After 6 rounds played we can already see who rules in the CIBACOPA and who belongs to weaker ones.
Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Tijuana Zonkeys (4-2). They were defeated by third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (4-1) 91-81 on Friday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Rayos de Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. DR Congolese-Canadian guard Myck Kabongo (191-92, college: Texas) scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Emmanuel Little (196-85, college: N.Dakota) chipped in 11 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American guard Trayvon Lathan (201-84, college: Chowan) with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists. Rayos de Hermosillo have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Guasave. Tijuana Zonkeys at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Guasave. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Rayos de Hermosillo will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys at home. Pioneros Los Mochis has finally registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they edged much higher ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (2-3) 69-68. American forward Cameron Forte (201-93, college: Portland St.) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Jabs Newby supported him with 22 points and 4 assists. Even 21 points and 6 assists by American guard Brandon Provost (190-90, college: UTRGV) did not help to save the game for Ostioneros de Guaymas. Pioneros Los Mochis (1-4) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Culiacan. Ostioneros de Guaymas at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Pioneros Los Mochis will again play against higher ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (#6) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ostioneros de Guaymas will have a break next round. The game in Mazatlan supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Frayles de Guasave (4-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Lobos UAD Mazatlan (2-3). Frayles de Guasave smashed Lobos UAD Mazatlan 120-99 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Sammy Yeager who scored 25 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Mike Liabo who recorded 28 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Frayles de Guasave have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Hermosillo. Defending champion Lobos UAD Mazatlan keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Frayles de Guasave will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lobos UAD Mazatlan will play again against the league's leader Frayles de Guasave (#1) and hope to secure a win. A very interesting game took place in Durango. It ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (1-4) to ninth ranked Aguilas Doradas de Durango (2-4) 78-77 in the fight for the eighth place. It was a good game for Dominique Keller who saved his team from a defeat with 18 points. Aguilas Doradas de Durango moved-up to eighth place. Caballeros de Culiacan lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Aguilas Doradas de Durango's next round opponent will be again Caballeros de Culiacan (#9) at home.
In the last game of round 6 Obregon won against Navolato on the opponent's court 94-86.
There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Garra Canera de Navolato (3-2) was defeated at home by seventh ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (3-2) 94-86. 25 personal fouls committed by Garra Canera de Navolato helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Americans were the main players on the court. It was a good game for forward Michael Glover (203-87, college: Iona) who led his team to a victory with 32 points and 7 rebounds. Forward Landon Atterberry (198-93, college: LIU Brooklyn, agency: Aspire Sports) contributed with 20 points for the winners. Swingman Dwayne Mitchell (196-82, college: La-Lafayette) replied with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Mychal Ammons (198-92, college: S.Alabama) added 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks in the effort for Garra Canera de Navolato. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Navolato. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will have a break next round. Garra Canera de Navolato will play again at home against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Obregon: M.Glover 32+7reb, L.Atterberry 20+2reb, J.Hutchingson 17+3reb+2ast, O.Quintero 7+4reb, N.Leon 6+4reb+3ast, I.Leon 4+1reb Navolato: D.Mitchell 25+5reb+6ast, M.Ammons 23+11reb+1ast, J.McIntosh 21+7reb+2ast, T.Jackson 6+3reb+1ast, F.Verdugo 5, C.Uribe 4+2reb+1ast
A very interesting game took place in Durango. It ended with only one-point defeat on the road of 8th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (1-4) to ninth ranked Aguilas Doradas de Durango (2-4) 78-77 in the fight for the eighth place. It was a good game for American power forward Dominique Keller (205-88, college: Illinois) who saved his team from a defeat with 18 points. Martin Zamarco contributed with 16 points and 5 assists for the winners. Worth to mention Keller played also at Eurobasket Summer League, which helped get the job in pro basketball. American center Benjamin Puckett (205-83, college: Clayton St.) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 15 rebounds and his fellow American import swingman Langston Morris-Walker (196-94, college: Oregon St., agency: SDJ Sports) added 23 points in the effort for Caballeros de Culiacan. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Aguilas Doradas de Durango moved-up to eighth place. Caballeros de Culiacan lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with four games lost. Aguilas Doradas de Durango's next round opponent will be again Caballeros de Culiacan (#9) at home. Top scorers: Durango: D.Keller 18+4reb+2ast, M.Zamarco 16+2reb+5ast, V.Grier 15+3reb+2ast, R.Dorsey 13+1ast, I.Avalos 8+7reb+1ast, S.Coleman 4+2reb+2ast Culiacan: L.Morris-Walker 23+4reb, B.Puckett 22+15reb+3ast, G.Glaze 10+12reb, M.Ayala 10+3reb+5ast, I.Young 6+5ast, R.Valle 6+1ast
