#1. This week's number one is an international point guard Facundo Campazzo (181-91, currently plays in Spain). He could not help Real Madrid (15-5) in their last game. Despite Campazzo's very good performance Real Madrid was edged 103-102 on the road by the lower-ranked (#4) Unicaja Malaga.
He had a double-double by scoring 17 points and making 11 passes. Campazzo also added 5 rebounds (made all of his five free throws) in 34 minutes on the court.
This year Campazzo averages: 9.1ppg, 2.6rpg, 5.4apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 40.3%, 3FGP: 31.0% and FT: 89.5% in 17 games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the Argentinian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an international guard Luca Vildoza (190-95, currently plays in Spain). Vildoza was the major contributor in Baskonia's victory against the 16th-ranked Gran Canaria (6-14) 101-83 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Sunday.
He recorded 22 points, 3 assists and 4 steals (made all of his seven free throws).
Kirolbet Baskonia Vitoria (14-6) is placed third in the Liga Endesa.
Vildoza's overall stats this season are: 8.4ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.1apg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 54.3%, 3FGP: 39.4% and FT: 82.1%.
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 Franco Balbi (185-89, currently plays in Brazil). Balbi led Flamengo to a victory over the closely-ranked Vivo/Franca (14-3) 79-74 in the Brazilian NBB in Tuesday night's game.
He was MVP of the game. Balbi scored 16 points, made 6 passes and 3 steals.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (8-2) is placed second in the NBB.
It's Balbi's first season with the team.
He has relatively good stats this year: 10.7ppg, 4.0rpg, 6.0apg, 1.8spg, 3FGP: 34.3%.
Balbi is also a member of the Argentinian senior national team.
#4. Guard Nicolas Laprovittola (190-90, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help Joventut (11-8) in their last game. Despite his very good performance Joventut lost 89-102 on the opponent's court to the lower-ranked (#9) Andorra.
Laprovittola had a double-double by scoring 19 points and making 10 passes in 33 minutes.
Laprovittola has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 15.8ppg, 2.2rpg and 6.6apg in 18 games.
Laprovittola is also Argentinian national team player.
#5. International forward Nicolas Brussino (202-93, currently plays in Basketball Champions League) contributed to an CB Canarias' victory against the fourth-ranked PAOK (8-6) 85-77 in the Basketball Champions League on Tuesday night.
He scored 11 points.
Iberostar Tenerife CB Canarias (12-2) is placed first in group B.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only two games left until the end of the Basketball Champions League Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Brussino's overall stats this season are: 9.1ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.4apg.
He plays currently for the Argentinian national team.
#6. Center Marcos Delia (211-92, agency: Best of You Sports, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nicolas Laprovittola and both played together in the last Spanish Liga Endesa game.
Delia was not able to secure a victory for Joventut (11-8) in their last game. Despite his good performance Joventut lost 89-102 on the opponent's court to the lower-ranked (#9) Andorra.
Delia was the second best scorer with 13 points in 20 minutes.
This year Delia's overall stats are: 7.0ppg and 2.0rpg in four games.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Argentinian National Team roster.
#7. Former international guard Juan Fernandez (193-90, college: Temple, currently plays in Italy) contributed to an Alma TR's victory against the 12th-ranked Germani BR (8-11) 85-77 in the Italian Serie A on Sunday night.
Fernandez scored 12 points.
Alma-Agenzia Per Il Lavoro Trieste (9-10) is placed eighth in the Serie A.
This season Fernandez has relatively solid stats: 10.6ppg, 1.7rpg, 3.0apg and 1.1spg.
He used to play for the Argentinian national team
five years ago.
#8. Guard Cristian Cortes (185-90, also represented by Best of You Sports, currently plays in Mexico) couldn't help Fuerza Regia (29-8) in their game against Lenadores (23-14) in the Mexican LNBP (second division).
Cortes scored 6 points in 18 minutes.
The first-placed Fuerza Regia (29-8) was edged 82-79 by the lower-ranked (#3) Lenadores in the North group.
They ended the series of thirteen consecutive victories.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
This year Cortes' total stats are: 6.0ppg, 2.0rpg and 2.6apg in 22 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian U19 national team
back in 2009.
#9. An experienced former international shooting guard Federico Van Lacke (191-80, currently plays in Spain) contributed to Gipuzkoa's victory against the closely-ranked Gran Canaria (6-14) 90-85 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game.
