Facundo Campazzo's double-double lands him Player of the Week award among Argentinians playing currently abroad:

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

Facundo Campazzo

   #1. This week's number one is an international guard Facundo Campazzo (181-91, currently plays in Euroleague). He was the major contributor in a Real Madrid's surprising victory against the second-ranked Zalgiris (5-2) 93-90 in the Euroleague in Friday night's game. Campazzo had a double-double by scoring 19 points and making 10 passes. He also added and 3 steals in 32 minutes on the court. Real Madrid (3-4) is placed tenth in the Euroleague. But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen. It's Campazzo's fourth year with the team. This season Campazzo averages: 9.9ppg, 2.7rpg, 5.4apg, 1.7spg, 3FGP: 33.3% and FT: 82.4% in seven games he played so far. He played for the Argentinian senior national team one years ago.

Nicolas Brussino

   #2. Second place goes to an international forward Nicolas Brussino (202-93, currently plays in Spain). Brussino could not help Zaragoza in their last game on Sunday. Despite his very good performance his team was edged 103-102 at home by the lower-ranked La ICL Manresa (#6). Brussino recorded 21 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Brussino's overall stats this season are: 9.7ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.1apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 45.9%, 3FGP: 36.1% and FT: 73.7%. He played for the Argentinian national team in 2019.

Luis Scola

   #3. The Argentinian player who performed third best last week abroad was an experienced international power forward Luis Scola (206-80, currently plays in Italy). Scola was not able to help Openjobmetis VA in their last game. Despite his very good performance his team was crushed 104-82 on the road by the much lower-ranked (#9) Sassari in the Group A. Scola was the top scorer with 33 points. He also added 6 rebounds in 32 minutes. It's Scola's first season with the team. Scola has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 23.9ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.1apg, 1.4spg, 2FGP: 53.2%, 3FGP: 52.9%(18-34) and FT: 68.9% in seven games. Scola has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Spanish. He played for the Argentinian national team one years ago.

Luca Vildoza

   #4. Guard Luca Vildoza (191-95, currently plays in Spain) led Baskonia to a victory against one of league's weakest teams Bilbao (1-7) 82-68 in the Spanish Liga Endesa in Saturday night's game. Vildoza recorded 17 points and added 5 passes. TD Systems Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (7-3) is placed fourth in the Liga Endesa. It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row. Vildoza is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Baskonia's roster. He has relatively good stats this season: 12.5ppg, 1.3rpg, 3.8apg and 1.7spg. Vildoza used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

Carlos Delfino

   #5. Former international small forward Carlos Delfino (198-82, currently plays in Italy) contributed to Pesaro's victory against the third-ranked Openjobmetis VA (2-4) 85-78 in the Italian Serie A on Sunday night. Delfino recorded 18 points, 4 assists and 4 steals (made all of his five free throws). It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Group D. Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro (2-1) is placed second. But the season just started, so everything may happen. This year Delfino has relatively solid stats: 13.0ppg, 3.2rpg, 2.4apg and 1.2spg. He is another player who holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian. Delfino used to play for the Argentinian national team four years ago.

Leandro Bolmaro

   #6. Swingman Leandro Bolmaro (198-0, currently plays in Spain) managed to help FC Barcelona Lassa to win against the closely-ranked Movil Estudiantes (6-4) 92-78 in the Spanish Liga Endesa last Sunday. Bolmaro recorded 5 points. FC Barcelona Lassa (7-2) is placed third in the Liga Endesa. Bolmaro's overall stats this season are: 3.3ppg, 1.1rpg and 1.9apg. He is U19 international player as he played for the Argentinian team one years ago.

Nicolas Laprovittola

   #7. International guard Nicolas Laprovittola (190-90, 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. Laprovittola contributed to a Real Madrid's victory against the closely-ranked Valencia Basket (10-0) 86-78. He scored 6 points and added 3 assists in only 12 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Real Madridis placed in the Liga Endesa. This year Laprovittola's overall stats are: 9.1ppg, 2.6rpg and 4.1apg in nine games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team last year.

