos will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and hope to secure a win.
Other games of round 13 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Toros crushed Gansos in Nuevo Laredo 102-81. Soles smashed Gigantes at home 110-60. Huracanes lost to Halc.Rojos on the opponent's court 78-88. Abejas unfortunately lost to Panteras in a home game 71-87. Fuerza Regia recorded a loss to Guerreros on the road 101-107. The best stats of 13th round was 30 points and 7 rebounds by Travis Gabbidon of Guerreros.
There was no surprise when 15th ranked Gansos (1-12) were crushed at home by second ranked Toros (10-2) 102-81 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Toros. Gansos managed to win third quarter 25-22. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American swingman Rene Rougeau (198-86, college: UNLV, agency: ProSportsCareers) stepped up and scored 18 points for the winners and naturalized American forward Quentin Gonzalez (200-84, college: McNeese St.) chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds. Toros' coach Jose Martinez felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side forward Alejandro Zarco (205-85) responded with 25 points and American guard Shannon Shorter (193-89, college: N.Texas) scored 19 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Toros maintains second place with 10-2 record having just three points less than leader Halc.Xalapa. Newly promoted Gansos keep the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Gigantes. Toros will meet bottom-ranked Gigantes (#16) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Gansos will play against Soles in Mexicali. Top scorers: Toros: R.Rougeau 18+4reb+2ast, L.Ellis Vasquez 15+1reb+1ast, Q.Gonzalez 14+6reb, B.Angley 12+4reb+2ast, J.Lopez 12+5reb, I.Ofoegbu 11+4reb+1ast Gansos: A.Zarco 25+2reb+1ast, S.Shorter 19+5reb+3ast, R.Gaye 14+8reb+1ast, J.Perez 14+5reb, G.Edson 7+3reb+1ast, G.Abraham 2+9reb
No shocking result in a game in Mexicali where fourth ranked Soles (9-4) smashed bottom-ranked Gigantes (1-12) 110-60 on Saturday. The game without a history. Soles led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Gigantes to just 7 points in fourth quarter. Soles dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Gigantes' 30. They outrebounded Gigantes 55-29 including a 33-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international forward Roman Martinez (201-88, college: N.Mexico) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 10 rebounds for the winners and American Alexander Franklin (196-88, college: Siena) chipped in 23 points and 8 rebounds. Five Soles players scored in double figures. Coach Ivan Deniz's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American power forward John Ruffus (207-81, college: Fayetteville St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and British V.Islands-Vincentian center John Gardiner (203-83, college: Sam Houston St.) scored 6 points and 7 rebounds. The victory was the eighth consecutive win for Soles. They maintain fourth place with 9-4 record. Gigantes lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. They share it with Gansos. Soles will meet Gansos (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Gigantes will play against the league's second-placed Toros in Nuevo Laredo. Top scorers: Soles: A.Franklin 23+8reb, R.Martinez 23+10reb+3ast, J.Griffin 16+3reb+1ast, I.Nolasco 12+7reb, M.Lizarraga 12+13reb+1ast, B.Arvizu 8 Gigantes: J.Ruffus 22+11reb+1ast, J.Avalos 9+3reb, J.Inzunza 7+4reb+2ast, J.Gardiner 6+7reb+1ast, S.Liggins 6+2ast, A.Morris 5+4reb+3ast
The game with biggest result difference took place in Cancun. Local Pioneros (8-5) outscored 14th ranked Osos (2-11) 118-65 on Saturday night. The game without a history. Pioneros led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Osos' 46. They outrebounded Osos 43-29 including a 31-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Pioneros looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American power forward Mike Williams (201-85, college: Cincinnati) stepped up and scored 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and the former international guard Forrest Fisher (193-80) chipped in 23 points and 6 rebounds. Four Pioneros players scored in double figures. Coach Josep Claros's team controlled all game and the coach could let to play 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American swingman Samuel Bowie (198-75, college: SE Louisiana) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and the other American import guard Marlyn Bryant (193-82, college: S.Florida) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. The victory was the third consecutive win for Pioneros. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Panteras and Abejas. Osos lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keep the fourteenth position with 11 games lost. Pioneros will meet Guerreros (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Osos will play against Fuerza Regia in Monterrey and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Pioneros: M.Williams 25+8reb, F.Fisher 23+6reb+2ast, A.Scott 19+2reb+7ast, J.Villanueva 17+3reb+1ast, S.Soriano 8+4reb+1ast, J.Smith 8+12reb+5ast Osos: S.Bowie 18+6reb+2ast, M.Bryant 14+5reb+2ast, J.Durazo 9+6reb+2ast, E.Zuniga 8+5reb+4ast, M.Helton 7+4reb+3ast, G.Moron 5+1reb
Leader Halcones UV Xalapa delivered the twelfth win on Saturday night. This time they crushed 10th ranked Correcaminos (6-7) 125-74. The game without a history. Halcones UV Xalapa led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 82 of its points in the paint compared to Correcaminos' 40 and made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Correcaminos 51-24 including a 19-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Halcones UV Xalapa looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Correcaminos' players. American guard LeRoy Hickerson (196-82, college: Cumberlands) fired 23 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Venezuelan point guard Gregory Vargas (180-86) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Five Halcones UV Xalapa players scored in double figures. Halcones UV Xalapa's coach Angel Gonzalez felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward Ronald Selleaze (197-76, college: CSU Bakersfield, agency: Dream Team Management) produced 21 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Rodney Alexander (201-87, college: Oklahoma City) added 23 points and 7 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) respectively for lost side. Halcones UV Xalapa (12-1) have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place. Correcaminos lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with seven games lost. Halcones UV Xalapa are looking forward to face Abejas (#7) in Guanajuato in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Correcaminos will play at home against Panteras in Aguascalientes and are hoping to prove to their supporters that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Halc.Xalapa: L.Hickerson 23+6reb+7ast, F.Harris 18+1reb+5ast, D.Pearson 16+8reb, G.Vargas 15+5reb+10ast, A.Parada 12+9reb+2ast, P.Meza 11+5reb+2ast Corr.Victoria: R.Alexander 23+7reb, R.Selleaze 21+7reb+3ast, M.Allen 15+3reb+9ast, L.Keeler 6+2reb, B.Heredia 5+2reb+2ast, J.Sanchez 2+1reb
Very expected game in Veracruz where 8th ranked Huracanes (6-5) were defeated by third ranked Halcones Rojos (10-3) 88-78 on Saturday. Halcones Rojos made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Puerto Rican point guard Carlos Rivera (187-83, college: Hofstra, agency: Paris Global Sports) stepped up and scored 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winners and Venezuelan power forward Luis Bethelmy (200-86) chipped in 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Halcones Rojos' coach Eddie Casiano used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. At the losing side the former international center Rodrigo Zamora (206-86, college: Montana St.) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and American swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) scored 16 points and 4 steals. Four Huracanes players scored in double figures. Halcones Rojos maintains third place with 10-3 record having just two points less than leader Halc.Xalapa. Huracanes lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. Halcones Rojos will meet at home Lechugueros (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Huracanes will play against Barreteros in Zacatecas and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Halc.Rojos: C.Rivera 15+5reb+2ast, L.Davis 14+1reb+1ast, N.Alonzo 13+5reb+1ast, F.Cruz 10+1ast, M.Mitchell 9+5ast, L.Bethelmy 8+7reb+4ast Huracanes: R.Zamora 22+8reb+1ast, O.Quintero 17+1ast, M.Morrison 16+4reb+2ast, A.Johnson 15+3reb+1ast, M.Ayala 3+6reb+2ast, J.Gonzalez 3+2reb
