Ferrocarril Oeste (La Liga) added to their roster 17-year old Venezuelan guard Jose Meneses (180-1). The last time (17) he played at Venezuelan U16 National Team in Venezuelan league. Meneses missed last season and had one year break from professional basketball. Now he's going to play Argentinian Development League with Ferro.
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The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with change at the leadership position and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
La Liga Argentina round 9 caused change at the leadership position. Sixth defeat of league's leader Hindu (8-6) against sixth ranked Obera TC (4-9) 83-74 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hindu. 24 personal fouls com... [read more]
The fans could enjoy quite many interesting games in the last round. The round ended with change at the leadership position and favorites losing the games. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
La Liga Argentina round 9 caused change at the leadership position. Sixth defeat of league's leader Hindu (8-6) against sixth ranked Obera TC (4-9) 83-74 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hindu. 24 personal fouls committed by Hindu helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (189-90) who led his team to a victory with 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). American power forward Chris Hooper (198-91, college: St.Francis, NY) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Jose Montero (193-95) answered with 20 points for Hindu. Obera TC maintains sixth place with 4-9 record, which they share with Tiro Federal. Hindu at the other side dropped to the second position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Salta Basket. The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Salta Basket as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Hindu) loss. Salta Basket defeated 3rd placed Villa San Martin at home 90-81. It was a key game for the top position in the league. American Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Lisandro Rasio chipped in 21 points and 10 rebounds. The best for the losing side was Agustin Carnovale (195-86) with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Villa San Martin lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with six games lost. A very close game took place in Plaza Huincul between Petrolero and C.Espanol P.. Sixth ranked Petrolero (5-8) got a very close home victory over 4th placed C.Espanol P. (6-8). Petrolero managed to escape with a 1-point win 75-74 on Thursday evening. John-A Thomas nailed 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Howard Wilkerson came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for C.Espanol P. in the defeat. C.Espanol P.'s coach Mauricio Santangelo rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Petrolero moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Progreso Roca. C.Espanol P. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Ciclista and La Union. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Atenas (7-7) against sixth ranked Progreso (5-8) on Thursday night. Visiting Atenas was defeated by Progreso in General Roca 76-61. The best player for the winners was Javier Ledesma who scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Progreso have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Petrolero. Atenas lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with seven games lost. An interesting game for Estudiantes O. (9-5) which hosted in Olavarria second-best Racing Chivilcoy (8-6). Third ranked Estudiantes O. managed to get a 10-point victory 74-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Racing Chivilcoy. It was a good game for Santiago Arese who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Estudiantes O. moved-up to second place, which they share with Union SF. Newly promoted Racing Chivilcoy keeps the second position with six games lost.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Independiente was smashed by Olimpico Ceres on the road 88-68. La Union won against Parque Sur on its own court 75-66. Ciclista unfortunately lost to Platense in Florida 79-85. Rocamora managed to beat Gimnasia LP at home 75-71. Union SF defeated Echague on the opponent's court 83-76. Deportivo Norte was beaten by San Isidro in a home game 80-84. Barrio Parque won against Ameghino on the road 88-81. Rivadavia M. unfortunately lost to Deportivo Viedma on its own court 53-59. Sportivo America was rolled over San Isidro in San Francisco 61-95. The most impressive performance of 9th round was 24 points and 7 rebounds by Mauricio Corzo of San Isidro.
