#1. This week's number one is an experienced international swingman Jose Vargas (195-82, agency: Pro Sports, currently plays in Liga Americas). Vargas could not help La Union (0-2) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance the fourth-placed La Union (0-2) was defeated 82-72 at home by the second-ranked Guaros in the group E of Liga Americas.
Vargas was the top scorer with 16 points. He also added 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line).
Vargas' team will play only one more game in the Liga Americas Second Stage. And that game will be critical.
It's Vargas' first season with the team.
He has relatively good stats this year: 10.4ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.6apg and FT: 90.9%.
Ex-Trotamundos de Carabobo player is currently a member of the Venezuelan senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international point guard Gregory Vargas (180-86, also represented by Pro Sports, currently plays in Israel). Vargas led Maccabi Haifa to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Hapoel Jerusalem (12-9) 86-69 in the Israeli Winner League on Sunday night.
He recorded 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in 34 minutes.
Maccabi Hunter Haifa (9-10) is placed eighth in the Winner League.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
This year Vargas has relatively solid stats: 13.6ppg, 5.3rpg, 7.1apg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 53.1%, 3FGP: 27.3% and FT: 55.2% in seven games he played so far.
Ex-Protectores de Miranda BBC player is in the roster of the Venezuelan senior national team.
#3. The Venezuelan player who performed third best last week abroad was an international forward Miguel Ruiz (197-90, another player represented by Pro Sports, currently plays in Argentina). He managed to help Libertad Sunchales to win against the eighth-ranked Penarol (7-10) 85-66 in the Argentinian LigaA on Wednesday night.
Ruiz scored only 3 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Libertad Sunchales (18-17) is placed sixth in Norte group.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This season Ruiz averages: 5.9ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 53.8% and FT: 61.7%.
He is also a member of the Venezuelan senior national team.
#4. Forward Juan Coronado (203-90, college: Liberty, currently plays in Argentina) was not able to help Huracan (15-12) in their last game. Despite Coronado's good performance Huracan (#4) lost 74-79 on the road to the lower-ranked (#7) La Union in the South group.
He scored 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 29 minutes.
They ended the series of ten consecutive victories.
The Regular Season already ended.
Coronado has reliable stats this year: 12.6ppg and 8.6rpg in nine games.
He is also Venezuelan national team player.
#5. Former international forward Lenin Lopez (198-91, currently plays in Chile) was not able to secure a victory for Puente Alto (11-23) in their game against CD Tinguiririca San Fernando (11-23) in the Chilean Liga Nacional.
Lopez scored 8 points, had 5 rebounds, passed 5 assists and added 2 blocks.
Puente Alto (#4) was defeated 82-78 in San Fernando by the lower-ranked CD Tinguiririca (#5) in the Conferencia Centro.
It was Puente Alto's third consecutive loss in a row.
The Elimination Round already ended.
Lopez has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 16.0ppg, 8.1rpg, 2.9apg, 1.1bpg and 1.6spg.
Lopez used to play for the Venezuelan national team
three years ago.
#6. Guard Jhornan Zamora (196-89, currently plays in Spain) contributed to a Palencia Baloncesto's victory against the closely-ranked Gipuzkoa (17-8) 92-83 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) on Friday night.
He recorded 5 points in 20 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Quesos Cerrato de Palencia (17-8) is placed first in the LEB Gold.
Zamora's stats this year are: 10.8ppg, 2.6rpg and 1.7apg in 25 games.
He is a former international player as he played for the Venezuelan senior team two years ago.
#7. Former international forward Luis Valera (202-88, agency: Duran International, college: UTRGV, currently plays in Spain) helped Azuqueca win their game against the 16th-ranked Viten Getafe Fuenlabrada (2-18) 69-56 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) on Saturday night.
He scored only 2 points.
Isover Basket Azuqueca (14-7) is placed fourth in Group B.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
Valera's stats this season are: 12.2ppg and 7.0rpg.
He used to play for the Venezuelan national team
two years ago.
#8. Guard Jose Jimenez (193, currently plays in NAIA) couldn't help the Faulkner University (10-7) in their game against the Martin Methodist College in the NAIA.
He scored 7 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
The Faulkner University was edged 66-65 in Pulaski by the Martin Methodist College.