Van Lacke scored 7 points, made 4 passes and 3 steals.
Delteco Gipuzkoa BC San Sebastian (4-16) closes the standings in the Liga Endesa.
But the situation may improve as they ended a series of ten consecutive loses.
Van Lacke has averaged so far 5.5ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.7apg.
He used to play for the Argentinian national team
six years ago.
#10. Center Daniel Amigo (208-95, college: Denver, currently plays in Hungary) couldn't help DEAC (4-4) in their game against Falco-Vulcano (12-7) in the Hungarian A Division.
Amigo recorded 6 points in 24 minutes.
DEAC lost 96-103 in Szombathely to the higher-ranked (#4) Falco-Vulcano.
Amigo has averaged so far 10.0ppg, 5.8rpg and 1.1apg in 18 games.
He is a naturalized American.
Amigo is a former international player as two years ago he still played for the Argentinian senior national team.
Strangely he has never played in Argentina.
#11. International point guard Lucio Redivo (183-94, currently plays in Spain) managed to help Cafes Candelas Breogan Lugo to win against one of league's weakest teams UCAM Murcia 77-73 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game.
Redivo scored only 2 points.
Redivo has reliable stats this season: 11.6ppg, 1.9rpg and 2.6apg.
He plays currently for the Argentinian national team.
#12. Former international forward Fabricio Vay (207-86, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Austria) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Deutsch-Wagram crushing them 83-52 in the Austrian 2.Bundesliga (second division) on Sunday night.
Vay scored 22 points, had 7 boards, dished 6 assists and stole 4 balls in 28 minutes.
Vay has very impressive stats this year: 25.1ppg, 10.3rpg, 4.7apg and 1.4spg in 16 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian national team
back in 2009.
#13. Former U16 international small forward Juan Manuel Caceres (200-84, another player represented by Interperformances, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Lecco in their game against Padova in the Italian Serie B (third division).
Caceres scored only 4 points in 24 minutes.
His team was edged 75-74.
Caceres has averaged so far 8.8ppg, 4.5rpg and 1.6apg in 19 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian U16 national team
seventeen years ago.
#14. Former U17 international guard Facundo Arens (193-97, currently plays in NCAA2) contributed to an easy victory against the Bloomsburg St. crushing them 99-77 in the NCAA2 on Wednesday night.
Arens recorded 7 points in 21 minutes.
Arens has averaged so far 6.4ppg, 2.9rpg and 1.8apg in 23 games.
He used to play for the Argentinian U17 national team
back in 2014.
#15. U21 international point guard Lautaro Lopez (188-99, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Baskonia in their game against Gijon in the Spanish LEB Silver (third division). Despite his good performance on Saturday night Lopez scored 10 points, had 4 boards, passed 6 assists and added 4 steals.
Lopez averaged so far 10.1ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.4apg and 1.6spg.
He is also in the roster of the Argentinian U21 national team.
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) could not help Sidigas AV (12-7) in their last game. Despite Filloy's very good performance Sidigas AV was crushed 88-66 on the road by the lower-ranked (#7) Virtus Bologna.
He was the second best scorer with 18 points. Filloy also added 6 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 27 minutes.
It was Sidigas AV's third consecutive loss in a row.
This year Filloy's overall stats are: 9.6ppg, 4.6rpg, 4.2apg and 1.2spg in 18 games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
#2. Experienced Andres Forray (187-PG-86, currently plays in Italy) was the major contributor in a Dolomiti En. TR's surprising victory against the second-ranked Umana Venezia (13-6) 81-77 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday.
Forray recorded 13 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Dolomiti Energia Trento (9-10) is placed 11th in the Serie A.
Forray has been at the team for eight years.
His total stats this season are: 6.4ppg, 1.6rpg and 1.9apg.
Forray is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.
#3.Bruno Cerella (194-G/F-86, agency: Players Group, currently plays in Basketball Champions League) managed to help Umana Reyer Venezia in a victory against the seventh-ranked Fribourg (3-11) 72-62 in the Basketball Champions League on Tuesday night.
He scored 5 points in 18 minutes.
Umana Reyer Venezia (10-4) is placed second in group B.
There are only two games left until the end of the Basketball Champions League Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
This year Cerella averages only 3.0ppg in nine games.