We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Olimpico (7-7) crushed 4th placed Independiente (6-7) in Ceres 88-68 on Wednesday. Olimpico dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Independiente's 24. They outrebounded Independiente 49-26 including a 17-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a good game for Pablo Martinez (197-82) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. Point guard Matias Martinez (178-94) contributed with 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Javier Ledesma (189-81) answered with 12 points and 8 rebounds and forward Joaquin Deck (198-92) added 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Independiente. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Olimpico have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Independiente lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Top scorers: Olimpico Ceres: M.Martinez 22+5reb+1ast, L.Lizarraga 16+1reb+2ast, T.Brown 13+12reb+1ast, P.Martinez 12+15reb+3ast, M.Natta 8+5reb+1ast, M.Vittar 6+5reb+6ast Independiente: D.Palacios 14+4ast, I.Bruno 12+8reb+1ast, J.Martinez Suarez 12+7reb+2ast, J.Deck 11+6reb+4ast, S.Corbalan 8, N.Kalalo 4+2reb+7ast
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Salta Basket as it allowed them to take a leadership position after previous leader's (Hindu) loss. Salta Basket defeated 3rd placed Villa San Martin at home 90-81. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Salta Basket outrebounded Villa San Martin 35-24 including 24 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Villa San Martin was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. American Scott Cutley (196-85, college: CS Fullerton) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Lisandro Rasio (198-90, agency: Pro Sports) chipped in 21 points and 10 rebounds. Cutley is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. The best for the losing side was Agustin Carnovale (195-86) with 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American swingman Elijah Robinson (196, college: Emmanuel, GA) scored 20 points (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Four Villa San Martin players scored in double figures. As mentioned above they took over a top position. Villa San Martin lost third consecutive game. They keep the third place with six games lost. Top scorers: Salta Basket: L.Rasio 21+10reb+1ast, S.Cutley 21+10reb+5ast, F.Mariani 16+2reb+8ast, E.Stucky 9+1reb, L.Fernandez 9, G.Eseverri 9+8reb+1ast Villa San Martin: E.Robinson 20+2reb+1ast, A.Carnovale 19+5reb+4ast, S.McGee 14+6reb+1ast, G.Aliende 13+2reb+4ast, S.Picton 9+6reb+1ast, F.Vieta 3+2reb+2ast
La Liga Argentina round 9 caused change at the leadership position. Sixth defeat of league's leader Hindu (8-6) against sixth ranked Obera TC (4-9) 83-74 was the most important game of the last round. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Hindu. 24 personal fouls committed by Hindu helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (189-90) who led his team to a victory with 34 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field). American power forward Chris Hooper (198-91, college: St.Francis, NY) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Jose Montero (193-95) answered with 20 points and swingman Alejo Montes-Cardozo (191-91) added 16 points in the effort for Hindu. Obera TC maintains sixth place with 4-9 record, which they share with Tiro Federal. Hindu at the other side dropped to the second position with six games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. They were replaced at the leadership position by Salta Basket. Top scorers: Obera TC: M.Martin 34+9reb+2ast, C.Hooper 19+7reb+2ast, J.Ramirez Acevedo 11+2reb, T.Jewell 9+6reb+2ast, C.Schoppler 5+3reb+8ast, T.Rossi 3+6reb+2ast Hindu: J.Montero 20+4reb+2ast, A.Montes 16+2reb, P.Fernandez 8+2reb+2ast, D.Guaita 8+3reb+2ast, J.Basualdo 8+2reb+1ast, C.Romero 5+4reb+1ast
An interesting game for Estudiantes O. (9-5) which hosted in Olavarria second-best Racing Chivilcoy (8-6). Third ranked Estudiantes O. managed to get a 10-point victory 74-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Racing Chivilcoy. Estudiantes O. made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. It was a good game for forward Santiago Arese (196-87) who led his team to a victory with 21 points and 9 rebounds. Point guard Andres Lugli (188-95) contributed with 8 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Tyrone OGarro (198-94, college: Fair Dickinson) answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Alejo Barrales (175-91) added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the effort for Racing Chivilcoy. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Estudiantes O. moved-up to second place, which they share with Union SF. Newly promoted Racing Chivilcoy keeps the second position with six games lost. Top scorers: Estudiantes O.: S.Arese 21+9reb+3ast, A.Brocal 16+1reb+1ast, J.Sandrini 13+7reb+5ast, J.Merchant 10+2reb+1ast, A.Lugli 8+15reb+4ast, P.Moya 6+2reb+1ast Racing Chivilcoy: E.De Pietro 15+3reb, C.Paredes 14+6reb+1ast, T.O'Garro 13+9reb+3ast, A.Barrales 11+7reb+6ast, D.Hurtt 7+2reb, O.Jose 4+4reb+2ast