Jimenez's team will play only one more game in the NAIA Regular Season. And now that game is quite important.
Jimenez averaged so far 10.6ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.6apg and 1.1spg.
He used to play for the Venezuelan national team
back in 2015.
The list of other players, who all have Venezuelan passport but never been selected to any of Venezuelan national teams:
#1. Experienced Calvin Cage (183-PG-84, college: Buffalo, currently plays in Lebanon) could not help Mayrouba (3-10) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Mayrouba lost 72-86 at home to the league outsider (#10) Hoops Club.
Cage was the top scorer with 24 points. He also added 4 assists in 36 minutes.
It was Mayrouba's fifth consecutive loss in a row.
Cage has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 21.5ppg, 3.1rpg and 5.1apg in eight games he played so far.
#2.Clarence Matthews (201-PF-83, college: Tennessee St., currently plays in Uruguay) was not able to help Goes in their game against Union Atletica (7-5) in the Uruguayan LUB.
He scored 7 points, had 7 rebounds and dished 3 assists. It was his first game for Goes this season.
his team was defeated 97-91 in a derby game by the lower-ranked Union Atletica (#4) in the Promocional 2 group.
The Second Stage already ended.
Matthews is a naturalized American.
He used to play for Gigantes de Guayana in Venezuelan league.
#3.Jovanni Diaz (195-G-92, currently plays in Chile) was not able to secure a victory for Puente Alto (11-23) in their last game. Despite Diaz's very good performance Puente Alto (#4) was edged 76-74 on the road by the lower-ranked (#6) Universidad Catolica in the Conferencia Centro.
He had a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 18 rebounds. Diaz also added 2 blocks in 44 minutes.
It was Puente Alto's third consecutive loss in a row.
The Elimination Round already ended.
Diaz has very impressive stats this year: 19.3ppg, 10.0rpg, 1.8apg and 1.5spg in 26 games.
#4.Juan Fontena (196-F-87, currently plays in Chile) managed to help Osorno Basquetbol to win against the fourth-ranked Las Animas (16-18) 81-76 in the Chilean Liga Nacional in Saturday night's game.
Fontena recorded only 3 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Osorno Basquetbol (22-10) is placed first in Conferencia Sur.
Fontena's stats this season are: 10.8ppg, 6.9rpg and 1.3apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Venezuelan and Chilean.
#5.Rafael Melgarejo (184-G-91, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help AEC Collblanc (10-7) in their game against Salt (11-6) in the Spanish EBA (fourth division).
Melgarejo was the second best scorer with 9 points in 17 minutes.
But AEC Collblanc (#5) was crushed 76-45 on their home court in L´Hospitalet by the higher-ranked (#4) Salt in the Group C-A.
This year Melgarejo averages only 5.6ppg in seven games.
#6.Victor Diaz Jr. (190-G, currently plays in NAIA) contributed to a Southwestern Christian University's victory against the John Brown University 55-51 in the NAIA in Saturday night's game.
Diaz Jr. scored only one point in 9 minutes on the court.
This year Diaz Jr.'s overall stats are: 3.1ppg and 2.1rpg in 22 games.
#7.Manuel Hernandez (206-C, currently plays in NAIA) helped Huston-Tillotson University win their game against the Louisiana State University-Shreveport 104-97 in the NAIA on Saturday night.
Hernandez scored only 3 points in 9 minutes on the court.
This year Hernandez's overall stats are: 4.0ppg and 8.9rpg in 22 games.
#8.Kilder Gonzalez (188-G, currently plays in NAIA) couldn't help the St.Gregory's University in their game against the SW Assemblies of God University in the NAIA.
He scored 5 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
His team was defeated 77-66 in the NAIA.
Gonzalez's overall stats this season are: 6.6ppg, 3.9rpg and 1.2apg.
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Universitarios de Caripito (3-1) swept Tatuyes de Merida (0-6) as hosts to climb to second place at the end of Week 3 in Venezuela's Liga Nacional de Baloncesto's Second Division (LNB II), led by Marineros de Sucre (5-1) and also being played by Bufalos de Monagas (2-2) and Industriales de Guarenas (0-0). Universitarios defeated Tatuyes 100-53 on October 12th, thanks to a great display by Michael Ysace with 25 points, followed by Emilio Cappare (199-F/G-90) with... [read more]
Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Universitarios de Caripito (3-1) swept Tatuyes de Merida (0-6) as hosts to climb to second place at the end of Week 3 in Venezuela's Liga Nacional de Baloncesto's Second Division (LNB II), led by Marineros de Sucre (5-1) and also being played by Bufalos de Monagas (2-2) and Industriales de Guarenas (0-0).