Similarly like Forray and Filloy above he has both Argentinian and Italian nationalities.
#4.Fabian Sahdi (186-PG-89, currently plays in Brazil) was not able to help Sao Jose in their game against Pinheiros (16-3) in the Brazilian NBB.
Sahdi scored 8 points, made 6 passes and 3 steals.
Sao Jose was badly defeated 83-67 at home by the leading Pinheiros.
This season Sahdi has relatively solid stats: 11.2ppg, 3.4rpg, 7.7apg and 1.6spg.
#5.Ariel Eslava (201-F/C-79, currently plays in Liga Americas) contributed to Guaros' victory against the closely-ranked Leones (0-3) 83-79 in the Liga Americas last Saturday.
He scored 9 points in 20 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Guaros de Lara (3-0) is placed first in the Liga Americas.
So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season.
The Regular Season already ended in the Liga Americas.
This year Eslava averages only 4.5ppg in two games.
He also holds two passports: Spanish and Argentinian.
#6.Juan Bergel (190-SG-89, currently plays in Israel) led Maccabi Haifa to a victory against the ninth-ranked H.Haifa 90-78 in a derby game in the Israeli National League (second division) in Wednesday night's game.
Bergel scored 17 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 34 minutes.
This year Bergel's total stats are: 5.4ppg and 1.6rpg in 16 games.
He has dual citizenship: Argentinian and Israeli.
#7.Albano Chiarastella (199-F-85, agency: Octagon Europe, currently plays in Italy) contributed to a Eurotrend BI's victory against the 15th-ranked FCL Contract LG 78-74 in the Italian Serie A2 (second division) last Sunday.
Chiarastella scored only 4 points and grabbed 8 rebounds.
Chiarastella's total stats this season are: 4.3ppg, 6.1rpg and 1.9apg.
He holds both Argentinian and Italian passports.
#8.Nicolas Ferreyra (185-PG-85, currently plays in Chile) helped Deportivo Valdivia win their game against the fourth-ranked Puente Alto 88-81 in the Chilean Liga Nacional last Sunday.
Ferreyra recorded 11 points and added 6 passes (made all of his five free throws) in 34 minutes.
Ferreyra has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 16.5ppg, 2.8rpg and 6.5apg in 26 games.
#9.Juan Martin Cardenas (91, currently plays in Chile) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nicolas Ferreyra. But that was another game of his team in Chilean Liga Nacional which we would like to mention.
Cardenas helped Deportivo Valdivia win their game against the sixth-ranked Universidad Catolica crushing them 85-59.
He scored 11 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Cardenas has averaged so far 3.0ppg and 1.5apg.
#10.Marcelo Dip (205-C-84, also represented by Players Group, currently plays in Italy) helped Deco win their game against the seventh-ranked Roma S.Azzurra 64-60 in the Italian Serie B (third division) in Sunday night's game.
He scored 7 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 18 minutes.
Dip has reliable stats this year: 10.2ppg, 7.2rpg and 2.1apg in 18 games.
He has dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.
Tintorelli's 27 points give him Player of the Week award - 1 day ago
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DAMIAN TINTORELLI
37-year old center Damian Tintorelli (204-C-81) had a great game in the last round for Penarol and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 29.
He had the game-high 27 points adding three rebounds for Penarol in his team's victory, helping them to beat Atenas (#20, 8-21) 101-94. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Penarol maintains the 16th position in Argentinian league. Pen... [read more]
DAMIAN TINTORELLI
37-year old center Damian Tintorelli (204-C-81) had a great game in the last round for Penarol and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 29. He had the game-high 27 points adding three rebounds for Penarol in his team's victory, helping them to beat Atenas (#20, 8-21) 101-94. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on top of the standings. Penarol maintains the 16th position in Argentinian league. Penarol is rather a weak team placed in lower part in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 10-20 record. Tintorelli turned to be Penarol's top player in his first season with the team. Damian Tintorelli averages this season 13.6ppg and 7.2rpg.
Second best performed player last round was Nicolas Romano (200-PF-87) of Atenas. He is former international forward in his second season at Atenas. In the last game Romano recorded impressive 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Bad luck as Atenas lost that game 94-101 to the higher-ranked Penarol (#16, 10-20). The game was between two teams which are definitely not main contenders for the title. Atenas is still at the dead bottom 20th position. 21 lost games are too many comparing to just eight victories Atenas managed to get this year. Romano is well-known at Atenas and he already established his position as one of the team's leaders.