Everything could happen in Colon at the game between two tied teams. Both sixth ranked La Union and 7th ranked Parque Sur had identical 5-8 record. This time La Union used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Concepcion de Urug. 75-66 on Friday night. La Union outrebounded Parque Sur 49-35 including a 41-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was a good game for American Trevon Young (198-95, college: Eckerd) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Forward Franco Benitez (199-95) contributed with 12 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four La Union players scored in double figures. American power forward Demondre Harvey (201-93, college: La-Monroe) answered with 17 points and 9 rebounds and swingman Elnes Bolling (193-91) added 16 points and 4 assists (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) in the effort for Parque Sur. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. La Union have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ciclista and C.Espanol P. Loser Parque Sur keeps the seventh position with nine games lost. Top scorers: La Union: T.Young 21+13reb+2ast, F.Bazani 13+3reb+2ast, F.Benitez 12+9reb, M.Gomez 12+2reb+1ast, M.Lambrisca 6+7reb+2ast, L.Silva 6+7reb+1ast Parque Sur: D.Harvey 17+9reb, E.Bolling 16+4reb+4ast, E.Martinez 9+6reb+1ast, P.Alderete 8+5reb, J.Baron 5+1reb, N.Gimenez 5+1ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with fourth ranked CA Platense's (8-6) home victory over 5th ranked Ciclista (6-8) in Florida 85-79 on Friday. Ciclista was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for power forward Alejandro Pappalardi (201-80) who led his team to a victory with 23 points. Point guard Pablo Bruna (185-87) contributed with 14 points and 9 assists for the winners. Four CA Platense players scored in double figures. American forward Corbin Jackson (198-92, college: Florida Tech) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks and Maximiliano Rios (182-81) added 11 points and 10 assists in the effort for Ciclista. CA Platense moved-up to second place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Ciclista dropped to the fourth position with eight games lost. Top scorers: Platense: A.Pappalardi 23+3reb, P.Bruna 14+3reb+9ast, C.Blossom 12+5reb+2ast, F.Pais 11+3reb+1ast, L.Goldenberg 9+9reb+1ast, S.Uranga 7+6reb+2ast CICLISTA: C.Jackson 22+13reb+2ast, T.Franchela 14+1reb+1ast, M.Rios 11+1reb+10ast, M.Cairo 8+3reb+2ast, M.Tamburini 7+1reb+1ast, F.Giarrafa 6+6reb
Not a big story in a game when 8th ranked Gimnasia LP (3-11) lost on the road to first ranked Rocamora (11-3) 75-71 on Friday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. It was a good game for guard Mauro Araujo (180-94) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Point guard Facundo Gago (177-96) contributed with 19 points and 5 assists for the winners. American forward DelVin Dickerson (198-93, college: N.C.Central) answered with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Nicolas Remolina (180-98) added 15 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) in the effort for Gimnasia LP. Gimnasia LP's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Rocamora have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-3 record, which they share with Barrio Parque and San Isidro. Gimnasia LP lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 11 games lost. Top scorers: Rocamora: F.Gago 19+3reb+5ast, M.Olocco 18+6reb, M.Araujo 18+5reb+6ast, A.Paparini 9+5reb+3ast, A.Cook 4+4reb+1ast, G.Exequiel 3+5reb+4ast Gimnasia LP: D.Dickerson 20+11reb+1ast, N.Remolina 15+3reb+3ast, M.Cuello 10+5reb+2ast, A.Arca 9+6reb, A.Zuvich 6+8reb, M.Sesto 6+2reb+2ast