Meanwhile, in the second game, played on October 13th, Universitarios was able to prevail, 98-55. Maikel Avila (198-F, college: Ranger CC) scored 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, Emilio Cappare added 16 points, Martin Diaz followed them with 13, Humberto Bompart with 12 and Luis Valera with 10 and 7 rebounds.
LNBP newcomer Capitanes Ciudad de Mexico strengthened their roster with addition of 32-year old Venezuelan guard Jesus Centeno (190-85). He played in the summer at Iccan in Ecuadorian National League. In 24 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.0ppg, 2.9rpg and 3.8apg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Ecuadorian All-Star Game. The most of last season Centeno spent at Marinos in Venezuelan LPB where in 50 games he averaged 9.3ppg, 3.7rpg and 4.4apg. He helped them to make it to... [read more]
LNBP newcomer Capitanes Ciudad de Mexico strengthened their roster with addition of 32-year old Venezuelan guard Jesus Centeno (190-85). He played in the summer at Iccan in Ecuadorian National League. In 24 games he recorded very impressive stats: 15.0ppg, 2.9rpg and 3.8apg. Great season indeed as he was voted to Ecuadorian All-Star Game. The most of last season Centeno spent at Marinos in Venezuelan LPB where in 50 games he averaged 9.3ppg, 3.7rpg and 4.4apg. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. A very good season in his career as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LPB Honorable Mention. Centeno also spent pre-season at Bucaneros (LPB) in Venezuelan league that year. It was a very successful season as he was voted to Latinbasket.com All-Venezuelan LPB Honorable Mention. Among other achievements Centeno won Venezuelan LPB championship title in 2005, 2008, 2010 and 2013. He was a member of Venezuelan U21 National Team back in 2004. Centeno is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Colombia, Panama (Caballos), Venezuela (Cocodrilos, Guaros, Cacaoteros and Araguenos), Ecuador (Universidad Tecnologica Equinoc. Quito and Importadora) and Mexico (Angeles). The scouts decsribe him following way:
He is yet an experienced player, despite the green age; has god passing skills and court vision, defends well on the opposite guards, has the athletic strength to go inside and to score; neeeds to add a reliable outside shot; A very talented point guard, whose dream is to play in NBA: He is very quick and determinated on the court, very soft speaking and polite out of the court.
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We bring you last week's top performances from Venezuelans who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. This week's number one is an international point guard Gregory Vargas (180-86, agency: Pro Sports). He managed to help Montakit Fuenlabrada in a victory against the 14th-ranked Baskonia in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game.
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We bring you last week's top performances from Venezuelans who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is an international point guard Gregory Vargas (180-86, agency: Pro Sports, currently plays in Spain). He managed to help Montakit Fuenlabrada in a victory against the 14th-ranked Baskonia (1-3) 80-75 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game.
Vargas recorded only 4 points and added 5 passes in 19 minutes on the court.
Montakit Fuenlabrada (4-0) is placed second in the Liga Endesa.
So far his team won all four games in the Regular Season.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
It's Vargas' first year with the team.
This season he averages: 4.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 3.8apg, 2FGP: 41.7% in four games he played so far.
Ex-Protectores de Miranda BBC player is currently a member of the Venezuelan senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international swingman Jose Materan (196-96, currently plays in Argentina). Materan contributed to a Weber Bahia's victory against the third-ranked Penarol (1-0) 101-89 in the Argentinian LigaA last Wednesday.
He scored 6 points.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Group D. Weber Bahia Blanca Basket (3-2) is placed first.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
It's Materan's first season with the team.
Materan's overall stats this year are: 4.4ppg, 2.2rpg, 2FGP: 28.6%, 3FGP: 13.3% and FT: 75.0%.
He played for the Venezuelan national team in 2016.
#3. The Venezuelan player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced former international power forward Luis Julio (201-80, currently plays in Chile). Julio led Las Animas to a victory over the fourth-ranked Universidad Catolica (1-3) 81-74 in the Chilean Liga Nacional on Saturday night.
