#1. This week's number one is an international point guard Greivis Vasquez (197-87, agency: Interperformances, college: Maryland, currently plays in NBA). He led New Orleans Hornets to a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers (17-23) 111-99 in the NBA in Tuesday night's game.
Vasquez was MVP of the game. He recorded 23 points and added 9 passes in 36 minutes on the court; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Vasquez's third season in pro basketball. The New Orleans Hornets have rather weak 13-27 record this season.
Vasquez has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 14.2ppg, 4.6rpg, 9.2apg, 2FGP: 45.6%, 3FGP: 38.0% and FT: 76.2% in the 40 games he played so far.
Vasquez is currently a member of the Venezuelan senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international guard John Cox (196-81, college: USF, currently plays in EuroChallenge). He was the major contributor in Paris-Levallois' victory against the fourth-ranked Hapoel Holon (0-1) 83-66 in the EuroChallenge last Tuesday.
Cox recorded 20 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Paris-Levallois (1-0) is placed second in group J.
Cox's overall stats this season are: 8.6ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.7apg, 2FGP: 39.5%, 3FGP: 31.6% and FT: 72.7%.
He is a naturalized American.
Cox is in the roster of the Venezuelan senior national team. He used to play for Marinos de Anzoategui in Venezuelan league.
#3. The Venezuelan player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Gregory Echenique (206-90, currently plays college basketball in the States), who plays in the NCAA. Echenique could not help the Creighton (4-1) to beat the Wichita State University (6-1).
He recorded 9 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks in 29 minutes.
But the Creighton was edged 67-64 on the road by the Wichita State University.
They ended the series of four consecutive victories.
This year Echenique's overall stats are: 8.6ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.7apg, 2FGP: 39.5%, 3FGP: 31.6% and FT: 72.7% in the seven games.
He is also a member of the Venezuelan senior national team.
#4. Forward Michael Carrera (196-93, currently studies in the States) contributed to an overtime S.Carolina's victory against the Louisiana State University (0-4) 82-73 in the NCAA in Wednesday night's game.
Carrera recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 10 rebounds.
The University of South Carolina has 1-3 conference record this season.
Carrera's total stats this year are: 8.6ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.7apg.
He is a naturalized American.
Carrera is also Venezuelan national team player.
Strangely he has never played in Venezuela.
#5. International forward Juan Coronado (203-90, is currently at the American university) was not able to help the Liberty (1-4) in their game against the High Point University (3-2) in the NCAA.
Coronado recorded 5 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists in 38 minutes.
The Liberty lost in an overtime 72-77 in High Point, NC to the High Point University.
This year Coronado's total stats are: 8.6ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.7apg in the seven games.
He plays currently for the Venezuelan national team.
#6. Forward Anthony Perez (206-93, currently plays college basketball in the States) managed to help The University of Mississippi in a victory in overtime against the Vanderbilt University (1-2) 89-79 in the NCAA in Tuesday night's game.
Perez scored only 3 points in 7 minutes on the court.
The The University of Mississippi has 3-0 conference record this season.
So far his team won all three games in the conference.
It's Perez's first year with the team.
He has averaged so far 3.6ppg and 2.1rpg in the 15 games.
Perez is an international player who is currently on the senior Venezuelan National Team roster.
One more player who has never been selected to any of national teams, but has Venezuelan passport:
#1. Experienced Javier Roman (207-F/C-80, currently plays in Spain), who plays in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) could not help Leyma Basquet (6-9) to beat Palencia Baloncesto (9-6). Roman did not beat the league record on Friday evening.
He scored only 3 points.
Leyma Basquet was defeated 69-63 on the road by the higher-ranked Palencia_Baloncesto (#4).
It was Leyma Basquet's fourth consecutive loss in a row.
Roman has averaged so far 3.6ppg and 2.1rpg.
He has a dual citizenship: Venezuelan and Spanish.
