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.
Gran Canaria - Guaros 87:73 Gran Canaria defeated Guaros de Lara at the Circuito Movistar. Marcus Eriksson (201-G/F-93) scored 16 points to lead the Spanish side. Guaros jumped to a 21:17 lead after ten minutes. Gran Canaria erased the deficit in the second period. The Spanish side accumulated a 38:36 halftime lead. Gran Canaria used a 22:19 run in the third term to ensure a 5-point lead. Gran Canaria unloaded 27 points in the fourth stanza to secure the victory. DJ Seeley (193-SG-89, c... [read more]
Gran Canaria - Guaros 87:73
Gran Canaria defeated Guaros de Lara at the Circuito Movistar. Marcus Eriksson (201-G/F-93) scored 16 points to lead the Spanish side. Guaros jumped to a 21:17 lead after ten minutes. Gran Canaria erased the deficit in the second period. The Spanish side accumulated a 38:36 halftime lead. Gran Canaria used a 22:19 run in the third term to ensure a 5-point lead. Gran Canaria unloaded 27 points in the fourth stanza to secure the victory. DJ Seeley (193-SG-89, college: CS Fullerton) accounted for 13 points, while Pablo Aguilar (202-PF-89) added 12 points in the win. Nestor Colmenares (203-PF-87, college: Campbellsville, agency: Pro Sports) and Gregory Echenique (206-C-90, college: Creighton, agency: Pensack Sports) delivered 15 points each for the Venezuelan team.
Juan Herrera selected the top Venezuelan playing abroad in last week's games - 2 days ago
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Venezuelan players, who play currently abroad. This week's number one is an experienced former international forward Juan Herrera (197-81). He led Iccan to a victory over the league outsider Triple E-Uda in the Ecuadorian National League in Tuesday night's game.
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Here is the weekly review of the top performing Venezuelan players, who play currently abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an experienced former international forward Juan Herrera (197-81, currently plays in Ecuador). He led Iccan to a victory over the league outsider Triple E-Uda (0-14) crushing them 110-73 in the Ecuadorian National League in Tuesday night's game.
Herrera was MVP of the game. He recorded 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 27 minutes on the court.
Club Iccan de Macas (10-4) is placed first in the National League.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
Herrera has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 18.0ppg, 3.3rpg, 2FGP: 67.2%(43-64), 3FGP: 40.6% and FT: 86.4% in eight games he played so far.
Former Cangrejeros de Maturin starter played for the Venezuelan senior national team seven years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international swingman Rafael Perez (193-82, agency: Paris Global Sports, currently plays in Ecuador). Perez was the main contributor in Piratas' victory against the closely-ranked Juvenil (7-7) crushing them 99-70 in the Ecuadorian National League last Saturday.
He was the best player in that game. Perez scored 24 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Piratas de Los Lagos (8-6) is placed third in the National League.
This season Perez has very high stats. He averages: 17.5ppg, 4.7rpg, 3.8apg, 2FGP: 58.0%(51-88), 3FGP: 26.9% and FT: 73.8%.
Perez has a dual citizenship: Puerto Rican and Venezuelan.
Former Trotamundos de Carabobo starter played for the Venezuelan national team in 2014.
#3. The Venezuelan player who performed third best last week abroad was former U21 international guard Jesus Centeno (190-85, currently plays in Ecuador) is a teammate of previously mentioned Juan Herrera and both played together in the last Ecuadorian National League game.
Centeno contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Triple E-Uda (0-14) crushing them 110-73.
He recorded 16 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists.
This season Centeno has very high stats. He averages: 15.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 3.5apg, 2FGP: 63.5%(61-96), 3FGP: 43.3% and FT: 90.6%(29-32).
Centeno played for the Venezuelan U21 national team thirteen years ago.
#4. Swingman Cesar Silva (190-81, currently plays in Ecuador) is a teammate of previously mentioned Juan Herrera. He played also in the last Ecuadorian National League game facing Jesus Centeno (above) in the other team.
Silva contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Triple E-Uda (0-14) crushing them 110-73.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 10 points and making 11 passes. Silva also added 8 rebounds.
This season Silva has very high stats. He averages: 16.2ppg, 4.2rpg and 3.7apg.