A very close game took place in Plaza Huincul between Petrolero and C.Espanol P.. Sixth ranked Petrolero (5-8) got a very close home victory over 4th placed C.Espanol P. (6-8). Petrolero managed to escape with a 1-point win 75-74 on Thursday evening. American John-A Thomas (198-82, college: Columbus St.) nailed 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and guard Esteban Cantarutti (185-88) accounted for 15 points and 4 assists. American forward Howard Wilkerson (198-84, college: Wofford) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Agustin Perez (192-99) added 23 points respectively for C.Espanol P. in the defeat. Four C.Espanol P. players scored in double figures. C.Espanol P.'s coach Mauricio Santangelo rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Petrolero moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Progreso Roca. C.Espanol P. lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with eight games lost. They share it with Ciclista and La Union. Top scorers: Petrolero: J.A. Thomas 21+8reb+1ast, L.Catelotti 15+8reb, E.Cantarutti 15+4reb+4ast, S.Frola 6+1reb+2ast, X.Carreras 6+8reb+2ast, A.Jure 6+3reb+7ast C.Espanol P.: A.Perez 23+4reb, H.Wilkerson 17+14reb+4ast, V.Burgos 11+4reb+1ast, F.Gonzalez 10+1reb+3ast, M.Sepulveda 7+10reb+2ast, A.Llanan 3+1reb
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Atenas (7-7) against sixth ranked Progreso (5-8) on Thursday night. Visiting Atenas was defeated by Progreso in General Roca 76-61. The best player for the winners was swingman Javier Ledesma (189-81) who scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Swingman Gustavo Maranguello (191-83) chipped in 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Progreso players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was Nigerian-American power forward Lotanna Nwogbo (203-93, college: Longwood) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 14 rebounds and Joaquin Gamazo (198-91) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Progreso have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Petrolero. Atenas lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with seven games lost. Top scorers: Progreso Roca: J.Ledesma 23+6reb+2ast, G.Maranguello 17+7reb+4ast, A.Maretto 12+2reb+1ast, F.Brizuela 12+3reb, R.Acuna 6+6reb, F.Vieta 6+6reb+5ast Atenas: L.Nwogbo 21+14reb, J.Gamazo 13+7reb+1ast, A.Pau 9+3reb+2ast, S.Ibarra 5+2reb, J.Laterza 5+2reb+1ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 4
Everything went according to plan when third ranked Union SF (9-5) defeated 6th ranked Echague (4-10) in Parana 83-76 on Friday. Union SF made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game. Echague was plagued by 31 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for power forward Alejandro Zilli (201-82) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Emiliano Correa (188-91) contributed with 18 points for the winners. Four Union SF players scored in double figures. Pablo Osores (194-86) answered with 22 points and point guard Facundo Toia (179-94) added 16 points in the effort for Echague. Echague's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Union SF moved-up to second place, which they share with Estudiantes O. Loser Echague dropped to the seventh position with ten games lost. Top scorers: Union SF: A.Zilli 24+8reb+1ast, E.Correa 18+4reb+3ast, P.Rodriguez 18+4reb+2ast, G.Marozzi 17+6reb+2ast, J.Godoy 4+2reb+2ast, M.Borsatti 2+2ast Echague: P.Osores 22+4reb, F.Toia 16+1reb+1ast, T.Jones 12+4reb, A.Knecht 7+1ast, L.Arik 5+1reb+2ast, F.Barroso 4+6reb+2ast
There was no surprise when 4th placed Deportivo Norte (7-7) lost to second ranked San Isidro (11-3) in Armstrong 80-84 on Friday. Deportivo Norte was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for point guard Juan-Ignacio Rodriguez-Suppi (178-91) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 4 assists. Swingman Rodrigo Sanchez (200-89) contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Point guard Rodrigo Gallegos (180-91) answered with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Lautaro Fraga (184-92) added 20 points and 4 assists in the effort for Deportivo Norte. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. San Isidro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Barrio Parque and Rocamora. Loser Deportivo Norte dropped to the third place with seven games lost. Top scorers: SAN ISIDRO: J.Ignacio Rodriguez Suppi 22+3reb+4ast, R.Sanchez 22+6reb+1ast, M.Corzo 13+3reb+1ast, G.Sciutto 10+2reb, H.Feder Ponce 6+2reb+1ast, S.Luduena 5+2reb Deportivo Norte: L.Fraga 20+2reb+4ast, R.Gallegos 20+9reb+6ast, M.Jones 14+11reb, J.Torresi 12+4reb+1ast, M.Luchi 8+4reb+1ast, V.Garello 3+6reb
No shocking result in a game when first ranked Barrio Parque (11-3) beat 5th ranked Ameghino (7-7) in Villa Maria 88-81 on Friday. It was a good game for naturalized Italian Juan Kelly (190-88) who led his team to a victory with 27 points and 4 assists. Center Emiliano Rossi (200-88) contributed with 14 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. American power forward Willie Readus (201-92, college: Delta St.) answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Juan-Luis Abeiro (195-88) added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Ameghino. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ameghino's coach Pablo Castro tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Barrio Parque have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 11-3 record, which they share with Rocamora and San Isidro. Loser Ameghino dropped to the third position with seven games lost. Top scorers: Barrio Parque: J.Kelly 27+1reb+4ast, E.Rossi 14+5reb+2ast, L.Guerra 12+4reb+2ast, G.Mikulas 12+5reb+1ast, J.Chiera 9+1reb+1ast, L.Rivata 7+7reb+1ast AMEGHINO: M.Gaynor 17+4reb+1ast, W.Readus 15+9reb+2ast, J.Luis Abeiro 14+9reb+3ast, F.J 13+2reb+1ast, C.Zenclussen 6+1reb+1ast, E.Simondi 5+1reb+1ast
