FVB News - ABASU's South American Championship changes date in June - Jan 11, 2012 (by Francisco Vega)
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- The 2012 edition of the South American Championship by ABASU has been moved from its original June 15th-June 22nd schedule to June 7th-June 12th, according to an official press released published in Abasu's official website. The tournament will be played in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina [read more]
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- The 2012 edition of the South American Championship by ABASU has been moved from its original June 15th-June 22nd schedule to June 7th-June 12th, according to an official press released published in Abasu's official website. The tournament will be played in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina.
The Senior National Team of Venezuela is scheduled to play in the tournament and fight for its second ever Gold medal, while also handling the responsability of playing as hosts in the FIBA World Olympic Qualy Tournament, to be played at Poliedro de Caracas between July 2nd and July 8th and in which 12 countries will fight for the last 3 spots to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
In the South American tournament, Venezuela will clash against B teams from Argentina and Brazil, since they're both qualified to play in London. That makes Uruguay the strongest opponent, while countries such as Colombia, Paraguay and Chile have showed signs of growth and evolution.
If the Venezuelan Basketball Federation opts to use the same squad for both tournaments and look at the South American Championship as proper preparation for the Olympic Qualy, Venezuela would have a clear shot at Gold, even if they decided to test some of the young talents currently playing in the United States and Spain.
The FVB is currently in negotiations with American head coach Eric Musselman and claims to be close to an agreement for him to continue in charge of the team that finished fifth in the FIBA Americas Pre Olympic Qualy Tournament held in Mar del Plata, Argentina, last September.
Young players with international experience such as Rafael Perez (193-G/F-82), Luis Bethelmy (200-F/C-86), Miguel Marriaga (208-C-84) and Francisco Centeno (201-G/F-85) would be worth another look, after missing their chance last year, while younger players such as Jhornan Zamora (193-G/F-89), of Spain's Blancos de Rueda Valladolid or high school players Michael Carrera (198-F-93) and Anthony Perez (203-F-93) would be checked out.
Venezuela is also preparing to host the FIBA World Olympic Qualy Tournament's Draw on January 31st in Caracas. Teresa Carreno Teathre has been selected as the home of that event.
Anthony Perez on the NBA limits - Dec 21, 2011 (by Wolfgang Lucena)
Great basketball skills, discipline, smartness and a big heart is what an athlete needs to be at the NBA level; Anthony Perez outstanding 6'9'' Venezuelan forward has all those ingredients and much more. Anthony has been improving a lot since last year, this past Monday December 19 in a packed arena at City of Palms he played a terrific all-around game. Perez shot the ball very well taking screens, exhibited a quick release to go with deep range, definitely a complete athlete [read more]
Great basketball skills, discipline, smartness and a big heart is what an athlete needs to be at the NBA level; Anthony Perez outstanding 6'9'' Venezuelan forward has all those ingredients and much more. Anthony has been improving a lot since last year, this past Monday December 19 in a packed arena at City of Palms he played a terrific all-around game. Perez shot the ball very well taking screens, exhibited a quick release to go with deep range, definitely a complete athlete. Anthony Perez whom signed with Ole Miss University of Mississippi scored four three-pointers; he finished with 18 points, a monster dunk and seven rebounds.' Trust me! I have been around of the game of basketball at different levels for many years and I truly believe that Anthony Perez has a bright future' said Ole Miss assistant Coach Sergio Rocco. Venezuela will welcome the 12 National teams trying for the last three Olympic openings on the 2012 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournaments which will take place in the country's capital and largest city of Caracas from 2-8 July 2012. Our great squad, Venezuela, will be fighting for an Olympic spot and by adding NBA level athletes such as Anthony Perez to the Venezuela team we can increase our possibilities to qualify for the upcoming Olympic Games. Lets keep our eyes on Anthony Perez.
Venezuela! A window to the world - Dec 10, 2011 (by Wolfgang Lucena)
Venezuela will host the 2012 Olympics play off. The meeting of the FIBA Central Board has already produced its first announcement and today is one that reverberates throughout the Americas as Venezuela has been awarded to host the 2012 Olympic playoff to be played from July 2nd-8th next year. Carmelo Cortez president of the Venezuela Basketball Federation never gave up in his pursuit to bring Venezuela this great event. ' It is a triumph of all of us [read more]
Venezuela will host the 2012 Olympics play off. The meeting of the FIBA Central Board has already produced its first announcement and today is one that reverberates throughout the Americas as Venezuela has been awarded to host the 2012 Olympic playoff to be played from July 2nd-8th next year. Carmelo Cortez president of the Venezuela Basketball Federation never gave up in his pursuit to bring Venezuela this great event. ' It is a triumph of all of us.... Thanks to all ', Carmelo Cortez stated. Playing the 2012 playoffs are the following countries, including Venezuela, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in America, Angola and Nigeria in Africa, Greece, Lithuania, Macedonia and Russia in Europe, Jordan and Korea in Asia, Oceania and New Zealand. ' It's an important day in basketball not only in Venezuela but throughout the Americas' Horacio Muratore, president of FIBA Americas.
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