Third place about best performers goes to forward Luis Santos (203-F-94) of Olimpico LB (#13). Santos scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Despite Santos' great performance Olimpico LB lost 69-78 to the higher-ranked Gimnasia (#2, 19-12). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. The chances of Olimpico LB ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 17 games, recording just thirteen victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Santos could help Olimpico LB to bring them higher in the standings. Santos has a very solid season. In 26 games in Argentina he scored 5.8ppg.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Eloy Vargas (211-C-88) of Gimnasia - 16 points and 12 rebounds 5. John Flowers (200-F-89) of La Union - 16 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists 6. Eric Anderson (204-F/C-93) of Obras Basket - 19 points and 8 rebounds 7. Sebastian Orresta (188-PG-93) of Ferro - 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Leron Black (201-F-96) of Argentino - 19 points and 10 rebounds 9. Gelvis Solano (185-G-94) of Olimpico LB - 17 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists 10. Marco Giordano (183-PG) of Regatas C. - 16 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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La Liga Round 29: Obras Basket loses to Argentino - 2 days ago
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The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The game between third ranked Obras Basket (18-11) and twentieth ranked Argentino (9-22) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Obras Basket was defeated by Argentino in a tough game in Junin 67-7... [read more]
The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The game between third ranked Obras Basket (18-11) and twentieth ranked Argentino (9-22) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Obras Basket was defeated by Argentino in a tough game in Junin 67-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Obras Basket. American forward Leron Black (201-96, college: Illinois) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import center Arkeem Joseph (206-94, college: Texas A&M Int.) contributed with 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Eric Anderson (204-93, college: New Haven, agency: Duran International) answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Obras Basket. Obras Basket's coach Gregorio Martinez rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Argentino moved-up to nineteenth place. Obras Basket at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. Argentino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obras Basket will play on the road against Bahia Basket (#15) in Bahia Blanca and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a home loss of second ranked Regatas Corrientes (19-12) against fifth ranked Ferro (19-12) on Tuesday night. Host Regatas Corrientes was defeated by Ferro in a tough game in Corrientes 74-80. Point guard Sebastian Orresta (188-93) stepped up and scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Mauro Cosolito chipped in 17 points. The former international Paolo Quinteros (190-79) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds. Ferro moved-up to third place, which they share with Regatas C. Ferro will play against San Martin Corrientes (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Regatas Corrientes will play against Instituto (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. La Liga top team - San Lorenzo (23-3) added another victory to their record on Monday. This time they beat twelfth ranked La Union (14-16) in Almagra 82-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of La Union. Dar Tucker nailed 23 points for the winning side. San Lorenzo's coach Gonzalo Garcia used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. John Flowers came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds for La Union in the defeat. Defending champion maintains first place with 23-3 record. Loser La Union keeps the twelfth position with 16 games lost. San Lorenzo will meet Quimsa (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. La Union will play against Ferro (#3) and hope to secure a win. Seventeenth-ranked Quilmes MP (9-20) was very close to win a game against ninth ranked Comunicaciones (16-14) in Mercedes. Comunicaciones managed to secure only two-point victory 86-84. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was Selem Safar who scored 17 points and 6 assists. Comunicaciones maintains ninth place with 16-14 record. Quilmes MP lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 20 games lost. Comunicaciones' next round opponent will be Hispano Am. (#14) in Rio Gallegos which should be theoretically an easy game. Quilmes MP will play at home against Boca Juniors and hope to win that game. The game between sixth ranked Instituto (18-9) and 16th ranked Penarol (10-20) in Cordoba on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Instituto beat guests from Mar del Plata 74-62. Rodney Green orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points. Penarol's coach Leonardo Gutierrez tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Instituto moved-up to fifth place. Loser Penarol keeps the sixteenth position with 20 games lost. Instituto will face higher ranked Regatas Corrientes (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Penarol will play against Boca Juniors (#10) and hope to win that game.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 29: Penarol beat Atenas on the road 101-94. Gimnasia won against Olimpico LB on its own court 78-69. Libertad S. unfortunately lost to Instituto in Cordoba 78-82.