The game between closely ranked teams ended with second-best Rivadavia M.'s (8-6) home loss to first ranked Deportivo Viedma (10-4) 53-59 on Thursday. It was a good game for Lucas Gonzalez (198-94) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds. Matias Eidintas (185-95) contributed with 14 points for the winners. Deportivo Viedma's coach Jose Luis Pisani used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Cristen Wilson (193-96, college: Lewis) answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds and Matias Bernardini (190-94) added 18 points in the effort for Rivadavia M.Deportivo Viedma have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 10-4 record. Rivadavia M. lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with six games lost. Top scorers: Deportivo Viedma: M.Eidintas 14+1reb, L.Gonzalez 11+11reb, A.Carvalho 11+1reb, K.Sheard 9+4reb+1ast, S.Mignani 7, F.Centeno 4+8reb Rivadavia M.: C.Wilson 19+8reb, M.Bernardini 18+4reb+3ast, F.Lazcano 6+6reb, A.Trejo 5+11reb+2ast, F.Grenni 4+3reb+7ast, G.Francese 1+1reb+1ast
Very predictable result when second ranked San Isidro (11-3) rolled over 8th ranked Sportivo America (2-11) in San Francisco 95-61 on Wednesday. San Isidro dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Sportivo America's 38. San Isidro forced 22 Sportivo America turnovers and outrebounded them 45-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was a good game for forward Mauricio Corzo (195-95) who led his team to a victory with 24 points and 7 rebounds. Center Santiago Gonzalez (203-83) contributed with 15 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Five San Isidro players scored in double figures. Guard Alejo Crotti (182-92) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Venezuelan forward Kelvin Caraballo (195-88) added 6 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Sportivo America. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. San Isidro have a solid series of three victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Barrio Parque and Rocamora. Sportivo America lost seventh consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eighth place with 11 games lost. Top scorers: San Isidro: M.Corzo 24+7reb+2ast, S.Gonzalez 15+8reb+1ast, R.Sanchez 13+5reb+3ast, J.Ignacio Rodriguez Suppi 11+2reb+4ast, J.Cambronne 10+12reb+2ast, H.Feder Ponce 8+4reb+2ast Sportivo America: A.Crotti 18+10reb+3ast, G.Hospital 10+4reb+3ast, M.Julian 7+1reb+1ast, D.Nicolas 7+1reb+2ast, S.Morgan 6+2reb, K.Caraballo 6+10reb+4ast
Luis Scola's double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Argentinians playing currently abroad: - 5 days ago
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Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Argentinians who are currently playing abroad. This week's number one is an experienced international power forward Luis Scola (206-80). He could not help Sharks (11-6) in their last game. Despite Scola's very good performance Sharks were crushed 138-101 on the road by the leading Guandong Tigers.
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LUIS SCOLA
Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Argentinians who are currently playing abroad.
#1. This week's number one is an experienced international power forward Luis Scola (206-80, currently plays in China). He could not help Sharks (11-6) in their last game. Despite Scola's very good performance Sharks were crushed 138-101 on the road by the leading Guandong Tigers.
He had a double-double by scoring 34 points and getting 11 rebounds in 30 minutes on the court.
It was Sharks' first loss after four consecutive victories.
Scola has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 20.4ppg, 9.5rpg, 2.6apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 56.5%(121-214), 3FGP: 32.0% and FT: 68.7% in 17 games he played so far.
Scola has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Spanish.
He is currently a member of the Argentinian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international guard Nicolas Laprovittola (190-90, currently plays in Spain). Laprovittola led Joventut to a victory over the fourth-ranked Unicaja Malaga (8-3) 93-86 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Saturday night.