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Guanajuato where sixth ranked Panteras (8-5) beat 5th ranked Abejas (8-5) 87-71 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 44-27 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Panteras dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Abejas' 40. Panamanian power forward Antonio Garcia (203-76, college: Ky Wesleyan) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and Puerto Rican point guard Ricardo Melendez (179-83, agency: Paris Global Sports) chipped in 30 points. Four Panteras players scored in double figures. At the losing side American-Jamaican forward McHugh Mattis (198-84, college: S.Florida) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks and American guard Roman Andrade (188, college: N.Mexico Highlands) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players saving starting five for next games. Panteras moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Abejas and Pioneros. Panteras will meet Correcaminos (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Abejas will play against the league's leader Halcones UV Xalapa (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Panteras: R.Melendez 30+4reb+2ast, A.Garcia 19+17reb+4ast, N.Miller 14+4reb+1ast, E.Ayileke 13+4reb+4ast, K.Malpica 9+7reb+4ast, J.Alfredo Casillas 2 Abejas: R.Andrade 20+5reb+1ast, M.Mattis 15+10reb+2ast, V.Buelna 11+1reb, S.Pettigrew 9+7reb+2ast, L.Ramirez 6, E.Phelps 4+8reb+1ast
Lechugueros (#12) forced the game against Barreteros (#9) into an overtime, but lost by two points 79-81. The game took place in Leon. But the guests from Zacatecas were better at the end. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lechugueros. The guests were ahead by 8 points but lost the second period ending it with a 3-point deficit before their 16-13 run, which allowed them to tie the game at the end of regular time. They were better in overtime eventually winning that period 11-9. Barreteros made 19-of-24 charity shots (79.2 percent) during the game. They brought some defensive toughness making 8 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Jason Horton (188-86, college: Missouri) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists. His fellow American import forward Jerome Habel (208-85, college: San Diego St.) contributed with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. Horton is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Senegalese center Babacar Camara (211-81, college: CS Fullerton) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and guard Luis Pulido (188-85, college: Cal Poly Pomona) added 15 points and 14 assists in the effort for Lechugueros. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Lechugueros' coach Harold Arceneaux rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Barreteros (7-6) moved-up to eighth place. Lechugueros at the other side keep the twelfth position with eight games lost. Barreteros will play against Huracanes (#9) in Tampico in the next round. Lechugueros will play on the road against Halcones Rojos in Veracruz and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Barreteros: J.Horton 23+12reb+7ast, J.Habel 18+6reb+3ast, L.Sumpter 14+6reb+4ast, R.Loera Almanza 14+5reb+4ast, R.Navarro 5+1reb, C.Silva 3+2reb Lechugueros: B.Camara 20+10reb+3ast, A.Sanchez 19+8reb+3ast, L.Pulido 15+3reb+14ast, J.Penny 11+8reb+2ast, E.Cuen 6+8reb+1ast, E.Martin 2+2reb
There was a minor upset when 11th ranked Fuerza Regia (5-7) was defeated on the road by thirteenth ranked Guerreros (4-9) 107-101 on Saturday. Fuerza Regia trailed by 18 points at halftime and as many as 24 after three quarters before a 39-21 last quarter charge cut the deficit to 101-107 at the end of the game. Guerreros dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Fuerza Regia's 44. American forward Travis Gabbidon (201, college: UTSA) stepped up and scored 30 points and 7 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners and his fellow American import point guard Michael Hunter (178, college: Cal-Irvine) chipped in 25 points and 10 assists. Gabbidon is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top summer league for players who want to play basketball overseas. At the losing side Nigerian-Jamaican guard Oritseweyinmi Efejuku (196-86, college: Providence) responded with 32 points and 4 assists and center Lance Allred (211-81, college: Weber St., agency: SportsTalent) produced a double-double by scoring 10 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted Guerreros maintains thirteenth place with 4-9 record. Loser Fuerza Regia keeps the eleventh position with seven games lost. Guerreros will meet at home higher ranked Pioneros (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fuerza Regia will play against Osos (#14) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Guerreros: T.Gabbidon 30+7reb+3ast, A.Alamo 27+5reb, M.Hunter 25+1reb+10ast, C.Lee 12+9reb+2ast, G.Burris 7+4reb+2ast, D.Simental 4 Fuerza Regia: O.Efejuku 32+1reb+4ast, G.Grays 22+1reb, G.Giron 14+1reb+1ast, L.Allred 10+10reb+4ast, M.Strobbe 8+2reb+1ast, A.Joseph Tyronzic 6