The game in Mazatlan supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Frayles de Guasave (4-1) played at the court of 6th ranked Lobos UAD Mazatlan (2-3). Frayles de Guasave smashed Lobos UAD Mazatlan 120-99 on Friday. Frayles de Guasave made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game, while Lobos UAD Mazatlan only scored seven points from the stripe. Frayles de Guasave shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 58.6 percentage. The best player for the winners was American forward Sammy Yeager (193-89, college: CS Fullerton) who scored 25 points and 5 assists. The other American import forward Travis Franklin (200-88, college: Colorado St., agency: Interperformances) chipped in 30 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American swingman Mike Liabo (198-91, college: Tenn-Martin) who recorded 28 points and the former international swingman Jorge-Alfredo Casillas (196-90) added 15 points and 6 assists respectively. Four Frayles de Guasave and five Lobos UAD Mazatlan players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Frayles de Guasave have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Hermosillo. Defending champion Lobos UAD Mazatlan keeps the sixth place with three games lost. They share the position with Guaymas. Frayles de Guasave will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Lobos UAD Mazatlan will play again against the league's leader Frayles de Guasave (#1) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: Guasave: T.Franklin 30+2reb+1ast, S.Yeager 25+4reb+5ast, G.Mondragon 23+3reb+2ast, E.Pittman 17+4reb, T.Rosemond 9+5reb, A.Cervantes 8+3reb Mazatlan: M.Liabo 28+2reb+3ast, T.Gray 17, J.Alfredo Casillas 15+3reb+6ast, D.Onofre 10+2reb, C.Tucker 10+4reb+1ast, J.Valdez 8+3reb+1ast
Pioneros Los Mochis has finally registered their first victory this season after four consecutive losses. The win is especially important as they edged much higher ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (2-3) 69-68. American forward Cameron Forte (201-93, college: Portland St.) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Canadian guard Jabs Newby (188-91, college: Gannon) supported him with 22 points and 4 assists. Even 21 points and 6 assists by American guard Brandon Provost (190-90, college: UTRGV) did not help to save the game for Ostioneros de Guaymas. His fellow American import forward Matt Gwynne (208-87, college: Campbell) added 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Pioneros Los Mochis (1-4) left bottom position moving up to ninth place, which they share with Culiacan. Ostioneros de Guaymas at the other side dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Pioneros Los Mochis will again play against higher ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (#6) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ostioneros de Guaymas will have a break next round. Top scorers: Los Mochis: J.Newby 22+4reb+4ast, C.Forte 18+13reb+3ast, A.Pegues 14+4reb+1ast, M.Hernandez 11+1reb+2ast, G.Ball 4+8reb+2ast, L.Olvera 0 Guaymas: B.Provost 21+2reb+6ast, M.Gwynne 13+7reb, P.Marigney 12+6reb+2ast, R.Woods 10+5reb, S.Heyward 7+7reb+1ast, D.Giron 5+6reb+1ast
Round 6 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Tijuana Zonkeys (4-2). They were defeated by third ranked Rayos de Hermosillo (4-1) 91-81 on Friday night. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Rayos de Hermosillo looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. DR Congolese-Canadian guard Myck Kabongo (191-92, college: Texas) scored 24 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American forward Emmanuel Little (196-85, college: N.Dakota) chipped in 11 points and 13 rebounds during the contest. Little is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was American guard Trayvon Lathan (201-84, college: Chowan) with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists and his fellow American import center Leon Gibson (206-91, college: Houston) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. Five Rayos de Hermosillo and four Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Rayos de Hermosillo have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Guasave. Tijuana Zonkeys at the other side dropped to the third place with two games lost. They were replaced at the leadership position by Guasave. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next week, which should allow them to rest and make it back to the top of the standings. Rayos de Hermosillo will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Tijuana Zonkeys at home. Top scorers: Hermosillo: M.Kabongo 24+5reb+7ast, T.Spurlock 17+6reb+3ast, S.Monreal 12+5reb+2ast, J.Camacho 12+4reb+4ast, E.Little 11+13reb+3ast, A.Bell 6+3reb Tijuana: T.Lathan 25+13reb+6ast, S.Gardner 18+2reb, K.Scott 15+2reb+2ast, L.Gibson 11+12reb+2ast, L.Ramirez 6+2reb+2ast, J.Zesati 5+3reb+3ast
Santos de San Luis Potosi (LNBP) agreed terms with experienced 34-year old ex-international power forward Arim Solares (202-83). It is actually his comeback to Santos as he has played here before. Solares was about to sign at Indios in the LNBP. The last season he played also at Ciudad where in 37 LNBP games he had 13.9ppg, 5.9rpg and 3.0apg. Quite impressive season as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican LNBP Honorable Mention and All-Domestic Players Team. The list of the past ac... [read more]
Santos de San Luis Potosi (LNBP) agreed terms with experienced 34-year old ex-international power forward Arim Solares (202-83). It is actually his comeback to Santos as he has played here before. Solares was about to sign at Indios in the LNBP. The last season he played also at Ciudad where in 37 LNBP games he had 13.9ppg, 5.9rpg and 3.0apg. Quite impressive season as he was named to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican LNBP Honorable Mention and All-Domestic Players Team. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Solares' team made it to the CIBACOPA Semifinals in 2012 and 2016. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-Mexican CIBACOPA Domestic Player of the Year back in 2014. Solares represented Mexico at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Veracruz (Mexico) three years ago. His stats at that event were 4 games: 7.5ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.3apg, 1.5spg, FGP-1 (66.7%), 3PT: 45.5%, FT: 75.0%. Solares has spent his entire career in Mexico playing for four other teams: Halcones Rojos, Tijuana Zonkeys, Halc.Cordoba and Huracanes.
