Guaiqueries de Margarita (LPB) added to their roster 31-year old American forward Michael Sweetney (203-131kg-82, college: Georgetown). He was last seen playing for Bayamon in BSN. His stats read 13.1 points and 8.0 rebounds per appearance. The previous (2011) summer he played at Cangrejeros (BSN) in Puerto Rico. In 36 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.1ppg, 9.1rpg and 1.6apg. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN Honorable Mention. Sweetney also played at Bigua (LUB) in Uruguayan league that season. In 20 games that year he averaged impressive 17.8ppg, 10.0rpg (#5 in the league), 2.0apg and 1.1bpg. He helped them to win the regular season and make it to the final. In 2003 Sweetney was drafted by New York Knicks (NBA) in first round (9th overall). The former Georgetown University staris in his tenth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as he was voted Latinbasket.com All-Puerto Rican BSN 1st Team back in 2010. Sweetney was a member of USA U21 National Team in 2001. He is quite experienced player. Sweetney has played also professionally in China (Foshan), Dominican Rep., NBA (Chicago Bulls), Dominican Republic (Metros) and D-League (Erie Bay Hawks). On Sweetney:
Can rebound and has great shooting touch. Mike catches the ball in traffic. He also has good scoring instincts in the post.
True size and athleticism are a bit of concern; great hands and knows how to score; an animal in the paint.
LPB top team - Marinos (38-14) managed to deliver another win on Thursday. This time they beat tenth ranked Toros (18-34) in Puerto La Cruz 84-71. The hosts trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 49-32 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Marinos outrebounded Toros 46-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Toros' players. It was a great evening for Dutch center Dan Gadzuric (211-78, college: UCLA) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds. The former international swingman Oscar Torres (198-76, agency: Interperformances) helped adding 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. American forward Anthony Johnson (203-88, college: Fairfield) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Marinos have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 38-14 record. Toros lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 34 lost games. Marinos are looking forward to face Panteras (#9) in Caracas in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Toros will play on the road against Guaiqueries in Porlamar and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Second ranked Cocodrilos (35-16) crushed at home 6th ranked Guaros (24-28) by 17 points 102-85, which is the biggest margin this round. It was a quality performance for international power forward Luis Bethelmy (200-86) who led the winners and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Kristoffer Lang accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds. Dominican forward Jack Michael Martinez (201-81) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds for Guaros in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cocodrilos maintains second place with 35-16 record having four points less than leader Marinos. Guaros lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 28 games lost. They share it with Trotamundos. Cocodrilos will play against Gigantes (#5) in Puerto Ordaz in the next round. Guaros will play on the road against Bucaneros in La Guaira and hope to get back on the winning track.
In the last two games of round 47 Panteras lost to Guaiqueries on the opponent's court 85-92. Bucaneros managed to outperform Gigantes in a home game 90-82. The most impressive stats of the last round was 22 points and 14 rebounds by Elys Guzman of Panteras.
LPB top team - Marinos (38-14) managed to deliver another win on Thursday. This time they beat tenth ranked Toros (18-34) in Puerto La Cruz 84-71. The hosts trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 49-32 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Marinos outrebounded Toros 46-33 including 16 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Toros' players. It was a great evening for Dutch center Dan Gadzuric (211-78, college: UCLA) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds. The former international swingman Oscar Torres (198-76, agency: Interperformances) helped adding 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals. Four Marinos players scored in double figures. American forward Anthony Johnson (203-88, college: Fairfield) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and the former international center Alejandro Barrios (204-79) scored 19 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Marinos have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 38-14 record. Toros lost eighth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 34 lost games. Marinos are looking forward to face Panteras (#9) in Caracas in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Toros will play on the road against Guaiqueries in Porlamar and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Marinos: D.Gadzuric 25+14reb+3ast, O.Torres 19+8reb+4ast, J.Ayarza 11+5reb, J.Vargas 10+5reb+4ast, M.Marriaga 8+4reb, G.Vargas 5+1reb+6ast Toros: A.Johnson 19+13reb+2ast, A.Barrios 19+4reb+2ast, A.James 15+1reb+2ast, J.Manaure 6+4reb+1ast, E.Gimenez 4, B.Fernandez 4+2reb
Second ranked Cocodrilos (35-16) crushed at home 6th ranked Guaros (24-28) by 17 points 102-85, which is the biggest margin this round. The game was mostly controlled by Cocodrilos. Guaros was better in third quarter 24-14. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Cocodrilos players were unselfish on offense dishing 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Guaros' players. It was a quality performance for international power forward Luis Bethelmy (200-86) who led the winners and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. American power forward Kristoffer Lang (211-79, college: N.Carolina, agency: SportsTalent) accounted for 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Five Cocodrilos players scored in double figures. Dominican forward Jack Michael Martinez (201-81) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Dominican guard Gerardo Suero (193-89, college: Albany) added 19 points respectively for Guaros in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cocodrilos maintains second place with 35-16 record having four points less than leader Marinos. Guaros lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with 28 games lost. They share it with Trotamundos. Cocodrilos will play against Gigantes (#5) in Puerto Ordaz in the next round. Guaros will play on the road against Bucaneros in La Guaira and hope to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Cocodrilos: K.Lang 17+5reb+1ast, R.Forehan-Kelly 17+3reb+3ast, L.Bethelmy 16+7reb+7ast, N.Colmenares 14+5reb, W.Russell 10+2reb+6ast, C.Garcia 9+2reb+3ast Guaros: G.Suero 19+3reb, J.Michael Martinez 17+10reb, R.Guevara 14+3reb+1ast, M.Collins 8+2reb+1ast, J.Martinez 7+6reb+1ast, H.Guillent 6+3reb+6ast
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Porlamar where 8th ranked Panteras (19-33) were defeated by ninth ranked Guaiqueries (20-31) 92-85. It was a great shooting night for Guaiqueries especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 60.0 percentage. It was an exceptional evening for American guard Jimmy Baxter (198-80, college: S.Florida, agency: Three Eye Sports) who led the winners and scored 27 points (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field). The former international Tulio Cobos (197-86, college: Northeastern St.) accounted for 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Guaiqueries' coach Carlos Mercado allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Dominican power forward Elys Guzman (206-82, college: Bemidji St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and the former international forward Juan Herrera (197-81) added 19 points respectively for Panteras in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Guaiqueries moved-up to eighth place. Panteras at the other side dropped to the ninth position with 33 games lost. Guaiqueries will play against bottom-ranked Toros (#10) in Maracay in the next round. Panteras will play on the road against the league's leader Marinos and will have a slim chance for a victory. Top scorers: Guaiqueries: J.Baxter 27+2reb+3ast, A.Scott 17+2reb+6ast, T.Cobos 16+11reb+1ast, N.Felix 10+2reb+2ast, D.Guevara 6+2reb+5ast, R.Perez 6+2reb+1ast Panteras: E.Guzman 22+14reb+3ast, J.Herrera 19+2reb+3ast, R.Horton 18+2reb+1ast, K.Palacios 14+6reb+1ast, E.Torres 7+5reb+2ast, D.Cristopher 5+1reb
Everything could happen in La Guaira at the game between two tied teams. Both fourth ranked Bucaneros and 5th ranked Gigantes had identical 26-24 record. This time Bucaneros used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Puerto Ordaz 90-82. Bucaneros (27-24) moved-up to third place. Gigantes at the other side keep the fifth position with 25 games lost. Bucaneros will play against Guaros (#7) in Barquisimeto in the next round. Gigantes will play on the road against the league's second-placed Cocodrilos in Caracas and hope to get back on the winning track.
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.
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