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Luis Ramirez (195-G-73), is a former player of San Marcos who used to play en the late 90s in the Peruvian League.
He was one of the best 3 point shooters in Peru, and helps his team to be one of the most complicated teams at that time in Peru.
Like all amateurs players here in Peru, he also studied in San Marcos and traveled to Europe, to Holland, to study a MBA in The Hague University were he also continue his love for the game and coach some teams.
He also studied in Moscow -Russia- a Master in HR in the University of Mesi, were he also continue his basketball career.
These days he is living in Italy and working and also playing in Basket 2000 were he continues his amazing story of a player who continues with his academic and professional development and also continues his love for the game.
From here we wish the best for Kiko in all his activities. |
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| Regatas Lima unable to succeed in Liga Sudamericana | |
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by Eurobasket News - Mar 1, 2008 | | | Peruvian Regatas Lima completed their Liga Sudamericana campaign winless. The Lima outfit played in Group A of the tournament alongside Boca Juniors from Argentina, Cocodrilos de Caracas from Venezuela and Brazilian Universo/BRB. The games were played in Caracas with two teams making their way into the quarterfinals of the competition.
Regatas Lima tipped off their campaign against the hosting Cocodrilos. The visitors could hardly match Caracas team as Cocodrilos thrashed their opponents 116:79. Henry Paez (184-G-70) bruised Regatas for 26 points. Peruvian team was paced by 27 points from Julio Monges (191-G-80). Tim Parham (206-F-83, agency: Octagon, college: Md-Eastern Shore) notched 25 points, while Mouhamadou Diop (210-C-87) provided 16 in a losing effort.
In the next round Regatas Lima faced Boca Juniors and needed a victory to keep their quarterfinal hopes alive. But Boca Juniors were not about to give the up the win. The Argentinean side dominated the contest finalizing a massive 101:68 success. Leonel Schattmann (194-G-87) produced 19 points to bury Regatas qualification ambitions. Julio Monges and Mouhamadou Diop scored 15 points apiece in defeat.
Regatas Lima were unable to post a single win at the tournament as they fell short to Universo/BRB 62:120 in the third round. The loss wrapped up the Liga Sudamericana campaign for the Peruvian team. They occupied the last spot in Group A.
Regatas Lima - Cocodrilos Caracas 79:116
Regatas Lima - Boca Juniors 68:101
Regatas Lima - Universo/BRB 62:120 |
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| Regatas former center goes to Spain | |
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| | | Rodrigo Masias (206-C-81) former center of Regatas and one of the best interior players that Peru have, had traveled to Spain, to continue with his post graduated studies.
He is un architect from the University of Ricardo Palma. He had played for Peru and Regatas Lima in South American championships, and like most players in Peru, he has a career and he has traveled to develop his skills in his professional field.
From here we wish Chiqui the best in all his projects. |
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| Regatas 2007 Champion | |
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Regatas Lima defeated 70-62 Real Club, last Friday, to become the 2007 Peruvian Champion.
With this result Regatas won the series 2-0, having finished the year with a 30-2 record, (90%).
Real used their changing defense, trying to slow down Regatas by making a pressing all court zone, and changing to individual defense from time to time.
Regatas Lima roaster includes, Juan Carlos and Julio Monges, Mohamadua Diop, Robert Bridge, Alejo Martinez, Daniel del Carpio, Javi Budge, Hugo Rangel, Chiqui Masias, Martin la Rosa and Ignacio Vidalon, under the coaching staff of Carlos Zanelatto, Julio Rejas and Enrique Hurtado.
With this result Regatas will face a Bolivian team, the winner will classificate to the Liga Sudamericana.
In women's basketball also Regatas beat Naval 2-0, recapturing the title they lost last year to Alas Peruanas that finished third.
Also in Second Division Basket Regatas B defeated Naval 2-0, showing that the level in Peruvian Basket is very low.