Steffphon Pettigrew (ex Marinos) agreed terms with Guasave - May 23, 2013
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Frayles de Guasave (CIBACOPA) strengthened their roster with addition of 24-year old American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (195-100kg-89, college: W.Kentucky). He was tested at Marinos in Venezuelan LPB league, but was released by the team in April. In only one LPB game he had 3 points, 2 rebounds and 1 block this season. This season Pettigrew played at Abejas (LNBP). In 44 games he recorded very impressive stats: 20.9ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.2apg and 1.0spg [read more]
Frayles de Guasave (CIBACOPA) strengthened their roster with addition of 24-year old American forward Steffphon Pettigrew (195-100kg-89, college: W.Kentucky). He was tested at Marinos in Venezuelan LPB league, but was released by the team in April. In only one LPB game he had 3 points, 2 rebounds and 1 block this season. This season Pettigrew played at Abejas (LNBP). In 44 games he recorded very impressive stats: 20.9ppg, 6.3rpg, 2.2apg and 1.0spg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Mexican LNBP Honorable Mention. The last season he played at Atletico Aguada (LUB) in Uruguayan league. In 44 games he averaged remarkable 19.2ppg, 7.6rpg and 1.8apg last season. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com Uruguay LUB All-Imports Team. Among other achievements Pettigrew's college team won Sun Belt Tournament for two years in a row (2008 and 2009). He graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2011 and it will be his second season in pro basketball.
U9 Doral Timberwolves played an amazing game to defeat U9 Doral New York Knicks 19 - 13 to become Champions of the 2013 U9 Basketball tournament held on Morgan Levy Park in El Doral in Miami, Florida.
Venezuelan-American, 8 years young and 5 foot tall Jhan Lucena Harp was unstoppable; helping his Doral Timberwolves team mates win this first championship game [read more]
U9 Doral Timberwolves played an amazing game to defeat U9 Doral New York Knicks 19 - 13 to become Champions of the 2013 U9 Basketball tournament held on Morgan Levy Park in El Doral in Miami, Florida. Venezuelan-American, 8 years young and 5 foot tall Jhan Lucena Harp was unstoppable; helping his Doral Timberwolves team mates win this first championship game. Congratulations to both team Doral Timberwolves and Doral New York Knicks for this unforgettable 2013 Championship game as well to all those that organized this great under 9 years old basketball tournament in Morgan Levy Park in El Doral Miami, Florida State.
Battle comes back to Marinos, ex Lanus - May 23, 2013
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Marinos de Anzoategui (LPB) added to their roster 32-year old American center Robert Battle (204-104kg-81, college: Drexel, agency: Dream Team Management). It is actually his comeback to Puerto La Cruz as he played here before. Battle just played at Lanus in Argentinian LigaA. In 51 games he recorded 11.9ppg, 7.5rpg, 1.4apg and 1.5bpg this season. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team [read more]
Marinos de Anzoategui (LPB) added to their roster 32-year old American center Robert Battle (204-104kg-81, college: Drexel, agency: Dream Team Management). It is actually his comeback to Puerto La Cruz as he played here before. Battle just played at Lanus in Argentinian LigaA. In 51 games he recorded 11.9ppg, 7.5rpg, 1.4apg and 1.5bpg this season. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com Argentinian LigaA All-Imports Team, 2nd Team and All-Defensive Team. The last season Battle played at Libertad Sunchales (LigaA) in Argentina. In 46 games he averaged 14.2ppg, 9.9rpg, 1.8apg, 1.2spg and 1.5bpg. He contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. Great season indeed as he was selected Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian LigaA Import Player of the Year, Latinbasket.com All-Argentinian LigaA Defensive Player of the Year and to the All-Star Game. The previous (2011) summer Battle was tested by Marinos. In 2003 Battle was drafted by Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs (USBL) in third round (22nd overall). The former Drexel University standoutis in his tenth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as Battle was voted Eurobasket.com All-Spanish LEB Gold Player of the Year back in 2009. He is quite experienced player. Battle has played also professionally in France, Mexico (Santos), Turkey (Goztepe), Spain (Palma and Blancos de Rueda).
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