Froya Basket tabs Jamell Harris, ex Tijuana - 2 days ago
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Froya Basket Laksevag (BLNO) inked 25-year old American forward Jamell Harris (206-91kg-91, college: E.Michigan). He played in the summer at Zonkeys de Tijuana in Mexican CIBACOPA, but left the team in May. In 7 games he averaged 8.1ppg and 3.4rpg. Harris' team won MAC West Division Regular Season in 2012. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to three different continents (Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Harris has played previously professionall... [read more]
Froya Basket Laksevag (BLNO) inked 25-year old American forward Jamell Harris (206-91kg-91, college: E.Michigan). He played in the summer at Zonkeys de Tijuana in Mexican CIBACOPA, but left the team in May. In 7 games he averaged 8.1ppg and 3.4rpg. Harris' team won MAC West Division Regular Season in 2012. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to three different continents (Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Harris has played previously professionally in Chile (Deportivo Valdivia), Iraq (Al Kahraba) and Saudi Arabia (Al Wehda). He attended Eastern Michigan University until 2013 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball.
Travis Franklin (ex Los Mochis) is a newcomer at Apollon - 4 days ago
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BC Apollon Limassol (Division A) strengthened their roster with addition of 28-year old American forward Travis Franklin (200-98kg-88, college: Colorado State, agency: Interperformances). He played in the summer at Pioneros de Los Mochis in Mexican CIBACOPA. In 22 games he recorded very impressive stats: 26.9ppg, 4.8rpg, 2.4apg and 1.1spg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Mexican LNBP All-Star Game and to the Mexican CIBACOPA All-Star Game. The last season Franklin played at Abejas... [read more]
BC Apollon Limassol (Division A) strengthened their roster with addition of 28-year old American forward Travis Franklin (200-98kg-88, college: Colorado State, agency: Interperformances). He played in the summer at Pioneros de Los Mochis in Mexican CIBACOPA. In 22 games he recorded very impressive stats: 26.9ppg, 4.8rpg, 2.4apg and 1.1spg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Mexican LNBP All-Star Game and to the Mexican CIBACOPA All-Star Game. The last season Franklin played at Abejas (LNBP) in Mexico where in 17 games he averaged remarkable 22.8ppg, 6.1rpg, 1.6apg and 1.7spg. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Mexican LNBP All-Star Game and to the Mexican CIBACOPA All-Star Game. In 2011 Canton Charge selected him as second overall pick in D-League draft. The former Colorado State standoutis in his sixth season in pro basketball. Franklin received NABC Division I All-District 17 2nd Team award back in 2011 at his college time. Franklin has played previously professionally also in Dominican Republic (Caneros de La Romana).
Soles de Mexicali (LNBP) landed 23-year old Venezuelan international forward Anthony Perez (206-97kg-93). He just graduated from Mississippi (NCAA). Perez has played there for the last four years. In 31 games he averaged 7.0ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.0apg last season. As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it will be his first season in pro basketball. Perez's college team won SEC Tournament in 2013. He has been also a member of Venezuelan international program for some years. Perez... [read more]
Soles de Mexicali (LNBP) landed 23-year old Venezuelan international forward Anthony Perez (206-97kg-93). He just graduated from Mississippi (NCAA). Perez has played there for the last four years. In 31 games he averaged 7.0ppg, 4.1rpg and 1.0apg last season. As mentioned above he is just out of the college and it will be his first season in pro basketball. Perez's college team won SEC Tournament in 2013. He has been also a member of Venezuelan international program for some years. Perez has regularly played for Venezuelan senior team since 2012 and previously for U17 National Team back in 2009. He represented Venezuela at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) this year. His stats at that event were 5 games: 5.8ppg, 1.6rpg, FGP: 58.3%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 0.0%. Perez has played previously for another Mexican team Espartanos.
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