Nicolas Laprovittola selected the top Argentinian playing abroad in last week's games

Traditionally, every week we bring you a list of the top performances of Argentinians who are currently playing abroad.

Nicolas Laprovittola

   #1. This week's number one is an international guard Nicolas Laprovittola (190-90, currently plays in Spain). He led Real Madrid to a victory over the fifth-ranked Joventut (3-1) crushing them 87-64 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game. Laprovittola was MVP of the game. He scored 22 points, had 4 boards, passed 5 assists and added 3 steals in 31 minutes on the court. Real Madridis placed in the Liga Endesa. Laprovittola has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 16.5ppg, 4.0rpg, 5.5apg, 1.5spg, 2FGP: 54.5% in two games he played so far. Laprovittola played for the Argentinian senior national team one years ago.

Luis Scola

   #2. Second place goes to an experienced international power forward Luis Scola (206-80, currently plays in Italy). He was the main contributor in an Openjobmetis VA's victory against the 12th-ranked Brescia (0-2) 94-89 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday. Scola was the best player in that game. He recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and getting 11 rebounds. Openjobmetis Varese (2-0) is placed third in Group A. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. This year Scola has very high stats. He averages: 18.0ppg, 8.5rpg, 1.5spg, 2FGP: 47.6%, 3FGP: 37.5% and FT: 63.6%. Scola has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Spanish. He played for the Argentinian national team in 2019.

Juan Fernandez

   #3. The Argentinian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international guard Juan Fernandez (193-90, college: Temple, currently plays in Italy). Fernandez contributed to a 2-point Trieste's victory against the fifth-ranked Sassari (1-0) 74-72 in the Italian Serie A on Sunday night. He was the top player that evening. Fernandez scored 20 points, made 5 passes and 3 steals in 30 minutes. Allianz Pallacanestro Trieste (2-1) is placed first in Group C. But the season just started, so everything may happen. It's Fernandez's fourth year with the team. He has relatively good stats this season: 14.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 6.5apg, 2.5spg, 2FGP: 66.7%, 3FGP: 14.3% and FT: 83.3% in two games. Fernandez is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian. He played for the Argentinian national team six years ago.

Facundo Campazzo

   #4. Guard Facundo Campazzo (181-91, currently plays in Euroleague) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nicolas Laprovittola. But that was another game of his team in Euroleague which we would like to mention. Campazzo could not help Real Madrid (0-1) in their last game on Friday. Despite his very good performance Real Madrid was defeated 76-63 on the road by the much higher-ranked Baskonia (#3). Campazzo was the top scorer with 17 points. He also added 5 rebounds. It was his first game for Real Madrid this season. Campazzo is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Real Madrid's roster. Campazzo used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

Nicolas Brussino

   #5. International forward Nicolas Brussino (202-93, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the 16th-ranked Gran Canaria (0-3) 88-71 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Sunday. He scored 15 points, had 4 boards, passed 7 assists and added 4 steals in 33 minutes. Casademont Zaragozais placed in the Liga Endesa. This year Brussino has relatively solid stats: 12.3ppg, 4.0rpg, 4.7apg and 2.7spg in three games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

Luca Vildoza

   #6. Guard Luca Vildoza (191-95, currently plays in Euroleague) faced previously mentioned Facundo Campazzo in the Euroleague last game. Vildoza contributed to Baskonia's victory against one of league's weakest teams Real Madrid (0-1) 76-63. He recorded 12 points and added 4 assists. It was his first game for Baskonia this season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Vildoza has been at the team for four years. Vildoza is international player as he played for the Argentinian senior team one years ago.

Erik Thomas

   #7. Former international guard Erik Thomas (195-95, college: New Orleans, currently plays in Mexico) contributed to a 3-point Soles' victory against the sixth-ranked Abejas (1-9) 89-86 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) in Saturday night's game. He was the top player that evening. Thomas recorded 36 points (!!!), 4 assists and 5 steals (made all of his seven free throws) in 33 minutes. Soles de Mexicaliis placed in West group. It's Thomas' first season with the team. He has very impressive stats this year: 18.0ppg, 7.6rpg, 3.6apg and 2.1spg in 10 games. Thomas is a naturalized American. He used to play for the Argentinian national team three years ago. Thomas played also for Regatas Corrientes in Argentinian league.

Nicolas Romano

   #8. Guard Nicolas Romano (200-87, currently plays in Mexico) contributed to a Fuerza Regia's victory against the fourth-ranked Plateros (5-5) 83-77 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) last Sunday. He was the top player that evening. Romano scored 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Fuerza Regia Monterrey (3-5) is placed fifth in East group. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. Romano's overall stats this season are: 9.1ppg, 4.0rpg and 1.1apg. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 2016.