Juan Pablo Vaulet

   #8. Small forward Juan Pablo Vaulet (198-96, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Spain) faced previously mentioned Nicolas Brussino in the Spanish Liga Endesa last game. Vaulet helped La ICL Manresa edge the closely-ranked Zaragoza (4-4) 103-102. He recorded 7 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 24 minutes. This year Vaulet's total stats are: 7.4ppg and 3.3rpg in 10 games. He plays currently for the Argentinian national team.

Erik Thomas

   #9. Former international guard Erik Thomas (195-95, college: New Orleans, currently plays in Mexico) was not able to secure a victory for Soles in their last game on Wednesday. Despite Thomas' very good performance his team was defeated 96-85 in Guadalajara by the lower-ranked Astros (#4) in the West group. He was the top scorer with 23 points. This season Thomas has very high stats. He averages: 17.8ppg, 7.9rpg, 3.6apg and 1.8spg. 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.

Facundo Pinero

   #10. Forward Facundo Pinero (202-88, currently plays in Mexico) helped Aaguacateros win their game against the third-ranked Libertadores (10-8) 116-112 in the Mexican LNBP (second division) in Tuesday night's game. He recorded 18 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists in 30 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group West. Aaguacateros Michoacan (13-5) is placed second. Pinero has reliable stats this year: 10.1ppg, 4.6rpg and 2.2apg in 18 games. He is an international player who is currently on the senior Argentinian National Team roster.

   #11. Former U19 international point guard Cristian Cortes (185-90, agency: Best of You Sports, currently plays in Mexico) is a teammate of previously mentioned Facundo Pinero. However that was another game of his team in Mexican LNBP which brought him to that list. Cortes helped Aaguacateros win their game against the third-ranked Libertadores crushing them 122-94. He scored 18 points, had 5 rebounds and dished 4 assists. Cortes has averaged so far 3.2ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.3apg. He used to play for the Argentinian U19 national team eleven years ago.

   #12. Former international forward Matias Sandes (202-84, currently plays in Uruguay) couldn't help Hebraica in their game against Trouville in the Uruguayan LUB. Sandes recorded 8 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in 31 minutes. His team was crushed by 21 points 93-72. Sandes has averaged so far 9.5ppg, 10.0rpg, 3.5apg and 2.0spg in two games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 2017.

   #13. International center Roberto Acuna (208-90, currently plays in Mexico) is a teammate of previously mentioned Erik Thomas and both played together in the last Mexican LNBP game. Acuna couldn't help Soles in their last game on Wednesday. Despite his good performance his team was defeated 96-85 in Guadalajara by the lower-ranked Astros (#4) in the West group. Acuna scored 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Acuna has averaged so far 8.6ppg and 4.3rpg. He is also Argentinian national team player.

   #14. Former international point guard Nicolas Richotti (183-86, currently plays in Spain) helped Palencia win their game against the second-ranked Caceres Basket 76-65 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) in Friday night's game. Richotti recorded 15 points and added 3 passes in 29 minutes. Richotti's stats this year are: 14.0ppg, 3.8rpg and 2.3apg in four games. He used to play for the Argentinian national team back in 2016.

   #15. Former international power forward Leonardo Mainoldi (205-85, currently plays in Uruguay) faced previously mentioned Matias Sandes in the Uruguayan LUB last game. Mainoldi helped Trouville win their game against the fifth-ranked Hebraica crushing them 93-72 in a derby game. He recorded 6 points. It was his first game for Trouville this season. Mainoldi used to play for the Argentinian national team two years ago.


The list of other players, who all have Argentinian passport but never been selected to any of Argentinian national teams:

   #1. Federico Mariani (190-G/F-92, currently plays in Uruguay) led Trouville to a victory over the fifth-ranked Hebraica (1-4) crushing them 93-72 in a derby game in the Uruguayan LUB last Wednesday. He was MVP of the game. Mariani recorded 23 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks in 29 minutes. Club Trouville Montevideo (2-3) is placed fourth in Places 1-6 group. It was his team's first victory after three consecutive loses. Mariani has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 19.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 4.5apg and 1.5bpg in two games he played so far.

