South American Basketball Association (ABASU) has announced that its second semifinal Group F of the 2012 South American Basketball League, will be played from November 27 until Nov 29
4 professional basketball team are participating in the second semifinal; Flamengo, Uniceub / BRB, Pinheiros (the host team) / Sky Brazil and Tiburones from Venezuela.
Schedule
Semifinal # 2 - Group F (Sao Paulo Time)
November, 27 20:00 Flamengo (BRA) vs Uniceub BRB 22:10 Pinheiros (BRA) vs TIBURONES (VENEZUELA)
November, 28 20:00 TIBURONES (VENEZUELA) vs Uniceub BRB 22:10 Flamengo (BRA) vs Pinheiros (BRA)
November, 29 20:00 Flamengo (BRA) vs TIBURONES (VENEZUELA) 22:10 Pinheiros (BRA) vs Uniceub (BRA)
The first semifinal will in Buenos Aires on November 20-22 between Argentinian clubs; Liberty Sunchales, Pearol, Regattas and host team Sanitation.
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.
Latest victories for Gaiteros and Trotamundos - Jun 11, 2013
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Trotamundos snapped seven-game losing skid to beat Bucaneros 93:83 on the road. Jhornan Zamora (196-G-89) stepped up with 23 points to lead the visitors. Bucaneros led by seven points after the opening quarter but could not capitalize. Trotamundos erased the deficit to take a 44:43 lead at halftime. They stretched the lead to as many as 10 points at the final intermission 69:59. Trotamundos did not slow down in the fourth frame and sealed the win at the end [read more]
Trotamundos snapped seven-game losing skid to beat Bucaneros 93:83 on the road. Jhornan Zamora (196-G-89) stepped up with 23 points to lead the visitors. Bucaneros led by seven points after the opening quarter but could not capitalize. Trotamundos erased the deficit to take a 44:43 lead at halftime. They stretched the lead to as many as 10 points at the final intermission 69:59. Trotamundos did not slow down in the fourth frame and sealed the win at the end. Pedro Chourio (186-PG-90) netted 16 points for the winners. Raymond Sykes (206-F/C-86, agency: Three Eye Sports, college: Clemson) answered with 18 points and 10 rebounds for Bucaneros. Sonny Reyes had 15 points in the loss. Gaiteros fired past Gigantes 94:84 at home court. Richard Roby (198-G/F-85) stepped up with 20 points and 10 boards for the hosts. Edward Santana (203-F-80) contributed 18 points and 10 caroms in the victory. Blake Walker (197-F/G-82, college: Portland St.) replied with 23 points for Gigantes.
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