Gabriel Deck

   #9. International forward Gabriel Deck (198-95, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nicolas Laprovittola and both played together in the last Spanish Liga Endesa game. Deck helped Real Madrid win their game against the fifth-ranked Joventut (3-1) crushing them 87-64. He scored 10 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 20 minutes. This year Deck's overall stats are: 7.7ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.0apg in three games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

Facundo Pinero

   #10. Forward Facundo Pinero (202-88, currently plays in Mexico) helped Aaguacateros win their game against the fourth-ranked Libertadores (4-6) 107-99 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) last Friday. Pinero scored 18 points, had 9 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 27 minutes. Aaguacateros Michoacan (9-1) is placed first in West group. It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row. This year Pinero's total stats are: 8.4ppg, 3.7rpg and 2.0apg in 10 games. He is an international player who is currently on the senior Argentinian National Team roster.

   #11. International small forward Juan Pablo Vaulet (198-96, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help La ICL Manresa (2-2) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Vaulet's good performance La ICL Manresa was defeated 82-74 in Valencia by the second-ranked Basket. He scored 12 points. Vaulet has averaged so far 6.8ppg and 1.8rpg. He plays currently for the Argentinian national team.

   #12. U19 international swingman Leandro Bolmaro (198-0, currently plays in Spain) managed to help FC Barcelona Lassa in a victory against the 15th-ranked Bilbao 82-64 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Sunday night's game. Bolmaro scored 5 points in 20 minutes. Bolmaro has averaged so far 2.3ppg and 1.3rpg in three games. He used to play for the Argentinian U19 national team last year.

   #13. Former U21 international point guard Lautaro Lopez (188-99, currently plays in Slovakia) was not able to secure a victory for Inter Bratislava (1-2) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Lopez's very good performance Inter Bratislava was crushed 98-77 on the opponent's court by the leading Lucenec. He was the second best scorer with 19 points. Lopez also added 8 rebounds and dished 8 assists. This season Lopez has very high stats. He averages: 18.0ppg, 6.7rpg, 8.7apg and 2.7spg. Lopez used to play for the Argentinian U21 national team two years ago.

   #14. Former international small forward Carlos Delfino (198-82, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Pesaro (2-1) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Delfino's good performance the second-placed Pesaro was defeated 95-85 at home by the lower-ranked Sassari (#5) in the Group D. He recorded 12 points and added 3 assists. It was his first game for Pesaro this season. Delfino used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 2016.

   #15. International point guard Lucas Faggiano (188-89, college: LIU Brooklyn, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Gipuzkoa in their game against Burgos in the Spanish Liga Endesa. He scored 7 points, made 3 passes and 3 steals in 24 minutes. His team lost 77-90. Faggiano has averaged so far 10.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 2.5apg and 1.5spg in two games. He used to play for the Argentinian 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. Experienced Andres Forray (187-PG-86, currently plays in Italy) could not help Trento (3-0) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Forray's good performance the first-placed Trento (3-0) was defeated 84-80 on the road by the much lower-ranked Treviso (#10) in the Group C. He recorded 13 points and added 4 assists. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Forray plays tenth season for the team. Forray's total stats this year are: 7.5ppg, 3.0rpg and 2.5apg. He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.

   #2. Ariel Filloy (190-PG-87, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Italy) was not able to help Pesaro (2-1) in their last game. Despite his good performance the second-placed Pesaro (2-1) lost 72-81 on the opponent's court to the lower-ranked (#7) Cantu in the Group D. Filloy scored 11 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 27 minutes. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Filloy has averaged so far 9.5ppg, 3.0rpg and 4.0apg in two games he played so far. He is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.

   #3. Guido Mariani (193-G-94, currently plays in Mexico) was not able to secure a victory for Abejas (1-9) in their game against Soles (7-3) in the Mexican LNBP (second division). Mariani scored 8 points in 20 minutes. Abejas (#6) was crushed 110-83 at home by the second-ranked Soles in the West group. It was Abejas' fifth consecutive loss in a row. Mariani has averaged so far 7.0ppg, 1.3rpg and 1.8apg in 10 games.

   #4. Juan Manuel Barga (189-PG-94, currently plays in Germany) contributed to Ibbenbueren's victory against the 14th-ranked BSV Wulfen (0-2) 83-71 in the German Regionalliga (fourth division) on Saturday night. He scored 6 points. bringiton Ballers Ibbenbueren (2-0) is placed second in West group. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Barga has averaged so far 8.0ppg, 4.5rpg and 2.0spg. He has both Italian and Argentinian nationalities.