Venezuelans Abroad - Rafael Perez forced Game 7 in Mexico's LNBP playoffs - Feb 4, 2012 (by Francisco Vega)
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan SG Rafael Perez (193-G/F-82) had his best performance since joining Toros de Nuevo Laredo as a foreign reinforcement player for the LNBP 2011-2012 playoffs in Mexico, as he was able to score 23 points and lead them to a victory over Fuerza Regia Monterrey, 74-69, that forced Game 7 and tied the Semifinals series, 3-3 between these teams.
Perez played 39 minutes, scored 7 out of 9 two-point shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers and 3 of 4 free throws [read more]
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan SG Rafael Perez (193-G/F-82) had his best performance since joining Toros de Nuevo Laredo as a foreign reinforcement player for the LNBP 2011-2012 playoffs in Mexico, as he was able to score 23 points and lead them to a victory over Fuerza Regia Monterrey, 74-69, that forced Game 7 and tied the Semifinals series, 3-3 between these teams.
Perez played 39 minutes, scored 7 out of 9 two-point shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers and 3 of 4 free throws. He also blocked a shot, had 2 turnovers and 4 fouls during his time on court.
He was supported by Ike Ofoegbu (205-F-85) with 22 points and 8 rebounds, while Monterrey's top performers were Alvin Cruz (186-PG-82) with 20 points, Terrence Shannon (203-F-79) with 19 points and 16 rebounds and Donta Smith (201-G-83) with 11 points and 8 rebounds.
Perez is trying to get his team to the Finals, where he'd be facing Halcones Rojos de Veracruz, the team of fellow Venezuelans PG Gregory Vargas (182-PG-86) and PF Luis Bethelmy (200-F/C-86), whom were able to sweep the powerful Pioneros de Quintana Roo, 4-0, and advance without hesitations.
Venezuelans Abroad - Dennison Rodriguez a big contributor for Casper College (NJCAA) - Feb 4, 2012 (by Francisco Vega)
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan PF Dennison Rodriguez (202-F-89) continues to be used as a starter by the head coach of th Casper College Thunderbirds in his second season as a player of the NJCAA college basketball level in the United States, averaging 6.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in 18 games, 17 as a starter [read more]
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan PF Dennison Rodriguez (202-F-89) continues to be used as a starter by the head coach of th Casper College Thunderbirds in his second season as a player of the NJCAA college basketball level in the United States, averaging 6.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in 18 games, 17 as a starter.
Rodriguez netted 11 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a victory over as visitors, 72-59, the first of a three-game span that has led them to a 15-6 record overall in the 2011-2012 season. They were later defeated by Western Nebraska CC 87-72 but picked up their pace with a win over Western Wyoming CC in Rock Springs, 87-76.
Even though not a natural scorer, Rodriguez has the ability to grab rebounds and help out the center in the defensive end with long arms to guard and a good jump. He's working on becoming a more suitable shooter from mid-range and a better option when his team is attacking the opponents.
Venezuelans Abroad - Javier Valdez (Ashford Saints) is hot in NAIA - Feb 4, 2012 (by Francisco Vega)
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan PG-SG Javier Valdez (184-G/F-88) is on one of the hottest streaks of his career in the United States's NAIA Division 1 college basketball, as he averaged 19.3 points per game in his last three contests, all victories for the Iowa based Ashford Saints, currently owners of a 17-8 overall record and a 9-5 conference record in the Midwest Collegiate Conference [read more]
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Venezuelan PG-SG Javier Valdez (184-G/F-88) is on one of the hottest streaks of his career in the United States's NAIA Division 1 college basketball, as he averaged 19.3 points per game in his last three contests, all victories for the Iowa based Ashford Saints, currently owners of a 17-8 overall record and a 9-5 conference record in the Midwest Collegiate Conference.
Valdez, born in Maturin, Monagas, scored 10 points with 2 rebounds and 3 assists in a triumph over AIB (76-54), and then smashed down Waldorf (71-55) with 30 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, including 6 three-point shots scored out of 9 attempts.
In his last game, he tallied 16 points in a tight 72-70 triumph over Mount Mercy with 7 rebounds and 4 assists to go with those.
He's averaging 12.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game in 23 contests.
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