Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Bucaneros de La Guaira announced Dainmon Gonner (198-F-80) and Kevin Rogers (206-F-86) as their newest acquisitions for the imported player spots, as they'll join Robert Hornsby (201-F-82) and Theron Smith (203-F-80) prior to the beginning of Venezuela's LPB 2013 season. Desmon Farmer (196-F/G-81) chose to go back to the United States for personal reasons, according to a press release.
Gonner, a 32 year-old forward, has played in the country before for Deportivo Tachira (2008), Panteras de Miranda (2009) and Toros de Aragua (2011) and also played in Venezuela's secondary league, LNB, for Graneros de Portuguesa (2011). More recently he played for Colombia's Arrieros de Antioquia in 2012's Copa Invitacional and prior to that he's had stints in leagues of Germany, Finland, Uruguay and Mexico.
Meanwhile, Rogers is a 2.06m tall PF-C, 26 years old, who hasn't played since 2010 but has international experience in Greece's top league. His last job was in the D-League, playing for Rio Grande. He's a former NCAA player for Baylor. In 2009, he played in the NBA's Orlando Summer League for the Boston Celtics.
The other two imported players, Smith and Hornsby, have completed the preseason successfully and have convinced Argentinian head coach Guillermo Narvarte of their capacity to help the team win.
Spencer is back at Al Riyadi, ex Guaros - 22 hours ago
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Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (Pepsi LBL) signed experienced 34-year old American guard Dewarick Spencer (193-82, college: Arkansas State, agency: Higher Vision Sports). It is actually his comeback to Beirut as he has played here before. Spencer played last season at Guaros in Venezuelan LPB league. In four games he had very impressive stats: 20.5ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.5apg and 2.0spg. Spencer also played that season for SK Knights in KBL where in 41 games he recorded also remarkable stats: 15.7ppg,... [read more]
Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut (Pepsi LBL) signed experienced 34-year old American guard Dewarick Spencer (193-82, college: Arkansas State, agency: Higher Vision Sports). It is actually his comeback to Beirut as he has played here before. Spencer played last season at Guaros in Venezuelan LPB league. In four games he had very impressive stats: 20.5ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.5apg and 2.0spg. Spencer also played that season for SK Knights in KBL where in 41 games he recorded also remarkable stats: 15.7ppg, 3.4rpg and 2.4apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Spencer played in the final of Venezuelan LPB in 2015. He was also voted Asia-Basket.com All-WABA League Player of the Year back in 2012. Spencer played at the WABA Club Championships four years ago. He is quite experienced player. Spencer has played in eight different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in China (Zhejiang Chouzhou Bank and Jilin Tigers), France (Le Mans), Greece, Iran (Petrochimi), Italy (Virtus Bologna), Turkey (Anadolu Efes), Ukraine (Budivelnyk) and Lebanon (Sagesse and Al Moutahed). Spencer attended Arkansas State until 2005 and it will be his twelfth (!!!) season as a professional player. He could be described:
Dewarick Spencer is a tremedous three point shooter one of the best in NCAA D-1 during his college career. Spencer is a good defender and fairly athletic with the ability to play both the 1 and 2 positions equally as well. Showed great skills in French league, winning every single individual accolade one can imagine. Puts a great intensity on defense and has the ability to play above the rim to go along with his good shooting mark.
Zaragoza beat Guaros de Lara for Trofeo Ibercaja - 22 hours ago
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Zaragoza - Guaros 79:72 Zaragoza claimed the Trofeo Ibercaja. They beat Guaros de Lara for the trophy. Robin Benzing (208-F-89) scored 16 points to lead the Spanish team. Zaragoza posted a 17:14 lead after ten minutes. The hosts dropped 25 points in the second frame to gain an 11-point halftime lead 42:31. Guaros de Lara narrowed the deficit in the third term. The Venezuelan team pulled within 6 points at the final intermission. But Zaragoza dropped 20 points in the fourth term and iced... [read more]
Zaragoza - Guaros 79:72
Zaragoza claimed the Trofeo Ibercaja. They beat Guaros de Lara for the trophy. Robin Benzing (208-F-89) scored 16 points to lead the Spanish team. Zaragoza posted a 17:14 lead after ten minutes. The hosts dropped 25 points in the second frame to gain an 11-point halftime lead 42:31. Guaros de Lara narrowed the deficit in the third term. The Venezuelan team pulled within 6 points at the final intermission. But Zaragoza dropped 20 points in the fourth term and iced the winning outcome. Isaac Fotu (203-F-93, college: Hawaii) accounted for 14 points, while Martynas Gecevicius (193-G-88, agency: BeoBasket) added 12 points for the winners. Zach Graham (198-G-89, college: Mississippi, agency: Pro Sports) responded with 17 points for Guaros. Branko Cvetkovic (200-F/G-84, agency: AproK Sports Group) netted 11 points in the loss.
Bilbao Basket - Guaros de Lara 91:86 Bilbao Basket clashed with InterContinental Cup champions Guaros de Lara during the team's presentation in Bilbao. The hosts claimed a tough victory. Scott Bamforth (188-G/F-89, college: Weber St., agency: BeoBasket) connected for 22 points to lead the hosts. Bilbao Basket jumped to a 20:12 lead at the first break. Guaros pulled closer in the second term. The Venezuelan team got within two points at halftime 40:42. Bilbao Basket stormed ahead in the... [read more]
Bilbao Basket - Guaros de Lara 91:86
Bilbao Basket clashed with InterContinental Cup champions Guaros de Lara during the team's presentation in Bilbao. The hosts claimed a tough victory. Scott Bamforth (188-G/F-89, college: Weber St., agency: BeoBasket) connected for 22 points to lead the hosts. Bilbao Basket jumped to a 20:12 lead at the first break. Guaros pulled closer in the second term. The Venezuelan team got within two points at halftime 40:42. Bilbao Basket stormed ahead in the third term. The Basque team built a 67:56 lead at the final intermission. They withheld comeback efforts from Guaros in the fourth period and raced to the victory. Alex Mumbru (202-F-79, agency: BeoBasket) had 19 points, while Axel Hervelle (205-F-83) added 15 points in the win. Zach Graham (198-G-89, college: Mississippi, agency: Pro Sports) answered with 21 points for Guaros. Branko Cvetkovic (200-F/G-84, agency: AproK Sports Group) had 11 points in the loss.
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