LNBP newcomer Capitanes Ciudad de Mexico strengthened their roster with addition of 32-year old Venezuelan guard Jesus Centeno (190-85). He played in the summer at Iccan in Ecuadorian National League. In 24 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.0ppg, 2.9rpg and 3.8apg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Ecuadorian All-Star Game. The most of last season Centeno spent at Marinos in Venezuelan LPB where in 50 games he averaged 9.3ppg, 3.7rpg and 4.4apg. He helped them to make it to... [read more]
LNBP newcomer Capitanes Ciudad de Mexico strengthened their roster with addition of 32-year old Venezuelan guard Jesus Centeno (190-85). He played in the summer at Iccan in Ecuadorian National League. In 24 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.0ppg, 2.9rpg and 3.8apg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Ecuadorian All-Star Game. The most of last season Centeno spent at Marinos in Venezuelan LPB where in 50 games he averaged 9.3ppg, 3.7rpg and 4.4apg. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LPB Honorable Mention. Centeno also spent pre-season at Bucaneros (LPB) in Venezuelan league that year. It was a very successful season as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LPB Honorable Mention. Among other achievements Centeno won Venezuelan LPB championship title in 2005, 2008, 2010 and 2013. He was a member of Venezuelan U21 National Team back in 2004. Centeno is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Colombia, Panama (Caballos), Venezuela (Cocodrilos, Guaros, Cacaoteros and Araguenos), Ecuador (Universidad Tecnologica Equinoc. Quito and Importadora) and Mexico (Angeles). The scouts decsribe him following way:
He is yet an experienced player, despite the green age; has god passing skills and court vision, defends well on the opposite guards, has the athletic strength to go inside and to score; neeeds to add a reliable outside shot; A very talented point guard, whose dream is to play in NBA: He is very quick and determinated on the court, very soft speaking and polite out of the court.
Nift Al-Janoub (Superleague) strengthened their roster with addition of 33-year old American swingman Marcus Morrison (198-104kg-84, college: Middle Tennessee State). He played in the summer at Zonkeys de Tijuana in Mexican CIBACOPA. In 27 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.3ppg, 6.1rpg, 4.5apg and 1.4spg. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican CIBACOPA 2nd Team, All-Star Game and was invited to participate in the All-Star Game Slam Dunk C... [read more]
Nift Al-Janoub (Superleague) strengthened their roster with addition of 33-year old American swingman Marcus Morrison (198-104kg-84, college: Middle Tennessee State). He played in the summer at Zonkeys de Tijuana in Mexican CIBACOPA. In 27 games he recorded very impressive stats: 16.3ppg, 6.1rpg, 4.5apg and 1.4spg. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican CIBACOPA 2nd Team, All-Star Game and was invited to participate in the All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest. The last season Morrison played at Ciudad (LNBP) in Mexican league where in 35 games he averaged remarkable 15.5ppg, 5.0rpg and 2.1apg. It was a very successful season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican CIBACOPA 2nd Team, All-Star Game and was invited to participate in the All-Star Game Slam Dunk Contest. Among other achievements Morrison won Mexican CIBACOPA championship title for two years in a row (2014 and 2015). He is a very experienced player. Morrison has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to seven different countries on three different continents (Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Morrison has played previously professionally also in Chile (Osorno), Indonesia, Israel, Japan (Gunma), Malaysia and Venezuela (Gaiteros). He attended Middle Tennessee State until 2006 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season in pro basketball.
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