He was MVP of the game. Laprovittola scored 28 points (!!!) and added 9 assists in 34 minutes.
Divina Seguros Juventut Badalona (5-5) is placed ninth in the Liga Endesa.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Laprovittola has very impressive stats this year: 15.7ppg, 2.0rpg, 7.8apg, 2FGP: 45.6%, 3FGP: 38.9% and FT: 79.2% in 10 games.
He is in the roster of the Argentinian senior national team.
#3. The Argentinian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international point guard Facundo Campazzo (181-91, currently plays in Euroleague). Campazzo contributed to a 2-point Real Madrid's victory against the closely-ranked Anadolu Efes (8-3) 84-82 in the Euroleague in Friday night's game.
He scored 9 points.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Real Madrid (9-2) is placed third in the Euroleague.
There are only four games left until the end of the Euroleague Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Campazzo has relatively good stats this season: 10.5ppg, 2.2rpg, 4.7apg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 46.9%, 3FGP: 43.2% and FT: 90.6%(29-32).
He is also a member of the Argentinian senior national team.
#4. Forward Gabriel Deck (199-95, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Facundo Campazzo. But that was another game of his team in Spanish Liga Endesa which we would like to mention.
Deck contributed to an easy victory against the 16th-ranked Gran Canaria (3-8) crushing them 87-63.
He scored 8 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in only 13 minutes.
Real Madrid (9-2) is placed third in the Liga Endesa.
This year Deck's overall stats are: 7.6ppg, 3.6rpg and 1.6apg in 11 games.
He is also Argentinian national team player.
#5. International point guard Franco Balbi (185-89, currently plays in Brazil) contributed to an easy victory against the sixth-ranked Botafogo F.R. (6-6) crushing them 102-73 in a derby game in the Brazilian NBB in Friday night's game.
He scored 7 points, made 10 passes and 3 steals in 20 minutes.
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (8-2) is placed second in the NBB.
It's Balbi's first season with the team.
This year Balbi's total stats are: 7.1ppg, 3.6rpg, 5.6apg and 1.4spg in 12 games.
He plays currently for the Argentinian national team.
#6. Forward Nicolas Brussino (202-93, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help CB Canarias in their game against FC Barcelona (10-1) in the Spanish Liga Endesa.
Brussino scored 8 points.
CB Canarias was defeated 77-73 in Barcelona by the leading FC Barcelona.
It was CB Canarias' third consecutive loss in a row.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
Brussino has averaged so far 4.5ppg and 1.5rpg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Argentinian National Team roster.
#7. International center Marcos Delia (211-92, agency: Best of You Sports, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an UCAM Murcia's victory against the league outsider Gipuzkoa (2-9) 81-67 in the Spanish Liga Endesa on Saturday night.
Delia scored 10 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 20 minutes.
Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (4-6) is placed 12th in the Liga Endesa.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
Delia has averaged so far 6.6ppg and 3.9rpg in 10 games.
He is also Argentinian national team player.
#8. Guard Luca Vildoza (190-95, currently plays in Euroleague) contributed to Baskonia's surprising victory against the second-ranked CSKA (9-2) 76-73 in the Euroleague in Friday night's game.
Vildoza scored 6 points and added 5 assists.
Kirolbet Baskonia Vitoria (4-7) is placed 12th in the Euroleague.
Vildoza has averaged so far 6.5ppg, 1.6rpg and 2.8apg.
He plays currently for the Argentinian national team.
#9. Former international guard Juan Fernandez (193-90, college: Temple, currently plays in Italy) was not able to secure a victory for Alma TR (4-5) in their last game. Despite Fernandez's good performance Alma TR lost 78-87 in Cremona to the much higher-ranked (#3) Vanoli.
He was the second best scorer with 12 points. Fernandez also added made 4 passes and 3 steals in 25 minutes.
Fernandez has averaged so far 9.9ppg, 1.8rpg, 3.7apg and 1.3spg in nine games.
He used to play for the Argentinian national team
four years ago.
#10. Small forward Carlos Delfino (198-82, currently plays in Italy) was the major contributor in a 2-point Fiat TO's victory against the league outsider Dolomiti En. TR (2-7) 86-84 in the Italian Serie A on Saturday night.
