Venezuela earned a vital win in their quest for the Olympic birth this year. They took down Nigeria in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament opener. The hosts were paced by 24 points from Greivis Vasquez (198-PG-87, agency: Interperformances, college: Maryland). It was a tough battle from start to finish. Nigeria led by a single point 18:17 ten minutes into the game. Venezuela turned things around in the second quarter taking a 29:27 halftime lead. Nigeria cut the deficit back to a single point at the final intermission 51:50. The teams stayed neck and neck throughout the fourth period. Venezuela eked out a 71:69 lead and then Hector Romero (202-F/C-80, college: New Orleans) came up with a crucial block late in regulation to seal the victory for the home team. David Cubillan (183-PG-87, college: Marquette) tallied 13 points, 6 assists and 5 boards, while Hector Romero added 10 points for the winners. Ike Diogu (204-F/C-83, college: Arizona St.) answered with 14 points and 10 rebounds for Nigeria. Ekenechukwu Ibekwe (206-F-85, college: Maryland) finished with 12 points in the loss.
Calvin Cage (ex Al Gharafa) agreed terms with Gigantes - May 20, 2013
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Gigantes de Guayana (LPB) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old American guard Calvin Cage (183-83kg-84, college: Buffalo, agency: Prossin Sports Management Inc.). He was tested at Al Gharafa in Qatari D1 league. Cage also spent pre-season at B&W Opava (NBL) in Czech Republic league that year. In three games he recorded 14.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 3.0apg this season. The last summer he was tested by Marinos. In 6 games he averaged 6.8ppg, 1 [read more]
Gigantes de Guayana (LPB) strengthened their roster with addition of 29-year old American guard Calvin Cage (183-83kg-84, college: Buffalo, agency: Prossin Sports Management Inc.). He was tested at Al Gharafa in Qatari D1 league. Cage also spent pre-season at B&W Opava (NBL) in Czech Republic league that year. In three games he recorded 14.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 3.0apg this season. The last summer he was tested by Marinos. In 6 games he averaged 6.8ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.8apg. The last season Cage also played at Saint John Mill Rats (NBL Canada) in Canadian NBL Canada. In 6 games he averaged 9.2ppg, 1.7rpg and 4.0apg. The previous (2011) summer he played at Bucaros (DPB) in Colombian league. He contributed to his team winning the league title. The last (2011) season Cage played at Hoops Club (Division A) in Lebanese league. In 26 games he was fourth best scorer with impressive 22.8ppg and had 3.2rpg, 2.7apg and 1.2spg. Great season indeed as he was voted to PMA Basketball Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Honorable Mention. He is a very experienced player. Cage has played also professionally in Cyprus, Iraq (Duhok), Iran (BEEM), Mexico (Halcones Rojos), Philippines (Global Port), Saudi Arabia (Uhud) and Lebanon (Feytroun). He attended University of Buffalo until 2006 and it will be his seventh season in pro basketball. The scouts decsribe him following way:
Great scorer in penetration, can easily beat higher opponents.
True point guard who is extremely quick and excels at creating scoring opportunities for his teammates as well as himself, can beat you from the outside or slashing to the basket finding teammates or scoring himself.
Durrell Summers signs at Trotamundos - May 19, 2013
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Trotamundos de Carabobo (LPB) landed 24-year old American guard Durrell Summers (196-93kg-89, college: Michigan State). He played recently at Idaho Stampede (D-League) in the U.S.. In 50 games he averaged impressive 16.0ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.9apg and 1.2spg this season. Summers ended the last season at SO Maritime Boulogne (ProB) in French league. In three games he had 5.7ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.0spg. But the most of that year he spent at Maine Red Claws in D-League [read more]
Trotamundos de Carabobo (LPB) landed 24-year old American guard Durrell Summers (196-93kg-89, college: Michigan State). He played recently at Idaho Stampede (D-League) in the U.S.. In 50 games he averaged impressive 16.0ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.9apg and 1.2spg this season. Summers ended the last season at SO Maritime Boulogne (ProB) in French league. In three games he had 5.7ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.0spg. But the most of that year he spent at Maine Red Claws in D-League. In 12 games he had 10.8ppg and 3.2rpg. Two years ago Summers was drafted by Maine Red Claws (D-League) in second round (8th overall). He attended Michigan State until 2011 and it will be his second season in pro basketball. Among other achievements Summers' team made it to the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals in 2008, 2009 and 2011. Let's have closer look into His outlook: Possesses great length and is a true athlete. Summers can get to the basket past anyone, and often goes to the line because of it. In addition to his ability to drive, Summers hits the outside shot with ease and extremely efficient when spotting up or coming off the pick-and-roll. His size and strength make him incredibly hard to defend for smaller defenders, often creating a mismatch opportunity. His quickness and athleticism allow him to move well off the ball, coming around screens and creating space. Defensively his where Summers shines. His lateral quickness, length, and ability to change directions fluidly, while having the fundamentals and effort level to go along with it make Summers a great defender.
Trotamundos de Carabobo (LPB) tabbed 26-year old American swingman Bill Walker (198-100kg-87, college: Kansas State, agency: N.E.T.). He was tested at Austin Toros (D-League) in the U.S. In three D-League games he averaged 10.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.7spg this season. The last season Walker played at the Knicks in NBA. In 32 games he had 5.9ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.2apg.
In 2008 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in second round (47th overall) [read more]
Trotamundos de Carabobo (LPB) tabbed 26-year old American swingman Bill Walker (198-100kg-87, college: Kansas State, agency: N.E.T.). He was tested at Austin Toros (D-League) in the U.S. In three D-League games he averaged 10.0ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.7spg this season. The last season Walker played at the Knicks in NBA. In 32 games he had 5.9ppg, 2.5rpg and 1.2apg. In 2008 he was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in second round (47th overall). The former Kansas State staris in his fifth season in pro basketball. Among other achievements he won NBA Atlantic Division championship title in 2009. Walker received also Big 12 All-Freshman Team award back in 2008 at his college time. Walker has played previously professionally in NBA (Boston Celtics) and D-League (Utah F. and Maine Red Claws).
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