With this years ending, all we can see, is that Basket in Peru is at it lowest history point, having only to competitive teams in men's ( Regatas and Real), three competitive teams in women Regatas, Naval and Alas Peruanas ( Real the 4th team in the league, didn't win a match all year long (0-21)), with this kind of system, were the head of the federation, and the superior league, are the some group year after year, that see basket in a amateur way, not making any change at all, doesn't giving others the opportunity or the support to change the hole system that doesn't work, Peruvian basket will continue to be one of the worst in Latin-American.
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| Regatas one step closer | |
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| | | Regatas Lima (29-2) defeated yesterday 66-57 Real Club (24-7) in a very intense and emotional match, that was decided in the last part of the game by the unforced errors that Real made, and in the other side because of the good ending of the game that Regatas did, forcing Real to make mistakes and taking care of the ball in the offense.
In Regatas Lima Mohamadou Diop played a very good match, making several key plays that helped Regatas to stay in the game.
In Real Club Luigi Casanova lead the way by making several three pointers in crucial parts of the game.
This series is the best of three games, being the next game this Friday in Dibos Coliseum; if Regatas win they would end the series and become the 2007 Peruvian Champion, if Real wins, next and decisive game will be played next Tuesday at Dibos. |
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| Playoffs 2007 | |
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Yesterday began the playoffs of The Superior Tournament. In the first game Real Club defeated Fap 49-46 in a very defensive and low scoring game.
Then Regatas Lima crashed Militar 95-63 showing to be the favorite for this playoffs.
Next games are this Friday in the Dibos Coliseum, where Regatas and Real could secure their series with a victory.
In women's basketball, nest week is the final playoff round between Regatas and Centro Naval, that eliminate last years champion Alas Peruanas, sending them to the third place.
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| Results of Superior tournament | |
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| | | Regatas Lima (12-0) and Real Club (11-2) secure the number 1 and 2 spot for the playoffs with their last week's victories over Misiones (105-46), Inmaculada (80-71).
Real defeated Circolo (59-36), San Marcos (58-50) and lost to Inmaculada (57-63).
This Friday Regatas will face Fap in a very important match for Fap; they could secure a spot to play the playoffs semifinals. In the same position is San Marcos that will face Militar, a victory also secures them a spot in the playoffs semifinals.
Generally the team that wins the superior tournament, their coach becomes the coach of the national Peruvian team, if Peru participates, the candidates are Carlos Zanelatto,Oscar Gorosito and Richard Porras who is also trying to develop a prolegue here in Peru, but until this month, this important issue hasn`t have the support of many persons that live of the mediocrity of Peruvian Basket.
In women's basketball Centro Naval defeated Alas Peruanas (47-29) last Tuesday in Dibos Coliseum putting the series even, remaining the decisive match next week that will decide which of them will play the final with Regatas, that defeated easily Real Club (they haven't won a game in the year). |
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| Real defeated Fap (47-42) | |
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In a very defensive and low scoring game Real Club defeated Escuela Fap (47-42), this could be a first round playoff match.
Two teams that are characterize by playing a lot of defense, trying to maintain the opponent below their usual scoring average.
In other results Regatas defeated San Marcos (60-48), in also a very low scoring game, thanks to the defense that San Marcos played, and the own mistakes that Regatas did offensively and defensively.
With these results Regatas (9-0) and Real (8-1) are commanding the Superior Tournament, only remaining to know the next two teams that will advance to the playoffs.
In women basketball, Alas Peruanas have won their last three games, looking to repeat the title. This year they will face a very hard opponent in Regatas that are playing very good basket and Naval that always is in the fight. Next week the playoffs to decide the 2007 champion will begin in Dibos Coliseum.
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| Regatas Lima defeated Real Club. | |
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Regatas Lima defeated Real Club 59-57 (35-26 first half) in a very emotional game that gives Regatas the edge on the standings of the superior tournament.
Real stop Regatas from reaching their usual amount of points and forced them to their stile of play-running madness- by doing a zone trap risk defense that made Regatas missed open shots and balls.
At the end Regatas won the game by making a key basket and forcing Real to miss their last attempt.
With this result, both teams Regatas Lima(19-2) and Real Club(17-4) secure the top two positions for the playoffs, remaining to know the next two spots between Militar (11-10), Fap (12-9) and San Marcos (10-11). |
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