The game between third ranked Obras Basket (18-11) and twentieth ranked Argentino (9-22) was the most important one in the last round on Monday night. Obras Basket was defeated by Argentino in a tough game in Junin 67-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Obras Basket. American forward Leron Black (201-96, college: Illinois) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. His fellow American import center Arkeem Joseph (206-94, college: Texas A&M Int.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Eric Anderson (204-93, college: New Haven, agency: Duran International) answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds and point guard Fernando Zurbriggen (185-97) added 17 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Obras Basket. Obras Basket's coach Gregorio Martinez rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Argentino moved-up to nineteenth place. Obras Basket at the other side dropped to the sixth position with 11 games lost. Argentino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obras Basket will play on the road against Bahia Basket (#15) in Bahia Blanca and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: Argentino: L.Black 19+10reb+1ast, G.Mariani 16+2reb+4ast, A.Joseph 14+12reb, J.Cangelosi 9+7reb, G.Garcia 7+6reb+5ast, S.Egas 5 Obras Basket: E.Anderson 19+8reb, F.Zurbriggen 17+6reb+1ast, V.Juan-Pablo 9+2reb, P.Barral 8+1reb+3ast, P.Lockett 6+2reb, A.Zurbriggen 2+2reb
No shocking result in a game when sixteenth ranked Penarol (10-20) beat bottom-ranked Atenas (8-21) in Cordoba 101-94 on Tuesday. Penarol made 31-of-37 free shots (83.8 percent) during the game. Atenas was plagued by 32 personal fouls down the stretch. Naturalized Italian center Damian Tintorelli (204-81) orchestrated the victory by scoring 27 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). American guard Charles Hinkle (198-88, college: American) contributed with 22 points (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) for the winners. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. The former international Nicolas Romano (200-87) answered with 24 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals and point guard Franco Baralle (177-99) added 17 points in the effort for Atenas. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Penarol maintains sixteenth place with 10-20 record. Loser Atenas stay at the bottom position with 21 games lost. Penarol will face higher ranked Boca Juniors (#10) in Buenos Aires in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Atenas will play at home against Libertad Sunchales (#18) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Penarol: D.Tintorelli 27+3reb+1ast, C.Hinkle 22+1reb+2ast, J.Pablo Vaulet 12+7reb+2ast, K.Austin 11+5reb, J.Valinotti 9+2reb+3ast, A.Alloatti 6+2reb+1ast Atenas: N.Romano 24+5reb+4ast, F.Baralle 17+1reb+3ast, M.Chiarini 11+2ast, L.Williams 8+2reb, W.Herrmann 8+7reb, F.Martina 8+4reb
La Liga top team - San Lorenzo (23-3) added another victory to their record on Monday. This time they beat twelfth ranked La Union (14-16) in Almagra 82-75. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of La Union. San Lorenzo made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. San Lorenzo had a 35-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. American-Jordanian Dar Tucker (193-88, college: DePaul) nailed 23 points for the winning side and international Maximo Fjellerup (198-97) accounted for 9 points and 8 rebounds. San Lorenzo's coach Gonzalo Garcia used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American forward John Flowers (200-89, college: WVU, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and naturalized Spanish guard Jonathan Maldonado (188-90) added 20 points respectively for La Union in the defeat. Defending champion maintains first place with 23-3 record. Loser La Union keeps the twelfth position with 16 games lost. San Lorenzo will meet Quimsa (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. La Union will play against Ferro (#3) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers: San Lorenzo: D.Tucker 23+3reb, M.Mata 9+4reb+1ast, M.Fjellerup 9+8reb+2ast, D.Sims 8+5ast, J.Anthony 7+10reb, M.Calfani 7+5reb+1ast La Union: J.Maldonado 20+3reb+3ast, I.Alessio 17+3reb+1ast, J.Flowers 16+11reb+3ast, C.Williams 9+6reb+3ast, K.Wright 6+3reb, N.Zurschmitten 5+1reb+5ast
