Puerto Rico cruised past Dominican Republic in Day One of the Marchand Continental Championship Cup 2011. They celebrated 99-77 win sharing the first place with Brazil, who outplayed Canada also yesterday. Carlos Arroyo (188-G-79, college: FIU) was a key player for the winners. He spent 32 minutes on the court collecting 28 points and 6 assists. Jose Juan Barea (181-PG-84, college: Northeastern) also was great adding 19 points and 9 assists to this victory. Ricky Sanchez (212-C/F-87) and Alejandro Carmona (194-G/F-83) (6 rebs) helped with 15 and 12 points respectively. In Dominican Republic, Jack Michael Martinez (203-F/C-81, agency: Paris Global Sports) was better than the others with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Al Horford (208-F/C-86, college: Florida) and Luis Flores (188-G-81, college: Manhattan) (5 as) had 14 and 9 points respectively. Quarters: 23-14, 23-20, 32-26, 21-17. In Day Two, Puerto Rico will meet Canada. Dominican Republic will play against Brazil.
Cangrejeros de Santurce (BSN) tabbed 27-year old U.S. Virgin Islands international center Frank Elegar (208-108kg-86, college: Drexel). He played recently at Kalev/Cramo in Estonian KML league. Elegar managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). In 23 KML games he averaged 10.2ppg, 9.0rpg (#3 in the league), 1.1spg and 1.0bpg this season. He helped them to win the league title. He can count that season as a very successful as was awarded Eurobasket [read more]
Cangrejeros de Santurce (BSN) tabbed 27-year old U.S. Virgin Islands international center Frank Elegar (208-108kg-86, college: Drexel). He played recently at Kalev/Cramo in Estonian KML league. Elegar managed to play in three leagues last year (!!!). In 23 KML games he averaged 10.2ppg, 9.0rpg (#3 in the league), 1.1spg and 1.0bpg this season. He helped them to win the league title. He can count that season as a very successful as was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Estonian League Center of the Year, selected to 1st Team and selected to All-Imports Team. Elegar also played 16 games in Baltic League where he had 12.9ppg, 9.4rpg, 1.1apg and 1.1bpg. He contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. A very impressive season as he was awarded Eurobasket.com All-Baltic League Center of the Year, selected to 1st Team and selected to All-Imports Team. Elegar also played 16 games in VTB United League where he had 8.3ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.6spg. The last season he played at Antalya Buyuksehir Belediye (TBL) in Turkish league. In 12 games he had 10.8ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.3spg and 1.4bpg. Elegar also spent pre-season at Marousi BC (A1, starting five) in Greek league that year. In 13 games he had 9.1ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.1bpg. He was tried-out by Olimpico de La Banda (LigaA) in Argentinian league that season. The previous (10-11) season Elegar played at JA Vichy (ProA, starting five) in French league. In 23 games he had 9.7ppg, 6.7rpg and 1.8spg. He contributed to his team making it to the French Cup Semifinals. In 2009-10 season Elegar played at Bornova Belediye in Turkish league. In 33 games he had 11.8ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.1apg, 1.2spg and 1.2bpg. In 2008 he was drafted by Albany Patroons (CBA) in fourth round (16th overall). The former Drexel University standoutis in his fifth season in pro basketball. He received NABC All-NCAA District 3 1st Team award back in 2007 at his college time. Elegar also represented U.S. Virgin Islands at the Panamerican Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) six years ago. His stats at that event were 5 games: 11.8ppg, 5.8rpg, 2FGP: 52.3%, 3PT: 0.0%. Elegar has played also professionally in Germany (Eisbaeren Bremerhaven).
Mike Harris gets MVP of the Week award for Puerto Rican BSN - May 22, 2013
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American Mike Harris (198-F-83) had an amazing evening in the last week for Ponce and that's him to receive a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for week 26.
The 29-year old forward had a double-double of 14 points and twenty three rebounds, while his team beat Guayama (#7, 10-12) 85-78. Ponce maintains the 3rd position in Puerto Rican BSN. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Ponce will need more victories to improve their 14-8 record [read more]
American Mike Harris (198-F-83) had an amazing evening in the last week for Ponce and that's him to receive a Latinbasket.com Player of the Week award for week 26. The 29-year old forward had a double-double of 14 points and twenty three rebounds, while his team beat Guayama (#7, 10-12) 85-78. Ponce maintains the 3rd position in Puerto Rican BSN. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Ponce will need more victories to improve their 14-8 record. Harris just recently signed at Ponce, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Rice University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Harris is league's best scorer averaging so far 20.0ppg and leads league in rebounds with 11.3rpg. Harris is in league's top in and averages solid 54.5% FGP.
The second most remarkable performance in last week's games was 25-year old American forward Gilbert Brown (198-F-87) of Humacao. Brown impressed basketball fans with 33 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Bad luck as Humacao was edged by the lower-ranked San German (#9, 8-14) 68-66. This loss caused Humacao to drop to 6th position in the standings. His team is not often considered as one of the league's best with a mere 10-12 record. Brown is one of the most experienced players at Humacao and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 17.5ppg (#6). He also recorded 3.2 assists per game.
The third best performed player last week was another Ponce's star - Nigerian Ike Diogu (204-F/C-83). Diogu scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds. He was another key player of Ponce, helping his team with a 85-78 win against the lower-ranked Guayama (#7, 10-12). Ponce needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 14 victories and 8 lost games. Diogu has a very solid season. In 9 games in Puerto Rico he scored 22.3ppg. He also has 9.2rpg, FGP: 55.5% and 3PT: 46.2%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Darren Phillip (201-F-78) of San German - 13 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Peter John Ramos (222-C-85) of Arecibo - 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists 6. Jose Lloreda (203-F/C-80) of Guaynabo - 17 points and 10 rebounds 7. Jose Lloreda (203-F/C-80) of Guaynabo - 12 points, 12 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Darren Phillip (201-F-78) of San German - 10 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists 9. Christophe Massie (206-C/F-77) of San German - 13 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Angel Daniel Vassallo (198-G/F-86) of Arecibo - 20 points and 5 rebounds
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)
Cangrejeros are slipping, Indios are winning and the rest of the teams are fighting hard to climb positions to start the second half of the season. The games over the weekend proved that no one is safe even at home.
On Saturday Arecibo defeated league leader Cangrejeros de Santurce 84-73 as Demetris Nichols led the way with 17 points. There were four more scorers in double digits for Arecibo [read more]
Cangrejeros are slipping, Indios are winning and the rest of the teams are fighting hard to climb positions to start the second half of the season. The games over the weekend proved that no one is safe even at home.
On Saturday Arecibo defeated league leader Cangrejeros de Santurce 84-73 as Demetris Nichols led the way with 17 points. There were four more scorers in double digits for Arecibo.
Also Indios dominated Brujos de Guayama 95-67, Vaqueros edged Caciques-Gigantes 74-67 and Piratas crushed Leones de Ponce 110-87.
On Sunday Atleticos edged Caciques-Gigantes 68-66 and Mets de Guaynabo defeated Cangrejeros de Santurce 80-75.
The game at Santurce saw the debut of Carlos Mario Rivera as head coach of the Mets. The team made some defensive adjustments and offensively played aggressively to get the win. Larry Ayuso (190-G-77, agency: Paris Global Sports, college: USC) netted 23 points for the winners.
The only game scheduled for Monday is Brujos de Guayama at Leones de Ponce. Guayama has lost seven games in a row.
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