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
West number one in Mexico for round 10 (by Interperformances) - 1 day ago
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ALLEN WEST American Center Allen West (206-C-91) had a very impressive game in the last round for top-ranked Guaymas, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 10. The 26-year old player had a double-double of 30 points and 18 rebounds, while his team beat Guasave (#7, 5-5) 98-84. It allowed Guaymas to take over top position in the Mexican CIBACOPA. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Guaymas has a very solid 7-3 re... [read more]
ALLEN WEST
American Center Allen West (206-C-91) had a very impressive game in the last round for top-ranked Guaymas, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 10. The 26-year old player had a double-double of 30 points and 18 rebounds, while his team beat Guasave (#7, 5-5) 98-84. It allowed Guaymas to take over top position in the Mexican CIBACOPA. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Guaymas has a very solid 7-3 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. West just recently signed at Guaymas, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former The University of Nevada star has very solid stats this year. West is league's best scorer averaging so far 24.5ppg and leads league in rebounds with 11.6rpg. West is in league's top in and averages impressive 2.3bpg.
The second best player in last round's games was 29-year old Nigerian Ben Uzoh (191-PG-88) of Culiacan. Uzoh had a very good evening with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Of course Culiacan cruised to a 106-98 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Obregon (#10, 1-9). This victory allowed Culiacan to move up to 4th position in the standings. His team's 6-3 record is not bad at all. Uzoh is one of the most experienced players at Culiacan and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Brandon Swannegan (206-F-93) of Navolato (#3). Swannegan scored 16 points and grabbed seventeen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Navolato, leading his team to a 95-82 easy win against the lower-ranked Hermosillo (#6, 5-5). Navolato needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 6 victories and 3 lost games. Swannegan has a great season in Mexico. After only 9 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in rebounds with 8.8rpg (8th best). He also has 2.0bpg and FGP: 61.1%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Mike Rostampour (203-F-91) of Culiacan - 30 points and 11 rebounds 5. Sammy Yeager (193-F-89) of Guasave - 32 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists 6. George Williams (198-G-90) of Los Mochis - 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Landon Atterberry (198-F-93) of Obregon - 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists 8. Bruce Massey (190-G-90) of Culiacan - 26 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists 9. Paul John Hernandez) of Guaymas - 22 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists 10. Rick Bodiford (193-G-87) of Navolato - 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists
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CIBACOPA Round 10: Ostioneros de Guaymas keep a leadership position - 2 days ago
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CIBACOPA is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 10 rounds left. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL. The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Ostioneros de Guaymas defeated 7th ranked Frayles de Guasave at home 98-84. They outrebounded Frayles de Guasave 48-31 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ostioneros de... [read more]
CIBACOPA is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 10 rounds left. Host teams show no mercy winning all games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Ostioneros de Guaymas defeated 7th ranked Frayles de Guasave at home 98-84. They outrebounded Frayles de Guasave 48-31 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ostioneros de Guaymas looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Ostioneros de Guaymas made 9 blocks. American center Allen West (206-91, college: Nevada) had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Paul-John Hernandez chipped in 22 points during the contest. At the losing side American forward Sammy Yeager (193-89, college: CS Fullerton) responded with 32 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!). Ostioneros de Guaymas have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Frayles de Guasave at the other side dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Hermosillo. Frayles de Guasave will play next round against Aguilas Doradas de Durango trying to get back on the winning streak. Ostioneros de Guaymas will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan at home.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: bottom-ranked Obregon lost to Culiacan on the opponent's court 98-106. Los Mochis managed to outperform Mazatlan in a home game 82-74. Hermosillo recorded a loss to Navolato on the road 95-82. The most impressive stats of the last round was 16 points, 17 rebounds and 5 blocks by Brandon Swannegan of Navolato.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Ostioneros de Guaymas defeated 7th ranked Frayles de Guasave at home 98-84. They outrebounded Frayles de Guasave 48-31 including a 34-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ostioneros de Guaymas looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Ostioneros de Guaymas made 9 blocks. American center Allen West (206-91, college: Nevada) had a double-double by scoring 30 points, 18 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Paul-John Hernandez chipped in 22 points during the contest. At the losing side American forward Sammy Yeager (193-89, college: CS Fullerton) responded with 32 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and his fellow American import forward Decensae White (198-88, college: San Francisco St.) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points and 13 rebounds. Four Frayles de Guasave players scored in double figures. Ostioneros de Guaymas have a solid three-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Frayles de Guasave at the other side dropped to the sixth place with five games lost. They share the position with Hermosillo. Frayles de Guasave will play next round against Aguilas Doradas de Durango trying to get back on the winning streak. Ostioneros de Guaymas will try to continue on its current victory against fourth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan at home. Top scorers: Guaymas: A.West 30+18reb+5ast, P.John Hernandez 22+2reb+2ast, D.Giron 12+5reb+6ast, O.Richards 9+5reb+4ast, B.Jackson 9+5reb+5ast, F.Rodriguez 8+3reb Guasave: S.Yeager 32+5reb+6ast, D.White 16+13reb+1ast, A.Jose 11+3reb, A.Chantiri 11+1reb+1ast, A.Cervantes 8+2reb+1ast, A.Parker 4+6reb+1ast