Seventeenth-ranked Quilmes MP (9-20) was very close to win a game against ninth ranked Comunicaciones (16-14) in Mercedes. Comunicaciones managed to secure only two-point victory 86-84. However their fans expected much easier game. The best player for the winners was the former international Selem Safar (190-87) who scored 17 points and 6 assists. American forward Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider) chipped in 20 points. Point guard Victor Fernandez (175-99) produced 14 points and 5 assists and American guard Winsome Frazier (193-82, college: Mississippi St., agency: Interperformances) added 14 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Comunicaciones maintains ninth place with 16-14 record. Quilmes MP lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth position with 20 games lost. Comunicaciones' next round opponent will be Hispano Am. (#14) in Rio Gallegos which should be theoretically an easy game. Quilmes MP will play at home against Boca Juniors and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Comunicaciones: N.Gadson 20+2reb+3ast, S.Safar 17+3reb+6ast, K.Davis 13+2reb+1ast, L.Cequeira 11+7reb+3ast, M.Bortolin 10+7reb, M.Gerlero 8+3reb+4ast Quilmes MP: W.Frazier 14+6reb+1ast, V.Fernandez 14+4reb+5ast, S.Morales 11+2reb+1ast, R.Jackson 11+7reb+1ast, L.Ortiz 10+1reb+7ast, M.Bolivar 9+2reb+3ast
Very expected game when 13th ranked Olimpico de La Banda (13-17) lost to fourth ranked Gimnasia (19-11) in Comodoro Rivadavia 69-78 on Monday. Gimnasia outrebounded Olimpico de La Banda 40-28 including 27 on the defensive glass. Dominican center Eloy Vargas (211-88, college: Kentucky, agency: Duran International) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. The former international Sebastian Vega (200-88) contributed with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Four Gimnasia players scored in double figures. Dominican forward Luis Santos (203-94, college: St.Louis) answered with 20 points and 7 rebounds and Dominican guard Gelvis Solano (185-94, college: Merrimack) added 17 points in the effort for Olimpico de La Banda. Gimnasia have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Olimpico de La Banda lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. Gimnasia will face La Union (#12) in Formosa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Olimpico de La Banda will play at home against the league's leader San Lorenzo and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Gimnasia: E.Vargas 16+12reb+1ast, S.Vega 12+6reb+5ast, Y.Mensia 11+7reb+3ast, J.Treise 10+2reb+4ast, D.Romero 9+1reb+4ast, D.Lewis 7+1reb+1ast Olimpico LB: L.Santos 20+7reb, G.Solano 17+4reb+3ast, F.Vazquez 9+1reb+1ast, J.Massey 8+4reb, E.Basabe 6+6reb, A.Diez 5+2ast
The game between sixth ranked Instituto (18-9) and 16th ranked Penarol (10-20) in Cordoba on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Instituto beat guests from Mar del Plata 74-62. American swingman Rodney Green (196-88, college: La Salle) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points. Point guard Gaston Whelan (188-94) contributed with 12 points and 6 assists for the winners. Lucas Arn (197-89) answered with 13 points and international Juan-Pablo Vaulet (198-96, agency: Interperformances) added 9 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Penarol. Penarol's coach Leonardo Gutierrez tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Instituto moved-up to fifth place. Loser Penarol keeps the sixteenth position with 20 games lost. Instituto will face higher ranked Regatas Corrientes (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Penarol will play against Boca Juniors (#10) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: INSTITUTO: R.Green 16+4reb+3ast, G.Whelan 12+3reb+6ast, L.Gonzalez 10+1reb+3ast, F.Pinero 9+9reb+2ast, C.Amicucci 7+6reb, P.Espinoza 5+2reb PENAROL: L.Arn 13+4reb+1ast, K.Austin 13+1reb, J.Pablo Vaulet 9+6reb+1ast, D.Tintorelli 6+2reb, J.Ignacio Marcos 4+3reb, J.Valinotti 4+3reb+2ast
Very predictable result when sixth ranked Instituto (18-9) won against 17th ranked Libertad Sunchales (9-21) in Cordoba 82-78 on Tuesday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Instituto looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. International forward Facundo Pinero (200-88) orchestrated the victory by scoring 16 points. American swingman Rodney Green (196-88, college: La Salle) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Martin Cuello (193-93) answered with 17 points and the former international Erik Thomas (196-95, college: New Orleans) added 13 points and 5 assists in the effort for Libertad Sunchales. Instituto moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Libertad Sunchales dropped to the eighteenth position with 21 games lost. Instituto will face higher ranked Regatas Corrientes (#4) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Libertad Sunchales will play against Atenas (#20) in Cordoba and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Instituto: F.Pinero 16+3reb+3ast, R.Green 15+3reb+3ast, L.Gonzalez 15+1reb+3ast, G.Whelan 11+3ast, S.Scala 9+2reb+8ast, S.Clancy 8+8reb Libertad S.: M.Cuello 17+4reb+1ast, E.Thomas 13+2reb+5ast, A.Caffaro 12+4reb+2ast, D.Figueredo 12+3reb, N.Copello 9+3reb+6ast, K.Kelley 8+8reb