Delfino scored 15 points and added 3 assists.
Fiat Torino (3-6) is placed 12th in the Serie A.
They ended the series of five consecutive loses.
Delfino has averaged so far 6.4ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.3apg.
He is a former international player as two years ago he still played for the Argentinian senior national team.
#11. International point guard Lucio Redivo (183-94, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Leche Rio Breogan (2-8) in their last game. Despite Redivo's good performance Leche Rio Breogan was crushed 100-78 in Vitoria by the much higher-ranked (#10) Baskonia.
He scored 10 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 33 minutes.
This year Redivo has relatively solid stats: 11.6ppg, 2.5rpg and 2.1apg in 10 games.
He plays currently for the Argentinian national team.
#12. Former U18 international shooting guard Enzo Ruiz (193-88, currently plays in Brazil) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Paulistano crushing them 85-64 in the Brazilian NBB in Thursday night's game.
Ruiz scored 6 points.
Ruiz has reliable stats this season: 11.8ppg, 4.7rpg and 2.6apg.
He used to play for the Argentinian U18 national team
back in 2006.
#13. Former international point guard Juan Pablo Cantero (184-82, currently plays in Portugal) managed to help Sport Lisboa Benfica in a victory against the league outsider Galitos-Barreiro crushing them 111-70 in the Portuguese LPB in Saturday night's game.
Cantero scored 5 points and added 5 assists in 19 minutes.
Cantero's stats this year are: 12.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 3.2apg and 1.6spg in 10 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian national team
eight years ago.
#14. Former international shooting guard Federico Van Lacke (191-80, currently plays in Spain) faced previously mentioned Marcos Delia in the Spanish Liga Endesa last game.
Van Lacke couldn't help Gipuzkoa in their game against UCAM Murcia.
He scored 9 points in 19 minutes.
His team lost 67-81.
Van Lacke has averaged so far 4.8ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.4apg in 11 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian national team
back in 2013.
#15. U17 international small forward Leandro Bolmaro (198-0, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help one of league's weakest teams Barca II (3-9) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his good performance Barca II was crushed 88-65 in Coruna by the higher-ranked Leyma Basquet (#16).
Bolmaro was the second best scorer with 10 points. He also added 3 passes.
Bolmaro has averaged so far 9.9ppg, 3.7rpg, 2.5apg and 1.8spg.
He used to play for the Argentinian U17 national team
last year.
The list of other players, who all have Argentinian passport but never been selected to any of Argentinian national teams:
#1.Ariel Filloy (189-PG-87, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Italy) led Sidigas AV to a 1-point victory against the closely-ranked VL Pesaro (4-5) 82-81 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday.
Filloy scored 11 points, had 6 rebounds and dished 6 assists.
Sidigas Avellino (6-3) is placed fifth in the Serie A.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Filloy's overall stats this year are: 7.1ppg, 4.2rpg and 3.8apg.
He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
#2.Fabian Sahdi (186-PG-89, currently plays in Brazil) was the major contributor in a 2-point Sao Jose's victory against the tenth-ranked Joinville (4-7) 102-100 in the Brazilian NBB on Saturday night.
Sahdi recorded 18 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
Sao Jose dos Campos (4-6) is placed third in the NBB.
This season Sahdi has relatively solid stats: 11.5ppg, 3.3rpg, 7.4apg and 1.2spg.
#3.Brian Savoy (186-G-92, currently plays in Switzerland) could not help Neuchatel (7-3) in their last game. Despite Savoy's very good performance Neuchatel was edged 92-90 on the road by the lower-ranked (#6) Lakers.
He was the top scorer with 19 points. Savoy also added 7 rebounds and 3 assists in 38 minutes.
Savoy is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his sixth year in Neuchatel's roster.
This season he has relatively solid stats: 14.2ppg, 3.1rpg and 4.8apg in 10 games he played so far.
Savoy is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Swiss.
#4. Experienced Albano Chiarastella (199-F-85, agency: Octagon Europe, currently plays in Italy) contributed to a Eurotrend BI's victory against the 14th-ranked Bertram TRT (3-8) 85-73 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) last Sunday.
He scored 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Eurotrend Biella (5-5) is placed tenth in West group.
