2012 LPB All-Star Game was held on Monday, April 16. Foreigners celebrated 137-131 win against the Venezuelan stars. Darius Adams (182-G-89, college: Indianapolis) was the leading player in victory with 29 points and 5 rebounds. Robert Glenn (201-F/C-89, college: IUPUI) followed him with 26 points and Delonte Holland (201-F-82, college: De Paul) added 3 less. In the loosing squad Michael Flores (192-G-85) delivered 26 points. Francisco Centeno (201-G/F-85) (6 rebs) and Hernan Salcedo (198-F-80) scored 22 points each. It was a real spectacle and fans could enjoy watching the best LPB players in one place. Foreigners took control on Venezuelans after the breather and managed to keep their lead for rest of the way. Quarters: 31-33, 36-34, 35-41, 29-29. Most of these players are already focused to their LPB Second Stage games.
Marinos and Cocodrilos victorious at the start of Final Four stage - Jun 19, 2013
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Marinos and Cocodrilos claimed back-to-back victories at the start of LPB Final Four stage. They overcame Gigantes and Bucaneros respectively.
Marinos cruised to a massive 108:63 win in the first game against Gigantes. Gregory Vargas (180-PG-86) scored 23 points, grabbed 6 boards and issued 6 assists to pace the winners. Axiers Sucre (199-F-78) added 20 points in the victory. Blake Walker (197-F/G-82, college: Portland St.) answered with 10 points for Gigantes [read more]
Marinos and Cocodrilos claimed back-to-back victories at the start of LPB Final Four stage. They overcame Gigantes and Bucaneros respectively. Marinos cruised to a massive 108:63 win in the first game against Gigantes. Gregory Vargas (180-PG-86) scored 23 points, grabbed 6 boards and issued 6 assists to pace the winners. Axiers Sucre (199-F-78) added 20 points in the victory. Blake Walker (197-F/G-82, college: Portland St.) answered with 10 points for Gigantes. The game next day was a different story. It all came down to the final seconds in this one. Axiers Sucre hit a decisive free throw late in regulation to seal a 78:77 victory for Marinos. Leon Rodgers (201-F-80, college: N.Illinois) finished with 19 points, while Robert Battle (204-C-81, college: Drexel) contributed 15 points in the win. Andrew Feeley (206-F/C-83, agency: Promotex, college: UMBC) responded with 16 points for Gigantes. Cocodrilos claimed two close wins over Bucaneros. The first game ended with a 79:76 score in favour of Cocodrilos. Ryan Forehan-Kelly (196-F-80, college: California) chipped in 21 points to lead the winners. Carl Elliott (193-G-83, agency: SportsTalent, college: G.Washington) provided 19 points for the hosts. Carlos Cedeno responded with 24 points for Bucaneros. Next game was once again a tight battle. Bucaneros enjoyed a narrow lead late in regulation but Luis Bethelmy sank a jumper with three seconds left to seal an 88:87 victory for Cocodrilos. He finished with 21 points to pace the charge. Jesus Centeno (190-G-85) added 17 points in the win. Tariq Kirksay (199-F-79, college: Iona) responded with 22 points and 9 rebounds for Bucaneros. Robert Hornsby (201-F-82, college: Troy) had 21 points in the loss.
Tariq Kirksay (ex Asefa Estudian.) signs at Bucaneros - Jun 16, 2013
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Bucaneros de La Guaira (LPB) landed 34-year old French international forward Tariq Kirksay (199-102kg-79, college: Iona). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Kirksay played recently at Asefa Estudiantes Madrid in Spanish ACB league. In 33 games he averaged 9.5ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.4apg and 1.7spg this season. The last season he played at Sutor Montegranaro (SerieA) in Italian league. In 13 games he had 6.8ppg, 5.6rpg, 2.7apg and 2 [read more]
Bucaneros de La Guaira (LPB) landed 34-year old French international forward Tariq Kirksay (199-102kg-79, college: Iona). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. Kirksay played recently at Asefa Estudiantes Madrid in Spanish ACB league. In 33 games he averaged 9.5ppg, 5.5rpg, 2.4apg and 1.7spg this season. The last season he played at Sutor Montegranaro (SerieA) in Italian league. In 13 games he had 6.8ppg, 5.6rpg, 2.7apg and 2.6spg. The previous (10-11) season Kirksay played at Cajasol (ACB) in Spain. In 32 games he had 7.7ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.9apg and 1.9spg that season. He also played 16 games in Eurocup where he had 10.3ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.8apg and 2.3spg (leader !!!). In 2000 Kirksay was drafted by Long Island Surf (USBL) in first round (7th overall). He attended Iona College and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) season in pro basketball. Among other achievements Kirksay's team won Russian Cup in 2009. He received also Eurobasket.com All-EuroCup 1st Team award in 2011. Kirksay represented France at the Qualifications to European Championships 2009 five years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 4.3ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.3apg, 1.8spg. Kirksay is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Argentina (San Martin de La Rioja), Mexico, France (Sluc Nancy, Besancon, Rueil and JL Bourg) and Russia (Unics Kazan). Let's have closer look into Kirksay's outlook:
The classic all-around player, who can be used at almost every position on the court and has the ability to fill up every statistical cathegory. His great international and minor leagues experience helps him to adapt well to every situation.
Paul Marigney (ex Prima Veroli) is a newcomer at Cocodrilos - Jun 16, 2013
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Cocodrilos de Caracas (LPB) added to their roster 31-year old American guard Paul Marigney (192-92kg-82, college: St.Mary's, CA). He just played at Prima Veroli in Italian Lega2. In 16 games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.1ppg, 5.5rpg, 3.1apg and 1.5spg this season. Marigney also played at Aget Service (Lega2) in Italy that season. In 10 games he averaged remarkable 20.1ppg, 6.1rpg, 3.6apg and 1.1spg. He also spent pre-season at VL Pesaro (SerieA) in Italian league that year [read more]
Cocodrilos de Caracas (LPB) added to their roster 31-year old American guard Paul Marigney (192-92kg-82, college: St.Mary's, CA). He just played at Prima Veroli in Italian Lega2. In 16 games he recorded very impressive stats: 18.1ppg, 5.5rpg, 3.1apg and 1.5spg this season. Marigney also played at Aget Service (Lega2) in Italy that season. In 10 games he averaged remarkable 20.1ppg, 6.1rpg, 3.6apg and 1.1spg. He also spent pre-season at VL Pesaro (SerieA) in Italian league that year. The last season (11/12) Marigney played at Givova Scafati (Lega2) in Italian league. In 37 games he averaged great 21.2ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.4apg and 2.3spg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Italian Lega2 1st Team and All-Imports Team. Marigney's team was regular season runner-up in WCC in 2005. He has played previously professionally in France (JDA Dijon) and Italy (Trenkwalder RE, Pavia, Naturhouse Ferrara and Casalpusterlengo). Marigney attended Saint Mary's College of California until 2005 and it is his eighth season as a professional player. The scouts decsribe him following way:
A very athletic player, with inside and outside dimensions, even if his long distance shooting sometimes disappears. Needs to improve his defensive skills, has yet upside.
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