Very important is a home loss of second ranked Regatas Corrientes (19-12) against fifth ranked Ferro (19-12) on Tuesday night. Host Regatas Corrientes was defeated by Ferro in a tough game in Corrientes 74-80. Ferro made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Point guard Sebastian Orresta (188-93) stepped up and scored 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Mauro Cosolito (195-88) chipped in 17 points. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. The former international Paolo Quinteros (190-79) responded with 15 points and 5 rebounds and international point guard Marco Giordano (183-0) scored 16 points. Ferro moved-up to third place, which they share with Regatas C. Ferro will play against San Martin Corrientes (#11) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Regatas Corrientes will play against Instituto (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Ferro: S.Orresta 19+5reb+5ast, M.Cosolito 17+3reb+2ast, D.Holloway 13+4reb+2ast, M.Fierro 10+7reb+1ast, C.Mitchell 9+12reb+1ast, T.Spano 5+1reb Regatas C.: M.Giordano 16+4reb+2ast, P.Quinteros 15+5reb+2ast, F.Ramirez 11+8reb, J.Saiz 8+4reb, J.Arengo 7+3reb, A.Smith 6+2reb+4ast
Araujo Santos' 38-point game gives him Interperformances Player of the Week award - 2 days ago
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Luiz Araujo Santos had an amazing evening in the last round for league's best team QUIMSA and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 36.
He had the game-high 38 points adding four rebounds and five assists for Quimsa in his team's victory, helping them to outclass H.Americano (#10, 4-23) with 39-point margin 98-59. It allowed Quimsa to consolidate first place in the Argentinian league. Quimsa have a solid 24-6 record. In the team's last game Araujo Santos had a r... [read more]
Luiz Araujo Santos had an amazing evening in the last round for league's best team QUIMSA and receives a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 36. He had the game-high 38 points adding four rebounds and five assists for Quimsa in his team's victory, helping them to outclass H.Americano (#10, 4-23) with 39-point margin 98-59. It allowed Quimsa to consolidate first place in the Argentinian league. Quimsa have a solid 24-6 record. In the team's last game Araujo Santos had a remarkable 88.9% from 2-point range and got six three-pointers out of 9 attempts. He turned to be Quimsa's top player in his first season with the team. Luiz Araujo Santos averages this season 14.4ppg.
Second best performed player last round was Leonardo Lema (201-SF-98) of Atenas. He is a in his 4th season at Atenas. In the last game Lema recorded impressive double-double of 28 points and 15 rebounds. Bad luck as Atenas lost that game 87-95 to slightly higher-ranked San Martin (#3, 19-10). Despite lost game Atenas moved up to 5th position in NORTE. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 15-13 record is not bad and everything may still change. Lema is one of the most experienced players at Atenas and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third place about best performers goes to forward Jeremias Easterling (198-F-96) of H.Americano (#10). Easterling scored 24 points and grabbed fourteen rebounds (!!!). Despite Easterling's great performance H.Americano lost 63-93 to the higher-ranked Ferro (#3, 20-10). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. H.Americano can only dream about fighting for top spots in SUR. They have rather bad season and 4-23 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Easterling he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Easterling has individually a great season in Argentina. After 15 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 23.3ppg (2nd best) and rebounds with 14.0rpg (#1 in league).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Matias Solanas (193-SG-98) of San Martin - 33 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 5. Elias Iniguez (189-G/F) of La Union - 33 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists 6. Luciano Ortiz (200-SF-99) of Olimpico - 31 points and 14 rebounds 7. Rolando Vallejos (195-SF) of San Martin - 32 points and 10 rebounds 8. Valentin Bettiga (190-G/F-99) of Ferro - 25 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists 9. Julian Eydallin (195-G/F) of Libertad - 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists 10. Gabriel Mendes da Silva) of Quimsa - 24 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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