Chiarastella has averaged so far 3.0ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.2apg.
He has both Argentinian and Italian nationalities.
#5.Marcelo Dip (205-C-84, agency: Players Group, currently plays in Italy) helped Deco edge the eighth-ranked Cuore Napoli (5-6) 78-76 in the Italian Serie B (third division) last Sunday.
Dip recorded 9 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks in 37 minutes.
Deco Caserta (10-1) is placed first in Group D.
It was his team's ninth consecutive victory in a row.
Dip's stats this year are: 11.3ppg, 8.2rpg and 2.3apg in 10 games.
He also holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.
#6.Bernardo Musso (193-G-86, also represented by Interperformances, currently plays in Italy) led Novipiu Casale to a victory against the 15th-ranked FCL Contract LG 88-84 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) on Sunday night.
Musso recorded 16 points and added 3 passes.
Musso's stats this season are: 12.9ppg, 4.1rpg, 3.2apg and 1.6spg.
Similarly like Dip and Chiarastella above he has Argentinian and Italian nationalities.
#7.Emiliano Paparella (184-PG-83, another player represented by Players Group, currently plays in Italy) helped Fabriano edge the 11th-ranked Ancona Luciana 72-70 in the Italian Serie B (third division) last Sunday.
Paparella recorded 16 points, 5 assists and 3 steals.
Paparella's stats this season are: 12.2ppg, 3.3rpg, 3.6apg and 1.4spg.
Similarly like three previous players above, he holds both Argentinian and Italian passports.
#8.Agustin Fabi (199-F/G-91, currently plays in Italy) led Benacquista LT to a 3-point victory over the 15th-ranked FCL Contract LG 84-81 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) in Saturday night's game.
Fabi was the best player in that game. He scored 28 points (!!!) and added 3 assists.
Fabi has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 18.3ppg, 3.3rpg and 4.0apg.
Fabi has dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
#9.Franco Migliori (200-F/G-82, currently plays in Italy) led Montecatiniterme to a victory over the 14th-ranked USE Basket 79-75 in the Italian Serie B (third division) last Sunday.
He was the best player in that game. Migliori had a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 13 rebounds. He also added 3 assists in 37 minutes.
Migliori has very impressive stats this year: 20.1ppg, 6.5rpg, 1.1apg and 1.1spg in eight games.
Similarly like five previous players above, he holds both Argentinian and Italian passports.
#10.Enzo Damian Cena (200-F/C-92, currently plays in Italy) helped Olimpia Matera win their game against the 13th-ranked Pozzuoli 67-56 in the Italian Serie B (third division) on Sunday night.
Cena recorded 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
This season Cena has very high stats. He averages: 15.8ppg, 7.3rpg, 2.0apg and 1.4spg.
Cena has Argentinian and Italian nationalities.
Hapoel Ramat Gan Givataim adds Harris to their roster, ex Regatas C. - 5 days ago
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ALEX HARRIS Hapoel Ramat Gan Givataim (National League) added to their roster 32-year old American guard Alex Harris (196-86). He played last season at Regatas Corrientes in Argentinian La Liga. In 35 games he recorded 9.3ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.5apg. Harris helped them to make it to the Supercup final. He also played 7 games in Liga Americas where he averaged 9.7ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.3apg and 1.0spg. Harris contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. The list of the past achievements is qu... [read more]
ALEX HARRIS
Hapoel Ramat Gan Givataim (National League) added to their roster 32-year old American guard Alex Harris (196-86). He played last season at Regatas Corrientes in Argentinian La Liga. In 35 games he recorded 9.3ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.5apg. Harris helped them to make it to the Supercup final. He also played 7 games in Liga Americas where he averaged 9.7ppg, 3.6rpg, 1.3apg and 1.0spg. Harris contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team won Cyprus Supercup in 2017. Harris was selected to Cyprus League All-Star Game in 2017. He is quite experienced player. Harris has played also professionally in Germany (EnBW Ludwigsburg, Walter Tigers and Eisbaeren Bremerhaven), Greece (Aiolos Trikallon and Doxa Lefkadas), Italy (Happy Casa Brindisi), Poland (PGE Turow and Czarni) and Cyprus (AEK Larnaca).
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