   #2. Experienced Andres Forray (187-PG-86, currently plays in Italy) contributed to Trento's victory against the ninth-ranked Sassari (2-3) 92-78 in the Italian Serie A in Sunday night's game. He recorded 11 points, 6 assists and 4 steals in a mere 19 minutes. Dolomiti Energia Trentino (3-0) is placed first in Group C. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Forray has been at the team for ten years. This season Forray's overall stats are: 7.6ppg, 2.3rpg, 3.7apg and 1.7spg in seven games. He has a dual citizenship: Argentinian and Italian.

   #3. Damian Tintorelli (205-C-81, currently plays in Uruguay) is a teammate of previously mentioned Federico Mariani and both played together in the last Uruguayan LUB game. Tintorelli contributed to an easy victory against the fifth-ranked Hebraica (1-4) crushing them 93-72 in a derby game. He recorded 9 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and made 2 blocks. Tintorelli's total stats this season are: 9.0ppg, 10.0rpg, 3.5apg and 1.5bpg. He is another player who holds two passports: Italian and Argentinian.

   #4. Bruno Cerella (194-F/G-86, currently plays in Italy) managed to help Umana Reyer Venezia to win against the fourth-ranked Virtus Roma (0-6) 89-71 in the Italian Serie A in Sunday night's game. Cerella recorded only 3 points. Umana Reyer Venezia (3-0) is placed first in Group C. So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Cerella has been at the team for four years. He has averaged so far 0.7ppg and 1.4rpg. Similarly like Tintorelli and Forray above Cerella has both Argentinian and Italian nationalities.

   #5. Ariel Filloy (190-PG-87, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in Italy) contributed to Pesaro's victory against the third-ranked Openjobmetis VA (2-4) 85-78 in the Italian Serie A last Sunday. He recorded 5 points in 22 minutes. It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in Group D. Carpegna Prosciutto Basket Pesaro (2-1) is placed second. But the season is still in its first stage and everything can happen. Filloy has averaged so far 7.0ppg, 2.4rpg and 2.9apg in seven games. Similarly like three previous players above, he also holds two passports: Argentinian and Italian.

   #6. Ezequiel Herrera (185-SG-96, currently plays in Spain) was the major contributor in Avila's victory against the fifth-ranked Zamora 69-57 in the Spanish EBA (fourth division) in Saturday night's game. He recorded 13 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Herrera averaged so far 13.0ppg, 5.0rpg and 2.5spg. He has dual citizenship: Argentinian and Spanish.

   #7. Juan Davini (185-G-98, currently plays in Spain) could not help Picken Claret (2-1) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Davini's very good performance the fifth-placed Picken Claret was edged 79-78 at home by the lower-ranked Torrent (#8) in the Group E-A. He was the top scorer with 21 points. Davini also added 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws). Davini averaged so far 12.0ppg and 2.7rpg. He has Argentinian and Italian nationalities.

   #8. Juan Martin Orellano (199-PG-89, currently plays in Spain) was not able to help Santurtzi (0-2) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Orellano's good performance the 11th-placed Santurtzi was defeated 65-57 on the road by the higher-ranked Zarautz (#6) in the Group A-A. He was the top scorer with 14 points. Orellano also added 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Orellano has averaged so far 8.0ppg, 7.0rpg, 4.5apg and 1.5spg. He holds both Argentinian and Spanish passports.

   #9. Bruno Pallotti (182-PG-98, currently plays in Spain) was not able to secure a victory for Xiria (0-1) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Pallotti's very good performance the tenth-placed Xiria was defeated 76-68 on the opponent's court by the leading Chantada in the Group A-C. He was the second best scorer with 16 points. It was his first game for Xiria this season.

   #10. Guillermo Casini (191-SG-82, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Almeria (3-2) in their last game. Despite Casini's good performance the fourth-placed Almeria was edged 72-70 in Melilla by the second-ranked CAM Enrique Soler 2nd team in the Group D-A. He scored 11 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 26 minutes. Casini has averaged so far 8.0ppg and 4.0rpg in two games. He has Argentinian and Italian nationalities.