Very expected game when 10th ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (1-9) was defeated on the road by fifth ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (6-3) 106-98 on Saturday. Iranian forward Mike Rostampour (203-91, college: Omaha) had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) to lead the charge for the winners and Nigerian-American point guard Ben Uzoh (191-88, college: Tulsa) chipped in 24 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side American forward Landon Atterberry (198-93, college: LIU Brooklyn) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Nick Harney (203-92, college: Fairmont St.) scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. Four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. Caballeros de Culiacan have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon lost fourth consecutive game. Defending champion stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Caballeros de Culiacan is looking forward to face league's leader Ostioneros de Guaymas on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play against the league's second-placed Tijuana Zonkeys (#2) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series. Top scorers: Culiacan: M.Rostampour 30+11reb+1ast, B.Massey 26+3reb+2ast, B.Uzoh 24+8reb+6ast, J.Villalobos 8+1reb+3ast, J.Flores 8+8reb, M.Holden 6+3reb Obregon: N.Harney 23+5reb+1ast, T.Brown 20+5reb+1ast, L.Atterberry 20+7reb+4ast, M.Glover 18+5reb+2ast, R.Alejandro 8+6reb, H.Carrillo 4+2reb
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when ninth ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (3-7) defeated at home 8th ranked Lobos UAD Mazatlan (3-7) 82-74 on Saturday. Pioneros Los Mochis made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Canadian guard Kendall Williams (191-91, college: N.Mexico) scored 24 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and Nigerian-American center Olaniyi Akingkube (208, college: N.Carolina A&T) chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American forward Devin White (203-88, college: SUNO) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and his fellow American import guard Isaiah Wilkerson (191-90, college: NJIT) scored 14 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals. Four Pioneros Los Mochis and five Lobos UAD Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Mazatlan. Pioneros Los Mochis is looking forward to face higher ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (#6) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Lobos UAD Mazatlan will play against Garra Canera de Navolato and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Los Mochis: K.Williams 24+7reb+7ast, T.Parks 18+2reb, O.Akingkube 15+10reb+2ast, D.Hall 13+7reb+3ast, M.Ramirez 7+2reb+1ast, M.Lizarraga 2+3reb+2ast Mazatlan: T.Rosemond 17+7reb, I.Wilkerson 14+7reb+7ast, J.Ramirez 13+4reb+3ast, D.White 12+16reb+2ast, L.Moyer 11+2reb+2ast, A.Fernandez 6+3reb+1ast
Not a big story in a game when 6th ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (5-5) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Garra Canera de Navolato (6-3) 95-82 on Saturday. Garra Canera de Navolato made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. American forward Brandon Swannegan (206-93, college: Tulsa) had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 17 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Rick Bodiford (193-87, college: Z*Orangeville A's) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Garra Canera de Navolato players scored in double figures. Garra Canera de Navolato's coach Andres Contreras used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the losing side the former international point guard Steve Monreal (180-86, college: CS Monterey) responded with 16 points and 7 assists (made all of his ten free throws !!!) and American guard Tyshawn Abbott (192-88, college: Arizona St.) scored 20 points and 5 rebounds. Garra Canera de Navolato moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Rayos de Hermosillo lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with five games lost. They share it with Guasave. Garra Canera de Navolato is looking forward to face Lobos UAD Mazatlan (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Pioneros Los Mochis and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Navolato: R.Bodiford 20+7reb+4ast, M.Samarco 20+5reb+5ast, A.Villanueva 19+1reb, B.Swannegan 16+17reb+2ast, H.Ali 8+2reb+3ast, K.Rogers 6+2reb+2ast Hermosillo: T.Abbott 20+5reb+1ast, J.Fuqua 16+8reb+1ast, S.Monreal 16+3reb+7ast, N.Banyard 9+9reb, J.Esteva Hernandez 8+5reb+1ast, J.Villanueva 7+4reb
West's double-double lands him Interperformances Player of the Week award - 2 days ago
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ALLEN WEST 26-year old center Allen West (206-C-91) had a great game in the last round for league's best team Guaymas and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 9. He had a double-double of 27 points and 15 rebounds, while his team edged out Guasave (#7, 5-5) 98-95. It allowed Guaymas to take over top position in the Mexican league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Guaymas has a very solid 7-3 record, but they... [read more]
ALLEN WEST
26-year old center Allen West (206-C-91) had a great game in the last round for league's best team Guaymas and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 9. He had a double-double of 27 points and 15 rebounds, while his team edged out Guasave (#7, 5-5) 98-95. It allowed Guaymas to take over top position in the Mexican league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Guaymas has a very solid 7-3 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. West just recently signed at Guaymas, being already a very valuable addition to the team. The University of Nevada graduate has very impressive stats this year. West is in league's top in points (2nd best: 23.7ppg), rebounds (2nd best: 10.7rpg) and averages solid 2.3bpg.
Second best performed player last round was Devin White (203-F-88) of Mazatlan. He is American forward in his first season at Mazatlan. In the last game White recorded impressive double-double of 26 points and 14 rebounds. It was enough for Mazatlan to edge slightly higher-ranked Los Mochis (3-7) by 2 points 105-103. Despite this victory Mazatlan slide down in the standings to 9th position. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 3-7 record. White is one of the most experienced players at Mazatlan and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third place about best performers goes to center Joaquin Villanueva (207-C-86) of Hermosillo (#6). Villanueva scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Despite Villanueva's great performance Hermosillo lost 87-99 to the higher-ranked Navolato (#3, 6-3). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Hermosillo needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 5 victories and 5 lost games. Villanueva has a very solid season. In 8 games in Mexico he scored 8.4ppg. He also has 4.8rpg and FGP: 55.8%. Joaquin Villanueva has also Mexican passport and can play in the league with a status of domestic player.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Olaniyi Akingkube (208-C) of Los Mochis - 20 points, 16 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Luke Moyer (185-PG-93) of Mazatlan - 36 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists 6. Ben Uzoh (191-PG-88) of Culiacan - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Landon Atterberry (198-F-93) of Obregon - 25 points and 6 rebounds 8. Sammy Yeager (193-F-89) of Guasave - 27 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 9. Paul Marigney (192-G-82) of Guaymas - 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists 10. DeAndre Hall (198-G/F) of Los Mochis - 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists
The Player of the week is selected 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)
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