Silva is another player who holds two passports: Colombian and Venezuelan.
He used to play for the Venezuelan national team
back in 2013.
#5. Former international forward Jhon Romero (199-85, currently plays in Ecuador) contributed to Importadora's victory against the closely-ranked Leones (8-6) 72-63 in the Ecuadorian National League in Tuesday night's game.
Romero was the top player that evening. He recorded 22 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 37 minutes.
Importadora Alvarado Ambato (8-6) is placed fourth in the National League.
Romero has very impressive stats this year: 15.2ppg, 6.4rpg and 2.6apg in 17 games.
He used to play for the Venezuelan national team
six years ago.
#6. Forward Lenin Lopez (198-91, currently plays in Ecuador) was the major contributor in Juvenil's victory against the closely-ranked Piratas (8-6) 94-83 in the Ecuadorian National League on Friday night.
He had a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 16 rebounds in 35 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Juvenil de Vinces (4-5) is placed fourth in the National League.
It's Lopez's first season with the team.
Lopez has relatively good stats this year: 14.9ppg, 5.3rpg and 2.5apg in 10 games.
He is a former international player as he played for the Venezuelan senior team three years ago.
The list of other players, who all have Venezuelan passport but never been selected to any of Venezuelan national teams:
#1.Braulis Barrios (199-PF-85, currently plays in Ecuador) could not help Portoviejo (6-8) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Portoviejo was crushed 82-59 on the road by the second-ranked Barcelona.
Barrios was the top scorer with 19 points. He also added 8 rebounds in 40 minutes.
It's Barrios' first season with the team.
Barrios has relatively good stats this year: 10.5ppg, 5.5rpg and 2.0apg in two games he played so far.
#2.Jovanni Diaz (195-G-92, currently plays in Ecuador) was not able to help one of league's weakest teams Juvenil (4-5) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Juvenil was crushed 99-70 in Ibarra by the higher-ranked (#3) Piratas.
Diaz was the top scorer with 38 points. He also added 7 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) in 38 minutes.
Diaz has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 20.6ppg, 7.3rpg and 1.5apg in 16 games.
#3.Nelson Palacios (192-SF-92, currently plays in Ecuador) is a teammate of previously mentioned Jovanni Diaz. But that was another game of his team in Ecuadorian National League which we would like to mention.
Palacios led Juvenil to a victory over the closely-ranked Piratas (8-6) 94-83.
He was the top player that evening. Palacios scored 27 points (!!!), grabbed 6 boards, dished 5 assists and stole 3 balls.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Juvenil de Vinces (4-5) is placed fourth in the National League.
It's Palacios' first season with the team.
This year he has very high stats. Palacios averages: 20.8ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.3apg.
#4.Michael Hinestroza Javes (208-F-90, college: UALR, currently plays in El Salvador) was not able to secure a victory for Santa Ana (9-7) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Hinestroza Javes' very good performance Santa Ana was defeated 96-90 in Chalchuapa by the one of league's weakest teams 11 Lobos (#12).
He recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and getting 13 rebounds. Hinestroza Javes also added 2 blocks. It was his first game for Santa Ana this season.
Hinestroza Javes has a dual citizenship: Venezuelan and Colombian.
Albert Arias (ex Gigantes) joins Cordobasket - 4 days ago
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C.D. Cordobasket (EBA) agreed terms with 28-year old Venezuelan forward Albert Arias (194-89). He has played for the last two seasons at Gigantes in Venezuelan LPB league. In 39 games he had 3.3ppg and 4.1rpg last season. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Arias' team was regular season runner-up in Venezuelan LNB East Conference in 2014. He was also voted Latinbasket.com Venezuelan LNB 2013 All-Newcomers Team back in 2013. Arias has played previously professi... [read more]
C.D. Cordobasket (EBA) agreed terms with 28-year old Venezuelan forward Albert Arias (194-89). He has played for the last two seasons at Gigantes in Venezuelan LPB league. In 39 games he had 3.3ppg and 4.1rpg last season. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Arias' team was regular season runner-up in Venezuelan LNB East Conference in 2014. He was also voted Latinbasket.com Venezuelan LNB 2013 All-Newcomers Team back in 2013. Arias has played previously professionally also in Colombia (Halcones) and Venezuela (Rojos and Acereros).
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