He was MVP of the game. Julio had a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 17 rebounds in 31 minutes.
Club Deportes Las Animas (4-0) is placed first in Conferencia Sur.
So far his team won all four games in the Regular Season.
Julio has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 19.8ppg, 15.0rpg, 1.5apg, 2FGP: 51.9% and FT: 56.5% in four games.
Julio has a dual citizenship: Colombian and Venezuelan.
Former Gaiteros de Zulia starter played for the Venezuelan national team eight years ago.
#4. Point guard Harold Cazorla (175-91, agency: Duran International, currently plays in Spain) could not help Fontedoso Carrefour (1-2) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his very good performance Fontedoso Carrefour was defeated 82-69 on the road by the higher-ranked Myrtia (#4).
Cazorla was the second best scorer with 20 points. He also added 5 boards, passed 3 assists and added 3 steals.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Cazorla has relatively good stats this year: 12.7ppg, 4.3rpg, 3.0apg and 1.7spg.
He is also Venezuelan national team player.
#5. International center Luis Carrillo (206-93, currently plays in Chile) was not able to help Universidad de Concepcion (1-3) in their last game. Despite Carrillo's good performance the fifth-placed Universidad de Concepcion (1-3) lost 72-80 in Ancud to the higher-ranked (#3) AB Ancud in the Conferencia Centro.
He scored 10 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 17 minutes.
This year Carrillo's overall stats are: 8.0ppg, 5.3rpg and 1.7bpg in three games.
He plays currently for the Venezuelan national team.
#6. Forward Derwin Ramirez (191-82, currently plays in Chile) was the major contributor in a CD Tinguiririca San Fernando's victory against the sixth-ranked Puerto Montt (1-3) 96-83 in the Chilean Liga Nacional in Sunday night's game.
Ramirez had a double-double by scoring 20 points and getting 13 rebounds in 36 minutes.
CD Tinguiririca San Fernando (1-3) is placed sixth in Conferencia Centro.
They ended the series of three consecutive loses.
This year Ramirez has relatively solid stats: 14.7ppg, 7.0rpg and 2.0apg in three games.
He is a former international player as he played for the Venezuelan senior team four years ago.
#7. Former international guard Michael Flores (192-85, currently plays in Chile) is a teammate of previously mentioned Derwin Ramirez and both played together in the last Chilean Liga Nacional game.
Flores was the main contributor in a CD Tinguiririca San Fernando's victory against the sixth-ranked Puerto Montt (1-3) 96-83.
He was the best player in that game. Flores recorded 23 points.
This season Flores has very high stats. He averages: 18.3ppg and 3.3rpg.
Flores used to play for the Venezuelan national team
five years ago.
#8. Center Jose Juan Bravo (202-86, also represented by Pro Sports, currently plays in Chile) was not able to secure a victory for Puente Alto (10-4) in their last game. Despite his good performance Puente Alto (#2) was badly defeated 86-69 at home by the second-ranked Deportivo Valdivia in the Conferencia Centro.
Bravo was the second best scorer with 12 points. He also added 9 rebounds in 31 minutes.
Bravo has reliable stats this year: 11.0ppg and 9.0rpg in three games.
He plays currently for the Venezuelan national team.
The list of other players, who all have Venezuelan passport but never been selected to any of Venezuelan national teams:
#1.Juan Fontena (196-F-87, currently plays in Chile) contributed to a 2-point Osorno Basquetbol's victory against the second-ranked Los Leones (2-2) 109-107 in the Chilean Liga Nacional on Saturday night.
Fontena scored 8 points, had 8 rebounds, passed 5 assists and added 3 blocks.
Osorno Basquetbol (2-2) is placed fifth in Conferencia Sur.
This season Fontena has relatively solid stats: 13.3ppg, 8.3rpg and 3.0apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Venezuelan and Chilean.
#2.Vladimir Lamberg (202-89, currently plays in Chile). Lamberg could not help Universidad de Concepcion (1-3) to beat CD Castro (2-2). He cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones.
Lamberg recorded only one point.
Universidad de Concepcion (#5) was defeated 69-65 on the road by the higher-ranked CD Castro (#4) in the Conferencia Centro.
This season Lamberg averages only 1.0ppg.
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